D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  Murder Takes the Stage

  Colleen Cambridge

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Housekeeper Phyllida Bright is quite in her element at Mallowan Hall, the charming English manor that she keeps in tip-top shape. By contrast, the bustling metropolis of London, where her famed employer Agatha Christie has temporarily relocated, leaves Phyllida a bit out of her depth. Not only must she grapple with a limited staff, but Phyllida also has to rein in a temperamental French cook who has the looks of Hercule Poirot, but none of the charm. 
   
   
   
  When a man named Archibald Allston is found dead in an armchair onstage at the Adelphi Theater, first impressions are that he died of natural causes. But the very next day, the unlucky actor playing Benvolio at the Belmont Theater is found with his head bashed in. And when a third victim turns up, this time with double-C initials, the fatal pattern is impossible to ignore. 
   
   
   
  With panic erupting among theater folk—a superstitious bunch at the best of times—Phyllida steps up to help with the investigation. The murderer's MO may be easy to read, but can Phyllida uncover the killer's identity before the final curtain falls on another victim?

  Voir livre

• 

  Violent Spring

  Gary Phillips, Walter Mosley

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  THE MYSTERY THAT LAUNCHED A LEGENDARY CRIME WRITING CAREER 
   
  In 1992, Los Angeles burned. In the aftermath of the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots, a ground-breaking ceremony at the infamous intersection of Florence and Normandie unearths the body of a Korean liquor store owner. Black private eye Ivan Monk searches for the killer—many suspect  
  the motives for the murder were racial. But then another body turns up, and while the FBI and the Rolling Daltons, the largest gang in the city, dog Monk’s trail, Monk questions who the real perpetrators are and whether he can prevent more from dying, including himself, before he uncovers the truth. 
   
  “A landmark novel."—The New York Times Book Review

  Voir livre

• 

  The Mr Glass’ Story

  Layton Andrus

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  In "The Mr. Glass Story, Darrin Andrus opens up about his journey, sharing an honest and hopeful account of escaping the clutches of gangs and addiction. This book is more than just a story-it guides those grappling with similar challenges, offering practical lessons and a path to redemption.Andrus lays bare the tough choices he faced in a world where street life seemed like the only option. With honesty and sincerity, he explores the struggles of growing up amidst allure and adversity. The narrative unfolds as a tribute to the author's father, illuminating the crucial role of family in overcoming personal conflicts.This book is an educational tool, drawing from Andrus's life lessons to empower readers. It highlights the resilience needed to break free from the streets and emphasizes the unwavering commitment required to build a better future. "The Mr. Glass Story" is a call to action, urging individuals to break the chains of despair, embrace redemption, and build a supportive community for those in need.

  Voir livre

• 

  Dandy Gilver and the Proper...

  Catriona McPherson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  One of The Boston Globe's Best Mysteries of 2011 "Guaranteed to appeal to those who have never got over the death of Dorothy L. Sayers." —Financial Times (UK)Welcome to Edinburgh, 1926. Dandy Gilver, a wealthy and witty aristocrat (and sometimes amateur sleuth) receives a letter from Lollie Balfour, who insists that her husband of five years is having her followed and her mail is being steamed open. The only way for Dandy to help is by pretending to applying for a job as a lady's maid in Lollie's house. Dandy gets a crash course from her own maid and arrives at 31 Heriot Row, ready to put all of her detection skills to good use. Why does Mr. Balfour want to get rid of his wife? And can Dandy stay in disguise long enough to evade the villains?  Charming and funny, Dandy Gilver is an irresistible sleuth who is sure to win over mystery lovers everywhere. Readers who can't get enough of Dorothy L. Sayers, Barbara Pym, and Dorothy Parker will definitely find a new favorite in Catriona McPherson's smart and original mystery.

  Voir livre

• 

  Now & Then

  Justin M. Kiska

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Parker City now . . . Parker City then . . . Every city has its stories and secrets. 
   
   
   
  In the spring of 1981, Parker City is rocked by a series of brutal murders. Unthinkable crimes the likes of which are unheard of in the close-knit community. Under great pressure from the powers-that-be, it is made clear to newly minted Parker City Police Detectives Ben Winters and Tommy Mason that their first case could very well be their last if they can't catch the killer. 
   
   
   
  Decades later, after distinguished careers in law enforcement, Ben and Tommy find themselves on the eve of retirement. But in their final days on the job, their very first case comes back to haunt them in a heart-wrenching twist, leaving everyone to wonder—did they get it wrong all those years ago? Has the killer been on the loose all this time? 
   
   
   
  The investigation unfolds simultaneously in the '80s and the present as the case of the Spring Strangler looms large over Parker City.

  Voir livre

• 

  Mrs Pargeter's Patio

  Simon Brett

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio's paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground—and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead! Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself. And who better to assist than her late husband's business associates, private investigator Truffler Mason and chauffeur Gary? The trio are soon certain that a murder has been committed and the body disposed of under some convenient building works. But who is the mysterious victim? And more importantly, who put the body under Mrs Pargeter's patio? Mrs Pargeter and her friends must find out the truth and soon, before the finger of suspicion points in an unthinkable direction: towards the late, great Mr Pargeter, whose business dealings Mrs P remains—naturally!—in blissful ignorance of...

  Voir livre