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  Dark Side of the Mirror The...

  Pat Herbert

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  Twins sometimes run in families; in the Fentimans’ case, they positively stampede. 
  In 1937, Robert Fentiman is hanged for the murder of a barmaid. Twenty years later his ghost claims his innocence, and Rev Bernard Paltoquet is called on to help clear his name by the dead man’s son, Carl.  
  As Bernard and his pal Robbie begin their investigations, by a cruel twist of fate, another barmaid is murdered, who turns out to be the daughter of the first barmaid. And, by another twist of fate, Carl Fentiman is the main suspect.  
  A professional medium, with an unconventional use for a crystal ball, is called in to help solve both crimes, but she is as baffled as Bernard and Robbie. Meanwhile Bernard’s housekeeper, Mrs Aitch, has deserted the vicarage for a mysterious suitor….

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  Twisted Acts (A Detective Harris...

  Narrato Insights

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  "Twisted Acts" grabs readers from the start with its mysterious twists and intriguing characters. Doug Harris, a detective dealing with schizophrenia, finds himself caught in a complex investigation that tests his grip on reality. As he digs deeper, he encounters various characters, each with their own secrets and motives. From suspicious students to enigmatic faculty members, no one is above suspicion. Doug's struggle with his own mind adds an unpredictable element, making each discovery as much about self-revelation as uncovering the true villains. 
  As the stakes rise, Doug's hallucinations turn out to be more than just illusions. They become cryptic prophecies, guiding him through the web of deceit. Every vision hides a piece of the puzzle, pushing Doug to question the line between madness and genius. His journey becomes a race against time to understand his own mind, unravel the sinister plot, and bring justice to the victims. "Twisted Acts" offers an exciting journey through deception, truth, and the turbulent depths of the human psyche.

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  Exposure - A Novel

  Brandilyn Collins

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  When your worst fear comes true.Someone is watching Kaycee Raye. But who will believe her? Everyone knows she’s a little crazy. Kaycee’s popular syndicated newspaper column pokes fun at her own paranoia and multiple fears. The police in her small town are well aware she makes money writing of her experiences. Worse yet, she has no proof of the threats. Pictures of a dead man mysteriously appear in her home—then vanish before police arrive. Multisensory images flood Kaycee’s mind. Where is all this coming from?Maybe she is going over the edge. High action and psychological suspense collide in this story of terror, twists, and desperate faith. The startling questions surrounding Kaycee pile high. Her descent to answers may prove more than she can survive.

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  The Beaver Theory - The...

  Antti Tuomainen

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  Can everyone's favourite insurance mathematician, Henri, combine the increasingly dangerous world of adventure parks with the unpredictability of blended-family life? He's about to find out in the final instalment of the hilarious, nail-biting Rabbit Factor Trilogy.
  `A joyous, triumphant conclusion to Tuomainen's trilogy … the comic thriller of the year´ Sunday Times THRILLER OF THE YEAR
  `Quirky crime capers don't come more left field than the Rabbit trilogy … extremely funny, with a wicked line in social satire´ Daily Mail
  `One of those rare writers who manages to deftly balance intrigue, noir and a deliciously ironic sense of humour´ Vaseem Khan
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  Henri Koskinen, intrepid insurance mathematician and adventure-park entrepreneur, firmly believes in the power of common sense and order. That is until he moves in with painter Laura Helanto and her daughter…
  As Henri realises he has inadvertently become part of a group of local dads, a competing adventure park is seeking to expand their operations, not always sticking to the law in the process…
  Is it possible to combine the increasingly dangerous world of the adventure-park business with the unpredictability of life in a blended family? At first glance, the two appear to have only one thing in common: neither deals particularly well with a mounting body count.
  In order to solve this seemingly impossible conundrum, Henri is forced to step far beyond the mathematical precision of his comfort zone … and the stakes have never been higher…
  Warmly funny, quirky, touching, and a nail-biting triumph of a thriller, The Beaver Theory is the final instalment in the award-winning Rabbit Factor Trilogy, as Henri encounters the biggest challenge of his career, with hair-raising results…
  Soon to be a major motion picture starring Steve Carell
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  Praise for the Rabbit Factor Trilogy:
  `Finland's greatest export´ M.J. Arlidge
  `The funniest writer in Europe´ The Times
  `Thrilling and warmly human. In these uncertain times, what better hero than an actuary?´ Chris Brookmyre
  `Delightfully funny´ Guardian
  `Unlike anything else out there´ The Times
  `A thrilling and hilarious read´ Liz Nugent
  `Charming, funny and clever, this is a novel to cheer up anyone who is finding life a little tough´ Literary Review
  `A delight from start to finish´ Big Issue
  `Original and brilliant story-telling´ Helen FitzGerald
  `A coruscating comedy´ Sunday Times
  `You don't expect to laugh when you're reading about terrible crimes, but that's what you'll do when you pick up one of Tuomainen's decidedly quirky thrillers´ New York Times
  `A refreshing change from the decidedly gloomier crime fiction for which Scandinavia is known´ Publishers Weekly
  `Right up there with the best´ Times Literary Supplement
  `A thriller with black comedy worth of Nabokov´ Telegraph

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  The Mysterious Mr Quin

  Agatha Christie

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  'A problem is not necessarily unsolvable because it has remained unsolved.'
  
  A brilliantly gripping collection of short stories, The Mysterious Mr Quin showcases the Queen of Crime at her very best.
  
  Published in 1930 during the early stages of Christie's career, The Mysterious Mr Quin follows the enigmatic Harley Quin and his socialite friend, Mr Satterthwaite, as they unravel a series of thrilling mysteries. Whenever Mr Quin makes an appearance, with his quiet, unsettling and almost otherworldly nature, sinister truths and hidden pasts soon rise to the surface. With Satterthwaite's help, Quin hunts not only for clues and alibis, but also unveils deep rooted emotion, secrecy and the unfinished business of those involved to solve each of the unique cases at hand. An effortless blend of classic detection fiction with hints of the supernatural, Christie crafts an elegant, reflective and captivating anthology of tales where justice is achieved in the most unexpected of ways.
  Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) was an English author. She was a prolific writer, most famous for her detective novels and short story collections which centred around the iconic characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Renowned as the 'Queen of Crime', she remains the bestselling novelist of all time, with her sales only second to the Bible.

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  The House on Liberty Street -...

  Frances Rivetti

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  This Northern Californian cozy thriller takes place between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in a Victorian home at the gateway to Sonoma wine country in the quaint, riverfront city of Petaluma. The dark side of the holiday unfolds in an all-woman, multi-generational household on the brink of irreversible change. Widow, Admaria and her daughter Gracie, a single mom, are settling in for what they hope will be a quiet, uneventful holiday, with slow-pleasured, traditional Italian American festive preparations. In turn heartwarming and harrowing, unexpected events occur when a stranger disturbs their sleep in the early hours of Christmas morning. 
  Put another log on the fire, make yourself a cup of tea and settle in for unforgettable and immersive storytelling as the past, present and future collide in the company of an unforgettable cast of characters.

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