Verlag: Black Cat Weekly
Homicide Detective Olivia Addington has investigated some tough cases in her time. Now the death of a scam artist in the home of a frail, retired professor of Latin hinges on a chilling clue Addington and her officer-in-training, Sanford, almost missed: a jagged piece of broken crystal.
The Gap in the Curtain by John Buchan is a thought-provoking blend of speculative fiction and social commentary. The story revolves around five men who, through an experiment orchestrated by a visionary scientist, glimpse one year into their future via a newspaper headline. Each man reacts differently to the knowledge: some seek to alter destiny, others succumb to despair, and a few embrace their fate. Buchan explores themes of free will, determinism, and the ethical dilemmas of foresight, while critiquing political and societal trends of his time. As the characters navigate personal ambitions and moral choices, the novel delves into the tension between individual agency and collective responsibility. A compelling mix of philosophy and intrigue, The Gap in the Curtain challenges readers to reflect on how foreknowledge shapes human behavior and the fragile balance between hope and hubris.Zum Buch
(previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond) The Phrase “Dying On Stage” Takes on a Whole New Meaning After fleeing a failed relationship in New York, actress Leah Sexton finds herself as the new Executive Director of the Como Lake Players—a small community theater nestled in a sleepy St. Paul neighborhood. The initial calm of this new position is shattered immediately when a local critic—who had just panned the theater’s latest production—is found murdered on the show’s set. On the heels of this grisly discovery, the show’s lead actress tumbles down a flight of stairs—or was she pushed? To keep the show running and the theater afloat, Leah offers to step into the leading role. The arrival of her ex-boyfriend amid anonymous threats against her and the show require Leah to act as if her life depends on it. Because it does.Zum Buch
Welcome to Candy Cane Hollow, a charming town full of excitement and secrets. Join Holly as she tackles her biggest challenge yet - solving a high-profile mystery while planning her dream wedding. The arrival of Angel Albright, the superstar pop sensation, has set tongues wagging in the town. But beneath the glitz and glamour lies a darker truth—someone is threatening her life. As the gossip mill churns, Holly must use all her investigative skills to uncover the truth behind the threats and protect Angel from harm. In this must-listen mystery, you'll find yourself hooked from the first page as you follow Holly's journey through the twists and turns of the investigation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to unravel the secrets of Candy Cane Hollow and join Holly as she uncovers the truth behind the mystery.Zum Buch
Our journey through the arc and pages of a book is often in the safe and knowing words of a narrator. But sometimes these friends, these guardians of our trust play games, they betray our literary friendship with lines on which we can’t rely. They take us into literary mazes turn characters we accept into those we mistrust, situations we know into something we can now only doubt. However, we still enjoy the journey; sometimes they make it so much fun there may be a happy ending. But often there isn’t. I did say they were unreliable. 01 - Short Stories with an Unreliable Narrator - An Introduction 02 - The Lifted Veil - Part 1 by George Eliot 03 - The Lifted Veil - Part 2 by George Eliot 04 - The Yellow Wall Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 05 - Le Horla by Guy De Maupassant 06 - Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Gogol 07 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 08 - The Inconsiderate Waiter by J M Barrie 09 - The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce 10 - The Diary of a God by Barry Pain 11 - The Cask of Amontillardo by Edgar Allan Poe 12 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 13 - Hearts and Hands by O Henry 14 - In A Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 15 - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 16 - The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce 17 - Why I Live at the PO by Eudora Welty 18 - The Other Woman by Sherwood Anderson 19 - The Repairer of Reputations Part 1 by Robert W Chambers 20 - The Repairer of Reputations Part 2 by Robert W ChambersZum Buch
The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from bestseller Joanne Ryan, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Sue Watson, and Freida McFadden.She witnessed a murder… but nobody’s dead It’s a quiet night, like any other, when Abi goes for her usual night-time run. Running is her escape from all the stresses of life, the thing she does to feel stronger than the man who once hurt her so badly. But then – as she turns a quiet corner – she sees a car hitting somebody. Rushing forward as the driver screeches off into the night, she realises the man in the road has already died. She goes to call for help, and when she returns to the scene of the hit-and-run, she finds a policeman already waiting. But there’s no body. No one else is there. Abi knows what she saw. But everyone else seems to thinks she’s lost her mind. Everyone except one person. Who wants her to stay silent… forever. A totally unmissable psychological suspense novel, guaranteed to keep you up at night. Readers love Joanne Ryan: ‘A terrifically twisty tale.’ No.1 bestselling author, Valerie Keogh ‘One of the best twists I have read in a while.’ Bestselling author, Keri Beevis ‘Once Joanne Ryan hooks you into a story, she doesn’t let you go. This twisty thriller kept me turning the pages never sure what was going to happen next… Brilliant. A great read!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could NOT put this book down! The story was a real good one, you didn’t know what was happening. I LOVE books when they make you think, and then you change your mind on the characters. The ending was WOW, AFTER ALL THAT JUST WOW!!!!! Loved it!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow!!! Joanne Ryan really knows her stuff!!!… Everything a psychological thriller means and more!!! Absolutely fantastic.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So good! I couldn’t put this book down and was guilty of ignoring my family for most of yesterday because of it… Can’t wait for the next one!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the moment I picked this book up, I was hooked. I had a hard time putting it down. I even stayed up late reading… I thought I had the twist figured out but the author surprised me multiple times. I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves thriller books especially ones that have twists that make you yell, “WHAT?!”’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the twists and turns in this book… A great read for those who like twisted tales… Joanne Ryan is fast becoming the queen of psycho-dramas.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could NOT put this book down and read it cover to cover in one sitting!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… filled with twist after twist in the end, which was something I never saw coming… If you’re after a book that you won’t be able to put down, this is it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this was so deliciously twisted, I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Zum Buch
