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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.
Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard arrives to 221B Baker Street with a case: a Mr. John Douglas has been found murdered at a remote English manor. As Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate, they uncover strange clues pointing to a shadowy secret society and a dark history that stretches across the Atlantic—all the way to a mining town in America. As the case deepens, so does the danger, testing the limits of both their wit and mettle. The fourth and final of the Sherlock Holmes novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Valley of Fear was first serialized in Strand Magazine from September 1914 to May 1915.Mostra libro
An ancient mystery. A modern murder. Sir Augustus Wall, a horribly mutilated veteran of the Great War, has left Europe behind to open an antiquities shop in Cairo. But Europe's troubles follow him as a priceless inscription is stolen and those who know its secrets start turning up dead. Teaming up with Egyptology expert Moustafa Ghani, and Faisal, an irritating street urchin he just can't shake, Sir Augustus must unravel an ancient secret and face his own dark past. Kindle Scout Winner in 2017Mostra libro
"The Masque of the Red Death", originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy", is an 1842 short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, hosts a masquerade ballwithin seven rooms of the abbey, each decorated with a different color. In the midst of their revelry, a mysterious figure disguised as a Red Death victim enters and makes his way through each of the rooms. Prospero dies after confronting this stranger, whose "costume" proves to contain nothing tangible inside it; the guests also die in turn.Poe's story follows many traditions of Gothic fiction and is often analyzed as an allegory about the inevitability of death, though some critics advise against an allegorical reading. Many different interpretations have been presented, as well as attempts to identify the true nature of the titular disease. The story was first published in May 1842 in Graham's Magazineand has since been adapted in many different forms, including a 1964 film starring Vincent Price. Edgar Allan Poe is also famous for such works as ''The Raven'', "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Masque of the Red Death", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Gold-Bug", "The Black Cat", "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", "Hop-Frog" and many more.Mostra libro
The shadows at Brannon House don't just watch . . . They remember. When Billa feels eyes following her every move in her cottage on the edge of the estate, she dismisses it as paranoia—the lingering trauma of her kidnapping. But as the sensation intensifies, she reluctantly considers the one place she swore she'd never move into: the mansion. Meanwhile, new mother Kenzi is harboring secrets that even she may not fully understand—memories hidden away by time, trauma . . . or something far darker. As she searches for her missing psychiatric files from Radley Institution, disturbing questions emerge. Was her time there longer than anyone has admitted? And what really happened in the abandoned theater on the grounds? When Billa's kidnapper resurfaces with more demands, the family's fragile peace shatters. Carol, the devoted auntie, grows increasingly protective of the newborn as strange occurrences plague the estate. As the walls of Brannon House close in, one thing becomes clear—the past isn't just haunting them, it's hunting them. Will they uncover the truth before history claims another victim . . . or are the Brannons bound to bleed for their legacy?Mostra libro
Guilty secrets never die One dark stormy night, Maddy and Sadie did a very bad thing. Since then they’ve gone their separate ways. Back to their perfect lives in their perfect houses with their perfect husbands – and tried to bury their guilty secret deep. Now they’ve each received a coveted invitation to the White Feather Masquerade Ball. Anyone who’s anyone will be there! But they’ve also received a mysterious threat. Someone knows what they did. And they’re about to be unmasked… 🥀🥀🥀🥀Readers LOVE Everyone Has Something to Hide! 'It's smart … and hooks you in from the moment you first open the book. And you won't want to put the book down until you have consumed every part of it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This really has it all: a story about friendship, marriage noir, a dark secret, and even a ball masquerade! The ending left me speechless.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This twisty thriller had me hooked from the first page! Dark, juicy, and impossible to put down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping, tense, well-plotted, clever story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hannah Emery's latest novel, Everyone Has Something to Hide, is a thrilling journey into the dark corners of guilt and secrets. Pre-order this up-coming bestseller and prepare to be captivated by one of the top thrillers of the year. For fans of Linda Green (While My Eyes Were Closed), Alexandra Walsh (The Jane Seymour Conspiracy), S. E. Lynes (The Summer Holiday), Charlotte Duckworth (The Sanctuary), and Victoria Jenkins (Happily Married). HarperCollins 2025Mostra libro
Can twin sisters solve a murder and save their town's Christmas? Anna and Beth, the twin sisters and amateur sleuths of Little Valley, are shocked to discover their quaint library is facing closure due to anonymous threats and lack of funds. Desperate to save the cozy haven, they feel the weight of their community's loss and the urgency to uncover the mystery behind the chilling threats. Everything changes when Beth volunteers to organize a Christmas fair, only for the library assistant to be found murdered, a sinister note left beside her. Shaken but determined, Anna and Beth dive deeper into the investigation, their plans for holiday cookies and carol singing overshadowed by fear and suspicion. The murder complicates their sleuthing, casting doubt on everyone around them and threatening their mission to save the library and bring holiday cheer. Can Anna and Beth catch the killer, save the library, and restore the Christmas spirit with some gingerbread magic? Join Anna and Beth on a thrilling holiday mystery filled with suspense, courage, and the charm of small-town festivities. With a blend of festive cheer and neighborly warmth, this cozy yet gripping tale will keep you guessing until the very end. Buy A Christmas Mystery in Little Valley today and uncover the secrets that could save a town's Christmas!Mostra libro
