Editora: Wildside Press
Wade is a down-and-out actor, with no work in sight. When he sees his agent, Wade tells him he's going to rob a bank. It's all a joke. Isn't it?
The clear blue skies suddenly turn an eerie green and within a few seconds it begins … nature explodes with a vengeance.Like most people, Silvey Rhoades pays little attention to the details about the weather. But when disaster strikes her home town, she’s confronted with a secret once buried for sixty years. It’s discovery only possible because of a tiny crack in Silvey’s reality. She races through the dark and even darker past to find her way back home.Will she make it back or will she remain untethered to the world she once knew?Ver livro
Thirteen-year-old Stanley Mitchel Jr. spends most of his time helping his family run the town's drive-in movie theater, reading ten-cent comics, and playing with his dog Nub. Life in East Texas circa 1958 is not very exciting until Stanley discovers a stash of old, crumbling love letters in a pile of burnt rubble behind the drive-in. As Stanley reads through the letters, he finds himself in the middle of a town mystery and discovering the secrets of his sleepy town. Stanley, with the help of the old projectionist and his older sister, uncovers the identities of the people who penned the letters and sheds light on a shocking twenty-year-old murder plot. As Stanley unearths more and more truths, he realizes the injustices of life in East Texas in the 1950s including class, race, gender, and the cruelty of unrequited love. Stanley feels betrayed by his family and his town as he takes a closer look at the dark truth and refuses to allow himself to succumb to the darkness. Contains mature themes.Ver livro
This is a concise summary and analysis of The Maid, by Nita Prose. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nita Prose. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. Molly Gray, a socially awkward yet meticulous hotel maid, takes pride in her work and the orderliness of her world. But when she discovers a wealthy guest dead in his suite, her structured life is thrown into chaos. Misunderstood and underestimated, Molly becomes the prime suspect in a tangled web of secrets, deception, and hidden motives. As she navigates the complexities of human behavior, she must rely on her own instincts—and unexpected allies—to clear her name and uncover the truth. A compelling and heartwarming mystery filled with charm, wit, and an unforgettable protagonist.Ver livro
The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux is a pioneering classic of detective fiction, first published in 1907. The novel centers on a daring attack on Mathilde Stangerson, daughter of a renowned scientist, inside a locked room that appears impossible to enter or exit. Investigative journalist Joseph Rouletabille takes on the case, unraveling clues with logic and intuition. As suspicion falls on jealous lovers, rivals, and hidden enemies, the mystery deepens with twists, red herrings, and psychological tension. Celebrated as one of the first “locked-room” mysteries, the novel blends suspense, forensic detail, and courtroom drama. A masterpiece of early crime fiction that influenced generations of mystery writers.Ver livro
‘An immensely talented new author’ John MarrsHe’s watching. She’s waiting. The unmissable new thriller from Darren O’Sullivan, author of Our Little Secret and Close Your Eyes. Having barely escaped the clutches of a serial killer, Claire Moore has struggled to rebuild her life. After her terrifying encounter with the man the media dubbed The Black-Out Killer, she became an overnight celebrity: a symbol of hope and survival in the face of pure evil. And then the killings stopped. Now ten years have passed, and Claire remains traumatised by her brush with death. Though she has a loving and supportive family around her, what happened that night continues to haunt her still. Just when things are starting to improve, there is a power cut; a house fire; another victim found killed in the same way as before. The Black-Out Killer is back. And he’s coming for Claire… Praise for Closer Than You Think: ‘Dark, gripping and with a twist that leaves you breathless’ John Marrs ‘Utterly brilliant … the final twist left me breathless. Darren O’Sullivan is proving himself time and again as an exceptional story teller’ Lisa Hall ‘Exquisitely written … a ripping good read’ Suzy K. Quinn Readers give Closer Than You Think five stars! ‘I literally read it in one sitting … ' ‘One of the most gripping books I’ve read in a long time’ ‘I was thrown for a loop … a major surprise ending’ ‘Darren O’Sullivan’s best book yet’ ‘Had me hooked from the first page … very cleverly written’ The rural town, once peaceful, is now the setting of a chilling police procedural. The mystery of the Black-Out Killer's return transforms the narrative into a psychological thriller, the literary quality of the detective work adding a layer of complexity to the fiction. For fans of Freida Mcfadden (The Boyfriend), K.L. Slater (Missing), Victoria Jenkins (Happily Married), Tm Logan (The Daughter), and A J Wills (The Intruder).Ver livro
This is a concise summary and analysis of None of This Is True, by Lisa Jewell. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lisa Jewell. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. When two women with eerily similar lives meet by chance at a restaurant, their fates become dangerously intertwined. One is a successful podcaster; the other, a quiet and unsettling woman eager to share her story. As a friendship forms, dark secrets begin to surface, pulling them both into a chilling game of manipulation, obsession, and deceit. Layer by layer, the truth unravels, revealing that not everything — or everyone — is as it seems. A psychological thriller about identity, control, and the terrifying cost of trusting the wrong person.Ver livro
