Publisher: Wildside Press
Christopher B. Booth is best known for his tales of conman de luxe Amos Clackworthy (who always has a new scheme to part the wealthy and undeserving from their ill-gotten gains). But this tale focuses on
When you hear her story, will you believe her? Rose Marlowe is a hard-working nurse, a loving wife, and a merciless killer. Or so she says. Despite her confession, it is hard to believe that this beautiful, kind woman could have killed her vulnerable patient in cold blood. Down-on-his-luck true crime author, Theo Hazel, is convinced that there’s more to what happened than Rose is telling, and so decides to visit her behind bars to write her story. His first surprise comes when Rose reveals that the victim was not a stranger to her. As time goes on, it seems that Rose is letting Theo see behind her perfect mask. With each new visit, he learns terrible new things about her heart-breaking past. With each new visit, he becomes more and more convinced that she can’t be a killer. But is he trying to free an innocent woman, or falling prey to a calculating murderer? A gripping and unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, Shari Lapena and JP Delaney.Show book
They come in with the snow. They are the snow . . . The blizzard begins pummeling the Midwest on Christmas Eve, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Todd Curry doesn't need another reason to disappoint his son, so he joins three other people in renting the last four-wheel drive available and they set out into the blinding snow. Only two hours into the treacherous trip west, Todd swerves to avoid a man in the middle of the highway. The stranger claims his daughter is lost somewhere out in the snow. Though his odd demeanor and ripped clothes make Todd and his group uneasy, they agree to take the man to the nearest town—if the now-damaged car can make it. What awaits them at the next exit, however, is nothing they could have imagined. Around an empty town square, fires burn, cars are abandoned, storefronts are smashed. And there is no one to be seen—for now . . . But soon the shadows lurking on the edges of their vision will step into the light, and Todd and his fellow travelers will find themselves facing a sharp-scythed evil shaped from the snow, tearing its way into human form—and taking the neighborhood by storm.Show book
‘Powerful story telling with a dark mystery at its heart’ Amanda Hodgkinson, New York Times bestselling author of SPILT MILK Twelve years ago Joycie Todd’s mother abandoned her. But what if she never really left? A tautly written psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Alex Lake. London, 1965. Top model Joycie Todd lives a glittering life with photographer Marcus Blake. But her childhood tells a different story… When she was eleven, Joycie’s mother disappeared. Run away with another man, so everyone says. But Joycie can’t forget the thumps she heard in the night, or the bloodstained rug hidden under the bed. A rug that was gone the next day. Twelve years later, Joycie has left her past behind. But when an old friend dies, Joycie is left a letter beseeching her to find out the truth. Unable to keep the door locked any longer, Joycie sets out to discover why her mother left her – if she ever really did. As she travels to the shabby seaside towns of her childhood, Joycie soon finds that it’s not just her mother who vanished all those years ago. Joycie knows the disappearances are connected, she just doesn’t know how. But there’s someone out there who does – and they will do anything to keep it buried. As Joycie unravels the fiction of her past, she finds herself in a world of detective thrillers, where every clue brings her closer to the truth. Her journey is a thrilling ride that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, right up to the shocking conclusion. For fans of Valerie Keogh (The Wives), Shalini Boland (The Couple Upstairs), Sue Watson (His First Wife), Nora Valters (The Party), and K.L. Slater (The Bedroom Window). HarperCollins 2022Show book
"The Secret Agent" is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907. The story is set in London in the late 19th century and revolves around the activities of a group of anarchists and a plot to strike a blow against the oppressive government. The central character, Mr. Verloc, is a secret agent tasked with infiltrating the anarchist circles, but his personal motivations and the complexities of the political landscape lead to tragic consequences.Show book
Inside a dimly lit Victorian bedroom, Sherlock Holmes kneels beside a bed, closely inspecting a bell-pull rope with a magnifying glass. Dr. Watson stands nearby holding a lantern, casting flickering light on Holmes and the elaborate wallpaper. Step into the fog-laden world of Victorian England with The Adventure of the Speckled Band, one of the most gripping and sinister cases in the Sherlock Holmes canon by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. First published in 1892 as part of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, this tale follows the legendary detective and his companion Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of a young woman and the chilling threat to her sister. Set in a gloomy, decaying manor filled with secrets, exotic animals, and a strange bell-rope, the story unfolds as a classic locked-room mystery with a shocking and unforgettable conclusion. In this immersive audiobook, every clue, every creak in the floorboards, and every deductive leap comes alive with vivid narration. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, gothic mystery, and timeless characters like Holmes and Watson.Show book
A haunting masterpiece of guilt, morality, and psychological torment. In Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the darkest corners of the human mind through the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a desperate former student living in poverty in St. Petersburg. Convinced that extraordinary individuals exist beyond conventional morality, Raskolnikov commits a shocking crime—only to find himself trapped in a spiraling battle between reason, fear, guilt, and redemption. As suspicion closes in and his conscience begins to unravel, Dostoevsky crafts a deeply philosophical and emotionally intense portrait of alienation, suffering, and the search for meaning. Rich with psychological insight and moral complexity, the novel remains one of the most influential works in world literature. First published in 1866, Crime and Punishment continues to captivate readers and listeners with its profound exploration of human nature, justice, and the consequences of ideology taken to extremes. Perfect for listeners who enjoy literary fiction, psychological drama, philosophy, and timeless Russian classics.Show book
