Editorial: Fractal Press
A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel introducing Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, who became one of the most famous literary detective characters. Sherlock Holmes describes the story's murder investigation as his 'study in scarlet'.
Soon after arriving in Paris in 1963, Nfudu launches a heart-rending secret affair with her best friend’s wealthy and attractive father—Javier. When she meets Ikechi—a striking financier, in London, Nfudu’s bond with Javier is tested. Ikechi seems like the perfect match, but a grim revelation about his "caste" forces Nfudu to defend her honor. Torn between her insatiable love for Javier and her burning desire for Ikechi, Nfudu takes matters into her own hands. Her actions send her down a slippery slope that threatens not only her own existence, but also that of those closest to her. Suspenseful and riveting, Nfudu is the story of a young woman during one of the most perilous times in history. It intricately weaves plots of love, war, crime, hatred, ancient taboos, and a clash of civilizations, merging these into one powerful story.Ver libro
Twelve of the very best Victorian short ghost stories, all written by incredibly talented, but oft-times overlooked or forgotten, authors. The Victorian era is remembered for many things, but one of the fondest is the wide and varied array of short, ghostly, suspenseful tales…often enjoyed around the fireside at Christmas time. In this new anthology, John Banks performs twelve of the very best, all written by incredibly talented, but oft-times overlooked or forgotten, authors. Once you tire of Dickens and James, these are the true masters of short-form suspense: “The Steel Mirror” by W.W. Fenn“A Real Country Ghost Story” by Albert Smith“The Weird Violinist” by Anonymous“Walsham Grange: A Real Ghost Story” by E. Morant Cox“Haunted” by Coulson Kernahan“Nicodemus” by Alfred Crowquill“The Veiled Portrait” by James Grant“The Ghost Chamber” by Anonymous“The Doll’s Ghost” by F. Marion Crawford“How Peter Parley Laid A Ghost: A Story of Owl’s Abbey” by Anonymous“The Ghost’s Summons” by Ada Buisson “A Terrible Retribution; or, Squire Orton’s Ghost” by AnonymousVer libro
In England's stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . . The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fête organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Club—a group of celebrated authors such as G. K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herself—will congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail party—managed by the inimitable Phyllida—when murder strikes too close even for her comfort. It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers' club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllida's favorite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his mustache in frustration.Ver libro
She's on a mission to destroy evil...Private investigator Rayne Parker doesn’t remember being a member of the top-secret unit, Hunters of Evil. She doesn’t remember being sent on a special mission and that she probably won’t survive. But the monsters she hunted have never forgotten her. Rayne and her partner, Liam, now a wealthy attorney, have been pushed back in time to Philadelphia, but when a powerful witch tells Rayne her fate is to track down and slay Marchosias, an invincible shape-shifting demon who can kill with a single blast of fire, Rayne doesn’t believe her.Rayne wants no part of demon hunting. Then she discovers she’s not the first one in her family to try to kill this monster. As Marchosias leaves a trail of bodies in his wake, Rayne and Liam race against time to find an ancient artifact that may save them. Then it gets personal. And Rayne wants vengeance. But when she discovers her own dark heritage, will she surrender to the power of the evil in her blood or will she fight for her destiny in a battle she can’t win? The fate of the world is in her hands.Ver libro
In 1940s Portugal, everyone is willing to trade secrets if the price is right. Britain stands alone against the forces of Nazi Germany. Livvy Redmond is a young newspaperwoman determined to serve Britain’s spymaster in the face of danger. When she arrives in neutral Lisbon, she discovers a city full of spies, refugees, and the secret police. At an elegant party to meet a double agent, Livvy witnesses him fall to his death from a balcony and must now determine what secrets he wanted to pass her. Further complicating matters, she must guard the man’s young daughter from sinister people trying to kidnap the girl. Gambling on the assistance of British embassy staff, Livvy commits to uncovering the truth while keeping the orphan safe. With spies and traitors lurking around every corner, Livvy must race against time to learn the secret someone has already killed to keep hidden – and is willing to murder again to protect.Ver libro
Phil Sundeen thinks Deputy Sheriff Kirby Frye is just a green local kid with a tin badge. And when the wealthy cattle baron's men drag two prisoners from Frye's jail and hang them from a high tree, there's nothing the young lawman can do about it. But Kirby's got more grit than Sundeen and his hired muscle bargained for. They can beat the boy and humiliate him, but they can't make him forget the oath he has sworn to uphold. The cattleman has money, power, and guns on his side, but Kirby Frye is the law in this corner of the Arizona Territories, and he'll drive a rich man to his knees to prove it.Ver libro
