Maison d'édition: Classica Libris
An episodic novel of WW1, written as a serial in 1916 when the USA was yet to enter the War, and subsequently published as a book in 1920.Ambrose Lavendale is a US diplomat in London in 1916, heading off German spy threats to the USA as well as helping Britain as much as diplomatic convention will allow.
Julie Cromwell is a selfish, manipulative, insecure woman, and those are her best qualities. She sets up a fake kidnapping to see if her husband will pay a million dollars for her safe return. Something goes wrong and she winds up dead. This is the first plot twist, but certainly not the last. Enter lead detective Karl Larkin and his partner, Ted Cramer. They are a team who refuses to let sleeping dogs lie. They begin rattling the skeletons in the family's closets. Larkin finds himself breaking one of his number one rules. You don't get involved with the family you are investigating, and you never, never fall in love with your prime suspect.Voir livre
"CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES! New Year's Eve has always been a special time for the small town, Holiday Junction, with its annual tradition, the Sparkle Ball, along with the town Merry Maker spreading joy and cheer to all its residents. But this year, the joy is short-lived when local nuisance and troublemaker, Hillary Stevens, is found murdered in holiday town’s mini-village. As the town's resident nosy journalist, Violet Rhinehammer is determined to uncover the truth behind Hillary’s murder and bring the killer to justice. But her investigation is complicated by her own secret - she is the town Merry Maker, and must keep her identity hidden from Mae West, her best friend who is visiting for the festive town’s Sparkle Ball. With suspects at every turn and a town full of secrets, Violet must use her keen investigative skills and determination to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Will she be able to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice, or will her own secret be her downfall? New Year's Nuisance is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue, perfect for fans of small town crime novels. With well-developed characters and a twisting plot, this book will keep you guessing until the very end."Voir livre
Twenty crime stories by the creator of Jack Reacher, never before collected For the past twenty years, Lee Child has been one of the bestselling authors in the world, thanks to the popularity of his iconic and instantly recognizable hero Jack Reacher. But even at the height of Reacher's fame, Child's short story writing was not confined to the series; throughout the course of his career, he published tales about a range of characters on both sides of the law, including assassins, a body guard, CIA and FBI agents, gangsters, and more. Meticulously plotted and packed with Child's trademark action and suspense, this collection shows the author's mastery of the short form. In "Ten Keys," a drug-dealing hit man feels that he must unburden his fears and guilt to a stranger. A rookie cop in "Normal in Every Way" is assigned to the department's file room, where he makes connections to historic dates that could lead to solving crimes. A methodical bodyguard quits his job when he's outsmarted. A military mission is planned to perfection. A potential worker for the Manhattan Project is carefully surveilled by an FBI agent. A killer preys on other killers. Taken together, these stories are a riotous calamity of criminals and crime fighters; individually, they are expertly crafted, piercing tales that hit hard enough to leave a mark.Voir livre
A country descending into civil war . . . A young artist forced to cross a nation in chaos to retrieve her stolen masterpiece . . . Her guide and guardian—whose past remains strangely obscure . . . Georgie O'Halloran created an artistic and literary wonder—only to have it stolen from her and published under the thief's name. Worse, it's the inspiration for a wildly popular video game that's become a favorite among the militants seeking to transform America through bloodshed. To confront the plagiarist, Georgie must cross an entire continent erupting in violence. Her only companion: Shane Riordan, "Irish as wet grass," a fiercely loyal friend with a beautiful singing voice, an oddly encyclopedic memory—and impressive fighting skills. It turns out, however, that Georgie isn't the only one on a cross-country quest. Shane is on a journey all his own, far beyond even Georgie's imagining.Voir livre
Attorney Thaddeus Murfee is skyjacked to Moscow. Next to him on the plane is Angelina Sosa, a brash twenty-something with a degree in journalism from the esteemed University of Chicago. Angelina decides to write a New York Times bestseller based on the skyjacking. She isn't sure if it will be fiction or non-fiction, but she has her topic once the plane is diverted. Thaddeus Murfee has just received front-page notoriety in the Tribune for his extraordinary courtroom defense of a World War II death camp survivor. Lately, Thaddeus' name is being mentioned at all the important lawyer gatherings as the lawyer to keep an eye on in the United States. In fact, there is even talk about him running for public office, maybe even United States Senator. Angelina tells Thaddeus she will base new bestseller on the skyjacking. Surely a Pulitzer Prize isn't even out of reach. Thaddeus declines all interviews with Angelina and the struggle begins. What follows is an incredible legal thriller in Moscow, where Thaddeus and Angelina are the unwilling guests of the Russian President. Thaddeus Murfee is at the top of his game. The The New York Times Bestseller will delight all Thaddeus Murfee fans.Voir livre
After hearing that a coworker has committed suicide by jumping off a bridge, a recovering drug addict begins investigating the case on her own and she starts to suspect that her boyfriend might be a murderer. In this exciting psychological thriller, after hearing about a coworker's apparent suicide on a notorious bridge, Michelle Rhodes, a recovering drug addict, finds herself plunged into a gripping mystery. Determined to uncover the truth behind her friend Sarah's disappearance, Michelle embarks on a relentless investigation, despite facing obstacles at every turn. As she delves deeper into the case, Michelle begins to suspect that her boyfriend, Cory, may be harboring dark secrets that connect him to the tragedy. But the truth she discovers will be stranger than she could possibly imagine in this page turner full of twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set against the backdrop of a small town plagued by whispers of past tragedies, 'Suicide Bridge' is a psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its fast-paced narrative and intricate plot twists, this suspenseful tale explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the fragile nature of trust. As Michelle races against time to unravel the mystery, she discovers that the truth is far more sinister than she could have ever imagined. If you enjoy heart-pounding suspense, intricate mysteries, and characters with hidden agendas, then 'Suicide Bridge' is the perfect read for you. Fans of 'Gone Girl' and 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' will be captivated by this dark and compelling thriller." "Suicide Bridge by Daniel Kowalski reads like you are watching a fast-paced movie...with the actions, the lies and deception, the relationships, the suspense...it will have you on the edge of your seat and unable to stop reading and you will LOVE it!!"Voir livre
