Verlag: Classica Libris
The story of a gallant soldier who is dismissed by his regiment, and disowned by his father, because he has been found guilty, on “false evidence,” of cowardice in the field. He changes his name, and later his son falls in love with the daughter of the man whose false evidence led to his ruin.
Some trials are fought in court. Others burn everything down. Sheriff Rebecca West knows she’s being watched. She’s seen the same car parked along the road—always at a distance, always watching. Even more concerning, the man with damning evidence against the senator tied to her parents’ deaths claims he’s being followed too. Something’s very wrong…again. But she doesn’t have time to worry about all that because she’s staring at a blazing inferno on the shores of Shadow Island—where a boat sits perched atop a car, both engulfed in flames. The wreck is baffling. The boat must have hit land at full speed, launching into the parking lot before exploding. But why didn’t it slow down? And more chillingly—why is the man at the helm already dead, stabbed before the crash? This isn’t just an accident. It’s a message. With half the puzzle pieces missing and the other half reduced to ash, Rebecca and her team must fight fire with fire, all while watching her back as the past closes in. Because a cornered man with nothing left to lose isn’t just the most dangerous thing on the planet—he won’t go down alone. He’ll take everyone with him. Shadow’s Collision, the nineteenth installment of the Shadow Island Series by Mary Stone and Lori Rhodes, will make you think twice about disturbing the peace.Zum Buch
The 1970s Middle East conflict is the setting for this high-octane thriller by the author of The Chill Factor. A crossed telephone wire causes a call from the President of the United States to his Ambassador in London to be overheard by geologist Tom Bartlett. Tom, preoccupied with thoughts of the conference he is to attend in Israel, puts the incident from his mind, unaware that he might not have been the only person listening in… He has not been in Tel Aviv a day, however, before the first attempt is made on his life. As Arab, Israeli, Russian and American agents begin to converge on him, it’s clear that someone wants Tom’s briefcase – and will stop at nothing to obtain it. The Twisted Wire, first published in 1971, is set at the height of the Middle East conflict, combining politics, espionage and murder into a compelling fast-moving adventure. The Twisted Wire, a masterpiece by Richard Falkirk, is a riveting blend of international politics and suspenseful mystery. Its action-packed narrative and intricate detective work make it a must-read for any fan of crime fiction. For fans of Mark Billingham (What the Night Brings), Mike Craven (The Mercy Chair), David Mccloskey (Moscow X), Christopher Fowler (The Water Room), and Marion Todd (Bridges to Burn).Zum Buch
‘Gory, brutal, devastating, utterly addictive and yet so finely written. This deserves to be huge – and I think it will be. His best yet’ Louise Beech They were the perfect family. It was the perfect crime. The new gripping DCI Matilda Darke crime thriller about the dark secrets that lie within a perfect family. For fans of Patricia Gibney and Angela Marsons. It’s the most disturbing crime scene DCI Matilda Darke has ever seen… The morning after a wedding reception at a beautiful suburban home in Sheffield, the bride’s entire family are stabbed to death – in a frenzied attack more violent than anything DCI Matilda Darke could have imagined. Forensics point to a burglar on the run across the country. But cracks are starting to appear in Matilda’s team, someone is playing games with the evidence – and the killer might be closer to home than they thought…Praise for The Murder House: ‘Matilda Darke is Sheffield’s answer to Northumberland’s Vera and Wood’s stories are up there with the best. Fast-paced, crisp writing and a thoroughly enjoyable read’ David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child In this top-tier literary mystery, Michael Wood masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense and action. The narrative is as thrilling as it is devastating, plunging readers into a world of adventure and detective sleuthing that is impossible to put down. For fans of Robert Bryndza (The Lost Victim), Angela Marsons (36 Hours), Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence), Ed James (Where the Bodies Lie), and Nick Louth (The Last Ride).Zum Buch
Thirty-three-year-old music therapist Kate Randolph is at the top of her professional game. Her life is happily on track, until she receives a phone call announcing the death of the man who abandoned her when she was eight years old. Kate has no interest in going to her father's funeral, but soon realizes she must confront the past to move forward. While in Oregon, Kate discovers why her scientist/father disappeared, and what she learns will set her on a path that will change her life forever. With her father's good friend, Jake, she uncovers conspiracies beyond imagination. She learns of secret societies, cover-ups, and that the planet is in jeopardy from both terrestrial and extraterrestrial threats. With the aid of a mysterious stranger, Kate must help save the world. Can she stay alive long enough to succeed?Zum Buch
It's been four years since the events of The Timing of Maria unfolded. Much of the gang have moved to Michigan. Maria is now 14 and entering a new, private high school. Luke and Becca are engaged and very much in love. Their romance seems perfect and lasting, but will a violent criminal under protective custody, preparing to rat out his former trafficker buddies, bring trouble not only to Michigan but also to the perfect romance? Is the dashing new Federal agent a friend or foe? Is he a playboy, a bad boy, or just a flat-out traitor? Will the chaos in Michigan affect the outcome of the trial in Texas that's set to shut down the traffickers for good, locking up the leaders for life? Or will everything work out in the end? The drama is interstate and international. There are multiple couples with various dynamics. Which lady is on the gone side of the fence? And is it only one? If you enjoyed listening to (or reading) The Timing of Maria, then you'll love the excitement in this its sequel. The Gone Side of the Fence is also engaging as a standalone story.Zum Buch
Author David Morrell is a consummate storyteller, investing his tales with passion, sympathy, and narrative drive. From this master of literate, high-adrenaline novels of action comes three suspenseful short stories that will keep listeners guessing: "Front Man" – An aging screenwriter cast adrift in a youth-oriented Hollywood culture finds a scary way to make it back into the business. "Nothing Will Hurt You" – A father is obsessed by his daughter's murder and will stop at nothing to avenge her. "Resurrection" – A son is determined to preserve and care for a father in cryogenic sleep.Zum Buch
