Casa editrice: Classica Libris
Yet another collection of linked short stories from Oppenheim. By chance a young man and woman meet and set up an agency to aid Scotland Yard, but is romance in the air? This story deals with a young man and a young woman who make an informal partnership in criminal investigation.
A woman searching for her birth-parents unlocks the secrets of her horrific past, as she tries to stop the goblin within in this kaleidoscopic dark psychological horror about identity and belonging. Myrrh has a goblin inside her, a voice in her head that tells her all the things she's done wrong, that berates her and drags her down. Desperately searching for her birth-parents across dilapidated seaside towns in the South coast of England, she finds herself silenced and cut off at every step. Cayenne is trapped in a loveless marriage, the distance between her and her husband growing further and further each day. Longing for a child, she has visions promising her a baby. As Myrrh's frustrations grow, the goblin in her grows louder and louder, threatening to tear apart the few relationships she holds dear and destroy everything around her. When Cayenne finds her husband growing closer to his daughter—Cayenne's stepdaughter—and pushing her further out of his life, she makes a decision that sends her into a terrible spiral. The stories of these women will unlock a past filled with dark secrets and strange connections, all leading to an unforgettable, horrific climax.Mostra libro
Although 23-year-old barn manager Steve Cline doesn't expect to stray far from the horse world, he has enrolled in a private investigations course and is working on the final project. But when his father, racehorse trainer Chris Kessler, invites him to Louisville on a two-week, all-expense-paid vacation that will culminate with the running of the Kentucky Derby, how can he refuse? Except, it isn't really a vaction. Kessler has a Derby runner and needs a reliable fill-in when one of his employees is injured. With only two horses to care for, the workload is light, and Steve decides to get that class project out of the way--a simple records search. But the very act of initiating the project triggers a chance encounter that plunges Steve into the world of the ultra rich. A world where greed and revenge and ambition drive some men to commit unspeakable acts amid the pageantry and glamour of thoroughbred racing. In quick order, Steve finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation and the target of brutal thugs. From the relative security of the backside to the Derby festivities that transform downtown Louisville into Party Central to the opulence of a Lexington horse farm, Steve deals with his own personal demons and strained relationships as he attempts to stop a murderer before a power play culminates in shattered dreams and a bloody triple cross.... Kit Ehrman is the award-winning author of TRIPLE CROSS, Cold Burn, Dead Man’s Touch, and At Risk. TRIPLE CROSS has been recognized as Best Book of Indiana, IPPY Award medalist, ForeWord Magazine Book-of-the-Year medalist, Kentucky Literary Award Nominee, Great Lakes Book Award Nominee, and a Book Sense Notable Book. Ehrman’s decades-long career in the horse world—hotwalking racehorses, managing elite show barns, delivering foals—brings unmatched authenticity to every scene.Mostra libro
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears.Mostra libro
When the network decides to revive its old show The Murder Game, Steve Allen's wife Jayne Meadows is willing to try her hand at solving imaginary homicides on prime-time television. The game turns deadly, however, as one by one the stars are actually killed. With each new victim, the program's ratings soar, so Steve and Jayne take it upon themselves to find out who the killer is— before their bodies increase the viewership even more! Steve Allen, the genius behind the acclaimed show Meeting of Minds, takes the audience on a comic— and lethal— ride as listeners play The Murder Game.Mostra libro
The explosive new thriller from #2 bestseller Anita Waller When Janette answers the door to a potential customer looking to board his dog, she never imagines he has nefarious plans. But minutes later he’s dead and in her cellar. Weeks later she realises she’s pregnant. And so she becomes Mother and the baby Child, and a hidden life begins. But all secrets come out eventually . . . An addictive and twisty psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden. Praise for Anita Waller: 'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh 'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen 'Her style of writing pulled me right into her story and I lived and breathed it way beyond the last page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Anita Waller's books always keep me guessing until the very last page!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'A dark twisted tale where you’re kept on your toes throughout. Strong, harrowing story which kept me glued to the pages desperate to know what was going to happen next' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Great thriller - a real page turner from the beginning. Didn’t want to put it down! Will definitely be reading more from Anita Waller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewMostra libro
A well-kept secret, a bathing machine and a dead body Eliza Thomson Investigates… July 1905: A family holiday to the seaside, at Brighton’s most prestigious hotel, promises to be a grand affair. And bumping into an old friend adds to the excitement. But when a body is discovered in one of the beach's bathing machines, all plans are put on hold. Eliza needs to know what happened. Despite the police insisting the death was accidental, Eliza is convinced it’s more sinister, but when she suggests it was murder, they refuse to listen. Until they have no choice… As the police struggle to find a motive for the death, the investigation appears to be going nowhere. But when they make Eliza and Archie their prime suspects, Eliza takes things into her own hands. Determined to clear their names, Eliza and Connie search for answers, only to discover a dreadful secret … and someone desperate for revenge. This is the seventh standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries and historical women with attitude, you’ll love this historical British series.Mostra libro
