The Survivor

E. Phillips Oppenheim

Beschreibung

A little party of men and women on bicycles were pushing their machines up the steep ascent which formed the one street of Feldwick village. It was a Sunday morning, and the place was curiously empty. Their little scraps of gay conversation and laughter—they were men and women of the smart world—seemed to strike almost a pagan note in a deep Sabbatical stillness. They passed the wide open doors of a red brick chapel, and several of the worshippers within turned their heads. As the last two of the party went by, the wheezings of a harmonium ceased, and a man’s voice came travelling out to them. The lady rested her hand upon her host’s arm. “Listen,” she whispered.
Her host, Lord of the Manor, Lord Lieutenant of the County, and tenth Earl of Cumberland, paused readily enough and leaned his machine against a kerbstone. Bicycling was by no means a favourite pursuit of his, and the morning for the time of year was warm.

Verfügbar seit: 14.10.2022.

Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

Absolute Shock (A Jake Mercer...

Jack Mars

“Thriller writing at its best.” 
--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller series: when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic.

The ancient city of Istanbul becomes a deadly chessboard when the President is abducted during a diplomatic mission. Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer must outwit a rogue military faction in a pulse-pounding pursuit through bazaars and back alleys. Can he rescue the President before a forced statement ignites an international crisis?

“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ABSOLUTE SHOCK is the tenth book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1).

A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

Zum Buch

Near Miss

Traude Ailinger

A fun, twisty woman sleuth mystery set in Edinburgh! 
 
 
 
Fashion writer Amy Thornton has the fright of her life when she narrowly avoids being hit by a car. 
 
 
 
The driver was being chased, and swerved to miss her only at the last second. He ends up in hospital. 
 
 
 
Wanting to thank the man or, more likely, wanting to stick her curious nose in, Amy charms her way into his ward to find out more. 
 
 
 
Thinking she has uncovered a heinous plot she goes to the authorities. Yet her sleuthing does not impress no-nonsense Detective Inspector Russell McCord, who is reluctant to follow up on her wild speculations and won't, it seems, be charmed so easily. 
 
 
 
But that changes when two dead bodies turn up, connected to the crash. Now Amy may become key to solving the affair. 
 
 
 
Near Miss is the debut mystery novel by Traude Ailinger. It will appeal to fans of Louise Penny, Martha Grimes, Verity Bright, and LJ Ross.

Zum Buch

The Adventure of the Three...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

"The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" (1924), one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes.
According to Dr. Watson's opening narration, this story is set at "the latter end of June, 1902 ... the same month that Holmes refused a knighthood for services which may perhaps some day be described." This is a parallel to the knighthood of Arthur Conan Doyle around the same time.
Holmes receives a letter from a Nathan Garrideb of 136 Little Ryder Street, asking for help in a most peculiar quest. He is looking for another man with his unusual surname, for it will mean a $5 million inheritance for him. He has been approached by another man, John Garrideb of Kansas, who says that he needs to find others with the same last name.

Zum Buch

The Housemaid's Wedding - A...

Freida McFadden

Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. 
 
I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, till death does us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be. 
 
There's only one problem: 
 
Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows. 
 
And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish. 
 
Note: The Housemaid’s Wedding is a short story meant to fill in the long gap between Book 2 of the Housemaid series (The Housemaid’s Secret) and Book 3 (The Housemaid is Watching). It can be read either between Book 2 and Book 3, or after Book 3.

Zum Buch

Prone to Harm (A Rory Wood...

Laura Rise

This recording has been digitally produced by Laura Rise, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!”
—Reader review (Empty Soul)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When mountaineers disappear into Wyoming's biting cold, only Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood can decode the icy etchings left by a cunning killer.

As the threat looms over an entire expedition, Rory must brave nature's worst to end a deadly spree where survival skills and investigative prowess are her only lifelines.

PRONE TO HARM, the fourth novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

“Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.”
—Reader review (Empty Soul)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.”
—Reader review (Amidst the Darkness)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Zum Buch

Wildflower Wedding - With a...

Becki Willis

It's the most anticipated wedding of the year in The Sisters, when Madison Reynolds and Brash deCordova finally tie the knot! 
 
 
 
Wedding preparations are underway, but the aisle to the altar gets rockier by the minute. Though the community's support is humbling, their enthusiasm soon hijacks the wedding. Squeeze in a suspicious death during a Texas Independence Day celebration, the needy new widow Madison befriends, and the unscrupulous politician trying to unseat Brash as chief of police, and the path seems littered with obstacles. 
 
 
 
Madison will move mountains to marry the man of her dreams. All they really need is each other, their children by their side, and a preacher to make it official. The couple opts for a private ceremony followed by a public celebration. 
 
 
 
It's the perfect Wildflower Wedding, but who knew it would end in a killer reception? 
 
 
 
Cantankerous Nigel Barrett hired In a Pinch Professional Services to find his estranged family, but it takes more than a home DNA test to find his next of kin. Madison suspects he was searching for an heir, but when the wealthy rancher is killed at their reception, she'll settle for finding someone to attend his funeral.

Zum Buch