Editorial: Babelcube
Behind the façades of the buildings and their inhabitants, at the intersections of destinies and dooms, the METROPOLIS shelters multitudes of dreamers and sufferers, and their stories. The tales in Eduardo Capistrano's eighth book are visions of modern times, windows into curious and bizarre cases hidden by the hustle and bustle of cities.
Deities of Undeath, Blight, and Sorrow. Life, the Moons, and Shadow. By the axe... Deities at war is never a good sign. As long as the mortal lives, however, it seems that the survival of Vallis will continue. For now... FOUR STORIES INTERSECT The Forest Queen's vision granted Dymurin the name of a chosen mortal, taking him far to the north, yet in his absence an ancient evil stirs within the sacred forest. Strange new faces appear at the Scurry Tuck Inn, and a new master takes to the dais. But is this new master amused, or deadly serious? It is Knorlite's responsibility to find out. Corruption festers within the ranks of the Shadowclan. There are those that would put a blade in one of their own, and others that would betray the Grandmaster in secret. Though for Mohridin, his mind is fixated only on the soul he must send to The Abyss. The Adjunct's mark draws Heyoko deep into the delirious touch of the black desert. Meanwhile, Khemics's pursuit of historic knowledge pulls him into a conflict of powers far larger - and far older - than he anticipated. Every path is laden with uncertainty. And the scales upon which domination weighs are easily swayed into motion. The Deities, forever observing, do not always act in silence… For readers who enjoy:Character-driven, multi-POV epic fantasySlow-burn, world-spanning sagasImmersive, lore-rich worldsMorally complex heroes and villains Journey through the world of Vallis and continue The Sum Of Four with Assassin's Perdition.Ver libro
Working for the FBI has taught me that there’s no shortage of evil in the world. But occasionally we find something good, something worth fighting for. When a case takes me out of my way one morning, I spy Chloe behind the counter of a local coffee shop. Blonde hair, blue eyes, and a sweet smile that lights up my dark world, I know she’s meant for me. All of a sudden she’s gone without a trace, abducted from the parking lot after her shift. There are no clues. No eye witnesses. And each minute that passes narrows the window of opportunity to bring her back to me safely. The clock is ticking, and I don’t have a single second to lose…Ver libro
'Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mystery… The small and idyllic village of Merrywell is getting ready to host its first ever book festival, and Violet Brewster is delighted when she is asked to interview the star author. Leonie Stanwick, now a bestselling romance author, is the featured guest of the festival. She was born in Merrywell, but abruptly left when she was 18 years old and never came back. But the festival takes a dark turn when Leonie is found murdered; her return to the village had clearly shaken someone up. When a shocking secret about Leonie’s past is revealed, Violet’s suspicions must turn to her own neighbours. Who in the village was intent on making sure Leonie could never leave the village again? An utterly gripping and unputdownable English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder at the Book Festival! ‘An enjoyable cozy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.’ Clare Chase ‘Jane Bettany delivers a cozy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.’ Peter Boland ‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance. . . what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle ‘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cozy mystery… I can't wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thoroughly good read. Cosy crime at its best.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The top sleuth, Violet Brewster, navigates through the humorous yet dark underbelly of Merrywell, unearthing secrets that were better left buried. Her amateur detective skills are put to the test as she uncovers the fiction that is Leonie Stanwick's past. For fans of Clare Chase (Mystery at the Old Mill), Katie Gayle (Murder in the Library), Dee Macdonald (A Body at Lavender Cottage), Jane Adams (THE SISTER'S TWIN an absolutely gripping mystery thriller that will take your breath away), and M S Morris (Beneath Cold Earth). HarperCollins 2024Ver libro
How can she 'keep the peace' when there's never been any to keep?England, 1850. Bookworm Irene Denton lives with a painful secret. To the citizens of Lindenfell, her mother is a kind, generous lady—but behind closed doors, she's a cruel and controlling tyrant. Stories have always been Irene’s refuge, so when the possibility arises for Lindenfell to have a library of its own, Irene is hopeful she’ll soon have a safe place to escape her mother’s merciless grasp.Solomon Shaw enjoys helping his widowed father run Lindenfell's chemist shop. He wants nothing more than to make his father proud, and to find the courage to win Irene's affections. But the burdensome guilt of a shameful secret has convinced Solomon she can never be his. When the only other person who knows his secret arrives back in town, Solomon fears his hopes will be shattered—and his secret exposed.Amidst untold pressures, Irene and Solomon kindle mutual hope for a future together. Yet, meddling interlopers and long-buried truths soon signal the end of their story.But is the book entirely closed on the hope they once had? Or is a new chapter of peace and love still to be written?Ver libro
R.B.RUSSELL has only recently started writing fiction seriously, having previously written lyrics, composed music, and drawn in pen and ink for his own amusement. He runs Tartarus Press with Rosalie Parker from their home in the Yorkshire Dales. THE RESTAURANT SAN MARTÍN: The Restaurant San Martín in Mendoza did not appear to have changed at all in its ninety-five year history. It was still richly decorated and plushly upholstered in a hopelessly antique style, and Ernesto Galman revered it.Ver libro
Perfect crimes happen every day—the ones we never hear about. That is what makes them perfect. Suzanne Fletcher has spent months preparing. Her plan is calculated down to the smallest detail, with "patsies" lined up and backup plans for every possible fail point. She thought of everything… well, almost everything. From the opening sentence, you are pulled into a world of mirrors where forward and backward lose their meaning. In this maze of deception, nothing is as it seems, and no one is who they claim to be. You may think you’ve found the exit, but in Suzanne’s world, every turn leads to a twist you won't see coming.Ver libro
