Casa editrice: Babelcube
In Mexico City, a man receives a phone call from Real del Monte with the news that his mother is seriously ill, so he and his family will have to travel immediately to the town. Discover through this short story a series of events that will interrupt the tranquility of an entire family.
‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple Shortlisted for the 2022 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award In a small town full of secrets, anyone could be a killer. Detective Kjeld Nygaard wants nothing more than to forget his family and Varsund, the small mining town he once called home, even exist. But while on suspension after his last case went disastrously wrong, his estranged father Stenar leaves a message on Kjeld’s phone claiming he’s seen a murder. But with no evidence and Stenar suffering from Alzheimer’s, the local police think he must have imagined it. Kjeld can’t stop himself from investigating what actually happened, and soon discovers a body. But when the police start to suspect Stenar, it’s a race against time to discover the truth before it’s lost forever. But will uncovering the truth expose family secrets that are best left buried? Atmospheric and addictive, Where Ravens Roost is a gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh, Angela Marsons and Jo Nesbo. Readers are OBSESSED with Where Ravens Roost! ‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Be ready to stay up at night until you're done!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A real page turner. Kept me engrossed from start to finish. Loved it’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘As soon as I started I had a Jo Nesbo feeling and was hooked’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A fantastic start to what should be a promising series!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A stunning debut novel from Karin Nordin that keeps you on the edge of your seat’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘Such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story!’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple In this hard-boiled fiction, Karin Nordin masterfully weaves an international tale of mystery and suspense. The procedural elements of the story are first-rate, keeping readers on their toes as they navigate through the dark, atmospheric setting of Varsund. For fans of Ian Giles (Dark Music), Jussi Adler-Olsen (The Shadow Murders), Sara Blaedel (A Harmless Lie), Viveca Sten (In Harm's Way), and Anki Edvinsson (The Mermaid).Mostra libro
A cryptic message. A missing treasure. And a mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve. In The Sign of the Four, Arthur Conan Doyle delivers one of the most compelling cases in the Sherlock Holmes canon. When a young woman seeks help after a series of strange and unexplained events, Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a web of secrets, hidden symbols, and long-buried truths. As the clues unfold, the meaning behind “the sign of the four” becomes the key to unraveling a mystery that spans years—and lives. Sharp, suspenseful, and intellectually gripping, this classic detective novel blends deduction, danger, and intrigue into a masterfully crafted story. Expertly narrated by Richard Stibbard, this audiobook captures the precision, pace, and atmosphere of Holmes’ world—bringing the mystery vividly to life.Mostra libro
Sometimes, you can't outrun your destiny.In the spine-chilling third installment of the Carver series, join John Carver, now a new recruit of the monster-hunting organization the Order of the Octopus, as he dives deeper into the world of the supernatural.To earn his initiation Tentacle tattoo, John, alongside two fellow recruits, must embark on a mission to a small West Virginian town plagued by a recent string of grisly murders and inexplicable injuries that have left local law enforcement baffled. Racing against time to prevent more deaths, John, Harry, and Annette will have to confront an ancient evil threatening to engulf the world as we know it.Can they reach into their hearts and find the strength to beat the entity, or will the darkness within the town consume them all?Mostra libro
Penny Parker’s father is a car accident victim and is taken to a hospital by another driver. However, they never arrive and the widowed father, Anthony Parker, is struck by brain damage with memory loss. At one point he cannot remember his own name nor recognize Penny as his daughter. He is owner/publisher of The Riverview Star newspaper and is pursuing information concerning a car-theft gang. Fortunately, the time element is overcome for his recovery and this leads to thwarting the plans of the unscrupulous gang. This is one of seventeen feature novels about the Penny Parker mysteries, so be on the lookout for more of the outstanding adventures.Mostra libro
A chilling mystery unfolds on the desolate moors of Dartmoor. Sir Henry Baskerville, heir to a cursed estate, fears a legendary hound, said to stalk the family, threatening his life. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate, uncovering a web of secrets, conspiracies, and long-held grudges within the Baskerville family and the local community. Supernatural elements intertwine with rational explanations in this suspenseful tale of murder, intrigue, and the pursuit of a terrifying beast.Mostra libro
Can a secret weapon change the course of war and history? Himmler is convinced of this, so much that he commissions the best expert in ancient history to search for a relic that originates in the mists of time. Does it exist or is it just an ancient legend? The adventurous search in burning Europe leads the archaeologist to go back over history and places, risk his own life, and make unexpected encounters. In the shadows, however, someone tries to protect the precious relic, but a dilemma grips Heinrich von Schuster throughout the investigation: is it right to hand it over to the Third Reich?Mostra libro
