Editorial: Black Cat Weekly
When an aging actress and her two companions move to small-town Laskin, South Dakota, everyone is dazzled by their racy sophistication and style. But no amount of sophistication will help when something happens to one of the actress’s teen groupies and the town needs someone to blame.
Hostages is the first book in the Sleepy Torp series, a captivating Scandinavian detective novel by Julia Ågerud, blending philosophy, art, and humour. Born in Ukraine and now living in Sweden, Julia is a mathematician passionate about philosophy, psychology, and gardening. Set on a quaint street in Torp, Sweden, the story begins with a married couple discovering the body of an unknown man while watering their neighbours' flowers. Enter Inspector Bengt Benson, renowned for solving crimes within a week. Will he crack the case this time? The residents of Torp will draw you in with their intertwined destinies and quirky investigations, often leading to comical moments. A ginger cat also plays a pivotal role in this intriguing tale. Perfect for mystery lovers, Hostages invites you to solve a murder while enjoying rich character dialogues. Attentive readers might even decipher the author's hidden messages. Don't miss the next instalment, Perpetual Peace. Each novel in the series stands alone as a separate case, ensuring a fresh and unique mystery every time. Dive into the mystery and enjoy the journey!Ver libro
Stevenson's introduction of the protagonist Lester (law clerk with New York firm Graham & Royce) finds him occupying a front row seat in the murder trial of Wall Street multi-millionaire Hiram Holladay. Scandalously, suspicion points very solidly on the banker's loving daughter, Frances. Lester proves himself a useful aide to the firm's senior partner, Mr. Royce, in his attempt to prove the lovely Frances innocent. - Summary by Cate BarrattVer libro
In the quiet tranquillity of a high-rise apartment, a woman lays motionless, her beautiful eyes forever frozen in a timeless stare… When the body of a beautiful and wealthy doctor is discovered in her high-rise apartment – all alone with the doors locked from the inside – nobody can understand how or why her life has been so brutally cut short. Detective Jacqueline “Jack” Kent may have never worked a murder case before, but that’s not going to stop her trying. It seems Ana’s murderer may have scaled the ten-story building to get in – and Jack should know. As an elite climber herself, it’s a set of skills that only a handful of people have. This can’t be the killer’s first innocent victim, and if Jack doesn’t act fast, it won’t be their last. Jack throws herself into the investigation, determined to beat the twisted climber at their own game. But the crime scene prompts harrowing memories for Jack, who’s still haunted by the death of her best friend Hannah, killed on a mountain only months before. Jack lived that day while Hannah died beside her. Night after night, she relives her friend’s final moments in her dreams. When the body of another victim is found, it’s clear that someone evil is trying to get Jack’s attention. Could the killer be one of her own close circle of friends from childhood? As the lines between her personal and professional life blur, Jack must confront the demons of her own past to stop a cold-blooded killer from striking again. Detective Jack Kent is a heroine who grabs you and doesn’t let go. The first in an unputdownable new crime thriller series, perfect for readers who adore Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and Sally Rigby. What readers are saying about Silent Fall: “Jack Kent is a standout character… the tension is palpable… the story takes unexpected turns, leading to a jaw-dropping conclusion that will leave you stunned… impossible to put down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me gripped from first to last page.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Left me wanting more!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The culprit wasn't even on my maybe list!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A really, really great read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent and intense story. Lots of twists and turns… Loved it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Drew me in from the first page.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow what a book… I could not put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An electrifying mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With a gripping plot filled with murder, intrigue, and suspense… will leave you guessing until the very end.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ver libro
New York State's Belltower Landing is a lakeside resort town where tourists spend their summer days boating, floating, and paddle-boarding on the water. It's also the perfect place to cuddle up with a good book and enjoy a cup of tea, courtesy of Tomes & Tea. Owned and operated by Jazzi and her best friend Dawn Fernsby, the book bar is beloved by vacationers and locals alike, but browsers grabbing brews in the off season aren't enough to help them make ends meet. Between brainstorming social media publicity ideas for the shop and fending off flirtatious men she has no interest in or time for, Jazzi befriends a woman named Brie who has recently made contact with her biological father. As an adopted child herself, Jazzi is more than happy to give Brie emotional support, especially as her wealthy father's wife and children see her as a threat. But Brie is also looking to start a family of her own. Unfortunately, all the potential princes she's met through a dating app turn out to be frogs. Then, when Brie is found murdered, Jazzi finds herself playing detective. With a list of suspects ranging from jealous half-siblings to less-than-suitable suitors, Jazzi may need to consult some of her shop's bestselling mysteries to help her uncover a killer . . .Ver libro
Sunday Times Best Thriller Books of 2023: 'Enthralling' The Times Thriller Book of the Month: 'Wonderfully realised' Financial Times Best Summer Thrillers of 2023: 'Engaging spy story…in a Moscow full of menace' A passionate love story, centred on a devastating Russian plot to sabotage the undersea communication cables linking the US to the UK. Clive Franklin, a Russian language expert in the Foreign Office, is summoned unexpectedly to Moscow to act as translator for the British Prime Minister. His life is upended when he discovers that his former lover, Marina Volina, is the interpreter to the Russian President. Together they will try to stop the attack that could paralyse communications and collapse the Western economy.Ver libro
I gasp out loud as I step through the door of the beautiful country hotel. My hands fly to my mouth in shock as I see the room is filled with my friends and family, my grown-up daughters and grandchildren at the center, gathered to celebrate my special birthday. Everyone raises their glasses to toast me. I should be enjoying the moment but I'm on edge and I can't relax. Who organized this surprise party? How did they know I was going to be here? Because I didn't come back to Burcott House to drink champagne and dance. Ten years ago, someone was murdered at this hotel. Tonight, after years of heartache, I planned to bury the past once and for all. I look around the crowd of smiling people and my heart thuds as I see the frown on my eldest daughter's face and the way my youngest daughter is smiling widely but her eyes are puffy, like she's been crying. I think about the one person who should be here who isn't . . . My family's secrets and lies swirl around my mind. Can I trust anyone in this room? Can I even trust my own daughters? I was going to finish off what happened all those years ago but did someone else have the same idea? And will I survive my own birthday party?Ver libro
