Editora: Wildside Press
Everyone was threatening Johnny Liddell—even his girl, and the cops—until Johnny came up with a new twist to trap a killer. It was so good he fooled everyone—even himself!
“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 an exhilarating new action thriller series… When high stakes global hostage situations require the utmost expertise, former Navy SEAL Cole Hunter is dropped into the crisis. In STEALTH TARGET (Book #6), extracting a Russian defector leads to an earth-shattering discovery—the imminent collapse of the American coast, masterminded by nefarious global powers. As millions of lives hang in the balance along the San Andreas Fault, Cole and Nova must dismantle a doomsday plot to prevent geopolitical and geological catastrophe. The Cole Hunter series is an action-packed thriller filled with unexpected turns and breathtaking action that will keep you spellbound from beginning to end. A pair of engrossing protagonists will grab your attention and have you reading long into the night. Fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, and Brad Taylor are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “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) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ver livro
Evie St. Claire's life takes an exciting turn when she discovers she’s the rightful heir to her long-lost aunt's estate. Filled with anticipation, she quickly learns that her inheritance is a dilapidated house of little value. To make matters worse, claiming her great aunt's remains requires a journey to the serene lakeside town of Honeysuckle Springs. Once in the picturesque town, Evie's hopes are shattered as she encounters a murder victim shortly after her arrival. Bewildered and caught off guard, she finds herself embroiled in a web of suspicion, with even the attractive police chief keeping a watchful eye on her. As whispers of a past visit circulate among the town's residents, Evie's bewilderment grows, further fueling the suspicions surrounding her involvement in the murder investigation. However, the greatest surprise lies in store when Evie's mischievous inherited cat reveals astonishing news that forever alters her life. Little by little, the town's and her family's shocking secrets are revealed. The burning question remains: will these revelations lead her closer to the elusive killer? Moreover, will they persuade Evie to embrace her newfound connection to Honeysuckle Springs or drive her back to the comfort of her familiar, predictable existence, pretending that none of the extraordinary events ever occurred?Ver livro
A routine overnight train ride turns into a nightmare of suspicion, hidden identities, and murder in this gripping early detective novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, one of the pioneers of American mystery fiction. When Lawrence Blakely boards a sleeper train expecting nothing more than a quiet journey, he soon finds himself at the center of a shocking crime. A passenger in Lower Ten is found dead, a suitcase vanishes, and a trail of strange coincidences begins to point directly at him. Trapped among strangers, secrets, and shifting alibis, Blakely must untangle the truth before the accusation becomes permanent. First published in 1909, The Man in Lower Ten blends classic suspense, psychological tension, and clever plotting into a fast-moving mystery that still feels surprisingly modern. With its confined setting, unreliable appearances, and constant sense of danger, this novel helped shape the style of detective fiction that would dominate the 20th century. This edition presents the complete unabridged text, carefully prepared for modern listeners and readers, preserving the original atmosphere while ensuring a smooth and immersive experience. Perfect for fans of classic whodunits, vintage suspense, train mysteries, and early detective stories.Ver livro
From an American master and author of Winter's Bone, this dark tragedy tells of a deadly dance hall fire and its impact over several generations. Alma DeGeer Dunahew, the mother of three young boys, works as the maid for a prominent citizen and his family in West Table, Missouri. Her husband is mostly absent, and, in 1929, her scandalous, beloved younger sister is one of the 42 killed in an explosion at the local dance hall. Who is to blame? Mobsters from St. Louis? The embittered local gypsies? The preacher who railed against the loose morals of the waltzing couples? Or could it have been a colossal accident? Alma thinks she knows the answer—and that its roots lie in a dangerous love affair. Her dogged pursuit of justice makes her an outcast and causes a long-standing rift with her own son. By telling her story to her grandson, she finally gains some solace—and peace for her sister. He is advised to “Tell it. Go on and tell it”—tell the story of his family's struggles, suspicions, secrets, and triumphs.Ver livro
Can anyone outrun their past? When two bodies wash up on a river bank in the Balkans, Simo Subotic is called in to investigate. It soon becomes clear that their deaths were the result of torture not seen since the Bosnian War. Meanwhile, after a drug bust prematurely ends the Tour de Balkans, former Olympic cyclist Heather Bishop is in freefall after her journalist boyfriend Ryan Mackinnon goes missing. Her desperate search for him uncovers not only Ryan’s dark past, but that of a region still reeling from the trauma of war. As tensions within the community rise and old fault lines make themselves known, Heather and Simo must find Richard before its too late – for him and for themselves…Ver livro
When the body of social worker Dermot Carine is discovered in a hotel room, the ripples of suspicion start to spread in many directions. There’s Trina, a psychology professor who has a habit of crashing weddings, picking up men, and drinking to a state of oblivion. There’s a prominent surgeon and his wife, who both have a motive, as well as an obsession with Trina. Then there’s Laura, who’d been Dermot’s client as a teenager and who had a relationship with Dermot that pushed the boundaries of professionalism. Dermot’s sister has come to town searching for answers. But before the killer is identified, long-held secrets will threaten to break apart families, ruin marriages, and leave more than one person dead...Ver livro
