Verlag: Wildside Press
Hardboiled detective Johnny Liddell comes up against another tough case—this once an insurance racket. If the death was an accident, Bob Horton inherits big. But if it was murder...
Sweater shop owner Paislee Shaw puts the yarn in Nairn, but a killer has put poison in some Scottish shortbread cookies . . . Opening her shop Cashmere Crush and making a new home for herself, her son Brody, Gramps, and their black Scottish terrier Wallace in the beautiful Scottish village of Nairn, is a dream come true. So Paislee is happy to give back by donating a luxurious cashmere sweater for an auction to raise money for the Nairn Food Bank. She's less happy to make the acquaintance of a clique of competitive moms at the charity event, who treat a baking contest like it's life or death. It turns out to be the latter for queen bee Kirsten Buchanan when a peanut-laced shortbread cookie triggers her fatal nut allergy. Who would poison Kirsten? How about half the town? But when Paislee's pal Blaise is suspected, the sweater-selling sleuth leaps into action to unravel the mystery. Along with gruff but handsome DI Mack Zeffer, she has to sort through a batch of suspects without becoming this cookie-cutter killer's next target . . .Zum Buch
Betty Foster is known as a socialist, wife, and ballerina. But no one knows the real Betty Foster. The story unfolds when her car is found one morning but Betty seems to be missing. A search begins as questions arise. Is Betty dead? or is this just a game to her? With every truth comes another lie. At the heart of this mystery there is one big question that needs answered; Who is Betty Foster?Zum Buch
Don't miss the first epic instalment in Adam lofthouse's Shadow of Rome series 🔥 An action-packed, immersive military adventure for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell ⚔️ 'Up there with the best in the genre' - Matthew Harffy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rebellion is in the air at the far reaches of empire. 🔥 Wall of Hadrian, Britannia, AD 367. Tribune Sixtus Victorinus is scouting north of the Wall when he first sees the smoke. Riding south he finds a province in chaos, the local populace in flight, the soldiers absent. Britannia is ablaze, overrun with barbarians and Valentia is the word on everyone’s lips. But no one seems to have the first clue what it means... Victorinus may have let his life run to ruin and drunk his youth away, but now he must forge himself into the soldier he always wanted to be, the hero his children think he is. Because his family are among the missing, and traitors lurk much closer than he could ever believe. To save his family, he must first save an empire. ⚔️ Please note: This title was previously published as Valentia Readers are loving Eagle and the Flame ❤️🔥 'Good first book for the series, lots of plot twists kept my attention am looking forward to the next in the series.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Fast paced, great characters, interesting storyline, another Roman epic from Adam Lofthouse. Can’t wait to read the next instalment soon!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Great start to a late Roman series' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'The hard hitting and commanding plots and character development just keep coming' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Praise for Adam Lofthouse: 'Simply Masterful' - Gordon Doherty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Highly recommended' - MJ Porter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Adam Lofthouse brings a Robert E. Howard Conanesque vigour and flair to historical fiction' - Edoardo Albert ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fast paced, full of action' - Theodore Brun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A lesson in how to depict a frontier world at the edge of a crumbling empire' - Mark Knowles ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Zum Buch
**A Plot Most Perilous at the Pet Cafe: A Cozy Mystery of Purr-fect Crimes and Suspicious Schemes** 🐾☕️🕵️♀️ Mia traded legal briefs for biscuit recipes when she opened her charming pet cafe, hoping for a quieter life. But her peaceful world is turned upside down when the town's most despised landlord is found dead in her alley, and she becomes the number one suspect in a murder more tangled than a ball of yarn. With her loyal golden retriever, Barley, who has a nose for trouble, and her sassy calico cat, Mochi, who notices everything, Mia puts her legal skills to work as an amateur detective. But as she digs deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy buried deeper than a dog's favorite bone—secrets that powerful people in her quaint town would kill to protect. From suspicious business deals to hidden relationships, every clue brings Mia closer to the truth and deeper into danger. Can this former lawyer and her furry partners sniff out the real killer before she's either framed for murder... or becomes the next victim? **Perfect for fans of:** 🐾 **Animal Sidekicks & Pet-Themed Mysteries** ☕️ **Charming Cafe Settings & Small-Town Drama** 🕵️♀️ **Amateur Sleuths & Legal Expertise** 🔍 **Hidden Conspiracies & Whodunit Suspense** Ideal for listeners who believe the best detectives have four legs, and that the deadliest secrets are often hidden in the most charming places. A purr-fect blend of mystery, humor, and heart!Zum Buch
On an isolated isle off the western coast of Scotland, spirited American Jane Wunderly must investigate a secret society where esoteric rituals blur the line between what’s real, what’s illusion, and what’s deadly … Isle of Iona, 1927: Cast away on a remote locale, Jane’s latest assignment depends on concealing her identity and blending in at an occult gathering. Not even her fiancé, Redvers, can be too close as she uncovers the truth about Robert Nightingale, enigmatic leader of the Order of the Golden Dawn—a group made up of supernatural ceremonies, influential people, and an undefinable darkness. When a woman tries to escape to the mainland only to be found murdered in the moors, the shocking scene reveals it’s easier to join the Golden Dawn than it is to leave. Jane, set on solving the crime and catching the next ferry with Redvers, realizes she may be among the few still grasping reality. One high-ranking member searches for the killer by attempting to access otherworldly planes of existence, while others become immersed in a strange solstice ritual. Then there’s Nightingale and the rivals who discarded him to start a new temple. As a second death brings fresh clues into focus, Jane needs to navigate a frightening dilemma—playing along won’t help her crack the mystery, but revealing too much could be a fatal mistake …Zum Buch
When a series of mysterious murders leaves the FBI stumped, the FBI secretly needs fugitive FBI Agent Mia North’s help to use her former connections in the penal system. But Mia must walk a treacherous line as she seeks to crack the case—and keep herself from going back to jail—as she walks right into a direct confrontation with the U.S. Marshal on her trail.“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only MurderSpecial Agent Mia North is a rising star in the FBI—until, in an elaborate setup, she’s framed for murder and sentenced to prison. When a lucky break allows her to escape, Mia finds herself a fugitive, on the run and on the wrong side of the law for the first time in her life. She can’t see her young daughter—and she has no hope of returning to her former life.The only way to get her life back, she realizes, is to hunt down whoever framed her. An action-packed page-turner, the MIA NORTH series is a riveting crime thriller, jammed with suspense, surprises, and twists and turns that you won’t see coming. Fall in love with this brilliant new female protagonist and you’ll be turning pages late into the night.Future books in this series will be available soon.“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess theculprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”—Reader review for Only Murder“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”—Reader review for ONLY MURDER“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUTZum Buch
