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Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume.
12 cold cases. 12 kidnapped women. One diabolical serial killer. In this riveting suspense thriller, a brilliant FBI agent faces a deadly challenge: decipher the mystery before each one is murdered.In the Maya Gray series (which begins with Book #1—GIRL ONE: MURDER) FBI Special Agent Maya Gray, 39, has seen it all. She’s one of BAU’s rising stars and the go-to agent for hard-to-crack serial cases. When she receives a handwritten postcard promising to release 12 kidnapped women if she will solve 12 cold cases, she assumes it’s a hoax.Until the note mentions that, among the captives, is her missing sister.Maya, shaken, is forced to take it seriously. The cases she’s up against are some of the most difficult the FBI has ever seen. But the terms of his game are simple: If Maya solves a case, he will release one of the girls. And if she fails, he will end a life.In GIRL THREE: TRAPPED (book #3), case three has just landed, and the clock is ticking. The suspect, a copycat of the Moonlight Killer, seems to be using sophisticated audio equipment to stay one step ahead of his victims—and Maya herself could be next.Maya, knowing the killer has her sister, has no choice but to accept the case. More determined than ever, she revisits the prison where the last convict hung himself in hopes of uncovering a new lead. But with the murderer able to track her every movement, Maya realizes that she’s the least safe of all.And in the midst of it all, a bunny escapes.A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the MAYA GRAY mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh or Mary Burton.Books #4-#6 in the series—GIRL FOUR: LURED, GIRL FIVE: BOUND, and GIRL SIX: FORSAKEN—are now also available.Mostra libro
Four of the very best Victorian short ghost stories, all written by incredibly talented, but oft-times overlooked or forgotten, female authors. The Victorian era is remembered for many things, but one of the fondest is the wide and varied array of short, ghostly, suspenseful tales…often enjoyed around the fireside at Christmas time. In this new anthology, Billie Fulford-Brown performs four of the very best, all written by incredibly talented, but oft-times overlooked or forgotten, female authors:“A Mysterious Visitor” by Ellen Wood“The Ghost of the Treasure Chamber” by Emily Arnold“Number Two, Melrose Square” by Theo Gift aka Dora Havers“Christmas Eve in Beach House” by Eliza Lynn LintonMostra libro
Charles Dickens is a name that dominates the landscape of English literature. From his early years of hardship he rose to become one of the great novelists of any age. But amongst his other talents were that of short story writer, turning his pen to many subjects and genres as well as travel articles, speaking tours and as an advocate for social justice. He was also amongst the first to commercialise Christmas and a publisher of various periodical magazines for which he also contributed and encouraged the talents of very many others. Dickens died at only 58 leaving an incredible legacy that is still admired to this day.Mostra libro
An addictive historical murder mystery by Michelle Salter The patients survived the Great War only to face a new danger… One doctor and one nurse remain at Merewood Hospital. Since the disappearance of Nurse Taplin the previous year, locals believe the hospital is cursed. And when another unnatural death occurs on Midsummer’s Eve of 1919, it looks like they could be right. Sister Helen Hopgood is desperate to find new places for the remaining wounded soldiers so they can close the hospital – but Dr Samuel Bingham seems reluctant to let the five men go. Can she discover the truth before another life is lost? A cosy historical mystery, packed with twists and turns that will have you guessing to the end! Perfect for fans of Caroline Dunford and J.R. Ellis Readers are loving Murder at Merewood Hospital! 'A historic murder mystery with so many twists and turns, it's gripping until the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'It's vintage mystery writing and so wonderfully spooky' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'A dark and twisty mystery full of tension' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'An addictive and easy to read page turning murder mystery with the perfect amount of crime and history that will keep you turning the pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Murder at Merewood Hospital is a worthy read if you are looking for a post-WWI cozy mystery with some intriguing themes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This was a suspenseful read. The author does a phenomenal job of keeping the tension high' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'An atmospheric and well told who-dunnit, I couldn’t put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review Praise for Michelle Salter: 'Plenty of twists and unexpected developments.' Verity Bright ‘A lovely, murder mystery by a gifted writer.’ Helena Dixon 'A fabulous, well-written, mystery that holds all the promise of much more to come...' M J Porter 'A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery' Anita DavisonMostra libro
From Award-winning author Natalie R. Murphy. It has been 5 years since the tragedy of losing her boyfriend to violence and the abduction of their infant daughter turned Mya Stevenson's life upside down. She along with her two best friends, Shantel and Toni, have relocated to the small, up-and-coming town of Jasperville, IL. Now the owner of Pages Bookstore and Cafe in the small downtown area, Mya has moved on with her life, with the exception of love. She has allowed the fear of loving and losing, again, to prevent her from even entertaining the idea of a relationship. However, when the charming Reese Stallworth, the owner of Dapper Gents barber shops, rescues her from a flat tire in a rainstorm, feelings that she had long since buried are awakened. But as their relationship blossoms, Shantel's detective boyfriend gets a curious bug in his police cap and re-opens Mya's baby abduction case. The shocking revelations he uncovers will totally rock Mya's world. "Dear Butterfly...Wishes from the Heart" is a second chance at romance, captivating love story that will have your heart breaking, smiling, and bursting with love in the end! Narrated by Joyce Licorish with DreamEmpire ProductionsMostra libro
This is a concise summary and analysis of The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dan Brown. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. A renowned symbologist is thrust into a thrilling and dangerous hunt for a hidden secret buried within Leonardo da Vinci's works. When a murder at the Louvre sets off a cryptic trail of clues, he teams up with a brilliant cryptologist to unravel a mystery that could shake the foundations of history and religion. Racing against time and powerful adversaries, they must decode ancient symbols, evade a secretive organization, and uncover a truth long kept in the shadows.Mostra libro
