Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
A new member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police is sent into the wilds to patrol a region where fur-thieves are active, but finds more than criminals lurking in the wilderness.
Moira Wicked thought life would calm down after her magical "I do." Fate has other plans. With her destined marriage to Liam Good now official, Moira is finally catching her breath—just in time for autumn to sweep into Charm Cove. Halloween is on the horizon, the leaves are turning, and all seems well in the witchy world. Until a visit to the pumpkin patch turns up a dead body. So much for seasonal fun. Suddenly, Charm Cove is buzzing with more than just Halloween excitement. There's no obvious magical foul play, but that doesn't keep Moira from landing right in the middle of the murder investigation, especially since she was there when the body was found. What do pumpkins have to do with murder? Good question. With the police chief following leads and a few helpful spells cast along the way, the residents of Charm Cove are determined to solve the mystery before All Hallows' Eve arrives in full force. Because in Charm Cove, even murder can't cancel Halloween.Voir livre
This audiobook is an independent and unofficial overview, created solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. One by One is a chilling thriller set in a luxurious but isolated ski chalet in the French Alps, where a group of coworkers from a trendy tech company gather for a corporate retreat. When an avalanche traps them with no way to contact the outside world, tensions rise—and then one of them disappears. As the snow continues to fall and bodies begin to turn up, paranoia spreads and secrets surface. With each passing hour, the survivors realize the killer is among them, and they’re being picked off… one by one.Voir livre
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.Voir livre
Bernard Samson suspects there is a traitor within his department of MI6. A jaded but highly skilled British intelligence agent nearing the end of his career, Samson already got KGB major Eric Stinnes to defect. But when a British KGB agent makes a sweeping confession with a suspicious undertone, the finger points straight back to London—where Stinnes is locked up, refusing to talk. The spy who’s in the clear doesn’t exist. In the spectacular third novel in Len Deighton’s Game, Set, Match trilogy, will Samson make the winning move?Voir livre
The latest unforgettable, atmospheric novel from the Richard and Judy NUMBER ONE bestseller Louise Douglas ✨ Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Lucinda Riley! 📚 A mysterious bequest and the legacy of a tragic love – only one person can unravel the hidden secrets of the past before it’s too late… When Elisabeth Quemener dies she leaves a small parcel with the instructions that it must only be opened by Astrid Oake. The trouble is, no one knows who Astrid Oake is… Elisabeth’s family turn to Touissants detective agency for help but, when Mila Shepherd and Carter Jackson try to track Astrid down, their frustration soon mounts. Their only clue is a photo of two young women holding the hands of a tiny child. The women are smiling but Mila is haunted by the sadness in their eyes. Is this Astrid and Elisabeth and if so, who is the child? And why are there signs everywhere in Elisabeth’s home that the old woman was frightened despite her living a quiet life with no known enemies? As Elisabeth and Astrid’s story slowly unfolds, Mila feels the walls of her home The Sea House closing in. And as the secrets finally begin to reveal themselves, she is ever more determined to carry out Elisabeth’s final wishes. Because what is inside that unprepossessing parcel might just save a life… Louise Douglas is back in the Brittany seaside town of Morranez with a heart-stopping, heart-breaking, brilliantly written and utterly compelling mystery! ‘I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick.’ Nicola Cornick Readers love Louise Douglas: ‘I love reading Louise Douglas. If I pick it up to read, I need to make sure I have at least an hour of spare time as I just don't want to put it down.’ ‘A gripping story, so well told and filled with the unexpected, but with real depth and emotion – I really loved it, and would highly recommend it to others.’ ‘Intelligent, beautifully-written story. So tense I couldn't stop reading, this is one of those books that takes you right out of your head.’ ‘Douglas's stunning prose lifted this book above others, and the storyline was engaging from the off. Easy to see why this author is a best seller. Loved it.’ Praise for Louise Douglas: 'I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended.' Judy Leigh 'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson 'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress 'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress 'A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read' Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea 'The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superb’ Nicola Cornick on The House by the SeaVoir livre
A breathtaking, twisty psychological thriller from the UK Top 50 bestselling author of The Bride A chance meeting that could cost him his life. Harry Gilmore has no idea of the terrible danger he faces when he meets a beautiful girl in a local student bar. Drugged and abducted, Harry wakes up in a secure wooden compound deep in the Welsh countryside, where he is groomed by the leaders of a manipulative cult, run by the self-proclaimed new messiah known as The Master. When the true nature of the cult becomes apparent, Harry looks for any opportunity to escape. But as time passes, he questions if The Master’s extreme behavior and teachings are the one true religion. With Harry’s life hanging by a thread, a team of officers, led by Detective Inspector Laura Kesey, investigate his disappearance. But will they find him before it’s too late? A gripping and compelling thriller that will have you reading late into the night! For fans of The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train, and The Couple at No.9. Praise for John Nicholl: ‘A dark, gritty, and compulsive read’ Daily Express 'The chill is tangible' Owen Mullen 'A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true' Billy Hayes ‘An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller’ Anita Waller 'Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won't forget' Ross Greenwood ‘The hairs on the back of my neck are still up!… Makes your skin quiver… I was well and truly hooked… The twist had my mouth dropping and rereading twice!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Absolutely addictive and gripping. I seriously WOULD NOT even start this book unless you have cleared your schedule because you will not be able to put it down!!! I absolutely blew through it in one sitting and it genuinely was unputdownable!!! A true page turner absolutely rammed with suspense, tension and everything you want when you read a psychological thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I was hooked… Will leave you with shivers down your spine and chills in your heart. Some of the twists in this book left my jaw on the floor. And the ending blew me away. Outstanding!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A real psychological thriller with a dark side. Creepy, chilling with undertones of something darker. At times I had goosebumps on my goosebumps. I found this book impossible to put down and finally turned the last page at 1am. Yes. This book is that good!!!… MUST READ!!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Absolutely brilliant… Immensely readable… Gripping… Never slows down at all’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A completely unputdownable psychological suspense thriller that reeled me in right from the very start. The twists left me speechless. I did gasp out loud at the ending which I thought was brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Previously published as The Girl in WhiteVoir livre
