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A phantom ship eludes the British Navy, commanded by a shadowy figure and a woman of unrivaled daring. Amidst the shifting tides of New York’s colonial coast, a battle of wits and sails unfolds in a world of illicit trade. Romance and maritime adventure merge in this high-seas pursuit of freedom and fortune.
When a model is found dead during a life drawing class, the police are confident they have their culprit. The case, they say, is neatly wrapped up. But theatrical agent Ginny Fellows knows better. Certain the truth is being overlooked, Ginny is forced to do the unthinkable: leave the safety of her home. With the steady support of her friend Adam, she accepts a temporary role as a fully clothed life model, placing herself right in the middle of the studio—and face to face with the prime suspects. As panic threatens to overwhelm her, Ginny must rely on courage she didn’t know she had, along with help from Adam and her eccentric actor clients, the Dead Actors—four performers best known for their unforgettable on-screen deaths. From whispered rivalries to carefully hidden betrayals, it soon becomes clear that everyone has something to hide. Warm, witty, and full of heart, Murder in the Frame is a delightful small-town mystery about friendship, resilience, and finding the strength to step into the spotlight when it matters most. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with charm, humour, and an unconventional sleuth.Mostra libro
Books 10-12 in The Eliminator Series, including: The Combative, The Return, & The Finish The Combative The battle with Wilson Ames continues to rage. Jacobs worries about the safety of Tiffany, and her parents. Concerned about having a repeat of what happened to his family, he hires a bodyguard to protect them. Nathan Thrower, an ex-Navy SEAL, is the man Jacobs chooses. But Thrower has his hands full, trying to thwart off repeated attempts at their lives. Jacobs, with a new ally in Thrower, gives Ames all he can handle. But the crime boss has ideas of his own on how to end the conflict, and he has a sinister plan on how to take out what Jacobs now holds dear. The Return Rich Mallette is out of prison, and he’s gunning for Jacobs. He’s willing to do anything it takes to eliminate The Eliminator, even if it means creating uneasy alliances with men who have been trying to take his place. In addition to Mallette, Jacobs now has to worry about people he may have placed trust with in the past. Luckily, he still has Thrower by his side to help with the additional threats being thrown his way. Will Mallette finally succeed in taking down his long-term adversary by luring him into a trap? Or will Jacobs finally put an end to this fight? The Finish Brett Jacobs continues in his quest for revenge in this final installment of The Eliminator Series! Rich Mallette is still a menacing force, and he's still got Jacobs first on his hit-list. Complicating matters is that Wilson Ames is still in the city, and trying to occupy the spot that Mallette once held. But there's not enough room for everybody, and nobody is safe. Will Jacobs finally get the revenge he has long been seeking? Or will he finally fall, and join his family again?Mostra libro
Catherine Lloyd presents Book 5 in the Miss Morton Mysteries.Mostra libro
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of 19th-century detective fiction with 'The Suicide Club.' This captivating audiobook collection features three short stories by Robert Louis Stevenson, seamlessly woven together to create a single, enthralling narrative. Join Prince Florizel of Bohemia and his trusty companion, Colonel Geraldine, as they delve into the mysterious realms of a clandestine society. Prepare to be spellbound as they infiltrate a secret organization where individuals are determined to meet their demise. Uncover the hidden truths and unravel the web of intrigue in this gripping trilogy from the renowned New Arabian Nights series.Mostra libro
Some family secrets are written in blood. A fairytale marriage. A wealthy family. A strange mother-in-law. Maybe it was always going to end in murder. Effie Watson thought she had it made when she married Hugo Fincham. He was rich and good-looking with an exclusive central London home. But marriage to Hugo has drawn her into the orbit of a wealthy, dysfunctional family with a dark secret at its core. When Effie confides to her best friends that Hugo is trying to kill her, no one believes her. As bodies begin to pile up, Detective Inspector Miranda Murphy must unravel a decade-old mystery before the Fincham family claims another victim. But in a world where money buys silence, the truth has a price. Dead Matters is the first installment in the Detective Miranda Murphy Series, a must-listen for fans of police procedurals and murder mysteries.Mostra libro
MISSING PERSONS is the first book in the new Buddy Steel mystery series by New York Times best selling author, Michael Brandman. Steel...smart, aggressive, ironic, spare and cynical...has been content working homicide at the LAPD until his father, the legendary Sheriff Burton Steel, falls ill with Lou Gehrig's disease. Sheriff Steel is headquartered in Freedom, a privileged coastal community located a hundred miles north of Los Angeles. His health failing, he asks his son Buddy to come home to cover his back and to groom him to be his successor. Buddy reluctantly agrees. He returns to Freedom despite having outgrown its small town limits, wary of his father's authoritarianism. No sooner does he hit town than Buddy learns the wife of the high-flying star of a Freedom based world-renowned television ministry has gone missing. A visit to the woman's home leads to a hostile confrontation with her husband's family and Buddy's realization that something greater than simply a missing person is at stake. Allegiance between father and son provides the backdrop for Buddy's complex investigation of twisted families, avaricious con artists, violent gangs, drugs, corruption, and murder. And added to the mix is an enigmatic femme fatale who succeeds in upending Buddy's tenets regarding contemporary relationships. MISSING PERSONS is its own book, yet crime fiction fans will find it a joy to trace its literary lineage from Raymond Chandler and Robert B. Parker through to Sue Grafton and Michael Connelly.Mostra libro
