Rainbow's End

James M Cain

Maison d'édition: Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller

Synopsis

“Vintage Cain . . . it’s all here—the big money, the unusual circumstances, the spare, tight style, and the staccato dialogue.” —The Miami Herald 
 
Since his father died, every Saturday night has been the same for Dave and his mother. She starts to talk, weaving aimless, weird fantasies about get-rich-quick schemes that never amount to anything. But when,  finally, she is silent, Dave becomes afraid. Because his mother has a way of getting very close that is repellent and appealing all at once, and he’s terrified of where it might lead . . .   
 
One Saturday, a noise outside breaks the silence. A hijacker has parachuted from a stolen plane with a parachute, a hundred thousand dollars in cash, and one very frightened stewardess. Against all the odds, the thief thinks he’s gotten away with it. But he doesn’t know just what Dave’s mother will do for an easy payday—and a chance to make her son a happy man… 
 
“[Cain is] one of the greats of American noir.” —The Guardian

Disponible depuis: 21/05/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 227 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

Dry Cleaning

Trevor Mark Thomas

'A hot summer. The countryside around Manchester is ablaze. Ethan Mallam is fresh out of prison and finds his old gang locked in a brutal civil war. Against his wishes, he is quickly drawn into a hellish world of fire, blood, greed, and Billy Bear Ham. Trevor Mark Thomas's follow up to the sensational, and sensationally gripping, The Bothy.'

Voir livre

Grave Secrets

Kate Allenton

Everyone has secrets, some deadlier than others. Psychic Ryley St. James's secrets threaten to kill her, and now both the living and the dead are out for blood. 
 
 
 
There's nothing that Ryley hates worse than her father, but serial killers rank a close second. Alive or dead, they're all the same—they need to be stopped. When a ghostly serial killer torments a young girl, Ryley must put an end to his reign of terror and figure out a way to shove him into the great beyond. 
 
 
 
But when a fellow psychic turns up dead, and another one suddenly goes missing, Ryley suspects that it's not just the ghostly threats she needs to worry about. There's also a live predator lurking somewhere in the shadows. 
 
 
 
As she gets closer to the truth, she's forced to confront her own personal demons. Her father's sinister presence is getting dangerously close to her life, the reapers are demanding answers, and the ghostly serial killer wants to add her to his body count. 
 
 
 
It's not a matter of if she'll die but who will get credit for killing her first. 
 
 
 
Can she keep it together long enough to battle the secrets from her past and deal with these new killers before it's too late?

Voir livre

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes -...

Arthur Conan Doyle

Holmes has become the most lauded sleuth in literature, his capricious character kept restrained by his unflappable assistant, Dr. Watson. Together, the pair investigates the insalubrious environs of Victorian London to solve a string of complex crimes.

In The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Dr Watson records eleven stories revealing the astonishing abilities of the famous consulting detective similar only in exhibiting those unusual and outre features so dear to Holmes, his chronicler and their myriad readers. Watson includes the earliest case of the champion of the law and what tragically seems to be his last.

The stories included in this collection are:

Silver Blaze

The Cardboard Box

The Yellow Face

The Stockbroker's Clerk

The 'Gloria Scott'

The Musgrave Ritual

The Reigate Squire

The Crooked Man

The Resident Patient

The Greek Interpreter

The Naval Treaty

The Final Problem

Voir livre

A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens

Experience the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of the holiday season. Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man, as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these spectral encounters, Scrooge discovers the joy of generosity, the warmth of human connection, and the power of transformation. 
Narrated by Phil Thames, this audiobook captures the heart and soul of Dickens’ classic story. Thames’ compelling performance breathes life into Scrooge’s journey, immersing listeners in the rich Victorian setting and the vivid emotions of each character. From the chilling arrival of Marley’s ghost to the heartwarming scenes of family and festivity, every moment is brought to life with clarity and emotion. 
Perfect for all ages, A Christmas Carol is a story that resonates year after year, reminding us of the enduring values of kindness and community. Whether you’re revisiting this cherished classic or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook offers a moving and unforgettable experience of one of the greatest holiday tales ever told.

Voir livre

Leftover Killer The: A Cozy...

Hoang Nguyen

When guests start falling ill after the big Thanksgiving dinner, caterer Maria Rodriguez must investigate which of the leftover dishes contains a lethal ingredient. With everyone pointing fingers and family secrets coming to light, Maria must solve the case before the killer serves up second helpings.

Voir livre

Coliseum

Henry L Sullivan III

You will not believe what you are reading - even though it all feels so real.
Only a man like Smilin’ Jack could monetize civil war. After the infamous business tycoon launches a hit TV show that pits American and Confederate gladiators in brutal battles, his grisly spectacle draws the attention of psychopaths across the nation.
When a mysterious Christian nationalist sparks a nationwide manhunt after a string of massacres in the name of his God, Department of Homeland Security analyst Victoria Morales plunges into a deadly race against time to track down the elusive terrorist and prevent more bloodshed.
But with no leads, and constrained by government regulations, the FBI is left grasping at straws. Vicky is sick and tired of fighting a maniac with one hand tied behind her back – and she’s fed up with the violent culture glamorized by television shows like Coliseum.
As the fight between the gladiators spirals into a personal vendetta, it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish the world of make-believe and that of reality. The Archangel doesn’t play by the rules – and to stop him, Vicky will have to take the law into her own hands.
Can Vicky take down the Archangel and prevent his twisted holy war? Or has Coliseum inspired so much hate that it’s pushed America over the edge?
Step into a gritty and suspenseful near-future thriller that delves into hard-hitting themes of American militarism and Christian nationalist terrorism. In a world where America’s fractures are portrayed through televised battles for all to see, Coliseum is a chilling exploration of what we’re willing to accept in the name of entertainment. Scroll up and grab your copy now...

Voir livre