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Needles have been used for centuries. Sometimes for good. Sometimes not. When men along the South Louisiana bayous die with needle marks, Niki Dupre is called to unravel the mystery. With her partner, Donna Cross, in the killer’s sights, Niki races against time. A suspenseful crime thriller, MURDER AND NEEDLES is the third book in Jim Riley’s Louisiana Mysteries series.
Danger has a new destination. “...Turner and Mosley know how to put the thrill in thriller.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author An enigmatic invitation lures tech genius Avery Turner and thrill-seeker Carter Mosley away from their recent groundbreaking discovery of the General's Gold, offering them a chance to join an expedition on the cutting edge of science. Drawn into the heart of Antarctica, they pursue a legendary shipwreck that is fabled to house the long-lost crown jewels of Norway. As they plunge into the quest, chilling tales of centuries-old curses and an unsolved murder emerge, hinting at connections more profound and perilous than they ever imagined. With a stolen treasure worth millions at stake and the fate of the scientific expedition in question, Carter must complete the most dangerous dive of his life in the harshest conditions on the planet. As suspicious sabotage cripples their equipment and unforeseen dangers intensify, the duo depend on Avery's innovative technology and their unwavering trust in each other. But amidst the ice, their gravest challenge might become determining friend from foe. Uncover the latest adventure novel from bestselling authors LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin. Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.Zum Buch
Year 2020: not even the Lock Down due to the COVID 19 pandemic will be able to stop the work of scholar Lucia Balleani and archaeologist Andrea Franciolini, once again committed to discovering mysterious arcana in the heart of the historic center of Jesi. An ancient underground pipeline and an enigmatic stone sphere will represent two puzzles that are difficult for the young couple of researchers to solve. The discoveries of ancient documents and archaeological finds by Andrea and Lucia, will bring us back as usual, to follow the events of the Jesi’s characters of the sixteenth century, their ancestors. The printer Bernardino dictated his last will to a notary before his death, but this is of little interest to the heirs of the Marquis Franciolini and the Countess Baldeschi. The Marquis Alessandro Colocci, husband of Countess Laura Baldeschi, will turn out to be a grim and cowardly character in the service of Pope Paul III, but he will have to deal with the young scion of the Franciolini family, Francesco, very determined in trying to regain possession of the title of Captain of the People, assumed by the Marquis Colocci only by virtue of the fact that he married his older sister Laura.Zum Buch
An ex-secret agent must come out of retirement to save her family in the new action-packed thriller from M.K. Hill. Meet Elsa Zero: Bad neighbour. Single mother. Ex-deep cover agent. And right now, the most dangerous person on Earth. When Elsa's dull but dedicated boyfriend proposes in a packed restaurant, she doesn't think her evening can get any worse. But as the clock strikes midnight, her world is turned upside down. Suddenly Elsa is running for her life, trying to keep her children safe, and desperate to discover what the hell is going on. Every intelligence agency in the world wants her dead because she's in possession of a deadly secret – she just has to stay alive long enough to figure out what it is. But this is Elsa Zero we're talking about. And it's a very bad idea to get on her wrong side. Bursting with tension, twists and humour, this is a brilliantly unique action-thriller, perfect for fans of Killing Eve, Lee Child and shows like Hunted. Praise for the author: “A belter of a thriller.” PETER JAMES “I genuinely had no nails left by the end!” LISA HALL “A tense and twisted page-turner.” SUSI HOLLIDAY “Thoroughly enjoyable.” DAILY MAIL “An addictive read that pulled me in and didn't let go.” CASS GREEN “Absorbing and twisty” MARK EDWARDSZum Buch
A fire, a missing man and his dog send Dave and his partner Bob Holden south of Perth, to investigate. Leo Perry has been missing for two days when they realise, he's probably not dead. In fact he's more likely to have left his life in exchange for a new one. But why? They find CCTV footage showing them that Leo is alive, only two days earlier, but then disaster strikes. A phone call from the Meekatharra Police station changes everything that Dave and Bob already know about the case. 'Fleur McDonald is a master of the rural suspense novel, her characters and storyline crackle with authenticity.' FAMILY CIRCLE 'Nobody does rural fiction quite like Fleur McDonald.' WEEKLY TIMESZum Buch
"That was your last one, Maisie. You're done. It's official." Fifteen months undercover. A fentanyl sting that nearly broke her. Maisie Doss walks away with a clean slate—but nothing about her feels clean. When an old friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Maisie's pulled back into a world she swore she'd left behind. In Slate Creek Hollow, secrets don't stay buried. Echoes of Betrayal is a gripping, hard-boiled mystery filled with grit, grief, and a heroine who never backs down.Zum Buch
Winner of two book awards — Global Book Awards (Silver, Mystery/Detective) and NYC Big Book Award (Distinguished Favorite). Now the gritty Detective Mystery thriller comes to life in immersive, cinematic audio with surround-style sound design and on-scene effects—be in the crime scene. Detective Charlie Dawson has seen more chaos than most men survive. Once the department’s sharpest mind, now the city whispers he’s past his prime. The chief saddles him with a rookie team—bright, eager, and far too green for what’s coming. Every lead drags them deeper into a cursed case that won’t let go. In the shadows of the investigation stands Thomas Caldwell—a decorated soldier turned military ghost. The kind of man who doesn’t appear in databases, only in after-action reports that end in black ink and burned pages. His presence shifts the case from ordinary homicide to something buried deep in government silence. Caldwell moves like a man still following orders no one remembers giving—precision in his steps, vengeance in his pulse, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. But then there’s Ms. Rose—a reporter with a razor-sharp eye and the rare ability to reach Dawson in ways no one else can. Yet every time she gets close, Caldwell’s shadow and Dawson’s mission collide—and if she does, they’ll all end up caught in the crossfire. Two men. Both trained to survive. One driven by duty. The other by revenge. When they collide—only chaos wins. Set in a twisted alternate version of the Big East, Ding Dong Ditch fuses police-procedural tension, hard-boiled grit, and psychological warfare into a relentless detective story of vengeance, loyalty, and survival. Tied to the independent film, this edition features layered soundscapes, precise cue hits, and visceral effects that put you on the pavement beside the evidence tape. Perfect for fans of dark crime thrillers, noir detectives, and edge-of-your-seat procedurals.Zum Buch
