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When a self-driving car goes crazy and kills two people, the designer turns to Niki for help. He thinks something else than technology is responsible; his design was beyond fault. Weaving through the falsehoods and misdirections, Niki soon finds herself in danger. On this perilous road, there is a dangerous curve at the end. But is the killer closer than she had thought?
A quiet Sussex village, a once-respectable tradesman, and a crime that refuses to stay buried—The Adventure of the Retired Colourman is one of Sherlock Holmes’s most morally complex cases. When Dr. Watson brings Holmes a troubling mystery involving a retired paint dealer, long-hidden violence, and unsettling domestic secrets, the great detective uncovers a story where justice, guilt, and retribution blur into uneasy shades of gray. Set during Holmes’s later years, this gripping tale showcases his razor-sharp logic tempered by human judgment, making it a compelling entry for readers who enjoy classic detective fiction with psychological depth. Written by Arthur Conan Doyle, this story is essential reading for fans of Sherlock Holmes, golden-age mysteries, and timeless crime literature.Voir livre
After a forced leave that nearly cracked her confidence, FBI Special Agent Domini Walker is handed what should be a straightforward assignment: locate Hettie Van Buren, a high-society heiress who vanished during a weekend away. But then Hettie's boyfriend turns up dead—single shot, no mistakes. The work of a professional.Dom's search spirals quickly into a far darker mystery. Hettie is still out there: frightened, alone, and orbiting a secret someone's already killed to protect. The Van Buren family’s wealth can’t keep the past buried, and Hettie and Micah's clandestine trip overseas may hold the truth someone in power is desperate to keep buried. Dom's not the type to flinch. Not for Bureau optics, not for Manhattan royalty. This case cuts too close, rattling the trauma she's spent years mastering and testing a moral code forged in loss.With razor-sharp analyst Lea Peck and reclusive researcher Mila Pascale at her side, Dom tracks a trail of blood and lies from penthouse privilege to the streets of Tegucigalpa. But in a world where everyone has something to protect, the deadliest threat may be the one she never sees coming.Voir livre
Twelve of the very best Victorian short ghost stories, all written by incredibly talented, but oft-times overlooked or forgotten, 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, John Banks performs twelve of the very best, all written by incredibly talented, but oft-times overlooked or forgotten, authors. Once you tire of Dickens and James, these are the true masters of short-form suspense: “The Steel Mirror” by W.W. Fenn“A Real Country Ghost Story” by Albert Smith“The Weird Violinist” by Anonymous“Walsham Grange: A Real Ghost Story” by E. Morant Cox“Haunted” by Coulson Kernahan“Nicodemus” by Alfred Crowquill“The Veiled Portrait” by James Grant“The Ghost Chamber” by Anonymous“The Doll’s Ghost” by F. Marion Crawford“How Peter Parley Laid A Ghost: A Story of Owl’s Abbey” by Anonymous“The Ghost’s Summons” by Ada Buisson “A Terrible Retribution; or, Squire Orton’s Ghost” by AnonymousVoir livre
**Contains Trigger & Content Warning 18+** AMAZON BEST SELLERS #1 in Erotic Suspense #1 in Erotic Thrillers #1 in Erotic Horror #2 in Kidnapping Set in Hastings in the UK. In the serene setting of Lucy's neighbourhood, an eerie presence looms right next door. George, the seemingly ordinary neighbour harbours secrets darker than anyone could fathom. As Lucy peers into his world, she uncovers a bone-chilling truth: George's friendly facade may be a mask for something far more sinister. "The Van" promises a riveting read; in this twisted psychological horror thriller, Lucy's journey unfolds as she navigates the treacherous waters of suspicion and fear. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding tale of suspense and horror, where the line between friend and foe becomes blurred, and nothing is as it seems. A gripping read, "The Van", will leave you on the edge of your seat with its chilling twists and turns. But heed the warning: as this gripping narrative delves into dark themes that may unsettle even the most resolute readers and is not suitable for the faint-hearted.Voir livre
When good men have to do bad things... Ian Bragg returns to his roots while trying to manage from the top. Too much of one and not enough of the other. Change is constant as it trips up those who are trying to move forward. Those with work to do, important, hard work. When their cover is blown, Ian and Jenny have to fend for themselves while trying to get the Archive’s contracts back on track. They fight an uphill battle against an establishment that both loathes them and needs them. When Ian and Jimmy Tripplethorn cross paths once again, will anyone escape unscathed? Ian Bragg. A hitman with a conscience. Pick up the third book in this explosive new series today.Voir livre
Set in a dystopian future where the Crumpt dynasty has transformed the U.S. presidency into a hereditary rule, this gripping sci-fi saga follows the struggle for truth, survival, and legacy in a world divided by power and deception. Under the authoritarian grip of Crumpt Jr., the elite Calberras have fortified their dominance, creating walled cities that separate the privileged from the struggling masses. At the heart of the story is Casey, a young scientist navigating a society shaped by scarcity, rigid policies, and concealed truths. Her family’s legacy in scientific innovation—especially in anti-aging and late-life pregnancy—becomes both a burden and a key to the future. Her great-grandmother, Martha, famously gave birth at 80 in 1913 after developing a groundbreaking anti-aging formula, a discovery that now holds dangerous implications. As Casey works within a government-controlled lab, she begins to uncover secrets that could reshape society—or bring about her downfall. Blending science fiction, family legacy, and societal commentary, the series delves into themes of loyalty, deception, and survival in a world teetering on the edge of transformation. Nominated for the Able Golden Book Awards 2025Voir livre
