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Three women are missing, and it's up to Mallow and Speaks to find them. The case turns out to be more complicated than they initially thought, and they face many obstacles on their way. And is there more to Speaks's sister, Alinda, that meets the eye? THE MISSING WOMEN is the third book in J.L. Melton's mystery series.
You can bury the bodies, but you can’t hide the truth. When a landslip on Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastal path reveals the harrowing remains of two bodies, ex-DCI Evan Warlow’s quiet retirement is shattered. As the original investigator for the two missing persons eight years before, Evan is recalled to help with what is now a murder inquiry. But as the killer scrambles to cover up the truth, the body count rises. Working with a new young team, Warlow peels away the layers to reveal the dark and rotten heart that beats beneath the chocolate box tranquillity of an area renowned for its quiet beauty. But does he still have what it takes to root out the monstrous truth before all hell lets loose? The Engine House is the gripping debut crime thriller set in the heart of wild Wales from author Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh and Simon McCleave. Celtic noir with a spatter of dark humour. What people are saying about Rhys Dylan: “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the characters, the setting and the story.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great procedural, biting humour, odd characters. Dylan puts a lot of “best-selling” authors to shame.” BBub review, THE ENGINE HOUSEMostra libro
Life moves on, the past forgotten or faded into distant memories. The gentle rhythm of country life settles down, as do Bella Sparkle and Kitty Muier into their respective refurbished and restored homes. Shared life experiences creating a firm friendship and bond between the pair. But the peace is shattered by a wave of crime ricocheting through the villages of Monhurst and Wynenden. With their inherent curiosity and desire to get to the bottom a mystery, Bella and Kitty unite, but can the pair uncover the perpetrator, or perpetrators, responsible before it is too late?Mostra libro
Disaster struck the morning of the Chucklefest Comedy Festival. Not with a bomb, but with a canine whimper. Vanlife convert Max Effort's best buddy, Anxious the Jack Russell Terrier, managed to disassemble his favorite toy, leaving him bereft. But help was on hand, and Min, Max's ex-wife, hightails it across the country, determined to deliver a replacement bestie. Feeling chilled and in good spirits, Max's mood soon soured when he reached into the festival freezer and discovered a smiling face staring back at him. Shame it wasn't attached to the rest of the comedian's body. Once again the gang are embroiled in a gruesome murder mystery, and it's no laughing matter. Who killed the comedian? As clues are uncovered, everyone becomes a suspect. Trying to fit in a one-pot wonder amidst the chaos was a real challenge for our struggling ex-chef, but he was determined to not only cook a feast but uncover the truth too. Then everything changed, and life would never be the same again, as none of the gang were prepared for what became the most surreal experience of their lives. When another body is discovered, events spiral and it seems like dinner might have to be put on the back burner.Mostra libro
From bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live. They called it hysteria. She called it survival. Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife. Despite the tragic memories that haunt her and the weight of exhausting expectations, she keeps her husband happy, her household running, and her gelatin salads the talk of the neighborhood. But after she gives birth to her second child, Lulu's carefully crafted life begins to unravel. When a new neighbor, Bitsy, moves in, Lulu suspects that something darker lurks behind the woman's constant smile. As her fixation on Bitsy deepens, Lulu is drawn into a web of unsettling truths that threaten to expose the cracks in her own life. The more she uncovers about Bitsy, the more she questions everything she thought she knew—and soon, others begin questioning her sanity. But is Lulu truly losing her mind? Or is she on the verge of discovering a reality too terrifying to accept? In the vein of The Bell Jar and The Hours, The Mad Wife weaves domestic drama with psychological suspense, so poignant and immersive, you won't want to stop listening.Mostra libro
Katherine Dexter’s brother is dead. It was heroin that killed him, but Katherine can’t help but blame his death on the organized crime so rife in Italy. The drug trade may not make much money for the small-time pushers, the petty crooks, and the addicts. But for the men at the top—men like the Malaspigas, who run their yachts and their big houses on the profits of other people’s misery—drugs are big money. The Bureau of Narcotics are determined to nail these men once and for all. It’ll be a dangerous enterprise, full of deceit. And they want Katherine Malaspiga Dexter to help them. . . .Mostra libro
HIS OTHER SECRET is book #3 in a new psychological suspense series by debut author Ava Strong, which begins with HIS OTHER WIFE (Book #1).When a popular local fitness instructor is found murdered in a wealthy suburb, FBI Special Agent Stella Fall is dispatched to an ultra-exclusive Connecticut coastal town. She soon discovers the town is rife with secrets, and pulls back the veil on a circle of cheating wives who had turned their cycling class into a cult. In this insular, exclusive yacht club community, no one is talking; everything seems perfect. But behind the perfect facades, everything, Stella soon learns, is rotten to its core. This gossipy and back-biting town is hiding sinister secrets and vendettas, and Stella, recognizing it from her own past, is determined to use her brilliant mind to probe their psychology and out the killer.Meanwhile, Stella can’t help but feel a connection to her new FBI partner. But when she is summoned to unexpectedly confront her demeaning, narcissistic mother about the secrets of her past, old wounds are stirred up in Stella’s fragile psyche, and the shocking revelations of her childhood may just derail her for good.A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, HIS OTHER SECRET is book #3 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Books #4-6—HIS OTHER MISTRESS, HIS OTHER LIFE, and HIS OTHER TRUTH—are available now!Mostra libro
