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Jacob Herapat, wealthy real estate developer and Member of Parliament. found dead. With a gun at my side. But, it seems, an hour later the coachman brings him home. And what according to his will, what surprises she will open. Several people, including the police, are trying to solve the mystery.
This is a concise summary and analysis of The First Gentleman, by Bill Clinton & James Patterson. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bill Clinton & James Patterson. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. When the United States elects its first female president, the nation finds itself navigating uncharted territory — and so does her husband. As the new First Gentleman, he must adjust to a role traditionally defined by women, all while dark forces begin to emerge from within the White House itself. A shadowy conspiracy threatens not only the presidency but the stability of the entire country. As secrets unravel and alliances shift, the First Gentleman realizes he may be the only person who can uncover the truth before it's too late. This fast-paced political thriller blends high-stakes suspense with personal intrigue in the heart of power.Voir livre
K. C. Constantine returns with the long-awaited final chapter of his saga of the Rocksburg Police Department. The police force of Rocksburg, Pennsylvania, doesn't see a ton of action. With jobs and industry moving away from the small city outside Pittsburgh, Detective Ruggiero "Rugs" Carlucci's greatest adversaries are his negligent vacation-prone fellow officers and an older divorcee who has a habit of dancing naked on her back porch when she stops taking her medication. Retirement is on the horizon for Rugs, and the Vietnam vet is counting the days until he can move on from the job. But Rocksburg isn't going to let Rugs drift off to retirement without a fight. Before he can neatly wrap up his career, Rugs will face a mad shooter, a vengeful city councilman, and, most perilously, his own mother. With a supporting cast of characters painted through uproarious profanity and heart-wrenching confessions, Another Day's Pain is a bold and darkly funny novel about crime and the damaged souls it leaves behind.Voir livre
The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims.Meet Dr Olivia Winter. ‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing and gripping. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment’ Angela Marsons ‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs ‘A searingly intense, utterly captivating character-driven thriller, and destined to be one of 2024’s most memorable pieces of crime fiction’ B P Walter ‘Perfectly paced – intriguing and relentless through to a pitch perfect conclusion’ Will Shindler A DARK PAST Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There’s only one monster she can’t understand, her father. A NEW IDENTITY Notorious and brutal, he held a reign of terror until he was caught. His nine-year-old daughter was supposed to be his last victim, but she survived. A SERIAL KILLER WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING Now, a serial killer is stalking the streets of London. As the body count rises, the police need Olivia’s help to profile him before he can strike again. But to do so, she will need to confront her own demons… The pulse-pounding brand new thriller from the bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series is available now! ***Are you ready to join Olivia Winter as she takes on the hunt for a serial killer? ‘A master of horror and suspense’ ‘This twisty tale of murder and mayhem is mind-blowing' ‘Outstanding’ ‘Definitely not for the faint-hearted' ‘PHENOMENAL' ‘So compulsive' ‘Full of twists you didn’t see coming' ‘The very definition of a deftly paced, high stakes thriller' ‘A must-read' ‘Excellent plotting' ‘I’ll be surprised if I read a better book this year' ‘My heart was in my mouth' ‘I could not put it down' ‘Real characters, fast plot and dark side' This best-selling sequel is a masterful blend of mystery and procedural elements, showcasing the author's prowess in crafting stories that keep readers on their toes. The final chapter of this novel will leave you breathless, proving once again why Michael Wood is a best-seller in the world of thrillers. For fans of Angela Marsons (36 Hours), Marion Todd (A Blind Eye), Ed James (The Turning of our Bones), David J. Gatward (Grimm Up North), and Tim Sullivan (The Patient). HarperCollins 2024Voir livre
Sometimes a house IS NOT a home. In this gripping novel of suspense, a struggling midlist romance writer and his frustrated-sculptor wife leave NYC for the North Carolina mountains. Desperate to complete his latest novel, Arlo and Joanna Priestley take his literary agent's advice and pack up for the mountains. Their temporary home is the empty cabin belonging to Colm Finn, a successful and reclusive romance author. While Arlo attempts to write and Joanna attempts to sculpt, the spirt-haunted land has other plans. So do other people. And those plans do not bode well for the pair…Voir livre
"The Hound of the Baskervilles" is one of the most celebrated works in the Sherlock Holmes canon, written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first serialized in 1901-1902. The story revolves around the legend of a supernatural hound that haunts the Baskerville family. Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, seemingly frightened to death by some phantom beast. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take on the case to unravel the mystery and protect the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, from the reputed curse.Voir livre
FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS, A HEARTSTOPPING MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE.A serial killer who dumps the victims’ bodies in Soho Square. A sleepless detective thwarted by his box-ticking boss.Detective Rob Miller thinks he’s seen it all, but this murder scene takes his breath away.The victim is bound and gagged, with whip marks on his back. The location is one of the busiest squares in London. The cause of death appears to be strangulation.Murder or a game gone wrong?The prime suspect is the victim’s partner. Under pressure from his superiors, Rob makes an arrest despite his doubts.But another body is found: bound, gagged and dumped in the middle of central London. Again, there are no witnesses.Now Rob’s on the hunt for a serial killer with a fetish — and a talent for staying invisible.Then the killer makes it personal . . .AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN.This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Mick Herron, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERAn ambitious young detective gunning for promotion. He will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life under control? His ten-month-old son has yet to learn how to sleep through the night, but at least he has his dog.THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It’s an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.Voir livre
