Editorial: Wildside Press
Emma Watterson was in love with a dangerous man. On the night he showed up at her high-rise apartment with a terrible problem, Emma knew she’d do anything to solve it for him. Deceit and desperation intertwine, exacting a high price for the view they share. A killer view.
George Robert Sims was born on the 2nd September 1847 in Kennington, London, the eldest of six children. His initial forays into literature were humorous pieces in ‘Fun’ magazine and ‘The Referee’, but then he applied his skills and hard work to the plight of the poor and social reform. On these subjects he wrote seriously and extensively though perhaps his ballad ‘Christmas Day in the Workhouse’ is both his best remembered contribution and a scathing introduction of his views. As well as a number of novels, and a short story collection featuring the female detective Dorcas Dene, he wrote poetry and over 30 plays. In the 1880’s he had the distinction of having 4 plays running simultaneously in London West End. These works brought him substantial revenues though gambling in later life shrank his fortune considerably. Sims also bred bulldogs, played many sports and enjoyed a large circle of literary and artistic friends. In 1907 one of the causes he championed helped bring into being the Court of Criminal Appeal. George R Sims died from liver cancer on the 4th September 1922 at his home in Regents Park, London. He was 75.Ver libro
Phoebe's life was a hot mess, but inheriting an island and the ability to chat with the dead? That's a whole new level of chaos. Not to mention the body in the attic. Phoebe Ellis thought her life was already circling the drain, but attending the funeral of a wealthy author she's never met with the hopes she was named in the will? That's a new low. Little did she know that this would be the start of a wild and wacky adventure complete with a houseful of familiars, discoveries, and danger. Inheriting an island was just the breath of ocean breeze Phoebe needed. But of course, there's always a catch. A family secret that sounds like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel, and the dearly departed showing up in her dreams for help solving their murder? Sure, why not. And let's not forget about the mystically charged security service on the island willing to hide a body—because what's a good vacation without a little mayhem? Can she and her newfound cousins learn enough magic to help solve the crime? If you love a good midlife paranormal whodunnit with plenty of snark, magic, and animals with personality, start listening to Witches, Histories, & Murders before the bodies grow cold.Ver libro
'Tension and menace ... Mercier wields exceptional talent' CANDICE FOX 'Will keep you turning pages late into the night: don't say you weren't warned!' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR 'Suspenseful, smart and utterly gripping' BETTER READING Longlisted for the 2024 Davitt Best Adult Novel Prize Only a handful of inmates in Westmead Prison have committed crimes so atrocious that they've been locked away for life, and for fifteen years, convicted murderer Tomas Kovak has refused to disclose where he hid the body of his victim, a vulnerable young woman. When Kovak is diagnosed with terminal cancer, intense pressure is put on Dr Laura Fleming, criminal psychologist, to find the location of Kovak's victim so her grieving family can find some sort of closure. Laura has to use all of her training, skills and instinct to form a connection with the cold, remorseless killer, a man who has refused any psychological assessment since the day he confessed to the murder. With every session, Laura becomes more and more convinced that something about Kovak's story doesn't ring true, and as his health rapidly deteriorates, the pressure on Laura ramps up. She becomes increasingly desperate, resorting to unconventional methods to find out what she can from the secretive man. As she inches closer to the truth, she discovers some people will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden ... and the people Laura cares most about are fair game. Love can make you do terrible things. PRAISE 'Tension and menace ... Mercedes Mercier wields exceptional talent to keep the reader flipping pages.' CANDICE FOX 'Dr Laura Fleming is back! This book will have you turning pages late into the night: don't say you weren't warned!' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR 'Twisty and whip smart ... You'll devour this novel' ALI LOWE 'A page-turner of the highest order ... Enthralling' MEREDITH JAFFE 'A stunning thrill ride ... A must read' NINA D. CAMPBELL 'Cracking pace, crisp prose and compelling plot culminate in a nail-biting climax. Mercier's inner knowledge of the criminal justice system puts her in a league of her own' VERONICA LANDO 'Dr Laura Fleming is one of my favourite characters. I want her job.' B.M. CARROLL 'Tense, propulsive, sharply plotted ... Black Lies is a fresh spin on crime, and an enthralling mystery which will leave you frantically guessing to the last page. I couldn't put it down!' JOSH HORTINELA, DYMOCKS SYDNEYVer libro
Clive and Henrietta return for Christmas! Clive and Henrietta (and baby, Teddy!) return to Highbury to spend Christmas with the family. Clive’s mother, Antonia, schemes to increase her social standing at her club by introducing the pair during the annual Christmas ball as the newly minted Lord and Lady Linley. Her plans go awry, however, when the club’s collection of gifts for the poor mysteriously goes missing. Henrietta and Clive are reluctantly drawn into the case, though Clive suspects it is nothing more than a silly prank. But when it is discovered that a young woman from the club is likewise missing a valuable necklace, the detective duo begins to wonder if the two incidents are connected. With every clue revealed, it seems more and more likely that one of the club’s most stalwart members may be involved. In order to get the gifts delivered to the neediest of the community on time, Henrietta and Clive race to unravel the mystery before Christmas day dawns . . . Praise for the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series: “A deliciously written cloak and dagger affair.”—Readers Favorite “Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths.”―Library Journal, starred review “Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon.” ―Booklist, starred review “Henrietta and Inspector Howard make a charming odd couple, mixing mystery and romance in a fizzy 1930s cocktail.”―Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling authorVer libro
DARKLING LIGHT AND OTHER SHORT STORIES – 3rd Edition You won’t learn anything by being comfortable. A misguided attempt at redemption by a former hitman. A vengeful anti-hero. A dead man’s second chance at love — in the future. A regretful prisoner. A sleepwalker convinced he’s a killer. From Amazon bestselling authors JJ Richards (crime fiction) and Miles Arden (sci-fi), this dark and gripping collection of ten short stories blends horror, mystery, and speculative fiction in bite-sized, high-impact reads. "I loved this collection of short stories" — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rowena Hoseason, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer (1st Edition) “Tales of the unexpected, with a dash of Stephen King, and a sprinkle of the Twilight Zone.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reviewer (1st Edition) “A creative mash of slight insanity, dark humour and thrash ideas – it shouldn’t make any sense at all... but I’m glad it does.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reviewer (1st Edition) With elements of horror, thriller, dystopian sci-fi, and dark humour, these stories are perfect for readers who enjoy Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Black Mirror, or Inside No. 9. Whether you’ve got fifteen minutes or half an hour, there’s a story here to pull you into the dark — and leave something behind. Genres: Horror / Thriller / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Dystopian / Apocalyptic / Humour Fans of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Philip K. Dick, or Charlie Brooker are sure to find something to love. Buy the collection today and dive into ten twisted tales of dark possibility!Ver libro
There's nothing practical about magic—which is why I ditched my wand years ago. Thirteen years, to be exact. The day I left Silverlake. Except now, a family emergency has called me back home, and quite frankly, I'd rather be anywhere but here. But when my aunt raises her wand to cure a friend and he ends up dead, it becomes abundantly clear I'm not leaving anytime soon.Ver libro
