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One of the main characters, Richard Redford, is charged with murder. His life was threatened with death if he did not confess. But he chose such a point of view that he would have nothing to say to anyone. His indecision to speak causes bewilderment to others. Should a hero accept death with honor or not broken promises?
After learning that an Iranian scientist is in the process of developing nuclear weapons on Iranian soil, all-but-forgotten spymaster Stewart Banquo initiates a rogue special operation. With the assistance of his most trusted agent, Robert Wallets, Banquo recruits Peter Johnson, a dissolute, morally bankrupt liberal news journalist, to travel to Iran. Johnson poses as a sympathetic reporter writing a piece on the country's nuclear facilities. His mission: to kill the scientist. Like many elaborate plans, Johnson's assassination attempt fails. The journalist falls into Iranian hands and is tortured to confess-a staggering security crisis for the United States. Aided by Wallets and the battle-hardened Marjorie Morningstar-the CIA operatives who trained him-Johnson escapes from Iran.Now back in the United States, Johnson helps Banquo and his CIA cohorts lead a team of federal agents and New York City officials in tracking down a group of suspected Iranian terrorists in New York who are planning to commit nuclear terrorism by dispersing a highly radioactive material throughout the city streets and subways. When Johnson's only daughter is kidnapped by the Iranians, he and Banquo must race against time to save her...and the City of New York.Voir livre
Julie, a young doctor, is running late. She is about to pick up her daughter from school close to the City of London when there is an explosion. Sirens shriek. A police van tells everyone to take cover from radiation. She huddles in a shop with strangers -City workers, an Asian girl, an American, a Russian beauty therapist and a mysterious Chechen. Were any of them involved in the attack? Is she contaminated -and will the radiation spread to the school? As she helps the victims she is terrified about her daughter. As a second strike looms, fear engulfs the nation. Will what Julie learnt that day help MI5 prevent another attack? 'This dark book has a firm grip on the subterranean currents at work in our society....' Michael BurleighVoir livre
"The Day of the Rope" is a fictional tale about what can happen in a country that has rejected its heritage and descended into degeneracy and decadence. A handful of the inhabitants discover the true power behind the ruling class, and the methods they use to remain above the law. Feeling like strangers in the land of their forefathers, Ethan and Wayne navigate the ethical minefield of violent revolution as they try to reclaim their nation from those who have subverted it.Voir livre
A Twist of Fortune is the fourth book in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series, and it continues the adventures of Sgt. Windflower, as he tries to solve crime and experience the joy and the sadness of life in a small maritime community. Follow along as he feels the sometimes-bitter taste of an east coast winter and the unique culinary delights of this part of the world.Voir livre
Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Award winner Rick Riordan is a master of Texas crime writing. In Southtown, maniacal convict Will Stirman escapes from the state penitentiary. With his gang of murderous thugs, Stirman pursues Erainya, the boss of college professor turned P.I. Tres Navarre. Erainya's husband Fred helped put Stirman behind bars, and although Fred is dead, Stirman wants his revenge. Now only Tres can stop him.Voir livre
'Absolutely fantastic! This one certainly did not disappoint. Many plot twists that keep you guessing and gripped. A must read!!' Reader review, 5 starsDetective Sarah Noble investigates a dark case in the town of Slayton.It began with the whispers. In the woods, in the park, and always at night. Then they came into town, down dark alleys, and in the shadows. Before long there was a knock on the door.When the couple were found dead with their faces frozen in horror, the black-eyed children were nowhere to be seen. Until it happened again.Detective Sarah Noble will need all her intuition - and some help from young Elliott Carter - to crack a case where nothing is as it seems. A gripping new Slayton thriller with a shocking twist, from bestselling author Caroline Mitchell. Perfect for fans of Alex North and Cara Hunter.The Detective Sarah Noble thrillers can be read as standalones, or in any order.Readers love The Night Whispers!'What an amazing twist I didn't see coming' 5 stars'Pitch perfect crime thriller' 5 stars'A race to the end' 5 stars'I adore this series' 5 stars'Kept me totally engrossed' 5 stars'I was unable to put it down' 5 stars'Every bit as thrilling as book #1!' 5 starsPRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT MAN'Caroline Mitchell at her dark and twisty best' Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You'Will keep you on the edge of your seat' Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife'A spine tingling, creepy book' John Marrs, author of The One'Twisty, tense and creepy as hell... I loved it!' K.L. Slater, author of The Widow'A tense and deliciously creepy read' D.S. Butler, author of On Cold Ground'Creepy and intense' Mel Sherratt, author of Ten Days'A spine-chillingly ending!' Susi Holliday, author of The Last ResortVoir livre
