Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
Brenda wants to discover something different, but is astounded by what she finds buried deep inside the earth, secret for thousands of years. She also finds something to keep within her heart.
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears.Voir livre
Step into the cunning world of Sherlock Holmes in The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone by Arthur Conan Doyle — a masterful tale of deception, wit, and hidden passages. When a priceless diamond vanishes and a ruthless thief plots revenge, Holmes turns the tables with a wax effigy, a violin, and a daring plan that blurs the line between illusion and reality. Set in the iconic 221B Baker Street, this story showcases Holmes at his most theatrical, outsmarting his enemies with precision and style. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction and lovers of Victorian intrigue, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone captures the timeless genius of the world’s greatest sleuth.Voir livre
The Billionaire’s Hidden Guardian is a story of power, betrayal, and an unexpected protector hidden in plain sight. Christian Ward, a young billionaire carrying the legacy of a murdered father, believes his wealth and empire make him untouchable. But when anonymous threats unravel his carefully built life, he discovers that danger is closer than he ever imagined. His quiet assistant, Emma Cole, isn’t who she claims to be—her life and secrets are woven deeply into his family’s past. From glittering corporate skyscrapers to the shadows of ancient temples, Christian and Emma are thrust into a battle against mercenaries, hidden conspiracies, and a betrayal that cuts deeper than blood. As the truth of Emma’s lineage and her father’s dark past come to light, Christian must decide whom to trust, even as the world closes in on him. With every twist, a new layer of deception is revealed—until Christian finally learns the greatest truth: that the most powerful treasure he holds is not his empire, but the guardian who was destined to protect him all along. Suspenseful, emotional, and deeply human, this is a tale of hidden love, secret lives, and the ultimate cost of loyalty.Voir livre
A smart, well-crafted mystery set in a charming small-town Ohio, where bookstore-cafe owner Krissy Hancock has a sideline in sleuthing—just right for fans of Leslie Meier, Cleo Coyle, and Carolyn Hart. Christmas has come to Pine Hills, and Krissy's blooming relationship with Officer Paul Dalton has her in an especially festive mood. The café's new seasonal signature drink is a hit too. But not everyone shares the same holiday spirit. There are some loud complaints about businesses profiting off the season and losing focus on what Christmas is really about. And as if on cue, a shop owner who'd been price-gouging his customers is found dead after receiving a mysterious gift . . . Krissy doesn't want to let the troubling events put a damper on the holiday, especially with her father and his girlfriend in town. But when other shop owners are targeted, she has no choice. She needs to wrap up this case quickly before one of her friends—or even Krissy herself—ends up on a Grinchy killer's deadly gift list . . .Voir livre
In this clever new thriller by the bestselling author of Girl in Bed Three, a serial killer wants to quit—but it seems a woman’s work is never done . . . Zoe is a journalist who loves cats. She also happens to be London’s most successful active serial killer. It’s not something she ever planned to become—it’s just that men always trigger her rage, just like her abusive father did. Now in her late thirties, Zoe feels like she’s lost her knack for murder, especially since finding a promising relationship. But things get complicated when her estranged mother turns up. With all the stress in her life, she’s starting to make little slip-ups—and her attempt to retire from her side gig may not last long . . .Voir livre
Winner of the Crimefest 2012 Goldsboro Last Laugh Award Billy Karlsson needs to get real. Literally. A hospital porter with a sideline in euthanasia, Billy is a character trapped in the purgatory of an abandoned novel. Deranged by logic, driven beyond sanity, Billy makes his final stand: if killing old people won't cut the mustard, the whole hospital will have to go up in flames. Only his creator can stop him now, the author who abandoned Billy to his half-life limbo, in which Billy schemes to do whatever it takes to get himself published, or be damned . . .Voir livre
