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In a perfect small town hidden in the depths of the Appalachian Mountains, Raul's search for the truth about his friend's mysterious death pulls him into a whirlwind of deception and peril. "Shadow Game" weaves a chilling tale of government corruption, vanished loved ones, and experiments that echo the darkest chapters of history.
You need to be a certain type to make it as a successful trader, but you don't need to work in the City. Alex had proved it to himself over the last three years working from a desk in his London bed-sit. When hedge fund manager, Jamie Sinclair, invites him to join him in a new investment, it feels like the opportunity to step up to the big league. It turns out instead, to be an introduction to the darker side of the financial markets. The place where greed and manipulation tilt the game in favour of those unknown who lurk in the shadows. Alex must use all his skills to unravel the complex web of deception and there's more at stake than just a quick profit. What begins as financial research turns into a quest for the truth that takes him across the globe. In the world of finance, you need to know who you're dealing with. The breathless conclusion reveals exactly what lengths they'll go to, to hide their identity and cover up their crimes.Ver libro
When the past wants to stay buried, it’s up to a librarian-turned-dispatcher and a guilt-sniffing cat to dig up the truth. Ruth Daigle is still adjusting to her new life as a dispatcher at the Moose Head Mills Sheriff’s Department when spring floods lead to a chilling discovery in the town library: a skeleton sealed behind a wall for thirty years. The victim is Craig Sullivan, a private investigator who vanished while snooping around town. Now Ruth and Deputy Harry Turke must uncover what Sullivan discovered that was worth killing for—and who wanted to keep him silent forever. With the help of Marmalade, a clever Maine coon cat with an uncanny ability to sense guilt, Ruth follows a trail of cryptic journal entries, hidden photographs, and decades-old secrets through the forests of rural Maine. But as she gets closer to the truth, Ruth starts to worry what lengths some may go to in order to keep the past buried. As election season heats up, and Deputy Val Sockalexis fights to become the county’s first female sheriff, the pressure mounts to solve a case that’s been cold for three decades. Can Ruth piece together the clues before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries with heart, lovable characters, and a dash of feline intuition, Marmalade and the Skeleton in the Stacks is the purr-fect cozy mystery for anyone who believes cats know more than they’re letting on.Ver libro
A compelling thriller laced with Simon Tolkien's signature writing style, praised by the Los Angeles Times as “half Christie and half Grisham.”With the publication of The Inheritance, Simon Tolkien was lauded as a naturally gifted storyteller who possesses a terrific command of language and a unique perception into the darker sides of human nature. Now, Simon takes readers back to the case that started it all for Trave, the hero of his last two critically acclaimed novels.It's September of 1940. France has fallen and London is being bombed day and night. Almost single-handedly Winston Churchill maintains the country's morale. Britain's fate hangs in the balance and the intelligence agencies on both sides of the Channel are desperate for anything that could give them the edge.Albert Morrison, ex-chief of MI6, is pushed over the banister outside his London apartment. He falls to his death at the feet of his daughter, Ava, but it is too dark for her to see the attacker before he escapes. Two Scotland Yard detectives attend the crime scene: Inspector Quaid and his junior assistant, Detective Trave. Quaid is convinced that this is a simple open-and-shut case involving a family dispute. But Trave is not so sure. Following a mysterious note in the dead man's pocket, Trave discovers that Morrison was visited by Alec Thorn, deputy head of MI6, on the day of his death. Could Thorn—who is clearly carrying a flame for Morrison's daughter—be involved in a plot to betray his country that Morrison tried to halt, and if so, can Trave stop it in time in this gripping and intelligent thriller?Ver libro
When death has a deadline... The late Sheriff Alden Wallace has barely been laid to rest when another body is found on Shadow Island. Once again, former FBI agent turned interim sheriff Rebecca West’s vacation plans will have to wait. This time, the victim is the son of one of Shadow Island’s privileged elite. Found gruesomely posed at a picnic table in the park—suffocated, choked, and shot, with a cryptic note shoved in his pants—his death is as personal as it is disturbing. And he’s the first one on the killer’s list. When a second young man is murdered in a similar fashion, the questions and the stakes increase. Who had so much rage against these men? A girl they treated poorly? Or were the murders somehow connected to the secretive and exclusive organization of rich men no one on the island wants to talk about? The deeper Rebecca digs, the more certain she is the Yacht Club is involved in the spate of crimes on the island...and the late Sheriff Wallace may have been covering for them. The club members will stop at nothing to keep their secrets. But Rebecca is determined to expose them, regardless of the cost. From the provocative beginning to the edge-of-your-seat conclusion, Shadow’s Deadline—the third book in the Shadow Island Series by Mary Stone and Lori Rhodes—will remind you to choose your friends wisely.Ver libro
When victims of a new serial killer are found hidden underground in abandoned storm shelters and silos across the rural Midwest, FBI Special Agent Faith Bold knows that her only hope of finding the next one in time is with her K9 German Shepherd, Turk. But this killer may just have a trap waiting, and be one step ahead…. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SO FORGOTTEN is Book #8 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. FBI Special Agent Faith Bold doesn’t believe she can ever return to the force after the trauma she’s been through. Suffering from past demons, she feels unfit for duty and content to retire—until Turk walks into her life. Turk, a former Marine Corps dog, wounded in battle, suffers from his own demons. But he never lets it show as he gives everything to Faith to get her back on her feet. Each are slow to warm up to each other, but when they do, they are inseparable. Each is equally determined to hunt down the demons chasing them, whatever the cost, and to watch each other’s backs—even at the risk of their own life. A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Faith Bold series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now also available. “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ver libro
This is a concise summary and analysis of The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. Enter the fog-shrouded streets of Barcelona in a spellbinding story by the author, where a hidden library holds a secret that transforms a young boy’s life. In this evocative narrative, Daniel Sempere stumbles upon an obscure novel—The Shadow of the Wind—and becomes determined to uncover the fate of its elusive creator. As he delves deeper, he unravels lost loves, dark conspiracies, and a mysterious figure bent on erasing every copy of the writer’s work. Ideal for listeners seeking both captivating suspense and motivational insights, this audiobook merges the magic of literature with the power of personal growth. With each twist, you’ll witness how resilience, curiosity, and the bonds of friendship can triumph over heartbreak and hidden dangers. Prepare to be swept away by the enduring promise that even in the most shadowed corners, a spark of hope can illuminate the path forward.Ver libro
