Publisher: Babelcube
Diana: a tragic past and an unsettling secret admirer, a double life shrouded in darkness, a police officer lover who knows all about her and is the sole believer in her innocence. A life lived on the razor's edge until she encounters Alex, a captivating and enigmatic man whom she deems responsible for the chilling murders that are plaguing the city.
The most chilling read of the Christmas season. As the snow begins to fall, the body count begins to climb… DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realises it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise, and a promise – twelve days, twelve murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half frozen in the snow. As the blizzards descend, panic spreads through the remote Cumbrian village – there’s a killer amongst them, and with eleven more victims to go, anyone could be next…. Can James stop the killer before they strike again? The first in a new series, Alex Pine has written a dark, atmospheric crime novel, set in a snowed-in Cumbrian village, for fans of Val McDermid, Ross Greenwood and LJ Ross.Readers love Alex Pine's Christmas crime: ‘This is by far the best book I've read all year. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat. As far as I'm concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was desperate to get into this … I was not one bit disappointed. It was fast paced and exciting. I found it hard to put it down.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea: twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this festive crime thriller. Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline. Excellent characters and fast paced.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing how it will all come together.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Definitely worth reading on a cold night, maybe as the snow falls outside.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the heart of rural Kirkby Abbey, a police procedural unfolds that will keep readers guessing. The small town mystery, filled with suspense and action, makes The Christmas Killer a must-read for fans of thrillers. For fans of Neil Broadfoot (Exit Wounds), Ed James (Where the Bodies Lie), Tg Reid (The Killing Parade), David J. Gatward (Grimm Up North), and Freida Mcfadden (The Boyfriend).Show book
In the mid-fifties, a frantic Angelle abandons her young daughter, Evangeline, leaving her in a decaying shack with an alcoholic and abusive father. The broken-hearted and neglected girl becomes resourceful, learning to survive on her own in the perilous swamps and bayous of Southwest Louisiana. School provides a refuge where Evangeline displays a keen sense for learning. It is also the place where she meets Jean-Baptiste, the boy she dreams of marrying. He assures Evangeline that upon graduation he has a plan to finance their marriage and escape to the French Quarter. Although his previous attempts have proven futile, that does not discourage Jean-Baptiste. He promises to risk everything for the beautiful girl he loves. On the night of Evangeline’s high-school graduation, the young couple have plans for a secret rendezvous to celebrate. Unfortunately, their plans go awry, but what happens that night sets in motion a chain of events that alters the course of their lives forever. Jean-Baptiste is rescued from an untimely death by a swamp witch who shares information that could unravel an age-old secret. Evangeline assiduously safeguards her own dark secret that could destroy her. Dark Water Secrets offers the reader a view into the love of two young people destined to escape their challenging life’s. Steeped in murder and betrayal, this book is a supernatural thriller with unpredictable plot twists amid intriguing stories of pirates and lost treasure.Show book
Traps are meant to be deadly...will someone die in this one? The pieces of FBI Special Agent Autumn Trent’s life are finally coming together. Her relationship with SSA Aiden Parrish is on solid footing, and she’s finally filed suit against her prior boss for sexual harassment and assault. The only thing missing is her sister, the little girl who has haunted Autumn for so long. The siblings were forced apart in elementary school, but Autumn has never given up trying to find her. Never did she dream she’d discover her like this. Not only has Autumn’s long-lost sister surfaced in Florida, but she’s the primary suspect in a string of murders. Certain this may be her last chance to find her, Autumn rushes south, only to find that she’s vanished again. But Sarah didn’t flee. She’s the bait in an elaborate trap, and Autumn is the prey. With her sister in danger, Autumn puts her trust in the one man who can destroy her...and the entire team. Autumn’s Trap, the ninth book in Mary Stone’s Autumn Trent Series, is an exhilarating roller-coaster ride of a thriller right to the shocking finish.Show book
"The Adventure of the Retired Colourman" (1926), one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes is hired by a retired art supply dealer from Lewisham, Josiah Amberley, to look into his wife's disappearance. She has left with a neighbour, Dr. Ray Ernest, taking a sizeable quantity of cash and securities. Amberley wants the two tracked down.Show book
A dangerous tornado. A clever crime. Can this psychic sleuth sift through the rubble to find a murder? Mitzy Moon longs to embrace the warmth of summer at a community-wide celebration. Enjoying a midsummer sailboat regatta, strawberry cake, and bonfires on the beach sounds divine. But when dark skies unleash a superstorm, the festivities turn deadly… While everyone pitches in to rescue stranded friends and neighbors from the wreckage, Mitzy senses evil in the debris. Her entitled feline is missing and the handsome sheriff is in no mood for her hunches. But she refuses to buy into his black cloud of skepticism, because she’s sure one of the bodies didn’t die of natural causes. Can Mitzy catch a killer before the clues are washed away? Castaways and Longer Days is the fourteenth book in the hilarious paranormal cozy mystery series, Mitzy Moon Mysteries. If you like snarky heroines, supernatural misfits, and a splash of romance, then you'll love Trixie Silvertale’s twisty whodunit.Buy Castaways and Longer Days to sink an assassin today!Show book
The Viking job has to get easier in time, right? That's wishful thinking on Valerie's part. The Jarls keep dropping her and Jacob into problems it would take Heimdall's foresight to unravel. Someone is messing with an inexplicable list of companies right here in America. Their connection is unclear, but Valerie sees Cleopatra behind every move. When will it stop? Is her enemy renting space in her head for free? It's becoming obvious that Jacob is starting to worry about his partner. Is it in a good way, or a 'time for the straitjacket' way? While Val appreciates his concern, how will she deal with him if it comes to that? Val isn't the only one with an enemy taking up every waking thought. Cleopatra has decided that the best defense is a good offense, and she knows who to use as bait. Val will do whatever it takes to save this person, even piss off a God. Can Valerie deal with Cleopatra's latest attack? When the Chooser of the Slain is on a rampage, everyone needs to keep their heads down.Show book
