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Lady Audley's Secret is a mystery novel by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Lady Audley marries an elder man, Sir Michael upon his wish. She conceals and protects her secrets with allure and brutality, far from a victim, but unknown to her, another secret exists.
Step into The Adventure of the Retired Colourman, where Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve the mysterious disappearance of a young wife. Retired art dealer Josiah Amberley suspects foul play when his wife vanishes with a neighbor, taking a fortune in cash and securities. As Holmes and Watson track clues from theatre tickets to suspicious behavior, every discovery brings them closer to a clever and surprising resolution.Zum Buch
This is a re-record of The Locked Door with a new narrator. The text of the recording is the same as the previously released version. Some doors are locked for a reason . . . While eleven-year-old Nora Davis was up in her bedroom doing homework, she had no idea her father was killing women in the basement. Until the day the police arrived at their front door. Decades later, Nora's father is spending his life behind bars, and Nora is a successful surgeon with a quiet, solitary existence. Nobody knows her father was a notorious serial killer. And she intends to keep it that way. Then Nora discovers one of her young female patients has been murdered. In the same unique and horrific manner that her father used to kill his victims. Somebody knows who Nora is. Somebody wants her to take the fall for this unthinkable crime. But she's not a killer like her father. The police can't pin anything on her. As long as they don't look in her basement.Zum Buch
A timeless classic of modern-day piracy from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Aboard the SS Campari, all is not well. For Johnny Carter, the Chief Officer, the voyage has already begun badly; but it’s only when the Campari sails that evening, after a succession of delays that he realises something is seriously wrong. A member of the crew is suddenly missing and the stern-to-stern search only serves to increase tension. Then violence erupts and suddenly the whole ship is in danger. Is the Campari a victim of modern day piracy? And what of the strange cargo hidden below the decks? The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean is a classic adventure that takes you on a thrilling journey of mystery and suspense. This top-tier piece of fiction is a testament to MacLean's mastery in crafting traditional thrillers. For fans of Frederick Forsyth (The Deceiver), Rory Clements (A Cold Wind From Moscow), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (Circle of Days), and Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case). HarperCollins 2022Zum Buch
Every family has secrets. But theirs could be deadly. Eve Anderson has it all—a powerful husband, a thriving empire, and a family name that commands respect. But when her world is shattered by a brutal attack and a shocking betrayal, Eve is forced to face a truth that could destroy everything she's built. Across the city, successful plastic surgeon Jasmine Blake lives a very different life, happily married to a top criminal barrister. That is, until she's targeted by a local gang boss. Then a stranger comes looking for her and blows her perfect life apart. Drawn together by secrets buried for decades, Eve and Jasmine are thrown into a deadly feud that will test the limits of loyalty and love. Because on these streets, where power is everything, how far would you go to save one of your own? Gritty and explosive, Blood Feud is a powerhouse gangland crime thriller, perfect for fans of Jessie Keane, Kimberley Chambers, and Emma Tallon.Zum Buch
Best-selling author Britney King returns with an adrenaline-fueled thriller about an unlikely array of characters and their heart-pounding plunge into the dizzying depths of madness. March 2020: Stranded on a remote cruise ship as the pandemic ravages the world, 753 desperate passengers find themselves in a perilous situation. With no hope of docking in sight and dwindling supplies, each must fight their inner demons to survive. Among them are an eclectic mix of people—a father desperately searching for a way to save his daughter’s future, an artist running from a broken past, and a hacker looking to make one last score. But what they didn’t count on is the mysterious cult convention taking place on board. With enough resources at stake to change or end lives, suspicion and fear quickly build. When bodies begin to drop, they question—is it the virus? Or is it one of them? Don’t miss this spine-tingling psychological thriller that takes readers on a white-knuckle ride to uncover the truth and find out who—if any—will make it off the ship alive. What readers are saying about The Sickness: ★★★★★ "I could not put this book down! The concept of being stranded on a cruise ship in the midst of a pandemic already had me hooked, but the mysterious cult added a whole other level of suspense. I literally had chills watching the characters fight to survive." - Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "What a ride! This book had me guessing until the very end. The tension and suspicion among the characters were palpable, and I was left questioning who to trust and who to root for. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a thrilling read!" - Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "This book was an excellent blend of a disaster story and a psychological thriller. It was like if the show 'Lost' had a baby with 'The Andromeda Strain' and it was amazing." - Goodreads reviewerZum Buch
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A new recording of the most widely read mystery of all time, performed by Kenneth Branagh. Now a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox, releasing November 10, 2017 and directed by Kenneth Branagh. “The murderer is with us - on the train now...” Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. One of his fellow passengers must be the murderer. “What more . . . can a mystery addict desire?”—New York TimesZum Buch
