Editorial: Black Cat Weekly
In 1916 Chicago, the servants in the Stone household are dropping like flies. After the third accidental death in as many weeks, gentleman sleuth Elliott Frank is called to investigate. With few clues and no common motive, can he identify the killer before the next victim falls?
October 1942: it’s been two years since Kate Rees was sent to Paris on a British Secret Service mission to assassinate Hitler. Since then, she has left spycraft behind to take a training job as a sharpshooting instructor in the Scottish Highlands. But her quiet life is violently disrupted when Colonel Stepney, her former handler, drags her back into the fray for a risky three-pronged mission in Paris. Each task is more dangerous than the last: Deliver a package of forbidden biological material. Assassinate a high-ranking German operative whose knowledge of invasion plans could turn the tide of the war against the Allies. Rescue a British agent who once saved Kate’s life—and get out. Kate will encounter sheiks and spies, poets and partisans, as she races to keep up with the constantly shifting nature of her assignment, showing every ounce of her Oregonian grit in the process. New York Times bestselling author Cara Black has crafted another heart-stopping thrill ride that reveals a portrait of Paris at the height of Nazi occupation.Ver libro
A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter ⚠️👀 If you like Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell then you will LOVE this! 📚🩸 'I loved this rollercoaster ride of a novel, full of unexpected twists and turns. Read it in one sitting!' - Jill Childs How far would you go to keep your secrets buried? Everyone has secrets they would prefer to keep buried, but that’s what makes me so good at what I do. I’ve always been able to sense when people are lying, be it through their body language or the way they speak. As a criminologist, I’ve made it my life’s mission to help those who’ve suffered miscarriages of justice appeal their wrongful convictions. Thirty years ago, my 13-year-old sister was murdered and it felt like a part of me died with her. I wasn’t there when she needed me most, and I will never forgive myself. That’s what motivates me to help those who can’t help themselves. But now someone is messing with me. They’re threatening to expose me if I don’t confess to my greatest secret. They want to ruin my reputation, but they don’t realise I won’t give up without a fight... or how far I will go to keep the truth hidden. What readers are saying about M. A. Hunter's titles... 'This book is truly a masterpiece! A psychological thriller that had me gripped from the beginning and was relentless with twists and turns. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Kept me guessing right through.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Gripping locked room style thriller!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'The story is intense and haunting. It had me questioning everyone and everything.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'The twists were all brilliant, but the final one was truly jaw-dropping.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Woah!! This author has yet again written an absolutely brilliant psychological thriller!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Praise for M. A. Hunter: 'Deliciously dark and twisty!' Michelle Dunne 'This one haunted me after I finished' Valerie Keogh 'Hunter does a fantastic job of ramping up the tension. My heart was in my mouth as I raced to the conclusion' Keri Beevis 'Brilliantly plotted and written with characters so lifelike they practically jump off the page' J. A. Baker 'I read this book in a single sitting. It’s a fantastic story with the most amazing characters, who I can guarantee will stay with you for a very long time!' Lynda Stacey 'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure...' Lesley Kara 'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You’ll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. WhiteVer libro
Herbert George Wells was born on September 21st, 1866 at Atlas House, 46 High Street, Bromley, Kent. He was the youngest of four siblings and his family affectionately knew him as ‘Bertie’. The first few years of his childhood were spent fairly quietly, and Wells didn’t display much literary interest until, in 1874, he accidentally broke his leg and was left to recover in bed, largely entertained by the library books his father regularly brought him. Through these Wells found he could escape the boredom and misery of his bed and convalescence by exploring the new worlds he encountered in these books. From these humble beginnings began a career that was, after several delays, to be seen as one of the most brilliant of modern English writers. Able to write comfortably in a number of genres he was especially applauded for his science fiction works such as The Time Machine and War of the Worlds but his forays into the social conditions of the times, with classics such as Kipps, were almost as commercially successful. His short stories are miniature masterpieces many of which bring new and incredible ideas of science fiction to the edge of present day science fact. Wells also received four nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature Despite a strong and lasting second marriage his affairs with other women also brought the complications of fathering other children. His writings and work against fascism, as well as the promotion of socialism, brought him into increasing doubts with and opposition to religion. His writings on what the world could be in works, such as A Modern Utopia, are thought provoking as well as being plausible, especially when viewed from the distressing times they were written in. His diabetic condition pushed him to create what is now the largest Diabetes charity in the United Kingdom. Wells even found the time to run twice for Parliament. It was a long, distinguished and powerfully successful career by the time he died, aged 79, on 13th August 1946. 1 - H G Wells - A Short Story Collection Volume 2 - An Introduction 2 - A Dream of Armageddon - Part 1 by H G Wells 3 - A Dream of Armageddon - Part 2 by H G Wells 4 - The Stolen Bacillus by H G Wells 5 - The Cone by H G Wells 6 - The Magic Shop by H G WellsVer libro
When a gossip blogger joins a tour party along with victims of her malicious words, there can only be one outcome! A river cruise from Amsterdam turns deadly. When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe embarks on her first river cruise with companions Rachel Prince and Sarah Bradshaw, she's not expecting murder for company! It's bad enough knowing there might be a murderer among their travelling party, but then Lady Marjorie finds herself saddled with a most unwelcome guest. Edna Parkinton, Marjorie's estranged cousin-in-law is loud, brash, and tells it as it is. Marjorie can't wait to be shot of her. With Rachel and Sarah intent on enjoying a holiday for once, Marjorie decides to investigate a guest's suspicious death herself. Will she find the killer before the killer finds her? Laugh-out-loud fun and mayhem, this prequel provides an appetising taster for the series to follow. Edna Parkinton is a welcome addition to Dawn Brookes' intriguing characters.Ver libro
A legendary weapon. An ancient brotherhood. A deadly deception.... Adrian West and Agent Nick Harper travel to London to assist Scotland Yard in its investigation of stolen artifacts linked to a legendary king. Yet, when they find themselves trailed by a mysterious pursuer, Adrian realizes the stolen artifacts are connected to a deadly, real-life weapon—and an ancient brotherhood intent on finding it. From the streets of London to the Celtic remnants of Europe, Adrian and Nick must solve a puzzle centuries in the making to prevent the unleashing of a deadly weapon onto millions across the globe. For fans of James Rollins and Dan Brown, start listening to this fast-paced thriller now!Ver libro
"The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" is one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the second of the twelve Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes in most British editions of the canon, and the second of the eight stories from His Last Bow in most American versions. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in 1893. Miss Susan Cushing of Croydon receives a parcel in the post that contains two severed human ears packed in coarse salt. Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard suspects a prank by three medical students whom Miss Cushing was forced to evict because of their unruly behaviour. The parcel was sent from Belfast, the city of origin of one of the former boarders. Upon examining the parcel himself, Holmes is convinced that it is evidence of a serious crime. He reasons that a medical student with access to a dissection laboratory would likely use something other than plain salt to preserve human remains, and would be able to make a more precise cut than the roughly hacked ears suggest. The address on the package, roughly written and with a spelling correction, suggests to Holmes that the sender lacks education and is unfamiliar with Croydon. The knot in the string suggests to Holmes that they are looking for someone with sailing experience.Ver libro
