The Beetle - A Mystery
Marsh Richard
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The Beetle - A Mystery By Richard Marsh Language English
Publisher: Author
The Beetle - A Mystery By Richard Marsh Language English
International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in war-torn Germany. The war is over. But there are still secrets to be found amidst the ashes . . . Hamburg, 1946 The war is over, and Germany is in ruins. Posted to an Allied-run Hamburg, reporter Georgie Young returns to the country she fled seven years prior – at the onset of the conflict – to find it unrecognisable. Amongst the stark horrors of a bombed-out city crumbling under the weight of millions of displaced souls, she discovers pockets of warmth: a violinist playing amidst the wreckage, couples dancing in the streets, and a nation trying to make amends. Joining forces with local detective Harri Schroder to catch a killer targeting women on the city’s streets, curiosity draws Georgie deep into the dark underbelly, and she soon discovers that some secrets of war did not die with Hitler… The next gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham. Readers love Mandy Robotham: ‘Evocative and emotive, a real must-read. Both harrowing and very moving. I couldn’t put it down’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really liked the crime element in the story. This book will stay with me. Great writing – very poignant and heart-wrenching’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a really great book, full of interesting characters that you want to survive’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thoroughly entertaining read. Strongly recommended’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another excellent novel by Mandy Robotham! A thriller with a dash of historical fiction. It was very well written, and she had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An informative, compassionate read of historical fiction. Highly recommended’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the post-world era, the 20th century Hamburg is a city of stories, some hidden in the shadows of the military presence. The city, once vibrant and full of life, now stands as a testament to the resilience of its people, who, despite the horrors of war, find solace in music, dance, and the pursuit of justice. For fans of Ellie Midwood (The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz), Catherine Hokin (What Only We Know), Ariel Lawhon (When We Had Wings), Kristin Harmel (When We Meet Again), and Buzzy Jackson (The Girl with the Red Hair). HarperCollins 2024Show book
Chatty cats and killer chili! When a cantankerous food critic turns up dead at Maplewood's annual cook off, innkeeper Emily Hartley and her feline friend Mr. Whiskers must figure out who spiced up their small town with a side of murder before the killer dishes up seconds. But with a committee of colorful characters carrying seasonings and secrets galore, tracking down the killer proves trickier than Emily's famous five alarm chili recipe. Can Emily sniff out the culprit before she's next on the chopping block?Show book
He’s used to improvising on stage. Can this seasoned bluesman use his ear for music to solve a dark crime conspiracy? Sonny Marshall never forgot how he failed his sister. Haunted by her trauma during a home invasion, the thirty-two-year-old martial artist swears he’ll never let another innocent suffer. So when the valiant saxophonist hears from a friend about a fresh clue in a missing kid’s cold case, he refuses to heed the warnings of his GF and family and pursues justice. Certain he has vital information, Sonny clashes with the by-the-book detective troubled by her own inability to track down the little girl. But when the self-appointed hero runs afoul of pedophiles and corrupt bluebloods in this noir crime series, his ride-to-the-rescue may end with him playing his final notes. Will his white-knight complex crack the case or put more lives on the line? Storm Warning is the gritty first book in the Sonny Marshall mystery thriller series. If you like emotionally wounded characters, page-turning conspiracies, and hints of romance, then you’ll love Terry R. Bacon’s terrific literary fiction work. Buy this coming of age fictional crime documentary to batten down the hatches today!Show book
The BRAND NEW high-octane thriller from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Rob Sinclair. A must-read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum. 📚💥 Can one man stop a nation from going up in flames? James Ryker, former intelligence agent, is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that will test his limits, and his loyalty, to the max. Sent to Atlanta, Georgia, his mission to find a missing governor's daughter quickly spirals into a deadly pursuit of ex-special ops agent Caleb Marshall. A man presumed dead, but very much alive, and with a terrifying thirst for vengeance. As Ryker navigates a treacherous landscape of radical right-wing factions, underground networks, and devastating terror attacks, he uncovers a plot of unimaginable scale. Marshall’s meticulous plan to plunge the USA into chaos is playing out before his eyes, and with just a handful of allies, Ryker finds himself in a desperate race against time to stop the world’s leading power combusting from within. Get ready for the next action-packed instalment of the bestselling Ryker series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Mark Greaney. What readers are saying about the series.... "James Ryker never disappoints. This is a fast-paced novel full of intrigue." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review "Another banging book from Rob Sinclair, great plot full of action and drama. Never fails to disappoint in his writing." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review "For me it was all about the motivations…the depth and emotion.. Simply wow!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review "A great page-turner of a read" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review "Fast paced, brutal in places and yet highly entertaining and enjoyable. Twists and turns all over the place" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Praise for Rob Sinclair: 'Gritty, brutal, explosive! Rob Sinclair’s writing never fails to deliver.' Alex Shaw 'An action-packed adventure' M J Porter 'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder 'A hair-raising rollercoaster ride that doesn't let up for a single second' Bookish Jottings 'Packed full of action, political intrigue, betrayal and blood' David's Book Blurg 'Exciting, enjoyable and entertaining' Lynda's Book Reviews 'Had me gripped from the very first chapter' Me and My Books 'Keeps you on your seat's edge all the way through' Splashes Into Books 'A thriller full of suspense and intrigue' Travelling Book Junkie "Totally gripping, thrilling, will keep you on the edge of your seat!" ramblingmads.comShow book
A murder made to look like an accident. A disgraced cop trying to forget his past. Nash Rankin is a disgraced cop trying to escape his past – his career was destroyed when he chose to take justice into his own hands. Now he’s living a quiet life in a small town caring for the local wildlife and trying to stay away from trouble. Jesse Redpath has a new job in a new town, Satellite – the stormy weather that greets her first few days on the new beat seems like a sign for what’s to come. A local has died in what seems like an accident, but Jessie isn’t so sure that ‘accident’ wasn’t planned. All evidence seems to point to Nash, but Jesse’s not sure about that either. Seems like Nash has enemies. And what looks like a close knit community might just be cover for dark secrets. No amount of rain will wash this town clean.Show book
“Thriller writing at its best. Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.” --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) “One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) From #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars, author of the critically-acclaimed Luke Stone and Agent Zero series (with over 5,000 five-star reviews), comes an explosive new, action-packed thriller series that takes readers on a wild-ride across Europe, America, and the world. After elite Navy Seal Troy Stark is forced into retirement for his dubious respect for authority, his work in stopping a major terrorist threat to New York is noticed. Invited to join a secretive new international terrorist-fighting organization, Troy must hunt down all threats to the U.S. that originate from overseas—and pre-empt them by any means possible. In ROGUE MISSION (Book #4), an isolated sex trafficking case leads Troy to a vast, underground network of organized crime in Europe. Hundreds of women, it seems, are being trafficked, and used to fund terrorist organizations. In this high octane action thriller, Troy must uncover a vast web of crime, protected at the highest levels, and take on his most complex enemy yet. An unputdownable action thriller with heart-pounding suspense and unforeseen twists, ROGUE MISSION is the fourth novel in an exhilarating new series by a #1 bestselling author that will have you fall in love with a brand new action hero—and turn pages late into the night. ROGUE SHOT (Book #5) is now also available.Show book