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The Bat is a mystery by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Cornelia Van Gorder, a spinster longing for escapades, takes off to the country with her niece and maid, to escape the city's summer heat.
Oliver and his daughter, Katie, are looking forward to visiting with Grandma and Grandpa. Ever since Katie's mother passed away, the holidays haven't been the same, but Oliver is determined to give his daughter a magical Christmas, complete with the woods, roaring fires and jolly snowmen. Little does he know, they aren't alone in this wintry wilderness. While Oliver and Katie make their way along the icy roads, Dan and his girlfriend, Nadia, are experiencing a journey of their own out in the woods. The hike might seem like a romantic adventure to Nadia, but it's something far more important to Dan. He's on a quest to find the evil spirits hiding in this frozen landscape so he can become the hero who slayed the monsters. The voice in his head is insistent on the importance of his mission. But when Dan can't find any monsters to kill, it's everyone else who will need to be afraid of him and the darkness lurking within.Zum Buch
The first three novels in the action-packed series featuring freelance intelligence agent James Ryker—now in one volume. These three novels from the million-selling author of the Enemy series follow the international adventures of James Ryker as he works for the secretive Joint Intelligence agency on an op-by-op basis: Renegade When a simple surveillance mission goes awry and the key target is kidnapped in broad daylight in a busy London square, Ryker is tasked with figuring out what went wrong. But when his good friend disappears without a trace, the mission becomes more personal than he could have imagined. Assassins While in Prague, Ryker hears a news report of a murder in rural England. The problem is that he knows the victim: ten years ago, in Qatar, Ryker led a mission to kill him. He thought they had. So how has a man Ryker thought dead for over a decade suddenly resurfaced? When he realizes his old team members are now under threat from a ruthless female assassin, he knows his problems have only just begun. Outsider After a near collision with a young moped driver outside a small Norwegian town, Ryker is encouraged by a policeman to be on his way. When the locals give him the cold shoulder, Ryker’s instincts as a longtime intelligence agent start firing. And as he investigates further, he stumbles into a conspiracy that threatens to erupt with blood and violence . . . Praise for the bestselling novels of Rob Sinclair “A must read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum.” —Chelle’s Book Reviews “This is a real page-turner, impossible to put down.” —Publishers Weekly “An adrenaline shot right to the heart.” —The Best Thriller BooksZum Buch
Shrewsbury, 1866. Julian Lockyer is an imposing gentleman in his late fifties. Having reserved a room for the night at the Station Hotel, he asks to be called early in the morning because he has a train to catch. Repeated attempts are made to wake him but there is no response. After forcing the door, the horrified hotel staff discover the bloodied corpse but with the knife still in his hand ... could he have killed himself in such a brutal manner? The Railway Detective is summoned by his boss Tallis to journey to Shrewsbury and investigate. If it is a simple case of suicide, Colbeck believes that he may be back home that same evening and no need to trouble his sergeant. But when he reaches Shrewsbury, one mystery is solved. The stationmaster tells Colbeck that the dead man is a director of the Great Western Railway company and he was due to takeover as Chairman. Colbeck wonders if this was a case of murder rather than suicide...Zum Buch
In this third novel in the Jake Cooper series, Jake is tasked with finding a missing kosher supervisor. When the missing supervisor turns up dead, Mindy’s son, Adam, is arrested for his murder. Jake uncovers evidence he withholds to protect Adam and Mindy, risking his relationship with Retired Detective Roberts and the police. To prove Adam’s innocence, Jake puts himself in peril by threatening the real killer.Zum Buch
Summertime... And the murder's easy. It’s the week before the 4th of July and Pine Grove is in a frenzy. Big Time developer Hank Rosenberg wants to build a “Massive Mart” in town. And he’s going to knock down several beloved business to make it happen. The townspeople are up in arms. Pine Grove is quaint. And serene! Way too charming for a mega store. Besides, who in the world needs to buy toilet paper ninety-six rolls at a time? The night before the historic buildings are set to be torn down… Big time developer Hank Rosenberg dies, face down in a plate of Miss May’s “Every Berry Pie.” Hunky detective Wayne Hudson is more than happy to chalk this one up to natural causes. But Chelsea and Miss May suspect foul play, and they set off to find the killer, no matter the danger... What starts out as a fun adventure gets deadlier with each summer day, and the girls need to solve the mystery before summer business is ruined in Pine Grove…or worse. You'll love this book because it's light and clean, and everyone loves a cozy that keeps you guessing. Get it now.Zum Buch
It's been three months since 13-year-old Edie solved her mother's murder and became a supersleuth. One evening Edie is babysitting for a neighbour, Donna, who has repeatedly caught sight of an estranged friend from overseas. What is troubling Donna, however, is that it seems she's been in the same place at the same time as this friend on a number of occasions over the past few days. Meanwhile, Edie's school friend Harry Coranger is suspicious of his stepfather, who has become involved with ultra-radical anti-capitalists who, furious at the state of the planet and its greed-fuelled decline, are plotting an audacious double atrocity. Utilising her brave instincts and skills as a supersleuth for hire, Edie sets about resolving the mysteries and averting the crises that she is confronted with - as she comes to realise that things often happen outside of chance, and outside of our understanding and control. To solve each mystery, Edie must harness the Three Principles, a new approach to understanding how the mind works that is currently proving invaluable in improving mental health and well-being in children internationally. Reading age 11+.Zum Buch
