Blood on His Hands

Max Afford

Summary

Blood on His Hands by Max Afford is a gripping murder mystery that delves into the dark corners of guilt, deception, and justice. When a respected figure is found dead, with seemingly no motive or suspect, the investigation quickly spirals into a web of lies and hidden agendas. As the authorities close in on the truth, one man is forced to confront the evidence that points directly at him. Is he truly innocent, or is there blood on his hands? In this electrifying tale of suspense, readers will be kept guessing until the shocking conclusion.

Available since: 09/12/2024.

Print length: 280 pages.

Other books that might interest you

Knave of Diamonds - A novel of...

Laurie R. King

Mary Russell’s allegiances are tested by the reappearance of her long-lost uncle—and a tantalizing case not even Sherlock Holmes could solve.
When Mary Russell was a child, she adored her black sheep Uncle Jake. But she hasn’t heard from him in many years, and she assumed that his ne’er-do-well ways had brought him to a bad end somewhere—until he presents himself at her Sussex door. Yes, Jake is back, and with a load of problems for his clever niece. Not the least of which is the reason the family rejected him in the first place: He was involved—somehow—in the infamous disappearance of the Irish Crown Jewels from an impregnable safe in Dublin Castle.
It was a theft that shook a government, enraged a king, threatened the English establishment—and baffled not only the Dublin police and Scotland Yard, but Sherlock Holmes himself. And, now, Jake expects Russell to step into the middle of it all? To slip away with him, not telling Holmes what she’s up to? Knowing that the theft—unsolved, hushed-up, scandalous—must have involved Mycroft Holmes as well?
Naturally, she can do nothing of the sort. Siding with her uncle, even briefly, could only place her in opposition to both her husband-partner and his secretive and powerful brother. She has to tell Jake no.
On the other hand, this is Jake—her father’s kid brother, her childhood hero, the beloved and long-lost survivor of a much-diminished family.
Conflicting loyalties and international secrets, blatant lies and blithe deceptions: sounds like another case for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes.
The audio-exclusive short story "Two Kids on a Grift" features Uncle Jake, Mary Russell's ne'er-do-well uncle who comes back into her life inKnave of Diamonds. Uncle Jake has made a career out of swindles and scams. So when he spots a couple of kids on the street one day fleecing passers-by in a clever game of three-card-monte, he needs to take a closer look. Why do the kids remind him so much of his niece and her brother … ?

Show book

Bibliomysteries Volume 4

Michael Koryta, Joe R. Lansdale,...

A must-listen collection of four bibliomysteries by bestselling and award-winning authors 
 
 
 
Bibliomysteries Volume 4 includes: 
 
 
 
● "Reconciliation Day" by Christopher Fowler 
 
 
 
● "Hoodoo Harry" by Joe R. Lansdale 
 
 
 
● "The Traitor" by Martin Edwards 
 
 
 
● "The Last Honest Horse Thief" by Michael Koryta

Show book

Hint of Copper

Steven R Burt

Rookie private detective, Jack Hammer (no relation to Mike) is hired by an attractive, Eastern European refugee to track down her missing uncle. Slow to engage, Jack assumes the uncle is simply off on a bender at the local pool hall ... until he discovers that somebody has broken into her house, beaten her to a pulp, and left her body floating fully clothed in her own bathtub. An unsigned note demands the delivery of a mysterious device that bears the name of the missing uncle, and although Jack has no clue what the device could be, the life of a second unnamed female now hangs in the balance. 
What is this mysterious device? And who is the lady they’re threatening? And how is it all connected to his dead client? Pursuing his only clue, Jack desperately searches for the uncle in the basement pool halls and cafes of post-World War II Salt Lake City, but as time runs down, he makes a bombshell discovery—a revelation that only pulls him deeper into a shadowy mix of Russian spies, FBI obstruction, and quite possibly the best idea that Nikola Tesla ever had.

Show book

The Family Break

Ruth Irons

Their dream holiday is about to turn into a nightmare . . .When upscale travel agent Allegra is offered a complimentary stay for her extended family at a new, high-end woodland retreat, she's delighted to discover it has everything you could ask for: luxury tree house accommodation, activities for the kids, spa treatments, fine dining—what could be more relaxing?But relationships within the group are fraught, and an impromptu family celebration seems only to worsen matters. Frustrated with her family, and taken for granted by her husband for years, Allegra forms an unexpected bond with someone new, and things begin to go wrong . . .Resentments grow, and tensions rise; it seems the family's problems might run deeper than anyone suspected. When the warning signs become dangerous, the family realizes they haven't been asking the right questions: how did they really come to be here? And which of them won't be going home?A tense holiday thriller, The Family Break is perfect for fans of T. M. Logan.

Show book

Enemy in the Village An

Martin Walker

A real estate agent’s death sends shock waves through the idyllic town of St. Denis, leading Bruno, Chief of Police, to suspect that there’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. 
  
When Bruno stumbles upon a motionless figure in a car parked at a scenic overpass on the ridge of the Vézère valley, he’s ready to investigate. Inside, he finds a suicide note and the dead body of Monique, a successful businesswoman who rented châteaus to wealthy expats. It seems like an open-and-shut case. 
  
But Bruno can’t shake the suspicion that something sinister lurks underneath this tidy narrative. After he delivers Monique’s final messages to those most important to her, malicious gossip about Bruno begins to spread through the village. One thing leads to another, and soon Bruno faces pressure to resign from the job. Despite this disturbing turn of events, Bruno remains Bruno, never one to turn down a fine meal with good company in the French countryside. In the course of inquiry, he meets Laura—and her dog, which happens to be the same breed as his beloved basset hound. As sparks fly and Bruno realizes just how much he has at stake, he races to find out what really happened to Monique, before he loses his badge, his new love—or something even worse.

Show book

Viper's Dream

Jake Lamar

Harlem, 1936. Clyde “The Viper” Morton boards a train from Alabama to Harlem to chase his dreams of being a jazz musician. When his talent fails him, he becomes caught up in the dangerous underbelly of Harlem’s drug trade, leaving him to decide what he's willing to give up and what he wants to fight for. A heartbreaking and fast-paced story charged with suspense, this stark look at Viper’s Black American experience uses its snappy, provocative narrative voice and endless plot twists to offer up a stunningly original, achingly beautiful listen about one man’s dreams of making it big and finding love in a world that wants to keep him down.

Show book