D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  Secret Service

  William G. Hyland, Jr.

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A young lawyer in the nation's capital sees his life destroyed when a drunk driver kills his wife and cripples his daughter. Nick is racked with grief, a sorrow which turns to rage when he learns that the driver is a corrupt Russian diplomat, who plans to escape under the shield of "diplomatic immunity." And so what begins as quiet grief, erupts into a maze of devastating events, thrusting Nick from the corridors of official Washington to a harrowing finale in the Swiss Alps.

  Voir livre

• 

  Murder at the Book Festival: An...

  Jane Bettany

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  'Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mystery… 
  The small and idyllic village of Merrywell is getting ready to host its first ever book festival, and Violet Brewster is delighted when she is asked to interview the star author. 
  Leonie Stanwick, now a bestselling romance author, is the featured guest of the festival. She was born in Merrywell, but abruptly left when she was 18 years old and never came back. 
  But the festival takes a dark turn when Leonie is found murdered; her return to the village had clearly shaken someone up. When a shocking secret about Leonie’s past is revealed, Violet’s suspicions must turn to her own neighbours. Who in the village was intent on making sure Leonie could never leave the village again? 
  An utterly gripping and unputdownable English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder at the Book Festival! 
  ‘An enjoyable cozy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.’ Clare Chase 
  ‘Jane Bettany delivers a cozy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.’ Peter Boland 
  ‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance. . . what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle 
  ‘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cozy mystery… I can't wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A thoroughly good read. Cosy crime at its best.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  The top sleuth, Violet Brewster, navigates through the humorous yet dark underbelly of Merrywell, unearthing secrets that were better left buried. Her amateur detective skills are put to the test as she uncovers the fiction that is Leonie Stanwick's past. 
  For fans of Katie Gayle (An English Garden Murder), Clare Chase (Murder in the Fens), Alice Castle (The Murder Affair), Dee Macdonald (A Body at Lavender Cottage), and Jane Adams (THE SISTER'S TWIN an absolutely gripping mystery thriller that will take your breath away). 
  HarperCollins 2024

  Voir livre

• 

  Supply Teacher The (Unabridged)

  Rosalie Parker

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing.
  THE SUPPLY TEACHER: 'Today, class,' said Miss Flanders, surveying the room full of Year Ten students seated around the somewhat battered tables, 'we will be looking at the circulatory system. Please open your books at page fifteen.' There were the scrapings and scufflings of chairs being pushed back and bags being opened, and the slap of textbooks hitting the table-tops.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Disappearance of Lady...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a gripping Sherlock Holmes mystery that captures the essence of early 20th-century crime fiction. When the noble Lady Frances vanishes without a trace, Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a perilous pursuit across Europe and England to uncover a chilling conspiracy of deception and greed. Set against the refined backdrop of Victorian society, this suspenseful tale weaves together danger, disguise, and deduction as Holmes races to save Lady Frances from a grim fate. A must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and masterful storytelling.

  Voir livre

• 

  Dust Storm - The Final Chapter

  Glenn P Clinger II

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The storm had been building, and now, the reckoning had come. Joe Galloway had fought to hold onto his business, his family, and his life in Bellevue. But the battle isn’t just about land or money anymore—it was about power, blood, and who was left standing when the dust settles. The Consecki family ruled the coal industry with an iron fist, and Pete Consecki would do whatever it took to keep it that way. Rules don’t matter. Neither does the law. Winning was the only thing that counts. Sheriff Smith had seen enough blood spilled in Bellevue, and he was desperate to stop the war before it consumed the town. He warned Joe to stand down, to let justice take its course. But Joe knew better. Justice was a luxury for men who still believed in it. Violence was the only language his enemies understood—and it was the only thing he had left. When two more bodies hit the ground, the choice was made for him. The final showdown was coming, and the cost of survival may be more than anyone was willing to pay. In Bellevue, there were no second chances. No redemption. No mercy. This time, only one man would walk away.

  Voir livre

• 

  Dangerous Waters

  Susan Hunter

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  True-crime writer Leah Nash is reluctantly drawn into a modern family drama with a very old story to tell. 
   
   
   
  Bryan Crawford's murder is the perfect crime: no witness, no weapon, no indication that his death is anything other than the result of diabetes complications. 
   
   
   
  That's what the medical examiner says. That's what the autopsy proves. And that's what the killer is counting on. But when new evidence surfaces, crime writer Leah Nash is pulled into the investigation, and all bets are off. 
   
   
   
  Leah quickly zeroes in on the dysfunctional dynamics of the Crawford family. Beneath the happy fable they tell the world lies a dark tale of jealousy, greed, and revenge. 
   
   
   
  Bryan's wife, his daughter, his sister, and his stepson each have secrets to hide. Every one of them have reasons to want Bryan dead. And they are all going to great lengths to keep Leah from the truth. 
   
   
   
  Then Leah makes a shocking discovery, and is propelled into a confrontation with the killer. It's a fight she must win to save someone she loves. But time is running out. As raging flood waters surge forward, Leah acts. The consequences will change her life forever . . . and you will never guess how. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

  Voir livre