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Psychological Thriller by Neal Chadwick The size of this book corresponds to 120 paperback pages. He knew that he would never get rid of these pictures... Images that he sees again when his girlfriend suddenly disappears and investigates the crime scene.
"The Mysterious Affair at Styles" introduces readers to the iconic Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's debut novel. Set against the backdrop of a country estate, Styles Court, this classic mystery unfolds as Poirot investigates the poisoning of wealthy heiress Emily Inglethorp. As secrets, motives, and suspicious characters abound, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through Christie's masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists. With her keen sense of mystery and astute character development, Christie lays the foundation for a genre-defining career. "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" is a must-read for fans of detective fiction, marking the beginning of Poirot's legendary adventures and showcasing Christie's brilliance in crafting perplexing puzzles that keep readers guessing until the final revelation.Voir livre
‘Beautiful and brutal… a breathtaking debut’ JOANNA CANNON ‘Dark, lyrical… impressive’ DAILY MAIL ‘An atmospheric slow burn… with a sense of forboding that grows with each page’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘Atmospheric and compelling’ KATE SAWYER A beautifully written atmospheric story of trauma, grief and redemption, Still Water is a debut from a bright new voice in literary fiction. When Jane Douglas returns to the Shetland Islands, she thinks she has escaped the dark shadows of her childhood. She carves out a simple life on the bleak, windswept island, working at the salmon fishery and spending quiet evenings at home. And for the first time in her life, she’s happy. Then the body of Jane’s long-missing mother is found in a flooded quarry. Her mother disappeared when Jane was a teenager, following the death of Jane’s baby brother. Jane has spent her life running from her past, living in fear that she has inherited her mother’s demons. Now, Jane must face what actually happened on that fateful, tragic day twenty years ago… ‘A haunting story… told with compassion and even tenderness’ KATIE MUNNIK ‘Intense, unflinching, honest… beautifully told’ LUCIE MCKNIGHT HARDY Still Water by Rebecca Pert is a psychological crime novel that stands at the pinnacle of its genre. The best in its class, this top-rated book will leave you on the edge of your seat, questioning everything you thought you knew about the human psyche. For fans of Catherine Newman (Sandwich), Kate Atkinson (Normal Rules Don't Apply), Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow), Jo Browning Wroe (A Terrible Kindness), and Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet). HarperCollins 2022Voir livre
🎨 Natural dye artist and botanical expert Indigo "Indy" Vatson is hosting a natural dye workshop when the workshop's wealthy sponsor—a ruthless synthetic dye manufacturer—is found dead in her studio, face-down in a vat of her signature madder root dye. The police suspect a tragic accident, but Indy notices the dye bath has been chemically altered and the victim's business contracts contain hidden clauses about color patent theft. With her studio shut down and the dyeing community in turmoil, Indy must extract the truth from this colorful conspiracy. Assisted by her natural dye collective and the handsome forensic chemist analyzing pH levels, Indy uncovers a scheme involving dye formula theft, color patent infringement, and a plot to sabotage natural dyers. From suspicious colorfastness tests that reveal chemical tampering to plant material that doesn't match the growing region, every hue tells a story. But when Indy discovers the victim was systematically stealing ancient dye recipes from indigenous communities to patent them for corporate profit, she realizes the killer is protecting cultural heritage more vibrant than any synthetic color. With the natural dye symposium approaching and the real color thief still stirring the pot, Indy must fix the evidence before her own business bleeds out completely.Voir livre
Tony Hillerman's mysteries offer a combination of Native-American lore and intriguing crimes that has made each one an instant best-seller. A wealthy Washington businessman will do anything to protect a covert operation that earns him millions of dollars. But when his activities attract the attention of reservation police, his power becomes as unstable as the desert wind.Voir livre
Early one morning, in the grounds of Chatsworth, a body is discovered by one of the estate groundsmen. DI Marsden and DS Granger battle through snow-covered roads to begin their investigation.Meanwhile, at the Connection Investigation Agency, Doris, Kat and Mouse are busy juggling their caseloads, while trying to show their new trainee receptionist the ropes.When the police learn that the body belongs to Nicola Armstrong, a resident of the nearby village of Baslow, it soon transpires that Nicola was the mother of a child who disappeared ten years prior to her murder.Soon, the Connection investigators are brought in to help but when a second body is found at Chatsworth, the case takes a disturbing turn.Can the police and the female sleuths get to the truth before more life is lost? Or is the fate of those involved already sealed?Voir livre
Sir Claud Amory's formula for a powerful new explosive has been stolen, presumably by a member of his large household. Sir Claud assembles his suspects in the library and locks the door, instructing them that the when the lights go out, the formula must be replaced on the table -- and no questions will be asked. But when the lights come on, Sir Claud is dead. Now Hercule Poirot, assisted by Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, must unravel a tangle of family feuds, old flames, and suspicious foreigners to find the killer and prevent a global catastrophe.Voir livre
