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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.Ver livro
‘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 2022Ver livro
💘 Professional matchmaker Harmony Love has a perfect track record of creating happy couples—until her most successful match ends in tragedy when the groom is found dead at his own engagement party. The police suspect the jilted ex-girlfriend, but Harmony knows her client profiles better than anyone, and the evidence doesn't add up. With her reputation and business on the line, Harmony must play detective to uncover which of her carefully curated matches has murderous intentions. Assisted by her skeptical office manager and a charming private investigator who's as distracting as he is helpful, Harmony delves into the dark side of dating. From suspicious dating profile inconsistencies to encrypted messages in couple compatibility tests, every clue suggests someone is using her matchmaking service for deadly purposes. But when Harmony discovers a pattern of sabotaged relationships and a rival matchmaker with a grudge, she realizes the killer might be closer to her business than she ever imagined. With her next matchmaking event approaching, Harmony must unmask the murderer before another one of her matches turns fatal.Ver livro
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.Ver livro
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?Ver livro
A fur-raising new murder case for the greatest detective duo since Holmes & Watson Sled dog Athos and feisty kitten Pearl travel with their human to the beautiful island of Sylt to meet a famous animal psychologist. There, they must take on not only a chatty bird and bad-tempered horses, but also a two-legged with murderous plans. Soon the furry detectives have their paws full with protecting their human and her host and hunting down a very dangerous killer.Ver livro
