The Art of the Deal
Neil Plakcy
Editora: Wildside Press
Sinopse
FBI Special Agent Angus Green and his art-loving boyfriend are drawn into the Miami museum scene, where hipsters and grifters lurk in the shadows of the bright Florida sunshine.
Editora: Wildside Press
FBI Special Agent Angus Green and his art-loving boyfriend are drawn into the Miami museum scene, where hipsters and grifters lurk in the shadows of the bright Florida sunshine.
Murder at the Magnolia Cafe: A Cozy Mystery of Sweet Treats and Sour Deeds ☕️🍪🕵️♀️ Lily Rose dreamed of a quiet life filled with the scent of fresh-baked scones and the gentle clink of teacups at her grandmother's charming Magnolia Cafe. But her homecoming turns bitter when the town's most despised food critic collapses and dies after eating one of her famous lavender shortbread cookies. Suddenly, Lily isn't just the new baker in town—she's the prime suspect in a murder investigation. To save her cafe and her freedom, she must partner with a grumpy-yet-surprisingly-handsome local detective and rely on her loyal book club friends, who know the town's secrets better than anyone. As Lily follows a trail of clues as delicate as pastry dough, she uncovers a recipe of lies, secret rivalries, and long-buried town history that someone is willing to kill to keep hidden. But with the killer still lurking in her picturesque town, Lily realizes that her next creation might need to be a perfect recipe for justice—before she becomes the next victim on the menu. Perfect for fans of: ☕️ Culinary Cozies & Charming Cafe Settings 🕵️♀️ Amateur Sleuths & Grumpy-Sunshine Duos 📚 Tight-Knit Friendships & Small-Town Drama 🔍 Whodunits with a Dash of Romance and Humor Pour yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a deliciously suspenseful mystery where the stakes are high, the cookies are to die for, and the killer is still at large!Ver livro
n this fast-paced thriller Auguste Duchene finds himself in post-war Berlin, involved in the hunt for a Nazi war criminal and relying on his wits to survive the beginnings of the Cold War. July, 1945. The war in Europe is finallyover. But Auguste Duchene, who survived occupied Paris at great personal cost,cannot escape his past. He finds himself helping the Allies to pursue a Gestapowar criminal through the ravaged and dangerous streets of Berlin. Duchene soonlearns, however, that, although one global conflict may have ended, another isbeginning, and he is in a deadly race against the Russians as they hunt thesame man. And, once again, at the heart of all he does, are his extraordinarywife Sabine and his beloved daughter Marienne. With its vivid evocation of the post-war hardship and desperation of Germany's capital, The Berlin Traitor pits a man of principle, who hates war and all it stands for, against relentless nationalism and self-interest. Tense, terrifying and compelling, full of twists and turns, this riveting page-turner is a worthy successor to The Paris Collaborator.Ver livro
This is a concise summary and analysis of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, by Holly Jackson. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Holly Jackson. Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a captivating, suspense-filled mystery that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Follow Pippa Fitz-Amobi, a brilliant and determined high school senior, as she takes on an ambitious and dangerous project for her final-year school assignment: investigating a murder case that has haunted her small town for five years. Sal Singh, the accused killer, committed suicide after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Andie Bell. The case was closed quickly, but Pippa refuses to accept the answers she’s been given. As Pippa dives deeper into the case, she uncovers startling secrets, unearths buried truths, and puts herself in the path of danger. What she thought was a simple school project turns into a quest for justice—one that could change the lives of those involved, including her own. As she navigates friendships, family dynamics, and her growing obsession with the truth, Pippa finds herself questioning everything she once believed. This audiobook is perfect for those who enjoy gripping mysteries, complex characters, and the pursuit of truth, no matter the cost. Through Pippa’s journey, listeners will be inspired to embrace their own curiosity, challenge assumptions, and confront difficult truths in their own lives. Whether you’re seeking an enthralling story or motivational lessons in persistence and courage, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a must-listen.Ver livro
After selling his start-up business, Sam has the kind of money only dreams are made of. Young, and married to the love of his life, it’s time for Sam to enjoy his good fortune. That is, until Sam’s Chief Financial Officer is taken hostage by a ruthless criminal demanding a document in his possession. A brutal murder follows, Sam is the prime suspect, and soon he and his wife, Lauren, are on the run from both the police and a faceless network of conspirators somehow connected to the company that just bought them out. In a fight for survival, you need to know who to trust. And when it’s no longer the company you work for, and your best friend is dead, who do you turn to?Ver livro
By the end of the week Sid Halley didn’t have just one job, but three. When the latest of three prize-winning horses, all with promising futures, inexplicably putters out at the track, a trainer’s wife suspects foul play and asks Sid to watch their latest great acquisition—Tri-Nitro—to ensure he doesn’t come to the same end. Then Sid’s ex-wife Jenny, still full of bitterness, is accused of fraud after she is innocently duped by a con artist into parting with thousands in a charity scam. And even more, top brass of the Security Service solicits Sid to find out if one of his investigators is receiving hush money. Like all of Francis’ characters, Sid’s sleuthing brings him back to the track and the stable, and he feels the familiar regret and nostalgia for the racing life that must always elude him. At the height of his career, Sid’s arm was shattered under the crushing weight of his falling horse. Now a mechanical arm reminds him of lost hopes and the terrible price the passion to win extracts from a racer’s life.Ver livro
Navy SEAL unit Mobile 4 does not exist. The U.S. military does not acknowledge them. The White House has never heard of them. And no one who has ever seen them in action has lived to tell about them... Lt. Robert Getts and his men have had more than their share of dangerous assignments. But when a mission is sabotaged from within, the best of friends will soon become hunter and prey.Ver livro