Casa editrice: Wildside Press
When Nick Carter answers the phone, a woman's cry for help, followed by the sharp crack of a revolver being fired, launches the famous detective into his latest case.
A new chapter. A hidden threat. Constance has her mother back, but it came at a high price. Her familiar lied to her. Her grandmother's gone. And her boyfriend has given her space—space she isn't sure she needs. She concedes by taking her first official mission for the Faction, hoping to solve a few questions of her own: ● Where is Morgana? ● Can she help her mother recover her memory? ● And will they ever be safe? While she's gone, there's a string of mysterious crimes in Creel Creek, ultimately leading to a botched burglary and a murder. The perpetrators of which share the same curious trait—they don't remember committing these crimes. Dave needs help. But will the mysteries bring them closer together or push them farther apart?Mostra libro
Emily Morris thought she knew her quaint hometown of Maple Grove. But when she takes on the case of Lily Carter, a teenager accused of murdering her father, Emily uncovers a web of corruption that threatens to tear the community apart. As she fights to prove Lily's innocence, Emily must confront painful truths about her own family, including her father's possible involvement in a far-reaching criminal conspiracy. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, putting Emily's career, her marriage, and even her life in jeopardy. Caught between her duty to her client and the tangled loyalties of a close-knit town, Emily faces impossible choices. Can she expose the truth without destroying everything—and everyone—she loves? This gripping legal thriller explores the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of small-town life, the courage it takes to stand up for justice, and the power of truth to heal even the deepest wounds. As Emily and Lily navigate betrayal, redemption, and the long road to healing, they discover that the path to justice is never straight—but it's always worth fighting for.Mostra libro
A collection of classic mystery and detective stories, collected and edited by Julian Hawthorne.Note: the second chapter of Dickens’ The Haunted House is not included in this edition. (Summary by Julie VW)Mostra libro
The Prediction by Mary Diana Dods, written under the psuedonym "David Lyndsay", is a captivating tale that delves into the intricate dance between fate and free will. Set against a backdrop of eerie foreboding, the story follows a protagonist who receives a chilling prophecy foretelling a catastrophic event that will alter the course of their life.Mostra libro
Enjoy this witty, small town, paranormal cozy mystery by award winning and bestselling author, Lucinda Race. Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying. It’s Halloween in Pembroke Cove, Maine, and witch-in-training Lily Michaels, with the help from her magical and non-magical friends, is determined to give the town a haunted house event they’ll never forget. There’s an extra reason to celebrate too, the engagement of Lily’s best friends, Nikki and Steve. Of course, Lily’s boyfriend, Gage Erikson—a.k.a. Detective Cutie—will be helping, too. A few weeks earlier they finally went on their first date, it only took fifteen years after they graduated college to admit they were more than just friends. They’re not ready to jump into the marriage pool, but working together on the haunted house will be a great change of pace from solving murders. But scares and dares don’t always add up to fun. With cauldrons, and potions, and vampires popping out of coffins, everyone thinks the dead clown on the floor is just part of the haunted house festivities. Until it turns out he’s really dead. With so many people in disguise, and magic and spells abounding on All Hallows’ Eve, no one is above suspicion. Lily, with her clue chalkboard, is always ready to solve a puzzle, but Gage is worried about her safety. As Lily and Gage race to unmask the murderer, will the clown-killer get the last laugh? Scares and Dares is the fourth novel in A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series, although each book can be read as standalone. A sweet and clean cozy mystery with a guarantee the culprit is caught. Happy listening!Mostra libro
"The Adventure of Silver Blaze" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in December 1892 and the first story in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes collection. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Silver Blaze, a famous racehorse, and the suspicious death of its trainer on the eve of a major race. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Dartmoor, the case features Holmes's keen observation of seemingly small details—most famously, the "curious incident of the dog in the night-time"—which prove pivotal in solving the mystery.Mostra libro
