Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
When a priest is murdered, the police seek Nick Carter's help to unravel the mystery. A classic Nickel Weekly mystery!
"A truly gifted writer who has proven herself a master of the mystery/suspense genre, Alice Duncan's "Bruised Spirits" is another uncompromisingly entertaining read from cover to cover . . ." ~ Midwest Book Reviews --1920s, Pasadena, California-- It's 1924 and spiritualist-medium Daisy Gumm joins with friends Flossie and Harold to help Lily Bannister, whose abusive husband nearly killed her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Pinkerton--Daisy's best client--is in a tizzy, insisting Daisy use her (fake) spiritualist talent to end the engagement between her daughter and a most unsuitable man. To Daisy's surprise, the two cases collide, placing her in the middle. Now, Daisy must prove Lily's husband and Mrs. P's soon-to-be-son-in-law are in cahoots with nefarious human traffickers . . . before it's too late. "Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor . . . as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day."~Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews "Bruised Spirits" is the tenth volume in author Alice Duncan's "Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery" series. A truly gifted writer who has proven herself a master of the mystery/suspense genre, Alice Duncan's "Bruised Spirits" is another uncompromisingly entertaining read from cover to cover and will prove to be an enduringly popular and highly prized addition to community library Mystery/Suspense collections. It should be noted for the personal reading lists of dedicated mystery buffs that "Bruised Spirits" is also available in a paperback edition and in an ebook format." James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief Midwest Book Review 278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575 THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Spirits Revived Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken SpiritsVoir livre
From William R. Forstchen, the New York Times bestselling author of the One Second After series, comes Five Years After, a near-future thriller where John Matherson must contend with new threats to the fragile civilization that he helped rebuild.Five years after The Final Day, the Republic of New America has all but collapsed into regional powers and the world at large is struggling to remain stable as regional conflicts ravage the post EMP landscape. After several years attempting to lead a quiet life, John Matherson receives the news that the President is dying from a possible assassination attempt, and is asked to step in to negotiate with what appears to be a new military power hidden in the wreckage of the world.Pulled back into the fray, John struggles to hold the tottering Republic together. Facing threats on multiple fronts, he races against time to stop another EMP attack on the former United States and China, putting years of progress at risk. With so much of his work under threat, John must find the strength within to start over, so that he can save the country and the people that he holds dear from even greater calamity.A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books.Voir livre
Decades of silence. A shocking discovery. Some secrets refuse to stay buried. True crime writer Dougal Lachlan swore he'd never set foot in Twisted Cedars again. Not even for his sister's upcoming wedding. But an email promising the story of a lifetime pulls him back to his hometown against his better judgement. Thirty years ago, five librarians were murdered across quiet coastal towns in Oregon, leaving a trail of unsolved mysteries. All signs point to a serial killer. As Dougal plunges into the investigation, he enlists the help of local librarian Charlotte Hammond who, prefers her mysteries between the covers of a good book, since the disappearance of her older sister, Daisy. The more they dig, the more buried secrets they unearth only to realize nothing is quite what it seems, and the danger may be closer to home than they thought . . . Contains mature themes.Voir livre
Fletcher Denali's entire life is based on a lie. Namely, that his name is not Fletcher Denali. Hidden in plain sight, Fletcher must live his life with the weight of his secret past on his shoulders. When he meets Vaida, a quiet girl with dark eyes, he can't help but be intrigued. But Vaida has secrets too—secrets that could destroy all that Fletcher has worked to protect himself from. Vaida Williams has to remain unnoticed. The wrong person seeing her could cost her her life. So when Fletcher, the handsome man who won't seem to take no for an answer, develops a sudden interest in her, Vaida begins to fear she may have to run...again. Fletcher has questions Vaida can't answer. But if Vaida opens up, Fletcher may be the one person who could help her. The only problem? Trust is something she buried long ago. And she has no intention of allowing it to resurface.Voir livre
Three murders. One diarist. And two unlikely detectives navigating witch hunts, dockside devilry… and the underbelly of Restoration London. Step into the dark heart of 17th-century England with Samuel Pepys and his loyal inquisitors, Abigail Harcourt and Jacob Standish, as they unravel deadly secrets behind respectable façades.In The Brampton Witch Murders, Pepys’s own sister stands accused of witchcraft as flames consume London - and a fanatical witch-finder rides for the gallows.In The Plague Doctor Murders, a figure in beaked mask and black robes stalks the Deptford docks, spreading terror in the plague’s wake. Can Abby and Jacob unmask him before death comes knocking?In The Coffee House Murders, a murdered wit, a stolen watch, and a dangerous trail through Westminster plunge the inquisitors into a political conspiracy with lethal consequences. Packed with twists, rich in period atmosphere, and laced with dry wit, these fiendish mysteries bring Restoration England vividly to life - with murder at their heart and mischief never far behind. Includes all three full-length audiobooks in the acclaimed series.Voir livre
The propulsive new John Adderley case and follow-up to the award-winning, international bestselling Scandi noir thriller The Bucket List Alicia Bjelke has always been “the other sister.” She is the coding genius behind a wildly successful dating app she started with her sister, Stella, but because Alicia’s face is disfigured, she’s created a life in the background while beautiful Stella is the face of the company. When Stella is found dead, Alicia’s life changes utterly as she becomes the focus of the investigation. The case is assigned to former FBI agent John Adderley, living in Sweden in witness protection and battling demons from his past life. As John investigates the case, he learns that Alicia and Stella have always had a difficult relationship. The deeper John delves into the sisters’ past, the clearer it becomes that Stella’s murder may be just one piece in the puzzle of a larger crime. As John follows the trail, the old life he thought he left behind in the States begins to catch up with him. With a deft mix of masterful suspense and psychological depth, authors Peter Mohlin and Peter Nyström deliver a heart-pounding new entry to the John Adderley series. As with The Bucket List, Mohlin & Nyström’s award-winning debut, The Other Sister is an ambitious Scandinavian crime thriller that is compelling, richly textured, and gripping from start to finish.Voir livre
