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  Murder Under the Sun - 13 Summer...

  Anónimo

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  Get away from it all with this selection of mid-summer murders by Agatha Christie, read by television’s Captain Hastings, the actor and novelist Hugh Fraser! 
  Summer. Holiday season. A time for rest and relaxation. But murder can strike anywhere, as this selection of an ‘unlucky thirteen’ mysteries by Agatha Christie proves. 
   
  Join Hercule Poirot, Christopher Parker Pyne, Harley Quin and James Bond on this special holiday-themed collection, and take a dip into these short stories, perfect for killing time on the beach, by the pool – or at home, when planning to get away from it all. 
   
  STORIES IN THIS COLLECTION: 
  • The Rajah's Emerald 
  • The Oracle at Delphi 
  • Wasp's Nest 
  • A Death on the Nile 
  • Problem at Pollensa Bay 
  • Have You Got Everything You Want? 
  • Triangle at Rhodes 
  • The House at Shiraz 
  • Double Sin 
  • The Gate of Baghdad 
  • The Regatta Mystery 
  • The Pearl of Price 
  • The Man from the Sea 
   

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  In the Shadows of Guadalcanal

  Phillip Parotti

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  Winner, 2023 Arizona-New Mexico Book Awards, Historical FictionTwice torpedoed during the Battle of the Atlantic, LT. Tony Colombo USNR, a former merchant marine officer, is appointed to command a new Navy ship, PC-450. After a period of escorting convoys up and down the Atlantic coast, Tony finds himself escorting ships loaded with Marine Corps equipment to New Zealand and Australia.Once arrived, he is ordered to begin escorting convoys up and down the Australian coast. Some weeks later, Tony and PC-450 engage in battle with a Japanese submarine attempting to penetrate Brisbane Harbor.In the summer of 1942, as PC-450 begins to escort numerous convoys from Australia to Noumea in New Caledonia, the United States invades Guadalcanal with the result that Tony begins guiding convoys north in support of the invasion while fending off the air raids that the Japanese throw down. PC-450 participates in the invasion of the Russell Islands and then, during the fight for New Georgia, PC-450 not only helps to fend off Japanese air attacks but engages in surface actions. Wounded in a sudden air attack, Tony and Baldy are returned to Brisbane for convalescence and new assignments.

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  Birds of Prey Low Price

  Anónimo

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  A survivor of childhood trauma, two marriages, twenty hard years with the Seattle P.D. and the bottle, Jonas Piedmont Beaumont has spent far too much time trolling the darker waters of human nature. In the wake of a devastating professional tragedy, he has decided, at long last, to pull the pin. But there is no safety in semi-retirement for a man who, long ago, chose to make a violent world his home. 
  Temporarily at leisure, Beau has agreed to chaperon his newlywed grandmother on her honeymoon cruise to the Gulf of Alaska. But Beau's brief idyll is abruptly shaken when a security videotape shows a passenger taking a fatal fall overboard. Like it or not, the burden of investigating a heinous crime is once again on his shoulders. Adrift a thousand miles from home, J.P. Beaumont has suddenly found himself submerged in a terrifying conspiracy that, if allowed to proceed unchecked, could have disastrous consequences, not only for Beau and his shipmates, but for the future of the world they all hope to return to.

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  A Ruinous Wind - Discover a...

  John Pilkington

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  Get hold of the second adventure in this gripping Elizabethan mystery series from John Pilkington!🩸🔍 
  'Thomas proves a dogged, creative and insightful sleuth.’ - Publishers Weekly 
  MURDER MOST SAVAGE… 
  When invited to attend the Barrowhill Pleasures at the seat of the extravagant and pompous Earl of Reigate, Sir Robert Vicary of Petbury brings Thomas, his trusted falconer along with him to enjoy the festivities. 
  But things take a very deadly turn when three of the Earl’s guests are murdered, and the Earl seems eager to cover the deaths up at all costs. With the promise of Queen Elizabeth attending the spectacle, the Earl remains adamant that his dramatic re-enactment of the Spanish Armada should still go ahead - despite the tide of unpleasantness. 
  As the festivities continue, a killer is on the loose, and Thomas must keep a keen eye on the guests. One of them is not what they seem, and he must discern who before the Earl himself becomes the next target. 
  Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris. 
  Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 
  ‘Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience… Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.’ - Booklist 
  'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review 
  ‘A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries’ Library Journal 
  ‘This latest entry in Pilkington’s Thomas the Falconer series is a vigorous adventure featuring a likeable hero, an intriguing plot and a fine sense of period ambience.’ Booklist 
  Praise for A Ruinous Wind: 
  'Excellent! This is an extremely readable tale, with interesting well realised characters and history so well drawn it is as if you are there' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Book 2 in this excellent series. The author writes very cleverly with humour and the descriptive prose transports the reader to the Elizabethan period.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Great plot, characters, historical fact. Enjoyed every one of these books!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Pilkington has a way of making you think you know what's about to happen only for the story to take a turn in a direction I wasn't expecting.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Simply brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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  Hammocks Handguns & Hearsay

  Tonya Kappes

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  When famous bounty hunter Colt Lincoln is found dead in the Smelly Dog Groomer, clutching a sponge curler that belongs to Dottie Swaggert, Mae West and the Laundry Club Ladies know they've got a real doozy of a case on their hands. Despite Colt's catfishing ways and the fact that he'd parked his fifth wheel camper in Happy Trails Campground, owned by Mae and run by Dottie, they know their friend couldn't have done it. 
   
   
   
  As they start digging, they discover that Colt had been chasing a member of a notorious motorcycle gang member across the country. To complicate matters further, there's a motorcycle convention in town, and the Laundry Club Ladies have to go undercover to find out if any of the gang members are among the convention attendees. 
   
   
   
  But that's not all—Mae's mama, Mary Elizabeth, is breathing down her neck about finalizing her wedding plans with her fiancé Hank. With a killer on the loose and the campground buzzing with rumors, Mae's got her hands full. 
   
   
   
  As Mae and her pals weave their way through the hearsay and red herrings, they uncover a web of deceit that threatens to take down more than just Colt. Mae must use all her Southern charm and camping know-how to catch the culprit.

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  Tides of Crime - A Detective...

  J. Luke Bennecke

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  Discover the dark and compelling world of "Tides of Crime," where Detective Kristi Konnors navigates through a labyrinth of crime, conspiracy, and personal demons. 
  Haunted by night terrors of her son’s drowning and driven by the unresolved murder of a young girl, Detective Kristi Konnors finds herself entangled in a sinister web of organized crime and deep-rooted betrayal. As she digs deeper into a series of fatal incidents linked to a powerful criminal organization, every clue leads to greater danger, pulling her closer to the brink of a catastrophic injustice. 
  "Tides of Crime" is a riveting detective story that masterfully blends Kristi Konnors’ backstory with an intricate conspiracy mystery, creating a narrative filled with intrigue and shadows. The city’s underbelly is a treacherous tide of crimes, where justice is shrouded in darkness and loyalties are tested at every corner. In her relentless pursuit of the truth, Kristi must confront her own inner demons and the specter of betrayal that threatens to undermine everything she stands for. 
  Will Kristi untangle the threads of this malevolent plot before it engulfs her, or will the shadows claim her as their own? Join her in this betrayal suspense novel that challenges the very essence of loyalty and courage. J. Luke Bennecke’s suspenseful writing style propels you through a narrative saturated with tension, where every page promises heart-pounding action and psychological depth. 
  Get ready for a gripping ride into the heart of darkness with "Tides of Crime" – where the stakes are as personal as they are deadly. This crime thriller detective story not only tests the boundaries of justice but also delves into the complex dynamics of loss and redemption. 
  Embark on this thrilling journey with Detective Kristi Konnors and unravel the secrets that lurk behind the tides of crime.

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