Editora: Wildside Press
With a serial killer on the loose, does what goes around come around? And if you leave a man with nothing to lose...will you bring him to his knees, or make a very dangerous enemy?
"The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan" unfolds as another intriguing chapter in the Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie. In this short story, the fastidious Belgian detective finds himself embroiled in a case of stolen jewels during a stay at the Grand Metropolitan hotel. As Poirot sifts through the web of alibis, motives, and potential suspects, the narrative takes readers on a brisk and cleverly crafted investigation. Christie's signature style of blending meticulous detective work with engaging characters shines through, providing fans of the genre with yet another captivating mystery. "The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan" serves as a testament to Agatha Christie's storytelling prowess, delivering a bite-sized yet enthralling narrative. With Poirot's keen insights and the author's knack for suspense, this short story maintains the charm and intrigue that have made Christie's works timeless classics in the world of detective fiction.Ver livro
In Agatha Christie's six installment of the Hercules Poirot series, our titular detective will once again showcase his brilliant investigative skills as he untangles the mystery of the blue train.A luxury train is headed to Nice with several well-to-do passengers on board. Most are living, breathing people with their own mysterious motivations, but the train will also deliver one silent victim. Somewhere along the route, Ruth Keeting was robbed and murdered, and it's up to Poirot to find her killer. Is it Ruth's estranged husband? Her French lover? Or someone else altogether . . . In this classic murder mystery filled with twists and turns, Poirot will stage a chilling reenactment of the fatal journey in order to expose hidden truths and bring the true culprit to justice.Ver livro
The messes and mistakes of one's life usually don't happen by accident but by choice . . . Grace, a budding junior accountant, desires a family and a home with the ideal mate. After three years of a torrid romance with her college sweetheart, Maurice, she fully expected he would propose. But Maurice, focused on his art career, continually negates any marriage plans. Rather than continue waiting, Grace chooses to move on. Maurice has his own experience of personal trauma. His mother drops a bombshell on her death bed, causing him to reevaluate his relationship with Grace and his position on marriage. When Grace embarks on a promising new romance with a coworker named Trevor, she believes he will be the one to fulfill her dreams. Maurice attempts to intercede and convince her that he is the one, not Trevor. Forced to choose between a spontaneous, passionate love and a calm safe one with security, Grace settles on the latter. But Trevor has secrets lurking in the shadows . . . and what Grace doesn't know can hurt her . . . possibly even kill her. Contains mature themes.Ver livro
PSYCHOTHRILLER | ROMANOTIC | DARK MINDS GRIP "After the opening of part 1, the series catapults itself to unimagined heights of tension in part 2 at breathtaking speed. Each subsequent part draws you deeper into the maelstrom of events until you are breathlessly awaiting the finale." A bloody fingerprint in the elevator, a mysterious café and a psychologist who suddenly becomes a suspect herself - Shadow & Love is a romanotic psychological thriller that captivates from the first page." Part 2 From the series Breathtakingly mysterious! "Yvienne Holisby, a successful psychologist, gets caught up in a maelstrom of murder, intrigue and betrayal when one of her patients dies in a cruel way. "In her search for the truth, she puts her own life in danger and has to realize that nothing is as it seems." Alex, the charismatic and mysterious man to whom she gives her heart, turns out to be inscrutable. And Blackfield, the opaque owner of the café, raises questions. Immerse yourself in the exciting and thrilling atmosphere that will captivate you from start to finish! "Shadows & Love" is more than just a thriller. A journey into the human psyche that will make you think - and will keep you thinking after you close the book. A wonderfully fluid and descriptive style makes the descriptions seem alive. An absolute must for all fans of psychological thrillers. An exciting and emotional story that you won't forget in a hurry." Appealing - thrilling - emotional - direct! But be careful - not suitable for under 18s!Ver livro
K. C. Constantine returns with the long-awaited final chapter of his saga of the Rocksburg Police Department. The police force of Rocksburg, Pennsylvania, doesn't see a ton of action. With jobs and industry moving away from the small city outside Pittsburgh, Detective Ruggiero "Rugs" Carlucci's greatest adversaries are his negligent vacation-prone fellow officers and an older divorcee who has a habit of dancing naked on her back porch when she stops taking her medication. Retirement is on the horizon for Rugs, and the Vietnam vet is counting the days until he can move on from the job. But Rocksburg isn't going to let Rugs drift off to retirement without a fight. Before he can neatly wrap up his career, Rugs will face a mad shooter, a vengeful city councilman, and, most perilously, his own mother. With a supporting cast of characters painted through uproarious profanity and heart-wrenching confessions, Another Day's Pain is a bold and darkly funny novel about crime and the damaged souls it leaves behind.Ver livro
Hanna and Alex land themselves in the crosshairs of a dangerous drug cartel when the deadly fentanyl crisis finds its way to the Low Country of South Carolina. Acting sheriff, Alex Frank, leads a taskforce of law enforcement agencies to confront a growing scourge of fentanyl overdoses and drug cartel violence. Attorney, Hanna Walsh, offers to help the wife and family of one the cartel drug runners at her peril, and neighbor, Quinn Burke, returns with more drama and chaos surrounding a new boyfriend. In a dual narrative, the story of Hanna's ancestor, Mathew Coulter, whose family controlled the liquor trade in the South during Prohibition, continues in the 1930's and long-hidden family secrets and scandals are discovered in a lost manuscript. The Hanna and Alex saga continues as our crime-fighting couple faces new danger and suspense in the idyllic setting of Pawleys Island and the South Carolina Low Country.Ver livro
