Editora: Babelcube
Chicago Police Lieutenant Jonathan Perry has put the Covid Pandemic in the crosshairs of his investigations. To discover the culprits he will be forced to leave the United States to go to China, Russia ... and Nigeria.
Jake Adams is back with his fourth thrilling adventure. When an old Cold Warrior from Russia asks Jake to observe the launch of their newest ICBM, Jake finds himself in the taiga of the Russian Far East. But something goes terribly wrong with the missile, and the Russians discover an American plane has shot down the missile with their new Airborne Laser system. This event sets into motion a chain of events that span from the United States capitol, California, the Pacific Northwest, a remote Aleutian Island, and across the Pacific to China and South Korea. Jake is recruited back into Network service undercover in China, where he battles with double agents, the Chinese Army, and even the elements, as he struggles to discover his enemies. Everyone wants this new laser system, but Jake must ensure it doesn't get into the wrong hands. In a harrowing finale, only one man can keep the laser system away from the other factions. . . Jake Adams!Ver livro
A page-turning action-packed read from bestseller Heather Atkinson. Perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane When the patriarch of the Savage family dies suddenly, his three daughters, Carly, Jane and Rose are heartbroken. But you can’t keep a Savage sister down for long, and Jane and her gang The Unbeatable Bitches, along with their uncle Eddie, and cousins Dean and Harry are determined to fight to keep the Savage family on top. But Carly isn’t so sure. Perhaps her father’s death is the opportunity she’s been waiting for – to finally get away from the life of crime and violence in Glasgow’s Haghill. Exhausted by the constant jockeying for power, she pictures a quiet place where no one knows who she is. She even dares to imagine making that life with the love she can’t forget – newly-crowned crime boss Jack Alexander. But once a Savage, always a Savage, and when she and her family are threatened, Carly knows there’s only one thing for it. And it certainly isn’t a quiet life… Heather Atkinson’s bestselling Savage family’s enemies are circling so stand by for a page-turning action-packed read.‘Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed.' Jacqui Rose Readers love Heather Atkinson: ‘Oh... my... GOD... I am speechless! I thought the first book was brilliant, people this one is sooo much better! I was completely blindsided in the direction this book went and that ending 😲 I'm hoping Heather is writing like a demon on the next instalment. 10 stars from me ❤️’ ‘Another great read from Heather. This book is a real page turner, with a great plot full of twists and turns…Can't wait for the next book in this series. Loved it.' ‘The rivalry between two gangs set in Glasgow is a brilliant exciting read. It's a pageturner leaving you wanting more.’ ‘Another fantastic story, wonderfully written as always. Great characters, twists and turns. I loved it, thank you Heather Atkinson, such an amazing talent.’ ‘Totally speechless!!!!!!! **Amazing from start to finish **didn’t want it to end hope there will be a 3rd book.’Ver livro
When a new lead in a cold case comes to light, Detective Anna Travis faces the biggest challenge of her career. Five years ago, a teenage girl disappeared in broad daylight on a busy street and the mystery has haunted Anna's boss Langton, who led the original investigation, for years. With a confession to this murder and one more besides, Langton believes he finally has his man - but Anna isn't so sure. With a lack of evidence, the confession is critical to the arrest. And when the suspect changes his story, it looks like the case could fall apart. Can Anna and Langton find the evidence they need before the trail once again goes cold?Ver livro
Nail guns have always terrified Harvey Beckett, and now she knows why.Harvey loves sharing the parking lot of her bookstore with the hardware store across the way, but when an unruly customer is killed in the lot one night, she begins to wonder if the men who own the store are responsible. A few inquiries and a bit of spying later, and Harvey and her best friend find themselves with nowhere to run.Will the killer be caught before the two women are silenced forever?Ver livro
A possible serial killer on the loose sends tea maven Theodosia Browning into a whirlwind of investigation in this latest installment of the New York Timesbestselling series. It was a dark and stormy night, but that was the least of Theodosia Browning’s troubles. As she approaches St. Philips Graveyard, Theodosia sees two figures locked in a strange embrace. Wiping rain from her eyes, Theodosia realizes she has just witnessed a brutal murder and sees a dark-hooded figure slip away into the fog. In the throes of alerting police, Theodosia recognizes the victim—it is the daughter of her friend, Lois, who owns the Antiquarian Bookshop next door to her own Indigo Tea Shop. Even though this appears to be the work of a serial killer who is stalking the back alleys of Charleston, Lois begs Theodosia for help. Against the advice of her boyfriend, Detective Pete Riley, and the sage words of Drayton, her tea sommelier, amateur-sleuth Theodosia launches her own shadow investigation. And quickly discovers that suspects abound with the dead girl’s boyfriend, nefarious real estate developer, private-security man, bumbling reporter, and her own neighbor who is writing a true-crime book and searching for a big ending. Includes delicious recipes and tea time tips!Ver livro
Valerie Kearie is still dealing with the issues behind her brother's pain. Unfortunately, another group has decided to "elevate" the poor, the weak, and the easily susceptible and help them achieve greatness. Or Death. They do not care which. Introducing a new drug, Ambrosia, to the streets of America provides the organization with money and cannon fodder, so what's the downside? Valerie and Jake must work with a foreign agency to outwit, outthink, and out gun the mastermind. Can Jake and Valerie help and still keep Valerie's secret? Kat hasn't gone away. In fact, Kat is still with Hawk, making his life a living nag-fest. Will Kat help or hinder the investigation? Jake is supporting Valerie for the moment, but where will he need to be when the chips fall? When the Chooser of the Slain is on an operation, everyone needs to keep their wits about them.Ver livro
