Editora: Wildside Press
One of Shell Scott's friends, a writer working on an expose, turns up dead—and his manuscript is missing. Of course, Shell Scott is hot on the case!
Set in 1835 in the Pennsylvania town of Adamant, Fergus’s first novel in a new mystery series introduces Sheriff Gideon Stoltz, who, as a young deputy, is thrust into his position by the death of the previous sheriff. Gideon faces his first real challenge as death rocks the small town again when the respected judge Hiram Biddle commits suicide. No one is more distraught than Gideon, whom the old judge had befriended as a mentor and hunting partner. Gideon is regarded with suspicion as an outsider: he’s new to town, and Pennsylvania Dutch in the back-country Scotch-Irish settlement. And he found the judge’s body. Making things even tougher is the way the judge’s death stirs up vivid memories of Gideon’s mother’s murder, the trauma that drove him west from his home in the settled Dutch country of eastern Pennsylvania. He had also discovered her body. At first Gideon simply wants to learn why Judge Biddle killed himself. But as he finds out more about the judge’s past, he realizes that his friend's suicide was spurred by much more than the man’s despair. Gideon’s quest soon becomes more complex as it takes him down a dangerous path into the past. A Stranger Here Below is so atmospheric, so compelling and convincing, that readers will taste the grit of the dirt roads, cringe at the unsanitary conditions and medical superstitions that inflame a flu epidemic, and marvel at the immensely arduous task of carrying out an investigation using the primitive tools of the early 1800s. Fergus leaves us breathlessly waiting for the next Gideon Stoltz mystery.Ver livro
It is 1937. Having seized Manchuria, Japan is invading the rest of China, and Adelaide DeMarcy, and her lover, William Wentworth, are doing what they can to aid the Imperial war effort. But General Bushida has another mission for them; to travel to Nazi Germany, and there, help dissidents to smuggle influential Jews out of the country, and into Japanese-held territory where they will be resettled. Yet one these Jews has disappeared. A brilliant metallurgist, he has spent years analyzing the samples from the Valley of Death, and they must find him before the SS can use his knowledge to create weapons of terror such as mankind has never imagined...Ver livro
Can a secret cache of gold avert a global financial crisis? Madrid and the Basque Country of Spain are the backdrops for a gripping tale of greed, intrigue, and adventure. John and Mako Storm, a father and son spy team, find themselves embroiled in a banking crisis that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. The only hope is a mysterious cache of gold hidden in the cellar caves of Laguardia deep in the Basque region of Spain. Mako and John must navigate treacherous terrain and confront dangerous enemies to recover the cache before it falls into the wrong hands. But they're not alone in their quest. Two women with different goals are hot on their trail, each with their own reasons for seeking the treasure. As the stakes get higher, Mako and John find themselves in a race against time to uncover the truth and keep the gold out of the wrong hands. From the heart of Madrid to the rugged cliffs of the Basque Country, "Storm Gods" takes readers on a thrilling journey of discovery and danger. With heart-pumping scenes of climbing and diving, this novel is a must-read for fans of action-packed adventure and high-stakes suspense.Ver livro
A collection of fifteen stories, eleven of which have never been previously published, from the early career of bestselling American master Elmore Leonard. Over his long and illustrious career, Elmore Leonard was recognized as one of the greatest crime writers of all time, the author of dozens of bestselling books—many adapted for the big screen—as well as a master of short fiction. A superb stylist whose crisp, tight prose crackled with trademark wit and sharp dialogue, Leonard remains the standard for crime fiction and a literary model for writers of every genre. Marked by his unmistakable grit and humor, the stories in Charlie Martz and Other Stories—produced early in his career, when he was making his name particularly with westerns—reveal a writer in transition, exploring new voices and locations, from the bars of small-town New Mexico and Michigan to a film set in Hollywood, a hotel in Southern Spain, even a military base in Kuala Lumpur. They also introduce us to classic Leonard characters, some who recur throughout the collection, such as aging lawman Charlie Martz and weary former matador Eladio Montoya. Devoted Leonard aficionados and fans new to his fiction will marvel at these early works that reveal an artist on the cusp of greatness.Ver livro
Twentysomething Pru seems like a girl on the straight and narrow. She takes in stray and abused animals and is studying to be a veterinarian. But college is so expensive these days, so she has to work her way using her talents as a conwoman. Fleecing dirty old men, using the dark web, and a variation on that old swindle, the Honey Trap. Luring the potential pedophiles online with her youthful look, she meets and drugs them, taking their valuables and selling them on the Los Angeles black market. It's a living; buys kibble, and pays tuition. Besides, she figures this is what the bastards get for trying to have sex with underage girls. Right? Right. But then one of the suckers turns out to be a fellow predator, of the most heinous kind. During the ill-fated encounter, a serial killer turns the tables on Pru and nearly adds her to his collection of young female victims, tortured and then killed. She is barely able to escape. But this deadly experience is not over. The killer, now that he has met her, is a fan. Somehow he sees Pru as a fellow traveler and wants her to witness his next murderous plan, step by step. Pru tries to evade the twisted courtship, but when she refuses, the killer takes the game to her doorstep—with deadly results. Pru now has to take down this cold-blooded enemy on her own. Using every trick she has learned on the mean streets she goes after him. At the same time she is forced to dredge up a host of dark, long-buried secrets of her own.Ver livro
The rules are simple: Join the app, Dream BIG, Then wait. Once a month, the world holds its breath as the global phenomenon Blank Checks selects one random contestant. The prize? A blank check. No strings attached. They write a number. Any number. Whatever they believe their dream is worth. No one knows who funds the app. No one knows how they choose. But every winner is real, and every story becomes a legend. From some of the globe's most exotic locales come the amazing tales that fuel the hunger - and the hunger that fuels the game! What amount would you write on a blank check?Ver livro
