Publisher: Wildside Press
The second Bulldog Drummond novel: it's not just Hugh Drummond who returns, but also his adversary, Carl Peterson. Irma Peterson is involved as well; and on the other side, Chief Inspector McIver of Scotland Yard.
"Smith very cleverly lays out informational crumbs within the story; however, just when you think you have put all the pieces together, she tosses in a curve ball." - RT Reviews Welcome to Layton, Alabama. Population: 11,000. Where the sweet tea runs through our veins, the air smells of cobbler, and the secrets lie so deep that not even the confessionals are safe anymore. My name is Sunny Gardner, and at the age of seventeen, my mother is on her third husband. He’s the preacher. But this time there is something very strange . . . something dark and evil taking up residence in our small town of Layton. And it has everything to do with my stepfather. They say evil takes many forms. But nobody in Layton, Alabama could possibly have been prepared for Avery Dawson, who preaches the Word, but lives a life of secrets and lies. This is my story. A story of struggle and triumph and, ultimately, a story of how I saved myself and my community from the devil himself. ADULT CONTENT 18+ Some profanity. (Previously published as Not in This Small Town)Show book
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad is a complex narrative set in London in 1886, centering on Adolf Verloc, a secret agent working for an unnamed foreign embassy, likely representing Russia. Verloc leads a double life as a shopkeeper selling dubious items like pornography and contraceptives while also being embedded within a group of anarchists known as The Future of the Proletariat.The story begins with Verloc's mundane family life, where he lives with his wife Winnie, her mother, and her brother Stevie, who has a mental disability. Winnie is deeply protective of Stevie, often treating him more like a son than a sibling. Verloc's relationships with his anarchist friends—Comrade Ossipon, Michaelis, and The Professor—are marked by their ineffectiveness and ideological fervor, despite their inability to execute successful terrorist acts.Verloc's complacency draws the ire of Mr. Vladimir, the embassy's First Secretary, who demands that Verloc instigate a significant act of terrorism to provoke public outrage against anarchists.Show book
When you said I could never escape, I knew I would. When you told me all hope was lost, I knew it was not. When you declared you would kill me soon, I knew I would kill you first. I am Alexandria Ridley. I am a survivor. And I am coming for you!Show book
CIA checkmated . . . A defecting oligarch meets a grisly death in London over a game of chess. CIA investigator Jayne Robinson is sent to Moscow on a high-risk mission to find out why. And the US president prepares for a crisis summit as Russia grabs a chunk of Ukraine. The dead oligarch is apparently ready to pass on top secret information about the Kremlin’s increasingly hostile plans and strategy. But he never gets the chance. Operative Robinson is dispatched to Moscow to extract information from a highly-placed asset in Russia’s foreign intelligence service. But the operation does not go to plan, and Robinson is left in a desperate battle not just to get what she needs, but for her personal survival. The ensuing game of diplomatic chess becomes highly personal for Robinson as she swiftly learns it’s impossible to know who to trust—either on the other side, or on her own.Show book
Bloody murder is the last thing on Barbara Hollis's mind when she agrees to travel to a sleepy little town to keep house for her widowed brother. Aside from chasing after her irritating young nephews, she thinks the biggest challenge she'll face is learning to cook a proper soufflé. But a bizarre encounter on a train quickly draws her into a more complicated and dangerous future than she bargained for . . . When a local woman turns up dead, and Barbara's sheriff brother is too inept to solve the case, Barbara finds herself joining forces with a handsome deputy in search of a cold-blooded killer. But her new hometown is crawling with secrets, and Barbara just might discover that unmasking one villain is only scratching the surface . . .Show book
The Nameless Man by Natalie Sumner Lincoln is a gripping tale set against a backdrop of political tension and intrigue. The novel delves into complex themes of espionage and deception, centering on characters like Colonel Calhoun and Julian Barclay, who become ensnared in a web of conspiracy and murder. The story opens with Colonel Calhoun deeply troubled by the escalating tensions in the Pacific and the looming threats from Japan. A staunch advocate for America's military and economic security, Calhoun's conversation with a companion underscores the gravity of his concerns about espionage and the potential for conflict. This pivotal scene sets the tone for the unfolding drama, hinting at political machinations and personal stakes that will intertwine with the fates of the characters. Among them is Julian Barclay, who soon finds himself entangled in the mysterious death of a fellow traveler named Tilghman during a train journey. As the narrative progresses, the stakes escalate, revealing layers of intrigue, questions of identity, and even romantic entanglements that further complicate the lives of the characters. The Nameless Man masterfully weaves together suspense, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of political espionage, keeping readers captivated until the very end.Show book
