Maison d'édition: 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.
Habeas Corpus Delicti In the shadowy corridors of justice, where power and privilege collide, defense attorney James Stratton reigns supreme. Known for his razor-sharp intellect and unyielding determination, James has made a name defending the indefensible—criminals who walk free on technicalities and legal maneuvering. But when a series of gruesome murders begin targeting defense attorneys, his mastery of the system becomes his greatest liability. Each victim is discovered in a church, their body posed beneath the Scales of Justice and a note pinned to their chest declaring: “Verdict: Guilty.” For James, it’s business as usual—until he receives a cryptic letter: “Your verdict is coming.” At first dismissing it as a crank’s threat, James’s confidence begins to falter as the body count rises, and a chilling pattern emerges. As he delves deeper into the mystery, James is forced to confront his own past, particularly a high-profile case where justice may have been traded for a courtroom victory. With the help of Sarah Blake, his morally conflicted associate, and a weary detective who doubts James’s innocence, the trio unravels a web of vengeance rooted in betrayal and loss. The killer’s obsession with justice reveals a dangerous paradox: is this a crusade against corruption, or the work of a deranged mind exacting revenge? As the killer closes in, James must confront the harsh truths about his career, his choices, and the lives left shattered in his wake. Habeas Corpus Delicti is a gripping thriller that explores the fragile line between justice and vengeance, forcing readers to question the true cost of defending the guilty—and whether redemption is ever truly possible.Voir livre
It’s Christmas in Allensbury, and the festivities are to die for… When the curtains open on the Fenleys department store Christmas window display, there’s a shock in store. A man lies dead amid the snow and reindeer, stabbed in the back. But who would murder mild-mannered, gentle Adrian Kendall? Crime reporter Emma Fletcher is immediately on the case, determined to find the killer. When a friend becomes the police’s prime suspect, she ploughs ahead with her investigation, desperate to find the truth whatever the cost. Emma has to decide who has been naughty or nice before someone else gets hurt. A Killer Christmas is a seasonal special and the next enthralling adventure in the Allensbury Mysteries crime series.Voir livre
A breathtaking new, medieval thriller in the tradition of The Name of the Rose and Game of Thrones by acclaimed historian Stephen O'Shea. The year is 1242. Dominican inquisitors are traveling in France, persecuting and torturing suspected heretics. But then someone starts killing the Inquisitors . . . and whoever it is must be stopped before the fanatical Dominicans wreak their brutal revenge, provoking the people to rise in revolt against the French Crown for allowing the bloodshed. So the Crown sends Balian of Mallorca, a notorious alchemist/physician/polyglot who many believe to be a sorcerer, to Languedoc to solve the perplexing mystery. Along the way, Balian gains an unlikely partner in his investigations, a possibly clairvoyant noblewoman who disguises herself as a man . . . and they are plunged into a violent conspiracy of betrayal, deception, greed, and lust that could cost them their lives . . . and spark a massacre.Voir livre
He just wanted to go home... When a passenger plane is forced down over Texas airspace, one man on board may have something to say about that. Christopher Wren. He's a CIA black-ops specialist looking to give up 'the life'. He just wants to win back his wife and spend time with his kids. No such luck. Now the Flight Marshal's bleeding out in the aisle, fake Marines are storming his 787, and all hell's about to break loose. They poked the bear on his way into hibernation. The backlash is only just beginning.Voir livre
Dundee International Book Prize Winner 2009 Award-winning Scottish suspense thriller set in a dismal and dark Dundee. A mystery and detective story, which is a combination of a police procedural and a woman in jeopardy, featuring the popular Scottish detective, DS Bill Murphy. Kara owes money to Dundee gangster, Tony, and takes to the streets to earn the cash. She narrowly escapes the clutches of a killer on the prowl, but stumbles across the bodies of other victims. Hunted by the serial killer and the gangsters, Kara goes on the run. DS Bill Murphy teams up with newcomer DC Louise Walker in the murder investigation. But Murphy's past comes back to haunt him and he is heading for a breakdown, which means it is up to Louise to catch the killer. One of the murder victims is the daughter of Dundee gangster, Tony, and he vows revenge. He is determined to mete out his own kind of justice to the killer and make him pay the ultimate price. Who will find the killer first? Tony or the police? And what will happen to Kara? In the end, what kind of justice will prevail? Chris Longmuir is an award-winning novelist. Dead Wood won both the Pitlochry Award for best crime novel, and the Dundee International Book Prize for best novel.Voir livre
"It is a very great fortune that we meet. For in all the world, there is no game that can compare with this." When world-renowned big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford falls overboard and washes ashore on a remote Caribbean island, he expects to find a sanctuary. Instead, he finds a nightmare. He is greeted by the sophisticated yet sinister General Zaroff, a man who has grown bored with hunting animals. Zaroff has invented a new "game"—one that provides the intellectual challenge he craves. Rainsford is given a choice: be hunted for three days and survive, or face the brutal whip of the giant Ivan. What follows is a pulse-pounding race through the jungle, where Rainsford must use every trick of the trade to survive the ultimate predator. The Psychology of the Hunt: The story is a gripping meditation on empathy and ethics. At the start, Rainsford dismisses the feelings of the animals he hunts; by the end, he understands exactly what it means to be "a beast at bay." The dialogue between Rainsford and Zaroff is a chilling debate on the value of human life and the dark side of civilization. Masterful Suspense: Richard Connell builds tension with expert precision. From the ominous name "Ship-Trap Island" to the rhythmic "beating" of the hunter through the brush, the story keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The shifting power dynamics between the two master hunters create a psychological thriller that has been imitated in countless films and books. Why It Endures: The Most Dangerous Game is a perfect piece of fiction—economical, intense, and profoundly thought-provoking. It poses the ultimate question: what would you do to survive? It remains the gold standard for survival horror and has influenced everything from The Hunger Games to Hard Target. Enter the jungle. Purchase "The Most Dangerous Game" today.Voir livre
