Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
Frank is a long-retired police detective with a new mystery to solve: Is someone stealing mundane things like toothpaste and dishwashing liquid from his neighbor? With his memory failing, he can’t be sure there have actually been any crimes...or that he’s not committing them himself!
Into the humdrum life of a quiet London doctor, a chilling nightmare abruptly descends. When detective Nayland Smith returns unexpectedly from Burma, he brings with him a desperate warning that will alter the fate of the Western world. Hard upon his heels is a criminal genius of unparalleled cunning—a mastermind who wages war not with guns or knives, but with exotic poisons, venomous creatures, and trapdoors hidden in the smoky opium dens of the Thames. "Imagine a person, tall, lean and feline, high-shouldered, with a brow like Shakespeare and a face like Satan... you have a mental picture of Dr. Fu-Manchu, the yellow peril incarnate in one man." From eerie, perfumed envelopes that seal the doom of brilliant statesmen, to hair's-breadth escapes from watery graves and burning buildings, this relentless cat-and-mouse chase sweeps readers into a breathless adventure. Join Dr. Petrie and Nayland Smith as they battle unseen assassins, beautiful but deadly spies, and a shadow organization that strikes without warning. Experience the ultimate classic thriller where every shadow hides a lurking menace, and every tick of the clock brings you closer to the brilliant, unfathomable evil of Dr. Fu-Manchu.Voir livre
‘Twisty and intense!’ Lorna Dounaeva ********** Natasha was plunged into every parent’s ultimate nightmare when her son was taken from hospital shortly after his birth. Worse still, in the vital twenty-four hours after Baby Justin went missing, the police focused on the wrong suspect. TV producer Chloe, greedy for a quick headline, broke the rules by revealing the suspect's identity. The mistake derailed the case, and her career. Now Chloe has a chance at redemption. New evidence surrounding Justin’s abduction has come to light. But for both Natasha and Chloe, revisiting the past means facing up to their own decisions. And unspeakable secrets… ********** Praise for C.J. Parsons ‘I was gripped’ Louise Jensen 'This book really had me guessing and on the edge of my seat' Reader review ‘Scarily real: a great read' Catherine Cooper 'Most spellbinding psychological thriller of the year! I swear I forgot to breathe in parts!' Reader review ‘Compulsive… and breathtakingly original’ Dreda Say Mitchell nanVoir livre
In a beach paradise, an unspeakable crime is committed. The only witness lies in a coma, fighting for her life...Australia's Gold Coast: On a stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline, a young mother is brutally murdered and her daughter, Gabby, is left in a coma, with her life hanging in the balance.DS Lucas Walker has just arrived in Surfer's Paradise for some much-needed recovery after injuries sustained in his last investigation. But he is soon pulled into the dark twists and turns of this home invasion gone wrong, vowing to find the men responsible.As Walker digs deeper into the dark underbelly of this shimmering city by the ocean, a case from his own past resurfaces, with deadly consequences.And as eight-year-old Gabby, the sole witness to her mother's murder, wakes in her hospital bed, Walker is in a race against time to stop those responsible before they return to silence her forever...Voir livre
Carter McCoy is on borrowed time. The only thing that could get him to hit the road is a call for help from a friend. When that call comes in, he doesn't hesitate. Loading his dog Chester and his best friend, Ivana, into his truck, they head for California to help in a way only Carter can.Bree and Katie's idyllic life is shattered when a homegrown evil begins terrorizing their new home. They need the help of the man who got them out of the worst situation of their lives before. They need Carter McCoy.Carter must face down a gang of men emboldened by a culture of hate and intolerance to rescue innocent people being snatched from the streets. When someone close to him gets caught up in their illegal and immoral mission, the man they need to fear most is the one with the least to lose.Once again, Carter McCoy stands up for the innocent and the helpless. Once again, he faces the ticking clock on his own mortality. This is his last stand for justice. His last chance at redemption. His last few miles of road.It's time for the thrilling conclusion to the Carter McCoy saga.Voir livre
Holmes is faced with an unidentified body, a coded message, and multiple murders . . . London, 1876 When the preserved foot of a dead man with extra toes arrives at St. Bartholomew's Medical College, the students are fascinated. However, despite this unusual feature being reported in the press, the man's identity remains a mystery. Intrigued by the puzzle, medical student Mr. Stamford calls on his acquaintance Sherlock Holmes to help him learn more about the deceased. With only the man's boots and a few possessions to examine, Holmes relishes the challenge. He soon finds a coded message hidden inside the man's purse, which suggests a possible connection to criminals or spies. Over the course of their investigations, Holmes' and Stamford's suspicions are strengthened when they learn of further shocking deaths. It soon becomes apparent that the men who died all belonged to the mysterious Explorers Club. Although the deaths look like accidents, Holmes is convinced that the men were murdered. And with conspiracy and intrigue lurking at every turn, he must now expose the secrets of the Explorers Club before the next member meets a grisly end . . .Voir livre
On a balmy afternoon in May 2002, wealthy stockbroker Peter Nicholson was turkey hunting with three friends in Prentice Cooper State Forest when he tripped, fell on his shotgun, and accidentally shot himself … dead, but did he? Fifteen years later, as a last resort, Nicholson’s mother asks Harry Starke to find the truth. As we all know, Harry loves a cold case, but … as always, there’s a twist in the tale.Voir livre
