Editora: BookRix
A Multitude of Short Stories This is a book filled with Thriller short stories ranging from stalkers to ghosts. Take a journey with me through a very dreadful time with these people (or creatures) and see what happens. There's 45 short, thriller stories in this book. Photo by dev asangbam on Unsplash
Toucan Whisper, Toucan Sing is the story of two brothers, one a gregarious gigolo, the other a mute psychopath who loves nature. Both work at a resort hotel, as does Lyria, betrothed to the joyous one yet drawn to the silent one. In the tangle is a murder on the beach and extrication, Mexican style.With glittering potential sullied, along with betrothal, Lyria is compelled to alliance with the “older woman” so fervently in need of Antonio’s effusing attention. Baldo takes solace in the company of his young charges, the baby turtles, for whom his love is paramount.Further assistance comes from Viorica Valenzuela, a lesbian madame offering a future more secure than anything Lyria could have hoped for.Antonio is tapped for stardom by the elder woman’s husband and his lawyer friend—he will be the beachside manager at the all new and much better resort going up next door.This tale of love and practical romance in a coastal resort hotel blends tradition and ambition as they currently vie in modern Mexico. In the balance are the passions of the heart, for survival and what is held most dear.Ver livro
FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own sister, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. But when Ella investigates a murder and realizes this is no ordinary dead body, she is at a loss: it’s pieced together with parts of multiple victims. How many people has this killer killed? And can Ella discover who did this—and why—before time runs out?“A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) GIRL, TRAPPED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #8 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.When the latest killer seems to have an unusual obsession with Jack the Ripper, Ella must summon all her knowledge to piece together the clues.Can she solve this twisted puzzle in time to save the next victim’s life? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.Book #9 in the series—GIRL, EXPENDABLE—is now also available!Ver livro
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an 1886 Gothic horror novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. All ten chapters of this dark psychological fantasy are masterfully brought to life by seasoned vocal artist Stephanie Poppins. Her passionate performance expertly captures Stevenson's sensitive subject matter. And her attention to detail, her literary background, and her commitment to auditory excellence, make this a captivating listen. This is the sixth audiobook in the Neworld Classics Collection. Published by Neworld Books Limited. Soundtrack written and produced by Jean-Miles Carter.Ver livro
The annual Blackwood Falls Thanksgiving potluck turns deadly when the town's most notorious food blogger is found face-down in a bowl of her famous giblet gravy. Cafe owner and reluctant sleuth Jenny Martinez must sift through a buffet of suspicious dishes and bitter rivalries to discover who decided to cancel the critic permanently. With family secrets bubbling to the surface and everyone bringing their own agenda to the table, Jenny must solve the case before the leftovers are packed away and the killer disappears into the holiday crowd.Ver livro
Detective Claudia Nunn has never seen anything so beautiful — or so horrifying. The intricate drawing is sent to her at work. It shows a man, naked on a bed. His arms are bound, his face contorted in agony, a huge blade stuck deep in his back. Gory? Certainly. Something to worry about? Not likely. Police get sent weird stuff all the time. Until Claudia is called to a crime scene that exactly recreates the drawing. When another sketch arrives, Claudia thinks she might have a serial killer on her hands, who thinks he’s an artist. Claudia’s in a race against time to stop anyone else dying — and the next victim could be her. Perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, Rachel Abbott, Biba Pearce, Angela Marsons and L.J. Ross. “An original take on the classic police procedural, I found it pacy, dark and compelling.” JANE ISAACVer livro
A deadly arms shipment, a rigged trial in Russia. Can Michael Gresham navigate a labyrinth of deception to save his clients from execution?When two CIA operatives uncover evidence of a massive weapons shipment entering the U.S., their investigation takes a perilous turn. Arrested in Moscow and facing trumped-up charges, they need a miracle to escape a Russian firing squad.Enter Michael Gresham, a brilliant American lawyer tasked with defending the accused in a hostile foreign court. As the trial descends into a sham of justice, Gresham finds himself embroiled in a web of corruption, secrets, and lies.With the odds stacked against him and the lives of his clients hanging by a thread, Gresham must outwit the KGB and expose the truth, even as the judge threatens to lock him up for challenging the system.In a pulse-pounding legal thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end, bestselling author John Ellsworth takes listeners on a wild ride through the shadows of international espionage and the perils of the Russian legal system.Can Gresham beat the odds and save his clients, or will he become another victim of a deadly conspiracy?Ver livro
