Publisher: Legend Press
For so many years it haunted. And in the end, all it took was a decision. One decision.When an old friend reappears in her life, Hollywood screenwriter Lilith is forced to confront childhood demons that threaten to destroy the world she has created to keep herself – and others – safe.
Mysterious - Short Stories Track List 1) The Adventure of the Six Napoleons by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – 2) The Red Headed League by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – 3) Napoleon and the Spectre by Charlotte Bronte – 4) The B-Flat Trombone by Samuel Hopkins Adams –Show book
The last novel by Donald Goines, the OG master of urban lit, a gritty, graphic thrill ride of relentless street violence, desperate measures, and brutal, unstoppable revenge . . . Johnny Washington is a ruthless survivor, a Black teen raised on the streets of LA, a battlefield of broken families, rival gangs, and minimum wage—all under the cold, watchful eye of the men and in blue. But Johnny's found a loophole. He knows the freight yards like the back of his hand. He and his crew, Josh and Buddy, hit them often, stealing just enough to get by. Until Josh is gunned down by a security guard, who gets his brains bashed in by Buddy. Out of options, Johnny turns to Elliot Davis, a local kingpin who recruits and exploits Johnny's sister until she's no longer useful. Fueled by her pointless, inevitable death, Johnny and Buddy come after Davis with guns blazing and ready for all the smoke . . .Show book
Bev's on the hunt to understand her mysterious past, and that means a visit to her dear friend Merv. The six-foot moleman doesn't have the answers, but takes her to the secret, underground town of Lower Pigsend, thriving with all the magical creatures seeking refuge after the war. Upon returning to the Weary Dragon, Bev is confronted by sentries from the underground town. They accuse her of stealing a magical talisman that protects the town and - even worse - have threatened to arrest Merv for building a tunnel to the surface. Bev's on the case - but it's a juggle to keep the Weary Dragon running and sift through the possible culprits in Lower Pigsend. But the more she uncovers about the idyllic paradise, the more she begins to wonder what the real secrets the town is hiding. Magic and Molemen is the cozy follow-up to Beasts and Baking, and is the fifth installment in the Weary Dragon Inn Cozy Fantasy Mystery series.Show book
After Ray Holden is told by his doctor that his stress levels are dangerously high, he decides to take drastic action…The Moment Before forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.Show book
'Antony Johnston has done it again - Funny, endearing and a juicy mystery to solve, it's the very best of modern cozy crime magic.' JONATHAN WHITELAW 'The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead is a dog-lover's treat and Gwinny is a delight.' S. J. BENNETT 'cozy crime at its very best.' - TOM MEAD ---- Gwinny Tuffel, preparing for her first West End role in a decade, is continuing to dog-sit to keep the wolf from the door. What should be an easy gig, staying on a Little Venice houseboat to help ageing rock star Crash Double with his Border Collie, takes a sinister turn when the singer's dead body surfaces during the annual Canal Carnival festivities. While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Gwinny suspects murder most foul and it is up to her, with Ace's on-the-ground knowledge, to make sure the killer faces the music.Show book
"The Dark Eyes of London" by Edgar Wallace is a mystery novel written in the late 1920s. The story follows Inspector Larry Holt, who becomes involved in a complex investigation linked to a series of murders and the leaking of secrets. The sinister backdrop includes a gang known as the "blind giants" and features characters such as Flash Fred, a gambler with dubious connections, as well as hints of a woman who may play a critical role in the unfolding mystery. The novel opens with Inspector Larry Holt in Paris, enjoying a break from his duties, when he receives urgent news about the suspicious drowning of a wealthy Canadian named Gordon Stuart. As Holt prepares to return to London, he encounters the enigmatic Flash Fred, who has his own entanglements with the law. After arriving back in London, Holt starts to investigate the case, uncovering Stuart's mysterious past and connections to a small village. He also forms a partnership with a competent secretary named Diana Ward. As the story unfolds, it quickly escalates into a web of intrigue, highlighting unseen dangers and the pursuit of truth in a murky underworld filled with danger and betrayal.Show book
