Krimi & Thriller

L'héroïne de Parthemise33, Lady Apollonia Threpshire est une enquêtrice atypique, dynamique, et avec une verve très personnelle. Du domaine des Aubépines, dans "Yorkshire Pudding", en cabriolet BMW, à Salers dans le Cantal, dans "Les Comices s'emballent", Lady Apollonia Threpshire est sur les traces de tableaux dérobés...

Ein Dorf in den tiefsten Wäldern Deutschlands.Ein vermisster Fotograf.Ein längst verstorbener Graf und seine Frau.Ein Privatdetektiv der mit einem normalen Fall rechnete.Disclaimer: Diese Geschichte enthält Darstellungen von Gewalt, Blut und Missbrauch.

Whisky am Wattenmeer - und ein toter Schotte!Die Gastwirte Rosa und Sebi können ihr Glück kaum fassen: Colin Stewart hat als Dozent für einen Whisky-Workshop in ihrer Pension Zum Jadebusen zugesagt! Der Schotte gilt als echte Koryphäe, seine Workshops sind heißbegehrt. Doch am dritten Tag wird er leblos im Bett des Wattzimmers aufgefunden - den Kopf nicht auf, sondern unter dem Kissen. Klar, dass Sebi am Boden zerstört ist und Rosa voller Elan mitmischt, als das Ermittlungsteam der Kripo in die Pension einrückt. Denn von den anwesenden Gästen scheint mehr als einer ein Geheimnis zu haben, das niemand herausfinden soll ...

Uralter Hass - dritter Band der Küstenkrimis mit der jungen TV-Journalistin Kira LundEin junger Surfer, Angehöriger der deutschen Minderheit in Dänemark, wird während eines Sommercamps an der Flensburger Förde erstochen. In Verdacht gerät sein deutscher Zeltkamerad, den vor allem die Aussage eines jungen Dänen schwer belastet. TV-Reporterin Kira Lund ahnt jedoch, dass der Schlüssel zu diesem Fall im erbitterten Hass zwischen zwei alteingesessenen Familien liegt, der seit mehr als hundert Jahren schwelt. Bei ihren Recherchen stößt Kira auf eine Mauer des Schweigens. Doch auch ein heimtückischer Anschlag kann sie nicht entmutigen ...Hochspannung aus dem deutsch-dänischen Grenzland zwischen den Meeren!

Ein mysteriöser Fremder. Eine urlaubsreife Kommissarin. Ein rätselhafter Mord.Gerade als Kriminalkommissarin Olivia Pfeffer das Münchner Schmuddelwetter so richtig aufs Gemüt schlägt, führt ein rätselhafter Fund sie zurück an ihren Sehnsuchtsort: den malerischen Banana Beach im Norden Israels. Denn dort, kurz vor der Grenze zum Libanon, wurde die Leiche eines Deutschen an den Strand gespült. Wer war der Fremde, von dessen Gepäck jede Spur fehlt, und was wollte er in Israel? Während erste Spuren nach Stuttgart weisen, werden die Ermittlungen vor Ort erschwert: Jom Kippur, der höchste jüdische Feiertag, steht kurz bevor und legt das ganze Land für vierundzwanzig Stunden lahm. Gemeinsam mit ihrem israelischen Kollegen Micki Cohen ermittelt Olivia in einem Fall, der unlösbar scheint - und der schon bald ein zweites Opfer fordert.

Es braucht viel Mut, um sich dem Leben im Londoner East End entgegenzustellen ...London 1910: Jemand macht Jagd auf die Kinder, die ständig und immer zum Straßenbild der engen Arbeiterviertel gehören, und lässt an ihnen seine Wut aus. Der neuernannte Divisionsinspektor Joseph Maybrick ist selbst ein Kind der Slums und dieser Fall lässt ihn an allem zweifeln, was er glaubt, bewegen zu können. Was, wenn Tapferkeit nicht genügt, um jedes Leben zu retten. Ist dann alles bedeutungslos? Gemeinsam mit seinem Freund, dem Arzt Dave Roberts, wagt er sich tief in die Gassen der Docks, um unverhoffte Verbündete und neue Feinde in der düsteren Welt eines grausamen Killers zu finden.

Der neue Thriller von Bestsellerautor Thomas HerzsprungEine grausame Mordserie. Und nur du kannst sie stoppen!Nach einem gemütlichen Abendessen mit ihrem Verlobten kommt Jolina Gereke mit dem Auto von der Straße ab. Ein verstörendes Werbeplakat hat sie abgelenkt. Darauf zu sehen: die entsetzlich entstellte Leiche eines Mannes. Obwohl ein Trauma Jolinas früheste Erinnerungen ausgelöscht hat, erscheint ihr das Gesicht des Mannes seltsam vertraut. Überzeugt davon, dass ein psychopathischer Mörder versucht, mit ihr in Kontakt zu treten, wendet sie sich an das LKA.Hauptkommissar Falk Bachmann, geplagt von eigenen Dämonen, zweifelt an der Zurechnungsfähigkeit der jungen Frau. Für ihn ist Jolina ein Fall für die Psychiatrie, nicht fürs Landeskriminalamt. Doch dann führt Jolina ihn zum Schauplatz des Verbrechens. Als kurz darauf weitere Tote auftauchen, wird klar: Ein Serienmörder hinterlässt blutige Botschaften. Und er hört erst auf, wenn Jolina sich erinnert. Doch an was?Zusammen mit Bachmann und der Polizeipsychologin Juliane Klawitter lässt Jolina sich auf das mörderische Spiel des Psychopathen ein, das tief in ihre eigene Vergangenheit zu reichen scheint. Aber die Zeit arbeitet gegen sie ...Der neue Herzsprung.Hast du den Mut, dich deiner größten Angst zu stellen?

Low Country dog walker Andi Grace Scott is about to get married, but she'll have to get a killer to say "I did it" before she can say "I do" . . . With her wedding fast approaching and her plans to open a dog shelter underway, Andi Grace can barely find a free moment. Then she learns that her favorite local vet may have been roped into a crooked fundraising scheme meant to help animals, and worse still, her wedding photographer-a good friend who may have had firsthand knowledge of the scheme-is murdered. Determined to find justice for the victim and root out whoever is behind the scam, Andi Grace puts her nose to the ground to sniff out the clues. No sooner does she begin compiling a list of suspects than she uncovers an unscrupulous music producer pressuring a friend's talented daughter, and a haphazard dog breeding operation that may be endangering animals. With so many unsavory characters cropping up at every turn, Andi Grace enlists the help of some equally clever friends to ensnare them. But just as she finds the evidence that ties everything together, the culprit finds it's time to kill her before she can tie the knot . . . Praise for the Books of Jackie Layton: "Kept me guessing till the end. Andi Grace is an excellent amateur sleuth . . . and Caught and Collared is an engrossing and enjoyable cozy mystery." -The Book Decoder, Best Books of 2022 "Andi Grace is adorable, resilient, and has a doggedly curious need to solve a murder. A pleasure to read." -C. Hope Clark, award-winning author of Edisto Tidings "Completely charming-and exactly what a cozy mystery should be. Amateur sleuth (and dog whisperer) Andi Grace Scott is wonderfully endearing, and her devotion to her pooches-and to justice-will have you rooting for her from the absolutely irresistible page one. Bow wow-What a terrific debut!" -Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally best-selling and award-winning author of The Murder List

Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying...Bookstore owner and witch Lily Michaels has a never-ending list of to-do items as the maid of honor for her best friends'upcoming St. Patrick's Day wedding. The last thing she has time for is another mystery. But with a missing wedding dress, the discovery of a pair of leprechaun boots, and a body in a bathtub, she's ready to mesh her love of puzzles and a little magic to help solve the crime. Even if her fiancé -Gage Erikson of the Pembroke Cove police department- is determined to keep her out of trouble and safe.Good luck with that. Lily is going to need more than the luck of the Irish to solve the murder while a group of treasure hunters, friends of the deceased, are in town. Only they're not grieving. They're focused on finding a pirate captain's gold, which-according to legend-the rocky coast of Pembroke Cove keeps hidden...and is only accessible during three days in March.Will Lily's luck hold with a wedding in shambles and a murderer skulking in the shadows? She needs to follow the clues to solve the case but can her witchy skills save her when the final clue leads her to the murderer?Leprechauns and Larceny is the sixth novel in A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series, although each book can be read as a standalone-a sweet and clean cozy mystery with a guarantee that the culprit is caught. Happy reading!

2024 Independent Press Award Winner in the category of World Literature ¿ 1st Place in Women's Historical Fiction, 2nd Place in Historical Fiction 2024 BookFest Awards ¿ Winner of Outstanding Creator Award for Political Fiction 2024 ¿ Winner of the 2023 HFC European Book of the Year ¿ Finalist in the Multicultural Fiction category for the 2024 American Legacy Book Award ¿ Finalist for the Book Excellence Award in Europe ¿ Finalist for the 2021 Eyland Awards ¿ Finalist for Fiction Factory Chapter Novel Competition 2022 ¿ Finalist in the 2023 Latino Book Awards In the turbulent landscape of an alternate Europe lies the captivating tapestry of "Perestroika," a literary masterpiece that weaves together the threads of revenge, redemption, and catharsis against the backdrop of an imaginary country called Slavia. With a masterful narrative, this novel stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of political upheaval.As the specter of Perestroika sweeps across Europe, communist regimes crumble, and a new era dawns in the People's Republic of Slavia. In the corridors of power, former leaders grapple with the harsh reality of change, while those who suffered under their rule seek justice and revenge.Amidst the chaos, the central figure emerges - Lia Kirchner, a woman driven by the shadows of her father's tragic fate in a re-education camp. As the daughter of a painter who perished, Lia embarks on a quest for truth that intertwines with the larger tapestry of political intrigue and personal vendettas.President Alfred Ionescu, once an influential leader, finds himself confined in an asylum of his own making. Zut Zdanov, the head of culture, faces the haunting specter of his dark past in an encounter with allegations of child abuse. Helena Yava, fueled by the grief of losing a lover, seeks vengeance by any means possible. Igor Olin, the steward of the economy, battles for the dignity of his disabled son in a world grappling with change. Meanwhile, art historian Silvia Lenka delves into the mysteries of her own parentage.Drawing inspiration from Pilate's eternal question-"what is truth?"-Perestroika is a kaleidoscope of history, politics, arts, tragedy, and humor. In a world echoing the fall of the Berlin Wall and mirroring the rise of leaders inspired by figures like Putin and Trump, the novel transcends conventional genres, offering a unique blend of entertainment and intellectual depth.

A novice detective joins a rock star's entourage to follow a trail of sex, drugs, and suspicious deaths, in this brand-new murder mystery by the author of Murder Your Darlings. Crime writer Francis Meadowes has just been offered his first paid detective gig-which means going on the road with gender-fluid rock star JonniK, tagging along as the musician's entourage travels from Berlin to Brussels and beyond. Jonni's manager is already worried by a guitar tech's fatal overdose on a tour bus, but then the star himself is attacked on stage ... Another shock comes as Jonni's lead guitarist is electrocuted by his own instrument in the middle of a gig. When another band member becomes a victim, Francis realises he is in a dangerous race against time to find out exactly what is going on... Praise for the Francis Meadowes mysteries "A rollicking read." -London Evening Standard "Very engaging." -The Sydney Morning Herald "Readers will have fun." -Publishers Weekly

When Jodie, a young lawyer and aspiring writer, attends an author talk and meets her idol - best-selling writer Maxine Croyett - she asks a question that sparks a coming together of the two writers. Jodie can't believe her luck when Maxine invites her to stay at her manor house set in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall. Bring into the mix Maxine's precious son Hadrian, her twin sister Evelyn, and her nephew Marcus. At first Jodie is intrigued and made to feel welcome by this talented family, but she soon learns that in the mysterious Blue House, she can trust nothing she sees or hears as she begins to uncover the bizarre and horrifying truth for herself. Two writers, two books, two real life crimes. Ultimately, which writer will survive to share their story? Praise for The Blue House"A powerful and atmospheric psychological thriller set amidst the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland." "A captivating page turner and impossible to put down! Another addictive read by Olivia Rytwinski." "The Blue House is a gripping, well-written and twisty thriller that kept me guessing right until the final page." "An exciting, compelling and superbly written novel. Loved it!"

Ex-Royal Marine Logan Palmer has settled into his new life as a dive instructor in Indonesia. It's the life he thought he wanted, but business isn't going well. So, when he is approached to act as a go-between in the handover of a kidnap ransom, he reluctantly agrees.Palmer travels to Texas, but something isn't right. None of the kidnap details make any sense. The victims, Simone Kalu, and her teenage daughter Zahrah, have no money and nothing to offer the kidnappers. Or so it seems. Every instinct is telling Palmer to walk away from the job, but, if he does, there is no one else to help them.When Palmer's worst fears are realised, they are plunged into the middle of a decades-old conspiracy at the heart of the establishment. Palmer will need all his skills to protect Zahrah as they are pursued from big city Texas to the swamps of Louisiana by corrupt law enforcement and the white supremacists who want them dead.But with money, power, and political influence at stake, the odds aren't in Palmer's favour.

"I don't know anyone who grew up in the 1970s who wasn't scarred by the public information safety films on British TV. Those tiny, doom-filled dramas slipped in between the cartoons were often only fifteen or thirty seconds long but, by God, they caught our attention. Don't play with matches, or old fridges. Or kites or frisbees, should you happen to be near a pylon or electricity substation. Be careful crossing the road and running along the beach. And also near ponds and lakes, or when swimming in the sea. And never, ever talk to strangers.And then, of course, there was Protect and Survive. A full set of instructions for what to do in the event of nuclear war. Coming from a time of such existential dread, is it any wonder that those films are now considered a cornerstone of the UK's collective Horror imagination?I'd wanted to use them in a story for a long time, but the idea lay dormant until I realized two things. Firstly, that there was an element of warding ritual and incantation to them ("Look left, look right...", "Charley says...") reminiscent of folk horror, only in the urban environment rather than the usual remote rural setting. And, secondly, that those films were what Britain was scared of fifty years ago. What I ought to be writing about was what really terrifies me about this country now."

"Roth-Steyr, the story of Valerie Varden (or to use her full name, Countess Valerie Elisabeth Franzsiska von Bradenstein-Vr¿ovci, reluctant immortal and former assassin of the Habsburg Empire) wasn't quite like anything I'd written before. And almost as soon as I'd finished it, I knew Val had more to say. So I picked up her trail again, and found her making her way across a darkening Europe, hunted by a shadowy foe. Someone wants her dead: to find out who Val will need to remember everything she tried to forget. She must become, once more, an assassin. A killer. A Jaeger."

Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love this nail-biting gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon. Family is everything to Lily Drew and she's always battled to keep hers together. But following the death of her only daughter, Ruby, and after losing her son, Connor, to a rival firm, Lily feels like everything she's fought so hard to protect is about to fall apart: and when a turf war between two rival gangs starts on the Drew's doorstep, Lily must pick a side... The right choice could take the firm to a whole new level and bring her beloved son back into the fold. But get it wrong and her empire could come crashing down, and all of their lives could be in danger. When Lily makes a bold decision and goes up against the most powerful firm in the city, she puts all of her men on the case. But the job goes wrong, and when one of London's most dangerous crime bosses comes after the family, hellbent on revenge, Lily's heart pounds. Did she just put everyone she loves in danger? And when the bitter feud ends, what will be left of the Drews? What readers are saying about Her Feud:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Filled with drama, secrets, revenge and heart-stopping moments... I have been unwilling to put it down... Had me hooked... The Feud has it all... Kept me on the edge of my seat, my pulse racing, my heart pounding, and I become fully immersed... Missing this would mean missing out.' Little Miss Book lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Griping series! Wow!!! Started this book and could not stop reading it until I'd finished!! Every time I thought I had sussed things out, along came another surprise!! I LOVED IT!!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just when you think the last book can't be topped, Emma smashes it yet again... Full of twists and turns and heart-stopping moments which will keep you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fast-paced storyline that grips from the first page and doesn't let go.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!... What a ride!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book kept me up! The ending had my heart in my throat muttering no, no, no.' @chaoshappinessbookmama ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another fantastic read from Emma Tallon.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Perfect.' @Lovetoread2023 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An exceptionally good read.' @Lovetoread2023 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another fantastic read from Emma Tallon. The books just get better and better.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant book... Must-read.' Goodreads reviewer

Under a thick canopy of pine trees, Cassidy Wilder frantically searches for a hiding place. Her breath catches in her mouth as she hears heavy footsteps. She says a silent prayer, but she knows he's closing in on her. She knows it's too late... When a robbery at a local store ends with multiple deaths and the abduction of sixteen-year-old schoolgirl Cassidy Wilder, FBI agent Beth Katz and her partner Dax Styles are called in. Visiting Cassidy's family home just a couple of blocks away from the quiet little store where she went missing, Beth's heart breaks as she talks to her grieving parents and promises to find their daughter.Looking at CCTV footage, Beth is horrified to see how calm the killer is as he shoots everyone in the store before forcing the terrified Cassidy to follow him into his truck. Then Beth uncovers multiple robberies just like this one, where all witnesses are killed and a young girl is taken. All of the victims are taken at night and found dead the following morning, so Beth knows time is running out to save Cassidy.When Cassidy's lifeless body is discovered dumped on a busy highway near a patch of forest, Beth is devastated. And as more girls go missing, she fears the murderer is escalating. A breakthrough finally comes when she finds a name written in blood next to one of the bodies. Beth knows she's close to catching the killer and is determined to stop any more lives from being taken-even if it means serving her own form of justice. Will she be able to resist the urge to take a life herself? Or will she become the killer's next victim? Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh, this absolutely nail-biting new crime series from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, D.K. Hood, is sure to keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Dark Hearts:"A gripping thriller full of suspense and twists. It kept me turning the pages waiting to see how it would end, you won't want to put this one down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "I absolutely cannot get over this series! I have devoured all three books... Gets you with every twist and turn." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Captivating, thrilling series, and this book was excellent! I really love this series... Keeps you turning the pages... Perfect thriller!!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow! A rollercoaster ride for sure... Fast-paced action. Hang on till the very end!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Excellent books that turn into an outstanding series... Keeps you guessing until the end." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "An amazing read!" @netgalleyreviewsbykate, 5 stars "This author's books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can't be found. Compelling and didn't want it to end!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book certainly hit the ground running... It immediately grabbed my attention and piqued my interest and lured me right into the story!" Goodreads reviewer "Dark and gripping, and full of action. I read it in one sitting." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Coming from a privileged background, Blaise Viscount Sheringham served in the Royal Air Force, rising to the rank of Air Commodore. A man never without a woman, until he found his military career became entwined with the mysterious Gabriella Sky. A woman who held both him and his family under her spell, the only woman who rejected him until he nearly lost her. Set against modern RAF operations, accuracy confirmed by Squadron Leader Roy Handley, who served both a King and Queen during his 30 years in the Royal Air Force, the book traces a life of "Privilege Without Love" to one of contentment.

The Gates of DawnIn Oxford, eight of the Pre-Raphaelites' finest works are about to be stolen from the Ashmolean Museum. Can anyone prevent them from being lost, forever?At a small general auction in the centre of Bristol, Emily Bradshaw is about to make a discovery that will shock the art world and change her life.Unearthing a previously unknown sketchbook by Victorian artist, Herbert Draper, she soon finds herself embroiled in a race with a rival bidder, the mysterious Henry Faber, to identify a collection of eight priceless paintings by the enigmatic Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood - each referencing a 'sacred doctrine' from the Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Just as she thinks her search is at an end, Emily is confronted by a man, born of obsession and a dark family secret, who plans to pull off what will be, '... the most audacious art theft of the modern age.'

Reginald Malcom is desperately in love with his girlfriend, but she doesn't love him back. So Reggie steals her away to a luxury resort for the weekend. When the romance turns rotten, Reggie does what any guy would do - he goes for a walk, after midnight, and accepts the help of three charming women making magic in the mountains.This rotten romance dabbles in magic realism, forcing the traditional HEA to twist into a "Hopefully Everyone's Alright."

Detective Robert Lui's life has turned to mush. He's lost his job with the Vancouver Police Department and his girlfriend is tired of his endless self-pity. Fortunately, Robert lives in a city where politicians' ambitions vastly exceed their skillset. The resulting disasters result in his new employment as a private investigator, exploring the causes of problems with the GreenSide project. His digging leads to startling discoveries about corruption in the city, a threat to his life, and a confrontation with gang members from his recent past. His survival depends on unexpected help.

Neal Humphrey, a lonely bartender, stumbles over a dead body one night at the Pearl Motel with a beautiful out-of-towner. The dead man is Humphrey's new landlord, Tedd Archer, savagely shot in his pinstripe pajamas. Inspired by his mother's fascination with classic crime fiction and fearing he will be suspected for an argument with Tedd before his death, Humphrey sets out to find the murderer among Pearl's plain Jane townsfolk and peculiar motel guests. He expects that unraveling the truth from the small-town gossip will be nearly impossible, especially when everyone seemed to dislike Tedd. But what Humphrey doesn't expect to find is a missing novel worth a small fortune, his photographer frenemy being blackmailed for past sins, and a big-city detective hot on his heels.

When Isaac Bell attempts to decipher the forbidding deaths of nine men, he encounters a secret so powerful it could dictate the fate of the world in this riveting thriller by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.A century apart, NUMA Director Dirk Pitt and detective Isaac Bell team up to unlock the truth about the most famous maritime disaster of all time.In the present day, Pitt makes a daring rescue from inside an antiquated submersible in the waters off New York City. His reward afterward is a document left behind a century earlier by legendary detective Isaac Bell--a document that reopens a historical mystery...In 1911, in Colorado, Isaac Bell is asked to look into an unexplained tragedy at Little Angel Mine, in which nine people died. His dangerous quest to answer the riddle leads to a larger puzzle centered on byzanium, a rare element with extraordinary powers and of virtually incalculable value. As he discovers that there are people who will do anything to control the substance, Isaac Bell will find out just how far he'll go to stop them.

For Duchess Jacqueline, death doesn't take a vacation.With her new husband by her side, the Duchess looks to reform the Realm of Virtues, promoting equality and advancement for all. Her vision, while pure at heart, is seen as a play for power by other leaders, and opposition grows fierce. Will the Duchess be able to restore peace throughout the Realm of Virtues, or will she be forced to retreat into the shadows?Three months after her wedding, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is finally taking a well-deserved break. With tensions high among the duchies, the Duchess leaves Saphire under the cover of night, disguised as Lady Victoire, a highborn noble, setting off to the deserts of Kwatalar with her husband and closest friends. They arrive at Ogdam Oasis, an estate known for its shimmering sands and relaxing spring water pools. Jax thinks she has the perfect romantic getaway planned, until she stumbles into a dead body, hanging from the rafters of the estate's greenhouse. Baffled by the guest's sudden suicide, her past run-ins with death help Jax uncover something more shocking: the guest was murdered. It's up to Jax, Perry, and their friends to reveal what the desert sands have long kept buried.Discover more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the Court of Mystery, an enchanting series full of fantastical intrigue.

When home is no longer safe, where do you run to?Leaving behind her newly crowned husband to oversee Pettraud, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier returns home to Saphire for the first time in months. While the War Council looms ever closer, the Duchess is eager to get back to work upon her return to the duchy. Yet, soon after her homecoming, a harrowing attack within the halls of the palace forces Jax to flee from court. Seeking refuge behind the walls of the fortified Galensmore estate, Jax and her friends prepare to wait out the storm until the culprit behind the palace attack is apprehended. It's not until a member of the Galensmore household turns up dead that Jax realizes danger is closer than ever before.Peril strikes the heart of Duchess Jacqueline's court in Sovereign Sieged.Discover more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the Court of Mystery, an enchanting series full of fantastical intrigue.

Rayna is loveless, trapped in a dead-end job, and buried in debt. Jacob is unemployed, homeless and living in his car. A chance encounter brings the two together and they join forces on a quest to track down a hoard of missing gold. If they find it, the gold will change their lives. The only problem: Bad guys are after the gold, too, and they're willing to kill in order to get it.

Secrets gather beneath the snow.As winter settles across the land, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier travels north to Lysandeir to discuss the future of the infamous wilds of Cetachi. When a young woman unexpectedly dies the night the Saphire delegation arrives at the summit, the Duchess senses a darkness looming over the gathering. While others dismiss the woman's death as accidental, Jax knows something more sinister is afoot. She and her friends must scour the halls of the stone fortress in search of the perpetrator before the realm is cast into civil war.Return to the Realm of Virtues in A Summit in Shadow, the first full-length novel in the Court of Mystery. Discover more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the Court of Mystery, an enchanting series full of fantastical intrigue.