Krimi & Thriller

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"Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the Years 1844-5-6" is a travel narrative written by Evariste Régis Huc, a French missionary and explorer. The book, first published in 1850, recounts Huc's journey through Central Asia and his experiences in Tibet and China during the mid-19th century.Huc, along with his fellow missionary Joseph Gabet, embarked on this expedition with the goal of reaching Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, and spreading Christianity in the region. The narrative provides a detailed account of their travels, encounters with various cultures, and the challenges they faced during their journey. Huc's writing reflects his observations of the landscapes, people, and customs of the places he visited.One of the notable aspects of the book is its descriptions of Tibetan Buddhism and the religious practices prevalent in Tibet. Huc's narrative also sheds light on the political and social conditions of the regions through which he traveled. The work is considered a valuable historical document, offering insights into the culture and geography of Central Asia and China during the 19th century.Keep in mind that while Huc's work provides a fascinating historical perspective, it's essential to approach it with an awareness of the cultural and religious biases of the time. Additionally, it's advisable to consult more recent and diverse sources for a comprehensive understanding of the regions discussed in the book.

Maison rustique du xixe siècle est le nom d'une série de cinq tomes d'une encyclopédie, rédigée au début du xixe siècle, vouée à l'agriculture et à la sylviculture, à la vie à la ferme. Ses auteurs veulent produire à la fois un traité exhaustif de l'agriculture au xixe siècle et une « encyclopédie pratique ». L'encyclopédie rencontre rapidement un succès national, et même européen.

Shorr Kan - ein Mann ohne Schatten - hat sich todesverachtend zu Gunsten der Menschheit geschlagen, als abartige Geistesparasiten aus der Kleinen Magellan'schen Wolke die Milchstraße unterjochen wollten.Die Königin von Fomalhaut läßt ihn schweren Herzens dem Kriegsgericht entkommen, vor das die Sieger die Kollaborateure stellen. Sie kennt Shorr Kan, den totgeglaubten Herrscher der Dunkelwelten, allzu gut. In der Tat kann er sich innerhalb von nur wenigen Wochen zum absoluten Herrscher der Mark des Äußeren Raumes aufschwingen und zusätzlich fast die Hälfte einer der mächtigen Herkulesbaronien erobern.Bei den Verhandlungen mit den neuen Nachbarn zur Sicherung seiner Erwerbungen begegnet er Prinzessin Miranda, der liebreizenden Tochter seines alten Todfeindes Zu Rizal. Kann Shorr Kan, der sich in seiner Maske als Kanzler Durk Undis der Mark versteckt, Miranda überzeugen? Sie müßte seine Pläne unterstützen, um die Milchstraße vor einem erneuten Angriff der Geistesparasiten zu bewahren.

Ein Serientäter mit grausamen Plänen hält die Ermittler in AtemDer fesselnde Schwedenkrimi über düstere Abgründe der menschlichen PsycheIn dem idyllischen Küstenstädtchen Kalmar wird die friedliche Atmosphäre von einer grausamen Verbrechensserie erschüttert. Ein rätselhafter Serientäter treibt sein Unwesen: Er verstümmelt und lobotomisiert junge Frauen. Die Ermittlerin Anna Grönberg und ihr Team nehmen sich des Falls an, stoßen allerdings bald schon auf eine Mauer des Schweigens. Als die Ermittlungen in eine Sackgasse geraten, wird der renommierte Fallanalytiker Jonas Lundgren aus Göteborg hinzugezogen. Doch dann wird eine weitere Frau vermisst und Anna und Jonas müssen sich dem Wettlauf gegen die Zeit stellen. Können sie den Täter stoppen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt?Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Fesselnder Skandinavienkrimi! Ein Pageturner bis zur letzten Seite."„Düster, durchdacht, dramatisch"„Spannender Krimi in idyllischem Küstenstädchen."„Serientäter, Lobotomie und eine Mauer des Schweigens sind die Zutaten eines raffiniert gestrickten Kriminalromans."

Kalevi Kalve on päättänyt ryhtyä joulupukiksi, koska rahantarve on kova. Pukkina esiintyessään hän kuitenkin joutuu ongelmiin, joita ei lainkaan odota. Ongelmia eivät suinkaan aiheuta lapset, vaan joulupukista pilaa tekevä nuorisojoukko. Kalve joutuu lisävaikeuksiin kun poliisi alkaa epäillä häntä rikoksesta, jota hän ei ole tehnyt.

Written as a thriller, told in the first person, based on the author's long experience as a Jungian analyst, the book makes compelling reading.

A sharp and twisty exploration of female friendship from the New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things.Lucy Sharpe is larger than life. Magnetic, addictive. Bold and dangerous. Especially for Margot, who meets Lucy at the end of their freshman year at a liberal arts college in South Carolina. Margot is the shy one, the careful one, always the sidekick and never the center of attention. But when Lucy singles her out at the end of the year, a year Margot spent studying and playing it safe, and asks her to room together, something in Margot can't say no-something daring, or starved, or maybe even envious.And so Margot finds herself living in an off-campus house with three other girls, Lucy, the ringleader; Sloane, the sarcastic one; and Nicole, the nice one, the three of them opposites but also deeply intertwined. It's a year that finds Margot finally coming out of the shell she's been in since the end of high school, when her best friend Eliza died three weeks after graduation. Margot and Lucy have become the closest of friends, but by the middle of their sophomore year, one of the fraternity boys from the house next door has been brutally murdered... and Lucy Sharpe is missing without a trace.From the author of A Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things comes a tantalizing thriller about the nature of friendship and belonging, about loyalty, envy, and betrayal-another gripping novel from an author quickly becoming the gold standard in psychological suspense.

Efter att framgångsrikt ha lyckats förstöra det globala vapenföretaget VT Industries i Norrlands djupa skogar och därefter precis undkommit Edward Kellers efterföljande hämndaktion, lever nu Yuri och de andra ungdomarna separerade från varandra med de hotfulla skuggorna från deras förflutna, ständigt hängande över sig. Samtidigt anlitas ytterligare ett nytt hot i form av specialförbandsoperatören Josef Claesson som får i uppdrag att i hemlighet jaga rätt på kvarlevorna från det förfallna VT Industries och de förädlade ungdomarna och lämna över dem till en topphemlig, nyupprättad avdelning inom den svenska Försvarsmakten. När dessa sedan attackeras av Kellers nya, fruktade soldater ännu en gång, inser de att han är tillbaka för att avsluta det som han påbörjade för flera år sedan och ämnar nu att slutföra sin plan med kodordet Skymningsprotokollet. Lyckas Keller med sin plan, kommer världen aldrig mer att bli sig lik igen, om inte Yuri och de andra stoppar honom en gång för alla. Skymningsprotokollet är den andra delen i bokserien Valkyria Arkiven.

This book examines how Latin American detective stories portray individualism and the state through the figures of the private eye and the police. Fabricio Tocco argues that these portrayals constitute a far more radical critique than the one developed by the Anglo-American canon, culminating in a transnational ';poetics of failure' rooted in dissatisfaction with the neoliberal state.

City boys Daniel and Charles have worked for years in the financial sector selling stocks, shares and other assets. As their lifestyles and personal expenses expand, they decide to start their own trading business.They believe they know how to realise their fortune in simple, if not always legitimate, ways.Involving their wives, everyone's behaviour begins to shift; things go from trust to dishonesty; their focus switches from financial independence to avoiding getting caught; and their methods transfer from use of their previously acquired knowledge to an ever-deepening involvement with international criminal organisations and their illegal practices.Soon, Daniel and Charles are facing insurmountable and unsavoury challenges both at work and in their family lives, all beyond their wildest expectations. The further their activities extend internationally, the deeper they find their difficulties developing at home.Scammers is a story of descent into deception, dishonesty, greed and criminality that will scare anyone who thinks that realising the perfect dream is simply a case of building on seemingly good relationships, combined with maximising financial opportunities by simply bending and breaking a few simple rules.

From the bestselling authors of R&J pick PEOPLE LIKE HER and Reese Witherspoon pick THE CLUB comes a darkly glamorous new novel.

The telepathic, empathic, telekinetic, and pyrokinetic all fight for their survival. Dr. Ross Burton has made it his life's work to discover why certain people are born with psychic gifts. He uncovers people with amazing abilities and multiple mysterious disappearances. With the aid of his assistant, Martin Sellers, they seek to help those who live with these talents before an unknown enemy can exploit them for their own agendas.

Theft, extortion, homicide - there's no end to the talents of the new men in photographer Sonny Littlefield's life. Ever since she moved to the strawberry and sheep farm that she inherited from her biological father, her problems have been piling up: her cousins keep robbing her house, she's rapidly going broke, and she hasn't had a date in months. Her top priority is figuring out who left a skeleton hand and threatening note in her ramshackle barn. Somebody in Gracious, Maine, is turning human remains into playthings, and it's all Sonny can do to keep from ending up a pile of bones herself as her search for answers shoots her straight to the top of a killer's target list.

In the depths of the Moonlit escapades, where reality entwines with the cosmic unknown, Mon's odyssey begins. Haunted by her own insanity and a malevolent manager, she seeks refuge in artificial intelligence. As the Moonlit escapades unfold, guided by glitches turned malevolent, Emily descends into a cosmic nightmare. In this psychological thriller, "Moonlit Odyssey," follow Mon's journey through celestial landscapes and astral nexuses. Each chapter reveals the cosmic forces shaping her destiny, but the calculated directives and glitches transform into harbingers of horror.As the Moonlit escapades warp into a chilling abyss, Mon faces existential questions about the nature of reality, destiny, and her role as a custodian of luminous energies. In the end, does she find answers, or does the celestial ballet remain an eternal enigma? Explore the boundaries of sanity and cosmic revelation in this chilling tale. The echoes of the Moonlit Odyssey linger, inviting you to contemplate the threads that bind destinies within the luminous embrace of the celestial abyss. Will you dare to embark on this haunting odyssey into the unknown? "Moonlit Odyssey" is a haunting exploration of the human psyche, where the cosmic unknown and artificial intelligence become mirrors reflecting the depths of Mon's unravelling sanity. The reader is drawn into a labyrinth of suspense, where every turn reveals a new layer of psychological terror.

Large print cozy mystery! Kate Brody may have things together at work, but at home, she's anything but organized. Her silverware drawer is a jumble of forks and spoons that don't match, her desk is littered with enough sticky-notes to start a campfire, and her closet resembles the aftermath of a rockslide.After her mother and family force her hand, she begrudgingly works with a professional organizer to get things in order. It seems to be going well-until the woman keels over in Kate's bedroom closet. Not good! She's stiffer than an 80's hair style that's been glued into place with five bottles of hairspray.It doesn't take long for the tragic news to spread like wildfire. All eyes turn to Kate. Now, locked in the local detective's crosshairs, she scrambles to find answers before he concludes she's the guilty party. A Randomly Organized Witch is the fourth book in the Keystone County Witches series. With a talking cat, puzzling fun, and an easy weekend read, you're bound to get wrapped up in Kate Brody's latest adventure.

Lights in the sky. Strange visitors. Clashes between the FBI and a mysterious group of men clad in black.For as far back as history goes, there has been one unanswered question that just won't seem to go away: What are those unidentifiable flying objects in the sky? And furthermore, who are they?With stories spanning the past, present and future, this anthology focuses on this question that has made Science-Fiction great for the better part of a century. Enclosed in this book are stories of survival, as children under the care of a church group rebel against authorities in hopes of reuniting with their family, as well as tales of friendship, as a hunting instructor finds his strange visitors to be not quite so fearsome as the town thinks they might be. Tales of simple curiosity are found here too, as a young couple set up recording equipment in hopes of finding answers, and learn that just maybe this abduction business isn't for everyone.

This cozy witch mystery is a large print book... Red Cedar Valley's mayor was killed, and it's been deemed suspicious. With a big, fat reward offered for information, Kate can't help thinking the money is exactly what she needs to get back on her feet. Her business life is in turmoil, and she still needs to find a new home.Then there's the sparking madness of her fingers. A visit to the apothecary sits at the top of her priority list. Can she find answers and undo the damage that's been done? Or will she forever be changed-unable to control the fire?Kate tangles with a mix of quirky characters, goes in search of a killer, and tries to find forgiveness when she gets unexpected news. Join Kate, Phoenix, and all her friends and family in the fun, magical story. "An Oddly Familiar Witch" is the sixth book in the Keystone County Witches series.

You won't catch him spending the night.The Dread Pirate Stone takes no survivors. He's ruthless. Fearless.He's unstoppable, especially now that he's so close to finding the Cat's Eye - an emerald so big it will buy him a thousand ships. Or, in his case, pay off his debt to the man who's been holding his sister hostage. Stone will do anything to get that damn rock. He'll fight. He'll pillage. He'll even kill if he has to.Nothing can stand in his way, but then he meets someone who changes everything.Eleanor knows she's nobody to write home about. She's plain. Homely. A little boring. There's nothing very special about her. She was training to be a teacher before she witnessed the murder of the town mayor. Now she's on the run and the only person who can keep her safe is one the entire world has labeled a villain.Oh yes, she's heard all about the Dread Pirate Stone, but the stories have missed a couple of important details. The legends don't talk about how stunning his deep green eyes are. They don't talk about his long, wavy locks. The stories all missed the part about his steely abs or the fact that just one look from him is enough to make her knees quiver.Nobody warned her about that.Nobody would warn her that she might start to care about the man who could throw her out to sea - but doesn't.Soon their worlds are colliding in ways Eleanor never thought possible...And she doesn't know if she's going to make it out alive.

In a small, enigmatic town nestled between dense forests and shadowed cliffs, a mysterious cipher appears on the doorsteps of seemingly unrelated households. The cipher, an intricate combination of symbols and letters, baffles the residents and sparks rumors of an ancient secret hidden within the town's history. Amelia, a curious teenager with a knack for puzzles, discovers the first cipher at her doorstep. Intrigued, she begins deciphering it and realizes that each household has a unique, personalized code. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a series of unsolved disappearances that date back decades. Amelia forms an unlikely alliance with Jack, a reclusive expert in ancient languages, and Emily, a tech-savvy friend with a penchant for online investigation. Together, they navigate the town's hidden passages, secret societies, and long-buried family secrets, all connected by the elusive Cipher of Shadows. As they decode each personalized cipher, a pattern emerges, leading them to a buried conspiracy involving a forgotten chapter of the town's past. The trio must race against time to unravel the mystery before a dark force, linked to the enigmatic symbols, resurfaces and threatens the town once again. With suspense building at every turn, "Cipher of Shadows" explores the power of codes, the complexity of human connections, and the lengths people go to protect the secrets that lie within the shadows.

" USS Houston -The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast"In the shadow of World War II's swelling storm, "The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast" by Sidney St. James plunges into the heart of naval warfare. This gripping historical novel recounts the harrowing tale of the USS Houston and her gallant crew in the face of insurmountable odds.February 1942: As the tides of war draw ever closer, the USS Houston, alongside her ally, the Australian light cruiser HMAS Perth, finds herself entangled in a deadly dance with the formidable Japanese Imperial Navy in the Java Sea. The book masterfully reconstructs the desperate struggle of Allied forces, led by Dutch Rear Admiral Karel Doorman, to thwart a powerful Japanese convoy off the coast of Java-an island key to the control of Southeast Asia.In the largest surface battle since Jutland, readers are thrust onto the decks of the Houston and her sister ships, experiencing firsthand the chaos, bravery, and sacrifice that define naval combat. The narrative crescendos in the Battle of Java Sea, where a devastating blow leaves Houston and Perth in a precarious retreat to the port of Tanjung Priok.But the respite is short-lived. With limited fuel and munitions, the two ships embark on a perilous journey through the Sunda Strait, unaware of the lurking Japanese Western Attack Force. In a thrilling twist of fate, they stumble upon this enemy fleet, igniting a ferocious midnight battle in Bantam Bay.St. James masterfully captures the chaotic close-quarter combat where ships clash at mere 200 yards, amidst smoke screens and a maelstrom of gunfire. The vivid portrayal of the Japanese forces mistakenly firing upon their own transports adds a layer of intensity and suspense, only for them to recalibrate and unleash their lethal accuracy. The battle reaches its climax as Perth succumbs to the sea, and the USS Houston stands alone, fighting valiantly against overwhelming odds."The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast" is more than just a war story; it's a tribute to resilience, brotherhood, and the indomitable human spirit. St. James brings to life the courage of sailors and Marines, painting a vivid picture of heroism and sacrifice that echoes through history. This novel is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the untold stories of World War II, a testament to those who faced the darkest hours with valor and determination.

In November/December 2007, a violent eruption of hatred and crime burst out in Kenya. Many, especially the international community claimed it had been set off by the elections which had been held that December. The International community then brought the combatants together in the names of the contending presidential candidates in that election. Finally, a coalition government was established. It went on to rule for five years. A prosecutor from the International Criminal Court at The Hague was sent to Kenys to investigate the violence. He enhded up prosecuting the executioner and his victim so that no one really found out what had happened. It was not clear who had started the violence or with what intent. Those who had attacked others were accused together with those who had defended themselves. To date, none of the real victims of the violence especially those who had been evicted from their farms got justice. Some were relocated to tiny holding bought for them by successive governments, but his tended to justify their dispossion. Indeed, some of the people who evicted others unjustly still enjoys the fruits of their criminal activities. Most of the victims have never recieved justice. It is clear that the violence had started many years before that - at least the real causes of that violence could be traced as far back as the colonial settlement of the British in the Rift Valley. But none of that was ever said or examined. This story tries to examine some of the cause of that violence, giving genuine roots. It also exemplifies, through its characters, the effect of that violence on many innocent people, especially women and children. It tries to burst the myth of 'post-election violence' that was so avidly built by the international community to justify the dispossession of people and to forcibly change the government - or at least force the sharing of it.

In the depths of the Moonlit escapades, where reality entwines with the cosmic unknown, Mon's odyssey begins. Haunted by her own insanity and a malevolent manager, she seeks refuge in artificial intelligence. As the Moonlit escapades unfold, guided by glitches turned malevolent, Emily descends into a cosmic nightmare. In this psychological thriller, "Moonlit Odyssey," follow Mon's journey through celestial landscapes and astral nexuses. Each chapter reveals the cosmic forces shaping her destiny, but the calculated directives and glitches transform into harbingers of horror.As the Moonlit escapades warp into a chilling abyss, Mon faces existential questions about the nature of reality, destiny, and her role as a custodian of luminous energies. In the end, does she find answers, or does the celestial ballet remain an eternal enigma? Explore the boundaries of sanity and cosmic revelation in this chilling tale. The echoes of the Moonlit Odyssey linger, inviting you to contemplate the threads that bind destinies within the luminous embrace of the celestial abyss. Will you dare to embark on this haunting odyssey into the unknown? "Moonlit Odyssey" is a haunting exploration of the human psyche, where the cosmic unknown and artificial intelligence become mirrors reflecting the depths of Mon's unravelling sanity. The reader is drawn into a labyrinth of suspense, where every turn reveals a new layer of psychological terror.

Marie Louise Vincent est une écrivaine et biographe française qui a consacré plusieurs ouvrages à des personnalités littéraires, dont George Sand.Dans "George Sand et l'amour", Marie Louise Vincent explore la vie amoureuse de George Sand, l'une des figures littéraires les plus importantes du XIXe siècle en France. L'ouvrage examine ses relations, ses passions et son approche de l'amour dans le contexte de son époque.

Je venais de passer avec mon grade de chef de demi-brigade, nous disons aujourd'hui colonel, dans le 3e régiment de dragons, lorsque, vers la fin d'avril 1798 (floréal an VI), je reçus du général Desaix, qui commandait notre division, l'ordre de quitter la garnison de Florence pour aller m'embarquer à Civita-Vecchia avec mes hommes. Je bouclai ma malle et je partis, suivi de mon brosseur, le fidèle Guidamour, qui, comme moi, du 1er chasseurs à cheval, avait permuté dans le 3edragons. Nous dûmes, tout en laissant nos chevaux, emporter nos selles et nos harnais. Là où nous allions, nous trouverions apparemment des montures supérieures aux nôtres. Où allions-nous? En Angleterre, probablement, opérer la descente projetée depuis quelques mois par le général Bonaparte, puisque notre division faisait partie de l'aile gauche de l'armée dite d'Angleterre.