"Adventures in Candy Land" unfolds as a captivating journey through a world where every licorice twist, gumdrop peak, marshmallow cloud, gummy constellation, taffy tunnel, and cotton candy sky invites readers into the heart of a realm made entirely of candy. In this enchanting landscape, licorice vines intertwine with gumdrop strands, marshmallow pillars pulse with gummy energy, and taffy ribbons weave a sugary tapestry beneath cotton candy clouds.As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to the delightful trio - Queen Candy, King Giggles, and King Coco - whose magical exploits take them through licorice swamps, Gumdrop Mountains, marshmallow marshes, gummy galaxies, taffy tunnels, and cotton candy skies. Each chapter presents a new adventure, a unique challenge, and a sweet surprise that adds depth to the candy-coated world they explore.The story not only transports readers into a land where confectionery dreams come to life but also weaves a tale of friendship, unity, and the extraordinary. Licorice paths lead to uncharted territories, gumdrop festivals showcase artistic marvels, marshmallow realms harbor ancient wisdom, gummy constellations tell celestial stories, taffy tunnels create pathways of collaboration, and cotton candy skies inspire boundless dreams. "Adventures in Candy Land" isn't just a tale of sweet landscapes; it's an immersive experience that encourages readers to envision licorice-covered secrets, admire the breathtaking views from gumdrop peaks, learn from the wisdom hidden in marshmallow fluff, unravel the mysteries whispered by gummy constellations, traverse the interconnected taffy tunnels, and dream freely under cotton candy clouds.This story beckons readers to fasten their licorice seatbelts and don their gumdrop crowns, inviting them to explore a realm where each chapter is a delectable invitation to wander into the heart of a land where dreams are made of candy, and candy is made of dreams. "Adventures in Candy Land" is a celebration of sweetness, joy, and the extraordinary, where every licorice hill, Gumdrop Mountain, marshmallow cloud, gummy constellation, taffy tunnel, and cotton candy sky tells a story waiting to be savored. Embark on this delectable journey, and let the magic of "Adventures in Candy Land" unfold page by page, leaving a sugary trail of enchantment and wonder.
An American family's 134,000-word two-part, action-filled fiction story from the Vietnam era. Based on Ronald's tour guarding nuclear weapons in Europe and twin Rusty's actual combat narrative with the Marines in Vietnam. How the family, with an unflappable faith in their countries, duty to fight the spread of Communism, survived the war's turmoil that lambasted families, and the country's persona for years.Vietnam, the rabbit hole about some went in, some came out, and some are still there. Some memories won't leave you in peace. They haunt Rusty and Rory and go round and round in their memories until they write it. This thriller/adventure story is a bridge between fact and fiction set in the Vietnam era by a witness to the witnesses of the quagmire based on true life events.The twins and their childhood friends march off to the drumbeat of never having lost a war. They do their duty and struggle to make it home intact. Rory's fight is about a psychological/internal struggle of perseverance to battle a psychotic sergeant. Rusty's fight is about physical and emotional endurance in the face of constant death. Will Rusty survive his sister's prophecy and the family curse of twin Uncle Rusty being killed in World War II? Who survives, and who is smashed by war's merciless fist? The survivors drifted into psychodelamania for years. The lessons they learned and the map they used are relevant to the turmoil of today's world. This story unfolds unlike the traditional story. It unfolds more in a transitional, episodic, chapter-by-chapter of each brother's path. Good stories are exciting to read or watch, like a cobra fighting a mongoose. Folks fascinated. Gotta see what comes next. This is one of those war stories.
When a band of outlaws takes over the bank and starts threatening local farmers while they wait to make a big score, a reclusive bounty hunter is recruited to try to help them. He's called Preacher. No one knows if that's a name or an occupation, but with his mustang named Jim and a huge Irish Wolfhound named Dog, guns are going to roar and blood is going to flow. Is just one man going to be equal to the task?
If a man is only as good as his word... then promises carve destinies.As the dust settles on the sun-drenched plains, Shawnee, a lone drifter with a past shrouded in mystery, rides into the heart of a battle that echoes with the thunder of hooves and the crack of gunfire. The Tell Ranch, a sprawling expanse of land that whispers tales of grit and glory, is at the center of a showdown between the indomitable Chrissie Tell and cunning attorney Jarrett Bremmer.In the wake of her father's death, Chrissie discovers that the very essence of the ranch is slipping through her fingers as Bremmer tries to steal it out from under her before she reaches majority. In this swirling tempest of ambition and resilience, Shawnee emerges as a reluctant hero, drawn into a world where bullets speak louder than words. As the clash intensifies, loyalty hangs by a thread, and the boundary between justice and revenge blurs like the heat waves on the horizon.The Tell Ranch isn't just soil and stone. It's a battleground where corruption faces off against heritage, and greed stares down integrity. Shawnee's every move becomes a pivot point in this high-stakes duel, where survival isn't just a choice but a necessity in a lawless land.Amidst the tumbleweeds and echoing gunfire, Shawnee must walk a perilous line, where the fate of the ranch teeters on the edge. In a land where shadows dance with the setting sun, can Shawnee ride against the storm and save the Tell? The answer hangs in the dry, dust-laden wind sweeping across the frontier.
How do you find a victim when the witness can't remember the crime?Ivy Preston's life takes an unforeseen turn when she witnesses a chilling kidnapping, but an accident leaves her with a problem-a concussion that erases her memory of the crime. Now, Ivy isn't just a witness, she's a blank slate in the face of danger.As the kidnapper tightens his noose around Ivy, Detective Tomas Benson is desperate to piece together a puzzle with missing fragments. No one matching the victim's description has been reported missing, and a piece of evidence left at the crime scene has the DNA of someone who died five years ago.In this heart-stopping crime thriller, the shadows hold the answers... but as they deepen, so does the mystery, leaving Ivy and Detective Benson teetering on the precipice of an unsolved abyss.Will they emerge from the darkness unscathed, or will the truth remain forever lost in the shadows?Another Precious Minute is the debut kidnapping thriller from J.D. Guice, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Lisa Regan, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci.
Preacher is dead? No! Can't be! Can it? This was supposed to be a simple capture. Just go up to Dudleyville and pick up a bandit who was so stupid he didn't even cover his face when he committed a robbery. Just ride up there, gather the bad guy, bring him back to Tucson, and collect the bounty. Simple, right?Funny how things seldom turn out the way we plan. That simple bounty left preacher fighting for his life - with an angel watching over him. To collect this bounty, he would earn every penny. And lose more than he would ever know.
Un giovane, nato a Torcy nella regione parigina, si chiama Eugène, i suoi genitori sono operai.Lui è un po' riservato, all'uscita dalla pubertà, si apre agli altri, la donna libera i giovani solitari chiusi nelle catene delle cose non dette. Senza dubbio questa timidezza nascondeva un disagio. Non ha problemi comportamentali, a meno che la timidezza non sia considerata tale.Segue un gruppo che esce dal liceo, Pauline è lì, è così bella che infesta le sue notti. Quel giorno lei forma la sua bussola, lui la segue guardando solo lei. È innamorato della sua anatomia. Non le ha mai parlato.Con il passare dei giorni finì per unirsi a questo gruppo, l'oggetto dei suoi desideri divenne abbordabile. È un gruppo di giovani molto amichevole.Provengono da contesti sociali molto diversi, è un gruppo che si è formato in mezzo al cortile di un liceo privato. Nel gruppo, solo una ragazza, gli altri ragazzi, l'adolescenza, anche la fine, è il tempo dell'amore, ma anche quello della stupidità e dei 400 colpi. La follia che non può essere controllata. Non sono più adolescenti, senza essere giovani adulti. Navigano tra due acque, facendo slalom tra delinquenza e studi studiosi. Manca la potestà genitoriale, i genitori non esercitano più le loro funzioni educative, davanti ai loro occhi tutto diventa possibile. Non notare un cambiamento nel comportamento può essere un'indicazione di cecità.Eugène è un sognatore, si ritrova imbarcato in un'avventura pericolosa, perché ha una cotta per una ragazza. Dalle stupidità degli scolari commettono reati sempre più gravi. È esaltante infrangere la legge.Non voleva veramente andare oltre il consentito, la presenza di Pauline distruggeva la sua facoltà di giudizio. I suoi amici desiderano un comportamento illecito.La mancata reazione del loro immediato entourage deriva in parte dal fatto che gli atti criminali non sono atti di violenza come gli accoltellamenti o l'uso di armi artificiali. Non sono accusati di violenza aggravata o violenza sessuale. Non è visibile, la vittima non soffre. Non si può creare alcun movimento di empatia, non proviamo pietà per la vittima.Questo libro racconta anche di due destini che si scontreranno senza incontrarsi.
Estella wakes and finds herself looking up at the night sky and realises after a few minutes that she is lying on damp grass. She slowly recovers and sits up to find she is sitting in a field looking at Stonehenge. Her horse and close by grazing. She manages to stand despite a throbbing body and head and calls to Prince. She manages to mount feeling like a novice and realising where she is turns Prince to endeavor to ride to her country home which is some miles away. it takes her all night to make that journey and eventually turns in through the gates and up to the front door. Exhausted she almost falls out of the saddle but managed to reach out for the door before falling to the floor in the hallway. A few minutes later the housekeeper peers over the banisters and comes to her rescue.
"A riveting blend of horror and suspense"-Kirkus ReviewsWhen Travis Barnes returns home following the unexpected death of his mother, leaving his career with the Seventh Naval Fleet, he hopes to begin a new chapter in life. Unbeknownst to him, a series of impossible coincidences soon draws the attention of the Bureau, a fringe government agency formed from the rubble of Projects Monarch and Stargate.But when Lola Agnew, the Bureau's genetically-altered ringleader-along with her erudite headhunter, Drexl Samson-confront him with a clandestine force with powers beyond this world, Travis must face a forgotten secret from his past. His partner Tara Reilly, meanwhile, has secrets of her own, and when the couple are pushed to their limits, they must join together to overcome the darkness...In the tradition of the classic speculative fiction of Richard Matheson, Ira Levin, and Ray Bradbury, Hamelin Bird's Ambrosia is a genre-defying deep dive into the mysterious and uncanny.
Myles, a charming but questionable investment banker, is relieved to offload one of his loss-making investments to Mark Stretton, a young unsuspectinghotel manager. Set largely in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, this tale of bribery, threats, and ultimately murder, follows the fortunes of Mark as he takes a failing fishing company into the booming oil and gas industry of the Southern North Sea in the nineteen seventies. Better by Myles is a story of intrigue, romance and, thanks to Myles, success.
A deadly trap. A ticking clock. How long until she has only one last breath? Jessie wakes to darkness, cold, and the rain beating down on her. She reaches out, and her hands meet hard stone. Suddenly she knows where she is. Deep in the woods, far underground, at the bottom of the well where her best friend's lifeless body was found fifteen years ago. After returning to her hometown to investigate a new murder, she now finds herself poised to become the killer's next victim. Jessie gazes up to the circle of night sky above her, the relentless raindrops landing on her face. She doesn't know how she came to be here, but she knows that, with the storm getting worse, it's only a matter of time before the well begins to fill with water. Can she make it out before it's too late? And what will be waiting for her on the surface if she does? A totally gripping, dark and twisty psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and Freida McFadden.
A dark secret from their teenage years comes back to haunt two women, in this novel of psychological suspense by the author of Keep Her Safe. Long ago, Nicole and Emily lied about their whereabouts and witnessed a terrible accident. Neither of them took action. Now Nicole is a wife and mother who follows the rules and strives to make up for her mistake. But Emily, a teacher, believes life is too short for regrets and refuses to blame herself. When their old classmate Bex dies, the past is stirred up once again as they begin to receive anonymous texts from someone who knows what they did. Each of them spirals into risky and reckless behaviour, and their friendship is strained to breaking point. There's more to the story-but can the women unearth the full truth about that day before it destroys them both?
A young woman has vanished into thin air.When much-loved Annabeth Dillon is reported missing during a snow storm in Kearney, Wyoming, Detective Delaney Pace is called in. The search leads to a remote woodland cabin, and Delaney is distraught to find Annabeth's lifeless body on the bed, dark red ties gripping her tight, long black hair covering her face. Searching the scene, she spots a dark figure at the window and rushes to give chase, but he gets away. Could it have been the killer?Another victim is about to be taken. As a local activist, Annabeth had a lot of enemies and she was no stranger to death threats. So why was she alone in an isolated cabin? And when one of Annabeth's colleagues is found dead in her own home, Delaney fears that the murders are linked. Were the women hiding a secret that someone killed to keep?A twisted killer is in town and they're only just getting started.Days later, Delaney discovers that the murderer left DNA evidence on the body, and she's shocked to her core when she learns who it belongs to. She knows the killer. As she jumps to action, another call comes in-someone close to her has gone missing. Delaney knows just how dangerous the killer is, but she's prepared to risk everything, even her own life, to save the life of another innocent victim. Will she find them in time?If you're a fan of Mary Stone, Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and C.J. Box you won't be able to put down this absolutely nail-biting crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins. What readers are saying about Her Last Cry:"Wow! Great book and series! I've read the first three books in one sitting!" NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "I couldn't put it down and didn't want to do anything besides find out what was going to happen... very action packed, twists and turns are awesome." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow! Another rollercoaster of a book!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Edge-of-your-seat action." Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Pamela Fagan Hutchins:"An incredible thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat and chewing your fingernails down to the elbows with the excitement and tension." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "An edge-of-your-seat nail-biter that will keep you swiping your Kindle." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Don't start reading this late in the evening. You will not be able to stop! OMG times 10!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow! I am blown away." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A fast-paced, action-packed page-turner that will leave you reading at breakneck speed." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow. Intriguing and suspenseful at its best... Once you start, you won't be able to stop reading." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Impossible to put down! I was on the edge of my seat-I simultaneously wanted to read faster and cover my eyes! I cannot recommend enough." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Takes you on a rollercoaster ride from the first page to the last!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Someone is preying on the town's teenagers. When Detective Delaney Pace is called to a local high school in her small hometown of Kearney, Wyoming, she is devastated to find the body of star football player Noah Pinehurst slumped in the changing room, his team shirt hanging behind his lifeless body. Days later, two of his friends vanish from Noah's memorial. Haunted by memories of her own father's murder, Delaney is convinced that another twisted killer is stalking Kearney looking for victims.More innocent lives are about to be taken.As one of the missing teenagers stumbles into town, covered in blood and dirt, she tells Delaney she was kidnapped and buried alive. Delaney's heart pounds in her chest as she recognises the kidnapper's description. It sounds like someone close to her-someone she thought was dead...She will stop at nothing to catch the killer.If Delaney's suspicions are correct, she's about to face a ruthless murderer: but she's prepared to put herself in unthinkable danger to catch them. She made a vow to keep the people of Kearney safe, even if it means taking the life of someone she loves...Fans of Mary Stone, Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and C.J. Box will be blown away by this fast-paced, absolutely unputdownable crime novel from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins. What readers are saying about Her Hidden Grave:"Wow!!... A rollercoaster of a book!!... Action-packed and full of twists and turns with a climactic ending that I never saw coming." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book had everything!... Great plot twist and some crazy twists and turns!... Had me glued to my Kindle!" NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Awesome!... Had a little bit of everything - suspense, action-packed, murder, serial killers, and who doesn't like that all wrapped in one book?" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Kept me guessing until the end." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Thrilling story." B for Bookreview, 5 stars What readers are saying about Pamela Fagan Hutchins:"An incredible thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat and chewing your fingernails down to the elbows with the excitement and tension." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "An edge-of-your-seat nail-biter that will keep you swiping your Kindle." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Don't start reading this late in the evening. You will not be able to stop! OMG times 10!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow! I am blown away." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A fast-paced, action-packed page-turner that will leave you reading at breakneck speed." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow. Intriguing and suspenseful at its best... Once you start, you won't be able to stop reading." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Impossible to put down! I was on the edge of my seat-I simultaneously wanted to read faster and cover my eyes! I cannot recommend enough." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Takes you on a rollercoaster ride from the first page to the last!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Fifteen years ago I watched my father's murder.Now, having never truly recovered from losing her father all those years ago, Detective Delaney Pace is devastated when her brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car crash. Packing up her life she heads back to the rugged cowboy town of Kearney, Wyoming. Her niece Kateena is just eleven years old and Delaney will do anything to keep her safe...Now there's another killer on the loose, and he's already taken his first victim.New to the local police force, when a body is found on a secluded mountain trail Delaney is called to the scene. Surrounded by imposing pine trees, a young woman lies still in the moonlight. Gazing into her dark, unblinking eyes Delaney's heart pounds wildly in her chest as she recognises the victim. It's her beloved sister-in-law: Kateena's mother, Lila. But she died weeks before. Didn't she?There's evil lurking in this town and I'll stop at nothing to hunt down the truth and deliver justice. With Kateena traumatised all over again, when Delaney links Lila's murder back to the place where her own father was killed she realizes she must face her own dark past to catch the man responsible. But little does she know that the killer has already made their next deadly move. Back at home, Kateena should be in bed sleeping soundly, but her room is empty. Kateena is missing...Can Delaney uncover the truth behind the killings and save Kateena before it's too late?Fans of Mary Stone, Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and C.J. Box will love this heart-racing and totally gripping thriller from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins. What readers are saying about Her Silent Bones:"Wow! Great book!! I'm so excited! I have the next two books to read also! I can't wait! This book was awesome... Had me glued to my Kindle!" NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Can't turn the pages fast enough in this new chilling series." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Had me gasping more than once... It would be a crime to rate this less than 5 stars." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "Jaw-dropping revelations and twists." Goodreads reviewer "Fast-paced, filled with action and suspense... I was on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what was going to happen." @netgalleyreviewsbykate What readers are saying about Pamela Fagan Hutchins:"An incredible thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat and chewing your fingernails down to the elbows with the excitement and tension." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "An edge-of-your-seat nail-biter that will keep you swiping your Kindle." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Don't start reading this late in the evening. You will not be able to stop! OMG times 10!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow! I am blown away." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A fast-paced, action-packed page-turner that will leave you reading at breakneck speed." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow. Intriguing and suspenseful at its best... Once you start, you won't be able to stop reading." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
When William Lorrimer is found dead from a gunshot wound to the head, the inquest has no difficulty in returning a verdict of suicide. Lorrimer had lost the love of his life to another man, and he had written a letter to his former lover explaining why and how she had ruined his life. There could be no doubt that he killed himself. But when a mysterious stranger arrives in the village of Little Marsham, suspicions of murder soon begin to circulate. The woman, who has a close link to Lorrimer, is convinced that the verdict of the inquest was wrong. Lorrimer, she says, was murdered. At first, her claims are not taken seriously, but when she is found dead in the local churchyard, there can be no doubt that this time it is murder. Everett Carr has reasons of his own to be in Little Marsham, and when he hears of this brutal murder, he suspects that the truth of William Lorrimer's death has not yet come to light. As Carr begins to ask questions, it becomes clear that more than one person had a reason to murder Lorrimer, and that there is more than one secret in the village which someone might be prepared to kill to keep hidden. As his investigation brings him into personal danger, Carr finds himself in a desperate race to find a killer who may strike again at any moment...
Crimeucopia - Say It AgainEver Get A Feeling Of Déjà Vu?There are many things which can be said of the Modern World, and one of those is the amount of 'noise' when it comes to finding something - anything - that makes you sit up and say I like that. And sometimes, by the time that happens, the 'item' has passed by and gone, washed out of sight by the riptide of The Next New Thing to surf across your attention.Which is why, whenever we open the doors to new projects and submissions, we also see pieces passed to us with the offer of reprinting them.Some may only have a paper history, some may only have been up on a webzine site - placed for a short period of time before being archived into the depths of an ISP's hosting server.And there are also those pieces which, quite rightly, authors may have a fondness for - the joyful offspring of their creative minds, regardless of how twisted they might be (the offspring that is, rather than the minds of their creators), and which they feel are deserving of a second read.Hopefully by presenting these pieces here, you'll start looking at various magazine and webzine archives, in search of something that may have passed you by, or that you missed the first time around.And, as always with all of these anthologies, we hope you'll find something that you immediately like, as well as something that takes you out of your regular comfort zone - and puts you into a completely new one because, in the spirit of the Murderous Ink Press motto: You never know what you like until you read it.
Rosalie muss sich nicht nur darauf vorbereiten, Mutter zu werden, sondern auch damit umgehen, die Frau des Mafiaoberbosses zu sein. Obwohl es scheint, als hätten sie und Sergio es endlich geschafft und würden ihren Traum leben, muss Rosalie schon bald feststellen, dass ihr Sergio nicht mehr ganz ihr Sergio ist, sondern sich verändert hat. Während sie versucht, mit seinen Schattenseiten klarzukommen, kämpft Sergio mit seinen ganz eigenen Dämonen. Denn einer von ihnen kehrt nach Chicago zurück und erschüttert Sergios Welt. Dieser Jemand ist nicht allein, sondern hat die entflohene Catalina dabei. Sie kommt nicht mehr drumherum, sich ihrer Familie, den Lügen und ihren wahren Wurzeln zu stellen. Dadurch beginnt eine Reise geradewegs in die Dunkelheit ¿ von der Zayden Rush ein Lied singen kann. Er und Irina suchen immer noch einen Weg hinaus, doch mit jedem Versuch scheinen die Geister der Vergangenheit die beiden mehr zu verschlingen. Kann ihre Liebe es schaffen, die Schwärze zu überstrahlen? Oder gibt es nur noch einen Ausweg aus der Abhängigkeit: Den glatten Bruch? Wie weit gehst du wirklich für die Familie? Teil fünf der Dark Mafia-Reihe. Ein Strudel aus Betrug, Verrat, Liebe und Hass. Gute Frauen, schlechte Männer. Schatten- und Lichtseiten. Manipulation, Sucht, Abhängigkeit. Stürze dich in die Dunkelheit ¿ wenn du dich traust. Aber vergiss nicht: Einmal Teil der Famiglia, immer Teil der Famiglia.
"The first novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Trust, an exquisite and blisteringly intelligent novel of a young Swedish boy, separated from his brother, who becomes a legend and an outlaw A young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great current of emigrants pushing West. Driven back again and again, he meets naturalists, criminals, religious fanatics, swindlers, Indians, and lawmen, and his exploits turn him into a legend. Diaz defies the conventions of historical fiction and genre, offering a probing look at the stereotypes that populate our past and a portrait of radical foreignness"--
Whispers in a Phone Booth: A Depression-Era Tale of Danger and Deception a riveting new novel from the author of The First Wolf Pack: A Dog's Fable As World War I ravages Europe, two beautiful and courageous sisters make a miraculous escape to America from their bitter lives in Poland, thanks to their selfless mother. They settle with their aunt in an immigrant enclave on the north side of Chicago. It's the same neighborhood where two gifted young men, a steelworker and a pharmacist, proceeded them just as war exploded upon the Continent.Soon the sisters' lives diverge. In the midst of the Great Depression and after sixteen years of estrangement, Martha unexpectedly sends Helen a letter suspiciously offering reconciliation, returning to visit Chicago. Helen's bored and rebellious teenage son, Wally, quickly falls under the captivating spell of his mysterious and glamorous aunt.After Martha's visit, the neighborhood is beset by two perfect, high-profile robberies, leaving the police baffled. Only secrets whispered in a pharmacy's phone booth, if shared in time, might save Martha, Wally, and many others from the very incarnation of evil. But can the enigmatic outcast who overhears the secrets, accept the devastating personal consequences of letting the whole truth become known?
Tief unter der Meeresoberfläche wartet ein Friedhof ... 1928 verschwand der Ozeandampfer SS Arcadia auf der Fahrt von den USA nach Großbritannien spurlos. Obwohl noch drei Notrufe gesendet wurden, die seltsamerweise schnell wechselnde Koordinaten übermittelten, konnten weder das Schiff noch Überlebende gefunden werden. 60 Jahre später wird das rostige Wrack auf dem Meeresgrund geortet - mehr als 300 Meilen vom ursprünglichen Kurs entfernt ... Ein Taucherteam will herausfinden, was mit dem angeblich unsinkbaren Schiff passiert ist. Aber die Arcadia hat noch nicht genug vom Tod: Etwas Dunkles und Hungriges wartet in der Tiefe. Darcy Coates, die Autorin vieler unheimlicher Bestseller, zieht uns hinab in eine fesselnde Geistergeschichte. Eine Gruppe von Tauchern muss sich durch ein unaussprechliches Grauen kämpfen. Booklist : »Unheimlich, klaustrophobisch und durch und durch beängstigend.« Publishers Weekly: »Coates versteht es besonders gut, etwas Unheilvolles nur anzudeuten ...«
Der Lehrer Alexander Strasser ist nach Australien geflohen, weil er zuhause zu Unrecht unter Mordverdacht stand. In Down Under ist er auf der Flucht vor der Polizei, die ihn quer durch den Kontinent jagt. Ein Agent des Geheimdienstes verspricht ihm Schutz, falls er zur Mitarbeit bereit ist. In Westaustralien findet er Unterschlupf in einer Militärbasis. Eine geheimnisvolle Frau, neue Technologien und chinesische Agenten sind Elemente in diesem Polit-Thriller, der den Kampf Chinas um die globale Führungsrolle verdeutlicht. Angriffe ausländischer Agenten und tragische Todesfälle sind Bewährungsproben, die der Protagonist zu bestehen hat.Der Ausbruch der Corona-Pandemie durchkreuzt manche Träume, doch letztlich erweist sich Australien als Ort der Hoffnung.
Wussten Sie als Beatles-Fan schon- in welcher Gefahr Ringo Starr damals bei den Dreharbeiten zu Help! schwebte?- woher Pauls Inspiration zum Welthit Yesterday stammte?- wie der Diebstahl des berühmten "Jumbo" von George das Leben von zwei kleinen Jungs veränderte?- welcher Maxwell den Hammer tatsächlich schwang?- wer bei Johns Ermordung noch die Finger im Spiel hatte?- wer die einmalige Pilzkopf-Frisur wirklich erfunden hat?- wie viele Verbrechen man während der 23 Sekunden von Her Majesty begehen kann?Kenntnisreich kombinieren Lifka/Pfarr ihr umfangreiches Wissen von Leben und Werk der Beatles mit Krimihandlungen, die so bizarr, spannend, überraschend oder witzig sind, dass man nur warnen kann: Die Krimihandlung und fast alle Personen sind völlig frei erfunden, eventuelle Ähnlichkeiten sind jedoch nicht immer rein zufällig...Für viele Leserinnen und Leser werden die 10 Beatles-Krimis von Hilfe! auch zu einer Reise in die eigene Vergangenheit, nämlich in das Lebensgefühl der 60er-, 70er-Jahre - eine Magical Mistery Tour.
55 Kurzkrimis und 4 Episoden des alltäglichen kriminellen Wahnsinns sind in diesem Buch versammelt. Die südhessische Metropole Darmstadt kann da durchaus mit London, New York, Tokyo oder gar México City mithalten. Nicht nur die Sonne sorgt hier für ein wahrhaft heißes Pflaster. Ein echtes Skurrilitätenkabinett rund um den Berserker erwartet Sie. Diese irrsinnigen und witzigen Stories brennen darauf, erzählt und gelesen zu werden. Sind Sie bereit für überraschende Wendungen und eine ganze Menge "dumm gelaufen"?
Danilo sitzt im Gerichtssaal - und das für etwas, das er gar nicht getan hat. Ausnahmsweise. Also, ausnahmsweise nicht getan hat, nicht ausnahmsweise im Gerichtssaal. Diesmal sind es die Jung-Funken, die ihn da hingebracht haben. Behauptet er, und erzählt einer Richterin eine völlig verrückte Geschichte. Was steckt hinter der plötzlichen Redseligkeit eines Verbrecherkönigs? Ist das Funkenspiel endgültig gescheitert und die letzten Funken erlöschen?Vorsicht! Diese Saga bedient so viele Genres, wie ihre Charaktere Rollen spielen und Namen tragen. Doch egal, wen oder was sie auch gerade geben, die Funken haben einen Plan: Die Weltherrschaft ... lenken. Das können sie als Verbrecher allemal besser, finden sie, und halten dabei nicht nur der Gesellschaft des Post-Exodus-Zeitalters den Eulenspiegel vor. Denn geändert hat sich ja nichts - oder?
Eliza Lynn Linton invites readers on an enchanting exploration of the Emerald Isle in "About Ireland." Through her eloquent prose, Linton unveils the multifaceted beauty and cultural richness of Ireland, blending history, folklore, and personal observations. From the lush landscapes to the resilient spirit of its people, Linton's narrative paints a vivid portrait of this captivating land. Delving into the heart of Irish traditions and the unique charm of its villages, she creates a literary tapestry that resonates with both wanderlust and cultural appreciation. "About Ireland" is more than a travelogue; it's a captivating journey through time and space, offering readers a glimpse into the soul of a nation. With each turn of the page, Linton beckons explorers, historians, and dreamers alike to discover the allure of Ireland, making this work an indispensable addition to any literary collection.
The tale of Vertopolis unfolds as a intricate saga set in a metropolis rife with secrets and corruption. Rafael Mendes, an intrepid journalist, unravels a dark conspiracy involving politicians, criminals, and businessmen, exposing a clandestine alliance that shakes the city's power structures to their core. As alliances crumble and new leaders emerge, Vertopolis faces challenges ranging from intense protests to the downfall of once-untouchable figures. The narrative climaxes in a pivotal trial, where shocking truths are laid bare, triggering a painful reconstruction of the city. In the epilogue, Vertopolis learns profound lessons about truth, collective responsibility, and the hope for a future free from the cycle of corruption and suspense that haunted it.
Madeline Sharpe, a disgraced detective turned private investigator, is asked by a former colleague to consult on a perplexing homicide case. She reluctantly accepts the job. But while following her quarry's trail, she encounters things she can't explain, things that defy reason. She then finds herself transported to a hidden realm populated by wild landscapes and strange creatures. All she can do is fight for survival and seek a way back home before the universe and her sanity fully unravel.
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