Krimi & Thriller

Ein Schatz, wertvoller als Gold. Düstere Zeiten für den charismatischen Vampir Christian. Die Zufallsbekanntschaft mit einer geheimnisvollen Frau birgt jedoch plötzlich einen lukrativen Ausweg aus der Nahrungsnot. Während das Geschäft floriert und die Beziehung zwischen den beiden intensiver wird, lauern bereits die Schatten der Vergangenheit ... und sie fordern Blut. Der finstere Auftakt zu einer Saga, die tief hineinführt, in eine unsterbliche Welt aus Verlangen, Leidenschaft und Geheimnissen.

Die ruhige und besonnene Justizfachangestellte Viktoria bekommt einen neuen Chef in ihre Seite: den charismatischen Staatsanwalt Michael Wolf. Die beiden sind sich auf Anhieb sympathisch. Als auf einer Baustelle die Leiche einer unbekannten Frau gefunden wird, beginnt für Viktoria und Michael die Arbeit an ihrem ersten großen, gemeinsamen Fall. Noch während die Ermittlungen im Fall der namenlosen Toten auf Hochtouren laufen, verschwindet plötzlich Viktorias Kindheitsfreundin spurlos. Für Viktoria steht fest: Das ist kein Zufall! Werden die Hinweise ihr den Aufenthaltsort ihrer Freundin verraten?

Der Kriminalbeamte Simon Wolf findet bei seinen Ermittlungen weit mehr heraus, als nur die Wahrheit über ein grauenerregendes Verbrechen. Er erkennt, dass es Orte auf dieser Welt gibt, an denen sich das Böse wie ein Parasit festgesetzt hat. Finsterberg ist ein solcher Ort. Das Böse, das in dem scheinbar idyllischen Dorf haust, zeigt in acht Kurzgeschichten seine entsetzlichen Gesichter.

This techno thriller concerns Lars Brent. He's a frail-looking Canadian scientist who has invented a wonder drug. It's easily worth half a trillion dollars, but he has no hopes of cashing in. Why? Five years ago, he used his invention to kill assassins. --Lars Brent, code named Needles, is a thin Canadian scientist who looks barely able to withstand winter winds. Yet he's a counter-assassin, who kills with a revolutionary poison and with cold-blooded cunning. He soon will hunt three deadly contract killers, doing so while fully aware treachery awaits him.His hunting also will be distracted by love. He quickly discovers a co-worker from long ago, Mila Rossi, is now divorced. She's a scientist, herself, and very much his intellectual peer. Brent even thinks Rossi could well be the world's smartest woman. Her cleverness just might save his life before the story's over.The two worked together years ago inventing poisons at a tiny, secretive Pentagon weapons laboratory in Alabama. When they unexpectedly meet again, Brent and Rossi are instantly attracted to each other. She insists they take things slowly, however, so they set a good example for her two teenagers. She also wants to know if Brent has changed.The teens already aren't so sure about Brent. Another bad marriage seems far too much for their struggling family to endure. Also, what's to be said for a Canadian man who can't play hockey?Meanwhile, a huge pharmaceutical company evolves its plot to kidnap, torture, and kill Brent for the recipe to his exotic poison. What Brent has easily would revolutionize the ethical drug industry overnight. Going after Brent would be very dangerous since he might well be the deadliest man in North America, but this particular company has so much money it doesn't care. Mikvelk Publishing, LLC

"Maggie Moore--tattooed, pierced, and a bit of a mess--is a word genius, able to solve any linguistic puzzle. When she's talent-scouted from the top of her forensic linguistics class and asked to analyze harrowing notes left by a stalker-turned-rapist, she's all over it. And she succeeds. ... When the daughter of a local mayor is abducted, Maggie is called upon once again, but this time she isn't sure if she's the right person for the job. Given what happened to her best friend, Maggie might be too close to this one. But the police in this rural south central Florida town really need Maggie's special skill to crack the case. Along with her new best friend Silas Jackson, a detective, Maggie analyzes the texts, emails, and verbal tics of various suspects and comes to a disturbing conclusion"--

"Embark on a visual and literary exploration of China through the lens and words of Isabella Bird in 'Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs Made in China.' Bird, the intrepid traveler and writer, offers a unique perspective on the Middle Kingdom during the late 19th century. This captivating collection combines Bird's keen observations with evocative photographs, providing a nuanced glimpse into the landscapes, people, and culture of China. From the imperial grandeur of Beijing to the serene landscapes of the countryside, 'Chinese Pictures' is a vivid portrayal of a nation in transition. Join Bird as she delves into the heart of Chinese life, capturing moments frozen in time through the art of photography and storytelling. An immersive journey that transcends temporal boundaries, this work is a testament to Bird's unwavering curiosity and her ability to bridge cultures through the lens of her camera and the power of her pen."

"Embark on an extraordinary journey 'From Sea to Sea' with the literary prowess of Rudyard Kipling. This compelling work traverses the diverse landscapes of India, offering a captivating tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and stories. Kipling, the Nobel laureate, paints a vivid portrait of the Indian subcontinent during the late 19th century, providing readers with a firsthand account of his experiences and observations. From the bustling streets of Lahore to the tranquil landscapes of the Himalayas, 'From Sea to Sea' captures the essence of a nation on the cusp of change. Immerse yourself in Kipling's prose, which skillfully weaves together travelogue, cultural exploration, and personal reflection. A literary masterpiece that transcends time, inviting readers to journey through the pages and discover the enchanting wonders of a bygone India."

"Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical lands of Persia and Kurdistan with Isabella Bird in "Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan." Dive into Bird's vivid narratives as she explores these lesser-known regions of the 19th century, capturing the essence of enchanting landscapes, fascinating customs, and memorable encounters. Traverse majestic deserts, navigate bustling bazaars, and uncover communities rich in traditions. "Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan" is more than just a travelogue; it's an immersion into exotic cultures, illuminated by Bird's boundless curiosity and her ability to share the human stories behind each visited place. Explore the Orient through her adventurous eyes and be transported to an era where exploration transcended known boundaries, offering readers an unforgettable literary experience."

"Embark on a literary odyssey with Jules Verne in 'The Exploration of the World.' In this enthralling collection, Verne invites readers to traverse the globe, unveiling the wonders of uncharted territories. From daring voyages to remote continents to the mysteries of the deep sea, Verne's narratives transport readers to the far reaches of the Earth. 'The Exploration of the World' is more than a mere compilation; it's a testament to Verne's visionary storytelling, blending adventure, science, and imagination. Join Verne on a journey through time and space, where each page unfolds a new frontier of discovery and captivates the imagination. A timeless exploration that continues to inspire the spirit of adventure in readers across generations."

Auf dem Cover der grossartigen Trilogie über Friedrich Dürrenmatt von Madeleine Betschart und Pierre Bühler stehen die Worte «Wege und Umwege».Für mich persönlich würde ich ergänzen: «Wege, Umwege und Irrwege». Vor sechzig Jahren hätten mich solche Worte nie und nimmer interessiert. Ich kam mir sowieso immer vor, als würde ich in einen Verkehrskreisel einfahren und der hätte lauter falsche Ausfahrten.Jetzt im Alter sehe ich das etwas pragmatischer. Ich habe gelernt, dass eben auch Irrwege die richtigen Wege sein können. Aber eben, rückblickend sieht ohnehin alles anders aus. Umwege können manchmal ganz hilfreich sein. So geht es auch dem Chefkommissar Fournier in den vorliegenden Kriminalromanen. Um ans Ziel zu gelangen, die Wege zu finden, braucht man Umwege und Irrwege. Wenn wir wollen, können wir etwas daraus lernen. Ich bin schon jetzt auf den nächsten Umweg oder Irrweg gespannt.Claude Wehrli

Verhüllter Tag steht am Beginn von Reinhold Sehneiders Versuchen, den eigenen Standort in einer gewandelten Zeit neu zu bestimmen. Stimmungsbilder aus der Zeit vor dem ersten großen Krieg lassen die mangelnde Geborgenheit eines Kindes, das m unpersönlichen Hotelhallen auf wachst, nachempfinden. Dann verlassene Räume, Soldaten, verlorene Schlachten und Elendsjahre nach der Katastrophe. Schneiders Irrweg in verschiedene Berufe wird verständlich. Einsamkeit in Dresden: die Suche nach dem Sinn bei Dichtern und Philosophen, Verzweiflung und Selbstmordversuch, Rettung und Wiedererwachen, das sind die Erfahrungen letzter Grenzen. Die Reise nach dem Süden und dem Norden Europas, Begegnungen und Abschiede, Berlin, Elsaß, Freiburg als unbehauste Stützpunkte, die Jahre der gefährlichen Verführung und der Vernichtung; Deutschlands: all dies bricht sich im seelischen Prisma des visionären Dichters, der nichts erfindet, sondern Geschichte transzendiert.

Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure.Jack Reacher wakes up, alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has

With Hammers in the Wind, veteran turned author Christian Warren Freed brings his epic 9 book series of the battle for control of the world of Malweir to its stunning conclusion.

A tale of triumph over adversity, self-discovery, and the power of loveSunderland, 2019. Eve Cummins starts looking into the history behind an old, homemade valentine found in a box of family memorabilia. Her search takes her to Canada, on to Shetland and back to Sunderland.Shetland, 1849. A young blacksmith, Gideon Thompson, makes the difficult decision to leave Lerwick, and the girl he admires, in the hope of earning enough to save his family from destitution. He travels far from his island home to the wilderness of Rupert's Land.As Eve follows Gideon's journey, accompanied by enigmatic rancher, Joel Baxter, she feels an affinity to the young blacksmith and discovers more than she could imagine.

"You think you're fuckin' better than me?"A dead girl's words haunt a detective's broken life as he struggles to find her killer. Returning to work after losing his wife and unborn child in a horrific car accident, Detective Senan Maguire is rapidly thrown in at the deep end, with an intense murder case that hits a little too close to home. As Senan and his team investigate, revelations come to light that will change their lives forever, unravelling a world of deceit and corruption.

"The judge described my crime as 'the most heinous' he had seen in his career on the bench. I wanted to shout, cry out and protest my innocence as my sentence was handed down. But honestly, I couldn't."Convicted of a crime he has no memory of committing, Eli Kelly is serving a life sentence in Stoutbliss Prison. After seven years as an inmate, Eli is resigned to his fate, but when a solicitor is sent to Stoutbliss as part of a government scheme to investigate potential miscarriages of justice, he finds himself contemplating a future beyond his prison cell. Working with a psychiatrist, Eli revisits his traumatic past, and as they delve deeper into his memories, Eli realises that, regardless of his guilt or innocence, he is yet another victim whose cries for help were ignored by the very services supposed to keep him safe. Will Eli finally remember what happened on that fateful night? Is he guilty? Or innocent? And given the circumstances, does it matter?

Sometimes you have to have the rug pulled out from beneath your feet to test your spine. The award nominated family suspense, Lake Laps is the broken fairytale of the family next door in a quiet little lakeside town. How far are you willing to go to slay the dragon that has threatened your princess? What do you trade? Who and what can you let go of in order to save your family? It's a tale of family bonds and retribution, a battle to find peace. This is the story of one mother who was willing to go that far. To save them, she danced with the devil himself.

She opens her mouth to scream, but no sound comes out. She clutches at her throat as thick foamflows from her mouth. Her eyes go wide, and she falls to the floor."Bertha's been murdered, or more correctly, assassinated."With a secret desire to become President of the United States, Senator Ralf Mudbottom calls anemergency meeting of the National Democrat Party's Election Committee, but the evening doesn'tquite go to plan.A serial killer is on the loose and as the race for the White House heats up, the murders increase -killing off key people from each campaign.No one is safe.Brothers, Lewis and Shelton Ledbetter, work together to find the killer which proves moredifficult than they could have ever imagined.A plot full of twists and intrigue which will keep you guessing right to the last page.

A British agent attempts to solve his friend's murder, but after running into bureaucratic red tape, he has no choice but to hire Jett Fox, an accomplished woman working as a spy for hire. Fox dives into the world of international crime as she encounters automotive and racing magnate Mickey Blaze, a woman with a dangerous secret and the prime suspect in the murder. Learning early on that Blaze is protected at the highest levels of government all over the world, Fox must use her skill and charisma to expose Blaze as a fraud. From a confrontation at a casino in Casablanca, to a treacherous street race in Los Angeles, the two women go toe to toe until one of them inevitably cracks under the pressure.

An international thriller, the plot explores the dark side of relationships and its opposite, true love. SHE falls under the spell of a domineering control freak and is introduced into the darker side of life in sunny Spain, while trying to appease a gangster faction of Russian property buyers eager for her services. HE falls foul of mafia bosses while supervising an offshore diving operation in Azerbaijan and ends up in the middle of a bitter and bloody territorial war before escaping to the relative calm of Baku. The couple are reunited on the Costa del Sol after her recovery from an illness, while he is still feeling the effects of battle combat and gunshot wounds. But even in the calmer waters of the Mediterranean, their chances of a happy and tranquil future are once again compromised by vividly contrasting forces beyond their control.

Former soldier, Tom Price, and actress, Nia Williams, are attempting to re-establish their love after a Kremlin plot almost cost them their relationship and their lives. Now, MI5 Deputy Director Phillipa Davies asks them for a favour: a wellness check on Piotr Lebedev, a Russian defector who came over to the west some twenty years before. Tom and Nia don't know that Lebedev possesses the 'knowledge' - information that would destroy Russia's national security. The Kremlin desperately want him back. As the CIA and GRU hunt for Lebedev, Davies, driven by a personal secret, attempts to manipulate people and events from the sidelines. Bouncing from the UK to America, to Vienna, to Jamaica, Tom and Nia find themselves pulled deeper into the deadly high-stakes game of cat and mouse where issues of loyalty and honour are fluid, where the hunted become the hunters, and where love is severely tested.

The criminal underworld clashes head on with the forces of law and order in this warts and all account of greed, vice, drugs and violence.in a police safe house in peaceful North Wales, Boris the Orange, informant and one-time translator for a criminal prostitution ring, is in hiding with his detective handler. But then an intercepted phone call blows the lid off their secret location. Within hours, the safe house is raided, the detective murdered and the informant kidnapped. Soon afterwards, Boris's tortured corpse is found in a nearby canal, manacled at the neck.Within the force, the number of unlucky and mysterious deaths among the ranks of CID is growing steadily. Coincidence is no longer a credible reason. Could someone close to one of the officers be a suspect? Someone who, while on the surface appears calm and harmless, hides a dark, disturbed past...

Frank Szatowski hasn't seen his daughter Maggie in years, and it breaks his heart every day. So when she calls him out of the blue, to tell him that she's getting married and he's invited, Frank is overjoyed.Maggie is marrying into one of the richest families in the country, and Frank finds himself overwhelmed by the social circle she now moves in. He'll do anything to reconnect, though, and arrives at their New Hampshire estate ready to bond however he can with Maggie's in-laws.But as the wedding weekend gets underway, it becomes clear to Frank that although they have spared no expense, there's something strange about Maggie's fiancé. And maybe he shouldn't be celebrating just yet...

Jack Ryan, Jr. is the one man who can stop an international conspiracy in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.Jack Ryan, Jr. finds himself cut off from his comrades at The Campus just when he needs them most. He's smack dab in the middle of an international conspiracy, and this may be too much for even he to handle.__________PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY'Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale'NEW YORK TIMES'Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict'SUNDAY TIMES'A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch'DAILY MAIL'Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical'WASHINGTON POST