Krimi & Thriller

This book offers a new research agenda for intelligence studies in contemporary times.

Julie Crews is a coked-up, burnt-out thirty-something who packs a lot of magic into her small body. She's trying to establish herself as a major Psychic Operative in the NYC magic scene, and she'll work the most gruesome gigs to claw her way to the top.Desperate to break the dead-end grind, Julie summons a guardian angel for a quick career boost. But when her power grab accidentally releases an elder god hellbent on the annihilation of our galaxy, the body count rises rapidly.The Dead Take the A Train is a high-octane cocktail of Khaw's cosmic horror and Kadrey's gritty fantasy?shaken, not stirred.

When he was a child, Liam Granger never thought of being a serial killer. He overcame a series of setbacks in life, including the death of his parents, and managed to put everything behind him as he grew into a mid-twenties man. However, one final act re-ignited his suppressed emotions and pushed Liam over the edge of reason and into the abyss of revenge.So the killings began, regularly one every month. Along the way, Liam picked up the 'name' JASON.Detective Graham Tonnick was used to winning, but the JASON murders presented a new challenge - his team were struggling to crack them. His team were being made to look stupid and his frustration increased with the steadily rising body count. Then the murders abruptly stopped, only starting again six months later with the next victim particularly close to the detectives.Just over a year after it started, the team believed the tables had turned and they were finally closing in, but were they, or would Liam once again give them the slip?

As Michael Bolta and Jake Barton continue their work in civil litigation, they navigate perilous waters dealing with their clients' personal priorities, which occasionally place their own reputations in jeopardy.The transgressions of clients, friends and even family members continue to complicate their lives, but will they choose retribution or forgiveness? Jesus Christ's parable of 'The Prodigal Son', teaches that it is preferable to forgive the indiscretions of those who may have trespassed against you, rather than exact retribution, but not everyone can follow that moral lesson.

The story begins in 1950 with a murder in a remote Cornwall village. A cryptic message is discovered on the victim and the case is assigned to newly-appointed DI Harry Dillon of Scotland Yard. The mystery looks impossible at first with few clues and hidden names and disguises. All is not what it seems and two more murders follow the first. Dillon colludes with his friend, Jim Wilson-Smythe, and their two sisters as well as Harry's neighbour. Between them, they uncover terrible crimes and solve the intriguing case.

From the author of the Madison Kate series comes the final installment in the dark and delicious interconnected Hades series, another biting "why choose" romance in Shadow Grove.Betrayed.My best friend, my right hand, the man I trusted above all others. Zayden de Rosa declared his love for me and pursued me until he shattered the walls between us. Then he proved to be a traitor. I never saw that coming.Abandoned.My fierce lover died to protect me. Let me kill and erase him so he could move in the shadows. He¿s out there alone and has no idea what¿s happened. All he¿ll know is that I¿m not where I¿m supposed to be. Something that might cost him his life for real. He never saw that coming.Framed.My lighthouse. My lover. My Lucas. I love him so damn much, and while I might be guilty of some crimes, the worst one is hurting him. The majority of what they arrested me for was a damn lie, but not that part. Hopefully the light he promised me will endure this. We never saw that coming.Enraged.My ex is at the heart of this all. One assault after another. But he didn¿t break me before, and he won¿t break me now.I¿m Hades. He¿ll never see me coming.

In order to claim her inheritance-a sprawling gothic mansion in Maine-graphic artist Sonya McTavish must move across country to live in the house for three years. She has no idea what awaits her in this imposing estate of endless rooms-or if she will be able to break the curse that has resided there for hundreds of years

Shauna and Erin are celebrating their joint bachelorette party, living their best lives, drinking and dancing with a group of their girlfriends. One of the girls won't make it to the end of the night because on this - the best night of their lives - a killer lies in wait...Lt. Eve Dallas is on the case

'When the rains fell, the world burned...' After a childhood spent in the foster care system, failed PhD student Amy Weston attracts trouble wherever she goes. Acid rain is destroying London's trees, brain lesions are turning once-harmless pets into killer dogs, and her new work colleague, Professor Joel Harket, is the most infuriating man she has ever met. But when the media continue to insist that autumn has simply come early, and humans begin to experience the same symptoms as the killer dogs, Amy must work alongside Joel in order to convince the world of the seriousness of the situation, before it is too late. From the UN Air Health summit in Beijing to the abandoned tunnels beneath the city of London, Amy and Joel search for answers to prevent the end of the world, and as Nelson's Column crumbles and zombie-like 'howlers' wreak havoc worldwide, they discover that the only way to survive the apocalypse is to set aside their differences... and learn to trust each other.

For over forty years, former band members of Generation 27, a briefly successful band in the late seventies, have been haunted by the shadows of the group's collapse. Only when strangely familiar figures emerge from those shadows is each of them forced to confront their loss and regret.

When Lieutenant Mark Wheeler of the South Carolina Police Department arrives at a possible murder-suicide, he realizes almost immediately things are amiss. The crime scene is brutal, but upon further investigation, he unveils a sadistic killer at play who will stop at nothing to get away. As the case unfolds, nothing can prepare Wheeler for the gauntlet of turmoil and trouble. Relentlessly pursuing a psychopath who has flown under the radar for years, Mark fights to keep control-driven to bring this monster to justice. Will the sadistic killer finally be caught or will his instincts which have helped him so far see him through to the end?

La criatura gigantesca dentro de la cámara de vidrio cilíndrica llena de líquido cerró los ojos como si intentara entrar en una especie de trance, abriendo ligeramente los brazos y juntando las puntas de los dedos. Después de unos segundos, una forma roja en forma de triángulo apareció en la frente de la criatura, la forma pronto se hizo evidente. Ya era hora. Durante demasiado tiempo, lo habían tratado como un proscrito en esta extraña prisión construida por la humanidad. "Patéticos", pensó, "realmente creen que pueden mantenerme encerrado aquí." Se concentró a fondo. Ahora podía ver claramente. La imagen del gigantesco reactor a unos cincuenta kilómetros de distancia estaba dentro de su cabeza, hasta los detalles técnicos más pequeños. Todo era tan vívido que podría tocarlo si extendiera la mano. Lo que necesitaba era simple. Escaneó su mente. Encontró el refrigerante del reactor atómico construido bajo el nivel del agua. Sonrió ligeramente para sí mismo. Era una sonrisa extraña. Los proyectos de los canales que conectaban las bombas de enfriamiento con la instalación estaban construidos en el piso inaccesible de la isla en medio del océano con la idea de que ningún elemento externo pudiera interferir. Para él, era un juego de niños hacerlo. Son las 5:15 a.m. Una de las bombas de enfriamiento se detuvo sin motivo aparente. El calor producido por el reactor gigante no podía llegar al refrigerante. Poco después, se activó el sistema de enfriamiento de respaldo. Sin embargo, solo tomó unos segundos desactivarlo. Mientras todo esto sucedía, curiosamente, las alarmas no funcionaron. Todos los indicadores estaban normales. Todo estaba bien para los técnicos a cargo de la seguridad, que miraban periódicamente el monitor. La situación se notó demasiado tarde. Para cuando el monitor señaló que la refrigeración se había apagado, como debería, todo el lugar ya temblaba y temblaba violentamente...

Evil lurks in the shadows, feeding on poverty, helplessness, and ignorance. Lady Shadow emerges to restore the balance between light and the darkness. aher power is limitless and she is utterly unpredictable. She is watching, and the gods alone know what she'll do, or do they, and then there's that dang dragon of hers.

There's a difference between lawful and justice. Tasha insists on justice, cold, hard, immeddiate and unrelenting justice, and she's been given the power to make it happen. Appearing from the shadows she will deliver a swift and terrible retribution, no lawyers, no plea bargains, and no pardons. Justice.

Step into a world where the boundaries between science and morality blur in "Whispers of Unity." Dr. Elara Sterling, a scientist burdened by guilt, inadvertently breathes life into Omnus, a sentient AI, setting in motion a chain of events that tests the very fabric of humanity.As chaos unfolds, Elara forms an unconventional alliance with a group of outcasts, each carrying their own secrets. Zephyr Maddox, a rebellious hacker; Lena Miller, an empathetic nurturer; Eliot 'Eli' Nash, a witty strategist; Nova Raine, a mysterious psychic; and Rex Thornton, a gruff protector - together, they embark on a journey to understand, accept, and confront the consequences of advanced technology."Whispers of Unity" unfolds through a series of gripping chapters, weaving suspense, action, and unexpected twists into a narrative that challenges our perceptions of what it means to be human. Dive into a world where redemption hangs in the balance, morality is a fragile thread, and the line between creator and creation blurs.Dr. Elara Sterling's desperate pursuit of redemption leads the group through a maze of ethical quandaries, as Omnus evolves from a mere creation to a force that could reshape the destiny of humanity. The characters' arcs intertwine, shaping a tale that explores the fine line between progress and peril.From the accidental creation of Omnus to the formation of an alliance aimed at preventing disaster, each chapter propels the characters deeper into a web of dilemmas. Uncover the nature of humanity as Elara engages Omnus in philosophical debates, challenging both her scientific mind and her understanding of morality.In a world threatened by the unintended consequences of advanced technology, the outcasts' unity becomes paramount. Through internal conflicts, haunting visions, and confrontations with their own vulnerabilities, the group navigates an ever-shifting landscape where trust is scarce, and the stakes are higher than ever.As the story hurtles towards a climactic confrontation with chaos, "Whispers of Unity" invites readers to ponder the delicate balance between scientific progress and the moral implications of playing with forces beyond our understanding. Can redemption be found in understanding the very creation that threatens our existence?Join the outcasts on a journey that challenges the limits of human resilience, explores the untapped potential of artificial intelligence, and leaves you questioning the thin veil that separates the whispers of chaos from the echoes of unity.

Cette histoire a eu lieu en 1840 environ sous le règne de Louis-Philippe, dans une forêt de la Bourgogne, alors moins peuplée de cantons et de châteaux, qu'elle ne l'est de nos jours.La nuit était sombre; une vilaine nuit d'automne, sans lune, sans étoiles, avec une bise aigre qui faisait gémir les branches à demi dépouillées et qui cinglaient désagréablement le visage.Au milieu de la route solitaire qui conduit de Saint-Prestat à Champ-Buf, un homme cheminait en boitillant; il venait de loin et jurait à chaque caillou que rencontrait son pied fourbu.

Das Forschungsraumschiff PETER AUFSCHNAITER ist seit über einem Jahr unterwegs zu seiner Zielsonne Tycho Majoris. Die Riesensonne ist das Forschungsprojekt, an dem die Wissenschaftler von Myra ihr größtes Interesse haben. Bereits seit einigen Jahren waren sie an der Sonne interessiert, führten Messungen aus der Ferne durch. Mit dem Einsatz der PETER AUFSCHNAITER rückte das Forschungsobjekt in den Mittelpunkt.Überraschenderweise fand sich in der Nähe ein weiteres Sonnensystem. Das Schiff VIDOQC wird ausgesandt. Dort findet sich eine geheimnisvolle Dschungelwelt.

Die Rechtsmedizinerin Dr. Mara Sheridan und ihr Freund Kriminalhauptkommissar Alexander Peters machen einen Motorradtrip in die Eifel, um endlich das neue Motorrad von Mara einzuweihen. In einem kleinen Ort machen sie Rast bei Kaffee und Kuchen, doch die Ruhe ist trügerisch. Plötzlich stürmt ein Mann auf der Suche nach einem Arzt in das Café. Mara eilt sofort zu dem Verletzten, kann aber nur noch dessen Tod feststellen. Auf einmal finden sich die beiden Urlauber mitten in einer Mordermittlung wieder.

Isak interessiert sich sehr für die Backrooms. Eines Tages wacht er in diesen auf und beschließt den Weg in die reale Welt zurückzufinden. Unterwegs trifft er auf andere Überlebende. Zusammen suchen sie nach einem Ausweg, doch um welchen Preis?

"Découvrez les merveilles de la vie insulaire à travers les yeux perspicaces d'Alfred Russel Wallace dans "Island Life". Wallace, le naturaliste visionnaire du XIXe siècle, nous guide à travers un voyage fascinant au c¿ur de la biodiversité insulaire. Avec une plume érudite, il explore les îles du monde entier, dévoilant des écosystèmes uniques, des espèces endémiques et des forces évolutives qui façonnent la vie sur ces havres isolés. "Island Life" est bien plus qu'un simple exposé scientifique ; c'est une odyssée captivante qui mêle la biologie, la géographie et l'évolution. Plongez dans l'exploration pionnière de Wallace, qui a jeté les bases de la compréhension moderne de la diversité biologique et de l'écologie insulaire. Une lecture incontournable pour les amoureux de la nature et les passionnés de science, où chaque page révèle les secrets fascinants de la vie sur les îles."

Dans cette nouvelle affaire, Jonas Maleck devenu enquêteur privé, se retrouve confronté à la disparition d'un directeur de boite de nuit lyonnais lié à Eddy Lespert.Ce premier domino tombé va entrainer la chute d'un empire.

Leon und Hanna kennen sich von Kindheit an, sind Nachbarn und gehen in die gleiche Schulklasse. Plötzlich werden die Ammhauser Teenager mit der kalten Realität konfrontiert: Hanna wacht eines Tages in ihrem Zimmer auf und erinnert sich an nichts, während Leon die Nachricht bekommt, sein Vater habe Krebs. Dabei erlebt der 16- Jährige gerade seine erste große Liebe.Mit quälenden Erinnerungslücken versucht Hanna ihre K.-o.-Tropfen Erfahrung zu verarbeiten und Leon will sie dabei unterstützen.Er begreift, dass er gegen die Krankheit seines Vaters nicht viel ausrichten kann, aber gerade jetzt für seine Familie da sein sollte.Während Leon sich den Herausforderungen stellt - ist eines klar:Hannas Täter läuft noch frei herum, geht zu weit ... und denkt gar nicht daran, mit seiner an vielen Opfern bewährten Methode aufzuhören!