Krimi & Thriller

Jordan Spencer, an acclaimed archaeologist and agnostic, has lived through an event that forever has changed him. Jordan has placed himself in a specialized facility to heal from terrible nightmares and night terrors that threaten his very well-being. His associate and interest, Tonya Clark, now leads an archaeological expedition in Mexico that uncovers a large humanlike skeleton unlike the world has ever witnessed. With the discovery, Jordan decides to leave the doctor's care and help Tonya navigate dangerous obstacles that face her and the team. At the same time, a former faith healer and charlatan Paul Jacobs, who produced miracles of healing, now reeling from the truth of who he was and the consequences of his decisions, now faces decisions that will shape his life. The world has been shaken by an event that saw millions of people and all children vanish into thin air. Behind the scenes exists a mysterious, powerful group of wealthy men and women who have dedicated their lives to discovering alien beings and expedite their return to earth. The group believes these beings ruled in ancient times and now see evidence that their return is imminent. Strange visual signs from space and the threat of a catastrophic natural event throw the world into an epic moment where the reveal of the ancient rulers is at hand. The truth is far from what the world understands and in reality is a demonic attack to usher in their allotted time to start what is known as the tribulation. Jordan, Tonya, and Paul's life will intersect as the world's clock has crossed the final hour.

Ellison Russell Jones' best friend Libba has a questionable track record when it comes to men. But finally-finally-she's selected a good one.Charlie Ardmore hales from a fine family, plays a mean game of golf, and is a cardiologist.Even Mother approves.But when Charlie's patients start dying, the whispers begin. Is Charlie a killer?Could Harrington Walford, Ellison's beloved father and one of Charlie's patients, be the next to die?Can Ellison stop a killer in time?

Two fishermen haul a mysterious shipping crate ashore off the coast of Burry Port in South Wales, where they discover a brutally murdered, decaying corpse inside. The local police, perplexed by the lack of leads, called in Inspector French of Scotland Yard, one of the Criminal Investigation Department's top detectives. Inspector French will eventually find the killer, thanks to his meticulous pursuit of leads.

Samuel Garcia is called upon to help his good friend, Sheriff Joe Halstead, solve a cold case from seven years ago. The case involves the disappearance of Paul Gleason, Amarillo National Bank's associate manager, along with twelve million dollars of bearer bonds issued by the city of Amarillo, Texas. Paul Gleason's twin brother, Raymond Gleason, is carrying on at the bank after the disappearance of his brother and the bonds that had been entrusted to their care. The disappearance stumped both the Amarillo sheriff and the FBI special agent assigned to it shortly after the crime occurred. The case is filled with murder and intrigue and, in the end, reveals the depth of depravity that can fill the human heart. Samuel is also faced with a mysterious stranger showing up at his family's sprawling cattle ranch, threatening to take away his mother's head maid, who has captured Samuel's heart. The knowledge of this individual's presence in their home torments Samuel throughout his time on the bank case, causing many moments of anguish in his personal life.Gone without a Trace is sure to keep the reader turning pages, joining our master detective in his latest caper as he unwinds a web of deceit, trapping a nest full of rats.

When a game warden finds herself face to face with a living, breathing saber-tooth tiger, she must catch the mad man cloning extinct these predators for extreme safari hunts before his creations wreak havoc on our world.

Girava lo sguardo con una curiosità timida e smarrita intorno alla cella del carcere, fissandolo ora sulla semplicità rozza del pagliericcio, ora sui palinsesti osceni e polemici dei quattro muri, ora sul lordo naviglio galleggiante nel brocchetto, sì che avreste subito pensato che l'abitatore di quella cella era nuovo e vi era stato rinchiuso per affare di poca importanza. Tre ore prima aveva avuto alterco con un giannizzero gallonato della polizia municipale nel mezzo della strada; a un certo punto si era acceso nella disputa a segno che aveva provato un'attrazione nuova verso il pericolo e il repentaglio impersonato in quell'edile provocatore;

Not every story has a happy ending. Do you believe you can trust your own thoughts? What about your dreams? What of your desires? After all, isn't happiness just an illusion? Come and take a peek behind several lives with twists, turns, and broken bones. This creepy collection of stories will keep you awake at night, wondering what truly lurks in the shadow of your mind.

Secrets or senses.Emmy Moore is a psychic medium. When a man comes for a reading she's suddenly flooded with images from the item he gave her to hold. She sees a man being murdered, but worst, it's linked directly to the man in front of her. Pulling herself back from the images she finds a gun pointed at her. Frozen, she only stares terrified. That is, until a popping sound from behind slices the air and the man collapses in front of her, blood oozing from his forehead. Whirling around she's face to face with a masked gunman. Locking eyes, she's immediately pulled into their depths and for the briefest moment she feels time and space collapse. But with the intensity of the situation she faints.Waking, Emmy finds herself alone in a locked room. Yet on the other side of the glass watching is Dae Steele, leader of an elite team for the Agency. Their mission is to make sure agents around the world are never compromised and right now, there's a list of agents up for sale. Caught in a web, Emmy's life as she knows it disappears. While the U.S. thinks she's a Russian spy using a brilliant cover, the Russians think she can lead them to their rogue agent. Each side needs her. But only one needs her alive.For now, the only thing Emmy can trust - is her gift.

Sometimes the desire for vengeance runs too deep. The warrior of the darkness known as the Fallen Angel is hunting, killing, and nothing can stop her, not even the goddess who made her.

"A Crystal Age" it is a novel written by William Henry Hudson, an Argentine-English author, ornithologist, and naturalist. The book was first published in 1887 and is considered one of the earliest examples of dystopian science fiction.The story is framed as a narrative within a narrative. It begins with the protagonist, an unnamed narrator, discovering an ancient manuscript while exploring a cave. The manuscript tells the story of a man who, after getting lost in a remote region of South America, stumbles upon a hidden utopian society.In this utopia, known as the Crystal Age, the inhabitants live in harmony with nature and each other. The society has achieved a state of perfect balance and enlightenment. The people are vegetarian, live without violence or conflict, and have advanced scientific and artistic achievements. The crystal of the title refers to the transparent material that constructs their buildings and symbolizes the clarity and purity of their way of life.As the protagonist explores this utopian world, he contrasts it with the civilization he came from, which is portrayed as corrupt and decadent. The novel raises questions about the nature of progress, the consequences of industrialization, and the possibility of creating a utopian society."A Crystal Age" is a thought-provoking work that explores social and environmental themes, making it a significant contribution to early science fiction literature.

How can cowboys and Indians be involved in the Cretaceous Period one hundred million years ago? Dinosaurs were king of that time and place.Humans didn't even exist then! There's a whole lot of changes going on. Planet Earth is a portal, and it's 1880!

Last Night In Tampico is a story of how Emelia Rojas, a victim of human trafficking, can find the strength and will to survive even at her darkest hour. Her survival is tied to Mark Price, a man with a dark and violent history, Roe Estes, a young woman with a tumultuous past who now works as a DEA agent, and a Haitian/Chilean immigrant, Samuel Oreste, who has been caught up in events beyond his control. The unlikely trio follow a convoluted and dangerous trail that leads them from El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, West Palm Beach, and finally Tampico Mexico. The story revolves between Mark's questionable military actions in the past and the present search for Emelia. The end of the odyssey results in a bittersweet and lifechanging event for them all.

Prisoners of the Mind focuses on two veterans of World War II and takes place in the late 1950s, some twenty years after both suffered wartime trauma in separate incidences.Medical scans now tell us that such experiences change the brain, leaving such vets trapped by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complete with frightening flashbacks, angry outbursts, feelings of being cut off from others and being constantly on guard.The symptoms have governed their lives, but one has overcome his suffering; the other hasn't. They interact at a wrecking yard next to a produce market where they work.In this work of fiction, the reader is presented with an unexpected and startling ending.

Bully is a daunting tale about how various forms of unjustifiable bullying led to an unimaginable act of brutality.Kori Archer knows firsthand what it is like to be bullied. Consequently, she finds herself making many trips to a local therapist to try and understand the why behind the unforgettable torment that plagues her mind day in and day out.The outside world sees a happy wife and devoted mother of two, but after a series of gruesome events occur in her hometown of Buffalo, New York, Kori is forced to reckon with her past.Once known as one of the most beloved places to stay in the heart of Downtown Buffalo, the Jaxshelben Mansion befalls a darkness no one could ever have imagined.

Everyone knows the Jotunheim mining colony collapsed beneath a deadly plague fifty years ago. No survivors. So, when Emory, a twice-orphaned ship's mechanic arrives in the colony, she is shocked to discover small pockets of survivors both alive and in a constant state of war with each other, and a faction of rogue EvoGenesis scientists heldover from the war. When she is accused of being an Evogen spy, and taken prisoner by the Rooks tribe, she must earn their trust, or die. Noor, the so-called speaker for the Rooks, seems preoccupied with her ability to breathe the deadly toxic air. She knows it's why he hasn't killed her yet. Can she earn his trust before he grows bored with his experiments?Noor never wanted to be Speaker, but here he is. He bides his time while his predecessor, Malik's, legacy crumbles around him, focused solely on keeping his sister alive until she can delivery her baby. Malik's baby. So, when a mysterious outsider, Emory, crosses his path, the easy thing would be to kill her. But when have things ever been easy for Noor? Emory frustrates him, challenges him at every turn, and calls into question everything he thought he knew. Something he thought long buried stirs to life within him whenever Emory is nearby. Meanwhile, his enemies sharpen their knives, waiting for him to stumble. Will Emory be their salvation, or is she the last mistake Noor will ever make? Foundling is a love story with a dystopian backdrop. With tropes of found family, sibling relationships, human experimentation, telepathic characters, and enemies to lovers.

In "The Secrets of the Tainted Trough", imagine waking up from a nap to see a donkey and a horse peering through the screen door, both desperately thirsty. Would you give them a drink? And then what? Sally, an energetic 87-year-old woman, faces this exact dilemma. Intrigued by the animals, she decides to investigate why they keep returning to her property. What she discovers shocks her to the core - their water trough is contaminated with a body. But whose body is it? And how did it end up in the water trough? With no one else around but a goat, chickens and a pup, Sally wonders if the body could be their missing caregiver. As the mystery deepens, she must grapple with the fate of both the animals and the unknown person in the trough. Join Sally on her thrilling and perplexing journey as she unravels the truth behind this mysterious misadventure.Prepare to be captivated by the twists and turns in "The Secrets of the Tainted Trough", a tale filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations.

Dear Readers,In this enchanting story, Aakash Kumar, a boy living in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, narrates his experience. Aakash has a crush on Arya, brings a romantic flavor to the human society of Visakhapatnam. His father, Ananas Kumar, is the founder of an agro-based company named Aromatics and is also the heir of Aakash's grandfather, Orbot. Aakash is aware of his being a part of the sorcerer society, and all these magicians have a home planet named Megaton.Ananas and his brother Benji, who lives in Yangon, are both partners making plans to attack Earth. Aakash has many fun and crazy adventures, which will continue in the following chapters.The author of his first book 'My Father is a Sorcerer', Ishayu Mahapatra, lives by the East coastline of India throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Inspired by many authors, he decided to become an author and brighten up many imaginations.Although some people teased him and some supported him while he was authoring this novel, he never stopped and finally finished it. He was a boy, but he had a dream of writing his first novel, which he achieved.His confidence in writing cannot be stopped by any type of protest and hate.

Dick Wondercock is a suave P.I. who has been hired to help Carl Cooper, a slumping veteran police detective. He has many years of experience solving mysteries and wooing women, but will that be enough for this adventure? Can Dick penetrate the veil of mystery around the case of The Defective Detective?

After an apocalyptic war on their home planet of Beldora, a band of citizens launch into the unknowns of space in a desperate attempt to survive. Crew members come out of hibernation to find themselves being murdered one by one. While evading the killer and searching for other survivors, they intercept a signal from another vessel.Celebrating their rescue, they soon learn they have stumbled upon the strange world of the magitons-immortal life forms who are gods compared to mortals. Their new galactic home is filled with ancient feuds, subterfuge, and powerful adversaries.Unable to escape the enemy who controls the abandoned ship, the magitons are caught up in the battle as they too are relentlessly pursued by a strange dark force.The entire galactic civilization faces destruction if they fail to defeat this entity which grows stronger with each conquest.Traumatizing events, mild language and sexual content. Not suitable for minors. Parental guidance suggested.Length: 110K Words

Become a part of a riveting mystery adventure with Agatha Christie's fearless heroine"The Man in the Brown Suit."Introducing "The Man in the Brown Suit" by Agatha Christie, a thrilling mystery adventure with a fearless heroine. The story of Anne Beddingfield, whose journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death unfolds between London and South Africa.A classic of mystery literature, "The Man in the Brown Suit" continues to enthrall readers interested in human nature and suspense. Including a compelling plot and sharp insights, this book exemplifies the importance of literature in inspiring empathy and understanding.It is widely considered that Agatha Christie was one of the greatest mystery writers in the history of literature and one of the greatest writers in the field of humanism. In addition to "The Man in the Brown Suit", her works continue to inspire readers and intellectuals worldwide."The Man in the Brown Suit" by Agatha Christie takes you on a thrilling journey of mystery and suspense. Christie weaves a captivating tale of a young woman's quest for adventure, romance, and a solution to a perplexing puzzle as she weaves a tale of intrigue and crime.