Krimi & Thriller

Naomi, at twenty-six has had enough of men mistreating her and applied to beA Jillaroo in outback Australia. She falls in love with a cowboy. They make a bet. Fromthe city of Melbourne to a fast-flowing river where Trent has to save Naomi from drowning,love germinates in a storm. Will Naomi save the cattle station from bankruptcy? Can Trent saveNaomi from her obsessive ex-boyfriend, Brandt?

The Black Hare Press YEAR FIVE anthology is a cumulation of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive, and all the tales published on Patreon during 2023.As a champion of emerging writers, you'll always find works by debut authors in our publications, as well new pieces from established and best-selling authors. We hope you enjoy the hard work that has been put into these tiny tales.

A totally gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seatMax Donovan, a man who uses his knowledge of far-flung corners of the earth and a fair bit of muscle to 'fix things', is relaxing by the sea in Senegal.But his much-needed holiday after a botched operation in Malaysia, where he broke more than he fixed, is abruptly interrupted when a man is knifed on the beach.When Donovan makes chase, the killer steals his car. Not a wise move. Donovan is now motivated to hunt him down. His curiosity has got the better of him, anyway.His adversary is a hitman who has travelled to Senegal to fix a few things of his own. No stranger to danger, he is closing in for another kill.The thrilling game of cat-and-mouse that ensues leaves the busy markets and bars of Dakar and heads into tropical forests and arid savannah, where poachers, smugglers, crocs, and lions, are all waiting to pounce.Will Donovan get his man or has he met his match?WITH TOOTH AND NAIL is the second standalone thriller in the Max Donovan adventures series. Look out for the first book, ONE BEATS THE BUSH, and the third, THE SERPENT'S LAIR.

Numerous novels have been penned about the US-Vietnam war, making it challenging for writers to present a unique perspective. In Tiger Spring, Huu Uoc offers a fresh take, portraying not just the external battles but the internal struggles of soldiers. He delves into the "war within a war," highlighting the human side of Vietnamese soldiers. They weren't mere instruments of destruction but individuals driven by love, dreams, and the desire for peace. Amidst the chaos of war, they grappled with strong emotions and desires. Captured diaries reveal their yearning for a normal life post-war. Tiger Spring underscores the profound humanity of these soldiers, emphasizing their dreams and aspirations beyond the battlefield.

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Kirottu tai siunattu, tämä on tarina rakkaudesta, joka sai minut hulluksi ylä- ja alamäkien välillä. Rakkaus, joka vei minut pilviin ja sitten upotti minut epätoivon kuoppaan.Se oli rakkaus, joka uhmasi taikuuden ja kohtalon sääntöjä, mutta päätyi epäonnistumiseen pimeiden voimien edessä.Kaikki alkoi siitä, kun lähdin pienestä kylästäni etsimään tietoa Nightglenin taikakoulusta. Siellä tapasin Dariuksen, noidan, joka oli niin kaunis ja kiehtova spektaakkeli. Hänen siniset silmänsä hehkuivat kirkkaasti, kuin intohimon tuli, kun he katsoivat minua. Olin täysin koukussa hänen viehätysvoimaansa, mutta kohtasin myös pommin: Darius oli Shadowthorn-nimisen kirotun sukulinjan jälkeläinen, jota ovat leimanneet synkät varjot ikuisesti.Yhdessä kohtaamme tämän kirouksen ylä- ja alamäkiä sekä itsessämme että elämässä. Se oli vuoristorata, täynnä hyviä ja huonoja hetkiä. Mutta lopulta onnistuimme löytämään todellisen rakkauden, ja se teki kaiken hämmennyksen sen arvoiseksi.Sitten tuli hetki, jolloin ajattelimme, että voisimme murtaa tämän kirouksen, koska halusimme vapauttaa Dariuksen hänen aina kantamansa taakasta.Mutta hyvästiä sanomatta hän lähti jättäen minut särkyneeksi, tuhoten unelmamme ja jättäen minulle pienen lahjan tätä kiellettyä rakkautta.Nyt istun tässä ja mietin, löydänkö Dariuksen taas, saako poikamme selville totuuden erostamme ja antaako varjot kerta kaikkiaan meille levon.Nämä ovat kysymyksiä, jotka sinä, utelias lukija, huomaat jatkaessasi tätä seikkailua...

En ole koskaan ajatellut, milloin unelmointi, kuvitteleminen tai muiden maailmojen kuvitteleminen voitaisiin kieltää.Joskus mietin, ajattelenko todella vai olenko olemassa tässä pimeässä paikassa. Ajatus siitä, että vanhempani olivat jo huolellisesti suunnitelleet jokaisen päätöksen, ahdistaa minua.Kaikenlainen epäsovinnainen ajattelu tai haastaminen heidän asettamansa muotille on jyrkästi kielletty taikataitoja hallitsevan vähemmistön toimesta, mutta enemmistö seuraa kuuliaisesti muissa kylissä.Tulen siihen johtopäätökseen, että olemassaoloni rajoittuu ohjelmointiin, joka on määrätty syntymästäni viimeiseen hengenvetooni. Heille olen ihmiskone, joka sokeasti toistan samoja käyttäytymismalleja kuin vanhempani, heijastelee heidän toiveitaan, vaalivan vanhentunutta ajattelua, joka on tuomittu epäonnistumaan.Minun on pakko uskoa, että he ovat maailmankaikkeuden keskus, että Nightglen on kaiken keskus ja että kohtalomme on kehittyä tulevaisuudessa. He eivät kuitenkaan onnistuneet pakottamaan tätä täydellisyyden mallia uusille sukupolville; itse asiassa tänään edustamme vain sitä, mikä on jo nähty, koska jopa auringonvalo, jota ihailemme niin paljon, on sammunut.Elänkö todellisuuttani vai jäänkö loukkuun maailmaan, jota en voi paeta, ja elänkö samat tapahtumat kuin vanhempani yhä uudelleen ja uudelleen äärettömällä kierteellä? Ja he, ystävät ja perhe, näyttävät nyt enemmän muuttuneilta aaveilta, jotka varmistavat, etten pakene tätä pimeää paikkaa, tehden olemassaolostani loputtoman rajojen ja yksitoikkoisuuden sarjan.En ole menneiden virheiden heijastus, joka laukaisee isäni kirouksen tai äitini tuskan.Itse asiassa haluan kulkea omaa polkuani tällä todellisuuksien välisellä kynnyksellä, jossa valo kietoutuu varjoihin ja olemassaolon verkko punoutuu...Tervetuloa Nightgleniin, paikkaan, joka on täynnä Shadowthorniin liittyviä mysteereitä.Katso vanhoja kiviasuntoja, joiden katot melkein koskettavat tummaa taivasta. Arka aurinko piiloutuu usein paksujen pilvien taakse, mikä ei lainkaan muistuta Grammarian eloisuutta, jonne äitini tuli etsimään uutta elämää.Täynnä rohkeutta hän saapui tähän salaperäiseen kylään. Mitä salaisuuksia Nighlen piilottaa? Mitä tarinoita menneisyytesi herättää?Taikuuden koulu, tämän maan ylpeys, vaatii nyt arvoani. Käytävillä syntyi siteitä ja syntyi haasteita, jotka muovasivat hahmoteltua kohtaloa.Shadowthorn, nimi, joka on kehystetty mysteeriin, on mahdotonta sivuuttaa. Suhtaudun tähän perintöön pahoillani.Isoisäni Gareth, syvien mysteerien mies, pitää salaisuudet, jotka kaipaan paljastaa. Naapuri, jonka silmät aina tutkivat äitini sielua, on enemmän kuin synkkä katsoja täynnä kuolemaa.Jos sinulla on rohkeutta lähteä tälle matkalle valon ja pimeyden välillä, voin ohjata sinut tämän arvoituksellisen kaupungin jokaisen kulman läpi paljastaen, mitä varjot kätkevät.

Third-generation racer Alex Moretti drives for his father, Andy, a motorsport legend and now expanding team owner. Moretti Motorsport had seemed to hit a grand slam when landing a lucrative multi-year sponsorship deal with Unibank, a major banking institution based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Just when Andy's racing enterprise was advancing toward superteam status, the sponsorship relationship explodes when young Alex is involved in a serious car accident, injuring the bank CEO's youngest teenage daughter, Amanda, who is suddenly unconscious in a Las Vegas hospital and aborting a six-to-seven week pregnancy.Released from the team, Alex spends two years in motorsport exile while Amanda's father is hellbent on destroying the Morettis, threatening Andy with a multi-million dollar lawsuit and pushing criminal charges against his son, who is forced to travel the world for any free-lance ride in a race car he could muster. When Alex finally gets a chance to resurrect his career, Amanda is pressured to testify against him following new inculpatory evidence from their past relations. As both push back against their feuding fathers, their forbidden romance is forced to a climax while playing out in the courts, the press, and in the corporate suites and backstretch of the world's greatest motor race.

The battle between good and evil continues to rage as Drakkon vows revenge. In Guardians of the Mortal Realm, Tor is safely hidden in a secret location, healing from both physical and emotional wounds. Marcy searches for her friend, Mathilde, determined to save her from the reach of hell. Kraal has been ordered to do what he can to sabotage Tor by any means necessary. As the three of them pursue their own path to healing and freedom, a new enemy comes knocking at their door, and none of them are prepared for the fight. Marcy, Tor, and Kraal are all fighting battles to save themselves and those they love. When their battles intersect, they must learn to work together to beat their ultimate enemy.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Voyage of the Sea Dragon, Into the Dream World, a gripping science fiction tale that takes you to the depths of the ocean and beyond. Reconstructed from the remains of a retired LA nuclear submarine, the SSRN Sea Dragon is a cutting-edge research vessel, reminiscent of the classic exploration tales like 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.'Conceived by the brilliant mind of Dr. Rick Wilson and captained by the seasoned Lee Zuved, Sea Dragon is home to a team of expert scientists and dedicated crew. They tackle environmental challenges and unlock the mysteries of the world's oceans, thwart poachers and unravel secrets hidden deep within the continental shelves.Their ordinary missions take a drastic turn when they stumble on an extraterrestrial threat lurking on the Antarctic continent. As the crew of the Sea Dragon faces an unprecedented challenge, their skills, teamwork, and resilience will be put to the ultimate test. Voyage of the Sea Dragon is pulse-pounding speculative fiction of scientific exploration, environmental conservation, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable odds. Get ready to dive into a world where the mysteries of the deep sea collide with the mysteries of the cosmos.

A former friend, a runaway mother, and a dead body threaten to spoil a middle-aged woman's plan for a low-key family Thanksgiving.Cece Cavanaugh's latest job recommendation, cleaning up a flooded school, comes from a former friend-a woman who turned her back when Cece needed her friendship most. Despite having to face her friend, Cece accepts the job, hoping to earn additional cash for her family Thanksgiving dinner.When Cece finds herself in the janitor's workroom, ankle-deep in mud, checking the pulse of her friend's ex-husband, the job takes an unexpected turn and ensures the arrival of hunky Detective Case Alder. With her divorce from her trust-fund husband just days away, Cece is determined to keep her emotions in check and avoid the detective's advances.As the investigation gets underway, Alder asks for Cece's help eavesdropping on the suspects. She is eager to oblige, but instead of listening as he requested, Cece begins questioning faculty and gathering evidence. To compound her problems, Cece's elderly mother arrives in Wickford-baggage in hand-after having left her new husband.Despite a threatening note, a series of false leads, and wrangling her runaway mother, Cece narrows down the suspects, but will the killer seal her fate before Cece can solve the case?

Victory isn't always the end of the story.Paris, 1944. OSS Agent Kathryn Hammond sacrificed her heart and her career to save the woman she loved. Now, facing an uncertain future and an unrelenting enemy, she must fight for the only thing left that matters-victory.Unearthed secrets changed Jenny Ryan's life forever. She longed for relevance but now finds herself the center of a high-stakes international tug of war for a hidden weapon that could change the world.As the two women navigate the dangerous world of espionage, they are faced with the ultimate test of love and loyalty. Can their love overcome the obstacles in their path, or have time and the shadows of the past cost them a second chance at happiness?Buy In the Shadow of Victory and join Kathryn and Jenny on their journey of forgiveness, healing, and devotion, as they discover the strength of their love in the thrilling conclusion to the sapphic noir Shadow series.Note: This is the fourth and final book in the Shadow series. Reading the books in order is highly recommended.

E N G E L C H E N F L I E G - mörderische Jagd auf heilige Bilder- ist ein Krimi, der in Berlin nach der Wende spielt. Jurij Simenov, ein ehemaliger Mitarbeiter des KGB, befindet sich auf dem Weg in die Stadt. Er hat vor Jahren einen Ikonenhändler erschossen, dafür im Knast gesessen, ist nach Warschau abgeschoben worden und kommt jetzt zurück, um sich zu rächen. Sein damaliger Anwalt, einige Ikonenhändler, eine Restauratorin und ihr schräger Lover müssen um ihr Leben zittern. Der Erzengel Gabriel, aus einer russischen Kirche gestohlen, kommt anstandslos in Frankfurt/ Oder durch den Zoll und ist danach spurlos verschwunden. Als wäre er weggeflogen. Ist aus dem Engel der Verkündung ein Engel des Todes geworden?

What happens to an oil industry lobbyist when climate change gets personal?In a world where the devastating effects of climate change can seem inconsequential to the lives of the wealthy, Daniel Lazaro thrives as a powerful Washington lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry. With a dream life on the Guadalupe River, a loving wife and a young daughter, Daniel is blind to the repercussions of his work. But when a flash flood in the Texas Hill Country sweeps away his home and his family, Daniel is left shattered and haunted by even the sight of water.Burdened by guilt and struggling with his debilitating phobia, Daniel descends into a bleak abyss. But a charismatic environmental activist recognizes the potential for Daniel to use his political access to challenge the industry he once championed. Daniel is torn between his own personal grief and his urgent need to make amends. Will he redeem himself or stand aside as the world plunges further into chaos?In Two Degrees, a gripping tale of redemption and the fight for a dying planet, award-winning author William Michael Ried puts Dan Lazaro at the intersection of power politics and climate change, where a collision is inescapable.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." -Ephesians 6:12¿¿In the arid deserts of Arizona, notorious gunslinger Johnny Ringo meets a solitary end, his trusted Colt Peacemaker in hand. Yet when his body is discovered, the gun is nowhere to be found, creating a historical mystery that still remains unsolved. While many have sought the fabled relic, none have come close to finding it. Until now.In the modern day, antique firearms expert Michael Kent is hired by a wealthy and mysterious collector who claims to have the key to unearthing Ringo's famed revolver. As Michael delves into the gun's dark history, though, he uncovers a chilling pattern of evil stretching back to it's very creation. Amidst ancient monasteries and forgotten graves, he is finally forced to accept the truth he never thought possible-a curse has been laid upon the Colt, binding it to a cycle of vengeance and death transcending mankind itself. Worse yet, he may be the only one who can stop it.From the dusty trails of the Wild West to the digital highway of the World Wide Web, Arma del Diablo: The Colt of Destiny weaves together a rip-roaring tale of revenge, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Can Michael Kent unravel the mystery of the Colt and put an end to it's malevolent legacy? Or will the curse continue claiming victims, as inevitable and relentless as time itself?

A vanished couple. A disoriented treasure hunter. A body with suspicious injuries.Harry Grimm is starting to feel like a local - almost. But when his quiet happiness is interrupted by a confused eighty-year-old detectorist claiming to have seen Medieval knights fighting in a nearby ruined castle, the chief inspector is forced to investigate the bizarre claims. However, his focus is soon split to a second case when a teen and her boyfriend disappear without a trace.As the unflappable DCI spearheads the search for the young lovers, he and his team confront conflicting witnesses, spiraling hostilities, and enraged families pointing accusing fingers. And with the aging detectorist continuing to cause disturbances around the village, Grimm takes his muddled statements more seriously after the discovery of a brutally battered corpse.Can this gruff detective follow the cryptic clues to a killer?Silent Ruin is the dramatic fourteenth book in the DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers series. If you like beloved casts of characters, dark mysteries, and rising tension, then you'll adore David J. Gatward's transfixing whodunit.Buy Silent Ruin to decipher whispers of murder today!Perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, J. D. Kirk, Adam Croft, Simon McCleave, Alex Smith, J. M. Dalgliesh, J. E. Mayhew, and J. R. Ellis.

Victims lost after a storm sweeps the moors. A distracting flood of fans and journalists. Is he tracking down a tragic accident or gruesome murder?Harry Grimm views change with a wary eye. But as the usually steadfast boss struggles with upheavals among his team, he answers a call about a suspiciously abandoned camper. And he soon discovers its owners are a newlywed couple whose lottery winnings have earned them an obsessive stalker.Using the pair's social media posts to retrace their steps, Harry uncovers a makeshift camp with disturbing photos. Yet when one of his team disappears while out following a hunch, the seasoned DCI fears the body count could rise to three.Can he execute a rescue mission before cameras click on a horrifying scene?Dark Harvest is the nail-biting sixteenth book in the DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers series. If you like strong teamwork, quick twists and turns, and races against the clock, then you'll love David J Gatward's chilling hunt.Buy Dark Harvest for a grisly reaping today!

In 1930, Anthony Berkeley Cox (1893-1971) founded London's Detection Club, whose members swore that their "detectives shall well and truly detect the crimes presented to them, using those wits which it may please you to bestow upon them." The Detection Club pledged "never to conceal a vital clue from the reader." Anthony Berkeley's novels and short stories featuring Roger Sheringham and Inspector Moresby are among the finest examples of the fair play, challenge-to-the-reader tradition of the Golden Age. The title story in The Avenging Chance has long been considered one of the greatest formal detective stories. This book also collects all the additional cases of Sheringham and Moresby. This enlarged edition includes - for the first time- the newly discovered short stories, "The Bargee's Holiday" and "Hot Steel." Cover illustration by Gail Cross. Lost Classics design by Deborah Miller. Cover by Christina Luboski.

When that cute chick you met online is murdered - but shows up for your next internet meeting anyway.Marlow's just a regular geeky college freshman with little to no experience with girls, so when he has a semi-flirtatious chat with a cute girl online, it's almost more than his nerves can handle.Then the girl is murdered.Or is she?Marlow finds himself teamed up with intelligent and savvy Sage Farrell, a girl so far out of his league he feels blinded in her presence - literally - damned glasses! Together they work to find the identity of @gingerbreadman. Can they stop the killer before he strikes in more worlds than one?***What readers are saying:"My brain cannot contain my excitement right now!! The description for this book is spot on. I truly felt like this was an episode of Fringe..." Keyreads - Goodreads reviewer"It really had me hooked all the way through. 5 Suspenseful Stars!"Mandy Anderson, Goodreads reviewer"Lee Strauss is the master of the mystery genre." Brian Robinette"...kept me turning pages into the night.""I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it.""It was awesome!! Loved it!""This is an amazing book! A 5-star must read! ""Many authors are predictable, not Ms. Strauss."***For fans of Iris Johansen, Pauline Hawkins, Ruth Ware, Freida McFadden, psychological thrillers, mystery suspense and romantic suspense

Hercule Poirot, the dapper Belgian detective with a penchant for order and a mind like a finely tuned chronometer, faces his most formidable foe yet in Agatha Christie's The Big Four. Not a cunning murderer, but a cabal of powerful individuals known as "The Big Four," a secret society that wields vast influence and aims to control the world from the shadows. A cryptic warning throws Poirot and his loyal companion, Captain Hastings, into a whirlwind of international intrigue. Whispers of an assassination plot, a series of seemingly unrelated deaths, and a trail leading through the halls of power - all point to the Big Four's sinister agenda. But who are these enigmatic figures? Li Chang Yen, a Chinese political mastermind with a steely gaze and an air of mystery. An American tycoon, ruthless and ambitious, with a penchant for expensive suits and fast cars. A cunning Frenchwoman with secrets of her own, her beauty masking a sharp intellect and a hidden agenda. And the elusive "Destroyer," a ghost who leaves chaos in his wake, a figure shrouded in darkness whose true identity remains a mystery. Poirot, fueled by his indomitable spirit and razor-sharp intellect, embarks on a globe-trotting chase. From the bustling streets of London to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean, he unravels a web of lies, confronts hidden agendas, and faces mortal peril at every turn. Can Poirot dismantle this empire of shadows before it plunges the world into darkness? Or will the Big Four, with their vast resources and ruthless tactics, prove too powerful to overcome? The Big Four is a thrilling adventure of espionage and suspense, where Agatha Christie's classic detective skills collide with a world of international intrigue. Prepare for a heart-pounding chase, mind-bending puzzles, and a showdown that will leave you breathless.

September 1907. George Dillman sets sail from Liverpool to New York on the Lusitania's maiden voyage. Posing as a passenger, Dillman is in fact an undercover detective hired by the Cunard Line to keep an eye out for petty crimes. But after some uneventful days aboard, the ship's blueprints are stolen and then a body is found. As Dillman works to get to the bottom of the crimes, he makes an unusual friend, first-class passenger Genevieve Masefield, and the two uncover secrets aboard the ship that prove explosive.

November 1907. George Dillman and Genevieve Masefield sail from Liverpool on the maiden voyage of the Mauretania. While posing as a passenger George is in fact an undercover detective hired by the Cunard Line. Dillman and Genevieve endure a nightmare voyage during which severe weather batters the vessel relentlessly and keeps the passengers away from the decks. Dillman is instrumental in rescuing a crew member from being washed overboard but he is too late to save one of the First Class passengers from the same fate. At first, it looks like a case of death by misadventure. But Dillman and Genevieve come to realise that it was an act of calculated murder, connected with the presence on board of a record shipment of gold bullion - twelve tons in all - sent from the Bank of England.

Worcester, January 1145. Poison strikes down bow maker Godfrey Bowyer and his wife Blanche after their evening meal. While she survives, he dies an agonising death. Few could have administered the poison, which should mean a very short investigation for the Sheriff's men, Hugh Bradecote, Serjeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin. But perhaps someone was pulling the strings, and that widens the net considerably. With an unpopular victim, the suspects are many and varied.

Rayleigh has the prefect life. Loving relationship, great job, and everything she could have hoped for. When her life is turned upside down, she comes to realise that maybe it wasn't everything that she had expected or thought it was. Challenging her to rethink her life, and what she is looking for from it. Setting out on a journey through dimensions, she sets out to explore the worlds; where she ultimately finds more then she planned.

All Hallow's Eve, 1144. The savaged body of Durand Wuduweard, the solitary and unpopular keeper of the King's Forest of Feckenham, is discovered beside his hearth, his corpse rendered barely identifiable by sharp teeth. Whispers of a wolf on the prowl grow louder and Sheriff William de Beauchamp's men, Hugh Bradecote and Serjeant Catchpoll, are tasked with cutting through the clamour. They must uncover who killed Durand and why while beset by superstitious villagers, raids upon manors and further grim deaths. Out of the shadows of the forest, where will the wolf's fangs strike next?

A new marriage. A perfect home. A machine that says it's all a lie.Rowena Snyder has the life she's always wanted. So why is everything falling apart?Moving to the suburbs was supposed to be easy. Instead, Rowena struggles with panic attacks, a husband who wants her on medication, and the isolation of new motherhood. Then a suspicious house fire at her baby's birthday party threatens to send her over the edge.When Rowena's husband brings home a product in beta testing at his Silicon Valley tech firm, it's a godsend. She uses it for everything. A digital assistant, a mental health supporter, even a friend.But "Maxine" is more than a digital assistant. Its algorithm collects data to predict future events. And soon Maxine delivers a bone-chilling warning that threatens to shatter Rowena's new suburban life to pieces:"Your husband is going to try to kill you."Who can she trust? Herself? Her man? Or her eerily accurate new friend, Maxine?Formerly published as Amen Maxine