Krimi & Thriller

"Poésies" est un recueil de poèmes d'Arthur Rimbaud, l'un des plus célèbres poètes français du XIXe siècle. Publié en 1895 après sa mort, ce recueil comprend une sélection de ses poèmes les plus emblématiques, dont certains ont été écrits pendant sa jeunesse. Rimbaud est reconnu pour sa révolution poétique, utilisant des images frappantes, une langue innovante et des émotions intenses pour capturer l'essence de la vie, de la passion, de la révolte et de la quête de spiritualité. Ses poèmes ont influencé de manière significative la poésie moderne et continuent d'inspirer de nombreux lecteurs et écrivains.

"Portraits et Souvenirs" est un ouvrage autobiographique écrit par le célèbre compositeur français Camille Saint-Saëns. Publié en 1921, ce livre offre des réflexions sur la vie et la carrière de Saint-Saëns, ainsi que des portraits de plusieurs personnalités musicales, artistiques et littéraires de son époque. Il partage des souvenirs de sa vie personnelle et professionnelle, donnant un aperçu de son parcours musical et des influences qui ont façonné sa carrière. Cet ouvrage est précieux pour comprendre la vie et l'époque du compositeur, ainsi que pour avoir un aperçu des personnalités marquantes de la scène artistique du XIXe siècle.

Ein Vorort von Mailand. Alberta, eine junge Verkäuferin, wird tot aufgefunden. Duca Lamberti, ein ehemaliger Arzt, dem die Zulassung entzogen wurde, weil er einer älteren Patientin beim Sterben geholfen hat, braucht nach drei Jahren Gefängnis Arbeit. Also erklärt er sich bereit, den alkoholkranken Sohn eines reichen Geschäftsmannes zu betreuen und ihm beim Entzug zu helfen.Als Lamberti herausfindet, dass der junge Mann trinkt, weil er glaubt, am Tod Albertas schuldig zu sein, beginnt er seine Nachforschungen. Es geht um junge Frauen, die sich aus Not oder Neugier prostituieren, um schmutzige Pornografie und um Mord. Duca Lamberti versucht diese mit Hilfe von Livia aufzuklären, einer jungen Frau, die sich als Köder anbietet, um Albertas Mörder eine Falle zu stellen."Giorgio Scerbanenco (1911-1969) berichtet von den Widersprüchen Italiens, wie sie auch heute [...] noch immer bestehen: dem Italien der armen Schlucker, der Außenseiter, der Durchgedrehten und der Gleichgültigen; dem Italien einer neuen und absurd brutalen Kriminalität, die keine Furcht und keine Scham kennt; dem Italien der politischen Deckungsmanöver und der Vertuschung." Carlo Lucarelli

Entre los desolados restos de un mundo enfermo, con el suelo marcado por el implacable azote de la opresión y resonando con los lúgubres gritos del abatimiento, despierta una fuerza potente e indomable, guiada por las firmes manos de Amiri y Serafina. La historia que se desarrolla ante nosotros se teje en los laberínticos entresijos de un reino distópico donde la mera supervivencia exige un intrincado paseo por la cuerda floja en el precipicio de la existencia. En un contexto de desintegración, su resistencia emerge como un sonoro toque de clarín, una melodía irresistible que invita a otros a unirse a la sinfonía de la rebelión. En cada línea de esta melodía, los corazones de los oprimidos y rotos encuentran consuelo, pues teje una cadencia de unidad y esperanza que impregna todo su ser.En medio de la tormenta que azota su mundo, descubren las semillas de la unidad que se han sembrado en el suelo sagrado de sus mentes, alimentadas por los torrentes de lágrimas derramadas por los oprimidos. Estas semillas florecen en un tapiz de solidaridad que constituye la base de su movimiento. Unidos por los inquebrantables hilos de la empatía, su fuerza combinada se transforma en una fuerza indeleble que revive su paisaje distópico con un fervor que se niega a ser negado. Pero Resurgence es más que un testimonio del indomable espíritu humano. Es una crónica que revela el renacimiento de las almas, un proceso alquímico de transformación que se manifiesta cuando la resiliencia baila de la mano de la compasión. Emprende un profundo viaje, atreviéndose a soñar con un nuevo amanecer que se abre paso a través de las pesadas nubes de la opresión, donde las chispas de la justicia se convierten en un fuego imparable de cambio, arrojando su luminoso resplandor en el camino de la revolución perpetua.

Em meio aos restos desolados de um mundo doente, com o solo marcado pelo chicote implacável da opressão e ecoando com os gritos tristes do desânimo, uma força potente e indomável desperta, guiada pelas mãos firmes de Amiri e Serafina. A história que se desenrola diante de nós é tecida dentro das complexidades labirínticas de um reino distópico onde a mera sobrevivência exige uma intrincada caminhada na corda bamba no precipício da existência. Em um cenário de desintegração, sua resiliência emerge como um retumbante toque de clarim, uma melodia irresistível que convida outros a se juntarem à sinfonia da rebelião. Em cada linha dessa melodia, os corações dos oprimidos e destroçados encontram consolo, pois ela tece uma cadência de unidade e esperança que permeia todo o seu ser.Em meio à tempestade que assola seu mundo, eles descobrem as sementes da unidade que foram semeadas no solo sagrado de suas mentes, nutridas pelas torrentes de lágrimas derramadas pelos oprimidos. Essas sementes florescem em uma tapeçaria de solidariedade que forma o alicerce de seu movimento. Unidos pelos fios inabaláveis da empatia, sua força combinada se transforma em uma força indelével que revive sua paisagem distópica com um fervor que se recusa a ser negado. Mas Ressurgir é mais do que um testemunho do indomável espírito humano. É uma crônica que revela o renascimento das almas, um processo alquímico de transformação que se manifesta quando a resiliência dança de mãos dadas com a compaixão. Ele embarca em uma jornada profunda, ousando sonhar com um novo amanhecer que atravessa as nuvens pesadas da opressão, onde as faíscas da justiça se transformam em um incêndio imparável de mudança, lançando seu brilho luminoso no caminho da revolução perpétua.

Amidst the desolate remnants of an ailing world, its soil scarred by the relentless lash of oppression and echoing with the mournful cries of despondency, a potent and indomitable force awakens, guided by the steady hands of Amiri and Seraphina. The story that unfolds before us is woven within the labyrinthine complexities of a dystopian realm where mere survival requires an intricate tightrope walk on the precipice of existence. Against a backdrop of disintegration, their resilience emerges as a resounding clarion call, an irresistible melody beckoning others to join in the symphony of rebellion. In every line of this melody, the hearts of the oppressed and shattered find solace as it weaves together a cadence of unity and hope that permeates their very being.In the midst of the storm that rages in their world, they uncover the seeds of unity that have been sown in the sacred soil of their minds, nourished by the torrents of tears shed by the oppressed. These seeds blossom into a tapestry of solidarity that forms the bedrock of their movement. Bound together by the unyielding threads of empathy, their combined strength transforms into an indelible force that revives their dystopian landscape with a fervor that refuses to be denied. But Resurgence is more than a testament to the indomitable human spirit. It is a chronicle that reveals the rebirth of souls, an alchemical process of transformation that manifests when resilience dances hand in hand with compassion. It embarks on a profound journey, daring to dream of a new dawn that pierces the heavy clouds of oppression, where the sparks of justice blaze into an unstoppable wildfire of change, casting its luminous glow on the path of perpetual revolution.

Dr. Jim Bob Brady, orthopedic surgeon and amateur sleuth, is spending a one-month sabbatical trying to decide whether to remain in his position at University Hospital in Houston, Texas, or move to the Hill Country and work in a more relaxed atmosphere, now that he's the recipient of a windfall legacy. Scaling back would provide him much more free time to golf and spend time with his wife, Mary Louise, and rest, as his wife so aptly puts it. They are renting a condo on the waters of Lake LBJ while making potentially life-changing decisions.As the sabbatical winds down, Jim Bob comes across a newspaper report about six women who have disappeared in the Hill Country in the past year, and he soon gets involved in trying to solve the mysteries. Mary Louise is incensed when JB becomes obsessed with the investigation and takes enormous risks both to himself and to her. She returns to Houston, leaving Brady to his own wiles.Doc Brady also finds himself on the irritable side of law enforcement in the area; some members are even suspects in the women's disappearances, and Brady receives physical threats. While investigating, he encounters a defrocked nun, Sister Mads, who runs a secret shelter for victims of domestic violence, called Mourning Doves. When a Hill Country patient becomes a fatal victim of suspected domestic violence, Brady is thrown into the middle of the chaotic mess.Will Brady solve the mystery of the missing women before he becomes a victim himself? Are the women deceased, or being held captive, or is their disappearance an act of mercy?

MY HUSBAND IS PLANNING to leave me soon and he thinks that I don't know. Can you believe that after 14 years of marriage and 3 kids, he simply wants to discard me like I am trash?NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.Throughout our entire marriage he lies and I ignore it, he cheats and I still stand by his side, but now he has double crossed me and dragging him through a messy divorce simply won't cut deep enough.NO. I WANT MY POUND OF FLESH.Not literally of course, because I'm no killer, but then again thanks to my husband I've develop a knack for lying. I am not the same woman he married all those years ago, I have definitely changed, but I won't tell him that... I'd rather show him.

The nation of Al Garoth has been destroyed, and the citizens spread throughout the land. The founder, Alvaroth, sent his soul into his life crystal just before he was killed and is planning on restoring himself and Al Garoth for the people to come home to.However, a new enemy will stop at nothing to keep the woods natural and free from other inhabitants. This is when Alvaroth chooses four strangers to come together and aid his mission.

Philipp von Wengland spielt im 9. Jh. in dem fiktiven Reich Wengland, das irgendwo in den Alpen zu suchen ware. Philipp ist der jungere Sohn des Herzogs Christian von Sandragon, der von Verschworern ermordet wird, als Philipp und sein alterer Bruder Albert noch Kinder sind. Die Mutter kann mit den Sohnen fliehen und findet im Kloster Wachtelberg Schutz. Albert scheitert bei der Rckgewinnung des Thrones am Mrder seines Vaters. Philipp und seine Mutter Christine sind auch in Wachtelberg nicht mehr sicher. Der Herzog des Nachbarlandes Scharfenburg bietet ihnen Zuflucht und sorgt fr eine solide ritterliche Ausbildung Philipps. Als Herzog Ralf Prinz Philipp ein Lehen anbietet, muss er sich entscheiden. Als Herzog von Wengland darf er niemandem untertan sein. Weil Ralf ihm keine Kriegsknechte mitgeben kann, will er sich zunchst vergewissern, welche Grafen Wenglands zu ihm halten. Der Graf Siegfried von Eschenfels bietet ihm Unterkunft und schwrt ihm Treue, doch der Usurpator erfhrt davon. Philipp und Siegfried knnen zwar entkommen, aber Siegfried stirbt, und Philipp wird verwundet vom Fluss ans Ufer einer von Rubern bewohnten Insel gesplt. Mithilfe der Ruber, die zu Philipps Gefhrten werden, und den vom Goden Sengar geschaffenen Hilfsmitteln kann Philipp die Legende vom Geisterreiter in die Welt setzen, der angeblich der Geist des ermordeten Herzogs ist und jene straft, die dessen Feinde waren. Es gelingt ihm, den Usurpator strzen und sein Erbe bernehmen. Weil seine Freunde aber nur einem Knig dienen wollen, gert der Gewinn wieder in Gefahr - ebenso wie durch Arnulf von Krnten, der Ambitionen hat, Kaiser zu werden. Philipp kann ihm die Unabhngigkeit Wenglands vom Rmischen Reich abhandeln, doch versucht Arnulf, ihm das Dokument wieder abzunehmen. Philipp kann den Diebstahl verhindern, die Knigskrone erlangen und mit Ralfs Tochter Hilde seine Knigin heiraten.

A Sarah Roberts Prequel: Drake Bellamy before he met Sarah Roberts.Drake Bellamy doesn't want to break the law. His mother is dying of cancer, and his father has sent him out to purchase medical weed from an unknown dealer. Things go bad fast. During the deal on the fourteenth floor of an apartment building, the dealer disappears, and Drake is stuck in the apartment with a dead woman. Now, the police are at the door, and he has nowhere to go.On the run from the police and the people intent on framing Drake for murder, he must uncover the truth before it's too late. He soon discovers the reason behind the madness that has become his life. That information takes him back twelve years to when he was hospitalized with a concussion and his fiancée went missing. The only way out is to clean up someone else's mess. The only way out is murder.Drake Bellamy didn't want to break the law, but now he's out for blood.Here's what readers are saying about the Sarah Roberts Series:¿¿¿¿¿ - "This is a great series! I love it, and you should read it! Each Sarah Roberts story gets more intriguing and more intense! I feel I know all the main characters personally, and I can't wait for the next thriller! Keep writing, Jonas Saul! Your fans await!"¿¿¿¿¿ - "Jonas Saul is one of the most talented writers of our time."¿¿¿¿¿ - "First book I read by Jonas Saul. One of the best books I have ever read."¿¿¿¿¿ - "Amazing! I've been looking forward to starting this series for a while, and let me tell you, it does not disappoint! Filled to the brim with action, suspense, and thrills."¿¿¿¿¿ - "These books are an action-packed adrenaline rush that left me hungry for more! With each twist and turn, I got more invested in Sarah and her family, and I felt their struggles and pain! The series combines my two favorite things for a story - a great, heart-thumping journey and characters I can connect with emotionally. Sarah Roberts is the perfect strong, yet vulnerable, heroine for men and women everywhere to admire!"¿¿¿¿¿ - "I love Jonas Saul - my new favorite author."¿¿¿¿¿ - "I am an avid reader of Stephen King and Dean Koontz, and Jonas Saul won me over with this book."¿¿¿¿¿ - "To me, this is the best series I have ever read."¿¿¿¿¿ - "Love the series. Can't wait till another comes out. Jonas Saul is a great storyteller. Send more!"¿¿¿¿¿ - "The way the Sarah Roberts character grows and evolves is superb. Jonas Saul is one of the best contemporary writers alive today."¿¿¿¿¿ - "I haven't read a book by Jonas Saul I haven't loved! Highly, highly, highly recommend!"¿¿¿¿¿ - "This is one of the best mystery series ever written. Jonas Saul is amazing. I recommend the entire Sarah Roberts to any reader, whether you're into mysteries or not."

SCIENCE AND SORCERY DO NOT MIX-EXCEPT ON GRAMARYESkeptical, cynical Rod Gallowglass is a spacefaring man of science who does not believe in magic. He's also an operative of the agency SCENT, tasked with finding lost colony planets, then guiding them toward democracy and eventual membership in the galactic community.But when he stumbles across the strange new planet Gramarye, he's shocked to discover a medieval society full of witches and warlocks, elves and monsters. How is it even possible? Worse, Rod's advanced technology quickly gets him labeled a warlock, despite his constant denials.Moreover, the Kingdom is in political turmoil, with a young girl-queen on the brink of civil war with her rebellious lords. Rod slowly discovers off-world organizations are behind the unrest, trying to subtly corrupt Gramarye away from democratic rule. His mission is threatened at every turn by fascists, anarchists, and double-dealing royalists playing vicious political power games for the future of the most unique-and perhaps most important-planet in the galaxy.Aided only by a coven of teenage witches, a ragtag army of beggars, and his epileptic robot horse Fess, Rod decides the only way to thwart these destructive influences-both native and off-planet-is for him to become a part of the local fabric and lead Gramarye as one of their own. But to do so, Rod Gallowglass must put aside his own convictions and beliefs, and become a warlock, in spite of himself.

A hated outsider. A shocking death. And everyone has a reason for murder...DCI Harry Grimm is settling into the rhythms of Yorkshire. Though he knows the idyllic rural landscape can hide dark deeds, the methodical investigator trusts his colleagues to guard his back. And it's easy to keep dodging discussions about the future when he's called to a crime scene with a body that's missing both hands.Identifying the victim as a city property developer who moved to the countryside, Grimm links him to a recent meeting about the affordable housing crisis. And learning the deceased man had angered too many locals to count, the determined detective and his team labour to eliminate an endless list of suspects.Can Grimm bring the case home, or will the clever killer slip through his fingers?Dead Man's Hands is the enthralling fifteenth book in the DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers series. If you like imposing heroes, fast-paced mysteries, and gruesome theatrics, then you'll adore David J. Gatward's grisly clues. Buy Dead Man's Hands to grasp at the truth 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.

There's a serial killer lurking the streets of Houston.While most of the women in town follow the typical safety guidelines-stay in pairs, don't go out late, carry pepper spray-Claudia has no fear.Even when she comes face to face with the infamous Butcher himself.Will Claudia become his most recent victim or will she and the killer be in for the biggest surprise of their lives?

TASKS:1. Buy Food. 2. Visit Ma. 3. Kill Henry O'NeilThe Lemon Man is Patrick Callen, a bicycle-riding hitman with mild O.C.D. in Dublin, Ireland whose carefully ordered life is totally upended when he becomes the accidental caretaker of a baby boy. Now he's got to balance his daily to-do list of errands and murders-for-hire with his unexpected domesticity, which impacts him and his work in ways he never expected...and that could get him killed."What fun. Bruton's darkly funny Irish noir sparkles. If a hitman and a baby aren't the best pitch in ages, then I don't know what is." Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author"Distinctive and captivating, The Lemon Man's unique blend of action, humor, and intrigue make it a book you won't want to miss." Andrew Grant (aka Andrew Child), New York Times bestselling co-author of the Reacher series."A fine crime novel: at one moment offbeat, with a darkly funny Irish lilt, and the next moment hard and uncompromising." Garry Disher, three time Ned Kelly Award winning author of the Wyatt series."A fast-paced and gripping crime novel with a cynical and humorous perspective on modern day Dublin... and an oddly sympathetic but disturbing protagonist, a hired assassin, who turns out to be a living, breathing, shopping, cycling psychopath, a male Villanelle (Killing Eve)." Anthony J. Quinn, author of the Inspector Celcius Daly series."Featuring a hitman with heart - not to mention a bike, a man bun, and a baby he found on the job - The Lemon Man is wildly entertaining. With its cast of eccentric characters, richly-drawn Dublin setting, and breakneck pacing, this is a novel you won't soon forget." Tessa Wegert, author of Dead Wind.

First there was Max Allan Collins' legendary graphic novel...then came the Academy Award winning movie and his bestselling screenplay novelization. Now Collins presents an epic new novel, combining and expanding upon all that came before, to create the ultimate version of his unforgettable story.Depression-era Chicago is awash in liquor and blood, ruled by guns, graft, and gangsters like John Looney. His most feared enforcer is Michael O'Sullivan, known as the "Angel of Death." But when O'Sullivan's twelve-year-old son witnesses a gangland murder committed by Looney's brutal son, O'Sullivan's entire family is marked for execution to cover up the crime. O'Sullivan and his son find themselves on the run... and seeking vengeance... on the long, bloody road to Perdition.

Caught in a pursuit that will change his life forever. Or end it. Step into the world of Chief Randall Steadman, a masterful interrogator with the uncanny ability to read people's thoughts and motives. But when his skills fail him at the poker table, Steadman spirals into a series of unexpected events that will challenge everything he knows. Watching his poker stake evaporate, Steadman hits rock bottom - until fate deals him a more devastating blow, sowing disaster and leaving an innocent girl in danger with a ruthless killer on the loose. Determined to make things right, Steadman embarks on a perilous journey with his untested partner, Detective Cory Frost. Their quest for justice takes them down a treacherous path to the scene of a shocking triple homicide and pits them against a menacing volcano and a brutal crime ring. Brimming with suspense, Steadman's Blind will send you to the edge of your seat. Gripping and fast-paced, this explosive tale explores the limits of trust, the price of redemption, and the lengths one will go to protect the innocent.If you like books by C.J. Box, Thomas Perry, and Jeffery Deaver, you've just found a new favorite in Steadman's Blind!

Celebrating 100 years of Agatha Christie crime fictionStabbed in the backA pieced of lead piping nearbyIt should be a simple case...On a French golf course, a millionaire is found dead on the grounds stabbed in the back. A telegram brings Poirot to France. However he arrives far too late to even meet his client, whose brutally stabbed body now lay face down on a golf course, does not help Poirot at all. But why is the dead man wearing his son's overcoat? And who was the love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by a massive discovery.

Fans of literature will enjoy Harry Hayfield's retelling of Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days."The Investigations of Inspector Fix of Scotland Yard" promises an immersive and thrilling reading experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of the original tale "Around the World in Eighty Days"or a newcomer to Jules Verne's world, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating and suspenseful adventure that will keep you guessing until the very end. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists as Inspector Fix races against time to uncover the truth.

Two men each vowed to keep me safe in a world I want no part of.Giovanni is the kind of man they warn young women about; detached, emotionless, and dangerous, but for some reason, when my life is threatened, he is the one I run to. A man I know who can keep me safe. Despite all his flaws, there's something about our power struggle that keeps me wanting more.Wes is everything I've ever wanted in a man; kind, gentle, and handsome. His one flaw? His affiliation with Cosa Nostra. He made a promise to them like every other Made Man. He'll serve as a soldier until the day he either dies or is locked away in a prison cell.I don't have to choose between them, but I have to decide if I can be in their dangerous world with them.

The cold night breeze slams the barn door shut with a sickening crash. The girl curled in the corner wakes with a start. Her gold butterfly necklace catches the pale moonlight as she clutches it tight, thinking of her family. Will she ever escape? Or is his the last face she'll ever see? Detective Katie Scott stares in horror at what she and her service dog Cisco have discovered: seven shallow graves, the bodies of young women each wrapped carefully in a blanket and buried in makeshift coffins. Miles of abandoned farmland stretch out from the treeline behind her. Has Katie uncovered the horrifying graveyard of a monster who has been stealing Pine Valley's daughters for years? Katie quickly identifies one of the victims as Abigail Andrews, a beautiful young woman who disappeared fifteen years ago. Katie is heartbroken that she'll have to tell Abigail's mother her darling girl is gone. When Katie is ambushed working late at the scene, fired upon by an unknown assailant, she knows she must be close to finding the killer. But the shooter vanishes into thin air. And when a new young woman is taken, dark haired and dark eyed like the others, Katie realizes her time is running out. Can she stay alive long enough to track down this twisted murderer before another young life is stolen too soon? An absolutely jaw-dropping crime thriller for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. You'll be up all night glued to the pages with this totally pulse-pounding read from USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jennifer Chase! Readers love Jennifer Chase: "THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!... I was literally holding my breath... I HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending: WOW definitely not what, or who I was expecting." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Edge-of-your-seat suspense to the very end!... Clear your schedule... you will not want to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I couldn't put it down... action-packed with excellent plot twists... I had no idea what was coming next... so gripped with many twists and turns." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was really wowed... I couldn't put the book down and was trying to read as fast as I could... I was literally gasping for air." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Excellent, nail-biting thriller with a plot that's had me enthralled from page one... I've been gripped through each twist and turn... jaw-dropping and totally unexpected... brilliant." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Protecting our country is something we do with much pride. Towards the successful completion of their third tour in Iraq, a band of brothers conduct their last combat operation when a fatal accident involving a young Iraqi girl forces them to confront the brutal nature of war. Upon returning to the outpost, a band of brothers, Hat returns to his down-and-out hometown to attend the funeral of his brother and is confronted by a ruthless gang. The band of brothers is forced to choose between their military sworn oaths or help their wounded warrior. All oaths are important in heroic society, but most important and most binding is the oath between loyalties to one's brother. See how this oath takes precedence over the oath which may conflict with it.Kin Folk is a must-own. The title of the book says it all. It offers a detailed narrative of battle and conflict told from a band of brother's perspective. This book is full of spectacular stories of survival. Overall, this is a good addition to your Library.