Krimi & Thriller

"The Dead Alive" is a novella written by Wilkie Collins, a renowned English novelist and playwright of the 19th century. This work was first serialized in 1874 in the magazine "The New Monthly Magazine" before being published as a book. The novella is also known by the title "John Jago's Ghost; or, The Dead Alive." The plot revolves around a young man named John Jago, who works as a clerk in a legal firm. John becomes entangled in a mysterious and sinister plot when he is sent to a remote village to investigate the apparent death of an elderly woman named Mrs. Mardyke. As John delves deeper into the case, he discovers that things are not as they seem, and the village holds dark secrets. The narrative is characterized by its suspenseful and gothic elements, as well as its exploration of themes such as crime, justice, and the supernatural. Collins, known for his skillful storytelling and mastery of mystery and suspense, creates a gripping atmosphere as he weaves a tale of intrigue and deception. "The Dead Alive" is not as well-known as some of Collins's other works, such as "The Woman in White" or "The Moonstone," but it showcases his talent for crafting compelling narratives with unexpected twists. As with many of Collins's works, the novella explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of hidden truths.

Albert, a smart twelve-year-old boy, unlocks the mysterious attic of his house in Princeton, New Jersey, the same house where the brilliant Albert Einstein lived until his death. Little does he know this discovery will lead him on a quest to save his mother, his best friend, and the infinite number of parallel universes in danger of destruction at the hands of an evil warlord from a parallel universe! Armed with the mysterious Everything Box, Albert must figure out the clues left by the hairy Einstein and apply his own genius to unlock the formula that explains and controls the universe. Matter, energy, time and space can be controlled by the Everything Box giving the owner unlimited power. Of course, evil people want it!With humor and suspense, Albert and his Everything Box is a delightful fantasy adventure, reminiscent of the wizarding world of Harry Potter, but built on the discoveries of science instead of magic. If you enjoyed the magical adventures of Harry Potter, you'll love Albert and his Everything Box. Buy now before the price changes!

A MYSTERY THRILLER FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, P.D. WORKMAN THAT WILL KEEP YOU TURNING THE PAGES!The truth was buried for a reasonWhen PI Zachary Goldman's brother Tyrrell asks for his help in uncovering the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a friend, Zachary is skeptical. It has been years since there was any activity on the case and he assumes it is a lost cause.But as he digs deeper, what begins as a simple case quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Zachary finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with someone in the shadows who is none too pleased to find someone snooping around the cold case.With the help of an unlikely ally, Zachary must unravel a complex web of corruption and powerful people if he hopes to uncover the truth before it's too late.Follow Zachary as he dives into the dark secrets of the past in this gripping story of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end!His Fear Was Real is a thrilling read that will keep you guessing until the very end.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Things took a turn that I was definitely not expecting. P.D. Workman never fails to surprise me. Another excellent addition to a great series.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Well written book with great characters, as always, and this time a more traditional PI procedural with a great twist.Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F. Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to piece together the vital clues and solve the mystery.Maybe being broken makes it easier for others who have faced tragedy to trust him. Walk with Zachary as he solves cases that will stretch his abilities to the limit.Even with his own life in shambles, Zachary Goldman is still the one you want on the case.Looking for a suspenseful read that will keep you up all night and stay with you long after the last page?Investigate this P.I. Mystery now!---LARGE PRINT EDITIONThis edition has been formatted with Atkinson Hyperlegible 18 pt, 1.5 line spacing, and double-spaced paragraphs in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council for the Blind.

Max lands a dangerous mission on an Indian Ocean island quickly descending into chaos...Since a bomb blew him through a hotel window in Colombo, international fixer Max Donovan's life has become more complicated.He is in possession of a manuscript which is proof of a revolutionary insurgency encircling Sri Lanka. He is not, however, in possession of its author, Osbert - just his beguiling niece, who wants Donovan's help.Their adversary is a powerful drugs lord who has his fangs out. Osbert can't fall prey to him. Neither can the manuscript. Unless he is stopped, the whole country is in danger.Facing obstacles like shark-infested waters, dense jungle, and hijacked trains, is just the start of it. Donovan will have to enter the serpent's lair to subdue the threat, once and for all.THE SERPENT'S LAIR is the third novel in the Max Donovan Adventures series. Get the first and second books, ONE BEATS THE BUSH and WITH TOOTH AND NAIL, now!

Dark Loch is a dark Scottish crime novel set in the atmospheric setting of St Andrews and the haunting lochs of the Highlands of Scotland.Effie Mcmanus is a strong independent woman; a loner whose life is turned upside down when her brother dies after eating poisonous mushrooms. At first, Effie believes this is a tragic accident but quickly becomes suspicious. She teams up with Pavel - a warm-hearted drifter - who shares her concerns. They make a quirky team of detectives but form a close bond and together, uncover evidence that Bruno was murdered.However they cannot convince the police, and eventually Pavel decides to drop the case and tells Effie she should do the same, but Effie cannot let go until justice has been served. She decides to take matters into her own hands.What follows is full of surprising twists and shocking turns that will keep you guessing until the end.

Enter the magical world of "The Witch of Shadowthorn 3" and prepare for an epic journey filled with mystery, danger and betrayal. In this third chapter of the saga, the lines between light and darkness become even more blurred, while new villains emerge from the shadows.NightGlen, a once peaceful town, finds itself in a state of turmoil. The disappearance of Damus, the most powerful wizard in the city, left a power vacuum and uncertainty. As the light mages fight to protect their home, they are unaware of the truth behind its absence.Meanwhile, deep within Shadowthorn, a sinister presence emerges. Darkthorn, a power-hungry dark sorcerer, and Morvath, a shadowy being of unknown origin, plot in secret to plunge NightGlen into endless darkness. With their cruelty and insatiable thirst for dominance, they threaten to undo everything the light wizards have built.As the city fights against the approaching shadows, Isadora and Gareth find refuge in Grammaria, building a life together. Their love blossoms, and together they raise their daughter, Elia. However, they cannot escape the fate intertwined with NightGlen. As Elia grows up, her exceptional magical talent puts her in the crosshairs of villains, who see her as a potential threat.As light mages face growing threats, Isadora, Gareth and Elia's family prepares for a dangerous journey. Determined to uncover the truth about Damus' disappearance and confront the villains who seek to plunge NightGlen into darkness, they will have to face Darkthorn and Morvath in a battle where everyone's fate is at stake.In "The Witch of Shadowthorn 3", difficult choices, sacrifices and unwavering courage are put to the test. Mysteries will be revealed, friendships will be tested, and the true power of magic will be unleashed. Get ready for a thrilling adventure where hope lies in those who dare to challenge the darkness.Embark on this exciting journey in "The Witch of Shadowthorn 3" and discover whether light can prevail over darkness, whether love and courage will be enough to face the villains Darkthorn and Morvath, and whether harmony can be restored to NightGlen and beyond .

A regime change often has unforeseen consequences. Sometimes, it stirs up a hornet's nest. The disruption to people's lives can lead to desperate actions. The Generals had to deal with secret nukes and avoid a future witch hunt. Will they succeed?The aftermath of the South African Border wars was painful. Was the war in vain? James must fit in with civil society and build a new life. Will he survive uncontrollable forces?Events led to treachery as James was forced into taking drastic actions. Would he suffer the consequences? At times, he was a hunted man. Would he be able to negotiate the dramatic and dangerous sequence of events? Would he survive with his dreams intact? Only time will tell ...The scenery starts with James' experience in the Border War in Angola. After traumatic experiences, the military veteran became a civilian, but drama would soon haunt him to move on. Eventually, the journey to the research base in Antarctica seemed like a solution but led to dramatic decisions and treacherous relationships. But the actions led to more fearful repercussions. His troubles only became worse, and followed him back home to South Africa, where it got much worse ...

This is the first part of an initially planned 4-part fictional thriller series that isplanned which centres around the spying team that is there for the protection andthe safety of the country known as K.N.I.F.E.P.O.I.N.T. "Knowledge gatheringunit for National Intelligence and Forensic Expertise for Prevention of OrganizedInternal and National Threats.The four parts of the book would take you through a universe of the contemporaryyet non-conventional challenges. It is an endeavour to build up on the way how theworld of the spy craft works and functions to deal with so many challenges.The four-part story would take you on a journey of understanding the dynamicsof the security challenges It would be covering four different adventures of thecentral protagonist spanning across the world and keeping a challenge on India andhow they are overcome.This is the first part of the series that builds up on how Indian spy agencies needto take on a mission that seems to end abruptly but would be leading to the darkerstages of the challenges coming up for the Indian security and defence. Therefore,taking all these challenges ahead it is time to delve into the life of the protagonistas he takes on his mission that makes him go around the world. So come and beprepared for the journey that would take you on a fun, thrilling ride of this fictionalspy world where the stakes are high to safeguard our great motherland, India.

Warrior's Return is a novella based on the recovery of Lucid Dreams which provide links to events from past lives.AI Brain Wave Analysis technology enables Mike Tolliver to see events in the lives of warriors from the far past. But has it also opened Pandora's Box?

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For Skingle and CountryChristmas had come and the four of us were looking forward to a fun time spent warming up to the fire crackling in the hearth, enjoying plenty of delicious snacks and the company of our humans. Unfortunately this was not to be, for an urgent royal summons arrived that whisked us away to Liechtenburg, a small country located in the Swiss Alps. One of Europe's oldest royal houses found itself besieged by a pernicious thief eager to divest its residents of their most prized possessions. But of course this was before a string of murders rocked the nation and plunged us headlong into a Christmas mystery.

Upon returning from Operation Brownsville DGSE (Q) Agent Commandant Guillaume Moreau is immediately ordered to go to the UK for a mission called London Inferno! Guillaume becomes hesitant & reluctant to go to the country he was born in; also bearing in mind that he is a wanted serial killer over there. The London Inferno mission involves a group who call themselves the Yugoslavian-6 in which it was revealed that they were the ones who orchestrated the Yugoslavian Civil War. Furthermore DGSE have found out that the Yugoslavian-6 have a large syndicate involving also Police-Officers & UK Politicians. Also part of the syndicate is a criminal gang from Bedford called the Indian-Bandits; the town which Guillaume lived in before he ran away. The hopes of the mission rests solely on an English Woman named Simone Jane Robinson who has done a deal with the French Government in exchange for her freedom. Like Guillaume, Simone also ran away from home when she was a young girl. On the aftermath of London Inferno Guillaume is immediately sent to Germany to prevent the country from splitting into East & West again. Plus Guillaume is sent to Korea to help prevent the country splitting therefore creating North Korea & South Korea. The only big question is can Commandant Guillaume Moreau keep his paranormal powers a secret? Only time will tell!

Two exciting time travel adventures that feature a new hero. If you like Doctor Who, you're going to love When. WHENHow would you feel if you were dying on the battlefield of Camelot for King Arthur? How would you feel if Merlin chose you to live beyond Camelot...beyond even time and space? You would become a man powerful enough to change time itself! THE LOST CHILD An abused child is met by an impish Artificial Intelligence that is billions of years old. Soon, the child's world of pain will become a path of wonder and hope...if he can accept it.

"Archive 99" is a collection of compelling and engaging stories that challenge the frontiers of reality as we know it. Each tale is a journey through the infinite possibilities of the universe.Volume 3

Indépendamment de la haine qu'elle avoue pour Maurepas, cette lettre est curieuse comme un témoignage autographe de la jalousie qu'éprouve la duchesse de Châteaurouxpour madame de Flavacourt, jalousie qui s'était manifestée, pendant tout le printemps de cette année, par l'éloignement de sa s¿ur des soupers des petits appartements et des voyages de la cour. Madame de Châteauroux consent à partager l'amour du Roi avec sa s¿ur Lauraguais: celleci est sa s¿ur d'adoption et lui est une habitude comme l'était madame de Vintimille à madame de Mailly, elle a les mêmes amis que la favorite, elle est attachée au même système politique; puis au fond elle est laide, et sa laideur rassure sa s¿ur contre une trop grande prise du c¿ur du Roi pour lequel elle n'est qu'un caprice libertin et un amusement des sens d'un moment. Madame de Flavacourt c'est autre chose: elle n'a jamais été en rapport de caractère et d'esprit avec madame deChâteauroux; madame de Flavacourt, en dépit de ses relations avec les deux s¿urs, appartient d'une manière occulte au camp ennemi, elle est la familière de la Reine, elle a des relations avec Maurepas, «aux oreilles duquel elle est toujours pendue» dit madame de Tencin quelque part; elle est peutêtre portée par le parti La Rochefoucauld pour remplacer sa s¿ur; enfin elle est belle, d'une beauté supérieure à la beauté de la favorite, d'une beauté alors dans tout son éclat et qui la fait nommer quand on veut citer la plus belle de la cour.

"Poèmes Tragiques" est un recueil de poésie écrit par Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle et publié en 1884. Ce recueil se distingue par son exploration des thèmes sombres et tragiques, souvent inspirés de la mythologie, de l'histoire ancienne et de la nature. Leconte de Lisle était connu pour son approche rigoureuse et classique de la poésie, et dans ce recueil, il explore des sujets tels que la mortalité, la destinée humaine, les conflits intérieurs et les aspects tragiques de la vie humaine. Ces poèmes sont marqués par leur langage puissant et évocateur, ainsi que par leur profondeur émotionnelle.

Oscar Wilde a écrit plusieurs recueils de poésie au cours de sa vie. Son recueil le plus célèbre et souvent étudié est simplement intitulé "Poems" (Poèmes), publié en 1881. Ce recueil comprend une variété de poèmes où Wilde explore des thèmes tels que l'amour, la nature, la beauté et la mélancolie. Les poèmes de Wilde sont souvent caractérisés par leur élégance stylistique, leur ironie subtile et leur regard perspicace sur la société victorienne de son époque.

"Porporino ou Conciolini" est un roman écrit par George Sand et publié en 1835. L'histoire se déroule à Venise et met en scène Porporino, un jeune garçon talentueux, et Conciolini, une jeune fille également douée. Le roman explore leurs vies, leurs talents musicaux et leurs relations avec la société vénitienne de l'époque. George Sand aborde des thèmes tels que la musique, l'amour, la liberté et les tensions sociales dans ce récit qui capture l'atmosphère de la Venise du XVIIIe siècle.

Schmetterlinge im Bauch und Chaos im Herzen ...Zwei romantische Liebesromane mit UrlaubsfeelingNeues Glück auf Sardinien:Housesitter für eine Pension auf Sardinien zu spielen, ist genau das, was Eva jetzt braucht. Ihr langjähriger Lebensgefährte ist mit einer Jüngeren durchgebrannt, und sie sehnt sich nach Ablenkung.Sofort packt Eva im tristen Deutschland ihre Koffer und reist in die »Karibik Europas«. Der einzige Gast, um den sie sich kümmern muss, ist Kater Pino, bis ein attraktiver Fremder vor der Tür steht und für sie ein turbulentes Abenteuer beginnt.Happy End auf Sardinien:Maren betreibt auf Sardinien eine Pension und hat die besten Freunde der Welt. Nur ein Partner fehlt ihr zum vollkommenen Glück. Seit Jahren schwärmt sie für Restaurantbesitzer Luca, der sie jedoch die meiste Zeit ignoriert. Vielleicht sollte sie sich lieber den attraktiven Commissario Parisi angeln?Oder ist womöglich der neue Tierarzt Rick ihr Traummann? Als der bei Maren einzieht, verstehen sie sich auf Anhieb, aber Ricks Vergangenheit überschattet ihre Beziehung.Alle drei Männer treffen immer wieder in der Pension zusammen, dabei hat sich Marens Herz längst entschieden - bis ein Geheimnis ihr fragiles Glück zu zerstören droht.Große Gefühle in traumhafter Umgebung von Ariana Rossi alias Inka Loreen Minden.In sich abgeschlossen und mit Wohlfühl-Ende.Later in Life Romance

Ein idyllisches Gutshaus in den südschwedischen Wäldern ist Schauplatz des Romans Huller om Buller. Auf den ersten Blick ist das Haus aus dem 19. Jahrhundert von einem betagten Ehepaar, Lisbeth und Jesper sowie einem Mops und einer Katze bewohnt. Auf den zweiten Blick leben unzählige kleine Nager unter demselben Dach in einer Art Parallelwelt. Doch gibt es Momente, wo beide Kosmen aufeinander treffen. Als Lisbeth und ihre Enkelin Moa entführt werden, besteht die Gefahr, dass das Haus an eine Familie mit Maine-Coon-Katzen-Zucht verkauft wird, um die Lösesumme aufzubringen. Und so lassen die Mäuse nichts unversucht, die beiden Menschen aus den Fängen der Verbrecher zu befreien. Dabei sind sie nicht allein. Doch wird ihnen die Mission mit Hilfe zahlreicher Mäuse in der nahen und fernen Umgebung, Ratten, Dachse, Fledermäuse und Schwanzmeisen gelingen?

Zwei Tote mitten in London ¿ ermordet nach dem Vorbild des neuen Thrillers von Bestsellerautor Aryan E. Lamb.Nach wochenlanger Auftragsflaute wartet ausgerechnet an Isla Wrights Geburtstag ein neuer Fall auf die drei Privatdetektivinnen von Walker, Wright & Ferguson: Miss Molly, die Empfangsdame der Detektei, wird verdächtigt, die Frau ihres Ex-Mannes und Assistentin des Erfolgsautors Aryan E. Lamb getötet zu haben. Vom Mörder gibt es keine Spur außer einer von einer Künstlichen Intelligenz generierten Pressemitteilung.Von Miss Mollys Unschuld überzeugt, stürzen sich Isla, Abigail und Emma in die Ermittlungen. Noch bevor die drei eine Spur haben, gibt es ein weiteres Mordopfer, das ebenso mit dem Autor in Verbindung steht. Wenn Lambs Theorie zutrifft und der Täter sich an seinen fiktiven Geschichten orientiert, erwarten London drei weitere brutale Morde.Die Jagd nach einem unsichtbaren Täter beginnt. Können die drei Detektivinnen den skrupellosen Mörder aufhalten und Miss Mollys Unschuld beweisen?

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Schluck, die Chemikerin im Familienunternehmen Schluck-Säfte verbringt ihre Freizeit auf dem Dachboden der Villa, um Dokumente ihrer Ahnen zu durchforsten. Sie ist besessen davon, einen Vermisstenfall in der Familie aufzuklären, der seit 1890 ein Rätsel darstellt. Als Jackie nicht weiterkommt, fährt sie zum Landesarchiv in Jork und staunt nicht schlecht: Ihr Ex-Freund Kai, der sie vor Jahren mit einer Klassenkameradin betrogen hat, arbeitet nun als Historiker und Archivar dort.Trotz der damals unschönen Trennung ist die Anziehungskraft zwischen Jackie und Kai ungebrochen. Sie kommen sich erneut näher, doch Jackie kann ihm einfach nicht verzeihen.Zur gleichen Zeit steht erneut das Schicksal des Familienunternehmens Schluck-Säfte auf dem Spiel. Halbschwester Cynthia erhebt Anspruch auf das Erbe ihres Großvaters.'Die Chemie unserer Herzen' ist der dritte Teil der Ein-Schluck-Liebe-Reihe. Emotionsgeladen, mitreißend, idyllisch.