Krimi & Thriller

Ein junger Ermittler und ein grausamer alter MordfallAls der frischgebackene Kommissar Rudolf Wafzig 1964 den Dienst beim LKA Koblenz antritt, erscheint es ihm zunächst wie eine Art Strafarbeit, als man ihm mehrere Akten vorlegt, die er sichten soll, um einige jahrzehntealte Fälle aus der Zeit der Besatzung möglicherweise doch noch aufzuklären. Dann stößt er auf eine Meldung, die aufgrund ihrer Grausamkeit sofort sein Interesse weckt: »Überfall auf das Burgerhaus bei Andernach am 1. April 1946 - neun Tote, keine erhärtbaren Spuren, Einstellung der Ermittlungen 1956!« Mehrere Familienmitglieder sowie Gäste des Burgerhauses in Plaidt bei Andernach wurden von den Tätern regelrecht hingerichtet. Diese barbarische Tat wird Wafzig sein Leben lang nicht mehr loslassen. Er macht sich auf die Suche nach dem Motiv - und nach den grausamen Tätern. Die Zeit drängt, denn schon bald läuft unweigerlich die Verjährungsfrist ab.Ein realer historischer Kriminalfall, mit all seinen erschütternden Details verpackt in einem aufwühlenden Roman.

Au départ de Kêr, Joseph Émile Marais ne s'attend pas à de tels rebondissements. De Kerlouan au couvent Sainte-Béatrice du Mont, il se retrouve à Ty-Lann à la recherche de Gwenn, une rousse aux yeux émeraude. Elle serait sa femme, mais il ne la connaît pas. Cette aventure se passe en Bretagne, pays de légendes et de dolmens.Entre réalité et fiction, j'ai écrit ce roman sans avoir la prétention de changer le monde, j'y soulève quand même quelques traits des comportements humains face à ses difficultés à l'imaginer différemment.

Die junge Mellie aus Europa ist in Tibet auf Pilgerreise zum heiligen Berg Kailash. Als das Ziel in Sicht kommt, passiert ein Unfall. Mellie rettet sich zu Fuß an den Manasarova-See. Zwei alte Tibeter sammeln sie auf und geben ihr Essen und Unterkunft. Heimlich wandern sie zusammen um den See, denn die Sicherheitsorgane sind ihnen bereits auf den Fersen. Doch nicht nur die Polizei bereitet Mellie Sorgen. Auch die beiden Einheimischen werden ihr mit jedem Tag unheimlicher. Mellies Ziel bleibt dennoch die Umrundung des hochspirituellen Berges.Lesen Sie die Geschichte einer jungen Frau, die sich die Reise ihres Lebens gewünscht hatte. Das, was sie erlebt, übersteigt am Ende das mit Worten Sagbare. Denn zum Kailash kommt nur, wer eine Einladung der Götter hat.

Die Verwandlung »Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt«. So fängt die Verwandlung an. Die Erzählung behandelt Themen wie Isolation, Entfremdung und die Unmöglichkeit der menschlichen Kommunikation. Kafka's "Die Verwandlung" ist ein Meisterwerk der modernen Literatur und eine der bekanntesten Erzählungen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Der Originaltext wurde an die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung angepasst. zweisprachige Ausgabe: Deutsch-Portugiesisch (Brasilien) Die zweisprachige gedruckte Ausgabe zeigt auf der einen Seite den deutschen und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite den brasilianischen portugiesischen Text, so dass man beide Versionen parallel lesen kann. ********** A Metamorfose "Quando Gregor Samsa acordou uma manhã de sonhos inquietos, ele se viu em sua cama transformado em um monstruoso inseto". É assim que começa A Metamorfose. A novela trata de temas de isolamento, alienação e a impossibilidade de comunicação humana. A Metamorfose de Kafka é uma obra-prima da literatura moderna e uma das narrativas mais famosas do século 20. O texto original foi adaptado à nova ortografia alemã. Versão Bilíngue: Português (brasileiro)-Alemão A versão impressa bilíngue é composta de uma página em alemão e com a versão em português brasileiro na página seguinte, o que possibilita a leitura de ambas versões em paralelo.

Der Begriff "Grenze" ist vieldeutig. In seinem Buch greift Rupert Berndl zwei besonders bemerkenswerte Aspekte heraus: In seiner langjährigen Tätigkeit als Heimatpfleger im Dreiländereck - dort wo Bayern, Böhmen und Österreich aneinandergrenzen - hat er viele Geschichten und Erzählungen von besonders interessanten Grenz-Ereignissen zusammengetragen. Es sind spannende, kuriose, dramatische, aber auch amüsant heitere Episoden, die sich zwischen dem Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts und dem ausgehenden 20. Jahrhundert in der Gegend um den Dreisesselberg nachweislich zugetragen haben. Dabei steht das Schmuggeln in all seinen Facetten an erster Stelle. Aber auch andere amüsante, heitere Episoden über illegale (oder zumindest unbeabsichtigte) Grenzverletzungen schildert der Verfasser. Einen zweiten Aspekt zum Begriff "Grenze" greift Rupert Berndl auf, wenn er sich in seinen "Weihrazgschichtn" mit dem Grenzbereich zwischen der real existierenden, sinnlich wahrnehmbaren Welt und einer schwer fassbaren, übersinnlichen Zwischenwelt befasst. Der Ausdruck "Weihraz" wird vor allem im Bayerischen Wald immer dann verwendet, wenn es darum geht, geheimnisvoll gruselige, mysteriös unerklärliche Geschehnisse zu deuten. Die im Buch beschriebenen Geschichten kommen entweder aus dem eigenen Erleben des Verfassers oder stammen aus anderen authentischen Quellen.

Wölfe im Stadtwald.Mysteriöse Jäger.Skurrile Rocker.Entführte, junge Frauen.Und ein im Jacobiweiher auftauchender Unterschenkel.Frankfurt 2023 - einige nicht alltägliche Vorfälle verunsichern die Öffentlichkeit. Auch den alten Heinrich. Der Obdachlose hat in einer Waldhütte Zuflucht gefunden. Er ist beunruhigt, dass sein geliebtes Damwild verschwunden ist. Aber warum?Autorin Franziska Franz breitet ein gleichermaßen unheimliches wie spannendes Stadtpanorama vor den Leserinnen und Lesern aus. Nur langsam entschlüsseln sich die Zusammenhänge, bis sich die grausame Wahrheit offenbart ...

Wer nicht hören will, muss sterben! Gegenwart: Eine beliebte Kinderpsychologin wird tot in ihrer Praxis aufgefunden. Kriminalkommissar Oliver Bergmann erkennt sofort, dass dieser Mord alles andere als gewöhnlich ist. Der Täter hat sein Opfer in einer bizarren Pose am Schreibtisch drapiert, die Arme weit ausgebreitet. Schon bald wird klar, dass die Psychologin eine heimliche Affäre hatte. Wurde sie ermordet, weil sie etwas Verbotenes getan hat? Doch bevor Oliver ihren Liebhaber mit dem Verbrechen konfrontieren kann, geschieht ein weiterer Mord. Kurz darauf erhält Oliver eine kryptische Nachricht vom Täter. Er muss ein uraltes Geheimnis lüften, wenn nicht noch mehr Unschuldige sterben sollen. Zons 1505: Vor den Toren des Franziskanerklosters liegt ein ermordeter Mönch. Stadtsoldat Bastian Mühlenberg entdeckt eine unheimliche Botschaft an dem Pfeil, der in der Brust des Toten steckt. Im Kloster rätselt man über das Vermächtnis der schweigenden Mönche, das in der geheimnisvollen Nachricht erwähnt wird. Nur der Bibliothekar scheint mehr darüber zu wissen. Doch er hüllt sich in Schweigen, selbst als der nächste Mönch aus der Mitte des Ordens gerissen wird. Bastian findet einen goldenen Schlüssel, mit dem er die Botschaft entschlüsseln muss, ehe ein weiteres Leben erlischt. Zwei Zeiten, ein verhängnisvolles Geheimnis - »Das Verbot« ist ein packender Thriller, der Jahrhunderte überbrückt.

"Da liegt er, direkt vor dem Kühlschrank, in einer beachtlichen Blutlache. Die Kollegen vom Erkennungsdienst wuseln in ihren weißen Overalls um die Leiche herum und sind fleißig wie die Bienchen. Wunderbar, ich habe nichts dagegen, dass ich nicht sofort auf Tuchfühlung mit unserem neuesten Toten gehen darf."Kriminalhauptkommissarin Pia Traxl ist störrisch, selbstbewusst und strapazierfähig. Außerdem ist sie als eingefleischte Boxerin an so manch unschönen Anblick gewohnt. Aber frische Leichen schlagen ihr auf den Magen - besonders, wenn sie mit der Nachricht einhergehen, dass sie diesen Mord ohne ihren langjährigen Partner aufklären soll. Bentje Schammach heißt die Kollegin, die Traxl neu an die Seite gestellt wird, ein frisch zugezogenes Nordlicht mit großer Liebe zu Leuchttürmen.Zusammenraufen ist also angesagt, denn die Liste der Verdächtigen im Fall des in seiner eigenen Küche abgestochenenJoachim Achreuther ist lang: Bruder, Lebensgefährtin, Kanzlei-Partner, Klienten, Mieter. Und je tiefer Traxl und Schammach in der Vergangenheit des Toten graben, desto klarer wird, dass der Lebemann Achreuther selbst den meisten Dreck am Stecken hatte ...

Dublin Moon: Jack Dillon Dublin Tale 10, Second EditionUS Marshal Jack Dillon, assigned to An Garda Síochána, Special Branch, is just about to settle into an enjoyable evening with his neighbor Tara when his phone rings. Against his better judgment, he answers... Good thing he does. It's his boss, Detective Chief Inspector McCabe. There's been a shooting in Dublin and it's all hands on deck. Turns out two police officers have been murdered. US Marshal Jack Dillon and Detective Inspector Paddy Suel begin an investigation that seems to be going nowhere- and yet... It's bad enough two officers have been murdered, but apparently, that's just the beginning. The bodies begin to pile up and Dillon and Suel can't seem to get ahead of the game or find out who is responsible.Faricy is America's hottest new mystery writer . . .~The Dirty LowdownAnother entertaining crime novel by the likes of Faricy . . .~Robert CarraherA cross between Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard with a sprinklingof Robert B. Parker . . .~The Irish GazetteFaricy's entertaining tales are populated with the sort of quirky, oddball characters we'd all like to know more about but wisely prefer to keep at a distance. They serve not so much as examples but more often as warnings to the rest of us. The difficulties they find themselves in are usually due to their own bad decisions, but bad decisions make for interesting tales.¿¿¿¿

Meet the Kittns, a female motorcycle club, built on the bonds of sisterhood. More than just pretty faces, these ladies are professionals by day and dangerous vigilantes by night. It took to being beaten black and blue by my boyfriend, for me to rip that target off my back and to stand up for myself. Then I found, (more like they found me) a group of beautiful women that had no problem punching a guy or two, for money. These women demanded respect and they got it. Their power was intoxicating and I wanted a piece of it. But I had no idea the extent I would have to go to, to keep myself safe and to keep my double life a secret. Be warned, these Kitnnz have claws!

Spade Work: Jack Dillon Dublin Tale 6: Second Edition A random Dublin shooting? Two American's murdered in the back of a taxi. It appears random...until US Marshal Jack Dillon recognizes one ofthe victims. An Ace of Spades in the victim's mouth? Someone's seen too many movies. At least that's the thinking until the card appears in another victim, and another, and another one after that, and...Fortunately, they have a suspect...But then there's another murder he couldn't have possibly done. Something's awfully wrong, and it's up to US Marshal Jack Dillon to find out what's happening fast!Faricy is America's hottest new mystery writer . . .~The Dirty LowdownAnother entertaining crime novel by the likes of Faricy . . .~Robert CarraherA cross between Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard with a sprinklingof Robert B. Parker . . .~The Irish GazetteFaricy's entertaining tales are populated with the sort of quirky, oddball characters we'd all like to know more about but wisely prefer to keep at a distance. They serve not so much as examples but more often as warnings to the rest of us. The difficulties they find themselves in are usually due to their own bad decisions, but bad decisions make for interesting tales.

A man believed to be dead for many years has, in actual fact, all the while been carefully planning his meticulous revenge mission whilst in hiding, living under an assumed identity, and he is now, finally, about to come out of hiding to exert devastating vengeance on his enemies. Not alone is he acting on his own behalf, but he equally seeks to avenge the deaths of his fallen comrades-in-arms. This man is the eponymous Avenger of the Dead - Mathias Sandorf. This is a first-time translation into English of Michel Verne's novelization of his 1921 film version of his father Jules Verne's classic 1883 adventure story Mathias Sandorf. In addition to the rendering itself, by Verne scholar and translator/translation theorist Kieran O'Driscoll, this volume contains a wealth of fascinating research about the film itself, its actors and its director, with copious illustrations including press cuttings, film posters and film stills, by Verne and Film Studies expert Philippe Burgaud. This volume is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr Brian Taves, Verne and Film Studies scholar who sadly passed away during the preparation of this volume in which he had been a key collaborator.

A man believed to be dead for many years has, in actual fact, all the while been carefully planning his meticulous revenge mission whilst in hiding, living under an assumed identity, and he is now, finally, about to come out of hiding to exert devastating vengeance on his enemies. Not alone is he acting on his own behalf, but he equally seeks to avenge the deaths of his fallen comrades-in-arms. This man is the eponymous Avenger of the Dead - Mathias Sandorf. This is a first-time translation into English of Michel Verne's novelization of his 1921 film version of his father Jules Verne's classic 1883 adventure story Mathias Sandorf. In addition to the rendering itself, by Verne scholar and translator/translation theorist Kieran O'Driscoll, this volume contains a wealth of fascinating research about the film itself, its actors and its director, with copious illustrations including press cuttings, film posters and film stills, by Verne and Film Studies expert Philippe Burgaud. This volume is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr Brian Taves, Verne and Film Studies scholar who sadly passed away during the preparation of this volume in which he had been a key collaborator.

American outlaws try to reclaim the money they lent to other criminals. On the way, they are contacted by an anti-criminal organization to carry out a set number of missions to try to earn some more money. At the same time, foreign troops invade the United States and it is now upto the reckless outlaws, the pure agents of chaos, to bring peace home to the nation.Follow upon the escapades of Cooper Black, a modern American cowboy who loves to attack criminals and works as a vigilante to defeat big mafia leaders and terrorists while also maintaining his own set of hobbies.Written by Dewan Mukto in 2016. Everything was written when he was 13 years old. (Have low expectations!)

Join amateur sleuth Lucy Larkin as she attends a festive Christmas Eve party with the cast and crew of Serenity Bay's beloved holiday musical. The partygoers make the best of it when the lights go out and a winter snowstorm traps everyone inside, but the evening takes a chilling turn when murder rocks the celebration. As hidden secrets are revealed, Lucy finds herself entangled in a web of jealousy, love, and unexpected motives. With no way in or out, it's up to her to unravel the truth and expose the murderer among them. Can Lucy uncover the killer's surprising identity before the snow melts and the holiday spirit is forever tainted? Dive into a winter wonderland of mystery with "Murder by Christmas," a cozy holiday tale that will keep you guessing. Experience the magic of the season tinged with suspense as snow falls, secrets unfold, and Lucy discovers that, even in the midst of celebration, darkness can lurk where you least expect it. Get ready for a holiday read that combines the joy of Christmas with the whimsical comedy of a charming cozy mystery!

Myths contain more than an ounce of truths; however, an aura of mystery surround phenonmenon with an inexplicale significance. Witches and Santa had a similar beginning, but went their separate ways, because of circumstances. The historical differences, was that people were misguided into believing that Witches originated from the dark-side, while Santa and his Elves, were Pagans; both to be thrown on the historical heap, and burned. Moreover, in time, Santa and his Elves managed to change people's perceptions, and slowly accept their Christmas traditions. Consequently, it remained so for centuries till presently, when Santa took it upon himself to transform the ways of the Witches, into an alliance that benefits one and all. Thus, their First Noel, and Christmas Dinner was enjoyed at Santa's Ice Castle, along with the Elves. Enjoy!

Eternal Nightfall is a collection of chilling stories to keep you awake at night. Join me as we dive into these twisted thriller stories. Happy scare D.S. Bankert.

A Wreath of Lilies: Miss Gascoigne mysteries book 2 - a traditional romantic cosy mystery set in the swinging 60s The Miss Gascoigne mysteries are a series of traditional amateur detective mysteries set in Britain in the 'Swinging 60s' and featuring Diana 'Dee' Gascoigne as an amateur detective who stumbles over dead bodies almost as often as your average dog-walker. Between jobs and with a penchant for solving a mystery, she is aided and abetted by her brother Rob, a trainee barrister, who helps her to pit her wits against the 'official' team of investigators, which sometimes includes her 'kind-of cousin', Inspector Bill Hardy, and his sidekick, Sergeant Nahum 'Nat' Porter. On her first 'official' investigator case working for Montague Montague of London, legal services, Dee Gascoigne is off to the village of Hartwell Priory in Essex, where locals are up in arms over the proposal to dig up their deceased ancestors buried in the local cemetery, in order to make way for three hundred new houses.As if things aren't tense enough, a group of beatnik-like long-haired, bead wearing ghost hunters arrive and hold a séance. A message from beyond the grave seems to indicate that a grave has been forgotten. Is this just a prank, or does someone know of a secret burial? Who is the unclaimed one who has not been mourned? Short extract: A saffron-clad man with hair reaching almost to his waist began to speak, and his cohorts stepped back and bent to sit on the ground, cross-legged and silent. 'Again the unclaimed one calls out to you, heart to heart, spirit to spirit, and begs to be brought home, to be mourned and released, no longer to be cast adrift between this world and the next. They cry out to you for your pity. Do not turn away from their plea. We who seek implore you...' But he got no further. A couple of the men at the head of the rabble of villagers rushed forward to break through the circle of seated chanters, grabbing a couple of them by their arms or legs and dragging them away from the group. Someone kicked the fire brazier over, and predictably instead of going out, the flames caught at the tall grasses and set them alight. People began to yell, the flames spread, someone threw a punch and within seconds there was a brawl. The flowing white robe of a young woman caught alight. Galvanised into action, Dee rushed forward to throw the girl onto the ground, tearing off her own jacket to quickly smother the flames. Mercifully, the girl was unharmed, Dee thought. She shuddered to think what might have happened had her jacket not been to hand. ***

Sebastian is a mystery romance and the fifth book in the series For The Love Of A Good Woman and should be read in order. Stubborn. Bull-headed. Sexy as hell.That was Maggie-the woman I was currently protecting.As the owner of Reed Security, I didn't go into the field that often, but I was coerced into playing bodyguard for the trouble-making reporter.She didn't listen to a damn thing I said and was constantly putting herself in danger. This story she was investigating was going to get her killed if she didn't learn to listen.More troubling was the fact that I was seriously attracted to her and was having a hard time keeping my hands off her.She was a distraction I really needed to avoid if I wanted to keep us both alive.

Clara Bardés, kleindochter van een beroemde overleden schilder, is ingehuurd om een reeks schilderijen te restaureren, waarvan sommige dateren uit de Middeleeuwen, die worden bewaard in de Notre-Dame-kathedraal in Parijs. Tijdens een eenzaam bezoek aan het bovenste deel van het gebouw, wanneer de toeristen al zijn vertrokken, ziet ze het misvormde silhouet van Ergaster, een perverse folteraar van wie ze dacht dat hij dood was en van wie ze een ander slachtoffer had kunnen zijn, samen met professor Alba Longa, ware het niet dat op het laatste moment, Commissaris Tynianov kwam tussenbeide. De kathedraal sloot zich achter haar en de misdadiger, die haar blijkbaar niet had gezien, bleef binnen. Eenmaal in haar appartement belde ze doodsbang Alba Longa en hij nam contact op met Tynianov. Tussen hen drieën, trekkend aan de draad van de aanwezigheid in de kathedraal van deze moordenaar, een specialist in de zogenaamde "dood van duizend snijwonden", ontdekken ze een vreselijke samenzwering, waarvan de rampzalige gevolgen de komende dagen worden verwacht.

Sean is the sixth book in the For The Love Of A Good Woman series and is best read in order. Never fall for two women.It may sound like an awesome situation to any man, but finding a way out is nearly impossible once you're in the thick of it. And deciding between them?Impossible.The first woman is the one I'm meant to be with. I know it in my heart. I've been chasing her for so long, I can't remember a time without her.And then there's the second woman, the one I need to stay away from. She's so uptight, so religious, and...infuriating.Yeah, there's no other way to put it.She corrects my grammar nonstop. She refuses to have any fun.Worst...she drives an electric car.I'm sorry, but how do you chase down a suspect when the leaves are falling off that tree on the dashboard?Still, I have to choose. One woman could ruin my life, and the other could finally give me everything I want. I just have to be smart enough to realize which is which.

"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, exploring distant worlds, confronting the unknown and prompting us to reflect on our position in the immensity of the cosmos.Volume 1

Clara Bardés, barnbarn till en berömd avliden målare, har anlitats för att restaurera en serie målningar, några från medeltiden, som finns bevarade i Notre-Dame-katedralen i Paris. Under ett ensamt besök i den övre delen av byggnaden, när turisterna redan har gått, lägger hon märke till den deformerade silhuetten av Ergaster, en pervers torterare som hon trodde var död och som hon kunde ha fallit offer för, tillsammans med professor Alba Longa, om det inte hade varit för det faktum att hon i sista stund Kommissionär Tynianov ingrep. Katedralen stängdes bakom henne, och brottslingen, som tydligen inte hade sett henne, stannade kvar därinne. Väl i lägenheten ringde hon skräckslagen till Alba Longa och han kontaktade Tynianov. Tillsammans drar de i tråden av denna mördares närvaro i katedralen, en specialist på de så kallade "tusen skärsårens död", och upptäcker en fruktansvärd konspiration, vars katastrofala konsekvenser väntas under de närmaste dagarna.

Wren and Rascal arrive at her third haunted campground writing assignment in the mountains of Tennessee and disturb the lair of a killer.Wren and Rascal check in at the Tennessee campground that has no history of being haunted except for the ghostly sounds of stock car races at night.As the feelings deepen between Wren and Justin, the town marshal who waits for her in Arizona, she's tempted to write a quick summary then leave Tennessee until she stumbles across a body.While she pieces together fragments of old and new clues that reveal an ongoing crime, a ghost warns her of danger. The killer has her in his crosshairs.

12 GHASTLY REAL GHOST STORIES FOR CHRISTMASAccording to ancient folklore, the 12 Days of Christmas, beginning on Christmas Day, mark a period when the barrier between the living and the dead becomes blurred, allowing phantoms to wander our world. What better way to honour those 12 disquieting days than with the same number of ghostly tales?Brace yourself for harrowing accounts such as:The eerie hotel resident who liked to watch in Rapunzel...The terrible act of kindness in One Last Holiday...The man with death in his eyes in Deadbeat Daniel...The wraith who craved togetherness in Misery Loves Company...The unholy horror in the library in By The Book...The unnatural echoes that tormented a family in Upstairs, Downstairs...And remember, amidst the sparkle of tinsel and the joy of gift-giving, the spirit of Christmas isn't always merry. Sometimes, it lurks in the shadows, eager to trace icy fingers down your spine...Ready for those delicious, spine-tingling chills?