Krimi & Thriller

Amanda Warren is looking for a second chance in the cozy coastal town of Ocean Wood, but what she finds is a psychic cat and a purrfectly puzzling mystery!Out of luck and out of money, Amanda's pink dog grooming van is running on fumes when she rolls into the foggy town of Ocean Wood. Seeking a new beginning and a reunion with her twin sister, she finds her sister missing and a dead body in her house.Amanda is determined to clear her sister's name, but all the quirky, charming neighbors of this Monterey Bay town seem to have a motive. Which one of them is a killer? With time running out, Amanda teams up with her sister's psychic, amnesiac cat to untangle this fur-midable mystery and sniff out the killer before Amanda's second chance becomes her last.

A Guilty VerdictA collection of two thrilling crime stories from George Benton:The Patricia Ward Mystery and Guilty or Not Guilty.In The Patricia Ward Mystery, a young lady appears to vanish into thin air after being seen walking along a path. When a new investigation into her disappearance is launched, it seems that the only way to find the solution is to dig up secrets buried in the past.In Guilty or Not Guilty, a husband imprisoned in 1985 for the crime of murdering his wife is still to this day protesting his innocence. Someone claiming to have key evidence - which was not available at the time of the trial - contacts the local paper... but the knowledge on offer appears to come with a high price.

A collection of two thrilling crime stories from George Benton:The Patricia Ward Mystery and Guilty or Not Guilty.In The Patricia Ward Mystery, a young lady appears to vanish into thin air after being seen walking along a path. When a new investigation into her disappearance is launched, it seems that the only way to find the solution is to dig up secrets buried in the past.In Guilty or Not Guilty, a husband imprisoned in 1985 for the crime of murdering his wife is still to this day protesting his innocence. Someone claiming to have key evidence - which was not available at the time of the trial - contacts the local paper... but the knowledge on offer appears to come with a high price.

FrayeurUne enquête de Maïa AselynRoussy, une multinationale québécoise spécialisée dans les chenilles en caoutchouc pour chars militaires, opte pour la délocalisation de sa production de la Chine vers Singapour, en réponse à l'ingérence chinoise dans les élections canadiennes et américaines. Les menaces du gouvernement chinois ne se font pas attendre, suivies de représailles. Maïa Aselyn, chargée par la direction de sécuriser ce transfert stratégique, se retrouve au c¿ur d'une course effrénée et violente pour faire revenir l'entreprise sur sa décision.Mais les ennemis sont nombreux et la survie de Maïa est en jeu. Une lutte acharnée commence, mêlant géopolitique et suspense, dans ce thriller international.Il est possible de retrouver Maïa Aselyn, dans les titres suivants : Ranc¿ur (2020)Contrecoups (2015)La Saga oubliée (2009)

The Pearl of the Antilles, Cubans carry their heart and spirit in everything they do. Even as the world around them changes, the fabric of the land remains the same. From the shifting currents of the Caribbean to the swaying stalks of sugarcane, Cuba is a very simple land covered in passion and heart. Yet somewhere along the chapters of its history, one hero stands higher above the rest. Tormenta Cubano stood for justice and peace, even among the war-torn sectors brought on by the Missile crisis of 1962. However, you will find him nowhere in the history books.Fight with Tormenta Cubano as he looks to defeat the dangerous Col. Lins, who is attempting to dissect and destroy him. For within his blood, powers of the Cuban elements rage as they bring forth new abilities. Tormenta Cubano gains allies along the way like Roxanne and his sidekick Loca Manzana, while Col. Lins remains on the run with Tormenta Cubano's son. In this fight between good and evil, you will be taken on a journey through the streets of Cuba as Esteban Morales becomes the one and only Tormenta Cubano.

Should a wicked man get the same justice as the righteous?When a violent pimp is murdered, Major Crimes Detective Dallas Nash is assigned the case. With no witnesses and weak evidence, he must make a choice-vigorously investigate the killing or go through the motions before casually sweeping it into an unsolved file.Plenty of people want Nash to stop-the prostitutes abused by the deceased, a do-gooder with a shadowy past, and a cop with his thumb on the scales of equity. Yet no one is pushing for him to continue the investigation.Will Nash walk through the city's underbelly to find justice for a man who preyed on others?The Mean Street is the sixth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like hard-hitting police procedurals with compelling personalities, grab this book today.

Now fully encapsulated in a post-apocalyptic world, the Valaron are stamping out all resistance, creating a realm where eventually the unwanted, unworthy spawn of primitive bipeds will be relegated to the pages of history. Okolo persuades the others to take a step into the unknown to carry on from where the Hidden had left off. Follow their journey as they navigate this world and attempt to build a new one.

A murderous puzzle.A compromised crime scene.One DCI whose determination to nail the killer could cost him his life ...Detective Harry Grimm can't catch a break. When his much-needed vacation is interrupted by a call reporting a decomposed corpse, he races home to examine the gruesome remains. Learning the young woman was tortured, he's stunned when the peaceful countryside site explodes, destroying evidence and causing more death.Uncovering clues from the victim's car, Grimm struggles to keep up with a cunning killer when he discovers yet another body. But when the seasoned DCI examines the grisly murder and compares forensics, he's alarmed when the patterns match those of a brutal drug dealer he put behind bars years back.Can this hardened cop nab a wily crook before his own blood stains the picturesque dales?One Bad Turn is the ninth book in the gripping Harry Grimm police procedural series. If you like high-stakes drama, wounded heroes, and unexpected twists, then you'll love David J. Gatward's thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.Buy One Bad Turn to twist fate's knife today!One Bad Turn is the ninth book in the DCI Harry Grimm crime thriller series, set in the Yorkshire Dales, and perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Margaret Mayhew, Jeanne M. Dams, J. M. Dalgliesh, Roger Silverwood, J. D. Kirk, Adam Croft, and Simon McCleave

WORLD WAR 3.1The year is 1954. A decade has passed since Berlin and Tokyo were consumed by nuclear fire, but war claws its way back to a world forever altered. The ailing Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin, strikes NATO with a colossal orbital assault, propelling waves of tanks and over a million soldiers westward - all armed with 21st-century tech plundered from a future they never knew.Admiral Kolhammer, Prince Harry, and Charlotte Francois are compelled to once again take arms. They're fighting not only to save the world but history itself. Yet, in this complex web of time and conflict, not everybody wants to be saved.Brimming with the raw combat intensity and high-octane alternate history that fans adored in "Weapons of Choice," this fresh instalment revitalizes the groundbreaking Axis of Time series for both returning readers and newcomers.Praise for the Axis of Time."Insanely clever alt-history mash-up of WWII and the twenty-first century war on terror isn't your typical time-travelling technothriller." - Wired magazine."Birmingham is exemplary. The descriptions of combat - both from an executive remove and a close - are terrifyingly gruesome and detailed... Birmingham succeeds in restaging World War II in a manner as gripping as, say, Herman Wouk's The Winds of War and War and Remembrance." - Sci-fi Weekly."Weapons-grade military techno-thriller... It's like a Clive Cussler novel fell into a transporter beam with a Stephen Ambrose hisotry and they came out all fused together." Time magazine."Birmingham's enthralling battleground mixes provocative historical fiction with socially, conscious futurism." Entertainment Weekly.

John Richards's "The Rise of Machines: Exploring the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence" digs into the fascinating world of AI, taking readers on a fascinating journey through the history and possible future of self-aware robots. Richards, a seasoned specialist in the field, navigates the complex web of AI breakthroughs, unravelling the threads that weave together the growth of machines, in this thought-provoking investigation.This book not only follows the evolution of AI through its key moments in history, but it also takes a sneak peek at the groundbreaking innovations that will shape its future. By simplifying difficult ideas, Richards makes his subject accessible to both experts and novices, and he offers a vivid picture of the sociological, ethical, and economic repercussions that would arise from the widespread adoption of intelligent machines.Detail-oriented and enthusiastic, Richards explores how artificial intelligence (AI) interacts with fields as diverse as neuroscience and ethics to reveal the far-reaching effects of such technology. With the relentless march of artificial intelligence, "The Rise of Machines" is a compelling guide that encourages readers to ponder the implications of a future where machines increasingly share the stage with humanity.

In Queensland, two seemingly unconnected investigations are underway: a stalled search for a murderer by the state police and mysterious shipments of cement that have set bells ringing in the Australian federal police. As the events converge, a cattle property in the Central Queensland outback becomes the unlikely setting for a series of incidents that threaten Australia's economy and national security. In the midst of Cyclone Oswald, which paralyses much of Queensland and northern New South Wales, Superintendent Lawrence Parry and his handpicked team of undercover and specialist agents must fit together the jigsaw puzzle of clues. The Bryants, a middle-aged couple who live on the remote property, struggle to remain viable in the face of a neighbouring cattle station that is the operational base for a multimillion-dollar enterprise. But these neighbours' past and present activities could have implications that are not just local, but global. Meanwhile, Parry is caught in a moral dilemma as he relies on a bereaved family, a disgraced university professor, an investigative reporter, and a retired mining engineer to uncover the truth.In this crime mystery, a team of federal officers investigates events that could not only affect Australia's international trade but also catapult the nation into a war of words.

People feared him. They respected him. But most of all, they obeyed him. And now he's gone.Danielle Lewis has just inherited the top spot in the Lewis crime family, following her uncle Ged's death.The reluctant heiress has no interest in fighting for territory with the rival Flynns.And she certainly has no interest in finding the ¿5 million stash of cocaine that Ged brought down from the north just before his death.All she wants is to be left alone to take care of Ged's orphaned infant daughter.But Ged's death has left a hole at the top of the Dublin crime world. The alliance between the Lewises and the Flynns is on shakier ground than ever.Danielle doesn't want to be boss. But if she doesn't step up, someone far worse will.Fans of Kerry Kaya, Kimberley Chambers, Emmy Ellis, Emma Tallon, Caz Finlay and Martina Cole, get ready for the explosive new novel in this brilliant gangland crime series packed with twists, turns and deceit.

Death by Treason . . .When the body of a British National is found at the base of the common house tower in Boston, assistant medical examiner, Dr. Haley Higgins has no reason to believe it wasn't suicide.That is until Investigative Reporter Samantha Hawke gets an anonymous tip: the victim, a Mrs. Olivia Gray, was pushed from the seventh floor to her death.The question is why?Haley and Samantha work together to unravel secrets that go back to a time that no one wants to remember ~ when shameful acts were sanctioned, and death licked at everyone's heels.What did Mrs. Gray know, and who wanted to silence her?¿¿¿¿¿THE HIGGINS & HAWKE MYSTERY SERIESA 1930s cozy mystery series.Death at the Tavern (Book1)Death on the Tower (Book2)Death on Hanover (Book 3)Death by Dancing (Book 4)

Death's a jig!When a brutal dance marathon in the suburbs of Boston in 1932 turns deadly, Dr. Haley Higgins is surprised to discover the deceased is the widow of a man whose body still lies in the cold cabinets of her morgue. She has reasons to believe the man's death wasn't natural, and now, with his wife having succumbed to the same symptoms, her convictions of foul play are stronger than ever.With the help of investigative reporter Samantha Hawke, Haley works to determine which contestants in the dancing contest had means, motive, and opportunity. And most of all, how to keep the killer from striking again.¿¿¿¿¿THE HIGGINS & HAWKE MYSTERY SERIESA 1930s cozy mystery series.Death at the Tavern (Book1)Death on the Tower (Book2)Death on Hanover (Book 3)Death by Dancing (Book 4)

"Nach Paris!" de Louis Dumur relate l'histoire d'Anna, jeune provinciale passionnée par la vie parisienne. Quitter sa Suisse natale pour la capitale française devient son obsession. À travers les tumultes et les découvertes de cette migration vers Paris, Dumur explore les aspirations, les espoirs et les désillusions d'Anna. Cette ¿uvre captivante dévoile les contrastes entre la vie provinciale et l'effervescence de la grande ville, tout en mettant en lumière les défis et les sacrifices inhérents à la poursuite des rêves. Entre découvertes culturelles, apprentissage de la vie urbaine et questionnements existentiels, "Nach Paris!" offre un regard profondément humain sur le désir de conquérir la métropole.

Les "Nouvelles" de J.-K. Huysmans regroupent une série de récits captivants explorant les profondeurs de l'âme humaine. Ces nouvelles offrent une plongée fascinante dans des univers variés, allant de portraits de personnages excentriques à des explorations de thèmes sombres et mystérieux. Huysmans excelle à créer des atmosphères riches en émotions et en tensions, capturant la complexité des sentiments humains, parfois empreints de désespoir ou de désillusion. Entre récits introspectifs et moments de tension, ces nouvelles invitent le lecteur à une exploration profonde de la psyché humaine, offrant des tranches de vie aussi saisissantes qu'évocatrices.

"D'autrefois, Moulins" de François Fabié est une plongée évocatrice dans le passé de la ville de Moulins. L'auteur peint avec délicatesse et nostalgie le paysage et la vie quotidienne de cette ville autrefois florissante. À travers une série de tableaux vivants, Fabié transporte le lecteur dans un voyage temporel, évoquant les rues, les habitants, les traditions et les coutumes d'une époque révolue. Ce récit captivant offre une exploration pittoresque et émouvante du Moulins d'antan, capturant l'essence et l'atmosphère d'une ville marquée par son histoire.

"MONTAIGNE ET FRANCOIS BACON" de Pierre Villey explore la relation intellectuelle entre deux figures majeures de la Renaissance : Michel de Montaigne et Francis Bacon. L'¿uvre offre une analyse détaillée des idées, des écrits et des correspondances entre ces deux penseurs influents de leur époque. Villey met en lumière les convergences et les divergences philosophiques, les échanges d'idées et les influences mutuelles entre Montaigne et Bacon. À travers cette étude approfondie, l'auteur met en relief l'importance de ces deux esprits brillants dans le développement de la pensée moderne, offrant une perspective éclairante sur leurs contributions respectives à la philosophie et à la littérature de la Renaissance.

"NIKANOR" est un roman écrit par Henry Gréville, publié en 1876. L'histoire se déroule en Russie et suit le destin du personnage éponyme, Nikanor, un jeune paysan intelligent et ambitieux qui aspire à une vie meilleure. Le roman explore les défis auxquels Nikanor est confronté en raison de sa condition sociale. Il décrit son ascension dans la société russe, ses luttes, ses réussites et ses échecs, ainsi que les relations qu'il entretient avec les différentes strates de la société, des paysans aux membres de l'aristocratie."NIKANOR" offre une perspective sur les réalités sociales et politiques de la Russie à cette époque, mettant en lumière les inégalités sociales et économiques, tout en dépeignant le désir universel de progrès et d'amélioration de sa situation personnelle.

"Napoléon, La Dernière Phase" par Archibald Primrose dévoile les derniers moments de la vie de l'empereur français. Plongeant dans l'exil de Napoléon à Sainte-Hélène, l'auteur explore ses pensées intimes, ses regrets et son héritage. Ce récit captivant retrace la solitude de l'ancien empereur, sa réflexion sur le pouvoir et sa relation complexe avec son entourage. Entre intrigues politiques et introspection, Primrose dépeint un portrait émouvant de Napoléon en quête de rédemption et offre une perspective unique sur l'homme derrière la légende.

"Nord-Sud" de René Bazin explore les contrastes entre deux mondes opposés, incarnés par deux familles que tout sépare. Au nord, la famille du comte de Barfleur, riche et traditionnelle, tandis qu'au sud, la famille Lemordant incarne la simplicité et la ruralité. L'histoire se concentre sur les destins croisés de Jean de Barfleur et de Marie Lemordant, dépeignant les tensions sociales, les différences culturelles et les obstacles à l'union de ces deux univers. Entre traditions et modernité, cette saga captivante dévoile les défis de l'amour face aux conventions sociales, offrant une réflexion profonde sur les clivages de la société.

"Naïs Micoulin" est une nouvelle d'Émile Zola, parue en 1884 dans le recueil intitulé "Naïs Micoulin et autres nouvelles." L'histoire se concentre sur le personnage éponyme, une jeune femme indépendante et forte, qui travaille dans un magasin de tissus. Naïs Micoulin est présentée comme une figure féminine non conventionnelle pour son époque, défiant les attentes sociales et démontrant un fort tempérament.L'intrigue explore la dynamique entre Naïs et Honoré, un jeune homme qui travaille également dans le magasin et qui tombe amoureux d'elle. L'histoire dépeint les tensions et les aspirations de Naïs envers la liberté et l'indépendance, ainsi que les difficultés dans sa relation avec Honoré, témoignant des conflits entre les désirs personnels et les contraintes de la société.Cette nouvelle met en lumière les thèmes de l'émancipation féminine, de l'amour, de la condition ouvrière et des défis auxquels sont confrontés les individus qui cherchent à échapper aux normes sociales établies.

"Ne nous frappons pas" est une ¿uvre d'Alphonse Allais, un recueil de poèmes humoristiques et satiriques. Publié en 1891, ce livre explore l'absurdité de la vie quotidienne et des comportements humains à travers des jeux de mots, des paradoxes et des situations comiques. Allais utilise le langage et la structure poétique pour tourner en dérision différents aspects de la société de son époque, offrant des commentaires satiriques sur les conventions sociales et les absurdités de la vie moderne.

Ein pazifistisches Manifest: Die geistig weit entwickelten Mondmänner observieren durch ihre Fernrohre mit zunehmender Verachtung das von Krieg geprägte Leben auf der Erde. Angewidert von der Dummheit der Menschen will eine Gruppe der Mondleute die Erdbeobachtung zugunsten einer kosmischen Weltbeobachtung aufgeben, die andere Fraktion glaubt weiter an die Menschheit und schlägt eine Wette vor. Auf humoristische und satirische Art schildert Paul Scheerbart die Sicht der Mondbewohner auf das Erdvolk und betreibt gleichzeitig Kritik an Kriegslust und Militarismus. Julian Litschko hat Scheerbarts turbulenten und kosmischen Reigen farbenprächtig und mit viel Sinn für Ironie in Szene gesetzt.