Krimi & Thriller

AN ENTHRALLING MURDER MYSTERY FULL OF SHOCKING TWISTS FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.Sometimes you can just murder your ex. But would you?Corrie Dawes is exhausted after a long day catering for the wealthy residents of exclusive, gated Eden Park.She pulls open the back of her delivery van and screams. Inside, a man's body lays face down in a bowl of leftover trifle - with one of her vegetable knives lodged in his back.She immediately calls her husband, Detective Jack Dawes. When he arrives they discover the victim is none other than Tom Broadbent, Corrie's ex.Corrie hasn't seen or spoken to Tom in over twenty years. What is he doing in Kings Richington? And more importantly, how has he wound up dead in her van?Jack's been warned off the case, and the investigation is handed over to surly Detective Crumb. He's convinced Corrie lured Tom to her van and killed him - and he's determined to prove it.It's up to Corrie to clear her own name. Can she find the real killer? Or will she pay the price for someone else's dirty work?This entertaining and absorbing mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, J.R. Ellis, Ian Moore, Catherine Moloney, Richard Osman or Faith Martin.

In the second instalment of The K-Twelve Legacy Series, following on from the original Fallon: Non Est Optio Defectum, Jonathan Fallon is in semi-retirement, enjoying becoming both a husband and a father. However, his idyllic world is soon shattered after an encounter at his local pub turns violent and the perpetrator wreaks his vengeance on Fallon by kidnapping his wife and young son after ambushing the family whilst they were out walking. Leaving Fallon for dead, Lukas Falcone takes his 'prize' home with him to Kalander Island, which is owned by his father, industrialist Alexandre Falcone. Jonathan Fallon must use all his skills to recover his wife and son as well as solving the unanswered question left over from the original novel: who financed the Riga affair in Egypt? In a plot that twists and turns and drips with revenge, a mysterious hitman arrives on the island, summoned there by Falcone senior to deal with the Fallon problem. Who is this Louis Serpens and where does he fit into this complicated chess game of move and countermove? And just how far will Agent K-Twelve go to save his family? After all, Familia Super Omnia - Family Above All.

After over indulging in an Amsterdam coffee-shop, Jennifer wakes in her hotel room to a terrifyingly vague emergency alert message on her phone. On the other side of town, the same alert saves Jonah from the world's worst stag-do. Soon both of them will be fighting for their lives on the cobbled streets of Amsterdam.Will these ordinary people overcome exceptional circumstances and be able to live with the choices they make? Will they even make it out alive? It's not always survival of the fittest!

A year after he became embroiled in a seductive web of blood-letting, sexual excess, and mind-altering time shifting with a 175 year-old Vampire, Martin Larue returns to his adopted home of Bangkok a changed man.With his shaved head and orange robe, he is barely recognized by the doorman to his luxury apartment.For twelve months he had studied the Dharma of the great teacher Bhuddah. Learned the noble truths. Practiced the three fundamental principles - Not to do any evil. To cultivate good. To purify the mind.His transcendent nirvana is shattered by the appearance at his apartment of Police Lieutenant Samarat who seeks his help in tracking down a killer - a killer who drains the blood of his victims.In a cave on the shore of Cambodia, Ramonne, the vampire, has also been reborn. A local Shaman had procured just enough of his ashes from his fiery demise, to concoct a mystical potion that when injected into an infant bat, metamorphosed into an adult male vampire.When his transformation was complete he was taken from the cave by Kanchana, a wealthy young woman who is terrified of a ravenous disease that has progressed through all female members of her family. The evolving vampire offers her the only chance for salvation - the gift of eternal life.Ramonne complies and for awhile there are a pair of vampires stalking the shadows of Bangkok.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Martin is reunited with Areeyah, the sultry daughter of his and Ramonne's former nemesis Boonsong, and through their common suffering a romance is born. They join the new Police Lieutenant to help find what Martin prays is not a vampire. However Martin soon learns the truth.

Far away in an alternative universe named Clastonia where magic has a mysterious but explainable origin. 820 years after it evolved, two talented sorceresses fight for good and evil.The evil sorceress is a monster named Phobix with a head shaped like a star and wishes to rule the world with dark magic and her army of evil monsters.The good sorceress is the world's most unlikely heroine who only wishes to lead a normal life. She's a nerdy elf by the name of Amy Woolruffe and works as a librarian in the city of Sunchester. (No, the books she checks out aren't magic.) She is forced to become a heroine when the city she works in is attacked by Phobix's magic.Not alone in her quest, her friends are her younger sister, a human who once lived on Earth, a dragon, and a goblin.Will she succeed?

Live dangerously. Make friends with a Vampire.Martin Larue, wealthy beyond measure, is a wandering expat, who has made Bangkok his sometime home. His days are spent dabbling in cinema journalism and enjoying the finer things in life. But he is jaded and bored and his editor at the Bangkok Times (one of many worldwide owned by his father) thinks he needs some excitement. He sends him out with the police to dig amongst the dirt beneath Bangkok's façade. His guide is the enigmatic Lt.-Colonel Boonsong. The world-weary Martin finds his senses jolted when he unwittingly accompanies police to a murder scene at the centuries-old Hernando Cemetery. Before he is led away he glimpses the body of a girl with dyed-hair sprawled naked across the cold stone bier in the center of the tomb.Reluctantly Martin uncovers a serial killer in the City of Angels. His article is front-page news and leads to a visit from the murderer himself - a 175-year-old French vampire. Ramonne Delacroix is sophisticated, worldly, charming and dangerous. At first determined to kill him, Ramonne finds in Martin a kindred spirit. An unlikely bond is formed as Martin becomes intoxicated by the vampire's power to reveal the past glories of Siam and Angkor Wat that he has witnessed. He divulges to Martin that he has been paying off Boonsong to carry on his bloodsucking activities without interruption. Martin agrees to transfer his wealth to the vampire for the privilege of following him on his sex and death binges in Bangkok.An exotic tale of lust, greed and the supernatural, "The Vampire Of Siam" follows the strange path that a powerful friendship takes as it unravels, and Martin Larue learns a lesson in the preciousness of life's every moment - from a vampire.

Inspired by true events, "Don't Push Me" is an intergenerational saga of gay romance and the shame that cripples it. On a ski vacation in the Alps, Elliott discovers that the owners of the inn where he is staying are the descendants of a physician who took care of his grandfather, a prisoner during World War One. Elliott falls under the spell of Max, who, like his great grandfather, is haunted by an intractable sense of sexual shame. Characters grapple with an existential question - whether their sexual desires are a madness corrupting the soul or a gift of the gods, nudging them toward authenticity. The narrative goes back and forth between World War One, the 1960s, and 2007, underscoring the historical context of sexual identity and expression. The story explores the parallel worlds we inhabit and the people that invite us to cross borders. Echoing ancient poets and philosophers, the book celebrates the enchantment of the Jungfrau region of Switzerland, a place where spirits hide in the upper reaches of glacier-studded peaks and inspire mortals to grow wings and soar.

BETRAYAL REAPS A BITTER HARVEST Private Investigator Dorothy Dennehy is approached by a potential client who tells of a crime not yet committed. She dismisses the rants of a disgraced winery estate partner, preferring to focus on the running of Maxwell's Bar and Grill. Her right-hand investigator, HB, has taken over much of the caseload for Quail Investigations, but before long Dorothy is pulled into a strange kidnapping case and a dysfunctional family who own and operate a successful winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Suspicions and theories abound. When the kidnap plans go south, the prime suspect becomes a dangerous threat to anyone involved. The complicated case brings new relationships into Dorothy's life, raising old feelings to the surface. Will a long simmering, potential romantic interest, finally be realized? Or will the goal of a dangerous felon shatter it to pieces?

Escape the shadows of the past in this gripping psychological thriller… Maggie is a woman on the run. Hiding from the horrors of her abusive ex-husband and struggling to build a new life under an assumed identity, the last thing she needs is to be haunted by ghosts from her past. But when sinister messages and strange events suggest someone is stalking her every move, Maggie's fresh start begins to unravel. Her paranoia escalates as the threats mount. She questions who she can trust. Is she losing her mind or is someone playing a deadly game? Unable to escape the traumatic memories of her marriage, Maggie battles mounting anxiety and dread. Determined to survive and outwit her pursuer, Maggie finds her very sense of self fracturing. Who is the real enemy - the one lurking in the shadows or the one in her head? Follow Me is a fast-paced psychological thriller brimming with tension. Immerse yourself in Maggie's mind as past and present collide. Feel her claustrophobic fear and desperation to break free. Flirt with the question of how well we can ever really know someone else, or even ourselves. Buy your copy of Follow Me today. It will leave you breathless until the final page. A must read for fans of Clare Boyd and Lisa Jewell.

Noble-born Julian Marino abandons his privileged life to search for a lost friend. Groomed for Elderhood by his father's ambitions, Julian reinvents himself, mastering combat and survival. Despite these skills, his quest for his best friend remains elusive. Returning home in defeat, Julian uncovers new problems within his race and a looming war.Serina Ferrari, a bloodmate destined for vampire mating, faces a life-threatening situation. Her body, designed solely for vampires, requires their nutrition and feedings to survive. Her father, blind to her suffering, captures vampires and Elders in his desperate quest for a cure. Indifferent to the lives he takes, he only seeks to save his daughter and kill vampires, unknowingly capturing Julian. With a Guardian, a legendary protector, following Julian, the brewing war erupts.Now, the battle unfolds, leaving the outcome uncertain-Who will emerge as the victor, and who as the victim?

After a senior pastor is murdered, Baduga Fellowship's church members alienate Harper Kay, the new church secretary. Soon, Deputy Maxwell Hunt uncovers a much larger suspect pool which leaves locals with one burning question. Is newcomer Harper Kay the guilty party with all the right answers or an innocent victim with all the wrong acquaintances?

Prepare to be swept away by "Peacekeepers Global Gladiators: The Gathering Storm Volume 1," the pulse-pounding first installment of an electrifying new series that will leave you breathless.In a world where the shadows of conflict loom large, a covert team of extraordinary heroes stands ready to defend the fragile balance of power. Welcome to the adrenaline-fueled universe of the Peacekeepers, where danger knows no boundaries, and the fate of nations hangs in the balance.As the world teeters on the brink of a global crisis, the Peacekeepers are called into action. Comprising elite operatives from across the globe, this diverse and skilled team is humanity's last line of defense against threats that defy imagination. From high-stakes covert operations to heart-pounding combat, they are the embodiment of courage and commitment.In "The Gathering Storm," Volume 1 of this epic series, you'll meet the remarkable individuals who make up the Peacekeepers. Each member brings their unique talents, backgrounds, and experiences to the table, forming an unstoppable force dedicated to preserving peace at any cost. But as they confront relentless adversaries, they must also confront their own inner demons, forging bonds that will either make them stronger or threaten to tear them apart.Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of suspense, intrigue, and action as the Peacekeepers dive headfirst into a world of espionage, conspiracies, and high-stakes brinkmanship. As the storm clouds gather, these global gladiators must race against time to unravel the mysteries that threaten to plunge the world into chaos."The Gathering Storm" is just the beginning of an epic adventure that will keep you eagerly turning the pages. If you crave heart-pounding thrills, intricate plots, and unforgettable characters, this series is tailor-made for you. Join the ranks of readers who can't get enough of the Peacekeepers, and dive into a world where heroes are made and destinies are forged in the heat of battle.Don't miss out on "Peacekeepers Global Gladiators: The Gathering Storm Volume 1." Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a high-stakes world where the fate of nations hangs in the balance, and only the bravest can make a stand against the gathering storm.

There's some shady business at the garden club event.Spring has sprung in Bradley, North Carolina, and the town is buzzing as the local garden club prepares for their annual Festival of Flowers. Octogenarian Myrtle Clover is eager to showcase her exhibit and even convinced her friends Wanda and Miles to enter the competition.But the festival takes a dark turn when Myrtle stumbles on the body of one of the judges while sneaking a peek at the competition. With the police struggling to solve the crime, Myrtle takes matters into her own hands. Can she and her trusty sidekick solve the murder? Or will more victims get their lives uprooted?

Penelope Sutherland and her Red Carpet Catering Crew have landed in sunny California for their latest gig, a blockbuster action movie starring Sebastian Beauregard, the hottest new actor out of Australia. Movie industry buzz and the studio boss, Calvin Pope, a seasoned producer who's seen it all, say he's about to be the next big breakout star. When a stunt gone wrong endangers the lives of everyone on the set, Penelope wonders if it was really an accident or if someone was trying to snuff out that bright star. When Calvin's wife goes missing in the middle of the night after a violent altercation with Calvin, Penelope sets out to uncover a killer, who might be hiding in plain sight.

"The Law is a Jealous Mistress and requires long and constant courtship. It is not to be won by trifling favors but by lavish homage." - Supreme Court Justice Joseph StoryOver many years, Eddie Terrell and his firm have grown in prominence and with success after success. There have been failures too but few and far between. He has become not just a 'good lawyer'; he has become a craftsman, an artist. He has had much help along the way. His powers of creation and elucidation remain stout and strong and he is a fearsome opponent.And now here, in the final volume of the Eddie Terrell Trilogy, Eddie realizes that no great races last forever and that he is running out of runway. His mind and abilities and evaluating skills are still razor sharp but he knows the clock is ticking and he is troubled by a horizon of conclusion that begins to loom ever closer before him. Immortality is never to be purchased and he knows it.He presses on with more vigor than ever. He will run through the tape, not just to it. And as he wends his way through the jungle of the law and the courts, he is occupied by his standard heavy-lifting fare, a variety of matters which include wrongful death and alienation of affections and domestic discord and civil litigation, serious torts and medical malpractice and also deceit and lies and solutions, some necessary but unsavory. His partner and savvy helper Mikey watches him closely as he goes. She is his ballast and comfort.But overarching all is The Law. It is his lodestar and Eddie is drawn to it as Icarus was drawn inexorably to the sun. He will not turn back."The moving finger writes and having writ moves on: Nor all thy piety nor wit shall lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all thy tears wash out a word" - The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Esta fábula literaria escrita en poesía, cuenta la historia de un sabio ermitaño de más de ciento cincuenta años, que conserva la antigua sabiduría de los indígenas de la rivera, nativos yoreme de esas tierras.En la historia se narra cómo las personas que se aventuraron a escalar la montaña en busca de su sabiduría lograron conectarse mediante la meditación en silencio con el sabio que llevan por dentro, que los ayudó a encontrar la sanación a lo que lastimaba su vida al comprender la ancestral sabiduría.

Young love. A troubled mother. Christmas dinner under threat.The Christmas in July Sundowner is an event looked forward to by members of the Parke Croquet and Bowls Clubs. But this year not everyone is full of Christmas spirit. When someone falls in the lake, and a valuable piece of jewellery goes missing, Hettie finds herself with a plateful of problems instead of plum pudding. Can that cat Ceefer lend a paw, or is he too busy creating mischief with his own guest, because if Hettie can't smooth the troubled waters, this Christmas in July threatens to put a deep wedge between the Croquet and Bowls clubs that might never be repaired.

A watery death. A ghost with four legs and a tail. And a heap of suspects.Lorna Shadow, Helen, and Flipper have just begun to enjoy life in their new house with Zach, Jessie the dog, and Gunner, when an exciting job offer arrives. They head off to work in the glorious county of Cornwall to enjoy their new jobs by the sea.Yet when they arrive, they find an exhausted widow, a sneaky assistant, a mistress, and a mysterious death. And when there's a mystery, there's often a ghost.When Lorna learns that the death of Blake Carlisle wasn't accidental, she's determined to discover what happened to him. His murder deserves to be solved so he can be at rest. But was his affair with a younger woman the reason for his murder? Or did a relative want him out of the way to lay claim to the family fortune?There's a killer hiding in broad daylight and Lorna must find the truth. Bring on the sleuthing, cups of tea, treats, and even a glass of wine this time.With trouble brewing at home and a possible marriage proposal on the cards (but for who?), Lorna has a lot of distractions. And it's not helped by Helen's not-so-secret relationship with Gunner and poor Flipper getting sick every time he boards the family yacht.If she fails in her sleuthing task, a killer could go free and a ghost will never find peace.Enjoy this fun-filled cozy ghost mystery. Meet a friendly ghost dog and puzzle through the clues to discover the murderer and help a ghost get justice.

Georgie Belmont's perfect life is ruined at the company Christmas party when she finds the love of her life with his assistant.Out for revenge she outbids him on a massive restoration project for the Savannah Historical Society.The rumors are the place is cursed, but she doesn't believe in that nonsense. One fateful night in the mansion binds her soul to a ghost.Can they break the curse before she succumbs to the fate of his previous brides?

Creepy Check-In ist ein Spin-Off zu "Watch Me Scream". Der Mystery Thriller handelt von Julia, die genau wie im ersten Roman die Erzählerin ist. Es verschlägt sie durch Zufall nach Kalifornien, in eine Doku Show über paranormale Phänomene. Ein Ermittlerteam von Geisterjägern soll hier eine alte verlassenen Stadt untersuchen, Antworten finden, warum es hier spukt. Durch ihre besondere Fähigkeit, mit Geistern in Kontakt treten zu können, ist Julia sofort wieder Mittelpunkt dieser Show. Das Ermittlerteam und sie kommen in schreckliche und beängstigende Situationen dadurch. Außerdem verunsichert Julia die Vorhersage einer Kartenlegerin und der Leiter dieser Untersuchung paranormaler Erscheinungen übt eine seltsame Faszination auf sie aus.Unerwarteter Besuch, der in Zusammenhang mit einem Verbrechen steht, bringt das ganze Team in Gefahr und erschwert die Ermittlungen zusätzlich.

Penelope Sutherland is home for the holidays and looking forward to spending some quality time with her loved ones. She's also catering her first documentary, a history of the Vitrine Theater and the Big Apple Dancers, who put on the world famous Christmas Extravaganza each year in New York City. Penelope's best friend Arlena Madison is the director, and the granddaughter of one of the show's famous Snow Queens. But not everyone is in the holiday spirit. When one of the dancers mysteriously disappears then turns up dead right before opening night, it looks like Christmas might be cancelled. The police are at a loss to uncover who has it out for the theater company, so it's up to Penelope to cook up a plan to find out if the Vitrine is cursed or haunted by its past before the killer can strike again.

Penelope's life revolves around cooking and keeping her Red Carpet Catering business afloat, and she's just landed a hearty new job for her and her staff. Just when Penelope thinks life couldn't be sweeter, a panicked late-night phone call from Max, her best friend's brother, ends abruptly with shots fired on his end. The next morning, a handsome model and club promoter turns up dead, and when the police serve up Max as their main suspect, Penelope risks it all to prove his innocence (and find him before the police do). With her relationship as sturdy as a soup sandwich and her own life being threatened, it's up to Penelope to find the truth before anyone else is eighty-sixed.