Krimi & Thriller

A dark spirit threatens the Pennyfoot Hotel's shiny and bright Christmas in this mystery in Kate Kingsbury's cozy historical series.The Christmas Angel is a welcome sight during the winter season-but not this year. A killer is afoot in Badgers End, cutting a lock of hair from the victims and sticking a gold angel on their foreheads. Cecily Sinclair Baxter already promised her husband that she'd take a hiatus from sleuthing. But three killings have created a blizzard of bad publicity-and guests are canceling their hotel reservations. Cecily pokes around, but the victims seem unrelated. Then the killer claims a fourth and fifth victim, obviously not slowing down for the holidays-so neither will Cecily. She will have to stop the angel of death from striking again, leaving murder under the tree...

The New York Times bestselling author scales new heights in his series of Big Easy-dwelling dragons... Griffen McCandles is adjusting well to running his gambling operation in the French Quarter of New Orleans and to his newfound status as head dragon. Other dragons are getting a whiff of his reputation, though, and they're not happy about it. Which is why there's suddenly a hit out on him. And, just in time for Halloween, the ghost of a voodoo queen wants Griffen to moderate a supernatural conclave. And though the strange goings-on will barely be noticed in a city used to drunken conventioneers and wild revelers, it's Griffen's chance to spread his wings-or crash and burn.

Jack is a down on his luck, recovering alcoholic who avoids becoming a homeless statistic by taking a job as a security guard. His first assignment is to guard the local museum at night but he soon finds out there is a mysterious relic hidden in the basement...a religious item wanted by a violent cult. They break into the facility after dark and Jack is in the fight for his life, trying to escape through the catacombs of the old museum....Can Jack save his own life and the life of a kidnapped young woman that the cult has come to sacrifice?

No-one leaves these waters alive...Elfyn O Se has lived by the laws of the sea his whole life. He'd go by Elf to his friends if he had any left, but at least his crew are willing to put up with him, and it's not because he accidently cursed them all. Yet, maybe he can pull them together for one last job that might ease the fury of the tyrannical mermaid he wronged so long ago. He might have a chance to break the binds for himself and his crew, if he can pull it off.There's just one problem; a rival mermaid called Anwen. As mysterious as she is terrifying - and hiding secrets of her own - she offers an alternative to break the curse if the crew can help her get home.The crew of the Ossory now finds themselves caught in an odyssey brimming with magic and monsters. Battling against champions of terrible adversaries, mysterious lights from the deep, and kleptomatic selkies who deal in blood, Elf is faced with a choice.Will he risk the future of his world to save his crews' souls, or condemn them all to protect the archipelago from certain calamity?

West Oakland might not be the safest place to live, but for Heather McIntyre it's an upgrade. At least, it seems that way until women from the shelter where she works begin turning up dead. Heather sees the murders as mere coincidences - a mirror of her terrifying past. But then her new boyfriend is found murdered and the police think Heather knows more than she lets on. And the detectives are correct. Heather knows who is responsible. A serial killer that has followed her to Oakland, a monster that she can't escape.

John-joe is engaged but he doesn't want to get married. He's not sure how to break this to Karen. Then he meets Marilyn at the stag night in Madrid. They spend a steamy night together and everything changes. Now the wedding is cancelled, the police want to talk to him about a double murder, and the phone is ringing with mysterious requests to come to London. John-joe suddenly finds himself in a surreal world, full of unusual characters and extreme danger, with no obvious way out. Met with impossible choices, he can only trust the alluring woman that offers all the answers - but at what cost? Set in Athlone, heart of the Irish midlands, Mick Donnellan's fourth novel is an erotic story of love, loss, betrayal, and passion. Rich in both comedy and tragedy the story thunders along with unexpected twists and ominous turns that culminate in a devastating climax.

Looking for a gripping read that takes you behind the scenes of real-life murder and robbery investigations? Look no further than "The Real Cases of Detective Tomassi" a collection of 15 short stories that offers a rare glimpse into the world of forensic science and the dedicated professionals who use it to solve even the most baffling cases.From the shocking discovery of a body in "The Accident" to the meticulous detective work that ultimately solved "The Last Case", each story offers a unique perspective on the role of forensic science in solving crimes. Along the way, readers will meet the experts who make it all possible, including forensic officers, police force heroes, and other professionals who use their skills and expertise to uncover the truth.Whether you're a true crime fan or simply fascinated by the science of criminal investigations, "The Real Cases of Detective Tomassi" is a must-read. Step into the heart of each case with vivid, detailed descriptions, as this book invites you to explore the enthralling world of forensic science. This book offers and presents to readers:Thrilling Entertainment: Dive into a gripping anthology of real-life murder and robbery investigations that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Each story is crafted with precision to deliver maximum suspense and mystery, offering a captivating reading experience.Rare Glimpse into Forensic Science: Gain unique insights into the world of forensic science and how it plays a crucial role in cracking the most baffling criminal cases. Explore cutting-edge techniques and methodologies used by skilled professionals to unravel the truth.Diverse and Intriguing Cases: Uncover a wide range of intriguing cases, from shocking discoveries to meticulous detective work. Each story offers a fresh perspective on crime-solving, ensuring you'll never get bored throughout the book.Real-Life Heroes: Meet the brave forensic officers, tenacious police force heroes, and brilliant professionals who dedicate their lives to bringing justice to the victims and closure to their families. Let their unwavering quest for truth serve as your inspiration.Engaging Reading for All: Whether you're a seasoned true crime fan or someone new to the world of mystery and suspense, this book caters to a broad range of readers. Its captivating narratives will appeal to anyone with a taste for thrilling storytelling.Unforgettable Reading Experience: With a combination of real-life mystery, expert storytelling, and fascinating insights into forensic science, "The Real Cases of Detective Tomassi" promises a reading journey that will leave a lasting impression and keep you eagerly turning the pages.Grab your copy of "The Real Cases of Detective Tomassi" today and experience the spine-chilling excitement that only a true crime thriller can deliver.

How do you protect the world's deadliest woman?I started Caledonia Security so that I could preserve life. I didn't hesitate to get between the world's most dangerous, and elusive, assassin and their target. I was prepared to lay down my life. In fact, I thought I had. Until I woke up in the hospital several days later.When I was hired to hunt them down, I didn't expect my target to be the woman plucked straight out of my darkest fantasies.I also didn't expect to find out that I owed her my life. My little assassin is more than what meets the eye. The longer I hunted, the deeper my obsession became. I needed to get my hands on her.Exposing Atalanta is the first part of a duet and cannot be read as a standalone. Their story concludes in Exposing Adonis.

Join attorney Alanna Stone as she returns home despite her determination to never set foot on Mackinac Island again. Once again in close proximity to Jonathan Covington, her first love, she vows to protect her privacy and her heart from the man who still makes her pulse race. But when her worst fears are realized and history repeats itself-landing her in the midst of a murder investigation-Jonathan may be her only hope. Will they be able to lay aside the past and let God heal their hearts, or will reconciliation come too late?

For the first time ever, Sergeant Yorga is fleeing for his life. He's not sure if it's the drug charge, the money laundering, or the gun-running, but his best shot at survival is to run. Someone is playing dirty and playing for keeps. Now it's a game of wits to get a handle on the situation before the situation handles him.

Amidst talks of brewing nuclear war from the terrorist leader who used to date his wife, Wally Crimson wonders why a future version of himself travelled back in time to save him. Why did Future Wally ask Dr. Andrew Boon for help instead of himself? What is the endgame of Null Tech executive turned U.S. President Diane Burgess? What is the connection between the President and the hybrid insect girl Wally's son just befriended? And why does Jeremy always get roped up in these kinds of things when he's just trying to pop his anxiety meds and relax?The thrilling final chapter to The Exoskeleton Chronicles trilogy, this is where all the bug-squashing action and adventure come to a head.

Engines of Cunning Men portrays the current day risks from the current trajectory in uncontrolled technology, especially in the hands of those with evil agendas. Will Leitner is a relatively new writer who arrives on the island of Terceira in the Azores to begin work on his second novel and overcome depression from the failure of his marriage. He meets Julia Banner at a tavern and feels an instant attraction. Julia reveals she was a computational research scientist and arrived on the island to avoid a threat associated with her discovery of a new and mysterious computer-based technology, seemingly outside the realm of science. It holds great promise for medicine but in the wrong hands, it could also lead to disaster. The knowledge in Julia's head has already nearly cost her life in the U.S. and, after meeting Will, may also place his life in jeopardy. Will becomes more deeply involved in her dilemma. Together, they look for solutions to their complex problems while they experience the island's awesome beauty, fascinating history, and some seemingly supernatural dimensions. Eventually Julia has a few frightening encounters and she must flee the island. Will decides to accompany her as she seeks haven in several European cities but her pursuers follow. On the way, a new viral pandemic seems to have connections to her work. Through their fear and narrow escapes, Julia and Will develop a closer relationship, though each struggle with memories of their past relationships. Julia's sense of responsibility compels her to seek a way to counteract the virus and to fight back against the perpetrators of the pandemic. Their story culminates in a violent climax as Will must make a difficult decision to protect Julia.

A compelling collection of science fiction short stories exploring humanity's eternal connection to the universe. From remote outposts on frozen worlds to labyrinthine interplanetary mining colonies, each story weaves a fascinating tale of discovery, innovation, and human connection.

The final book in the WORKING-CLASS SUPERHEROES trilogy.Fifteen years have passed since the death of Magma Man. The world has turned its back on the group of government-sanctioned superheroes who twice saved Earth from destruction. General Gordon and Speed Chicken have gone into exile. Others have traded superheroics for more normal lives. Wombat is now a house husband who bakes muffins and drives his adopted son to school every morning, supporting his wife Towanda's career.When a planet-gobbling space slug named Slurptooth emerges to threaten the Earth, Gordon must reunite his superhero team once again. But what history does Gordon have with the Slurptooth? What role will a new team of younger, more powerful superheroes have in assisting the old(er)? And what about the daughter of Magma Man, who, until now, has been keeping her powers under wraps, afraid of being as powerful as her malevolent biological father?

Coleção de contos de terror, suspense e mistérioEste livro de terror é uma viagem ao desconhecido. Cada conto é uma porta que se entreabre para o mistério, um convite para explorar os recantos mais escuros da imaginação. Com narrativas envolventes, você será mergulhado em um mundo onde o inesperado e o sinistro se entrelaçam, desencadeando calafrios que percorrerão sua espinha dorsal.

Er war ein ehemaliges Mobbingopfer. Nun ein rücksichtsloser Mörder, der sich an seine endlosen Qualen rächen wird. Doch ist er wirklich der Böse in dieser Geschichte oder hat er sich durch seine jahrelange Demütigung und Unterdrückung selbst zum Opfer gemacht?"Psychothriller: In der Sicht des Bösen" - ein Meisterwerk des Grauens. Du wirst dich fragen, wer wirklich der Böse ist und ob das Böse vielleicht auch in dir schlummert. Bist du bereit, dich deinen Ängsten zu stellen?

Letztlich da, schließlich Gast, Unabdingbar sein Besuch, Schwere Glieder, Haut verblasst, Befreit vom lebend¿ Fluch. ¿ Eid des Gesegneten Ewigschlafes BB und die einstige Regentin Dianetta sind spurlos verschwunden. Die Verbrechergilde der Seidenfinger hat die Macht über Polys erlangt. Sie besitzen nicht nur den todbringenden Strahlenspeier, sondern ihr eigener Meister ist zum Regenten ernannt worden ¿ aber was ist sein Plan für die Stadt? Einige abtrünnige Seidenfinger nehmen die Sache lieber in die eigene Hand. Doch ihr Vorhaben könnte nicht nur die Gilde ins Verderben stürzen, sondern die gesamte Capitale. »Das ist kein Versprechen eines besseren Lebens, sondern der Aufmarsch in ein Martyrium für die ganze Stadt.«

Anfang der 1930er-Jahre. Der Erste Weltkrieg tobt weiter in Europa.Eine kleine Inselgruppe im Nordatlantik hat sich inmitten der Kriegswirren vom unbesiegten Kaiserreich Preußen-Polen gelöst. Doch die neu gewonnene Freiheit ist trügerisch. Wie Dávid, Zeichner beim führenden Industriekonsortium, feststellen muss, geht die neu gebildete Regierung unbarmherzig gegen Arbeiterunruhen vor und erweist sich als ebenso gnadenlos wie die ehemaligen Besatzer. Wird er den Kampf gegen die Ungerechtigkeit aufnehmen? Und welchen Preis muss sein Schwager, der einst als Kriegsflüchtling auf die Inseln gekommen ist, für den Frieden zahlen?Rauch über den Schafsinseln - Eine Dieselpunk-Alternativweltgeschichte.

Der junge Hendrik "Henne" Esser wächst auf dem Bauernhof seiner Eltern im idyllischen Odenwald auf. Der schmächtige, wissbegierige Junge ist ein Einzelgänger, er wird von seinem gesamten Umfeld, selbst von seiner eigenen Mutter, unverstanden und von seinem älteren Bruder Carl tyrannisiert. Lediglich sein Vater und seine zahme Elster "Pica" lieben ihn so, wie er ist. Nach dem dramatischem Tod des Vaters wird das bisher schon einsame Leben des Jungen zu einem wahren Alptraum, denn nun übernimmt Carl den Hof, führt diesen mit eiserner Hand und Henne ist seinem immer offenkundiger zu Tage tretendem Hass schutzlos ausgeliefert. Aus Verzweiflung beginnt Henne, der schon als Kind von Feuer fasziniert war, heimlich Brände zu legen - und spürt zum ersten Mal die tödliche Macht, die ihm das Feuer verleiht.Henne ahnt nicht, dass er damit eine grausame Spirale der Gewalt in Gang setzt, die nicht nur sein Leben in höchste Gefahr bringen wird...

Teenage girls are being lured into the night to the City of Fountains, never to be seen again. No one is looking for these girls thought to be runaways until Patrick, an old friend of Detective Francesca "Frankie" Thomas, shows up and asks for her help. His partner's daughter Sasha has disappeared. Local law enforcement is treating her like she is just another runaway, but Patrick knows that she was lured from home, and he fears the worst.Twenty-eight years earlier, a young woman and her mother disappeared from Frankie's hometown. In their quest to find Sasha, Frankie and Patrick start down a path that leads directly to their past, and the closer they get to the truth, the higher the stakes get.

Find Me: Stories by Bruce F. Kawin collects eight tales ranging in length from two pages to nearly a hundred, some strange and some comforting. "Terse and yet opulent, these stories are a revelation of language in action" (David E. James). Their topics include a brilliant sculpture made and named by a six-year-old girl; an FBI investigation that Kafka would recognize; a remark Borges made in a park to Kenneth Koch; and a fable of innocence and violence in an elementary school menagerie. The title novella, "Find Me," is a drama of love beyond death set in 21st-century Los Angeles in which the lovers confront both political and metaphysical forces on their way to a startling end.

World War III began years ago, and the American government doesn't even know it.For years, while Iran and North Korea kept Western diplomats busy, China and Russia have been quietly seeding the US with spies and soldiers. Now a silent army of occupation lurks inside US borders, and for America, it is already too late.When the assault begins-via an EMP strike that disables the US electrical grid and neutralizes her defenses all in one fell swoop-the US is caught completely unprepared. The nation is lost, and it is up to ordinary citizens to defend their cities, towns, neighborhoods, or even just their families.The Washingtons are no ordinary family. Gale Washington is an analyst at the Operations Center for Joint Intelligence Command. His wife, Joey, is a Navy commander aboard the International Space Station. Or they were. Now, like their neighbors in their Northern Virginia suburb, they're just two people trying to survive.And maybe... find a way to strike back.Mongol Moon is Mark Sibley's acclaimed debut novel about the individual impact of a global war for survival that looks increasingly plausible with each passing day.

¿¿THE SEQUEL IS REAL!'Twas the night before Christmas...After a Christmas Eve EMP attack blinds America and Europe, triggering a meticulously planned attack on the West's civilian populations, only a ragtag team of neighbors stands in the way of a new Axis invasion.Nuclear attacks wipe out city centers. Russian warships infest the Atlantic. Chinese tanks roll out of Baltimore's ports with their sights set on Mount Weather-the bunker protecting the acting US President and what's left of the tattered military command. Lieutenant Commander Joey Washington has information about the attack that might turn the tide of battle, but can she deliver it to the underground stronghold before the tanks come crashing in?It seems every devil is descending on America to dance on her grave. She's going to need a few devils of her own to survive."It's Band of Brothers meets Red Dawn but set in suburban America." - Mark's editor"Do I really have to read this, sweetie?" - Mark's mom"Many say the sequel doesn't exist." - Mark's publisher"Can I get an extension on that deadline?" - Mark

Why has this guy been murdered?Jason Belvedere is found dead in his car on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the local golf course.There's no apparent reason for the murder: the man has has no criminal record or apparent enemies.When the cops can't close the case, the dead man's widow calls in Alastair Stewart of Endwell Investigations.While his faithful partner, the rescue dog Sherlock, investigates her own case of a missing cat, Alastair ultimately uncovers a mob connection and a long-running but well-hidden criminal operation.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Push, a propulsive page-turner about four families whose lives are changed when the unthinkable happens—and what is lost when we give in to our own worst impulses“Nobody delves as deep into the guts of motherhood as Ashley Audrain, she really is in a league of her own.” —Lisa JewellOn Harlow Street, the well-to-do neighborhood couples and their children gather for a catered barbecue as the summer winds down; drinks continue late into the night.Everything is fabulous until the picture-perfect hostess explodes in fury because her son disobeys her.  Everyone at the party hears her exquisite veneer crack—loud and clear.  Before long, that same young boy falls from his bedside window in the middle of the night.  And then, his mother can only sit by her son’s hospital bed, where she refuses to speak to anyone, and his life hangs in the balance.What happens next, over the course of a tense three days, as each of these women grapple with what led to that terrible night?Exploring envy, women’s friendships, desire, and the intuitions that we silence, The Whispers is a chilling novel that marks Audrain as a major women's fiction talent.

Sweet heiress Poppy Morton is finally engaged to the man she loves, but a former childhood love is out to steal him.Poppy and her beloved Sergeant Henry Dyngley are engaged. But her future sister-in-law is dismissive of her humble origins and newly inherited wealth, and while Henry and his brother try to hide Poppy's illegitimacy from their father, a former childhood love of Henry's arrives, with a claim that they are in fact, engaged.Miss Honoria Penwrith is everything Poppy is not; a former aristocrat from a family close to the Dyngleys who is now down on her luck, she is welcomed by the Dyngleys as one of their own. But despite Henry's promise that he is loyal to Poppy, Miss Penwrith does everything she can to separate the happy couple.On the eve of a storm, the families come together at the Dyngleys' manor, when Poppy's origin as the illegitimate daughter of a peer and his mistress is exposed, ruining all chances she has of marrying the man she loves. But when Sir Dyngley is attacked, a knife is left in a guest's pillow, and Miss Penwrith's wedding dress is ruined, trouble is afoot.Trapped together until the storm lessens, no one is safe, and everyone is a suspect. Someone is causing little disturbances, but who? Could it be the ghost that stalks the halls? Amidst death, engagements, and dishonor, Poppy and Henry must find out who is behind this, or discover the true meaning of betrayal.Welcome to the final book in the exciting new series The Perfect Poison Murders from bestselling author E.L. Johnson!The Perfect Poison MurdersThe Strangled ServantThe Poisoned ClergymanThe Mistress MurdersThe Deadly Debutante

...Ben Het has tanks in the wire!"Hawk Claw is engaging," the pilot reports firing the first TOW missile ever from a helicopter in combat.Fire Base Delta had already been over run and Fire Base Charlie was fighting for its life. How much would fall before the North Vietnamese army was knocking on the doors of the key city of Kontum?This was the third phase of the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive Campaign of 1972. Standing across the country between them and the fall of Saigon was a poorly led South Vietnamese Army, brave South Vietnamese soldiers, and US Advisors. How much ground would be lost before they could stop the flow of men and tanks coming across the borders?This is their story as related to the author by those who were there.Follow Major Steinhauer as he withdraws with the fleeing South Vietnamese soldiers from the long-forgotten battlefields of Ben Het, Dak To and Pleng Klung. Ride with the crews that were the first to engage enemy forces with the aerial TOW weapon system in combat. Comprehend the bravery of the South Vietnamese soldier when properly led, and the defeated cowardice of the South Vietnamese senior officers. Examine how an American civilian was serving in the capacity of a two-star general commanding all the forces opposed to the North Vietnamese invasion in the Kontum region. Serve with the civilian volunteer nurses that remained in the besieged city of Kontum to care for the wounded during the battle.The events are all true, as are most of the characters who are still alive, who retold their tales of what it was like to be under siege for so many days against overwhelming odds.The courage, dedication, and loyalty of US advisors towards their South Vietnamese counterparts as well as the bravery of the South Vietnamese soldiers when properly led will astound you. The determination of Army Aviators to curtail the enemy and save the advisors is nothing short of miraculous.Get your copy of this sixth volume, Battle of Kontum, 1972 in the Undaunted Valor series.