Krimi & Thriller

Not all villains are created equal, and not all secrets stay buried forever."THIS one is my favorite. I say that about every book in The Millennium Series, but this one is a masterpiece. I felt the full spectrum of emotion. I laughed, cried, experienced every high and low. M6-The Royals weaves together all the previous books fantastically to showcase Staci Morrison's talent as a gifted writer." J. TownsendAs the world awaits Prince Josiah's ascension to the Alanthian throne, a series of unexpected revelations rocks the royal family, causing them to question everything they believed to be true. With the walls closing in, King Korah's ghosts rise out of the grave to torment him but to also remind him of the man he once was.The truth might undermine everything The Resistance is trying to do.Take a powerful journey into the heart of the heart of the royal family and discover what turned King Korah ben Adam into the villain he became.Brace yourself for the mind-bending revelations that will shake the very heart of Alanthia.Grab your copy today!

Delve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical murder mystery, the seventeenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton

On a sunny Friday afternoon, beloved teacher Mrs. Walker and her eight-year-old son wave goodbye to their friends in the school playground. But they never make it home... It's only been a week, but the bright little faces at the picture-perfect school I've stepped into have captured my heart. Their big doe eyes, their paint-covered fingers and clinging hugs. They've been through so much, with their favourite teacher and classmate still missing... I'm doing all I can to help them adjust, but I can't avoid the swirling rumours that say Cate Walker's charismatic husband, Oliver - our headteacher - is involved in her disappearance. The thought makes me shudder. But the more I find out about Cate, the more I wonder if she was also hiding a terrible secret... I'm determined to uncover the truth about what really happened. I have to protect these other innocent children from the same fate - it's my duty as their teacher. That is, until an anonymous note turns up threatening me if I don't stop looking. Until my home is broken into while I sleep. I know the longer I stay here, the more danger I'm in. But whoever's trying to scare me doesn't know who I am - or why I'm really here. Or just how far I'll go to protect the people I love... An absolutely gripping psychological thriller, where no one is who they seem, that will get your heart pounding! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs. What readers are saying about The Teacher's Secret: 'Wow, just wow! How can a review do any justice to this book?... Kept me awake, far later than planned. I devoured this in just one sitting with no regrets... I was hooked... Everything I wanted and so much more... Genius... Brilliant from beginning to end.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved this book... Brilliant... Twists that made me gasp and read well into the night!... It really did keep me on the edge of my seat!... Fantastic... Will have you gripped from the very first page!... A must-read!' @arcreviews_by_m, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'An awesome awesome book!... OMG... Definitely one of the best I have read... A great great read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book from start to finish... I trusted no one... A real page-turner... Kept me gripped the whole way through... Perfect to read curled up in this winter weather!... This will not disappoint... My favourite!' @cupofteawithagoodbook, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

In Oxford, a bestselling author revisits an old secret . . .Why is bestselling author Tessa Wainwright visiting Oxford again after so many years abroad? Even Vince, her agent and factotum, is in the dark but Conrad Merrivale, a student doing vacation work at the hotel she's staying at, unearths the reason.Conrad, with his taste for hard drugs and Richard Wagner, decides to blackmail Tessa, setting in train a cat and mouse between him and Vince which eventually spirals into violence and death."An evocative descent into a world of blackmail, betrayal and murder." -Guy Burt, author of After the Hole

Edith Olivier (1872-1948), though chiefly remembered for her fantasy masterpiece The Love Child (1927), was also the author of a number of other works, including three horror stories, written in 1934-1935, which are gathered together here for the first time. These fine British tales of terror, uneasy, ghastly, and sometimes even gruesome, mark Olivier, despite her limited output, as one of the genre's unsung adepts.

BASED ON TRUE EVENTSOne of the bloodiest "little wars" in American history, that saw the deaths of 4,200 U.S. soldiers, serves as the background for this story of high adventure and brutal combat.The year is 1898 and the setting is the island of Sulu in the Philippines. The Spanish-American War has just ended and with its victory over Spain, the United States has gained possession of the islands. However, American troops are now fighting a series of savage and brutal guerrilla skirmishes with rebellious local tribes who wish independence. The most feared and fearless of these are the violent Moros, headed by a chieftain of unusual intelligence and cunning named Jokiri.Three years later with no victory in site, the U.S. has sent out patrols into the jungle to locate Jokiri, but he has laid a treacherous ambush for one group of these foreigners. Surrounding a group of Army officers who fall into his trap, he slays and beheads all of the soldiers except Captain Shay Sullivan, whom he takes to his camp. There Sullivan faces unimaginable torture and death unless he turns traitor to his country and teaches the Moros American war tactics.THE WALLS OF JOLO is the story of what happens to Shay as he matches wits and does battle with Jokiri. His only weapons being courage, and the fearless love of the Spanish beauty who tries to help him, Medina, Jokiri's beautiful adopted daughter.

The main characters of this novel are both police officers: one is a senior female officer with a very privileged background, while the second eschews promotion and is satisfied with his lot, despite his privileged background. The book takes its cue from the machinations within the police of the early 1960s, when policing still adhered to the pro-active principles of the Peel Doctrine: all the minutiae of inter-rank and inter-departmental rivalries are brought to light. The novel covers serious crimes like murder and treason, as well as the rivalries between departments of state and a city and county police force. The solving of crimes is left to the female officer; she has to fight not only criminals but some senior officers who seem to be doing their best to undermine her. On the other hand, there are others who wish to enhance her prospects for high office. Her investigations lead her to an unconventional address where she makes a breakthrough in her enquiries; this also brings a whiff of romance into the novel. Through the convolutions of the final chapters, successes or failures in both police work and romance are revealed.

After enduring a traumatic childhood, Lynx Ferry embarks on an extraordinary journey spanning several decades and continents. Possessing innate kindness and compassion, Lynx helps those in need despite continually falling victim to deceit and betrayal by others seeking to take advantage of his generous nature. Through perseverance and courage, Lynx manages to build a successful life and find love, only to have his world shattered when his children are kidnapped and murdered. Consumed by grief and the desire for justice, Lynx relentlessly hunts the culprits to the ends of the earth. Along the way he finds both the worst and best of humanity, ultimately surrounding himself with a loyal band of supporters to help avenge his loss. This epic tale of loss, revenge, and redemption takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster while highlighting the importance of true friendship and our shared humanity.

James Armstrong, a man diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and his traveling companion, an attractive physician from Italy are chased around the world in a dangerous cat and mouse game by pursuers that want to keep their secret protected and their millions protected. Adding to James urgency is the diagnosis of his sixteen year old daughter with same disease.

"Unveiling the Truth: Shadows Over White Tide" is a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and redemption set in the coastal town of White Tide. The story follows Detective James Carter as he investigates the murder of Daniel Silva, delving deep into the town's dark secrets and uncovering a web of deceit that threatens to tear the community apart. As James races against time to solve the case, he must confront his own inner demons and grapple with the consequences of revealing long-buried truths. Ultimately, the story explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the enduring power of redemption in the face of adversity.

Three novellas to expand and enrich the world of Victorian Gothic:In print for the first time, A Spurned Woman follows a reclusive old woman, tired of life. When she is surprised by a young mother, begging help for her stricken child, the old woman reluctantly agrees to return to the village which once wanted to burn her for witchcraft.Bedlam is set between Victorian Gothic Volumes 2 and 3. Following a murder attempt by an unknown assailant, Constance Bentwith and Dr Westcott must solve the puzzle of who is behind the attack while fending off the ambitious machinations of Dr Jennings, the Head of Medicine on the criminal wing of the infamous asylum.Set on 18th June 1815, the day of the Battle of Waterloo, The Gentleman Volunteers follows the hapless 2nd Marquess of Buckingham. How far is the Marquess willing to go to earn the title of duke when asked to help defeat Napoleon in the most puzzling of ways?

On the emerald green island of Jamaica, an unpredictable adventure awaits twins Ana and Nicky who travel there to celebrate their coming of age. Under the Caribbean sun, they anticipate a holiday filled with fun, freedom, and excitement. But the idyllic island harbours hidden dangers beyond their expectations. As the twins revel amid the natural tropical beauty, the thin veneer of paradise soon peels away. Their riveting journey quickly becomes a rollercoaster of suspense and action, where lust masquerades as love, morality wears ambiguous shades of gray, innocence hangs in the balance, and ruin looms one impulsive misstep away. Ultimately, Ana and Nicky's suspenseful odyssey of twists and turns, romantic encounters, and narrow escapes will redefine their limits of self-preservation. On an island where peril and pleasure intertwine, the twins' quest for discovery threatens any chance of returning home the same. Their choices will determine if this final fling is merely the end of their adventurous holiday or the end of innocence itself.

In the tense atmosphere of the Cold War, John Fisher, a laid-back Australian, lands a job with a shipping line in Rotterdam, blissfully unaware of the concealed financial and political schemes harboured by some of his new friends and colleagues. He soon finds himself entangled in an international scandal involving influential entities, facing relentless pressure from various quarters. Navigating the challenges of dealing with intoxicated ship captains, irritable harbour masters, and antagonistic customs officers in Rotterdam and Antwerp seems trivial compared to the daunting task of untangling an accounting debacle for his London headquarters. This ordeal culminates in his role as a witness in a fraud trial in Southampton. Amidst this turmoil, a silver lining emerges as he meets and falls for Nina. However, the stakes escalate dramatically with a murder, thrusting Fisher into a maelstrom of political intrigue

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this captivating atmospheric novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unmaking of June Farrow, a woman investigates her twin brother’s mysterious death while confronting the ghosts of her own haunted past.James and Johnny Golden were once inseparable. For as long as she can remember, James shared an almost supernatural connection with her twin brother, Johnny, that went beyond intuition—she could feel what he was feeling. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she’s alone—truly alone—for the first time in her life.When James arrives in the secluded town of Six Rivers, California, to settle her brother’s affairs, she’s forced to revisit the ominous events of their shared past and finally face Micah, the only other person who knows their secrets—and the only man she has ever loved.But as James delves deeper into Johnny’s world, she realizes that their unique connection hasn’t completely vanished. The more she immerses herself in his life, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was hiding something, and he’s not the only one. The deeper she digs, the more she is compelled to unravel the truth behind the days leading up to Johnny’s death. Ultimately, James must decide which truths should come to light, and which are better left buried forever.

Private Investigator Henry Walsh thought trouble was done knocking. But when it arrives on his doorstep, he can't ignore the call to chaos...Eager to savor his newfound sense of home, Henry finds solace elusive in the same childhood haven he envisioned. Struggling to keep Walsh Investigations afloat, he yearns for a game-changing client. However, fate deals a different hand when an unwelcome specter from his past, Brock Mason, resurfaces, seeking Henry's aid.Reluctant to reopen old wounds, Henry turns Brock away, only to reconsider when his old friend vanishes without a trace. The catch? The truth lies in the enigmatic streets of Miami.Against the stern warnings of his partner and fiancée, Alex Jepson, Henry dives into the Magic City's intricate web, where danger flows through the veins of the streets like a heartbeat. As lies and deception weave a treacherous narrative, Henry grapples with regret and discovers the hard way that Alex's instincts are seldom wrong.In this riveting tale of tangled loyalties, Henry Walsh faces a city that holds secrets as tightly as its embrace, and the choice to uncover the truth may prove to be his most perilous yet.

Russell Shuler's second book, "Confessions from the Chair," unfolds a riveting narrative centered around Sana, a resilient young Black woman whose life takes a tumultuous turn following a brutal encounter with a white supremacist named Jeff. The traumatic experience, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy, becomes the catalyst for a journey marked by vengeance and profound psychological transformation. Her child, conceived in a moment of hatred, becomes a paradoxical source of strength, propelling Sana and her gang on a relentless quest for justice."Confessions from the Chair" skillfully blends thriller, drama, and suspense, delving into human resilience and the moral dilemmas of vigilante justice. The novel is a stark reminder of the complexities of human morality and the strength that emerges from shared struggles and experiences. It is a compelling testament to the enduring human spirit in the face of darkness.

And Save Them for Pallbearers, first published in 1958, is a gritty World War II novel centered on a platoon of U.S. GI's, fighting from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge. Main character Sergeant Peter Donatti is wounded on an attack on the Siegfried Line, and while in an army hospital in Paris, meets nurse Lt. Abigail Winslow, and a romance develops. Although he is scheduled to return to the U.S., Donatti instead returns to his outfit. His return to the front has tragic consequences as the fierce fighting of the Battle of the Bulge is beginning, and Donetti will pay the ultimate price.From the dust jacket: "To read Peter Donatti's story is to come face to face with the taste of truth, with the deepest feelings of a man whose life was measured by the distance between him and the nearest shell burst. Indeed, to read it is to discover a truly great novel of World War II, a rare work of fiction that brings with it a profoundly honest understanding of the forces that shape the destinies of all men and women."

Proiettili, bombe e caos! Bob Burke è tornato per il numero 4! Questa volta si scontra con la mafia russa e con lo "Zar" in persona al Cremlino! 4,6 stelle su 625 recensioni US Amazon! Grande lettura!Quando la mafia russa di Brighton Beach ruba il contratto per il software dell'esercito della sua azienda, fa esplodere l'edificio dei suoi uffici a Chicago e attacca la foresta di Sherwood, è troppo!Dopo gli scontri con i terroristi dell'ISIS, le famiglie mafiose Genovese e Lucchese di New York in un casinò di Atlantic City e una sparatoria con la mafia DiGrigoria di Chicago in un bosco della Forest Preserve, tutto ciò che questo ex cecchino dell'esercito, Ranger e comandante della Delta Force desiderava era tornare alla sua fattoria in North Carolina, rilassarsi e godersi la vita. Ma questo può aspettare. È tempo di smantellare la loro operazione a Brooklyn, di prendere i loro "soldi per il pranzo", di spaccare qualche culo e di fare una visita a domicilio al loro capo nella sua Dacha a Mosca.Con l'aiuto dei Merry Men, di un colonnello dell'esercito russo, di Sasha il russo pazzo, di fucili da cecchino, naturalmente, e di un sacco di esplosivo al plastico, il gioco è iniziato! Come Burke's War, Burke's Gamble, Burke's Revenge, Burke's Samovar, il nuovo Burke's Mandarin e l'imminente Burke's Rescue, l'azione è senza sosta! È arrivato il momento di vendicarsi e di assaporare il gusto della vendetta. Sottodimensionato, sottovalutato e ora dirigente di una compagnia di telecomunicazioni, viene spesso liquidato semplicemente come il "ragazzo dei telefoni", ma come attesteranno i suoi ex sergenti Delta, sia che porti con sé un fucile di precisione Barrett calibro .50, un coltello tattico o semplicemente a mani nude, è una delle macchine per uccidere più letali che il governo degli Stati Uniti abbia mai prodotto. Se siete alla ricerca di un buon libro da spiaggia o di qualcosa con cui accoccolarvi davanti al fuoco, questo thriller cospirativo dal ritmo incalzante è stato scritto dall'autore di Burke's War, Burke's Gamble, Burke's Revenge, Burke's Samovar, Burke's Mandarin, Burke's Rescue e il nuovo Burke's Machete. Potrebbero piacervi anche The Undertaker, Amongst My Enemies, Thursday at Noon, Winner Lose All e Aim True, My Brother. Insieme, questi libri hanno oltre 2.00 recensioni a 5 stelle su US Kindle. Buon divertimento!

In this sequel to DUPLICITY, set designer and three-time Emmy Award winner Ray Klausen sets a scene with authenticity like none other. On the way to solving this whodunnit, he offers his readers an intimate view of a Broadway show's development from idea to opening night. No matter what you've read or seen of the world of theater, DUPLICITY IN 3 ACTS will enrich your understanding of an exciting process. The lively cast of characters is the real deal and the ending unexpected.

Island in the Sky, first published in 1944, is aviator Ernest Gann's exciting, realistic novel of survival in the far north of Canada. The Corsair, a plane attached to the Army Air Transport Command during the Second World War, is forced to land after heavy icing of the wings makes the plane unflyable. The crew look to Dooley, the pilot for guidance in order to survive the frigid conditions, and from support bases and search aircraft, a rescue mission is mounted. Island in the Sky was the subject of a 1953 movie starring John Wayne.