Fire in Flight
"This world was one of vigilantes and unseen justice, after all."New Harbor is a city that praises itself on being the world's first "utopia," and Matt Ellis wants nothing to do with it. When his sister gets a promotion at Streak Corporation, the world's best defense contractor, Matt follows her to the bayside city to reluctantly start a new life. But in cities like New Harbor, reality is often too good to be true.After a sniper attacks the affiliates of Streak Corporation in the dead of night, Matt suits up as a masked vigilante to confront this city's deadliest secrets, and to put an end to "New Harbor's Reaper."
Stingray
It is written that in the kingdom of Castianis' darkest hour, with the queen on her deathbed, their defenses failing, and chaos reigning outside, The Prophecy begins: A man and a woman fall from the sky; the goddess Sophina reveals herself to a young princess and guides her to a reunion with the brother she never met; and a seed is planted for the future of both kingdoms.Three worlds collide around Captain Reginald Epsilon as he comes face-to-face with his arch nemesis Sir Severin Greymoor. Severin has been planning this encounter for the past two years and it is not going quite to plan. Dr. Zubre矇 finds true love and is willing to give up everything to be with her new beau. Cmdr. Jessie Smythe fights to keep Stingray from being destroyed by Greymoor's drones while following Epsilon's trail. What she finds along the way will test her and Epsilon's blossoming relationship.Can the crew of Stingray keep themselves together while desperately trying to save the kingdoms of Castianis and Danerana from falling into a complete meltdown?
A Family Affair
An Alex Evercrest Novel The River Front - The Girl on the Grill - Missing - Maggot - Racist - Votive Candles - Windy City - Country Road - Pool of Blood - Sins of the Daughter - Body Parts - The Skull Collector - The Vanishing - The Shadow Fighter - Moonshine - Grief's Trajectory - The Magic Touch - The Nine Towers of Ku - Abandoned - Northern Lights- Missing - Maggot - Change in Direction - A Family Affair - Disruption - The St. Lebuinnus Church MurderA Family AffairA Serial Killer Escapes Prison !Revenge is in the Air !!Friends of the Target Respond and the Script Flips !!The Killer becomes the Target !!!Seeds of Friendship Blossom and The Bloom Smells of so Sweet !There can only be one Outcome !!!
Class Reunions Are Murder
For fortysomething Poppy McAllister, taking a stroll down memory lane in Cape May, New Jersey, isn't just awkward--it's deadly. Newly widowed and stuck in a middle-aged funk, Poppy has been running on cookies, infomercials, and one-sided chats with her cat for months. There's no way on earth she's attending her twenty-five-year class reunion--especially after receiving a very bizarre letter from Barbie, the popular cheerleader who taunted her all through high school. At least, not until Poppy's best friend practically drags her to the event . . . Using the dreaded homecoming as an excuse to visit her eccentric Aunt Ginny, Poppy vows to leave Cape May with pride and Spanx intact. Too bad Barbie is still the queen of mean at the reunion. And worse, that her dead body is lying right in front of Poppy's old locker. Singled out as the killer, it's up to Poppy to confront her past and clear her name. But between protecting her aunt from disaster and tackling a gluten-free diet, can Poppy crack the case before she's voted "Most Likely to Die" by the murderer?
Midnight Snacks Are Murder
When her sleepwalking aunt is accused of committing murder, Poppy McAllister finds out there's no rest for the weary . . . Between trying to get her gluten-free baking business off the ground and helping her aunt remodel her old Victorian into the Butterfly House Bed and Breakfast in Cape May, New Jersey, Poppy is ready to call, "Mayday!" And now Aunt Ginny--who's a handful wide-awake--is sleepwalking on her new sleeping pill prescription and helping herself to neighbors' snacks and knickknacks. Even more alarming, a local humanitarian who worked with troubled teens is found murdered, and the police suspect the "Snack Bandit." Other than a bad case of midnight munchies and some mild knickknack kleptomania, Aunt Ginny is harmless. Someone's trying to frame her. Poppy will need to work tirelessly to uncover the killer and put the case to rest--before Aunt Ginny has to trade in her B & B for a bunk bed behind bars . . .
Restaurant Weeks Are Murder
Cape May, New Jersey, is the site of a big culinary competition--and the knives are out . . . Poppy McAllister is happy about opening a Jersey Shore B&B--but working in a professional kitchen has always been her real dream. Now it's coming true, at least briefly, as she teams up with her former fianc矇e, Tim--and his condescending partner, Gigi--during the high-profile Restaurant Week challenge. Poppy's specialty is pastries, despite her devotion to a Paleo diet. But if anyone can make glorious gluten-free goodies, it's Poppy. Things get heated quickly--especially when some ingredients get switched and Tim's accused of sabotage. Relatively harmless pranks soon escalate into real hazards, including an exploding deep fryer. And now one of the judges has died after taking a bite of Poppy's cannoli--making her the chef suspect . . .
Theater Nights Are Murder
The last thing gluten-free baker Poppy McAllister needs in her life is more drama--or more murder . . . Poppy thought her toughest challenge this winter would be sticking to her Paleo diet and filling all her orders for her gluten-free goodies, but now she has to choose between two suitors. She's not the only one with boyfriend drama. Aunt Ginny's long-ago high-school beau, Royce Hanson, a retired Broadway actor, has returned to Cape May, New Jersey, to star in a Senior Center staging of Mamma Mia. Leaving Aunt Ginny to wonder: What's his motivation? Slated to open February 13th, the problem-plagued production seems to be cursed--with stolen props, sabotage, and even a death threat. But when a cast member plunges to his death from a catwalk, it soon becomes clear a murderer is waiting in the wings. Now Poppy, Aunt Ginny, and a supporting cast must take center stage to catch the killer--before it's curtains for someone else . . .
Feel the Burn
War makes strange bedfellows. I, Gaius Domitus, one-eyed rebel dragon king of the Provinces, know that better than most, since I have to fight off half my ungrateful family on a regular basis to keep law and order here in my lands. But I never expected to have to consort with a barbarian human woman. Kachka is beautiful, if you like them fierce--and of course I do. But she keeps complaining about how spoiled and decadent I am, and how a feared Daughter of the Steppes has no time for foolish dragons. I think she likes my eye patch, though. It is quite dashing. With death always at our tails, we take our passion like we take our allies. As they say, love the barbarian you're with...
Rise as One
Driven by a shared vision for peace, Nyx and King Helios train to master their entangled powers. Enduring a rigorous set of challenges that will push them beyond their limits and test their deepening connection, the bond between them transforms with every touch and glance, even as they fight against threats and battle with their own fears.Alongside their allies, Nyx and Helios must confront the God of Darkness in a battle for the fate of the realm-and stand against the deity of the sacred lands Nyx once fought to protect.Vying for an end to the chaos, Nyx and Helios are determined to forge a new dawn for their realm, no matter the costs.
The Chase
What if Anna was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? Or, were the nightmares simply the result of emotional and physical fatigue from juggling a demanding career, long-distance relationship with her adult children, and helping the family care for her increasingly frail mother?But what if an ominous element was encircling Anna? How else had a startling holograph will from a beloved uncle who died twenty-five years ago suddenly surfaced? What explanation accounted for Anna receiving a 1900 land deed for an unidentified tract of land somewhere in Europe? And who had mailed Anna a letter revealing alarming family truths?The Chase is a thrilling tale of deceit and treachery that unfolds in North America, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and South America. It confronts our deepest fears and raises the possibility of beginning anew.
The Inheritance
In the end death comes for us all. When the end came for Ruth Whitaker, her dying thoughts were of her four children-an avaricious brood intent on receiving their fair shares of the family fortune. But even in death the spiteful old widow has nefarious intentions of her own in the form of dreadful curses placed upon the items bequeathed to her unwitting children. By the time the scope of her disdain for them is fully understood, their lives are irrevocably and horrifyingly transformed.
The Autarch's Heir
It sounds like a simple job to con man Bel Alan: pretend to be the natural son of the assassinated Calpurnian Autarch Iulus and steal the priceless Solaste Crown. All he needs to do is convince Iulus's successor, the Altissima Antisia, that he's a kid no one's seen in thirty years, talk his way into the Viceregal Palace on Lono, and get out with the Crown before anyone figures out the scam. He'll need a quick getaway, and the House Melian merchanter Golden Wanderer run by sisters Aurore and Dian Melian looks like just the ticket. But Bel isn't the only one with a plan. The Lonoi Resistance are plotting to overthrow Altissima Antisia, who's already bracing for attack from a rival Calpurnian faction leader's fleet. Dian Melian seems determined to charm Altissima Antisia for reasons of her own. And the priestess who hired Bel may be planning to use the Solaste Crown to name a new heir to the lost Lonoi monarchy-if the god she serves accepts that heir as worthy.Bel isn't sure he believes in either princes or gods. But his simple theft may be about to plunge Lono into a bloody civil war, and finding the Blameless Prince to wear the crown may be the only way to stop it. What's a con man to do when the stakes of his game are suddenly the fate of a world?
The Preacher
Katie Hornsby's Latest Adventure: A Psychological ThrillerThe Preacher is the fourth in a series of thrillers featuring Katie Hornsby, a brilliant young Detroit trial lawyer, who specializes in handling litigation against Big Pharma. The exception is featured in The Preacher when she takes on the defense of a woman charged with the killing of her husband. As a result of her doing so, Katie is led down a pathway of complex events of Steven King-like proportions. "I shouldn't have started reading the book in the evening because I couldn't put it down."-Dr. John Telford, author
The Chase
What if Anna was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? Or, were the nightmares simply the result of emotional and physical fatigue from juggling a demanding career, long-distance relationship with her adult children, and helping the family care for her increasingly frail mother?But what if an ominous element was encircling Anna? How else had a startling holograph will from a beloved uncle who died twenty-five years ago suddenly surfaced? What explanation accounted for Anna receiving a 1900 land deed for an unidentified tract of land somewhere in Europe? And who had mailed Anna a letter revealing alarming family truths?The Chase is a thrilling tale of deceit and treachery that unfolds in North America, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and South America. It confronts our deepest fears and raises the possibility of beginning anew.
The Watering Place of Good Peace
NY Times and international bestselling author Geoffrey Jenkins once again combines the speed and sophistication of an up-to-the-minute thriller with the appeal and romance of an historical adventure.It was John Barrow who persuaded Ian Ogilvie to leave the oceanographic research center at Pretoria and to work day and night to evolve and build an electric shark barrier at Aguada da Boa Paz. It is only when Ogilvie arrives at the lonely and haunted place on the coast of Mozambique that he realizes that his presence echoes events of a hundred twenty years before, when another Ian Ogilvie and another John Barrow was hired by a Chinese opium merchant trader to captain a ship and undertake a dangerous mission under the nose of the British Royal Navy that ultimately ended in bitterness and disaster.The barrier is completed on schedule. But in time for what? Ogilvie had come to know a little more of the strange obsessive Barrow who employed him, but he had not fathomed the true purpose of Barrow's urgent and mysterious preparations. Curiosity draws him into dangerous and frightening events and as they rise to a climax he is forced to fight through tragedy and near-death to reveal the secrets that lay below the shark infested waters just off the coast.
A Dowager is Done In (Large Print Edition)
THIS IS THE LARGE PRINT EDITIONA mysterious summons. A fatal hot chocolate. And a duchess who never expected mourning to be this dreadfully dull.Hampshire, 1891. Six months into widowhood, Alice, Duchess of Stortford, is restless. Black gowns and seclusion in the country have their limits, so when Clarissa, Dowager Countess of Romley, sends a personal summons asking for her discreet assistance with a troubling matter at Lawrence House, Alice seizes the excuse for a change of scene.But what begins as a family gathering to welcome home the Dowager's once-disgraced son ends in shock. Clarissa is discovered dead, her passing swiftly dismissed as a heart attack. Alice knows better. The Dowager had been afraid - and had trusted her to uncover the truth. Someone silenced her, but why? Was it to do with the announcement she made over dinner, or something even more dangerous?Now everyone in the house is a suspect: the resentful heir, the returning prodigal, the mysterious guest with a too-familiar face. With her sharp-witted maid Maud, steadfast footman George, and her reluctant ally Lord Rushton at her side, Alice must act quickly. If the Dowager was murdered to keep her secrets buried, the killer will not hesitate to strike again.The Dowager is dead. The clock is ticking. And the duchess is about to discover that country house parties can be murder.Full of clever twists and a heroine who won't give up until she finds out the truth, A Dowager is Done-in is the perfect escape for fans of historical mysteries wrapped in wit and warmth.
LA Fade Out
In Hollywood, you survive by knowing where the bodies are buried.Nina Maddox used to be hot stuff on the silver screen-red carpets, flashbulbs, champagne. Now she's traded movie premieres for police tape, working as a private eye in the city where every smile is for sale and every secret has a price tag.But there's a slight problem with her latest case-she's not entirely sure there's a victim.The rest isn't ideal, either: her client can't be trusted, the suspects are a bunch of Tinseltown snakes and two-bit Vegas lowlifes, and the whole thing is somehow connected to a starlet from Hollywood's golden age... a woman who vanished without a trace thirty years ago.But in this town, truth is just another special effect. If Nina doesn't solve this fast, she won't just be chasing ghosts... when the credits roll, she'll be one.
Killer CONnections
Family ties. Small-town secrets. One unexpected visit unravels a web of corruption, conspiracy-and killer connections that could cost Sadie everything.Sadie Sabatini has traded her life as a modern-day Robin Hood for a quieter existence on the peaceful shores of Wilson, Texas. But peace comes at a price-especially when you're hiding a secret past.When a simple misunderstanding spirals into something far more sinister, Sadie is drawn into a tangled web of betrayal, cartel dealings, corporate corruption, and secret societies. As she follows the clues, she must rely on her instincts and those closest to her to determine whether these threads are mere coincidence-or killer connections that could destroy everything she's built and those she loves.
Cratefall
The city was built to keep them free.The maze was built to keep them alive.The last free city in North America is a fortress of stacked shipping containers-steel corridors, shifting paths, and secrets welded into its walls. No one leaves. No one survives alone.When the city is breached for the first time in generations, teens aged sixteen to nineteen are forced into a hastily formed fighting unit. Trained to run the maze, wield blades, and kill without hesitation, they're told one thing: the city must not fall.But as battles escalate and bodies pile up, the truth begins to crack. The leaders have been lying. The maze is more than a shelter-it's a weapon. And the enemy outside may not be the real threat.When a forbidden connection sparks between opposing sides of the war, loyalty fractures. Survival demands choices no one should have to make. Protect the city-or expose the truth that could destroy it.Because freedom has a price.And this time, it may cost the last of humanity.
Escape on the Silk Road
The thrilling adventure of four people who survive an airplane crash in the desolate reaches of western China.Fritz and Betta, German clothing designers, and Tegh, a Mongolian Uighur student, are expelled from China under suspicion of anti-government activities. Steve, an American forced to leave his NGO work by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is on the flight by happenstance. Thrown together by fate, the four strangers find themselves traveling the hazardous route of the ancient Silk Road as they head west, hoping to elude the Chinese officials who have declared them fugitives and find safety in Kazakhstan, more than 2,300 miles away.Amid the backdrop of international tensions, the four survivors lay clever false trails by hitchhiking, boarding trains, and riding rickety busses. They rely on the kindness of common folks who offer them a helping hand as they wend their way to the safety of Kazakhstan where they are faced with the daunting task of sneaking unnoticed across an international border, making a final gamble that will either deliver them to freedom--or the depths of a Chinese prison from which they might never emerge.
Between You and Me
'Compelling, chilling and an incredibly impressive' Alexandra Brown 'Shocking, and very cleverly crafted' The Book Review Caf矇 'Disturbing and chilling' Northern Crime Reviews 'A gripping psychological thriller with a level of tension that will leave you breathless' Tracy Book Lover They say every marriage has its secrets. But no one sees what happens behind closed doors. And sometimes those doors should never be opened... Sal and Charlie are married. They love each other. But they aren't happy. Sal cannot leave, no matter what Charlie does - no matter how much it hurts. Praise for Between You and Me: 'What a page turner! Compelling, chilling and an incredibly impressive' Alexandra Brown 'It's certainly one of the best debuts I have read in a while, it's compelling and shocking, and very cleverly crafted' The Book Review Caf矇 'Hall packs a punch with this one and the ending left me gasping' For the Love of Books 'It is disturbing and chilling. It feels very real. And a quick mention for that twist! I did not see that coming AT ALL. I usually spot these things and I didn't! Clever! Very clever!' Northern Crime Reviews 'A gripping psychological thriller with a level of tension that will leave you breathless' Tracy Book Lover 'Between You And Me is that kind of book. The one that makesyou feel like you're there, you're experiencing the emotions, the hurt, the pain' Bibliophile Book Club 'Lisa Hall has wrote a harrowing, disturbing and chilling novel which I couldn't help but devour in a matter of days. She's one of those authors you don't see coming and BANG best seller, up there with the greatest crime writers like Stuart McBride and Lee Child. She's one to watch' Brunette Lifestyle 'It is well written, emotional and jaw dropping. More please!!' Jo Robertson (NetGalley) 'A compelling but shocking read and there are serious issues in it which should provoke a lot of discussion for book groups' Laurel (Goodreads)
Deep End
When a Colorado cannabis billionaire is assassinated, retired Denver homicide cop Woodrow "Mountain" Bell is pulled back into the inferno-one that sparked half a century earlier at a vanished hippie commune called Jericho. As Bell digs into the ashes, he uncovers links between the mogul and a charismatic killer who once fled those same mountains. Now, with the old codgers of "Deaf Row" at his side, Bell must face ghosts, secrets, and the unholy marriage of idealism and greed before the past burns the living one last time.He's got help, whether he wants it or not. His aging morning coffee cronies at Midnight's Tommyknockers Diner-they call themselves "Deaf Row"-a raucous klatsch comprising the retired newspaper editor, an old priest, town doctor, fire chief, and assorted other local codgers who disguise affection for and loyalty to each other as insult and banter. These old men are wrestling with the creeping sense they're growing invisible. But they're not only Bell's Greek chorus and conscience, they're his motley crew of "forensic" experts who help him solve-sometimes unwittingly-the riddles in which he's tangled.As the investigation deepens, Bell uncovers a haunting link between Toohey's death and a 1970 double murder at the hippie commune of Jericho, a case once dismissed as a relic of the counterculture. Bell begins to pull loose threads that lead him far from Denver's glass towers and back into the past. His peculiar trail winds through Deep End, a dying mining village now inhabited by aging hippies, grifters, and holy fools-including Sky Colfax, an 80-something tavern owner whose past doesn't fit the stories he tells. What he finds instead is a fugitive identity that has been hiding in plain sight for half a century-and a reckoning that erupts in fire when Bell confronts a man who has lived under stolen names and polished grudges for too long.Bell's allies are as unlikely and colorful as the case itself. Fancy O'Neil, the sharp-tongued waitress at the coffee shop where Bell and his cronies gather, is a former hippie chick herself and sheds new light on the distant past. SAC Dani Silva of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and Bell's old partner, Det. Jazz Jackson of Denver Homicide, lend procedural power. And there's Charlie Maloney, Bell's independent girlfriend recovering from cancer surgery, who lends him her sharp pragmatism and quiet emotional strength. Part mystery, part elegy, Deep End explores the stubborn endurance of decency and friendship in a world that forgets its elders and its dead. It's about love that outlasts youth, courage that survives retirement, and justice that often comes-if it comes at all-through fire.Lyrical, witty, and deeply human, Deep End stands alone yet expands the world introduced in Deaf Row-a page-turning crime story (informed by the author's decades of experience covering crime and its ripple) as well as a moving meditation on age, memory, and the unfinished business that follows us into the twilight.
The Girlfriend
The all NEW heart-stopping, nail-biting thriller that will keep you guessing from Gemma Rogers, bestselling author of The Honeymoon. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell. Her every move is watched. They know everything...Abbi Montgomery thought her life was perfect-until an anonymous email shatters it.Attached is a photo of her and her boyfriend, Rick, in a moment meant to stay private. The message is clear: Do exactly as we say, or everyone will see.As the demands escalate, Abbi's world begins to unravel. Someone is inside her life, tracking her every move, invading her home, her work, her mind.She doesn't know who to trust-her friends, her colleagues, even Rick. Everyone has something to hide.To keep her secret buried, Abbi must play The Watchers' deadly game. But in a world built on secrets and lies, the most dangerous enemy may be closer than she thinks...Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Unputdownable, a nail-biting thriller that grips to the last page' - Keri Beevis'Excellent storyline - Rogers has excelled with this book! A massive five stars. Highly recommended' - Reader Review'Captivating and enthralling, I give this book five shiny golden stars' - Anita Waller'A claustrophobic psychological thriller with an explosive finale. Gripping and absorbing' - David Beckler'Thrilling - It kept me up at night wanting to read more. Good characters. Lots of twists. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend it' - Reader Review'A shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it' - Lauren North'This book had me hooked within a few pages. I'd really recommend it - just make sure you're free to keep reading!' - Reader Review'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author' - John Nicholl'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing until the end' - Dreda Say Mitchell'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker had me on the edge of my seat' - Kerry Barnes'An atmospheric, taut thriller that keeps you hooked from the first page' - Jacqui Rose
The Girlfriend
The all NEW heart-stopping, nail-biting thriller that will keep you guessing from Gemma Rogers, bestselling author of The Honeymoon. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell. Her every move is watched. They know everything...Abbi Montgomery thought her life was perfect-until an anonymous email shatters it.Attached is a photo of her and her boyfriend, Rick, in a moment meant to stay private. The message is clear: Do exactly as we say, or everyone will see.As the demands escalate, Abbi's world begins to unravel. Someone is inside her life, tracking her every move, invading her home, her work, her mind.She doesn't know who to trust-her friends, her colleagues, even Rick. Everyone has something to hide.To keep her secret buried, Abbi must play The Watchers' deadly game. But in a world built on secrets and lies, the most dangerous enemy may be closer than she thinks...Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Unputdownable, a nail-biting thriller that grips to the last page' - Keri Beevis'Excellent storyline - Rogers has excelled with this book! A massive five stars. Highly recommended' - Reader Review'Captivating and enthralling, I give this book five shiny golden stars' - Anita Waller'A claustrophobic psychological thriller with an explosive finale. Gripping and absorbing' - David Beckler'Thrilling - It kept me up at night wanting to read more. Good characters. Lots of twists. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend it' - Reader Review'A shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it' - Lauren North'This book had me hooked within a few pages. I'd really recommend it - just make sure you're free to keep reading!' - Reader Review'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author' - John Nicholl'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing until the end' - Dreda Say Mitchell'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker had me on the edge of my seat' - Kerry Barnes'An atmospheric, taut thriller that keeps you hooked from the first page' - Jacqui Rose
One Too Many
Hollis Morgan has accomplished her goal of regaining her status as an acceptable contributor to society. She has overcome her felony conviction for fraud, earned a judicial pardon and has spent the last few years in climbing the ladder of success in her law firm. She is respected and admired, but when her best friend approaches her with a conspiracy workplace threat - she resorts back to old habits and advises her to fight back.
Tarik II
When survival becomes discovery, and discovery becomes destiny...A thousand years into the future, a lost starship, bound for a distant world, stumbles upon Tarik - a planet of towering forests, telepathic creatures, and secrets buried beneath its green canopy. Jax, born during the voyage and yearning for freedom, finds herself drawn into an adventure that will redefine humanity's place in the cosmos.Her path crosses with Korak, son of Tarzan and Jane - the legendary survivors of Tarik's first colonists. Together, they venture towards the southern icecap, chasing whispers of 'The Mother', a mystery that even Tarik's oldest beings cannot explain. Facing hostile terrain and creatures, while evolving instincts create a bond that transcends words, Jax and Korak must uncover truths that could unite worlds - or doom them both.Tarik II is a sweeping science fiction epic of survival, exploration, and the unbreakable connection between life and the planet that sustains it.
F矇licie (Inspector Maigret)
"Simenon was fascinated by peculiarities of human personality, which he described in elegant, simple prose . . . as pure as running water." --Roger Ebert It's the height of spring, and Maigret is grappling with doubly unfamiliar circumstances. He's in the surreal new village of Jeanneville, outside Paris, where an elderly bachelor has been shot dead in his home. Тhe prime witness, his twenty-four-year-old housekeeper, F矇licie, may well be among Maigret's most unnerving adversaries. Infuriatingly clever, singularly self-possessed, and overtly antagonistic, she is surely hiding something--but what? As their battle of wits pinballs the investigation between toy land-like Jeanneville and Paris's seedy Place Pigalle, Maigret wonders what preoccupies him more: catching the perpetrator of a brutal murder, or solving the psychological puzzle box of F矇licie? A diamond-sharp gem of crime fiction, F矇licie is Georges Simenon at his mischievous best.
Maigret Gets Angry (Inspector Maigret)
"Both the Maigret books and his standalone romans durs . . . are a joy. What they have in common is crisp, economical prose, unexpected emotional depth and a strange sense of modernity." --Andrew TaylorNearly two years into his police retirement, Maigret has turned down all offers of private detective work--until, during a broiling hot August, the teenage daughter of a wealthy family is found drowned in the Seine. According to her grandmother, the imperious Bernadette Amorelle, it was neither an accident nor a suicide. The former inspector must, she insists, abandon his garden and accompany her to the affluent hamlet of Orsenne. Maigret is ill at ease in the cloistered milieu of manicured lawns, yachts, and swimming pools. Seeing the strained dynamic among the dead girl's relatives, his disquiet grows. Why is a sixteen-year-old boy, her cousin, kept locked up? And why does Bernadette loathe her son-in-law, a board director of all the family companies, with such passion? In this gothic-tinged Machiavellian tragedy, Maigret is unflinching in his quest for answers--even if they blacken his view of humanity more than he'd thought possible.
Maigret in New York (Inspector Maigret)
"Georges Simenon was the twentieth century's Balzac. But while Balzac spares us nothing of what he's learned, Simenon's genius is the art of reduction. He can teach you how to run a restaurant in a few sentences scattered throughout a novel and how to poison your spouse with even fewer lines." --Gary IndianaMaigret, now fifty-six and retired as detective chief inspector, is crossing the Atlantic for the first time. But this isn't a vacation: his traveling companion is law student Jean Maura, who believes his father is in trouble. The US-based millionaire's recent letters betray a fear of imminent death, and he's been disbursing his fortune in an eccentric manner. Then, as Maigret disembarks in blustery rain at the Statue of Liberty, Jean vanishes. Plunged alone into this brash city, the ex-inspector can only do what he does best: put his investigative mind to work. Moving between five-star hotels and dive bars, tailed by murderous gangsters and assisted by a mournful ex-clown and a mischievous FBI agent, Maigret unpins a long-buried grenade of secrets. A tautly electrifying thriller, this far-flung adventure for Maigret is also an eloquent portrait of mid-century New York, in all its dirt and glamour.
The Snow Was Dirty (Romans Durs)
"Simenon has concentrated noir into a darkness as solid and heavy as the interior of a dwarf star." --William T. VollmannWhat happens to everyday morality in a time of political deceit and betrayal? In an unnamed city under military occupation, nineteen-year-old Frank--a low-level thug and thief--should be content enough with his warm home and full stomach, even against the dreariness of an endless winter. Instead, though, he's inexorably drawn to commit a string of brutal, senseless acts of violence. Set against the backdrop of a bleak, pitiless world, Georges Simenon's The Snow Was Dirty is a peerless indictment and examination of the chilling banality of evil.
The Blue Room (Romans Durs)
"The Blue Room is a wondrous achievement, brief, inexorable, pared to, and agonizingly close to, the bone, and utterly compelling; in short, a true and luminous work of art." --John Banville He felt no resentment toward Andr矇e for biting his lip. In the context of their lovemaking, it had its place.For Tony and Andr矇e, there are no rules when they meet in the blue room at the H繫tel des Voyageurs. Their adulterous affair is intoxicating, passionate--and dangerous. It soon turns into a nightmare from which there can be no escape. Heart-pounding and high-stakes, The Blue Room is a stylish and sensual psychological thriller that weaves a story of cruelty, reckless lust, and relentless guilt.
Lambs of Spring
Sheriff Ada Reed dredges up a car that has lain at the bottom of a reservoir for sixteen years. Inside she finds the remains of two young people, brutally murdered. High school classmates of hers, the boy is remembered as a bully and a thief, while the girl was his little shiksa, his cheap tart from a poor Christian family. Ada and her friends try to unravel the final days of the 'Bonnie and Clyde' couple and identify their long-ago killer while reminded of half-buried regrets of their own. Ada's own life begins to unravel when she receives divorce papers from her husband, then a sudden reminder of past intimacy with Ben McGann. But there was more to the young victims than popular accounts portray, and more than bones were dredged up with the car. Findings of local corruption, prejudice, and betrayal touch nearly everyone in town, bringing some to shame, some to tears, and someone, it seems, to murder.
Cold Snap
WORMS GONE WILD! It's 1998, and the town of Demise, North Dakota, is recovering from the Meteor Murders, hundreds of deaths caused by alien worms but blamed on a mass poisoning by a doomsday cult. While nineteen-year-old Realene's heroic actions saved the lives of many, she wants nothing more than to hide from the world and mourn the ones she couldn't save. When a second half of the meteor is found north of the border where her best friend Nate is on a spring break trip, she'll have to face her fears and venture into Canada to find him. The only thing standing in her way are rampant alien worms, a covert military op, and the cold snap of the century.
Curiosity Kills
Sacramentan newspaper reporter Liz Cane is honored and hopeful when the paper's respected Capitol columnist, Eugene Holland, asks her for a ride to work. When she arrives at his home in hopes of a story for the newspaper, she finds him dead. She will need to uncover what she does not know about Holland in order to find out why he is dead and who did it.
The Painting
"An overlooked masterpiece brings a prominent family's hidden dramas to a head in this saga of deception and artistic dreams gone awry." -Regina Buttner, award-winning author of The Revenge ParadoxWhen Petula Kerslake returns to her childhood home in the Catskill Mountains, she discovers that the family painting hanging above the library mantel-long suspected to be valuable-is actually worth a staggering fortune. But the Fleming Foundation, which inherited the historic mansion and its contents, immediately moves to auction off the Sarah Cole masterpiece, citing fiduciary responsibility.Determined to keep the painting in the family and community where it belongs, Petula and her siblings must navigate a web of family secrets, legal battles, and small-town politics. Her brother Chad has been managing the estate-the mansion and its collection of heirlooms-but his choices raise suspicions, and her younger brother Tripp becomes entangled in the mysterious death of an artist famed for reproducing masterpieces.As the siblings fight to reclaim their heritage, they uncover shocking truths about their family's past and the painting's true history.
Wildling Road
Perfect for readers of Jane Harper, Sally Hepworth, and Margaret Mizushima, this story will resonate with anyone who loves small-town mysteries, the connection we have with our dogs, and the wild beauty of the Australian landscape.Beneath the snow-dusted peaks of Australia's largest alpine national park lies the small farming town of Wildling, where the patriarchy rules, power is inherited-and secrets are worth killing for.When a teenage girl disappears in Wildling National Park, canine search-and-rescue officer Mia Thomas and her border collie Koda are called to lead the search. What begins as a routine mission turns chilling when Koda leads them to the property of Jack Stanton - the town's most powerful farmer.Haunted by a fractured family and a mystic grandmother who lives by the laws of the land, Mia has always existed on the fringe of Wildling's tight-knit community. She knows better than to cross one of its most powerful men, but when the case takes an unexpected turn, her instincts, and Koda's, won't let her walk away.As danger closes in and the snow begins to fall, Mia must face the truth about Wildling, and herself, before the next girl goes missing.
A Dowager is Done In (A Duchess of Stortford Mystery)
A mysterious summons. A fatal hot chocolate. And a duchess who never expected mourning to be this dreadfully dull.Hampshire, 1891. Six months into widowhood, Alice, Duchess of Stortford, is restless. Black gowns and seclusion in the country have their limits, so when Clarissa, Dowager Countess of Romley, sends a personal summons asking for her discreet assistance with a troubling matter at Lawrence House, Alice seizes the excuse for a change of scene.But what begins as a family gathering to welcome home the Dowager's once-disgraced son ends in shock. Clarissa is discovered dead, her passing swiftly dismissed as a heart attack. Alice knows better. The Dowager had been afraid - and had trusted her to uncover the truth. Someone silenced her, but why? Was it to do with the announcement she made over dinner, or something even more dangerous?Now everyone in the house is a suspect: the resentful heir, the returning prodigal, the mysterious guest with a too-familiar face. With her sharp-witted maid Maud, steadfast footman George, and her reluctant ally Lord Rushton at her side, Alice must act quickly. If the Dowager was murdered to keep her secrets buried, the killer will not hesitate to strike again.The Dowager is dead. The clock is ticking. And the duchess is about to discover that country house parties can be murder.Full of clever twists and a heroine who won't give up until she finds out the truth, A Dowager is Done-in is the perfect escape for fans of historical mysteries wrapped in wit and warmth.
Shining Water
Lilly Weathers, a widow and retired Air Force investigative researcher, leashes up her two dogs and begins a new life as an RV volunteer for national wildlife refuges. Her first job lands her in Nevada in the middle of a murder conspiracy that involves military readiness training. When the refuge manager, Lilly's long-time friend, is accused, she tries to clear his name. The Southern Paiute Indians have a powerful connection to these desert lands. Will Lilly experience the energy of their ancient rock writings firsthand? Or is it her imagination? While Lilly comes to terms with starting a new life alone in this vast landscape, she investigates the canyons near Area 51, befriends an unusual character who has visions of finding a portal to other worlds, and solves a cover-up on the Air Force's Nevada Test and Training Range. Blocking her way is a rancher who hates the federal government and another who goes to great lengths to woo her.
A Folly Beach Mystery Collection VI
Once again, Enigma House Press presents a collection of three novels from the award-winning Folly Beach Mystery series by best-selling author Bill Noel, with one of the novels PHANTOM cowritten by award-winning author Angelica Cruz.MIDNIGHTA pleasant walk along the coast thrusts retiree Chris Landrum and his friend Charles Fowler into investigating a death that police are convinced was an unfortunate accident. Their resolve to continue sticking their noses where they have no business being was strengthened when a second person dies-the second death of a member of the small crew building a beachfront home.It takes a third mysterious death before the police become suspicious, but by then, Chris and Charles are already in over their heads, a perilous position that could add them to the list of victims unless they can catch the killer or killers.PHANTOM: A Folly Beach Halloween MysteryCoauthored with Angelica CruzChris Landrum's least favorite holiday was approaching, and his wish was that Halloween would slip away like a phantom disappearing into the fog. His hopes were shattered when a man walking within inches of him was gunned down. Chris learns the dead man was on Folly for a conference of psychics, mediums, witches, palm readers, and others with paranormal powers.Was the killer one of the Folly Beach residents who didn't approve of the fortune tellers' visit or was it a fortune teller who had something against a colleague? Or, and more frightening, was Chris the intended victim? With the police stumped and his life possibly in danger, it was up to Chris and a few of his quirky friends to catch the killer.CROSSFIREChris Landrum answers an early morning call and the first words he hears from Charles Fowler are, "Called the police chief yet?" The retiree didn't have to be psychic to know nothing good was coming next. He learns an acquaintance has been murdered and according to the police, suspects are nowhere to be found, which, of course, leads Charles, a self-proclaimed private detective, to declare it was up to Chris and him to solve the crime.Their challenge doubles when a second murder occurs and the only thing the victims have in common are weekly poker games. Will Chris and Charles solve the crimes before they're added to the list of victims? They're betting their lives on it, and the odds are stacked against them.
The Bones of Logan Rock
An archaeological dig on the wild Cornish cliffs was supposed to uncover ancient history. Instead, it has exposed a grave that was never meant to be found.When human remains are found at the excavation site near Logan Rock in Treen, Cornwall, Detective Lauren Pengelly is called to investigate. These bones don't belong to some Bronze Age settler - they're the remains of a sixteen-year-old girl who vanished at a beach party in 1996, a night of bonfires, cheap cider and a killer who has gone unchecked for thirty years.But before Lauren and her partner, DS Matt Price, can unravel the truth behind the girl's disappearance, another body is found at the base of the cliffs. Someone is willing to commit murder to keep the past hidden... and they're not finished yet. As the body count rises, Lauren must untangle three decades of lies before the killer silences anyone who might expose the harrowing truth.Get ready to be totally hooked! Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh can't get enough of this series.
Grave Pursuit
A gruesome countdown relentlessly advances toward a killer's final mark: Rachel Ryder."The tension ramps up till the last pages..." --First ClueDetective Rachel Ryder and her partner Rob Bishop have seen their fair share of brutal crimes in Hamby, Georgia--but nothing like this. Chilling photos of the dead arrive at the police department, the victims eerily preserved in white robes from an exclusive Atlanta hotel. Their faces are obscured. Their locations: a mystery. With no clear jurisdiction and no obvious connection between the victims, the case is already a challenge.Desperate for leads, the department goes public, casting Rachel as the face of their plea for information. As the inevitable media firestorm erupts, it draws attention from all sides--including the one they fear the most. And when a suitcase appears on Bishop's doorstep, a corpse inside, it's clear the killer has made their reply. This time, there's no mystery about the message.Pinned to the victim's robe is a chilling note: Rachel's next.Then the bodies begin appearing--one after another, packed into suitcases and left in plain sight. Each one is a warning. Each one is part of a countdown. And if Rachel wants to catch the killer... she'll have to lure them out herself.Dive into the next electrifying chapter of USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's Rachel Ryder series, where the search for justice turns into a terrifying game of survival._______________________Praise for Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and the Rachel Ryder series: "Detective Rachel Ryder is smart, tough, and fearless--readers will gladly follow her through every twist." --LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth"Tight writing, unexpected twists, and the tough but vulnerable lead Detective Rachel Ryder will leave you eager to read the next book..." --Susan Hunter, author of Dangerous Habits"Rachel Ryder is a new heroine on the suspense scene that you'll want to engage with again and again." --Kimberly Charleston, Books Uplift
The Hunter
An atmospheric thriller that explores the dark side of a small town and asks: How can we uncover the truth when we keep lying to ourselves? "Herrera has a gift for drawing vivid characters and rich settings. A voicey and compelling debut that is not to be missed." --Karin Slaughter After reckless behavior costs NYPD detective Leigh O'Donnell her job and her marriage, she returns with her four-year-old daughter to her beautiful hometown of Copper Falls, Ohio. While the town may seem idyllic, something rotten lies at its core. Three men in town have drowned in what Leigh suspects to be a triple homicide. She hopes that by finding out who killed them, she just might get her life back on course. Headstrong and intuitive, Leigh isn't afraid to face a killer, but she has to do more than that to discover the truth about what happened to those men. She must unravel a web of secrets going back generations, and, in doing so, plumb the darkness within herself. Perfect for fans of Mare of Easttown, this taut debut is a haunting look at how the search for truth often leads back to the most unlikely of places.
Book Club Murder
A locked-room death.A mystery-obsessed book club.And a librarian who knows just enough about Agatha Christie to spot trouble.When beloved Maplewood resident Janet Kessler is found dead inside her bolted bedroom-with no sign of forced entry-the police rule it natural causes. But head librarian Gabby Keats isn't convinced.After all, her book club just finished reading A Murder Is Announced.As the socially awkward but sharp-eyed director of Maplewood Library, Gabby prefers fictional crimes to real ones. Yet with her best friend publishing headlines about a "Locked-Door Murder" and the town's new detective warning her to stay out of it, Gabby finds herself drawn into a puzzle worthy of Miss Marple herself.With the help of The Sleuths-a group of loyal retirees who treat amateur investigation as a civic duty-and her ever-curious golden doodle, Agatha, Gabby begins noticing what others overlook: subtle motives, inconvenient timing, and a grieving son eager to sell his mother's home.In a small town where everyone knows everyone, secrets don't stay buried for long.Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Jenn McKinlay, and classic Agatha Christie, Book Club Murder launches the Maplewood Mysteries series with: A classic locked-room puzzleA bookish amateur sleuthA charming small-town settingClean content and cozy toneLight romantic tensionStrong series potentialIdeal for book clubs, library mystery sections, and readers who love character-driven whodunits with warmth and wit.
Fatal Footnote
A book launch. A visiting true crime author. And a murder that turns a literary celebration into a crime scene.When a bestselling true crime writer arrives in Maplewood to promote her latest book, the event promises record attendance at the town library. But the evening takes a shocking turn when the guest of honor collapses mid-presentation-and evidence suggests her death was no accident.Head librarian Gabby Keats has seen plenty of fictional murders. Real ones are another matter.With three mystery authors in attendance-one resentful, one newly successful, and one determined to protect a reputation decades in the making-professional jealousy quickly becomes motive. Add in small-town rivalries, literary secrets, and a detective who would prefer Gabby stay out of the investigation, and Maplewood's quiet charm begins to fray at the edges.Supported by The Sleuths-a loyal group of retirees who treat amateur detection as civic service-and her observant golden doodle, Agatha, Gabby begins connecting details others overlook. Because in a town built on stories, not every narrative is true.Blending classic puzzle elements with small-town warmth, Fatal Footnote continues the Maplewood Mysteries series with: A traditional whodunit structureA bookish amateur sleuthA library-centered settingClean, cozy toneLight romantic tensionStrong series and book club appealIdeal for readers who enjoy character-driven cozy mysteries in the tradition of Ellery Adams, Jenn McKinlay, and Agatha Christie, this second installment offers another clever, circulation-friendly mystery set in the heart of Maplewood.
The White Mail
Smoke from a locomotive curls across the vast, unspoiled plains, slicing through silence with the promise of progress and peril alike. In the shadow of the iron rails, ambition and danger entwine, capturing the restless spirit of nineteenth-century America as few works ever have. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the western United States, this masterful historical adventure novel plunges readers into the heart of railway fiction, where the relentless march of industrialisation collides with the wild unpredictability of the frontier. The story's pulse beats with the energy of men and women forging new destinies, their fates bound to the rails threading through untamed landscapes and uncertain futures. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this book stands as both a riveting narrative and a remarkable document of its era. It echoes the gritty realism and moral complexity found in the works of Bret Harte and invites comparison with the best of Owen Wister, yet charts its own distinctive course through the challenges and triumphs of railroad construction. The novel's vivid depiction of late 19th-century life captures the raw optimism and underlying tensions of a nation hurtling towards modernity, making it a touchstone for classic literature readers and historical fiction enthusiasts alike. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The narrative's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of the costs and hopes of progress, offering a window into the American frontier stories that shaped a continent. For those drawn to the drama of industrialisation and progress or seeking the atmospheric richness of classic railway fiction books, this volume is a rare rediscovery, inviting both new readers and seasoned collectors to experience a lost gem of nineteenth-century literature.
The Scandal of Father Brown
A shadow falls across Edwardian England, where the aroma of incense mingles with the sharp tang of crime. In these masterfully crafted crime short stories, a modest priest unravels the darkest puzzles with a mind as keen as any detective's, yet guided by a conscience that never wavers. Each tale is a journey through the labyrinth of human nature, where moral dilemmas and religious themes entwine with the intrigue of classic detective fiction. Set against the evocative backdrop of early twentieth century England, this collection stands alongside the finest British mystery stories, inviting readers to ponder not only who committed the crime, but why-and at what cost. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume has been restored for today's and future generations. It is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both the seasoned aficionado and the newcomer a glimpse into the golden age of mysteries. Here, philosophical mystery is not mere ornamentation, but the very heart of each narrative, challenging the intellect and stirring the soul. The stories resonate with readers of classic literature and those who cherish the subtle interplay between faith and reason. For admirers of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, this collection is a revelation: familiar in its cunning plots, yet singular in its exploration of the human spirit. The Edwardian era setting, with its fog-laced streets and quiet parish gardens, becomes a stage for questions that echo far beyond the crimes themselves. Whether savoured in solitude or added to a classic collection, this edition bridges past and present, reaffirming its place as a cornerstone of philosophical and literary mystery.
Tiger Eye
A single gunshot shatters the dawn over the Montana plains, and with it, the fragile peace between rival ranches dissolves into a storm of suspicion and vengeance. In a landscape where the horizon is as wide as the grudges are deep, the fate of a young cowboy hangs in the balance-caught between loyalty to his kin and the lure of justice. This is western fiction at its most vivid, where the dust of the American West clings to every page and the code of the cowboy is tested by the fires of a range war. Set against the sprawling backdrop of ranch life, the story plunges readers into a world where the stakes are as raw as the land itself. Outlaw themes tangle with moments of unexpected grace, as a feud threatens to tear apart families and futures. The drama of the classic western unfolds with a rare authenticity, capturing not only the pulse of cowboy adventure but also the quiet courage it takes to seek resolution in the face of violence. At a time when the mythos of the West continues to shape our understanding of justice and belonging, this novel's exploration of feud resolution and personal honour feels as urgent as ever. First published during the golden age of historical fiction, this work stands as a testament to the enduring power of the genre. It has been out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are drawn to the sweep of Montana's wild country, the tangled loyalties of ranchers, or the timeless quest for peace in a world ruled by conflict, this novel belongs on every shelf-an essential addition for casual readers and classic-collection buyers alike.
