A classic mystery from Dick Francis, the champion of English storytellers. One-handed ex-jockey Sid Halley works as a private detective, using his racing knowledge to solve crimes that baffle the police. In Whip Hand, Sid is asked to investigate possible doping of the horses of thoroughbred trainer George Casper - whose once-successful mounts have been failing spectacularly on the race track. At the same time he learns that a conman has left his ex-wife Jenny facing a jail sentence over a fake charity, while the Jockey Club want him to look into certain powerful syndicates who may be acting in a ruthless and illegal manner.Quickly, Sid discovers that each of his investigations is entirely unwelcome. But he isn't put off easily - not even when a threat is made to take off his remaining good hand. Three dangerous cases, three ways to die - Sid is back on home turf . . . Praise for Dick Francis:'As a jockey,... Views: 125
DCI Vera Stanhope returns in The Darkest Evening, the ninth novel in Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' enduringly popular series.Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly. But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat. Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she immediately recognizes as the house her father Hector grew up in.Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing, with music and laughter to herald the coming Christmas. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera knows immediately she has a new case. Could this woman be the child's mother, and if so, what happened to her?A classic country house mystery with a contemporary twist, Ann Cleeves returns with a brilliant Vera novel to savour. Views: 125
From New York Times bestselling author Raymond Khoury comes a blistering new Reilly & Tess thriller, published exclusively as a Kindle ebook.
TO AVENGE HIS PAST, HE HAS TO RISK HIS FUTURE
While tracking down the men behind a DarkNet marketplace where everything, even murder, is available for barter, FBI Special Agent Sean Reilly crosses paths with a man who claims to know the truth about the death of Reilly’s father, back when Reilly was ten.
A death that had been considered a suicide—until now.
In chasing after the potentially devastating revelations about that hidden past, Reilly awakens other dormant monsters—a cabal of assassins whose unusual methods have escaped detection for decades, whose victims have spanned continents, and whose leaders would rather remain hidden in the shadows. At any cost.
Watched, manipulated, and framed for crimes he didn't commit, Reilly becomes a fugitive, making it next to impossible for him to uncover the truth while protecting his family. He's left with no choice but to risk everything to unearth secrets that would shake the country to its core—if he were ever allowed to get that far.
Read THE END GAME and dive into Reilly’s most personal—and most dangerous—story yet.
“History, mystery, suspense, and action—Khoury knows the recipe for a good read.”
—Library Journal
“A world-class writer of pure-bred thrillers.”
—The Telegraph
“Khoury’s thrillers engage the reader’s mind, even as they move at a breakneck pace.”
—Booklist
**Review
"History, mystery, suspense, and action--Khoury knows the recipe for a good read."
--Library Journal on Rasputin's Shadow
"A fast-paced thrill-ride... a fine thriller to start the new year with."
--Booklist on The Devil's Elixir
"A world-class writer of pure-bred thrillers ... [joins] Connelly, Child, Crais & Co at the top table-a feat this achieves with aplomb."
--The Telegraph (UK) on The Devil's Elixir
"Vivid, energetic scenes ensure that Khoury's tale never falters or bores. It's the sort of novel that could make a colorful movie, but meanwhile, enjoy the book."
--Kirkus Reviews on The Devil's Elixir
"Sublime narrative ... a full-throttle action-adventure thriller wrapped in a political cautionary tale with a gratifyingly eloquent center."
--Library Journal on The Templar Salvation
"A thoughtful book with a powerful message and yet also a thrilling read with compelling, well-developed characters. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal on The Sign
"Khoury's thrillers engage the reader's mind, even as they move at a breakneck pace. Readers who like their thrillers to have a solid intellectual component will enjoy Khoury's books very much. Given the high quality of each of his novels, it seems fair to say that he may be around for a while."
--Booklist on The Sign (Starred Review)
"This story captivates with plausibility and imagination. It's fiercely intelligent and equally curious. [Khoury] has an intense brand of storytelling all his own. The Sign is a prize to be savored."
--Steve Berry, bestselling author of The 14th Colony, on The Sign
"A pulse-pounding thriller that spans continents in pursuit of an audacious if implausible hi-tech conspiracy to reshape the global balance of power, told in 85 punchy chapters, which cries out Hollywood blockbuster."
--The Telegraph (UK) on The Sign
"Maybe the most ambitious fictional work of 2007... enough adventure, excitement and speculation to fill three books."
--Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter.com on The Sanctuary
"Khoury makes the conspiracy feel utterly believable and imbues his characters with infectious passion for finding the truth. A surefire hit with fans of conspiracy-based historical thrillers."
--Booklist on The Sanctuary
"Remember the impact of The Last Templar? Well, here we go again. More dual time (1750 and 2003), this explores the secret of human longevity. Terrific Stuff."
--Bookseller Magazine on The Sanctuary
"Fans of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code who are searching for another outstanding historical thriller need look no further than Raymond Khoury's spectacular debut novel ... An insanely fast paced thriller that includes breathtaking twists and jaw-dropping bombshells on practically every page, Khoury's conspiracy-laden debut -- a blend of historical fiction, suspense, romance, and wild religious speculation -- will open up a can of existential worms that will be all but impossible to close ... The highly volatile subject matter discussed within The Last Templar will spark endless hours of heated debate -- and the conclusion (oh, the brilliant conclusion!) will leave readers absolutely dumbstruck."
--Paul G Allen, Barnes & Noble Editor on The Last Templar
"Any reader encountering The Last Templar will want 1) a film version, and 2) more novels from Khoury, not necessarily in that order. Recommended."
--Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter.com on The Last Templar
About the Author
RAYMOND KHOURY is the New York Times and international bestselling author of four previous Reilly novels: Rasputin's Shadow, The Devil's Elixir, The Templar Salvation, and his debut, The Last Templar, as well as two stand-alone thrillers, The Sign and The Sanctuary. His books have been translated into over thirty-eight languages and, in the case of The Last Templar, adapted for television. Also an acclaimed screenwriter, his credits include the BAFTA award-winning BBC Television series Spooks (aka MI:5 in the US) and Waking the Dead.**** Views: 124
Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. A thirty-year-old case is being reopened, and Rebus’s team from back then is suspected of foul play. With Malcolm Fox as the investigating officer are the past and present about to collide in a shocking and murderous fashion? And does Rebus have anything to hide? Views: 123
Taut, suspenseful and ferociously readable thriller featuring psychological profiler Dr Tony Hill, hero of the hugely succesful television series 'The Wire in the Blood'Young girls are disappearing around the country, and there is nothing to connect them to one another, let alone the killer whose charming manner hides a warped and sick mind. Nobody gets inside the messy heads of serial killers like Dr Tony Hill. Now heading up a National Profiling Task Force, he sets his team an exercise: they are given the details of thirty missing teenagers and asked to use their new techniques to discover whether there is a sinister link between any of the cases. Only one officer comes up with a concrete theory – a theory that is ridiculed by the group... until one of their number is murdered and mutilated. For Tony Hill, the murder becomes a matter of personal revenge, and joined by colleague Carol Jordan, he embarks on a campaign of psychological terrorism – a game where hunter... Views: 123
Rodney, the Ranger - With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by John V. (John Veasey) Lane is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of John V. (John Veasey) Lane then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 121
