Burn in Hell: A Jake Carrington Mystery Views: 44
"The late Miss Clynes, sir? How dreadful. It must have been very sudden." "It was."Naomi Clynes was found dead, her head in the gas-oven. She left a suicide note, but Richardson, newly promoted to the rank of Inspector in the C.I.D., soon has cause to think this is a case of murder. With scarcely a clue beyond a postmark and a postage stamp, treasured by the deceased, he succeeds in bringing home the crime to a person whom no one would have suspected.The Case of Naomi Clynes was originally published in 1934. This new edition, the first in many decades, features an introduction by crime novelist Martin Edwards, author of acclaimed genre history The Golden Age of Murder."Sir Basil Thomson is a past-master in the mysteries of Scotland Yard, and this novel is a highly capable piece of work...A brisk story, skilfully told." Times Literary Supplement"A first-class thriller. Written with lively vigour and a realism that can only... Views: 44
In the middle of the night, a disheveled and badly frightened monk arrives at the doorstep of Bishop Mitrofanii of Zavolzhsk, crying: "Something's wrong at the Hermitage!" The Hermitage is the centuries-old island monastery of New Ararat, known for its tradition of severely penitent monks, isolated environs, and a mental institution founded by a millionaire in self-imposed exile. Hearing the monk's eerie message, Mitrofanii's befuddled but sharp-witted ward Sister Pelagia begs to visit New Ararat and uncover the mystery. Traditions prevail--no women are allowed--and the bishop sends other wards to test their fates against the Black Monk that haunts the once serene locale. But as the Black Monk claims more victims--including Mitrofanii's envoys--Pelagia goes undercover to see exactly what person, or what spirit, is at the bottom of it all. Fans of Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog, the first book in Akunin's Pelagia trilogy, will be instantly mesmerized--and... Views: 44
Gail Zigman, town selectwoman and Joe Gunther's companion of many years,
is raped, and the detective finds himself caught between the media,
local politicians, and a network of well-meaning victims' rights
advocates as he tries to put his own feelings aside and follow the trail
of evidence.
Every lead seems to point to a single, obvious suspect, but is the
evidence too perfect? Risking his friendship with Gail, the respect of
his peers, and his own life, Lt. Gunther keeps digging, hoping to find
out if the man they have in jail is rightly there, or if the evidence
against him is tainted—"fruits of the poisonous tree." Views: 44
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A killer stalks the city of San Diego, brutally murdering women on the fringes of society . . .
For SDPD homicide detective Jon Stanton, the body of a young woman torn apart in her bedroom is more than just another case. His former partner, Noah Sherman, was the original detective assigned to the case; before he was discovered to be one of San Diego's most ruthless serial killers.
Now part of the Cold Case Unit, Stanton must battle corruption and the ghosts of his past as he fights to uncover a killer that leaves no evidence behind, and that has turned his attention to new prey . . .
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Victor Methos holds degrees in philosophy and ethics and a doctorate in law from the University of Utah. He is a former prosecutor specializing in the prosecution of violent crimes, and is currently a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey. He has defended everyone from murderers and the mafia, to the homeless and disabled. He is currently on a quest to climb the "Seven Summits," the seven highest peaks on earth.
THE WHITE ANGEL MURDER, his third novel, is loosely based on actual cases.
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When Helen Barclay becomes the first female US president, the whole world takes notice. And unfortunately for President Barclay, one man takes very particular notice. He knows her darkest secret, buried for over twenty years. And not only does he have the power to destroy everything she's worked for, but he also has the ultimate motive. Revenge. Unfortunately for the FBI and the Norwegian police, nobody knows about this when Helen Barclay chooses to visit Norway for her first state visit. But when she goes missing from a locked, heavily secured bedroom, they are forced - unwillingly - to work together to find her. Has she been kidnapped? Murdered? Can the US president really just disappear into thin air...? Views: 43
*WARNING....This book contains scenes which are inappropriate for anyone under the age of 18+ and has scenes with emotional, verbal and physical abuse, if this is a trigger for you please do not purchase, this book also includes a cliffhanger which will be picked up in book 2* Rylie has felt unwanted and unloved her entire life. Her step-dad has a control on her life to the point of dooming her friendships and relationships if he pleases. She met her Best-friend Skylar through her sister Sadie. The three of them are inseparable. The friendship leads Riley into a crush on Skylar's brother Kid. He's a male whore and loves to clown around. He has the tendency to make her tongue tied when he's around. She knows it will never go beyond her crush, Kid is pursued and wanted by every woman who meets him. She will have to live with this crush. Kid has noticed Riley, but doesn't want a woman of his own. He leaves her alone knowing she is a relationship type woman. He will be her friend and try not to let her down. He is protective of his family and his club. The Rage Ryderz MC has been in his blood since birth. His father is one of the founders along with his best friend Ryder's dad. He would lay his life down for any of them. This story isn't a perfect love story. It is about the journey of three MC members and the journey they are forced to travel while keeping their women alive and safe. Rylie and Sadie's life turns everyone's world upside down when secrets are revealed. Right when you think a Happily ever after is on it's way, there is always someone there to throw more hidden secrets in your path. Can the Rage Ryderz keep their women safe or will their enemies succeed in the end. This will be part of a series, the secrets never die just because the book ends. This book will carry into book two where more answers are revealed and the Rage Ryderz learn what war really means.** Views: 43
