Steve Dark cherche à capturer le criminel ayant tué sa famille. L'auteur, créateur de la série Les experts, propose un roman policier numérique où Internet influence l'histoire tous les vingt pages grâce à un code spécial, modifiant ainsi l'intrigue.
Les policiers du monde entier classent les meurtriers sur une échelle de 1 à 25, selon leur dangerosité... Ce que personne ne sait, c'est qu'un tueur échappe à cette classification. Sa cible : n'importe qui. Son mode opératoire : n'importe lequel. Son surnom : Sqweegel. Sa classification : NIVEAU 26. Seul Dark, ancien agent fédéral, peut l'arrêter. Depuis que le monstre a massacré sa famille, il a quitté le métier, se jurant de ne plus mettre les pieds en enfer. Mais bientôt, il n'aura plus le choix.
Steve Dark devrait être au fond du gouffre : la femme qu'il aimait est morte par sa faute, massacrée par le même psychopathe qui a tué ses parents adoptifs. Mais Dark n'est pas un homme ordinaire. C'est un chasseur, capable de se glisser dans la peau des tueurs les plus aguerris et d'infiltrer leurs pensées meurtrières pour mieux les traquer. II se sent désormais investi d'une mission qui n'est pas limitée par les règles de la police et qu'il ne soumet à aucune autorité, qu'elle soit gouvernementale ou morale. Une mission qui, il l'espère, lui permettra enfin de restaurer la justice.
Un soir au bar d'un aéroport, Jack Eisley discute avec une jolie blonde, bien innocemment. Enfin, jusqu'au moment où elle lui glisse : j'ai mis du poison dans votre verre. Jack la catalogue parmi les folles et s'en va. Une heure plus tard, conformément aux promesses de la blonde, il commence à se sentir mal. Il n'a plus le choix, il doit la retrouver ! Avec dans la tête cette angoissante question : mais enfin, qu'est-ce qu'elle me veut, celle-là ? Pendant ce temps, Kowalski, mystérieux agent secret un rien bizarre, est chargé de subtiliser à titre d'échantillon la tête d'un professeur récemment décédé... A la croisée des destins de Jack et de Kowalski, une sombre machination scientifico-policière aussi délirante que futuriste. Folle nuit cartoonesque à travers Philadelphie, The Blonde est un roman échevelé plein de clins d'oeil au film noir, d'humour décalé et de situations extravagantes qui rappellent furieusement Mort à l'arrivée, le grand classique de Rudolf Maté.
Q: I AM TERRIFYING AND FEAR INSPIRING, AND THE PHYSICAL WORLD CANNOT TOUCH ME. WHEN I'M FINISHED, YOU MAY NOT EVEN REMEMBER ME. WHAT AM I? A: A NIGHTMARE. It is well-known among law enforcement personnel that murderers can be categorized as belonging to one of twenty-five levels of evil--from the naive opportunists at Level 1 to the premeditated torture murderers of Level 25. What almost no one knows--except for the elite investigative group headed by Steve Dark--is that a new category of killer has emerged. Now a new Level 26 killer called Labyrinth is causing a worldwide media sensation by committing crimes so depraved, they're creating a global panic. Only Dark can stop the killer--if he can solve Labyrinth's most complex and terrifying riddle. THE REVELATIONS ARE HERE. ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?
Introducing the world s first practical guide to Just pick the occasion and we ll select the libation complete with recipes, secrets, and tips. Your daughter told you she s getting married? Drink this. Got a new job? Cheers, and drink this. Been a long day? Drink this, and make it a double. Traveling to London? Need to lose weight? Want to impress your co-workers? Don t worry. Alcohol aficionado Duane Swierczynski will give you the recipes and rationale behind every mixed drink imaginable . . . and then some.Chock-full of Margaritas, White Russians, Gin Rickeys, Harvey Wallbangers, Cosmopolitans, Hot Toddys, Jungle Juice, Eggnog, Sex on the Beach, and 142 other favorites, The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion is comprehensive enough to be the only bar book you ll ever need.
With a shared reverence for the arts of Japan, T. Richard Fishbein and his wife, Estelle P. Bender assembled an outstanding and diverse collection of paintings of the Edo period (1615 – 1868). The Poetry of Nature offers an in-depth look at more than forty works from their collection that together trace the development of the major schools and movements of the era — Rinpa, Nanga, Zen, Maruyama-Shijō, and Ukiyo-e — from their roots in Heian court culture and the Kano and Tosa artistic lineages that preceded them. Insightful essays by John T. Carpenter and Midori Oka reveal a unifying theme — the celebration of the natural world — expressed in varied forms, from the bold, graphic manner of Rinpa to the muted sensitivity of Nanga. Lavishly illustrated, these works draw particular focus to the unique intertwinement of poetry and the pictorial arts that is fundamental to the Japanese tradition. In addition to providing new readings and translations of Japanese and Chinese poems, The Poetry of Nature sheds new light on the ways in which Edo artists used verse to transform their paintings into a hybrid literary and visual art. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana}
The gripping narrative follows ex-cop Charlie Hardie, who, after surviving a notorious Hollywood shootout, finds himself in an even more perilous situation. Kidnapped by undercover operatives, he is compelled to guard a secret underground prison filled with the world's most dangerous criminals. As he navigates this treacherous environment, the stakes escalate, revealing layers of deception and intrigue that challenge his survival instincts.
Set in 1949, the narrative centers on a crime reporter who published a list of the FBI's ten most wanted criminals, which included murderers, escaped convicts, and con artists. Accompanied by striking black and white photos, the article ignited public interest and prompted citizens to assist law enforcement. This unprecedented collaboration led to valuable tips and even voluntary surrenders from some criminals, highlighting the power of community involvement in crime-solving. The story features a rogues' gallery of notorious fugitives.
You've seen Deadpool in countless (and we mean countless) comics before--but never like this. Really. Want answers about Deadpool? Like why does he refuse to move his weird red-and-black mask? Why does he only answer to the name "Deadpool"? Was hereally part of a black bag special ops team that nobody has ever heard of? Were his teammates really given names like "Bullseye," "Silver Sable" and "Domino"? What did Wilson know, and when did he know it? A bloody massacre in Sinaloa, Mexico has left hundreds dead and disgraced soldier Wade Wilson has a LOT of explaining to do.
