Out of work and out of money, Stephanie Plum lands a job as bounty hunter and her first prey is, guess who? None other than Joe Morelli, the macho pig who deflowered her in high school and bragged on the lavatory wall of Mario's Sub Shop. Now a cop, he is wanted for murder. The intriguing thing is she still rather fancies him and even more intriguing is that he will save her life. A debut in fiction
Denver crime-beat reporter Jack McEvoy specializes in violent death. So when his homicide detective brother kills himself, McEvoy copes in the only way he knows how--he decides to write the story. But his research leads him to suspect a serial killer is at work--a devious murderer who's killing cops and leaving a trail of poetic clues. It's the news story of a lifetime, if he can get the story without losing his life.
Everything that shaped him happened near that river, now tainted by lies, greed, shame, and murder. In his scorching return to Rowan County, John Hart delves into the dark side of human nature and the complexities of forgiveness. Adam Chase, a man marked by a violent past and childhood trauma, faces the consequences of a murder charge he narrowly escaped. Exiled from his home for a crime he didn't commit, he vanishes into the anonymity of New York City for five years. Upon his return, his motives remain a mystery to his family, the police, and his old enemies. Almost immediately, Adam is confronted by violence and the ghosts of his past. As bodies begin to surface, the small town turns against him, forcing Adam into a desperate struggle not only to prove his innocence but also to reclaim his life. Hart expertly strips his characters bare, revealing explosive secrets and raw emotions. As tensions rise, individuals are pushed to their limits, showcasing the lengths people will go for money, family, and revenge. This powerful, heart-pounding thriller will linger in your mind long after the final page is turned.
Young lawyer Mary DiNunzio finds her life in jeopardy when she digs too closely into the suicide of an Italian-American in a World War II internment camp, and starts receiving ominous threats.
A stunning legal thriller, this novel confirms that Edgar Award winner Lisa Scottoline offers more than just a gripping crime story. With her fifth work, Scottoline breaks new ground in the legal genre, launching a riveting series featuring the adventures of an all-woman law firm. The narrative begins with criminal lawyer Marta Richter on the brink of winning an acquittal for her client, millionaire businessman Elliot Steere, accused of murder. However, as the jury deliberates, Steere reveals that he sold Marta a false self-defense claim and admits to murdering a homeless man. Infuriated, Marta races against time to gather evidence to convict Steere before the jury returns. She enlists the help of young lawyers Mary DiNunzio and Judy Carrier from Rosato & Associates. Together, they brave a historic blizzard, sifting through snowdrifts and records, interviewing witnesses, and searching for evidence. Meanwhile, Bennie Rosato, the managing partner, realizes Marta's determination to convict her client could jeopardize the firm. As Steere proves to be a formidable opponent with his resources and cunning, the lawyers find themselves in a perilous battle. This novel showcases Scottoline's breakneck pacing, vivid characters, and realistic dialogue, making it a compelling exploration of legal and ethical issues in the justice system.
Een vrouwelijke privé-detective onderzoekt de moord op een kunstdocente in een Zuid-Engels universiteitsplaatsje.
Twee mannen proberen te achterhalen wie verantwoordelijk is voor de inbraak waarbij een jonge vrouw zwaar rugletsel heeft opgelopen.
The beautiful Tessa Quayle is murdered near Lake Turkana in northern Kenya, the birthplace of mankind. And her putative African lover and travelling companion has vanished from the scene of the crime. Tessa’s husband, a career diplomat and amateur gardener at the British High Commission in Nairobi, sets out on a personal odyssey in pursuit of the killers and their motive. On his way he meets terror, violence, and conspiracy, but his greatest discovery is the woman he barely had time to love.
Na de moord op zijn stiefvader gaat een man op zoek naar zijn biologische vader en zijn verdwenen broer.
Elf thriller-verhalen van de meesters in het genre
Suite à une grave altercation avec son supérieur, le lieutenant Harvey Pounds, l'inspecteur Harry Bosch est mis en congé d'office et sommé de consulter une psychologue afin de maîtriser son agressivité : sa réintégration au sein de la police de Los Angeles en dépend. Harry Bosch commence par refuser le traitement, puis, poussé à bout par ses questions, révèle au Dr Hinojos le secret qui le hante : sa mère, Marjorie Lowe, une prostituée, a été tuée alors qu'elle allait enfin l'extraire du centre où, tout petit enfant, on l'avait placé après l'avoir séparé d'elle. Et, nœud du problème, l'enquête de police qui aurait pu l'aider à accepter la réalité de ce meurtre n'a pas abouti. Libéré par cet aveu, Harry Bosch comprend alors que, malgré l'interdiction d'enquêter qui le frappe, il doit retrouver celui qui lui a ravi l'amour de sa mère, et rouvre le dossier.
Een zwarte advocaat neemt de verdediging op zich van een blanke politieman die ervan verdacht wordt een zwarte verslaafde te hebben vermoord.
Een bioloog tracht zijn overleden vrouw weer tot leven te wekken door parthenogenese, maar stuit op tragikomische complicaties.
Dutch translation of As Time Goes By - The Life Of Ingrid Bergman
Een Britse geheim agent, wiens echtgenote naar de Russische inlichtingendienst is overgelopen, weet een gedeserteerde Russische spion naar Londen te brengen, hetgeen daar grote onrust teweeg brengt.
This novel is constructed around the supposition that Winston Churchill secretly met with Adolf Hitler in 1940 to discuss the terms of a British surrender. Forty years later, Hitler's personal minutes of the discussions are threatening to surface.
When attorney Jack Newlin discovers his wife's body, he's determined to hide the truth about her killer. Deciding to frame himself, he hires the most inexperienced lawyer he can find: Mary DiNunzio, a reluctant rookie from a hot Philadelphia firm. But Mary is smarter and more persistent than he thinks, and she's just as determined to prove what really happened.
