Nouveautés

Editor Susan Ryeland has left her Greek island, her hotel, and her Greek boyfriend, Andreas, in search of a new life back in England. Freelancing for Causton Books, she’s working on the manuscript of a novel, Pund’s Last Case, by a young author named Eliot Crace, a continuation of the popular Alan Conway series. Susan is surprised to learn that Eliot is the grandson of legendary children’s author Marian Crace, who died some fifteen years ago—murdered, Eliot insists, by poison.

It's the end of a long day at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop. Fiona, Daisy, and Partial Sue, the three retired ladies who volunteer there, are ready to lock up for the night. The ladies watch aghast as a clapped-out ice-cream van lurches up to their door—with Daisy's daughter Bella behind the wheel! Newly divorced Bella has only just gotten rid of her rotten husband. Now, she's bought herself a van—and a whole world of trouble.

When my quirky Aunt Rose asks me, an American barista, to help open a hip espresso café near the Welsh and English border, I jumped at the chance. What better way to celebrate my 36th birthday and try to ignore the second anniversary of my boyfriend’s death? Misty Valley isn’t just your average Welsh village. This one is full of fae like pixies, orcs, and leprechauns, and now me. My special power, other than making great espresso? I can see and hear ghosts.

Matty Iapen is the most average bounty hunter and investigator you can hire in Cleveland. He graduated college with a journalism degree only to find work chasing criminals and solving B-rate mysteries. Alongside his colleagues Mariah and Alison, Matty is determined to solve any mystery, primarily because he needs to pay his bills. Matty is shocked when his colleague Mariah is arrested and accused of murder. Mariah claims it was self-defense, but her innocence is in question. To protect Matty and the rest of the office, Mariah goes on the lamb.

When Lydia Wickham is struck down in the middle of the day, everyone turns to her husband, George Wickham, for answers, but he has nothing to tell them. He has no idea what happened to his wife. The task of investigating the matter falls to Kitty, Lydia’s sister, and Mr. Andrew Selkirk, a neighbor who is recuperating from an injury sustained while working as a member of the Bow Street Horse Patrol. Is George Wickham as innocent as he claims? Or did he hurt his wife and hope to get away with it?

In a small town, rests a hallowed estate shrouded in secrecy… Mystery and horror surround a long-abandoned estate, seemingly forgotten by the town. What was thought to be a new beginning for Beth Claymont soon devolves into an endless nightmare of hidden secrets and a troubled past best left unturned. Uncover the chilling secrets hidden in the depths of Claymont Cove, the historic estate in the heart of Redwood, North Carolina. Beth must fight to keep her family united in the wake of a devastating tragedy. But something more sinister stalks the halls of their sprawling estate.

Everyone told him he needed a holiday. His life had fallen apart around him. His marriage had failed, and he had been dishonourably discharged from the military. He needed to recharge his batteries and make a new start and a break on the Costa Blanca was the opportunity to re-set his life. Two weeks of relaxing, enjoying the sun, and having a few drinks was just what the doctor ordered. It started so well. How was he to know that this was the prelude to the vacation from hell? He soon becomes enmeshed in murder and intrigue, and meets a beautiful young woman.

Cornwall, 1905: Emily steht für ihre Überzeugungen als Suffragette ein und muss dafür sogar eine Nacht in der Zelle verbringen. Das wird ihrer Mutter zu viel. Sie schickt ihre Tochter zu einem entfernten Verwandten nach Cornwall aufs Land – in der Hoffnung, dass sie dort die richtige Partie für eine Heirat findet. Bei Emilys Ankunft im Herrenhaus Higher Barton wird die Leiche eines Dieners entdeckt, woraufhin sich die energische junge Frau in die Ermittlungen stürzt. Sehr zum Leidwesen des örtlichen Vikars, dem diese Vorkommnisse in seiner Kirchgemeinde gar nicht gefallen.

From the quiet streets of an English town to the jungle in Africa. Hilda and Pearl don’t sit still for long in this adventure. Hilda is on the case from the beginning. Solving murders and unravelling a conspiracy. As always, she does so in a delightful and unexpected way. Causing hilarity and confusion. Hilda and Pearl are on top form as they travel the globe in this fourth Hilda Mystery.

Dive into the world of Czaritan, the gripping first installment in the Crimson Tribune Saga by Christina Fanelli. Follow Tracy Ripley, an intrepid journalist for the online newspaper The Crimson Tribune, as she's sent on a seemingly simple assignment in the untamed beauty of Montana's wilderness. But what begins as a routine nature article takes a mysterious turn when Tracy stumbles upon a secluded community, Jancrest, hidden deep within the forest.

Massages are supposed to soothe the soul. When one turns deadly, It's up to Corky to use her unique gift to crack the case. Corky has kept her special ability under wraps. She can hear people's deepest secrets, a power that’s more of a burden than a blessing. But when her former teacher and mentor is accused of murder, Corky can no longer stay in the shadows. She’s ready to use her gift to uncover the truth—if she can avoid being the killer’s next victim. Corky teams up with Stella and her dashing brother, Chef Steve, to unravel the mystery.

Si fanno chiamare “le cattive figlie” perché non si sentono mai abbastanza brave: una deve fare da madre alla propria madre, un’altra deve sfuggire alle manie di controllo, un’altra ancora deve vivere all’ombra di una primadonna. Come uscire da queste dinamiche? E come cambia il rapporto quando si tratta di figli maschi? Mónica avrebbe voluto diventare una detective ma non ne è stata – letteralmente – all’altezza, perciò si limita a addestrare cani poliziotto.

When an anonymous letter is delivered to the offices of the Clarendon English Dictionary, it is immediately clear that this is not the usual lexicographical enquiry. Instead, the letter hints at secrets and lies linked to a particular year. For new senior editor Martha Thornhill, the date means only one thing: the summer her brilliant older sister, Charlie, went missing.

Miyagaki Yōtarō is one of Japan's most famed mystery writers, but several years ago he put down his pen and left the Tokyo literary world for a life of seclusion in the remote Labyrinth House, built by the notorious architect Nakamura Seiji. When four of the country's most exciting up-and-coming crime writers are invited to the house for Yōtarō's birthday party, they are honored to accept. But no sooner have they arrived than they are confronted with a shocking death, then lured into a bizarre, deadly competition with each other . . .

Sylvia van Lidth sits atop a criminal empire providing a service to a very specific clientele…a very wealthy clientele with a particular taste. She fought to achieve her lofty status and is not about to let anything stop her. Lee Yoo the local boss of Korea’s most ruthless crime family, has an order of high-end cars to steal. He doesn’t want to consider the consequences of failure. Arriving in the heart of Amsterdam, Albert’s only aim is to sample the local cuisine, but when his detective’s nose results in being mistaken for a thief, his faithful companion and sidekick, Rex, is taken from him.

Journalist Cat Conway is looking forward to an easy assignment covering a major wellness and self-actualization summit at the Pinerock Resort, featuring Bliss Bondar and Bree Guthrie, creators of the Welcome, Goddess empire and widows with attitude. Cat's mother, Marian Conway, bestselling author and defiantly mediocre parent, is on the agenda—and so is murder. When one of the influencers turns up dead, suspicion falls on the high-profile guests. Could the killer be a jealous business partner? Or the Instagram-famous poet?

Butler Helen Thorpe is not one to judge, but the participants in Close Encounters for Global Healing are astonishingly unpleasant. The five-day program brings together people from across the political spectrum with the goal of helping them bridge their ideological and personal differences. Helen and her employer, Mr. Levine, have come to Side Island to assist David, his youngest son, who is facilitating the course.

In the Chizurui family mansion, a haunting presence casts a shadow over its residents. By night, an eerie figure, clad in a sinister Hannya mask is seen roaming around the house. An amateur murder mystery writer, Akimitsu Takagi, is sent to investigate—but his investigation takes a harrowing turn as tragedy strikes. Within the confines of a locked study, the head of the family is found dead, with only an ominous Hannya mask lying on the floor by his side and the lingering scent of jasmine in the air.

Deandra “Dee” Hendricks is settling into her new life in Axia. She’s got her trusty baby dragon, Havoc, by her side; is sharing an apartment with her best friend and roommate, Wendy; and even has her first pet-sitting client. Things are looking up!

When struggling actress Rosie Harper finds Dame Valeria Black dead on her massage table, it’s more than a national treasure lost—it’s murder. The evidence points to Rosie, and the stakes rise when another body turns up at the exclusive Downton Abbey-themed spa. With time running out, Rosie and her scatty sidekick Melvin dive headfirst into the mystery. From bitter child stars to a scheming family, everyone’s hiding something. But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes: this killer has written a deadly role, especially for Rosie.