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Spannung, Romantik und Mystery vereint in drei aufregenden Romantischen Thrillern von Ann Murdoch! Ein seltsamer Talisman bringt Physikstudentin Charlotte mit dem jungen Arzt Marius in Verbindung in "Der graue Zirkel". In "Bilder für die Ewigkeit" wird eine junge Galeristin ausgeraubt und versucht, ihre Unschuld zu beweisen, wobei sie in lebensbedrohliche Situationen gerät! Mit Ritualmorden hat es die Polizistin Philippa in "Steinerne Rache" zu tun. Zum Glück bekommt sie Hilfe vom Geschichtsprofessor Nicholas Raymond.

Encounters is a curated collection of six contemporary short stories set across three continents. The stories reflect disparate adventures in a globalized, rapidly changing world: A young couple discovers the luxurious allure of Monte Carlo’s Grand Casino, a woman from San Francisco reveals an inspirational uncle’s secrets, a Bangkok expatriate lives out a night of excess, and a Russian immigrant navigates her unique New World voyage. Each story shines a different, up-close perspective on a lived moment in a certain place and time.

Muž sedící ve vězení je přesvědčen, že člověk, kterého údajně zavraždil, si plnými doušky užívá života. • Řidičku neúnavně pronásleduje vůz s děsivou osobou za volantem. Mladé umělkyni se podaří největší průlom v kariéře. Neposedná kráska najde dokonalý narozeninový dárek. Uprchlý Iráčan, který figuruje na Husajnově seznamu odsouzenců k smrti, nedobrovolně navštíví svou rodnou zemi. Jak se protagonisté s nastalou situací vypořádají? A co byste na jejich místě dělali vy?

Welcome to Valentine’s Day in Banford, where snow is drifting, love is in the air, and murder is rediscovered. Cassie Bridgestone isn’t ready for Valentine’s Day - not with a recent breakup stinging her heart, and the alluring Daniel tempting her to move on. So, when Cassie and Daniel stumble across the skeleton of a woman murdered in the '60s, Cassie can’t resist diving into the mystery to discover where love went wrong all those years ago.

Uno de los grandes maestros en el arte de contar historias nos trae esta colección de catorce fascinantes cuentos repletos de elaborados timos, argucias políticas, comportamientos inmorales y aventuras peligrosamente ilícitas; todas ellas aderezadas de los sorprendentes giros inesperados que son signo de identidad de Jeffrey Archer.

Cassie Bridgestone adores Christmastime in Banford when crowds descend on the cozy village to visit its quaint shops, see the Christmas train, and enjoy the weeklong festival. And this year will be extra special now that she’s dating the gorgeous firefighter Spencer. But when she decides to help out the local food bank, she runs into her old flame, Daniel, and finds her heart torn in two all over again.

Una de las colecciones de relatos de terror más celebradas por el público y la crítica norteamericana en lo que va de siglo, "Contemplad el vacío" ha colocado a Philip Fracassi en el panorama del terror contemporáneo como una de sus voces más interesantes y refrescantes. En estos cuentos encontramos tanto horror cósmico lovecraftiano como gozosas historias dignas de la mejor carnaza ochentera, todo con una visión y una prosa no vista hasta entonces en el género.

The newest anthology from Mystery Writers of America explores the theme of home and the crimes that endanger it, with stories by Ellen Hart, Naomi Hirahara, Walter Mosley, Sara Paretsky and more. Everyone comes from someplace. Everyone has somewhere they feel safe. Some people have found their...

New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver has long thrilled fans with tales of masterful villains and their nefarious ways, and the brilliant minds who bring them to justice. Now the author of the Lincoln Rhyme series has collected his award-winning, spine-tingling stories of suspense --...

Their captivity was traumatizing. And draining. But revenge is in the blood for a group of brave survivors in this chilling short story of conspiracies and youthful pleasures gone awry.

Cassie Bridgestone enjoys her simple life in Banford, grateful for fall, her cat, and her growing friendship with Daniel, the handsome bookstore owner. But once again, her life is turned upside down when a deliberate explosion kills a woman, and injures Cassie - and the wrong person is blamed. Now, she must juggle an attractive fireman’s affections along with Daniel’s, but not let the intense love triangle distract her from finding the truth. Before the real murderer silences her for good.

Cassie Bridgestone’s life is simple. Along with running her country décor shop, she loves to cuddle her cat, sip tea, attend church, and watch birds. But then, things go awry. First, the handsome but mysterious Daniel opens a bookstore in her building and challenges her to face long-buried feelings about her previous relationship. Then, a friendly fishing tournament turns deadly and her friend is accused of murder, throwing Cassie’s world into a tailspin she might never recover from.

*Named a Garden & Gun and Atlanta Journal Constitution best book of the year* Winner of the 2020 Thomas Robinson Prize for Southern Literature "Mesmerizing...He's one of the best living American writers."--Janet Maslin, New York Times Book Review From bestselling and award-winning writer Ron...

A young man struggles with flashbacks and nightmares in a society which has a new and controversial way to deal with violent crime. Some say this is a groundbreaking new form of justice. Others say it's criminal.

Seis cautivadores novelas breves escritas por uno de los grandes de la novela policiaca El autor bestseller internacional Don Winslow regresa con estas seis novelas breves hilvanadas por sus temas más explorados: el crimen, la corrupción, la venganza, la justicia, el engaño y la redención...

Jake's a hitman, so his jobs are usually pretty straight-forward. Not this time, though. He could never have foreseen what he walked into.

Most teenagers have problems they think are serious. For Paul, his problem is a bit more complex than worrying about prom dates. What should he do about his girlfriend's corpse?

Time Travel Tales & Other Short Stories contains a dozen tales dealing with time travel, suspense, mystery, and a hit man named Tanner.

A young and beautiful woman, Sharon Latham, ducks into a storefront to escape the weather and witnesses a crime. She has placed herself in the path of a dangerous murderer. She is overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation and fears the murderer may come for her next. Her only chance is a young and inexperienced detective named David Granger. This is his first homicide case in which he is flying solo.

Edgar James is the monster we all fear. For too long has he lain in wait. Tonight he shall finally come forth. Tonight, in a mall full of holiday shoppers, Edgar James will go shopping for his own special treasure: a small child upon which he can fulfill all of his gruesome desires. A target of opportunity. A golden-haired boy. Edgar James thinks himself fortunate. Mitchy seems to have fallen right into his hands. But then why is Mitchy smiling?