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A New York Times Bestseller "Delightful. . . . All of Horowitz’s conceits are present here: a murder mystery within the murder mystery, winking nods at the author’s real-life career as a novelist and screenwriter, and playful experimentation with the detective-story form." —Wall Street...

September 1909, and Lady Hardcastle and her maid, Florence, have been invited to Lord Riddlethorpe’s country estate for a week of motor racing and parties. They both agree that it sounds like a perfectly charming holiday. But when one of the drivers dies in a crash during the very first race, they discover that what seemed like an uncharacteristic error in judgement may have a more sinister explanation...

"Toru Okada er et meget almindeligt menneske; men mystiske begivenheder og mennesker tårner sig op omkring ham, da han hvirvles ind i trækopfuglens krønike." Denne store roman er Murakamis hovedværk. Den leger ubesværet med sprog og genre, veksler elegant mellem realisme og mystik og...

‘BALDACCI IS STILL PEERLESS’ – THE SUNDAY TIMES REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD . . . After turning informant for the FBI against a global criminal empire, Walter Nash has lost everything he cherished to its ruthless leader, Victoria Steers. Once gentle and sensitive, Nash’s rigorous...

Charming rogue, Arsène Lupin, returns once again, only to find himself as the suspect in a leading murder case. After one of his previous victims, the millionaire Kesselbach, is found dead in a Parisian hotel room, the gentleman thief is determined to prove his innocence. Set to uncover the real culprit, Lupin uncharacteristically joins the police’s efforts and delves into the mystery at hand. Powerful and dangerous enemies await, seemingly orchestrating crimes from the shadows, while a dark political conspiracy threatens to end Lupin’s life as he knows it.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter’s Pretty Girls is a sophisticated and chilling psychological thriller of dangerous secrets, cold vengeance, and unexpected absolution, in which two estranged sisters must come together to find truth about two harrowing tragedies, twenty...

A remote manor in the English countryside. Thick fog. And a missing lord. Can a cleverly unconventional reporter use her investigative talents to catch a killer? England, 1921. When journalist Lady Felicity Quick arrives at Langton Manor to find her guaranteed-to-be-dull interview with Lord...

The Prospect Mountain Lodge has been closed for nearly two years, but former ski patrol director Owen Hartwell never left. While the rest of the world moved on, Owen remained on the mountain, maintaining equipment, documenting inconsistencies, and quietly investigating the circumstances surrounding the resort's sudden closure. What began as suspicion eventually became a twenty-two-month search for answers. When feasibility analyst Nora Callahan arrives to evaluate the property for a potential acquisition, she expects a routine assignment.

'Fast-paced, brilliant, and the best kind of scary - the kind that had me pausing only to double-check my locks. Shelley Burr has taken our obsession with influencers, true crime, and online fame and turned it into a smart, action-packed, twisty thriller. Her best yet.' ROSE CARLYLE 'A perfect...

Victoria Fanning thought her biggest worry was the usual small-town gossip at her beloved seaside salon, Affair with Hair. But when she stumbles upon a dead body in the middle of her shop—with a pair of hair scissors stuck in his chest—her cozy life in Crystal Cove spirals into chaos.

Professor van Dusen und Hannah Hatch folgen einer scheinbar harmlosen Einladung ihres neuen Nachbarn Dr. Ezra Bell – und geraten in einen makabren Reigen aus Schuld, Lügen und Vergeltung. Vor einem Jahr wurde Bells Sohn bei einem Banküberfall getötet. Sieben Menschen schlossen sich damals im Tresorraum der Bank ein – sechs von ihnen leben noch. Jetzt versammelt Bell sie erneut – mit nur einem Ziel: Die Wahrheit zu erzwingen. Eine Million Dollar winken demjenigen, der den Namen des Mörders nennt. Doch die Wahrheit lässt sich nicht erzwingen … es liegt einmal mehr an van Dusen, sie zu ergründen.

Patrick Jordan staunt nicht schlecht, als es eines Abends bei ihm zu Hause an der Tür klingelt und Wendy Bonner auf der Schwelle steht. Sie waren einst gut befreundet und wohnten im beschaulichen New Jersey Tür an Tür. Die Wiedersehensfreude ist daher groß. Nur eines stört dabei erheblich: Wendy war ganze fünfzehn Jahre lang spurlos verschwunden! Dies bleibt jedoch nicht das einzige Rätsel, das van Dusen in diesem Fall zu lösen bekommt. Eine Leiche und ein wahrhaft düsteres Geheimnis machen die ganze Sache noch wesentlich schlimmer.

Lady Marjorie's plans for a quiet time are in tatters when her son asks her to host his business guests the week before Christmas. Time to bring in reinforcements. The "awesome foursome" get together again. Pandemonium isn't a word Marjorie Snellthorpe is used to, but when an array of eccentric guests descend on her London home, along with a quirky cook and a large dog, even Edna Parkinton's advice is welcome.

Small towns can be murder. Taking over her grandmother's bookshop is Harper Coleman's chance to write her cheating ex-fiancé out of her life for good. But when she discovers a body among the shelves and learns she's the prime suspect, her cozy days turn into a chilling mystery. Unfortunately...

A missing will. A family fortune. A fearless girl detective. When wealthy Josiah Crowley passes away, his will unexpectedly leaves his fortune to the greedy Topham family. There are rumors of a second will that was hidden somewhere, and 16-year-old Nancy Drew is not one to let a mystery go unsolved. Armed with sharp instincts, quick wit, and an unshakable sense of justice, Nancy dives headfirst into a daring investigation to uncover the truth.

The BRAND NEW gripping cozy mystery from Anita Davison, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Helena Dixon and Verity Bright! 🔎Nobody should be in the market… for murder! 🩸 Even though its famous opera house has shuttered its doors for the war, Covent Garden remains one of the most...

Sometimes a rising tide… Can be murder. Amateur sleuth and dog trainer, Eve, is delighted to take some time off and go on a camping trip to secluded part of Lake Superior’s coastline. The trip that’s supposed to be a relaxing and fun adventure takes a dark turn when Eve’s Search and...

Search and Rescue dog owner and amateur sleuth, Eve, has been tasked with helping to plan and prepare for the Michigan Mutts Search and Aid Spring Meeting. To say that she’s busy would be more than an understatement, but when her day-job boss asks her to help out an elderly friend who’s convince that something scary and dangerous is afoot, Eve makes time for it. In her mind, it won’t take long to meet up with the elderly woman and take Atlas, her cadaver dog, through the woman’s house, just to do a good deed and ease the woman’s worries.

Die Sheltons geben zur Einweihung ihres neu gestalteten Gartens ein großes Grillf­est. Auch Mimi Rutherfurt und Dr. Christopher Hays gehören zu den geladenen Gästen, die allesamt die Einweihungsparty in vollen Zügen genießen. Doch die gute Stimmung endet abrupt, als man Winston Glover erstochen in der Nähe der Küche auffindet. Schnell stellt Mimi Rutherfurt fest, dass einige der Gäste ein Motiv gehabt hätten, Mr. Glover zu ermorden.

Liz Cardiff, die als Arzthelferin in der Praxis von Dr. Hays arbeitet, kehrt nach ihrer Arbeit nicht nach Hause zurück. Die Polizei von Gutt's Hill findet die junge Frau am nächsten Nachmittag tot in einem See. Schnell stellt sich heraus, dass Mrs. Cardiff erschlagen wurde. Doch wer hätte ein Motiv, die schüchterne Frau zu töten?