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La isla de las últimas voces
by Mikel SantiagoMikel Santiago vuelve a las librerías para atrapar al lector como solo consiguen los grandes maestros del thriller. Una isla perdida en el mar del Norte. El temporal se cierne sobre St. Kilda y casi todos han huido en el último ferry. No quedan en la isla más de cincuenta personas, entre ellos Carmen, una mujer española que trabaja en el pequeño hotel local, y un puñado de pescadores. Serán ellos quienes encuentren un misterioso contenedor metálico junto a los acantilados. Una extraña caja traída por las olas. A través de unos personajes llenos de matices y secretos, atrapados en el corazón de la tormenta, Mikel Santiago nos plantea la pregunta que sobrevuela cada página de la novela... ¿Hasta dónde estarías dispuesto a llegar para sobrevivir? Un best seller internacional aclamado por la crítica:«Realmente adictivo.»Publishers Weekly «Mantiene al lector atrapado hasta la última página.»Library Journal «Lanzaos a leer a Mikel Santiago como si no hubiera un mañana.»El Mundo «Mikel Santiago toma de Patricia Highsmith el gusto por los personajes cargados de culpabilidad, los crímenes ocultos y su relación con la violencia. Prepárense para no despegarse de las páginas de este thriller hasta el final.»El País «Mikel Santiago es el Stephen King español.»La Razón «Un maestro del thriller y del suspense.»Peccati di Penna «Un perfecto dominio del suspense.»Page des Librairies «Tiene el suspense de Alfred Hitchcock.»Librería Estudio en Escarlata «Mikel Santiago está entre los mejores autores del thriller internacional.»El Periódico de Catalunya
La isla de los caballeros
by Toni MorrisonEn una paradisíaca isla del Caribe, Valerian y Margaret viven en una espléndida mansión y disfrutan de una existencia idílica. Sin embargo, todo cambiará con la llegada a la isla de Son, un náufrago negro de dudosas intenciones que se siente atraído por la bella Jadine, sobrina adoptiva de la pareja. Desde este momento, la isla se verá sacudida por una oscura y creciente pasión que hará tambalear todos los cimientos de la convivencia, obligando a hombres y mujeres a enfrentarse a ese yo secreto que todos solemos vestir con nuestras mejores mentiras. La isla de los caballeros es una de las más brillantes novelas de Toni Morrison.
La isla de los cazadores de pájaros (Trilogía de Lewis #Volumen 1)
by Peter MayUna intriga de suspense magistralmente dosificado firmada por Peter May, un autor que ya ha logrado establecerse como un maestro de la novela negra. UN REGRESO INDESEADOEl detective Finlay Macleod del cuerpo de policía de Glasgow es enviado a la isla de Lewis, al noroeste de Escocia, lugar donde se crió y al que esperaba no tener que volver jamás, para investigar un posible caso de asesinatos rituales. UN ESCENARIO OPRESIVOMacleod se reencuentra en la isla con todo aquello que creía haber olvidado: un paisaje agreste y lluvioso, un entorno religioso, opresivo y dominado por las supersticiones, unas tradiciones sangrientas de terribles consecuencias y ahora, además, un caso que le sumerge en la bruma de una isla en la que, como él bien sabe, los recuerdos se cobran vidas. UN CASO POR ESCLARECEREste ambiente cargado de envidias, amores frustrados y oscuros recuerdos acompañará a Fin en la investigación del caso de los macabros asesinatos en el que una de las víctimas había sido uno de sus antiguos compañeros de escuela. La isla de los cazadores de pájaros ha sido galardonada con el Premio de los Lectores-Ancres Noires 2010, el Cezam Prix Littéraire 2011 (premio de los lectores concedido a la mejor novela de autor europeo publicada en Francia) y fue elegida por la prestigiosa revista Kirkus Reviews como una de las diez mejores novelas de intriga publicadas en Estados Unidos en 2012. La crítica ha dicho...«Novela con una gran entrada y una excelente escritura que le otorga una dimensión literaria superior. Un magnífico thriller.»El Periódico «Una novela de intriga con una intensidad que no decae en ningún momento. Sin duda una obra maestra.»L'Humanité «No hay persecuciones desenfrenadas entre detectives y asesinos en serie, no hay descripciones de torturas que ocupen páginas enteras... Se trata de una investigación, sin duda, pero también de una novela en estado puro, cuya crudeza se debe a la naturaleza que describe: la de los hombres y la de su entorno.»Parfum de Livres «Una novela negra en una atmósfera cargada, marcada por el luto, las cosas no dichas y la fuerza de los recuerdos. Una novela cuya intriga quita el aliento.»Le blog du polar «Una historia intrincada, un desenlace extraordinario. [...] Peter May es un autor al que seguiría al fin del mundo.»The New York Times «Las dos tramas de la novela están llevadas con brillantez y convergen en un final emocionante e inesperado. Una lectura absorbente, unos personajes perfectos y una ambientación inquietante caracterizan esta excepcional novela.»Booklist «Un escenario estremecedor para una novela apasionante, escrita de forma prodigiosa.»The Times «Cuando ya pensábamos que lo habíamos visto todo, llega La isla de los cazadores de pájaros para recordarnos que palabras como "único" e "innovador" todavía forman parte del vocabulario del género de intriga. Esta novela, además de ofrecer una excelente historia, no se parece a nada de lo que yo haya leído antes.»The Big Thrill «Naturaleza descarnada, fuertes vientos, cielos y paisajes esplendorosos, dolores conocidos y dramas escondidos... Una novela de suspense de atmósfera absorbente.»Culturofil
La isla de los cazadores de pájaros
by Peter MayLa investigación del macabro asesinato de un antiguo compañero de clase obliga al detective Fin Macleod a regresar al lugar donde nació y al que esperaba no tener que volver nunca: la isla de Lewis, al oeste de Escocia.Los agrestes paisajes de la isla y el opresivo ambiente de la comunidad dibujan el escenario de un caso marcado por la envidia, los amores frustrados, las tradiciones más cruentas y los recuerdos olvidados.Pasado y presente se entrelazan en una intriga soberbia firmada por Peter May, un autor que se revela como un maestro de la de novela negra.«Naturaleza descarnada, fuertes vientos, cielos y paisajes esplendorosos, dolores conocidos y dramas escondidos... Una novela de suspense de atmósfera absorbente.»Culturofil
Isla negra: Dos asesinatos macabros en la Ibiza del siglo XIX. Una historia inspirada en hechos reales
by Toni MontserratInspirada en un terrible crimen real, Isla negra es una novela policiaca única y sorprendente que nos transporta a la Ibiza del siglo XIX. La noche del 26 de diciembre de 1863 mueren brutalmente asesinados el párroco de la iglesia rural de Sant Jordi, en Ibiza, y su criado. Estos crímenes agitan la vida de los isleños y alarman a las autoridades de la provincia, que claman ante la barbarie y el vandalismo de los ibicencos. Lo extraordinario de las muertes y la falta de avances obligan al Gobierno central a recurrir a Marc Guasch, un investigador que oculta un vínculo con la isla. A medida que avanza en sus pesquisas, Guasch descubre la realidad de una tierra olvidada en la que todo el mundo parece ocultar algo y puede ser culpable de los atroces asesinatos. En su emocionante ópera prima, Toni Montserrat, nacido y residente en Ibiza, aúna la ambientación rigurosa de un periodo desconocido de la isla con la intriga de la mejor novela negra. El resultado es una adictiva trama detectivesca que el lector no podrá abandonar hasta su sorprendente final.
La isla perdida (Gideon Crew #3)
by Lincoln Child Douglas PrestonEn esta tercera entrega de la apasionante serie de aventuras protagonizada por Gideon Crew, el científico y brillante ladrón sabe que tiene los días contados... Cuando su misterioso jefe le encarga una nueva misión, Gideon Crew acepta sin pensarlo dos veces. Aunque parezca una auténtica misión imposible, tiene que robar una página del Libro de Kells, un manuscrito de inestimable valor que actualmente está expuesto en la biblioteca Morgan de Nueva York. Sin embargo, este robo será la primera de una serie de peligrosas aventuras, ya que debajo de la suntuosa ilustración se oculta un mapa del tesoro que se remonta a la Antigua Grecia. Este hallazgo podría ser mucho más valioso que cualquier tesoro... Incluso podrá salvarle la vida a Gideon. Reseña:«Gideon Crew vuelve, y en plena forma.»Goodreads
La isla perdida (Gideon Crew #Volumen 3)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildEn esta tercera entrega de la apasionante serie de aventuras protagonizada por Gideon Crew, el científico y brillante ladrón sabe que tiene los días contados... Cuando su misterioso jefe le encarga una nueva misión, Gideon Crew acepta sin pensarlo dos veces. Aunque parezca una auténtica misión imposible, tiene que robar una página del Libro de Kells, un manuscrito de inestimable valor que actualmente está expuesto en la biblioteca Morgan de Nueva York. Sin embargo, este robo será la primera de una serie de peligrosas aventuras, ya que debajo de la suntuosa ilustración se oculta un mapa del tesoro que se remonta a la Antigua Grecia. Este hallazgo podría ser mucho más valioso que cualquier tesoro... Incluso podrá salvarle la vida a Gideon. Reseña:«Gideon Crew vuelve, y en plena forma.»Goodreads
The Island
by Agnes AlexanderA plane disappears over the Atlantic, but after an intense search turns up nothing, the hundred and twelve people aboard are declared dead. Unbeknownst to the outside world, thirteen people survived. After escaping the crashing plane and braving the waters for hours, eleven of them make it to an island. Twenty-seven months later, a plane discovers the survivors. The waiting world is anxious to learn how they lived, but the survivors have secrets they must hide, not only from the media, but from their own families. Will the news media be able to uncover these secrets? Will their families welcome them back? Will the loves and friendships formed in those twenty-seven months last?
The Island
by Peter BenchleyHow could hundreds of boats, carrying more than 2,000 people, simply disappear? Why does no one know, or care to know? Blair Maynard becomes obsessed with finding out what's going on.
The Island
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology Star Over Bethlehem: Poems and Holiday Stories.Two men arrive on an isolated island, having been told that the Queen of Heaven lives there. The locals send them to a croft where a woman named Mary lives with a man named John. However, when the strangers arrive at Mary's door, she tells them that no such Queen lives on the island ...
The Island: A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel #9)
by Ben CoesCIA operative Dewey Andreas is America's last line of defense when terrorists take over Manhattan, targeting the U.N. and the President himself in The Island, the latest in this New York Times bestselling series by Ben Coes.America is about to face the deadliest terrorist attack on it's soil since 9/11. Iran has been planning a revenge attack for years, with three goals in mind. Bring America to its knees. Assassinate the popular U.S. President J. P. Dellenbaugh. And neutralize their most successful agent, Dewey Andreas.The first pre-emptive attack against Dewey Andreas fails but it worries the head of the CIA enough that he sends Dewey out of town and off the grid. But as intelligence analysts work as fast as they can to unravel the chatter on terrorist networks, Muhammed el-Shakib, head of Iran's military and intelligence agency, launches a bold strike. When the President arrives in New York to address the U.N., embedded terrorist assets blow up the bridges and tunnels that connect Manhattan to the mainland. Taking control of the island with it's hidden forces, they race to the U.N. in search of Dellenbaugh and to launch an even deadlier attack that will wreak unimaginable destruction on the country itself.While a shocked country struggles to mount a counter-attack, a hopeless, outmanned and outgunned Dewey Andreas sneaks onto the island of Manhattan to fight a seemingly impossible battle.
The Island: the next gripping Scandinavian noir thriller from the international bestseller for 2023
by Katrine EngbergFrom internationally bestselling author Katrine Engberg, the series comes to a stunning conclusion as Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner rush to untangle a long-simmering mystery before a brutal killer strikes again.Jeppe Kørner, on leave from the police force and nursing a broken heart, has taken refuge on the island of Bornholm for the winter. Also on the island is Esther de Laurenti, a writer working on a biography on a female anthropologist with a mysterious past and coming to terms with her own crushing sense of loneliness in the wake of a dear friend's death. When Jeppe lends a helping hand at the island's local sawmill, he begins to realize that the island may not be the peaceful refuge it appears to be.Back in Copenhagen, Anette Werner is tasked with leading the investigation into a severed corpse discovered on a downtown playground. As she follows the strange trail of clues, they all seem to lead back to Bornholm. With an innocent offer to check out a lead, Jeppe unwittingly finds himself in the crosshairs of a sinister mystery rooted in the past, forcing him to team up with Anette and Esther to unravel the island's secrets before it's too late.Katrine Engberg weaves a satisfying and white-knuckled finale to her Korner and Werner series that is a modern classic of Scandinavian noir.(P) 2023 Simon & Schuster Audio
The Island: the next gripping Scandinavian noir thriller from the international bestseller for 2023
by Katrine EngbergFrom internationally bestselling author Katrine Engberg, the series that is a "gripping addition to the Scandinavian crime fiction pantheon" (Oprah Daily) comes to a stunning conclusion as Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner rush to untangle a long-simmering mystery before a brutal killer strikes again.Jeppe Kørner, on leave from the police force and nursing a broken heart, has taken refuge on the island of Bornholm for the winter. Also on the island is Esther de Laurenti, a writer working on a biography on a female anthropologist with a mysterious past and coming to terms with her own crushing sense of loneliness in the wake of a dear friend's death. When Jeppe lends a helping hand at the island's local sawmill, he begins to realize that the island may not be the peaceful refuge it appears to be.Back in Copenhagen, Anette Werner is tasked with leading the investigation into a severed corpse discovered on a downtown playground. As she follows the strange trail of clues, they all seem to lead back to Bornholm. With an innocent offer to check out a lead, Jeppe unwittingly finds himself in the crosshairs of a sinister mystery rooted in the past, forcing him to team up with Anette and Esther to unravel the island's secrets before it's too late.With her signature "unforgettable characters and brilliant plot twists" (Kathy Reichs, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Katrine Engberg weaves a satisfying and white-knuckled finale to her Korner and Werner series that is a modern classic of Scandinavian noir.
The Island
by Heather GrahamOn a weekend vacation Beth Anderson is unnerved when a stroll on the beach reveals what appears to be a skull. As a stranger approaches, Beth panics and covers the evidence. But when she later returns to the beach, the skull is gone. Determined to find solid evidence to bring to the police, Beth digs deeper into the mystery of the skull-and everywhere she goes, Keith Henson, the stranger from the beach, seems to appear. He claims to be keeping an eye on her safety, but Beth senses other motives. Then a body washes ashore, and Beth begins to think she needs more help than she bargained for. Because investigating is a dangerous game, and someone wants to stop Beth from playing.
The Island: Bougainvillea Shelter Island Capsized (The\bone Island Trilogy Ser. #4)
by Heather GrahamNew York Times bestselling Heather Graham turns a sunny getaway into a gripping thriller when an unlikely vacationer finds something she shouldn&’t have!On a weekend vacation Beth Anderson is unnerved when a stroll on the beach reveals what appears to be a skull. As a stranger approaches, Beth panics and covers her morbid find. But when she later returns to the beach, the skull is gone.Determined to locate solid evidence to bring to the police, Beth digs deeper into the mystery of the skull—and everywhere she goes, Keith Henson, the stranger from the beach, seems to appear. He claims to be keeping an eye on her safety, but Beth senses other motives. Then a body washes ashore, and Beth begins to think she needs more help than she bargained for. Because investigating is a dangerous game, and someone wants to stop Beth from playing.Previously published.
The Island: A Thriller (The Hulda Series #2)
by Ragnar JónassonThe newest superstar on the Icelandic crime fiction scene has arrived with a superb followup to The Darkness. Shortlisted for the Crime Novel of the Year Award in IcelandThird Place, Novel of the Year Award 2016 in Iceland, selected by booksellersOne of the bestselling novels in Iceland in 2016Autumn of 1987 takes a young couple on a romantic trip in the Westfjords holiday—a trip that gets an unexpected ending and has catastrophic consequences.Ten years later a small group of friends go for a weekend in an old hunting lodge in Elliðaey. A place completely cut off from the outside world, to reconnect. But one of them isn't going to make it out alive. And Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir is determined to find the truth in the darkness.Ragnar Jónasson burst onto the American scene with Snowblind and Nightblind, the first two novels in the Ari Thor thriller series, and the praise was overwhelming. With The Darkness, he launched a new series featuring a completely new sleuth, Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdottir of the Reykjavik Police department. The Island is the second book in this series.
The Island
by Jill JonesA Cornish island forgotten by time sets the stage for this thrilling romance cloaked in ancient secrets; “top-notch reading fun!” (RT Book Reviews) Keely Cochrane has never questioned the ironclad traditions of Keinadraig, the island where she was raised—until her best friend rebels, leaving the island only to be found dead days later in London. When American PI Jack Knight shows up on Keinadraig looking for answers, Keely goes to great lengths to help Jack get to the bottom of her friend’s death—and the ancient tale of the mythical dragon that has ruled her home island for centuries. Their partnership opens up a whole new world to Keely—and an unquenchable longing for the passion Jack offers her. But before they can find a happy ever after, they must risk their lives to unlock a mystery more dangerous than either of them imagined. “The secrets of Keinadraig . . . are worth waiting for.” —Publishers Weekly
Island
by Richard LaymonWhen Rupert Conway set out on a cruise with seven other people, he planned to swim a little, get some sun He certainly didn't plan to get shipwrecked. But after the yacht blew up, that's what happened--he and his shipmates were stranded on a deserted island. Luckily for them, the island has plenty of fresh water and enough food to last until they get rescued. And luckily for Rupert, most of his fellow castaways are attractive women. But that's where his luck ran out--because the castaways aren't alone on the island. In the dense jungle beyond the beach there's a maniac on the loose, a killer with a murderous heart, a clever mind and a taste for blood. He doesn't like his new neighbors and he plans to slaughter them all... one by one.
Island: A luxury holiday turns deadly
by Richard LaymonA luxury cruise. A desert island. A deadly killer. Breath-taking suspense and vivid moments of terror in the gripping horror novel, Island, by Richard Laymon. Perfect for fans of Joe Hill and Dean Koontz.'Shocking stuff. Island is hard-written, blunt and a thriller reader's treat. Laymon enthrals you with no-holds-barred material' - Ipswich Evening StarWhen Rupert Conway set out on a cruise with seven other people, he planned to swim a little, get some sun and relax. He certainly didn't plan to get shipwrecked. But after the yacht blew up, that's what happened - he and his shipmates were stranded on a deserted island. Luckily for them, the island has plenty of fresh water and enough food to last until they get rescued. And luckily for Rupert, most of his fellow castaways are attractive women. But that's where his luck ran out - because the castaways aren't alone on the island. In the dense jungle beyond the beach there's a maniac on the loose, a killer with a murderous heart, a clever mind and a taste for blood. He doesn't like his new neighbours and he plans to slaughter them all... one by one. What readers are saying about Island: 'His story-telling ability is excellent with characters and shockers to fulfil any reader's desires... it is not long before the sands of this lovely beach are soaked blood red! At one point I remember literally jumping with shock' 'Island blew me away. Right from the very first sentence to the climactic ending, this book is very hard to put down''A must read, even if just for the last line'
Island (Watchers #5)
by Peter LerangisA teenage girl follows a mysterious boy to an island with a dark secretSince she was born, Rachel&’s whole life has been planned out for her, from prep school to the Ivy League to a job as a doctor or lawyer. Only her grandfather understands that, at thirteen, she would rather just be a kid. Rachel is suffering through a boring yacht party when she catches the eye of a busboy who, like her, doesn&’t seem to belong. He convinces her to do something impulsive: She jumps off the boat to take a dip in the ocean. It&’s the biggest mistake she&’ll ever make. Rachel nearly drowns, and wakes up on the beach of a mysterious island called Onieron. It&’s almost like a theatrical summer camp, with boys and girls in costumes, having fun. Though it&’s nice at first, soon Rachel just wants to go home. But leaving the island is something the Onieronians will never allow. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Peter Lerangis including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
The Island
by Olivia LevezFrances is alone on a small island in the middle of the Indian ocean. She has to find water and food. She has to survive. And when she is there she also thinks about the past. The things that she did before. The things that made her a monster. Nothing is easy. Survival is hard and so is being honest about the past. Frances is a survivor however and with the help of the only other crash survivor she sees that the future is worth fighting for.A gripping and thoughtful story about a girl who didn't ask to be the person she is but is also determined to make herself the person she wants to be.
The Island
by Adrian McKintyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Chain comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a family that must face their darkest fears--and deepest secrets--when they go on the run for their lives. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · A NEW YORK TIMES "BEST THRILLER OF 2022" "Unrelenting suspense." —Stephen King &“Extraordinary.&” —T. J. Newman, New York Times bestselling author of Falling "You'll never go on vacation the same way again." —Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of City On Fire IT WAS JUST SUPPOSED TO BE A FAMILY VACATION. A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT CHANGED EVERYTHING. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF UNTIL THEY COME FOR YOUR FAMILY. After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they&’re deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom. When they discover remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare. When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers. Now it&’s up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don&’t trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead. Heather has been underestimated her entire life, but she knows that only she can bring her family home again and become the mother the children desperately need, even if it means doing the unthinkable to keep them all alive.SOON TO BE A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES &“Gripping and unpredictable. No one does high-stakes tension like McKinty . . . Prepare to be hooked.&” —Sarah Pearse &“A haunting masterpiece.&” —Steve Cavanagh &“McKinty has written another irresistible and pulse-pounding thriller about the surprising places evil hides and just how far we&’ll go for those we love.&” —Karin Slaughter
The Island
by Natasha PrestonHot on the heels of the New York Times bestsellers The Twin and The Lake, another pulse-pounding read from the undisputed queen of YA thrillers!They said goodbye to their friends and family for the weekend. They weren&’t counting on forever.Jagged Island: a private amusement park for the very rich—or the very influential. Liam, James, Will, Ava, Harper, and Paisley—social media influencers with millions of followers—have been invited for an exclusive weekend before the park opens. They&’ll make posts and videos for their channels and report every second of their VIP treatment. When the teens arrive, they're stunned: the resort is even better than they&’d imagined. Their hotel rooms are unreal, the park&’s themed rides are incredible, and the island is hauntingly beautiful. They&’re given a jam-packed itinerary for the weekend. But soon they'll discover that something's missing from their schedule: getting off the island alive.
Island 731: A Thriller
by Jeremy RobinsonA research vessel’s crew is shipwrecked on a mysterious island with a deadly past in this terrifying thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author.Mark Hawkins, former park ranger and expert tracker, is on board a research vessel studying the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his work is interrupted when his ship is plagued by malfunctions and the crew is battered by a raging storm . . .The next morning, the beaten crew awakens to find themselves anchored in the protective cove of a tropical island—and no one knows how they got there. The ship has been sabotaged, two crewmen are dead, and a third is missing. Hawkins spots signs of the missing man on shore and leads a small team to bring him back. But they soon discover evidence of a brutal history left behind by the island’s former occupants: Unit 731, Japan’s ruthless World War II human experimentation program. As more of his colleagues start to disappear, Hawkins begins to realize the horrible truth: that Island 731 was never decommissioned and the person taking his crewmates may not be a person at all—not anymore . . .“Robinson puts his distinctive mark on Michael Crichton territory with this terrifying present-day riff on The Island of Dr. Moreau . . . One of the best Jurassic Park successors.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Island Blues: A Sabrina Dunsweeny Mystery (Sabrina Dunsweeny Mysteries #0)
by Wendy Howell MillsSabrina Dunsweeney desperately needs a job. After moving to isolated Comico Island with her parakeet Calvin to start a new chapter of her life, Sabrina is discovering that life in a beautiful, tropical environment isn't all fun and games. When the town council offers her employment as the islands first official ombudsman to cope with the burgeoning tourist influx, Sabrina is thrilled. Her first order of business is to deal with a number of burglaries. But as she digs deeper into the theftless break-ins, she begins to suspect that this mystery originated in the rum-soaked days of prohibition. Then, Sabrina must face the Hummers who have booked a week at one of the local hotels. The Hummers claim that they can hear a hum that no one else can, and they believe they can only rid themselves of the annoying, persistent noise by following very private rituals. When the spokesman of the Hummers is murdered, Sabrina develops a theory that makes her the target of a killers rage. Will survive her first week on the job?