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Lady Yesterday: An Amos Walker Mystery (book Seven) (The Amos Walker Mysteries #7)
by Loren D. EstlemanA chance encounter with an old flame sends Detroit PI Amos Walker on a hunt for her long-lost fatherIris was a great beauty when Amos Walker first saw her--a Jamaican goddess striding stark naked through an unworthy whorehouse. When he bumps into her at a high-class steakhouse just outside of Detroit, she still looks good. She's come back from the Caribbean to seek out her father. Raised by her mother, Iris grew up thinking the man was dead, but has just learned the old trombone player may still be alive. Walker offers to dig for him: a welcome-home present for an old flame. The search leads him straight to the dark heart of the Detroit jazz scene, a seedy world where Walker is right at home, and into the crosshairs of some of the cruelest men in a very mean town. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
The Ladykiller: A deadly thriller filled with shocking twists
by Martina ColeHe's every woman's worst nightmare...THE LADYKILLER is the first book in the DI Kate Burrows series: the only time the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole has written from the perspective of the Old Bill. A killer is on the loose. It's up to DI Kate Burrows to stop him.But Kate has a problem. The Grantley Ripper has attacked the daughter of one of London's most infamous gangsters, Patrick Kelly, and now Kate's investigation, along with her heart, are dangerously entwined with him.As the worlds of crime and law collide, will Kate take down the Ladykiller, or will he be her undoing?Her unique take on London's criminal underworld will have you hooked, so don't miss the rest of the DI Kate Burrows series, BROKEN, HARDGIRLS and DAMAGED
The Ladykiller: A deadly thriller filled with shocking twists
by Martina ColeHe's every woman's worst nightmare...THE LADYKILLER is the first book in the DI Kate Burrows series: the only time the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole has written from the perspective of the Old Bill. A killer is on the loose. It's up to DI Kate Burrows to stop him.But Kate has a problem. The Grantley Ripper has attacked the daughter of one of London's most infamous gangsters, Patrick Kelly, and now Kate's investigation, along with her heart, are dangerously entwined with him.As the worlds of crime and law collide, will Kate take down the Ladykiller, or will he be her undoing?Her unique take on London's criminal underworld will have you hooked, so don't miss the rest of the DI Kate Burrows series, BROKEN, HARDGIRLS and DAMAGED
The Ladykiller: A deadly thriller filled with shocking twists
by Martina ColeGeorge Markham has a nasty little hobby, one that erupts into an orgy of vicious sexual depravity. Patrick Kelly is a hard man. His one soft spot is his daughter, and when she falls victim to the Grantley Ripper, Kelly wants revenge. The DI in charge of the case is Kate Burrows. She feels for Kelly but her growing involvement with a known villain is putting her career at risk . . . As the forces of law and order and London's underworld converge in a huge manhunt, Kate fears she'll lose everything she's ever cared about . . . to the ladykiller.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Ladykiller: A Novel
by Katherine WoodEveryone has a story. But not everyone&’s story is true.When a young woman vanishes from her remote Greek island estate, her best friend races to find her, using clues found in the explosive manuscript she left behind.&“Full of sun, sex, money, and greed, not since Gone Girl have unreliable narrators been this fun.&”—Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The CloistersGia and Abby have been friends since childhood, forever bonded by the tragedy that unfolded in Greece when they were eighteen. Now thirty, heiress Gia is back in Greece with her shiny new husband, entertaining glamorous guests with champagne under the hot Mediterranean sun, while bookish Abby is working fourteen-hour days as an attorney. When Gia invites Abby on an all-expenses-paid trip to Sweden to celebrate her birthday, Abby&’s thrilled to reconnect. But on the day of her flight, Abby receives an ominous email that threatens to unearth the skeletons of her past, and when she and Gia&’s brother, Benny, arrive in Sweden, Gia isn&’t there. Worried, Abby and Benny fly to Greece, where they find Gia&’s beachfront estate eerily deserted, the sole clue to her whereabouts the manuscript she penned, detailing the events leading up to her disappearance. Gia&’s narrative reveals the dark truth about her provocative new marriage and the dirty secrets of their seductive guests, a story almost too scandalous to be believed. But the pages end abruptly, leaving more questions than answers. How much of Gia&’s story is true? Where is she now? And will Abby find her before it&’s too late?
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery #1)
by Dianne FreemanIn this exciting historical mystery debut set in Victorian England, a wealthy young widow encounters the pleasures—and scandalous pitfalls—of a London social season . . . Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, enjoys more freedom as a widow than she did as a wife. After an obligatory year spent mourning her philandering husband, Reggie, she puts aside her drab black gowns, leaving the countryside and her money-grubbing in-laws behind. With her young daughter in tow, Frances rents a home in Belgravia and prepares to welcome her sister, Lily, arriving from New York—for her first London season. No sooner has Frances begun her new life than the ghosts of her old one make an unwelcome appearance. The Metropolitan police receive an anonymous letter implicating Frances in her husband’s death. Frances assures Inspector Delaney of her innocence, but she’s also keen to keep him from learning the scandalous circumstances of Reggie’s demise. As fate would have it, her dashing new neighbor, George Hazelton, is one of only two other people aware of the full story. While busy with social engagements on Lily’s behalf, and worrying if Reggie really was murdered, Frances learns of mysterious burglaries plaguing London’s elite. The investigation brings death to her doorstep, and Frances rallies her wits, a circle of gossips, and the ever-chivalrous Mr. Hazelton to uncover the truth. A killer is in their midst, perhaps even among her sister’s suitors. And Frances must unmask the villain before Lily’s season—and their lives—come to a most unseemly end . . .
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery #2)
by Dianne FreemanHow far will some go to safeguard a secret? In the latest novel in Dianne Freeman’s witty and delightful historical mystery series, the adventurous Countess Harleigh finds out . . . Though American by birth, Frances Wynn, the now-widowed Countess of Harleigh, has adapted admirably to the quirks and traditions of the British aristocracy. On August twelfth each year, otherwise known as the Glorious Twelfth, most members of the upper class retire to their country estates for grouse-shooting season. Frances has little interest in hunting—for birds or a second husband—and is expecting to spend a quiet few months in London with her almost-engaged sister, Lily, until the throng returns. Instead, she’s immersed in a shocking mystery when a friend, Mary Archer, is found murdered. Frances had hoped Mary might make a suitable bride for her cousin, Charles, but their courtship recently fizzled out. Unfortunately, this puts Charles in the spotlight—along with dozens of others. It seems Mary had countless notes hidden in her home, detailing the private indiscretions of society’s elite. Frances can hardly believe that the genteel and genial Mary was a blackmailer, yet why else would she horde such juicy tidbits? Aided by her gallant friend and neighbor, George Hazelton, Frances begins assisting the police in this highly sensitive case, learning more about her peers than she ever wished to know. Too many suspects may be worse than none at all—but even more worrying is that the number of victims is increasing too. And unless Frances takes care, she’ll soon find herself among them . . .
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem (A\lady's Guide Ser.)
by Manda Collins"[Manda] Collins is a delight" (Elizabeth Hoyt) in this fun and flirty historical rom-com, where an intrepid female reporter matches wits with a serious, sexy detective -- perfect for fans of Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Netflix's Enola Holmes!England, 1865: Newspaper columnist Lady Katherine Bascomb finds herself the subject of speculation when her latest article leads to an arrest in the murders plaguing London. The English believe women ought not to write about such vulgar things as crime, and a particularly attractive detective inspector is incensed that she's interfered with his investigation. To escape her sudden notoriety, Katherine heads to the country-only to witness a murder upon her arrival.Detective Inspector Andrew Eversham is appalled when Lady Katherine entangles herself in one of his cases-again. Her sensationalist reporting already nearly got him kicked off the police force, and he'll be damned if he permits her to meddle a second time. Yet, her questions are awfully insightful, and he can't deny his attraction to both her beauty and brains. As the clues point to a dangerous criminal, the two soon realize their best option is working together. But with their focus on the killer lurking in the shadows, neither is prepared for the other risk the case poses-to their hearts.
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery #3)
by Dianne FreemanIn Dianne Freeman&’s charming Victorian-era mystery series, Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, finds her sister&’s wedding threatened by a vow of vengeance. London is known for its bustle and intrigues, but the sedate English countryside can host—or hide—any number of secrets. Frances, the widowed Countess of Harleigh, needs a venue for her sister Lily&’s imminent wedding, away from prying eyes. Risings, George Hazleton&’s family estate in Hampshire, is a perfect choice, and soon Frances, her beloved George, and other guests have gathered to enjoy the usual country pursuits—shooting, horse riding, and romantic interludes in secluded gardens. But the bucolic setting harbors a menace, and it&’s not simply the arrival of Frances&’s socially ambitious mother. Above and below stairs, mysterious accidents befall guests and staff alike. Before long, Frances suspects these &“accidents&” are deliberate, and fears that the intended victim is Lily&’s fiancé, Leo. Frances&’s mother is unimpressed by Lily&’s groom-to-be and would much prefer that Lily find an aristocratic husband, just as Frances did. But now that Frances has found happiness with George—a man who loves her for much more than her dowry—she heartily approves of Lily&’s choice. If she can just keep the couple safe from villains and meddling mamas. &“The action builds to a strong denouement.&” —Publishers Weekly
A Lady's Lesson In Scandal
by Meredith DuranMeredith Duran returns with another witty, humorous and smart romance. Fans of Julia Quinn, Jane Feather and Eloisa James will delight in Meredith's trademark headstrong heroine, cunning hero and tale of deep emotional intensity!IN GRITTY, WORKING-CLASS LONDON, SHE DOES WHAT SHE MUST TO SURVIVE...When Nell Whitby breaks into an earl's house on a midnight quest for revenge, she finds her pistol pointed at the wrong man - one handsome as sin and naked as the day he was born. Pity he's a lunatic. He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, he'll help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice. Not a bad bargain. All she has to do is marry him. A NOTORIOUS LADIES' MAN COULD TAKE HER FROM POVERTY TO OPULENCE...BUT AT WHAT PRICE? A rake of the first order, Simon St. Maur spent his restless youth burning every bridge he crossed. When he inherits an earldom without a single penny attached to it, he sees a chance to start over - provided he can find an heiress to fund his efforts. But his wicked reputation means courtship will be difficult - until fate sends him the most notorious missing heiress in history. All he needs now is to make her into a lady and keep himself from making the only mistake that could ruin everything: falling in love...Looking for more Meredith Duran novels? Try Wicked Becomes You or her Rules for the Reckless series.
L'Affaire Bromander: Stig Alm prend l'affaire (Les Saintes Deux Croix #1)
by Gunnar LindbergDANS L'OMBRE, UNE SECTE DE PÉDOPHILES SADIQUES SEMBLE AGIR. Ils ont infiltré la société, ils ont du pouvoir et savent comment l'utiliser. C'est la leçon que le inspecteur de police Stig Alm apprend peu à peu. La situation devient finalement personnelle lorsque c'est sa propre famille qui est menacée. L'affaire Bromander marque le début d'une trilogie où Stig Alm découvre progressivement la vérité.
L'affaire de Rady Scott
by Mohamed BouzitouneL'affaire de « Rady Scott », de Mohamed Bouzitoune Une nouvelle policière, riche en suspenses et en intrigues criminelles Rady Scott, un jeune de Londres, subit la plus grande déception de sa vie. Ses parents lui avaient promis de lui offrir une voiture de sport, dernier modèle, s’il approuvait ses examens, Mais ils n’en firent rien. Frustré et attristé, Rady décide de quitter le foyer familial, pour se diriger à Majorque. Grâce à une importante somme d’argent, gagnée en pariant sur les chevaux, il s’embarque sur un navire marchand, où le capitaine lui raconte l’histoire de la famille Scoot. Arrivé à Majorque, Rady découvre des nouvelles valeurs comme : l’amitié, la confiance et la bonté de ses habitants. Mais, tout d’un coup, son rêve se transforme en un véritable cauchemar. Il vit d’étranges mésaventures qui, en attendant d’être résolus, menacent de bouleverser sa vie et de lui ôter tout le bonheur ressenti.
El lagarto negro
by Edogawa RampoPublicada por entregas, a razón de un capítulo mensual a lo largo de todo el año 1934, El lagarto negro es la novela policíaca más célebre de Edogawa Rampo, tanto dentro como fuera de sus fronteras. La lucha de dos enemigos acérrimos con inteligencias privilegiadas que, a su vez, sienten admiración y fascinación mutuas. Verdadero icono de la novela policíaca japonesa, la celebridad de Edogawa Rampo se extendió también fuera de su país. Publicado el año 1934, este libro no sólo es una de sus obras más emblemáticas, sino también un claro ejemplo de la figura del investigador entendido como gran maestro de la deducción y de la lógica, en la línea del Auguste Dupin de Poe y el Sherlock Holmes de Conan Doyle. Pero el talento de Rampo fue aún más allá y, bajo la influencia del pulp estadounidense, combinó como nadie la tradición del género con una acción trepidante, por momentos extrema, y siempre aderezada con un sentido del humor que sedujo a miles de lectores y convirtió este black en un fenómeno auténticamente popular. La historia nos sumerge en la lucha sin cuartel entre dos enemigos acérrimos, cuya admiración y fascinación mutuas son un acicate para mantener una rivalidad innegociable. Así pues, Kogor? Akechi -el inmortal personaje de Rampo, un detective capaz de solucionar cualquier caso con su brillante interpretación de la escena del crimen y un don para anticiparse al siguiente paso de sus rivales- ha de enfrentarse a la pérfida y sensual madame Midorikawa, quintaesencia de la femme fatale, apodada «Lagarto Negro» por el espectacular tatuaje que luce en un brazo. Midorikawa padece la necesidad enfermiza de coleccionar los objetos más bellos del planeta, y cuando se propone conseguir la joya más preciada de Japón, la fuerza que la empuja no es tanto el afán de satisfacer su deseo como la oportunidad de retar a Akechi y demostrarle que su inteligencia es superior a la de él. El duelo está servido. La crítica ha dicho...«Las escenas son espeluznantes. ¡No me imagino al Sherlock Holmes victoriano en situaciones tan impactantes!»PulpRack «Edogawa Rampo, como escritor y como crítico, debe ser reconocido como la figura más influyente de la historia de la novela policíaca de Japón.»Criminal Element «Lectura recomendada a cualquier adicto al misterio.»Daily Yomiuri «Lleno de giros inesperados, repleto de acción, trepidante.»Crime Fiction Lover «Rampo juega con la irreverencia y el resultado es realmente entretenido.»Genji Press «El Lagarto Negro está a años luz de cualquier novela de detectives moderna.»La Littérature Japonaise
Lago de Sangre: Un libro de misterio sobre Filomena Buscarsela (A Filomena Buscarsela Mystery)
by Kenneth Wishnia Liz MartinezWhen New York City private investigator Filomena Buscarsela takes her teenaged daughter, Antonia, to see their extended family in Ecuador, it's more than a homecoming. Filomena hasn't been back in years, and the trip brings back memories of her previous life as a revolutionary. Before she's even had time to adjust to her new surroundings, though, a priest is murdered—a man who, years ago, saved her life and helped her escape to the United States. Filomena's investigation promises to lead her back to the very people she escaped all those years ago. This final installment in Kenneth Wishnia's acclaimed series is rich with the sights, sounds—and dangers—of Ecuador, and offers a compelling look at the provenance of one dynamic heroine.
Lagos de maldad (Trilogía de la Resistencia #Volumen 2)
by Louise Boije af GennäsLagos de maldad es suspense en estado puro. La segunda entrega de la Trilogía de la Resistencia continua la historia de una joven que lucha, sola, contra las fuerzas anónimas de la corrupción y el poder. Después de los extraños acontecimientos ocurridos en el pasado otoño, Sara intenta recuperar la normalidad en su vida. A pesar de la calma aparente, ha descubierto que su padre había investigado demasiado sobre algunos de los asuntos más turbios de la historia reciente de Suecia y tiene miedo de que su familia y ella misma puedan correr peligro. Sin embargo, la vida debe continuar y, deseosa de pasar página, Sara se cambia de piso y decide buscar otro puesto de trabajo. Gracias a los contactos que había hecho durante los meses previos en la empresa Perfect Match, Sara consigue rápidamente un puesto de becaria en una de las consultorías de gestión más importantes de Estocolmo. Pero la noche antes de empezar, una voz que pronuncia su nombre la despierta. El peligro serio que Sara teme puede estar mucho más cerca de lo que había sospechado, bajo sus pies, agazapado en esos lagos de maldad que habitan el paisaje de su infancia
Lagos Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Chika Unigwe Nnedi Okorafor Jude Dibia&“A stellar cast of award-winning Nigerian authors . . . a must-read for crime lovers looking for something different.&”—Brittle Paper In Akashic Books&’s acclaimed series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, West Africa enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of Nigeria&’s best-known authors. In Lagos Noir, the stories are set in &“a city of more than 21 million and an amazing amalgam of wealth, poverty, corruption, humor, bravery, and tragedy. Abani and a dozen other contributors tell stories that are both unique to Lagos and universal in their humanity . . . This entry stands as one of the strongest recent additions to Akashic&’s popular noir series&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review, pick of the week). The anthology includes stories by Chris Abani, Nnedi Okorafor, E.C. Osondu, Jude Dibia, Chika Unigwe, A. Igoni Barrett, Sarah Ladipo Manyika, Adebola Rayo, Onyinye Ihezukwu, Uche Okonkwo, Wale Lawal, &’Pemi Aguda, and Leye Adenle. &“The beauty of this book, which contains 13 stories from Nigerian writers, is that it serves as a travelogue, too.&”—Bloomberg, &“The Darkest Summer Reading List for Those Bright, Beachy Days&” &“With writers like Igoni Barrett, Leye Adenle, and E.C. Osondu contributing, Lagos Noir offers wildly different perspectives on both the city itself and the state of noir fiction. This book is almost like a world in itself, one that you&’ll want to dive back into and get lost in again and again.&”—CrimeReads, &“One of the 10 Best Crime Anthologies of 2018&”
The Lagos Wife: A Novel
by Vanessa WaltersThis lush and suspenseful Good Morning America Book Club pick &“will have you glued to every page&” (HuffPost) as it follows a woman to Nigeria to uncover what happened to her missing estranged niece…no matter the cost. Previously published as The Nigerwife.Nicole Oruwari has the perfect life: a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of Lagos, and a glamorous group of friends. She left gloomy London and a troubled family past behind for sunny Lagos, becoming part of the Nigerwives—a community of foreign women married to Nigerian men. But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her alleged perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her auntie Claudine decides to take matters into her own hands. Armed with only a cell phone and a plane ticket to Nigeria, she digs into her niece&’s life and uncovers a hidden side filled with dark secrets, isolation, and even violence. But the more she discovers about Nicole, the more Claudine&’s own buried history threatens to come to light. Offering a razor-sharp look at the bonds of family, the echoing consequences of secrets, and whether we can ever truly outrun our past, The Lagos Wife &“is a gripping work of suspense, a psychological puzzle, a mystery, and a critique of marriage and high society&” (Shelf Awareness).
La lágrima de Atenea
by Joaquín BorrellDiomedes, exquiriente en la Roma de César, es llamado por la princesa Iridia al Bósforo Cimerio para investigar la misteriosa muerte de su único hermano, heredero al trono. El príncipe Polemón ha sido abatido por un rayo aparentemente divino. El investigador romano viaja a Tanais, la capital del lejano país, atraído por la generosa recompensa ofrecida por la princesa, que equivale a su propio peso en oro, y antes de emprender el caso ve pasar en una litera a su antigua ayudante, la cémpsica Baiasca. Amparado por su falsa identidad, Diomedes investiga el templo donde Polemón fue fulminado y sus entornos hasta descubrir un silencioso comercio con un polvillo negro de sabor salado y abrasivo. Ambientada con humor e ingenio en la época de mayor esplendor del Imperio romano, La lágrima de Atenea es la historia de un detective muy poco clásico perdido en un tiempo que sí lo es.
Lágrimas
by Rafa RussoEn Segovia, Bernardo Olmedo lleva desde hace años una óptica. Su vida se rige por una tranquila rutina tan solo aderezada por el desparpajo de Tatiana, su ayudante. Un día, tras prescribirle unas gafas, una mujer rompe a llorar en su consulta. Desde ese momento Bernardo buscará incansablemente la razón de las lágrimas de la mujer, y al hacerlo descubrirá el pozo de serena tristeza que guardaba en su interior sin apenas imaginarlo.
Lagrimas En El Caribe
by Emiliya AhmadovaUn Thriller Psicologico sobre la trata de personas Sheila es una mujer trinitense de 35 años que tiene todo lo que quiere: un esposo cariñoso, Miguel, y dos hermosos hijos. Es una ama de casa que ha dedicado su vida a criar a sus hijos. Pero su vida da un vuelco cuando su esposo, un oficial de policía, encierra al hermano del líder de una pandilla local, lo que desencadena un ataque contra su familia. Sheila es secuestrada y enviada a Venezuela, donde es vendida a un burdel propiedad de una mujer llamada Bernadette. Allí comienza su pesadilla, ya que se ve obligada a prostituirse. Ella es atormentada todas las noches por el brutal Víctor, quien es el amante de Bernadette y el supervisor del burdel. A pesar de sus torturas diarias, Sheila sigue esperando escapar. Se hace amiga de las otras mujeres del burdel, incluida una adolescente, que se benefician de su actitud positiva. De vuelta en Trinidad, un cuerpo muy quemado de otra mujer es confundido con Sheila. Creyendo que está muerta, su esposo finalmente comienza una relación con una mujer llamada Candice, cuyas acciones son en parte la causa del dolor y el sufrimiento de la familia de Sheila. ¿Podrá Sheila escapar de su pesadilla y recuperar su vida?
Laguna Heat
by T. Jefferson ParkerTom Shephard, Laguna Beach's new homicide detective, is trying to rebuild a shattered career and recover his self-confidence as a lover. But his seaside beat becomes a frightening countdown on the night someone begins burning Laguna Beach's first citizens to death. Among the targets are the founders of California's Riviera, a mysterious circle of women and men with a secret they are apparently dying to keep. For Shephard, the trail of the "Fire Killer" twists from sparkling marinas to the blacked-out perdition of a deserted beachfront hotel in another country. There, Shephard's quarry and tormentor awaits him--with a gun and a lighted candle. With its tempo of hot pursuit, startling switchbacks of plot, and unforgettable love scenes, Laguna Heat is a superbly evocative and satisfying thriller.
Laid Out in Lavender (A Garlic Farm Mystery #3)
by Gin JonesMabel Skinner still hasn&’t acquired a taste for growing garlic, but the app developer-turned farmer does have a nose for rooting out killers . . . Dreaming she&’ll someday return to her less pungent life of computer coding, Mabel continues to honor her deceased aunt&’s legacy by running Skinner Farm. To make ends meet between harvests, she&’s renting out the property&’s mercifully downwind lavender field for summer weddings. Mabel&’s first clients are a retirement age couple celebrating their second chance at love in their later years. Hosting a rehearsal dinner with fresh foods seemed like a good idea to promote the farm—until the dead body of one of the wedding guests is discovered. The suddenly departed was the soon-to-be-ex-business partner of the groom, supposedly poisoned by goat cheese hors d&’oeuvres provided by Mabel&’s neighbor. Despite the tragedy and the scandal, the groom insists on keeping his wedding date. But with the adult children from the couple&’s previous marriages scheming to stop the new union, Mabel&’s farm is reeking with suspects. And if she doesn&’t uncover the murderer, her goat farming neighbor will get sent to the pen for life . . . &“Growing garlic might be my newest obsession thanks to Six Cloves Under!&” —Lynn Cahoon, New York Times bestselling author of the Farm-to-Fork mystery series
Laidlaw: A Laidlaw Investigation (jack Laidlaw Novels Prequel) (The Laidlaw Investigation #1)
by William McilvanneyIn Laidlaw, the first book of the series, we are introduced to Jack Laidlaw, a hard-drinking philosopher-detective whose tough exterior only partly hides a rich humanity and keen intelligence. Laidlaw's investigation into the murder of a young woman brings him into conflict with Glasgow's hard men, gangland villains, and the moneyed thugs who control the city. Books 2 & 3 in the Laidlaw trilogy coming fall 2014.
The Lair
by Louis CharbonneauNot all evil hides in the dark.World War II veteran Jeff Blanchard got the call before he got the letter. His new daughter-in-law, Angie, has chilling news--his son Mike suddenly disappeared from their motel in Mexico. Then, the letter arrives. Sent just before his abduction, Mike's note is shocking. An old army friend of Jeff's, Darrell Kinney--believed to be dead for almost 30 years--is very much alive and has been following the newlyweds through Mexico.The plane crash that let Kinney fake his own death was good luck, finding the fugitive Nazi was destiny. SS Officer Ernst von Schoenwald struck an expensive bargain for his life that day. Since then, he's been hiding in plain sight, in a lavish Mexican compound, sitting on millions of dollars of stolen art. It's been decades since they made that deal, and Kinney is tired of waiting for his share. Kinney thought his luck had run out when he spotted Mike in Guadalajara. But Mike was exactly the catalyst Kinney needed to set off a twisted life-and-death game of avarice and bloodlust designed to overthrow von Schoenwald and claim his spoils. Now, Blanchard, with the help of Angie and an attractive American teacher, must begin the frantic hunt to find his son before it's too late.
Lair of the Crystal Fang: An Arkham Horror Novel (Arkham Horror)
by S A SidorWhen a mysterious killer haunts Arkham, three struggling investigators must confront the eldritch horrors of their past in this action-packed pulp adventure from the world of Arkham HorrorIn the swirling sewers beneath Arkham, excavators uncover a crystalline formation that hints at dark events from the city&’s past. As the discovery makes headlines, so too does a series of bizarre murders. With no leads, the Arkham police are always one step behind. Acting on a hunch, down-on-his luck former journalist Andy Van Nortwick reunites with adventurer Jake Williams and struggling filmmaker Maude Brion to unearth the truth. The trio know of the supernatural horrors that lurk beyond this world, and the reality haunts them. But time is running out and between them they must face their nightmares before the city of Arkham is lost to blood and chaos.