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Senate Cloakroom Cabal: A Laura Wolfe Thriller (Laura Wolfe Thriller Series #2)
by Keith M. Donaldson"We don't manufacture cures. We manufacture dependencies." So says the head pharmaceutical lobbyist to the majority leader of the United States Senate. Soon after that utterance, a miracle-cure cancer drug is rejected by the US Food and Drug Administration because of purported side effects.A first-year senator, Roanne Dalton senses illegal activity in her own party, but is powerless to act on her own. Instead, she seeks an objective investigator and turns to the well-respected and savvy Washington Daily Star reporter Laura Wolfe. Senator Dalton and Laura suspect a Capitol Hill conspiracy with horrific consequences--keeping this anxiously awaited drug away from the American people--a conspiracy of greed and deceit that, without warning, turns deadly. Senate Cloakroom Cabal is the second installment in the thrilling Laura Wolfe series, following Death of an Intern.
Send Another Hearse
by Harold Q. MasurIt was a very simple case -- just a matter of missing money.<P> But it soon become more...a lot more.<P> First there was a young widow whose lust for wealth was insatiable; then there was a half-crazed ex-cop who decided to take the law into his own hands. Add to that a stunningly beautiful model. Soon it was a lot more than just some missing money. Soon it was a web of intrigue and danger. And murder!
Send Bygraves
by Martha GrimesIn Send Bygraves, Martha Grimes has given us her most fascinating book, a dramatic mystery poem that uses the conventions of the traditional British mystery to explore the very nature of crime, the criminal, and the criminal investigator. Illustrated with thirty-five line drawings by acclaimed artist Devis Grebu, it is an elegant, darkly humorous work--a tour de force of chilling wit and brilliant literary imagination.
Send No More Roses: Send No More Roses
by Eric AmblerA battle of criminal minds leads to deadly attacks in the Gold Dagger Award–winning author’s thriller of “cerebral twists and sophisticated wit” (Time).In the parlance of criminology, an “Able Criminal” is one who flies below the radar of crime syndicates and law enforcement alike. Employing no discernable pattern or method, he is virtually uncatchable—but that won’t stop criminologist Frits Krom from trying.Krom believes that Paul Firman, the director of an ostensibly legitimate international investment firm, is a textbook “Able Criminal.” Surprisingly, Firman has agreed to an interview with Krom at his secluded villa on the French Riviera.But amid their barbed exchanges, it becomes clear that the host and his guest are under siege by a third party, one whose motives and violent intentions are unclear. Now, criminal and criminologist will have to join forces in order to survive . . . Send No More Roses was previously published under the title The Siege of the Villa Lapp.
Send a Fax to the Kasbah
by Dorothy DunnettA bomb explodes at Kingsley Conglomerates, shattering delicate takeover negotiations and sending executive secretary Wendy Helmann to Morocco to investigate.
Sendero de frío y amor
by Riego, Marta delUn thriller intimista, donde el reencuentro de dos mellizas se convierte en una lucha y en un sendero por el que caminar para encontrarse con la nostalgia de lo que no fue. Lulu es ya una mujer y camina como una niña. Pisa los charcos, vuela por encima del sembrado, se adentra en el bosque para buscar el cuerpo de su madre. Su madre, comida por el olvido como una planta trepadora que paraliza a toda la familia. Su madre, que salió a dar un paseo y le dijo cuando ella tenía trece años: «Espérame aquí y no te muevas». Lulu no fue obediente y, después de la detonación, huyó. A Madrid y a Londres, que son ciudades sin recuerdos agazapados. Mati es la melliza de Lulu. Tiene una vida bien urdida: novio, finca y casa. El muro que ha levantado es esbelto y con flores. Es abogada de cierto prestigio en la ciudad y al acabar el trabajo vuelve al pueblo con su padre. Allí le llegan los rastros del pasado y, antes de dormir, en eldesorden, se le aparecen los fantasmas. Un día Lulu decide regresar al hogar: su hermana se casa. Es la excusa perfecta, pero ha estado lejos demasiados años y Mati finge que no la reconoce. Y Lulu comienza a girar a su alrededor, y a jugar con el peligro y el destino: caballos, drogas, macrodiscotecas y amores desquiciados en el territorio áspero y salvaje del noroeste español de los años noventa. En este thriller intimista, el reencuentro de Lulu y Mati será una lucha, una lucha en la que caen los muros pero persiste la ausencia. Irán por el sendero antiguo, el de los extraviados, buscando la respuesta al fondo del bosque. Preguntarán cuál es el sendero que tomó su madre y por qué se fue. Preguntarán si está viva y si las abandonó. Preguntarán si cayó en la trampa del cazador. Y, al final, en las respuestas está la madre despidiéndose para siempre. Reseñas:«Si te gusta Joyce Carol Oates, te encantará Marta del Riego Anta. Sendero de frío y amor es una historia de mujeres tratando de sobrevivir a las cicatrices del amor. Dos hermanas huyendo del fantasma de su madre y buscando su propio lugar en el mundo. Una novela tierna y oscura a la vez, que puede conmoverte en una página y atraparte con suspense en la siguiente.»Santiago Roncagliolo «No es fácil decir algo nuevo acerca del tema clásico de la duplicidad, los mellizos. Y este libro lo consigue. Magnífico.»Agustín Fernández Mallo «El reencuentro de dos mellizas que han afrontado la ausencia de su madre de diferentes maneras es la base del brillante thriller Sendero de frío y amor.»Revista Glamour «Explora la profundidad del amor y la venganza.»20minutos.es «Los géneros se mezclan y el drama familiar se va convirtiendo en un thriller donde los secretos del pasado van apareciendo.»Diario de León «Una historia de amores secretos en la que reflexiona acerca de laforma de justicia más vieja e implacable del mundo.»Europapress.es «Un libro intimista que muestra la angustia del abandono e intenta reflejar fielmente cada uno de los escondites de la soledad, guiños de amores frustrados y muchos sentimientos a flor de piel.»Lasemana.es
Sendero de la Cábala
by McDowell BrainsEn un país inhóspito, Siva se juega dos cosas: su vida y su amor con una modelo de belleza perfecta, Agatha. Se le ha encomendado la protección del tesoro nacional, un peligroso trabajo de investigación que ha manchado muchos nombres de saqueadores. A medida que se hace evidente que morirá por su actitud de vida o muerte, Siva no quiere que Agatha llore. Debe demostrarle, ante un futuro extraño, que ella nunca llorará en su especie de amor caótico, aunque la cábala sea más grande que ellos dos.
Seneca Falls Inheritance
by Miriam Grace MonfredoFilled with historical detail, this mystery is set in Western New York in 1848. Spinster and town librarian Glynis Tryon is asked by Elizabeth Cady Stanton to help organize the Women's Rights Convention of 1848 in Seneca Falls New York. When the body of a well-dressed lady turns up in the canal, and the constable must leave town to pursue train robbers, she starts sleuthing. When 2 more murders take place, Glynis knows she is playing a dangerous game with a remorseless killer.
Sensational (Spectacle #2)
by Jodie Lynn ZdrokEighteen-year-old Nathalie Baudin, ever-curious reporter at the Paris morgue, is no stranger to death—even discounting the supernatural visions that give her disturbing glimpses into the minds of killers. Paris, 1889.When the Exposition Universelle opens in Paris, Nathalie welcomes a much-needed break from the heartache of her friend's murder. The fair is full of sensational innovations, cultural displays, and marvelous inventions from around the world.But someone is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the guillotine with a gruesome display of their own: beheaded victims in some of the Exposition’s most popular exhibits.Haunted by the past and burdened with new secrets, Nathalie struggles to use her wits and her gift. Yet she and her friends must stop the killer before the macabre display features one of them...At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Sense and Second-Degree Murder (Jane Austen Murder Mysteries #2)
by Tirzah PriceIn this second book of the Jane Austen Murder Mystery series, Tirzah Price takes readers for another fun, murderous romp through one of Austen’s beloved novels. Perfect for fans of The Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper. A Junior Library Guild pick!When eighteen-year-old aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood discovers her beloved father slumped over the desk of his office study, she knows his death means dire straits for the Dashwood women. To make matters worse, an outdated will entails his estate—including Norland & Company, the private investigation firm where her younger sister Marianne worked as her father’s partner and protégé—to their half-brother and his haughty wife, who waste no time in forcing the Dashwoods out of their home and into a cramped apartment on London’s Barton Street.But before they go, the Dashwood sisters make a startling discovery: a suspicious substance in their father’s teacup—one that can only be described as poison. And poison, as Marianne’s father taught her, always points to murder.It could be dangerous; it could ruin their reputations; and most importantly, it won’t bring back their father. But if the Dashwood sisters can combine their talents and bring their father’s murderer to justice, it may bring them all some comfort—and it might even lead to love.“Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre.” —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series
Sense of Deception
by Victoria LaurieIn New York Times bestselling author Victoria Laurie's newest Psychic Eye Mystery, Abby Cooper senses a convicted killer is innocent, but she'll need hard evidence to save the woman before it's too late... A ticked-off judge has tossed Abby in the slammer for contempt of court, and during her brief but unpleasant stay she learns the story of a condemned woman who is facing a far more serious sentence. Skylar Miller has been found guilty of murder and faces the death penalty. Everyone believes she's guilty, including her own family and her ex-husband--everyone, that is, except Abby, whose finely honed intuition tells her this woman doesn't belong behind bars.With the help of her husband Dutch and her friend Candice, Abby launches into her own investigation to clear Skylar and find the real killer. But after a final appeal is denied and Skylar's attorney scrambles for a stay of execution, time is running short--and the list of suspects keeps growing. There's no margin for error as the life of an innocent woman hangs in the balance...
Sense of Evil
by Kay HooperKay Hooper is the brightest new star of suspense fiction. Now the New York Times bestselling author who's built a reputation for keeping her readers' pulse in the red zone delivers a thriller that will stun the senses--all six of them. This time a psychic special agent and a gritty cop must stop a brutal killer with a chilling M.O. and an unstoppable...Sense of Evil.The victims are always the same: beautiful, successful, and blond. Someone was able to coax these intelligent and confident women away from safety. Someone was able to gain their trust long enough to do the unthinkable. Their shocking murders have terrified the inhabitants of a small, peaceful town where such heinous crimes are simply not supposed to happen. Police Chief Rafe Sullivan knows he has to find answers fast before another woman is lured to her death--but Sullivan literally doesn't have a clue. And when the FBI sends one of their top profilers to help, he's more than a little surprised that his new partner is nothing like the straight-by-the-book "suit" he expects.Special Agent Isabel Adams is tough, fearless, determined, and every bit Sullivan's equal. She's also psychic. And blond.Skeptical of his new partner's ability to get inside the mind of a killer, Sullivan can't deny that Isabel has tuned in to the killer's wavelength, is following the twisted thoughts of a murderer obsessed with stalking, seduction, and death. But in getting so close, Isabel has set herself up as the next victim. Now, with time running out, she and Rafe will find themselves forced to take the greatest risk of all, because this psychopath is playing for keeps and Isabel is the perfect trophy. Unable to turn back, Isabel may have already gone too far. Smart, savvy, and confident, she may find that the very qualities that have kept her alive could turn out to be her undoing. For Isabel has entered the world of a cold-blooded monster who kills without mercy and eludes every sense but one...the sense of evil.From the Hardcover edition.
Sensei
by John DonohueA modern-day ronin, or masterless samurai, is traveling across the country-systematically murdering martial arts masters in ritualized combat. Martial artist Connor Burke, and his NYPD homicide detective brother, Mick, must outwit the assassin. And Connor must face his biggest fear-the specter of death at the hands of a far-superior warrior...
Senseless
by Luke DelaneyThe damage inflicted on a killer has led him into darkness—and a London detective now faces the most puzzling case of his career, in this taut crime thriller. From the moment he entered the world, Martin was cursed—suffering from withdrawal symptoms because of his mother&’s drug abuse, taken home to a world of hunger, pain, and neglect. Eventually landing in care, his sensory abilities are nearly destroyed after years of violence inflicted on him by his mother&’s boyfriends. Tormented by his life as an outcast, Martin dreams of being able to hear and smell and taste like ordinary people—and in a desperate bid to feel alive, he turns to murder . . . DI Ruben Jameson suddenly finds himself tracking a serial killer. But as he braces himself for the usual escalation and provocation, events take a strange turn—and for the first time, he wonders if he may be dealing with a predator who is trying to stop himself. Now Jameson must find the perpetrator before he slips quietly back into anonymity, never to face justice . . .
Senseless
by Mary BurtonEvery Serial Killer Knows. . . The vicious burns scarring the victims' flesh reveal the agony of their last moments. Each woman was branded with a star, then stabbed through the heart. With every death, a vengeful killer finds a brief, blissful moment of calm. But soon it's time for the bloodshed to start again. . . The Perfect Time. . . Ten years ago, Eva Rayburn and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That party turned into a nightmare Eva can't forget. Now she's trying to start over in her Virginia hometown, but a new nightmare has begun. Every victim is linked to her. And Detective Deacon Garrison isn't sure whether this mysterious woman needs investigating--or protecting. . . To Make His MarkOnly Eva's death will bring peace. Only her tortured screams will silence the rage that has been building for ten long years. Because what started that night at the sorority can never be stopped--not until the last victim has been marked for death. . . Praise for the novels of Mary Burton A twisted tale. . . I couldn't put it down! --Lisa Jackson on Dying Scream Taut, compelling. . . delivers a page-turner. --Carla Neggers on I'm Watching You A chilling thriller. --Beverly Barton on Dead RingerMary Burton's latest romantic suspense has it all--terrific plot, complex and engaging protagonists, a twisted villain, and enough crime scene detail to satisfy the most savvy suspense reader. --Erica Spindler, New York Times bestselling author of Blood Vines
Senseless
by Mary BurtonEvery Serial Killer Knows. . . The vicious burns scarring the victims' flesh reveal the agony of their last moments. Each woman was branded with a star, then stabbed through the heart. With every death, a vengeful killer finds a brief, blissful moment of calm. But soon it's time for the bloodshed to start again. . . The Perfect Time. . .Ten years ago, Eva Rayburn and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That party turned into a nightmare Eva can't forget. Now she's trying to start over in her Virginia hometown, but a new nightmare has begun. Every victim is linked to her. And Detective Deacon Garrison isn't sure whether this mysterious woman needs investigating--or protecting. . . To Make His MarkOnly Eva's death will bring peace. Only her tortured screams will silence the rage that has been building for ten long years. Because what started that night at the sorority can never be stopped--not until the last victim has been marked for death. . . Praise for the novels of Mary Burton "A twisted tale. . .I couldn't put it down!" --Lisa Jackson on Dying Scream "Taut, compelling. . .delivers a page-turner." --Carla Neggers on I'm Watching You "A chilling thriller." --Beverly Barton on Dead Ringer"Mary Burton's latest romantic suspense has it all--terrific plot, complex and engaging protagonists, a twisted villain, and enough crime scene detail to satisfy the most savvy suspense reader."--Erica Spindler, New York Times bestselling author of Blood Vines
Senseless
by Mary BurtonEvery Serial Killer Knows. . . The vicious burns scarring the victims' flesh reveal the agony of their last moments. Each woman was branded with a star, then stabbed through the heart. With every death, a vengeful killer finds a brief, blissful moment of calm. But soon it's time for the bloodshed to start again. . . The Perfect Time. . .Ten years ago, Eva Rayburn and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That party turned into a nightmare Eva can't forget. Now she's trying to start over in her Virginia hometown, but a new nightmare has begun. Every victim is linked to her. And Detective Deacon Garrison isn't sure whether this mysterious woman needs investigating--or protecting. . . To Make His MarkOnly Eva's death will bring peace. Only her tortured screams will silence the rage that has been building for ten long years. Because what started that night at the sorority can never be stopped--not until the last victim has been marked for death. . . Praise for the novels of Mary Burton "A twisted tale. . .I couldn't put it down!" --Lisa Jackson on Dying Scream "Taut, compelling. . .delivers a page-turner." --Carla Neggers on I'm Watching You "A chilling thriller." --Beverly Barton on Dead Ringer"Mary Burton's latest romantic suspense has it all--terrific plot, complex and engaging protagonists, a twisted villain, and enough crime scene detail to satisfy the most savvy suspense reader."--Erica Spindler, New York Times bestselling author of Blood Vines
Senseless
by Ronald MalfiA page-turning, supernaturally-tinged LA puzzle-box thriller – Zodiac with teeth, from the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and bestselling author of Come with Me. Perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Lauren Beukes.What do you see...?When the mutilated body of a young woman is discovered in the desert on the outskirts of Los Angeles, the detective assigned to the case can't deny the similarities between this murder and one that occurred a year prior. Media outlets are quick to surmise this is the work of a budding serial killer, but Detective Bill Renney is struggling with an altogether different scenario: a secret that keeps him tethered to the husband of the first victim.What do you hear...?Maureen Park, newly engaged to Hollywood producer Greg Dawson, finds her engagement party crashed by the arrival of Landon, Greg&’s son. A darkly unsettling young man, Landon invades Maureen&’s new existence, and the longer he stays, the more convinced she becomes that he may have something to do with the recent murder in the high desert.What do you feel...?Toby Kampen, the self-proclaimed Human Fly, begins an obsession over a woman who is unlike anyone he has ever met. A woman with rattlesnake teeth and a penchant for biting. A woman who has trapped him in her spell. A woman who may or may not be completely human. In Ronald Malfi's brand-new thriller, these three storylines converge to create a tapestry of deceit, distrust, and unapologetic horror. A brand-new novel of dark suspense set in the City of Angels, as only &“horror&’s Faulkner&” can tell it.
Senseless & Merciless Bundle
by Mary BurtonSenseless & Merciless Bundle. Every Serial Killer Knows. . . The vicious burns scarring the victims' flesh reveal the agony of their last moments. Each woman was branded with a star, then stabbed through the heart. With every death, a vengeful killer finds a brief, blissful moment of calm. But soon it's time for the bloodshed to start again. . . The Perfect Time. . . Ten years ago, Eva Rayburn and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That party turned into a nightmare Eva can't forget. Now she's trying to start over in her Virginia hometown, but a new nightmare has begun. Every victim is linked to her. And Detective Deacon Garrison isn't sure whether this mysterious woman needs investigating--or protecting. . . To Make His Mark. Only Eva's death will bring peace. Only her tortured screams will silence the rage that has been building for ten long years. Because what started that night at the sorority can never be stopped--not until the last victim has been marked for death. . .
Senseless (Senseless Duo Ser. #2)
by Mary BurtonEVERY SERIAL KILLER KNOWS . . .The vicious burns scarring the victims’ flesh reveal the agony of their last moments. Each woman was branded with a star, then stabbed through the heart. With every death, a vengeful killer finds a brief, blissful moment of calm. But soon it’s time for the bloodshed to start again . . . THE PERFECT TIME . . .Ten years ago, Eva Rayburn and her sorority sisters were celebrating the end of the school year. That party turned into a nightmare Eva can’t forget. Now she’s trying to start over in her Virginia hometown, but a new nightmare has begun. Every victim is linked to her. And Detective Deacon Garrison isn’t sure whether this mysterious woman needs investigating—or protecting . . . TO MAKE HIS MARKOnly Eva’s death will bring peace. Only her tortured screams will silence the rage that has been building for ten long years. Because what started that night at the sorority can never be stopped—not until the last victim has been marked for death . . . “With hard-edged, imperfect but memorable characters, a complex plot and no-nonsense dialog, this excellent novel will appeal to fans of Lisa Gardner and Lisa Jackson.” —Library Journal “This is a story to read with the lights on.” —BookPage
Senseless: the most chilling crime thriller of the year
by Ed JamesTHREE MISSING PEOPLE... ONE TWISTED PREDATOR.'Chilling, highly original, and highly recommended.' Caz Frear, SWEET LITTLE LIES'Just when your heart rate is getting back to normal, SENSELESS smacks you in the face with another twist' JENNY BLACKHURST, No.1 bestselling authorDAY ONESix weeks after vanishing, Sarah Langton is suddenly found - delirious and starved close to death. The police struggle to find any answers.DAY TWOWhen another missing person reappears, half-crazed and hysterical, a terrifying pattern emerges: a twisted predator is pushing his victims to insanity.DS Corcoran, haunted by a previous case, and Dr Marie Palmer, a leading criminal psychiatrist, must try to establish a link between the survivors.DAY THREEAs it becomes clear others are in grave danger, every second will be critical. But can Corcoran and Palmer unravel the deadliest of puzzles in time?This twisting and page-turning thriller is perfect for readers of Chris Carter, M.J. Arlidge, Sharon Bolton and Fiona Cummins.
Senseless: the most chilling crime thriller of the year
by Ed JamesTHREE MISSING PEOPLE... ONE TWISTED PREDATOR.'Chilling, highly original, and highly recommended.' Caz Frear, SWEET LITTLE LIES'Just when your heart rate is getting back to normal, SENSELESS smacks you in the face with another twist' JENNY BLACKHURST, No.1 bestselling authorDAY ONESix weeks after vanishing, Sarah Langton is suddenly found - delirious and starved close to death. The police struggle to find any answers.DAY TWOWhen another missing person reappears, half-crazed and hysterical, a terrifying pattern emerges: a twisted predator is pushing his victims to insanity.DS Corcoran, haunted by a previous case, and Dr Marie Palmer, a leading criminal psychiatrist, must try to establish a link between the survivors.DAY THREEAs it becomes clear others are in grave danger, every second will be critical. But can Corcoran and Palmer unravel the deadliest of puzzles in time?This twisting and page-turning thriller is perfect for readers of Chris Carter, M.J. Arlidge, Sharon Bolton and Fiona Cummins.
Senseless: the most chilling crime thriller of the year
by Ed JamesALL YOU WILL BE LEFT WITH IS FEAR.Six weeks after vanishing, Sarah Langton is suddenly found - half-crazed and starved close to death.Without a single clue, the police struggle to find answers.But when another missing person reappears, broken by months of solitary confinement, a deadly pattern becomes terrifyingly clear: a twisted predator is driving his victims to madness.D.C. Corcoran, still haunted by a previous case, and Dr Marie Philips, a leading criminal psychiatrist, must work together to find a link between the survivors - and unravel the deadliest of puzzles. And when another woman disappears, every second will be critical...With a gripping hook that grabs you from the very first page, this is chilling thriller is perfect for readers of Chris Carter, M.J. Arlidge, Sharon Bolton and Fiona Cummins.(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Sensuous Angel
by Heather GrahamHer best friend in danger, a young woman&’s search for her will take her into the dark heart of New York&’s criminal underground—and into the arms of an unlikely heroThe lovely heiress to an olive oil empire, Donna Miro is gravely worried about her best friend, Lorna, who seems to be missing. Having traveled to New York to find the missing Lorna, Donna finds herself trapped in the city&’s seedy underbelly—until an unexpected man comes to her aid. Father Luke Trudeau, the most unusual priest she has ever met, has the mouth of a sailor and the brawn to go with it. Luke offers Donna help, and he seems to know things about the city—and the dangerous people in it—that might lead them to Lorna. But how can Donna trust this beguiling stranger when all along he has seemed to know more than he is letting on? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Sent to the Devil: A Mystery (Lorenzo Da Ponte Mysteries)
by Laura LebowIn 1788 Vienna, Court Poet Lorenzo Da Ponte is putting some finishing touches on the libretto for the premiere of his new opera with Mozart, Don Giovanni. A huge success when it debuted in Prague, the Emperor has decreed that it shall be performed in Vienna. But Joseph II is off prosecuting a less-than-popular war against the Turks, and the city itself is in a bit of turmoil. There are voices protesting the war, others who see Turks around every corner. Da Ponte, however, just wants to do his work and enjoy life. Alas, these simple desires aren't to be easily fulfilled. First, he's been getting a series of mysterious coded notes from unknown hands, notes that make no sense to him. Then his old friend Alois, a retired priest and academic, is viciously murdered and strange symbols carved into his forehead. Summoned to the police bureau, Da Ponte learns that Alois's murder was not the first. Determined to help find his friend's killer, Da Ponte agrees to help with the secret investigation. Caught in a crossfire of intrigue both in the world of opera and politics, Da Ponte must find the answer to a riddle and expose a killer before he becomes the next victim.