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Nocturne with Bonus Material
by Deborah CrombieMeredith's murder may be connected to enemies within the heart of the Met itself, and together Duncan and Gemma must endanger their careers and their lives to bring the killer to justice.
Nocturnes
by John ConnollyTake his hand and follow him into the darkness . . . John Connolly, bestselling author of five brilliantly scary mystery novels, now turns his pen to the short story to give us a dozen chilling tales of the supernatural. In this macabre collection, echoing masters of the genre from M. R. James to Stephen King, Connolly delves into our darkest fears - lost lovers, missing children, subterranean creatures, and predatory demons.Framing the collection are two substantial novellas: The Cancer Cowboy Rides charts the fatal progress of a modern-day grim reaper, while The Reflecting Eye is a haunted house tale with a twist and marks the return of private detective Charlie Parker, the troubled hero of Connolly's crime novels.Nocturnes is a masterly volume to be read with the lights on - menace has never been so seductive . . .
Nocturnes
by John ConnollyTake his hand and follow him into the darkness . . .John Connolly, bestselling author of five brilliantly scary mystery novels, now turns his pen to the short story to give us a dozen chilling tales of the supernatural. In this macabre collection, echoing masters of the genre from M R James to Stephen King, Connolly delves into our darkest fears - lost lovers, missing children, subterranean creatures and predatory demons.Framing the collection are two substantial novellas - The Cancer Cowboy Rides charts the fatal progress of a modern-day grim reaper, while The Reflecting Eye is a haunted house tale with a twist and marks the return of private detective Charlie Parker, the troubled hero of Connolly's crime novels. NOCTURNES is a masterly volume to be read with the lights on - menace has never been so seductive . . .(P)2006 ISIS Publishing Ltd
Nocturnes: Nocturnes Volume 2 (Nocturnes #1)
by John ConnollyFrom #1 internationally bestselling author John Connolly comes Nocturnes, a dark, daring, utterly haunting shot story anthology of lost lovers and missing children, predatory demons, and vengeful ghosts.Connolly&’s collection of supernatural novellas and stories echoes the work of some of the masters of the genre while never losing his own distinctive voice. In "The New Daughter," a father comes to suspect that a burial mound on his land hides something very ancient, and very much alive; in "The Underbury Witches," two London detectives find themselves battling a particularly female evil in a town culled of its menfolk. And finally, private detective Charlie Parker returns in the long novella "The Reflecting Eye," in which the photograph of an unknown girl turns up in the mailbox of an abandoned house once occupied by an infamous killer. This discovery forces Parker to confront the possibility that the house is not as empty as it appears, and that something has been waiting in the darkness for its chance to kill again.
A Noël Killing (A Provençal Mystery #8)
by M. L. LongworthChristmastime in the south of France is as beautiful as ever, but when a shady local businessman drops dead in the middle of the festivities, Verlaque and Bonnet must solve the case while keeping the holiday spirit aliveAntoine Verlaque, examining magistrate for the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence, doesn't like Christmas. The decorations appear in the shops far too early, festive tourists swarm the streets, and his beloved Cours Mirabeau is lined with chalets selling what he regards as tacky trinkets. But his wife and partner Marine Bonnet is determined to make this a Christmas they can both enjoy, beginning with the carol sing at the Cathedral Saint Sauveur, a beautiful service in a packed church.Just as the holiday cheer is in full swing, a man is poisoned, sending the community into a tailspin. The list of suspects, Verlaque and Bonnet quickly discover, almost fills the church itself, from the visiting vendors at the Christmas fair to the victim&’s unhappy wife and his disgruntled business partner. In A Noël Killing, with the help of an ever-watchful young woman named France, the pair must solve the murder while the spirit of the season attempts to warm Verlaque&’s stubborn heart.&“Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France . . . Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life.&” —Slate
Noël sanglant: Roman policier
by Martin Barkawitz Françoise ChardonnierL’inspectrice Isa Boysen de la P.J. de Hambourg se voit confier une enquête de routine apparemment anodine : le suicide d’une carriériste surmenée. Très vite, elle doit toutefois constater que le prétendu suicide de la chroniqueuse Nora Fabian est un simulacre pur et simple. La criminaliste creuse l’affaire et tombe sur un ex-petit ami qui a manifestement mené la vie dure à Nora. Mais cet homme et sa mystérieuse disparition soulève d’autres questions. Isa Boysen se retrouve en un clin d’œil au cœur d’une machination criminelle où une somme d’argent phénoménale est en jeu et où la vie humaine ne compte pas.
Nogged Off (A Maine Clambake Mystery)
by Barbara RossPreviously published in the collection Egg Nog Murder.&‘Twas the week before Christmas, and Julia Snowden&’s escape from New York has just hit a snag. Fresh off accidentally poisoning half her colleagues with her &“Killer Eggnog,&” Julia&’s would-be subletter, Imogen Geinkes, is now jobless and homeless—leading Julia to invite the young woman home for the holidays in Maine. But when they unload the rental truck in Busman&’s Harbor, they find something that wasn&’t on anyone&’s packing list: the body of Imogen&’s former boyfriend. Suddenly, the wordplay in Imogen&’s name—&“I&’m a jinx&”—isn&’t so adorable. But for all the calamities that follow in Imogen&’s wake, Julia&’s certain she&’s no killer. As Julia digs into the case, the appearance of the ex&’s brother—his identical twin—doubles the confusion. Has Imogene been double-crossed by an evil twin? Was the eggnog &“accident&” no accident at all? If Julia doesn&’t unwrap the murderer&’s true identity soon, one of the twelve days of Christmas could be her last . . .Praise for Steamed Open &“Sure to appeal to readers who treasure the Maine coast, Ross&’s latest continues the lives and minor dramas of her fictionalized version of Boothbay Harbor with amiable characters.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Noh Mask Murder
by Akimitsu Takagi"A wickedly plotted mystery with a metafictional twist that feels far fresher than those of more contemporary versions with the same idea" — The New York TimesA bewildering locked-room murder occurs as an amateur crime writer investigates strange events in the Chizurui mansion in this prizewinning classic Japanese mysteryThe 1st book in English from Akimitsu Takagi since his &“Clever, kinky, and highly entertaining&” The Tattoo Murder Case (Washington Post)This ingeniously constructed masterpiece, written by one of Japan's most celebrated crime writers and translated into English for the first time, is perfect for locked-room mystery fans who can&’t resist a breathtaking conclusion.In the Chizurui family mansion, a haunting presence casts a shadow over its residents. By night, an eerie figure, clad in a sinister Hannya mask is seen roaming around the house. An amateur murder mystery writer, Akimitsu Takagi, is sent to investigate — but his investigation takes a harrowing turn as tragedy strikes the Chizurui family.Within the confines of a locked study, the head of the family is found dead, with only an ominous Hannya mask lying on the floor by his side and the lingering scent of jasmine in the air as clues to his mysterious murder.As Takagi delves deeper into the perplexing case, he discovers a tangled web of secrets and grudges. Can he discover the link between the family and the curse of the Hannya mask? Who was the person who called the undertaker and asked for three coffins on the night of the murder? And do those three coffins mean the curse of the Hannya mask is about to strike again?The Noh Mask Murder&’s legendary ending offers locked-room mystery fans the perfect coda to an ingenously constructed mystery.
Noir: A Novel
by Robert Coover“Metafiction lustily mates with hard-boiled mystery in this hilarious homage to Raymond Chandler and company.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)You are Philip M. Noir, Private Investigator. A mysterious young widow hires you to find her husband's killer—if he was killed. Then your client is killed and her body disappear—if she was your client. Your search for clues takes you through all levels of the city, from classy lounges to lowlife dives, from jazz bars to a rich sex kitten’s bedroom, from yachts to the morgue. The Case of the Vanishing Black Widow unfolds over five days aboveground and three or four in smugglers’ tunnels, though flashback and anecdote, and expands time into something much larger. You don’t always get the joke, though most people think what’s happening is pretty funny.“As his dazzling career continues to demonstrate, Mr. Coover is a one-man Big Bang of exploding creative force.” —The New York Times“Like Thomas Pynchon in 2009’s Inherent Vice, Coover pops off laughs on every page.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“[An] absurdist take on the hard-boiled detective novel . . . depraved and amusing.” —Kirkus Reviews
Noir: A Collection of Crime Comics
by Ed Brubaker Jeff Lemire Brian Azzarello Paul GristMurder, passion, and criminal enterprise are presented here at their darkest, directly from the most talented writers and artists in crime comics!In these thirteen pitch-black noir stories, you'll find deadly conmen and embittered detectives converging on femme fatales and accidental murderers, all presented in sharp black and white by masters of the craft. Featuring stories by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and many more of crime comics' top talent!
Noir(ish): A Dutton Guilt Edged Mystery
by Evan Guilford-BlakeAn entertaining foray into the dark world of film and fiction noir--with a detour into the realm of the fantastic--by Evan Guilford-Blake. It's Los Angeles. June, 1947. <P><P>In the wake of mobster Bugsy Siegel's violent murder, Private Investigator Robert Grahame is confronted with a case unlike anything he's ever faced before. Lizabeth Duryea, a stunning yet peculiar young woman, hires Grahame to find her brother, Dan Scott, and leaves him with a small, mysterious package for safekeeping. But Grahame's investigation becomes much more complicated when another mob big shot gets an anonymous tip that Grahame killed Siegel and hid the evidence in his office. With the help of LAPD's only female detective, Lauren Stanwyck, Grahame tries to discern the truth behind his mysterious client's improbable story and find out who really killed Bugsy Siegel--haunted by his lost love at every step. As he stares into the face of his own cloudy past and the face of the fantastic, Grahame--in the classic noir tradition--is tempted by a femme fatale, followed by a shadowy figure, beaten up, accused of murder, and threatened. Ultimately, he uncovers a most unexpected plot, one which jeopardizes his way of life and puts him in mortal danger.
Noir Nights: Five Private Eye Romances
by Angela SmithPrivate eyes are watching and romance is calling in these five seriously suspenseful stories. Full of dashing detectives, femme fatales, and nocturnal desires, this collection offers breathtaking thrills to get your pulse pounding.Always and Forever Love: Lacy Aegar and her sister have done well with their private investigation firm, but Jackson Carter, the son of a powerful business tycoon, is siphoning off clients. However, getting to the root of this problem will require risking her heart along with her neck.Redeeming the Night: When the daughter of a Las Vegas politician disappears, private investigator and freshly turned werewolf Eric stumbles onto a frightening series of kidnapped girls. But he finds himself distracted from the case by the mysterious Ashley, on the run from her succubus clan.Final Mend: Jake Inman needs a private investigator to track down his kidnapped goddaughter. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself she must team up with Jake - and avoid love at all costs.Secrets and Lies: Actor-turned-private-investigator Charlie Ziffkin traces a stolen sculpture to his hometown, where his path crosses again with former sweetheart Juliana Sanchez, a psychic who knows exactly what he's hiding.Holding Out for a Hero: PI Collin Atlee hides behind a handsome face and a cocky attitude. That is, until he takes Seneca Simms's case. Solving the mystery behind her birth is the easy part. The hard part is stealing her heart without exposing his painful past.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Noir Nights: Five Private Eye Romances
by Angela Smith Shay LacyPrivate eyes are watching and romance is calling in these five seriously suspenseful stories. Full of dashing detectives, femme fatales, and nocturnal desires, this collection offers breathtaking thrills to get your pulse pounding.Always and Forever Love: Lacy Aegar and her sister have done well with their private investigation firm, but Jackson Carter, the son of a powerful business tycoon, is siphoning off clients. However, getting to the root of this problem will require risking her heart along with her neck.Redeeming the Night: When the daughter of a Las Vegas politician disappears, private investigator and freshly turned werewolf Eric stumbles onto a frightening series of kidnapped girls. But he finds himself distracted from the case by the mysterious Ashley, on the run from her succubus clan.Final Mend: Jake Inman needs a private investigator to track down his kidnapped goddaughter. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself she must team up with Jake - and avoid love at all costs.Secrets and Lies: Actor-turned-private-investigator Charlie Ziffkin traces a stolen sculpture to his hometown, where his path crosses again with former sweetheart Juliana Sanchez, a psychic who knows exactly what he's hiding.Holding Out for a Hero: PI Collin Atlee hides behind a handsome face and a cocky attitude. That is, until he takes Seneca Simms's case. Solving the mystery behind her birth is the easy part. The hard part is stealing her heart without exposing his painful past.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Noise: A Novel
by Darin BradleyThis haunting debut from a brilliant new voice is sure to be as captivating as it is controversial, a shocking look at the imminent collapse of American civilization--and what will succeed it. In the aftermath of the switch from analog to digital TV, an anarchic movement known as Salvage hijacks the unused airwaves. Mixed in with the static's random noise are dire warnings of the imminent economic, political, and social collapse of civilization--and cold-blooded lessons on how to survive the fall and prosper in the harsh new order that will inevitably arise from the ashes of the old.Hiram and Levi are two young men, former Scouts and veterans of countless Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Now, on the blood-drenched battlefields of university campuses, shopping malls, and gated communities, they will find themselves taking on new identities and new moralities as they lead a ragtag band of hackers and misfits to an all-but-mythical place called Amaranth, where a fragile future waits to be born.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Noise: A Novel
by Darin BradleyThis haunting debut from a brilliant new voice is sure to be as captivating as it is controversial, a shocking look at the imminent collapse of American civilization--and what will succeed it. In the aftermath of the switch from analog to digital TV, an anarchic movement known as Salvage hijacks the unused airwaves. Mixed in with the static's random noise are dire warnings of the imminent economic, political, and social collapse of civilization--and cold-blooded lessons on how to survive the fall and prosper in the harsh new order that will inevitably arise from the ashes of the old.Hiram and Levi are two young men, former Scouts and veterans of countless Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Now, on the blood-drenched battlefields of university campuses, shopping malls, and gated communities, they will find themselves taking on new identities and new moralities as they lead a ragtag band of hackers and misfits to an all-but-mythical place called Amaranth, where a fragile future waits to be born.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Noise: A Thriller
by James Patterson J. D. Barker<P><P>In the shadow of Mount Hood, sixteen-year-old Tennant is checking rabbit traps with her eight-year-old sister Sophie when the girls are suddenly overcome by a strange vibration rising out of the forest, building in intensity until it sounds like a deafening crescendo of screams. <P><P>From out of nowhere, their father sweeps them up and drops them through a trapdoor into a storm cellar. But the sound only gets worse . . . <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
A Noise Downstairs: A Novel
by Linwood BarclayThe internationally bestselling author of No Time for Goodbye returns with a haunting psychological thriller that blends the twists and chills of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe with the driving suspense of Dennis Lehane and Harlan Coben, in which a man hears sounds that quite possibly emanate from the dead.Paul Davis is hearing some very strange noises in the night. He hears the clickety-click of a manual typewriter--as if someone is vigorously tapping the keys. The eerie sounds began soon after his wife, Charlotte, bought him a classic antique Underwood. But only Paul can hear the noise coming from downstairs; Charlotte doesn't hear anything unusual.Is Paul losing his mind? Maybe. Or is something really there? Eight months ago, he stumbled upon Connecticut's infamous "Apology Killer"--a psychopath who forced his victims to typewrite personal apologies to him before he cut their throats--disposing of two mutilated bodies on Milford's Post Road. Most shocking of all, the killer was his colleague, someone he thought he knew. Paul's been seeing a therapist for months to recover from the nearly fatal encounter, but his nerves and short-term memory have suffered since the traumatic event.There's only one way to learn if the noises are real or a figment of his hyper-imagination. One night, Paul rolls a sheet of paper into the machine. The next morning, when he checks the page, there is a chilling message:"We typed our apologies like he asked but he killed us anyway."As he desperately searches to find a rational explanation for the note and the noises, Paul slowly begins to consider the unthinkable: The message is authentic, and the women butchered by his colleague are reaching out to him from beyond the grave.
A Noise Downstairs: A Novel
by Linwood BarclayThe New York Times bestselling author of No Time for Goodbye returns with a haunting psychological thriller that blends the twists and turns of Gillian Flynn with the driving suspense of Harlan Coben, in which a man is troubled by odd sounds for which there is no rational explanation.College professor Paul Davis is a normal guy with a normal life. Until, driving along a deserted road late one night, he surprises a murderer disposing of a couple of bodies. That’s when Paul’s "normal" existence is turned upside down. After nearly losing his own life in that encounter, he finds himself battling PTSD, depression, and severe problems at work. His wife, Charlotte, desperate to cheer him up, brings home a vintage typewriter—complete with ink ribbons and heavy round keys—to encourage him to get started on that novel he’s always intended to write.However, the typewriter itself is a problem. Paul swears it’s possessed and types by itself at night. But only Paul can hear the noise coming from downstairs; Charlotte doesn’t hear a thing. And she worries he’s going off the rails.Paul believes the typewriter is somehow connected to the murderer he discovered nearly a year ago. The killer had made his victims type apologies to him before ending their lives. Has another sick twist of fate entwined his life with the killer—could this be the same machine? Increasingly tormented but determined to discover the truth and confront his nightmare, Paul begins investigating the deaths himself.But that may not be the best thing to do. Maybe Paul should just take the typewriter back to where his wife found it. Maybe he should stop asking questions and simply walk away while he can. . . .
A Noise Downstairs: A Novel
by Linwood Barclay'One of the world's finest thriller writers on the top of his game. A Noise Downstairs is a blinder - his best yet'PETER JAMES * * * * *EVERY STEP...Paul Davis forgets things - he gets confused, he has sudden panic attacks. But he wasn't always like this.TAKES YOU CLOSER...Eight months ago, Paul found two dead bodies in the back of a co-worker's car. He was attacked, left for dead, and has been slowly recovering ever since. His wife tries her best but fears the worst...TO THE TRUTH...Therapy helps during the days, but at night he hears things - impossible things - that no one else can. That nobody else believes. Either he's losing his mind - or someone wants him to think he is.Just because he's paranoid doesn't mean it's not happening...* * * * *'Vintage Barclay-an utterly compelling read with a twist you won't see coming. I loved it!'SHARI LAPENA 'Linwood Barclay's novels - as intelligent as Michael Connelly's, as compelling as Harlan Coben's - never fail to astonish. A Noise Downstairs, his best work yet, is a cobra of a story: smooth, slippery, unnerving . . . and likely to strike when you least expect it. I devoured this book'A. J. FINN'A suspense master'STEPHEN KING'No one can thrill you and chill you better than Barclay' TESS GERRITSEN'One of the best thriller writers in the world'MARK BILLINGHAM'Barclay writes terrific thrillers'DAILY MAILLOCK THE DOORS AND KEEP THE LIGHTS ON.A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS WILL KEEP YOU AWAKE ALL NIGHT.
Noise under the bed
by Erick CarballoIn Mexico City, a man receives a phone call from Real del Monte with the news that his mother is seriously ill, so he and his family will have to travel immediately to the town. Discover through this short story a series of events that will interrupt the tranquility of an entire family.
A noite é um jogo
by Camilla LäckbergNovo romance de Camilla Läckberg 30 milhões de livros vendidos Publicada em 60 países Quatro amigos Liv, Martina, Max e Anton são melhores amigos há anos. Na véspera de Ano Novo, estão mais do que felizes por passar a noite juntos - a beber, a namoriscar e a jogar. Quatro segredos aterrorizantes Mas cada um deles guarda um terrível segredo. E, quando um jogo de verdade ou consequência toma um rumo sombrio, não demora muito a emergir uma verdade chocante. Uma noite que terminará em assassinato Agora, os segredos já não o são. Nada mais será o mesmo. E nem todos viverão para ver chegar o novo ano… Sobre Camilla Läckberg 30 milhões de livros vendidos Publicada em 60 países «A estrela de rock do noir nórdico.»Independent «Uma escritora de policial escandinavo de primeira classe.»The Times «Läckberg é especialista em misturar cenas de aconchego doméstico com horror de gelar o sangue.»Guardian «As histórias de vingança de Camilla Läckberg oferecem thirllers psicológicos viscerais.»Financial Times «Os romances de Camilla são trepidantes, com vista aos lugares obscuros da psique.»Sunday Times
A Noite Em Que o Verão Acabou
by João TordoO que esconde Levi Walsh? FORMATO DE BOLSO, NUMA EDIÇÃO CUIDADA COM CAPA DURA 14 de Setembro de 1998. O dia em que Chatlam, uma pequena vila americana, acordou em choque com o homicídio de Noah Walsh. O principal suspeito: a sua filha de dezasseis anos.No Verão de 1987, o adolescente Pedro Taborda apaixona-se por Laura Walsh, a filha mais velha de um magnata nova-iorquino. Ela e Levi - uma criança misteriosa - passam férias com os pais no Lagoeiro, uma pacata cidade algarvia. Rica e moderna, a família Walsh tem tudo para dar muito nas vistas no sul de Portugal. Inebriado pelas formas perfeitas e pelos modos ousados de Laura, Pedro encontra na rapariga americana o seu primeiro amor. Mas quando o Verão acaba, a família Walsh regressa aos Estados Unidos e o destino fica por cumprir.Dez anos depois, Pedro, decidido a tornar-se escritor, vai estudar para Nova-Iorque. Fascinado com Gary List, antigo prodígio das letras americanas, chega aos Estados Unidos determinado a perseguir os sonhos da juventude. Ao reencontrar Laura, está longe de suspeitar que esse acaso o mergulhará no crime mais falado dos anos noventa, o homicídio do milionário Noah Walsh.Com um segundo homicídio a atrapalhar a investigação e uma corrida para salvar Levi, de apenas dezasseis anos, acusada de matar o pai, Pedro e Laura enredam-se irremediavelmente na teia de segredos que envolve a família Walsh, desde os anos quarenta do século XX até ao impensável desfecho nas primeiras décadas do novo milénio. Porque em Chatlam - e neste thriller imparável - nada é o que parece.
Noites Perversas
by A. D. JusticePrimeiro vem o amor. Depois vem o casamento. Depois vem um carrinho de bebê novo. Mas a vida é realmente tão simples assim? Noah e Brianna Steele estavam vivendo a vida dos seus sonhos como marido e mulher. Os jogos perversos do passado ficaram para trás e cada dia era melhor do que o anterior. Esperanças e sonhos, outrora somente fantasias, eram, finalmente, sua realidade. Colton Lanier e Chaise Steele encontraram o amor do seu próprio jeito improvável. Durante seu romance rápido, eles romperam os laços perversos que os prendiam e formaram novos laços inquebráveis de amor. Depois que eles recuperaram relacionamentos com membros afastados da família, a vida parecia dar a eles uma nova chance para a felicidade. Mas um perigo desconhecido espreitava à distância e a esperança da família começou a desvanecer em desespero. Justo quando tudo na vida parecia ser perfeito, a família da Steele Security estará preparada para as noites perversas que se aproximam?
A Noiva Cigana
by Carmen MolaMais de 400 000 leitores apaixonados Um dos thrillers mais marcantes de sempre «Quem é Carmen Mola? Isso importa? Os seus romances cativam-nos com uma originalidade que nos subjuga e nos faz querer mais, muito mais, quando, horrorizados, percebemos que já estamos na última página.»Jordi Llobregat, diretor do Festival Literário Valencia Negra Susana Macaya, filha de pai cigano mas educada fora da comunidade, desaparece depois da sua despedida de solteira. O corpo é encontrado dois dias depois na Quinta de Vista Alegre no bairro madrileno de Carabanchel. Poderia ser mais um homicídio, não fosse o facto de a vítima ter sido torturada na sequência de um ritual inusitado e atroz e de a sua irmã, Lara, ter sofrido o mesmo destino sete anos antes, também na véspera do casamento. O assassino de Lara cumpre pena desde então, pelo que há apenas duas possibilidades: ou alguém imitou os seus métodos para matar a irmã ou há um inocente encarcerado. Investigar uma pessoa implica conhecê-la, descobrir os seus segredos e contradições, a sua história. No caso de Lara e Susana, a detective Elena Blanco deve olhar para a vida de alguns ciganos que renunciaram aos seus costumes para se integrarem na sociedade, e de outros que não lhes perdoam, e levantar cada véu para descobrir quem poderia vingar-se com tanta crueldade de ambas as noivas ciganas. Os elogíos da crítica:«A Elena Ferrante espanhola? Uma estrutura sólida e o argumento de um clássico policial, mas que, ao mesmo tempo, quebra várias convenções.»Juan Carlos Galindo, El País «Todos caem rendidos (quem começa não desiste) ante a força e intensidade de uma história que está à altura do melhor noir de Pierre Lemaître, partilha elementos com Sandrone Dazieri e temcomo protagonista uma (sim, é uma mulher) detective das que perduram no tempo (e aparecem nas séries).»Inés Martín, ABC «Cru, arriscado, actual: Mola é fora do comum.»Gorka Rojo, Zenda Books «O romance policial ou sofre mutações ou torna-se egocêntrico. Carmen Mola, a escritora mutante. A pior coisa sobre ela é não poder ser convidada para um festival.»Carlos Zanón, escritor e crítico literário «Desde a primeira página, Carmen Mola, seja ela quem for, mostra que tem voz própria, e isto, no género policial e fora dele, já é muito, talvez metade de tudo. Ou mais.»Lorenzo Silva, premiado autor de thrillers «O pseudónimo é uma máscara como qualquer outra e quem se esconde por trás dele tem os seus motivos. [...] Homem ou mulher, não importa. A competência de seus romances está comprovada. E o impacto de não ter rosto também.»Antonio Lucas, El Mundo
A Noiva do Templário (Campeões de Santa Eufêmia #1)
by Claire DelacroixGaston lutava por dever e honra — até que Ysmaine o tentou a lutar por seu amor… Quando, sem aviso, o templário Gaston herda a propriedade de sua família, ele sabe que precisa de uma esposa e herdeiro. Um casamento de conveniência com uma viúva que precisa de ajuda é uma solução prática, e os recém-casados deixam Jerusalém, encarregados de entregar um pacote para os Templários. Longe da vida que conhece há anos, Gaston logo percebe que pouco acontece como planejado, em especial sua misteriosa esposa, cuja presença desperta um fogo inesperado… Duas vezes viúva, Ysmaine duvidava que algum dia voltaria a se casar, muito menos um casamento de mérito, até que ela se encante com o rude cavaleiro que pretende defendê-la. Ysmaine se casa de novo, não apenas por sua própria escolha, mas com um guerreiro cuja honra ela admira. Ela está determinada a mostrar a Gaston que o casamento tem mais a oferecer a ambos do que um herdeiro, mas primeiro ela deve ganhar a confiança do homem cauteloso com quem casou-se em um impulso… Nenhum dos dois percebe que o que fora confiado a Gaston é um tesouro dos Templários , muito menos que alguém de seu pequeno grupo pretende reivindicá-lo a qualquer custo. Na companhia de estranhos repletos de segredos, será que Gaston ousará confiar em sua nova esposa? Ysmaine pode convencer Gaston a confidenciar o que sabe? Conseguirão resolver o enigma juntos, antes que o plano do vilão se concretize e tudo esteja perdido?