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The Clarity: A Novel
by Keith ThomasFor fans of Black Mirror and True Detective, a visceral high‑concept thriller about a psychologist who must protect the life of an eleven-year-old girl whose ability to remember past lives makes them both targets of a merciless killer.Are the Night Doctors coming for you? Dr. Matilda Deacon is a psychologist researching how memories are made and stored when she meets a strange eleven-year-old girl named Ashanique. Ashanique claims to harbor the memories of the last soldier killed in World War I and Matilda is at first very interested but skeptical. However, when Ashanique starts talking about being chased by the Night Doctors—a term also used by an unstable patient who was later found dead—Matilda can’t deny that the girl might be telling the truth. Matilda learns that Ashanique and her mother have been on the run their whole lives from a monstrous assassin named Rade. Rade is after a secret contained solely in memories and has left a bloody trail throughout the world in search of it. Matilda soon realizes Ashanique is in unimaginable danger and that her unique ability comes with a deadly price. Fast-paced and suspenseful, The Clarity is a chilling blend of science and danger—a compelling take on the possibilities of reincarnation and life after death.
The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula
by Christian KlaverIn this thrilling supernatural mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula must join forces to banish a terrible enemy...Sherlock Holmes is dead. His body lies in a solitary grave on the Sussex Downs, England. But Dr. Watson survives, and is now given permission to release tales in Sherlock&’s &‘classified dossier&’, those cases that are, dear reader, unbelievable – for their subject matter is of the most outré and grotesque nature. In this thrilling first instalment of The Classified Dossier, a Transylvanian nobleman called Count Dracula arrives at Baker Street seeking the help of Sherlock Holmes, for his beloved wife Mina has been kidnapped. But Dracula is a client like no other and Sherlock and Watson must confront – despite the wild, unbelievable notion – the existence of vampires. And before long, Sherlock, Watson and their new vampire allies must work together to banish a powerful enemy growing in the shadows….
The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Dorian Gray
by Christian KlavierMysterious socialite Dorian Gray is at the centre of Sherlock Holmes&’ latest investigation in this astonishing, uncanny mash-up of Victorian mystery and horror.1903. Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson have tickets to the newly arrived Circus of Amun-Ra. Holmes is puzzled by his brother Mycroft&’s cryptic gift but is intrigued enough to attend the next production.The performers, dressed as wondrous half-animal, half-human gods from Egyptian mythology, display superhuman agility and stunts. But they speak no Arabic, sequester themselves in the stables after each show and take orders from a mysterious ring master who is yet to be seen. And then one of the performers is murdered. Holmes&’s enquires lead him to a townhouse near Gorsvenor Square, the home of the beautiful and secretive socialite Dorian Gray. As Holmes digs deeper, he learns Gray is hiding much more than his involvement in a murder in a darkly fantastical tale of lies, experimentation, hypnosis and wicked ambition.
The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Mr Hyde
by Christian KlaverA deftly crafted, scintillating mash-up of Victorian mystery and horror – Sherlock Holmes and Mr Hyde encounter villains with unfathomable, terrifying abilities…1903. A darkness has descended on London. A series of grisly murders are uncovered, trophies taken, bodies arranged and soon there are whispers of Jack the Ripper&’s return. A new client arrives at Baker Street seeking Sherlock Holmes&’s help: Dr Jekyll claims his friend has been wrongfully accused of the hideous crimes, a friend called Mr Edward Hyde, whose very existence relies on a potion administered by the doctor himself. But the case becomes more complicated, more unsettling than simply proving Mr Hyde&’s innocence – for Holmes and Watson unearth beastly transformations, a killer who moves unseen, a secret organisation and then find a traitor in their midst….
The Claudia Seferius Mysteries, Bundle #2: Man Eater; Wolf Whistle; and Jail Bait (The Claudia Seferius Mysteries)
by Marilyn ToddIn these three mysteries set in Ancient Rome, a lusty young widow and cunning sleuth faces plagues, wild animals, and murder. Man Eater Though she hates to leave the city on the eve of the Roman festivities, the young widow Claudia Seferius always puts business before pleasure, especially when her vineyards are in danger. Forced off the road in Umbria, she must accept the hospitality of a wild animal trainer. But then a stranger knocks at her bedroom door—with a knife sticking out of his belly—and Claudia finds herself framed for murder. Wolf Whistle In the back alleys of the capital city, Claudia finds an abandoned boy, Jovi, and takes him home with her. Meanwhile, five slave women have been murdered on Market Day. A killer is stalking the streets, his victims linked by a tattoo that marks them as the &“children of Arbil.&” And as Claudia uncovers the trail, it leads her into the deadly inner circle of a slave-rearing empire. Jail Bait As a deadly plague sweeps through Rome, Claudia Seferius has more pressing concerns. Having &“temporarily&” stolen three thousand sesterces, the army is after her. Claudia soon finds refuge in the beautiful spa resort of Atlantis, where a little flirting seems an ideal way to pass the time. Except, within hours, her new paramour is dead. It seems Atlantis might be more dangerous than the disease-ridden streets Claudia left behind . . .
The Claudia Seferius Mysteries, Bundle #3: Black Salamander; Dream Boat; and Dark Horse (The Claudia Seferius Mysteries)
by Marilyn ToddThe bawdy and beautiful widow sleuth takes ancient Rome by storm in these three historical mysteries: &“A wonderful fictional creation . . . An enormous triumph&” (Ms. London). Black Salamander Joining a trade delegation bound for Gaul, Claudia Seferius expects to be richly rewarded for delivering a certain pouch, sealed with the sign of the black salamander. But travel is treacherous in ancient times, and a rockfall leaves the party stranded, as well as five men dead . . . and one death is not accidental. Suddenly Claudia finds herself implicated in a game of treason—in a dangerous land where wicker-man sacrifices are far from rare . . . Dream Boat Since her husband died, Claudia Seferius has been frozen out of trade. So when her teenage stepdaughter, Flavia, is abducted, Claudia has no money to throw at the problem. Now, with the Games of Apollo due to start in two days, Claudia must track down the kidnapper herself. Meanwhile, a mysterious Egyptian cult is getting popular with Roman citizens, and its female members are experiencing strange disturbances . . . Dark Horse When Claudia is caught doping racehorses, an island in the Adriatic seems like the perfect refuge. Shaded by figs and pomegranates, her friend Leo&’s villa is surrounded by plunging cliffs and sandy coves. But then a pirate ship anchors in the bay. Almost immediately, a fire breaks out, an apprentice is murdered, and a sinister message is delivered. For Claudia, three hundred miles isn&’t far enough to escape Roman law—or a bloodlust that goes way beyond evil.
The Claudia Seferius Mysteries, Bundle #4: Second Act; Widow's PIque; and Stone Cold (The Claudia Seferius Mysteries)
by Marilyn ToddIn these three historical mysteries, the widow Claudia proves to be a &“spunky and independent sleuth&” amid the decadent mayhem of Ancient Rome (Publishers Weekly). Second Act As Saturnalia approaches, widow Claudia Seferius opens her estate to a traveling troupe of actors. What she doesn&’t know is that a murderer hides among them. But the Gravedigger isn&’t the only dangerous act in town. Roman investigator Marcus Orbilio needs Claudia to help him find the vicious Saturnalia Rapist—a criminal he thought he&’d put to death years ago . . . Widow&’s Pique When the King of Histria invites Claudia to visit, the widowed wine merchant assumes he wants to talk business. But she soon finds herself a virtual prisoner in a land where brutality is the norm. And where is he? If the king was so desperate to meet, why will no one take her to the palace? And why, when she witnesses a murder, does no one believe her? Stone Cold Claudia was just ten when her father went to war and never returned. Now it&’s time to uncover the truth about his disappearance. Her search takes her to the forests of Gaul, where Druid Law rules and human sacrifice is still practiced in secret. Claudia notices that several young women have gone missing, and while suspicion falls on a mysterious character who lives in the woods, she isn&’t convinced. Nor has it escaped her that each victim is an unblemished beauty . . . just like Claudia.
The Claudia Seferius Mysteries, Bundle #5: Sour Grapes and Scorpion Rising (The Claudia Seferius Mysteries)
by Marilyn ToddThe unsavory adventures of Ancient Rome&’s &“bawdy superbitch with a talent for sleuthing&” continue in these two mysteries set in 13 BC (Ms. London). Sour Grapes When a wealthy horse trainer starts courting her mother-in-law, wine merchant Claudia Seferius knows love has bugger-all to do with it. Especially with the number of hangers-on who&’ve moved in. But exactly what is his game? Can it be connected to a string of local misfortunes? At first, Claudia is simply curious. Then a young man is found murdered, floating downstream . . . Scorpion Rising Blackmailed into investigating the murder of a child, Claudia is plunged into a bizarre world of priestesses who have no use for men beyond slave labor. But there is discord within this secret society. While Claudia works to uncover the truth, a sinister force moves in the background. A master of disguise, the Scorpion is uniting the tribes in an uprising against Rome. No one crosses this man and lives. Especially fiery young Roman women . . .
The Claus Killing: A Lily Sprayberry Realtor Holiday Cozy Mystery Novella (The Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mystery Novellas #8)
by Carolyn Ridder AspensonA small-town realtor must solve Santa&’s murder in this Southern holiday whodunit from the author of the Pooch Party Cozy Mysteries. Christmas is just around the corner, and the entire town of Bramblett County, Georgia, is ready and waiting for the big event! But a terrible tragedy threatens the celebration and leaves a key component of the holiday dead. Now Lily must uncover the truth and save Bramblett County&’s Christmas . . . before it&’s too late.Join Lily in her holiday hunt for the truth! Praise for the mysteries of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson &“I love the charming Southern small-town dynamic and all the drama it brings. And the supporting characters are a hoot!&” —Caroline Fardig, USA Today–bestselling author &“If you like southern charm and laughter with deadly mysteries, this is your series.&” —Wulfwyn Reads Excessively &“Has all the earmarks I look for in an engrossing whodunnit; a couple of plausible red herrings, a few rescue dogs for interest, and a budding romantic interest that will keep at least this avid reader coming back with each new installment. An excellent read, I am highly recommending!&” —Roxx Is Reading
The Claw
by Norah LoftsThe psychic had given the police their only clue: The man was a model father and husband; yet once outside his home he personified evil. Each of his seven victims remembered only the deadly talon. Attack by attack, The Claw weaves a contemporary tale of quiet terror as the people in a peaceful Suffolk town discover they are harboring a brutal rapist... and gradually become actors in a macabre nightmare--actors in a violent drama that stretches far beyond the boundaries of the imaginary Suffolk town that Norah Lofts has so chillingly brought to life. Norah Lofts's novels, histories and biographies have been published to commercial success and critical acclaim for forty years, making her one of the best known writers in the English language. The Claw is a novel quite unlike any she has ever written.
The Clay Hand
by Dorothy Salisbury DavisDeath strikes in a coal mining town on the West Virginia border in this &“impressive&” mystery by an Edgar Award–winning author (Chicago Sun-Times). Phil McGovern, the sports editor of an Ohio newspaper, cannot help envying his friend Dick Coffee. Dick travels all over the world reporting on wars, labor strikes, and revolutions; wins Pulitzers; and has a beautiful wife, Margaret, from whom Phil tries to keep his distance because he fears he could fall in love with her too. But when tragedy strikes and Margaret needs him, Phil accompanies her to Winston, a mining town on the West Virginia border, to identify Dick&’s body. No one knows what Dick was doing in Winston. No one knows if he jumped or was pushed off a cliff. With the inquest delayed and people saying Dick drank heavily and kept company with a local woman, Phil joins forces with Sheriff Sam Fields to determine if Dick was on the trail of another explosive story that might have blown the town apart—and if he died by accident, suicide, or murder.
The Clayton Account
by Bill VidalThomas Clayton is a City trader working the markets in London's Square Mile and living, financially, on borrowed time. But when he returns home to New York for his father's funeral to discover he has been left nearly $50 million in a numbered Swiss bank account, he's at a complete loss to explain how his professor father could have come by such a sum. Whatever the explanation, the mysterious windfall has come at exactly the right time.So he travels to Zurich, secures the funds, and tells his wife to make an offer on her dream country mansion. What Tom doesn't know yet is that his father was being used as a 'ghost' to clean up dirty money by a New York laundry operation: really the money belongs to Carlos Morales, Medellin's biggest cocaine baron.Tom's actions in Europe spark a murderous turf war in the Americas between the cartels of Medellin and Cali, involving a cast of bent lawyers, cops, undercover DEA - and transatlantic assassins who'll stop at nothing or no one to make Tom pay his debt...
The Cleaner: A Jonathan Quinn Novel (Jonathan Quinn #1)
by Brett BattlesMeet Jonathan Quinn: a freelance operative with a take-no-prisoners style and the heart of a loner. His job? Professional "cleaner. " Nothing too violent, just disposing of bodies, doing a little cleanup if necessary. But in Brett Battles's electrifying debut novel, Quinn's latest assignment will change everything, igniting a harrowing journey of violence, betrayal, and revenge. The job seemed simple enough: investigating a suspicious case of arson. But when a dead body turns up where it doesn't belong-and Quinn's handlers at "the Office" turn strangely silent-he knows he's in over his head. With only a handful of clues, Quinn scrambles for cover, struggling to find out why someone wants him dead . . . and if it's linked to a larger attempt to wipe out the Office. The Cleaner Quinn's only hope may be Orlando, a woman from his past who's reluctant to help but who may hold the key to solving the case. Suddenly the two are prying into old crimes, crisscrossing continents, struggling to stay alive long enough to unbury the truth. But as the hunt intensifies, Quinn is stunned by what he uncovers: a chilling secret . . . and a brilliantly orchestrated conspiracy-with an almost unimaginable goal. Furiously paced, filled with superbly drawn characters and pitch-perfect dialogue, The Cleaner puts a powerful twist on all our expectations as it confirms Brett Battles's place as one of the most exciting new talents in suspense fiction today. From the Hardcover edition.
The Cleaner: A Thriller
by Paul CleaveJoe is in control of everything in his simple life--both his day job as a janitor for the police department and his "night work." He isn't bothered by the daily news reports of the Christchurch Carver, who, they say, has murdered seven women. Joe knows, though, that the Carver killed only six. He knows that for a fact, and he's determined to find the copycat. He'll punish him for the one, then frame him for the other six. It's the perfect plan because he already knows he can outwit the police. All he needs now is to take care of all the women who keep getting in his way, including his odd, overprotective mother and Sally, the maintenance worker who sees him as a replacement for her dead brother. Then there's the mysterious Melissa, the only woman to have ever understood him, but whose fantasies of blackmail and torture don't have a place in Joe's investigation. Originally published in 2006 in Cleave's native New Zealand, where it was a finalist for the prestigious Ned Kelly Award for Best Fiction, The Cleaner is a chilling and darkly funny thriller that will leave you clamoring for his next.
The Cleaner: A Thriller (Christchurch Noir Crime Ser.)
by Paul Cleave'Cleave uses words like lethal weapons' New York Times Book Review'Dark, bloody, and gripping ... classic noir fiction' John ConnollyAn international bestseller and one of the top-selling novels in New Zealand's history, Paul Cleave's dark thriller is a brilliant, bloody masterpiece.Joe is in control of everything in his simple life - both his day job as a janitor for the police department and his "night work." He isn't bothered by the daily news reports of the Christchurch Carver, who, they say, has murdered seven women. Joe knows, though, that the Carver killed only six. He knows that for a fact, and he's determined to find the copycat. He'll punish him for the one, then frame him for the other six. It's the perfect plan because he already knows he can outwit the police. All he needs now is to take care of all the women who keep getting in his way, including his odd, overprotective mother and Sally, the maintenance worker who sees him as a replacement for her dead brother. Then there's the mysterious Melissa, the only woman to have ever understood him, but whose fantasies of blackmail and torture don't have a place in Joe's investigation.
The Cleaner: A gripping thriller with a dark secret at its heart
by Elisabeth HerrmannAn unforgettable heroine hiding an unforgiveable past. An unforgettable thriller from multi-award winning international bestseller Elisabeth Herrmann. Dare you enter the world of . . . The Cleaner?An unforgettable heroine. An unforgiveable past. For fans of Child 44, The Lives of Others, and Stasi Child, The Cleaner is a gripping thriller that will chill and intrigue as the sins of the past catch up with the secrets of the present. Pools of blood, scenes of carnage, signs of agonising death - who deals with the aftermath of violence once the bodies have been taken away? Judith Kepler has seen it all. She is a crime scene specialist. She turns crime scenes back into habitable spaces. She is a cleaner. It is at the home of a woman who has been brutally murdered that she is suddenly confronted with her own past. The murder victim knew Judith's secret: as a child Judith was sent to an orphanage under mysterious circumstances - parentage unknown. And the East German secret police were always there, in the background. . . . When Judith begins to ask questions, she becomes the target of some powerful enemies. And nothing will ever be the same again.
The Cleanest Kill (A Jack Murphy Thriller #8)
by Rick ReedCop vs. Killer Detective Jack Murphy never met a cold case he couldn’t crack. This one’s been on ice for 37 years. The prime suspect in a decades-old unsolved murder is about to be named Evansville’s next Chief of Police. The Mayor wants the top cop’s name cleared—and that’s why Murphy and his partner, Liddell Blanchard, are ordered to re-open the investigation. But when the victim’s sister and mother are targeted for violence, troubling new questions arise. Is this the work of the same killer, or is someone else playing a deadly game? The answers lie buried in the past. But no one digs through the dirt like Jack Murphy . . . Praise for Rick Reed and his novels “Reed gives the reader a story worth every minute and every penny spent.” —Book Reporter “Rick Reed knows the dark side as only a real-life cop can, and his writing crackles with authenticity.” —Shane Gericke “A jaw-dropping thriller.”—Gregg Olsen “Reed thrusts his story forward to bring us along on a ride we won’t soon forget!” —Suspense Magazine
The Cleansing: A Nail-Biting Psychological Thriller
by J.A. BakerA village shrouded in mystery. Secrets buried deep... When Ray moves to a new house in the village of Whitchurch, he leaves behind a relationship and a luxury apartment in search of a better life in the countryside. However, he soon realises that sleepy Whitchurch also has its own fair share of problems. Last year, a woman’s body was discovered in the woods nearby. The killer was never caught. Soon suspicious things start to happen. Threatening letters are sent, cars are vandalised and headstones are desecrated. But who is responsible for these acts and why? As the tension in the village builds, Ray begins to feel the pressure. Someone is out to cause trouble and that someone might be closer to Ray than he ever imagined. J.A. Baker is the bestselling author of multiple thrillers, including Undercurrent, The Uninvited, Her Dark Retreat and The Other Mother. The Cleansing is a gripping psychological thriller which will appeal to fans of authors like Shalini Boland, K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott.
The Cleanup
by Sean DoolittleMatthew Worth is a mess. Somewhere between a good cop and a bad screwup, he botched a marriage and a career. His fellow officers think he's a joke. His commanders are tired of cutting him breaks. Even his wife has left him for a flashy homicide detective. Busted to night patrol at a robbery-prone Omaha supermarket, Worth is doing time, wearing his uniform and asking shoppers if they want paper or plastic. If that isn't enough, he suspects he might be falling for Gwen, the shy checkout girl who may ...
The Clearing
by Dan Newman"This childhood nightmare never went away..." In 1971, four boys walked into a jungle. Only three came back alive. They blamed what happened on a mythical monster, but no-one believed them. Forty years later, the truth is finally coming out...Journalist, Nate Mason, is one of the survivors. Haunted by memories he doesn't fully understand, he returns to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia to unravel the tragic events of his childhood. Back then, as the son of a diplomat, Nate was part of an elite social circle. This included the island's "royal family", the De Villiers, who owned a decaying mansion deep in the jungle, staffed by the descendants of slaves. It was here, during a weekend of whispered childhood secrets and dares, that Nate's innocence was torn apart. But Nate's not the only one obsessed with the demons in his past. Within hours of arriving back on the island, he becomes convinced he's being followed. But even though he soon realizes he's risking his sanity as well as his life, he can't stop himself from searching for the answers he came here to find. Can childhood nightmares haunt you for the rest of your life? How much do you need to believe in a monster for it to become real? The Clearing is a dark and atmospheric psychological thriller, full of intrigue, terror and superstition, which examines our deep fear of the unknown.
The Clearing
by Tom DeadyWhen Hannah Green's dog comes out of the woods carrying a sneaker that contains a partially decomposed foot, she thinks it's the worst thing that could ever happen to her.She is wrong. Hannah and her best friend, Ashley, decide to play detective but find themselves in the middle of a decades-old mystery. What is the strange old woman Mama Bayole hiding in her decrepit farmhouse? Why is the local librarian so determined to prevent them from researching town history? Who is following them around Hopedale, New Hampshire? The girls make a shocking discovery about what has been happening in the woods behind Hannah's house. As they get closer to the truth, things take a dangerous turn, and they play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that may end up costing them their lives.
The Clearing (Exhibit A Ser.)
by Dan Newman&“A dark and atmospheric psychological thriller, full of intrigue, terror and superstition, which examines our deep fear of the unknown&” (Gumshoe Review). With the eerie thrills of Dean Koontz, Dan Newman&’s seething suspense reveals the part a man played in a murder—and the guilt that continues to haunt him . . . When his father commits suicide, Nate travels back to St. Lucia, the land where he was raised as an outsider, tolerated but not accepted. As a boy, he would venture out to the plantation of Ti Fenwe with three friends. The estate was surrounded on all sides by dense jungle, where the boys would go exploring, their only rule to be back in the house before nightfall. Something ancient was known to stalk the jungle—its reputation more horrifying than the boys could comprehend. But it was a very real enemy who changed the boys forever and snuffed out a life. Decades later, Nate comes back to finally gain a measure of peace over his role in the killing—and to uncover the deadly secrets of St. Lucia once and for all. &“Told in lush, hypnotic prose that perfectly mirrors its mysterious Caribbean landscape, The Clearing is one man&’s quest for the brutal truth at the heart of his deadly self-deception . . . An intoxicating, important debut.&” —Laura Benedict, author of The Stranger Inside
The Clearing: A Novel (Laughton Rees #2)
by Simon ToyneIn this gripping suspense novel from the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy, lead forensic expert Laughton Rees is back, this time investigating a series of missing women in a small town near the Forest of Dean—where she uncovers a dark and sinister plot, decades in the making.Adele Friar knows better than most that something dangerous lurks in the forest. So when her sister Maddie goes missing, she fears that the woods may hold the answers. After all, Maddie isn’t the only one who has disappeared recently.Locals put the unusually high number of missing persons in the area down to inexperienced hikers getting lost in the forest’s depths, or girls abandoning their sleepy rural town for the excitement of city life. Some even blame the Cinderman, a legend who haunts the woods looking for unsuspecting victims.Forensic specialist Laughton Rees doesn’t believe in legends, she believes in facts. With help from Adele and DCI Tannahill Khan back in London, she is determined to find Maddie and dispel the dangerous ghost stories once and for all.But something strange is going on in the forest—the police seem reluctant to investigate the disappearances, and the locals aren’t talking. What if the monster in the woods isn’t a myth after all, and a cold-blooded killer is stalking his victims from the shadowy safety of the trees?As Laughton and Adele question everyone, from the gruff leader of an off-grid commune to the mysterious Earl who presides over the crumbling abbey in the heart of the forest, they slowly begin to unravel the legend of the Cinderman—and discover the truth is far uglier, and far more dangerous, than any mythical monster.
The Clementine Complex
by Bob MortimerBob Mortimer, beloved comedian and #1 Sunday Times (London) bestselling author of the memoir And Away…, returns with a delightfully quirky mystery in the vein of Richard Osman and Nita Prose.Unremarkable legal assistant Gary Thorn goes for a pint with his coworker Brendan, unaware his life is about to change. There, Gary meets a beautiful woman, but she leaves before he catches her name. All he has to remember her by is the title of the book she was reading: The Clementine Complex. And when Brendan goes missing, too, Gary needs to track down the girl he now calls Clementine to get some answers. And so begins Gary&’s quest, through the estates and pie shops of South London, to find some answers and hopefully, some love and excitement in this page-turning, witty, and oddly sweet story with a cast of unforgettable characters.
The Clergyman's Daughter/The Red House
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology Partners in Crime. A woman inherits a large house from her old aunt, but she has no means of maintaining it. She must take in lodgers to make ends meet, but, unfortunately, the house seems to be inhabited by poltergeists. This makes it rather hard to retain tenants. Tommy and Tuppence investigate.