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¿Qué fue del pecado?
by B. RomanEn un vuelo a Washington D.C., los últimos doce años de la vida de Michael Warren comienzan a desmoronarse. Michael, un abogado ambientalista, está en camino a testificar ante un Comité del Senado y destruir los planes para un desarrollo de viviendas construidas en terrenos contaminados con los mismos desechos tóxicos que mataron a su hija Dominique, de seis años. Un cassette entregado a Michael por un extraño en el avión lo cambia todo. Michael se desvía hacia Nueva Orleans, donde descubre una verdad inquietante. Ahora Michael enfrenta la decisión más difícil de su vida: ¿debe exponer a los responsables, o comprometerse a salvar la vida de otro niño?
Que nadie se mueva
by Denis JohnsonDel autor de Árbol de Humo, ganador del National Book Award, llega este palpitante thriller ambientado en el oeste americano, una persecución frenética a través de las llanuras del valle central de California. Un jugador compulsivo que debe dinero a las personas equivocadas, un matón encargado de cobrar la pasta y darle una lección, una preciosidad en apuros que ahoga sus penas en tequila sunrise, dos millones de dólares y una persecución frenética por las llanuras del valle central de California. Con ecos de Raymond Chandler y Dashiell Hammett, Que nadie se mueva es un homenaje y una variación de un clásico dentro de uno de los géneros literarios más duraderos y populares: la novela negra americana. Reseñas:«El dios en el que quiero creer tiene una voz y un sentido del humor como el de Denis Johnson.»Jonathan Franzen «Denis Johnson es un autor que ha capturado el espíritude la experiencia americana tanto como Twain, Hemingway o Ellison.»Andrew Hubner «Buenos días y, por favor, escuchadme: Denis Johnson es un auténtico artista.»Jim Lewis, The Revelator
Qué pasó en Viena, Jack?
by Daniel KempUn robo en el Charing Cross Road de Londres. El asesinato de un sacerdote católico al final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Un genocidio en Namibia. El descubrimiento de los restos de la secretaria personal de Hitler. Algo conecta todas estas cosas, y el ex espía británico Jack Price sabe la respuesta. Está dispuesto a morir para guardar el secreto, pero el problema es ... no es el único que lo sabe. Son las mentiras que no se escuchan, pero se guardan como secretos, lo que nos posee a todos. En lo profundo del mundo del espionaje, las mentiras y el engaño, ¿hasta dónde está dispuesto a llegar Jack para cumplir su misión?
El que susurra
by Malenka RamosEl nuevo y terrorífico thriller de la autora de Lo que habita dentro, la novelista española a quien todos comparan con Stephen King. Penny murió a las tres de la mañana. En ese momento, el viejo reloj del pasillo se paró en casa de las hermanas Morelli, la noche se volvió más oscura y la señora Owens oyó que alguien llamaba a su puerta. A la misma hora, el sheriff observaba con atención el viejo aserradero de Bridal Veil. Había visto una pequeña luz en uno de los cristales rotos, pero no estaba seguro. Aquella noche no era capaz de conciliar el sueño. Y no muy lejos de allí, en una cabaña recién alquilada, el escritor Jim Allen dormía plácidamente, como casi todos los demás. Por eso no vio la figura alargada y oscura que pasó muy cerca de su ventana. Algo había cambiado esa noche en el pueblo de Point Spirit. Algo que iba a perturbar sus vidas aunque ellos aún no lo supieran. Sí. Penny había muerto. Justo a las tres de la mañana. Cuando todo comenzó.
¿Qué tan lejos está el cielo?: Una novela de misterio de la saga Louise Golden
by Laurie HananVarios años después de los eventos del primer libro de esta saga Louise ha seguido con su vida con normalidad hasta que su mundo da vueltas... un día se encuentra a una desconocida en la carretera que parece haber perdido la cabeza. Poco después, su padre, con quien tiene problemas sin resolver está a punto de morir. Las pesadillas del maltrato regresan. ¿Sirve de algo perdonar a alguien que de todas formas va a morir?
Que te den
by David Wood Meritxell Català DordalDunn Kelly está acostumbrado a cubrir a su alcóholico padre en el trabajo. Dado que es el único inspector de Población Esopecial del Departamento de Policia, su padre se encarga de liberar zombies de puertas giratorias, comprobar que lso hombres-lobo llevan las vacunas de la rabia al día y de barrer vampiros que se quedan dormidos mientras toman la luna. Pero cuando la joven estrella del pop Delilah Idaho descubre una arruga en la frente, el mundo de Dunn se pone patas arriba. En su pueblo están rodando un show televisivo: "Que te den", un reality en el que vampiros de todo tipo competirán por el privilegio de morder a Delilah para que sea eternamente joven y guapa. Pero un asesino anda suelto en el plató y Dunn debe salvar el puesto de su padre y resolver el misterio. Ah, y su profesora le tira los tejos, el entrenador de fútbol le odia con todo el alma y ha perdido su lugar en el equipo de natación. La vida de Dunn, al igual que el show de la tele, apesta.
Los que van a morir (Comisario Alec Blume #Volumen)
by Conor Fitzgerald«Lectores de género: estamos de enhorabuena.»William Boyd El sagaz comisario Alec Blume se estrena en nuestro país con un extraño caso de asesinato: ha aparecido un cadáver en una céntrica plaza de la ciudad de Roma. Lo que en principio parece el cuerpo sin vida de un vagabundo pronto se revelará como uno de los casos más enrevesados a los que ha tenido que hacer frente en su carrera. Cuando Blume descubre el diario del fallecido, se da cuenta de que en realidad es un talentoso falsificador de arte. Blume se encuentra en terreno familiar: él es hijo de una pareja de historiadores del arte, fallecidos en trágicas circunstancias. ¿Qué secretos conocía el supuesto vagabundo? ¿Por qué la policía trata de restarle importancia al caso? ¿Qué se esconde en la Galería Orpiment? Entre calles romanas, galerías de arte, las mejores cafeterías y pizzerías de la ciudad, rodeado de intrigas de un libro dentro de otro libro y de un Velázquez inédito, Blume arriesgará la vida enfrentándose a un entramado altamente corrupto. Reseñas:«Apuesto todo mi dinero a que Alec Blume se convertirá en el detective más célebre de la próxima década.»Afric McGlinchey «Viajemos hasta las calles de Roma, merece la pena conocer a Alec Blume.»Sunday Times
Los que van a morir
by Conor FitzgeraldEl sagaz comisario Alec Blume se estrena en nuestro país con un extraño caso de asesinato: ha aparecido un cadáver en una céntrica plaza de la ciudad de Roma. Lo que en principio parece el cuerpo sin vida de un vagabundo pronto se revelará como uno de los casos más enrevesados a los que ha tenido que hacer frente en su carrera.Cuando Blume descubre el diario del fallecido, se da cuenta de que en realidad es un talentoso falsificador de arte. Blume se encuentra en terreno familiar: él es hijo de una pareja de historiadores del arte, fallecidos en trágicas circunstancias.¿Qué secretos conocía el supuesto vagabundo? ¿Por qué la policía trata de restarle importancia al caso? ¿Qué se esconde en la Galería Orpiment?Entre calles romanas, galerías de arte, las mejores cafeterías y pizzerías de la ciudad, rodeado de intrigas de un libro dentro de otro libro y de un Velázquez inédito, Blume arriesgará la vida enfrentándose a un entramado altamente corrupto.«Apuesto todo mi dinero a que Alec Blume se convertirá en el detective más célebre de la próxima década.»Afric McGlinchey«Lectores de género: estamos de enhorabuena.»William Boyd«Viajemos hasta las calles de Roma, merece la pena conocer a Alec Blume.»Sunday Times
Los que vienen por: A veces la muerte es sólo el comienzo.
by Albireo MkgLos que vienen por Albireo Svyatoslav Historia mística Los que han venido por. A veces la muerte es sólo el comienzo. En la ciudad ocurrió un cruel asesinato. ¿Qué es lo siguiente?
Que Você Me Cure (Série Visão Cega #2)
by Lexy Timms“Às vezes o coração vê o que é invisível aos olhos.” Bree Sullivan está vivendo uma vida agora impregnada na escuridão. Ela conhece a beleza do mundo que está lá fora, mas não consegue vê-la. Ela odiava sua vida e então conheceu Luke Tanner. Ele a ajudou a sentir mais uma vez, a fez perceber o quanto valia a pena viver a vida. Quando Luke sente que o relacionamento deles está interferindo com sua habilidade para cuidar dela, ele coloca um freio nisso. Sem saber como lidar com isso, Bree se pergunta se tentar uma cirurgia arriscada poderia tornar as coisas diferentes. Ela poderia perder Luke para sempre ou correr o risco de recuperar a visão, dando-lhe a oportunidade de mostrar a ele o quanto ela precisa dele mais do que apenas um cuidador. Uma coisa é certa: ela precisa aprender a se amar como é antes que possa entregar seu coração. Série Visão Cega Que Você Me Veja Que Você Me Cure Eyes On Me
Que Você Me Veja (Série Visão Cega #1)
by Lexy Timms“Às vezes o coração vê o que é invisível aos olhos.” Bree era o tipo de mulher que apreciava a alegria da sua existência. Ela estava sempre ao ar livre. Ela surfava, pintava e ajudava instituições de caridades locais. Ela tinha muitos amigos e estava em um relacionamento sério. Até sua vida parar abruptamente. Depois de um término ruim, ela sofreu um acidente de carro e perdeu a visão devido a um traumatismo contuso no rosto. Ela deveria ter contado suas bênçãos, sabia disso. Ela poderia ter perdido a vida. Mas, de repente, tudo está encharcado de escuridão. Ela sabe que a beleza do mundo está lá fora, mas não consegue alcançá-la. E ela odeia sua vida agora. Não importa o quanto seus amigos e seu pai estejam tentando ajudá-la a viver novamente. Quando seu pai contrata um cuidador para cuidar dela, Bree fica furiosa. Ela precisa da visão de volta, não uma babá. E maldição, se ela não vai passar cada minuto se ressentindo de tudo e odiando sua vida. Série Visão Cega Que Você Me Veja Fix Me Eyes On Me
The Québec Affair
by Robert PenbrookeA Princeton University graduate is drafted by the CIA to intercept classified fusion energy information from a defecting Soviet nuclear scientist in China. What starts simply becomes an Asian nightmare. His mission is ultimately successful, but his Canadian origins involve him in uneasy relationships that speak to the heart of the French Separatist movement and the French-Anglo rivalry in Québec. Sweeping through the Northeastern States, the Atlantic Provinces, to Québec and the sub-arctic Ungava Peninsula of Northern Québec, this story is bound to intrigue readers from all backgrounds. The interwoven lives of the different characters climax in tragedy for a favorite, but renewed hope among the survivors... for the future.
Quebrada em Mil Pedaços (Série Areia e Pôr do Sol #1)
by Susan GriscomÀs vezes, quando o seu coração está quebrado, tudo o que você precisa é de um sorriso gentil. Grace Davidson não teve a infância mais fácil, mas, agora, anos depois, está pronta para começar sua nova vida com seu novo e maravilhoso marido ― quer dizer, estava, até que ela descobre a infidelidade dele... com sua melhor amiga. Machucada e sentindo-se traída, Grace viaja sozinha para o resort exótico onde deveria passar sua lua de mel, apenas para depois perceber que sente-se ainda mais solitária ali. Ou era como se sentia, até que o lindo vizinho do bangalô ao lado diz oi. Leo era apenas um homem que Grace conheceu enquanto desfrutava da sua lua de mel. Eles se tornaram amigos, mas era só isso. Contudo, quando ela retornou para casa, não conseguiu tirá-lo da cabeça. Era uma pena que nunca mais o veria. Começando em uma nova cidade depois de encontrar seu emprego dos sonhos, Grace de repente se depara com Leo no lugar em que menos espera vê-lo. Mas será que ele realmente é o homem que ela acredita ser? Ou será que seu coração está prestes a ser partido novamente?
El quebrantahuesos (Nicolás Valdés #Volumen 4)
by Blas Ruiz Grau¿Cuáles son los orígenes de las leyendas más terroríficas? ¿Cómo nacen nuestros mayores miedos? Y, sobre todo, ¿qué pasaría si se hicieran realidad? Hace años que Nicolás Valdés se alejó de su pueblo natal en la sierra madrileña dejando allí su pasado. En este tiempo se ha convertido en el inspector de policía más prestigioso del país y ha conocido la oscuridad más tenebrosa de la mente de los psicópatas. Sin embargo, un violento asesinato le obligará a volver y enfrentarse a quienes quiso olvidar y a las leyendas del lugar, que llevan demasiado tiempo ocultas… Mientras intenta investigar el suceso en contra del deseo de las autoridades locales, los habitantes de la zona insisten en una teoría legendaria: el quebrantahuesos, una criatura asesina que vuelve cada cuarenta años. Y esta vez no se detendrá hasta saciar su ansia de sangre. En esta vibrante novela policiaca, Blas Ruiz nos adentra en el pasado del inspector y en la mitología de una pequeña localidad donde el mayor miedo nace de una pregunta que todo el mundo se formula en silencio: ¿Y si la terrible criatura es en realidad uno de ellos?
The Queen: A Novel
by Nick Cutter&“One of the hottest horror authors on the planet&” (Paste) and writer of the #HorrorBookTok sensation The Troop returns with a heart-pounding novel of terror about a young woman searching for her missing friend and uncovering a shocking truth.On a sunny morning in June, Margaret Carpenter wakes up to find a new iPhone on her doorstep. She switches it on to find a text from her best friend, Charity Atwater. The problem is, Charity&’s been missing for over a month. Most people in town—even the police—think she&’s dead. Margaret and Charity have been lifelong friends. They share everything, know the most intimate details about one another…except for the destructive secret hidden from them both. A secret that will trigger a chain of events ending in tragedy, bloodshed, and death. And now Charity wants Margaret to know her story—the real story. In a narrative that takes place over one feverish day, Margaret follows a series of increasingly disquieting breadcrumbs as she forges deeper into the mystery of her best friend—a person she never truly knew at all…
The Queen
by Nick CutterNick Cutter, author of #HorrorBookTok sensation The Troop, returns with a heart-pounding novel of terror about a young woman searching for her missing friend and uncovering a shocking truth.On a sunny morning in June, Margaret Carpenter wakes up to find a new iPhone on her doorstep. She switches it on to find a text from her best friend, Charity Atwater. The problem is, Charity's been missing for over a month. Most people in town - even the police - think she's dead.Margaret and Charity have been lifelong friends. They share everything, know the most intimate details about one another . . . except for the destructive secret hidden from them both. A secret that will trigger a chain of events ending in tragedy, bloodshed, and death. And now Charity wants Margaret to know her story - the real story. In a narrative that takes place over one feverish day, Margaret follows a series of increasingly disquieting breadcrumbs as she forges deeper into the mystery of her best friend - a person she never truly knew at all . . .
The Queen
by Nick CutterNick Cutter, author of #HorrorBookTok sensation The Troop, returns with a heart-pounding novel of terror about a young woman searching for her missing friend and uncovering a shocking truth.On a sunny morning in June, Margaret Carpenter wakes up to find a new iPhone on her doorstep. She switches it on to find a text from her best friend, Charity Atwater. The problem is, Charity's been missing for over a month. Most people in town - even the police - think she's dead.Margaret and Charity have been lifelong friends. They share everything, know the most intimate details about one another . . . except for the destructive secret hidden from them both. A secret that will trigger a chain of events ending in tragedy, bloodshed, and death. And now Charity wants Margaret to know her story - the real story. In a narrative that takes place over one feverish day, Margaret follows a series of increasingly disquieting breadcrumbs as she forges deeper into the mystery of her best friend - a person she never truly knew at all . . .
The Queen Anne Fox
by Jerol AndersonTwo bodies, necks snapped, like a fox strikes its prey. Jessica Tyson, searching for the killer while gaining self-understanding, travels the world of prostitution and the dark mind of a murderer. One suspect becomes her lover, as others surface, including a kind philanthropist, spinning children's tales of Queen Anne Fox. For Jessica the path leading to the killer is filled with shadows of her past and life lessons for a brighter future. An EPPIE AWARD Finalist! Genre: Mystery / Suspense Enjoy these great Jessica Tyson Mysteries from author Jerol Anderson! THE QUEEN ANNE FOX GONE MISSING IN THE UNDERGROUND EMMA'S GARDEN
Queen Anne's Lace (China Bayles Mystery #26)
by Susan Wittig AlbertA present day ghost leads China Bayles to a secret from Pecan Springs's past in this haunting mystery from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert.While helping Ruby Wilcox clean up the loft above their shops, China comes upon a box of antique handcrafted lace and old photographs. Following the discovery, she hears a woman humming an old Scottish ballad and smells the delicate scent of lavender.... Soon, strange happenings start to occur in Thyme and Seasons: misplaced items, a ringing bell, and the appearance of lavender sprigs in odd places. When a customer mentions seeing a mysterious woman picking flowers nearby and then suddenly disappearing, China must finally admit what Ruby has always known--their building is haunted. But by whom?As China investigates, the tragic story of a woman in one of the old photographs unfolds. Annie Laurie was a young widow who'd lost both her husband and her child in the same day. She manages to survive through her lace-making business and finds happiness again only to have a suspicious death overshadow her new life.China delves into Annie's century-old mystery and realizes that solving it could have unimaginable repercussions in the here and now.
The Queen City Detective Agency: A Novel
by Snowden WrightFollowing an unforgettable cast of characters and a jaded female P.I. enmeshed in a criminal conspiracy in 1980s Mississippi, The Queen City Detective Agency is a riveting, razor-sharp Southern noir that unravels the greed, corruption, and racism at the heart of the American Dream.Meridian, Mississippi—once known as the Queen City for its status in the state—has lost much of its royal bearing by 1985. Overshadowed by more prosperous cities such as New Orleans and Atlanta, Meridian attracts less-than-legitimate businesses, including those enforced by the near-mythical Dixie Mafia. The city’s powerbrokers, wealthy white Southerners clinging to their privilege, resent any attempt at change to the old order.Real-estate developer Randall Hubbard took advantage of Meridian’s economic decline by opening strip malls that catered to low-income families in Black neighborhoods—until he wound up at the business end of a .38 Special. Then a Dixie Mafia affiliate named Lewis “Turnip” Coogan, who claims Hubbard’s wife hired him for the hit, dies under suspicious circumstances while in custody for the murder.Ex-cop turned private investigator Clementine Baldwin is hired by Coogan’s bereaved mother to find her son’s killer. A woman struggling with her own history growing up in Mississippi, Clem braves the Queen City’s corridors of crime as she digs into the case, opening wounds long forgotten. She soon finds herself in the crosshairs of powerful and dangerous people who manipulate the law for their own ends—and will kill anyone who threatens to reveal their secrets.
Queen & Country: A Hew Cullan Mystery (The Hew Cullan Mysteries #5)
by Shirley McKayA suspenseful novel of sixteenth-century Scotland from a Dagger Award finalist: &“A richly imagined tale, very well researched.&” —Historical Novel Society 1587: Three years after his enforced departure to London, lawyer Hew Cullen is reconciled with King James VI and recalled to Scotland. He elopes to St Andrews with a young Englishwoman. But the death of Mary, Queen of Scots has unleashed a wave of anti-English sentiment among the Scottish people, and fear and confusion in the king himself. James will grant his blessing to their controversial marriage on the condition that Hew discovers what lies behind a painting cunningly contrived to prick the young king&’s conscience—an anamorphic death&’s-head with his mother&’s face. Meanwhile in St Andrews, the death of a painter is troubling to Giles Locke, and the English Frances, struggling to adapt to a foreign town and culture, helps Hew find the link among the artists and intriguers of opposing courts, a quest for love—and life—requiring all his skills…
Queen High: Thrilling dystopian fiction from the acclaimed author of WIDOWLAND
by C J CareyThrilling dystopian fiction from the acclaimed author of Widowland, 'Clever, thrilling, brilliantly imagined ... chillingly convincing post-war dystopia' (Clare Chambers). Perfect for fans of Fatherland and The Handmaid's Tale.Britain, with the wrong queen.1955. The Leader has been dead for two years. His assassination, on British soil, provoked violent retribution and intensified repression of British citizens, particularly women. Now, more than ever, the Protectorate is a place of surveillance and isolation - a land of spies.The royal family has been usurped, and the widowed Queen Wallis reigns in their place. Yet still some citizens hold out hope that Elizabeth may one day return.Every evening Rose Ransom looks in the mirror and marvels that she's even alive. A mere woman, her role in the Leader's death has been miraculously overlooked. She still works at the Culture Ministry, where her work now focuses on the outlawed subject of Poetry, a form of writing that transmits subversive meanings, emotions and signals that cannot be controlled. Therefore all Poetry is banned and Rose is appointed a Poet Hunter.To widespread surprise, President Eisenhower is to make a state visit to the Alliance and Rose is tasked with visiting the widowed Wallis to provide a background briefing. When she arrives at the palace, she finds Wallis in a state of paranoia, desperate to return to America and enjoy the liberty of her homeland. She claims she has a secret document so explosive that it will blow the Protectorate apart - but will she dare to pull the trigger on the Alliance?PRAISE FOR QUEEN HIGH 'Begins with a bang' CLARE CHAMBERS'Full of twists' RED'A gripping thriller' BEL MOONEY'Exciting and provocative' OBSERVER'Thrilling, subversive' JANE HARRIS 'A triumph' AMANDA CRAIG'Enthralling' THE SUNDAY TIMES'Ingenious' SABINE DURRANT
Queen High: The brilliant sequel to Widowland
by C J CareyThe thrilling sequel to Widowland, 'Clever, thrilling, brilliantly imagined ... chillingly convincing post-war dystopia' (Clare Chambers). Perfect for fans of Fatherland and The Handmaid's Tale.June, 1956The Leader has been dead for three years. His assassination, on British soil, provoked violent retribution and intensified repression of British citizens, particularly women. Now, more than ever, the Protectorate is a place of surveillance and isolation - a land of spies.Every evening Rose Ransom looks in the mirror and marvels that she's even alive. A mere woman, her role in the Leader's death has been miraculously overlooked. She still works at the Culture Ministry, where her work now focuses on the outlawed subject of Poetry, a form of writing that transmits subversive meanings, emotions and signals that cannot be controlled. Therefore all Poetry is banned and Rose is appointed a Poet Hunter.To widespread surprise, President Eisenhower is to make a state visit to the Alliance and Rose is tasked with visiting the widowed Queen Wallis to provide a background briefing. When she arrives at the palace, she finds Wallis in a state of paranoia, desperate to return to America and enjoy the liberty of her homeland. She claims she has a secret document so explosive that it will blow the Protectorate apart - but will the last Queen of England pull the trigger on the Alliance?(P) 2022 Quercus Editions Limited
The Queen Is Dead (The Jocelyn O'Roarke Mysteries #5)
by Jane DentingerIn the fifth book of the Jocelyn O&’Roarke series, when the lead actress in a collegiate production of A Winter&’s Tale dies, Jocelyn takes on a lot more than just a roleTessa Grant was one of Jocelyn &“Josh&” O&’Roarke&’s greatest heroes. She was Josh&’s mentor in school and a continued inspiration throughout her career. When Tessa&’s death from an apparent heart attack leaves her production of A Winter&’s Tale at Josh&’s alma mater without a Queen Hermione, Josh jumps at the opportunity to help out, taking over the role. But when she arrives at the school, Josh finds a journal among Tessa&’s possessions with something major to say: Her death was no mere heart attack. Now determined to solve the case, Josh runs into Frankie Mauro, her old roommate, and Phillip Gerrard, her old flame. With their help, she must navigate the labyrinthine world of backstage politics, not only to find the killer, but also to convince the world that her mentor&’s death was actually murder. The Queen Is Dead is the fifth book in the Jocelyn O&’Roarke mystery series, which begins with Murder on Cue and First Hit of the Season.
The Queen of All Crows: The First Book in The Map of Unknown Things (Map of Unknown Things #1)
by Rod DuncanOnly one woman can stop the world from descending into endless war, in the thrilling new series in the world of the Gas-Lit EmpireThe year is 2012. The nations of the world are bound together in an alliance of collective security, overseen by the International Patent Office, and its ruthless stranglehold on technology.When airships start disappearing in the middle of the Atlantic, the Patent Office is desperate to discover what has happened. Forbidden to operate beyond the territorial waters of member nations, they send spies to investigate in secret.One of those spies is Elizabeth Barnabus. She must overcome her dislike of the controlling Patent Office, disguise herself as a man, and take to the sea in search of the floating nation of pirates who threaten the world order.File Under: Fantasy [ A Lost Airship | On the Sargasso| Stowaway Bay | The Crow Queen ]