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Silêncio de Gelo
by Ragnar JónassonUm policial nórdico complexo, arrepiante e sombrio que faz lembrar as melhores histórias de suspense e mistério de Agatha Christie Em 1955, dois jovens casais mudam-se para o fiorde desabitado e isolado de Hedinsfjördur, na Islândia. A sua estadia termina quando uma das mulheres morre de forma misteriosa. O caso nunca é resolvido. Cinquenta anos mais tarde, surge uma fotografia antiga que mostra que, afinal, os dois casais não se encontravam sozinhos no fiorde. Em Siglufjördur, uma pequena cidade próxima, o jovem polícia Ari Thór tenta perceber o que realmente aconteceu naquela noite fatídica, após ter sido procurado por um familiar da vítima. Numa altura em que a cidade se encontra de quarentena devido a um vírus mortal, Ari conta apenas com a ajuda de Ísrún, uma jornalista de Reiquiavique, para desvendar o caso. Porém, Ísrún encontra-se também a investigar um outro caso sinistro, que envolve o rapto de um bebé e oatropelamento mortal do filho de um ex-político. Conseguirão eles resolver dois casos que só encontram explicação num passado mergulhado no silêncio? ELOGIOS AO LIVRO:«Um policial tradicional e refinado, moralmente mais ambíguo do que os típicos do mesmo género literário, oferecendo-nos ambientes sombrios e infinitamente mais ameaçadores.»The Independent
El silencio de la ciudad blanca
by Eva García Sáenz de UrturiUna novela negra absorbente que mezcla mitología y leyendas, arqueología y secretos de familia. Elegante. Compleja. Hipnótica. Tasio Ortiz de Zárate, el brillante arqueólogo condenado por los asesinatos que aterrorizaron Vitoria hace dos décadas, está a punto de salir de prisión cuando los crímenes se reanudan. En la Catedral Vieja, una pareja de veinte años aparece muerta por picaduras de abeja en la garganta. Pero solo serán los primeros. Unai López de Ayala, un joven experto en perfiles criminales, está obsesionado con prevenir los asesinatos, pero una tragedia personal no le permite encarar el caso como uno más. Sus métodos enervan a Alba, la subcomisaria, con quien mantiene una ambigua relación marcada por los crímenes, pero el tiempo corre en su contra y la amenaza acecha en cualquier rincón de la ciudad. ¿Quién será el siguiente?
El silencio de los corderos (Hannibal Lecter #Volumen 2)
by Thomas HarrisEn este potente thriller psicológico, Clarice, cautivada por Hannibal, se enfrenta con su ayuda a un despiadado asesino. A Clarice Starling, joven y ambiciosa estudiante de la academia del FBI, le encomiendan que entreviste a Hannibal Lecter, brillante psiquiatra y despiadado asesino, para conseguir su colaboración en la resolución de un caso de asesinatos en serie. El asombroso conocimiento de Lecter del comportamiento humano y su poderosa personalidad cautivarán de inmediato a Clarice, quien, incapaz de dominarse, establecerá con él una ambigua, inquietante y peligrosa relación. El silencio de los corderos fue llevada al cine en 1991, y ganó los Premios Oscar a las categorías mejor película, mejor dirección (Jonathan Demme), mejor actriz (Jodie Foster), mejor actor (Anthony Hopkins) y mejor guion adaptado. Los lectores opinan:«Excelente libro de un excelente autor.» «Hannibal Lecter, uno de los mejores antihéroes que ha dado la literatura. [...] Lectura más que obligada para los amantes de las buenas historias de suspense.»
El silencio de los corderos (Hannibal Lecter #Volumen 2)
by Thomas HarrisEn este potente thriller psicológico, Clarice, cautivada por Hannibal, se enfrenta con su ayuda a un despiadado asesino. A Clarice Starling, joven y ambiciosa estudiante de la academia del FBI, le encomiendan que entreviste a Hannibal Lecter, brillante psiquiatra y despiadado asesino, para conseguir su colaboración en la resolución de un caso de asesinatos en serie. El asombroso conocimiento de Lecter del comportamiento humano y su poderosa personalidad cautivarán de inmediato a Clarice, quien, incapaz de dominarse, establecerá con él una ambigua, inquietante y peligrosa relación. El silencio de los corderos fue llevada al cine en 1991, y ganó los Premios Oscar a las categorías mejor película, mejor dirección (Jonathan Demme), mejor actriz (Jodie Foster), mejor actor (Anthony Hopkins) y mejor guion adaptado. Los lectores opinan:«Excelente libro de un excelente autor.» «Hannibal Lecter, uno de los mejores antihéroes que ha dado la literatura. [...] Lectura más que obligada para los amantes de las buenas historias de suspense.»
El silencio de los malditos
by Carlos PintoEl debut literario de Carlos Pinto, creador de éxitos como Mea culpa y El día menos pensado Un periodista consigue acceder a un peligroso delincuente al que nadie ha podido entrevistar. En una pequeña habitación dentro de la cárcel, se inicia un relato que, más que una confesión, es un viaje sin retorno a los inescrutables dominios de una mente criminal. Es la historia de un hombre que ha cometido un horrendo asesinato sin justificación alguna, pero que devela una vida de privaciones, dolor y venganza. Una impactante primera novela de quien Alberto Fuguet ha dicho: "Su nombre es un género. Carlos Pinto es nuestro Hitchcock" .Ahora traslada esa maestría al plano literario para descender a los infiernos de la condición humana.
Silencio de muerte
by Lydia Van Houten Marina MLa maestra Magdalena (Magda) Bleyland conoce a Nico Simons, un detective especializado en delitos sexuales, cuando la arresta la policía. Cuando Magda entabla una relación con Nico, se entera de que su moral de trabajo es muy discutible. Así termina involucrada en una red de mentiras y traiciones. Desde ese momento recibe extrañas cartas con amenazas de muerte. El misterioso autor describe en forma detallada los planes que tiene con ella. Entonces resulta que Magda no es su única víctima. Aparentemente todas las víctimas tienen algo en común. A pesar de ello, se descubren oscuros secretos que llevan a un final escalofriante...
El silencio de tu nombre
by Andrés Pérez DomínguezEnero, 1950. Cuando Erika Walter, viuda de un agente secreto alemán, huye a Madrid con un importante legajo de documentos que implican a altos cargos nazis en el exilio, su amante Martín Navarro, ex miembro del PCE, se ve obligado a abandonar París y perseguirla. Aunque sabe que en España lo espera la cárcel si es capturado por la policía franquista o la muerte por traición si sus camaradas del Partido lo descubren, Martín lo arriesgaráa todo, incluso sus convicciones ideológicas, por volver a reunirse con Erika. Con la policía, los nazis, los comunistas y la CIA pisándoles los talones, ambos amantes se verán envueltos en una trama de espionaje e intereses ocultos más compleja y peligrosa de lo que nunca hubieran imaginado.Plagada de espías desencantados, idealistas convencidos y héroes a su pesar, El silencio de tu nombre aúna historia, aventura, intriga y romance. Una novela que refleja con maestría cómo en una Europa arrasada por la intolerancia y el fanatismo político, hay lugar para el amor, la amistad, el honor y la esperanza.
Silencio en Hanover Close (Inspector Thomas Pitt #Volumen 9)
by Anne PerryTras un caso fácil solo en apariencia, se esconde un secreto que puede acabar con muchas vidas... incluida la del inspector Pitt. La novena novela de la serie del inspector Pitt Al inspector Pitt le encargan que reabra un espinoso caso cerrado tres años atrás. Se trata de la muerte en extrañas circunstancias de un hombre que trabajaba para el Ministerio de Asunto Exteriores, cuya viuda pretende casarse ahora con un colega de su difunto marido. Lo que el inspector y su sagaz esposa Charlotte ignoran es que detrás de todo ese turbio asunto hay un laberinto de vergonzosas relaciones sexuales e incluso un caso de espionaje internacional.
Silencio Forzado
by Annemarie NikolausUna catástrofe pública que aparentemente no debe ser esclarecida. Una periodista que hace preguntas: así tropieza con otro drama ocurrido años atrás. La relación parece puramente especulativa – pero luego su familia se ve amenazada. Un mini-thriller que establece conjeturas sobre dos acontecimientos históricos. La periodista Laura Schreiner se enfrenta a una amarga decisión. Ha hecho demasiadas preguntas y ahora la vida de sus hijos está en peligro. Muchos extrañamente se mostrarán poco interesados en esclarecer la catástrofe. La ambiciosa joven periodista no quiere aceptarlo. En sus investigaciones encuentra a alguien que intenta convencerla de que hay un nexo con una tragedia anterior que nunca fue esclarecida. Puede tratarse de especulaciones precipitadas; pero sus hijos han sido secuestrados. Quien sea que esté detrás del hecho es poderoso y no tiene escrúpulos. El mini-thriller reúne las piezas del rompecabezas de la mezcla de pistas y suposiciones que se desprenden del derrumbamiento de un avión hace más de treinta años. Este es un trabajo de ficción. Aunque tiene como trasfondo sucesos históricos, la trama ha surgido enteramente de la imaginación de la autora.
Los silencios del mármol
by Juan AdriansensJuan Adriansens pinta un fresco barroco del Nápoles actual que enlaza con el de hace 250 años... La pequeña capilla San Severo, en Nápoles, es todavía, a día de hoy, una de las grandes desconocidas del sur de Italia y constituye un hito por su espectacular interior, que alberga una colección de estatuas de mármol que dejan sin aliento a todos los que tienen el privilegio de observarlas... Perteneciente a la prestigiosa familia Di Sangro, la bóveda de la capilla sufre un derrumbe parcial y el gran mecenas Álvaro de Fontanarosa, hombre de inmensa fortuna, encarga su reparación a Mauro Beltrán, un joven restaurador español que descubre los inquietantes rumores en torno a ciertos extraños hechos que se han venido produciendo en aquel lugar... Mauro entabla una relación dependiente con su mecenas, en la que surge un tercer eslabón, Alberto Miralles. Los tres conformarán un curioso triángulo en el que las aristas permanecen siempre redondeadas; una partida de ajedrez en la que ninguna pieza se coloca en la situación que le corresponde y en la que todos los movimientos esconden motivaciones ocultas. Los silencios del mármol es una guía de viajes, un recetario culinario, un libro de arte, un tratado de arquitectura y de filosofía, una lección de historia, una novela negra en arriesgada complicidad con el marqués de Sade, un manual de lingüística, un breviario de alquimia, un totum no revolutum que nos transporta a una Italia que nos es tan cercana y a la vez tan desconocida, a través de unos personajes que toman forma con cada salto de página. Un recorrido por la sensibilidad artística desvela los recovecos más oscuros del ser humano, una compilación de mensajes del pasado que se filtran en el presente a través del frío mármol de las estatuas de San Severo.
Silent Are the Dead (The Flash Casey Mysteries #1)
by George Harmon CoxeFlash Casey snaps a photo that holds the key to a corrupt lawyer&’s murderCasey shouldn&’t have had to go back for more pictures of Stanford Endicott. He was at the court with the other newspaper photographers when the wealthy lawyer was arraigned, and got pictures of him smiling as he put on a hat to hide his bald head. But before Casey can get the negatives developed, a pair of urchins steal his camera case and expose the plates to the sun. At his editor&’s orders, Casey visits Endicott&’s office for another round of photos. The picture he takes there is altogether more interesting: Stanford Endicott, dead on his office floor. Casey hears a sound in the next room and knows the murderer is close. He gives chase out the front door, and takes a picture just as the killer drives away. Suddenly, Flash Casey has a bigger story than he bargained for.
Silent Are the Dead
by D. M. RowellA Kiowa woman faces new threats to her tribe and identity while struggling to keep her Silicon Valley business afloat. She must search deep within herself to find answers—and a murderer—in Mary Higgins Clark Award finalist D. M. Rowell&’s thrilling sequel, perfect for fans of Winter Counts.While back on tribal land, Mud Sawpole uncovers an illegal fracking operation underway that threatens the Kiowas&’ ancestral homeland. But there&’s an even greater threat: a local businessman involved in artifact thefts is murdered, and a respected tribe elder faces accusation of the crime. After being roped in by her cousin, Denny, they begin to investigate the death while also pursuing evidence to permanently stop frackers from destroying Kiowa land, water, and livelihoods. When answers evade her, Mud heeds her grandfather's and great-aunt&’s words of wisdom and embraces Kiowa tribal customs to find the answers that she seeks. But her ceremonial sweat leads to a vision with answers wrapped in more questions. Mud and Denny race against the clock to uncover the real killer and must face the knowledge that there may be a traitor—and a murderer—in their midst. It&’s already too late for one victim—and Mud may be next.
Silent as the Grave: A Molly Murphy Mystery (Molly Murphy Mysteries)
by null Rhys Bowen null Clare BroylesRetired Detective Molly Murphy Sullivan goes undercover in the next book in the New York Times bestselling series from Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles.With a newborn and two children, Molly Murphy Sullivan is tackling motherhood. Her husband, Daniel, is off to work in Washington as Easter break begins in New York. Her dear friend and writer, Ryan O’Hara, is shooting a movie, one of the first to involve a real plot and actors. He invites Molly and the children to visit the set and watch the excitement. When one of the actresses is fired, Molly’s adopted daughter, Bridie, is called to replace her in the scene. Turns out she’s a natural and is asked to star in the rest of the film. Molly is skeptical about leaving Bridie alone on set, but her great friends, Sid and Gus, offer to chaperone her.The movie industry is still experimenting with ways to get the best shot, like pretending to tie Bridie to real train tracks. But soon, their special effects start to malfunction. After a few mishaps where no one is hurt, the special effects turn deadly. With rumors of a feud between studios, Molly believes these malfunctions are sabotage. She is invited to go undercover on set to investigate the burgeoning film war. Once again, Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles deliver an engaging mystery full of vibrant historical details and thrilling escapades featuring one of mystery's most beloved sleuths.
Silent as the Grave
by Bill KitsonA chilling tale of murder, madness, and what happens when ghosts from the past won't stay in their graves.When former journalist Adam Bailey agrees to spend Christmas at ancient Mulgrave Castle, he knows there is an ulterior motive behind the invitation. His old flame, Harriet, and her husband, Sir Anthony Rowe, want Adam to investigate the legend of an old family curse - a curse said to have claimed several victims, and which may be due to strike again ...Soon, heavy snow cuts off the castle from the outside world, and the guests become aware that the curse has indeed claimed a new victim - but how? Adam, aided by Harriet's feisty sister Eve, seeks to discover if the death is linked to the mysterious disappearances that have occurred over the centuries.Is there the usual foul play afoot - or is someone powerless to resist the force of a far older evil?
Silent as the Grave: The first in a suspenseful and chilling mystery series (The Eden House Mysteries, Book One) (The Eden House Mysteries #1)
by Bill Kitson'Addictive. One of those books that you just cannot put down' ***** Reader ReviewChristmas 1979. Former TV reporter Adam Bailey is invited by his old flame Harriet and her husband, Sir Anthony, to Mulgrave Castle for the festivities. He reluctantly accepts, intrigued by their request for him to investigate the family curse.But within hours of arriving, a blizzard rolls in that leaves the castle and its guests stranded. And when one of the visitors is murdered, Adam and Harriet's sister, Eve, set out to solve the crime. But with danger stalking their every move, they must work fast to uncover the mystery before more lives are lost.Is the killer a member of the house party? Or has the family curse struck again?Silent as the Grave is the first instalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries:'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review
Silent as the Grave: The first in a suspenseful and chilling mystery series (The Eden House Mysteries, Book One) (The\eden House Mysteries Ser. #1)
by Bill Kitson'Addictive. One of those books that you just cannot put down' ***** Reader ReviewChristmas 1979. Former TV reporter Adam Bailey is invited by his old flame Harriet and her husband, Sir Anthony, to Mulgrave Castle for the festivities. He reluctantly accepts, intrigued by their request for him to investigate the family curse.But within hours of arriving, a blizzard rolls in that leaves the castle and its guests stranded. And when one of the visitors is murdered, Adam and Harriet's sister, Eve, set out to solve the crime. But with danger stalking their every move, they must work fast to uncover the mystery before more lives are lost.Is the killer a member of the house party? Or has the family curse struck again?Silent as the Grave is the first instalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries:'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review
Silent as the Grave: The first in a suspenseful and chilling mystery series (The Eden House Mysteries, Book One) (The Eden House Mysteries #1)
by Bill Kitson'Addictive. One of those books that you just cannot put down' ***** Reader ReviewChristmas 1979. Former TV reporter Adam Bailey is invited by his old flame Harriet and her husband, Sir Anthony, to Mulgrave Castle for the festivities. He reluctantly accepts, intrigued by their request for him to investigate the family curse.But within hours of arriving, a blizzard rolls in that leaves the castle and its guests stranded. And when one of the visitors is murdered, Adam and Harriet's sister, Eve, set out to solve the crime. But with danger stalking their every move, they must work fast to uncover the mystery before more lives are lost.Is the killer a member of the house party? Or has the family curse struck again?Silent as the Grave is the first instalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries:'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Silent Assassin (A Dan Morgan Thriller #2)
by Leo J. MaloneyIn this electrifying novel of relentless suspense, Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney unleashes an unthinkable conspiracy from the deepest corridors of power. . . Silent AssassinCode named Cobra, former CIA agent Dan Morgan is pulled in when every other option has failed. His mission: find Nikolai Novokoff, a ruthless KGB officer turned international arms dealer. Locate the weapons of mass destruction that the rogue terrorist is threatening to unleash on the world. And terminate with extreme prejudice. . . In the world of clandestine ops, where the line between friends and enemies is constantly shifting, especially in the halls of Washington, Morgan must survive a merciless maze of deceit--and risk everything--to stop a madman.
Silent Auction (Josie Prescott #5)
by Jane K. ClelandIn Silent Auction, the autumn foliage is in full fiery glory on a beautiful day in the little coastal town of Rocky Point, New Hampshire. Josie Prescott arrives at the town's renovated lighthouse to conduct an antiques appraisal and is horrified to discover the bludgeoned body of her neighbor Zoë's beloved nephew, Frankie. The owners of the lighthouse are avid antiques collectors, and Josie soon begins to suspect that a scrimshaw tooth from their collection may be the key to solving the crime that has shaken Rocky Point, and broken her dear friend's heart.
Silent Awakening
by Elaine BarbieriHIS SHIELD AND GUN WERE HERS TO COMMANDStalked by a killer after discovering his nearly untraceable chemical weapon, scientist Natalie Patterson collided with one of New York’s finest-rugged homicide detective Brady Tomasini. The elegant scientist and the steel-hard cop should never have met. But now their fiery attraction was as undeniable as it was inconvenient.For the first time, Brady wasn’t in control. Surrendering himself to Natalie’s soft, smoky eyes wouldn’t help him catch the killer. Unless.... The closer they got, the more angry Natalie’s stalker became-and the more careless. Was giving in to unexpected passion the best way to flush out the killer...and would Brady’s and Natalie’s hearts survive the aftermath?
Silent Bite: An Andy Carpenter Mystery (An Andy Carpenter Novel #22)
by David RosenfeltAndy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, are finding that all is not calm or bright in Silent Bite, the latest Christmas mystery in this heartwarming series from bestselling author David Rosenfelt. <P><P>Lawyer Andy Carpenter can finally take a breath; he’s back on dry land after a family Caribbean cruise forced on him by his wife, Laurie, to get into the Christmas spirit. Of course the family’s first stop is to the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue organization that has always been Andy’s true passion. But when Andy arrives, his partner, Willie Miller, needs his help. Willie’s old cellmate, Tony Birch, has been arrested for murder. Andy doesn’t necessarily believe in Tony, but Willie does. And Andy believes in Willie, which is why Andy decides to take the case. Once again David Rosenfelt puts readers in the Christmas spirit in a tale that is equal parts mystery and holiday cheer.
The Silent Bride
by Leslie GlassA beautiful bride's glorious trip down the aisle is cut short by a sniper's bullet. The sweet 18-year-old didn't have an enemy in the world...
The Silent Bullet: The Adventures Of Craig Kennedy, Scientific Detective (Library of Congress Crime Classics)
by Arthur ReeveNext in the esteemed Library of Congress Crime Classics, a collection of twelve tales of intrigue and suspense, featuring Craig Kennedy, the 'American Sherlock Holmes'First published in 1910, The Silent Bullet is the first collection of Arthur B. Reeve's Craig Kennedy mysteries. In this book of twelve tales of intrigue and suspense, readers are introduced to Kennedy, sometimes called the 'American Sherlock Holmes', and his friend and assistant, reporter Walter James. A professor at Columbia University, Kennedy uses his scientific expertise and inventions to solve cases, usually employing pioneering turn-of-the-century technology, such as hidden microphones, lie detectors, and a makeshift defibrillator. Full of thrilling escapades as well as insight into the discoveries of the early 1900s, The Silent Bullet is an adventure from start to finish.
The Silent Bullet: The Adventures Of Craig Kennedy, Scientific Detective (Literature Of Mystery And Detection Ser.)
by Arthur B. ReeveAmerica's Sherlock Holmes makes histhrilling debutin this classic volume of mind-boggling mysteries Craig Kennedy is a Columbia University chemistry professor by day and New York's premier sleuth by night. With the help of his roommate and partner in detection, newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, Kennedy uses his mastery of technology to solve the most puzzling of mysteries. In "The Deadly Tube," he investigates a case of murder by X-ray, and in "The Terror in the Air," he applies the scientific method to a rash of airplane accidents blamed on gyroscopes. First appearing in the pages of Cosmopolitan magazine, Craig Kennedy was one of the most popular detectives of the early twentieth century, and Arthur B. Reeve's stories featuring the scientific sleuth were the first mysteries by an American author to gain wide readership in Great Britain. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Silent Child
by Sarah A. DenzilIntroducing Audible's Thriller of the Year: Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil, performed by Joanne Froggatt. <p><p> In the summer of 2006, Emma Price watched helplessly as her six-year-old son's red coat was fished out of the River Ouse. It was the tragic story of the year - a little boy, Aiden, wandered away from school during a terrible flood, fell into the river, and drowned. His body was never recovered. Ten years later Emma has finally rediscovered the joy in life. She's married, pregnant, and in control again...until Aiden returns. <p><p> Too traumatised to speak, he raises endless questions and answers none. Where has he been? What happened to him on that rainy afternoon? And now that he's back, whom can he trust?