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Beyond the Bone
by Reginald HillA stolen skeleton leads to a web of mystery: “Those who treasure quirky characters, lively dialogue, and ingenious plots will be delighted” (Booklist). In England, a skeleton from Roman times goes missing from the site of an archaeological dig—as does the man overseeing the project. In Baghdad, a diplomat dies suddenly. And in California, a scientist commits suicide. These three events are in fact linked—and one tough, determined woman may be about to unravel a shocking conspiracy that lies behind them all, in this lively mystery by “one of Britain’s most consistently excellent crime novelists” (The Times, London). “The captivating cast includes an obnoxious student of archaeology, a fraudulent town official, a vaguely clairvoyant eccentric, a couple of mysterious brothers, and various other folks who aren’t quite what they seem to be.” —Booklist “Reginald Hill delivers literate, complex, and immensely satisfying thrillers.” —Orlando Sentinel
Beyond the Cherokee Trail
by Lisa CarterWhen Linden Birchfield arrives in the Snowbird Cherokee community to organize the 180th commemoration of the Trail of Tears, she runs head on—literally—into arrogant former army sniper Walker Crowe. A descendant of the Cherokee who evaded deportation by hiding in the rugged Snowbird Mountains, Walker believes no good can result from stirring up the animosity with the white Appalachian residents whose ancestors looted the tribal lands so long ago.Though at odds over the commemoration, Linden and Walker must unite against an unseen threat to derail the festival. Together they face an enemy whose implacable hatred can be traced to the events of the Trail, a dark chapter in America’s westward expansion. When called to resurrect his sniper abilities, Walker must thwart the enemy who threatens the modern-day inhabitants of tiny Cartridge Cove—and targets the woman who has captured his heart.
Beyond the Cut: Sinner's Tribe Motorcycle Club (The Sinner's Tribe Motorcycle Club #2)
by Sarah CastilleSHE'S HOLDING ON TIGHT.As a teen, Dawn ran from a life on the streets straight into the arms of Jimmy "Mad Dog" Sanchez, a biker who promised to be her knight in shining armor. But his love was just another cage. Years later, Dawn's former life still has its hooks in her and she'll do whatever it takes to break free. When Cade "Ryder" O'Connor, a member of a rival club, makes her an offer, Dawn finds herself in a different, hotter kind of trouble with one irresistible Sinner…WILL HE GIVE HER THE RIDE OF HER LIFE?Cade is an outlaw biker with allegiance to one thing and one thing only: The Sinner's Tribe Motorcycle Club. But when it comes to the stunningly sexy, fiercely independent Dawn Delgado, Cade finds himself…hungrier for more. Trouble is on Dawn's heels and he wants to be the answer to her prayers, whether she wants him to be or not. What can't be denied is the red-hot attraction between them. However, as they fall deeper, the danger rises and Cade may have to sacrifice it all…in Beyond the Cut by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille.
Beyond the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #6)
by Alexandra IvyHe Would Do Anything To Claim Her - Salvatore Giuliani is not a happy werewolf. It's his duty as leader to track down the pureblood females who can keep his people from extinction. But the moment he catches scent of Harley, a pureblood held by a pack of mangy curs, his savage need for her obliterates all other instincts. And the only thing worse than being captured is finding that beautiful, independent Harley defiantly refuses to become his mate. And Everything To Keep Her. Harley has been taught to distrust all Weres, especially their arrogant king. She won't be used for breeding or bonded against her will, not even to a man who makes every nerve tingle with awareness. Yet Salvatore is her key to saving the family she never knew she had--if she dares to succumb to his dark, predatory desire, and face a vicious enemy sworn to destroy them both.
Beyond the Farthest Star: A Novel
by Bodie Thoene Brock ThoeneWhen a nativity display on public property is torched by a former US Senator, the media spotlight falls on the forgotten small town of Leonard, Texas, and the new pastor of its only church—Adam Wells. Emboldened by the prospect of leading his tiny congregation in a nationally-televised, first amendment debate that he considers to be a “fight for the heart and soul of America,” Pastor Wells determines not to let anything or anyone, including his wife and his rebellious sixteen-year old daughter, stand in his way. But when an old high school friend unexpectedly shows up in their small town and a past secret is revealed, Pastor Wells’ constitutional crusade collides with an even greater fight—the fight for the heart and soul of his marriage, his daughter, and, even his own life. In this modern-day story of betrayal, forgiveness, and finally redemption, Adam Wells discovers, for the first time, the meaning of the story he’s been preaching all his life…and his desperate daughter understands what really is beyond the farthest star. Award-winning authors, Bodie and Brock Thoene, have written an emotional and authentic drama based on a screenplay by Andrew Librizzi and now a major motion picture.
Beyond the Gate (A Kathy Ryan Novel #3)
by Mary SanGiovanniKathy Ryan&’s work as an occult investigator often leads her to the outskirts of society, law, and even reality . . . Knowing that other dimensions exist is one thing. Venturing into them is quite another. In the course of its experiments, Paragon Corp—a government-sourced theoretical physics research institute—has discovered a supposedly empty alternate world. There is strange, alien flora but seemingly no sentient beings . . . just a huge, abandoned city that a team of scientists is sent to explore. Then the scientists disappear. Kathy Ryan is hired to make her first foray into an alternate dimension in order to locate the team, bring them back, and close the gate for good. Instead, she discovers that this supposedly dead city may be nothing of the kind. Her rescue mission has become a terrifying race to prevent the potential destruction of the boundary between two worlds—before mayhem reigns over both . . . Praise for the novels of Mary SanGiovanni: &“SanGiovanni evokes a Lovecraftian sensibility in this action-filled story. . . . Scary, suspenseful, smart, and gory, the novel is also beautifully set and described.&” —Library Journal on Savage Woods &“A feast of both visceral and existential horror.&” —F. Paul Wilson on Thrall &“Filled to the brim with mounting terror.&” —Gary A. Braunbeck on The Hollower &“A fast-building, high-tension ride.&” —James A. Moore on The Hollower
Beyond the Gate (A Kathy Ryan Novel #3)
by Mary SanGiovanniKathy Ryan&’s work as an occult investigator often leads her to the outskirts of society, law, and even reality . . . Knowing that other dimensions exist is one thing. Venturing into them is quite another. In the course of its experiments, Paragon Corp—a government-sourced theoretical physics research institute—has discovered a supposedly empty alternate world. There is strange, alien flora but seemingly no sentient beings . . . just a huge, abandoned city that a team of scientists is sent to explore. Then the scientists disappear. Kathy Ryan is hired to make her first foray into an alternate dimension in order to locate the team, bring them back, and close the gate for good. Instead, she discovers that this supposedly dead city may be nothing of the kind. Her rescue mission has become a terrifying race to prevent the potential destruction of the boundary between two worlds—before mayhem reigns over both . . . Praise for the novels of Mary SanGiovanni: &“SanGiovanni evokes a Lovecraftian sensibility in this action-filled story. . . . Scary, suspenseful, smart, and gory, the novel is also beautifully set and described.&” —Library Journal on Savage Woods &“A feast of both visceral and existential horror.&” —F. Paul Wilson on Thrall &“Filled to the brim with mounting terror.&” —Gary A. Braunbeck on The Hollower &“A fast-building, high-tension ride.&” —James A. Moore on The Hollower
Beyond the Glen
by Diane HaegerAs children, half-sisters Marielle and Colleen roamed the heather-covered hills of their Scottish hamlet until Marielle's French mother fled their troubled home, tearing Marielle from a sister who was also her best friend. Now twenty years later, this beautiful, respected journalist who suffers from constant internal turmoil, returns to her quaint home town Killin in the Scottish Highlands to find the sister she loves, the past she lost, and the fulfillment of her destiny. But Marielle's cherished hope for a reunion is shattered when she discovers Colleen was the victim of a mysterious accident. She also finds a wheelchair bound teenager injured the night of the accident, the town baker and Coleen's widower live in her old home. Determined to uncover the truth, Marielle turns to two men-one of them her sister's smolderingly attractive ex husband, the other, a wise, gentle, childhood friend-who will link the secrets of Colleen's life inexorably with her own in this powerful, evocative tale of heartbreak and love. Marielle's tenacity helped by touches of magic, enable her to make peace with the past which has paralyzed her spirit, opening her heart to the possibility she can find love, and find the confidence to brighten the lives of others and ultimately her own.
Beyond the Grave (Grim Reaper Series #5)
by Judy ClemensALA Book Club October Pick, 2018Casey Maldonado is haunted by the deaths of her husband and young son. She hopes traveling through the vast reaches of Idaho will offer peace. Instead, she fights off three drunken locals before escaping to a quiet town where she wants to heal from her injuries and constant sorrow.Her traveling companion, invisible to all but Casey, is Death, wearing a series of disguises and offering expert commentary on her difficulties.Unfortunately, the village of Armstrong carries its own darkness. Casey finds a job and a comfortable guest room with the proprietor of the small general store, Vern and his ill wife, Dottie. Death keeps a close watch on Casey. She's surrounded by trouble.She captures a teen spray-painting nasty graffiti on the store's wall. The town shuns Dottie and blames Vern for jilting his fiancée to marry an outsider—forty-five years ago. The woman's still stalking Vern today. Casey finds a hateful letter accusing Dottie of tragedy based on a Halloween party, a fatality, and a woman missing for forty-five years. Residents ignore the couple at a free outdoor movie they sponsor. Casey stops another attempt to spray-paint graffiti on the store.Danger and cruelty range free beneath the calm surface of the town. When Dottie dies in the hospital, brutality overrides grief. A resident notifies the three attackers, who arrive to finish what they started with Casey. Finally, the painful truth explodes in violence based on revenge.
Beyond the Headlines (Clare Carlson Mystery #4)
by R. G. BelskyShe was a mega-celebrity—he was a billionaire businessman—now he's dead—she's in jailLaurie Bateman was living the American dream. Since her arrival as an infant in the U.S. after the fall of Saigon, the pretty Vietnamese girl had gone on to become a supermodel, a successful actress, and, finally, the wife of one of the country's top corporate dealmakers. That dream has now turned into a nightmare when she is arrested for the murder of her wealthy husband.New York City TV journalist Clare Carlson does an emotional jailhouse interview in which Bateman proclaims her innocence—and becomes a cause celebre for women's rights groups around the country.At first sympathetic, then increasingly suspicious of Laurie Bateman and her story, Clare delves into a baffling mystery which has roots extending back nearly fifty years to the height of the Vietnam War.Soon, there are more murders, more victims, and more questions as Clare struggles against dire evil forces to break the biggest story of her life.Beyond the Headlines is perfect for fans of Robert Crais and Harlan CobenWhile all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:Yesterday's NewsBelow the FoldThe Last ScoopBeyond the Headlines
Beyond the Ice Limit: A Gideon Crew Novel (Gideon Crew Series)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln ChildBEYOND THE ICE LIMITThat thing is growing again. We must destroy it. The time to act is now...With these words begins Gideon Crew's latest, most dangerous, most high-stakes assignment yet. Failure will mean nothing short of the end of humankind on earth.Five years ago, the mysterious and inscrutable head of Effective Engineering Solutions, Eli Glinn, led a mission to recover a gigantic meteorite--the largest ever discovered--from a remote island off the coast of South America. The mission ended in disaster when their ship, the Rolvaag, foundered in a vicious storm in the Antarctic waters and broke apart, sinking-along with its unique cargo-to the ocean floor. One hundred and eight crew members perished, and Eli Glinn was left paralyzed.But this was not all. The tragedy revealed something truly terrifying: the meteorite they tried to retrieve was not, in fact, simply a rock. Instead, it was a complex organism from the deep reaches of space.Now, that organism has implanted itself in the sea bed two miles below the surface-and it is growing. If it is not destroyed, the planet will be doomed. There is only one hope: for Glinn and his team to annihilate it, a task which requires Gideon's expertise with nuclear weapons. But as Gideon and his colleagues soon discover, the "meteorite" has a mind of its own-and it has no intention of going quietly...
Beyond the Law (Hardy Boys Casefiles, Book #55)
by Franklin W. Dixon Anne GreenbergThe police chief is accused of corruption, and Frank and Joe need to find out who's behind the smear campaign. Before they know it, they're up to their ears in shady characters and attempted murder.
Beyond the Limit (Morgan's Mercenaries #30)
by Lindsay MckennaHe's tackled tough military projects in hot spots around the globe. . . ;but Marine engineer Major Pete Trayhern has never faced anything as challenging as civilian Calandra Roland. Attractive and vivacious, she's definitely not the kind of person he thought would be in charge of building a crucial power station in war-torn Afghanistan. Since they have to work together smoothly, Pete is determined to ignore the instant sparks between them. But Cali's courage and disarming directness are slowly making him drop his guard-and igniting feelings he'd given up trusting. Now, with day-to-day danger the only sure thing and a ruthless conspiracy fast closing in around them, Pete and Cali will put their future and lives on the line. But will their sacrifice destroy their chance for love worth a lifetime?
Beyond the Limit (Valkyrie Ops #1)
by Cindy DeesTeam Reaper has a new mission...Train the first female SEALsNavy SEAL Griffin Caldwell is not happy with his team's top-secret mission, training the first female SEALs. Griffin's determined to prove that that his trainee Sherri Tate—a former beauty queen no less—doesn't have what it takes to join the world's most elite warrior's club. Until he sees what she's capable of, and even this hard-nosed SEAL has to admit she's tough as nails. What he won't admit to is the attraction sizzling between them.Navy media officer Sherri Tate is more than just a pretty face. When she's given the opportunity to achieve her dream of becoming a SEAL, she won't let anything stand in her way, not even her arrogant trainer, who is too sexy for words. When a dangerous mission lands Sherri and Griffin in the cross hairs of the world's most feared terrorist, it's going to take everything they have to come out with their lives—and hearts—intact.Praise for Cindy Dees:"A pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled."—RT Book Reviews for Hot Intent"A well-crafted plot with plenty of action, love and danger...make this a must-read romance."—RT Book Reviews for Undercover with a SEAL
Beyond the Pale Motel
by Francesca Lia BlockMaternal, sexy Catt and her beautiful, daring best friend Bree are hairdressers at an L.A. salon called Head Hunter, and work out at a gym called Body Farm. They have over a decade of sobriety behind them and are getting close to living the lives they've always wanted. But when Catt's husband, Dash, leaves her, and then her neighbor is brutally murdered, possibly by a man being called the Hollywood Serial Killer, Catt's world begins to come crashing down. The murdered victims all seem to bear a chilling resemblance to Bree. Catt suspects that Bree is the next target of the Hollywood Serial Killer...is she losing touch with reality or simply coming to terms with the truth?In Beyond the Pale Motel, a terrifying and intensely erotic novel, Francesca Lia Block explores the dangers of modern living, loving and dying with lyrical edge and sensational attitude.
Beyond the Reflection's Edge
by Bryan DavisAfter sixteen-year-old Nathan Shepherd's parents are murdered during a corporate investigation, he teams up with a friend to solve the case, discovering mirrors that reflect events from the past and future, a camera that photographs people who aren't there, and a violin that echoes unseen voices. This is the first book of a contemporary adventure fantasy series for young adults.
Beyond the Rules
by Doranna DurginRule #1: Family comes first. Rule #2: If you belong to Kimmer Reed's family, ignore Rule #1. She'd never planned to see her so-called family again. But that didn't help Hunter Agency operative Kimmer Reed when her brother showed up on her doorstep, men with guns just minutes behind. Seemed he'd gotten in over his head and had decided to give his former mob "business partners" a new target: Kimmer. Not so fast. Because Kimmer is no longer a scared teen- she's a highly trained covert agent with things worth fighting for. A job she loves. A house that's truly a home. A sexy man who loves her and believes that family is sacred... uh-oh. It's time for. . . Rule #3: When your life, love and mangy brother are at stake, there are no rules...
Beyond the Truth: A Detective Byron Mystery (The John Byron Novels #3)
by Bruce Robert CoffinMaine Sunday Telegram #1 Bestseller * Winner of the Silver Falchion Award for Best Procedural * Agatha Award Nominee for Best Contemporary Novel * Maine Literary Award Nominee for Best Crime Fiction"A gripping atmospheric thriller that finds the dark side of Portland, Maine. The Detective Byron mystery series is one of the finest to arrive in a long time." —#1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas PrestonIn this latest enthralling mystery from #1 bestselling author Bruce Robert Coffin, Detective Sergeant John Byron faces the greatest challenge of his career.When a popular high school senior is shot by police following a late night robbery, chaos ensues. The actions of the officer are immediately called into question. Amid community protests, political grandstanding, department leaks, and reluctant witnesses, Byron and his team must work quickly to find the missing pieces.And when an attempt is made on the officer’s life, Byron shifts into overdrive, putting everything on the line. Was the attack merely retribution or something more sinister? The search for the truth may come at a price not even Byron can afford.
Beyond the Truth: Hanne Wilhelmsen Book Seven (A Hanne Wilhelmsen Novel #7)
by Anne HoltIn the seventh installment of the Hanne Wilhelmsen series &“that demands to be read—and the more quickly, the better&” (Bookreporter), the brilliant female detective must untangle the complex and bitter history of one of Oslo&’s wealthiest families after a celebratory get-together ends in a shocking multivictim homicide.Shortly before Christmas, four people are found shot dead at the home of the Stahlbergs, a wealthy Oslo family of shipping merchants notorious for their miserliness and infighting. Three of the victims are members of the family, and the fourth is an outsider, seemingly out of place. Cake had been set out in the living room and a bottle of champagne had been opened but not yet poured. Yes, family gatherings during the holidays can be difficult, but why did this one become a bloodbath? As Hanne Wilhelmsen investigates the case alongside her longtime police partner, Billy T., motives for the murders emerge in abundance; each surviving member of the Stahlberg family had good reason to want the victims dead. As she searches for the killer, Hanne will once again risk everything to find out the truth. But this time, will she go too far? &“When you think of Scandinavian noir, names like Stieg Larsson, Henning Mankell, and Camilla Lackberg probably come to mind, not Anne Holt. That may be about to change….Holt consistently delivers in her series. And Beyond the Truth…is her best yet…If you aren&’t familiar with Anne Holt&’s Hanne Wilhelmsen novels…dive in with this one—number 7—but then do yourself a favor and binge-read the first six&” (Entertainment Weekly).
Beyond the Wild River: A gorgeous and evocative historical novel
by Sarah MaineFrom the author of The House Between Tides, winner of the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year, comes an atmospheric and stunningly evocative historical novel. Perfect for fans of Sarah Perry's The Essex Serpent.'Maine writes beautifully' THE TIMES'Riveting' PUBLISHERS WEEKLYScotland,1893. Nineteen-year-old Evelyn Ballantyre, the daughter of a wealthy landowner, has rarely strayed from her family's estate in the Scottish Borders. She was once close to her philanthropist father, but his silence over what really happened on the day a poacher was shot on estate land has come between them. An invitation to accompany her father to Canada is a chance for Evelyn to escape her limited existence. But once there, on the wild and turbulent Nipigon river, she is shocked to discover that their guide is James Douglas, Ballantyre's former stable hand, and once her friend. He disappeared the night of the murder, charged with the shooting.Evelyn never believed that James was guilty - and her father's role in the killing has always been mysterious. What does he have to hide? In the wild landscape of a new world, far from the constraints of polite society, the secrets and lies surrounding that night are finally stripped away, with dramatic consequences.*****'Stunning' Booklist'Maine's gift of setting the mood shines' RT Reviews
Beyond the Wild River: A gorgeous and evocative historical novel
by Sarah MaineFrom the author of The House Between Tides, winner of the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year, comes an atmospheric and stunningly evocative historical novel. Perfect for fans of Sarah Perry's The Essex Serpent.'Beautifully told and quietly absorbing' - Kate RiordanScotland,1893. Nineteen-year-old Evelyn Ballantyre, the daughter of a wealthy landowner, has rarely strayed from her family's estate in the Scottish Borders. She was once close to her philanthropist father, but his silence over what really happened on the day a poacher was shot on estate land has come between them. An invitation to accompany her father to Canada is a chance for Evelyn to escape her limited existence. But once there, on the wild and turbulent Nipigon river, she is shocked to discover that their guide is James Douglas, Ballantyre's former stable hand, and once her friend. He disappeared the night of the murder, charged with the shooting. Evelyn never believed that James was guilty - and her father's role in the killing has always been mysterious. What does he have to hide? In the wild landscape of a new world, far from the constraints of polite society, the secrets and lies surrounding that night are finally stripped away, with dramatic consequences.***'Maine writes beautifully about the wilderness' The Times'Riveting' Publishers Weekly'Stunning' Booklist'Maine's gift of setting the mood shines' RT Reviews(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything
by Justine Pucella WinansMurder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself investigating a murder with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all while falling for a cute girl from their birding group...and trying not to get killed next. Sixteen-year-old Bianca Torre is an avid birder undergoing a gender identity crisis and grappling with an ever-growing list of fears. Some, like Fear #6: Initiating Conversation, keep them constrained, forcing them to watch birds from the telescope in their bedroom. And, occasionally, their neighbors. When their gaze wanders to one particular window across the street, Bianca witnesses a creepy plague-masked murderer take their neighbor’s life. Worse, the death is ruled a suicide, forcing Bianca to make a choice—succumb to their long list of fears (including #3 Murder and #55 Breaking into a Dead Guy’s Apartment), or investigate what happened. Bianca enlists the help of their friend Anderson Coleman, but the two have more knowledge of anime than true crime. As Bianca and Anderson dig deeper into the murder with a little help from Bianca’s crush and fellow birding aficionado, Elaine Yee (#13 Beautiful People, #11 Parents Discovering They’re a Raging Lesbian), the trio uncover a conspiracy much larger—and weirder—than imagined. And when the killer catches wind of the investigation, suddenly Bianca’s #1 fear of public speaking doesn’t sound so bad compared to the threat of being silenced for good.In this absurdist, darkly comical YA thriller that is a deceptively deep exploration of anxiety and identity, perhaps the real murder investigation is the friends we make along the way.
Bible Belt
by Mario Escobar Isabelle De RoseTROISIEME EPISODE DE LA SAGA LE CERCLE LE THRILLER LE PLUS LU EN FORMAT NUMERIQUE INTRIGUE : Que feriez-vous pour sauver votre famille ? Betty Cox vient d’achever sa deuxième année d’université et ses relations avec ses parents ne cessent de se dégrader. Les Cox sont l’une des familles conservatrices les plus influentes des Etats-Unis et une référence pour la haute société de Houston. Mais tout est sur le point de basculer. Après avoir passé le samedi à faire la fête avec son petit ami Robert, Betty découvre que ses parents et ses deux petits frères ont disparu. Désespérée, elle se lance à corps perdu à la recherche de sa famille, espérant la retrouver avant qu’il soit trop tard. Dans une prison de haute sécurité écossaise, une dangereuse criminelle a les cartes en main pour sauver les Cox. L’inspecteur d’Interpol Anthony Wise et la psychiatre Grace Kung devront utiliser tous les moyens dont ils disposent pour découvrir ce que cache la tueuse. Betty, dans sa tentative désespérée de sauver les siens, se jette sans le savoir dans la gueule du loup et elle devra apprendre à se méfier de tous ceux qui semblent être de son côté. Betty retrouvera-t-elle sa famille avant qu’il soit trop tard ? Que cherche vraiment l’énigmatique détenue ? Un groupe extrémiste peut-il être à l’origine de l’enlèvement des Cox ?
Biblioteca Dominique Sylvain (Pack 3 ebooks): El pasadizo del Deseo + La hija del samurái + Muerte en el Sena
by Dominique SylvainDisfruta con las tres primeras entregas de la alabada serie policiaca de Dominique Sylvain, donde crea una formidable e inverosímil pareja de investigadoras, la antigua comisaria Lola Jost, armada de guasa y kilos, y su acompañante Ingrid Diesel, una americana enamorada de París. Este pack contiene los siguientes títulos:* El pasadizo del Deseo * La hija del samurái * Muerte en el Sena El pasadizo del Deseo «La joven permanecía tumbada en la cama, en pijama. Chloé creyó que su amiga remoloneaba, que soñaba despierta con los ojos muy abiertos y la cabeza de cara a los libros y peluches amontonados en la estantería. Chloé se acercó y sintió que la mirada fija de Vanessa la absorbía. Observó las manchas rojas en el cuello muy blanco y cayó en la cuenta de que se le habían empapado los calcetines. Chapoteaba en un charco de sangre. Ni se le pasópor la cabeza la idea de que el asesino pudiera estar aún en el apartamento. Su cerebro se desconectó al tiempo que imaginaba el esófago convertido en un volcán tibio y empezó a vomitar». La hija del samurái En la planta treinta y cuatro del Astor Maillot, Alice Bonin abusa enormemente del champán mientras se prepara para su actuación. Al otro lado de la ventana abierta, cree ver bailando en el cielo a la cantante de la que es doble. Alice se acerca, se dispone a alcanzarla... La conclusión de la investigación es suicidio. Sin embargo, para Maurice Bonin, quien se entera de la muerte de su hija a través de la televisión, no hay nada más improbable, y no cejará hasta convencer de ello a sus amigas Ingrid Diesel y la antigua comisaria Lola Jost. Muerte en el Sena Los submarinistas de la Brigada Fluvial descubren el cuerpo sin vida de una joven en las oscuras aguas del Sena. Lo que podría haber sido una muerte casual marca el inicio de una serie de asesinatos en cuyo epicentro se sitúa Louis, enigmático personaje alrededor del cual se tejen extraños intereses y que desaparece sin dejar rastro. Para arrojar un poco de luz, y en paralelo a la investigación policial, la ex comisaria Lola Jost y su acompañante, Ingrid Diesel, pondrán en juego toda su pericia para hallar respuestas a las preguntas que se ciernen desde el principio: ¿por qué están apareciendo todos esos cadáveres? ¿Tienen algún nexo? ¿Qué o quién es Manta Corridor? Y, sobre todo, ¿dónde está Louis?
Bibliotheca Classica (Bibliomysteries #37)
by Simon BrettA rare eighteenth-century encyclopedia reveals a murderous secret in this short story by the CWA Diamond Dagger–winning author of A Shock to the System. For Professor Derrick Rounsevell, antique books can bring the past into the present, through not only their content but also telling traces left by previous readers. In the case of his newly-inherited copy of Bibliotheca Classica—an obscure eighteenth-century encyclopedia—peculiar markings reveal a chilling tale. Heavy erasures throughout the book indicate that a past owner attempted to remove any lurid content from its entries, which, in cataloging tales from mythology, resound with unseemly acts. Together with his wife, Harriett, Derrick investigates the book&’s intriguing history, uncovering a tale of manipulation, theft, and a century-old murder plot. In the process, Harriett makes discoveries about her husband that Derrick hoped would remain buried . . .