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Pip Fitz-Amobi wird vom Ausgang ihrer letzten Ermittlung verfolgt. Schon bald wird sie zur Cambridge Universität aufbrechen, doch dann findet ein anderer Fall sie... und dieses Mal dreht sich alles um Pip. Pip ist daran gewöhnt Todesdrohungen über das Internet zu bekommen, eine fällt ihr aber besonders ins Auge. Jemand hört nicht auf zu fragen: "Wer sucht nach Dir, wenn Du diejenige bist, die verschwindet?". Nicht nur online wird sie belästigt: Pip hat einen Stalker, der weiß, wo sie wohnt.

Wie alles begann: die Vorgeschichte zur Erfolgsreihe "A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER". Statt an ihrem Schulprojekt zu arbeiten, soll Pippa Fitz Amobi den Abend mit einem albernen Krimidinner verbringen? Nur widerwillig sagt sie zu - und erscheint passend zum Zwanzigerjahre-Motto des Spiels in Abendkleid und Federboa kostümiert. Doch bald weckt der Kriminalfall ihren detektivischen Spürsinn, und sie stellt fest, dass es ihr Spaß macht, dem Täter Hinweis um Hinweis auf die Schliche zu kommen. Am Ende ist der erfundene Mord nicht mehr der einzige Fall, der ihr nicht aus dem Kopf gehen will.

On the outside, Dina Demille is the epitome of normal. She runs a quaint Victorian Bed and Breakfast in a small Texas town, owns a Shih Tzu named Beast, and is a perfect neighbor, whose biggest problem should be what to serve her guests for breakfast. But Dina is...different: Her broom is a deadly weapon; her Inn is magic and thinks for itself. Meant to be a lodging for otherworldly visitors, the only permanent guest is a retired Galactic aristocrat who can’t leave the grounds because she’s responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on sight.

Underpowered and overwhelmed, Kenton tries to hold the Sand Masters together as forces political and personal conspire against them. Now, in one final push, Kenton must tap the most dangerous depths of his own abilities to combat the enemies within his own guild and discover the truth behind the ambush that killed his father and almost destroyed the Sand Masters for good.

The victims are all found face-down in the murky waters of the creek that runs through Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee. They are naked, except for the black satin ribbon tied around their necks. And each murdered woman shares a single characteristic... they are all redheads... Socialite Reve Sorrell has come to Cherokee Pointe seeking answers about her family history and her shocking connection to wrong-side-of-the-tracks Jazzy Talbot. With their stunning good looks and shining red hair, the two are mirror images of each other—twins abandoned at birth and raised in very different worlds.

Inspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes, best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city's underbelly, where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalor. While searching for answers, donning disguises, and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go, they pair with Jasper Forth, a police constable, and Ray DeLuca, a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest.

Tras Asesinato para principiantes, Holly Jackson regresa con un caso aún más intrincado, imprevisible y absorbente. Pippa no quiere dedicarse a la investigación: el precio a pagar es demasiado alto. Después de resolver el asesinato de Andie Bell, Pippa decidió cerrar esa etapa para siempre. Y, aunque el pódcast que grabó con Ravi sobre el caso se ha hecho viral, insiste en que sus días de detective quedaron atrás... O eso es lo que ella cree. Porque cuando Jamie Reynolds desaparece y la policía no logra encontrarlo, a Pippa no le queda más remedio que volver a las andadas.

Tras Asesinato para principiantes y Desaparición para expertos, disfruta la esperada tercera novela de la nueva reina del thriller juvenil. Uno de los thrillers más absorbentes que leerás jamás. Pip está acostumbrada a recibir amenazas. Tiene un podcast de true crime que se ha vuelto viral y, además, su trabajo como investigadora le ha supuesto crearse algún que otro enemigo de más. Pero de entre todos esos mensajes que le llegan, hay unos que le preocupan.

Little Kilton, aprile 2012: Andie Bell, una delle ragazze più popolari della scuola, viene uccisa. O meglio, scompare, e il suo corpo non verrà mai ritrovato. L'assassino è Sal Singh, compagno di scuola e amico della vittima: la polizia e tutti in città ne sono convinti. Il suo suicidio a qualche giorno di distanza ha cancellato tutti i dubbi. Ma Pippa Fitz-Amobi, che al tempo dei fatti aveva dodici anni e che ora si prepara a fare domanda per il college, non ne è per niente sicura.

Endnu en dramatisk page turner fra YA-krimidronningen Holly Jackson. Jamie Reynolds forsvinder på seks-årsdagen for Andie Bell og Sal Singhs død. Politiet gør intet ved det, så endnu engang må Pip afsøge de skumle afkroge af byen og løse mysteriet. Denne gang lytter alle dog med i hendes nye, populære podcast – men når hun frem til morderen, før det er for sent? Andet bind i Holly Jacksons nervepirrende YA-krimi-serie fortsætter, hvor "En god piges guide til mord" slap, og holder med et effektivt plot læseren fuldstændig fanget.

Sagen er lukket. For fem år siden blev skolepigen Andie Bell myrdet af Sal Singh. Politiet ved, han gjorde det. Alle i byen ved, han gjorde det. Men Pippa Fitz-Amobi er ikke så sikker. Hun sætter sig for at bevise, at det var den forkerte, der fik skylden for mordet. Men der er mange, der prøver at spænde ben for hendes projekt. Og hvis den rigtige morder stadig er derude, hvor langt vil vedkommende så gå for at afholde Pip fra at finde sandheden...? En forrygende, vildt spændende pageturner af en YA-krimi med et evigt twistende plot. Læs den, og du vil dø efter mere.

¿Quién mató a Andie Bell? Todos creen saber la verdad, pero solo Pippa sabe que están equivocados. Hace cinco años, la estudiante Andie Bell fue asesinada por Sal Singh. La policía sabe que fue él. Sus compañeros también. Todo el mundo lo sabe. Pero Pippa ha crecido en la misma ciudad que ha sido y no lo tiene tan claro... Decidida a desenterrar la verdad, Pippa convierte este asesinato en el tema de su proyecto de final de curso. Poco a poco, empezará a descubrir secretos que alguien se ha empeñado en ocultar.

YA-thriller fuld af plottwists og et alsidigt persongalleri, hvor ingen er, hvem de udgiver sig for at være. Da seks unge mennesker er på vej til den årlige festlige begivenhed spring break, punkterer de pludseligt på en øde grusvej, hvor der hverken er mobilsignal eller mennesker i miles omkreds. Først virker det tilfældigt om end en smule skræmmende i de øde omgivelser, men da en snigskytte dukker op og afkræver en hemmelighed hos en af de seks, går det op for dem, at det er nøje planlagt, for kun fem får lov til at overleve natten …

Pippa Fitz-Amobi ha chiuso con le indagini e i misteri. Risolvere il caso del doppio omicidio di Andie Bell e Sal Singh è costato un prezzo troppo alto in termini di rischio e sofferenza, per se stessa e per coloro che ama.Intanto però il podcast che svela tutti i particolari di quell’indagine è diventato virale, e quando a Little Kilton qualcuno di molto vicino a lei scompare, Pippa non può ignorare la richiesta d’aiuto del suo migliore amico e si trova immersa suo malgrado in una nuova indagine, con una seconda stagione del podcast tutta da fare, stavolta in tempo reale...

Sono passati pochi mesi da quando Pip Fitz-Amobi ha risolto il suo ultimo caso, che ancora le toglie il sonno, ed ecco che si ritrova costretta a indagare di nuovo. Uno stalker le manda continuamente messaggi di velata minaccia, ma ancora una volta la polizia non dà peso alle sue segnalazioni e sceglie di non intervenire. Più che mai Pip sente di non poter contare sulla loro protezione ma è assolutamente determinata a trovare il suo personale nemico.

One night after roller derby practice, 12-year-old Tamora Carter discovers a pair of goblins digging through the dumpster behind the rink. The scruffy pair passed through a magical portal into our world, and they're not alone. Do these creatures know the truth about what happened to Tamora's best friend Andre? She won't rest until she finds out. But there are things far more dangerous than goblins....

My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. Taken away by the last Spirit Walker, I am meant to train with him so that I can finally stop the false mother goddess and her plans to rule both humans and elementals. I am meant to train so that I can meet her on even ground, but training takes time.  

As an Ender, it is my place to protect the royal family at all costs. Despite being the best Ender our world has ever beheld, I have failed time and again as the personal sacrifices continue to mount.  

My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental. My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. The King is missing and his mind is cracked. It is up to me to find him before the Rim is taken over by the bloodthirsty heir to the throne.  

Junior year has come for the remaining students of Melbrook Hall, and it promises to be the most difficult one yet. With one of their own gone and another under serious investigation, none of the former Powereds knows how many days remain for them in the Hero Certification Program. The time they do have will be filled with more trials and classes, honing their skills as they work toward the increasingly difficult goal of becoming Heroes. Ample new challenges await them, and not all of them can be met on the safety of Lander’s campus.