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Fine-art aficionado. Master of disguise. Jewelry expert. Historian. Gentleman. Burglar. Arsene Lupin is all of these and more. In 1905, Maurice Leblanc introduced his gentleman-burglar in the story "L'Arrestation d'Arsène Lupin". Shortly thereafter, the stories were collected as one single volume. In these charming adventures, Lupin orchestrates a myriad of extravagant heists in the very face of the determined Inspector Ganimard.

Manabu Yukawa, the physicist known as "Detective Galileo," has traveled to Hariguara, a once-popular summer resort town that has fallen on hard times. He is there to speak at a conference on a planned underwater mining operation, which has sharply divided the town. One faction is against the proposed operation, concerned about the environmental impact on the area, known for its pristine waters. The other faction, seeing no future in the town as it is, believes its only hope lies in the development project.

While in Chechnya, CIA Special Agent Dylan Kane stumbles upon a meeting between a known Chechen drug lord and a retired general once responsible for the entire Soviet nuclear arsenal. Money is exchanged for a data stick, and the resulting transmission begins a race across the globe to discover just what was sold, the only clue a reference to a top secret Soviet weapon called Crimson Rush.

When a hunky personal trainer is found asphyxiated to death under an overloaded barbell at the posh Delhi Turf Club, on the eve of the club elections, it is first thought to be a freak accident. But soon, it becomes clear that one of the members of the DTC - all pickled-in-privilege Dilliwallahs...

A hugely enjoyable, must-listen murder mystery sure to appeal to fans of Elly Griffiths, Anthony Horowitz, and Agatha Christie, with one of the best and most satisfying conclusions you'll ever hear. A classic in Japan, available in English for the first time.

On the island of Aegina, a body's been found on the beach. The Special Violent Crime Squad is brought in to investigate. As bodies begin to pile up, there's a growing number of suspects. Now the team must work to figure out the meaning of the mysterious letter "T" left at every scene, all while unravelling the other secrets that the Saturn House beach club is hiding—and fast.

In Tragedy at Ravensthorpe, Chief Constable Sir Clinton Driffield arrives at the Ravensthorpe estate just in time for an opulent 1920s masquerade—but behind the silk masks and champagne toasts, danger simmers. A mysterious figure is stalking the halls, family tensions threaten to erupt, and whispers of local folklore—including the enigmatic “Fairy Houses”—haunt the estate grounds.

From neon-lit Tokyo alleys to Moscow's frozen streets, Knox leaves no stone unturned in his relentless pursuit of justice. But with a mole in the government, a puppet presidential candidate poised for victory, and a devastating weapon primed to ignite the global tinderbox, the odds have never been more stacked against him. Knox must push himself to the limit, questioning loyalties and making impossible choices as he fights to prevent a catastrophe that could reshape the world order.

'Quirky and colourful' Times Crime Club 'The village life, the (mostly awful) food, the appalling hooch and, above all, the loveable eccentricity of Olga, make this a novel to treasure' A. N. Wilson 'This intriguing but charming murder mystery is packed with psychological depth and...

'Quirky and colourful' Times Crime Club 'An absolute delight' L C Tyler 'This intriguing but charming murder mystery is packed with psychological depth and wonderfully-drawn characters' Eleanor Ray 'A cast of colourful characters decorate this cosy Siberian crime' The Sun Winter has come early...

This was meant to be the perfect honeymoon. A five-star beach resort in Vietnam, with white sands, private villas and world-class cuisine. A chance for newlyweds Asha and Ollie Graveney to recover from a tragedy that has left them on the verge of collapse. Except things don't go as planned. When Asha wakes up in hospital after a brutal attack, her husband is nowhere to be found. And paradise has turned into a nightmare....

'Quirky and colourful' Times Crime Club 'An absolute delight' L C Tyler 'This intriguing but charming murder mystery is packed with psychological depth and wonderfully-drawn characters' Eleanor Ray Welcome to Roslazny - a sleepy Russian town where intrigue and murder combine to disturb the icy...

Paris is aghast at the news that of one of Lupin’s victims was discovered murdered. As the bodies continue to pile up, Lupin demonstrates his indefatigable tenacity - on a mission to clear his name and discover the shattering secret of 813.

Panic grips the streets of London as a deranged killer begins targeting high-profile influencers. At the same time, Jessica Hunter is back in her hometown for the holidays, accompanied by her school friend Kenta Higashi. While Jessica grows restless during her summer course at King's College, Kenta is captivated by his first visit to London and its endless attractions. Seeking a distraction, Jessica throws herself into the murder case that has left the police baffled.

Unsere dunkelsten Geheimnisse sollten nie gelüftet werden ... An einem entlegenen Ort am Roydon Common wird ein Lokaljournalist tot unter einer Galgenschlinge aufgefunden, und das fast auf den Tag genau achtzehn Jahre nach dem Selbstmord eines Teenagers. DI Tom Janssen muss diesen Fall zur Unterstützung der Kollegen aus King’s Lynn übernehmen und herausfinden, wie der Mann dorthin gekommen war. Der Tote hatte an einer Story gearbeitet, von der er niemandem ein Sterbenswörtchen verraten hatte – nicht einmal seinen Liebsten oder Kollegen.

In November 2002 a special U.S. Navy SEAL team is sent to Antarctica to locate and rescue a film crew that has become lost. No trace of them is found, except for film footage of strange artifacts buried under the ice. Everyone who saw the film is warned to never talk about what they have seen - EVER AGAIN.

Eine Lüge erfordert Einsatz ... Viele Lügen erfordern Hingabe ... In der archäologischen Grabungsstätte Branodunum, einem Römerlager an der Küste Norfolks, werden die Überreste einer jungen Frau entdeckt. DI Janssen und sein Team müssen herausfinden, wer sie war und weshalb sie hier begraben wurde. Um diesen Ort ranken sich Mythen und Geheimnisse, und an der Stätte fanden bereits mehrere Ausgrabungen statt. Aber seit wann liegt die Tote hier ... und wer wünscht sich, dass sie nie entdeckt worden wäre?

A.J. Lewinter is an American scientist, for years an insignificant cog in America's complex defense machinery. While at an academic conference in Tokyo, Lewinter contacts the KGB station chief and says he wants to defect. He tantalizes the Russians with U.S. military secrets he claims to possess, but is his defection genuine? Neither the Russians nor the Americans are sure.

Im Leben trifft man viele Entscheidungen. Der Tod ... gehört nicht dazu ... Als die Leiche eines vermissten Touristen in den Ausläufern des Cuillin-Gebirges am Loch Coruisk entdeckt wird, müssen DI Duncan McAdam und sein kleines Team herausfinden, wie er hierher kam und wer ein Motiv hatte, ihn zu töten. Der Sommer ist eine willkommene Abwechslung nach einem harten und herausfordernden Winter. Nach einigen schwierigen Jahren blüht der Tourismus auf der Isle of Syke wieder auf, und die Insel steht vor einem Besucherrekord.

Wenn jemand zeigt, wer er wirklich ist, sollte man ihm glauben ... Nachdem eine Frau mit einer tödlichen Kopfwunde zurückgelassen wurde, müssen DI Tom Janssen und sein Team herausfinden, wer sie getötet hat und warum. Was bringt jemanden dazu, eine ältere Frau auf so grausame und kaltblütige Weise zu ermorden? Die respekteinflößende Frau, eine Wächterin des örtlichen Naturschutzgebietes, die ihr Leben dem Schutz ihrer Umwelt widmete, hat sich viele Freunde gemacht ... und noch mehr gefährliche Feinde.