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Twenty-five years ago, a killer dubbed the Richmond Ripper terrorised London, claiming four victims before vanishing without a trace. Now, with her mother dying, Holly is running out of time to deliver the answers she desperately craves. But as she digs deeper into the past, someone is watching, and when Holly is targeted, it becomes clear that the killer is back, and he doesn't want to be found. Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Holly can trust no one - because someone in her inner circle is hiding the darkest secret of all.

FBI agent Sarah Cole is stunned to receive an invitation to the “Game of Nines,” the most secretive and longest-running murder puzzle in history. Thrust into a mystery that has confounded law enforcement for decades, she proves to be an unexpectedly formidable "player"—and might finally end the deadly game once and for all.

Across the Pacific Northwest, a twisted killer stalks victims representing ancient archetypes: The Ruler. The Warrior. The Scholar. The Priest. Four are dead, leaving FBI investigators puzzled by the macabre, color-coded shrines the killer left behind. And clues now point to a fifth victim.

It's Saturday, shortly after 10:00 p.m. Jules Tannberg is manning a telephone helpline—a service for women who feel afraid and need a reassuring voice to guide them safely home, or call for help in an emergency. Jules has never encountered a truly life-threatening situation until this night, when he speaks with a terrified young woman named Klara. She believes she is being stalked by a man who once attacked her and who painted a date on her bedroom wall in blood: the date of Klara's death.

Keine vierundzwanzig Stunden nach einer weiteren Beinahbegegnung mit dem Tod muss die Kriminal- und Forensikpsychologin Dr. Autumn Trent schon wieder arbeiten, statt sich endlich einmal erholen zu dürfen. Ihre beste Freundin, Special Agent Winter Black, ist verschwunden. Und dasselbe gilt für Winters jüngeren Bruder Justin ... einen brutalen Serienmörder. Um die Dinge noch schlimmer zu machen, fühlt Autumn sich für Winters Verschwinden verantwortlich.

Granada, 2025. Todos conocen a la inspectora Barea por su apellido. Cuando la ciudad se ve sacudida por una serie de terribles crímenes, Barea debe enfrentarse a su caso más importante, que no solo pone en peligro las vidas que ha jurado proteger, sino también a su entorno más íntimo y a su propia supervivencia. Lo que en principio parece un ajuste de cuentas de tintes políticos, se torna en un ritual mucho más perturbador a medida que se suceden las víctimas. Cada escena del crimen lleva la marca de su asesino: las mariposas junto a los cadáveres.

Un asesino mata siguiendo un patrón oculto en películas emblemáticas. El cadáver de un hombre aparece en un cine para nostálgicos en el corazón de Los Ángeles. Lo encuentran en plena noche sentado en el escenario, con las piernas amputadas y un peculiar pañuelo en la cabeza. A los investigadores la escena les resulta extrañamente familiar. El detective Luca Bruzzo está frente al caso más extraño de su carrera, y también el que ha desenterrado sus miedos más íntimos.

Brought to you by Penguin. If you picked up this book because you truly want to get away with murder, you will not be disappointed. Simply turn the page and we’ll get started… Denver Brady claims to be the most successful serial killer of our time – and that’s precisely why you’ve...

For FBI Special Agent Eden Cross, returning to Adamstown isn't a homecoming – it's a reckoning. But now, human remains have surfaced in the abandoned Raven's Lake Mine, and Eden is done waiting for answers. Lurking in the shadows is a predator known as The Collector – meticulous, patient and always watching. As she follows the trail of a killer who has remained hidden for too long, the past begins to unravel in ways she never expected.

The peaceful little village of Saltern-le-Fen is buzzing with excitement. A film crew are in town, shooting a new TV police drama, Fen Division Five. But Detective Jackman receives a disturbing tip-off that something is wrong. Detective Marie Evans meanwhile is looking forward to moving into her dream home. But there’s no time to celebrate. The naked body of a young man is found at the river’s edge. He’s been strangled, his skin massaged in expensive oil. Two days later, another handsome young man is discovered in a shallow lake.

Eine grausame Mordserie und nur eine Psychologie-Professorin kann das Rätsel entschlüsseln... Der hochspannende und packende Thriller von Matthias Ernst. London: Ein Serienkiller tötet und verstümmelt junge Frauen. Die Polizistin Olivia Jenner ist überzeugt davon, dass es sich bei dem Täter um den Putney-Slasher handelt, der sieben Jahre zuvor mehrere Frauen auf die gleiche Weise ermordete. Das Problem: Der Hauptverdächtige wurde damals angeschossen und ist seitdem bei vollem Bewusstsein in einem gelähmten Körper gefangen.

Past midnight, Chyna Shepard, twenty-six, gazes out a moonlit window, unable to sleep on her first night in the Napa Valley home of her best friend’s family. Instinct proves reliable. A murderous sociopath, Edgler Foreman Vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone inside. A self-proclaimed “homicidal adventurer,” Vess lives only to satisfy all appetites as they arise, to immerse himself in sensation, to live without fear, remorse, or limits, to live with intensity. Chyna is trapped in his deadly orbit.

Novembre 1991. I Nirvana risuonano nel mangiacassette, George H.W. Bush è alla Casa Bianca e la studentessa Charlie Jordan è in macchina con un uomo che potrebbe essere un serial killer. Josh Baxter è praticamente uno sconosciuto per Charlie. Si sono incontrati alla bacheca del campus: lei aveva bisogno di qualcuno che l'accompagnasse in Ohio e lui di un passeggero che condividesse le spese per il viaggio.

Have you ever wondered why so many rock stars met their untimely demise at the very height of their careers? Was it merely coincidence — or were darker forces at play, involving the Devil, the record industry, and the CIA? Hollow Skai now unveils the truth: it was the work of Samuel Hieronymus Hellborn, a deranged serial killer who haunted the music industry for seventy-five years, dispatching our greatest idols before they could grow into dreary old bores.

Un asesino en serie que lleva años matando a sus anchas. Una caza contra el tiempo antes de que se cobre su próxima víctima. ¿La única pista? Siempre deja una inscripción en la piel de sus víctimas: Tic-Tac. Álex Cortés se enfrenta a un temible y silencioso villano que tiene en vilo a una ciudad entera. ¿Podrán Álex y su equipo encarcelarlo antes de que vuelva a matar?

Dr. Watson hat zwei Karten für ein Baseballspiel geschenkt bekommen und lädt Sherlock Holmes dazu ein. Schon bevor das Spiel beginnt, gibt es den ersten Toten und die nächsten Todesfälle lassen nicht lange auf sich warten.

A ruthless serial killer is hunting social media influencers across New York City, leaving behind a gruesome signature – their lips sewn shut and #shutup carved into their flesh. As the body count rises, Eden's relentless drive for the truth puts her at odds with her new team – and right into the crosshairs of a killer who thrives on attention. With every clue she uncovers, the case grows more dangerous, threatening not just Eden's place in the BAU, but also her life. The clock is ticking, and with every post, every hashtag, The Silencer moves closer.

Du versteckst dich hinter einer Maske. Aus den Schatten heraus beobachtest du mich. Ich lasse es zu, um dich zu locken. Doch stattdessen mordest du für mich. Es wird Zeit, die Regeln zu ändern. Denn meine Geduld ist am Ende. Und du? Du wirst mir gehören. Er ist besessen von ihr. Sie reizt ihn bis an seine Grenzen. Als gefeierte Dressurreiterin und Model scheint Joyce Wickham das perfekte Leben zu führen. Doch nichts ist so tödlich wie die Besessenheit, die Ryan seit Jahren für sie hegt. Er war ihr erster Kuss, ihre erste Liebe … und ihr größtes Geheimnis.

Brought to you by Penguin. FOR FANS OF BUTTER and KILLING EVE - the Korean cult portrait of a housewife turned contract killer. Translated by Paige Morris, a co-translator of Han Kang A hilariously unsettling tale of love, food and one woman's unconventional quest to support her family. I am no...

A prisoner in a psychiatric ward confesses to killing two children and leads the Berlin police to their bodies. The police are certain he is also the kidnapper of a six-year-old boy, Max, who disappeared a year ago. But they only have circumstantial evidence, and the murderer is now refusing talk. In the many months since Max vanished, his father Till’s life has spiraled out of control. His wife has left him, he’s lost his job, and all he can do is obsess about what happened to his son.