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Murder for Love: Murder for Women is a collection of wickedly witty crime-of-passion short stories by some of the best women writers inside and out of the mystery field.

Hanna Walsh continues to suffer post-traumatic stress following her deadly encounter with a crazed killer during a drug bust led by her husband, Charleston County Deputy Alex Frank. A week away in the Florida Keys on a friend's sailboat seemed the best therapy to aid in her recovery. When the wife of Alex's friend is abducted in Key West, Alex and Hanna join local law enforcement and the FBI to secure her release.

USA Today bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family, and life in small southern towns. Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where NOTHING is normal.

Finola nutzt eine ruhige Phase in der Detektei und nimmt spontan eine Rolle in der Theatergruppe ihrer Cousine Tamlin in Aberdeen an. Die vorherige Hauptdarstellerin fällt wegen eines Unfalls mit Fahrerflucht aus. Als es bei den Proben für das Stück erneut ein Unglück gibt, wird Finola jedoch misstrauisch... Sie hört sich unauffällig bei den Schauspielern um - es scheint nicht alles so eitel Sonnenschein zu sein, wie sie ihr glauben machen wollen.

Hornung published this second volume of the adventures of genius cracksman A.J. Raffles in 1901. Raffles is always casing rich homes to burgle, and is always accompanied by his trusted friend and confidant 'Bunny.' While they generally score, their escapades are never without a certain degree of risk, but Raffles seems always prepared.

When a landslip on Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastal path reveals the harrowing remains of two bodies, ex-DCI Evan Warlow’s quiet retirement is shattered.

Mystère dans le B-14, le train de luxe qui relie de façon hebdomadaire Marseille à Calais pour permettre aux voyageurs du paquebot en provenance de l'Inde de rejoindre l'Angleterre. Lors d'une courte escale à Valence, le sous-chef de gare, intrigué par une traînée de sang, repère dans un compartiment un homme égorgé. L'employé a la présence d'esprit de faire détacher le wagon ensanglanté afin de faciliter le travail des enquêteurs sans retarder, outre mesure, l'ensemble des riches passagers dormant dans le train.

From the dramatic Highlands to bustling cities, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have enthralled and shaped generations of mystery writers. This new collection presents 17 classic stories, spanning a period from the 1880s to the 1970s, by a host of Scottish authors alongside writers from south of the border inspired by the history and majesty of the storied country.

Wenn man den Begriff "Eifel-Krimi" hört, muss man automatisch an den Namen Jaques Berndorf denken. Er hat die Region durch seine Kriminal-Romane berühmt und berüchtigt gemacht. Für diese Sammlung von Kriminal-Kurzgeschichten hat Berndorf zahlreiche Autor*innen vereint, die in kurzen Krimi-Geschichten Spannung und Mystery in die Eifel bringen.

A must-listen collection of four bibliomysteries by bestselling and award-winning authors

This bundle includes books 1-3 in the Hex Files series, a fast-paced paranormal mystery series with a kickass heroine, hilarious sidekicks, and an immersive world that will pull you in faster than you can say pizza: Wicked Never Sleeps, Wicked Long Nights, and Wicked State of Mind.

August Gottlieb Meißner hat Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts Kriminalfälle gesammelt (großenteils aus Gerichtsakten) und aus ihnen mit Sinn und Kenntnis und in gutes elegantes Deutsch gebracht, die ersten deutschsprachigen Krimis verfasst. Diese Erzählungen - seinerzeit Bestseller - geben Einblick in die Psychen der Verirrten, in die Gründe für ihre Taten und in die Gepflogenheiten der Gesellschaft des 18. Jahrhunderts, die sich grade erst mühselig aus der selbstverschuldeten Unmündigkeit zu befreien sucht. Interessant und unterhaltend.

In this thrilling selection of stories, a young porter is found dead in a coal tub; Colbeck devises a trap to catch a thief; and a burnt train carriage holds a gruesome secret in a small coastal village. As Colbeck and his trusty aide Sergeant Victor Leeming begin to piece together clues and motives for each crime, it becomes clear the pair must stay a step ahead of the culprits to solve the cases. With a new suspect at every turn, can the duo unearth the real villains?

The stories for this annual collection of the Mystery Writers of America were selected for their strange and exotic locales. Breathtaking suspense, cold-blooded crime, and challenging twists of plot—set in the four corners of the world—make this recording a chilling audio experience.

Things are going well for Emma Frost, for once. She has a sweet boyfriend and has just finished a new book. Her daughter Maya is doing well in high school and even her special-needs son Victor is thriving and playing with his new best friend, the strange girl who fell from the sky. But soon, a murder shocks the island of Fanoe when a woman is found dead in her bed with no apparent signs of having been killed. But as they find out she died by drowning, and more deaths like it begin to occur around the peaceful island, Emma finds herself following signs that lead to her own front door.

The body of a woman found in front of Nordby City Hall has a message for Emma Frost carved into the skin. Behind this ruthless murder stands a ghostly figure that likes to play childish games. Soon, this killer brings a reign of terror to the small Danish island—and especially to the life of Emma Frost. While Emma's personal life is in a mess, she also has to hunt down a cruel predator who seems to be targeting people with serious mental illnesses. It's spring break in Cocoa Beach, and evil is lurking everywhere.

What Hurts the Most, Book 1: While her life is going from bad to worse, journalist Mary Mills receives a disturbing phone call from her father. Her brother was arrested, charged with murder. Mary decides to go back to her hometown of Cocoa Beach, Florida, which she left 20 years back and has never visited since.  You Can Run, Book 2: Mary Mills is enjoying her new life in Cocoa Beach. She is back with her husband and hanging out with her old friends from the 7th Street Crew. She is doing pretty well for herself when she realizes one of her best friends is in serious trouble.

The Akashic Noir series’ forensic study of Southern California sharpens its focus on one of Los Angeles’ most recognized neighborhoods.

Hanna and Alex risked their lives to put mob boss Xander Lacroix behind bars. When they learn of his early release from prison and one of his henchmen starts a relentless campaign of harassment and revenge, they both find themselves again on the precipice of chaos and danger. The alarming death of a local woman in Alex's hometown of Dugganville leads to a surprising chain of events that quickly escalates into a deadly struggle with the dark forces of crime and corruption in the Low Country of South Carolina.

"Wenn man das Unmögliche ausgeschlossen hat, muss das, was übrig bleibt, die Wahrheit sein, so unwahrscheinlich sie auch klingen mag." Sherlock Holmes ist der berühmteste Detektiv aller Zeiten. Mit seinem Freund und Assistenten Dr. Watson geht er im viktorianischen London auf Verbrecherjagd. 55 spannende Fälle werden in dieser Box vereint und laden dazu ein, das berühmte wie auch clevere Ermittlerduo durch die dunklen Gassen Londons zu begleiten.