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They rode into town like the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Four armed outlaws bringing their own brand of hell to Paris, Texas. First they rob the First National Bank. Then they take a woman hostage as insurance. When Perley Gates learns that local waitress Becky Morris is in the hands of these tough customers, with only his friend Possum he rides to get her back. Problem is, the outlaws are heading toward the Red River--straight into Indian Territory. That's where the ranch hands draw the line. But Perley won't give up.

Zwei Forscher kehren schwerkrank von einer Südamerikaexpedition zurück. Keiner weiß, warum und woran sie erkrankt sind. Kurz nach ihrem Eintreffen versucht jemand, die mitgebrachten Artefakte aus dem britischen Museum zu stehlen. Der Direktor schaltet Sherlock Holmes ein. Wird es dem Detektiv gelingen, das Geheimnis der indianischen Maske zu lüften?

“Wright’s style is lyrical and lucid. Her characters are rich psychological portraits.” -The Montreal Gazette “From first page to final sentence, Strangers Among Us holds the reader to the story.” -The Globe and Mail From the doyenne of detective novels and the inspiration for the...

“Wright has become a master of the psychological thriller. Her characters are totally recognizable people whose actions are the result of complex motivations and who strive to rebuild their lives on the rubble of too many demolished dreams. Powerful reading for all readers, not just mystery...