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"A SKILLED STORYTELLER WHO KNOWS HOW TO SERVE UP VIVID NARRATIVES, ROMANTIC ADVENTURES, COMPELLING CHARACTERIZATIONS, RIVETING PLOTS AND INTRIGUING VIEWS OF MODERN DAY CHINA." --BookLoons"A BRISK, SOLIDLY PLOTTED POLICE PROCEDURAL, WITH LOTS OF GRITTY FORENSIC DETAILS." --Mystery Scene MagazineDetective Li Yan and forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell travel to Shanghai, where a new ally--and a new enemy--await. When a mass grave containing eighteen mutilated female corpses is discovered in Shanghai, detective Li Yan is sent from Beijing to establish if the bodies are linked to an unsolved murder in the capital. Here, Li will be working with Mei Ling, deputy head of Shanghai''s serious crime squad. Mei Ling is a formidable woman: a fact that is not lost on Li''s on-again, off-again lover, forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell. But when Campbell, vulnerable and still grieving the death of her father, learns that the victims were subjected to "live" autopsies, she swallows her pride and joins Li Yan and Mei Ling in the hunt for the murderer.As Li, Campbell, and Mei Ling enter the arena of a sickening nemesis they are forced to confront each of their very worst nightmares.

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.'' Undiscovered Scotland''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksThe Noble Path is Peter May''s explosive standalone thriller set in Cambodia and Thailand amid the bloody reign of the Khmer RougeTHE EVIL WRATHCambodia, 1978. Amid the Khmer Rouge''s crazed genocide, soldier-of-fortune Jack Elliott is given the impossible task of rescuing a family from the regime.THE PAINFUL TRUTHEighteen-year-old orphan and budding journalist Lisa Robinson has received the impossible news that her father is, in fact, alive. His name - Jack Elliott.THE NOBLE PATHAs Jack tracks the hostages and Lisa traces her heritage, each is intent on reuniting a family. Yet to succeed, so must run a dangerous gauntlet of bullets and betrayal.LOVED THE NOBLE PATH? Read Peter May''s prescient standalone thriller, THE MAN WITH NO FACELOVE PETER MAY? Order his new thriller, THE BLACK LOCH

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021'Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met.' BookBrowse'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of Books In a sleepy French village, the body of a man shot through the head is disinterred by the roots of a fallen tree. A week later a famous art critic is viciously murdered in a nearby house. The deaths occurred more than seventy years apart. Asked by a colleague to inspect the site of the former, forensics expert Enzo Macleod quickly finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the latter. Two extraordinary narratives are set in train - one historical, unfolding in the treacherous wartime years of Occupied France; the other contemporary, set in the autumn of 2020 as France re-enters Covid lockdown.And Enzo's investigations reveal an unexpected link between the murders - the Mona Lisa. Tasked by the exiled General Charles de Gaulle to keep the world's most famous painting out of Nazi hands after the fall of France in 1940, 28-year-old Georgette Pignal finds herself swept along by the tide of history. Following in the wake of Da Vinci's Mona Lisa as it is moved from château to château by the Louvre, she finds herself just one step ahead of two German art experts sent to steal it for rival patrons - Hitler and Göring. What none of them know is that the Louvre itself has taken exceptional measures to keep the painting safe, unwittingly setting in train a fatal sequence of events extending over seven decades.Events that have led to both killings.The Night Gate spans three generations, taking us from war-torn London, the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, Berlin and Vichy France, to the deadly enemy facing the world in 2020. In his latest novel, Peter May shows why he is one of the great contemporary writers of crime fiction.LOVED THE NIGHT GATE? Read the first book in the acclaimed China Thrillers, THE FIREMAKERLOVE PETER MAY? Order his thrilling standalone, A SILENT DEATH

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Set against the brooding landscape of the Hebrides, Peter May returns to the territory of his bestselling Lewis Trilogy, and his much-loved detective, Fin Macleod. When the lifeless body of eighteen-year-old Caitlin is discovered on a desolate beach by the Black Loch, questions of murder and secrecy shroud the tight-knit community. It soon emerges that the young woman was in an illicit relationship with Fionnlagh Macleod, a married teacher at the Nicholson Institute where she was a student. Her lover becomes the prime suspect in the murder investigation. He is also Fin’s son. Despite leaving the island a decade earlier to escape the haunting memories of his past, Fin is compelled to return to Lewis in a desperate attempt, despite the evidence, to clear his troubled son’s name. He will discover that the crime is connected to his own teenage years, in a tragic salmon fishing accident that had led to two deaths, and in the growth of a multi-billion pound industry on the island. The Black Loch takes us on a journey through family ties, hidden relationships and unforgiving landscapes, where suspense, violent revenge and revelation converge in the shadow of the Black Loch.

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THE RETURN OF FIN MACLEOD, PETER MAY'S MUCH-LOVED HERO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING LEWIS TRILOGY.A MURDERThe body of eighteen-year-old TV personality Caitlin is found abandoned on a remote beach at the head of An Loch Dubh - the Black Loch - on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. A swimmer and canoeist, it is inconceivable that she could have drowned.A SECRETFin Macleod left the island ten years earlier to escape its memories. When he learns that his married son Fionnlagh had been having a clandestine affair with the dead girl and is suspected of her murder, he and Marsaili return to try and clear his name.A RECKONINGBut nothing is as it seems, and the truth of the murder lies in a past that Fin would rather forget, and a tragedy at the cages of a salmon farm on East Loch Roag, where the tense climax of the story finds its resolution.The Black Loch takes us on a journey through family ties, hidden relationships and unforgiving landscapes, where suspense, violent revenge and revelation converge in the shadow of the Black Loch.

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Wedding bells are sounding for Guido the Jinx, but as always he’s in over his head and Modesty and Willie must fight to save him, and the world, from bio-terrorists in‘The Last Aristocrat’. Modesty and Willie are forced to become quarry in a big game hunt, playing for keeps in ‘The Killing Game’. In their final tale ‘The Zombie’ the pair must rescue an old Network friend from a super-computer building cult.

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A MAN WITH NO NAME An unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog; the only clue to its identity being a DNA sibling match to a local farmer. A MAN WITH NO MEMORY But this islander, Tormod Macdonald - now an elderly man suffering from dementia - has always claimed to be an only child. A MAN WITH NO CHOICE When Tormod's family approach Fin Macleod for help, Fin feels duty-bound to solve the mystery.

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''One of the best regarded crime series of recent years.'' Independent''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksPETER MAY: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MURDER TO THE OUTER HEBRIDESTHE NEW STARTFin Macleod, now head of security on a privately owned Lewis estate, is charged with investigating a spate of illegal game-hunting taking place on the island.THE OLD FRIENDThis mission reunites him with Whistler Macaskill - a local poacher, Fin''s teenage intimate, and possessor of a long-buried secret.THE FINAL CHAPTERBut when this reunion takes a violent, sinister turn and Fin puts together the fractured pieces of the past, he realizes that revealing the truth could destroy the future.LOVED THE LEWIS TRILOGY? Read Peter May''s other Hebrides thrillers, COFFIN ROAD and I''LL KEEP YOU SAFE.LOVE PETER MAY? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, THE NIGHT GATE

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.'' Undiscovered Scotland''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksCan evil be unmasked before it''s too late . . . ?A REPORTER WITH NO FEAR1979. Jaded Edinburgh journalist Neil Bannerman is sent to Europe, intent on digging up dirt. Yet it is danger he discovers, when two British men are found murdered.A CHILD WITH NO FATHEROne victim is a journalist, the other a Cabinet Minister: the double-assassination witnessed by the former''s autistic daughter. This girl recalls every detail about her father''s killer - except for one.THE MAN WITH NO FACEWith those around him rocked by the tragedy, Bannerman is compelled to follow his instincts. He is now fighting to expose a murderous conspiracy, protect a helpless child, and unmask a remorseless killer.LOVE PETER MAY? Order his new thriller, THE BLACK LOCH

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''One of the best regarded crime series of recent years.'' Independent''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksPETER MAY: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MURDER TO THE OUTER HEBRIDESA brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a journey both home and into his past.A SECRETSomething lurks within the close-knit island community. Something sinister.A TRAPAs Fin investigates, old skeletons begin to surface, and soon he, the hunter, becomes the hunted.LOVED THE BLACKHOUSE? Read book 2 in the Lewis trilogy, THE LEWIS MANLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, THE NIGHT GATE

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BOOK ONE IN THE MILLION-SELLING LEWIS TRILOGY.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A RICHARD & JUDY PICK. WINNER OF THE USA''S BARRY AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR.PETER MAY: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MURDER TO THE OUTER HEBRIDES''One of the best regarded crime series of recent years'' IndependentA brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a journey both home and into his past.A SECRETSomething lurks within the close-knit island community. Something sinister.A TRAPAs Fin investigates, old skeletons begin to surface, and soon he, the hunter, becomes the hunted.LOVED THE BLACKHOUSE? Read book 2 in the Lewis trilogy, THE LEWIS MANLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his latest frontlist thriller, A SILENT DEATH

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"A WINNER." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"FIENDISHLY CLEVER." --THE TIMESIn this heart-stopping installment of Peter May''s award-winning China Thrillers, the Beijing Olympics are the setting for fierce competition, national pride--and murder.THE SUFFERERA prodigious Chinese swimmer kills himself on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. Days later, a champion weightlifter suffers a fatal heart attack prior to competition.THE LISTENERDetective Li Yan senses a conspiracy surrounding the fatalities, and finds a female athlete willing to talk. But she will only trust one person: Li''s fiancée, Margaret Campbell.THE RUNNERWhen Campbell''s contact herself vanishes, the gun is fired on a race against time. And Li must now outrun--and outwit--an enemy bent on pushing him beyond endurance.

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Audiokniha: Nevědomost vás může stát život Na opuštěnou pláž na skotském ostrově Harris vyplaví moře muže v záchranné vestě. Je podchlazený a sotva dýchá. Neví, kdo je ani jak se zrovna sem dostal. Cítí však zlověstnou předtuchu, že se zapletl do něčeho temného, a jeho jediným vodítkem k minulosti je mapa tzv. Umrlčí cesty. Situace se zkomplikuje, když je na ostrůvku dvacet mil západně od Vnějších Hebrid ve staré kapli u majáku nalezeno ubité tělo. Muž bez paměti se rychle stává hlavním podezřelým z vraždy, kterou vyšetřuje detektiv George Gunn. Autor celosvětových bestsellerů se vrací na Vnější Hebridy. „Peter May je jeden z nejlepších spisovatelů současnosti. Nad každým jeho novým románem lze tvrdit, že je nejlepší, jaký kdy napsal, aniž bychom se museli omlouvat, že se opakujeme.“ - Undiscovered Scotland „Peter May se sice jako klíště drží svých osvědčených postupů, přesto se mu však daří vyhýbat se nesnesitelné klišovitosti. Proto se můžeme spolehnout na to, že při skandálním odhalení bude následovat další, tentokrát zcela nečekané, a že všechny nesrovnalosti na konci získají ostré obrysy a jediná otázka nezůstane nezodpovězená.“ - severskekrimi.cz „Umrlčí cesta je bravurně vystavěný napínavý thriller, kde se o slušnou dávku napětí stará nevědomí. (…) Peter May stvořil velmi povedenou zápletku, kterou okořenil spoustou vědeckých poznatků, podaných však ve velmi snadno stravitelné formě a pozvedl tak svou tvorbu o stupínek výše.“ - chrudimka.cz „Autor si tolik nehraje na psychologa, o to větší důraz klade na ono tajemství a detektivní žánr. Vyprávění je přímočařejší, ale zápletka dostatečně zajímavá.“ - neoluxor.cz Copyrights: Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2018. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Peter May (*1951) ochází z Glasgow, ale nyní žije ve Francii. Původně se živil jako novinář, byl i televizním scenáristou, v současné době se věnuje psaní. Světové renomé získal sérií čínských thrillerů, jejíž první tři díly jsou již k dostání v audioknižní podobě. Ve zvukové i tištěné verzi je dostupná také trilogie Lewis zahrnující tituly Skála, Muž z ostrova Lewis a Šachové figurky. Mezi další autorovy série patří rovněž řada Akta Enzo. Oblibu si získaly též spisovatelovy samostatné romány jako Ostrov Entry, Útěk nebo Umrlčí cesta. V češtině vydává knihy Petera Maye nakladatelství Host. Více na www.petermay.info. Jiří Dvořák (*1967) Narodil se v Brně, kde také vystudoval herectví na JAMU a vzápětí získal angažmá v Městském divadle. Účinkoval rovněž v Severomoravském divadle Šumperk a v brněnském Mahenově divadle. Roku 1999 dostal nabídku působit v pražském Divadle na Vinohradech, v jehož souboru dodnes patří k předním členům. Mimo svou domovskou scénu hostuje též v Divadle Viola. Televizní a filmoví diváci jej znají ze snímků Vůně vanilky, Anděl Páně 1 a 2, Operace Silver A, Zemský ráj to napohled či Příběh kmotra a ze seriálů jako Pojišťovna štěstí, Světla pasáže nebo Sanitka 2. Dále účinkoval v audioknihách vydavatelství OneHotBook: trilogie Lewis (2013–2015), Nebezpečné známosti (2014), Klubíčko veselých pohádek (2015), trilogie Karel IV. (2016), Václav IV. (2017).

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.'' Undiscovered Scotland''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksPETER MAY MIXES MURDER, MYSTERY and MEMORY . . . AND MARKS HIS RETURN TO THE OUTER HEBRIDESA man stands bewildered on a deserted beach on the Hebridean Isle of Harris. He cannot remember who he is. The only clue to his identity is a folded map of a path named the Coffin Road. He does not know where this search will take him.A detective from Lewis sits aboard a boat, filled with doubt. DS George Gunn knows that a bludgeoned corpse has been discovered on a remote rock twenty miles offshore. He does not know if he has what it takes to uncover how and why.A teenage girl lies in her Edinburgh bedroom, desperate to discover the truth about her scientist father''s suicide. Two years on, Karen Fleming still cannot accept that he would wilfully abandon her. She does not yet know his secret.Coffin Road follows three perilous journeys towards one shocking truth - and the realisation that ignorance can kill us.LOVED COFFIN ROAD? Read the first book in Peter May''s acclaimed China thrillers series, THE FIREMAKERLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his new thriller, THE NIGHT GATE

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THE PERFECT COMPANION TO PETER MAY''S LEWIS TRILOGY, AND A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEBRIDEAN ISLANDS.The landscape of the Outer Hebrides, with its stark cliffs, ghostly mists and lonely beaches, has become a definitive character of Peter May''s Lewis trilogy. In Hebrides, readers will accompany him on an odyssey in prose and images, through a history of the Vikings'' ''Long Island'' and his own deep personal connection with the islands that influenced his bestselling work.Travelling as if alongside his protagonist Fin Macleod, he describes the island life - as bewitching as it is treacherous - his encounter with the bird-hunters of Sula Sgeir, the savage seas of Ness and the churches of Eriskay. With extracts from the trilogy and specially commissioned photographs, this book places his writing and characters within the land that gave them form.Couldn''t get enough of the Lewis trilogy and its extraordinary setting? Check out Peter May''s latest bestseller, Coffin Road, in which the million-selling master of crime brings murder back to the Outer Hebrides.

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The first of Peter May's China thrillers featuring Beijing detective Li Yan and American pathologist Margaret Campbell, reissued in paperback.

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Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with Watchmen and V for Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics'' greatest super-villain, The Joker, and changes Batman''s world forever.ONE BAD DAY.According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as the Joker, that''s all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he''s out to prove his deranged point. And he''s going to use Gotham City''s top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it.Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight''s closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to its fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman''s nobility and the Joker''s insanity snap once and for all?Legendary writer Alan Moore redefined the superhero with Watchmen and V For Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics'' greatest super-villain, the Joker--and changes Batman''s world forever.Stunningly illustrated, Batman: The Killing Joke The Deluxe Edition has been lushly recolored by artist Brian Bolland, presenting his original vision of this modern classic. This new edition includes Batman: The Killing Joke and stories from Batman: Black and White #4 and Countdown #31, along with numerous Batman and Joker covers and sketches by Brian Bolland, including artwork only previously published in the Absolute edition!

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The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2018)Confronting Nazi evil is the subject of the next installment in the mega-bestselling Killing seriesAs the true horrors of the Third Reich began to be exposed immediately after World War II, the Nazi war criminals who committed genocide went on the run. A few were swiftly caught, including the notorious SS leader, Heinrich Himmler. Others, however, evaded capture through a sophisticated Nazi organization designed to hide them. Among those war criminals were Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death” who performed hideous medical experiments at Auschwitz; Martin Bormann, Hitler’s brutal personal secretary; Klaus Barbie, the cruel "Butcher of Lyon"; and perhaps the most awful Nazi of all: Adolf Eichmann.Killing the SS is the epic saga of the espionage and daring waged by self-styled "Nazi hunters." This determined and disparate group included a French husband and wife team, an American lawyer who served in the army on D-Day, a German prosecutor who had signed an oath to the Nazi Party, Israeli Mossad agents, and a death camp survivor. Over decades, these men and women scoured the world, tracking down the SS fugitives and bringing them to justice, which often meant death.Written in the fast-paced style of the Killing series, Killing the SS will educate and stun the reader. The final chapter is truly shocking.

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George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years anchor of This Week and co-anchor of Good Morning America, recounts the crises that decided the course of history, from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation Room.No room better defines American power and its role in the world than the White House Situation Room. And yet, none is more shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Created under President Kennedy, the Sit Room has been the epicenter of crisis management for presidents for more than six decades. Time and again, the decisions made within the Sit Room complex affect the lives of every person on this planet. Detailing close calls made and disasters narrowly averted, THE SITUATION ROOM will take readers through dramatic turning points in a dozen presidential administrations, including:- Incredible minute-by-minute transcripts from the Sit Room after both Presidents Kennedy and Reagan were shot- The shocking moment when Henry Kissinger raised the military alert level to DEFCON III while President Nixon was drunk in the White House residence- The extraordinary scene when President Carter asked for help from secret government psychics to rescue American hostages in Iran- A vivid retelling of the harrowing hours during the 9/11 attack- New details from Obama administration officials leading up to the raid on Osama Bin Laden- And a first-ever account of January 6th from the staff inside the Sit RoomTHE SITUATION ROOM is the definitive, past-the-security-clearance look at the room where it happened, and the people-the famous and those you''ve never heard of-who have made history within its walls.

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An abandoned ship sweeps ashore in the Orkney Isles – and a global conspiracy unfurls. The Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailAfter a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?In Glasgow, DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself? As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy – one that stretches down to London and beyond, to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .'Enthralling' – The Guardian'A cracking story told at breakneck speed' – Scotland on Sunday'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily RecordThe Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by The Wild Coast.Readers love The Killing Tide:'Gritty, menacing and unputdownable''Instantly I was glued to this mystery, couldn’t turn the pages fast enough''Roll on the next book in the series'Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

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An abandoned ship sweeps ashore in the Orkney Isles – and a global conspiracy unfurls. The Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailAfter a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?In Glasgow, DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself?As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy – one that stretches down to London and beyond, to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .'Enthralling' – The Guardian'A cracking story told at breakneck speed' – Scotland on Sunday'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily RecordThe Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by The Wild Coast.Readers love The Killing Tide:'Gritty, menacing and unputdownable''Instantly I was glued to this mystery, couldn’t turn the pages fast enough''Roll on the next book in the series'Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

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Audiokniha: V černém světle vystoupí na povrch minulost. Enzo Macleod už dokázal rozlousknout dva zločiny ze sedmi nechvalně proslulých vražd popsaných v knize odložených případů. Na třetí případ ovšem nemá ani pomyšlení. Právě mu diagnostikovali zákeřnou chorobu, a se mu kdosi snaží zničit pověst i vztahy. Mohou Enzovy osobní strasti nějak souviset se šestnáct let starou brutální vraždou mladého prostituta v pařížském bytě? Zůstane Enzo naživu dost dlouho na to, aby dopadl pachatele? Třetí díl série AKTA ENZO. Je především zásluhou P. K. Dicka, že ani jeho román, ani „V rámci svých hlasových dispozic se Davidovi Matáskovi daří ztvárňovat nejen jednotlivé postavy, ale i nálady a motivace různých mluvčích v dialozích. Enzův obdiv k ženám i jeho zápal pro vyšetřování, to vše v jeho hlase pod režijní taktovkou Michala Bureše jasně zaznívá.“ – naposlech.cz „Romány Petera Maye ze série Akta Enzo mají nádech thrillerů Dana Browna, v nichž pátrání krok za krokem prochází za pomoci nalézaných indicií.“ – vašeliteratura.cz „May líčí francouzské prostředí nesmírně realisticky a zároveň vytváří divokou spleť emocionálních konfliktů mezi Enzem a lidmi okolo něj.“ – Publishers Weekly „I když se tentokrát Enzo netoulá po vinařstvích, ani neobjevuje význačná historická místa, přesto předkládá další francouzské lahůdky – kontrastující mořské pláže a zasněžené vrcholky hor. Možná by bylo dobré neřadit Akta Enzo jen k detektivkám, kterými bezesporu jsou, ale i k originálně pojatým cestopisům…“ – Klub knihomolů C opyrights: Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2018. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Peter May (*1951) Pochází z Glasgow, ale nyní žije ve Francii. Původně se živil jako novinář, byl i televizním scenáristou, v současné době se věnuje psaní. Světové renomé získal sérií čínských thrillerů, jejíž první tři díly jsou již k dostání v audioknižní podobě. Ve zvukové i tištěné verzi je dostupná také trilogie Lewis zahrnující tituly Skála, Muž z ostrova Lewis a Šachové figurky. Mezi další autorovy série patří rovněž řada Akta Enzo. Oblibu si získaly též spisovatelovy samostatné romány jako Ostrov Entry, Útěk nebo Umrlčí cesta. V češtině vydává knihy Petera Maye nakladatelství Host. Více na www.petermay.info. žije se svou ženou David Matásek (* 1963) Vystudoval pražskou konzervatoř a jeho první zkušeností před kamerou byl film Jak svět přichází o básníky (1981), kde si zahrál nejlepšího kamaráda hlavní postavy. V letech 1991 až 1995 působil v Národním divadle, v letech 1995 až 2002 v Divadle Komedie a od roku 2002 je opět členem Činohry Národního divadla. Často se objevuje v televizních inscenacích i ve filmech, kromě „básnické“ série Dušana Kleina například také ve snímcích Člověk proti zkáze (1989), Samotáři (2000), Počkej, až zhasnu (2002), Probudím se včera (2012), Tři bratři (2014), Krásno (2014), Hodinový manžel (2014), Jak se zbavit nevěsty (2016) či v seriálech Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (1989), Zdivočelá země (1997), Četnické humoresky (1997), Redakce (2004), Letiště (2006), Přešlapy (2009), České století (2013) nebo Polda (2017). Dále účinkoval v audioknihách vydavatelství OneHotBook: Výjimeční lidé (2015), Jsou světla, která nevidíme (2016), Kritik (2017).

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Audiokniha: Je Mona Lisa společným jmenovatelem vražd, které od sebe dělí více než sedmdesát let? Smrti chladnokrevně zavražděného pařížského obchodníka s uměním v ospalé francouzské vísce na březích řeky Dordogne předcházel nečekaný nález ostatků muže s prostřelenou hlavou, jehož tělo odhalil vyvrácený strom. O ohledání místa činu je požádán forenzní biolog Enzo Macleod, který se brzy zapojí i do vyšetřování tragického úmrtí Émila Narcisse. Jak spolu souvisí zločin z období vlády exilového generála Charlese de Gaulla, jehož snahou bylo ubránit nejslavnější obraz světa před nacistickým rabováním, a současný mord v době pandemie? Enzo Macleod se vrací… a ve skvělé formě! „Do románu Noční brána je mistrně vpleteno mnoho historických událostí, které dodávají ději na opravdovosti a podmanivosti. […] Enzo Macleod je skvěle vykreslená postava, o jejímž vztahu k druhým i sobě samé se tentokrát dozvíme víc než kdy dřív.“ – Swirl and Threat. „Noční brána přenáší čtenáře v čase i prostoru napříč celou Evropou. Peter May využívá své důvěrné znalosti Skotska i francouzského venkova, díky čemuž tato místa působí v příběhu jako živá. Skvělé vyprávění plné fascinujících postřehů o dějinách.“ – The Scotsman. „Peter May do svých knih vkládá opravdového ducha míst, ať už je to Čína, Francie, nebo Hebridy. Jeho romány jsou napínavé, působivé a propracované, ale především naprosto pohlcující.“ – Sue Wilkinsonová, předsedkyně poroty literární soutěže Dagger in the Library. Sedmý díl série Akta Enzo.

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Audiokniha: Odpověď se stejně jako ďábel vždycky skrývá v detailech. Mej Jüan a strýc I-fuo. Jeho vzorem je očividně nikdy nedopadený londýnský sériový vrah Jack Rozparovač. Podle Li Jena, velitele pekingského policejního oddělení závažných trestných činů, není jen šílený, ale bohužel také velmi inteligentní. Všechny ty mladé dívky, které doposud uškrtil a rozřezal, měly inzeráty v časopisech, a to včetně kontaktních údajů – on sám však žádnou dohledatelnou virtuální stopu nezanechal. S každou další mrtvou prostitutkou roste ve vyšetřovateli pocit selhání. Nakonec je to jeho partnerka, patoložka Margaret Campbellová, toho času na mateřské, kdo učiní šokující nález, který snad policii pomůže dostat se tajemnému hrdlořezovi na stopu… Bylo by na čase, protože kromě dalších těl, jejichž nálezy od sebe dělí už jen pouhé dny, veřejnosti, médií a nadřízených na Li Jena tlačí prostřednictvím osobních dopisů dokonce i samotný vrah a jeho život i kariéra se začínají nezadržitelně rozpadat. Musí to konečně zastavit! Šestý a závěrečný „velký“ díl série čínských thrillerů (příběh bude pokračovat v povídce Svatba duchů). „Překvapivé rozuzlení a na závěr pořádné crescendo!“ – BookLoons Reviews. Peter May překonal sám sebe. Skvěle vystavěná zápletka a podrobné líčení vztahů odhalujících nové souvislosti s minulostí jednotlivých protagonistů. Bezesporu potěší čtenáře, kteří své hrdiny rádi sledují v životu nebezpečných situacích. – Library Journal. Peter May, autor bestsellerové trilogie z ostrova Lewis, spolupracoval se sítí čínských soudních lékařů a detektivů, aby vytvořil reálný pohled na reálnou kriminální scénu v Číně. – idnes.cz

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Audiokniha: Najdou si k sobě otec s dcerou cestu uprostřed kambodžského pekla? Jack Elliot je složitý muž s barvitou minulostí, který se úspěšně živí jako chladnokrevný žoldák. Když v roce 1978 dostane za úkol vysvobodit rodinu bohatého kambodžského uprchlíka ze zajetí obávaných Rudých Khmerů, odjede do Thajska a začne se s obvyklou pečlivostí a klidem připravovat na další riskantní misi. To ale ještě netuší, že po něm pátrá jeho takřka dospělá dcera, která svého otce nikdy nepoznala a měla jej za mrtvého, ani že mu jsou v patách zabijáci z řad nechvalně proslulé Irské republikánské armády, kteří ho pro změnu chtějí o život připravit. Komu z nich se nakonec podaří vyváznout z nebezpečné džungle? A jakou cenu za to zaplatí? Rané dílo světoznámého bestselleristy nepostrádá obvyklou míru napětí, překvapuje však hloubkou a nadčasovostí pojednaných témat. Nápad na knihu Ušlechtilá stezka jsem poprvé dostal v polovině osmdesátých let. Chtěl jsem zpracovat myšlenku, že nevinnost může mít za určitých okolností zhoubnější vliv než zlo — jednoduše proto, že neví, co dělá. Samotný příběh představuje odklon od mého obvyklého žánru krimi/thriller, ačkoli by se asi dal volně popsat jako thriller. Já ho však vnímám spíše jako velmi lidské dobrodružství odehrávající se na pozadí brutální situace jihovýchodní Asie sedmdesátých let. — Peter May (z předmluvy knihy). Peter May před krutostí neodvrací zrak. Vyobrazuje nemilosrdné následky politické nenasytnosti a válečných konfliktů hodnověrně a bez příkras. — Publishers Weekly. Román Ušlechtilá stezka je dalším důkazem Mayova výjimečného stylu a jeho schopnosti propojovat kulturní a politickou historii s poutavými zápletkami a zajímavými postavami. — The Booktrail.

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**PETER MAY: OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE****''A TERRIFIC WRITER'' MARK BILLINGHAM**Set in Southern Spain, A Silent Death is the scorching thriller from worldwide bestselling author of The Lewis Trilogy, Cast Iron and I''ll Keep You Safe.A SILENT VOWSpain, 2020. When expat fugitive Jack Cleland watches his girlfriend die, gunned down in a pursuit involving officer Cristina Sanchez Pradell, he promises to exact his revenge by destroying the policewoman.A SILENT LIFECristina''s aunt Ana has been deaf-blind for the entirety of her adult life: the victim of a rare condition named Usher Syndrome. Ana is the centre of Cristina''s world - and of Cleland''s cruel plan. A SILENT DEATH John Mackenzie - an ingenious yet irascible Glaswegian investigator - is seconded to aid the Spanish authorities in their manhunt. He alone can silence Cleland before the fugitive has the last, bloody, word.Peter May''s bestseller unites a strong, independent Spaniard with a socially inept Scotsman; a senseless vendetta with a sense-deprived victim, and a red-hot Costa Del Sol with an ice-cold killer.

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.'' Undiscovered Scotland''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksFIVE DREAMS OF FAMEGlasgow, 1965. Jack Mackay dares not imagine a life of predictability and routine. The headstrong seventeen-year-old has one thing on his mind - London - and successfully convinces his four friends, and fellow band mates, to join him in abandoning their homes to pursue a goal of musical stardom.FIVE DECADES OF FEARGlasgow, 2015. Jack Mackay dares not look back on a life of failure and mediocrity. The heavy-hearted sixty-seven-year old is still haunted by the cruel fate that befell him and his friends some fifty years before, and how he did and did not act when it mattered most - a memory he has run from all his adult life.London, 2015. A man lies dead in a bedsit. His killer looks on, remorseless. What started with five teenagers five decades before will now be finished.

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE''What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos.'' - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn''t just dramatic. It''s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:''Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam!'' AJ WEST ''Misty Divine’s first show is a brilliantly funny mystery, with a sleuth as sharp as a stiletto heel'' HANNAH HENDY''Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder in the Dressing Room was an absolute delight!'' ASHLEY TATEMURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE:''A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too'' 5***** reader review''Oh my word this is a wonderful book'' 5***** reader review''This murder mystery is so different from what I’ve read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it'' 5***** reader review

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS - A DAZZLING CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLEMeet Misty Divine - your new favourite amateur sleuth!Drag isn't just dramatic. It's deadly... By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--CRITICS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:'A gloriously fun murder mystery...with red herrings and twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Misty Divine is the star of the show!' C.L. MILLER'Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway...detective fiction has never been so glam!' A.J. WEST'Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder In The Dressing Room was an absolute delight!' ASHLEY TATEMURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE:'A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too' 5***** reader review'Oh my word this is a wonderful book' 5***** reader review'This murder mystery is so different from what I’ve read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it' 5***** reader review

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'Kate Zambreno has invented a new form. It is a kind of absolute present, real life captured in closeup' Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 'The Light Room is both a gift and a beacon' Sinead Gleeson, author of Constellations'Kate Zambreno has performed a miracle, capturing real, lived time from within the exhaustion of pandemic-era parenthood. The Light Room reminded me of that fundamental magic of writing - that the details of another person's life, so precisely and honestly rendered, can instantly loosen the edges of your own life and make you feel less alone' Jenny Odell, bestselling author of How to Do NothingIn The Light Room, Zambreno offers her most profound and affecting work yet: a candid chronicle of life as a mother of two young daughters in a moment of profound uncertainty about public health, climate change, and the future we can expect for our children. Moving through the seasons, returning often to parks and green spaces, Zambreno captures the isolation and exhaustion of being home with a baby and a small child, but also small and transcendent moments of beauty and joy. Inspired by writers and artists ranging from Natalia Ginzburg to Joseph Cornell, Yuko Tsushima to Bernadette Mayer, Etel Adnan to David Wojnarowicz, The Light Room represents an impassioned appreciation of community and the commons, and an ecstatic engagement with the living world. How will our memories, and our children's, be affected by this time of profound disconnection? What does it mean to bring new life, and new work, into this moment of precarity and crisis? In The Light Room, Kate Zambreno offers a vision of how to live in ways that move away from disenchantment, and toward light and possibility.

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Bring the excitement of an escape room into your own home, with this ingenious hardback puzzle book! You''re the lucky winner of a private tour of the Museum of Lost Treasures. However, as you arrive, you find that things have taken an unexpected turn. Your tour guide is missing, a thief is on the loose, and an ancient curse has been released. As the exhibits come to life, disaster hides behind every corner. Can you keep one step ahead? Find the clues and solve the mysteries of the legendary lost land of Ancient Lemuria to save the day!• This book''s branching narrative puts YOU in the driving seat. Once you have found the solution to a puzzle, turn to the next entry as clearly indicated in the text.• Use your observation, lateral thinking, and logic skills to uncover clues and solve mysteries. The beautifully detailed illustrations are packed with information, so keep your eyes peeled!• Are you a novice adventurer, a seasoned explorer, or a true master of mystery? Choose your difficulty level, then race against the clock to solve the mystery! Inspired by the popular escape room trend, this delightfully illustrated, full-colour interactive book is great fun for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The vibrantly illustrated Escape Room Adventures series puts young puzzlers in control of their very own adventure. In these narrative puzzle stories, readers must correctly solve the riddles and conundrums to proceed to the next ''room'' in a thrilling race against time!

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Audiokniha: „Jedním špatným tahem lze prohrát i nejlepší partii.“ – čínské přísloví V hromadném hrobě v Šanghaji je nalezeno osmnáct znetvořených a rozřezaných ženských těl. Na místo činu je vyslán Li Jen, protože objevené mrtvoly mohou souviset s nevyřešenou vraždou v Pekingu. Když vyšetřovatelé při pitvách odhalí strašlivé okolnosti, uvědomí si, že mají co do činění s nelidským monstrem. Margaret zatím čelí pochybnostem ohledně vztahu s Lim a navíc zjistí, že zástupkyně velitele kriminálního oddělení v Šanghaji Mej-Ling by pro něho ráda byla víc než jen kolegyní. ČÍNSKÉ THRILLERY 3: Třetí případ detektiva Li Jena a americké soudní lékařky Margaret Campbellové „Oba interpreti spolu dokonale souzní a spojení jemného hlásku Jany Plodkové se šibalskými tóny Martina Myšičky vytváří skvělou symfonii lahodící uším.“ - severskekrimi.cz „Zavřít oči, nechat se pohltit jiskřící atmosférou Číny a spolu s hrdiny překonávat nástrahy zločinců jde možná ještě snadněji, než se dostat pod kůži hrdinů ze zamlklých pustin skotských ostrovů. Li Jen sice není charismatický jako Finn, ale spolu s Margaret byste mu rozhodně měli dát šanci!“ - naposlech.cz „Vzrušující trhák spojuje napětí, které vás vtlačí do křesla, s fascinujícím obrazem moderní Číny.“ - Irish Independent Peter May (*1951) Pochází z Glasgow, ale nyní žije ve Francii. Původně se živil jako novinář, byl i televizním scenáristou, v současné době se věnuje psaní. Světové renomé získal sérií čínských thrillerů, jejíž první tři díly jsou již k dostání jako audiokniha. Ve zvukové i tištěné verzi je dostupná také trilogie Lewis zahrnující tituly Skála, Muž z ostrova Lewis a Šachové figurky. Mezi další autorovy série patří rovněž řada Akta Enzo (tituly Výjimeční lidé, Kritik, Černé světlo, Entomologův odkaz). Oblibu si získaly též spisovatelovy nejnovější samostatné romány jako Ostrov Entry, Útěk nebo Umrlčí cesta. V češtině vydává knihy Petera Maye nakladatelství Host. Více na www.petermay.info. Martin Myšička (*1970) Vystudoval činoherní herectví na pražské DAMU a na Matematicko-fyzikální fakultě obor subnukleární fyzika. Ještě během studií hrál například v Národním divadle nebo ve Studiu Ypsilon. V roce 1994 získal Cenu Alfréda Radoka jako talent roku za roli knížete Myškina v dramatu Idiot. Od roku 1997 je ve stálém angažmá v Dejvickém divadle, od roku 2017 zde působí jako umělecký šéf. Filmoví a televizní diváci jej znají například ze snímků Šeptej (1996), Jedna ruka netleská (2003), Karamazovi (2008), Protektor (2009), Občanský průkaz (2010), Rozkoš (2013), Díra u Hanušovic (2014), Ztraceni v Mnichově (2015), Zločin v Polné (2016) nebo ze seriálů Čtvrtá hvězda (2014), Vraždy v kruhu (2015), Pět mrtvých psů (2016), V. I. P. vraždy (2016), Já, Mattoni (2016), Kosmo (2016), Bohéma (2017) a dalších. Jana Plodková (*1981) Po dokončení studií na brněnské JAMU začala její herecká kariéra v divadle Polárka. Později se objevila v Divadle Na Fidlovačce a zakotvila v HaDivadle. Za titulní roli v inscenaci Renata Kalenská byla nominována na Cenu Sazky a Divadelních novin v kategorii nejlepší herečka. Od roku 2014 je členkou hereckého souboru Divadla na Zábradlí. Zahrála si také ve filmech Vratné láhve (2006), Protektor (2009), Polski film (2012), Čtyři slunce (2012), Rozkoš (2013), MY2 (2014), Ztraceni v Mnichově (2015) nebo Absence blízkosti (2017) a v seriálech jako Já, Mattoni (2016), Kosmo (2016) či Svět pod hlavou (2017).

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Audiokniha: „Kdo chce zabít hada, musí mu utnout hlavu.“ (čínské přísloví) Americká patoložka Margaret Campbellová se vrací do Spojených států. Když je v jižním Texasu nalezen kamion plný mrtvých Číňanů, je k případu přizvána nejen ona, ale z politických důvodů také pekingský detektiv Li Jen, který momentálně působí na čínském velvyslanectví ve Washingtonu. Li je odhodlaný zjistit, proč se jeho krajané udusili v uzavřeném chladicím voze kdesi v Americe, jenže musí opět pracovat se ženou, jež utekla z Číny i z jeho života. ČÍNSKÉ THRILLERY 4 „Mayův román Hadohlavec je zkrátka takřečený nervák, jak má být!“ - idnes.cz „Mayovo vyprávění je strohé, bez odboček a jazykových kudrlinek. Jako by se podvolilo průběhu policejního vyšetřování, které vede do špiček čínské mafie i mezi americké policejní odborníky.“ - novinky.cz „Zavřít oči, nechat se pohltit jiskřící atmosférou Číny a spolu s hrdiny překonávat nástrahy zločinců jde možná ještě snadněji než se dostat pod kůži hrdinů ze zamlklých pustin skotských ostrovů. Li Jen sice není charismatický jako Finn, ale spolu s Margaret byste mu rozhodně měli dát šanci!“ - naposlech.cz Peter May (*1951) Pochází z Glasgow, ale nyní žije ve Francii. Původně se živil jako novinář a byl úspěšným televizním scenáristou, v současné době se věnuje psaní. Celosvětové renomé získal šestidílnou sérií čínských thrillerů, která u nás začala vycházet roku 2015 a jejíž čtyři díly jsou česky k dostání jako audiokniha. Ve zvukové i tištěné verzi je dostupná také trilogie Lewis zahrnující tituly Skála, Muž z ostrova Lewis a Šachové figurky. Mezi další populární autorovy série patří rovněž řada Akta Enzo (Výjimeční lidé, Kritik, Černé světlo, Entomologův odkaz, Zpětný ráz). Oblibu si získaly též spisovatelovy nejnovější samostatné romány jako Ostrov Entry, Útěk, Umrlčí cesta nebo Ochráním tě. V češtině vydává knihy Petera Maye nakladatelství Host. Více na www.petermay.info. Martin Myšička (* 1970) Vystudoval činoherní herectví na pražské DAMU a Matematicko-fyzikální fakultu v oboru subnukleární fyziky. Ještě během studií hrál např. v Národním divadle nebo ve Studiu Ypsilon. V roce 1994 získal Cenu Alfréda Radoka jako talent roku za roli Knížete Myškina v dramatu Idiot. Od roku 1997 je ve stálém angažmá v Dejvickém divadle, od roku 2017 zde působí jako umělecký šéf. Filmoví a televizní diváci ho znají například ze snímků Šeptej (1996), Jedna ruka netleská (2003), Karamazovi (2008), Protektor (2009), Občanský průkaz (2010), Rozkoš (2013), Díra u Hanušovic (2014), Ztraceni v Mnichově (2015), Zločin v Polné (2016), Dukla 61 (2018) nebo ze seriálů Čtvrtá hvězda (2014), Pět mrtvých psů (2016), Já, Mattoni (2016), Kosmo (2016), Bohéma (2017) či V.I.P. vraždy (2016–2018). Jana Plodková (* 1981) Po dokončení studií na brněnské JAMU začala její herecká kariéra v divadle Polárka. Později se objevila v Divadle Na Fidlovačce a zakotvila v HaDivadle. Za titulní roli v inscenaci Renata Kalenská byla nominována na Cenu Sazky a Divadelních novin v kategorii nejlepší herečka. Od roku 2014 je členkou hereckého souboru Divadla na Zábradlí. Hrála ve filmech Vratné láhve (2006), Protektor (2009), Polski film (2012), Čtyři slunce (2012), Rozkoš (2013), MY2 (2014), Ztraceni v Mnichově (2015) nebo Absence blízkosti (2017) a v seriálech Já, Mattoni (2016), Kosmo (2016), Svět pod hlavou (2017) či Single Lady (2017–2018).

Objev podobné jako Hadohlavec - Peter May - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Viděl jsem vaši pohřešovanou minulý týden na svatbě duchů. Jako nevěstu. – anonym. Na Margaret se ve školce obrátí s žádostí o pomoc uklízečka – její jediná dcera zmizela. Ženina úpěnlivá prosba ji přiměje požádat Li Jena o prověření tohoto případu nahlášeného zmizení. Věhlasný velitel z prvního oddělení se tak na přání své milované pouští do vyšetřování týkajícího se pohřešované dívky, která už téměř týden nespala na své maličké posteli v jednopokojovém bytě paneláku, postaveném v sovětském stylu ve zchátralé části Chaj-tienu… Kam se Mej-lin – atletka, ba dokonce juniorská šampionka – po noční hádce se svým přítelem poděla? Oblíbená dvojice se po dramatickém finále v Pekingském rozparovači vrací v krátké povídce, která definitivně uzavírá sérii čínských thrillerů. Jak už je u Petera Maye zvykem, opět napsal skvělý text. – Post Magazine. Se svými čínskými thrillery zobrazuje Peter May politické klima moderní Číny (...) úžasná kolize kultur. – The Herald.

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IN THE FIRST BOOK OF PETER MAY''S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ENZO FILES, FORENSICS EXPERT ENZO MACLEOD WAGERS THAT HE CAN SOLVE SIX PERPLEXING COLD CASES--AND UNEXPECTEDLY PLACES HIMSELF DIRECTLY IN HARM''S WAY."ACTION-PACKED." --ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"BRISK AND THRILLING." --THE BALTIMORE SUN"THOROUGHLY ENGAGING." --LIBRARY JOURNALHalf-Scottish, half-Italian Enzo MacLeod used to be one of the top forensics experts in Scotland, and now he lives in Toulouse, working as a university professor. Divorced in Scotland and widowed in France, he has an estranged Scottish daughter and a French daughter he has raised by himself. As if his life isn''t complicated enough, he soon finds himself unexpectedly on the hunt for solutions to some vexing cold cases thanks to an ill-advised wager about the power of forensic science.Meanwhile, in Paris, a man desperately seeking sanctuary flees into a church. The next day, his sudden disappearance will make him famous throughout France. Deep in the catacombs below the City of Light, MacLeod unearths disturbing clues deliberately left behind by a killer. But as the retired forensics expert draws closer to the truth, he discovers he may just wind up the next victim for his troubles.

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''Shocking... a damning portrait of a man who, in the name of psychiatric progress, left a trail of broken lives in his wake'' Telegraph, five stars''Compelling'' Sunday Times''A gripping expose'' Financial Times''Lacerating'' Blake Morrison, Guardian Book of the Day ''A beautifully researched, wildly unsettling study of a psychiatrist running amok'' Sam Knight, author of The Premonitions Bureau''Shocking investigation'' The Times, chosen as a best book of 2025The Royal Waterloo Hospital, London in the 1960s. Six young women lie asleep on low beds. Day and night no longer exist, extinguished by a potent cocktail of antipsychotic, sedative and anti-depressant drugs. The women are taken from their beds by the nurses and given electroconvulsive therapy before being put to sleep again. All under the predatory eye of Dr William Sargant.THE SLEEP ROOM is a chilling exposé of Sargant''s bizarre psychiatric treatments that were inflicted on hundreds of women with mental illness - among them the actor Celia Imrie. At the story''s centre is a sinister and charismatic doctor, who was a hugely influential figure in post-war British society - lauded by Robert Graves and Aldous Huxley as well regularly appearing on the BBC. When Sargant died in 1988, the obituaries were glowing.But since then, women treated without their consent and with often horrific side-effects lasting decades have been campaigning to tell the truth about Sargant. Author Jon Stock tells these women''s stories as well delving into the murky history of Sargant''s links with the CIA and M15, both of which took a close interest in his efforts to reprogramme the human mind.As compulsive as a thriller, The Sleep Room finally gets to the truth of a scandal at the heart of the British medical establishment.''A devastating account of the effects one unchecked psychiatrist had on vulnerable mental patients.''Lisa Appignanesi, author of Mad, Bad and Sad: A History of Women and the Mind Doctors''A gripping medical biography that encompasses sex, drugs, brainwashing, intelligence operations, murder and several scandals'' Frank Tallis, author of Mortal Secrets: Freud, Vienna and the Discovery of the Modern Mind''A chilling case study in dangerous psychiatry, Stock''s gripping exposé of the invasive and reckless interventions inflicted on women in the Sleep Room will keep you wide awake.'' Cordelia Fine, author of Patriarchy Inc. and Testosterone Rex

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** AUTHOR OF CAST IRON, COFFIN ROAD AND THE BLACKHOUSE **** OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD **** AN EXPLOSIVE THRILLER SET IN THE OUTER HEBRIDES **WHATEVER HAPPENSNiamh and Ruairidh Macfarlane co-own the Hebridean company Ranish Tweed. On a business trip to Paris to promote their luxury brand, Niamh learns of Ruairidh''s affair, and then looks on as he and his lover are killed by a car bomb. She returns home to Lewis, bereft.I''LL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOUNiamh begins to look back on her life with Ruairidh, desperate to identify anyone who may have held a grudge against him. The French police, meanwhile, have ruled out terrorism, and ruled in murder - and sent Detective Sylvie Braque to shadow their prime suspect: Niamh.I''LL KEEP YOU SAFE, NO MATTER WHATAs one woman works back through her memories, and the other moves forward with her investigation, the two draw ever closer to a deadly enemy with their own, murderous, designs.''Peter May is a writer I would follow to the ends of the earth'' New York Times

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Celebrate our beloved furry friend, Peter Rabbit, with this beautiful birthday edition of the classic tale.This birthday edition has been re-originated to match Beatrix Potter''s first published work with a celebratory new cover.A must have first book for every little reader.Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor''s garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn''t want Peter to get his paws on his crops!Since appearing in 1902 in the first of Beatrix Potter''s well-loved tales, this mischievous little rabbit has hopped into the heart of generations of book lovers.Beatrix Potter is one of the world''s best-loved children''s authors, and has created a vast collection of stories based on her other iconic characters, including Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.Her humorous and lively tales are a natural part of childhood, and are the perfect nursery books for all little ones.Today Beatrix Potter''s original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.The Tale of Peter Rabbit is number one in Beatrix Potter''s series of 23 little books.Check out the rest of the titles:The World of Peter Rabbit: The Complete Collection 1-23The Complete Adventures of Peter RabbitThe Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book

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Discover the fairy-tale magic of Peter and the Wolf in this musical reimagining of one of Prokofiev’s most famous and classic compositions. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Prokofiev’s score.Peter and the Wolf is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather.His grandfather warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens Peter’s animal friends – a duck, a bird and his grandfather''s cat – he decides to ignore his grandfather''s warning and save them.As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.The soothing natural scenes are illustrated impeccably, with sweeping greenery and orange, summery landscapes spreads across each page. Follow the adventurous Peter as he explores the woods for the first time.At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Sergei Prokofiev, with details about his composition of Peter and the Wolf. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available in the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King, I Can Play (vol 1) and The Planets.

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*A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY*Humans, animals and disease. They're all inter-related, so why do we keep ignoring the elephant in the room?It's well known that Covid-19 may have come from a bat, but diseases are often transmitted in the other direction too. Humans have passed diseases to animals countless times through history, and it's the cross-currents of this relationship between humans, animals and disease that are explored by Liz Kalaugher in The Elephant in the Room. Taking the reader on a globe-trotting journey through time, Kalaugher presents a series of fascinating case histories of human-related wildlife diseases. Among the stories featured here are the early humans who may have carried pathogens responsible for the extinction of Neanderthals, the native birds of Hawaii that have been devasted by human-introduced disease, and the Tasmanian tiger that has been lost to the sands of time. Examining these tales and drawing on first-hand accounts from experts around the world, The Elephant in the Room is both a tragic history and an inspirational call to arms. It doesn't have to be this way. By learning from the past, it's possible to create a better, healthier environment for ourselves, our wildlife and our planet.

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From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this escape room edition contains an exciting array of puzzles to solve, all in an ingenious, brand-new formatWhether you''re an escape room aficionado or more of a traditional puzzle solver, this book will keep you entertained for hours. Navigate your way through its pages by completing various conundrums - you''ll need to gather clues as you go in order to crack the code at the end and escape from the bathroom!Inside you''ll find the following challenges and many more:- Master the art of solving sudoku grids- Challenge your eagle-eyes to spot the matching pairs- Put your algebra skills to the test with mini maths sumsFrom bestselling author and fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Escape Room Edition is the perfect gift for puzzle lovers of all ages. Hone your problem-solving skills, develop your ability to think outside the box and find enjoyment in perseverance as you work your way towards the end of the book... and to your escape!

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''Sylva skilfully illustrates an unmoored character completely consumed by a spiralling, unrelenting grief'' - Kirkus Reviews''This story is taut and unsettling with a brilliant ending!'' - Candis''Creepily claustrophobic'' - New York Times Book Review ___________Careful what you look for. Careful what you find.After the mysterious death of her beloved sister, Tess is grief-stricken and lonely. She''s forced to BnB Rosie''s old room to pay the bills.With strangers in her home, Tess discovers a distraction: their possessions.Tempted into the room while they''re out, she goes through her guests'' things, imagining the stories they hold. These forbidden glimpses into their lives and the chance of being caught are a momentary thrill - the only thing she can feel through the numbing pain of her loss, and the so-far fruitless police investigation.When handsome and inscrutable Arran takes the room, Tess finds his diary. The entries are about an unnamed woman. Crush or obsession? Slowly, his writing takes a darker tone, and Tess can''t stop reading.In her compulsion to know, to uncover the truth, there''s something Tess fails to notice.She''s being watched.Everyone has their secrets. This one is closer to home.

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Best known for his academt award-winning role as Dith Pran in "The Killing Fields", for Haing Ngor his greatest performance was not in Hollywood but in the rice paddies and labour camps of war-torn Cambodia. Here, in his memoir of life under the Khmer Rouge, is a searing account of a country''s descent into hell. His was a world of war slaves and execution squads, of senseless brutality and mind-numbing torture; where families ceased to be and only a very special love could soar above the squalor, starvation and disease. An eyewitness account of the real killing fields by an extraordinary survivor, this book is a reminder of the horrors of war - and a testament to the enduring human spirit.

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An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There''s room on the broom for the witch''s cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

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Join Peter Rabbit as he celebrates Benjamin Bunny''s birthday by planning a surprise treasure hunt, in this sweet lift-the-flap adventure!It''s Benjamin Bunny''s birthday and Peter has planned an extra special birthday surprise for his friend! Hop along with Benjamin and Peter to find all the clues hidden in the forest and discover the best birthday present a bunny can ask for!Can Benjamin follow Peter''s clues and discover his secret present before his birthday is over?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they explore the forest and help Benjamin Bunny find the clues to his perfect birthday present. With a gentle narrative and beautiful woodland setting for this bunny birthday party, this is the perfect tale to celebrate fun, friendship and kindness.Discover more adorable Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap storybooks:Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure HuntPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

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Pre-order THE KILL LIST in paperback now!‘Dark, tense, action-packed, and so, so clever … I couldn’t stop until the very last page. Outstanding’ Andrea Mara, number one Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing‘Another absolute cracker. Gruesome and gritty'' Liz Nugent, Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond‘This is a series that just keeps on giving with thrills, danger, shocks and eeriness with a great cast of characters … Nadine is truly a Queen of thrillers’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another exciting, tense, character driven and unpredictable thriller. This is such a good series I simply devoured it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *In this room, no one can hear you scream…The Serial Crimes Unit are called in to investigate when a local pastor is found stabbed to death. As DI Henley assesses the crime scene, she discovers a hidden door that conceals a room set up for torture – and bound to the bed in the middle of the room is the body of a man.When another body is found, also tied down, Henley realises there''s someone out there torturing innocent people and leaving them for dead. But why?There''s nothing that connects the victims. They didn''t know each other. Their paths never crossed. But someone has targeted them, and it''s up to Henley and the SCU to stop them before they find another binding room…* * *Praise for Nadine Matheson ‘Nadine Matheson writes sentences like roses, lovely and bristling with thorns … Matheson’s voice is exciting, urgent… and, now more than ever, vital’ A.J. Finn‘There is a freshness to Matheson’s writing which promises a long career’ Morning Star

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Hannah knows there''s something deadly wrong in her room, but how can she discover the truth? A ghostly tale full of heart-pounding suspense that will keep horror lovers hooked right up to the very last page.The holiday was supposed to give them a break, a chance to get away and heal after the loss of the baby. But Hannah''s parents are still listless and distracted, and her toddler brother doesn''t understand what''s going on. And worst of all, something feels wrong in Hannah''s room. Her mum and dad don''t understand what she''s trying to tell them, so one stormy night Hannah sneaks out to find someone who can tell her the truth about the Front Room …Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 7.

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THE MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE BLACKHOUSE AND COFFIN ROAD HANDS FORENSIC SLEUTH ENZO MACLEOD A NEW COLD CASE.GAILLAC, SOUTH-WEST FRANCE. An unsolved case.Gil Petty, America''s most celebrated wine critic, is found strung up in a vineyard, dressed in the ceremonial robes of the Order of the Divine Bottle and pickled in wine. An un-cracked code. For forensic expert Enzo Macleod, the key to this unsolved murder lies in decoding Petty''s mysterious reviews - which could make or break a vineyard''s reputation. An uncorked criminal.Enzo finds that beneath the tranquil façade of French viticulture lurks a back-stabbing community riddled with rivalry - and someone who is ready to stop him even if they have to kill again.

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Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of our favourite furry friend with this brand-new picture book edition of Beatrix Potter''s original classic story of Peter Rabbit.Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor''s garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn''t want Peter to get his paws on his crops!One of Beatrix Potter''s most popular and well-loved tales, this special picture-book edition features the original text in full, along with Potter''s beautifully engaging illustrations in a new large format. A great gift for little readers and a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter! Look out for other stories in the world of Peter Rabbit, including:Peter Rabbit: My First Classic LibraryThe World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original TalesThe Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit

Objev podobné jako The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book - Beatrix Potterová

Set in and around a swimming pool, Chris Bush''s play The Changing Room follows a group of teenagers full of excitement, impatience and uncertainty. They know change is coming, but not what it''ll look like.Written specifically for young people, The Changing Room was part of the 2018 National Theatre Connections Festival and was premiered by youth theatres across the UK. It offers opportunities for a large, flexible cast of any size or mix of genders, and incorporates chorus work and music. No swimming pool required.This edition of The Changing Room includes the words and music to Chris Bush''s original songs, arranged by Matt Winkworth.

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