the murder rule dervla mctiernan

No one is innocent in this story.First Rule: Make them like you.Second Rule: Make them need you.Third Rule: Make them pay.They think Iâ ™m a young, idealistic law student, that Iâ ™m passionate about reforming a corrupt and brutal system.They think Iâ ™m working hard to impress them.They think Iâ ™m here to save an innocent man on death row.They re wrong. Iâ ™m going to bury him.What people are saying about The Murder Ruleâ ˜Ingeniousâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜Thoroughly engrossingâ ™ Mail on Sundayâ ˜Meticulously planned and beautifully executed, this is glorious storytelling to rival John Grishamâ ™ Daily Mailâ ˜The Murder Rule holds oneâ ™s interest from its cheeky opening pages through its final sceneâ ™ Wall Street Journalâ ˜Gripping and full of tension, with twist after unexpected twist. Youâ ™ll devour itâ ™ Karin Slaughterâ ˜A fast-paced, clever and totally thrilling story that you will want to read in one sitting Jane Caseyâ ˜Anyone who enjoys true crime podcasts will not want to miss this bookâ ™ Jackie Kablerâ ˜The Murder Rule is utterly absorbing, entertaining and intriguingâ ™ Liz Nugentâ ˜Dervla McTiernan has become one of my favourite writers, and if you read The Murder Rule, she will quickly become one of yoursâ ™ Don Winslowâ ˜Loved it, really grippedâ ™ Jane Fallonâ ˜Pacy and intelligentâ ™ Patricia Gibneyâ ˜Taut, gripping, beautifully writtenâ ™ Simon Lelicâ ˜This is McTiernan at a whole new levelâ ™ Jo Spainâ ˜Thoroughly addictiveâ ™ Anna Downesâ ˜Deceptive and devious, this twisted and turned in exactly the way I hoped it wouldâ ™ Sam Holland

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The second instalment in the Main Street Book Club Mysteries is another cosy crime perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Lorna Barrett.***This riveting small town murder mystery will have to be solved by the bookâ ¦It was only a few months ago that the ladies of Arlo s Friday Night Book Club â “ Fern, Camille, and Helen â “ solved the murder of the renowned author, Wally Harrison. So when they select Wally s bestseller, Missing Girl, for their next discussion, Arlo is hopeful it will be the end of their mystery hunt.But since their recent success as sleuths, the crew officially see themselves as a women s mystery club, and they re convinced Missing Girl was inspired by a 50-year-old cold case. It s a case from their own Sugar Springs, Mississippi: the disappearance of Mary Kennedy. Arlo can do little to stop the book club ladies from investigating.But what starts as a fun hunch quickly turns into a very real cold case murder mystery when a young girl is murdered in the exact place the women believe Mary went missing all those years ago. It s clear the two cases are connected â “ and the mystery book club is determined to find answers. With Arlo s help, they may just be able to crack the case.A Murder Between the Pages is full of quirky, Southern charm that fans of detective books will adore. If you love women s murder club stories, this cosy murder mystery is for you!TropesCosy CrimeMurder MysteryCold CaseBookclub SleuthsMain Street Book Club Mysteries:Canâ ™t Judge a Book by Its MurderA Murder Between the PagesA Murder Like No Author

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Murder in the Maze is a classic mystery novel that immerses readers in a labyrinthine tale of intrigue, murder, and meticulous investigation. set against the backdrop of a complex and puzzling crime, the narrative unfolds with suspenseful twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the truth is revealed. Central to the storyline is the murder itself, a heinous act that sets the stage for the unfolding drama. The novel opens with the discovery of a body, sparking a chain of events that thrusts the characters into a web of suspicion, secrets, and hidden motives. The murder serves as the catalyst for the plot, driving the protagonistâ ”a detective or amateur sleuthâ ”to embark on a relentless quest for justice and truth. The investigation itself is a meticulous journey of discovery, as the protagonist navigates through the maze of clues and red herrings. From forensic evidence to witness testimonies, each piece of information contributes to the unfolding narrative, leading closer to uncovering the identity of the perpetrator and the motive behind the crime. The process of investigation is portrayed with realism and attention to detail, capturing the challenges and breakthroughs that characterize solving a complex murder case. In summary, Murder in the Maze captivates readers with its blend of mystery, detective fiction, and suspenseful intrigue. Through its exploration of murder, investigation, and the labyrinthine nature of human behavior, the novel offers a compelling narrative that challenges readers to unravel the puzzle alongside the protagonist. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and skillful storytelling, Murder in the Maze stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic mystery fiction, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the resolution of its intricate and captivating puzzle.

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One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The first book in the brand-new Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book series.Welcome to the Puzzle Murder Mystery Club: a puzzle book like no other. Dust off your deerstalker and get your pens at the ready as you join the team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 cryptic puzzles and catch the culprit.Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks.Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW? Perfect for fans of Murdle and The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman.Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect PlotThe Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: A Front Page Crime

Objev podobné jako The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village - Dr Gareth Moore, Laura Jayne Ayres

One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The second book in the Murder Mystery Puzzle Club series.The Murder Mystery Puzzle Club is back – and there #39;s another killer on the loose in Wobberley Edge. The timing couldn’t be worse as the village prepares for the arrival of famed crime novelist Verity Winchester. But while the residents are in the thrall of detective fiction, our five amateur sleuths must search for a very real killer – and this time there’s more than one victim. Can you help them piece together the clues in time to stop the murderer in their midst?Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine hidden clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to stop the killer in their tracks. Get ready to join this team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 puzzles and catch the culprit – or culprits. Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW?Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village (9781789296839)The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot (9781789296822)

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One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The third book in the Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book series.The Murder Mystery Puzzle Club is back – but so is merry murder. As Wobberley Edge prepares for its annual Winter Festival, the amateur sleuths get wind of a plot involving spies, blackmail – and huge quantities of fondue cheese. When another body turns up in their otherwise idyllic village, the group will have to venture far and wide to find a festive felon on the loose. Can you help them piece together the clues in time to stop the murderer in their midst?Bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres will put your logic and reasoning to the test as you master the art of deduction. Learn how to examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks. Do you have what it takes to make an accusation and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW?Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village (9781789296839)The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot (9781789296822)

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A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting childrenâ ™s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm.This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young readerâ ™s summer holiday bag.Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Juniorâ ™s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut childrenâ ™s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsburyâ ™s Childrenâ ™s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agencyâ ™s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she d get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn t). Robin lives in Oxford.

Objev podobné jako The Super Sunny Murder Club - Roopa Farooki, Benjamin Dean, Patel Serena, Elle McNicoll, Sharna Jackson, Abiola Bello, Patrice Lawrence, Nizrana Faroo

A wickedly plotted mystery with a metafictional twist that feels far fresher than those of more contemporary versions with the same idea  — The New York TimesA bewildering locked-room murder occurs as an amateur crime writer investigates strange events in the Chizurui mansion in this prizewinning classic Japanese mysteryThe 1st book in English from Akimitsu Takagi since his “Clever, kinky, and highly entertaining” The Tattoo Murder Case (Washington Post)This ingeniously constructed masterpiece, written by one of Japan s most celebrated crime writers and translated into English for the first time, is perfect for locked-room mystery fans who can’t resist a breathtaking conclusion.In the Chizurui family mansion, a haunting presence casts a shadow over its residents. By night, an eerie figure, clad in a sinister Hannya mask is seen roaming around the house. An amateur murder mystery writer, Akimitsu Takagi, is sent to investigate — but his investigation takes a harrowing turn as tragedy strikes the Chizurui family.Within the confines of a locked study, the head of the family is found dead, with only an ominous Hannya mask lying on the floor by his side and the lingering scent of jasmine in the air as clues to his mysterious murder.As Takagi delves deeper into the perplexing case, he discovers a tangled web of secrets and grudges. Can he discover the link between the family and the curse of the Hannya mask? Who was the person who called the undertaker and asked for three coffins on the night of the murder? And do those three coffins mean the curse of the Hannya mask is about to strike again?The Noh Mask Murder’s legendary ending offers locked-room mystery fans the perfect coda to an ingenously constructed mystery.

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Read the latest book from Dr Lucy Pollock, a wise, compassionate and helpful guide to ageing happily The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes The Times From the first pages, the impression you have is how much youâ ™d want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people Daily Mail Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind__________In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence?Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age?This book contains lessons Lucy Pollock has learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. It looks at problems that can be fixed with tests and tablets, and problems that require a different sort of medicine. Lucy explains what she has been taught about loss, about impossible families, about becoming older without children, and the important things she has learned about sexuality, race, love and living with uncertainty.The Golden Rule sets out guiding principles we can all try to live by, in the hope that together we can bring about positive change, and all benefit from a kinder, more compassionate society.Here is how we may meet our futures with optimism and confidence.

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Pre-order the latest book from Dr Lucy Pollock, a wise, compassionate and helpful guide to ageing happily The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes The Times From the first pages, the impression you have is how much youâ ™d want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people Daily Mail Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind__________In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence?Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age?This book contains lessons Lucy Pollock has learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. It looks at problems that can be fixed with tests and tablets, and problems that require a different sort of medicine. Lucy explains what she has been taught about loss, about impossible families, about becoming older without children, and the important things she has learned about sexuality, race, love and living with uncertainty.The Golden Rule sets out guiding principles we can all try to live by, in the hope that together we can bring about positive change, and all benefit from a kinder, more compassionate society.Here is how we may meet our futures with optimism and confidence.__________

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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 wonderfully-drawn characters Eleanor RayLiterary fame beckons for Olga Pushkin, Railway Engineer (Second Class), when her self-help manual for hard-working women is published at last. In the meantime, however, Olga still has a household to support, a hedgehog to feed, and railway tracks to maintain from her tiny Siberian village of Roslazny, which has just become the target for Russian Railways budget cuts. Worse still, her beloved sergeant of police, Vassily Marushkin, has reunited with his long-lost wife Rozalina. And soon Rozalina is forcing Vassily to consider moving away...Matters aren t helped when Olga s scheming superior, Boris Andreyev, forces her to babysit a special Romanov-themed murder mystery steam train doing the rounds of the local towns. Parked in a siding near Roslazny, the players deliver the first of several intended performances - only for a staged murder to become very real. Vassily starts a homicide investigation in conjunction with his boss, the mercurial Captain Zemsky, but both are baffled when another murder follows on the heels of the first. Old-school Zemsky bans Olga from joining the investigation - but she soon makes vital discoveries that point towards something deeper and more worrying than the murders alone. Further afield, a rival author emerges to steal Olga s crown, while back in Roslazny Olga begins to suspect that Vassily s wife Rozalina might be hiding secrets of her own. With chaos striking Roslazny, can Olga solve the murders, save her literary career, and settle Rozalina s identity before she loses Vassily forever?Praise for C J Farrington The book is an absolute delight, evocative equally of the frozen steppes, bad vodka and worse sausage, and full of larger than life characters. Olga Pushkin is an endearing protagonist, who is hopefully set for a series as long as the Trans Siberian Railway. L C Tyler Written with a warmth that would thaw Siberia, this intriguing but charming murder mystery is packed with psychological depth and wonderfully-drawn characters. It also features the best hedgehog I ve met in a novel. Eleanor Ray

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERMaintain focus on the first, critical 5% of any project and multiply your results In The 5% Rule of Leadership: Using Lean Decision-Making to Drive Trust, Ownership, and Team Productivity, veteran technology leader and executive Anil Singhal delivers a transformative approach to project management and company leadership. He explains how to focus your efforts on the first, critical stages of any project or initiative to multiply your results and efficacy, delegating the rest to their capable team. The book is a blueprint for building resilient organizations, departments, teams, and projects that can withstand today s unpredictable and volatile environment. You ll learn to avoid micromanagement and maintain your focus on the big, strategic picture, while a well-managed team brings you the results you need. You ll also find: Strategies for determining how to properly set priorities and satisfy employees, customers, and shareholdersTechniques for building trust amongst your workforce, your leadership, and other stakeholdersMyth-busting advice that blows up misleading and counterproductive habits held by businesspeople and leaders around the world Perfect for managers, directors, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, The 5% Rule of Leadership will be invaluable to anyone who wants to lead with values and purposeâ ”and deliver remarkable results.

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Some games can be deadlyAt first, Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan believes the murder mystery game sent to her office is a birthday gift from one of her colleagues. But when Frankie studies the game s contents, she notices a striking resemblance between the murder victim and missing twenty-two-year-old Lydia Callin. As Frankie and her team investigate, a series of grisly crimes connected to the game are discovered across Dublin city and Lydia s involvement with a shadowy network of murder mystery players becomes clear. On the hunt for Lydia s murderer, Frankie is drawn more deeply into the game. Every successful move brings her closer to the killer. But the real question is not what happens should she lose -- but what happens if she wins. PRAISE FOR OLIVIA KIERNAN: A wonderfully rich lead character and a story that twists in unforeseen directions Claire McGowan What an absolute winner of a book. Five stars from me Gytha Lodge The heir to Tana French s throne Irish Times Cracking . . . Taut, gripping and beautifully written Steve Cavanagh An ending you definitely won t see coming JP Delaney A superior crime thriller . . . Highly recommended Mark Edwards A superior police procedural Sarah Vaughan Pin-sharp prose, brilliant characters and a hook to die for Phoebe Locke Tight, tense, pacy and full of twists. A cracker Neil Lancaster Very clever, chilling and brilliantly written! LOVED it! Karen Hamilton Clever, shocking, and psychologically astute - this deserves to be huge Caz Frear Grabs you by the throat from the first page and doesn t let go until the last Araminta Hall An original concept that kept me utterly gripped from start to finish Nikki Smith Sleekly written, atmospheric, and beautifully macabre Charlotte Philby Authentic, taut, intriguing storytelling Mari Hannah You won t be able to close it until you ve solved the puzzle Trevor Wood The Murder Box is compulsive reading - and has the most genius twist Sam Blake A genius premise and beautiful writing. Loved it Susi Holiday A masterful and original thriller Rachel Edwards Line of Duty fans, here s your next obsession! Amanda Reynolds Olivia s Kiernan s The Murder Box cements her position as one of the rising stars of crime fiction Fiona Cummins

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Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper.SOLVE THE MURDER TO SAVE WHAT S LEFT OF THE WORLDTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A mind-bending, genre-blending, boy-that-ending mystery unlike any I ve ever read A. J. FINN I loved it C. J. TUDOR An absolute blast BENJAMIN STEVENSON Wildly inventive M. W. CRAVEN Believe the hype ALICE BELL Extraordinary WILL DEANAn Observer Thriller of the MonthOutside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what theyâ ™re told by the scientists.Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And they learn the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay.If the murder isnâ ™t solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island â “ and everyone on it.But the security system has also wiped everyoneâ ™s memories of exactly what happened the night before, which means that someone on the island is a murderer â “ and they donâ ™t even know itâ ¦Readers love The Last Murder at the End of the World: Mind-bending Absolutely loved it Captivating Thrillingly fast-paced New favourite book Another masterpiece Unique Explosive Absolutely unforgettable Unlike anything I ve ever read before Still shocked by the ending Wonderfully imaginative

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A super cozy mystery... The perfect pick up for a weekend read by the fire. It has everything...Hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting. And a main character who is FIERCE NetGalley review She can write the perfect murder mystery... But can she solve one in real life? Meet Jen Dawson, mystery writer, coffee lover, and amateur detective? Crime writer Jen returns to her small hometown with a bestselling book behind her and a bad case of writer s block.Finding sanctuary in the local bookstore, with an endless supply of coffee, Jen waits impatiently for inspiration to strike. But when the owner of the bookstore dies suddenly in mysterious circumstances, Jen has a real-life murder to solve. The stakes are suddenly higher when evidence places Jen at the scene of the crime and the reading of the will names her as the new owner of the bookstore ...Can she crack the case and clear her name, before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams, this is an absolutely gripping new bookish cozy crime series that will have you hooked from the very first page. Readers adore Murder at the Bookstore: Warm, amusing, and relatable... A very entertaining cozy mystery...A relaxing night-time read, and it was perfect for that... I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries NetGalley review I loved trying to figure out the murder before I got to the end. This was a cozy, page-turning read NetGalley review This ingenious author has written a cannot put down novel NetGalley review

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The gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS, and the perfect read for fans of A GOOD GIRLâ ™S GUIDE TO MURDER. A tense and satisfying cosy murder mystery, with an added really fun STEM element in the form of graphs, charts and Venn diagrams to illustrate the investigation â “ I loved going through all the workings! Ravena Guron, author of This Book KillsHow do you catch a murderer without knowing who the victim is?Science-obsessed Graceâ ™s fresh start with her dad in Devon is derailed when the smart speaker in their new house comes alive at midnight and says: Iâ ™m going to murder you.And after Grace begins to investigate, she uncovers four mysterious deaths â “ all supposedly accidents â “ that are linked to the device.But only Grace knows that one of those deaths was actually a murder â “ and now she must identify both the victim and the killer, using the methodology of a chemistry experiment â ¦ before she ends up dead herself.The gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS. An immaculately plotted, clever book with a great ending! Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer

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In the Summer of 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts took off for a bike ride within the vicinity of her Staffordshire home. Her body was discovered after a three-day manhunt, concealed from view in a thick privet having been brutally attacked. The community of Tamworth was rocked by the news of her death and an outcry for justice ensued. Within weeks of her murder, an impressionable and troubled soldier, based in the nearby barracks, 17-year-old Andrew Evans, walked into a police station and confessed to the killing. Relentlessly interviewed for hours on end without representation or an appropriate adult present, Andrew was swiftly charged with Judith s murder. Despite attempting to recount his statement and a legal defence at trial that defied the prosecution s arguments that Andrew Evans was guilty, a judge sentenced him to life behind bars. He was eventually acquitted in 1997 in what was, at the time, Britain s longest miscarriage of justice. While Andrew Evans fought for his freedom, another man drove up and down England undetected: Peter William Sutcliffe. Eventually proven capable of inflicting unimaginable horror at any given opportunity, an independent inquiry dubbed him likely responsible for more murders than the 13 he was convicted of and the seven others he attempted between 1975 and 1980. In _The Murder of Judith Roberts_, Chris Clark and Tanita Matthews examine evidence that concludes that Sutcliffe, whose violent criminal history dates back as far as 1969, was the real culprit responsible for Judith s murder. With never before-published dialogue from Andrew Evans police interviews showing the grave miscarriage of justice, the case file of the five-decade cold case is examined under a new light.

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The quirky village residents make this an appealing series debut Library Journal on Murder Visits a French VillageAriel Shepard has spent the last year renovating her beautiful French château, while also ingratiating herself into the lives and hearts of the quirky locals of Noyers-sur-Serein. The shocking business of the murder of the local historian is behind her and she is finally feeling at home.However, it s not long before murder and mystery once again seek Ariel out, when she and her friend Katherine find the body of the elderly Madame Toussaint in the doorway of Katherine s flea market shop. Who would want to harm this lonely soul? Where is the bag the woman never leaves home without? And more importantly, where is her loyal, loving dog who never leaves her side? Could Raoul, Ariel s stoic gardener, really have something to do with it? And could Madame Toussaint have been mixed up with the robberies increasing around the idyllic villages of France?Despite warnings from the rather handsome Brigadier Allard, Ariel, with help from Katherine and Pippa, once again dons her sleuthing hat . . .

Objev podobné jako Murder and The Missing Dog - Susan Shea

The quirky village residents make this an appealing series debut Library Journal on Murder Visits a French VillageAriel Shepard has spent the last year renovating her beautiful French château, while also ingratiating herself into the lives and hearts of the quirky locals of Noyers-sur-Serein. The shocking business of the murder of the local historian is behind her and she is finally feeling at home.However, it s not long before murder and mystery once again seek Ariel out, when she and her friend Katherine find the body of the elderly Madame Toussaint in the doorway of Katherine s flea market shop. Who would want to harm this lonely soul? Where is the bag the woman never leaves home without? And more importantly, where is her loyal, loving dog who never leaves her side? Could Raoul, Ariel s stoic gardener, really have something to do with it? And could Madame Toussaint have been mixed up with the robberies increasing around the idyllic villages of France?Despite warnings from the rather handsome Brigadier Allard, Ariel, with help from Katherine and Pippa, once again dons her sleuthing hat . . .

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From The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to Magpie Murders, and related diversions including cryptic crosswords and Cainâ ™s Jawbone, The Murder Game examines the games authors played with their readers and the importance of puzzles in Golden Age whodunits.With books flourishing in the 1920s and â ™30s like never before, no genre was more innovative or popular than detective fiction. It was an era that saw the emergence of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen and dozens of other authors who became household names for a generation of readers.The Golden Age of Detection has enjoyed a great resurgence of interest in recent years, with publishers mining back catalogues to bring the best of yesteryear to very receptive new audiences. What is it about a literary movement that took off in the 1920s that still appeals to book lovers in the 2020s?In this authoritative new study, John Curran reveals that it is the ludic qualities of classic crime fiction that continue to intrigue. At its heart is the â ˜whodunitâ ™ game between writer and reader, but there is also the game between detective and murderer, between publisher and book-buyer, even between the writers themselves.Coinciding with an increase in leisure time and literacy, the Golden Age also saw the development of the crossword, the growth of bridge and Mahjong, the enduring popularity of jigsaws and the emergence of Cluedo â “ all activities requiring the â ˜little grey cellsâ ™. The Murder Game considers all of these, and many other sporting and competitive recreations, helping to explain the reading publicâ ™s ongoing love affair with the Golden Age.

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PRE-ORDER THE NEXT THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FROM TOM HINDLE DEATH IN THE ARCTIC COMING JANUARY 2025____________________________________One house. Nine guests. Endless motives for murder...Guests assemble at Hamlet Hall for a New Year s Eve party to remember.They are to take part in a murder mystery game with a 1920s twist, and everyone has their own part to play.But the evening has barely begun when one guest is found dead - killed by an injury to the head.Someone is playing by their own rules.And in a close-knit community, old rivalries run deep...___________________________________________________Readers are loving The Murder Game . . . Absolutely loved it A must-read for Christie fans Full of tension Fast-paced and thrilling So clever and intricate _____________________________________________________Praise for Tom Hindle: Will delight Agatha Christie fans Ragnar Jónasson Twist after gut-punching twist M. W. Craven Dazzling Crime Monthly My kind of book Belfast Telegraph Suspenseful Country Life MagazineMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a no.8 Sunday Times bestseller 04/02/2024

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Fondly remembered as Spike Dixon in Hi-De-Hi!, Jeffrey Holland is one of Britainâ ™s best-loved situation comedy actors. An invaluable member of the repertory company of writer and director David Croft, his many other television credits include Are You Being Served?, Dadâ ™s Army, It Ainâ ™t Half Hot Mum, Oh, Doctor Beeching! and You Rang, Mâ ™Lord?This unique memoir reveals the hilarious tales from Hollandâ ™s long and illustrious career, from the comedy greats that have inspired him to the colleagues with whom he has worked.Heart-warming stories from his twenty-year association with Paul Shane and Su Pollard sit alongside poignant and deep reflections on his all-time favourite comedian, Stan Laurel, and revealing stories of working with the great and good of variety theatre, from Frankie Howerd to Ken Dodd. Not to mention blissful thoughts on his many happy years as part of Russ Abbotâ ™s Madhouse, the joy of The Goon Show and the thrill of stepping into the huge shoes of Peter Sellers. Filled with enthusiasm and affection, The First Rule of Comedy..! is a life told through the eyes of one of the true greats of the genre.

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Ideal for fans of Robin Stevens - The Week JuniorTHE DETENTION DETECTIVES ARE BACK! And there s been another murder...Headstrong LYDIA leads the new case. As a school reporter, sheâ ™s great at getting the facts. But when someone unexpected arrives at Granâ ™s, itâ ™s clear sheâ ™s missing some cluesâ ¦Sensitive DANIEL is convinced this case is linked to their first. As a young carer heâ ™s got a lot on his plate, so he needs the trio to work on this together. He just needs to persuadeâ ¦Not-so-new-boy JONNO, whoâ ™s settled in at Hanbridge High. But heâ ™s so distracted by his new band â “ maybe solving crimes just isnâ ™t cool anymore? Or maybe heâ ™s scared of finding out the truthâ ¦Can you solve the case before THE DETENTION DETECTIVES?Praise for The Detention Detectives series: â ˜Top-grade misbehaviourâ ™ â “ The Guardian a fresh new take on the murder mystery genre - The School Library Association Friendship, trust, courage and determination are at the heart of this extremely funny murder-mystery tale - BookTrust Lis Jardine is an exciting new voice...This new school set crime series is well worth investigating - LoveReading4Kids

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Gripping and grisly, with plenty of twists and turns that race along with black humour. Craig RobertsonSt. Andrews, Scotland: When an elderly woman s naked body is found in her home, crucified to the floor, DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate, DS Jessie Janes, find themselves in a hunt for a brutal serial killer. As the body count rises, suspicion falls on Tap Dancer McCrear, a career criminal recently released from prison after serving fifteen years for a murder he swore he never committed.As Gilchrist begins to uncover the terrifying truth behind each of the killings, his worst fears are realised when he learns that McCrear is killing everyone involved in his murder trial... for it was Gilchrist who arrested McCrear all those years ago. High-flying Detective Superintendent Rommie Frazier, who leads the multi-constabulary task force searching for McCrear, clashes with Gilchrist over the detail of the investigation, and demands his removal. But Gilchrist won t leave without a fight, for he knows it is up to him to find Tap McCrear... before his own name is struck off the murder list.PRAISE FOR T.F. MUIR: Rebus did it for Edinburgh. Laidlaw did it for Glasgow. Gilchrist might just be the bloke to put St Andrews on the crime fiction map. Daily Record A truly gripping read, with all the makings of a classic series. Mick Herron DCI Gilchrist gets under your skin. Though, determined, and a bit vulnerable, this character will stay with you long after the last page. Anna Smith Gripping! Peterborough Telegraph

Objev podobné jako The Murder List - T.F. Muir

The second in the steamy, hilarious Campus Diaries series by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy, set in the same world as Off Campus and Briar U. I told them I had a girlfriend. I start to laugh. This is the greatest day of my life. Oh, it gets better, Dixon.I told them it was you. Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She s rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can t take the hint it s over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off.Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he s a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he s messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and - most importantly - leave her alone.What Diana doesn t realize is that Shane s sick of hook-ups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous .. . and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbour?Despite Diana s reluctance to break her rule, a fake relationship is the perfect solution for her own ex issues, and soon she can t deny something is sizzling between her and Shane.Something hot and completely unexpected. And it might just be getting a little too real.

Objev podobné jako The Dixon Rule - Elle Kennedy

Enter the realm of the world s greatest fictional detective and use your powers of deduction to solve these new puzzling mysteries. Sherlock Holmes: The Murder Files is a specially commissioned collection of narrative murder cases from Dr John Watson s case notes that feature all of the twists and turns of a Holmes case - but now it is up to you to create your own mind palace and solve them.There are 10 murder cases to be cracked, each of which requires the reader to unravel the clues using logic and powers of perception.Can you unlock the secrets of each challenge?

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Atmospheric, propulsive, and menacing . . . the perfect mystery to curl up with this autumn. â ”Lucy Clarke Few writers can pull off a devilishly twisting mystery while infusing the story with such soul â ”Emma Stonex A violent storm. An isolated hotel. A brutal murder. The Shell House Detectives are on the caseâ ”and everyone here is a suspect. The High Tide Hotel, overlooking stunning Trebaron Cove, is a dream destination for an autumnal getaway. But the serene atmosphere of this luxury enclave is shattered when the body of a guest is discovered on the terrace, directly below their balcony. The victim s friend is adamant that this was no accident, and when it emerges that the dead man was a detective with a chequered past, the police enquiry intensifies. Meanwhile fellow guest Jayden, one half of the Shell House Detectives, wastes no time in bringing Ally on board to help find the killer. With the hotel cut off by a storm on the night of the murder, everyone at the High Tide is a suspect. As Ally and Jayden delve deeper into the pasts of both guests and staff, they uncover a mass of secrets and complex connections. Who wanted this man deadâ ”or rather, who wanted him dead most? As the tide turns, the investigation leads them into a life-or-death situation. Who will pay the final price for discovering the truth?

Objev podobné jako The High Tide Murder - Emylia Hall

I wrote murder mysteries. I didn t investigate them. Until now...Crime writer turned amateur sleuth, Jen, has taken over the running of the local bookstore in her hometown of Riddleton.But balancing the books at Ravenous Readers is nothing compared to meeting the deadline for her new novel.Dodging phone calls from her editor takes a back seat, however, when the local police chief is poisoned. To solve the murder, Jen must dust off her detective hat once more.With everyone in town seemingly a suspect, and evidence planted to incriminate local police officer and close friend Eric, Jen is working against the clock. Can she find the killer and beat her own writer s block before it s too late?Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams, this is an absolutely gripping and addictive bookish cozy mystery that will have you turning the pages late into the night.

Objev podobné jako The Murderous Type - Sue Minix

***A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK ***Get ready to meet your favourite new detective duo... Downton Abbey meets Knives Out in this witty and gripping historical cosy crime series. â ˜A tantalising whodunnit with some of the funniest dialogue Iâ ™ve read in a whileâ ™ Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Thingsâ ˜A joy from start to finish. This is crime writing at its bestâ ™ Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealCornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for what he believes will be the apocalypse. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom, but what the foolish Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within... By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow. All eyes turn to Stephen Pike, the newest member of staff. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn t commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the fearless, foul-mouthed, eighty-year-old matriarch who relishes chaos and puzzles alike. A murder is just the thrill she s been waiting for. Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges and rising terror to unmask the killer before it s too late... Praise for The Murder at World s End:â ˜Fans of P G Wodehouse will enjoy this!â ™ Alexander Armstrong Devilishly plotted and beautifully executed, this is an utter joy from start to finish Abir Mukherjee, bestselling author of Hunted Riotous and deeply enjoyable Telegraph A witty, fleet-footed historical mystery . . . a slice of undiluted joy Alex Hay, bestselling author of The Housekeepers An absolute cracker! The Sun Hugely enjoyable Andrew Hunter-Murray, author of A Beginner s Guide to Breaking and Entering

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Find the truth. Solve the murder. Never reveal your secret.Twelve years ago, eight friends ran an exclusive group at university: The Murder Masquerade Society. The mysteries they solved may have been grisly, but they were always fictional - until their final Christmas Masquerade, when one of the group disappeared, never to be seen again.Now, the remaining members of the group receive an invitation to a reunion masquerade, to be held in a beautiful and remote country house in Scotland. When they arrive they are each assigned a new identity themed around the Twelve Days of Christmas - they become Lady Partridge or Mr Gold; Lord Leapworth or Doctor Swan. The game begins, and it feels just like old times.Until the next morning, when Lady Partridge is found hanging from a pear tree.

Objev podobné jako The Twelve Days of Murder - Andreina Cordani

At 7.15pm on Sunday August 29th 1819, the village of Ashow, Warwickshire was shook to its core by a young girl s scream at Dial House Farm. Thirteen-year-old Mary Dormer found her mother, Sarah Dormer s, slain body lying in Sarah s bedroom.Sarah s 21-year-old maidservant, Ms Ann Heytrey was charged, arrested, and imprisoned at the County Town Gaol at Warwick, where she would remain until the following year when she was tried at Warwick Assizes for Sarah s murder. After being found guilty, Ann was publicly hanged two days after outside of Warwick Gaol, the last woman to be publicly executed at Warwick. After being cut down, her lifeless body was taken to nearby Kenilworth where she was dissected that evening in the back garden of the local Surgeon.This is the first book ever to be dedicated to reinvestigating the truth, of what really happened on that fateful evening which led to a 59-year old woman to be almost decapitated in her own home, and if Ms Heytrey was really guilty of such a crime. David John Eason explores the family s history, as well as all those involved in the case and trial and the social events of that time, including the massacre at St Peter s Field (Peterloo) in Manchester, which occurred only thirteen days prior to Sarah s apparently unmotivated murder.

Objev podobné jako The Murder of Sarah Dormer and the Trial of Ann Heytrey - David John Eason

A PAGE-TURNING COSY MYSTERY SET ON THE PICTURESQUE YORKSHIRE MOORS. FOR FANS OF FAITH MARTIN, BETTY ROWLANDS AND LJ ROSS.Kitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran lived with his ex-wife until she, too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims hands.Unable to leave it to the local police to solve, Kitt and Halloran travel to Irendale, where a literary mystery awaits. A line of Anglo-Saxon poetry found on the victim leads to a hiding place, and another cryptic clue. What is the connection to the murder of Halloran s wife all those years ago?It will take the combined ingenuity of Kitt and Halloran, as well as Evie Bowes, Grace Edwards and, despite their best efforts, Ruby the (possible) psychic to solve this case. The moors may be beautiful, but they re not peaceful!

Objev podobné jako Murder on the Moorland - Helen Cox

You arrive at Elysium, a wellness retreat in an English country manor, to investigate a murder. You find the body of a local businessman on the lawn – with a rose placed in his mouth. What will you do next?You examine the body and learn he was stabbed with a gardening fork and fell to his death from the balcony above. But that balcony can only be accessed through a locked door - and the key is missing.Everyone in Elysium is now a suspect, but who will you interview first? Every decision you make has consequences - and and some of them will prove fatal…Do you have what it takes? Can YOU solve the murder?Experience a gripping new type of story, unlike anything you’ve read before, from Antony Johnston, award-winning crime author and veteran games writer.

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The Murder Wall is Mari Hannahâ ™s first gripping crime novel featuring DCI Kate Daniels.Eleven months after discovering a brutal double murder in a sleepy Northumbrian town, Detective Chief Inspector Kate Daniels is still haunted by her failure to solve the case. Then the brutal killing of a man on Newcastleâ ™s quayside gives Daniels another chance to get it right â “ in her first case as Senior Investigating Officer.When Daniels recognizes the corpse but fails to disclose the fact, her personal life swerves dangerously into her professional life. But much worse, she is now being watched.As Daniels steps closer to finding a killer, a killer is only a breath away from claiming his next victim . . .

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Kniha - 192 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá A murder takes place at the vicarage in the small village of St. Mary Mead, its victim is the least favorite of the local population. Therefore, there are numerous people suspicious. Miss Marple, who appears in this story by Agatha Christie for the first time, follows the investigation with a great interest. Finally, this agile and bright old lady helps the police with her advice and the murderer who carried out his crime very cleverly and cunningly is eventually caught. Na faře v malé vesnici St. Mary Mead dojde k vraždě, jejíž obětí je zdejší nejneoblíbenější obyvatel. Podezřelých je tedy celá řada. Vyšetřování případu sleduje i slečna Marplová, která se v tomto příběhu Agathy Christie objevuje vůbec poprvé. Čiperná a bystrá stará dáma nakonec pomůže policii svou radou a vrah, který svůj zločin provedl velice důmyslně a mazaně, je nakonec dopaden.

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A sparkling return to the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, where even the most fiendish of mysteries can be unlocked by a keen eye and a sharp mind...1938, London. Ambitious lawyer Edmund Ibbs has got his teeth into the case of a lifetime â “ defending the young woman accused of shooting her husband in the infamous â ˜Ferris Wheel Murderâ ™ case. Despite a plethora of evidence against his client, Ibbs is certain he can secure her acquittal.But after a night of magic and illusion at Londonâ ™s Pomegranate Theatre, Ibbs finds himself behind bars, accused of a double murder. The renowned prestidigitator Professor Paolini and the operator of said notorious Ferris wheel are dead, and as far as Scotland Yardâ ™s Inspector Flint is concerned, all signs point to the lawyerâ ™s guilt.Luckily for Ibbs, illusionist turned sleuth Joseph Spector also attended the theatre that night. Can Spectorâ ™s eye for detail pierce the veil of deceit in a world of illusion and misdirection, where seeing is not always believing?Reviews for Tom Mead s Spector Locked-Room Mystery series In Joseph Spector, Tom Mead has created an amateur sleuth to rival Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. M.W. Craven Great fun. The Times An affectionate tribute to the Golden Age locked-room mystery. Irish Times Highly entertaining. Sunâ ˜An absolute masterclass in the locked room mystery... I love this series.â ™ Victoria Dowd A sharply drawn period piece with memorable characters. New York Times

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Though it took some time to settle into his new life in Gravigna, Italy, following the death of his wife, former NYPD detective Nico Doyle has figured out a thing or two. The locals have not only welcomed him, but are giving him rave reviews on his cooking, and his budding relationship with Nelli, a local woman, is healing old wounds. When Nico receives a phone call before dawn, he wants to ignore it. A phone call at that time can only mean trouble. Sure enough, it s Perillo of the local carabinieri. A woman has been found dead in her home, slumped over her piano, and the sole witness speaks only English. Nico reluctantly agrees to help Perillo with the case. Judging by the crime scene, Perillo and Nico determine foul play, and they don t have to look long for suspects. Following the death of her husband, the late Signora Nora had taken on a number of lovers, her two daughters weren t on the best terms with her, and there s a lot to be gained from the sale of her residence. Nico and Perillo have their hands full as they try to solve the murder and restore peace to the otherwise sleepy Gravigna.

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An impossible murder behind a locked door. Can DCI Oldroyd find the key to the mystery?Lord Redmire’s gambling habit has placed him in serious debt. Determined to salvage his fortune by putting Redmire Hall on the map, the aristocrat performs an impossible locked-door illusion on live TV. But as the cameras roll, his spectacular trick goes fatally wrong…Special guest DCI Jim Oldroyd has a front-row seat, but in all his years with the West Riding Police he’s never witnessed anything like this. He sees Redmire disappear—and then reappear, dead, with a knife in his back.As Oldroyd and DS Stephanie Johnson soon discover, nearly everyone at the event had a reason to resent the eccentric lord. But how did the murderer get into the locked room—or out, for that matter?When the only other person who knew the secret behind the illusion is brutally silenced, the case begins to look unsolvable. Because as Oldroyd and Johnson know, it’s not just a question of who did it and why—but how?

Objev podobné jako The Murder at Redmire Hall - J. R. Ellis

A summer house party turns into a thrilling whodunit when Jane Austen s Mr. Wickham—one of literature’s most notorious villains—meets a sudden and suspicious end in this brilliantly imagined mystery from a New York Times bestselling author featuring Austen’s leading literary characters.“Had Jane Austen sat down to write a country house murder mystery, this is exactly the book she would have written.” —Alexander McCall SmithThe happily married Mr. Knightley and Emma are throwing a party at their country estate, bringing together distant relatives and new acquaintances—characters beloved by Jane Austen fans. Definitely not invited is Mr. Wickham, whose latest financial scheme has netted him an even broader array of enemies. As tempers flare and secrets are revealed, it’s clear that everyone would be happier if Mr. Wickham got his comeuppance. Yet they’re all shocked when Wickham turns up murdered—except, of course, for the killer hidden in their midst.Nearly everyone at the house party is a suspect, so it falls to the party’s two youngest guests to solve the mystery: Juliet Tilney, the smart and resourceful daughter of Catherine and Henry, eager for adventure beyond Northanger Abbey; and Jonathan Darcy, the Darcys’ eldest son, whose adherence to propriety makes his father seem almost relaxed. In this tantalizing fusion of Austen and Christie, from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray, the unlikely pair must put aside their own poor first impressions and uncover the guilty party—before an innocent person is sentenced to hang. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL

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The gripping second instalment in Anne Holt s Vik/Stubo series. Johanne Vik and Adam Stubo set out to solve a series of celebrity killings in this chilling thriller from Norway s bestselling female crime writer.A TV talk-show star is found murdered in her home, her tongue removed and left near to the body. When a second body, that of a prominent politician, is discovered crucified soon after, Superintendent Adam Stubo is called in to lead the investigation of both murders. Unable to establish whether these two gruesome slayings are linked, or what the meaning is behind the manner of death, Stubo calls in his psychologist wife Johanne Vik to help. As Vik reviews the crimes she begins to see a pattern that chills her to the core. If her theory is correct then more killings will follow, and the spree will end in the murder of the investigating officer: Adam Stubo. The second instalment in the sensationally gripping Vik/Stubo series.

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Agatha Christie s most daring crime mystery - an early and particularly brilliant outing of Hercule Poirot, `The Murder of Roger Ackroyd , with its legendary twist, changed the detective fiction genre for ever. Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose. But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish the letter, he was stabbed to death...

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Achieve Massive Action results and accomplish your business dreams! While most people operate with only three degrees of action-no action, retreat, or normal action-if you re after big goals, you don t want to settle for the ordinary. To reach the next level, you must understand the coveted 4th degree of action.

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While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl Daily Mail Murder Fest is the sixth book in Julie Wassmer s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.Pearl s detective agency takes a back seat as she prepares to offer a warm welcome to a group of special visitors. A local Arts Festival is being held to honour a cultural exchange visit from representatives of Borken - Whitstable s Twin Town in Germany. Yet very soon, personality clashes surface among the participants; local politicians try to use the festival for their own ends while others jostle for improved billing on the festival programme. Tempers flare, old feuds re-surface and on the eve of the first event, a cryptic message - Murder Fest - is received by the local police. Before DCI Mike McGuire has a chance to investigate, the festival commences with an unscheduled event when a celebrated author is found brutally murdered . . . Soon the only Arts on display are dark ones, as Whitstable s celebration of local culture transforms into a real-life murder fest - offering Whitstable s Pearl Nolan another mystery to solve.Praise for Julie Wassmer s Whitstable Pearl Mysteries... While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem Daily Mail As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent All of the thrills without any of the gore The Sun This is a quality title...a very entertaining read The Puzzle Doctor My new favourite author in the genre George Galloway A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author Trip Fiction Proves she s mistress of her craft John McGhie, author of White Highlands Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books! Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven t picked this series, then you are missing out Alba in Bookland Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story -- Victoria Best, Shiny New Books Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea -- Bec Stafford Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read! Anthony JemmettPraise for the TV series Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer s novels... Drama Quarterly ...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable... Washington Post ...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat. Wall Street Journal

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A quiet English villageA shocking murderAn unlikely detectiveNobody liked Colonel Protheroe.So when he s found dead in the vicarage study, there s no absence of suspects in the seemingly peaceful village of St Mary Mead.In fact, Jane Marple can think of at least seven.As gossip abounds in the parlours and kitchens of the parish, everyone becomes an amateur detective.The police dismiss her as a prying busybody, but only the ingenious Miss Marple can uncover the truth . . .Never underestimate Miss Marple. Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers. Val McDermid Always keeps her reader enthralled and guessing to the end. Times Literary Supplement

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Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2).Each reader includes:Audio with a reading of the adapted storyHelpful notes on charactersCultural and historical notes relevant to the plotA glossary of the more difficult wordsRoger Ackroyd is a man who knows too much.He knows the woman he loved poisoned her first husband. He knows someone was blackmailing her â “ and now he knows she killed herself.When Roger Ackroyd is found murdered, the famous Belgiandetective, Hercule Poirot, is called in to find out who the killer is.

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It s the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you... When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city.But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill s friends, he can t just sit back and watch.It s not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack.With the help of The Inn s fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen family, and his home.______________________PRAISE FOR THE INN A total page-turner DAILY MIRROR One of our favourite writers . . . a really tight story RICHARD AND JUDY: KEEP READING AND CARRY ON______________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON It s no mystery why James Patterson is the world s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better. JEFFERY DEAVER No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. LEE CHILD Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It s what fires off the movie projector in the reader s mind. MICHAEL CONNELLY James Patterson is The Boss. End of. IAN RANKIN Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there s no stopping his imagination NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Patterson is in a class by himself GUARDIAN The master storyteller of our times HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON One of the greatest storytellers of all time PATRICIA CORNWELL

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Researching the history of a dilapidated Elizabeth manor house, Phineas Fox uncovers the shocking truth behind a mysterious - and deadly - dance. Having unexpectedly inherited an Elizabethan manor house in rural Norfolk, the new owner Quentin Rivers has asked Phineas Fox to investigate the house s history. Phin soon becomes immersed in The Tabor s dark and mysterious past, and in the course of his research uncovers tales of a curious dance, the Cwellan Daunsen: a dance that has not been performed for centuries but whose strange legend still lingers. The dance has a dark side; whenever it took place, children were told to stay indoors - and on no account to look through their windows . . .As Phin delves further, the terrible secrets of The Tabor and the Rivers family ancestors begin to reveal themselves, secrets stretching back more than six hundred years. But as the past gradually creeps up on the present, is history destined to repeat itself . . . ?

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While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl Daily MailMay Day Murder is the third book in Julie Wassmer s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.It s springtime and Whitstable is emerging from hibernation. While neither the restaurant nor detective agency is too busy, Pearl resolves to spend some time at the family allotment. But her best friend, Nathan, has persuaded one of his favourite actresses to open the May Day festivities at Whitstable Castle and involves Pearl in his plans. Like Pearl, Faye Marlowe is a Whitstable native, but having left the town more than two decades ago, the star has been living in the South of France since her agent s phone stopped ringing. Charming but sensitive , she arrives with a small entourage and though her presence in the town causes a stir Pearl s mother Dolly remains unimpressed, choosing to remember Faye Marlow when she was plain old Frankie Murray, the daughter of a local whelk merchant. Nathan soon realises he has made a mistake with this invitation and his doubts are confirmed when Faye is nowhere to be found on the morning of May Day. And as Jack in the Green puts on his impressive costume to lead the parade, the actress s dead body is discovered - tethered to the maypole on the Castle grounds . . . and so it s left to Pearl and DCI Mike McGuire to unravel the mystery of the May Day murder.Praise for Julie Wassmer s Whitstable Pearl Mysteries... While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem Daily Mail As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent All of the thrills without any of the gore The Sun This is a quality title...a very entertaining read The Puzzle Doctor My new favourite author in the genre George Galloway A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author Trip Fiction Proves she s mistress of her craft John McGhie, author of White Highlands Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books! Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven t picked this series, then you are missing out ? Alba in Bookland Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story -- Victoria Best ? Shiny New Books Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea -- Bec Stafford Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read! Anthony JemmettPraise for the TV series Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer s novels... Drama Quarterly ...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable... Washington Post ...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat. Wall Street Journal

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From the author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, don t miss this utterly thrilling and laugh-out-loud novel, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Dawn O Porter and Killing Eve. Available to pre-order now! Something bad happened last night. I ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I ve gone viral for the worst reasons.But I can t remember a thing... My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident.I know she was murdered. There s only thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer.Readers LOVE Katy Brent! I literally couldn t put this book down. NetGalley reviewer, This book has got to be my favourite so far this year. NetGalley reviewer, There are just so many good things I could say about this book. I absolutely tore (pun intended) through this read. Everyone needs to go read it. NetGalley reviewer, One word!!! AMAZING!!! NetGalley reviewer, This is one of the most clever books I have read in quite a while. NetGalley reviewer, A well-rounded cast of characters, quick pace, and thrilling twists make this one of my favourites of the year! NetGalley reviewer, A twisted but witty read which will keep you up all night. NetGalley reviewer,

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On a French golf course, a millionaire is found stabbed in the back... An urgent cry for help brings Poirot to France. But he arrives too late to save his client, whose brutally stabbed body now lies face downwards in a shallow grave on a golf course. But why is the dead man wearing his son s overcoat? And who was the impassioned love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse...

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