Krimier og mysterier: privatdetektiver

"When Black private eye Ivan Monk takes on a case in a housing project in South Los Angeles, he finds himself facing off with corrupt police and gang members-and indicted for murder. Heat is building in the Rancho Tajuata Housing Projects-and not just because it's summer in L.A. When a Mexican family is killed by a firebombing, local rage threatens to grow out of control. The pressure is on to solve this case quickly to help deescalate the tense situation. At the request of the tenant's security force, P.I. Ivan Monk is called in to find the killer. To track the murderer down, Monk must delve into a tangled history leading all the way back to the 1965 Watts riots-a hunt that reveals layers of buried racism and corruption. Monk sorts through the complexities of gang conflicts and governmental kickbacks, only to find himself at odds with the police, disillusioned by his mentor and, after a fierce struggle with some gang members, under indictment for murder. Monk must race to clear his name before time runs out, and a bad night falls on the Rancho Tajuata Projects, this time for good . . "--

"Stoneham is all abuzz when Lauren Barker, a famous children's book author, arrives for an event at the local library. Lauren is a Stoneham native, and her new book strikes some members of the town as controversial. ... When Lauren is found strangled to death after an altercation at the event, the plot twist throws Tricia right back into the middle of things. Who could possibly have wanted Lauren dead?"--

Newsman Boston Meade interviews ex-forest ranger Leif Nielsen who wants his farmstead on Tarn Lake to remain in its natural state. His brother, Harald, a doctor, and his political wife, Regina, tell Boston the farm has great development potential. They draft a will for Leif's signature while he is hospitalized, but Leif discovers the draft gives Harald power of attorney. His sanity is questioned, and blood will ensue!

Escape to the picturesque Isle of Blom, a place reminiscent of the enchanting Isle of Man, where tranquility meets treachery in the second of the FitzMorris Family Mysteries. Join Dee FitzMorris and her family as they embark on a relaxing summer holiday, only to find themselves entangled in illegal gambling, illicit drugs, and a dangerous romance.Escape with Dee FitzMorris to a picturesque Island where the sea in blue, the sun shines and the pace of live is relaxing, shame about the dead body.Holidaying on the scenic Isle of Blom, all three FitzMorris ladies find themselves in embroiled in illegal gambling, illicit drugs and romance.It is a race against time and a narcissistic killer for Dee, when both daughter Zara and granddaughter Amelia are kidnapped. Can Dee use all her inquisitive skills to save them before the killer disposes of them?Steam trains, sheep and a risqué tango all contribute to this funny, fast-moving adventure.Don't miss out on this engaging continuation of the series. "Murder on the Isle" is a must-read for fans of cozy crime murder mysteries and British detective novels. Immerse yourself in this modern-day tale of suspense, adventure, and family bonds. Get your copy today and experience the thrilling world of the FitzMorris family as they uncover secrets and fight for their lives on the captivating British island of Blom.

Lose yourself in a world of beautiful gardens and delicious food with just the odd dead body thrown in.There are few things Dee enjoys more than a salad, fresh from her veg patch, preferably served without a clown corpse.Finding herself top of the suspect list, what is a self- respecting Taekwondo-loving granny to do but investigate?It is at times like these that having a criminal psychology student for a granddaughter comes in handy. Clad in her trademark tutu and corset, Amelia fearlessly eats pink cupcakes and interrogates suspects while Dee's daughter, Zara salsas her way through the case.As the idyllic Cotswold village becomes littered with dead clowns, will Dee unmask the murderer before the murderer turns Dee into a garnish?Indulge in this quirky and humorous cozy crime novel that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Set in modern-day England, amidst the charming British Cotswold countryside, "Corpse in the Chard" delivers a captivating blend of mystery and comedy. With its light-hearted atmosphere and engaging whodunit plot, this British detective series is a must-read for fans of cozy crime murder mysteries.

Dark deeds. Missing gold. A ghost with twenty-five million secrets!Lorna Shadow, Helen, and Flipper arrive at their new jobs to find a family in mourning and a ghost with an attitude. Will there ever be a job she gets that doesn't involve a ghost?When Lorna discovers the family is full of 'reformed' criminals, she must watch her step as she figures out who killed Lonnie Cornell and where he hid the stolen gold. With a new house to pay for, Lorna can't afford to lose this job, but will the stubborn ghost, eerie feelings she keeps experiencing, and menacing suspects be too much to handle?She needs to be careful with her sleuthing or she'll wind up on the hit list of some seriously scary people.Never one to run from a challenge, Lorna questions mobsters, wives with secrets, and family members who are on the wrong side of shady to get to the truth. It'll take more than tea and cake to get Lorna through this twisty mystery.Enjoy this fun-filled cozy ghost mystery. Meet a feisty grandma and her fearless dog, Reggie, puzzle through the clues, discover the murderer, and help a ghost who won't rest until his killer is found.

Suspecting his best days are behind him, Victor Drake runs an out of the way detective agency that provides him with just enough to get by. But when James Chandler comes to him desperately seeking deliverance from a menacing stalker who seems to possess supernatural powers, Drake needs to recapture his mettle to take on the challenge of a lifetime.Though he initially regards the paranormal elements of the story as preposterous, Drake agrees to the job. A twisting investigation encircles James' physicist girlfriend Claire Ventura, her mob associate father, and a highly-secretive program with connections to Claire's university. There, a reluctant source warns Drake to abandon his pursuit or risk provoking the wrath of extraordinary forces.Overpowered but undaunted, Drake must rally his wits and resilience to discover the secret behind this fearsome adversary. With time and circumstance working against him, can he neutralize the threat before lives are lost?

In Book 3, As Time Goes By: Secrets and Lies, Bart Bridges and Emily Hobbs are partners in The March of Time clock shop, where they formalise The Bartholomew and Hobbs Detective Agency, initially to find Emily's father and cousin Peter. The investigation leads to enquiries about the sudden hit-and-run death of a local man, which uncovers a tangled web of drug dealing and money laundering. Gina, a young girl who works at the local Co-op, knows an awful lot about everyone in the village. Is she really just a student, or something entirely different? Emily lives in a strange cottage on the Balmoral estate with Lily, whose ex-husband Martin, now in prison for murder and rape, finds every means available to make her life miserable. Bart is plagued by his past deed of helping Lily dispose of her car by using Anna and Warren Doyle, when her father, the Russian oligarch Grigoriy Novikov, traces her to him. Who is the Bogeyman written large on the graffiti in the Tour Bus Building? Will Emily and Bart be able to unravel all the secrets and lies in time to save their closest friends from becoming collateral damage? About The Author:British crime author Pat McDonald lives in a rural part of the Midlands, United Kingdom. She previously worked as a researcher, project manager, and programme manager in the NHS and in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. She is now a full-time novelist.

Selbst in ländlicher Idylle lauern Diebe und Betrüger …Seniorin Lotte ermittelt auch im zweiten Band der Cosy Crime-Reihe mit viel Charme und HumorEs braucht nicht viel um Lotte Meisners Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen - die ebenso stilsichere wie neugierige Rentnerin steckt ihre Spürnase gerne in die Angelegenheiten anderer Leute. Als ihre beste Freundin Agnes ihr also ganz aufgeregt die Einladung zu einer exklusiven Kaffeefahrt zeigt, bei der man ein luxuriöses Schmuckstück erwerben können soll, läuten bei ihr alle Alarmglocken. Sie packt ihre treue Bullydame Käthe ein und begleitet Agnes kurzerhand. In dem verdächtig heruntergekommenen Chalet angekommen, scheint das besagte Schmuckstück zwar mit echten Diamanten bestückt zu sein, doch es dauert nicht lange bis sich die ersten Gäste seltsam verhalten und schließlich der erste von ihnen bestohlen wird. Was hat es mit der mysteriösen Reise auf sich und wer betrügt dort eigentlich wen?Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienenen Titels Kaffee, Kuche, Diamanten.Weitere Titel dieser ReiheTödliche Töne (ISBN: 9783987785566)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Rüstige Hobbyermittlerin und Kleinstadt-Verbrechen - einfach genau mein Ding!"„Ein sehr sympathischer Regional-Krimi für gemütliche Lesestunden."„liebevoll, lustig und spannend"„Es ist extrem spaßig, die skurrile Rentnertruppe bei ihrem Trip zu begleiten."

"Returning to her Vermont hometown to reopen the inn she co-owns with her sister, Reggie, Hannah, with Reggie going off the rails, finds a friend in an 80-year-old recluse, but when he's found dead on her property, she discovers that secrets lurk beneath the charming surface of the town she once again calls home"--

A comedy of manners and the odd dead bodyLondon is full of clubs. The Garrick, for example, caters to those with theatrical inclinations, the Athenaeum to eggheads. But the Asterisk may have the strictest membership regulations: Acquitted murderers only.Happily, Benjamin Cann fits the brief. Sure, he strangled Rachel Bolger with a length of pongee silk, but the jury thought different, so while Benji's old landlord may not want him back, the Asterisk gang—suave Clifford Flush (pushed ladies off trains), Mitteleuropean sexpot Lilli Cluj (crushed her husband with a bumper-car), et al.—offers a warm welcome. Benji doesn't love the thought of sharing digs with people more than usually inclined to poison the sherry, but the motherly Mrs. Barratt (dosed Mr. B with ground glass) is delighted. So nice to have fresh blood. And it will be such fun to watch him meet the neighbors!

"Barrister Robert Forsythe and his assistant 'Sandy' Sanderson first unmask a grifter and then uncover a murdered doctor's dark history"--

While searching for fifteen-year-old Ramona Titus, who has run away from her foster home, Black homicide cop-turned-PI Cass Raines soon discovers that Ramona is holding secrets dark enough to kill for and if Cass can't find her first, she will have nowhere left to run.

"Wealth. Power. Celebrity. Vonda Allen's glossy vanity magazine has taken the Windy City by storm, and she's well on her way to building a one-woman media empire. Everybody adores her. Except the people who work for her. And the person who's sending her flowers with death threats . .. As Vonda's bodyguard, off-duty cop Ben Mickerson knows he could use some back-up--and no one fits the bill better than his ex-partner on the police force, Cass Raines. Now a full-time private eye, Cass is reluctant to take the job. She isn't keen on playing babysitter to a celebrity who's rumored to be a heartless diva. But as a favor to Ben, she signs on. But when Vonda refuses to say why someone might be after her, and two of her staff turn up dead, Ben and Cass must battle an unknown assailant bent on getting to the great lady herself, before someone else dies. Cass finds out the hard way just how persistent a threat they face during the first stop on Vonda's book tour. As fans clamour for her autograph, things take an ugly turn when a mysterious fan shows up with flowers and slashes Ben with a knife. While her ex-partner's life hangs in the balance, Cass is left to find out what secrets Vonda is keeping, who might want her dead, and how she can bring Ben's attacker to justice before enemies in the Chicago Police Department try to stop her in her tracks"--Publisher's description.

"A rainy July weekend in Westham means the beaches are empty and business is dead at Mac's Bikes--but couldn't be livelier inside the Rusty Anchor Pub. But come Monday morning one patron is not so lively when the chef opens up and finds a body behind the bar. It's last call for Bruce Byrne, an elderly high school teacher who's been around so long it seems like he taught everybody. When Mac's friend Flo, the librarian, makes the list of suspects, Mac gathers the Cozy Capers Book Group to clear her name. With no end in sight to the rain, the group has plenty of time to study the clues and sort through a roll call of suspects to determine who decided to teach Mr. Bryne a lesson. But with a killer desperate to cover their tracks, Mac and the group will be tested as never before"--

Anne-Maj Mortensen holder foredrag om tilværelsen som selvbestaltet privatdetektiv, og bagefter kontaktes hun af en tilhører. Kvindens søn sidder i varetægtsfængsel, sigtet for et brutalt mord, men er det virkelig ham, der er gerningsmanden? Anne-Maj kaster sig ind i sagen med bistand fra sit computer-kyndige barnebarn, trettenårige Didi. Tingene kompliceres, da der sker flere mord, og en vrissen kvinde forsvinder, mens gravhunden hr. Mortensen får dameselskab og kommer i vanskeligheder. ”Ligene i lysthuset” er fjerde selvstændige bind i Anna Grues serie om den ukonventionelle efterlønner, der midt i hverdagens tumult opklarer forbrydelser i skønne Odsherred. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

En tidlig morgen sætter et trafikuheld i et vejkryds i det vestlige Aarhus, forårsaget af en vanvidsbilist, gang i en lavine af fatale begivenheder. Journalist Anne Larsen kører tilfældigt forbi, netop da ambulancen er på vej væk fra stedet. I den forulykkede bil hænger der et halssmykke, som straks fanger Annes opmærksomhed. Smykket viser sig at føre tilbage til en dødsulykke for tyve år siden og en forsvundet treårig dreng. Samme dag sker der et skuddrab på en 14-årig dreng ikke langt fra stedet, hvor ulykken skete. Anne har mistanke om, at drabet har noget med ulykken at gøre, fordi drengen så, hvad der virkelig skete. Politikommissær Rolando Benito efterforsker skuddrabet, som man først betragter som banderelateret, men da Anne kommer med sin teori, begynder han at interessere sig for andre motiver. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

Fundet af en forslået og mishandlet ung kvinde i vaskekælderen i en boligblok i Aarhus sætter politikommissær Rolando Benito fra Østjyllands Politi på sporet af flere andre kvinders mystiske forsvinden i området nær Botanisk Have. Journalist Anne Larsen kommer ind i sagen gennem sit arbejde som vært for en ny tv-udsendelse, MHD CrimeWatch, som Media House Denmark har lanceret. Hun opdager en sammenhæng mellem offeret i vaskekælderen, de efterlyste kvinder og en rød kat, som spiller en særlig rolle. Som efterforskningen skrider frem, må både Rolando Benito og Anne Larsen se i øjnene, at de står over for modbydelige forbrydelser drevet af kynisme og en uhyggelig kvindehadsk subkultur, som er ved at brede sig. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

Der nicht besonders erfolgreiche Privatdetektiv Daniel Berber soll Lotte, die Geliebte des mächtigen Großbordell-Betreibers König finden. Zufälligerweise eine frühere Freundin von Berber. Gleichzeitig beauftragt ihn Königs Ex-Frau, den ebenfalls verschwundenen Sohn Astor zu suchen. Berber wird jäh hineingerissen in die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Kurden und Türkenclans, die um die Hoheit im Rotlichtmilieu kämpfen. Lottes Rolle wird immer undurchsichtiger. Wie bei Berbers erstem Fall kommt ihm ungewünscht seine Tochter Lisbeth zu Hilfe. Zwischen versuchtem Mord, Intrigen und Erpressung behält sie den Überblick. Gemeinsam mit Berber gerät sie in eine lebensbedrohliche Situation.

30-årige Jens er, trods sit handicap, ansat i kriminalafdelingen på den lille politistation i Roskilde.Han er blevet nysgerrig på en sag, som de gamle efterforskere kalder ”Jyllinges værste drab”. Trods flere advarsler kaster Jens sig fuldt ind i politiarbejdet.I bogen følger vi Jens og teamet i kampen for at stoppe den kyniske og kolde drabspersons videre færd.Jens får undervejs mistanke om, at morderen også har været tæt inde på hans eget personlige liv.Gennem bogen jagter Jens alligevel ufortrødent svarene på spørgsmålene: Hvem dræbte niårige Lise fra Jyllinge? Og hvorfor?

When a guest goes missing at an isolated Gothic mansion, bang in the middle of a glamorous birthday party, the MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB abandon their champagne and start searching...

THE TIDE ALSO RISESCam takes his trusty canine, Walter, to El Cuyo, Yucatan, for a much-needed vacation. When the two arrived at the shoreline, they spotted an unexpected vessel in the waters. It was a salvage boat decorated with faded paint and an engraved plaque reading 'Malinda's Star.'Cam knew it belonged to Casey, his former brother-in-law, who believes his sister had passed away. The pair eventually encountered each other, and Cam learns of a local gang holding Casey hostage unless he relinquishes all the treasure he retrieves from The Tide - an old Dutch warship that had been submerged in the gulf for over two centuries.Unable to leave Casey to fend for himself, Cam devised a plan to involve Malinda in the rescue mission without alerting her brother that she was still alive. With both forces converging on the scene, and the help of their whole gang, join them as they battle against time and danger in their most thrilling adventure yet.

How high does the conspiracy go?When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little... or no investigation. Why?The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable.Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona's brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.With his meticulous nature and military instincts, Carlos employs every skill at his disposal to bring a killer to justice and expose the dark underpinnings of the conspiracy.The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. How high does the conspiracy go?

Nature and noir combine in a spellbinding new stand-alone murder mystery by Dwight Holing, author of the bestselling Nick Drake series.An Indigenous girl from the Amazon named Blue Macaw mysteriously disappears after oil drillers invade her ancestral homeland. When her brother is accused of murdering a company executive, a no-holds-barred activist persuades Jess Parks to use his search and rescue skills to find Blue Macaw and catch the real killer.The chase is on and the consequences grow increasingly dire when Jess discovers he's not the only one hunting for her. The trail takes him from the gritty big city to the far reaches of the wildly beautiful but dangerous rainforest to the darkest corners of corporate greed and human ambition.Can Jess outrun a ruthless pack of mercenaries? Will he uncover the truth behind Blue Macaw's disappearance? Can he learn the ancient traditions of her tribe to win their trust? And will he succeed in delivering justice for them and their imperiled world?Hard Blue Empty masterfully weaves compelling characters and settings with mystery and suspense to create an adventurous thrill ride that will keep readers guessing until the last page is turned.

Jimmy Favreaux has a healthy respect for Zambonis. Not once, but twice, the ice-conditioning machines tried to run Jimmy over. After being blamed for the second mishap and getting run out of town, Jimmy left northern Minnesota's bitter winters behind for good. He moved to Florida and became a private investigator. His business card proclaims he's a finder of people, places, and things. Jimmy thought he'd left his past behind him, but like an out-of-control Zamboni, his past has him lined up in its sights. Doug Thompson's wife, Ruth, disappeared from the Jacksonville airport, and all signs point to Jack Powers as the culprit - the man responsible for getting Jimmy run out of town twelve years earlier.Every good mystery has a dead body, and we find this one in a hotel. Now it's Jimmy's job to find out if the death was natural, self-inflicted, or assisted, and - if there was help - from whom? Set on the Florida/Georgia border, Zamboni Is Not Pasta is the first story in the Blue Bridge Mysteries, featuring Jimmy Favreaux, PI: finder of people, places, and things.

Surprise! It's murder.Surprise parties never seem to go as planned and this welcome home party is no different.Globe-trotting amateur sleuth Sam Gordon returns to her hometown of Orange Grove to care for her injured aunt.What she thinks will be a time to reconnect and have fun with family and friends turns into a masterpiece mystery when a man turns up dead in her aunt's art studio.Will she paint herself into a corner or will she catch the killer before it's too late? With its plucky heroine, a puzzling whodunit, and plenty of humor, this addictive new cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the very last page. If you like an amateur sleuth in a twisty whodunit with quirky characters, then you'll love Bullet Through the Art.

Ein Retreat im buddhistischen Kloster, Bodhi Vihara, steht beim dritten Treffen der Bademantel-Gang an, mit Klangschalen-Meditation und Mantra-Singen. Es winkt die pure Achtsamkeit, aber nur bis die drei Frauen eingecheckt haben. Kurz danach sind Besinnlichkeit und Meditation am Ostseestrand vergessen, denn Tote meditieren nicht. War es ein Unfall, ein Suizid oder Mord? Ist der Täter noch vor Ort? Es könnte einer der Gäste, ein Coach, ein Mönch oder einer aus dem Hippie-Camp nebenan gewesen sein. Natürlich nimmt sich die Bademantel-Gang des Falles an.

Justice for Elizabeth is K. L. Dempsey's newest thriller, which once again points out his unique talent for creating and defining his characters. The novel illuminates the dark corners faced by a smalltown lawyer Luke Black, whose modest goals in life are defined by his annual three resolutions:That he will continue his long-term effort to destroy the popular belief that all lawyers are necessarily dishonest.That his net worth will reach his projected $6 million by the end of the year.That he will continue to elevate his search for Miss Perfect.The novel begins with the tragic kidnapping of a loving daughter while she was attempting to assist her parents with the payment of a routine bill. With a network of unlikely colleagues providing help along the way, Luke Black involves himself in the cat-and-mouse game of finding the reasons behind the kidnapping and hopeful return of this beloved daughter to her parents. What he finds along the way is that using all his skills have not prepared him for the most challenging case he has ever accepted. Readers will once again find a thriller that blends crime and suspense with romance.