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Dime Detective magazine was the flagship detective pulp in the Popular Publications stable, running for almost 300 issues over twenty years. The June 1932 issue contains stories by Edgar Wallace, T.T. Flynn, Fred MacIsaac, Frederick Nebel, and Maxwell Hawkins, and includes an installment in Nebel's Sgt. Brinkhaus series.

A local businessman is found tortured to death at the foot of Ohio's infamous Red Sky Hill. No one heard his screams. No one came to help.Detective Jake Cashen catches the case that terrifies his small town. In his fifteen years as an investigator, Jake's never seen a more gruesome crime scene. The victim, Craig Albright has no known enemies but the site of his murder has been shrouded in secrets and myths for generations.On the other side of Red Sky Hill lies a secretive settlement known to locals as "the Hill People." Many fear there are untold numbers in the cloistered community and that they're armed to the teeth. Census takers and tax collectors have been run off for years. Suspicion in town runs rampant and Jake fears vigilante justice will take hold before he can solve the crime. But he knows the key to unraveling the truth and stopping a ruthless killer will force him to go up that hill once and for all. Alone.What he finds when he gets there shakes him to his core.Red Sky Hill is the engrossing fourth book in the Detective Jake Cashen thriller series. A former police detective, author Declan James brings you authentic crime fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat with twists you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Connelly, Box, Dugoni and Baldacci.

Politikommissær Gabriel Fjell og hans team gør et uhyggeligt fund i et naturområde i Haugesund.En lille dreng er blevet slået ihjel med en sten og kastet ned af en skråning. Den brutale vold mod et forsvarsløst barn chokerer selv de erfarne politifolk.Gabriel får hjælp af Kripos-efterforskeren Aida Ibrahi, og sammen med resten af teamet arbejder de i døgndrift med sagen. Men selv om timerne og dagene går, er der ingen, der melder drengen savnet.Samtidig engagerer en lokal freelancejournalist sig i sagen, og han vælter den første dominobrik i det dystre mysterium. Efterhånden afdækkes en historie, som er meget mørkere og farligere, end Gabriel kunne forestille sig.Hundedage er anden bog i serien om politikommissær Gabriel Fjell.Geir Tangen (f. 1970) er krimiforfatter og bor i Haugesund på den norske vestkyst. Han underviser unge i udskolingen, har arbejdet som freelancejournalist og er manden bag Norges største krimiblog: krimilitteratur.com.I serien om politikommissær Gabriel Fjell er Ulvetid (2023) og Hundedage (2024) udkommet ved Straarup & Co.

New York City private eye Nic Knuckles gets the call all private investigators live for: a mysterious client with money to burn who needs answers and needs them now. The job is simple. Fly to Kleinstadt, Indiana, and determine whether fifteen years ago, teenage murder victim Mindy Bauerman got justice, or if her classmate, Timmy Hanlon, had been wrongly convicted and wasting away in prison. Nic's analytic skills lack the rigor of a Sherlock Holmes, as memories of past romantic failures derail his thinking. But they all pale in comparison to the long-running emotional issues Nic has with his mother. He may not have a silky-smooth interrogation style, and more than one Nature documentary has informed his decision-making, but Nic's saving grace is a relentless drive to solve criminal mysteries and a soft spot for forgotten victims and their loved ones. As Nic himself would say, "I'm a big city private eye with a boatload of heartbreak, traversing the universe in pursuit of justice for the little guy."

When human remains are found at the Vore Buffalo Jump, the short-staffed local sheriff's department requests assistance from Park Service Investigators Doug and Jill Fletcher. ATV tracks lead the investigators to the victim's boots and a hunting blind constructed on the edge of the Black Hills National Forest. With more questions than answers the Fletchers find themselves pulled into the community dynamics of tiny Aladdin (population 15) where the café and general store are the hub of information for the county.The surprising identification of the victim only opens more questions about him, and his connection to the location of his murder. When the Fletchers follow up on the few leads provided by John Doe's identification, they unwittingly open a can of worms.Editorial reviews for Doug Fletcher series¿Another great book that I couldn't put down. The dialog between Jill and Doug is so much fun and the mystery is always interesting leaving me anxiously waiting for the next book! - Linda J. The pace is riveting, and grabs you from the start. You will greatly enjoy your experience with these two best friends. Highly recommended. - Greg P. Another great story, how many different stories do you have saved in your head Dean??? Thanks, I enjoyed reading this one as much as I have all the others. - Kathy W-B.

When Detective Jake Cashen's new partner is found brutally slain, Jake must choose between justice and revenge in the hunt for a cold-blooded killer.As she draws her last breath, Detective Mary Rathburn leaves a cryptic message to Jake written in her own blood. It's a clue to her killer's identity she knew only he would understand. It sets him on a dangerous path that could change him forever.Jake faces mounting pressure to solve this case from his fellow cops, Mary's grieving family, and his own sense of duty to his fallen sister in blue. His investigation reveals disturbing secrets about Mary's personal life that send shockwaves through Blackhand Hills. But did her secrets lead to murder?The closer Jake gets to the truth, the more his own demons boil to the surface. To catch a killer, he'll have to think like one. When he crosses that line, there's no coming back and all the dark rumors about his birthright might finally come true.Her Last Moment is the riveting fifth book in the Detective Jake Cashen thriller series. A former police detective, author Declan James brings you authentic crime fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat with twists you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Connelly, Box, Dugoni and Baldacci.

In "Cat Street," the eighth book of the Axis Stone Mysteries, readers are plunged into the sinister past of Charlie Chan. Once Rai, an orphaned street kid in Kowloon, he witnessed his best friend's murder by the Triads and escaped, taking on a new identity in Los Angeles. Now, two decades later, as a partner in Stone, Vargas, and Chan, Charlie learns of his inheritance: a major stake in a Hong Kong nightclub, Utopia 8, and the dark revelation that his adoptive father was murdered. Defying police warnings, he investigates, uncovering a perilous web of Triad power struggles. As danger mounts, Charlie seeks help from his partners, Axis and Nick, revealing his hidden past. Together, they're entangled in a treacherous battle for control of the nightclub, where trust is scarce, and survival is uncertain. "Cat Street" weaves a tale of intrigue, where loyalty and betrayal collide in a deadly high-stakes game.

"Three plays. In each a family member has died and the survivors are left to deal with the consequences. The tangible mystery of these stories is grounded in the peculiar relationships that unfold slowly, producing an unrelenting uncanny atmosphere. In "Tricks," Gifford approaches the psychological territory of Kafka. We meet two men looking for something more than just sex from a prostitute. Are the men two halves of a severed personality? In "Blackout," Danny and Diane, an Oklahoma couple of the 1930s, cannot move beyond the grief of a personal tragedy. Refusing to accept the death of her son, Diane seeks refuge in low-level deliriums. In "Mrs. Kashfi," a young boy experiences a spooky visitation while his mother voyages into the sea of clairvoyance with a fortune teller"--

Reporter Mark Freer learns that the body of an old girlfriend has been found, beaten to death, in the county where he now lives and works south of Atlanta. He left the girl, Amelia, years before due to her drug addiction but feels guilty because he played a part in beginning that addiction. Driven by that guilt, he begins to investigate Amelia's death. He learns from an old junkie associate who also recently showed up in town that Amelia's son, Kyle, is living with her parents and younger sister Dani in Atlanta's north suburbs. He also learns that Amelia was last seen with an unknown three men. Freer contacts Dani and after she learns about Amelia's death they both begin investigating. They track the three mystery men in a pimped up Cadillac through Atlanta's seedier side, strip clubs and dog fighting, until they discover that one of the men is Jeremy Pivot, Amelia's ex-boyfriend and father of Kyle. All this occurs at a time when Freer's life is crumbling. His wife has left him, taking their young daughter with her back to her hometown, El Paso, Texas. He is bitterly disappointed with his career and the evil he reports on a daily basis weighs on his soul. Not to mention the fact that he's been experiencing a massive toothache recently! All these factors push him to a point of desperate urgency to solve the mystery of Amelia's death. Drawn partially from the real life experiences of author Ed Brock, a former police reporter, Pale in Death is a tour of Atlanta's seedy side with characters that live and breathe. Acclaim for Pale in Death: "Publishing his first novel, crime reporter Brock offers us a tale featuring none other than an Atlanta crime reporter. Talk about writing what you know. But it's not just a crime novel, it's a dark noir tale of decay and despair." -Dave Wilde, Amazon reviewer "Ed Brock's Pale in Death is a solid debut crime novel." -Mej, Amazon reviewer "Brock delivers a nicely paced thriller that has an interesting cast of characters and is well plotted." -Dman4227, Amazon reviewer "A roller coaster ride down a path of drug destruction and death, the result of which has a profound effect on a remorseful reporter who finds his past mistakes rushing forward to present him with a real and present danger. I enjoyed every minute of this read." -Amazon reviewer "Fast paced and tightly plotted debut. It's short, which is good. The characters are well done." -Kathleen G., Amazon reviewer

Kan man dø to gange? Det kan lyde som et urealistisk spørgsmål. Ikke desto mindre er det, hvad Team Milton, bestående af Ella, Li-Mei, Silas, Ibsen og Milton, bliver konfronteret med. En midaldrende kvinde, Lærke, findes indebrændt i sit eget hus i Aarhus-forstaden Sundby, hvor hun boede alene. Lærke er åbenbart ikke død under branden, viser det sig, og en efterforskning tager sin begyndelse, for hvem ønskede at brænde en allerede død kvinde i kvindens eget hjem?Det giver Team Milton hovedbrud at finde gerningsmanden, der ikke lige umiddelbart er til at få øje på, med manglende spor og indlysende motiver. Der skal dog flere tragiske hændelser til, før der synes at komme en åbning i sagen. Det er dog ikke en helt almindelig gerningsmand, som viser sig at være den brandfarlige drabsmand. Find ud af, hvordan det hele hænger sammen i denne bog, Brandfarligt drab, bind 47 i Team Milton-krimiserien, hvor Li-Mei også får besøg hjemme af en overnattende gæst. Silas hjælper sin bedste kammerat, Samuel, som bliver udsat for ret så voldsomme trusler, der kræver øjeblikkelig handling.Uddrag af bogen”Goddag, Silas,” sagde Gregersen og havde allerede lagt liget af Lærke op på båren og næsten lukket ligposen.”Hvem er hun?” spurgte Silas”Jeg har prøvet at skannet ansigtet med ansigtsgenkendelsesappen, men hun er så forbrændt i ansigtet, som du kan se, at jeg skal have taget røntgenbilleder og sammenligne med husets ejer. Hun hedder Lærke Lunddahl,” forklarede Gregersen og kiggede på Silas. Han lagde nu også mærke til fingrene, som var helt forbrændte med smeltet hud, da Gregersen lynede ligposen lidt op. Liget af kvinden havde heller ikke meget hår tilbage på hovedet.”Men hun døde af røgforgiftning, eller hvordan?” spurgte Silas.”Det er jo den åbenlyse forklaring. Vi undersøger tingene, og jeg vender tilbage. Det undrer mig blot med asken omkring stedet, hvor liget har ligget,” svarede Gregersen.”Nå, hvad mener du?” udbrød Silas.”Kom med herind,” udbrød Gregersen så og trak Silas med ind i stuen. Han så straks, hvor liget af Lærke havde ligget på gulvet. Omkredsen var blevet tegnet på trægulvet. Det havde ligget et par meter fra pejsen.Om forfatterenSteen B. J. (f. 1965) er forfatter til over fyrre værker inden for genrerne krimi og historisk roman. Hans mest kendte er Danmarks vel nok længste krimiserie: En udfordring for Team Milton.

Team Milton, bestående af Silas, Ibsen, Ella og deres chefer, Milton og Li-Mei, udfordres først og fremmest af et drab i forstadsbyen Sundby. Menighedsrådene i Danmark udfordres sommetider af interne grupperinger og splittelser generelt. Det er netop det, der er på spil i menighedsrådet i Sundby lige nord for Aarhus. Der skal ansættes en ny præst, da en af sognets tre præster er blevet 70 år. En af de to præster i menighedsrådet hedder Rakel Linde, og hun har sin helt egen favorit til at skulle blive den kommende præst i sognet. Nogle synes blot, at det er nepotisme at fremhæve et af sognebørnene som sin favorit til at blive deres nye præstekollega. Den unge uddannede præst, som Rakel Linde gerne vil have til kollega, er dog speciel på sin egen måde, hvilket også vanskeliggør sagen og sætter sindene i kog. Det store spørgsmål er, om Rakel Linde må opgive sit forehavende, og om Team Milton kan finde ud af, hvad der har ført til et drab i byen, og hvilken forbindelse der er med stridighederne i menighedsrådet. Li-Mei er på barsel, men er også sommetider en uvurderlig hjælp i efterforskningsarbejdet hos Team Milton. På hjemmefronten hjælpes hun af veninden Ania, som hun og Ming har boende. Det giver også udfordringer, og Silas har sin helt egen udfordring.Uddrag af bogen”Der er altså allerede flere kvindelige præster i den danske folkekirke, og det er støt stigende gennem de sidste år. Selv menighedsrådene består af flere kvinder end mandlige deltagere,” pointerede Jens.”Men der er jo kun en ansøger af de fire, der skal til samtale, som er en mand. Og ja, denne mand bor sammen med en mand. Hvordan vil du være sikker på, at han heller ikke læser Femina og vælger min og Rakels gruppe, hva’, Jens, svar mig på det,” udbrød Lisbeth nu anklagende, så selv Ina ikke kunne kende hende.”Hvad skal jeg sige, det er igen nepotismen, der har styret fravælgelsen af andre mænd i ansøgerfeltet,” udbrød Jens og kiggede på Lisbeth.”Hvad mener du? Er jeres gruppe nu også homofobiske? Jeg troede, vi var kommet længere inden for den danske folkekirke,” udbrød Lisbeth og var nu langt mere fri og direkte i sin tale. Det var, som om paraderne var helt faldet ned. Selv Kalle kiggede måbende på sin kone, men tog hurtigt øjnene til sig igen.Om forfatterenSteen B. J. (f. 1965) er forfatter til over fyrre værker inden for genrerne krimi og historisk roman. Hans mest kendte er Danmarks vel nok længste krimiserie: En udfordring for Team Milton.

John Benthien, øverste kommissær ved Flensburg Kriminalpoliti, bor, når det er muligt, i sit vejrbidte kaptajnshus på Sild. I nærheden dør to drenge i en ulykke en dyster morgen i oktober. Var det en ulykke eller et mord? Benthien begynder at undersøge sagen. Det viser sig, at tvillingerne var feriegæster på Pension Astarte. Der, i det gamle frisiske hus, venter der kommissæren noget frygteligt: En kvinde er blevet brutalt kvalt. Hvad Benthien ikke ved, er, at det ikke bliver det sidste dødsfald, der rammer den lille pension.

After Harley Harper is stood up on her wedding day in Manhattan, she points her car west in search of a silver lining. When she lands in Stoneybrook, Oregon, she buys the Redneck Ranch, where she finds comfort among her menagerie of misfit animals. Now as a ranch owner, Harley tries to settle into her new normal. But a dead body in her dilapidated barn, a wildfire bearing down on Stoneybrook, and the arrival of her ex-betrothed, keep Harley's life in upheaval. And Stone County's handsome sheriff has her feeling anything but normal.Wyatt Stone, along with his autistic cousin, Deputy Derrick Stone, have managed to keep Stoneybrook free of major crime for six years. Then a body is left in the Redneck Ranch's old barn. A message carved into the victims torso, indicates a serial killer has returned to their town. The investigation is complicated by a wildfire threatening Stone County. Wyatt's distractions run deeper than an unsolved murder, fast moving fire, and a lost girl. The new owner of the Redneck Ranch is proving to be a pain in his ass, and he can't stop thinking about her.

Sheriff Wyatt Stone has a holiday murder on his hands. Someone has killed Wallace Dunn, the owner of the hardware store, and resident Santa. How will he tell his autistic cousin, Deputy Derrick Stone, that someone stabbed Santa under a Christmas tree? As Wyatt and Derrick search for a killer, Wyatt's life is complicated when his brother returns to Stoneybrook. But he faces his biggest challenge when Harley is abducted from the Rocky River Bar on Christmas Eve.Harley Harper wants her first Christmas with Wyatt to be a festive event. And she's looking forward to her best friend's arrival from New York for the holidays. While Harley and Busy catch up, guests for Harley's Christmas party begin to arrive. When a few friends, including Wyatt, are no shows, worry snakes through Harley's gut. But then she learns a more pressing concern is keeping Derrick calm until Wyatt can break the horrible news about Santa's demise.

Henriette, genannt Henry, ist Thanatopraktikerin: Sie richtet Verstorbene für die Bestattung her. Die Würde der Toten ist ihr heilig. Und sie liebt ihre Arbeit. Bis sie es mit Leichen zweifelhafter Herkunft, einem undurchsichtigen Geschäftsmann und einem wortkargen Polizisten zu tun bekommt. Sie stellt Fragen. Doch wer zu viel wissen will, bringt sich und andere in Gefahr.Um das Leben eines Freundes zu retten, muss Henry schwere Entscheidungen treffen und all ihre Prinzipien über Bord werfen.Die Gefahr schleicht sich langsam an. Ein Krimi für Lesegenießer.Überarbeitete und lektorierte Neuauflage

Hvordan kan en mand, der allerede er død, være eftersøgt for mord? For tre år siden holdt sportsagenten Myron Bolitar en mindetale til sin klient og gode ven, den berømte basketballtræner Greg Downings begravelse. Efter sin vens død har Myron fundet fred og er kommet videre med sit liv – indtil nu, hvor to FBI-agenter braser ind på hans kontor og forlanger at få at vide, hvor Greg Downing befinder sig. Ifølge agenterne er Greg nemlig stadig i live – og da hans DNA er blevet fundet på gerningsstedet for et højtprofileret dobbeltdrab, bliver han anset som hovedmistænkt. Myron er i chok, men har brug for svar. Han må finde ud af, hvad der er op og ned i sagen. Men jo dybere han dykker ned i Gregs historie, jo farligere bliver det for ham selv. »Harlan Coben er fænomenal … Han har en enestående evne til at skrive den ene fantastiske krimi efter den anden.« THE TIMES

Bestsellerforfatteren Lisa Jewell er tilbage med en spændingsroman om alt det, vi fortæller hinanden – og alt det, vi aldrig afslører. ÅRETS KRIMI I ENGLAND ÅRETS ROMAN VED TIKTOK AWARDS 2024 Da den populære true crime-podcaster Alix Summer fejrer sin 45-års fødselsdag på den lokale pub, møder hun tilfældigt den uanseelige husmor, Josie Fair. Det viser sig, at de to kvinder er fødselsdagstvillinger, og snart kommer Alix på idéen om at lave en podcast med Josie. Det bliver historien om to kvinders liv, der ikke kunne være mere forskellige. Langsomt men sikkert går det op for Alix, at Josie gemmer på mørke hemmeligheder. Og før hun ved af det, har Josie fundet vej ind i hendes liv – og i hendes hjem. Pludselig forsvinder Josie, og Alix opdager, at handlingen i hendes true crime-podcast nu kredser om hende selv. Først da hendes familie er i større fare, end hun nogensinde troede var muligt, begynder hun at undre sig: Hvem er denne Josie Fair? Og hvad er det, hun skjuler? ”Lisa Jewell cementerer sin position som en mester inden for psykologiske spændingsromaner.” – SUNDAY EXPRESS ”Den mest gribende spændingsroman, jeg har læst i år.” – DAILY EXPRESS”Umulig at lægge fra sig … Hendes bedste bog indtil videre.” – MONTHLY BOOK CLUB

Originally published in 1934 "The Diamond Ransom Murders" is among one of the first police procedural novels. As with many modern stories of this genre, the reader is along for the ride with the main character, finding clues and figuring things out along the way. The police of Los Angeles are puzzled by the disappearance of three prominent citizens. They are seen driving past a certain corner, and five minutes later their car is found standing empty near the middle of the block. The street is a busy one, but no one is found who has seen anything out of the ordinary. While Jerry Irish, the best detective on the Los Angeles force, is still wondering how to attack the problem, word comes to him that the Governor of California has been kidnapped out of his suite at a Los Angeles hotel. And all this is only the beginning. There are more, and worse, crimes to follow.Jerry Irish, still in his twenties, is the top detective in the LAPD. He's smarter and more imaginative than his peers, has learned state-of-the-art crime-fighting techniques in Paris, and can rely on advice from his retired police-chief father, Dandy Jim Irish. Jerry has very little to work on in the way of clues-a tiny speck of green feather-a diagram which may or may not mean something. With the press clamoring for action, Jerry must try to figure out who's behind the crimes and what they plan to do next.

AN ADDICTIVE CRIME THRILLER SERIES PACKED WITH TWISTS, TURNS, HUMOUR & KICK-ASS GEN-Z PRIVATE DETECTIVESAfter a very public meltdown on stage, pop diva Emefa disappeared from public view. The Internet was awash with conspiracy theories. But interest waned as soon as the tabloids began chasing the next celebrity story... Nothing to investigate, right? Right. That is, until Emefa drops her first track since her meltdown. It's a pared-back, e-girl acoustic ballad, returning to her original sound from before the fame, boys, and brand management took over. Charlie and her team think there's a cry for help hidden within the song-and they will not rest until they find the truth. Add a serial killer targeting cougars, a cuckold seeking proof of infidelity, and a group of young, eager private detectives to the mix, and you get E-Girl Unplugged. Murder and mystery are peppered with action and humour in this fast-paced crime thriller, set in Liverpool-a city where reputations can be won, lost or bought at the drop of a hat.

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In the high-stakes world of AI technology, Professor Lucy Yip's revolutionary nanobot concept catches the eye of BioBot Industries, promising her a fortune if she can turn theory into reality. Meanwhile, in LA, Ren Tanaka, haunted by a scandalous past linked to Yip, stumbles upon a blackmail opportunity involving a famous actress and his former lover, Yip herself.Desperate for funding, Yip collaborates with her former student, Niha Yang, to monetize a viral app, anchored by a stolen song, 'Femme Fatale,' which paints Yip as a dangerously seductive figure. They plan to capitalise on the song's potential for massive crypto downloads, unaware that it has put them in the crosshairs of a blackmail scheme.The plot thickens when Ren's estranged sister Dwip, the original creator of 'Femme Fatale,' dies under mysterious circumstances. Her partner Kendy, suspecting murder, implores her boss Axis to investigate. As Axis delves into the world of AI, music, and hidden desires, he unravels a web of intrigue where technology and human treachery intertwine, leading to deadly consequences.

In the enthralling narrative of 'God's Door,' the fifth instalment of the Axis Stone Mystery Series, our fearless Australian Private Investigator embarks on a remarkable esoteric journey. Following an arduous case that left him craving an escape from the chill of NYC, Axis's wish for respite in the tropical warmth came to fruition. His reprieve took shape when he received a pressing call from the enigmatic Major Roland Harris, proprietor of the Lindos Resort Hotel, urgently seeking his aid to solve the mystery of his missing son, Richard.Expecting a carefree tropical holiday in the mysterious Yucatan, Axis's dreams quickly disintegrate as he unravels a sinister tapestry of murder and intrigue. Within the hotel's luxurious façade lurk gangsters, corrupt cops, unscrupulous real estate magnates, and an array of guests, all suspects entangled in a conspiracy to wrest control of the resort and exploit the adjacent forest. Yet, a more profound mystery looms-the ancient lost city that Richard discovered hidden deep within the estate's jungle. This revelation, which may have cost him his life, holds a secret of monumental significance, capable of reshaping the world and unveiling the key to 'God's Door.'

TASKS:1. Buy Food. 2. Visit Ma. 3. Kill Henry O'NeilThe Lemon Man is Patrick Callen, a bicycle-riding hitman with mild O.C.D. in Dublin, Ireland whose carefully ordered life is totally upended when he becomes the accidental caretaker of a baby boy. Now he's got to balance his daily to-do list of errands and murders-for-hire with his unexpected domesticity, which impacts him and his work in ways he never expected...and that could get him killed."What fun. Bruton's darkly funny Irish noir sparkles. If a hitman and a baby aren't the best pitch in ages, then I don't know what is." Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author"Distinctive and captivating, The Lemon Man's unique blend of action, humor, and intrigue make it a book you won't want to miss." Andrew Grant (aka Andrew Child), New York Times bestselling co-author of the Reacher series."A fine crime novel: at one moment offbeat, with a darkly funny Irish lilt, and the next moment hard and uncompromising." Garry Disher, three time Ned Kelly Award winning author of the Wyatt series."A fast-paced and gripping crime novel with a cynical and humorous perspective on modern day Dublin... and an oddly sympathetic but disturbing protagonist, a hired assassin, who turns out to be a living, breathing, shopping, cycling psychopath, a male Villanelle (Killing Eve)." Anthony J. Quinn, author of the Inspector Celcius Daly series."Featuring a hitman with heart - not to mention a bike, a man bun, and a baby he found on the job - The Lemon Man is wildly entertaining. With its cast of eccentric characters, richly-drawn Dublin setting, and breakneck pacing, this is a novel you won't soon forget." Tessa Wegert, author of Dead Wind.

Eine Verschwörung. Ein Serientäter, der stark entstellte männliche und auch weibliche Opfer hinterlässt, denen u.a. die Arme amputiert sind. Deren Körper nach seinen Vorlieben umgebaut sind. Ein abgehalfteter Ex-Polizist, der den Fall nicht lösen konnte und mit einem verstümmelten Opfer, einem umoperierten jungen Mann als seinem Sissy-Sklaven, zusammenlebt. Harter Gay-SM und weiß Gott was noch alles in diesem Roman. Ein wahnsinniger Ritt in die Nacht.Ein Roman um Amputationsfetisch - Arme und intimere Körperteile - und andere abseitige Praktiken, denen der Täter im Roman junge Männer und auch Frauen unterwirft, die er nach seinen Vorstellungen in passive, feminine und Sissy -Objekte "umschneidert".Doch am Ende wird dem Täter die Rechnung präsentiert.