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In a world where everyone has something to hide, even the most unexpected places hold dark truths.When a daring challenge leads Tony Flaner and his companions to the secluded corners of northern Wyoming, they find themselves disconnected from the digital realm and immersed in a reality they never imagined. Gone are the comforts of technology, replaced by the rugged landscape, no flushing toilets-wait, what?-and a sense of isolation that seems to permeate the very air they breathe. But beneath the serene facade, danger lurks, and secrets take root.Tony uncovers a world of old-fashioned motives and a chilling murder that shatters the tranquility of their retreat. As the layers of deception crumble, Tony must navigate through treacherous terrain, both physical and emotional, where manure piles high and the true nature of humanity is laid bare.Unearth the hidden secrets of a remote wilderness in this gripping Tony Flaner mystery.

Radiation leaks. Missing plutonium.And a company that will stop at nothing to contain its secrets.Being a corporate whistleblower can be murder...Sandra 'Cricket' Dawes had undeniable proof of dangerous leaks and missing radioactive material at the nuclear facility run by Dormac-Chaffee.She was all set to deliver the incriminating documents to a reporter, then sit back and watch the company get shut down for good.Getting killed was never part of the plan.The Green Army environmental group wants Rafferty to recover the missing files and prove Dormac-Chaffee was behind Sandra's murder.Simple, right?Rafferty may not know much about nuclear physics but he can tell which direction the wind is blowing.And, in a case where no-one is who they seem, he'll need to be on high alert for every step.Because as Rafferty closes in on Sandra's killer, Deadly fallout is headed his way...POOR DEAD CRICKET is the third book in the Shamus Award-winning Rafferty P.I. series by author Bill Duncan.Fans of Spenser, Reacher, and Elvis Cole have declared this series a must-read with over 3,700 5 star reviews.Don't miss another moment of hardboiled, wisecracking action with Rafferty P.I. Buy POOR DEAD CRICKET today!.................................................................Praise for Rafferty P.I."If you like Parker's Spenser, or Robert Crais' Elvis Cole you should love the Rafferty series." - Mark A. Johnson."Rafferty is the best hardboiled P.I. of this era." - Wendy Green."Any fan of Micky Spillane, the Jack Reacher novels, or Mark Yost's Rick Crane novels should absolutely venture into the world of Rafferty P.I." - Michael Raabe."Duncan truly captured the pure essence of the definitive smart-ass private eye in his character Rafferty. Take part Sam Spade with a little Mike Hammer, mix in some Spenser and you have an awesome character." - Cliff Fausset."This author goes on my list of great private eye writers along with Kinky Friedman, Elmore Leonard, and Lawrence Sanders." - Tricia Schiro.

In late summer of 1948, L.A. private detective Michael Garrett is hired to travel to El Paso, Texas, to represent his client at an auction. At stake is a jade statuette believed to be of great historical value but said to come with an Aztec curse four centuries old. Willis Canton Ordway fears the curse, but wants the statuette anyway. And he ends up on a hotel bed with his throat slit. Standing over the bloody body is a cool-looking blonde with hard eyes. Garrett wants to believe she is innocent, and yet he notes, "With blondes, you can't ever be sure."

Prepare to Plunge into the Depths of Terror and DreamsWelcome to the spine-chilling world of Viktor A. King's "Veil of Shadows" series, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur, and the subconscious holds dominion. In this fourth installment, "Dreamscapes Unleashed," King takes you on a harrowing journey through the labyrinthine corridors of the mind.Synopsis: In "Dreamscapes Unleashed," nightmares become tangible, and dreams transform into waking nightmares. As the lines between reality and imagination fade, a group of individuals with the rare ability of lucid dreaming finds themselves trapped within a surreal and malevolent dream world. Haunting landscapes, nightmarish creatures, and the sinister presence of their own subconscious minds await them at every turn.As the group battles to unravel the mysteries of this ethereal realm, they must confront their deepest fears and darkest desires. Can they navigate the treacherous terrain of their own minds and find a way back to the waking world? Or will they become forever ensnared in a nightmarish tapestry woven from the threads of their own thoughts?Key Highlights:Lucid Dreaming Unleashed: Explore the mesmerizing yet terrifying world of lucid dreaming, where the dreamer holds the power to shape reality.A Collective Nightmare: Witness the group's struggle for survival as they confront the manifestations of their innermost fears and desires.Reality vs. Imagination: Delve into the psychological intricacies of a dream world where anything is possible, and nothing is as it seems.Viktor A. King's Signature Horror: Experience the signature blend of psychological horror, suspense, and supernatural elements that has made King a master of the genre."Dreamscapes Unleashed" is a nightmarish odyssey that challenges the very fabric of reality and plunges readers into the depths of terror. Viktor A. King's uncanny ability to evoke both fascination and fear ensures that this installment will haunt your dreams long after you've turned the last page.Join us once more as we venture beyond the "Veil of Shadows," where the mind is a battleground, and the subconscious reigns supreme.

A HORRENDOUS CRIME RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor and his team are called in to assist with the investigation of a mass shooting at a drag club. Dealing with a massive crime scene and hundreds of dead and injured entertainers and audience members, they are faced with the reality that the shooter has escaped and that a leading ultra-right-wing congressman is among the dead. The investigation leads Buck and his team in many directions with questions that must be answered. Who is the killer? Why was a congressman who was trying to ban drag clubs among the victims? And what role did a conservative podcaster play in promoting the violence that occurred at the club? It will be a long, complicated investigation with many twists and turns, and they will need all their skills to find the killer.

Still of the Night finds Burke and Blade searching for Charlotte Nelson, a young woman who's not what she seems.She vanished off the face of the earth two weeks ago and she nor her car nor the belongings she had with her have been seen since.Who is the mysterious man in black caught on camera following her the night of her disappearance?Is her creepy fiancé, Logan Owens, responsible? Or one of her many fans from Cloud Nine where she danced? Was it the maintenance man from her apartment complex who's hiding something sinister in the shed behind his mobile home out in the middle of nowhere? Or was it the rent-a-merc security company she worked for part-time?Burke and Blade have to find her before it's too late-and they have to do so while caring for and protecting their niece, Alana, and while Lexi Miller, Burke's girlfriend and former probation officer, lies fighting for her life in ICU.A thrilling story with so many twists and turns and laughs you'll read all night!

"Detective Lauren Pengelly has only been part of the Penzance police force for less than two years, but that's enough time to know that the sleepy Cornish town doesn't see many murders. So, when the bones of a woman with a hole in her skull are discovered behind a derelict cottage, she immediately assumes the worst. Rallying her team, Lauren is flooded with a strange sense of relief when the bones turn out to be almost twenty years old, not a recent victim. But it quickly turns to dread when she receives her second heart-stopping call of the day--little girl, Isla, has been kidnapped from her nursery and seemingly vanished, despite strict security in the building. Are the two cases connected, or could the peaceful town of Penzance be harbouring more than one monster? With the help of Detective Matt Price, her newly arrived second-in-command, Lauren is certain the suspicious behaviour of Isla's estranged father on the day of her disappearance is a critical clue. But when another little girl is taken, again from her nursery in the middle of the day, it's clear Lauren and Matt are still dangerously far away from discovering the harrowing truth"--Back cover.

In an avalanche of lies, one real slacker stands against the wave of pretenders.After months of chasing shadows, Tony Flaner, the insecure sleuth, is about to have his life turned upside down. In the blink of an eye, four cases land on Tony's plate, igniting a fire within him. But these cases are no ordinary mysteries-they come with a price.But Tony's journey is far from ordinary. As he dives into a realm of international intrigue, fading fame, and ferocious canines, he's confronted by the one case he dreads the most-a domestic situation that threatens to shatter his carefully constructed world.From actors and agents to hippies and obscure obsessions, every step uncovers new layers of deceit and danger. Even a Burmese coup and the most abominable song from Rogers and Hammerstein put Tony's luck, skill, and patience to the ultimate test.Art and artifice intertwine, creating a world of fakes and facades where nothing is as it seems.

A killer claims four victims, and he's not done yet. The murderer leaves an American flag sticker on his victims, a message that stumps police. This is Detective Colt Jessup's first investigation into a serial killer, and he doesn't like it one bit when the FBI shows up to take charge. Random murders in different parts of the city with no common thread perplex both agencies. On his own, Jessup runs a covert investigation while also juggling personal issues at home. After a press conference, a witness offers information that will break the case wide open. She is on a Kill List and could be the killer's next victim unless the police stop him in time.

THINK TWICE ABOUT WHO YOU DO NOT MURDER!From a hospital bed, a middle-aged woman recalls taking back her mystery writer husband after twelve years of divorce and how all went swimmingly well. At first, anyway. But soon she began to feel empty inside and her unhappiness led to her cheating on him like she did the first time they were together. Only this time, she and the man she's sleeping with have big plans for the writer. They want the mystery man dead. From ITW Thriller Award winner, Vincent Zandri comes an explosive new thriller.Grab this killer thriller now!!!"Non-stop action." --I Love a Mystery ¿¿¿¿¿"Vincent Zandri nails reader's attention." --Boston Herald ¿¿¿¿¿"(Zandri) demonstrates an uncanny knack for exposition, introducing new characters and narrative possibilities with the confidence of an old pro...Zandri does a superb job interlocking puzzle pieces." --The San Diego Union-Tribune ¿¿¿¿¿"Zandri has brought back that wonderful 'quest' story that keeps the reader alert and pinging with anticipation from beginning to end. His 'Chase Baker' character is cocky, smart, and multi-talented, but with that brotherly quality that reminds you of a best friend in school. These are the types of characters we remember and follow, and Zandri does them with flair, along with non-stop action and a surprise ending. What thriller reader could not love that? ... THE SHROUD KEY is well worth every minute." -- SUSPENSE MAGAZINE ¿¿¿¿¿

Forestil dig, at du bor sammen med eller måske kender et menneske, som har kyniske og dødbringende planer med dig, men du ved det ikke selv, før det er for sent. Team Milton, bestående af Silas, Ella, Ibsen, Milton og deres højgravide chef, Li-Mei, får en efterforskningssag om sådan et menneske. Team Milton er et efterforskningsteam ved afdelingen for personfarlig kriminalitet ved Aarhus Politi, og de modtager anklager mod en driftig mor med to børn, som bor i en bjælkehytte i et sommerhusområde langt fra strand og by. Det er ikke til at forstå, hvorfor nogen skulle beskylde en hårdtarbejdende mor, der endda har været udsat for så meget ulykke i sit unge liv, for noget Beviserne mangler, og spørgsmålet er, hvordan det hele egentlig hænger sammen. Ella og Ibsen samt Ellas halvsøster, Søs, skal for første gang møde Oline i hendes hus i Egå, nu hvor Olines skeletter i skabene er kommet for en dag. Her møder de også hendes ven Bent-Ole. Spørgsmålet er, om Ella kan leve med Olines tilståelse. Højgravide Li-Mei modtager en speciel besked fra Kina. Ester får desuden for alvor smag for efterforskningsarbejde. Uddrag af bogen Han havde kigget sig lidt omkring i stuen, men fandt ikke det, han søgte. Nu stod han foran døren ind til soveværelset. Den var på klem, og han kunne høre tunge åndedrag derindefra. Han puffede forsigtigt til døren, så den åbnede sig. Da han hørte noget bevæge sig, stoppede han brat op og ventede åndeløst. Tankerne for rundt i hovedet på ham, for hvorfor skred han ikke blot fra stedet med de 40.000 kroner hurtigst muligt og var tilfreds med det? Tænk nu, hvis det var et setup fra Kayas side. Han stolede ikke på hende, var hans klare fornemmelse. Hvilket normalt menneske ville også tilbyde sin kærestes partner penge for at rydde ham af vejen? tænkte han, mens han nu igen hørte naturlige åndedrag gennem sprækken i døren. Han puffede forsigtigt til døren igen, mens han kiggede ud gennem stuens ruder mod gårdspladsen, om Kim skulle dukke op tidligere end forventet. Om forfatteren Steen 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.

Forestil dig, at du rummer en smerte, som kun kan forsvinde, hvis du skaber mere smerte, og forestil dig så ovenikøbet, at en anden vil udnytte denne smerte. Det kan lyde kryptisk, men Team Milton prøver at finde hoved og hale i en sag om smertens ofre. Team Milton, bestående af Ella, Silas, Ibsen, Li-Mei og Milton, bliver denne gang udfordret af en sag om en ung kvinde, der er fundet død neden for en jernbanebro ved siden af togskinnerne. Det er ikke indlysende, om det er et selvmord, eller om kvinden har været udsat for en forbrydelse. Kvindens krop viser tegn på en forbrydelse af en helt særlig karakter. Når toppen af isbjerget viser et grimt ansigt, så tænker man måske positivt, at det ikke kan blive grimmere, men Team Milton erfarer, at der er mere på spil end det, de kan se med det blotte øje. De hvirvles ind i en labyrint, hvor de hele tiden tror, at de har den skyldige, men de forbavses af virkeligheden. Li-Mei får sat slutdato på sin graviditet, som passer med jordemorens arbejdsplan og Jens' svigermors fødselsdag. Spørgsmålet er, om datoen bliver overholdt.Uddrag af bogen “Nå, så er Gregersen klar,” udbrød Milton og ønskede ham velkommen på linjen.“Gregersen her, kan I se liget af Merle på billedet?” spurgte han. De nikkede. “Ja,” svarede Li-Mei og stivnede, da hun så mærkerne på Merles ben. “Jeg kan se, at I har fokus på benene. Hun selvskadede sig med bid under læberne og ned ad begge ben,” tilføjede Gregersen og forklarede om alle arrene ned ad begge lår. “Men det er da ikke almindelige cuttermærker,” udbrød Li-Mei, der kunne se, der skiftevis var vandrette cuttermærker, men mellem hvert cut var der forskellige tegn. Om forfatteren Steen 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.

SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA GET YOUR HALO DIRTYFormer cyberspace hacker Boy Eastman lives off the grid in the Manhattan Outzone: he deals apps, has a kick-ass girlfriend and keeps his nose clean. But when Kreskin the Fixer blackmails him into one more job against his former employer, his online reappearance sparks a chain reaction - now everyone wants a piece of Boy, and he's going to need all the help he can get to survive. Meanwhile on a server farm in the mega-city of Thames-Midland, the artificial intelligence called Ghostdancer has hatched a plan to escape cyberspace for good, and she's not going alone...A cyberpunk crime story in the grand tradition of William Gibson and Neal Stephenson, McIntyre's YEAR OF THE RAT throws you face first into a plausible near-future world of corporate-sponsored street gangs, cyborgs and messianic Artificial Intelligences populated by street-wise characters with plenty of attitude.

San Francisco private detective Mel Gance has never met a face he couldn't read--that is until now, as cool, gorgeous, and uncanny hotel heiress Cecilia Le Cleur expressionlessly tells him about her father and brother, the dead and the missing.With the help of his stalwart assistant, Grace "Ace" Springfield, Gance negotiates gamblers, gangsters, thieves, and cops, doggedly pursuing the case that will soak his favorite suit in blood and mark 1947 as the spring everything changed.¿¿Editorial Reviews"The Clear Case is a sharp, colorful, novel that trades in subversion to gently critique the noir tradition. It's also a dreamy read with lush period details, and elegant plotting. If you love crime fiction, but despair of outdated tropes, this clever anti-noir is for you."-Laura Joyce, author of Luminol Theory and Domestic Noir"The Clear Case reads like the voiceover from an old Humphrey Bogart movie but updated for today with Stephanie Edd's distinctive flair."-Bucky Sinister, author of Black Hole"Edd's 1947-set thriller features a gumshoe who could step right into the brogans of Philip Marlowe or Sam Spade....The author is clearly having fun: She has written a legitimate whodunit but also a sendup of the genre. It's an engrossing cable car ride, back in the world of Hammett and Chandler, with a world-weary shamus, cigarettes and fedoras, elegant and mysterious clients, and the fog always rolling in (this ain't Fresno). Perhaps Edd will send Mel and Ace on more adventures...that would be just swell.A competently constructed period thriller with all the trappings."-Kirkus Reviews

Under arbejdet med at renovere sin lejlighed finder Helge Bille syv dele af en tysk militærpistol pakket ind i syv sider af en Berlingske Tidende fra 30. december 1949. Navnet Helge Bille har han overtaget fra det dørskilt, der hang på hoveddøren, da han flyttede ind. Men hvem var Helge Bille, hvem er Helge Bille? Var han frihedskæmper? Eller værnemager? En historie knytter sig til pistolen, men hvilken? Spor og motiver væver sig sammen og fortoner sig i det uvisse, mens der langsomt tegner sig en mulig fortælling om Helge Bille, en fortælling om en forbrydelse, en fortælling, der i en vis forstand er forfatterens egen. Om forfatteren:Helge Bille voksede op i 1970’erne, blandt andet hos sine bedsteforældre vest for Faaborg. Her stod kun en enkelt hyldemeter bøger, alle slidte billigbogsudgaver af Agatha Christie, Maria Lang og ikke mindst Georges Simenon. Voksenlivet bød på et møde med bankverdenen og sporadisk taxikørsel. I 2002 flyttede Bille til Nørrebro, og her begyndte han at skrive det, der på sin vis blev til hans livs roman, Roman om en forbrydelse.

**Mature content. May not be suitable for some readers.** She was nowhere. It was just where she wanted to be. Escaping her past, Alice Trent is searching for someplace off the grid where she has no history, and the future is hers to make. The community of Coldford, Nebraska, welcomes her into their small corner of the world, and Coldford, her Nowhere Land, begins to feel like home.When events trap those she cares about, charging them with a murder they did not commit, Alice Trent is forced to take matters into her own hands. Along the way she is hunted down by the demons of her past, and the story takes a twist that will leave you stunned. From Bestselling author Glenn Trust, Book 4 in The Journey Series is sure to put you on the edge of your seat wanting more.

A writer looking for success ...Pulp fiction author Carl Kenning writes shocking stories. Violence and perversion are his favourite themes, and making money is his goal.Naked, two gunshot wounds to her chest, a red scarf knotted around her neck ...The vicious murder of a young nurse, which copies the murder of a schoolgirl thirty years ago, is just the kind of thing Carl likes to write about. His plan is simple: churn out a book and pocket the profit.But this time things aren't that easy.Two women-an ambitious journalist and a police officer with a troubled life-want the murderer behind bars and decades-old wrongs to be paid for. Nothing will stop them. But Carl stands in their way and is dragged into an unsettling game of cat-and-mouse.A crime is resurfacing from the past.A crime nobody wants to remember.When more violent deaths enter the headlines, and the fear of a psychopathic killer on the prowl grips the audience, Carl gets more than he has bargained for. The lesson he learns is hard: never dig into anyone's past, or you may put your own life in danger, and the lives of the people you care about!Who is ready to face the sordid shadows haunting their dreams?

To escape arrest for her best friend's murder, Vejay must find the real killerbefore it's too lateIn the small woodsy town of Henderson, California, the electric company is strict about sick days. So when meterreader Vejay Haskell decides to play hooky, her first concern is staying out of sight. She skirts around the edge of town, making her way to Frank's Place, a cozy saloon owned by her friend Frank Goulet. After two cups of hot buttered rum, they have an argument and she storms out into the pouring rain. She goes home, takes a nap, and awakens sober, embarrassed, and ready to apologize. But by the time she gets back to Frank's bar, he is dead.Vejay was seen leaving Frank's house in a huff, and her lack of an alibi combined with her suspicious sick day makes her the number-one suspect. As the police close in on her, Vejay turns detective in search of Frank's real killer. It's a perilous task, but she has one advantage when she puts on her work clothes: Nobody ever notices the meterreader.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author's personal collection.An Equal Opportunity Death is the 1st book in the Vejay Haskell Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

In den Tiefen der Nacht lauert das Böse …Der nervenaufreibende Kriminalthriller über die Schatten der gesellschaftlich akzeptierten ProstitutionKriminalhauptkommissarin Franziska Frey steht vor einem verzwickten Fall: Ein angesehener Steuerberater wird brutal zusammengeschlagen und alle Hinweise führen ins düstere Rotlichtmilieu. Als verstörende Foltervideos auftauchen, wird klar, dass ein skrupelloser Serienkiller sein Unwesen treibt. Die Kommissarin enthüllt ein Netz aus Lügen, das ihr selbst zum Verhängnis werden könnte und muss den Täter stoppen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt. Während Franziskas Ermittlungen Fahrt aufnehmen, kämpft Richard Erdmann gleichzeitig darum, seine Tochter aus den Fängen des Milieus zu befreien. Doch für das Leben seiner Tochter muss er das eigene riskieren …Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Die komplexe und gut durchdachte Handlung dieses Kriminalromans hat mich immer wieder überrascht und mitgerissen."„Der Thriller ist Spannung und Nervenkitzel pur! Die Jagd der Ermittlerin nach dem Serienkiller und die verzweifelten Versuche von Richard Erdmann, seine Tochter zu retten, haben mich förmlich an die Seiten gefesselt."„Die Autorin gestaltet die Protagonisten vielschichtig und authentisch, ihre inneren Konflikte und emotionalen Kämpfe machen sie greifbar und berührend."„Ein düsterer Pageturner mit einem Serienmörder, der ein brutales Katz und Maus Spiel betreibt."

"A disgraced ex-cop seeks redemption by unraveling an unsolved murder during Southern California's fire season. Conrad follows a lone clue--a discarded crucifix--to unravel the death of Karen Littleton, whose body was found amid a blaze that scorched 10,000 acres"--