Ужасы и Мистика
Различные книги в жанре Ужасы и МистикаMurder in the Mews
Murder, stolen plans, a mysterious death and a menage a trois – four intriguing novellas featuring Hercule Poirot…How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? What was the link between a ghost sighting and the disappearance of top secert military plans? How did the bullet that killed Sir Gervase shatter a mirror in another part of the room? And who destroyed the ‘eternal triangle’ of love involving renowned beauty, Valentine Chantry?Hercule Poirot is faced with four mystifying cases – Murder in the Mews, The Incredible Theft, Dead Man’s Mirror and Triangle at Rhodes – each a miniature classic of characterisation, incident and suspense.
Mrs McGinty’s Dead
An old widow is brutally killed in the parlour of her cottage…Mrs McGinty died from a brutal blow to the back of her head. Suspicion fell immediately on her shifty lodger, James Bentley, whose clothes revealed traces of the victim’s blood and hair. Yet something was amiss: Bentley just didn’t look like a murderer.Poirot believed he could save the man from the gallows – what he didn’t realise was that his own life was now in great danger…
Whose Baby?
Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.Two babies switched at birth Rich, powerful and dangerously attractive, Nick Lattimer was the only hope she had of finding out the truth.But he had the power to claim both the baby boy Kelly had raised and the biological son she’d never known. Someone wanted them dead…someone who’d stop at nothing to make sure the babies’ cries were silenced forever.There was only one way for Kelly to keep the boys safe. She’d have to join forces with the last man she should trust – and the only person who loved the children as much as she did.For Their Baby’s Sake Safeguarding children is their first priority.
Secret Agent Reunion
Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.Back from the dead! Danielle Moore must finish the mission that had nearly cost the undercover agent her life. Then she meets her new partner, Mitch Lama. Her former lover. A man who was supposed to be dead. Years ago, as he lay desperately wounded in her arms, Mitch knew he loved her.Now he’s recovered, it’s time to smoke out a killer within their ranks. But Dani poses a greater danger, rekindling desire that puts them both at risk. Mission: Impassioned Find the traitor…lose your heart.
Cards on the Table
A flamboyant party host is murdered in full view of a roomful of bridge players…Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So, when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form, the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana’s private collection.Indeed, what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether…
Corralled
When a mystery woman with a gleam in her eye and trouble on her mind hops on the back of Logan’s Harley, he thinks he’s in for a wild ride.But ’JJ’ might be more than he bargained for. The pretty pop star is running scared. She doesn’t really want the cowboy’s protection, but Logan knows that she needs it, especially with a killer on her trail…
For Reasons Unknown
Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more…DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly brutal murders of Miranda and Stefan Harkness. The only witness was their eleven-year-old son, Jonathan, who was too deeply traumatized to speak a word.Then a dead body is discovered, and the investigation leads back to Matilda's case. Suddenly the past and present converge, and it seems a killer may have come back for more…A darkly compelling debut crime novel, this is the start of a brilliant series, perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Val McDermid.Praise for Michael Wood:‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending’ Mark Edwards‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald‘I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward‘A skilfully crafted and compelling debut that hooks from the off and will keep you guessing until the final page’ M.R. Hall‘Gripping, sad and unexpected’ Alex Marwood
Cowboy's Triplet Trouble
Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.She’s everything he never wanted… She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace has to face the fact that Justin, her triplets’ father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake – smouldering hot and single – welcomes Grace and her tiny daughters to their family’s ranch. It’s a quiet place…until someone tries to kill the single mum!After years of cleaning up Justin’s messes, Jake wants no responsibility for him – or anyone. Even as he protects Grace, he assures her they have no future. But when the killer makes another attack, Jake finds himself rethinking his life alone…and those three adorable babies.