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What every body is saying: DI Tregunna Cornish Crime novel
Carla Vermaat - 2016
There is only one thing he knows for certain: he has to keep working otherwise he will be overwhelmed by self-pity and depression. Then he is called out to investigate the disappearance of schoolgirl Leanne. Soon he finds out that another girl is missing, but why do her parents insist that everything is alright? When a hand is found on the muddy bank of the river Camel near Padstow, an unsolved case of a shoe with a foot still in it pops up in the investigation and it soon becomes clear that the body parts belong to the same person. As the dead person's life begins to unfold, Tregunna uncovers a dark world of secrets, lies and revenge, and the certainty that a killer is still out there, ready to strike again …. Mystery and suspense are peppered with a touch of romance and humour in this gripping, unputdownable whodunnit set on the spectacular north coast of Cornwall. ‘Tregunna is a solid, realistically plotted mystery that keeps you guessing’ ‘Lots of suspense and good characterisation. Would make a good TV drama.'
The Survivor: by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills (A Mitch Rapp Novel Book 12) | Unofficial & Independent Summary & Analysis
Summary ShortReads - 2015
You are encouraged to buy the original book before reading this summary & Analysis which is meant to enhance your experience. The Survivor, book written by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills, is a sequel book that follows Mitch Rapp series. This novel, as well as previous novels of this author, follows similar pattern of writing, considering the author’s style, which includes: action and suspense combined with intertwined political intrigues. The author acknowledges his own perceptions on what seems to be right and wrong. Mitch Rapp, the novel’s main character and protagonist of the series, is an elite agent of United States Central Intelligence Agency. Here in this novel, Mitch, together with his team, are trying to stop a man named Joseph Rickman. Rickman is someone on the inside of the Agency, he manages to uncover many secrets and destroy the effectiveness of the Agency in the process. The Survivor is a well written multi-genre novel that deserves the recognition of readers already familiar with the series, as well as new readers of Mitch Rapp. What's in Store
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A Celestial Affair (Trengillion Cornish Mystery Series Book 6)
Daphne Neville - 2016
Twelve years have passed since Trengillion was covered in a deep blanket of snow and since then much has changed. Ned Stanley, the village school's headmaster, has retired and the inn is, yet again, under new ownership. Throughout Cornwall, businesses are making final preparations for the half a million extra tourists predicted to visit the county in August for the much hyped solar eclipse. An event which, unbeknown to the residents of the peaceful fishing village, will bring in its wake far more than a large influx of holiday makers. A Celestial Affair is the sixth book in a series of seven set in Cornwall on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula. The books cover a timespan of sixty years.
Stackin' Paper Part 4...War Ready
Joy Deja King - 2017
Arnez has remained relentless in his pursuit to seek revenge against Genesis and everyone he loves. Knowing an enemy is lurking, has made his inner circle war ready. But will Arnez's latest sadistic scheme, deliver the final blow? Find out in part 4 of the Stackin Paper Series.
Key West Normal (Bric Wahl Series book 3): The Whole Ball of Whacks (The Bric Wahl Series)
Wayne Gales - 2016
After a faked drowning and new names, courtesy of the Witness Protection Program, they can travel all over the world and live the life of the rich and famous, but all they really want to do is go home. They know as long as they stay far from Key West they will be safe.Or will they? This third novel in the “Bric Wahl” series takes Bric and Karen on an amazing voyage, first by motor home across the US and then on a sixty one foot sailing yacht, visiting ports in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Pacific Ocean before they set sail for Key West. They feel safe traveling under their new identities and enjoy their surroundings, believing the people who want to harm them are far away.Or are they?Resigned to leaving Key West forever, they both wonder if all the wealth is worth the loss. After all, the only thing they really wanted was a slice of Key West Normal, and now they have to hide for the rest of their lives.Or do they?Bric and Karen hatch a plan that will let them sneak back to the keys under disguise, but after they return, Bric discovers some disturbing activities in Key West. He takes action, knowing that it may very well end his relationship with the love of his life.
Killing Time: Serial Killers Never Retire - They Just Go On Hiatus
Stephen Leather - 2021
Murder In The Family
Jeremy Josephs - 1995
On the night of 10 October 1987 Nicholas and Elizabeth Newall went out to dinner with their sons to celebrate her 48th birthday. It was the last time that the parents were seen alive. Sometime during that evening, they were bludgeoned to death at their home, their bodies removed, leaving only bloodstains behind. For six years Roderick Newall denied all responsibility for the murder - even after his dramatic arrest on the high seas by a Royal Navy frigate, followed by extradition from Gibraltar to stand trial on Jersey. But he could no longer live a lie, and took detectives to a beauty spot on the island where he had buried his parents with the help of his younger brother, Mark. What drove Roderick to murder his apparently loving parents? And why should Mark Newall have been prepared to put his loyalty to his brother above that to his parents, thus becoming an accomplice to murder? MURDER IN THE FAMILY is the gripping account of Jersey's most notorious and fascinating murder case: the hunt to track down and convict the Newall brothers is a thriller without parallel. Jeremy Josephs has had extensive co-operation from those close to the case and the Newall family in writing this enthralling book.
Legacy: Cuffed By A Boss
Jay Tha Writer - 2018
Seeing his mother struggle at a young age with his two younger siblings, Wavy and Blondie, he felt pressure to do his part and provide for them where his mother could not. He startled hustling in downtown L.A, and pickpocketing was his game, until he met his mentor, Monster, the leader of the infamous Piru Blood gang, who would ultimately teaches him the game and changed his life forever. Years later as an adult, all the money in the world meant nothing to him without someone by his side to rule the empire he created. When he meets Patrice, a boss chick in her own right, she steps in and proves she can match his status. Wavy Carter is the middle child and the most stubborn, the total opposite of his natural-born leading brother. Sleeping with different girls every night and being a fashion-forward type of man, he doesn't have time for romance, or so he thinks, until his life is fatefully changed the night he smashes his car right into love. Blondie Carter is the baby, the only girl of the Carter family, and the deadliest, most ruthless of the bunch. She's the executioner of the family, and if you cross her brothers, you'll have to see her. Together, Blondie and Wavy run the underworld while Legacy tries to keep his business legit, but with more money, comes more problems. The Carters are faced with enemies from every side and fight to hold down their spot in the kingdom they've created. Will the brothers be blind-sighted by newfound love, putting the family power and fortune at stake? Can Legacy and his siblings survive the lovers quarrels that surround them that could potentially prove deadly? Tune into this fast paced, electrifying standalone to find out what happens....
Murders of Merseyside
Tom Slemen - 2011
In this compelling study of true crime, Liverpool's most popular author Tom Slemen recounts some of the most intriguing and baffling murders of Merseyside such as:• The baffling case of the Victorian canned corpse• The magistrate's beautiful granddaughter who was killed by a crazed admirer• The condemned man who was hanged twice• Frederick Deeming - the Rainhill psychopath who wiped out his own family and danced on their grave with his next victim• The bizarre link between a South Seas cult and the housewife who was stabbed fourteen times in her Knotty Ash home by a killer who struck under the cover of a fog• The unsolved case of the superintendent and his son who died of gunshot wounds under mysterious circumstances - in a police station• The enigmatic murder of Julia Wallace - and a very credible solution• The only assassination of a British prime minister - by a Liverpool businessman Plus many more fascinating murder cases.This fascinating book is a must for all readers of true crime in general and Liverpudlians and Merseysiders in particular.
Mountain Breeze: The Complete Series
Ed Robinson - 2019
He and Brody are settling into their new life when he stumbles onto a plot of marijuana plants on public land. Knowing a thing or two about growing weed, Breeze befriends the mysterious mountain man tending to the crop. When his new friend is killed, he tries to help law enforcement solve the crime. When the authorities prove reluctant, he is forced to take matters into his own hands. In the process, he transforms from boat bum to a true man of the mountains. Blue Ridge Breeze - There is a fugitive loose on McGuire Mountain. Local law enforcement asks Breeze to help track the man down. The mission goes horribly wrong. In the process of trying to make it right, Breeze uncovers corruption by the Chief of Police. Though he’s committed no crime, he once again finds himself on the wrong side of the law. He thinks the problem is resolved, but someone is stalking his cabin. Breeze and Brody become prisoners in their own home. The situation forces Breeze to utilize his mountain skills like never before. Beech Mountain Breeze - A freak accident causes Buckeye Lake to be drained. A girl’s body is found in the mud. A mysterious mountain hermit is a suspect, but no one has ever seen him. Breeze is called upon to track a man that he’s not even sure exists. He teams up with an attractive female police officer, who wants more than just a professional relationship. Pressure mounts as the case progresses, in more ways than one. High Country Breeze - In the mountains of western North Carolina, things aren’t always as they seem. When a college student is found dead, the incident is quickly ruled a suicide. The boy’s parents hire Breeze and Brody to investigate his death. At first, they are stonewalled by the entire community, but Breeze devises a devious and clever plan to get to the truth. They think they’ve broken the case wide open, but soon learn their mission is not complete. New River Breeze - There is a fugitive near the New River that baffles Breeze with his speed and endurance. Creekside Investigations becomes occupied with the marital surveillance business; tracking cheating spouses in the High Country. Breeze can’t accept his failure to capture the Running Man, so he puts his fledgling business aside to return to the wilderness in pursuit of his prey. It all leads to an explosive ending that will rip your guts out and leave you wandering what happens next.
The Secret Of The Stolen Idols
Vivek R Chaturvedi - 2021
Gururaj soon finds out that he is not alone in the chase and all characters involved in the original heist are drawn in to face each other once again.Will Gururaj be able to save the ancient traditions? Will he find out who stole the idols? Would his secretive benefactor save him as before? Find out as you read through this fast paced tale.The Secret of the Stolen Idols - a story based on real life historical events – is a fictionalized account of the last of Betaal worshippers in Goa. The book is a tightly woven suspense with a myriad of intriguing characters, fascinating sets, and well researched instructive chapters. Piece by piece - much like the stolen idols - the story unravels itself continuously till the very end.