Krim og spenning

Introducing a unique and unorthodox crime solving duo, ex Met DI Jim Domino, and his inquisitive six-year-old grandson, Danny.

A mysterious victim; a heartless doctor; an assistant whose loyalty extends to murder. Christmas 1904. Falling behind in her first year of science, Vita plans a vacation devoted to study, but is lured from her books when a man with no memory is brought to the hospital, injured. Curious to learn more, she retraces his steps to a disused well, but how did he get there? Piece by piece events leading to the attack emerge, revealing a long-standing arrangement between a country doctor and his wealthy clients. Can Vita protect the amnesiac patient from the toxic partnership of the doctor and his dangerous assistant? Can she escape herself, and convince the police to investigate so many convenient deaths? If you enjoy an Edwardian English Christmas with an extra frisson of gothic intrigue, Dr Potter's Private Practice is definitely one for you.

Cambridge, England. 1903. When a popular boxer dies and her brother collapses after an exhibition match, Vita spots a connection the experts have missed. The very professor who rubbished her dreams of studying science is the one she needs to convince. Can Vita prove what really killed the boxer? And how will the glamorous American widow react? A Thin Sharp Blade is also available in paperback and large print paperback editions.

A dazzling diva. A glittering society dinner. A servant with a terrible grudge. 1903. Bookish, bespectacled Vita Carew longs to be left to her scientific studies. But she cannot avoid the event of the season, a gala at Pemberton Hall. This glamorous concert and sumptuous dinner will mark the Pemberton household's return to society after a run of misfortune. But disaster strikes as soon as the seafood is served. Vita can only offer first aid as elegant guests fall suddenly ill on all sides. Worse still, she suspects a death has been covered up to avoid interrupting the carefully planned soirée. Vita must probe dark secrets behind the country house's elegant veneer to work out who is to blame. But can she do so in time to prevent the poisoner from striking again? If you enjoy a stylish mystery with your Downton Abbey, dip into Poison at Pemberton Hall today.

Magical ambitions of a Ferrari, but the skill of a Go-cart.That would be me. If profanities were magic, I would be Merlin, yet here I am wasting my "French" on the ungrateful. Story of my life! When a spell goes wrong, there is no turning back, nor can you trade designer clothing to make things right. You gotta be kidding me. That's ludicrous! I'd trade my firstborn for a pair of Louboutin's, but not everyone has class. Everyone wants to jump to my rescue, but I'm having none of that. How about while I'm drowning in a proverbial creek, throw me an "f-ing" paddle or get out of my way. I've got this. Actually... I don't. But I'll find a way out of this mess. My grandmother again conveniently forgot to share many secrets. With every new lie I discover a truth and in every truth I uncover more lies. That's fine. With demons ready to devour me whole, Danika can wait in line. She will learn her lesson as soon as I claw my way out of this Hell. Literally. Payback is a witch! Grab your copy now.

Just when I thought things were looking up, Fate had to kick me in the kidneys. The worst thing that could happen after getting close and personal with Death was being stuck with a womanizer as a babysitter. If River would've kept his pants up, none of us would be in this mess now. They told me power corrupted irrevocably, but I knew unlimited magic twisted a mind absolutely. Just look at my grandmother. Not even the shifters could fix this shit. Now, I must find an Archdemon on the loose and prevent a master vampire from gnawing on my neck. Let's not forget dodging a murderous scorned lover-and I wasn't even the one getting laid. Everyone trying to protect me thought I was about to go down. Hard. The nerve on some people. I had one thing to say to all of them. Especially to the woman that raised me. Witch, please. Grab your copy!

She's facing a magical trial she cannot pass. But when her attempt to prove herself explosively backfires, will she survive the fiery consequences? Hazel Byrne can't catch a break. Born without abilities into a powerful dynasty, the impotent witch is terrified she'll be kicked out when her coven decides to put everyone to the test. Searching for a spell even a human could cast, the desperate young woman accidentally unlocks her hidden gifts... and destroys a library full of valuable arcane texts. Discovering her grandmother lied to her about being a dud, Hazel is stunned that everybody now wants her dead. And as she struggles to control her newfound sorcery, even a sinfully attractive bodyguard may not be enough to save her from certain doom. On the run from the entire paranormal world, has Hazel's life gone up in smoke? Resting Witch Face is the hilarious first book in the Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery urban fantasy series. If you like pulse-pounding suspense, witty banter, and high-octane action, then you'll love Maya Daniels' laugh-out-loud adventure. Buy Resting Witch Face to stir up a cauldron of trouble today!

Being hunted was the perfect excuse for a shopping spree. Just because I was going to die didn't mean I couldn't go down in style. My grandmother said it was idiotic. I didn't agree ... until I came face to face with a demon and the bastard ate my Prada shirt. Like, who does that? You'd think he'd be into souls, not silk, right? But it could have something to do with my spastic magic. My rogue powers were what got me into this mess. And now I was shackled with River Blackman. In just a few hours, the arrogant male made me regret everything--including the day I was born. Unfortunately, my little fiasco with the fashion-munching demon came with a price, so I had to play nice with the high priest. The problem? River had secrets of his own. And if the skeletons in his closet were ever unleashed, we'd both wish we were dead. As if I needed more help in the kick-bucket department. I was just about ready to pitch a witch...

Some cases should never be reopened... When the remains of a young woman are found at the construction site of the new Govan-Partick Bridge, it appears to close a twenty-year-old cold case from DCI John Lomond's earliest days as a detective. But a retired detective - Lomond's former boss - has a controversial theory that cost him his career. This was no isolated case. And the truth involves dozens of other cold cases, and an extraordinary cover-up by some of the most powerful police and legal officials in the country. With the body count rising, Lomond and his team face a race against time to unmask a sadistic killer who's been hiding in plain sight for decades. In his most raw and emotionally charged thriller so far, Andrew Raymond captures the voices of his beloved home city, and takes you into its hidden depths. If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its devastating final reveal.

The past can be a killer. When the dismembered body of a notorious banker washes up on the beach at Luss, DCI John Lomond finds a sinister message carved into the dead man's forehead. And the same message has just been found on a tortured lawyer in Gullane on the east coast. With a twisted vigilante on the loose, and a brewing scandal threatening to pull his Major Investigations Team apart, they and Lomond must join forces with a team from Edinburgh - led by Lomond's ex. But like the killer they're hunting, she's not ready to leave the past behind. Now, as the body count rises, Lomond's past hasn't just come back to haunt him. It could be the death of him. Shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists, Andrew Raymond captures the voices of his beloved home city, taking you into its hidden depths, and the iconic hills and glens surrounding the nearby bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, David J. Gatward, Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its explosive, gut-wrenching climax.

This is one shortlist no writer wants to be on... When legendary crime novelist William MacRae is found murdered at his Glasgow home, Police Scotland's premier investigator DCI John Lomond is put on the case. After compiling a shortlist of suspects that includes seven bestselling authors - all old friends of MacRae's - Lomond and his team head to a Highlands crime writing festival, where the seven are gathering to remember their fallen friend. But a vicious storm is closing in. And not everyone, it seems, has fond memories of MacRae. Or each other. Cut off from the outside world at a remote country home, it doesn't take long for the whisky to flow, old resentments to reignite...and another dead body to appear. One of them is a killer. But can Lomond sift through all the secrets and lies to unmask them before it's too late? The Shortlist is shot through with Andrew Raymond's dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists. Taking you from his beloved home city to the north west coast of Scotland. If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive murder mystery will have you guessing to the very end.

A stolen child. A killer stalking the streets of Glasgow. A troubled detective running out of time. Five years ago, DCI John Lomond led the search for notorious Glasgow child-killer 'The Sandman', until personal tragedy forced him off the case. In Lomond's absence, the killer was never found. Now, with nothing but work left in his life, Lomond remains obsessed with the case - despite the nightmares it brings. When a child is abducted in similar Sandman fashion from an affluent Glasgow suburb, Lomond is brought in to find them before it's too late. But the only forensic evidence belongs to a little girl who was abducted and murdered twenty years ago. Could the Sandman's identity lie buried in the coldest of cold cases? Or is a new killer about to claim their first victim? The Bonnie Dead is the explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from Andrew Raymond - author of Amazon number one political thriller Official Secrets, which has now sold over 100,000 copies. Shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists, he captures the voices of his beloved home city, taking you into its hidden depths, and the iconic hills and glens of nearby Loch Lomond and Arran. If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its haunting, heart-in-the-mouth climax.

Trapped by a blizzard in a small South Dakota town, a drifter with a haunted past confronts the secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface. John Sole, seeking escape from his troubled history, finds himself stranded in a tight-knit Midwestern community. As he envisions a fresh start, a murder and a dead cop shatter his hopes, and a truck harboring a terrible secret threatens to unravel the town's fabric. Partnering with a local deputy, Sole navigates a treacherous web of deceit to find the killers and unlock the truth. But as he delves deeper, he realizes his own past may hold the key to solving the case and saving the town from darkness. In this gripping thriller, Glenn Trust weaves a tale of redemption, secrets, and the inescapable pull of the past. Can Sole unravel the mystery, expose the town's darkest secrets, and find redemption, or will his past forever define his future?________________________________________Praise for the Sole Justice series5.0 out of 5 stars - an incredible, complete read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The setting is wonderful as always and the story drew me in from the outset. 5.0 out of 5 stars - ...a cant put down series. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The story draws you in from the beginning5.0 out of 5 stars - A fantastic thriller series!

In a battle between small-time miners and a ruthless global conglomerate, a lone drifter becomes the only hope for a kidnapped girl and her desperate family. John Sole, a man living his life on the road, finds himself caught in the crosshairs of a bitter conflict between independent mine operators and a powerful corporation determined to seize control. Despite his best efforts to remain uninvolved, Sole makes a promise to rescue the abducted daughter of a mine operator, thrusting him into the heart of the struggle. As Sole navigates a treacherous landscape of greed and violence, he must face off against a team of professional killers hired by the conglomerate to eliminate anyone who stands in their way. With the odds stacked against him and time running out, Sole must rely on his wits, skills, and unwavering determination to save the girl and bring her safely home. In this gripping installment of the bestselling Sole Justice Series, author Glenn Trust delivers a pulse-pounding tale of courage, redemption, and the unbreakable human spirit. As readers follow John Sole's dangerous quest for justice, they'll find themselves on the edge of their seats, rooting for a hero who risks everything to do what's right. Can John Sole outwit the conglomerate's ruthless enforcers, rescue the kidnapped girl, and help the small-time miners protect their livelihoods, or will he become another casualty in a war driven by greed and power?________________________________________Praise for the John Sole series5.0 out of 5 stars - an incredible, complete read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The setting is wonderful as always and the story drew me in from the outset. 5.0 out of 5 stars - ...a cant put down series. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The story draws you in from the beginning5.0 out of 5 stars - A fantastic thriller series

They took everything. There will be justice. John Sole finds himself playing a cat and mouse game with the killers who took his family from him. When the cartel changes tactics and sends their enforcer, Alejandro Garza to hunt him down, he finally confronts the phantom killer. It's a face-off with life and death consequences. _________________________________________Praise for the Sole Justice series:5.0 out of 5 stars - an incredible, complete read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The setting is wonderful as always and the story drew me in from the outset. 5.0 out of 5 stars - ...a cant put down series. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The story draws you in from the beginning5.0 out of 5 stars - A fantastic thriller series!

John Sole's quest for vengeance leads him to a small Texas border town that hides a vicious secret. The former cop's hunt for the cartel that murdered his family brings him to Creosote, where he meets Isabella, a café owner. When Isabella's son rescues a captive girl, Sole confronts the dark underworld. Soon the ruthless men behind the kidnappings turn their attention to Sole and hunt him down. Forced to flee with Isabella and the teens, heartbroken, he leaves them in the care of a friend. Alone, Sole continues his pursuit, knowing it may cost his life. ____________________________________________Praise for the Sole Justice series:5.0 out of 5 stars - an incredible, complete read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The setting is wonderful as always and the story drew me in from the outset. 5.0 out of 5 stars - ...a cant put down series. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The story draws you in from the beginning5.0 out of 5 stars - A fantastic thriller series!

A haunted cop. A ruthless cartel. A quest for vengeance that will leave no one unscathed. When detective John Sole and his partner uncover a connection between a senator and a Mexican drug cartel, they set off a chain of events that shatters Sole's world. The cartel's enforcer murders Sole's partner, wife, and children, leaving him devastated and consumed by a thirst for revenge. Resigning from the police, Sole disappears into the shadows, tracking down those responsible for his family's murder. With each step, he edges closer to his ultimate target: the cartel boss who ordered the hit that destroyed his life. In this gritty thriller, author Glenn Trust takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey through the underbelly of the drug trade, where a man must confront the darkest parts of himself to find redemption. Can John Sole outmaneuver the cartel and exact his revenge, or will he become another casualty in a war without end?________________________________________________Praise for the John Sole series5.0 out of 5 stars - The first book in a binge worthy series. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Sole Survivor is an action-packed, adrenaline fueled, roller coaster thrill ride. A page burner. 5.0 out of 5 stars - ...a cant put down series. 5.0 out of 5 stars - The story draws you in from the beginning5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't wait to read the next book in the series.

In the aftermath of devastating bushfires that destroyed the property where she grew up, Eve Nicholls finds herself grappling with the smouldering ruins of her life. It might be possible to rebuild a house, but what about her dream of renewing friendships and becoming part of her home-town community of Yarrabee? Haunted by loss, Eve discovers a glimmer of hope when she learns that new life is growing within her - a fragile and unexpected beacon of renewal, and an added complication in her blossoming relationship with the local vet, Hugh. Determined to start afresh, she resolves to rebuild both her house and her shattered spirit. When accusations of arson emerge, old hurts and resentments resurface, and whispers of suspicion surround Eve. In a desperate bid to clear her name, she enlists the help of a visiting journalist, whose keen eye and relentless pursuit of the truth become her lifeline. Together, they unravel a web of deceit and betrayal that threaten to engulf Eve once more.

For Eve Nicholls, walking up the driveway of her childhood home stirs up a whirlwind of emotion. The horses she loved still dot the paddocks, but the house is empty and the silence allows the past to come flooding back. She's glad to have her best friend Banjo the kelpie with her, along with a bottle of bourbon. Her plan is simple - sell the farm, grab the cash and get the hell out. Within days of her return, Eve runs into all the people she hoped to avoid: the uncle who can't forgive, the ex who moved on and the best friend he moved on with. Sorting through a lifetime of clutter provides a distraction and slowly, she begins to discover the girl she used to be. Angie Flanagan - adventurous, animal-loving, vulnerable. When tragedy strikes once more, Eve realises that changing her name all those years ago has not changed who she really is or the truth of what happened.

A cry from the past. A radical plan to save the planet. The ultimate betrayal. When John McCready receives a cry for help from the past, he's hurled headlong into a far-reaching conspiracy of global proportions. With every step, he uncovers more of an enigmatic billionaire's plan to save the planet at any cost. A plan that could kill thousands to save millions. A plan, that if it can't be stopped, threatens an uncertain future from which there would be no going back. From California to the Alps to the depths of the Indian Ocean, McCready must use all his ingenuity and skills to combat a seemingly unstoppable force that could change the world forever. An action-packed thriller blending high-stakes intrigue with pulse-pounding adventure, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final dramatic conclusion.

A world on the edge. VIP hostages. A diver's mission to avert global disaster. Terrorists hold two of the most powerful people on Earth hostage. Their demands are impossible to meet. The consequences could lead to World War III. For John McCready, what starts out as a rescue mission, turns into a race against time to a backdrop of global disaster. As the clock ticks down, he's left to confront impossible odds and make the ultimate decision of life and death. From a desperate fight for survival deep underwater in California, to the knife-edge tension of a confrontation high above the Pacific, Deep Hostage will take you over the edge, as one man is forced to the brink with the fate of the world in his hands. An action-adventure thriller that will keep you turning the pages and leave you breathless until the very end.

A stranded nuclear sub. A crew in danger. A race for an asset crucial to national security. When a British nuclear submarine is in trouble in the Pacific, John McCready and his team are dispatched on a covert mission to rescue the crew and recover an item of vital importance to national security. As hidden agendas and sinister forces emerge, McCready finds himself in a web of lies that threatens everything he holds dear. Abandoned by those he trusts, but with help from an unlikely quarter, will McCready uncover the truth as he puts his life on the line for the safety of a nation? From the depths of the Pacific to the icy mountains of Russia, Deep Impact is a gripping tale of heroism and deception that will take your breath away. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler, Deep Impact is a must-read for anyone who loves a good page-turner.

A brother's revenge. A deadly adversary. A CEO's greed for sunken gold. After his brother dies salvaging gold from the wreck of a German U-boat, John McCready is consumed by his need to find those responsible and bring them to justice. From the depths of the North Sea to tunnels beneath London, McCready must outwit a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to silence him. Racing against time, as the stakes rise and the danger increases, McCready finds himself entangled in a web of deceit that will test his resolve and push him to the limit. With each revelation, he uncovers more of the shocking plot that claimed his brother's life. Will McCready's quest for justice succeed, or will he pay the ultimate price? Filled with unexpected twists and heart-pounding turns, this action-packed diving thriller will keep you captivated until the very last page.