Tags:mystery
Singapore
When Madame Motamboru, widow of the assassinated President of Bakara, is framed for murder in Singapore, she requests that her old friend Virgil Tibbs take part in the investigation. Because of U.S. interests in the area, Tibbs is cleared for passage.Upon arrival, Tibbs finds that the police there are convinced of Madame Motamboru's guilt. All the evidence says that only she could have shot the man who visited her hotel suite. It's up to Tibbs to save her from hanging by uncovering the truth and outwitting the sinister organization that wants her dead.And when Tibbs gets involved in another more bizarre murder case, it will take all of his legendary intelligence and cool-headed savvy to find the answers to two deadly and, apparently, unsolvable puzzles.
Amazing Tales: Ling Mengchu
A Perennial Bestseller on Townsfolk Life Amazing Tales-First Series together with Amazing Tales-Second Series authored by Ling Mengchu (1580-1644), a famous writer of venacular stories, have topped the best-loved works of Chinese fiction in the past centuries. Stories from the collections are known to almost everyone in China. In close-knit plots, often punctuated with surprising denouements, and vivid colloquial language, these stories cover a wide range of subjects, from young men and women in love and family disputes to complicated legal cases. Now both books have been translated into English. In Amazing Tales-First Series 18 stories are selected from the original 40 to sing the praise of fidelity of love and all-weather friendship, expose the greed of some nefarious monks and nuns for sex and wealth, and urge the authorities to uphold justice in handling cases. While enjoying these fascinating tales, the reader can get a glimpse of the ethics, customs, and social life of seventeenth-century China.
The Girl in the Window
A psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes, guessing until the very end, from the author of the NUMBER ONE bestselling phenomenon The Girl in Seat 2AI know their secrets...Every morning, I sit at the same table of my favourite café, sip my cappuccino, and watch them.The woman has no idea I’m watching, day after day, unravelling the secrets of her life. I see the way she smiles when he arrives, how she glances over her shoulder... like someone who is hiding something.She thinks she’s in control, but has no idea I’m on to them...I know a lot more about the man. For a start, he’s not who he pretends to be – his lies are as plain as the nose on your face.There’s more to this story than meets the eye, a lot more than I’ll ever let on. I already know a lot about the man, but have learnt so much more from watching.Why do I think the man should tell me what’s going on?Because he’s my husband. That’s why.An unforgettable tale of deceit, lies and revenge, from the bestselling author of The Girl in Seat 2A.Praise for Diana Wilkinson:‘I have to say that it is one of the best psychological thrillers that I have read ... It was hard to take my eyes away from the pages.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat... Definitely one of the best books this year.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘It’s a wild ride of lies, deceit and control that has twists and turns and a great finale.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book ... not a read for the faint-hearted!’ Valerie Keogh‘With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ J A Baker‘A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!’ Gemma Rogers‘A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that’s extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!’ L. H. Stacey‘Wilkinson delivers with this gripping and original thriller’ Keri Beevis
Bonded in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 60)
The brand-new crime thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, J, D. Robb."Fast paced and layered, it is no wonder that this is one of the most enduring and exciting franchises in crime fiction." Sunday Times and International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter"One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa GardnerLt. Eve Dallas is back with a murder case with its roots in loyalty, treachery, espionage and the long shadow of war...His passport reads Giovanni Rossi, retired businessman. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he returns to New York. To his death... 'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat Magazine'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell'Stephen King'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures'Harlan Coben'Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth'Kathy Reichs
Invisible Helix
'The Japanese Stieg Larsson' The TimesDetective Galileo, Keigo Higashino's best loved character from The Devotion of Suspect X, returns in a case where hidden history, and impossible crime, are linked by nearly invisible threads in surprising ways. The body of a young man is found floating in Tokyo Bay. But his death was no accident-Ryota Uetsuji was shot. He'd been reported missing the week before by his live-in girlfriend Sonoka Shimauchi, but when detectives from the Homicide Squad go to interview her, she is nowhere to be found. She's taken time off from work, clothes and effects are missing from the apartment she shared. And when the detectives learn that she was the victim of domestic abuse, they presume that she was the killer. But her alibi is airtight-she was hours away in Kyoto when Ryota disappeared, forcing Detectives Kusanagi and Utsumi to restart their investigation. But if Sonoko didn't kill her abusive lover, then who did? A thin thread of association leads them to their old consultant, brilliant physicist Manabu Yukawa, known in the department as "Detective Galileo." With Sonoko still missing, the detectives investigate other threads of association-an eccentric artist, who was Sonoko's mother figure after her own single mother passed; and an older woman who is the owner of a hostess club. And how is Sonoko continuing to stay one step ahead of the police searching for her? It's up to Galileo to find the nearly hidden threads of history and coincidence that connect the people around the bloody murder- which, surprisingly, connect to his own traumatic past-to unravel not merely the facts of the crime but the helix that ties them all together.
Cold Justice Series Box Set: Volume II
Enjoy these fast-paced FBI Romantic Suspense novels with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, by New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson.If you love steamy Romantic Thrillers and Mysteries don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson’s award-winning Cold Justice series—books 4, 5, and 6, in one box collection."Superbly crafted stories like these are the reason romantic suspense is my go-to genre." –USA Today“OMG! GRIPPING FROM THE GET GO!” ★★★★★ from Darlene AJ“I binged, reading 9 books in 16 days. It was glorious.” ★★★★★ from Dave“Mesmerizing from the first word to the last.” ★★★★★from Kim TindallSet Contains:COLD FEAR (Book #4). Daphne Du Maurier Award For Excellence In Mystery/Romantic Suspense finalist and Bookseller's Best Award finalist.COLD IN THE SHADOWS (Book #5). Booksellers' Best Awards Finalist in Romantic Suspense.COLD HEARTED (Book #6). WINNER of the BOOK BUYERS BEST for Romantic Suspense. Finalist in the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards, and the Booksellers' Best Award for Romantic Suspense.All the books in the Cold Justice® world can be read as standalone novels. Hot romantic stories with thrilling plots and guaranteed happily ever afters, they do contain strong language and sexy times. For fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, Janie Crouch, Anna Hackett and Brittney Sahin.
The Missing Guest
A pulse-raising thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2AWhat happens when the safety of your home is no longer safe?Every Friday night during lockdown, six friends meet onscreen to take part in a quiz.But when it's Barton Hinton’s turn to host the event, he introduces a set of personal questions that clearly aren’t random and which set off a fatal chain of events.When the police start to ask questions, the friends agree to hide the truth.Is it possible that one of the six guests killed a fellow member?Everyone has their secrets.Some are worth dying for.Some are worth killing for...A gripping thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and T M Logan.Praise for Diana Wilkinson‘Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book ... not a read for the faint-hearted!’ Valerie Keogh‘Wilkinson delivers with this gripping and original thriller’ Keri Beevis‘With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ J A Baker‘A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!’ Gemma Rogers‘A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that’s extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!’ L. H. StaceyPreviously published as The Six Guests
Right Behind You
A heart-stopping thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2AI have no idea why they think I had anything to do with Danielle’s accident. My only crime was being there when she fell down the stairs.My therapist, Justine, thinks I'm hiding something. She's quite the character, but I know what she wants to hear. She's the least of my problems.Because, yes. Maybe I am hiding something. But it's not what she thinks. And if people found out, it wouldn't be just my own life in danger...From the bestselling author of The Girl in Seat 2A comes a dark and twisty thriller, with an anti-hero you can't help but love, perfect for fans of Freida McFaddenPraise for Diana Wilkinson:'A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!' Gemma Rogers'A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that's extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!' L H Stacey'...this didn't disappoint. Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book ... not a read for the faint-hearted!' Valerie Keogh'With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could' J A Baker‘I loved this book! ... This was totally up my street - creepy, dark, atmospheric and chilling.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘This book was a gift. Very different and gripping plot, and a very twisty ending that I didn’t see coming.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as The Girl Who Turned A Blind Eye
The Girl in Seat 2A
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERFunny how one lie can spiral...One thing about me: I HATE flying. That’s why I book seat 2A every time.Since my big win, I’ve been booking 2B and 2C as well. They’re my comfort seats, and at last I can afford them.I am now determined to live the life of luxury. I deserve it, after all.And if anyone learns my secret, they better watch their back. Because I will stop at nothing to get what's mine...A pulse-raising thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and The Holiday by T M Logan‘I have to say that it is one of the best psychological thrillers that I have read ... It was hard to take my eyes away from the pages.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat... Definitely one of the best books this year.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘It’s a wild ride of lies, deceit and control that has twists and turns and a great finale.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPraise for Diana Wilkinson‘Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book ... not a read for the faint-hearted!’ Valerie Keogh‘With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ J A Baker‘A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!’ Gemma Rogers‘A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that’s extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!’ L. H. Stacey‘Wilkinson delivers with this gripping and original thriller’ Keri Beevis
The Couple in Apartment C
A twisty unputdownable thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2A I’m not being paranoid. It’s all there in the crossword clues...in black and white. There’s no doubt the threat is real. Today, the answers spell out my murder.Is Nathan, my estranged husband, really planning to kill me? Or is it someone closer to home?I check the door is bolted, slither to the ground, and count down the seconds to noon. There’s nothing left to do, and no one I can call. Who’d believe me anyway? The lady on the ground floor has already left the building, and my new boyfriend is on holiday. Or is he?A tread of footsteps. A rap at the door, and I close my eyes, hold my breath...A smart and unsettling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Claire DouglasPraise for Diane Wilkinson:'A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that's extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!' L H Stacey'A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!' Gemma Rogers'Wilkinson delivers with this gripping and original thriller' Keri Beevis'...this didn't disappoint. Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book ... not a read for the faint-hearted!' Valerie Keogh'With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could' J A Baker‘I read this book in less than 24 hours - I was gripped!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A brilliant read, with plenty of teasers to keep you guessing & turning the pages. I would recommend... pure, unadulterated escapism’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as One Down
The Woman In My Home
An unputdownable thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2A It was all meant to be so easy. Payback with a difference.I’d stay in Ballyholme, Northern Ireland, to decide whether to forgive my cheating husband, Ryan. Ciara, my new best friend, would stay in our London home, free of charge, until I made up my mind.The ruse certainly had its plus points: Ciara’s unexpected appearance would freak Ryan out, and my disappearance should make him regret his roving eye.But now I learn Ciara has evidence ... evidence that my husband has committed murder. And she’s no longer answering my texts and calls. Is it some sort of blackmail plot? More worrying, if Ryan is indeed a killer, could he strike again?A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFaddenPraise for Diana Wilkinson'A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!' Gemma Rogers'A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that's extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!' L H Stacey'...this didn't disappoint. Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book ... not a read for the faint-hearted!' Valerie Keogh'With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could' J A Baker‘This is one hell of a twisted book... I just could not put it down, superbly written right to the end.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘This was one of those books that just flies in! There were some really good twists that I didn't see coming and literally had my jaw on the floor! A perfect summer read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review