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When quiet, reliable lawyer Douglas Ashburner begins an extra-marital affair with Nina, a bossy, temperamental artist with a penchant for risky sex, he finds it all a terrible strain.Needing a break, he does not head off on the fishing holiday he tells his wife is the plan. Instead, he flies to Moscow with Nina, as a guest of the Soviet Artists Union. Its not long before Ashburner regrets his decision: he promptly loses his luggage, the food is dreadful, he receives a baffling phone call from someone claiming to be his brother. When Nina slips out to lunch and never returns, things go from bad to disastrous to downright hallucinatory.Winter Garden is ripe with scathing wit, eccentric characters and a richly morbid atmosphere, and is for fans of Kingsley Amis.

Un nuevo desafío para el detective Cupido«Uno de esos autores que, sin apenas hacer ruido, ha logrado encaramarse a lo más alto de la novela negra española actual.» José Belmonte, La VerdadCuando en

Tras el éxito de Una Navidad escocesa, Mónica Gutiérrez nos regala esta historia independiente, desternillante y encantadora que nos enseña que la Navidad es el momento de dar lo mejor de nosotros y apreciar lo que recibimos de los demas.UN LONDRES NEVADO Y ENCANTADOR.Es 24 de diciembre y Thiago Heide, el embajador español en Reino Unido, se ha ofrecido voluntario para trabajar en Nochebuena, pues nadie le espera para cenar. La mision diplomatica del dia parece facil: recoger un fosil del Museo de Historia Natural. Sin embargo, todo se complica cuando conoce a Violet Redbreast, la paleontologa apasionada que le anuncia que, tras una tonta confusion de su superior, el preciado objeto se ha extraviado.DOS PERSONAJES QUE HAN OLVIDADO EL SENTIDO DE LA NAVIDAD.Y SOLO VEINTICUATRO HORAS PARA REDESCUBRIRLO.Tocadas por la nieve, el aleteo de los petirrojos y las luces navideñas, las calles londinenses se convierten en el escenario de una extraña y alocada busqueda del tesoro. Thiago y Violet deberan completarla mientras lidian como pueden el uno con el otro, con los recuerdos y la sorprendente visita de dos espiritus tan dickensianos y divertidos como misteriosos que les obligaran a replantearse el sentido de la Navidad.

El Club del Crimen de los Jueves: el fenómeno de ventas, con más de 12 millones de lectores en todo el mundo, que ha conquistado a Spielberg y llega a Netflix el 28 de agosto de 2025.Ha sido un año tranquilo para el Club del Crimen de los Jueves. Joyce esta volcada en los preparativos del banquete y el primer baile. Elizabeth se muestra mas reservada de lo habitual. Ron lidia con problemas familiares, e Ibrahim sigue prestando terapia a su criminal favorito.Pero cuando Elizabeth conoce a un invitado que teme por su vida, la emocion de la investigacion vuelve a encenderse. Un villano quiere acceder a un codigo imposible de descifrar y no se detendra ante nada. Sumidos en su caso mas explosivo hasta la fecha, ¿lograra el grupo resolver el enigma y un asesinato a tiempo?

NADA ESTROPEA MÁS UNA FIESTA QUE UN ASESINATO.Época de la Regencia, Inglaterra. La señorita Beatrice Hyde-Clare tiene veintiséis años, es huérfana, vive de la caridad de sus parientes y no tiene muchas esperanzas de casarse. Su papel en la vida parece claro: coser, sonreir y no molestar.Pero cuando recibe una invitacion para una elegante fiesta campestre decide que, esta vez, disfrutara. Ni siquiera la presencia del duque de Kesgrave (arrogante, apuesto y absolutamente irritante) le arruinara el momento. Aunque fantasear con verterle la sopa de tortuga sobre la cabeza, eso si, es tentador.Lo que Bea no espera es tropezarse con un cadaver. Y menos aun que el juez lo declare suicidio cuando ella sabe que no lo es. Asi que, por mucho que le digan que se comporte como una dama Bea tiene otros planes.

¿Qué hacer cuando descubres que solo eres un peón en el juego mortal de otro?La abogada Keera Duggan estaba construyendo una prometedora carrera como fiscal en Seattle hasta que una relación fallida con un colega la obligo a abandonar la fiscalia y volver al bufete familiar, donde conviven la genialidad de su padre y los viejos conflictos con sus hermanas.La gran oportunidad para que Keera recupere su carrera llega con la defensa de Vince LaRussa, un poderoso asesor financiero acusado de asesinar a su esposa en pleno divorcio. Con la cadena perpetua en juego, Keera se enfrentara a un fiscal implacable: Miller Ambrose, su antiguo amante, quien hara todo lo necesario para ganar el caso.Mientras sigue las pistas, Keera se adentra en un juego letal de engaños y revelaciones inesperadas que pondran a prueba su lealtad al cliente, a su familia y a si misma. En un tablero donde nada es lo que parece, cada movimiento puede decidir su futuro. ¿Que ficha movera ahora?

«El mejor libro hasta ahora de una serie excepcional.» The Wall Street JournalMientras las lluvias torrenciales azotan Three Pines y el nivel del río Bella Bella no para de crecer amenazando con dest

El inspector jefe Alan Banks se enfrenta al peor momento de su carrera: su hermano, Roy, ha desaparecido después de dejarle en el contestador un angustiado mensaje de socorro. Aunque se han distanciado y apenas se hablaban, el inspector jefeBanks, oficialmente de vacaciones, vuelve a Londres para investigar el paradero de Roy.La policia de Yorkshire esta a punto de emitir una orden de busca y captura sobre el propio Banks: una joven ha sido encontrada asesinada en su coche con un disparo en la sien y una unica pista. En el bolsillo trasero de su pantalon llevaba el nombre y la direccion de Banks, convertido ahora en el principal sospechoso hasta que la investigacion parece apuntar a la detencion de un maniaco sexual. ¿Por que buscaba a Banks? La identidad de la mujer asesinada, la nueva novia de Roy, y su vinculacion con una clinica abortista revelara a Banks las implicaciones de su hermano con una red de trafico de menores de edad a traves de fronteras internacionales con el fin de explotarlas sexualmente.--- "Una novela tan vivida que quemara los dedos incluso a los detractores de los thrillers mas programaticos." - People "Si aun no te habias topado con el inspector Banks, preparate para un curso intensivo en tension, de una psicologia sutil." - Ian Rankin "Excepcional" The Washington Post "El Camaleon es una autentica novela negra moderna y cautivadora." - Bookseller "El inspector Banks sabe que a menudo las respuestas a los interrogantes que intenta resolver pueden encontrarse en lo mas profundo de la propia alma." - Michael Connelly "Entre las sombras ofrece todo el suspense que se pueda esperar, ademas de unas cuantas sorpresas." - The Toronto Star "Petrificante, evocativa, una obra de arte de profundos matices." - Dennis Lehane "El talento de Robinson... le permiten otorgar a Banks una mente agil y una presencia fuerte en el relato al tiempo que, gracias a la variedad de sus registros, cada personaje secundario cobra una individualidad tenaz." - New York Times Books Review

Harold Thomson, un adolescente de 17 años que sufre acoso escolar, se convierte en el protagonista de una pesadilla un martes cualquiera. Armado con una pistola, toma como rehenes a sus compañeros de clase, pero su comportamiento no es el del chico timido que todos conocian. En su lugar, Harold se muestra euforico y lleno de una energia desconcertante, siguiendo las instrucciones de una voz interna que solo el puede escuchar... y oler.A medida que el tiempo avanza, esa voz perversa lo manipula para que tome decisiones de las que parece no poder escapar.La unica condicion para detener su peligrosa escalada, es que el director del prestigioso centro escolar Cherchifield High School, Ethan Jackson, se presente en el aula.Sin embargo, lo que esta en juego va mas alla de un simple enfrentamiento, ya que el verdadero peligro no reside en apretar un gatillo, sino en la revelacion de los secretos mas oscuros que se ocultan tras los muros del instituto.

DescriptionThe Silent Showdown is a gripping crime thriller set in a city terrorized by a serial killer known as "The Eye-Gouging Fiend." When the police fail to capture the culprit, a mysterious vigilante wearing a wooden mask emerges, executing criminals using their own brutal methods. His actions spark a city-wide debate: is he a hero delivering justice, or just another killer hiding behind a mask?Detective Eve Dallas, a brilliant but unorthodox profiler, is determined to stop him. She believes no one is above the lawnot even those who claim to serve justice. As Eve closes in on the masked figure, the two engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where the lines between right and wrong blur, and the true meaning of justice is put to the test.

The Secret Adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in January 1922 in the United Kingdom by John Lane at The Bodley Head and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in that same year. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6) and the US edition at $1.75.The book introduces the characters of Tommy and Tuppence who feature in three other Christie novels and one collection of short stories; the five Tommy and Tuppence books span Agatha Christies writing career. They are hired for a job that leads them both to many dangerous situations, meeting allies as well, including an American millionaire in search of his cousin.Reviews were generally positive on this adventure, which manages to keep the identity of the arch-criminal secret to the very end.

Prepare to be gripped by the brand-new chilling thriller from the author of THE BABYSITTER and THE COMMUTER.________________________EMMA CURTIS IS A GENIUS! Andrea Mara, No. 1 bestselling author of No One Saw a ThingGRIPPING, ADDICTIVE Claire Douglas, No. 1 bestselling author of The New NeighboursSMART CHARACTERS, EASY AND ENJOYABLEDaily Mail ________________________ TWO FAMILIES. ONE LIE. NO FORGIVENESS.In the leafy suburbs, status is paramount and reputation is everything...Recently qualified psychiatrist Dr Geddes is building her career at a prestigious practice when an unexpected encounter with a young male patient threatens to expose her darkest secret.Lorna Chilcott is delighted to befriend the glamorous Elise, wife of the ex-boyband star she had a crush on as a teenager. But when her daughter goes missing after leaving Elises house, friendship turns to discord and accusations fly.A single lie connects these two traumatic events - and its impact will be deadly...READERS LOVE THE PSYCHIATRISTI LOVED THIS BOOK! I literally had NO WAY of working out what was going to happen! ******I didnt want it to end, a book I really couldnt put down *****My favourite read so far this year, I cant wait to recommend it to everyone *****If youre into twisty, character-driven reads, definitely give this one a go! *****An addictive thriller *****

Simply put, Merle Nygate is one of the best spy novelists writing today. I.S. BerrySophisticated and pulse-pounding writingExpressIn the aftermath of Hamass October 7th attack on Israel, Mossads London station chief Eli Amiram is fighting battles on all fronts. When his ambitious rival plans an assassination on British soil - supposedly authorized by Trump supporters - Eli suspects a deeper conspiracy.Meanwhile, British intelligence asset Petra is hunting for redemption. Tasked with recruiting Wasim Al-Arikhi - whose sister she failed to save from becoming a suicide bomber - Petras drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can Wasim be trusted or has she become a target?As Eli and Petras paths converge, they discover that in the shadow world of international espionage, the greatest threats often come from within. They must confront not just their enemies, but their own moral choices. A sophisticated spy thriller that weaves together tradecraft, betrayal and the human cost of intelligence work.

From the Sunday Times-Bestselling author of The Seventh FloorA superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times Simon Sebag MontefioreA great spy writer Tim ShipmanWhat happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception?Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a clandestine unit tasked with sowing chaos and sabotage inside the country. When hes captured by Iranian security forces, Kamran is compelled to confess his experiences as a spy, in a testimonial dealing not only with the security of nations, but also with revenge, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies.Mixing suspense with strikingly cinematic action, David McCloskey takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and riveting tradecraft.THE FOURTH NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION (One of the best spy thrillers in years THE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW X

In isolated Jackmans Gulch, amid the Australian gold rush, the arrival of an enigmatic preacher transforms the turbulent daily lives of the prospectors. Amid taverns, gambling, and violent disputes, his presence awakens order, curiosity, and suspicion in a community marked by excess and constant danger.

A luxurious train. A priceless jewel. A shocking murder.The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928), by Agatha Christie, brings the worlds greatest detective, Hercule Poirot, aboard the glamorous Blue Train as it races toward the French Riviera.When an American heiress is found murdered and her famous ruby stolen, Poirot must untangle a web of secrets, greed, and passion among the wealthy passengers. With every clue, the journey deepens into a puzzle of jealousy, deception, and betrayal.Christies masterful storytelling combines elegance and suspense, keeping readers guessing until Poirot reveals the chilling truth.Atmospheric, clever, and brimming with intrigue, The Mystery of the Blue Train is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction. Click "Buy Now" and join Hercule Poirot on a journey where luxury meets danger.

The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the US by Dodd, Mead & Co in March 1923, and in the UK by The Bodley Head in May of the same year. It is the second novel featuring Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6), and the US edition at $1.75.The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Surete. Poirots long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agathas part... parcelling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine."Reviews when it was published compared Mrs Christie favourably to Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Remarking on Poirot, still a new character, one reviewer said he was "a pleasant contrast to most of his lurid competitors; and one even suspects a touch of satire in him."

DescriptionThe Marionettes Revenge is a dark psychological thriller woven with supernatural horror. Jesse, a gambler drowning in debt, sees a chance when he "finds" a wallet belonging to Lila, a woman living in a secluded suburban house with her beautiful, mute sister, Clara. Moving in under false pretenses, Jesse plans to rob them, unaware that he is the one being lured into a trap.As Jesses greed and deceit unravel, a story of childhood bullying, betrayal, and a fifteen-year-old grudge comes to light. Lila is no ordinary womanshe is a doll-maker, skilled in the familys voodoo traditions, and Clara is her masterpiece: a "living doll" stitched from corpses and sustained by vengeance. When the secrets of the basement are finally revealed, the hunter becomes the hunted, and a long-awaited reckoning for a forgotten victim begins.

How much would you risk for love? The Lovers Lie: Dark Stories of Catfishing, Drugs, and Doom is a nightmarish anthology where trust becomes fatal, obsession turns to ash, and online seduction always ends in death. These are not tales of romance but of manipulation, false promises, and the terrible price of believing in someone who never truly existed. Each story paints a different picture of betrayal: men lured into dangerous errands by phantom women who promise affection but deliver only doom. From desolate barns to abandoned towers, frozen lakes to burning festivals, the backdrop changes but the outcome never does. Every text message, every whispered declaration of love, every promise of a shared future becomes another step down into darkness. Within these pages, you will witness horrors like: A courier chained helplessly to train tracks, his body shattered beneath steel. A young man suffocating in an attic sealed tight, his phone glowing faintly in the dust beside him. A fisherman nailed beneath a pier, lungs filling with seawater as the tide rises mercilessly. A boy consumed in flames during a lantern festival, his body dissolving into smoke among false prayers of love. A student lured to an abandoned school, his lovers name carved into his dying flesh by faceless tormentors. Every story is a descent into betrayal, where words meant to comfort instead ensnare, where devotion becomes exploitation, and where love itself is weaponized. The characters cling to hope, blinded by the sweetness of messages and the illusion of companionship, but hope is always the cruelest trap. The Lovers Lie is not just a horror collection. It is a warning about the dark corners of digital intimacy. These stories expose the shadows where catfishing becomes crime, smuggling becomes slavery, and love becomes the cruelest executioner. Told in a chilling, atmospheric style, this anthology is designed for readers of psychological thrillers, horror anthologies, and tales of betrayal who crave stories that grip with icy fingers and refuse to let go. Each page drips with dread and inevitability, leaving you questioning how well you truly know the person on the other side of the screen. Beware the glowing phone. Beware the sweet words. And above all, beware of love that feels too perfect to be real. Because in The Lovers Lie, love is always the first step toward doom.

In a frontier mining settlement, two young men set out from the diggings and fail to return. Their horse, riderless and in distress, eventually makes it back to town, raising alarm. A search party is organized, including a trooper and a seasoned miner, to track down what happened. Their journey leads them through rough bushland, past ominous terrain, toward a ravine known as Bluemansdyke, where the clues begin to reveal a darker mystery. Suspense builds as the party follows trails, uncovers signs of wrongdoing, and edges closer to confronting the unknown forces at play.