Krimier og mysterier: privatdetektiver

"Al final de su vida, se ha dado cuenta de que los secretos destruyen; de que hay que iluminar los rincones para que no haya sombras; que en las sombras se ocultan los monstruos."Rita, regresa a su pueblo en Alicante después de muchos años de ausencia. Se dirige a casa de Lena, una de las amigas de entonces, pero la posibilidad de un feliz encuentro se ve truncada por una imagen horrible e inesperada: Rita encuentra a Lena muerta en el baño de su casa. Lo que empieza pareciendo un suicidio, se convierte después de algunas investigaciones, en un posible asesinato. Rita decide entonces reunir a las amigas de entonces para hablar de lo ocurrido. A partir de aquí, se iniciará el reencuentro de este grupo de amigas que hace 33 años que no se ven, después de que un terrible suceso las separara y marcara su vida para siempre. Porque el pasado siempre vuelve, siempre está oculto detrás de nosotros, pero a veces se nos muestra como un pliego más del presente.Con una habilísima y muy personal mezcla de géneros, Las largas sombras va mucho más allá de la novela policíaca, del retrato de la España inmediatamente anterior a la Transición en una ciudad de provincias, de la narración de la nostalgia de sus protagonistas por una época en la que todo estaba por descubrir o de la crónica del desencanto que se ha ido instalando en sus vidas en la confrontación de los sueños con la realidad: Esta novela es una crónica astuta, desengañada y salvaje, narrada con inmediatez y frescura, y no exenta de humor, de una lucha por todo lo que vale la pena: el amor, la libertad, el respeto propio, la amistad, la esperanza.Elia Barceló (Elda, Alicante, 1957) es una autora con varios best sellers internacionales en su haber. El secreto del orfebre ha sido traducido a once idiomas. El vuelo del Hipogrifo, Disfraces terribles —también éxitos en el extranjero— combinan elementos de la novela de misterio y del género negro con historias realistas. Considerada una de las escritoras contemporáneas más versátiles en lengua española, se la ha llegado a llamar "la dama de los mil mundos".Se doctoró con una tesis sobre los arquetipos del terror en los relatos de Julio Cortázar, publicada originalmente con el título de La inquietante familiaridad, que aparecerá ahora en la editorial Cazador como Cortázar visto por Elia Barceló. Es considerada una de las tres autoras de ciencia ficción más importantes en lengua española. Su audiencia en el mundo entero ronda ya el millón de lectores.

Roma 1506: il vescovo Burcardo viene torturato e ucciso mentre è in compagnia di una cortigiana. Le indagini vengono affidate a Julius von Hertenstein, ufficiale della Guardia Svizzera pontificia, valoroso soldato, uomo di lettere, ma soprattutto abile investigatore. I delitti continuano e gli indizi sembrano indicare degli omicidi rituali. Anche la famiglia di papa Giulio II è minacciata e, per proteggerla, "la sentinella del papa" von Hertenstein dovrà ricorrere a tutta la sua astuzia e alle sue capacità deduttive. Fanno da cornice al romanzo numerosi personaggi storici, tra i quali: Cesare Borgia, Niccolò Machiavelli, Alessandro Farnese e la divina cortigiana Imperia.©2013 Todaro Editore Srls (P)2021 Saga EgmontPatrizia Debicke van der Noot è una scrittrice italiana naturalizzata lussemburghese. Anche critica letteraria, scrive romanzi che spaziano attraverso i generi, dal giallo al romanzo storico, dal noir al romanzo di costume.

Homer Vincent lives in the beautiful house called Greatlarch in New England, with his wife and niece. Though outwardly the family appear to have a charmed life, the house is haunted by an ancient legend. When a harp sounds in the copse known as Spooky Hollow, it is said that a violent death will soon follow. The prophecy comes true when Homer's wife is found murdered in a locked room - but who is to blame for her violent death? Will detective Fleming Stone be able to solve the case? A classic whodunnit from the popular and prolific mystery author Carolyn Wells.-

'Anybody But Anne' is the fifth in the 'Fleming Stone' series of detective novels by prolific author Carolyn Wells. Wealthy David Van Wyck has decided to become a philanthropist and leave his entire vast fortune to the local community. Whilst a noble intention, his family are opposed to the notion as it would leave them penniless. Following a meeting to certify his intentions, David is found dead in a locked room. His beautiful wife Anne is the obvious suspect, but there are many others who would have reason to want David out of the picture. A thrilling whodunnit from the popular author. -

The eleventh in the Fleming Stone series of mystery novels by prolific author Carolyn Wells, 'Raspberry Jam' is one of the most popular stories in the series. Millionaire Sanford Embury has been found dead in his bedroom. Alone, the door was locked from the inside. Suspicion immediately falls upon his feisty wife Eunice, with whom Embury had a tempestuous relationship, but is she really capable of murder? Full of mystery, drama, and danger, this is a classic detective novel from popular author Carolyn Wells. -

Murder mystery novelist Mr Curran is found dead in a locked room following a dinner party. The disappearance of his fiance makes her the most obvious suspect - but there is more to this case than meets the eye. Detective Kinney is on the case, but the meddling of the other guests means he needs to call on the services of Detective Fleming Stone. The fourteenth in the 'Fleming Stone' series of detective novels by prolific author Carolyn Wells, this is a classic murder mystery. -

Robert Gleason died of suicide. At least that's what he told his doctor when he called to inform him he had been shot. When his doctor arrived at his apartment though, it appeared that things were not so clear cut. He had received two shots, one which killed him instantly, and another, afterwards. How does a dead man make a phone call? The New York police are baffled by the suspicious alibis, the locked door, and the inconsistent clues. Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi are the last shot at justice. This impossible crime is unmissable for fans of locked room mystery novels, such as John Dickson Carr’s ‘The Hollow Man’.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.

Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi have yet another ‘locked room’ mystery to solve. The Varian family have rented a house for the summer, built on a cliff and surrounded by water on three sides, there is only one way in, and out. As they are heading out for a picnic, their daughter Betty returns to the house to get her camera. When she does not come back out, her father goes to find her and never returns. Carolyn Wells tackles the locked room mystery genre with a robust plot, clever writing and a flair perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.

Ett lik grävs upp och försvinner. Ett barn kidnappas. En kvinna är spårlöst försvunnen. De enda spåren av gärningspersonen är några kinesiska tecken som lämnas kvar på brottsplatserna. Invånarna i det lilla samhället på Jylland skakas gång på gång av de fruktansvärda händelserna. I stormens öga står Eva som kämpar för att få vardagen att fungera efter en svår personlig tragedi, samtidigt som hon försöker hålla ihop med sin man som plötsligt och oförklarligt blivit förlamad och inte längre kan ta hand om sig själv. Eva börjar själv att nysta i fallet för att försöka ta reda på vem det är som står bakom brotten i byn – och inte minst varför. Det visar sig snart att det förflutna spelar en oväntad roll i de hemska fallen ..."Den kinesiska tvillingen" är en intensiv spänningsroman om hemligheter och dolda sanningar, skriven av den danska prisbelönta författaren Sarah Engell. Sarah Engell (f. 1979) debuterade år 2009 med YA-romanen "Hvis bare ...". Sedan dess har hon skrivit en rad böcker för både vuxna och barn och hon fick sitt genombrott 2014 med bästsäljaren "21 måder at dø". Genom åren har hon tilldelats flera priser för sina verk och sitt författarskap, bland annat Carlsenpriset (2017), Blixenpriset (2018) och Claus Deleuran-priset (2018).

Ein Sammelband, bestehend aus drei spannenden Fällen des Meisterdetektivs!Seit Luc Lucas seinen Job bei der Kripo aufgegeben hat, möchte er mit Kriminalfällen eigentlich nichts mehr zu tun haben und sich nur noch um seine Pferdezucht kümmern. Doch wie es das Schicksal will, stolpert er immer wieder in geheimnisvolle Fälle, in denen sein Spürsinn bitter benötigt wird.Johannes Stumpe alias Jo Pestum (*29.12.1936; † 11.08.2020) war ein deutscher Kinder- und Jugendbuchautor. Der gelernte Restaurator und Glasmaler schrieb eine Fülle an Kinder- und Bilderbüchern arbeitete zudem als Drehbuchautor der populären ZDF-Kinderserie „Siebenstein" mit. Er engagierte sich leidenschaftlich für die Berufsgruppe der Schriftsteller und war viele Jahre im Bundesvorstand des Verbandes deutscher Schriftsteller tätig.

Un acaudalado empresario viola a su hija de trece años y compra su silencio con dinero. Cuando, años después, la chica desaparece, el empresario contrata al detective Luis Escalé, un hombre amargado y desengañado con el mundo y con la vida, para que dé con su paradero. Pronto le saldrán al paso una serie de venganzas, crímenes, torturas y afrentas que solo podrán saldarse con sangre.Una nueva muestra de que Andreu Martín es el maestro absoluto de la novela criminal, de la violencia más depravada y de la crítica social que golpea a los lectores en plena cara. Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Andreu Martín es un autor español nacido en Barcelona en 1949. Referente absoluto y pilar del género de novela negra en España, ha escrito algunos de los títulos más emblemáticos del panorama hispanohablante en el siglo XX y XXI. Asimismo, ha cultivado la novela infantil y juvenil con series como la del detective adolescente Flanagan. Su obra le ha valido premios como el Hammet, el Nacional de Literatura Juvenil, el Deutsche Krimi Preis en Alemania o La Sonrisa Vertical.

Nach einer stürmischen Dezembernacht wird am Ufer des Lago d‘Orta die Leiche einer Frau angespült. Schnell ist klar, dass sie nicht bloß mit ihrem Ruderboot gekentert ist. Die Tote ist eine junge und ausgesprochen hübsche Nonne, die erst kürzlich auf die Isola San Giulio gekommen war, um nach ihrer verschwundenen Mutter zu suchen. Hat sie etwas herausgefunden, das sie das Leben kostete? Was verschweigen die Besitzer des nahe gelegenen Reishofs? Als am Grund des Sees zudem ein Autowrack mit zwei Leichen geborgen wird, ist es für Simon Strasser wieder nichts mit dem Dolce Vita. In einem Fall, in dem nichts so ist, wie es zunächst scheint, steht der ehemalige Polizei- und Gerichtsreporter der örtlichen Kommissarin erneut zur Seite.Giulia Conti ist das Pseudonym einer deutschen Journalistin und Reisebuchautorin. Sie hat viele Jahre in Frankfurt am Main gelebt und gearbeitet. Ihre zweite Heimat ist seit zwanzig Jahren ein kleines Dorf am Lago d'Orta in Norditalien.

„In stiller Wut" ist der zweite Teil der beliebten Kriminalromanserie „Theo-Matthies-Reihe" von Schriftstellerin Christiane Fux. Theo Matthies arbeitet als Bestatter in Hamburg. Bei seiner Tätigkeit begegnen ihm auch immer wieder merkwürdige Todesfälle, denen er nachgeht. In diesem Band handelt es sich dabei um gleich zwei tote ehemalige Mitschüler des jungen Protagonisten, die beide kurz nacheinander an Tollwut gestorben sind. Ein Zufall? Wohl kaum...Christiane Fux wurde am 18. Mai 1966 in Freiburg geboren, aufgewachsen ist sie jedoch in Hamburg. Dort studierte sie auch Germanistik mit den Schwerpunkten Journalismus und Psychologie. Mittlerweile lebt Christiane Fux in München. Sie arbeitet als Medizinredakteurin für ein bekanntes Online-Gesundheitsportal, schreibt Kriminalromane und entwirft Krimi-Spiele.

La cuarta aventura de Arsène Lupin nos trae una vuelta de tuerca a las vicisitudes que siempre rodean a nuestro ladrón favorito: en esta ocasión, una de sus víctimas ha aparecido asesinada. Lupin será acusado injustamente y acabará colaborando con la policía para encontrar al culpable. Sin embargo, le espera una enmarañada trama de intrigas políticas, acertijos imposibles de resolver, unas cartas del mismísimo Bismarck y un enigmático reloj que tiene grabada la cifra 813... una cifra de la que podría depender la vida de Lupin.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Maurice Leblanc es un autor francés nacido en Ruan en 1864 y fallecido en Perpiñán en 1941. Conocido mayormente por ser el creador del famoso ladrón de guante blanco Arsène Lupin, su obra literaria abarca más de cuarenta años de éxitos tanto de crítica como de público. Alcanzó tanta repercusión en vida que fue galardonado con la distinción de la Legión de Honor de Francia.

Als der ehemalige FBI-Agent Sam Burke einen Brief von einem angeblichen Serienmörder mit der Bitte diesen zu suchen, erhält, gerät sein ruhiges Leben ins Wanken. Sam möchte sich auf seine Beziehung mit Ex-Kollegin Klara und seine Psychologie-Professur konzentrieren, doch die Briefe häufen sich. Auch Klara kann sich nicht davon losreißen, obwohl ihr neuer Job als Privatdetektivin für vergessene Mordfälle nun endlich an Fahrt gewinnt, nachdem das Unternehmen von einem unbekannten Sponsor das entsprechende Startkapital erhalten hat. Können die beiden ihr ruhiges Leben schützen? Ein wahnsinniges Spiel beginnt ...Ben Berkeley wurde 1975 als Sohn deutscher Einwanderer in Kalifornien geboren und wuchs in der Bay Area auf. Er studierte Psychologie, was auch in seinen Thrillern eine zentrale Rolle spielt. Nach seinem Studium widmete er sich der Medienpsychologie sowie den Auswirkungen digitaler Netze auf die Gesellschaft. In seinen Thrillern beschäftigt sich der Autor mit den psychologischen Mustern von Serienkillern und anderen Straftätern. So sucht auch er selbst, wie seine Romanfigur Sam Burke nach wahnsinnigen Seelen. Der Schriftsteller lebt und arbeitet in Kalifornien und Tel Aviv.

Były dziennikarz śledczy Artur Brandt otwiera własne biuro detektywistyczne. Niespodziewanie otrzymuje zlecenie, które może odmienić jego los. Polski multimilioner zgłasza się do Brandta z prośbą o odnalezienie córki. Sprawa jest poważna. Dziewczyna została porwana przez gangsterów handlujących kobietami. Radwan oferuje detektywowi honorarium w wysokości miliona euro. Ten podejmuje się wyzwania, które okazuje się jeszcze trudniejsze niż można by zakładać. W trakcie śledztwa na jaw wychodzą nowe fakty. Ktoś z bliskiego otoczenia porwanej mógł brać udział w uprowadzeniu dziewczyny.... Powieść scenarzysty "Młodych wilków"!Jacek Dąbała - profesor zwyczajny, powieściopisarz, scenarzysta, były dziennikarz telewizyjny i radiowy. Kieruje Katedrą Warsztatu Medialnego i Aksjologii na Katolickim Uniwersytecie Lubelskim. Jest autorem licznych artykułów i książek naukowych, w tym pogłębionych studiów z zakresu dramaturgii medialnej dla pisarzy, dziennikarzy i filmowców. Po ukończeniu szkoły filmowej w Łodzi napisał scenariusz do jednego z najbardziej znanych polskich filmów, Młode wilki (1995). Opublikował dziesięć powieści oraz jedną sztukę teatralną. Jest członkiem Polskiej Akademii Filmowej, Stowarzyszenia Pisarzy Polskich, Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Komunikacji Medycznej i Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Komunikacji.

Quase uma década após a publicação de seu último volume de contos, Jeffrey Archer volta com sua tão aguardada coleção de quatorze contos, "Histórias contadas", presenteado-nos com uma fascinante, empolgante e por vezes comovente percepção sobre as pessoas que conheceu, as histórias que vivenciou e os países que visitou durante os últimos dez anos.Descubra o que acontece com o infortunado jovem detetive de Nápoles que viaja até uma cidade na encosta de uma colina italiana para descobrir "Quem matou o prefeito" e a trajetória do pretensioso estudante na "Estrada para Damasco" cuja vida muda drasticamente quando descobre as origens da riqueza de seu pai. Deleite-se com as histórias de uma mulher dos anos 1930 que ousa desafiar os homens em sua Universidade da Ivy League em "Um cavalheiro e uma acadêmica", enquanto outra jovem mulher pede uma carona e recebe mais do esperava em "Uma hora desperdiçada".Estes contos incrivelmente envolventes e sempre originais provam não somente porque Archer foi comparado pelos críticos a Dahl e Maugham, mas também porque ele foi descrito pelo The Times como "provavelmente o maior contador de histórias da nossa era".Quase uma década após a publicação de seu último volume de contos, Jeffrey Archer volta com sua tão aguardada coleção de quatorze contos, "Histórias contadas", presenteado-nos com uma fascinante, empolgante e por vezes comovente percepção sobre as pessoas que conheceu, as histórias que vivenciou e os países que visitou durante os últimos dez anos.Descubra o que acontece com o infortunado jovem detetive de Nápoles que viaja até uma cidade na encosta de uma colina italiana para descobrir "Quem matou o prefeito" e a trajetória do pretensioso estudante na "Estrada para Damasco" cuja vida muda drasticamente quando descobre as origens da riqueza de seu pai. Deleite-se com as histórias de uma mulher dos anos 1930 que ousa desafiar os homens em sua Universidade da Ivy League em "Um cavalheiro e uma acadêmica", enquanto outra jovem mulher pede uma carona e recebe mais do esperava em "Uma hora desperdiçada".Estes contos incrivelmente envolventes e sempre originais provam não somente porque Archer foi comparado pelos críticos a Dahl e Maugham, mas também porque ele foi descrito pelo The Times como \"provavelmente o maior contador de histórias da nossa era\".Este audiolivro é narrado em português brasileiro.Jeffrey Archer é um escritor britânico de grande sucesso, tendo alcançado a proeza de ser o único autor mais vendido em três categorias distintas: ficção, contos e não ficção. Ele foi membro do Parlamento Britânico e da Câmara dos Lordes, bem como vice-presidente do Partido Conservador. Sua carreira política intensa, mas turbulenta, inspirou-o a escrever inúmeras obras de sucesso, nomeadamente a aclamada série de não ficção "Diários da Prisão" (2002-2004) que relembra suas experiências durante a prisão por perjúrio em 2001. Seu primeiro romance, "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" (1974), alcançou êxito imediato, tendo inspirado uma minissérie da BBC em 1990. Continuando nessa onda de sucesso, o best-seller "Kane e Abel" (1979) também foi adaptado para a televisão pela CBS em 1985, estrelando Peter Strauss e Sam Neill. Após anos de carreira literária, suas obras continuam a cativar e surpreender leitores do mundo inteiro, como demonstrou a popular série de ficção "The Clifton Chronicles" (2011-2016).

Trovare un orso morto nel centro storico di Napoli non è una cosa che capita tutti i giorni. Se a questo aggiungiamo il fatto che il plantigrado è stato ucciso con tre colpi di pistola—con uno stile che sembra camorristico—un giornalista d'assalto come Tony Perduto non può certo esimersi dal lanciarsi alla ricerca di uno scoop. Così, insieme alla sua amica Marinella, Tony si getterà a capofitto in un’indagine che lo condurrà per vicoli stretti, discariche, circhi criminali e inquietanti zoo semideserti. Il mistero è più buio di quanto Tony poteva immaginare, e scavare troppo in profondità potrebbe riesumare storie che volevano essere dimenticate.Antonio Menna è uno scrittore italiano. Potentino di nascita ma napoletano d'adozione, Menna ha ambientato varie sue opere nella città partenopea. Tra queste, ricordiamo il racconto tanto amaro quanto umoristico ‘Se Steve Jobs fosse nato a Napoli’ e il giallo 'Il mistero dell'orso marsicano ucciso come un boss ai quartieri spagnoli'.

„Die beste Detektivgeschichte des Jahrzehnts!" – Stephen KingSeit der Aufklärung seines letzten Falls hat sich das Leben des unkonventionellen Privatermittlers Jackson Brodie grundlegend verändert. Er ist zu Geld gekommen und hat seinen Job an den Nagel gehängt. Doch glücklich ist er nicht. Im Gegensatz zu seiner Freundin, der Schauspielerin Julia, kann er das süße Nichtstun nicht wirklich genießen. Ein Mann ohne Arbeit, das passt nicht in Brodies Weltbild. Zudem langweilt er sich gehörig, und daran ändert auch der Aufenthalt in Edinburgh nichts. Ziellos streift Brodie durch die Stadt, während Julia für ihr neues Stück probt.Erst als er bei einem Strandspaziergang eine Leiche entdeckt, ist seine Schwermut wie verflogen. Brodie ist wieder ganz der Alte und ermittelt auf eigene Faust – sehr zur Verärgerung der ansässigen Polizei. Als Brodie sich kurz vor der Aufklärung des Mordes wähnt, gerät er selbst in Gefahr ...Kate Atkinson lebt in Edinburgh und gilt als eine der wichtigsten britischen Autorinnen der Gegenwart.

En av Englands finaste privatskolor, en skola som har elever från både den inhemska såväl som den utländska kungligheter, har drabbats av ohyra: någon har letat sig in i elev- eller lärarkåren för att sabotera. I början handlar om småsaker, men allteftersom tiden går blir stämningsläget mer hotfullt. Det blir upp till den världsberömde detektiven Hercule Poirot att ta reda på vad det är som egentligen försiggår på den anrika institutionen – och vem som ligger bakom de gradvis mer obehagliga sabotagen ...Agatha Christie (1890-1976) var en brittisk deckarförfattare och en av världens bäst säljande författare med över 4 miljarder sålda böcker. Mest känd är hon för detektiven Hercule Poirot. Tillsammans med Arthur Conan Doyle är hon den som har format deckargenren mest genom tiderna.t

Während zwei entflohene Mörder die Gegend unsicher machen, fegt ein gewaltiger Schneesturm über das Land. Der Strom ist ausgefallen, viele Straßen sind nicht mehr passierbar. Tim erreicht erst kurz vor Mitternacht das abgelegene Landhaus, in dem er mit seiner Frau Natalie wohnt. Doch von dieser fehlt jede Spur. Dabei hat sie eben noch am Telefon beteuert, wach bleiben und auf ihn warten zu wollen. In völliger Dunkelheit begibt Tim sich auf die Suche nach ihr. Und macht bald eine verstörende Entdeckung ...Roman Klementovic, geboren 1982 in Wien, arbeitete viele Jahre im Marketing bevor er seine Liebe zum Schreiben entdeckte. Seitdem ist er kaum von seinem Notebook zu trennen und tüftelt ständig an neuen Geschichten.

"Mitt namn är Kinsey Millhone. Jag är privatdetektiv med licens för att bedriva verksamhet i Kalifornien. Jag är trettiotvå år, skild två gånger, inga barn. I förrgår dödade jag en människa och det tynger mig."Nikki Fife har spenderat de senaste åtta åren i fängelse - dömd för mordet på sin make, skilsmässoadvokaten Laurence Fife. Att hon är oskyldig är det ingen som tagit någon notis om. Inte förrän nu. När Nikki äntligen släpps fri är privatdetektiven Kinsey Millhone hennes första stopp på vägen mot upprättelse. Hennes begäran är enkel: Kinsey måste hitta den riktiga mördaren. Bara då kan Nikkis namn bli rentvått.Alla Kinseys ledtrådar verkar peka mot skilsmässoadvokatens egen firma. Det dröjer inte länge förrän hon leds ut ur Santa Teresa, via Los Angeles och vidare till Las Vegas. Vart hon än vänder sig dyker fler mystiska dödsfall upp. Att det skulle röra sig om en tragisk slump är uteslutet, så vem är det egentligen som ligger bakom dessa dödliga gärningar? Om inte Kinsey löser fallet snart, kommer fler att råka illa ut. Och kanske står hon själv först på tur...Sue Grafton (1940-2017) var en bästsäljande amerikansk deckarförfattare. Hon föddes i sydstaten Kentucky men flyttade sedermera till Santa Barbara i Kalifornien. Sue är kanske mest känd för sin omåttligt populära Alfabet-serie om privatdetektiven Kinsey Millhone. Även hennes far, C.W. Grafton, var deckarförfattare.

Helsingissä eletään sisällissodan aikaa. Hämärät hahmot yllättävät yksityisetsivä Haukan tämän omassa asunnossaan. Haukka saa kuulla, että paikalliselta rosvopäälliköltä on vohkittu kokonainen asevarasto. Kadonneiden venäläisten kiväärien jäljittäminen ei ole helppo tehtävä taitavallekaan yksityisetsivälle. Ei varsinkaan, kun Haukkaa pidetään valkolahtarien vakoilevana silmänä, ja häntä vahdataan joka kulman takaa silmä kovana.Haukka ryhtyy kuitenkin selvittämään varkautta. Onko kyseessä yksittäistapaus? Vai liittyykö se käynnissä oleviin konflikteihin? Liittyykö tapaukseen punakaartin päällikön tytär, Maisu?Lauri Sauramon vauhdikas salapoliisikertomus on ainutlaatuinen aikalaiskatsaus sisällissodan tapahtumiin dekkarinäkökulmasta.

Vilho, Rudolf ja nuori pankkiiri Yrjo Kuusenkorpi viettavat railakasta iltaa Helsingin keskustassa. Viina virtaa ja uhkapeleja pelataan yon pikkutunneille saakka. Vilho puhuu kovaan aaneen saamastaan perinnosta, ja hanen serkkunsa Rudolf nuhtelee tata perintorahojen holtittomasta kaytosta.Seuraavana aamuna Vilhon muisti patkii. Poliisin mukaan hanet hakattiin pahasti Kaivopuistossa hortoillessaan. Kyseessa saattoi olla jopa murhayritys. Vilho saa myos tietaa, etta seka hanen holhokkilapsensa Margit etta tatinsa tytar Grethi ovat kadonneet jaljitta. Vilho soittaa parhaalle tuntemalleen salapoliisille, yksityisetsiva Martti Kaskelle.Martti Kaski saa selvitettavakseen seka katoamiset etta vakivallanteon. Vilho voi vain toivoa, etta kadonneille lapsille ei ole tapahtunut mitaan pahaa. Ja miten kaikki tama linkittyykaan toisiinsa?-

Sam Appleby pays a weekend visit to Sycamore Ridge, Dan Wheeler’s Connecticut estate. His intentions are not innocent, however, as they are old political rivals, and Appleby wants Wheeler’s support for his son's campaign as he runs for Governor. Tension rises between the two men and a small fire erupts. As chaos ensues, a gunshot rings out and Appleby is found dead in his chair, with a bullet directly through his heart. Wheeler is the obvious suspect of course, but as more and more possible suspects begin to pile up, their equally concrete motives baffle the local police. Detective Fleming Stone and his witty assistant Fibsy are called to bring an end to the mystery. This captivating novel is essential for fans of politically motivated mystery novels, such as President Bill Clinton and James Patterson’s ‘The President's Daughter’.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.

Part of the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from author Carolyn Wells, in ‘The Come Back’ grieving father Benjamin Crane has turned to spiritualism and placed his faith in the mysterious Medium Madame Parlato, following the death of his son Peter in Canada. Suspicions begin to swirl surrounding the motives of Madame Parlato, and detective Pennington Wise along with his trusty assistant Zizi are called in to get to the bottom of the mystery.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Born in New Jersey, following school Wells worked as a librarian where she developed her love of reading, and her first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published in 1896. From 1900 Wells dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.

Myra Heath is a woman of few luxuries. She does not use cosmetics, she runs her business with precision and frugality, and she likes to pretend that her marriage is a happy one. In fact, the only two luxuries that she allows herself are her collection of antique bottles and her affair with Larry Inman. When her husband catches them together, it is no huge surprise that her body is discovered soon after, revealing that she was killed with one of her own antique bottles. What is surprising, however, is the copious amounts of make-up she is wearing, and the disappearance of Larry Inman and her vanity case. Fans of ‘Criminal Minds’ will recognise the name of their neighbour - Emily Prentiss. Her nephew, Buck, becomes consumed by the case and enlists the help of private detective Steve Truitt to discover where Myra’s husband fled to.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.

Victoria Van Allen is something of a riddle for her neighbour, Chester Calhoun. Known as Vicky Van to her friends, she is somewhat avant-garde but respected nonetheless. When a millionaire is stabbed to death at one of her famed dinner parties, she flees the scene before the police can be contacted, unwittingly placing herself at the centre of their investigation. As it is discovered that the deceased had ties to Vicky's past, and detective Fleming Stone is called in to bring her to justice, Chester grapples with his affection for Vicky and his moral obligation to the police. Inventive, taut, and rational, this novel is ideal for fans of writers like Arthur Conan Doyle. -

In Long Island, wealthy heiress Lucy Carrington has been found murdered in her own home. There are a whole host of suspects leaving local police baffled. Expert detective Fleming Stone is brought in to help solve the mystery, but when he finds himself falling for one of the chief suspects will the case be compromised? The seventh in the Fleming Stone mystery series by popular author Carolyn Wells.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Born in New Jersey, following school Wells worked as a librarian where she developed her love of reading, and her first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published in 1896. From 1900 Wells dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.

‘The Affair at Flower Acres’ is the seventh in the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from prolific author Carolyn Wells. Douglas Raynor is the owner of the beautiful estate of Flower Acres, where he lives with his wife Nancy, sister Mattie and brother-in-law. Eyebrows are raised when Douglas invites his wife’s former lover Malcolm Finley to visit, and when Douglas is shot dead soon after, the local police are left baffled. Pennington Wise is called in to help solve the mysterious crime.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Born in New Jersey, following school Wells worked as a librarian where she developed her love of reading, and her first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published in 1896. From 1900 Wells dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.