Exciting Crime

Meet the Williamson sisters, Britain's most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their nineties, Josephine and Penny are in demand, popping up at commemorative events all over the country. Despite their age, they're in great form-sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next "excitement." This time it's a trip to Paris to receive the Légion d'honneur, accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie.

Today marks the two-year anniversary of starting my new hobby. It had been a terrifying, thrilling, and all together fulfilling journey. No one had suspected a thing, as far as I knew. The first few times I did it, I felt immediate panic afterward, but as soon as the reports of horrible freak accidents showed up in the news, I knew I was safe. Ashley Gerard lived in a small city and spent her days doing whatever she pleased thanks to an inheritance she received. With no job to tie her down, she was free to wander and enjoy her life. She enjoyed being alone, except for hanging out with a few...

Moving on is difficult Fifteen months after the traumatic hostage situation at the hotel, Cole and Amanda are ready to get things back in order. They arrange to go to an event that takes place at a stadium. What they don't know is that Mason's crew will be waiting for them. After learning from the mistakes of Ricky's crew, Mason's crew vows to capture Cole and Amanda. After all, nothing sounds better to Mason's boss than making some monetary profit and getting revenge at the same time. Mason's crew is heavily experienced and determined, while Cole and Amanda are left in a very vulnerable ...

A tropical wind breathes, carrying whispers of things past... Years have passed since Reece Cannon buried her husband, but his cruel fate clings to her like a shadow, even as she sets out to end the criminal legacy of her bloodline. As a hurricane approaches, a deadly scramble for power ensnares Reece. Will she ever find justice amidst her family's crimes? Reece delves into a maze of deceit tied to Mayan gold and her family's criminal empire. In this world, betrayal is currency. No act is too vile for those seeking power and there's no blood they won't spill. If Reece can’t unearth the ...

A Pair of Shorts by Bill Stenlake A pair of shorts is in fact 2 books in 1. Two shorter stories for you to enjoy. The 1st Leg: I am woken by a noise in the middle of the night. I listen for a few seconds before I definitely hear there is a noise coming from downstairs. There shouldn’t be any noise coming from there! I live alone. I get out of bed and stand by the door to hear what is going on. The noise comes towards me and I hear the intruder start to climb the stairs. I hide behind the door and am glad I do so, as when the intruder comes into my bedroom, the first thing I see is the gun...

Inmates in correctional facilities suffering from psychiatric or substance abuse disorders sometimes display any one of a number of frightening behaviors: verbal outbursts, physical threats and even violence. This comprehensive guidebook offers correctional officers in jail settings strategies to keep themselves and inmates as safe as possible, while functioning at the highest level of professionalism. The first two sections of the book discuss the environment within jail and in the surrounding community that chronically mentally ill individuals cycle within. The third section is concerned ...

The teenage daughter of a wealthy Kendal family is found strangled in Serpentine Woods. This is only DI Andy Hall's third ever murder case, leads are hard to come by, and his personal life is in crisis. Meanwhile, his Sergeant, ex-Marine Ian Mann is faced with a very puzzling investigation, involving a local bad lad who suddenly seems to be scaling the ladder of criminality. Are the two cases connected? Can Hall and his team crack the murder case, and offer the very coldest of comfort to the bereaved family? Separated at Death is the second book, and the first full-length novel, in the ...

Praise for Alice Crowley's intense erotic writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor In this 9,000-word sexy short story in the Hot Wife Wrecked Entry series, Donna and her team penetrate deep under covers as they risk their bodies to save a philanderer! The time has come for a reckoning, and now it is apparent that alpha, masculine drug cartel soldiers are not the biggest and most macho players in the game. There's a supernatural demon that is stalking fertile ...

“Leonard becomes the center of focus after witnessing the murder of the County Commissioner, William Wood, by the mob. But things change when a young and beautiful reporter gets involved in the investigation. Aside from her beauty, Leonard is thrilled by Lexi Osborne’s intelligence. Can there ever be any hope of him winning her, given that they come from two different worlds? This tale of murder, intrigue, and love features memorable characters. It’s interesting to follow the investigation and see how Leonard evolves throughout the story. He is a sophisticated character and the ...

Detective Inspector Ray Lennox has fled to Miami to escape the aftermath of a mental breakdown induced by occupational stress and cocaine abuse, and a harrowing child-sex murder case back in Edinburgh. But his fiancée, Trudi, is only interested in planning their wedding, and soon Lennox is cast adrift, alone in Florida. A coke-fuelled binge brings him into contact with another victim of sexual predation, 10-year-old Tianna, and Lennox flees across the state with his terrified charge, determined to protect her at any cost.

Hiding is no longer acceptable…she needed answers…but answers alone might not be enough…and they could prove deadly… Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens…then he finds one but how does he tell Simon…But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been ...

A kidnapped tech genius holds the balance between war and peace in the Pacific… Can one man free him from China’s grip? Henry Crowne, disgraced financier, now British Intelligence agent, lands with a US SEAL team in one of the most challenging regions of China. His new mission… to free a kidnapped tech ace whose ground-breaking innovation will change the face of war. Time is running out before the man reveals his secret to his brutal abductors. Captured and thrown into the same dark-site camp as his target, Henry must resist lethal interrogation, prison gang challenges, and the greed ...

IAN WILSON IS BACK Ian Wilson believed he had left the PSNI behind, but destiny had different plans for him. Persuaded to return, he finds himself at the helm of a murder squad burdened with added responsibilities. The enigmatic disappearance of gang boss Sammy Rice still haunts the city, and the integration of new team members adds an extra layer of complexity to his already challenging role. Then, a revelation emerges regarding the hidden burial site of one of the tragic 'disappeared.' The exhumation of the body and the ensuing investigation threaten to unveil one of Ulster's most ...

A wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are four mysterious objects, including a book on forensics by Dr Laughton Rees. As a teenager, Laughton’s life was destroyed after witnessing her mother’s brutal murder. Now a mother herself and forensic analyst, she is an expert on how to read crime scenes–but never works live cases.

Framed for murder! Have you ever been betrayed? Has a former friend ever taken what's yours and stabbed you in the back? 15-year-old Jeffrey Jones is about to suffer the ultimate betrayal. All Jeffrey wanted to do was help a friend from school find her missing father. He had no way of knowing it would lead to his being arrested for the man's murder. Caught in an elaborate trap and framed for murder, he and his best friend Pablo stage a daring escape, triggering a massive city-wide manhunt. On the run, and with only their friends Marisol and Susie to help, they're in a race against time to ...

Get ready for a wild and wacky adventure in "The Brown Note: The Epic Poop-tastic Quest!" Meet Tommy, a young inventor with big dreams of winning "The Young Inventor of the Year Competition." But there's just one problem – all his inventions are total duds! Tommy's quest for a winning idea takes a hilarious twist when he stumbles upon something unexpected. On his way home from school one day, Tommy discovers an old keyboard hidden in a pile of junk. But this isn't your ordinary keyboard – it's contains the legendary Brown Note! And this note has some seriously stinky surprises in store....

Lenny “the Lier” Pines is an inept liar and con, serving a 15-year sentence in a Texas prison for murder on a technicality. In a dream the night before his parole hearing that feels more real than reality itself, he believes he receives a divine revelation: He must save the world from an impending apocalypse. Compelled by this supposed “mission from God,” Lenny pulls an unexpected cut and run from prison the eve of his hearing. With little more than determination and desperation, he embarks on a quest to convince his estranged corporate executive son to forsake his job and fiancé ...

Things change quickly in the world of espionage and clandestine operations. Jude Lyon of MI6 remembers the captured terrorist bomb-maker. He watched him being flown off to Syria, back when Syria was 'friendly'. No one expected him to survive interrogation there. Yet the man is alive, and someone has broken him out of jail.

From the author of The Chrono Unit comes another quirky mystery with a strong female lead in an unusual world. Claire is sick of being a Minor Character. She despises the fact that the most exciting thing that’s happened to her in four long years has been answering a phone. She wants her own story, she wants more lines, and most of all, she wants adventure. ven if that means killing her Main Character. Unfortunately, only the Author has the power to kill Characters, but Claire will not be deterred by logic and facts. Then, even though it’s not supposed to be possible, someone is ...

Die Perfekte Verkleidung ist Buch Nr. 10 in einer neuen Psychothriller-Reihe des Bestsellerautors Blake Pierce, die mit Die Perfekte Frau beginnt, einem Nr. 1 Bestseller mit fast 500 Fünf-Sterne-Rezensionen.