Suspense Mystery Twist

This is a story from the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes III collection. In this collection are four more individual cases for Mr. Sherlock Holmes, narrated by his faithful friend and admirer Dr. Watson. They dive into the opium dens of London in "The Man with the Twisted Lip," recall the curious history of "The Musgrave Ritual," come face to face with the grisly evidence contained in "The Cardboard Box," and go on a wild-goose chase in "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle." The powers of Sherlock Holmes prevail.

You're not who you say you are. Neither is she. She thinks she knows me. She believes my marriage is falling apart at the seams, that my husband can barely look me in the eyes. She thinks I’m desperate for a baby, that my longing for a family keeps me up at night. As much as I hate to admit it, all of this is true. She thinks I listen to her advice, that I care about her opinion. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Because she has no idea who I am. She has no clue that I know everything. I know her secret. I know that she did the unforgivable. I know how many lives she ruined.

A family under constant scrutiny from both the police and the press as a fifteen-year-old goes missing after a sleepover with a friend; a marriage at breaking point; a father who has seemingly lied about his alibi; and a detective feeling the pressure to deliver an arrest, are thrust together to make for yet another incredibly intricate and dark thriller from Lynda La Plante.

Murdered senior citizens, a missing girl, and a hurricane. Ralph and Etta’s friends die one by one as Detective Clint Rugbee investigates their murders. He works to keep Ralph and Etta safe during this siege, but it becomes increasingly more difficult with a hurricane aiming for the hotel. Clint blames the hurricane for taking him away from the hunt, but when the storm moved on, it left a trail of death, helping him solve his case of the missing and murdered. Does Ralph and Etta survive the murderous rampage?

Isaiah Black is a newly minted detective for the small college town of Norman, Oklahoma. Seldom is there ever any violent crime. But something has changed. When a young woman is found brutally murdered in an alley, Isaiah's partner wants to write it off as a random act of violence. Isaiah isn't buying it. But catching the killer will be no small task. How do you catch a serial killer who leaves no forensic evidence behind? On his secret quest for justice, he encounters two unlikely allies. One causes him to question everything he believes. The other inspires him to be something more.

Jane Knudsen is an exceptionally private and intimidatingly beautiful workaholic attorney. Unflappable and cool, she’s the last person likely to suddenly snap and murder one of her firm’s senior partners. Yet she’s become the most likely suspect in the crime. She’s retained Allison Barton, her former law school roommate, to represent her. It’s Allison’s job to believe Jane, even if Allison never really knew her. No one did. Jane always made sure of that.

“10/10!!!” ★★★★★ GREED. TREASURE. FURY. Fury’s back in this action-packed thriller. Introducing the Amazon bestselling Demons Never Lose, where dreams of swashbuckling pirates, forbidden desires, and cursed treasures magically blend into a paranormal dark fantasy that will leave you spellbound. Get ready for an unforgettable Caribbean adventure filled with cryptic ghosts, supernatural dangers, and thrilling escapades. Demons, Pirates, and Ghosts in the Same Novel? Yes, Welcome to Joscelyn's World. Inspired by her dreams, Joss’s supernatural mystery thrillers are famous for...

Kannon McCarthy and the team have overcome a multitude of difficulties already, but is the worst still to come? The team finally have the chance to take the submersible down to explore the waters around Cardea, although sticking to an agenda proves challenging due to a number of unexpected events and incidents. As Kannon continues to deal with his own demons and his team reveal previously unknown character flaws and quirks, Leopold and his daughter's motivations also remain unclear. On top of juggling the team's various ailments and inconsistencies, Kannon is faced with countering the ...

Detective Ryan Boone thought the simple jewelry heist was an open-and-shut case. That is until he discovers an unknown drug, and this minor crime he was investigating may be tied to a string of seemingly unconnected murders. Meanwhile, Mel Parker, unscrupulous leader of a less-than-legal high-end escort service, stumbles across the same pills. On top of protecting her “investment,” she has her own reasons for attempting to unravel the mystery behind the medication.

Claudia Shephard’s husband died in a fire. Everyone says it was tragic. Accidental. She doesn't remember much—just smoke, panic, the way her lungs burned as she ran. But three weeks after the funeral, a manuscript arrives on her doorstep. A book she didn’t write. A book that describes, in disturbingly intimate detail, her husband’s affair… and the precise steps she took to murder him. It’s written in her voice. With her quirks. Her phrases. Her secrets. And page by page, Claudia feels her grip on reality begin to unravel. As whispers swirl through their coastal town and friends ...

"TRUE BLOOD and TWILIGHT, anyone?" 🔥Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the supernatural saga by New York Times, USA TODAY, and Amazon Top-100 bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett🔥 What Readers are Saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A Must Read..." ~ Susan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Heart-stopping action from beginning to end." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This series just keeps getting better!" 💔 Meet Adi, Slash, and Jenni: Adi and Slash find themselves on a collision course with danger as they fight to uncover hidden truths and protect their loved ones. Meanwhile, Jenni embarks on a perilous quest to find ...

She built an empire out of other people’s pain. Now someone’s come to collect. Arabella Grey is a twenty-seven-year-old fashion founder, feminist icon, and Instagram-perfect success story. Her “sustainable” brand is bankrolled by her father’s hedge fund, and she’s made a career out of turning struggle into content. But behind the panels and the PR, Arabella is hiding a past littered with interns, NDAs, and the people she stepped on to get to the top. When she’s invited to an exclusive retreat on the remote Cornish coast for “visionary female founders,” she thinks it’s ...

I couldn’t believe it when I got the call to offer me my dream job. It was right in the heart of the city with a flat provided. I jumped at the chance, and within days I had made new friends and began dating a wonderful man. For the first time in years, I feel safe. But soon strange things begin to happen in my flat: odd noises in the night, the feeling that I’m being watched. When I discover an old dress hidden behind my wardrobe and wear it to work, the atmosphere chills instantly. The dress belonged to a girl my boss would rather forget. The girl before me who vanished.

Suspense meets historical intrigue as novelist Clayton Lange uncovers a disturbing family secret that could rewrite history. His seemingly innocuous writings predicted real-world events, but nothing prepared him for the discovery of his ancestors' dark affiliations with Nazi Germany. As past atrocities spill into the present, Clayton finds himself in the midst of a battle for power in modern-day Manhattan, a struggle dating from the Roman and Ottoman Empires and others. This is a narrative that spans continents and epochs, challenging the boundaries between historical myth and reality. "...

Whether you’re plotting your first whodunit or revising your tenth thriller, this comprehensive guide is your trusted partner in crime. Packed with practical advice, real examples from bestselling mystery novels, and a touch of wry humor, Writing Mysteries That Matter walks you step-by-step through the entire writing process—from crafting a gripping opening to planting clues, building suspense, and delivering a twisty, satisfying ending. You’ll learn how to: • Structure your story for maximum tension • Create complex, compelling protagonists • Plant clues (and red herrings) that...

She escaped her past once. But this time, it won’t let her go. Elena Kingston wakes up in a windowless room with no idea how she got there. Her head is pounding. There’s no door. No escape. Only fragments of memory—and one terrifying face: her ex-boyfriend Jarod, filled with rage. As the hours tick by and the walls close in, Elena’s memories return in twisted flashes. But nothing makes sense. Is Jarod really behind this? Or is someone else orchestrating her descent into madness? Every answer leads to more questions. Every memory could be a lie. As Elena unravels a trail of secrets, ...

Who is JT LeBeau? A best-selling crime writer whose words have gripped the world. The only mystery greater than his stories is his true identity. One woman thinks she's found him - her husband has millions in the bank and a letter for the enigmatic author. But the truth is far more twisted....

City coroner Doctor Stacy Lewis just learned that her fiance, Doctor Henry Goldberg, is the prime suspect in a serial murder case. She can’t believe for a moment that the man she loves and trusts more than anything is responsible for killing three women. But one man is convinced. And that’s her ex-boyfriend and the detective on the case, Matt Ensor. Her coworker at the city hospital, the charming ER doctor Henry, swept in quickly to steal her away—something that Matt has never forgiven.

Jane prefers to put in her hours working as an insurance investigator, and part-time as the deputy sheriff. When she gets to work one morning, the sheriff asks her to take a break on her personal war on drugs. Instead, Jane takes on a missing person case - a young woman working at the Bar Harbor Inn has disappeared. When it becomes clear that Bianca isn’t just sleeping off a late-night party, Jane is plunged into the underbelly of the resort town, and must find the missing woman before the worst happens.

Folk who value their sanity and their lives would be wise not to visit Larson's Cove this summer. Death, danger, and intrigue have drifted into the small town of Meadowville, and the growing sense that something is amiss is almost palpable on the hot, still air. Larson's Cove isn't a popular spot with the locals, but it is home to Larson's Shed. The seafood restaurant on the bay's falling-down wharf was once somewhat of an icon in the area, but it has stood vacant for quite some time. However, circumstances have recently changed. Boyd Paine, an out-of-towner with a mysterious past, has ...