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A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives - Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin...All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his, or her, own preferred method of deduction.Take the charming Parker Pyne, who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite, who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery.Then, of course, there's Poirot, whose measured analysis of motive and opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris, when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life and death.

'The work of a master storyteller'Daily Telegraph'One of crime's most engaging duos'GuardianTHE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023________Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside.The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organisation that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths.In order to try to rescue Will, Strike's business partner Robin Ellacott decides to infiltrate the cult and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito amongst them. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll itwill take on her . . .Utterly page-turning, The Running Grave moves Strike and Robin's story forward in the epic, unforgettable seventh instalment of the series.________PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE NOVELS'A blistering piece of crime writing'Sunday Times'Unputdownable'Daily Express'A page-turner that will keep you up all night'Observer'Superb . . . an ingenious whodunnit'Sunday Mirror'Strike and Robin are just as magnetic as ever'New York Times'Outrageously entertaining'Financial Times

The Exchange is John Grisham's epic follow-up to his phenomenal global bestseller The Firm, the novel that launched his career as the world's favourite storyteller - it will take you on a rollercoaster journey across the globe, from New York to London,and Rome to Marrakech. TEN DAYS TO SAVE A LIFE. ONE SECOND TO END IT. Mitch McDeere has cheated death and come out the other side. Fifteen years ago, he stole $10 million from the mob and disappeared. Now, with his enemies jailed or dead, he has foughthis way to the top of the biggest law firm in the world. When a new case takes Mitch to Libya, danger awaits: he's soon in the biggest hostage negotiation in recent history with terrorists who have murdered and will murder again. Their demand isstaggering: a ransom of $100 million must be paid within 10 days. But this isn't a random kidnapping - it's personal. And no one, not even Mitch's wife in New York, is safe. With the clock ticking, can Mitch stay one step ahead of his enemies? This time,there's nowhere to hide.

A collection of Miss Marple mysteries, plus some bonus short stories.First, the mystery man in the church with a bullet-wound. then, the riddle of a dead mans buried treasure. the curious conduct oif a caretaker after a fatal riding accident. the corpse

THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY AND JOYOUSLY ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL IN THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS SERIES THAT TIKTOK CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF! Two rival spies. One fake marriage. What could possibly go wrong . . . __________ When rumours of an assassination plot against the Queenbegin to circulate, Alice is immediately assigned to the case. However, she won't be working alone. Enter Daniel Bixby. Unflappable master spy and Alice's greatest rival. Together they must assume the identity of husband and wife in order to gain accessto the traitor party. Alice is determined to remain professional. This is work after all. But when an attraction starts to grow there may be more at stake than just the throne . . .

One case. One chance. One man against the world. Rudy Baylor is a newly qualified lawyer, forced into ambulance-chasing by bad luck and poor job prospects. Unexpectedly, he winds up on a case representing a family whose son was denied insurance cover forhis leukemia treatment. Instead, the company delayed until it was too late to ensure they wouldn't have to pay out. The case could change it all. Rudy's deeply in debt, and a settlement from the insurance company could save his legal practice. But he'snever argued a case in court before, and the company isn't going down without a fight. In fact, he'll be up against an army of the best lawyers money can buy...

Der Athener Ermittler Nikos Balli, ein Spezialist für das Mord-Motiv Eifersucht, ist seit dem Verlust seiner groáen Liebe ein Getriebener. Auf der Insel Kalymnos soll er einen Vermissten finden, Julian. Er und sein Zwillingsbruder Franz waren in dieselbeFrau verliebt, Helena, Tochter eines Gastwirts der Insel. Es kam zum Streit, und seitdem hat man Julian nicht mehr gesehen. Sein Handtuch wurde am Strand gefunden, ist der junge Mann beim morgendlichen Schwimmen ertrunken?

A norvég Jo Nesbo a világ egyik leghíresebb krimiírjója. Regényeit 50 nyelvre fordították le, és világszerte több mint 40 millió példányban keltek el. A fiatal és tehetséges nyomozó a város bűnbandájának felszámolására teszi fel életét, ám amikor sikereinyomán magasabb pozícióba kerül, őt is megkísérti a hatalom csábítása. A hatalom megszerzése érdekében szörnyű gyilkosságok sora, és ezzel párhuzamosan egy szövevényes nyomozás veszi kezdetét. A krimi és a thriller műfaji határán egyensúlyozó műben ahatalmi harc a végsőkig éleződik és feszül, és fokozatosan borít el mindent a végzetes paranoia. A Macbeth című krimit Shakespeare tragédiája ihlette. Nesbo szemében a darab a hatalomért vívott harc thrillere, melynek színhelye komor, viharos, noir-szerűtáj - ezt a sötét helyet bravúrosan jelenít meg regényében a szerző.

Au moment ou Hercule Poirot s'apprete a déguster son chocolat chaud, un savant atomiste l'appelle a la rescousseBlack Coffe est la premicre picce de théƒtre d'Agatha Christie. Charles Osborne en a tiré un roman digne de la reine du crime : plein demystcre et d'un humour trcs british !

It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill...or be killed. As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can thegang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?

Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break.Spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident. There's a sniper out there. He's watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of thegroup has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for. As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure.Not everyone will survive the night...

An all-new collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre.Autumn is the season of misty mornings and cosy nights in, but as the leaves begin to fall the nights get longer and the shadows grow darkerSecluded cottages, eerie manors and ghostly hauntings and cursed tombs abound in this collection of 12 supernatural mysteries and murderous plots featuring Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple and Agatha Christie's other favourite detectives.INCLUDES THE STORIES:Murder in the MewsThe Case of the Rich WomanWhile the Light LastsTriangle at RhodesDeath by DrowningThe Bird with the Broken WingThe Lemesurier InheritanceThe House of Lurking DeathTape-Measure MurderThe Voice in the DarkFour-and-Twenty BlackbirdsWitness for the Prosecution

In rural Arkansas, seven-year-old farm boy Luke Chandler lives in the cotton fields with his parents and grandparents. When the cotton is ready to be harvested, the Chandlers hire a group of Mexicans and a family from the Ozarks to help harvest it. Forsix weeks the group pick cotton, battling the heat, rain, fatigue, and sometimes each other. During this time, Luke sees and hears things no seven-year-old should witness. Can he keep the secrets that could threaten his family's business and change theirlives forever? A Painted House is a moving story of one boy's journey from innocence to experience, drawn from the personal experience of legendary legal thriller author John Grisham.

Summertime ? as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country houses, Agatha Christie?s most famous characters solve even the most devilishof conundrums as the summer sun beats down. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy plot twists and red herrings galore from the bestselling fiction writer of all time.NCLUDES THE STORIES:The Blood-Stained PavementThe Double ClueA Death on the NileHarlequin?s LaneThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanJane in Search of a JobThe Disappearance of Mr DavenheimThe Idol House of AstarteThe Rajah?s EmeraldThe Oracle at DelphiThe Adventure of the Sinister StrangerThe Incredible Theft

LUSCIOUS AND HYPNOTIC A gripping, powerful story of family, sisterhood. I gulped it down! - Madeline Miller, author of Song of Achilles and CirceEvery family has a secret and every secret tells a story.In a remote village surrounded by forests on theborder of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami's babka and the low rumble of their Tati's prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell - despite theirmother's warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods.As dark forces close in on their small village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations. Faced with a magical heritage theynever knew existed, the sisters realise the old fairy tales are true and could save them all.Captivating and boldly imaginative, Rena Rossner's debut invites you to enter a magical world of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history.Perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale, Uprooted and The Night Circus.

Agatha Christie's four seasonal short story collections presented in a sumptuous special edition boxset.Forty-eight unforgettable stories from the Queen of Crime to take you through the seasons, from a crackling winter fireside to the beating sun of highsummer.Published across her long career and featuring all her most famous characters -Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence and more - these beautiful hardbacks are both a treat for any fan and a perfect entry point for anyone new to her writing.There is something for everyone.

An all-new collection of spring-themed mysteries from the master of the genre.With spring comes April showers and blossoming fields - but wickedness is never far from the surface. With the turning of the year, Hercule Poirot, Jane Marple, Tommy and Tuppence and many more of Agatha Christie's unforgettable creations tangle with aseason of sinister schemes and perilous crimes.INCLUDES THE STORIES:The Market Basing MysteryThe Case of the Missing LadyThe Herb of DeathHow Does Your Garden Grow?Swan SongMiss Marple Tells a StoryHave You Got Everything You Want?The Jewel Robbery at the Grand MetropolitanIngots of GoldThe Soul of the CroupierThe Girl in the TrainGreenshaw's Folly

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A PONS krimisorozatának új tagja, az A Recipe for Murder 13 lebilincselően izgalmas, angol nyelvű bűnügyi történeten keresztül, olvasással tanítja a kezdő (A1) és újrakezdő (A2) szintű nyelvtanulókat, melyhez gyakorlásként az összes krimi anyanyelvűhanganyaga letölthető a Kiadó honlapjáról.

1880s England.On the bleak island of Ray, off the Essex coast, an idealistic young doctor, Simeon Lee, is called from London to treat his cousin, Parson Oliver Hawes, who is dying. Parson Hawes, who lives in the only house on the island - Turnglass House - believes heis being poisoned. And he points the finger at his sister-in-law, Florence. Florence was declared insane after killing Oliver's brother in a jealous rage and is now kept in a glass-walled apartment in Oliver's library. And the secret to how she came tobe there is found in Oliver's tete-beche journal, where one side tells a very different story from the other.1930s California.Celebrated author Oliver Tooke, the son of the state governor, is found dead in his writing hut off the coast of the family residence, Turnglass House. His friend Ken Kourian doesn't believe that Oliver would take his own life. His investigations leadhim to the mysterious kidnapping of Oliver's brother when they were children, and the subsequent secret incarceration of his mother, Florence, in an asylum. But to discover the truth, Ken must decipher clues hidden in Oliver's final book, a tete-bechenovel - which is about a young doctor called Simeon Lee . . .

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD  The highly anticipated finale to the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series, the instant bestsellers that read like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end of thismystery series, you'll never think of good girls the same way again...Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She's used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can't help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Whowill look for you when you're the one who disappears?Soon the threats escalate and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars.Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself - or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle . . .and if she doesn't find the answers, this timeshe will be the one who disappears. . .

Összeválogattuk Önnek a szerző 15 legjobb, legizgalmasabb bűnügyi történetét, amelyek nyelvi szintjét egyre nehezedő sorba rendeztük. Így egyszerre ismételheti át a már ismert kifejezéseket, és a szókincsét is bővítheti.

New York Times bestselling author Anne Perrys eighteenth enthralling Christmas novella.When Celia Hooper discovers that her dear friend Clementine is to marry widower Seth Marlowe - a man with a sinister past - she calls upon her husband, Detective JohnHooper of the Thames River Police, to help her find out what really happened to Seths first wife several years ago. Rumour has it that she killed herself and Seths daughter ran away to live on the streets but no one seems to know the truth.Then Sethaccuses Celia of sending him blackmail letters and it quickly becomes clear that she is not the only one trying to stop him from marrying Clementine. With Christmas fast approaching, lines are blurred, relationships are tested and the past wont stayburied for ever . . .A Christmas Resolution is an enthralling festive mystery set in Victorian London from the pen of the New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry.

A PONS Murder in the Moonlight 14 rövid, izgalmas, angol nyelvű bűnügyi történeten keresztül, olvasással tanítja a kezdő és újrakezdő nyelvtanulókat, melyhez gyakorlásként az összes krimi hanganyaga is elérhető.

ONE MAN. ONE HOPE. ONCE CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGEND. ONE MAN Seventeen-year-old Samuel Sooleymon comes from a village in South Sudan, a war-torn country where one third of the population is a refugee. His great love is basketball: his prodigious leap andlightning speed make him an exceptional player. And it may also bring him his big chance: he has been noticed by a coach taking a youth team to the United States. ONE HOPE If he gets through the tournament, Samuel's life will change beyond recognition.But it's the longest of long shots. His talent is raw and uncoached. There are hundreds of better-known players ahead of him. And he must leave his family behind, at least at the beginning. ONE CHANCE As American success beckons, devastating news reachesSamuel from home. Caught between his dream and the nightmare unfolding thousands of miles away, 'Sooley', as he's nicknamed by his classmates, must make hard choices about his future. This quiet, dedicated boy must do what no other player has achieved inthe history of his chosen game: become a legend in twelve short months. Global bestseller John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in this gripping and incredibly moving novel that showcases his storytelling powers in an entirely new light.

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