-Titulo Original : Lamentation A Shardlake Novel (the Shardlake Series, 6)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: As Henry VIII lies on his deathbed, an incendiary manuscript threatens to tear his court apart. Summer, 1546. King Henry VIII is slowly, painfully dying. His Protestant and Catholic councilors are engaged in a final and decisive power struggle; whoever wins will control the government. As heretics are hunted across London, and radical Protestants are burned at the stake, the Catholic party focuses its attack on Henrys sixth wife -- and Matthew Shardlakes old mentor -- Queen Catherine Parr. Shardlake, still haunted by his narrow escape from death the year before, steps into action when the beleaguered and desperate Queen summons him to Whitehall Palace to help her recover a dangerous manuscript. The Queen has authored a confessional book, Lamentation of a Sinner, so radically Protestant that if it came to the Kings attention it could bring both her and her sympathizers crashing down. Although the secret book was kept hidden inside a locked chest in the Queens private chamber, it has inexplicably vanished. Only one page has been recovered -- clutched in the hand of a murdered London printer. Shardlakes investigations take him on a trail that begins among the backstreet printshops of London, but leads him and his trusty assistant Jack Barak into the dark and labyrinthine world of court politics, a world Shardlake swore never to enter again. In this crucible of power and ambition, Protestant friends can be as dangerous as Catholic enemies, and those with shifting allegiances can be the most dangerous of all. Review PRAISE FOR C.J. SANSOM AND THE SHARDLAKE SERIES: C.J. Sansom has long been one of my favorite writers. Kate Atkinson Among the most distinguished of modern historical novelists. P.D. James Sansom has an unerring sense of pace and a deft historical touch. The New Yorker Sansom brings alive all levels of English society, from cutthroats and common soldiers to the king and queen themselves. Washington Post A richly entertaining and scholarly series. History never seemed so real. New York Times Book Review Sansom seems to have born with, or instinctively acquired, that precious balance of creativity and research, history and humanity. Chicago Tribune About the Author C.J. Sansom is the bestselling author of the critically-acclaimed Matthew Shardlake series, as well as the runaway #1 international bestsellers Dominion and Winter in Madrid. He lives in Sussex, England...

-Titulo Original : The Chain-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: When a mother is targeted by a dangerous group of masterminds, she must commit a crime to save her kidnapped daughter-or risk losing her forever-in this propulsive and original award-winning thriller (Stephen King). Its something parents do every morning: Rachel Klein drops her daughter at the bus stop and heads into her day. But a cell phone call from an unknown number changes everything: its a woman on the line, informing her that she has Kylie bound and gagged in her back seat, and the only way Rachel will see her again is to follow her instructions exactly: pay a ransom, and find another child to abduct. This is no ordinary kidnapping: the caller is a mother herself, whose son has been taken, and if Rachel doesnt do as shes told, the boy will die. You are not the first. And you will certainly not be the last.Rachel is now part of The Chain, an unending and ingenious scheme that turns victims into criminals-and is making someone else very rich in the process. The rules are simple, the moral challenges impossible; find the money fast, find your victim, and then commit a horrible act youd have thought yourself incapable of just twenty-four hours ago. But what the masterminds behind The Chain know is that parents will do anything for their children. It turns out that kidnapping is only the beginning. McKinty is one of the most striking and most memorable crime voices to emerge on the scene in years. His plots tempt you to read at top speed, but dont give in: this writing-sharply observant, intelligent and shot through with black humor-should be savored. -Tana French A masterpiece. You have never read anything quite like The Chain and you will never be able to forget it. - Don Winslow Diabolical, unnerving, and gives a whole new meaning to the word relentless. Adrian McKinty just leapt to the top of my list of must-read suspense novelists. Hes the real deal. -Dennis Lehane Pairing an irresistible concept with a winner protagonist, The Chain promises to be your new addiction once you succumb to the first enticing page. -Alafair Burke A grade-A-first-rate-edge-of-your-seat thriller. I cant believe what went through my mind while reading it. - Attica Locke Review An instant New York Times bestseller! Named the Best Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association! One of the best books of 2019... TIME Chicago Tribune New York Post Booklist Kirkus The Strand Magazine An instant New York Times bestseller! Named the Best Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association! Winner of the Barry Award and the Macavity Award One of the best books of 2019... TIME Chicago Tribune New York Post Booklist Kirkus The Strand Magazine McKinty hangs on to his wit and literacy even under duress...Beneath its surface of high-speed thrills, The Chain is clearly the work of the philosophical thinker McKinty has always been. Janet Maslin, New York Times The pace quickens and the tension builds whenever the mother and daughter appear in a scene. In the end, what makes The Chain so frightening - and why it works so well as a thriller - is that all of Rachels actions remain completely relatable, even as she whipsaws between terror and determination, morphing from victim to perpetrator. Tina Jordan, The New York Times A deeply unsettling story about the limits of morality, raising questions about the nature of good and evil and the depths of parental love. Joumana Khatib, New York Times This is more than nail-biting; think cuticle-shredding. Bethanne Patrick, The Washington Post A chilling, diabolical page-turner youll want to savor. People Magazine, Book of the Week Thrillers... dont get much more psychologically rich than The Chain. David Canfield, Entertainment Weekly Told in a spare, punchy style, this is a blazing, full-tilt thriller that entirely justifies the hype. The Guardian The Ch...

-Titulo Original : Crown Jewel (simon Riske, 2)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: Stolen sports cars, brilliant casino heists, and the brazen kidnapping of a prince: only shadowy spy for hire Simon Riske can stop the mastermind behind it all. Monte Carlos lavish casinos have become the target of a sophisticated and brutal team of professional gamblers; a casino dealer has been beaten to death; a German heiresss son has been kidnapped. Who better to connect the crimes and foil a daringly brilliant plot than Simon Riske, freelance industrial spy? Riske -- part Bond, part Reacher -- knows Monte Carlo well: its where he was once a thrill-seeking thief himself, robbing armored trucks and leading police on dangerous car chases across the Cote dAzur, until he was double-crossed, served his time, and graduated as an investment genius from the Sorbonne. Now Riske is a man who solves problems, the bigger and riskier the better. From the baccarat tables of Europes finest casinos to the superyachts moored in Monacos Port Hercule to a secluded chalet deep in the Swiss Alps, Riske will do what he does best: get in over his head, throw himself into danger, and find a way to outthink and outmaneuver villains of every stripe. In one of the most clever, enjoyable, and entertaining series to come along in years, this sequel to The Take gives readers what they want most: a hero we can root for, locales we wish we were in, and a plot that never lets up. Review A stylish international thriller . . . Reichs solid tradecraft and nonstop action are humanized by the hint of a relationship of the heart. Booklist [An] entertaining sequel . . . Reich infuses his narrative with numerous plot threads that seem separate but end up satisfyingly intersecting for a suspenseful ending. Readers will want to see a lot more of Riske. Publishers Weekly Simon Riske returns for another car-studded adventure. . . . Monaco, fast cars, rich women, bad Bosnians--what more is there? Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER REICH Its To Catch a Thief meets Jason Bourne: a stylish, jet-propelled thriller full of intriguing characters and surprising twists. Simon Riske is a character Ill want to meet again. Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Blame Make sure your seat belt is fastened and your tray table is up, this is one hard and fast battle royale. Tension, turmoil, and drama ooze from every page. Theres not a wasted word in this high octane game-changer. Steve Berry, #1 bestselling author of The Lost Order and The Patriot Threat About the Author Christopher Reich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Take, Numbered Account, Rules of Deception, Rules of Vengeance, Rules of Betrayal, and many other thrillers. His novel The Patriots Club won the International Thriller Writers award for Best Novel in 2006. He lives in Encinitas, California...

-Titulo Original : Close Your Eyes (joseph Oloughlin, 8)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: When a former student bungles a murder investigation, clinical psychologist Joseph OLoughlin steps in to face a ruthless killer. A mother and her teenage daughter are found murdered in a remote coastal home, one defiled by multiple stab wounds and the other posed like Sleeping Beauty waiting for her prince. Joe OLoughlin is drawn into the investigation when a former student, trading on Joes reputation by calling himself the Mindhunter, jeopardizes the police inquiry by leaking details to the media and stirring up public anger. Joe discovers a link between the farmhouse murders and a series of vicious attacks in which the victims are choked unconscious and brutally scarred. Now, Joe must stop a ruthless and brash criminal who has apparently graduated to murder. Much to his surprise, he is ably assisted by his eldest daughter, now a keen and courageous observer of her own right. Together they must track and catch a hunter who seems to anticipates every move they make. #1 International Bestseller Close Your Eyes: the best Michael Robotham novel yet . . . impossible to put down. -- Stephen King Review One of the Best Books of 2016- The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Close Your Eyes: the best Michael Robotham novel yet. Once I reached the last 100 pages, it really was impossible to put down. Stephen King [Robotham] is such a strong writer, and in London clinical psychologist Joe OLoughlin he has such an appealing investigator. Lloyd Sachs, Chicago Tribune Yet another winner . . . [A] well-crafted thriller Harry Levins, St. Louis Post-Dispatch You wont want to close the book on this one. The new thriller by Michael Robotham, Close Your Eyes, is reason to stay up late. . . . The mystery and suspense is reason enough to keep reading, but Robotham ups the ante with a rousing family drama that adds an emotional complication to his leads life. . . . Robotham drafts brilliantly descriptive passages that paint vivid scenes and sweep readers along in the narrative. BookPage Robotham turns in a tightly written story thats flawlessly plotted . . . Robothams writing is so smooth and his characters so well-drawn . . . Robothams crime thrillers are at the top of the genres food chain. Kirkus Reviews (starred) First-rate suspense with a strong emotional component Booklist (starred review) Insightful, compelling, and superbly written, this masterly thriller will keep readers glued until the final page. Robotham brings a dry, sardonic wit to his latest book, which will likely delight readers of Ian Rankin and P.D. James. Library Journal (starred) Robotham skillfully keeps the murderers identity hidden until almost the very end. He writes with sharp insight into the tangled psychological webs formed from love and loathing and fear; the subplots involving Joes family give Close Your Eyes emotional resonance and make this a series changer. Shelf Awareness Gripping . . . Robothams tightly plotted whodunit meshes beautifully with a truly emotional family saga involving Joes former wife. Publishers Weekly About the Author Michael Robotham has been an investigative journalist in Britain, Australia and the US. One of worlds most acclaimed authors of thriller fiction, he lives in Sydney with his wife and three daughters...

-Titulo Original : Salt Lane-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: An excellent, darkly-told crime novel in the tradition of Tana French and Ian Rankin (Wall Street Journal). Sergeant Alexandra Cupidi is a recent transfer from the London metro police to the rugged Kentish countryside. Shes done little to ingratiate herself with her new colleagues, who find her too brash, urban, and -- to make matters worse -- she investigated her first partner, a veteran detective, and had him arrested on murder charges. Now assigned the brash young Constable Jill Ferriter to look after, shes facing another bizarre case: a woman found floating in local marsh land, dead of no apparent cause. The case gets even stranger when the detectives contact the victims next of kin, her son, a high-powered graphic designer living in London. Adopted at the age of two, hed never known his mother, he tells the detectives, until a homeless womanknocked on his door, claiming to be his mother, just the night before: at the same time her body was being dredged from the water. Juggling the case, her aging mother, her teenage daughter, and the loneliness of country life, Detective Cupidi must discover who the woman really was, who killed her, and how she managed to reconnect with her long lost son, apparently from beyond the grave. Review Salt Lane was my introduction to William Shaw, and when I finished it I instantly went to his backlist. He is a meticulous, thoughtful and insightful writer. I cant wait for Sgt. Cupidis next case. Sara Paretsky Salt Lane is taut, terrifying and timely; the emotional tension never slackens. Val McDermid Excellent.... Reverses readers expectations: Rather than having all their roots in the distant past, these crimes have more to do with the evils and inequities of the modern world. Tom Nolan, Wall Street Journal Excellent....The combination of great characters and a gripping plot will leave readers eager for a sequel. Publishers Weekly (starred review) DS Alexandra Cupidi is complex, conflicted, and conscientious... Shaws rattling good writing will hold readers to the very end. Fans of the authors Breen and Tozer series as well as aficionados of atmospheric police procedurals will enjoy this series launch. Library Journal William Shaw is one of the great rising talents of UK crime fiction. This is his best book to date, instantly engaging, beautifully written with really well observed and rounded characters. Peter James A modern crime master.... Shaw scores subtle political points in this atmospheric, state-of-the-nation thriller that, as always, features intricate plotting, realistic dialogue and believable characters. Natasha Harding, The Sun (UK) PRAISE FOR WILLIAM SHAW AND THE BIRDWATCHER One of summers chilliest thrillers... Shaws prose still sinks its hooks in. Entertainment Weekly Discreet, thoughtful prose... by its theatrical but moving conclusion, The Birdwatcher... [is] an excellent read. USA Today William Shaw is, quite simply, an outstanding storyteller. Peter May, Barry Award-winning author of the Lewis Trilogy About the Author William Shaw is an award-winning music journalist and the author of several non-fiction books including Westsiders: Stories of the Boys in the Hood. Prior to becoming a crime writer, he worked at the post-punk magazine ZigZag and a journalist for The Observer, The New York Times, Wired, Arena, and The Face. He lives in Sussex, England...

-Titulo Original : The Chain-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: When a mother is targeted by a dangerous group of masterminds, she must commit a crime to save her kidnapped daughter-or risk losing her forever-in this propulsive and original award-winning thriller (Stephen King). Its something parents do every morning: Rachel Klein drops her daughter at the bus stop and heads into her day. But a cell phone call from an unknown number changes everything: its a woman on the line, informing her that she has Kylie bound and gagged in her back seat, and the only way Rachel will see her again is to follow her instructions exactly: pay a ransom, and find another child to abduct. This is no ordinary kidnapping: the caller is a mother herself, whose son has been taken, and if Rachel doesnt do as shes told, the boy will die. You are not the first. And you will certainly not be the last.Rachel is now part of The Chain, an unending and ingenious scheme that turns victims into criminals-and is making someone else very rich in the process. The rules are simple, the moral challenges impossible; find the money fast, find your victim, and then commit a horrible act youd have thought yourself incapable of just twenty-four hours ago. But what the masterminds behind The Chain know is that parents will do anything for their children. It turns out that kidnapping is only the beginning. McKinty is one of the most striking and most memorable crime voices to emerge on the scene in years. His plots tempt you to read at top speed, but dont give in: this writing-sharply observant, intelligent and shot through with black humor-should be savored. -Tana French A masterpiece. You have never read anything quite like The Chain and you will never be able to forget it. - Don Winslow Diabolical, unnerving, and gives a whole new meaning to the word relentless. Adrian McKinty just leapt to the top of my list of must-read suspense novelists. Hes the real deal. -Dennis Lehane Pairing an irresistible concept with a winner protagonist, The Chain promises to be your new addiction once you succumb to the first enticing page. -Alafair Burke A grade-A-first-rate-edge-of-your-seat thriller. I cant believe what went through my mind while reading it. - Attica Locke Review An instant New York Times bestseller! One of the best books of 2019... TIME Chicago Tribune New York Post Booklist Kirkus The Strand Magazine An instant New York Times bestseller! Named the Best Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association! Winner of the Barry Award and the Macavity Award One of the best books of 2019... TIME Chicago Tribune New York Post Booklist Kirkus The Strand Magazine McKinty hangs on to his wit and literacy even under duress...Beneath its surface of high-speed thrills, The Chain is clearly the work of the philosophical thinker McKinty has always been. Janet Maslin, New York Times The pace quickens and the tension builds whenever the mother and daughter appear in a scene. In the end, what makes The Chain so frightening - and why it works so well as a thriller - is that all of Rachels actions remain completely relatable, even as she whipsaws between terror and determination, morphing from victim to perpetrator. Tina Jordan, The New York Times A deeply unsettling story about the limits of morality, raising questions about the nature of good and evil and the depths of parental love. Joumana Khatib, New York Times This is more than nail-biting; think cuticle-shredding. Bethanne Patrick, The Washington Post A chilling, diabolical page-turner youll want to savor. People Magazine, Book of the Week Thrillers... dont get much more psychologically rich than The Chain. David Canfield, Entertainment Weekly Told in a spare, punchy style, this is a blazing, full-tilt thriller that entirely justifies the hype. The Guardian The Chain is a straight-up, stone-faced thriller, a present-tense race...thunderous ride in...

-Titulo Original : Once A Thief (simon Riske, 4)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: Facing enemies at every turn, private spy Simon Riske dashes across Europe to find the truth behind a mysterious investor in this high-stakes international espionage series for which comparison to the Bond novels is apt in many ways. (Booklist) Simon Riske sits in sun-dappled Napa Valley, toasting the record hundred-million-dollar sale of a rare 1963 Ferrari which he restored himself. The buyer, a sophisticated French woman, Sylvie Bettencourt, has purchased the car for an unnamed client whose anonymity she will guard at all costs. Riske enjoys her company and the flowing champagne until Sylvie’s formidable Russian bodyguard storms in, claiming the vehicle is a fake. Riske is given an ultimatum. Prove the car is the real thing…or else. Meanwhile, in Lugano, Switzerland, Carl Bildt, banker to the rich and nefarious, is killed by a powerful car bomb, moments before he can deliver evidence to the authorities and disappear into witness protection. His beautiful and headstrong daughter, Anna, rushes to Switzerland to investigate her father’s violent death. As Simon Riske strives to prove the Ferraris’ authenticity and look deeper into Sylvie’s past-and the identity of her client-he crosses paths with Anna Bildt and discovers they have an enemy in common. From the bustling streets of London to a secret outpost high in the French Alps, from the freeports of Corsica to the glittering beaches of the Costa Smeralda, the Emerald Coast, of Sardinia, Riske and Anna find themselves players in a deadly game, where billions of dollars change hands and knowledge is paid for with your life. Told with Reich’s signature stylish prose, clever plotting, and pulse-pounding action sequences, Once a Thief, is sure to appeal to longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike. Riske may be a bit older, showing a little wear and tear, but his desire to get the job done at any cost is stronger than ever. Review One of the NY Posts best books of the week “Riske paints his characters in broad strokes, much in the manner of Ian Fleming in the Bond novels, giving us the big picture and letting us fill in the small details from our imaginations. In fact, comparison to the Bond novels is apt in many ways: the dashing spy, the snappy dialogue, the glamorous locales (in this case, Corsica, the French Alps, and Switzerland, among others). An entertaining escapist adventure.” BooklistOnce a Thief is a good read and moves at a good clip. Reich’s readers who are fans of his previous Simon Riske books will enjoy this one and will look forward to Riske’s next adventure NY Journal of BooksThe exotic locales and plot twists, not to mention enough action to keep you turning each page, make Once A Thief an enjoyable experience. BookReporter“Heart-pounding…Reich combines great action with surprises readers won’t see coming. One doesn’t have to care much about cars or high finance to enjoy this cinematic thriller.” Publishers Weekly“Intricately plotted” Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Chris Reich, and the Simon Riske series! `An out-of-control joyride for those who like their heroes flawed, scarred, and on the edge. Reich has created an irresistible character that will leave readers both wincing and cheering with every page. Kyle Mills, #1 bestselling author of Fade and Rising PhoenixIts To Catch a Thief meets Jason Bourne: a stylish, jet-propelled thriller full of intriguing characters and surprising twists. Simon Riske is a character Ill want to meet again. Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of BlameLikable, rascally, and suave, Riske is as distinctive as Reichs other series lead, Jonathan Ransom. Publishers Weekly About the Author Christopher Reich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Take, Numbered Account, Rules of Deception, Rules of Vengeance, Rules of Betrayal, and many other thrillers. His novel The Patriots Club won the International Thriller Writers award for Best Novel in 2006. He l...

-Titulo Original : Blood Grove (easy Rawlins, 15)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: Master of craft and narrative Walter Mosley returns with this crowning achievement in the Easy Rawlins saga, in which the iconic detectives loyalties are tested on the sun-soaked streets of Southern California (National Book Foundation) It is 1969, and flames can be seen on the horizon, protest wafts like smoke though the thick air, and Easy Rawlins, the Black private detective whose small agency finally has its own office, gets a visit from a white Vietnam veteran. The young man comes to Easy with a story that makes little sense. He and his lover, a beautiful young woman, were attacked in a citrus grove at the city’s outskirts. He may have killed a man, and the woman and his dog are now missing. Inclined to turn down what sounds like nothing but trouble, Easy takes the case when he realizes how damaged the young vet is from his war experiences-the bond between veterans superseding all other considerations. The veteran is not Easy’s only unlooked-for trouble. Easy’s adopted daughter Feather’s white uncle shows up uninvited, raising questions and unsettling the life Easy has long forged for the now young woman. Where Feather sees a family reunion, Easy suspects something else, something that will break his heart. Blood Grove is a crackling, moody, and thrilling race through a California of hippies and tycoons, radicals and sociopaths, cops and grifters, both men and women. Easy will need the help of his friends-from the genius Jackson Blue to the dangerous Mouse Alexander, Fearless Jones, and Christmas Black-to make sense of a case that reveals the darkest impulses humans harbor. Blood Grove is a novel of vast scope and intimate insight, and a soulful call for justice by any means necessary. Review Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award Featured in the New York Times Book Reviews Paperback Row One of The Seattle Times Best New Paperbacks“Mosley is a master of craft and narrative, and through his incredibly vibrant and diverse body of work, our literary heritage has truly been enriched...From mysteries to literary fiction to nonfiction, Mosley’s talent and memorable characters have captivated readers everywhere, and the Foundation is proud to honor such an illustrious voice whose work will be enjoyed for years to come... what sets his work apart is his examination of both complex issues and intimate realities through the lens of characters in his fiction, as well as his accomplished historical narrative works and essays.” National Book Foundation“Lest one think Mr. Mosley’s middle-age hero-sensitive and contemplative though he may be-is not still up to whatever challenge may confront him, he warns: ‘Easy is my name, not my nature.’” Tom Nolan, Wall Street Journal“The ability to simultaneously keep us readers in confusion and in thrall marks Mosley - winner of the National Book Foundation’s 2020 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters - as a mystery master….The central mystery in Blood Grove - as in all the Easy Rawlins books - is as much about the brazen contradictions of American society as it is about what happened in that orange grove one night. But that mystery turns out to be pretty gripping too.” Maureen Corrigan, Washington PostRawlins is the greatest contributor to Los Angeles’ literary culture and its native son’s repute.” Paula Woods, LA TimesMosley’s inimitable rat-a-tat prose style is in full force here, and he keeps his passionate commitment to social issues right up front. A worthy addition to a nonpareil series. Adam Woog, Seattle Times“In the 15th outing for his iconic private detective, Easy Rawlins, Mosley once again chronicles a part of America rendered invisible - and overpowered - by whiteness. The book is set in 1969, with Rawlins on the verge of 50, still struggling with professional and romantic and familial conflicts in a Los Angeles about to be beset by the berserk.” The New York Times Book Review, Editors ChoiceWalter Mosley’s book...

-Titulo Original : The Palace (simon Riske, 3)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: In this third installment of a series lauded for its nonstop action, an international spy must face a ring of ruthless masterminds and foil a plot with global implications as he becomes the worlds most wanted man (Booklist). Life is good for Rafael de Bourbon. The forty-year-old Spaniard recently married to a wealthy English beauty, and is days away from opening a luxury boutique hotel off the southern coast of Thailand. But when the Royal Thai Police storm the hotel and arrest him for blackmail and extortion, Rafa is thrown into Bangkoks most notorious jail. In desperation, he reaches out to the one man who can prove his innocence.Simon Riske, ex-con and now private spy, owes Rafa his life. Once he and De Bourbon were the closest of friends, until a woman came between them. Riske rushes to Bangkok to secure his friends release and overnight, finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue larger and more dangerous than he could imagine. In hours, it is Riske who finds himself the wanted man.On the run in a foreign country, pursued by powerful unseen forces who will stop at nothing until he is killed, Riske must stay alive long enough to uncover the truth behind an international conspiracy that threatens to wreak carnage across the glittering capitals of Europe. From Bangkok to Singapore and ultimately to Cannes, Riske enlists the help of a daring investigative reporter, a rogue Mossad agent, and his own band of home-grown specialists, to thwart the cabal behind the plot, only to learn its very origins are frighteningly close to his past.Frighteningly timely, diabolically clever, and ever so stylish, The Palace is Christopher Reichs sharpest and most exciting book yet. Review Simon Riske novels feature nonstop action in vividly rendered international locales, and this third in the series (following Crown Jewel, 2019) delivers on both counts. Stylish escapism. BooklistPraise for CROWN JEWELA stylish international thriller . . . Reichs solid tradecraft and nonstop action are humanized by the hint of a relationship of the heart. Booklist[An] entertaining sequel . . . Reich infuses his narrative with numerous plot threads that seem separate but end up satisfyingly intersecting for a suspenseful ending. Readers will want to see a lot more of Riske. Publishers WeeklyPraise for Christopher ReichAn out-of-control joyride for those who like their heroes flawed, scarred, and on the edge. Reich has created an irresistible character that will leave readers both wincing and cheering with every page. --- Kyle Mills, #1 bestselling author of Fade and Rising PhoenixLikable, rascally, and suave, Riske is as distinctive as Reichs other series lead, Jonathan Ransom. --- Publishers WeeklyIts To Catch a Thief meets Jason Bourne: a stylish, jet-propelled thriller full of intriguing characters and surprising twists. Simon Riske is a character Ill want to meet again. --- Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of BlameMake sure your seat belt is fastened and your tray table is up, this is one hard and fast battle royale. Tension, turmoil, and drama ooze from every page. Theres not a wasted word in this high octane game-changer. --- Steve Berry, bestselling author of The Lost Order and The Patriot Threat About the Author Christopher Reich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Take, Numbered Account, Rules of Deception, Rules of Vengeance, Rules of Betrayal, and many other thrillers. His novel The Patriots Club won the International Thriller Writers award for Best Novel in 2006. He lives in Encinitas, California...

-Titulo Original : Smoke (an Iq Novel, 5)-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: Isaiah Quintabe-an unlicensed detective for all seasons-and his best friend and masterful sidekick, Juanell Dodson, are at a crossroads in this latest installment of the aggressively entertaining IQ series (New York Times). This time, their lives may never be the same.Isaiah Quintabe is no longer IQ, the genius of East Long Beach; instead, he’s a man on the road and on the run, hiding in a small Northern California town when his room is broken into by a desperate young man on the trail of the state’s most prolific serial killer. His old partner, Juanell Dodson, must go straight or lose his wife and child. His devil’s bargain? An internship at an LA advertising agency, where it turns out the rules of the street have simply been dressed in business casual, but where the aging company’s fortunes may well rest on their ability to attract a younger demographic. Dodson-”the hustler’s hustler”-just may be the right man for the job. Ide is the crime writer’s crime writer, and he’s filled his best novel yet with desperate souls, courageous outcasts, an ex-stripper who’ll do anything to protect her son, and wild half-brothers who may be the very incarnation of evil. With deft plotting, lacerating humor, and a keen eye for the ways in which characters rise or fall based on their ties to one another, Smoke is Joe Ide’s crowning achievement. Review If you’ve read any of his other novels starring the rogue East Long Beach private investigator Isaiah Quintabe, known as “IQ,” you know that Ide doesn’t write conventional suspense stories....In its own idiosyncratic fashion, Smoke is superb. Maureen Corrigan, Washington PostMr. Ide, always a generous plotter, weaves several storylines into this kaleidoscopic chronicle….Dozens of other wonderfully sketched minor characters-science-fair whiz kids, pimps and prostitutes, working-class heroes, vengeance-bent relatives, sorrowful junkies and idealistic strivers-flesh out this richly imagined and sharply written saga. Smoke, which concludes with a cliffhanging crisis, positively demands a follow-up, and fast.” Tom Nolan, Wall Street Journal“A journeyman writer and a superb storyteller.” Jeff Mannix, The Durango TelegraphIde has displayed a rare ability to mix dark comedy and gut-churning drama…mixmaster Ides compulsion to blend light and dark (Isaiahs confrontation with the serial killers, while gruesome, takes the form of a slapstick movie shot in a burning insane asylum) affects the two plots in surprising ways, again producing an emotion-rich form of character-driven tragicomedy, but one in which peril forever loiters in the shallows.” Booklist“Fiery-hot…shows no signs of sequel fatigue, and Smoke can be read as a standalone, but new readers will become even bigger fans by diving into the previous books. The author has an innate ability to find the humor and humanity in both the evil and the innocent characters, and shows that rediscovering ones mojo can come only after confronting obstacles.” Shelf Awareness“Complex in plotting and shrewdly observant of IQs East L.A....Regulars will relish every turn; newcomers should probably look at an earlier one first-youll be glad you did, whether you come back for all the rest or not; if you do come back to this one, youll be glad of that, too.” George Ernsberger, The Sullivan County Democrat“Unique… [a] fast-moving train and…character-driven adventure filled with wit, heart, and emotion…Ide proves to be an expert storyteller as he weaves effortlessly the multiple multi layered colorful characters into a complex and unexpected denouement.” Lou Jacobs, Mystery & Suspense“The plot lines are becoming even more ferocious. And IQ keeps getting… smarter? Yep. And the ending? YIKES. Book six Mr. Ide? Bring. It. ON!” Berkley McDaniel, The Southern Bookseller ReviewPeople who pick up Smoke are in for a treat. H C Newton, Irresponsible ReaderSmoke is an engrossing mystery with multiple story arcs that are qu...

-Titulo Original : The Running Grave A Cormoran Strike Novel-Fabricante : Mulholland Books-Descripcion Original: In this New York Times bestselling installment of the outrageously entertaining Strike series (Financial Times), detective duo Cormoran and Robin must rescue a man ensnared in the trap of a dangerous cult. 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 organization 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, Strikes business partner, Robin Ellacott, decides to infiltrate the cult, and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito among its members. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll it will take on her. . . Utterly page-turning, The Running Grave moves Strikes and Robins story forward in this epic, unforgettable seventh installment of the series...