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Thriller

Eine Anschlagsserie im Herzen Oslos und eine zutiefst dunkle Wahrheit - der neue atemlose Thriller von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Samuel Bjørk. In Oslo sitzt eine verängstigte Frau in einer U-Bahn, um den Körper einen Sprengstoffgürtel. Panik bricht aus. Dann explodiert die Bombe. Kurz darauf erhält die Journalistin Jessica Blomqvist einen Anruf von einem Unbekannten, der ihr eine weitere Tat ankündigt. Mit dem Fall werden der erfahrene Kommissar Holger Munch und sein Team betraut, zu dem auch die brillante junge Ermittlerin Mia Krüger zählt. Auf dem Küchentisch der Frau aus der U-Bahn stoßen Munch und Mia auf drei rätselhafte Gegenstände, darunter eine kleine Luchsfigur. Noch bevor sie die Hinweise entschlüsseln können, geht in einem belebten Park der Stadt erneut eine Bombe hoch. Für Munch und Mia beginnt ein atemloser Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Denn der Täter hat sein seelenloses Spiel gerade erst begonnen ...

Eine Anschlagsserie im Herzen Oslos und eine zutiefst dunkle Wahrheit – der neue atemlose Thriller von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Samuel Bjørk. 
 In Oslo sitzt eine verängstigte Frau in einer U-Bahn, um den Körper einen Sprengstoffgürtel. Panik bricht aus. Dann explodiert die Bombe. Kurz darauf erhält die Journalistin Jessica Blomqvist einen Anruf von einem Unbekannten, der ihr eine weitere Tat ankündigt. Mit dem Fall werden der erfahrene Kommissar Holger Munch und sein Team betraut, zu dem auch die brillante junge Ermittlerin Mia Krüger zählt. Auf dem Küchentisch der Frau aus der U-Bahn stoßen Munch und Mia auf drei rätselhafte Gegenstände, darunter eine kleine Luchsfigur. Noch bevor sie die Hinweise entschlüsseln können, geht in einem belebten Park der Stadt erneut eine Bombe hoch. Für Munch und Mia beginnt ein atemloser Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Denn der Täter hat sein seelenloses Spiel gerade erst begonnen …

Splitterseele

Der neue Thriller von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Samuel Bjørk.
 
 
 Auf einer norwegischen Insel verschwindet ein Junge spurlos. Drei Jahre später steht sein Name im Blut eines Mädchens ...
 
 Mia Krüger hat der Osloer Polizei den Rücken gekehrt und sich auf die kleine Insel Hitra zurückgezogen. Zu sehr haben sie die letzten Fälle aufgerieben. Doch auch auf der beschaulichen Fischerinsel lässt das Verbrechen Mia nicht los, und sie bittet ihren befreundeten Kollegen Holger Munch um Mithilfe: Drei Jahre nachdem der achtjährige Jonathan Holmen spurlos verschwand, erschüttern erneut rätselhafte Ereignisse die Inselgemeinschaft. Erst hängen am Altar der Kirche drei tote Krähen. Dann wird in einem alten Boot die grausam zugerichtete Leiche eines Mädchens gefunden - und in der Blutlache steht ein Name geschrieben: Jonathan ...

Der neue Thriller von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Samuel Bjørk. Auf einer norwegischen Insel verschwindet ein Junge spurlos. Drei Jahre später steht sein Name im Blut eines Mädchens ... 
 Mia Krüger hat der Osloer Polizei den Rücken gekehrt und sich auf die kleine Insel Hitra zurückgezogen. Zu sehr haben sie die letzten Fälle aufgerieben. Doch auch auf der beschaulichen Fischerinsel lässt das Verbrechen Mia nicht los, und sie bittet ihren befreundeten Kollegen Holger Munch um Mithilfe: Drei Jahre nachdem der achtjährige Jonathan Holmen spurlos verschwand, erschüttern erneut rätselhafte Ereignisse die Inselgemeinschaft. Erst hängen am Altar der Kirche drei tote Krähen. Dann wird in einem alten Boot die grausam zugerichtete Leiche eines Mädchens gefunden – und in der Blutlache steht ein Name geschrieben: Jonathan …

Kräheninsel

Zwei ermordete Jungen, zwischen ihren Leichen ein toter Hase. Und eine erschreckende Botschaft ...
 
 
 Auf einem Feld in Schweden entdeckt ein Bauer die Leichen von zwei elfjährigen Jungen, zwischen ihnen ein erlegter weißer Hase. Im Tagebuch eines der Kinder findet sich ein rätselhafter Eintrag: »Morgen kommt der Mond. Ich habe Angst vor dem Wolf.« Acht Jahre später werden auf einem Feld bei Oslo erneut zwei tote Jungen gefunden. Kommissar Holger Munch, frisch befördert zum Leiter einer neuen Ermittlungseinheit, holt die junge Polizeischülerin Mia Krüger ins Team, die an der Akademie durch ihren Spürsinn hervorsticht. Auf den Tatortfotos entdeckt sie ein Detail, das unfassbar Böses verheißt. Und dann verschwinden zwei weitere Jungen ...

Zwei ermordete Jungen, zwischen ihren Leichen ein toter Hase. Und eine erschreckende Botschaft ... 
 Auf einem Feld in Schweden entdeckt ein Bauer die Leichen von zwei elfjährigen Jungen, zwischen ihnen ein erlegter weißer Hase. Im Tagebuch eines der Kinder findet sich ein rätselhafter Eintrag: »Morgen kommt der Mond. Ich habe Angst vor dem Wolf.« Acht Jahre später werden auf einem Feld bei Oslo erneut zwei tote Jungen gefunden. Kommissar Holger Munch, frisch befördert zum Leiter einer neuen Ermittlungseinheit, holt die junge Polizeischülerin Mia Krüger ins Team, die an der Akademie durch ihren Spürsinn hervorsticht. Auf den Tatortfotos entdeckt sie ein Detail, das unfassbar Böses verheißt. Und dann verschwinden zwei weitere Jungen …

Dunkelschnee

Ein alter Mann fährt eine einsame Straße in den norwegischen Bergen entlang. Plötzlich taucht aus dem Dunkeln eine Gestalt auf, und in letzter Sekunde schafft er es zu bremsen. Noch unter Schock kann er nicht glauben, was er sieht: Vor ihm steht ein kleiner Junge mit einem Geweih auf dem Kopf. Vierzehn Jahre später wird in einem nahe gelegenen Bergsee eine Leiche gefunden. Die junge Frau trägt das Kostüm einer Balletttänzerin, und am Ufer steht eine Kamera, in deren Linse eine 4 eingeritzt ist. Kommissar Holger Munch und seine Kollegin Mia Krüger stehen vor einem Rätsel. Dann taucht eine weitere Kamera auf - und ein weiteres Opfer ...

Ein alter Mann fährt eine einsame Straße in den norwegischen Bergen entlang. Plötzlich taucht aus dem Dunkeln eine Gestalt auf, und in letzter Sekunde schafft er es zu bremsen. Noch unter Schock kann er nicht glauben, was er sieht: Vor ihm steht ein kleiner Junge mit einem Geweih auf dem Kopf. Vierzehn Jahre später wird in einem nahe gelegenen Bergsee eine Leiche gefunden. Die junge Frau trägt das Kostüm einer Balletttänzerin, und am Ufer steht eine Kamera, in deren Linse eine 4 eingeritzt ist. Kommissar Holger Munch und seine Kollegin Mia Krüger stehen vor einem Rätsel. Dann taucht eine weitere Kamera auf – und ein weiteres Opfer ...

Bitterherz

Ein alter Mann fährt auf einer einsamen Straße in den norwegischen Bergen. Plötzlich taucht aus dem Dunkeln eine Gestalt auf, und er schafft es gerade noch zu bremsen. Noch unter Schock kann er nicht glauben, was er sieht: Vor ihm steht ein kleiner Junge mit einem Geweih auf dem Kopf. Vierzehn Jahre später wird in einem nahegelegenen Bergsee eine Leiche gefunden. Die junge Frau trägt das Kostüm einer Balletttänzerin, und am Ufer steht eine Kamera, in deren Linse eine 4 eingeritzt ist. Kommissar Holger Munch und seine Kollegin Mia Krüger stehen vor einem Rätsel. Dann taucht eine weitere Kamera auf - und ein weiteres Opfer ...

Ein alter Mann fährt auf einer einsamen Straße in den norwegischen Bergen. Plötzlich taucht aus dem Dunkeln eine Gestalt auf, und er schafft es gerade noch zu bremsen. Noch unter Schock kann er nicht glauben, was er sieht: Vor ihm steht ein kleiner Junge mit einem Geweih auf dem Kopf. Vierzehn Jahre später wird in einem nahegelegenen Bergsee eine Leiche gefunden. Die junge Frau trägt das Kostüm einer Balletttänzerin, und am Ufer steht eine Kamera, in deren Linse eine 4 eingeritzt ist. Kommissar Holger Munch und seine Kollegin Mia Krüger stehen vor einem Rätsel. Dann taucht eine weitere Kamera auf – und ein weiteres Opfer ...

Aus einem Jugendheim bei Oslo verschwindet ein siebzehnjähriges Mädchen. Einige Zeit später wird sie tot im Wald gefunden - gebettet auf Federn, umkränzt von einem Pentagramm aus Lichtern und mit einer weißen Blume zwischen den Lippen. Die Ermittlungen des Teams um Kommissar Holger Munch und seine Kollegin Mia Krüger drehen sich im Kreis, bis sie von einem mysteriösen Hacker kontaktiert werden. Er zeigt ihnen ein verstörendes Video, das neue Details über das Schicksal des Mädchens enthüllt. Und am Rande der Aufnahmen ist der Mörder zu sehen, verkleidet als Eule - der Vogel des Todes ...

Aus einem Jugendheim bei Oslo verschwindet ein siebzehnjähriges Mädchen. Einige Zeit später wird sie tot im Wald gefunden – gebettet auf Federn, umkränzt von einem Pentagramm aus Lichtern und mit einer weißen Blume zwischen den Lippen. Die Ermittlungen des Teams um Kommissar Holger Munch und seine Kollegin Mia Krüger drehen sich im Kreis, bis sie von einem mysteriösen Hacker kontaktiert werden. Er zeigt ihnen ein verstörendes Video, das neue Details über das Schicksal des Mädchens enthüllt. Und am Rande der Aufnahmen ist der Mörder zu sehen, verkleidet als Eule – der Vogel des Todes …

Federgrab

A young woman is reunited with the famous father she never knew at a secluded lakeside community hiding nightmarish secrets in this immersive modern-day gothic for readers of psychological suspense by Mary Kubica, Shari Lapena and Megan Miranda. After the double blow of divorce and her mother’s death, Emma Shrader receives an invitation to meet her estranged father for the first time. Alex Spencer is a wealthy, renowned author who had a brief fling with Emma’s mom, then disappeared. Now he’d like Emma to come stay at his beautiful home on Cheshire Lake in Maine. The Spencer house is a towering Victorian steeped in history and lore, from its ornate turret to the little cemetery nestled in adjoining woods. It should be an inspiring place for Emma to finish working on her own novel, especially with Alex’s guidance. But when a neighbor is found dead under strange circumstances, the surroundings begin to feel less idyllic and welcoming. Not everyone is happy about Emma’s arrival, either—especially not Alex’s other daughter, Sunny. There are things Emma keeps to herself about her chaotic childhood and ex-husband, but Cheshire Lake harbors secrets too—some recent, some decades old. What exactly has been going on in this quiet, close-knit community? And how much of it has to do with Emma’s arrival? As Emma learns of other disappearances and mysterious deaths, what seemed like a fresh start begins to fill her with unease. Emma thought Cheshire Lake held the home and family she’s long been looking for. Now she wonders if she’ll ever be allowed to leave alive . . .

She Thought She Was Safe

Star Wars

In this pivotal prequel to&nbsp;Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the heroes of the Resistance—Poe Dameron, General Leia Organa, Rey, and Finn—must fight back from the edge of oblivion. The Resistance is in ruins. In the wake of their harrowing escape from Crait, what was once an army has been reduced to a handful of wounded heroes. Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, Leia Organa—their names are famous among the oppressed worlds they fight to liberate. But names can only get you so far, and Leia’s last desperate call for aid has gone unanswered.&nbsp; &nbsp; From the jungles of Ryloth to the shipyards of Corellia, the shadow of the First Order looms large, and those with the bravery to face the darkness are scattered and isolated. If hope is to survive, the Resistance must journey throughout the galaxy, seeking out more leaders—including those who, in days gone by, helped a nascent rebellion topple an empire. Battles will be fought, alliances will be forged, and the Resistance will be reborn.

Resistance Reborn (Star Wars)

Bath Haus&nbsp;is a scintillating psychological thriller with an emotional punch about truth, trust, and the devastating cost of betrayal.

'Breathlessly twisty. Brilliantly addictive.' C. J. Tudor

When does the betrayer become the betrayed...

Oliver Park, a recovering addict finally has everything he ever wanted: sobriety and a loving, wealthy partner in Nathan, a prominent trauma surgeon. Despite their difference in age and backgrounds, they've made a perfect life together.

With everything to lose, Oliver shouldn't be visiting a gay bathhouse. But he does and a line is crossed. Inside, he follows a man into a private room and whatever happens next, Nathan can never know. Then, everything goes horribly wrong, and Oliver barely escapes with his life.

He races home in full-blown terror as the hand-shaped bruise grows dark on his neck. The truth will destroy Nathan and everything they have together, so Oliver does the thing he used to do so well: he lies...

Bath Haus

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • A cult classic and Los Angeles Times Book of the Year, this sharp, insightful novel by New Yorker contributor Han Ong explores racial and social hierarchy, personal identity, and alienation. William Paulinha—a resourceful gay Filipino sex worker barely getting by in New York—is determined to turn his life around when he crosses paths with Shem C., an on-the-rise author now disgraced and exiled from both his marriage and the city’s literary inner circle. Furious at the world that cast him out, Shem finds in the intelligent and pliable William the perfect accomplice for his plans. Under Shem’s tutelage, William reinvents himself as “Master Chao,” an enigmatic Feng Shui consultant catering to New York’s wealthiest and most self-satisfied classes. As doors swing open and fortunes are arranged and rearranged, William is pulled ever deeper into the private anxieties and secret desires of the powerful, discovering just how much people will pay to believe that even their moral rot can be purified and saved. Blending razor-sharp satire with tenderness and psychological insight, Fixer Chao traces a dazzling ascent built on illusion and audacious transformation. By turns funny, devastating, and electrifying, Ong’s writing asks what it takes to remake oneself in America—and what, if anything, remains when the performance finally ends.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • A cult classic and Los Angeles Times Book of the Year, this sharp, insightful novel by New Yorker contributor Han Ong explores racial and social hierarchy, personal identity, and alienation. William Paulinha—a resourceful gay Filipino sex worker barely getting by in New York—is determined to turn his life around when he crosses paths with Shem C., an on-the-rise author now disgraced and exiled from both his marriage and the city’s literary inner circle. Furious at the world that cast him out, Shem finds in the intelligent and pliable William the perfect accomplice for his plans. Under Shem’s tutelage, William reinvents himself as “Master Chao,” an enigmatic Feng Shui consultant catering to New York’s wealthiest and most self-satisfied classes. As doors swing open and fortunes are arranged and rearranged, William is pulled ever deeper into the private anxieties and secret desires of the powerful, discovering just how much people will pay to believe that even their moral rot can be purified and saved. Blending razor-sharp satire with tenderness and psychological insight, Fixer Chao traces a dazzling ascent built on illusion and audacious transformation. By turns funny, devastating, and electrifying, Ong’s writing asks what it takes to remake oneself in America—and what, if anything, remains when the performance finally ends.

A Novel

Fixer Chao

unOrdinary

The action-packed series from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON - with over 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS - concludes in this epic finale. Secrets are exposed, powers will be unleashed, and a new King will be crowned!As John's true powers are revealed, he secretly begins to take revenge on Wellston High's elite students and take the title of King by force. Under his rule, Wellston descends into fear and chaos, with students too terrified to oppose him. Seraphina, now powerless, grows increasingly concerned about John's violent behavior. John, consumed by anger and paranoia, refuses to trust anyone. His brutal reign isolates him further, leaving former royals and students powerless against his unchecked dominance.John is King. Wellston High bends to his will. Yet, with all his power, why does his victory feel so hollow?"Built around an enduring friendship, this engaging read adapted from a popular, long-running WEBTOON series offers an accessible exploration of fairness and justice...Readers will eagerly await the next volume of this superhero adventure." - Kirkus Reviews

unOrdinary book 4

Mission Lead Olivia O'Connor and her team from the Artemis Corporation, along with their military liaison, are in the final preparations for an undertaking that will alter the course of human history: a test flight that promises to open up new frontiers in the expanse of the universe. But their journey between dimensions is one they never trained for. Strange voices in the corridors. Long lost faces not forgotten. Strange symbols carved into the hull. And gathering outside the ship, ancient forces beyond reckoning. The crew will need all their skills to survive and uncover the twisted truth behind their mission. Commencing countdown...

Crawlspace

This job will eat you alive. From the bestselling author of Ascension, Nicholas Binge, Abyss is a creeping, Lovecraftian horror about work, technology and existential dread. Joe Rice is lost - lonely, disconnected and terminally online. His new job as an administrative assistant at the Ponos corporation seems like just another unfulfilling stop-gap. But from his first day, something is deeply wrong. The vast Canary Wharf office is empty, his line manager is a bundle of paranoid energy, and his work is monitored by WellBot, an AI wellness chatbot that demands total honesty while tracking his every move. As Joe's tasks descend into a surreal nightmare, he'll eventually learn that handing in his notice could have deadly consequences . . . 'The horror book for our modern age' - Grimdark Magazine 'A compelling and haunting read' - SFX * * * Praise for Nicholas Binge 'Old-school creepy . . . five-star horror' - Stephen King 'Extremity is a fantastic, twisty, exhilarating novella . . . easily in the running for best novella of the year' - The Fantasy Hive 'Binge is an author to watch' - TJ Klune

Abyss

Don’t miss the exclusive content in this thrilling adaptation of&nbsp;Solo: A Star Wars Story, with scenes from alternate versions of the script including Han Solo’s time in the Imperial Navy, Qi’ra’s past, the beginnings of the rebellion, and more! &nbsp; Though Han Solo has thrilled Star Wars fans for decades, the notorious wisecracking scoundrel was chasing adventure and dodging trouble long before he walked into the cantina at Mos Eisley spaceport. &nbsp; Young Han dreams of someday soaring into space at the helm of his own starship and leaving his home, the gritty industrial planet Corellia, far behind. But as long as he’s trapped in a life of poverty and crime—and under the thumb of the sinister Lady Proxima and her brutal street gang—reaching the distant stars seems impossible. When Han tries to escape with his girlfriend and partner-in-crime, Qi’ra, he makes it out—but she doesn’t. Desperate for a way to find his own offworld vessel and free her, Han enlists in the Imperial Navy—the last place for a rebellious loner who doesn’t play well with others. &nbsp; When the Empire clips his wings, Han goes rogue and plunges into the shady world of smugglers, gamblers, and con artists. There he meets the charming and cunning high roller Lando Calrissian, makes an unlikely friend in a cantankerous Wookiee called Chewbacca, and first lays eyes on the Millennium Falcon. To snag his piece of the outlaw pie, Han joins a crew of pirates to pull off a risky heist. The stakes are high, the danger is great, and the odds are slim. But never tell Han Solo the odds. Praise for Solo: A Star Wars Story “Mur Lafferty has given us the best adaptation of a Star Wars film yet.”—Star Wars News Net &nbsp; “If you liked the movie but were left wanting more, this novel has exactly what you need.”—CNET &nbsp; “A fun adventure tale within the larger Star Wars franchise that goes beyond the run-of-the-mill novelization treatment to explore a new bit of the world that we haven’t yet seen.”—The Verge

Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition

The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series

A clear, nontechnical guide to why cryptocurrency exists, how it reshapes trust and money, and why it matters beyond speculation. How do we build trust in a digital world where institutions, platforms, and intermediaries increasingly mediate money, identity, and ownership? In Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, Marco Di Maggio offers an essential guide to cryptocurrencies and blockchains—two of the most misunderstood technological and economic transformations of the digital age. Rather than focusing on price charts, hype cycles, or programming details, Di Maggio explains why these technologies exist, what problems they attempt to solve, and why they matter for people who are not crypto insiders. Using plain language, analogies, and real-world examples, the book explains how cryptocurrencies reshape core concepts of money, property, markets, and governance. The author explores topics such as how and why Bitcoin is used as a financial fallback, what stablecoins are and how they have become critical infrastructure for global payments, and how NFTs introduced a new notion of ownership and identity on the internet. Written for curious readers, journalists, students, policymakers, and professionals, Cryptocurrency provides a conceptual framework for understanding crypto as infrastructure, not ideology—helping readers see past the noise to grasp the deeper forces reshaping money, trust, and coordination in the digital economy.

A clear, nontechnical guide to why cryptocurrency exists, how it reshapes trust and money, and why it matters beyond speculation. How do we build trust in a digital world where institutions, platforms, and intermediaries increasingly mediate money, identity, and ownership? In Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, Marco Di Maggio offers an essential guide to cryptocurrencies and blockchains—two of the most misunderstood technological and economic transformations of the digital age. Rather than focusing on price charts, hype cycles, or programming details, Di Maggio explains why these technologies exist, what problems they attempt to solve, and why they matter for people who are not crypto insiders. Using plain language, analogies, and real-world examples, the book explains how cryptocurrencies reshape core concepts of money, property, markets, and governance. The author explores topics such as how and why Bitcoin is used as a financial fallback, what stablecoins are and how they have become critical infrastructure for global payments, and how NFTs introduced a new notion of ownership and identity on the internet. Written for curious readers, journalists, students, policymakers, and professionals, Cryptocurrency provides a conceptual framework for understanding crypto as infrastructure, not ideology—helping readers see past the noise to grasp the deeper forces reshaping money, trust, and coordination in the digital economy.

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

A twisty, jaw-dropping psychological thriller that unravels a mother's worst nightmare—that her child is capable of terrible violence—when her teenage son becomes a suspect in the murder of two classmates, from the author of The Deepest Lake. “Timely and terrifyingly real, What Boys Learn is not to be missed.”—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of It's Not Her Over one terrible weekend, two teenage girls are found dead in a wealthy Chicago suburb. As the community mourns, Abby Rosso, the girls’ high school counselor, begins to suspect that her son was secretly involved in their lives—and possibly, their deaths. Abby doesn’t want to believe Benjamin hurt anyone. But she’s seen the warning signs before. Two decades ago, her brother was imprisoned for a disturbing crime—he was only a little older than Benjamin is now. And Abby has more troubling memories from her own adolescence that confirm what boys and men are capable of. As Abby searches for the truth about what happened to her students, she’s forced to face the question: Has she been making excuses for Benjamin all these years? Swirling with sharp questions about family and masculinity, What Boys Learn unravels a mother’s worst fears.

A twisty, jaw-dropping psychological thriller that unravels a mother's worst nightmare—that her child is capable of terrible violence—when her teenage son becomes a suspect in the murder of two classmates, from the author of The Deepest Lake. “Timely and terrifyingly real, What Boys Learn is not to be missed.”—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of It's Not Her Over one terrible weekend, two teenage girls are found dead in a wealthy Chicago suburb. As the community mourns, Abby Rosso, the girls’ high school counselor, begins to suspect that her son was secretly involved in their lives—and possibly, their deaths. Abby doesn’t want to believe Benjamin hurt anyone. But she’s seen the warning signs before. Two decades ago, her brother was imprisoned for a disturbing crime—he was only a little older than Benjamin is now. And Abby has more troubling memories from her own adolescence that confirm what boys and men are capable of. As Abby searches for the truth about what happened to her students, she’s forced to face the question: Has she been making excuses for Benjamin for years? Swirling with sharp questions about family and masculinity, What Boys Learn unravels a mother’s worst fears.

What Boys Learn

*A NATIONAL BESTSELLER*“Fans of The White Lotus and Knives Out will gobble up this whip-smart whodunit.”—Marie Claire "A gripping whodunit in the vein of Agatha Christie, A Killer Wedding will keep you guessing until the final, shocking twist.” —Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. ParrishWildly witty and wickedly fun, A Killer Wedding is an escapist mystery that proves you’ll never forget your wedding day…especially if it starts with a murder.Christine can’t believe her luck. The iconic Gloria Beaufort, founder of the billion-dollar beauty empire Glo, has personally chosen her to cover her grandson’s wedding for Bespoke, the cult fashion magazine that every A-list bride dreams of being featured in. A career-making scoop and a free trip to a castle turned five-star hotel on the Emerald Isle? It feels too good to be true… Because it is. Gloria is found dead on the very first morning of the celebratory weekend, and her entire family wants to keep her death a secret and for the wedding to march on. When Gloria’s heirs issue a chilling warning to Christine to keep things quiet, she can’t help but wonder if one of them is guilty. There’s <ul><li>the son who’s hiding a damaging lawsuit;</li><li>the resentful daughter-in-law; the grandson who’s had a few too many run-ins with the law;</li><li>his ambitious wife who’s hiding more than one secret</li><li>Gloria’s favorite grandchild, the picture-perfect groom.</li></ul> As Christine navigates a world where glamour masks grimy secrets and everyone she meets is a suspect, she realizes that among this glitzy elite, nothing is as it seems. Set against the dazzling backdrop of ultimate luxury and an endless reveal of surprises, A Killer Wedding is a fast-paced, humorous mystery the pulls back the curtain on toxic family dynamics hidden beneath the surface of billionaire-level wealth.

*A NATIONAL BESTSELLER*“Fans of&nbsp;The White Lotus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Knives Out&nbsp;will gobble up this whip-smart whodunit…&nbsp;Good luck solving this especially twisty mystery before the big reveal—you’ll need it.”—Marie Claire&nbsp;"The Riptons are American royalty—wealthy, powerful, and bound by secrets. When they gather at a grand Irish castle for the society wedding of the year, as the ceremony unfolds something far more sinister lurks beneath the glamour. From the ambitious heirs and spurned lovers to the enigmatic staff and mysterious uninvited guest, everyone harbors secrets—and some are deadly. A gripping whodunit in the vein of Agatha Christie,&nbsp;A Killer Wedding will keep you guessing until the final, shocking twist.” —Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. ParrishWildly witty and wickedly fun,&nbsp;A&nbsp;Killer Wedding&nbsp;is an escapist mystery that proves you’ll never forget your wedding day…especially if it starts with a murder.Christine can’t believe her luck. The iconic Gloria Beaufort, founder of the billion-dollar beauty empire Glo, has personally chosen her to cover her grandson’s wedding for&nbsp;Bespoke, the cult fashion magazine that every A-list bride dreams of being featured in. A career-making scoop and a free trip to a castle turned five-star hotel on the Emerald Isle? It feels too good to be true…Because it is.Gloria is found dead on the very first morning of the celebratory weekend, and her entire family wants to keep her death a secret and for the wedding to march on. When Gloria’s heirs issue a chilling warning to Christine to keep things quiet, she can’t help but wonder if one of them is guilty. There’s the son who’s hiding a damaging lawsuit; the resentful daughter-in-law; the grandson who’s had a few too many run-ins with the law; his ambitious wife who’s hiding more than one secret; and Gloria’s favorite grandchild, the picture-perfect groom. As Christine navigates a world where glamour masks grimy secrets and everyone she meets is a suspect, she realizes that among this glitzy elite, nothing is as it seems.Set against the dazzling backdrop of ultimate luxury and an endless reveal of surprises,&nbsp;A Killer Wedding&nbsp;is a fast-paced, humorous mystery the pulls back the curtain on toxic family dynamics hidden beneath the surface of billionaire-level wealth.

A Killer Wedding

The Richard Hannay Adventures

Adventure can be a deadly business.'A marvelous, rollicking tale of derring-do' Peter James'A beautifully written masterclass' Janice Hallett'007 meets Tintin meets Sharpe' Damien Lewis'A delight!' Fern Britton'A superb read' Simon Scarrow'Brilliantly gripping' Susan Lewis'An irresistible adventure' T.L. MogfordIt began in the manner of all the very best adventures: in a coffee house.When one Richard Hannay- intrepid, inquisitive, and on the hunt for intrigue- encounters an old acquaintance in Constantinople, he has an inkling that something thrilling is afoot.Charged with an item of great mystery and import - a washbag, no less!- he soon finds himself in a very dangerous pursuit: from the luxurious confines of the Orient Express to the decks of the Titanic herself, all with the very fate of Europe in his care.Can he slip the net of Count Schwabing, whose long arm stretches from Berlin to the Bosphorus? And what of Madame Zara, the cabaret enchantress - does she play at affection, deception, or something far more deadly?In over his head, often a step - or thirty-nine - behind, but absolutely, resolutely determined to save the day, Hannay is about to embark on an escapade that will test his wits, his courage, and his ability to keep hold of a blasted washbag.THE GRIPPING AND HILARIOUS NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COMEDIAN, ACTOR AND DIRECTOR BEN MILLER.

A Very Dangerous Pursuit

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