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Suspects—Nine: A Bobby Owen Mystery
by E.R. Punshon“Know him?” he asked.Bobby was for a moment too surprised to answer. He had thought of every one else but not of the man whose dead face now was staring up at him.“Yes. I know him,” he said.Bobby Owen’s fiancée and milliner to the wealthy, Olive Farrar, has a problem. It concerns two competitive society matrons and a missing hat. But it becomes a case of murder when the butler of one of the ladies is shot dead, his body stabbed after the fact. While investigating, Bobby encounters many suspicious characters who might have done it - eight in total. Lurking in the shadows is a ninth suspect - but who can it be?Suspects - Nine, originally published in 1939, is the twelfth novel in the Bobby Owen mystery series. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Curtis Evans.“What is distinction? The few who achieve it step - plot or no plot - unquestioned into the first rank… in the works of Mr. E.R. Punshon we salute it every time.” Dorothy L. Sayers
Suspicion (Carolina Justice #2)
by Ginny AikenFor years, Sheriff Hal Benson has been sweet on Meg Scott.
Suspicion
by Friedrich DürrenmattInspector Barlach has a year to live, but he's not going quietlyWhen Inspector Barlach notices that a successful Swiss surgeon bears a striking resemblance to an infamous Nazi war criminal, a suspicion begins to gnaw away at him - could they be one and the same person? Determined to expose the monster behind the surgeon's mask, the ailing inspector checks himself into the doctor's exclusive clinic. But all does not go to plan, and soon Barlach realizes that he is at the mercy of his own prey. Will he find a way out before it's too late?Suspicion is a dark mystery about a dying man's struggle to destroy a wickedness lurking in plain sight.Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921-1990) was a Swiss author and dramatist, most famous for his plays The Visit and The Physicists, which earned him a reputation as one of the greatest playwrights in the German language. He also wrote four highly regarded crime novels - The Pledge, The Judge and His Hangman, Suspicion and The Execution of Justice, all of which will be published by Pushkin Vertigo.
Suspicion
by Joseph FinderLie to your daughter. Betray your friend. Trust no-one. His nightmare began with a quick handshake and a friendly smile... Danny Goodman would do anything for his teenage daughter Abby. So when his wife dies, and he can no longer afford the school she adores, he borrows money from Thomas Galvin, a well-known millionaire, and the father of Abby's best friend. But on the day he takes the loan, the authorities turn up at his door. Thomas Galvin is a wanted criminal – and they need Danny's help to bring him down. Now Danny is in an impossible dilemma. He can either go to prison for accepting dirty money, or he can go undercover in a dangerous sting operation to betray his new best friend... Recent reviews for Joseph Finder: 'Stunning... I can't remember when I last read a book so gripping and so satisfying' PETER JAMES. 'Smart, swift and well-informed' SCOTT TUROW. 'Terrific' IAN RANKIN. 'A writer at the top of his game' MARK BILLINGHAM. 'Fantastic... Kept me absolutely on the edge of my seat' MARTINA COLE. 'Timely, twisty and impossible to put down' KARIN SLAUGHTER. 'A masterclass in ratcheting up the tension... A classy, sophisticated thriller' J.P. DELANEY.
Suspicion Of Guilt (The Mahoney Sisters #2)
by Tracey V. BatemanTheft, flood, fire–someone was trying to destroy the home for troubled girls that Denni Mahoney had worked so hard to build.
A Suspicion of Silver (Sir Robert Carey Mysteries #9)
by P.F. ChisholmA brand-new Sir Robert Carey mystery, perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and S.J. Parris. Sir Robert Carey, Deputy Warden of the West March, has just foiled a double plot to assassinate King James. Now he rides for Leith hunting the would-be killer Joachim Hochstetter. Has he taken ship for the Continent, or ridden south for England and, quite literally, gone to ground? Originally from Augsburg, Hochstetter's family runs a smelting business in Keswick amid a colony of German miners. Just how far would they go to protect one of their own? Sir Robert's other problem? His dour, difficult Sergeant, Henry Dodd, has disappeared somewhere on the snowy moors. They found his horse... but there's no sign of the rider. Sir Robert's searches will see him sorely tested, both above and below ground, at sword's point and at fuse's end... 'Chisholm displays a masterful hand... A resoundingly satisfying conclusion and a terrific hook. I have never loved Sir Robert more' DANA STABENOW.
Suspicions: Suspicions (The Battling McGuire Boys #3)
by Cynthia EdenEveryone's a suspect in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden's latest book in The Battling McGuire Boys
Suspicious Activities: Dark Whispers Sudden Second Chance Suspicious Activities (Orion Security #4)
by Tyler Anne SnellShe's always been the boss–now she's the target.
Suspicious Circumstances: Suspicious Circumstances / Texas Kidnapping (an O'connor Family Mystery) (A Badge of Honor Mystery #4)
by Rita HerronA fire killed his father. And devastated her life
Suspicious Death: Element Of Doubt, Suspicious Death, And Dead By Morning (Inspector Thanet #8)
by Dorothy SimpsonWhen Marcia Salden, a successful business woman, is found drowned in the local river, the police are called in. There is no clear evidence that the woman was murdered, but to Inspector Luke Thanet this is definitely a suspicious death. It seems that Ms Salden's talent for making money was matched by her talent for making enemies. A lot of people had the motive to kill the woman, but who had the opportunity? Inspector Thanet means to find out, even if he has to investigate them all.
The Sussex Murder (The\county Guides #05)
by Ian SansomFrom Beachy Head to Brighton, and from Chichester to Rye, Flaming Sussex sees our intrepid trio plunge once again into the dark heart of England ‘Beautifully crafted by Sansom, Professor Morley promises to become a little gem of English crime writing; sample him now’ Daily Mail
Sutton
by J. R. MoehringerOne of the most notorious criminals in American history is brought blazing back to life by a master storyteller.
Suzanna's Surrender: A Selection From The Calhoun Women: Suzanna And Megan (Calhoun Women #4)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEThe legend of the missing Calhoun emeralds has haunted the family for years. Now the lost jewels are at the centre of a deadly mystery that has already threatened the lives of the Calhoun sisters. Beautiful single mother Suzanna Calhoun is determined to find the emeralds and protect the ones she loves. Her quest leads her to Holt Bradford - a burned-out ex-cop and the only man who can help her. But Holt is nothing like the boy Suzanna remembers. Now, if she's not careful, shemight find herself distracted by the dangerous, alluring man who holds the key to everything she's searching for... Suzanna's Surrender can be enjoyed as a captivating standalone novel. It is also the fourth book in The Calhouns series, which begins with Courting Catherine and continues with A Man for Amanda, For the Love of Lilah and Megan's Mate.Includes a preview of Megan's Mate.
Svu Surveillance: Svu Surveillance (heartland Heroes) / Rescue Mission: Secret Child (stealth: Shadow Team) (Heartland Heroes #1)
by Julie Anne LindseyHe’s determined to solve the cold case…
Swag: A Novel (Library Of America Elmore Leonard Edition Ser. #No. 255)
by Elmore LeonardElmore Leonard is 'the man other crime writers call the Boss' DAILY TELEGRAPH.There aren't any textbooks on armed robbery. The only way to learn is through experience, and small-time crooks Frank and Stick are determined to do as much learning on the job as possible. In 1970s' Detroit they embark on a crime spree, holding up liquor stores and supermarkets. They invent their 'Ten Golden Rules for Successful Armed Robbery' and for a short time the cash is rolling in. But then they bend their own rules, and it looks like trouble is heading their way...
Swamp Scarefest (Tales from the Scaremaster #1)
by B. A. FradeBeware the secrets of the swamp...Aidan and Olivia live in a creaky old house on the edge of a dirty, swampy lake. Craving some excitement, they convince their parents to let them camp out by the lakeshore under a full moon, with only their dog for company. Aidan loves to scare his sister and has plenty of funny tricks up his sleeve for their campout. But the twins are about to find out that the creepy old book that washed ashore, Tales from the Scaremaster, has a mind of its own--and its mind is set on scares beyond Aidan's wildest dreams! When the story in its pages about Aidan, Olivia, and a swamp monster starts coming to life, Aidan and Olivia are in a whole mess of trouble. Can they find a way to outrace and outsmart the monster and the Scaremaster...or will they end up as swamp sludge?Frightfully funny tales come to life in this thrilling new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.
Swan Peak: A Dave Robicheaux Novel (Dave Robicheaux #17)
by James Lee Burke'With its trademark mix of brutality and poetry, Swan Peak is a brilliant piece of work from an American master.' ObserverAfter the devastating events recounted in THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN, Dave Robicheaux and his ex-partner in Homicide, Clete Purcel, head for the mountains and trout streams of Montana for some much-needed healing. However, while Montana might seem an unspoilt paradise peopled by men and women from an earlier, more innocent time in American history, Dave and Clete soon find that there are plenty of serpents in the garden too. The deaths of a couple of hikers suggest a perverted serial killer may be at work, while an escaped jailbird and his former tormentor are locked in a savage dance of revenge that is ultimately connected to the fortunes of a wealthy oil family hiding a terrible secret ...Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:'James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed.' Michael Connelly'A gorgeous prose stylist.' Stephen King'Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced.' Daily MailFans of Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly and Don Winslow will love James Lee Burke: Dave Robicheaux Series1. The Neon Rain 2. Heaven's Prisoners 3. Black Cherry Blues 4. A Morning for Flamingos 5. A Stained White Radiance 6. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead 7. Dixie City Jam 8. Burning Angel 9. Cadillac Jukebox 10. Sunset Limited 11. Purple Cane Road 12. Jolie Blon's Bounce 13. Last Car to Elysian Fields 14. Crusader's Cross 15. Pegasus Descending 16. The Tin Roof Blowdown 17. Swan Peak 18. The Glass Rainbow 19. Creole Belle 20. Light of the World 21. Robicheaux Hackberry Holland Series1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield 2. Rain Gods 3. Feast Day of Fools 4. House of the Rising SunBilly Bob Holland Series1. Cimarron Rose 2. Heartwood 3. Bitterroot 4. In The Moon of Red Ponies * Each James Lee Burke novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
Swan Song: An Agatha Christie Short Story
by Agatha ChristieA classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Swan Song (A Gervase Fen Mystery #04)
by Edmund CrispinAs inventive as Agatha Christie, as hilarious as P.G. Wodehouse - discover the delightful detective stories of Edmund Crispin. Crime fiction at its quirkiest and best.
Swanfolk
by Kristín ÓmarsdóttirAn astonishing mind-bending novel about a woman's discovery of a community of swan-people from one of Iceland's greatest writers.In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva is about to discover something that will upend her carefully controlled life. Elísabet's work is the lynchpin of her existence in the city; her friends and social life centre around the Special Unit. But recently Elísabet has found herself taking long solitary walks near the lake. One day, she sees two creatures emerging from the water, half-human, half-swan. She follows them through tangles of thickets into a strange new reality. Elísabet's walks turn into regular visits to these swan women, who reveal to her the enigma of their secret existence, and their deepest desires. Pulled further and further into the monomaniacal, and often violent, quest of the swanfolk she finds her own mind increasingly untrustworthy. Ultimately, Elísabet is forced to reckon with both the consequences of her involvement with these unusual beings and a past life she has been trying to evade.*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ICELANDIC WOMEN'S LITERATURE PRIZE*PRAISE FOR KRISTIN OMARSDOTTIR:'Ómarsdottir's skills as a poet and playwright are evident' Helen Oyeyemi, New York Review of Books
The Swarm: A Novel Of The Deep
by Frank Schatzing Frank SchätzingFrank Schätzing's amazing novel is a publishing phenomenon with translation rights sold around the world, drawing rave reviews for both pulsating suspense and great scientific knowledge.The world begins to suffer an escalating and sensational series of natural disasters, and two marine biologists begin to develop a theory that the cause lies in the oceans, where an entity know as the Yrr has developed a massive network of single-cell organisms. It is wreaking havoc in order to prevent humankind from destroying the earth's ecological balance forever.The Americans, under the ruthless General Judith Lee, take a more pragmatic approach than the scientists, seeking to wipe out the being of the deep.The scene is set for a massive confrontation...
SWAT Secret Admirer: Killshadow Road Swat Secret Admirer Manhunt (The Lawmen #3)
by Elizabeth HeiterA predator is no match for her protector…
Swat Standoff: Swat Standoff (tennessee Swat) / Major Crimes (omega Sector: Under Siege) (Tennessee SWAT #4)
by Lena DiazThey’re racing to the rescue… And a possible chance at love!
The Swaying Pillars (Murder Room Ser.)
by Elizabeth FerrarsHelena Sebright is given a three-month job in the newly independent African state of Uyowa. She is to escort a seven-year-old girl to stay with her grandparents there, and to bring her back to her parents, in England, at the end. It seems a lucky break. But Helena is not to know she will become involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise. Against the background of a disintegrating state and imminent bloody revolution, Helena finds herself caught up in a series of mysteries, catastrophes - and gruesome deaths . . .
The Swedish Girl: 10 (William Lorimer #10)
by Alex GrayWhen Kirsty Wilson lands a room in a luxury Glasgow flat owned by Swedish fellow student Eva Magnusson she can't believe her luck. But Kirsty's delight turns to terror when she finds the beautiful Swedish girl lying dead in their home and their male flatmate accused of her murder. Kirsty refuses to accept that he is guilty and, inspired by family friend Detective Superintendent Lorimer, sets out to clear his name.Meanwhile, Lorimer calls on trusted psychologist Solly Brightman to help unravel the truth behind the enigmatic Eva's life and death. But it is not long until another woman, bearing a marked resemblance to Eva, is brutally murdered. Horrified, Lorimer realises that Kirsty could be right. Is it possible that Glasgow's finest detective has put the wrong man behind bars? And is there a cold-blooded killer out there orchestrating the death of the next innocent victim? In this gripping read, Alex Gray sends her dynamic Scottish detective from the gritty heart of Glasgow to the snowy streets of Stockholm in his toughest case yet.