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PART OF BBC TWO'S BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS TWO SISTERS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. THEY ACCUSE EACH OTHER. WHO DO YOU BELIEVE? '911 what's your emergency?' 'My dad's dead. My sister Sofia killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.' 'My dad's dead. My sister Alexandra killed him. She's...

Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Fifty Fifty by James Patterson, read by Federay Holmes. It’s not easy being a good detective – when your brother’s a serial killer. Sam Blue stands accused of the brutal murders of three young students, their bodies...

Two sisters on trial for murder. They accuse each other. Who do you believe? From Steve Cavanagh, the “wickedly clever” (The New York Times) master of twisty psychological thrillers. “911 what’s your emergency?” “My dad’s dead. My sister Sofia killed him. She’s still in the house...

Inspector Maigret is meant to be taking a holiday, but he can't resist following the development of his colleague Janvier's case in the papers - and playing a few tricks on the way. Standing at the window in the middle of the morning, vaguely observing the comings and goings in the street, he had a feeling that reminded him of certain days in his childhood, when his mother was still alive and he was off school because he had the flu or it was the end of term. It was the feeling of finding out what went on when he wasn't there.

Der 49-jährige Sochiro Kaji genießt als vorbildlicher Polizist einen tadellosen Ruf - bis er sich eines Tages vor seine Kollegen stellt und berichtet, seine Frau getötet zu haben. Im anschließenden Verhör gibt er an, dass seine Frau an Alzheimer erkrankt war und ihn gebeten habe, ihr Leben zu beenden. Der Fall scheint aufgeklärt, doch Kriminalkommissar Kazumasa Shiki findet keine Ruhe. Als er auf eigene Faust weiterermittelt, stößt er in der Wohnung von Sochiro auf eine geheimnisvolle Kalligrafie mit dem Text: "50 Jahre - ein Leben".

Based on a two-part episode of Return of the Saint, starring Ian Ogilvy, the Saint takes part in a powerboat race only for his main competitor's boat to blow up midrace. As Simon comforts the man's widow, he discovers some rather unusual behaviour, which leads to a rather unusual bunch of crooks....

Best-selling, award-winning, author Kim Stanley Robinson continues his groundbreaking trilogy of eco-thrillers - and propels us deeper into the awesome whirlwind of climatic change. Set in our nation's capital, here is a chillingly realistic tale of people caught in the collision of science, technology, and the consequences of global warming - which could trigger another phenomenon: abrupt climate change, resulting in temperatures. BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Kim Stanley Robinson.

When their son Arthur mysteriously vanishes in the idyllic village of Kenwood, Emily and Derek are plunged into a heart-pounding race against time to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. As the facade of their once-perfect community crumbles, the couple must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and betrayal, testing the very meaning of family and trust. Discover the chilling secret that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about this seemingly peaceful village.

Miss Marples berühmtester Fall in einer Komplettlesung. Ein Mord, aber keine Leiche? Wo kein Opfer, da kein Täter! Und so nimmt niemand die Aussage einer netten, älteren Dame ernst, sie habe in einem vorbeifahrenden Zug einen Mord beobachtet. Niemand - bis auf die unverwüstliche Miss Marple, die sich unverzüglich daran macht, die Fäden zu entwirren und den Fall zu lösen.

Two years after Beverly Holden escaped her small hometown in the Kansas foothills for an exciting new life in California, she receives a mysterious message that her younger brother has gone missing after working for the dying heiress of Mirror Manor. Pulled back to her hometown to find her brother, Beverly is offered a choice: return to California and forever abandon her family and the small town where she grew up, or stay and inherit Mirror Manor’s estate upon the heiress’ death. The decision seems easy, but Beverly can’t help but wonder what her new wealth will cost?

The thrilling follow-up to best seller Never Never. It's not easy being a good detective - especially when your brother's a serial killer. Sam Blue stands accused of the brutal murders of three young students, their bodies dumped near the Georges River. Only one person believes he is innocent: his sister, Detective Harriet Blue. And she's determined to prove it. Except she's now been banished to the outback town of Last Chance Valley (population 75)....

"Get in. We're goin' for a ride." Art grabbed Eddie's left arm, while his partner, Gordo took the other arm. They hurried Eddie along the sidewalk and nearly threw him into the back seat. Eddie quickly scooted across the seat and cowered in the corner near the opposite door. Gordo crawled in next to him while Art slid in behind the wheel. The car squealed away from the curb and headed out of town on the Old Plank Road. Eddie has a fifty-fifty chance of coming out of this alive.

After years of hard work, Kathleen (Kat) Cutter has been offered her dream job. Only one thing is holding her back - she just found out that she's pregnant. Kat suddenly finds herself torn between choosing her dream job, or fulfilling her husband Jasper's dream of becoming a father. When Jasper is found dead, and she loses the baby under mysterious circumstances…Kat has nothing to live for, until she finds a crayon-written contract between Jasper and herself, which reminds her of a promise.

"Suddenly, from across the hall, came a cry - sharp, uncanny, terrible. I ran out in the direction from which it had come and stood on the threshold of the Drew dining room. A table was set with gleaming silver and white linen, and in its center stood a cake, on which fifty absurd pink candles flickered bravely. There appeared to be no one in the room. On the other side of the table, a French window stood open to the fog, and I went around to investigate. I had taken perhaps a dozen steps when I stopped, appalled...."