Showing results for "Alibi" in Crime Thrillers

Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband. She had an alibi and no known motive, yet Talia’s unwavering protestations of innocence have always been ignored. Then one day in the visiting area, she sees a recognizable stranger she’s certain is her husband. It turns out the man she’s been convicted of killing may not be dead after all. But as the days tick away toward Talia’s execution, what will it take for her to be believed?

Born into a fine old Charleston family, Hammond Cross is determined to be the city's next district attorney-without sacrificing his integrity. Prosecuting the sensational murder of real estate magnate Lute Pettijohn could be his ticket into the office. Yet while Hammond anticipates his success...

Secrets, lies and revenge brim to the top in this gritty thriller. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. A perfect crime needs a perfect alibi… Crime reporter Beth Chambers is committed to uncovering the truth – and she’s not afraid of bending the rules to get there...

Geraldine Steel is plunged into a double murder investigation which threatens not only her career but her life. And then her previously unknown twin, Helena, turns up, with problems which are about to make Geraldine's life turn toxic in more ways than one.

Celebrity chef Ian Curley is found dead in his walk-in freezer. The prime suspects are his three ex-wives, who meet up every Friday evening in their favorite corner booth of his restaurant. It’s a tradition for Anita, Mary-Jane, and Rosie to drink, dine, and commiserate. But commit murder? All aggrieved, each one has a motive and an alibi. And a brilliant detective has reservations. Who did it? The night will tell.

Mike and Rosie learn that their daughter's boyfriend has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his father. Bobby Fairchild claims to have found his father's body upon returning home from a date with Grace. The police, who found Bobby at the scene of the crime holding the murder weapon, contend that his parents' acrimonious divorce sent the boy over the edge. With their daughter as Bobby's only alibi, Mike and Rosie take the case and uncover a sex scandal that takes them down San Francisco's darkest alleys.

Two murder victims and a suspect whose alibi appears open to doubt.... Geraldine Steel is plunged into a double murder investigation which threatens not only her career but her life. And then her previously unknown twin, Helena, turns up, with problems which are about to make Geraldine's life turn toxic in more ways than one.

A suburban wife and mom escapes from the grasp of a psychotic serial killer - only to wind up murdered weeks later. Was it a coincidence? Or is there a serial killer out there playing a sick game of catch and release - and catch again? Can famed FBI Agent Jessie Hunt, 30, shake off her personal trauma and enter this killer’s mind? Can she save the next victim - and maybe even herself - before it is too late?

Born into a fine old Charleston family, Hammond Cross is determined to be the city's next district attorney-without sacrificing his integrity. Prosecuting the sensational murder of real estate magnate Lute Pettijohn could be his ticket into the office. Yet while Hammond anticipates his success...

ALIBI FOR MURDER Murder brings the FBI to her door. Past secrets could get two old friends killed. When Allie Foster becomes the prime suspect in a murder, the small-town loner reaches out to the one person she can trust. Convinced Allie’s innocent, Colby Agency investigating attorney Steve...

Ein Ermittlungserfolg mit 400 Jahren Verspätung Inspector Alan Grant von Scotland Yard muss mit einem gebrochenen Bein das Bett hüten – und fühlt sich wie im Gefängnis. Erbärmlicher noch, denn im Krankenhaus ist Haftverkürzung selbst bei guter Führung ausgeschlossen. Beinahe so demütigend wie die Erinnerung an seinen lächerlichen Sturz ist der schroffe Ton der Krankenschwestern. Am schlechtesten aber erträgt Grant die Langeweile. Eine Freundin rät ihm, sich an einem der vielen ungelösten Rätsel der Kriminalgeschichte zu versuchen, und versorgt ihn mit Porträts berühmter Verbrecher.

Alibi Island is a legendary paradise hidden away deep in international waters. The only law is money. You’ve got to pay to play, but it’s all fair game if you’re rich enough. It's a lucrative business. What happens on the island stays on the island. That’s the promise. But it is a lie. Everything that happens is recorded. All of that footage becomes blackmail material down the line, as the island's secret power brokers look to cement their stranglehold on power. And when a senator’s daughter’s disappearance is linked to the island, all of its darkest secrets are at risk.

"Mitt namn är Kinsey Millhone. Jag är privatdetektiv med licens för att bedriva verksamhet i Kalifornien. Jag är trettiotvå år, skild två gånger, inga barn. I förrgår dödade jag en människa och det tynger mig." Nikki Fife har spenderat de senaste åtta åren i fängelse - dömd för mordet på sin make, skilsmässoadvokaten Laurence Fife. Att hon är oskyldig är det ingen som tagit någon notis om. Inte förrän nu. När Nikki äntligen släpps fri är privatdetektiven Kinsey Millhone hennes första stopp på vägen mot upprättelse.

As a former police detective turned PI, Sam Arbichaut has seen it all. Having moved from Florida to Portland, Oregon, for a new start in life, he spends his days fighting middle-age spread and investigating whatever civilians pay him for. When his latest job takes a homicidal turn, Sam soon figures out this case is anything but the usual... and finding out what the real story is might just cost him everything.

War es Zufall? Oder gibt es da draußen einen Serienmörder, der ein krankes Katz- und Maus-Spiel spielt? Kann die berühmte FBI-Agentin Jessie Hunt, 29, ihr persönliches Trauma überwinden und in die Gedanken dieses Mörders eindringen? Kann sie das nächste Opfer - und vielleicht sogar sich selbst - retten, bevor es zu spät ist?