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After tracking down a crazed sniper last year, homicide detective Mike Houston opted to leave Boston for the isolated mountains of Maine. He adjusted nicely to chopping his own firewood, relaxing in his log cabin, and simply enjoying the solitude of the mountains. But then his former partner, Lt. Anne Bouchard, pays him a visit and dangles the words serial killer in front of him. And suddenly he finds himself back in the game beside her - though not "officially".

'A fascinating glimpse into the world of Formula 1: a tale as fast-paced and exciting as the race cars' - Jackie Kabler, television presenter and author of THE PERFECT COUPLE Fast cars. Dark secrets. One woman racing against more than just time. Ellie Harrier is making history as the first...

In einem Trailer Park irgendwo in den Ozarks wächst Billy Lowe mit einer alkoholabhängigen Mutter und einem gewalttätigen Stiefvater auf. Seine Wut und seinen Schmerz trägt Billy auf das Football-Feld, wo sie ihn zu einem sehr guten, aber unberechenbaren Spieler machen. Schon bald verliert...

In small towns, there is always that group. The privileged kids—the ones who appear to have it all. But beneath the deep bond between the Master’s Eight lies deceit. On a beautiful Australian seaside, the Master’s Eight gather once yearly for a round of golf. When a national TV network gets wind of their tradition, cameras roll to create a documentary. Little did the filmmakers know the explosive and devastating secrets this production would reveal.

"Such a fun novel!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A unique and fun read with lots of mystery and intriguing characters" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤠🌟Step into a world of glamour and pompoms in this unique and original thriller written by an ex-Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader🌟🤠 Everyone...

As transfer deadline day looms, Ander Anaia is about to make the deal of a lifetime. All that stands in his way is a rival agent. Or so he thinks. The Table, a secret cabal of super agents involved in "off-pitch" criminal activities, have other ideas. And they’ve kidnapped his daughter, Joska, as collateral. David Miller is about to make his first serious deal. A deal that would bring Ander’s world crashing down around him. Now Ander must do everything in his power to stop him. Or risk losing the deal—and his daughter.

During March of each year, 70 million people fill out the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament bracket, either in national contests or office pools. The goal is to predict all the winners for a tournament of 68 teams. The odds against perfection are astronomical. A small group of social media marketers, led by mathematician Sinclair Dane, see this annual quest as an under-appreciated opportunity to make money on sports betting. For a $2 entry fee, they offer one billion dollars for anyone who can predict the winners of all the games.

When Craig Waltrip, an associate at a Philadelphia sports agency, uncovers a meeting with his boss and a man from Augusta National Golf Course, all bets are on. Deep Rough takes the listener inside The Masters, revealing not only the historical backdrop of the famed tournament, but of a plot that could destroy the very fabric of the tournament itself. Filled with hole by hole descriptions, high stakes and even murder, Deep Rough will make even the casual golfer ponder what really goes on at the most famous golf course in the country.

Im Frühjahr 1972 wird der französische Profitennisspieler Louis Lasalle erschlagen im Schuppen des Clubs entdeckt. Gibt es eine Verbindung zu den Nachwuchstalenten, die dort trainieren? Oder geht es um die lukrativen Prämien im weltweiten Tenniszirkus? Commissaire Lucie Girard schnüffelt mal wieder in elitären Kreisen und schlägt dabei so manches Ass.