Marcia Talley is autorkou mnoha cenami ověnčených detektivních románů. Její díla se vyznačují poutavými zápletkami a často se dotýkají témat osobní síly a odolnosti, inspirovaných její vlastní zkušeností s bojem proti rakovině prsu. Talley se také podílela na několika inovativních projektech, kde spolupracovala s dalšími autory na vytváření příběhů zasazených do luxusních prostředí. Její povídky, které se objevují v mnoha sbírkách, prokázaly její všestrannost a schopnost zpracovat klasické náměty s humorným a originálním nádechem. Talleyina práce je ceněna pro svou chytrost a svěží perspektivu v rámci žánru.
Mystery and magic intertwine in this captivating collection of short stories from leading crime writers. Each tale explores fantasy realms and stage illusions, featuring characters who wield magic—both benevolent and malevolent. The anthology promises a thrilling blend of suspense and enchantment, showcasing the diverse talents of its contributors as they delve into the darker sides of magical powers.
Hannah Ives' neighbour is on the run, but the past is about to catch up with her in this compelling mystery.Hannah Ives is worried when her friends and long-time neighbours, Peter and Trish Young, are a surprising no-show at her Italian night. The couple seem to have vanished without a trace. Have they made a quick getaway and 'done gone'?As she struggles to make sense of the Youngs' disappearance, Hannah gets a call from Trish. But when she meets up with her heavily disguised friend, their reunion takes a devastating twist. Keen to help Trish, Hannah's investigations lead her to a series of dark discoveries and secrets involving powerful political figures. With stakes getting higher and her own life on the line, can Hannah survive her journey into Trish's past long enough to find out who wants to silence her, and why?
Encountering Isabel 'Izzy' Randall laying flowers on the grave of Amy Madison, a college senior killed in 1978 and last seen at a disco bar, sparks Hannah's interest in the unsolved case. But when she joins a small group of 'citizen detectives' determined to solve the mystery, the investigation Hannah down unexpected avenues....
Hannah Ives uncovers a deadly connection between disturbing discoveries in the past and present in this gripping mystery. Hannah Ives is staying at her idyllic vacation cottage in Elizabethtown with her husband, Paul, and is thrilled when she bumps into the young woman who used to babysit her grandchildren, Noel Sinclair, at a local supermarket. But when Noel pays a visit to the cottage, she unwittingly draws Hannah's attention to some seriously ill eagles in her neighbour's cornfield. Could these magnificent birds have been poisoned? As Hannah investigates, Noel uncovers some shocking news of her own when she and her sister receive the results of their DNA tests. As Hannah tries to work out who is tormenting the birds while delving into Noel's family tree, the last thing she expects is a deadly connection between the two . . .
Dreizehn prominente amerikanische Krimiautorinnen, von Mary Jane Clark bis Val McDermid, liefern in einem Wellness-Center in Phoenix einen packenden Thriller. Nach dem Mord an der exzentrischen Besitzerin wird deutlich, dass der Schein trügt und nicht alles Gold ist, was glänzt.