Synopsis: In Clanton, Mississippi, not much happens. There aren't many interesting stories for Willie Traynor's newspaper. But then there's a murder. When the killer goes to jail, the story does not end. Everybody is afraid now of this man and his family. Will there be more killings? Who will be next?
Honor killings, witchcraft murders, and the machinations of rival gang lords... Kali, Indian goddess of destruction and change, weaves her dark spell in a complex crime novel of fear, deception, brutal killings, and power mongering.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are summoned to the aid of Queen Victoria in Scotland by a telegram from Holmes’ brother, Mycroft, a royal advisor. Rushed northward on a royal train—and nearly murdered themselves en route—the pair are soon joined by Mycroft, and learn of the brutal killings of two of the Queen’s servants, a renowned architect and his foreman, both of whom had been working on the renovation of the famous and forbidding Royal
The author's fifth novel (his previous titles include the Edgar-winning Line of Vision, 2001, and the popular In the Company of Liars, 2005) cements his reputation as a top-notch thriller writer. Fifteen years ago, prosecutor Paul Riley made his mark by putting away Terry Burgos, who was inspired by song lyrics to kill six young women in the most gruesome of fashions. Now, a new series of killings bears a frightening similarity to the Burgos murders, and as the victim list keeps growing, Riley realizes the killer seems to be sending a personal message to him.
Meet the cast of Jubilee Terrace, one of the most popular soap operas on British television; from Lady Whrton to hot young thing Dawn Kerridge, the show is a family favourite. Recently, however, long-standing cast member Vernon Watts, died of a heart attack. Terrible as his death was, it wasn't without its benefits, and the production team was quick to make the most of the opportunity, As news of Vernon's demise spreads, the show's bosses decide to bring back an old character.