Showing results by publisher "Saga Egmont" in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Die berühmt-berüchtigte Künstlerin Kristal Havfruen wird tot aufgefunden - in einem Tank mit Formaldehyd treibend. In Laurence Anholts Krimi müssen der Zen-Ermittler Vincent Caine und seine ironische Partnerin Shanti Joyce sich zusammenraufen, um den spektakulären Mord aufzuklären. Ein charmanter Krimi und Auftakt der neuen Serie um den achtsamen Buddhisten Mr. Caine. An einem Juliabend versammeln sich zweihundert Gäste, um der Eröffnung der Retrospektive von Kristal Havfruen beizuwohnen.

"Operation Red Dragon and the Unthinkable" is the second instalment in the Rosone’s and Watson’s "World War III" series, an Amazon Top Selling series. It is set in an America which refuses to surrender their forces in the Middle East and capitulate to the Caliphate’s demands. The Middle East is ablaze and the Islamic State threatens the United States, nuclear annihilation is a risk on both sides, and China is hovering around the battlefield.

A romantic Valentine’s evening at The Bluebird turns into a murder mystery when a dead body plummets to the bottom of the village well. There are no witnesses, but surely in a community where everyone knows each other’s business, the murderer can’t stay hidden for long? Sophie doesn’t think so, and she’s on the case, determined to restore peace to the idyllic Cotswold village once more. The latest cosy mystery from bestselling author Debbie Young is ideal for fans of Richard Osman, Katie Gayle, and Catherine Coles.

A lovely day out takes a dark turn when a complaining customer is found dead... Luckily amateur sleuth Belinda Penshurst is on the scene – and ready...

The beautiful Vanessa Shotworth was being made extremely unhappy at the way she was being treated by her stepmother while her beloved father was away in India with his Regiment. When she was late for breakfast because she had been out riding on a lovely summer’s morning, she was humiliated by her stepmother by being told to scrub the kitchen floor or she will not be given anything to eat. Vanessa then decided to run away to her relatives in the North of England, having elicited the help of the faithful family butler, Bates.

When Sophie Sayers joins a writers' retreat on a secluded Greek island, she's hoping to find inspiration and perhaps a little adventure. Away from her rural English comfort zone, she also takes stock of her relationship with her boyfriend Hector. But scarcely has the writing course begun when bestselling romantic novelist Marina Milanese disappears on a solo excursion to an old windmill. First on the scene, Sophie is prime suspect for Marina's murder.

Ein mysteriöser Serienkiller versetzt Frankfurt in Angst und Schrecken. Alle Opfer sind junge blonde Mädchen...

"White Heron" is the first thrilling instalment in the "Run and Hide" series by Welsh author JJ Marsh. Ann Sheldon is a woman with secrets - and a past that she wants to leave behind. What better place to escape than to a remote shack in the Brazilian jungle? However, when a young local boy is violently murdered, Ann finds herself drawn into the investigation and fearful that her past has caught up with her. A high octane thriller packed full of mystery, danger, and adventure.

Es ist der fünftschlimmste Tag ihres Lebens, als Memphis in Montana ankommt. Mit ihrem kleinen Sohn auf dem Rücksitz einmal quer durchs Land zu ziehen ist mit Abstand das Verrückteste, was sie je gemacht hat. Am fünftschlimmsten Tag ihres Lebens trifft Memphis aber auch auf Knox Eden – einen der attraktivsten Männer, den sie je gesehen hat. Knox ist ein gefeierter Gourmet-Koch … und ihr Vermieter. Am allerschlimmsten Tag ihres Lebens muss Memphis lernen, alle Träume aufzugeben.

Alexander Stevens, einer der bekanntesten Strafverteidiger des Landes, und Constantin Schreiber, Tagesschau-Sprecher, Bestseller-Autor und von Haus aus ebenfalls Jurist mit Leidenschaft fürs Strafrecht, befassen sich mit spektakulären und teilweise noch nie erzählten Mordfällen. Gemeinsam beleuchten und rekonstruieren sie diese aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln, nehmen die Rollen von Anwalt und Verteidiger ein und fördern überraschende Wendungen, geheimnisvolle Indizien und verrückten Motive zutage.

En tidlig morgen sætter et trafikuheld i et vejkryds i det vestlige Aarhus, forårsaget af en vanvidsbilist, gang i en lavine af fatale begivenheder. Smykket viser sig at føre tilbage til en dødsulykke for tyve år siden i Hareskoven på Sjælland og en forsvundet treårig dreng. Samme dag sker der et skuddrab på en 14-årig dreng ikke langt fra stedet, hvor ulykken skete. Politikommissær Rolando Benito fra Østjyllands Politi efterforsker skuddrabet, som man først betragter som banderelateret, men da Anne kommer med sin teori, begynder han at interessere sig for andre motiver.

Efter et skænderi med sin storebror går 7-årige Lilly Danielsen en tur med familiens hund. Men hendes mor bliver urolig, da hun ikke kommer hjem som aftalt. Er hun blevet væk, fordi hun er så vred og ked af det, eller er der sket hende noget? Den amerikanske politibetjent Mason Teilmann har et noget mere stilfærdigt arbejde hos Midt- og Vestjyllands Politi, end da han var drabsefterforsker med speciale i drab på børn i sin hjemby New Orleans. Han er plaget af fortidens spøgelser, selvom hans danske kone hjælper ham, så godt hun kan.

España tiembla por la amenaza del fanatismo yihadista. El grupo antiterrorista lleva tiempo persiguiendo a Khan, pero cuando este huye hasta la India no les queda más remedio que pedir la ayuda de David Ribas. El exoperativo español saldrá de nuevo de caza y se verá envuelto en una serie de crímenes impactantes que apuntan a un lucrativo y terrible comercio ilegal para financiar el terrorismo islámico: el tráfico de órganos infantiles.

Laufey Gísladóttir voelt zich nog altijd niet de oude na haar vorige avontuur. Haar pogingen om buiten het werk wat afleiding te zoeken lopen uit tot niets. Gelukkig gaat het werk voor haar beveiligingsbedrijf Islasec onverminderd door. Laufey en Niels worden door de directie van een dure internationale kostschool ingehuurd om de beveiliging in het gebouw op orde te krijgen. Terwijl Niels helpt om de digitale aanvallen op de website te stoppen, merkt Laufey al snel dat er op de Lochemse school vreemde zaken spelen.

Wer schoss dem Kleinkriminellen Kummeder auf dem Gipfel des Riederstein mit einem Präzisionsgewehr den Kopf weg...

"It was a person after all, but she was suspended in mid-air. Abi’s heart began to thump against her ribcage as the full horror of what she was seeing became apparent. Her shrill scream pierced the silence, startling birds into taking flight. ‘Help me!’ she cried. ‘Somebody please help!’" When beautiful and bright Hannah is late for their morning run, her best friend Abi thinks nothing of it. Hannah isn’t always that reliable – she’s probably just overslept.

Roma, pieno agosto. Il commissario Ponzetti rinuncia alle vacanze per indagare sull'omicidio di un ghostwriter, misteriosamente legato a influenti personaggi politici e a un celebre ballerino. Un caso intricato tra tango, segreti e identità ambigue. Se un ballo potesse uccidere, questa indagine sarebbe il tango perfetto… Un giallo elegante e avvolgente, dove ogni passo nasconde un segreto.

La placida città di Trani è sconvolta dalla morte violenta di un antiquario britannico. Gaia Innocenti, trasferitasi in Puglia per lasciarsi alle spalle una macchia nel suo stato di servizio, dà inizio alla propria indagine, tra fiere di antiquariato, oscuri bar e un intero sottobosco criminale con cui dover fare i conti.

Pietro Valvassori, ex rugbista, è noto a tutti come il difensore dei più deboli. Quando si ritrova a dover difendere Leandro, accusato di aver strangolato la moglie Lorena, trascina da subito l'indagato su un ring senza risparmiargli colpi proibiti pur di fargli confessare l'assassinio. Ma presto si rende conto che la verità è ben diversa da ciò che si aspetta.

DI Andy Horton – a Harley-riding maverick with a nose for trouble and a knack for uncovering the truth – is back in this twisty murder mystery! Supposedly on holiday, Horton can't resist the lure of flashing blue lights at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. There, he finds the body of naval historian Dr. Douglas Spalding. His boss is quick to dismiss it as suicide, but Horton's gut says otherwise. When a second body turns up in eerily similar circumstances, Horton knows this is no coincidence. With his superiors unwilling to act, he risks his career to dig deeper.