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The D.A. Goes to Trial (Doug Selby D.A.)
by Erle Stanley GardnerThe case started with a corpse. Nobody knew who he was. Next, a man named John Burke disappeared. But D.A. Doug Selby could not find his body.Then Mrs Burke swore that the corpse and her missing husband were one and the same man. This should have solved both mysteries. All it did was run the D.A. up two different trees. Sure, the faces of the dead man and John Burke were exactly the same. The only trouble was that their fingerprints were different!Impossible? That's what Doug Selby thought too - until the killer struck again ...
The D.A. Goes to Trial (The Doug Selby Mysteries)
by Erle Stanley GardnerA homeless man&’s corpse sends a California D.A. down a twisted path in this classic hard-boiled mystery from the author of the Perry Mason series.&“The bestselling author of the century . . . a master storyteller.&” —The New York Times District Attorney Doug Selby&’s latest trouble begins when the battered corpse of a vagabond is found near the railroad in Madison County. The coroner suspects he was struck by a train. Searching the dead man&’s wallet, they discover he had a wealthy brother in Phoenix. But who was the dead man? And how did he make it to the train tracks. . . ? Meanwhile, a neighboring city needs Doug&’s help. A bookkeeper named John Burke has vanished, potentially with funds stolen from his employer. Burke&’s neighbors report seeing a drifter in the alley near their house. And when Selby and Sheriff Rex Brandon speak to Burke&’s employer, they discover Burke wired him from Phoenix . . . Selby thinks he has found two threads that will tie together neatly in a bow, but the more he investigates, the more he is left in knots. Originally published in 1940.
The D.A. Holds a Candle
by Erle Stanley Gardner"A Guy in One of the Cabins Is Ready for a Funeral." District Attorney Doug Selby slammed down the receiver and ten minutes later was at the Keystone Auto Camp. "Where is he?" Selby asked. Sheriff Brandon moved the dresser. The corpse was slumped down in a grotesque sitting position. In his right hand he held a revolver and in his left a long pin such as florists give with corsages. The clues indicated the Palm Thatch, a local roadhouse, as the starting point in the investigation. There Selby ran into Mr. Big of Madison City who told him, "Lay off!" But the D. A. ignores the warning and uncovers a set-up loaded with explosive action.
The D.A. Holds a Candle (Doug Selby D.A.)
by Erle Stanley GardnerDouglas Selby, the ambitious young District Attorney of the territory around Madison City, had up before him a young man guilty of embezzling a comparatively small sum of money which he had spent gambling. Selby could have locked him up - and perhaps ruined his life. But he wanted to find the how and the why of this otherwise law-abiding young man's gambling.Selby's investigations led him to a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, to blackmail, and to the doorstep of DeWitt Stapleton, the local big-wig, who ran things in that part of the country by and for himself.
The D.A. Takes a Chance (Doug Selby D.A.)
by Erle Stanley GardnerBlond Eve Dawson came to Hollywood to be a star and didn't make the grade. But as a party girl she was much in demand - until someone shot her during a wild party given for a lot of prominent politicians. Everyone clammed up and pressure was brought to bear - even on popular D.A. Doug Selby. But Selby and Sheriff Brandon wouldn't hush. The next time beautiful Eve turned up she was a corpse with a carving knife deep in her chest. And even that suave old fox A.B. Carr couldn't stop the D.A. from finding out who killed her and why.
The D.D. Warren Case Files: The Complete Collection of First Chapters
by Lisa GardnerDo you love NYT #1 Bestselling Lisa Gardner's brilliant novels? Have you never read her? Do you want to know more about her series and characters?Undeniably one of Lisa Gardner's greatest characters, D.D. Warren is smart, tough and stubborn to a fault. This exciting and thrilling introduction to the Detective D.D. Warren series features opening chapters from all seven novels in her series, including the latest, FEAR NOTHING - out now in ebook and in paperback on 10th October 2014.Heart-racing suspense and irresistible characters from the bestselling author of TOUCH & GO, CATCH ME, LOVE YOU MORE and many others.
The DCI Fleming Cases Books One to Four: The Fifth Suspect, The Last Man, A Fatal Move, and No Hiding Place (The DCI Alex Fleming Series)
by Robert McNeilFour compelling police procedurals in one volume. In England&’s Thames Valley, a detective takes on murder, corruption, and department politics . . . This new collection includes the first four novels featuring DCI Fleming of the Major Crime Unit:The Fifth Suspect A body is found on a boat on the Thames—and newly promoted DCI Alex Fleming, a man with a troubled past, is keen to prove his worth with his first murder case. But when a belligerent colleague and internal politics come into play, Fleming is up against both a difficult case and his own coworkers.The Last Man The assistant chief constable wants DCI Fleming to review a cold case. Fleming soon learns that MI5 have an interest in the case, and that there is a clear suspect. But as the body count rises and he uncovers an extramarital affair, Fleming suspects the answers may lie elsewhere . . .A Fatal Move The village of Darmont is in an uproar—but the angry demonstrations are not the only thing disturbing the peace. The assistant to a millionaire property developer has been murdered, and an investor&’s son is kidnapped. Has a protester taken things too far—or is something more complex going on among the rich and powerful?No Hiding Place When Oliver Upton is shot dead, DCI Fleming and his team look for details about the man&’s life. All they know is that he showed up in Oxford and started working as a taxi driver. How do you investigate a murder when the victim seems to have no past?
The DCI Fleming Cases Books One to Three: The Fifth Suspect, The Last Man, and A Fatal Move (The DCI Alex Fleming Series)
by Robert McNeilThree crime thrillers in one volume: In England&’s Thames Valley, a police detective takes on murder, corruption, and department politics . . . These novels featuring DCI Fleming of the Major Crime Unit include:The Fifth Suspect A body is found on a boat on the River Thames—and newly promoted DCI Alex Fleming, a man with a troubled past, is keen to prove his worth with his first murder case. But a belligerent fellow DCI gives Fleming a hostile reception, and as internal politics come into play, Fleming finds himself up against both a difficult case and his own colleagues.The Last Man The assistant chief constable wants DCI Fleming to review the cold case of an activist shot dead five years ago after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment. Fleming soon finds out that MI5 have an interest in the case, and learns that another activist was the main suspect. But as the body count rises and he uncovers an extramarital affair, he suspects the answers may lie in a very different place . . .A Fatal Move The normally tranquil village of Darmont is in an uproar over a plan for new housing and a shopping center—but the angry demonstrations are not the only thing disturbing the peace. The assistant to the millionaire property developer behind the controversy has been murdered—and the son of an investor has been kidnapped. Has a protester taken things too far—or is something more complex going on among the rich and powerful?
The DCI Reece Thrillers Books One to Three: The Other Her, She's Next, and Isla's Missing (The DCI Reece Thrillers)
by Liam HansonDISCOVER THE COMPLETE DCI REECE SERIES TODAY. There are three unmissable crime thrillers in this great value boxset: The Other Her: A detective on the edge. A killer on the loose. When DCI Bran Reece is called to the bloody crime scene of a murdered woman, he thinks the case is his. But the new Chief Superintendent has other ideas. She sees the recently widowed Reece as a volatile risk-taker and puts him on leave, forcing him to watch from the sidelines. Or so she thinks. DS Elan Jenkins soon realises her boss’s replacement is out of his depth and takes matters into her own hands. But Elan unknowingly puts herself and others in grave danger. Can Reece and Jenkins overcome their personal issues and solve the case? The truth might be closer to home than either of them is willing to admit… She's Next: He knows her name... Where she lives... And wants her dead. Dr Richard Wellman is a Consultant Anaesthetist at the University Hospital in Cardiff. He’s also a disturbed serial killer with a grudge. Back at work after being shot, DCI Bran Reece is still struggling following his wife’s murder nearly eighteen months earlier. As Reece and his team investigate a number of separate murders, he suspects they are linked, despite the evidence suggesting otherwise. With Reece fast closing in on the doctor, can he bring the man to justice without ending up in the firing line for a second time? Or will his preoccupation with an old foe blind him to the fact that a member of his own team might be in mortal danger? Isla's Missing Some secrets are best taken to the grave. Jailed thirty years ago for a murder he didn’t commit, Arvel Baines has been plotting his revenge ever since. He’s going to ruin the lives of all those responsible for framing him. And one man, in particular, will be made to suffer more than the rest. When the son of the true killer wakes up on his kitchen floor to find his wife dead and teenage daughter missing, so begins a deadly game of cat and mouse. Soon the Murder Squad are tasked with finding the missing girl, drawing DCI Reece into the mix. Can Baines carry out his gruesome vendetta before he’s caught? Will Reece outsmart another killer? And what happens to the missing Isla? What everyone is saying about The DCI Reece Thrillers: "A great read, twists and turns and bodies galore." "This is what I call a top-notch crime thriller. Gritty, graphic and laced with one-liners" "This is an excellent, fast-paced, crime mystery that keeps you on your toes." "Gritty Welsh noir with a side order of dark humour." "Excellent, fast-paced gritty police procedural."
The DI Bliss Series Books One to Five: Bad to the Bone, The Scent of Guilt, If Fear Wins, The Reach of Shadows, and The Death of Justice (The DI Bliss Series)
by Tony J ForderThe first five books in the acclaimed detective series where conspiracy, murder and mayhem plague the streets of Peterborough in the East of England.Bad to the BoneWhen the remains of a young woman are discovered in the woods of Peterborough, DI James Bliss and DC Penny Chandler suspect senior officers were involved in the murder.The Scent of GuiltDI Bliss returns to Peterborough’s major crimes team and is plunged straight into the heart of a serial murder investigation.If Fear WinsWhen a torched body is found in a country lane, DI Bliss and Chandler believe the murder may have been linked to a terrorist attack.The Reach of ShadowsWhile recovering from serious injuries, DI Bliss investigates the murder of a woman who had recently reported being stalked.The Death of JusticeDI Bliss investigates a series of vicious murders that appears to be the work of a hired assassin whose kill list is far from complete
The DI Bliss Series Books One to Three: Bad to the Bone, The Scent of Guilt, and If Fear Wins (The DI Bliss Series)
by Tony J ForderDo you like gripping crime thrillers? Then discover the explosive, unmissable and best-selling DI Bliss series today. THERE ARE THREE STUNNING CRIME THRILLERS IN THIS GREAT VALUE BOXSET: Bad to the Bone The Scent of Guilt If Fear Wins Bad to the Bone: A skeletal body is unearthed in a wooded area of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. DI James Bliss, together with DC Penny Chandler, investigate the case and discover that the young, female victim had been relocated from its original burial site. A witness is convinced that a young female was struck by a vehicle back in the summer of 1990, and that police attended the scene. However, no record exists of either the accident or the reported victim. As the case develops, two retired police officers are murdered. The two are linked with others who were on duty at the time a road accident was reported. As Bliss and Chandler delve deeper into the investigation, they start to question whether senior officers may have been involved in the murder of the young women who was buried in the woods. As each link in the chain is put under duress, so is Bliss who clashes with superiors and the media. When his team receives targeted warnings, Bliss will need to decide whether to drop the case or to pursue those responsible. Will Bliss walk away in order to keep his career intact or will he fight no matter what the cost? And is it possible the killer is much closer than they imagined? The Scent of Guilt: Twelve years after he left Peterborough under a cloud, DI Bliss returns to the city and the major crimes team. Having spent years policing organised crime, Bliss is plunged straight into the heart of a serial murder investigation. Meanwhile, Penny Chandler has been promoted to DS and has been working in London on the Met’s sexual crimes team. But when two rapes are reported on her old patch in Peterborough, Chandler volunteers to interview the victims. Chandler joins the hunt for the attacker and soon notices a possible link between the rapes and Bliss’s murder investigation. Could the same man be responsible? Just as both cases seem to stall, a call comes in from an ex-policeman who knows of unsolved cases in the USA with a similar MO. Bliss finds himself travelling to California to hunt for a killer whose reach may have stretched further than anyone could possibly imagine. But in order to catch the murderer, Bliss must discover the killer’s motive. A motive which should have remained buried in the past… If Fear Wins: When a torched body is found in a country lane, DI Bliss and Chandler are called in to investigate. The detectives are drawn towards recent missing person reports and believe their victim will prove to be one of them. Bliss thinks he knows which, and fears the outcome if he is proven right. Soon the body is identified, and Bliss and Chandler discover evidence suggesting this murder might be a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, someone from Bliss’s past needs his help, and soon he is juggling his personal life with the demanding case. To make matters more complicated, MI5 and the Counter-Terrorist Unit are called in to help solve the case. But are they on the right track? Bliss and Chandler soon find themselves in a race against time, and this might just be their most challenging case yet… Tony J. Forder is also the best-selling author of Degrees of Darkness and Scream Blue Murder. The stunning DI Bliss series are fast-paced police thrillers which will appeal to fans of authors like Michael Connely, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.
The DI Gravel Investigations Books One to Four: Portraits of the Dead, Before I Met Him, A Cold Cold Heart, and Every Move You Make (The DI Gravel Investigations)
by John NichollFour bestselling psychological thrillers. One great value boxset. Portraits of the Dead: Emma didn’t know how long he hid in the large Victorian wardrobe to the side of her single bed. She didn’t know how long he peered between the two heavy oak doors, and watched, as she slowly drifted into fitful sleep. She didn’t know what time he pushed the doors open and crept towards her in the darkness of the night. Detective Inspector Gravel finds himself faced with a difficult case when a local nineteen-year-old university student is abducted and imprisoned by a sadistic serial killer, who has already tortured and killed at least five young women. Can Gravel find the girl and stop the murderer? He will learn that the greater the evil, the deadlier the game… Before I Met Him: Every once in a while the hunters become the hunted... When Rebecca's childhood abuser avoids prosecution, it sets her on a path to revenge and soon she is handing out retribution on any man who preys on the innocent. The twenty-three-year-old poses as a child online and sets her trap, luring one predatory sex offender after another to their deaths. When a severed head is found washed up on a windswept estuary beach, DI Gravel and his team are called in to investigate. In what might be his toughest case yet, DI Gravel finds himself asking if vigilante justice is ever justified… Read this chilling new psychological thriller and decide for yourself. A Cold Cold Heart: DI Gravel and his daughter Emily are oblivious to the terrible danger she is in when she accepts a job working for the solicitor Charles Turner. Meanwhile, Gravel is on the hunt for a serial killer. And when Emily becomes the killer’s latest obsession, the murderer will stop at nothing to make his grotesque fantasies reality. But as further bodies are discovered, the killer seeks to befriend DI Gravel and misdirect his investigation. How can you catch a killer who is hiding in plain sight? Can DI Gravel and Emily come away from this case with both their lives intact? Sometimes evil wears a suit… Every Move You Make: When Mia, a successful novelist, is targeted by a stalker, her life begins to unravel. Unaware that the predatory psychopath has placed cameras in her home, the stalker sends untraceable emails, including photos of her and her four-year-old daughter, demanding Mia performs outlandish tasks, threatening dire consequences if she refuses or approaches the police. As the pressure builds, Adam, Mia’s sister's boyfriend, offers to accompany her to stay in Italy with her parents. But when the villa is burnt down, Mia fears the stalker has followed her and decides to return to Wales. Meanwhile, the police are investigating the murder of three women in the area, and when DI Gravel’s daughter is threatened, he takes matters into his own hands. With his health failing and his career coming to an end, just how far will Gravel go to protect his daughter and catch a vicious killer? John Nicholl's bestselling DI Gravel series consists of four twisting, dark and compelling psychological thrillers. They will appeal to fans of authors like Mark Edwards, Rachel Abbott and John Marrs.
The DI Graves Thrillers Boxset Books One to Three: The Demons Beneath, From Inside the House, and The Devil's Mark (The DI Graves Thrillers)
by WD Jackson-SmartThe first three thrillers starring the police detective who takes on the strangest and most horrific crimes in London . . . This collection of unsettling crime thrillers includes:The Demons Beneath When a bloody corpse is discovered in a North London park, DI Daniel Graves is tasked with finding the killer. Then another body turns up, and another—plus, a demonologist with a connection to the victims enters the picture. This is unlike anything Graves has ever dealt with. Is the detective hunting a serial killer—or a supernatural entity?From Inside the House The victims are found dead in their homes, body parts taken. Graves suspects this could be two serial killers working together—but how are they choosing their victims? Is anyone in London safe? Meanwhile, a journalist&’s obsessive pursuit of the story to further her career threatens to do more harm than good—and someone is targeting Graves personally . . .The Devil&’s Mark A gory display in a London park sets the police scrambling, and symbols at the crime scene suggest the occult. DI Graves and his partner, DI Palmer, must decipher the message and find the person responsible—with some help from a professor specialising in the arcane. The killer&’s elaborate efforts indicate a desire for the world to pay attention—but why?Praise for WD Jackson-Smart &“Genuinely creepy and panic inducing moments.&” —Scream magazine &“[Jackson-Smart] lures readers in and holds them.&” —Online Book Club &“Had me going all the way to the very end.&” —Barbara T. Cerny, author of The Tiefling
The DI Hamilton Series: In the Shadows, No Safe Home, Deadly Friendship, and The Stranger Within (DI Hamilton Series)
by Tara LyonsFour crime thrillers in one volume featuring the relentless London police detective . . . This collection of gritty mysteries includes:In the Shadows Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton is tasked with apprehending a brutal murderer stalking the streets of London—and leaving not a shred of DNA evidence. As pressure from his superiors intensifies, Grace Murphy, who is dealing with the recent loss of her beloved grandfather, falls deeper into despair when her friends&’ bodies are discovered—and she fears she may be the next target. The nightmares that plague her may hold a key to unraveling the killer&’s identity . . .No Safe Home DI Hamilton is haunted when the suspicious death of a teenage girl triggers suppressed memories. With a stalker targeting vulnerable women in Central London, and his team rapidly diminishing, Hamilton must conquer his own emotions before another family is destroyed. Meanwhile, a young woman in a sleepy town finds the past that she fled is catching up with her . . .Deadly Friendship Hamilton is dragged into a gruesome murder investigation while on annual leave in Lake Windermere. A handwritten note, with a woman&’s name, is found inside the corpse. When a direct link to London is identified, Hamilton must make the connection before the body count rises. Before the case is over, he will find himself asking how well he really knows his friends . . .The Stranger Within Torn away from his family, DI Hamilton is urgently called into a briefing in the early hours of his weekend off. He must unravel an investigation he thought had long closed. Hamilton and his Murder Investigation Team come up against a patient with a mental disorder hell-bent on revenge. And when a colleague's life is threatened, Hamilton must unlock the truth of the stranger within before it's too late.
The DI Kate Burrows Quartet: The Ladykiller, Broken, Hard Girls, Damaged
by Martina ColeRead the complete DI Kate Burrows collection by Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author and 'Queen of Crime' Martina Cole. THE LADYKILLER. BROKEN. HARD GIRLS. DAMAGED.DI Kate Burrows is the hard-but-fair copper whose investigations - and heart - become dangerously entwined with London's most infamous gangster, Patrick Kelly. But when there's a killer on the loose, Kate Burrows is the only woman for the job.Discover this deadly quartet, the only time Martina has written from the Old Bill's perspective.PRAISE FOR MARTINA COLE:'The stuff of legend. . . utterly compelling' Mirror 'Intensely readable' Guardian 'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer
The DI Manx Cases Books One to Three: Anglesey Blue, Doll Face, and Shadow Soul (The DI Manx Cases)
by Dylan H. JonesGet THREE brilliant crime thrillers in this great value boxset. Praise for the DI Manx Cases: "Crime and Police Procedure Fiction at its best, dark, disturbing and leaving you wanting more." "Excellent reading, impressed with the research and its accuracy." "Twisty, interesting, and compelling" "This book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the very last page." In this three-book boxset: Anglesey Blue: MURDER. BETRAYAL. REVENGE. It’s not the homecoming Detective Inspector Tudor Manx was expecting, but solving the case is just the start of his problems. Recently transferred from the London Met to the North Wales Constabulary, Detective Inspector Tudor Manx has come to the Isle of Anglesey hoping for a quiet life. But his hopes are dashed when a brutally mutilated body is found crucified to the bow of a fishing boat sending shockwaves through the peaceful community. Manx’s faces pressure to solve the case quickly equipped with an inexperienced team. Is the body a message or a premonition of more murders to come? Doll Face: Three months after solving his last case, DI Tudor Manx leads a harrowing investigation to catch a killer terrorizing the Isle of Anglesey. After the body of the first victim, Sian Conway is found, the suspicion quickly falls on her boss, Kimble McLain, and her volatile ex-husband, Liam Fowler. The autopsy soon reveals Sian was eighteen weeks pregnant and when the coroner finds a religious text hidden in the victim’s liver, Manx suspects this could be the work of a serial killer. The case takes a shocking turn when footage of Sian’s murder is discovered. Shadow Soul: A man betrayed. A woman on a mission. A detective running out of time. When RAF drone pilot, Bobbie Matthews, suffers a devastating trauma, it sets in motion a series of events that sets the whole Island of Anglesey on edge. Assigned to the case of an RAF Base Commander found dead on a popular tourist beach, DI Manx soon discovers the investigation is more complex and sinister than he imagined. Meanwhile, paranoid and wracked with guilt that her actions might have led to the death of her own husband, Bobbie sets out to uncover the truth. But at what cost? And is there a link between Bobbie’s past and the body on the beach? Pushed to his limit, Manx is about to find out… The bestselling DI Tudor Manx cases are the perfect read for fans of serial killer thrillers, police procedurals and crime mysteries, as well as for readers of authors like; Angela Marsons, Matt Brolly and Ann Cleeves.
The DI Melanie Watton Series Books One to Three: The Copycat, The Watcher, and The Cutter (The DI Melanie Watton Series)
by Charlotte BarnesThe first three mysteries in the suspenseful British police procedural series, now in one volume.This three-in-one crime thriller collection includes:Copycat: When the body of a young woman is found abandoned—with a note on it saying “Remember me?”—DI Melanie Watton and her team soon conclude that the murder, the method, and the appearance of the victim indeed remind them of something they’ve seen before. But the next victim makes them question everything they thought they knew . . .The Watcher: How do you solve a case when there isn’t a crime scene? After Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realize they have a complex case on their hands—and then discover that they’re up against a killer more evil than anyone could have imagined . . .The Cutter: Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, and she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief . . .
The DI Rosalind Kray Series Books One to Three: Faceless, This Little Piggy, and Suspended Retribution (The DI Rosalind Kray Series)
by Rob AshmanThe first three DI Rosalind Kray crime thrillers, together in one collection, from the bestselling author of the DS Malice series.FacelessBlackpool DI Rosalind Kray returns to work after surviving a vicious knife attack that took her husband’s life. Her first case back, unfortunately, is far from simple. A serial killer is going to great lengths to kill and obliterate the existence of his victims.In her efforts to find the killer, Roz also fights with her superiors and wrestles with her inner demons. Soon, horrifying revelations are made, turning the case on its head. Roz is about to discover the truth is closer than she could have ever imagined . . .This Little PiggyKevin Palmer was just a regular guy—until his wife, money, business, and reputation were all taken away from him. Now he wants revenge . . .DI Rosalind Kray is still reeling from an attack that took her husband’s life. She finds herself on the trail of a twisted killer and cracks the macabre pattern of murders. Roz suspects Palmer, but her boss is unconvinced. So, with the clock ticking, Roz must find a way to pin the murders on Palmer before another falls victim to his plan . . .Suspended RetributionDI Rosalind Kray hopes to become the new DCI after tracking down another serial killer, but those in charge have other ideas. Meanwhile, after a small-time crook is killed in a hit and run and a serial burglar is brutally murdered, Kray suspects a vigilante is at work . . . Once again, Kray finds herself on the trail of a serial killer, but this one is different. Now, with her bosses on her heels and the body count rising, Kray must hurry to take down this madman before it ruins her.A terrific choice for fans of Caroline Mitchell, Helen H. Durrant, and Angela Marsons.
The DMZ: A Novel
by Jeanete WindleReporter Julie Baker returns to her childhood village in Colombia's demilitarized zone to investigate the loss of U.S. military assets. As she looks for answers, Julie finds herself lost in the jungle, angry with a God who seems to have abandoned her. Guaranteed fiction!
The Da Vinci Code
by Dan BrownWhile in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling cipher. Solving the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.In an exhilarating blend of relentless adventure, scholarly intrigue, and cutting wit, symbologist Robert Langdon (first introduced in Dan Brown's bestselling Angels & Demons) is the most original character to appear in years. The Da Vinci Code heralds the arrival of a new breed of lightening-paced, intelligent thriller surprising at every twist, absorbing at every turn, and in the end, utterly unpredictable right up to its astonishing conclusion.Read by Jeff Harding(p) 2004 Orion Publishing Group
The Da Vinci Code (The Young Adult Adaptation)
by Dan BrownDan Brown's mega-bestseller is now available for a new generation of readers. This young adult adaptation takes readers from Paris to London on a breathless tour of famous landmarks and will remind fans everywhere why the New York Times calls The Da Vinci Code "blockbuster perfection." Includes over twenty color photos showing important locations and artwork, and publication timing connects to the film release of Inferno! The greatest conspiracy of the past two thousand years is about to unravel. Robert Langdon, professor of religious symbology at Harvard, is in Paris to give a lecture. At the reception that follows, he is scheduled to meet with a revered curator from the world-famous Louvre museum. But the curator never shows up, and later that night Langdon is awakened by authorities and told that the curator has been found dead. He is then taken to the Louvre--the scene of the crime--where he finds out that baffling clues have been left behind. Thus begins a race against time, as Robert Langdon becomes a suspect and, with the help of French cryptologist Sophie Neveu, must decipher a mystifying trail of clues that the two come to realize have been left specifically for them. If Robert and Sophie cannot solve the puzzle in time, an ancient truth could be lost forever--and they themselves might end up as collateral damage. Praise for the adult edition of The Da Vinci Code "WOW . . . Blockbuster perfection. An exhilaratingly brainy thriller. Not since the advent of Harry Potter has an author so flagrantly delighted in leading readers on a breathless chase and coaxing them through hoops."--The New York Times "A new master of smart thrills. A pulse-quickening, brain-teasing adventure."--PeopleFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Da Vinci Code: Featuring Robert Langdon (Robert Langdon #2)
by Dan BrownTHE #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLING PHENOMENON, WITH MORE THAN 85 MILLION COPIES SOLD&“Blockbuster perfection . . . a gleefully erudite suspense novel.&” —The New York Times&“A pulse-quickening, brain-teasing adventure.&” —PeopleWhile in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols. As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.Even more startling, the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion, a secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, and he guarded a breathtaking historical secret. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle—while avoiding the faceless adversary who shadows their every move—the explosive, ancient truth will be lost forever.Robert Langdon returns in The Lost Symbol, Inferno, Origin, and The Secret of Secrets (coming soon)!
The Da Vinci Code: द दा विंची कोड
by Dan Brownपॅरिसमधील लूव्हर या सुप्रसिद्ध संग्रहालयाच्या वयस्कर व्यवस्थापकाचा संग्रहालयामध्येच खून होतो. विचित्र गोष्ट अशी की, त्यांच्या मृतदेहाभोवती जमिनीवर गोंधळून टाकणारी काही चिन्हे आणि खुणा दिसतात. या खुणांचा शोध घेण्याची कामगिरी त्याचवेळी पॅरिसमध्ये आलेल्या रॉबर्ट लँग्डन या हॉर्वर्ड विद्यापीठातील चिन्हशास्रतज्ञावर सोपवली जाते. फ्रान्समधील निष्णात गुप्तलिपीतज्ज्ञ सोफी नेव्ह्यू हिच्या मदतीने लँग्डन या चित्रविचित्र खुणांमधून खुनाला वाचा फोडणारी काही दिशा मिळते का, याचा शोध घेतो. यातूनच मग काही वेगळेच रहस्य उजेडात येते. जगप्रसिद्ध चित्रकार लिओनार्दो दा विंचीच्या अनेक चित्रांमधून अत्यंत कौशल्यपूर्ण रीतीने दडवलेले संकेत दोघांना आश्चर्यचकित करतात. खून झालेले संग्रहालय-व्यवस्थापक 'प्रायरी ऑफ सायन्स' या पंथाशी संबंधित असतात. ही स्फोटक माहितीही त्यांना कळते. अत्यंत गुप्तपणे काम करणार्या या पंथामध्ये सर ऐझॅक न्यूटन, व्हिक्टर ह्यूगो आणि दा विंची अशा अनेक नामवंत व्यक्ती कार्यरत असतात. संग्रहालय-व्यवस्थापकांनी मती गुंग करून टाकणारी एक ऐतिहासिक सत्य जिवापाड जपलेले असते. हा शोध घेत असताना एक अव्यक्त प्रतिगामी शक्ती सतत रॉबर्ट आणि सोफीचा पाठलाग करीत असते. प्राचीन काळापासून अस्तित्वात असलेले एक स्फोटक सत्य खुणा आणि संकेतांच्या भूलभुलैय्यातून बाहेर येते.
The Da Vinci Cook
by Joanne PenceAngie Amalfi is close to one of the biggest breaks of her rocky culinary career-a chance to co-write a cookbook with a famous chef. But as she scrambles to prepare for the impending interview, her realtor sister Cat is suddenly accused of a murder in a rich client's home. A priceless relic-an iron chain that was used to bind St. Peter while in a Roman prison-is missing from her wealthy client Marcello Piccoletti's home, and a murder was committed on the heels of the disappearance. The only person who can clear Cat's name is the client himself, and he's in Rome, tending to his restaurant, Da Vinci's. Heedless to Angie's stern warning, the always unpredictable Cat insists on traveling to Rome to confront Picoletti, and Angie must drop everything to accompany her sister. The Roman restaurateur has the chain with him in Rome, and exonerates Cat of the murder as well. Unfortunately, the police in the states still suspect Cat and now Picoletti, the only witness, has disappeared. Angie takes a job as a cook at Da Vinci's, hoping to get to the bottom of this complex mess. And when bodies start piling up like balls of fresh mozzarella at an Amalfi family picnic, it looks like Angie and Cat's trip to their homeland may spell arrivederci Amalfis.
The Da Vinci Deception (The Inspector Jack Oxby Novels)
by Thomas SwanCelebrated thriller writer Thomas Swan introduces Scotland Yard Inspector Jack Oxby in The Da Vinci Deception—an exhilarating thriller set in the art world. Racing from London to New York to Lake Como, Inspector Oxby is on the hunt for an art forger whose daring attempts to counterfeit the great Leonardo da Vinci have the art world astounded. For fans of the UK television series Lovejoy, the art history mysteries of Iain Pears, as well as books like The Thomas Crowne Affair, this is a novel of suspense not to be missed!