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The Venetian Legacy: a haunting new thriller set in the beautiful and secretive islands of Venice from the bestselling author
by Philip Gwynne Jones'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail 'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review_______________No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica? Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio.The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss.As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta - the Venetian Mafia.Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon..._______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine
The Venetian Legacy: a haunting new thriller set in the beautiful and secretive islands of Venice from the bestselling author
by Philip Gwynne Jones'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail _______________No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica?Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio.The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss.As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta - the Venetian Mafia.Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon..._______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****
The Venetian Legacy: a haunting new thriller set in the beautiful and secretive islands of Venice from the bestselling author
by Philip Gwynne Jones'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail 'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary Review_______________No happy ever after for Nathan and Federica? Newlyweds Nathan Sutherland and Federica Ravagnan are looking forward to weeks of sunshine and relaxation on the island of Pellestrina, in a cottage belonging to Federica's late father, Elio.The weather is idyllic, the views across the lagoon are spectacular and the seafood is the best in Venice. But when the body of an eminent Venetian lawyer is dredged up by a fishing boat, members of the close-knit island community start to take an unhealthy interest in the two honeymooners, and whispers and rumours begin to circulate about Elio's association with a recently-deceased gang boss.As Federica struggles to comes to terms with her father's troubled legacy, Nathan finds himself dragged into the search for the missing proceeds of an unsolved jewellery heist, and the unwanted centre of attention of the Mala del Brenta - the Venetian Mafia.Clearly Pellestrina is going to be no honeymoon..._______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine
The Venetian Mask: A Novel
by Rosalind LakerEnduring friendships and long-held vendettas come alive against the splendor and decadence of eighteenth-century Venice.In 1775 Venice–known to outsiders as “the brothel of Europe”–the tradition of mask-wearing has allowed adultery and debauchery to flourish. But Marietta and Elena, two dear friends at the Ospedale della Pietà, a world-famous orphanage and music school for girls, know little of that milieu–until they come of age. Elena is forced to wed the head of the Celano clan, a jealous, brutal man, while Marietta marries Domenico Torrisi, whose family vendetta with the Celanos is centuries old. Tradition dictates that the friends should never speak again, but their bond is too strong to break. As the French Revolution unsettles all of Europe, Elena’s husband frames Domenico and he becomes a political prisoner. Marietta and Elena plot to save him, and the women discover that Venetian masks have noble purposes, too–but will their efforts put their own lives at risk?Embodying the glitter and the treachery of the city it portrays, The Venetian Mask will keep you turning pages long into the night.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Venetian Masks
by Kim FieldingJeff Dawkins's last partner left him with a mortgage he can't afford and nonrefundable tickets for a month's vacation in Europe. Despite a reluctance to travel, Jeff decides to go on the trip anyway. After all, he's already paid for it. He packs a Kindle loaded with gay romance novels and arrives in Venice full of trepidation. There he meets the handsome and charming expat Cleve Prieto, who offers to serve as his tour guide. Jeff has serious misgivings--he wasn't born yesterday, and something about Cleve doesn't sit right--but anything is better than wandering the canals alone. With Cleve's help, Jeff falls in love with Venice and begins to reconcile with his past. For the first time, Jeff finds himself developing strong feelings for someone else. But he can't be sure who that person is because Cleve's background remains a mystery embroidered with lies. Then a dark figure from Cleve's past appears, and Jeff must choose whether to let Cleve flee alone or to join him on a desperate run through central Europe. Maybe Jeff will finally be able to see behind Cleve's masks--if he survives the journey. Winner in the 2013 Rainbow Awards. Fourth (tie): Best LGBT Cover - Illustration
The Venetian Masquerade
by Philip Gwynne Jones'An irresistible concoction of crime and culture' Daily MailA game of blackmail and betrayal is played among the backstreets and canals of Venice . . .Carnevale is in full swing, the streets and waterways of Venice are crowded with masked revellers and Nathan Sutherland's birthday is about to be ruined.A night at the opera at La Fenice is always a memorable experience - and this time it will be so for all the wrong reasons as the curtain call is interrupted by a fatal stabbing. But why is the dead man carrying one of Nathan's business cards in his wallet?The mystery of the murdered stranger takes Nathan on the trail of a lost opera by Monteverdi. But what begins as a harmless treasure hunt leads to ruthless criminals asking the highest of prices for the lost score... and then a second body is found in the sanctuary of Venice's English church.The quest for the lost manuscript will bring Nathan back to the stage of La Fenice, where a final confrontation has deadly consequences...Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Gwynne Jones' entertaining take on his beloved Venice is as delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers' David Hewson'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****
The Venetian Masquerade
by Philip Gwynne JonesA game of blackmail and betrayal is played among the backstreets and canals of Venice . . . Carnevale is in full swing, the streets and waterways of Venice are crowded with masked revellers and Nathan Sutherland's birthday is about to be ruined. A night at the opera at La Fenice is always a memorable experience - and this time it will be so for all the wrong reasons as the curtain call is interrupted by a fatal stabbing. But why is the dead man carrying one of Nathan's business cards in his wallet? The mystery of the murdered stranger takes Nathan on the trail of a lost opera by Monteverdi. But what begins as a harmless treasure hunt leads to ruthless criminals asking the highest of prices for the lost score... and then a second body is found in the sanctuary of Venice's English church. The quest for the lost manuscript will bring Nathan back to the stage of La Fenice, where a final confrontation has deadly consequences...Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****
The Venetian Masquerade
by Philip Gwynne Jones'An irresistible concoction of crime and culture' Daily MailA game of blackmail and betrayal is played among the backstreets and canals of Venice . . .Carnevale is in full swing, the streets and waterways of Venice are crowded with masked revellers and Nathan Sutherland's birthday is about to be ruined.A night at the opera at La Fenice is always a memorable experience - and this time it will be so for all the wrong reasons as the curtain call is interrupted by a fatal stabbing. But why is the dead man carrying one of Nathan's business cards in his wallet?The mystery of the murdered stranger takes Nathan on the trail of a lost opera by Monteverdi. But what begins as a harmless treasure hunt leads to ruthless criminals asking the highest of prices for the lost score... and then a second body is found in the sanctuary of Venice's English church.The quest for the lost manuscript will bring Nathan back to the stage of La Fenice, where a final confrontation has deadly consequences...Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Gwynne Jones' entertaining take on his beloved Venice is as delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers' David Hewson'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****
A Venetian Passion
by Catherine GeorgeRomance: Sipping wine in the dramatic Piazza San Marco in Venice was just the change of scenery Laura Green needed. What she hadn't expected was for a handsome Italian, Domenico Chiesa, to seduce her!Passion: It turned out to be a week's vacation spent being wined and dined in the most exclusive restaurants; a week of sizzling sexual tension which neither Laura nor Domenico wanted to end....Betrayal: But, despite their passions, Domenico had kept something extremely important from Laura. A secret that, once she was home in England, would have startling repercussions....
The Venetian Policeman (Missing Persons #3)
by M. E. RabbAfter assuming new identities and hitting the road to escape their wicked stepmother, New York City natives Sophie and Sam find themselves calling small-town Venice, Indiana, home. Venice is a far cry from New York -- which isn't always easy for the sisters -- but it's the perfect place for them to settle down and try to blend in. Teaming up with the local private investigator, the two sisters begin working on a series of missing persons cases... while at the same time trying to stay missing themselves.
The Venetian Sanctuary
by Philip Gwynne Jones'I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy' Val McDermid'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary ReviewWhat lies beneath?Venice, June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic, and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari, a British private investigator haunted by loss, has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or, rather, two pilgrims and a dead man.Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari's broken body is found at the base of the campanile, his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn't so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary, and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon. Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine
The Venetian Sanctuary
by Philip Gwynne Jones'I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy' Val McDermid'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax' Daily Mail'Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever' Literary ReviewWhat lies beneath?Venice, June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic, and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari, a British private investigator haunted by loss, has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or, rather, two pilgrims and a dead man.Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari's broken body is found at the base of the campanile, his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn't so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary, and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon. Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Clever and great fun' The Times'Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading' Literary Review'Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you'll love this book' Amazon reviewer, 5*****'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine
A Venetian Vampire
by Michele HaufSome games are better without rules...especially when it comes to seduction. Vampire Dante D'Arcangelo enjoys diversions. Especially those that involve seducing beautiful women, like newly made vampiress Kyler Cole. The curvaceous ingenue stirs Dante's deepest desires. But they share more than blistering chemistry. Dante and Kyler each seek possession of a priceless Fabergé egg containing a spell that would annihilate thousands of vampires while granting only one eternal life. Caught up in a wickedly sexy game of cat and mouse, Dante and Kyler try to outmaneuver each other as thieves and as lovers. But when a rival steals the egg, they form a wary alliance to recover it...knowing that their delicate bond must eventually end in betrayal.
The Venetian's Mistress
by Ann Elizabeth CreeHE BROUGHT DANGER...AND DESIREAn English widow in Italy, Cecily Renato has heard murmurings about a past tragedy which has caused a bitter rift with a neighboring family. This past is brought abruptly into the present when her stepdaughter declares her love for the enemy.Suddenly the Duke of Severin returns, and there’s danger in the air. What could he have done all those years ago to drive a mysterious figure to attack him now? Cecily, too, is in danger-most especially from her feelings for the darkly alluring Duke....
Vengador
by Frederick ForsythUn magnífico thriller que te llevará desde la guerra de Vietnam hasta Serbia y la selva de América Central. Una apasionante novela de suspense y acción trepidante del maestro Frederick Forsyth. Cuando un joven voluntario americano es brutalmente asesinado en Serbia, su millonario abuelo no duda en exigir venganza. Para localizar al asesino contacta con Cal Dexter, veterano de las fuerzas especiales de la guerra de Vietnam y la única persona capaz de llevar a cabo con éxito esta arriesgada misión. Pero lo que empieza como una tragedia personal, se convierte rápidamente en una violenta historia que implica a los más peligrosos agentes del terrorismo internacional...
El vengador del hampa
by Ricardo CanalettiUn experimentado periodista decide investigar el misterioso suicidio de un criminal. El caso se irá complicando y descubrirá que el caso está conectado a una banda que trabajaba para la temible banda parapolicial Triple A, en los años 60. Cansado de la sección Policiales del diario en el que trabaja desde hace años, Jordán encuentra por casualidad un enigma irresuelto en un recorte amarillento, dentro de un sobre con notas periodísticas. Intrigado, empieza a investigar el caso sin que sus jefes lo sepan, ayudado por el inexperto Alfredo, un archivero más joven que él. Los dos comparten, además de la pasión por la literatura negra, una curiosidad inextinguible que los llevará a buscar la verdad que esconde ese viejo artículo. Pista tras pista, siguen los pasos del Loco Prieto, un ladrón cuya falta de escrúpulos lo distingue de sus dos hermanos, también ladrones, pero conocidos por respetar a rajatabla los códigos del submundo del delito. Reclutado por los policías que fundarían la temible y clandestina Triple A, el Loco sumará asesinatos en una carrera que terminará de modo absolutamente sorpresivo. Basado en un caso real, con El vengador del hampa Canaletti salta exitosamente a la ficción. Esta novela compleja y vertiginosa, que se divide entre la Buenos Aires actual y la de fines de los años 50, atrapa al lector y lo deja sin aliento ni posibilidad alguna de abandonar el libro... hasta resolver el misterio.
La vengadora
by S. WilliamsLa vengadora es una novela original, que engancha de inmediato y no da un respiro hasta la última página. Nunca has conocido a nadie como Tuesday... Ha sido víctima de un ataque extremadamente cruel por parte de unos hombres, y ha decidido vengarse. Pero no solo la mueve la sed de venganza: también quiere proteger y ayudar a otras que han sufrido lo que ella. Tuesday vive bajo las calles de Londres, en la oculta red de túneles olvidados que atraviesan la ciudad. En ese peculiar mundo subterráneo, que conoce como la palma de su mano, planea sus cacerías. Cuando vinculan a Tuesday con una serie de brutales ataques a miembros de una pandilla, el detective Loss se encarga de la investigación. Loss aún sufre los devastadores efectos del asesinato no resuelto de su hija, y el caso comienza a afectarle muy de cerca... Reseña:«Un debut fenomenal. Un cruce entre Lisbeth Salander y Jason Bourne, ambientado en el caótico hervidero del Londres moderno. El empeño de la heroína por vengar a las víctimas de los matones oscila entre lo brutal y lo hilarante.»Stephen Armstrong, Sunday Times
Venganza (Quirke #Volumen 5)
by Benjamin BlackLa quinta entrega de la gran serie de novela negra protagonizada por el doctor Quirke: una maraña de secretos en un universo donde el sexo y el dinero lo pueden todo. Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Letras 2014 a John Banville por «su inteligente, honda y original creación novelesca» y a su «otro yo, Benjamin Black, autor de turbadoras y críticas novelas policíacas.» Los Delahaye y los Clancy comparten una historia de alianza y ambición que pasa de padres a hijos. Y ahora, también de muerte y preguntas sin respuesta: ¿por qué Victor Delahaye iba a necesitar un testigo para suicidarse? El doctor Quirke y su amigo el inspector Hackett interrogan a los miembros de ambas familias: Mona Delahaye, la joven y embriagadora viuda; James y Jonas Delahaye, los desconcertantes hijos gemelos; Jack Clancy, el mujeriego socio, y su hijo Davy. Sin embargo, cuando una nueva muerte -aún más sorprendente que la primera- los golpea a todos, resulta obvio que algún terrible secreto está en juego. La crítica ha dicho...«Un pulso narrativo sin igual en la literatura de detectives... Black ha vuelto a elevar a categoría de clásico una aventura detectivesca.»El Mundo «Los libros de Black son hipnóticos y deslumbrantes... Verdaderos placeres irresistibles.»The New York Times «Una novela negra provocadora... Una prosa de un nivel superior... Otro éxito de la mano de Black (John Banville).»Publishers Weekly («Lectura recomendada») «Black es a la novela negra lo que la Guinness a la cerveza: riqueza, complejidad, satisfacción... Una lectura deliciosa.»WBUR (Emisora de noticias de la NPR en Boston) «Tal y como cabría esperar de un ganador del Booker Prize, el estilo es soberbio y elegante; la forma de evocar el Dublín de los años cincuenta, de una gran riqueza, y Quirke resulta cautivador, con un halo verdaderamente irresistible para las mujeres.»Seattle Times «Espléndida novela del alter ego de Banville.»El País «Con un ritmo cargado de tensión, la última novela de Black (John Banville) es la mejor hasta la fecha. Vuelve el inspector Hackett, con ese encanto rural irlandés que oculta su afilado ingenio, junto a Quirke, un patólogo que siempre se las arregla para volver a empinar el codo y acostarse con una de las principales sospechosas.»Library Journal «Black se encuentra en magnífica forma... Es capaz de mantener la elegancia de la trama al tiempo que su deslumbrante prosa surca las páginas tan briosa como los yates de las acaudaladas víctimas de su última novela de asesinatos... Una historia seductora, una crítica social astuta, un relato de privilegios, arrogancia y venganza con un punto de locura.»Booklist «Quirke sigue siendo un misterio cautivador, para sí mismo y para los lectores... Mientras lo desvelamos, disfrutamos de la prosa de Black.»Kirkus Reviews «Con Black, el lector con gusto literario y preferencia por una prosa estilizada y unos personajes redondos está en buenas manos.»The Boston Globe «Quirke está atrapado cual personaje de Beckett. El verdadero misterio de las estilizadas novelas de Black es cómo consigue el protagonista escapar a su destino.»The Cleveland Plain Dealer «Frases que te atraen en silencio prometiéndote una cosa justo antes de volverse del revés para finalizar de manera inesperada... En el género de la novela negra, lo que hace una buena obra -y Benjamin Black lo logra- es mostrar cómo la vida se nos escapa entre los dedos, y que no existen los finales perfectos.»Wall Street Journal «Una novela que trasciende cualquier limitación de género o categorización, tan buena como cualquiera de las obras de John Banville.»Irish Times «La lectura atrapa, su mundo enriquec
La Venganza de John W.
by Joe CorsoUna madre sucia y pobre y su hijo que es la única posesión - su propiedad es deseada por un hombre malvado. Su ansia de riqueza lo lleva a no detenerse ante nada para obtenerla, causando a una madre afligida el temor de no volver a ver nunca más a su único hijo. Una prisión en el desierto que ha estado cerrada durante más de medio siglo se reabre misteriosamente, pero ¿con qué propósito? ¿Por qué se llevaron al niño de su madre y a la niña que ama? ¿Por qué Jack McCormack codicia la propiedad sin valor de John W tan agresivamente? La prisión tiene un secreto de hace 100 años, con un esqueleto centinela que la vigila. ¿Quién es y por qué está allí? Estas son parte de las pistas tentadoras que ayudan a hacer de "LA VENGANZA DE JOHN W" un libro que no querrás dejar.
La venganza de la valquiria (Jan Fabel #Volumen 5)
by Craig RussellVUELVE CRAIG RUSSELL. VUELVE JAN FABEL. Por el autor best seller internacional de El aspecto del diablo y Hyde. Una sicaria. Un asesino en serie. Dos ángeles de la muerte.Después de un lapso de diez años, una asesina en serie, el Ángel de Sankt Pauli, vuelve a ocupar los titulares cuando una estrella del rock inglés aparece en el barrio rojo de Hamburgo, agonizando por las heridas de cuchillo más salvajes. El comisario Jan Fabel se pone al frente de la investigación Los enlaces surgen con una serie de eventos aparentemente no relacionados. Un periodista asesinado en Noruega, la muerte de un gánster serbio y un proyecto olvidado hace mucho tiempo por la Stasi de la Alemania Oriental concebido en el apogeo de la Guerra Fría, que involucra a un grupo altamente capacitado de asesinas, conocidas con el nombre en clave de Valquirias. La búsqueda de la verdad por parte de Fabel lo enfrentará al asesino profesional más aterradoramente eficiente. El último ángel vengador.
La venganza de los ríos rojos como la sangre
by Martin LundqvistDespués de sobrevivir al genocidio de Ruanda, una adolescente se propone vengar a su familia. Este libro sigue a la adolescente Samantha Nyamwasa mientras viaja a través de una Ruanda devastada por la guerra durante el genocidio de los tutsis en 1994. Samantha sobrevive a la violación, la mutilación genital y el asesinato de su familia. A pesar de todas sus pruebas, se mantiene fuerte y decidida a alcanzar su objetivo: asesinar al coronel Patrick Bagosora y vengar a su familia.
Venganza de una sicaria
by Lluc OliverasDespués de perder a su hermano y madre, Liliana solo piensa en venganza. Descubre cómo logra entrar en los cárteles más poderosos de Colombia, convirtiéndose en la sicaria más poderosa. La vida no era para los más débiles, y ella había perdido la inocencia al entrar en un trueque con el diablo: su alma a cambio de una simple venganza y, pese a todo, había salido perdiendo. Liliana, una joven colombiana nacida en uno de los barrios más pobres, ha perdido todo: a su hermano Wilson y a su madre, la inocencia a manos de su padre. Únicamente le queda cobrar venganza, y para ello Alexander la ayudará a entrar en las filas de uno de los cárteles más poderosos de Colombia. Se convertirá en la sacaría más mortífera y eficaz del Cártel del norte, pero esto la llevará a perderse a sí misma. Una novela en la que la vida vale lo que cuesta un gramo de cocaína.
Venganza Dorada (En los brazos de la Mafia. #1)
by E ADespués de perder al padre, el antiguo Pakhan, Dmitri Milanovic toma posesión de la Bratsva, la Hermandad Rusa, sin embargo existen personas que no están de acuerdo con esa decisión. Boris Kamanev considera que estar al frente de la mafia debería ser por méritos y no por herencia, pasando el poder de padre para hijo y hará todo lo posible para derrotar a Dmitri y ocupar su lugar. Kyara Smirnov perdió a sus padres cuando era niña y fue criada por la familia Kamanev. Su sueño es llegar a los veinte y un años e irse de la Bratsva, la cual no consideraba su mundo. Para uno, veía a la mafia como una extensión de sí mismo, para el otro, era un instrumento de opresión. Ella estaba en medio de una guerra que no deseaba. En medio de la lucha por el poder, surge el amor avasallador e inesperado que comienza a dictar las reglas.....para bien o para mal.
Venganza en Devil's Acre (Inspector Thomas Pitt #Volumen 7)
by Anne PerryUn caso estremecedor cuyo turbio móvil remite a oscuras pulsiones sexuales. La séptima novela de la serie del inspector Pitt «Dos horas más tarde, el inspector Pitt cerraba la puerta del matadero e iluminaba el patio con su linterna. Miró el cadáver, que yacía tal como lo había encontrado el agente. Su aspecto a la tenue luz del amanecer incipiente era grotesco. Lo observó. El muerto no tenía el menor rastro de sangre en las manos. Incluso las uñas estaban limpias, lo que resultaba muy curioso en cualquier persona que frecuentara una zona como aquella...» En las brumosas calles del Londres victoriano se cometen varios asesinatos inexplicables. Solo el inspector Pitt, con la ayuda de su perspicaz esposa, conseguirá esclarecerlos.
Venganza en Devils Acre
by Anne Perry«Dos horas más tarde, el inspector Thomas Pitt cerraba la puerta del matadero e iluminaba el patio con su linterna. Miró el cadáver, que yacía tal como lo había encontrado el agente. Su aspecto a la tenue luz del amanecer incipiente era grotesco. Lo observó. El muerto no tenía el menor rastro de sangre en las manos. Incluso las uñas estaban limpias, lo que resultaba muy curioso en cualquier persona que frecuentara una zona como aquella...» En las brumosas calles del Londres victoriano se cometen varios asesinatos inexplicables cuyo turbio móvil remite a oscuras pulsiones sexuales. Solo el inspector Pitt, con la ayuda de su perspicaz esposa Charlotte, conseguirá esclarecerlos.