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Author : Amanda Lees
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781646042005
Contains everything from police jargon and forensics terms to deadly poisons and even deadlier killers
Author : Amanda Lees
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Crime
ISBN : 1472143299
''I found myself rolling around in it for hours, like a gangster''s moll on a bed full of money. Sheer delight!'' Catriona McPherson ''Where was this book when I started writing? From Aconite to the Zodiac Killer is the essential companion for any serious reader or writer of crime'' Leye Adenle, author of When Trouble Sleeps ''A fascinating compendium of crime facts which should be on the shelves of every crime writer - and every crime reader'' Simon Brett ''This is a dangerous book in so many ways, chock full of ways of killing people, from undetectable poisons to various types of guns. It contains riveting accounts of notorious murderers, is crammed with fascinating details of slang, and precise particulars of police procedures. The perfect gift for any true crime enthusiast and an indispensable guide for all crime fiction writers.'' S. W. Williams, author of Small Deaths and How to Write Crime Fiction ''A remarkable achievement. At once elucidating and compelling, indispensable and unputdownable. It reads like a page-turning thriller. Whether a crime writer who needs to distinguish a blood agent from a bum beef or a reader with an interest in queer coal makers, this lexicon will keep you hooked, and leave you sublimely informed.'' Gary Donnelly, author of Killing in Your Name and Blood Will Be Born ''Fascinating, insightful and taking up permanent residency on my desk. Amanda Lees'' Dictionary of Crime is my new bible!'' Chris Whitaker, award-winning author of Tall Oaks, All The Wicked Girls and We Begin at the End ''What a little gem this is - such a great idea and a valuable resource for writers. I found myself dipping into it at intervals and marvelling at the extent of the research that''s gone into it, as well as chuckling over some of the more unusual entries. My personal favourites? BINGO seat, nicker, moll buzzer and lully-prigger. Wouldn''t have had a clue what they meant . . . but I''m determined to work them in somewhere in a future novel!'' G. J. Minett, author of The Syndicate ''A fascinating journey through the dark side of the human psyche. Highly recommended for anyone interested in criminals and crime'' Patrick Redmond, bestselling author of The Wishing Game An essential popular A-Z reference guide for fans of crime fiction and true crime, in books, TV and film, helping to make sense of everything from asphyxiation to VX nerve agent. This is an indispensable guide for fans of true crime and crime fiction, whether in books, film or on TV, who want to look behind the crime, to understand the mechanics of an investigation, to walk in their favourite detectives'' shoes and, most importantly, to solve the clues. To do that, one needs to be fluent in the language of the world of crime. We need to know what that world-weary DI is talking about when she refers to another MISPER. We have to immediately grasp the significance of the presence of paraquat, and precisely why it is still a poison of choice. If you want to know how many murders it takes for a killer to be defined as a serial killer, what Philip Marlowe means when he talks about being ''on a confidential lay'' and why the ''fruit of a poisonous tree'' is a legal term rather than something you should avoid on a country walk, this is the reference book you''ve been waiting for. It covers police and procedural terms and jargon of many different countries; acronyms; murder methods; criminal definitions, including different types of killers; infamous killers and famous detectives; notorious cases often referred to in crime fiction and true crime; gangster slang, including that of the Eastern European mafia; definitions of illegal drugs; weapons; forensic terminology; types of poisons; words and phrases used in major crime genres, including detective fiction, legal thrillers, courtroom dramas, hardboiled crime, Scandi and Tartan Noir, cosy crime and psychological thrillers; criminology terms; and the language of the courts and the legal systems of British, American, French, Nordic and other countries. From Aconite to the Zodiac Killer is an essential, go-to resource for readers and even for writers of crime fiction. More than simply a glossary, this is a guide that provides a doorway into a supergenre, and one that is not just for readers, but also for the many fans of film and TV dramas, of podcasts, and crime blogs. It is also an indispensable resource for writers or would-be writers of crime fiction.
Author : Sarah Pinborough
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062856852
From the author of Behind Her Eyes, now a Netflix Original Series hit “‘Big Little Lies’ meets ‘Rebecca’ in Sarah Pinborough’s ‘Dead to Her,’ a saucy novel about insecure second wives dragged down by secrets [and] jealousies…” —Washington Post “Roils with passion, rancor, and greed wrapped in Southern politesse... Pinbrough’s intricately woven mystery will please fans of B.A. Paris and Paula Hawkins.” — Publishers Weekly For fans of Liane Moriarty, Liv Constantine and Lisa Jewell, a twisty psychological thriller about a savvy second wife who will do almost anything to come out on top from the New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes. Marriage can be murder… SOMETHING OLD Marcie’s affair with Jason Maddox catapulted her into the world of the Savannah, GA elite. Old money, old ties, old secrets. Marcie may have married into this world— but she’ll never be part of it. SOMETHING NEW Then Jason’s boss brings back a new wife from his trip to London. Young, attractive, reckless—nobody can take their eyes off Keisha. Including Marcie’s husband. SOMETHING YOU CAN NEVER, EVER UNDO… Some people would kill for the life Marcie has—what will she do to keep it?
Author : Declan Rockwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798524517005
A harrowing look at the shocking true story behind the infamous Zodiac Killer. Stalking the streets of 1960s and 1970s California, the case of the elusive Zodiac Killer has puzzled America's best law enforcement for decades. With no confirmed identity and only a few sparse eye-witness accounts, America's most well-known serial killer is also its most confusing. Who really was the Zodiac Killer? And why did he vanish as suddenly as he appeared? Peeling back the curtain on the rumors and the facts behind this mysterious murderer, Zodiac Killer: The Terrifying True Crime Story of the Mysterious Serial Killer offers readers an all-new glimpse into the deranged mind of the serial killer who was at one point America's most wanted man. Covering his survivors' terrifying accounts in all their gruesome and harrowing detail, the enigmatic letters and cyphers he left to taunt detectives, and the retinue of possible suspects, this biography will give you a fresh and up-to-date perspective on what we know about the Zodiac Killer. Perfect for fans of true crime and serial killers, as well as the morbidly curious, this riveting book will remind you of the monsters who walk among us, and the disturbing cold cases that have haunted law enforcement for decades. Scroll up and grab your copy now to unveil the mysterious story behind the Zodiac Killer.
Author : Kieran Crowley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Serial murders
ISBN : OCLC:1151393347
Author : Amanda Lees
Publisher : Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781848121799
The first book in the exciting Kumari Goddess trilogy Kumari is a goddess-in-training who lives in a secret valley kingdom. She is destined to stay young forever, unlike people in the World Beyond. But Kumari longs to break out of her closeted life at the palace, where her only real friend is a baby vulture, and there's nothing to think about . . . except the mystery of her mother's death. It's hard to kill a goddess, but someone did. And so Kumari steals away to the Holy Mountain, determined to summon Mamma back from the dead and to find out the truth. But the next thing Kumari knows, she's in the World Beyond - in Manhattan! Surrounded by strange buildings and even stranger people, and running for her life through Macy's Thanksgiving Parade . . .
Author : Lesley Lodge
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781789013603
It’s 1647: a time of bitter civil wars in England. Wayland, the village blacksmith, returns from army service to find his wife, Rebecca, murdered and his son traumatised and struck dumb. Wayland’s overpowering desire for revenge is thwarted by the collapse of laws and a dearth of clues to her sadistic killer. Thwarted, that is, until the villagers ask him to investigate a runaway horse. Whilst searching for its rider, he discovers instead the body of a young boy, cut with symbols in the same way as Rebecca’s body had been. The clues abound and confuse with elements of witchcraft, religious hatred and the enmities of civil war. Wayland sets out on a perilous journey to find the killer, taking with him his son Jonathan and Alun, a canny Welsh baker. But just as they find their first suspect, they are trapped in the brutal Siege of Colchester, facing ever more dangerous challenges. Wayland, Alun and Jonathan must draw on all their strengths, devise new strategies and make agonising decisions, if they are to stay alive and find the real killer before he strikes again.
Author : Bernie Steadman
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781913682859
A series of horrific killings on the beaches of Devon, England, leads a police detective into a darkness that goes back decades . . . A homeless man has been beaten and thrown into a fire at the seaside. To make things worse for DCI Dan Hellier, images of the crime are all over social media—and there’s more to come. Soon Hellier is running through a maze that twists and turns through both a cult and the history of the Irish Troubles—to find a killer filled with bitterness and brutality, and stop yet another man from falling victim.
Author : Michael Morford,Michael Ferguson
Publisher : WildBlue Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781947290525
By the creators of Criminology: a complete chronicle of the Zodiac serial killer investigation, including photographs and documents. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, an enigmatic serial killer terrorized the San Francisco Bay area—and teased the police tasked with stopping him. Through bold letters and cryptic ciphers mailed to local newspapers as well as taunting calls to police, the Zodiac left his mark on the state of California. Without warning he was gone, but not before achieving infamy in the annals of true crime history. Just who was the Zodiac Killer? In the first season of their popular podcast Criminology, Michael Morford and Mike Ferguson take a deep dive into one of true crime’s most notorious cold cases. Using actual case files, documents, and police reports they present a detailed chronicle of this mysterious investigation. In this volume, Morford and Ferguson bring the series to readers with added commentary, photographs, and documents.
Author : Jane Isaac
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781800324022
Even the littlest lies can have the biggest consequences... On the night of her mother’s wake, only one thing brings Ruby comfort; the knowledge that her mother’s killer is safely behind bars. But guilt is eating away at fragile younger sister Sophie, who brought their mother’s killer into their lives. This is why Ruby is glad that Sophie is with her supportive boyfriend Ewan, despite Ruby’s doubts about him. He’s been Sophie’s rock, not only taking care of her, but her little kids, too. So what if he doesn’t like talking about his past? But when news of another woman’s murder spreads through their town like wildfire, Ruby is shocked to find herself with reason to suspect Ewan of the crime. And with one good lie driving a wedge between the sisters, it’s hard for Ruby to get Sophie to see what she sees. Ewan is keeping dangerous secrets. But he’s not the only person close to home who has something shocking to hide... A gripping and unputdownable thriller that will keep you reading into the early hours of the morning. Read what everyone is saying about One Good Lie: ‘Oh my GOODNESS!! I absolutely loved this... It got to the point where I was suspecting every single character in the book... The ending was twisty, thrilling, scary and, best of all, satisfying. Truly a wonderful psychological thriller that kept me captivated throughout!’ Shalini Boland, author of The Secret Mother, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I can honestly say that this is psychological fiction at its best. Cleverly written and packed full of chilling suspense... With lots of delicious twists and clashes of personality that could set the pages on fire, One Good Lie ticks all the boxes for me. A hugely satisfying read and one I would highly recommend.’ Sheryl Browne, author of My Husband’s Girlfriend, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A clever, creepy and compulsive psychological thriller’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Jane Isaac never lets us down; this is fast-paced storytelling at its best. One Good Lie is a chilling, unputdownable read, packed with menace and suspense... Highly recommended!’ Linda Huber, author of Baby Dear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One Good Lie had me on the edge of my seat! Every time I thought I had the plot figured out the carpet was pulled from under my feet! Twisty and full of surprises. Highly recommended! 5/5.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An exciting psychological thriller that will appeal to fans of Ruth Ware, Greer Hendricks, and Sarah Pekkanen... Excellently-written, well-plotted... I sped through this book and finished it in a day... If you're a fan of the thriller genre, you won't regret checking out this book’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘5 Stars! Highly recommend. It was hard to put this book down. It was a fast-paced story full of suspense. I was hooked from the first chapter... I absolutely loved this story of two sisters.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was invested straight away; it was fast-paced and I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley Reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Book drought over! Hooked from page one, didn't stop reading until silly o'clock, had a few hours’ sleep, walked the dog then dived back in to finish.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Absolutely kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened. The ending didn’t disappoint. I highly recommend this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a brilliant read... The characters are likeable, even the villainous ones, and it just shows you can never really trust anyone who you think you know.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author : J. C. Cooper
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1987-03-17
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780500770917
In nearly 1500 entries, many of them strikingly and often surprisingly illustrated, J. C. Cooper has documented the history and evolution of symbols from prehistory to our own day. With over 200 illustrations and lively, informative and often ironic texts, she discusses and explains an enormous variety of symbols extending from the Arctic to Dahomey, from the Iroquois to Oceana, and coming from systems as diverse as Tao, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Tantra, the cult of Cybele and the Great Goddess, the Pre-Columbian religions of the Western Hemisphere and the Voodoo cults of Brazil and West Africa.
Author : Daniel Ogden
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0195151232
In a culture where the supernatural possessed an immediacy now strange to us, magic was of great importance both in the literary mythic tradition and in ritual practice. In this book, Daniel Ogden presents 300 texts in new translations, along with brief but explicit commentaries. Authors include the well known (Sophocles, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Pliny) and the less familiar, and extend across the whole of Graeco-Roman antiquity.
Author : Anne Coates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1739441621
A young Asian woman's body is found in a lake. Is it a sad case of suicide or something more sinister? Hannah Weybridge, still reeling from her friend's horrific murder and the attempts on her own life, doesn't want to get involved, but reluctantly agrees to look into the matter for the family. The investigation has wider implications and dark secrets are gradually exposed. The past however still stalks Hannah's steps, and a hidden danger accompanies her every move. The third in the bestselling Hannah Weybridge thriller series, Songs of Innocents provides Hannah with her toughest, and deadliest, assignment yet...
Author : Charles Anthon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1286 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : English language
ISBN : UCBK:B000750899
Author : Bonnie MacBird
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008380854
A heatwave melts London as Holmes and Watson are called to action in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure by Bonnie MacBird, author of “one of the best Sherlock Holmes novels of recent memory.”