Ergebnis für "Final Acts" in Literatur & Belletristik

Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. This expertly curated thespian anthology features 14 stories from giants of the classic crime genre.

F.R. Merrill takes us into the life of an assistant producer, Faith Straton, who is just one step from bringing her Native American production to Broadway. As she inches closer to her dream, however, things start falling apart. A friend is lost forever, and Faith Straton discovers she is a target for murder. A professional storyteller and short story writer of more than 15 years, F.R. Merrill's first novel promises to be a gripping pause-resister that'll not only entertain and thrill listeners but also enthrall them with fascinating insights into Native American culture.

Perfect recipe for a thriller mix together: knowing when you are going to die...guns...and an election. Add Russians and stir. Final Act is a fast-paced sequel to Final Notice and has been described as simultaneously realistic and surrealistic...and totally engrossing. It is set in today’s chaotic political climate and gun-crazy culture and features the “only slightly” sci-fi watch - the VT2 - that monitors blood chemistry so accurately that it can predict the wearer’s death within 10, 20, or 30 days.

“Read this in about two sittings—absolutely loved it. Dazzlingly clever and beautifully twisty. Don’t miss it!!”—Emilia Hart, author of Weyward The gripping follow up to the “smart, stylish, and savage” (People) New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick The Club—a...

All monsters have their origins.... On a lonely stretch of deserted Texas highway, Will Longmire breaks down. But he's not alone. In the dead of night, Innis Blake hits someone, or something, with her car. The figure shouldn't be getting up. But it is. An unstoppable force is after Will and Innis. And before the night is over, both strangers will know the face of cruelty.

Mercy Temple lives in a world where paranormals are a thing. Humans know of their existence, but the two species don’t interact. Or so it is thought. She works for a bounty hunter, doing any job he needs done. From killing someone, to finding someone, to bringing them in. She has a love/hate relationship with the bounty hunter. He knows her secret, and that’s how he keeps her working for him. But still, he pays her well.

Acts of the Shaddai: The Final Testament is the last volume in the Bloodline Chronicles trilogy. Jake Stanton finds himself once again incarcerated for a crime he did not commit and faces the hardest decision of his life. His faith is tested to its limit in this closing of his quest for the 12 enchanted instruments.

Mercy Dove is a woman haunted by her past and plagued by scandal. The affairs of Evesham Hall, Mercy's infamous ancestral home, fill the broadsheets. But only society's elite, the select few invited by her stepfather, truly know the depravity of the decaying manor. Tired and eager for change, Mercy invites a new acquaintance to Evesham Hall, young Miss Violette. Her arrival provokes a shift within the walls, altering the status quo, and a much darker, more sinister shadow falls over the manor.