Thriller genre books (491)
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Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
In Colorado near the Cheyenne Mountains, a team of topflight engineers venture on an ambitious cross country ski trip, using their newly invented outdoor equipment. The strapping group of young people are having the adventure of their lives--skiing, laughing, playing in the snow, and mugging for the camera. But when the gang was expected to arrive back from their trip-no one ever returned. Nora's excavation skills and Corrie's investigative talents are put to the test as they try to uncover what happened to the promising skiers on this cold and isolating mountain. But as more speculations and ... continue
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Deadline in Athens by Petros Markaris EN
TurkeyDescription:
"Originally published in Greek by Gavrielides Editions, Athens, under the title Nychterino deltio"--T.p. verso.
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Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jónasson EN
IcelandDescription:
'ONE OF THE FINEST CRIME WRITERS IN THE WORLD TODAY' DAILY MAIL THE BEST NEW BOOKS OUT IN AUGUST i 'A knowing, unnerving mystery' The Times 'Superbly told and packed with subtle nods to crime writers of the past, this is exquisite, delicate story-telling' Daily Mail This is Jónasson on top form - Barry Forshaw, Financial Times As seen on Simon Mayo's BOOKS OF THE YEAR podcast ---- AN OLD SANATORIUM. ONE TERRIFYING MURDER. FIVE SUSPECTS. AND A CASE THAT NEVER CLOSED. WELCOME TO THE SANATORIUM High up in the mountains stands a sanatorium. Once a hospital dedicated to treating tuberculosis, it no... continue
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Death Has a Thousand Doors by Patricia Grey EN
AustraliaDescription:
An Australian woman travels to Andorra to see her sister, only to find her missing. As the woman searches for her sister she learns a great deal about Andorran culture.
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Death of a Red Heroine by Xiaolong Qiu EN
ChinaDescription:
In this Anthony Award-winning debut, Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police must find the murderer of a National Model worker, and then risk his own life and career to see that justice is done. "A Loyal Character Dancer "is the latest in Qiu's Shanghai series featuring Inspector Chen. "A marvelously assured debut. . . . Engrossing, immensely readable."-"The Wall Street Journal"
76.
Country: South America / 
Colombia
Colombia
Description:
Narrada detalladamente y con emoción, la historia principal se fragmenta en otras que se anudan a través de unos personajes llenos de matices que comparten el mismo telón de fondo: Pablo Escobar manejando los hilos y las vidas de todos, como si fuesen sus marionetas, haciéndoles bailar y saltar al son que él quiere tocar; y en el momento que lo quiere tocar. Ganadora del VII Premio Alfaguara de Novela 2004
England78.
Der Outsider by Stephen King DE
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Im Stadtpark von Flint City wird die geschändete Leiche eines elfjährigen Jungen gefunden. Augenzeugenberichte und Tatortspuren deuten unmissverständlich auf einen unbescholtenen Bürger: Terry Maitland, ein allseits beliebter Englischlehrer, zudem Coach der Jugendbaseballmannschaft, verheiratet, zwei kleine Töchter. Detective Ralph Anderson, dessen Sohn von Maitland trainiert wurde, ordnet eine sofortige Festnahme an, die in aller Öffentlichkeit stattfindet. Der Verdächtige kann zwar ein Alibi vorweisen, aber Anderson und der Staatsanwalt verfügen nach d... continue
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Derrière la haine by Barbara Abel FR
BelgiumDescription:
D'un côté, il y a Tiphaine et Sylvain ; de l'autre, il y a Laetitia et David. Deux couples voisins et amis, ayant chacun un enfant du même âge. Deux couples fusionnels et solidaires qui vivent côté à côte dans une harmonie parfaite. Jusqu'au jour du drame. Un tragique accident fait voler en éclats leur entente idyllique, et la cloison qui sépare leurs maisons tout comme la haie qui sépare leurs jardins ne seront pas de trop pour les protéger les uns des autres. Désormais, les seuls convives invités à la table des anciens amis s'appellent Culpabilité, Suspicion, Paranoïa et Haine... Derrière la... continue
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Country: Africa / 
South Africa
South Africa
Description:
Bennie Griessel still knows enough to head up the police team tracking 'Artemis', a vigilante killer who targets child murderers. The killer is in fact Thobela Mpayipheli, a former freedom fighter robbed of everything by the murder of his son. And when Griessel's daughter is kidnapped, his world and Thobela's converge towards a devastating climax.