A Tale of Mystery : The Dying Secret

A Tale of Mystery : The Dying Secret

Author: Anthony Kalu

Publisher: BookRix

Published: 2020-06-29

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 3748747977

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Corruption and evil raging the city, Kelvin Njasi, born of greatness , a rich kid with a nice family background, had awful dreams which we're more like reality and a messge which he have dreamt since childhood, he learns the cause of his dream is a secret that will change his life forever, he will have to learn how to control the power inside him.


The Secret Rooms

The Secret Rooms

Author: Catherine Bailey

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-11-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0670917559

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A castle filled with intrigue, a plotting duchess and a mysterious death in Catherine Bailey's The Secret Rooms. At 6 am on 21 April 1940 John the 9th Duke of Rutland, and one of Britain's wealthiest men, ended his days, virtually alone, lying on a makeshift bed in a dank cramped suite of rooms in the servants' quarters of his own home, Belvoir Castle, in Leicestershire. For weeks, as his health deteriorated, his family, his servants - even the King's doctor - pleaded with him to come out, but he refused. After his death, his son and heir, Charles, the 10th Duke of Rutland, ordered that the rooms be locked up and they remained untouched for sixty years. What lay behind this extraordinary set of circumstances? For the first time, in The Secret Rooms, Catherine Bailey unravels a complex and compelling tale of love, honour and betrayal, played out in the grand salons of Britain's stately homes at the turn of the twentieth century, and on the battlefields of the Western Front. At its core is a secret so dark that it consumed the life of the man who fought to his death to keep it hidden. This extraordinary mystery from the author of Black Diamonds, perfect for lovers of Downton Abbey, Brideshead Revisited and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. Praise for The Secret Rooms: 'Reads like the best kind of mystery story. It is a tale of mistresses and heirlooms, cowardice and connivance, and a deeply dysfunctional family...gripping' Sunday Times 'Astonishing...jaw-dropping...It would spoil the book if I revealed the whole works, suffice it to say...what a family' Sunday Telegraph 'An extraordinary detective operation' John Julius Norwich


Dying to Know

Dying to Know

Author: TJ O'Connor

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0738739502

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Dying is overrated. Murder is not. Detective Oliver Tucker prefers to be the guy investigating shootings, not the guy getting shot. So when he returns as a ghost after being murdered in his home, it’s only natural for Tuck to investigate the most important case of his life—his own. Detective, solve thyself! Piecing together cold cases, foggy memories, and eerie premonitions, Tuck fears that if he doesn’t figure out who pulled the trigger, his wife may be the next victim. Surprised to discover many earth-bound spirits chasing the same killer, Tuck’s unique perspective from the other side leads him to a chilling conclusion—it’s the living, not the dead, who are most terrifying. Praise: “TJ O’Connor has a smash hit with his debut novel Dying to Know . . . I couldn’t stop reading.”—Stephen Frey, New York Times bestselling author


The Dying Detective

The Dying Detective

Author: Leif GW Persson

Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0307907643

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***WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION'S INTERNATIONAL DAGGER 2017*** ***WINNER OF THE DANISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' PALLE ROSENKRANTZ PRIZE (Best Crime Novel 2012)*** ***WINNER OF THE FINNISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' AWARD (Best Crime Novel 2012)*** ***WINNER OF THE GLASS KEY (Best Scandinavian Crime Novel 2011)*** ***WINNER OF THE SWEDISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' AWARD (Best Crime Novel of the Year 2010)*** LARS MARTIN JOHANSSON is a living legend. Cunning and perceptive, always one step ahead, he was known in the National Criminal Police as “the man who could see around corners.” But now Johansson is retired, living in the country, his police days behind him. Or so he thinks. After suffering a stroke, Johansson finds himself in the hospital. Tests show heart problems as well. And the only thing that can save him from despair is his doctor’s mention of an unsolved murder case from years before. The victim: an innocent nine-year-old girl. Johansson is determined to solve the case, no matter his condition. With the help of his assistant, Matilda, an amateur detective, and Max, an orphan with a personal stake in the case, he launches an informal investigation from his hospital bed. Racing against time, he uncovers a web of connections that links sex tourism to a dead opera singer and a self-made millionaire. And as Johansson draws closer to solving the crime, he finds that he will have to confront not just a mystery but his own mortality as well.


The House of Secrets

The House of Secrets

Author: Brad Meltzer

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1455559504

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A secret worth killing for, a woman with no past, and an act of treason that changed America: #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer returns with The House of Secrets. "When Hazel Nash was six years old, her father taught her: mysteries need to be solved. He should know. Hazel's father is Jack Nash, the host of America's favorite conspiracy TV show, The House of Secrets. Even as a child, she loved hearing her dad's tall tales, especially the one about a leather book belonging to Benedict Arnold that was hidden in a corpse. Now, years later, Hazel wakes up in the hospital and remembers nothing, not even her own name. She's told she's been in a car accident that killed her father and injured her brother. But she can't remember any of it, because of her own traumatic brain injury. Then a man from the FBI shows up, asking questions about her dad -- and about his connection to the corpse of a man found with an object stuffed into his chest: a priceless book that belonged to Benedict Arnold. Back at her house, Hazel finds guns that she doesn't remember owning. On her forehead, she sees scars from fights she can't recall. Most important, the more Hazel digs, the less she likes the person she seems to have been. Trying to put together the puzzle pieces of her past and present, Hazel Nash needs to figure out who killed this man -- and how the book wound up in his chest. The answer will tell her the truth about her father, what he was really doing for the government -- and who Hazel really is. Mysteries need to be solved. Especially the ones about yourself."


The Man Who Died

The Man Who Died

Author: Antti Tuomainen

Publisher: Orenda Books

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1495628175

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DIVWhen Finnish mushroom entrepreneur Jaakko discovers that he has been slowly poisoned, he sets out to find his would-be murderer ... with dark and hilarious results. The critically acclaimed standalone thriller from the King of Helsinki Noir... ***Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award*** 'Right up there with the best' Times Literary Supplement 'Deftly plotted, poignant and perceptive in its wry reflections on mortality and very funny' Irish Times 'Told in a darkly funny, deadpan style ... The result is a rollercoaster read in which the farce has some serious and surprisingly philosophical underpinnings' Guardian ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A successful entrepreneur in the mushroom industry, Jaakko Kaunismaa is a man in his prime. At just thirty-seven years of age, he is shocked when his doctor tells him that he's dying. What's more, the cause is discovered to be prolonged exposure to toxins; in other words, someone has slowly but surely been poisoning him. Determined to find out who wants him dead, Jaakko embarks on a suspenseful rollercoaster journey full of unusual characters, bizarre situations and unexpected twists. With a nod to Fargo and the best elements of the Scandinavian noir tradition, The Man Who Died is a page-turning thriller brimming with the blackest comedy surrounding life and death, and love and betrayal, marking a stunning new departure for the King of Helsinki Noir. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 'The deadpan icy sensibility of Nordic noir is combined here with warm-blooded, often surreal, humour. Like the death cap mushroom, Tuomainen's dark story manages to be as delicious as it is toxic' Sunday Express 'An offbeat jewel ... relentlessly funny' Don Crinklaw, Publishers Weekly 'A bizarre, twisty, darkly comic novel about a man investigating his own murder ... a tightly paced Scandinavian thriller with a wicked sense of humour' Foreword Reviews 'Smart, sensitive, and engaging, and guaranteed to be unlike anything else in your crime fiction library ... the perfect blend of thrills, investigation, character development, and comedy' Crime by the Book 'Hugely entertaining and satisfying ... like Carl Hiassen transported to Finland. It's full of black comedy and has an unlikely hero in Jaakko, who you'll root for to the very end' Kevin Wignall, author of A Death in Sweden 'A delightful mad caper of a story, which will make readers snort out loud with laughter and would have made an excellent 1930s screwball comedy directed by Frank Capra' Crime Fiction Lover 'Combines a startlingly clever opening, a neat line in dark humour and a unique Scandinavian sensibility. A fresh and witty read' Chris Ewan, author of Safe House 'Dark and thrilling, funny and intelligent, this Fargo-like novel contains lethal doses of humour ... and mushrooms' Sofi Oksanen, author of Purge ‘A book I will never forget’ Matt Wesolowski ‘This one is a winner right from the first sentence’ Booklist ‘Antti Tuomainen is a wonderful writer, whose characters, plots and atmosphere are masterfully drawn’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir ‘An original and darkly funny thriller with a Coen Brothers-esque feel & tremendous style’ Eva Dolan/div


Secrets of the Cave of Letters

Secrets of the Cave of Letters

Author: Richard A. Freund

Publisher: Humanities Press International

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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One of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries In Israel took place in 1960 when the legendary Yigael Yadin excavated a cave in the Dead Sea area subsequently called the "Cave of Letters." The cave contained the largest cache of ancient personal correspondence and documents ever uncovered in Israel.


A Dead Man's Secret

A Dead Man's Secret

Author: Simon Beaufort

Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1780100000

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The new ‘Sir Geoffrey Mappestone’ mystery - When the former crusader knight Geoffrey Mappestone is ordered by King Henry to deliver a series of mysterious letters to the restless western reaches of Wales, he agrees only reluctantly. His conviction that the simple mission hides something more sinister is strengthened when the letters’ scribe is murdered before the journey begins. Then one of Geoffrey’s travelling companions is killed, and he knows he must uncover the secret behind the letters before more victims are claimed . . .


The Dead Secret

The Dead Secret

Author: Wilkie Collins

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13:

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Unlock the mysteries of "The Dead Secret" by Wilkie Collins, a gripping tale of secrets, betrayal, and redemption that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Enter the world of Cornwall's rugged coastline, where hidden secrets and buried truths lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic seaside village. As you delve into the pages of "The Dead Secret," prepare to be swept up in a whirlwind of intrigue and suspense, as Collins masterfully weaves together a tangled web of deception and desire. Follow the enigmatic Rosamund Treverton as she uncovers the long-buried secrets of her family's past, from the dark mysteries of Porthgenna Tower to the shocking revelations that threaten to tear her world apart. With each twist and turn of the plot, Collins keeps readers guessing until the very end, as secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested. Themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of love permeate the narrative of "The Dead Secret," inviting readers to ponder the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of past actions. Through Collins' evocative prose and rich characterizations, readers are drawn into a world of hidden desires and unspoken truths, where nothing is as it seems. Character analysis reveals the depth and complexity of the characters who populate "The Dead Secret," from the tormented Rosamund to the enigmatic Mrs. Treverton and the sinister steward Joseph. Each character brings their own motivations and secrets to the story, adding layers of intrigue and suspense to Collins' gripping tale. The overall tone of "The Dead Secret" is one of suspense and mystery, with Collins' atmospheric descriptions and vivid imagery immersing readers in the haunting beauty of Cornwall's rugged landscape. His writing is characterized by its tension and intensity, keeping readers eagerly turning pages as they race to uncover the truth. Since its publication, "The Dead Secret" has captivated readers with its spellbinding plot, richly drawn characters, and atmospheric setting. Its enduring popularity and continued influence make it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery with a touch of Gothic flair. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or simply someone who enjoys a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, "The Dead Secret" offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness. Don't miss your chance to unravel the mysteries of Porthgenna Tower. Grab your copy now and prepare to be captivated by Wilkie Collins' timeless masterpiece.


Dead Secret

Dead Secret

Author: Beverly Connor

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-12-06

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1101099992

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“Call[ing] to mind the forensic mysteries of Aaron Elkins and Patricia Cornwell” (Chicago Sun-Times), Beverly Connor’s spellbinding series proves that the dead do tell tales—and reveal secrets that can threaten the living in the most chilling of ways… In the depths of an unmapped cave, forensic anthropologist Diane Fallon makes an astonishing discovery: the decades-old skeleton of a caving victim. Soon, the remains of two more bodies are found—one in an old car submerged in the waters of an abandoned quarry, another buried in the Georgia woods. At first, with nothing to link the dissimilar victims except desiccated bones, Diane can’t fathom the connection. But someone in her shadow does. It’s the key to a mystery that reaches back seventy years in a heritage of love, greed, and murder—and an unearthed family secret that still holds the power to kill.