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Paris is the city of light... and of shadows. In March 1831, Louis-Philippe, the new sovereign of France, is torn between a liberal policy and an iron fist. There are changes at the top of the State that call into question the continuity of the Brigade des Mysteries Occultes, dedicated to the investigation of the allegedly supernatural. In this unfavorable situation, its director, Valentin Verne, is entrusted with a new and delicate case: to investigate the activities of a mysterious medium who uses spiritism and extraordinary powers to resurrect the dead. Unusual events, dialogues with the afterlife and inexplicable apparitions will challenge the rational mind of Inspector Verne. And, as if that were not enough, he must also face an even more formidable adversary: the Vicar, the odious criminal he has been pursuing since he joined the police force, has returned to the streets of Paris leaving a trail of corpses in his wake. From the Parisian underworld to the salons of high society and from Vidocq's spies to the disturbing mysteries of spiritualism, Eric Fouassier presents us with a gripping and addictive novel of intrigue.

Behind anonymous screens, an army of cool and beautiful girls manage the dating service Ghost Lover, a forwarding system for text messages that promises to spare you the anguish of trying to stay composed while communicating with your crush. At a star-studded political fundraiser in a Los Angeles mansion, a trio of women compete to win the heart of the slick guest of honor. In a tense hospital waiting room, an inseparable pair of hard-partying friends crash into life's responsibilities, but the magic of their glory days comes alive again at the moment they least expect it. In these nine riveting stories--which include two Pushcart Prize winners and a finalist for the National Magazine Award--Lisa Taddeo brings to life the fever of obsession, the blindness of love, and the mania of grief. Featuring Taddeo's arresting prose that continues to thrill her legions of fans, Ghost Lover dares you to look away.

Scandinoir's great revelation, winner of four crime novel awards. When a woman's body is discovered in a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that she is no stranger to the area. Chief Inspector Elma, who has returned to Akranes after a failed relationship, and her colleagues Sævar and Hörður, launch a disturbing investigation, which uncovers a grisly secret in the dead woman's past that continues to reverberate today... Elma and her team will uncover a series of long-hidden crimes that shake the entire community. Sifting through the rubble of the townspeople's shattered memories, they must dodge increasingly serious threats and find justice... before it's too late. For fans of Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Ruth Rendell, P.D. James, Sarah Hilary and Camilla Lackberg.

"Examining a range of key topics, this revealing guide covers everything from the class structure of the era and the crucial role played by marriage to the stunning fashion, culture and social events of the time that have enchanted audiences and history fanatics for centuries."--

"They couldn't wait to stay here. An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed. But now they can't leave. A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all. And they would do anything to escape...The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true. Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive..."--

Point Break meets And Then There Were None in a pulse-pounding beach read that explores the dangerous ties between a group of elite surfers who are determined to find the perfect waves at any cost... even murder. The waves are to die for. Three years ago, passionate surfer Kenna Ward lost her two great loves--after her boyfriend drowned, she hung up her surfboard and swore off the water for good. But she is drawn back to the beach when her best friend, Mikki, announces her sudden engagement to a man Kenna has never met--a member of a tight-knit group of surfers. Kenna travels to a remote Australian beach, entering a dangerous world far from civilization where the waves, weather, and tides are all that matter. Kenna is tempted back into the surf, and drawn into the dazzling group and the beach they call their own. But this coastal paradise has a dark side, and members of the group begin to go missing. Kenna realizes that in order to protect Mikki and learn more about the surfers, she must become one of them... without becoming one of their victims. What follows is an adrenaline-fueled thriller packed with twists and turns, exploring the dangerous edge between passion and obsession.