Someone saved Maxine Latin's life eight years ago. Now they want to be repaid.Maxine is the woman Los Angeles' rich and powerful call when their problems are too dangerous, embarrassing, or illegal for anyone else. But behind the crisis manager's sharp tongue and carefully constructed reputation lies a stolen identity, and a past she has spent years trying to forget.When celebrated artist Winston Craig is found murdered in his Echo Park studio, Maxine's ass...

Murder, Belladonna, and a Cup of Proper Tea...When burned-out psychologist Dr Julian Blackwood arrives in postcard-perfect Varenna, Italy, all he wants is rest, sunshine, and a decent brew. But when a luxury BMW crashes into a fifteenth-century house and a wealthy banker turns up dead-with poison in his veins-Julian finds himself sipping espresso and untangling lies instead of lounging lakeside.The police think it's an open-and-shut case: Thomas Roth, the v...

Nicolas De Wever, a renowned antiques dealer in Brussels, is thrust into a deadly mystery when he discovers a hidden masterpiece. The find quickly turns perilous when an art historian examining the piece is murdered in Nicolas's locked shop, and the painting disappears.Teaming up with Inspector Léonie Martens, Nicolas delves into a labyrinth of clues that link the painting secrets from the Belgian revolution era. As they uncover the mysteries that weave through the fabric of Belgia...

In Brussels, the past isn't just preserved-it's alive, mysterious, and sometimes deadly. Nicolas De Wever, a passionate antiques dealer with an uncanny knack for unearthing history's secrets, finds his world upended when a rare oriental artefact arrives at his quaint shop on Korte Boterstraat. This isn't merely an object of beauty; it carries the ancient curse of Zuljanah, the two-faced dragon whose legend foretells both fortune and devastation.As whispers of looted treasures, high...

In the shadowy ruins beneath Jerusalem, Dr. Sarah Kensington, a lauded biblical archaeologist, uncovers an enigmatic copper scroll, sparking the ire of a sinister religious sect.Simultaneously, Vatican-based Jesuit scholar, Father Anthony Miller, unearths a millenia-old conspiracy linking the Church to a concealed truth about Eden.When their paths collide in a heart-stopping quest, they must decrypt an ancient cipher, navigate a deadly labyrinth of religious politics, occul...

Hard-boiled private investigator Luigi Ferro is summoned to an elite boarding school in Ravenna to solve the brutal murder of a wealthy Swiss student.Amidst polished oak's opulence and shadowy streets' secrecy, Ferro unravels a web of clues and red herrings. From the seductive roommate Amber Boyd-Cohen to the enigmatic and beautiful art teacher, each character holds a piece of the puzzle.Set against Italy's breathtaking landscapes, this gripping "giallo" melds the elegance ...

In this electrifying reimagining of Karel Čapek's 1920 play that coined the word robot, Helena Glory infiltrates Rossum's Universal Robots with a daring agenda. As she unravels the factory's dark secrets, enhanced robots worldwide begin to revolt, plunging humanity into chaos.Trapped on an island of rogue machines, Helena uncovers a shocking truth about herself that blurs the line between human and artificial. Racing against time, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifti...

At the heart of San Marino's most vibrant music festival, the unthinkable happens: DJ Ecciti, the star of the show, collapses on stage, turning a night of celebration into one of chaos and mystery.Luigi Ferro is engaged by the festival's organizer, amidst the frustration with the local gendarmerie's slow progress, to untangle a web of deceit and danger.As Ferro delves into the glittering world of music and fame, he encounters a trio of suspects-a rival DJ, a spurned lover, ...

In the winding, enigmatic streets of San Marino, private investigator Luigi Ferro leads a life steeped in routine and solitude, until a desperate Romanian father steps into his world, clutching an envelope of savings and a story that tugs at Ferro's seasoned heart. His daughter, an aspiring dancer, vanished into the vibrant labyrinth of Venice, leaving behind nothing but a cryptic text about a mysterious agent in Rimini.She Wanted to Dance plunges readers into the ...

Nicolas De Wever, a renowned antiques dealer in Brussels, is thrust into a deadly mystery when he discovers a hidden masterpiece. The find quickly turns perilous when an art historian examining the piece is murdered in Nicolas's locked shop, and the painting disappears.Teaming up with Inspector Léonie Martens, Nicolas delves into a labyrinth of clues that link the painting secrets from the Belgian revolution era. As they uncover the mysteries that weave through the fabric of Belgia...

She was born a slave—but her sword will shape history.1002, Attundaland, Sweden. A harsh winter grips the northern lands, where Norse warriors raid and powerful jarls scheme for dominance, their lives ruled by the sword and the old gods.Sot, rescued as a child from the brutality of Danish slave markets, grows up under the fierce protection of Roar Bjornsson, a famed warrior and trader. Known for her dark skin and amber eyes...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Someone saved Maxine Latin’s life eight years ago. Now they want to be repaid.Maxine is the woman Los Angeles’ rich and powerful call when their problems are too dangerous, embarrassing, or illegal for anyone else. But behind the crisis manager’s sharp tongue and carefully constructed reputation lies a stolen identity, and a past she has spent years trying to forget.When celebrated artist Winston Craig is found murdered in his Echo...