Resultados para "Manipulation" en Policíaca, negra y suspense

Mike Black and his wife, Shy, are trying, again, to put that life behind them, raise their children, and spend the rest of their lives loving one another in peace. That peace is shattered when Elias Colton, a prominent member of the Black Business Association and close associate of New York City gangster Mike Black, is murdered. The detectives assigned to the case believe that they have a suspect, and the motive is sex, money, or both.

Luke Daniels, l'ami et élève de Cotton Malone, est en Belgique. La raison de sa présence ? Un appel à l'aide aussi mystérieux que pressant d'une de ses amies, Jillian Greenfield Stein. Depuis que le grand-père de celle-ci, ancien militaire en poste à l'Otan, a évoqué sur son lit de mort une mystérieuse organisation, Kronos, la vie de celle-ci est en danger. Traqués par des tueurs surentraînés, Jillian et Luke vont mener une enquête qui va les placer au centre d'un incroyable complot.

Le projet MK-Ultra, dévoilé en 1975, est le nom de code d'un projet secret illégal de la CIA des années 1950 à 1970 visant à développer les techniques de manipulation mentale. Il semble que ce projet ait connu plusieurs évolutions et ait vu le développement de sous-projets et des projets parallèles. D'une manière générale, ce projet repose sur les mécanismes de dissociation psychologique des sujets, que celle-ci soit induite volontairement ou déjà présente. Il s'agit dans le projet MK-Ultra d'utiliser cette dissociation pour provoquer des comportements.

Delilah et Luka ont grandi dans des caravanes voisines, au milieu d'un camping miteux, berceau de la misère. Delilah possède la beauté du diable, Luka, son âme. Poussée dans ses retranchements, elle est prête à tout pour s'éloigner très vite de cet endroit ; lui n'a pas les moyens de lui offrir un nouveau refuge. Ils s'aiment, mais ils ne sont pas capables de vivre ensemble. Delilah est butée, passionnée et vénale. Luka est froid, calculateur et sans scrupules. Quand l'un commence à prendre son envol, l'autre fomente sa vengeance.

By shedding new light on grooming practices, this book provides a key resource for discourse analysis, forensic linguistics, communication, and media studies, as well as for practitioners aiming to counter online grooming through policy changes, detection software, and prevention-focused training to promote digital civility and safety.

A murder in peak tourist season is enough to halt the lifeblood of any beach town: Tourism. So when not one but two grisly murders threaten to wreck Mayor Jim Whitlow’s town, not to mention his political ambitions, he and Police Chief Naomi Robinson enlist the help of local residents and retired FBI agents Chris Gordon and Vic Thompson to help them catch the serial killer. But every clue seems to lead to more questions than answers. Outside help causes tension on the force, and Chris and Vic find themselves once again battling the inter-agency drama they thought they’d left behind.

Eingesperrt mit den gefährlichsten Männern der Welt. In der geschlossenen Station eines Hochsicherheitsgefängnisses für psychisch kranke Verbrecher erschüttert ein Schrei die Nacht. Am nächsten Morgen wird die Leiche einer Krankenschwester gefunden und ihre Tochter wurde entführt. Die Uhr tickt, denn das kleine Mädchen kann ohne medizinische Versorgung nur wenige Tage überleben. Die forensische Profilerin Dr. Connie Woolwine ist bekannt für ihre Fähigkeit, sich in die Psyche der Mörder hineinversetzen zu können.

Die beiden Morde, die sich kurz hintereinander ereignen, sind völlig unverständlich, doch noch unerklärlicher ist das Verhalten der bald darauf ermittelten Täter. Sie weisen die Gemeinsamkeit auf, dass sie kurz zuvor bei der gleichen Psychotherapeutin in Behandlung waren. Liegt dort die Ursache für ihre Taten verborgen? Bald stellen sich die Ermittler die Frage, ob man einen Menschen so manipulieren kann, dass er zum Mörder wird.

In The Puppet Master's Game, Thomas Rutledge, a brilliant lawyer with a dark secret, embarks on a ruthless journey to the pinnacle of power in Texas politics. With a pristine public image and an unseen hand that manipulates the shadows, he ascends to the governor's mansion, leaving a trail of broken lives in his wake. As the people celebrate their new leader, they remain blissfully unaware of the darkness that lurks behind his charismatic facade.

How do you defend your mind from those who exploit it without you even knowing? Serial killers, master manipulators—they don’t only happen on TV. By the time they’re part of a true crime documentary, it’s too late. Understanding the dark psychology behind them is your best defense.

In the town of Everwood, Detective Adrian Sinclair is drawn into a complex and dangerous investigation, following the murder of Robert Hastings. As he delves deeper into the lives of the suspects, he uncovers a web of secrets, hidden motives, and a puppet master known as The Whisperer, who manipulates their lives from the shadows.

“The ultimate truffle true crime tale”*: A thrilling journey through the hidden underworld of the world's most prized luxury ingredient. *Bianca Bosker, New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork Beneath the gloss of star chefs and crystal-laden tables, the truffle supply chain is...

One wrong word can ruin your life. And no one knows that better than savvy crisis management expert Arden Ward. Problem is, she's now forced to handle a shocking crisis of her own. Unfairly accused of having an affair with a powerful client, Arden’s life and dreams are about to crash and burn. Then, Arden is given an ultimatum. She has just two weeks to save her career and her reputation. Is Cordelia Bannister the answer to her prayers?

Meet the first Mrs. Ford. Beautiful. Accomplished. Wealthy beyond imagination. Married to a much younger man. And now, she’s dead. Meet the second Mrs. Ford. Waitress. Small-town girl. Married to a man she never forgot, from a summer romance 10 years before. And now, she’s wealthy beyond imagination. Who is Connor Ford? Two women loved him and knew him as only wives can know.

What happens when an undercover reporter gets in too deep? And when a practiced liar has to face off with her own truth - how does she choose her true reality? Who will be the first to lie?