Resultados para "Simone" en Crímenes de detectives aficionados

Holy Terrors dream team—actress Diana Hunt and her partner in crime (solving) young bishop Alistair Kincaid—are getting married! The plan is to hold a small ceremony with just some family and friends at a charming and secluded hotel in Cornwall. But in true Holy Terrors fashion, the Pale Rider hotel carries the legend of a killer ghost rider and his skeleton horse, which sets the perfect tone for a cheerful occasion!

Talented actress Diana and young bishop Alistair, her partner in crime-solving and supernatural sleuthing, face the terrifying curse of the Scottish Play in this witty, creeptastic paranormal mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green.

La acaudalada familia Waverly vive una pesadilla cuando su pequeño hijo Johnnie, de tan solo tres años, es secuestrado a plena luz del día, a pesar de la vigilancia y las amenazas previas. Acompaña a Poirot en una investigación donde cada sonido cuenta: el eco de pasos en los pasillos, el susurro de las puertas al cerrarse, el latido acelerado de la angustia familiar y la astucia del detective enfrentándose a un enemigo invisible.

Durante la exclusiva fiesta de disfraces en el Colossus Hall, el ambiente se torna siniestro cuando el joven vizconde Cronshaw es hallado muerto, apuñalado en pleno salón de baile. Horas después, su prometida, la famosa actriz Coco Courtenay, aparece muerta por una sobredosis. Hércules Poirot, invitado a la velada, se enfrenta a un enigma donde todos ocultan algo y cada detalle puede ser la clave para desenmascarar al asesino.

Nada une tanto a la familia como un asesinato a la vuelta de la esquina. La influyente empresaria Lana Rubicon tiene mucho de lo que enorgullecerse: su sagaz inteligencia, un gusto impecable y el imperio inmobiliario que ha construido en Los Ángeles. Pero, cuando se encuentra atrapada a quinientos kilómetros al norte de la ciudad, convaleciente en un aburrido pueblo costero con su hija adulta Beth y su nieta adolescente Jack, a Lana no le queda más remedio que contar nutrias en vez de metros cuadrados, con la esperanza de que el aburrimiento no acabe con ella antes que el cáncer.

Durante una elegante velada en la alta sociedad londinense, las valiosas joyas del excéntrico coleccionista Marcus Hardman desaparecen de su caja fuerte, desatando el escándalo entre sus selectos invitados. Desesperado por evitar el escarnio público, Hardman recurre al legendario Hércules Poirot, quien deberá desenredar una trama donde nada es lo que parece y cada pista puede ser un engaño. ¿Quién es el verdadero culpable? ¿El joven Parker, la enigmática condesa rusa Vera Rossakoff o quizá alguien aún más inesperado?

Cuando el famoso detective Hércules Poirot es llamado para resolver la extraña desaparición del chef de la casa Blackbird, la intriga se desata. Cada miembro de la familia parece ocultar algo, y cada pista es una nota en una sinfonía de sospechas.

In Magnolia Grove, the race for mayor is heating up… and someone just turned it deadly. The town is buzzing about three things: the upcoming election, the grand opening of the historic underground tunnel tours, and a shiny new coffee bar opening right across from Parker Hayes's cozy cafe Catch You Latte. The whole town seems excited about the competition. Parker? Not so much. When a promotional event in the tunnels ends with a tragedy, everyone is ready to call it an accident. But as questions pile up, whispers of murder start spreading through town.

Private investigator, Dan Armstrong, lives and works in Florence and knows the world famous Ponte Vecchio well. Usually a magnet for tourists, on this occasion it is the scene of an unexplained death, and Dan finds himself involved in the intriguing case. Dan quickly discovers that the victim, an elderly jeweller, was every bit as hard as the diamonds he sold in his shop on the bridge. Few people liked him, not even his adult children, and his business dealings look murkier than the waters of the River Arno.

Parker Hayes—a former true-crime podcaster turned aspiring cafe owner—thought swapping the hustle of big-city life for the charm of Magnolia Grove would be a piece of cake… or at least a slice of pie. But when a high-society gala at the historic Beauregard Mansion ends with a murder and the theft of the priceless Magnolia Rose necklace, Parker's peaceful plans quickly go up in steam.

As grape harvest season rolls around, retired DCI Dan Armstrong and his beloved canine companion, Oscar, are looking forward to a nice quiet September. But when Dan is contacted about a mysterious death out in the Tuscan Hills, it seems that work must come before pleasure. At first it appears that the body found lying outside a prestigious winery has been the result of a tragic hit and run. But then the police discover that this is a cover up for murder…but who would kill in such an idyllic spot and why?

When Italy’s greatest opera singer, Rodolfo Argento, is killed in a terrible car accident, the police initially rule his death a tragic accident or suicide. But his elderly mother, Violetta, believes this to be poppycock! Her son was a brilliant driver and had too much to live for. She suspects foul play and turns to Private Investigator, Dan Armstrong to discover the truth. So Dan and Oscar travel to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, to find out what really happened. There Dan discovers Rodolfo’s private life could have come straight out of a Shakespeare play.

When Dan Armstrong is asked to provide security at a private villa on the outskirts of Pisa, he’s pretty sure it will be an easy job. Villa Gregory is remote; the gathered guests are rich – what could possibly go wrong? Inside the high walls of the palatial villa, Dan discovers the gathered guests are some of the most powerful tycoons in the media world, with plans for world domination. With so much at stake, Dan redoubles his efforts to keep everyone safe. But when one of the group is found murdered, Dan’s heart sinks – especially considering Anna’s own daughter is in the frame.

Das ist das Motto von Paul Gertsch. Der Fünfzigjährige betreibt einen Trödelladen in Bern. In der Regel kommen Leute mit der Absicht, ihren alten Kram in Zahlung zu geben. Nicht selten gehen sie mit neuem Kram. Weniger oft kommen Leute, die Gertsch einen besonderen Auftrag erteilen wollen, einen Auftrag, der im Flüsterton geäußert wird und für den eine Anzahlung getätigt werden muss: Bargeld in unbeschrifteten Kuverts.

Winter in Magnolia Grove means snowy streets, local cheer, and… a feud so frosty it could rival the weather. When a Polar Plunge at the annual Frost Fest ends in murder, suspicion falls on the ambitious (and some might say, cutthroat) owner of Feta & Friends.

Parker Hayes has finally found her rhythm at Catch You Latte, her cozy cafe known for frothy lattes and mouthwatering desserts. But when a glitzy engagement party ends in murder, Parker's peaceful routine gets a sprinkle of chaos. The victim has ties to Parker's assistant, Hazel, pulling Parker into an investigation she'd rather avoid. As she digs deeper, she uncovers whispers of shady dealings and a scheme that could rock Magnolia Grove's picture-perfect reputation.

Parker Hayes is busy serving up steaming lattes and warm smiles at her cozy cafe, Catch You Latte, when Magnolia Grove's annual tree-lighting ceremony takes a shocking turn. A prominent town figure is found dead, clutching a cup of Parker's signature blend, throwing the community into turmoil. Determined to clear her friend Maggie's name, Parker once again takes on the role of amateur sleuth. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets, scandals, and surprising betrayals hidden beneath Magnolia Grove's quaint charm.

Becca Colwin is coming home from her job at Charm and Cherish when she sees a tortoiseshell kitten run down an alley—leading to a dead body. As a connection between Becca and that corpse is confirmed, Becca comes under suspicion—and is dragged into a cyberware scandal, thanks to her cheating ex, Jeff. The unfaithful computer geek and his high-powered investor were working on stealth software designed to record and transmit personal data—a new form of spyware that would be of interest to everyone from the police and security agencies to cybercriminals.

All Parker Hayes wanted was a fresh start, serving up frothy lattes and decadent desserts at her charming new cafe, Catch You Latte. But just as she's perfecting her caramel drizzle, her grand opening takes a bitter turn when a face from her past turns up dead… right behind the cafe. Suddenly, Parker's at the center of town gossip—and the prime suspect. Dodging murder accusations was definitely not part of her business plan. Then an ominous text turns everything upside down, and the clues start pointing to one of Magnolia Grove's most upstanding citizens.

Początkujący pisarz Rob Fallon spotyka w pubie Jenny, dawno niewidzianą dziewczynę swego najlepszego przyjaciela. Przyjmuje zaproszenie na drinka i jedzie do jej mieszkania. Jest właśnie w łazience, gdy do środka wdziera się dwóch mężczyzn, uprowadza Jenny i próbuje zabić Roba. Fallonowi udaje się uciec, lecz gubi dokumenty. Policja początkowo nie traktuje poważnie jego zawiadomienia o porwaniu i próbie zabójstwa. Rob próbuje więc na własną rękę odnaleźć Jenny, zaczyna zadawać niewygodne pytania i natychmiast staje się celem gotowych na wszystko zabójców. Drogę jego ucieczki znaczą kolejne trupy.