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A brilliant thriller to rival CJ SANSOM and RORY CLEMENTSIn 14th-century Italy, Mondino is a university anatomist - a man of science in a land governed by the brutal Inquisition.

Defense attorney Mickey Haller is back, taking the long shot cases, where the chances of winning are one in a million. He agrees to represent a woman in prison for killing her husband, a sheriff's deputy. Despite her conviction four years earlier, she still maintains her innocence. Haller enlists his half brother, retired LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, as investigator. Reviewing the case, Bosch sees something that doesn't add up, and a sheriff's department intent on bringing a quick search for justice in the killing of one of its own.The path to justice for both the lawyer and his investigator is fraught with danger from those who don't want the case reopened. And they will stop at nothing to keep the Haller-Bosch dream team from uncovering what the deputy's killing was really about.CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'The pre- eminent detective novelist of his generation'IAN RANKIN'The best mystery writer in the world'GQ'A superb natural storyteller'LEE CHILD'A master'STEPHEN KING'America's greatest living crime writer'DAILY EXPRESS'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction'SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Denny Malone voleva solo essere un bravo poliziotto. Era il re della Manhattan North Special Force. L’unità che imperversava sulle strade di Harlem come un vento impetuoso spazzando via ogni immondizia. Ma ora che Malone è finito in galera, quel vento non soffia più. Per diciotto anni Malone e i suoi erano stati in prima linea, per strada, e avevano fatto tutto il necessario per proteggere una città che si nutre di ambizione e corruzione, dove di pulito non c’è più nessuno. Compreso Malone stesso. Ad Harlem era diventato una specie di intoccabile, che sapeva in quali armadi erano nascosti gli scheletri. Perché molti li aveva nascosti lui. All’improvviso però «la sua città, la sua zolla, il suo cuore» gli si sono rivoltati contro. E ora che è stato incastrato dai federali non gli resta che decidere chi sia meglio tradire.

THE WORLDWIDE #1 BESTSELLER BEHIND AMAZON PRIME'S BOSCH AND NETFLIX'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER SOME CRIMES YOU CAN'T FORGET. OTHERS YOU CAN'T FORGIVE. Detective Renée Ballard is given the chance to revive the LAPD's cold case unit and find justice for the families of the forgotten. The only catch is she must first unravel an unsolved murder, or lose this opportunity of a lifetime... Harry Bosch is top of the list of investigators Ballard wants to recruit. The ex-detective is a living legend - but for how long? Because Bosch has his own agenda: a crime that has haunted him for years - the murder of a whole family, buried out in the desert - which he vowed to close. With the killer still out there and evidence elusive, Bosch is on a collision course with a choice he hoped never to make... 'Cements Connelly's reputation as the master of modern crime fiction' EXPRESS * * * * * CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'An incredible writer' RICHARD OSMAN 'The best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'One of the world's greatest crime writers' DAILY MAIL 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master' STEPHEN KING 'A genius' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Crime thriller writing of the highest order' GUARDIAN 'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

A drug lord's prison transfer to Mexico upsets a precarious balance of peace and forcing a DEA agent to come out of retirement to stop the ensuing violence

Bologna soll brennen … Bologna im Herbst 1312: Mondino de‘ Liuzzi, Medicus und Anatom, wird vom Bürgermeister mit der Aufklärung eines seltsamen Todesfalls beauftragt: Ein Mitglied des Ältestenrats wurde völlig verkohlt in seinem Haus gefunden. Doch im Zimmer, in dem sich die Leiche befindet, deutet nichts auf einen Brand hin. Mondino bringt die sterblichen Überreste in seinen Sezierraum, um sie zu untersuchen. An einem Arm des Toten entdeckt er eine Tätowierung: ein Monster mit Flügeln und einem Löwenkopf, dessen Körper von einer Schlange umringt wird. Wenig später wird ein Franziskanermönch im Bordellviertel tot aufgefunden. In seiner Tasche findet man eine Zeichnung, die der Tätowierung auf dem Arm der ersten Leiche sehr ähnelt. Gemeinsam mit dem ehemaligen Templer Gerardo del Castelbretone kommt Mondino einer Sekte auf die Spur, die dem Gott der Sonne und des Feuers Mithra huldigt – und die eine ungeheuerliche Verschwörung plant …

Harry Bosch is California's newest private investigator. He doesn't advertise, he doesn't have an office, and he's picky about who he works for, but it doesn't matter. His chops from thirty years with the LAPD speak for themselves. Soon one of Southern California's biggest moguls comes calling. The reclusive billionaire is nearing the end of his life and is haunted by one regret. When he was young, he had a relationship with a Mexican girl, his great love. But soon after becoming pregnant, she disappeared. Did she have the baby? And if so, what happened to it? Desperate to know whether he has an heir, the dying magnate hires Bosch, the only person he can trust. With such a vast fortune at stake, Harry realizes that his mission could be risky not only for himself but for the one he's seeking. But as he begins to uncover the haunting story--and finds uncanny links to his own past--he knows he cannot rest until he finds the truth. At the same time, unable to leave cop work behind completely, he volunteers as an investigator for a tiny cash-strapped police department and finds himself tracking a serial rapist who is one of the most baffling and dangerous foes he has ever faced.

In this gripping thriller, Detective Harry Bosch and his rookie partner, Detective Lucia Soto, delve into a cold case that quickly heats up. The LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit rarely sees murder victims who die long after their crimes, but when a man dies from complications related to a stray bullet wound sustained a decade earlier, Bosch finds himself with a perplexing case. The body may be fresh, but the clues are scarce, posing a challenge even for an experienced detective. Soto, eager yet inexperienced, has been paired with Bosch to learn from his expertise. Their investigation uncovers a politically sensitive murder linked to the bullet lodged in the victim's spine, revealing that the shooting was far from random. As they dig deeper, they stumble upon another unsolved case involving the tragic deaths of several children in a fire from twenty years prior. As their pursuit of the truth intensifies, Bosch and Soto face the dilemma of risking careers and lives to uncover secrets that some would prefer to keep buried. In a fast-paced narrative, Michael Connelly once again demonstrates why Harry Bosch remains a beloved figure in American crime fiction.

Dieci anni fa, Andrea Hayes era la migliore nel suo campo. Era giovane, era bella, era spietata. Costruiva bombe per conto dell'IRA: ordigni micidiali che seminavano morte e distruzione. Poi tutto è cambiato, i rimorsi e la paura hanno avuto il sopravvento. Andrea si è trasferita da Dublino a Londra, si è sposata, ha una figlia, è felice... Ma proprio quando tutto sembra dimenticato, il passato torna a bussare alla sua porta. Katie, la figlia adorata, viene rapita; e per riaverla Andrea dovrà sottostare al ricatto crudele di uomini che dimostrano di sapere davvero troppe cose di lei.

Once a cop. Ex-NYPD detective Dave Gurney is supposed to be retired. But people with problems keep knocking on his door. Like the police, who are baffled by a gruesome murder they just can't seem to solve. A young bride has been killed in the middle of her own wedding reception. The prime suspect - her new husband's Mexican gardener - is missing.

From the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands. A TOMB OF ICE A young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice. A DYING DETECTIVE Cameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets out on a hazardous journey to the isolated and ice-bound village. He has his own reasons for wanting to investigate a murder case so far from his beat. AN AGONIZING RECKONING Brodie must face up to the ghosts of his past and to a killer determined to bury forever the chilling secret that his investigation threatens to expose. Set against a backdrop of a frighteningly plausible near-future, A WINTER GRAVE is Peter May at his page-turning, passionate and provocative best. *PRE-ORDER THIS EXPLOSIVE NEW NOVEL NOW*

Han pasado cuatro meses desde que David Gurney resolvió el caso del Buen Pastor y las consecuencias han sido terribles: se perdieron vidas y hubo carreras profesionales afectadas. Uno de los que más ha sufrido ha sido Jack Hardwick, que violó la normativa por ayudar a Gurney. Los superiores de Hardwick pensaron que despidiéndole arreglaban todos sus problemas. En realidad, se buscaron un enemigo acérrimo. Ahora, Hardwick se propone demostrar la ineptitud de sus antiguos jefes presentando pruebas que sirvan para revisar algunas condenas muy sonadas. Empieza con el caso Spalter, un rico empresario y promotor asesinado en el funeral de su madre. Su infiel esposa Kay fue condenada a cadena perpetua, pero Hardwick está seguro de que a la mujer le hizo la cama un detective corrupto y quiere que Gurney le ayude a probarlo. Muy pronto Gurney se encuentra enfrentándose a un fiscal sin escrúpulos, un detective completamente corrupto, un jefe mafioso extrañamente amable y un famoso criminal griego, Petros Panikos, Peter Pan , un hombre menudo que esconde un insaciable apetito por el asesinato. Todo por alguien que, después de todo, puede que sea realmente culpable…

Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach-based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle-the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, sending them the message that a "no" is unacceptable. When they refuse to back down, the cartel escalates its threat, kidnapping Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante. O's abduction sets off a dizzying array of ingenious negotiations and gripping plot twists that will captivate readers eager to learn the costs of freedom. Savages is an adrenaline-fuelled novel by a master thriller writer at the very top of his game.

In this high-octane prequel, Don Winslow delves into the backstory of Ben, Chon, and O, the characters from his acclaimed thriller. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Southern California to the recent past, the narrative explores the complexities of family—fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, friends and lovers. As the trio confronts a dangerous mix of drug dealers and corrupt law enforcement, they discover that their destinies are intertwined with their parents' histories. The plot is filled with unexpected twists that bring the two generations to a dramatic confrontation, forcing Ben, Chon, and O to choose between their true families and their loyalty to each other. This fast-paced and provocative tale is infused with Winslow's signature elements—complex characters, sharp dialogue, and incisive social commentary—making it a captivating love story for contemporary readers. The book promises to resonate in your mind and heart long after the final page is turned, showcasing Winslow's mastery as a novelist at the peak of his craft.

Beginning his witness-protection job at a doughnut restaurant in the week before the 1980 presidential election, small-time thief Vince Camden finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a local politician's troubles.

When Dave Gurney, retired NYPD homicide detective, is contacted by an old college acquaintance about some startling letters he's been receiving, it is at first little more than a diverting but sinister puzzle. Then the acquaitance is killed. Gurney finds himself in the midst of a murder investigation that makes no sense.

Hap Collins and Leonard Pine head to Mexico to seek revenge for the murder of a beautiful young lady who had been involved with a Mexican mobster and who, along with her elderly father, had rescued them both from armed attackers.

Siamo nella Londra edoardiana, all'inizio del Novecento. Lucifer Box alla luce del sole è un affascinante pittore e un elegante viveur, ma quando calano le tenebre diventa un agente segreto al servizio di Sua Maestà. La Corona gli chiede di indagare sui Cambridge Four: due dei vulcanologi che componevano questo brillante gruppo di ricerca sono misteriosamente morti a pochi giorni di distanza l'uno dall'altro. Sulle tracce dell'ultimo superstite, Lucifer si trasferisce da Downing Street a Napoli, dove tra colpi di scena, inseguimenti nelle fogne, attentati il dandy risale a un misterioso traffico di droghe allucinogene e al club Vesuvio. Il club si rivela la chiave dell'enigma, il fulcro operativo di una vendetta tra scienziati per cui una mente geniale e folle ha progettato un'esplosione a catena di vulcani che metterà in ginocchio il mondo occidentale.

"New Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the curb and in the blink of an eye, five people are dead. It's a rich man's car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold. Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family -- loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all"--Amazon.com

Cinema, sangue e popcorn: un microcosmo fantastico e delirante che mescola inondazioni di proporzioni bibliche, un pesce gatto che potrebbe ingoiarsi la balena di Giona e oscure creature malvagie quanto può esserlo solo un essere umano al suo peggio... Finalmente Lansdale apre uno squarcio sui meccanismi che regolano il mondo da lui creato, dove gli orrori del mondo attuale prendono la forma di smisurate sinistre ridacchianti fantasie infantili.

Neal Carey ha troppi conti in sospeso per rifiutare l'ennesimo incarico degli Amici di Famiglia. In più la fidanzata Kate ha iniziato a parlare di fare un figlio e Neal ha un rapporto piuttosto conflittuale con il concetto di paternità. Perciò, quando gli viene affidato il compito di riportare Natty Silver a Palm Desert, Neal accetta. Cosa può andare storto? Natty ha ottantasette anni, calcava le scene della Vegas dei tempi d'oro e ha un repertorio infinito di barzellette sporche. Ma ha anche la tendenza a sparire, forse perché ha visto qualcosa che non doveva vedere. Così, quello che sembrava un noioso viaggio in mezzo al deserto si trasforma in una fuga a rotta di collo.

"From "one of the great American writers of our time" (Los Angeles Times Book Review)--a brilliant historical crime novel, a pulse-pounding, as-it-happens narrative that unfolds in Los Angeles and Mexico in the wake in Pearl Harbor. New Year's Eve 1941, war has been declared and the Japanese internment is in full swing. Los Angeles is gripped by war fever and racial hatred. Sergeant Dudley Smith of the Los Angeles Police Department is now Army Captain Smith and a budding war profiteer. He's shacked up with Claire De Haven in Baja, Mexico, and spends his time sniffing out fifth column elements and hunting down a missing Japanese Naval Attache. Hideo Ashida is cashing LAPD paychecks and working in the crime lab, but he knows he can't avoid internment forever. Newly arrived Navy Lieutenant Joan Conville winds up in jail accused of vehicular homicide, but Captain William H. Parker squashes the charges and puts her on Ashida's team. Elmer Jackson, who is assigned to the alien squad and to bodyguard Ashida, begins to develop an obsession with Kay Lake, the unconsummated object of Captain Parker's desire. Now, Conville and Ashida become obsessed with finding the identity of a body discovered in a mudslide. It's a murder victim linked to an unsolved gold heist from '31, and they want the gold. And things really heat up when two detectives are found murdered in a notorious dope fiend hang-out"-- Provided by publisher

Napoli, 14 agosto 1655. Il caldo torrido del pomeriggio non dà pace alle vie affollate della città, ma il pittore Sebastiano Filieri non può restarsene tra le fresche mura della cappella di Palazzo Agliaro, dove sta dipingendo un ciclo di affreschi. Lo attende un compito difficile: dire addio a Maria, la sorella di sua moglie Angela, l'ultimo affetto che gli resta della sua famiglia decimata. Mentre Sebastiano è al suo capezzale, la donna pronuncia poche parole: un delirio, all'apparenza, ma a lui rivelano una verità che cercava da anni. La verità sulla morte di Angela. Quelle parole lo riportano ai tragici giorni della rivolta di Masaniello, quando era entrato nella Compagnia della Morte, una società segreta di pittori che durante la notte cercavano e assalivano i soldati spagnoli nelle vie di Napoli, per testimoniare conia spada che la loro città mai si sarebbe rassegnata al dominio straniero. Ma una notte, di ritorno da una missione, Sebastiano aveva trovato la moglie e la figlia crudelmente assassinate, da una persona che ormai era già morta. Distrutto dal dolore, aveva lasciato la Compagnia. Ora, però, accanto a Maria, morente, comprende che il colpevole è un altro, e che la vendetta è ancora possibile.