Francine Mathews Books

It’s the city’s most infamous after-hours haunt—a glittering hotbed of deals and debaucheries. The sordid death of Philip Stilwell sends shock waves through the Alibi Club...for there’s much more to Stilwell’s untimely end than a sex game gone wrong. His murder and the desperate attempt to keep a deadly weapon out of German hands will bring together the strands of a twisted plot of betrayal, passion, and espionage—one connected to the Alibi Club...and to the most explosive secret of the war.As the Nazis march on Paris and the crisis escalates, four remarkable characters are swept into the maelstrom. Their courage will change the course of history.Epic and yet intimate, a seamless blend of fact and fiction based on a little-known episode of the war, The Alibi Club is a thriller of fierce and complex suspense by a writer whose own life in the spy world makes espionage come uniquely alive.

Nantucket Police Chief Meredith Folger is deeply aware of the strain COVID-19 has placed on her beloved community. While the island has offered refuge during the pandemic, the toll has been significant. She hopes that Christmas Stroll, a cherished tradition transforming Main Street into a winter wonderland, will uplift spirits. However, the arrival of a major TV production and the Secretary of State complicates the festive atmosphere. The shoot faces internal strife, with a power-hungry producer clashing with strong-willed actors. Meanwhile, the Secretary's troubled stepson repeatedly evades his security detail to visit a dilapidated house near conservation land, where a mysterious recluse harbors her own secrets. With everyone wary of the public eye and secrets swirling, distinguishing suspicious behavior becomes challenging—until bodies begin to surface. Now, Merry and Detective Howie Seitz must uncover the connection between two seemingly unrelated murders. With motives aplenty and half the suspects being politicians and actors, Merry and Howie face the daunting task of separating fact from fiction. This latest installment in the Merry Folger series offers an immersive escape to festive Nantucket, exploring themes of grief from parental absence while delivering a captivating mystery that keeps readers guessing.

Qui était Jack Roderick ? Formé par les services secrets anglais, il arrive à Bangkok un matin de mousson en 1945 et n'en repartira jamais. Roi de la soie, pirate, collectionneur d'antiquités et de jolies femmes, Roderick était craint autant qu'il était respecté. Espion international, manipulateur de génie et marchand de secrets d'État, il disparaît de manière inexpliquée dans la jungle aux heures les plus noires de la guerre du Vietnam. Son fils, pilote de chasse vient de mourir. Quarante ans plus tard, le mystère reste entier. Stefani Fogg gère un fonds d'investissement et s'ennuie à mourir. Un de ses plus gros clients la recrute pour percer le secret de la mort de Roderick. Elle pourra compter sur l'aide du petit-fils de ce dernier, Max, qui vit avec l'énigme de la disparition du grand espion et avec la mort tragique de son père. Séduite par Max et intriguée par son histoire de famille, Stefani ne se doute pas qu'elle a mis le doigt dans un engrenage mortel dont les rouages sont implacables. Meurtres, secrets d'État et conspirations jalonneront son enquête, vers la terrible vérité.

Een analiste van de CIA wordt ingezet om de Amerikaanse vice-presidente die in Berlijn ontvoerd is door een groepering met neo-nazistische sympathieën, op te sporen.