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David D. Osborn

    September 30, 1923

    David Osborn is an accomplished author with a significant body of work, including numerous novels and critically acclaimed screenplays, one of which earned an Academy Award nomination. His writing delves into suspenseful narratives, exploring the complexities of human psychology and the darker aspects of character. Osborn masterfully crafts engaging stories that often grapple with moral ambiguities and intense situations. Readers can expect gripping plots and a profound examination of human nature in his literary contributions.

    David D. Osborn
    Bones
    Ophelia and Her Forest Friends
    Cold Case 369
    The Saugatuck Conspiracy
    Jessica and the Witch's Broom
    The Somersville Bodies
    • The Somersville Bodies

      • 238 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A young police officer challenges the official ruling of a retired couple's deaths as a shared suicide, believing they were murdered. Her investigation, defying orders, uncovers a cover-up linked to a significant scandal at the state capitol. As she digs deeper, her pursuit escalates into a dangerous confrontation with the killers, culminating in a tense shoot-out. This gripping narrative blends elements of mystery and suspense, highlighting the officer's determination to seek justice despite overwhelming obstacles.

      The Somersville Bodies
    • Jessica and the Witch's Broom

      • 102 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      In this whimsical adventure, Jessica embarks on a quest to rescue Prince Ethan from the clutches of the malevolent sorceress Lady Citronella. Joined by her friends Greta, a fairy princess with a penchant for disguise, and Sir Percival, a monocled gentleman with a flair for hunting, the trio navigates Fairyland's challenges. They are aided by Greta's spirited broom, Sweepy, who humorously believes he’s the legendary Wabash Cannonball train, adding a unique twist to their journey.

      Jessica and the Witch's Broom
    • The Saugatuck Conspiracy

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Kelsie Gordon balances her roles as a fierce undercover agent for the Treasury Department and a caring, anxious mother to her younger brother. This duality creates tension as she navigates the dangers of her covert missions while striving to protect her family, highlighting themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the complexities of motherhood amidst a life of secrecy.

      The Saugatuck Conspiracy
    • Cold Case 369

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The story revolves around an unlikely partnership between a seasoned detective and a rookie in the CID division, who are assigned to investigate a cold case involving a valuable painting and a recent homicide of a city councilman. While the rookie seeks to uncover the painting's journey to fame, the veteran dismisses her efforts in favor of the more pressing murder case. As their investigations unfold, the two cases intertwine, compelling the detectives to collaborate and ultimately pursue justice together.

      Cold Case 369
    • Ophelia and Her Forest Friends

      • 114 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Set in a magical forest, a young girl named Ophelia enjoys a life filled with adventure alongside her animal friends, including Sammy Skunk and Rory Raccoon. Living with her widowed father, a woodcutter, in a charming cottage, she is blessed by fairies and finds joy in her unique friendships. With no school or other children around, Ophelia and her woodland companions work together to maintain the harmony and safety of their enchanting home.

      Ophelia and Her Forest Friends
    • Bones

      • 116 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The story unfolds as artist Andretta Salinger discovers that her new home conceals a dark secret: the remains of a murder victim buried in the cellar. As she becomes involved in a local police investigation into a homicide from 1868, she navigates the scandalous history surrounding the powerful railroad barons of the era. This journey intertwines her present with the past, as she seeks to uncover the identity of the murderer and unravel the mysteries of her new town.

      Bones
    • The French Decision

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The French Decision is a chilling, Cold War thriller of international intrigue colored by torture and death, and spelled out on two continents. A Franco-American double spry confronts an explosive and secret greed-filled grab for power beyond the reach of any man.

      The French Decision
    • Greg, Ken und Art stellten die Elite der amerikanischen Jugend dar. Jetzt haben die drei Karriere gemacht. Doch nebenbei hatten sie schon immer ihren „guten, sauberen, jungenhaften, durch und durch amerikanischen Spaß“ – und ihre dunklen Geheimnisse. Mit kaum erträglicher Spannung wird der Leser durch die Abgründe des „american way of terror“geleitet, die unter der polierten Oberfläche sichtbar werden. Jedes Jahr verbringen die Freunde ein paar Wochen zusammen in ihrer Jagdhütte und gehen ihren Hobbys nach: Jagd und Sex. Also wird jedes Jahr ein Pärchen entführt und muss ein paar Tage lang für „Unterhaltung“ sorgen – anschließend wird es „zur Jagd freigegeben“. Doch irgendwann holen die Schatten der Vergangenheit jeden ein.

      Jagdzeit
    • Ein Autounfall zerstört das bis dahin glückliche Leben von John und Susan. Der begnadete Hirnforscher John, der als Nobelpreiskandidat gehandelt wurde, erliegt im Krankenhaus seinen schweren Verletzungen. Für Susan ist nichts mehr so, wie es einmal war. Ein neuer Job in einem Forschungslabor kommt ihr gerade recht. Sie stürzt sich in die Arbeit. Doch irgendetwas ist faul am Institut. Hinter verschlossenen Türen finden geheime Forschungen statt. Als Susan eines Tages eine grauenhafte Entdeckung macht, bringt sie sich in höchste Gefahr. Ein mörderischer Wettlauf gegen die Zeit beginnt … David Osborn versteht es meisterlich, brisante Themen aufzugreifen. Schon sein Erfolgs-Thriller 'Jagdzeit' polarisierte die Leserschaft.

      Tödliches Experiment
    • David Osborns Thriller spielt in den obersten Etagen der Weltpolitik. Der Autor entblößt die wenig zimperlichen Methoden der Mächtigen dieser Erde mit so schonungsloser Treffsicherheit, daß die Parallelen zur Wirklichkeit dem Leser kalte Schauer über den Rücken jagen

      Schach der Dame