Deze auteur duikt met boeiende oog voor detail in historische periodes, waarbij hij verhalen vaak plaatst in bruisende oorden zoals het 18e-eeuwse Londen en het 17e-eeuwse Amsterdam. Zijn werken verkennen de levens van unieke personages die zich aan de rand van de samenleving bevinden, van een voormalige bokser die stroper wordt tot een koffiehandelaar. Het vermogen van de schrijver om spannende plots te verweven met een rijke historische context en ethische dilemma's, onthult uitdagingen die zowel in het verleden als in het heden relevant zijn.
In het Amsterdam van 1659 probeert een joods-Portugese handelsman zich te mengen in de opkomende koffiehandel, maar zijn vrienden zijn niet wie ze lijken, zijn vijanden zijn talrijk en de Joodse Raad volgt hem met argusogen.
Maak kennis met de beste misdaadauteurs ter Wereld! In dit unieke boek bundelt de crème de la crème van de Amerikaanse misdaadauteurs zijn krachten. Het resultaat van dit bijzondere project is een zeer divers overzicht van alles wat het misdaadgenre haar lezers te bieden heeft. Naast een kennismaking met de meesters van het genre vormt THRILLER ook een extraatje voor de fans van de verschillende auteurs: alle verhalen zijn speciaal voor deze bundel geschreven en niet eerder uitgebracht. James Patterson is een van de bekendste en succesvolste thrillerauteurs ter wereld. Twee van zijn Alex Cross-thrillers zijn verfilmd met Morgan Freeman in de hoofdrol.
A twelve-year-old boy embarks on an adventure as he joins a four-person team aiming for membership in the Confederation of United Planets. Along the way, he uncovers conspiracies that mirror the science fiction stories he has always loved, blending his dreams with a thrilling reality.
Vengeance and rough justice drive the narrative in this enthralling novel, characterized by its sly wit and rich storytelling. The plot unfolds swiftly, immersing readers in a gripping tale that explores themes of retribution and moral complexity. With compelling characters and a captivating pace, the story promises to engage those who appreciate intricate plots and thought-provoking themes.
Realizing at the moment of his conviction for a crime he did not commit that someone is determined to see him dead and another to set him free, Benjamin Weaver works to expose a conspiracy with links to the coming election
Set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century London, this thrilling novel intertwines splendor and squalor, showcasing the author's signature storytelling style. Readers can expect a gripping narrative filled with intrigue, rich historical detail, and complex characters, reflecting the tumultuous social landscape of the time. The book promises to deliver a captivating experience that explores the darker sides of human nature within a vibrant historical context.
America, 1787. Ethan Saunders, once among General Washington’s most valued spies, is living in disgrace after an accusation of treason cost him his reputation. But an opportunity for redemption comes calling when Saunders’s old enemy, Alexander Hamilton, draws him into a struggle with bitter rival Thomas Jefferson over the creation of the Bank of the United States. Meanwhile, on the western Pennsylvania frontier, Joan Maycott and her husband, a Revolutionary War veteran, hope for a better life and a chance for prosperity. But the Maycotts’ success on an isolated frontier attracts the brutal attention of men who threaten to destroy them. As their causes intertwine, Joan and Saunders–both patriots in their own way–find themselves on opposing sides of a plot that could tear apart a fragile new nation.
Benjamin Weaver is an outsider in eighteenth-century London: a Jew among Christians; a ruffian among aristocrats; a retired pugilist who, hired by London's gentry, travels through the criminal underworld in pursuit of debtors and thieves. In A CONSPIRACY OF PAPER, Weaver must investigate a crime of the most personal sort, involving the mysterious death of his estranged father, a notorious stockdealer. To find the answers, Weaver contends with a garrulous prostitute who knows too much about his past, estranged relatives who remind him of his alienation from the Jewish faith, and a group of powerful men in the world of finance who have disguised their business dealings with an intricate web of deception and violence. Relying on brains and brawn, Weaver uncovers the beginnings of a strange new economic order based on stock speculation - a way of life that poses great risk for investors, but real danger for Weaver and his family.
Introducing Marvel's all-new, never-before-seen heroes of the 1930s! With a new evil washing over an unsuspecting New York City, the Operative, the Aviatrix, the Surgeon, the Revenant and Achilles blast through dangers from blood-soaked mob warehouses to monster-infested mansions, and fight to blow the lid off a conspiracy that could bring the nation itself to its knees! Award-winning historical thriller novelist David Liss (Black Panther: The Man Without Fear) and acclaimed artist Patrick Zircher (Spider-Man Noir) weave an edge-of-your-seat and in-continuity adventure intertwined with America's most scandalous crimes! Before the Invaders...before the Twelve...who were the Mystery Men? COLLECTING: MYSTERY MEN 1-5
Set against a backdrop of Victorian society, Thomas faces extraordinary challenges, including potential sabotage of the family bank and the mysterious death of a friend. His most alarming issue is the leaves sprouting from his skin, hinting at a deeper magical influence in London. As proper society dismisses magic, Thomas must navigate the occult world, seeking help from unconventional allies like a lycanthropic medium and Aleister Crowley, to save his family business and prevent his transformation into a tree.
