Marcia Talley schreibt fesselnde Kriminalromane, die sich oft mit Themen wie Widerstandsfähigkeit und persönlicher Stärke auseinandersetzen, inspiriert von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen. Ihr Werk wird für seine komplexen Handlungen und fesselnde erzählerische Stimme geschätzt. Talley hat auch zu Gemeinschaftsprojekten beigetragen und dabei eine Begabung für die Schaffung packender Geschichten in anspruchsvollen Umgebungen bewiesen. Ihre Kurzgeschichten zeigen ein vielfältiges Talent, oft indem sie klassische Erzählungen mit Witz und Originalität neu interpretieren, was sie zu einer herausragenden Stimme in der Krimi- und Mystery-Literatur macht.
Dreizehn prominente amerikanische Krimiautorinnen, von Mary Jane Clark bis Val McDermid, liefern in einem Wellness-Center in Phoenix einen packenden Thriller. Nach dem Mord an der exzentrischen Besitzerin wird deutlich, dass der Schein trügt und nicht alles Gold ist, was glänzt.
Hannah's holiday turns topsy-turvy when a stranger stops her on the street to deliver a message from her long-dead mother. When Susan, a popular television medium, is struck by a hit-and-run driver, will a message from beyond the grave lead to a cold-hearted killer?
Hannah Ives' neighbour is on the run, but the past is about to catch up with her in this compelling mystery.Hannah Ives is worried when her friends and long-time neighbours, Peter and Trish Young, are a surprising no-show at her Italian night. The couple seem to have vanished without a trace. Have they made a quick getaway and 'done gone'?As she struggles to make sense of the Youngs' disappearance, Hannah gets a call from Trish. But when she meets up with her heavily disguised friend, their reunion takes a devastating twist. Keen to help Trish, Hannah's investigations lead her to a series of dark discoveries and secrets involving powerful political figures. With stakes getting higher and her own life on the line, can Hannah survive her journey into Trish's past long enough to find out who wants to silence her, and why?
A brutal murder draws Hannah Ives into a mystery where to understand the present, she must uncover a dark past.While at Calvert Colony, a life care community centre in Maryland, and at lunch with her friend, retired mystery author and amateur painter L.K. 'Naddie' Bromley and her neighbour Sophia Milanesi, who survived the closing years of the Second World War in a convent in Italy, Hannah meets Filomena Buccho, a personable young Argentine server. Her brother, Raniero, also works at the Colony as chef. But when Masud Abaza and his wife, Safa, move into the community and Masud is found murdered, his head bashed in by a croquet mallet, suspicion falls on Raniero, who has made no secret of his neo-Fascist sentiments. Hannah and Naddie agree to investigate, uncovering old crimes and reigniting ancient quarrels that know no boundaries of place or time.
This book presents the new Hannah Ives mystery. Hannah's in paradise, enjoying the active, back-to-basics rhythms of Bahamian island life. When controversy arises over the construction of a luxury resort that could devastate the coral reef, Hannah dives in. Acts of vandalism, a deadly wildfire, a missing scientist - Hannah suspects a connection, but her investigation stalls when Hurricane Helen slams into the island. Before the skies clear, a dynasty is threatened by a venomous sibling rivalry, environmentalists face-off against progressive island fathers, and somebody else will die. Gin-clear waters, sand so white you're blinded by the glare, palms rustling in a tropical breeze. Paradise? Sometimes it's just an illusion...
Hannah Ives, a cancer survivor, is dedicated to helping others navigate the challenges of their diagnoses. When her friend Dorothy Hart, also a survivor, seeks assistance with set design for a production of Sweeney Todd at the Naval Academy, Hannah enthusiastically steps in. This collaboration not only showcases her supportive nature but also highlights the resilience and camaraderie among survivors as they engage in a creative endeavor.
A gripping psychological thriller unfolds as a therapist is found murdered, leading to a tense investigation. The narrative delves into the complex relationship between the therapist and their patients, suggesting that the clues to the crime may lie within the mind of one of them. As secrets unravel, the story explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the intricacies of mental health, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they piece together the mystery behind the murder.
An ancestry DNA test reveals Hannah and Georgina Ives are part Native American. Hannah constructs the family tree and uncovers a heartbreaking love story and mysterious death. On top of two cousins also being uncovered, it quickly becomes clear someone wants to keep the family secrets buried... but to what lengths are they prepared to go to do so?
Hannah Ives embarks on a trip to Denver, the Mile High City, on a cannabis fact-finding mission. But when one of her group is found dead, and a closer inspection reveals they may not be who they seem, Hannah is plunged into a dangerous mix of drugs and death. Is she about to get 'high' on murder?
Mystery and magic intertwine in this captivating collection of short stories from leading crime writers. Each tale explores fantasy realms and stage illusions, featuring characters who wield magic—both benevolent and malevolent. The anthology promises a thrilling blend of suspense and enchantment, showcasing the diverse talents of its contributors as they delve into the darker sides of magical powers.