Island Crime

In his final novel - which he considered his most important - Aldous Huxley transports us to the remote Pacific island of Pala, where an ideal society has flourished for 120 years. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take over Pala, and events are set in motion when an agent of the conspirators, a newspaperman named Faranby, is shipwrecked there. What Faranby doesn't expect is how his time with the people of Pala will revolutionize all his values and - to his amazement - give him hope.

Philip Russell, a US Park Ranger for a small island in the Pacific Northwest, has stumbled across a dead body in the forest. Unsure if the dead woman is a local or someone from the mainland, the new female sheriff has come to Rockfish Island to find out if the community has anything still to fear. Eager to help solve the mystery, both instantly find themselves at odds with each other. Philip, defending the people he's known his whole life, and Sheriff Lane, giving no one the benefit of the doubt...not even Philip.

You are offered the getaway of a lifetime on a remote island with a group of strangers. Things have been difficult recently, so you jump at the chance to swim under the summer sun, explore the peaceful woodlands and return to an elegant hotel for a glorious dinner. As the boat pulls into the harbour, you’re surrounded by crystal-clear water and soon you are alone. Just the peace and quiet you were promised. No phone signal, no internet…no way to call for help. But nothing will go wrong in paradise, right?

Nicky Webber invites readers to the deceptive tranquillity of Whisper Island, a place where paradise hides a venomous secret, in her latest psychological thriller. This masterfully crafted narrative entwines suspense, betrayal, and the shadows of past secrets, promising a journey that will ensnare fans of thriller suspense in exotic locations. "Welcome to Whisper Island," begins as an idyllic retreat for Ella and her friends, but the island's picturesque sunsets and lush landscapes soon give way to a horrifying reality. As paradise turns into a prison, Ella finds herself embroiled in a ...

"Kenny Blyth's warm Scottish accent and facility with creating characters make him the ideal narrator for Ann Cleeves' new series featuring Detective Jimmy Perez and his partner, Willow Reeves." — AudioFile The Killing Stones marks the eagerly awaited return of Ann Cleeves' beloved detectives...

Death isn’t instant. It’s a countdown. He leaves them alive—just long enough to know they’re about to die. Former FBI profiler Malcolm Rohn thought he’d walked away from the darkness. But when a sadistic killer resurfaces—paralyzing his victims and leaving them to count down their final breaths—Rohn is pulled into a nightmare only he can unravel. As the body count rises and fear grips the city, the evidence points to a predator who thrives on control and kills with terrifying precision. The deeper Rohn digs, the more it’s clear this isn’t just a case. The killer is ...

'Leena Clover's Books Get Better and Better' Complete 9 book cozy mystery series that has entertained thousands! Widowed cafe owner Anna Butler uncovers shocking secrets from her past as she tries to prove she did not murder her husband. Packed with twists you never saw coming, every book in this series leaves readers wanting more. Leena Clover presents a heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and the pursuit of a lifelong dream. The last three books build up to an exciting series finale! Fifty five year old Anna Butler is busy testing cupcake recipes, trying to cope with...

After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they’re deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom. When they discover remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong.

'Wonderful series. A must read!' Widowed cafe owner Anna Butler uncovers shocking secrets from her past as she tries to prove she did not murder her husband. Packed with twists you never saw coming, every book in this series leaves readers wanting more. Leena Clover presents a heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and the pursuit of a lifelong dream. The last three books build up to an exciting series finale! Recently widowed Anna Butler is busy testing cupcake recipes, trying to cope with the loss of her beloved husband. When the license for her dream cafe is rejected, ...

When a violent storm descends upon Orkney, the body of Archie Stout is left behind in its wake. An unusual murder weapon, a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions, is found discarded nearby. Archie was a popular, larger-than-life character, making his death a shocking blow to the community...

Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud, aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, called "The Rock" and known for its harsh conditions. This gripping true crime classic, originally written in 1963 and newly reissued, tells the story of life on The Rock and of 14 ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners.

A Heavy Metal Concert. An Island in the Harbour. The Lead Singer of One of the Bands is Murdered. Was the murderer the woman he had just made love to or a jealous paramour, or was the motive more obscure? It was an island prison in colonial days, then a shipbuilding facility, and now a venue for concerts and tourists, with some camping overnight and others wandering around the engineering workshops or the ruins of the prison. Death wasn't uncommon in its earlier, more violent days, but not in the present, and not at a concert, but Alan Greenworthy had died. Would others? Another gripping ...

Elite Reid is a girl on a mission: to get her glow up on and get as far away from her drunken father as possible. When her boyfriend offers up the opportunity to make some serious cash and level up, Elite believes she's finally hit the jackpot. Sweet, innocent, and naive, she's every man's dream...and quickly becomes the newest infatuation of the man at the top--the man with all the power. Unfortunately, it's a privilege that may cost her something she can never recover. Bishop is a man whose heart has room for just one love: his money. That's until Elite stumbles her way into his life and ...

After being away from his home in the Florida Keys for nine months, Jesse McDermitt has returned to find his tiny island compound just north of Big Pine Key in disarray. Being away for so long has taken its toll. Not just on Jesse and his family, but also their island.

With just one wrong turn, ELITE finds both her life and that of her unborn hanging in the balance. Unbeknownst to her, she’s being hunted by someone willing to risk it all for the only thing that matters in the end: her. Will she make it out alive? Shots have been fired, and Bishop is absolutely the ish as Oz threatens not only his business, but the object of his heart’s obsession. Determined to come out on top, Bishop takes a big risk to silence his enemy forever. Will he succeed or fall victim to his own savagery? Elite is a "must-have" as the men in her life thug it out, but who will...

Priceless F. Scott Fitzgerald manuscripts stolen in a daring heist; a young woman recruited to recover them, and a beach-resort bookseller who gets more than he bargained for - all in one long summer on Camino Island.

Vincent never had a chance. He lost his mother in the South Tower. He lost his father to a bottle. The rest, he gave away slowly—to heroin, silence, and survival. ★★★★★ "by the time the last scene fades out, you’ll want to sit in the dark for a minute, just letting it settle."- Goodreads ★★★★★ "It did what The Sopranos ending tried to do but actually pulled it off. The final pages of In Powder Blue by Nikolas Pleiadi left me completely silent." - Goodreads ★★★★★ "A modern crime masterpiece....You could dissect this forever. On par with The Godfather."- ...

The Island: A Beautiful Deception This is a Sci-Fi tale of murder, mystery, and horror. When Harrison Thomas accepts the position of Inspector in charge of the police force on the tropical island of San Lacruz, he leaves the United States for a new life. He also rejects the painful memories of a marriage that didn’t work and a world that seems increasingly cold and callous. Tropical paradise seems like a good place for a new start, and dealing with drunk tourists is much easier to handle than the daily tragedies he sees on the mainland. San Lacruz most certainly seems to offer that second...

On a remote island off the coast of Maine lies a secluded estate. There, behind wrought iron gates and rock walls, sits Halcyon Hall. Today, it is an exclusive spa catering to wealthy elites and pampered celebrities. But once, it had another name - and a terrifying reputation.... Rosemary Tulle has come to Halcyon Hall desperate to find her younger sister. Seventeen-year-old Genevieve left a brief, troubling message on Rosemary's phone, begging to be picked up. But Rosemary is not on the visitor list, and no one will let her in....

Laura Sutton is settling into life on Dunmorrow Island. But if she thinks she’ll be able to relax and get on with renovating her grandmother’s old house, she’s mistaken. The PTA parents are picketing Bernard’s office and Laura’s self-appointed nemesis Cliona has rebranded her guesthouse as The Murder Hotel—what kind of ghoulish true crime fans is she hoping to draw to the island? And as if that wasn’t enough to deal with, a familiar face reappears on the island… and quickly winds up dead.