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This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Beifang by Ulrich Ritzel is a crime novel, the seventh installment in the Berndorf ermittelt series. It follows retired detective Hans Berndorf as he investigates the murder of a young woman whose husband is on trial in Ulm. Berndorf’s employer, the defense attorney for the accused, is found dead, hit by a train. As Berndorf digs deeper, the investigation expands and uncovers layers of deceit. The novel's exploration of moral and societal themes earned it the Deutscher Krimipreis (German Crime Award). Beifang stands out for its complexity, blending suspense with a thoughtful exploration of human nature and the consequences of past actions.

This beautiful softcover edition of the original Swiss release is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and showing only minimal shelf wear. Diogenes Verlag is a Swiss publishing house based in Zurich, Switzerland. Der Hahn ist tot is a novel by German author Ingrid Noll, a psychological crime thriller laced with dark humor, characteristic of her writing style. It follows Rosemarie, a seemingly ordinary middle-aged schoolteacher whose obsessive desires lead to increasingly dangerous behavior. Like many of Noll’s works, the novel blurs the line between good and evil, revealing how ordinary people can commit shocking acts. Well-received upon release, Der Hahn ist tot cemented Noll’s reputation as a master of psychological thrillers in German literature. It has since been translated into multiple languages and remains one of her most notable works.

This first printing softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, firm, and unmarked. The Last Juror is a legal thriller by John Grisham, published in 2004. The story takes place in Clanton, Mississippi, a fictional town Grisham frequently revisits in his novels. In 1970, Willie Traynor, a young, ambitious journalist, buys a struggling local newspaper. Willie’s big break comes when Danny Padgitt, a member of the notorious and powerful Padgitt family, is arrested for a brutal murder. Despite his family's intimidation tactics, Danny is convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Nine years later, he is unexpectedly paroled and returns to Clanton, igniting fear among the jurors who convicted him. As the tension mounts, Willie finds himself entangled in a dangerous mystery. The book was praised for Grisham’s compelling narrative style and his ability to blend legal drama with elements of Southern life. The novel is often seen as a departure from Grisham's traditional legal thrillers, offering a deeper focus on character development and small-town dynamics.

This rare hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and near fine, the book is tight, square, and near fine. The dust jacket is unmarked. The Night Manager by John le Carré is a gripping spy thriller first published in 1993. It follows Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier turned night manager at a luxurious hotel in Cairo. Pine becomes entangled in a dangerous world of international arms dealing after coming into possession of incriminating documents linked to a notorious arms dealer, Richard Roper. The Night Manager was widely praised by critics and readers, validating le Carré's reputation as a master of the espionage genre.

This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Boys from Biloxi follows the lives of two childhood friends, Hugh Malco and Keith Rudy, whose paths diverge in dramatically different directions. Set in Biloxi, Mississippi, and published in 2022, the novel explores the city's contrasting identities, once known for its beautiful beaches, thriving seafood industry, and lively nightlife, yet also marked by a history of organized crime and corruption. As the years pass, the two families become entangled in a high-stakes courtroom battle where long-standing tensions finally reach their breaking point.

This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Carrie by Stephen King is a renowned horror novel published in 1974. It marked King's debut as a published novelist and catapulted him to fame. Carrie White, a shy, socially awkward high school girl discovers she has telekinetic abilities, allowing her to move objects with her mind. The story culminates in a catastrophic prom night when Carrie is humiliated by a cruel prank involving pig's blood. This event triggers a telekinetic rampage, leading to widespread destruction and death. Carrie remains a seminal work for stories about the consequences of cruelty and isolation.