Susan Hunter Livres

A MURDER AMONG FRIENDS... "Keeps you reading until early in the morning." When actor Ryan Malloy returns for his 15-year high school reunion, everyone is eager to reconnect—except crime writer Leah Nash, who has little fondness for Himmel High's golden boy. However, she's not alone in her disdain. Before the reunion concludes, Ryan is murdered. Leah, initially reluctant, is drawn into the investigation by the pleas of Ryan's terminally ill mother. As she delves deeper, Leah uncovers how Ryan's self-centered life impacted many, including his old girlfriend, best friend, brother, and a local businessman. With a multitude of suspects and hidden secrets, the mystery deepens. The solution remains elusive until Leah faces a dangerous confrontation that intertwines the past and present, threatening lives. DANGEROUS GROUND is the sixth standalone installment in the Leah Nash series, offering complex, fast-paced murder mysteries filled with quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and unexpected twists. Readers praise the series for its flawed yet relatable characters, humor, and engaging plots. Many express eagerness for future installments, highlighting the emotional depth and compelling storytelling. The characters resonate, making the reading experience enjoyable and memorable.

Algy has vanished while aiding the Indian Security Police in a gold smuggling operation. Biggles, accompanied by Bertie, travels to Northern India, landing in Shara near Nepal, where the Terai jungle forms a natural border. With the help of mechanic Ram Singh, they search for Algy, who had borrowed an Indian Air Force Hunter aircraft before his disappearance. Their investigation takes a dangerous turn when a mysterious man, Holman Larta, offers assistance, raising Biggles' suspicions. An assassination attempt occurs while they sleep, prompting Ram to guard their plane, which he successfully protects from sabotage by a man named Bula Din, who tries to introduce a deadly snake into it. Aerial searches reveal a hidden airstrip in the jungle. While Biggles investigates, a mysterious plane attempts to land but is shot at by a concealed gunman. The gunman turns out to be Subahdar Mahomad Khan, who reveals that he has been caring for Algy, who crashed a month prior and suffered a leg fracture. Algy informs them that the airstrip is a drop-off point for gold smugglers, with Larta hiding the gold in his wooden leg to evade customs. Unable to take Algy immediately, Biggles and Bertie return to Shara, planning to rescue him before the monsoon. Ultimately, Larta, Din, and the other smugglers are apprehended.