Bøker av D.F. Bailey

Fifteen murdered. Seven witnesses. One by one they fall. In the realm of contemporary noir, there are writers, and then there are those who "Write like D. F. Bailey."As Will Finch adds the finishing touches to his new book, Eve Noon embarks on a treacherous journey to join him at a remote island hideaway. Unknown to her, a malevolent force shadows her every step, weaving a web of menace that will shatter their lives. The night Eve arrives at Finch's isolated seaside cottage, the nightmare begins. A haunted Iraq war veteran knocks on their door, his eyes filled with dread as he utters a dire warning: "There's trouble coming at us. All of us." Finch brushes off the stranger's plea, but soon realizes that they are entangled in a desperate game with a man they call Nine. From the blood-soaked battlefields of Iraq to the dimly lit dive bars of San Francisco, and onward to the secretive lairs of a tech genius in Seattle, Open Chains hurtles forward like an unstoppable force. Its relentless momentum will carry you through the corridors of power to the cabinet of the President of the United States. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of fear, betrayal, and revelation that will leave you gasping for breath, and make you question the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of the world we know. Once you're caught in Open Chains, there's no escaping the chilling truth that awaits.

1978, Jonestown. 909 dead-two children survive. Where are they now?In the shadow of one of history's darkest chapters, a chilling secret awaits... Two children, survivors of the Jonestown nightmare, fled through the treacherous jungles in Guyana to escape the madness. Upon their return to America, they were granted new identities, a fresh start, and the hope of a "second life."But almost forty years later, the past resurfaces in an unexpected and ominous way. In the heart of San Francisco, crime reporter Will Finch stumbles upon an abandoned Armani jacket in an inner-city playground. Little does he know that this seemingly innocuous discovery holds a cryptic message, one that threatens to shatter the lives of Will Finch and his partner Eve Noon - and make them the next victims of the Jonestown massacre. Inspired by true events, Second Life will grip you from the very first page and refuse to let go until you reach the final, heart-pounding sentence. D.F. Bailey masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense that catapults you on a mesmerizing journey from an historic catastrophe to a prophecy of mass annihilation. Second Life - where the past awakens, and the future teeters on the precipice of darkness. Author Q & A with D. F. BaileyQ: Your title, Second Life, hints at something more than a dreary 9-to-5 existence. How does it fit into your thriller series?DFB: The title is derived from an ancient quote by Confucius: "We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one." When I first read that sentence, I thought, now here's a different way of looking at things. It really struck me with its insight. When you consider our brief life here on Earth, this sort of awareness can inspire people to take up a cause. For good-or for evil. So I drew my title from it since it suggests a noir murder mystery. Q: You're known for your crime fiction series and psychological thrillers with a twist. How do they relate to the Jonestown disaster?DFB: Until 9-11 the Jonestown massacre marked the largest civilian slaughter in American history. It took place in South America, in a remote jungle in Guyana, but the victims were mostly Americans, followers of Jim Jones's Temple which was once based in San Francisco. Some argue that the event wasn't a massacre-that it was mass suicide-but over a third of the victims were children led to their deaths by their utterly deluded parents. The trite phrase, "They drank the Kool-Aid," is their enduring legacy. It serves to warn us of the malignant power of religious cults. Q: And two of those children escaped?DFB: That's the fictional premise. I wanted to explore what might happen to children who survived the disaster on November 18, 1978. That's where Will Finch comes in. If you've read the first three books in the series you know that Finch is not a superhero. However, he's smart, tough, determined. Bent, but not broken. Q: Other than Will Finch and Eve Noon, do any characters from the previous novels appear in Second Life?DFB: Absolutely. Fiona Page and Wally Gimbel are alive and kicking. And Gabe Finkleman, who was introduced in Lone Hunter, is now a rising force at the San Francisco eXpress. Q: I thought the first three books-Bone Maker, Stone Eater, and Lone Hunter-formed a trilogy. Does Second Life change your mystery and suspense series books into a quartet?DFB: No, the trilogy stands as a complete, three-part unit. Second Life is the first of what I hope will be a continuing thriller series that builds on the characters introduced in the trilogy. If you liked the trilogy, I think you'll enjoy Second Life, too.

One billion dollarsTwo killersThree ways to die"Lone Hunter is a literary tour de force, seamlessly blending the best elements of private investigator mysteries, financial thrillers, and the allure of classic noir fiction."In the heart-pounding conclusion to the electrifying Finch Trilogy, crime reporter Will Finch and ex-cop turned private investigator Eve Noon are thrust into a deadly game where the stakes have never been higher. A villain emerges from the ashes of the Soviet Union, casting a shadow of terror over San Francisco, threatening to annihilate not only Finch and Noon but also their enigmatic ally, Sochi. But lurking in the shadows is an even more sinister menace, orchestrating a deadly symphony of deception. The key to it all lies in encrypted files, guarding a billion-dollar fortune. To survive, Finch must navigate a treacherous path to turn one killer against the other. The clock is ticking, and their fate hinges on a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Can Finch, Eve Noon, and Sochi unlock the secrets, or will they become mere pawns sacrificed in a deadly endgame?Prepare to embark on a riveting journey as the final instalment in this gritty noir trilogy takes you to the edge of your seat.

A reporter on the rebound. An ex-cop with nothing to lose. A murder they can only solve together. In the shadowed heart of San Francisco, two unlikely allies are about to uncover a web of deceit that could tear the city apart. Will Finch, a crime reporter on the mend, and the enigmatic Eve Noon, an ex-cop turned private investigator, are thrust into a world where darkness thrives and secrets shroud the truth. Gianna Whitelaw's death seems like an open-and-shut case - a tragic leap from the Golden Gate Bridge, a suicide note posted for the world to see. But Will Finch isn't buying it. He's convinced she was murdered, and he's determined to expose the chilling truth. Yet, when her powerful father, US Senator Franklin Whitelaw, slams the door on the investigation, it looks like the story's over. Until a cryptic text from Eve Noon changes everything. She knows Gianna. She knows about that fateful night Finch spent with her. Will she be his salvation or his downfall? As they delve deeper into the labyrinth of lies, their uneasy partnership becomes a desperate race against time. The line between allies and adversaries blurs, and their own secrets threaten to unravel their fragile bond. With its electrifying blend of PI mysteries, organized crime, and the darkest corners of noir fiction, this second installment in The Finch Trilogy will haunt your dreams. If you crave the tension of a gripping thriller series that surges with the voltage of a technothriller, then don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets of San Francisco in STONE EATER.

A death in the wilderness. A woman mourns alone. A reporter works a single lead. In the heart of the wilderness, a chilling secret waits to be unearthed. Will Finch, the relentless San Francisco crime reporter, is on the hunt, and he's about to uncover a conspiracy that could shake the nation. Haunted by personal tragedy, Finch is determined to resurrect his life and his career. But when he's thrust into the twisted aftermath of a multimillion-dollar bitcoin scam, he'll realize that some stories aren't just headlines - they're a one-way ticket into darkness. In the wilds of Oregon, Finch stumbles upon a cryptic crime scene: a deserted Mercedes-Benz, a wounded bear, and a town ruled by a merciless cop. And at the center of it all, the fiancée of the murder victim - a senator's daughter who senses a sinister secret lurking in the shadows. "Bone Maker" is a pulse-pounding thriller inspired by true events, launching a gripping noir crime trilogy that spans from the foggy coastlines of Oregon to the gritty streets of San Francisco, and beyond to Moscow, Honolulu, and the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. Here, the worlds of international finance, cryptocurrency, and political corruption collide in a deadly dance of deception.

A Downed AirlinerA Plot For RevengeAmerica in Disarray"WHITE SPHERE is a pulse-pounding thriller that doesn't just unfold-it detonates."In the shadowy heart of San Francisco, crime reporter Will Finch stumbles into a web of intrigue and political treachery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. On Telegraph Hill a mysterious young woman mistakes Finch for a man named Joel Griffin. She whispers ominous words-"The game is getting dangerous." Before she can reveal the perilous secrets she holds, her life is extinguished by a ruthless drive-by assassin as she collapses at Finch's feet in a pool of blood. But the dark forces at play are far more insidious than Finch could ever imagine. The next morning two FBI agents appear at his doorstep, their grim expressions belying the urgency of their visit. In a chilling revelation, Finch learns that he stands accused in a deep-web conspiracy, a conspiracy that threatens to tear the nation asunder. Finch soon faces an impossible choice: cooperate with the feds to unearth the sinister plot or watch as his own life, and those of his wife and daughter, are snuffed out by a merciless foreign organization hell-bent on dismantling the very essence of America. "WHITE SPHERE" is a contemporary noir masterpiece that entangles readers in a web of intrigue, danger, and unrelenting suspense. Perfect for fans of gripping thrillers that cut to the core, this is a novel that will haunt your thoughts long after the final page is turned.

One Reporter. Three Dead. Five Knives. In the pulsating thrum of San Francisco, rookie crime reporter Will Finch is about to break open the story of a lifetime. When a man plummets to his death from a high-rise apartment tower, Will Finch's initial shock spirals into a harrowing nightmare. His eyes are drawn to the open windows above the lifeless body, where a flickering lamp casts an ominous signal from the eleventh floor. A message of distress that cannot be ignored. As Finch enters the apartment, he discovers a woman handcuffed to a bedpost. Her eyes hold the terror of someone who knows too much about the dead man lying on the street below. In the week that follows, Finch delves deeper, uncovering a conspiracy that ties the death to a web of deception. A sudden bankruptcy. A global stock fraud scheme. And a murderous spree that began in the deserts of Baghdad, only to haunt the citizens of San Francisco. Is it the work of a ruthless serial killer, a cunning copycat, or something far more sinister?As he races to compile his report for The San Francisco Post, Finch's leads vanish into thin air. Within days, three more lives are claimed by a merciless killer. Will the pattern of five knife wounds provide the key to unlocking this chilling mystery? Can Finch unravel the twisted truth before he-and his fiancée-are ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse?FIVE KNIVES is the prequel thriller in the Will Finch crime series, a gripping narrative that thrusts you into the tumultuous world of investigative journalism. As you turn the pages, you'll witness the birth of Will Finch's career-a career where everything he learns about crime reporting begins with Five Knives. Read FIVE KNIVES - where the line between life and death is as thin as a razor's edge.

A Governor's Pardon. A Nobel Prize Winner. A Murder at City Hall. It all begins with a Governor's Pardon that sends shockwaves through the criminal justice system. After losing his second term election, the governor of Kentucky pardons 428 felons. Among them, Lennart Skoll-convicted of a brutal double homicide and sentenced to 18 years in Kentucky's notorious prison, The Castle on the Cumberland. Skoll claims he was wrongfully convicted, an innocent victim of circumstance, but can he be trusted?But the real storm is brewing in San Francisco where Will Finch joins an Extinction Rebellion protest outside City Hall. When the rally turns violent, a loner waves a pistol and fires a wild shot into the crowd. Finch tackles the gunman and holds him for the police. When the dust settles, a bystander lies dead beside him-a climate science Nobel Prize winner. As Finch grapples with the weight of the tragedy, he stumbles upon a web of deception that leads to a triple murder. The killings spark a cat-and-mouse chase through South Dakota's Black Hills. Can Finch outrun the criminals trying to silence him, or will he become one more victim of corruption and violence?With its serpentine plot twists and life-or-death suspense, Run Time speeds from San Francisco to Louisville, Kentucky and builds to a staggering climax on Mount Rushmore. Prepare for a fight against the odds - and a battle that will leave you breathless in Run Time.