Exploring the Dark Side: Thrilling Reads by Peter C. Bradbury
Dive into the captivating world of Peter C. Bradbury, an author of dark thrillers and classic murder mysteries. With nine novels that promise fast-paced excitement, discover stories that are edgy, racy, and perfect for readers seeking thrilling adventures. Join the journey into the shadows of suspense!
5/8/20247 min read
In this dark, racy, thriller, Alec and George Savvas have been living peacefully in Argentina, but an accidental death persuades them to leave. They make their way back to the USA, where Alec buys a penthouse in New York, and George purchases a sheep farm.
It makes them feel like they are home again, and so they resume from where they left off in San Francisco (Prospects) with Alec taking willing women to the farm, and George disposing of them once he has spent some alone time with them.
This is a very disturbing and unsettling novel, with two callous siblings at the heart of it. A detective in San Francisco failed to capture the brothers previously, but this time is determined to find the evidence to convict them. The race is on. Will she catch them?
This dark thriller exposes the side of social media that we are aware of, but generally ignore. The messages from scammers, identity thieves, and people selling their bodies. The people behind them can be very convincing, and it is very easy to be fooled if you have replied to someone.
When a man falls in love with the person who is messaging him and then discovers she has been lying about everything when they meet, he understandably gets angry. Although he has always cheated, he was ready to dissolve his marriage with the woman he thought she was, and he loses control. He then resolves to never trust the women who message him ever again, and to be much more careful if he takes their life.
Can the FBI catch him before he kills even more women?
In this small town, cozy murder mystery, a young boy fishing with his grandfather, snags a woman's torso contained in a black bin liner. Julie Morales, a female police officer, is tasked with finding out the woman's identity, and who murdered her. As she and her partner, Jed, investigate, there are also smaller crimes being committed, and personal issues to resolve. This riveting murder mystery will keep you guessing as to who killed the dismembered woman, as Julie delves into the slain woman's personal life. This book is a follow on from Peter's previous publication, Stone Dead in Rio Vista, and many of the same characters remain. Peter writes in a unique style, that is both engaging and engrossing.
In this small town thriller, the over 55 community in the Rio Vista Country Club are used to fellow members passing. Of natural causes. Not being bludgeoned to death! Once the killings start, there is a lot of gossip around the golf pro shop, and the adjacent restaurant. It quickly becomes apparent who the killer is, but she is confident of getting away with it. A fun book with a surprise ending, you'll be hooked from the first page.
In this dark, racy, thriller, Alec and George Savvas have been living peacefully in Argentina, but an accidental death persuades them to leave. They make their way back to the USA, where Alec buys a penthouse in New York, and George purchases a sheep farm.
It makes them feel like they are home again, and so they resume from where they left off in San Francisco (Prospects) with Alec taking willing women to the farm, and George disposing of them once he has spent some alone time with them.
This is a very disturbing and unsettling novel, with two callous siblings at the heart of it. A detective in San Francisco failed to capture the brothers previously, but this time is determined to find the evidence to convict them. The race is on. Will she catch them?
This dark thriller exposes the side of social media that we are aware of, but generally ignore. The messages from scammers, identity thieves, and people selling their bodies. The people behind them can be very convincing, and it is very easy to be fooled if you have replied to someone.
When a man falls in love with the person who is messaging him and then discovers she has been lying about everything when they meet, he understandably gets angry. Although he has always cheated, he was ready to dissolve his marriage with the woman he thought she was, and he loses control. He then resolves to never trust the women who message him ever again, and to be much more careful if he takes their life.
Can the FBI catch him before he kills even more women?
In this small town, cozy murder mystery, a young boy fishing with his grandfather, snags a woman's torso contained in a black bin liner. Julie Morales, a female police officer, is tasked with finding out the woman's identity, and who murdered her. As she and her partner, Jed, investigate, there are also smaller crimes being committed, and personal issues to resolve. This riveting murder mystery will keep you guessing as to who killed the dismembered woman, as Julie delves into the slain woman's personal life. This book is a follow on from Peter's previous publication, Stone Dead in Rio Vista, and many of the same characters remain. Peter writes in a unique style, that is both engaging and engrossing.
In this small town thriller, the over 55 community in the Rio Vista Country Club are used to fellow members passing. Of natural causes. Not being bludgeoned to death! Once the killings start, there is a lot of gossip around the golf pro shop, and the adjacent restaurant. It quickly becomes apparent who the killer is, but she is confident of getting away with it. A fun book with a surprise ending, you'll be hooked from the first page.
In this emotional dark thriller, a well-to-do family become the victims of a very violent and harrowing crime, that ends with them being left to burn to death in a locked room. Miraculously, the young daughter survives, but she is in a dreadful state and has to be put into an induced coma.
The girl, Tiffany, doesn’t want to be seen when she’s awakened, so she refuses to testify about the murder of her family. Instead, she goes to recuperate across the country with her aunt and uncle, as she undergoes more surgeries and treatment.
After many years, Tiffany can tolerate the constant pain, and she decides to return home and have the killers face justice. However, they learn of her return and resolve to finish what they started, so that they can avoid prison.
Can Tiffany finally get the justice she deserves for what she has been through?
The Innocent Children is a gripping and thought-provoking dark thriller that confronts the harsh realities of human trafficking in America. It serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for awareness and action, urging readers to confront the uncomfortable truths that lie beneath the surface of society. In a world where innocence is bought and sold, will the fight for justice prevail, or will the shadows continue to consume the lives of the innocent?
Consequences is a gripping dark thriller that explores the complexities of trauma, bullying, the quest for justice, and the transformative power of love. As James grapples with his past and the choices he makes, the story poses a haunting question: can one truly find peace when the shadows of the past loom large?
Prospects is a gripping, dark thriller that delves into the depths of human depravity, exploring the chilling bond between two brothers and the relentless pursuit of justice that threatens to unravel their deadly secrets. Will Detective Garcia uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will the brothers escape into the shadows forever?
Stonebridge Manor is a classic murder mystery, set in an English stately home. Lady Baldwin is a conniving, scheming woman, who is bored with her husband and organizes a weekend party for her friends and lovers. In a shocking turn of events, the Lady is found dead, a single gunshot wound marking her demise, yet the silence of the manor conceals the truth. With every family member, guest, and staff member harboring their own motives for murder, the question looms: who among them could commit such a heinous act? As secrets unravel and alliances shift, the investigation reveals that in a house filled with deception, anyone could be the killer.