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The Painter's Craft
by Susan StathamA mystery set around an artist's studio in Toronto. A Toronto artist finds herself in the unlikely role of amateur sleuth as she sets about unraveling the strange death of her mentor, a renowned artist, through the tangle of a working art studio and the legacies left behind by the murdered artist's love of mythology and Shakespeare. "A triple treat for mystery lovers! There's the murder investigation of a wonderful artist, his unique legacies, each requiring a knowledge of mythology and in the artist's studio we discover how paintings are made . . ." --Ted Wood, novelist
Bad Company Level 2 Elementary/Lower-intermediate
by Richard MacandrewAward-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Detective Inspector Helen Shepherd is called to investigate the murder of a young woman on a beach on the south coast of England. The young woman was one of a group of workers from a music company who are staying at a nearby hotel. Inspector Shepherd and her new sergeant Webb question the other workers to find out who had a motive for murder. More than one has, so which one is the murderer and how did they do it? Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CD including complete text recordings from the book.
The Cambridge Companion to Crime Fiction
by Martin PriestmanThe Cambridge Companion to Crime Fiction covers British and American crime fiction from the eighteenth century to the end of the twentieth. As well as discussing the detective fiction of writers like Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, it considers other kinds of fiction where crime plays a substantial part, such as the thriller and spy fiction. It also includes chapters on the treatment of crime in eighteenth-century literature, French and Victorian fiction, women and black detectives, crime on film and TV, police fiction and postmodernist uses of the detective form. The collection, by an international team of established specialists, offers students invaluable reference material including a chronology and guides to further reading. The volume aims to ensure that its readers will be grounded in the history of crime fiction and its critical reception.
The Cambridge Companion to Wilkie Collins
by Jenny Bourne TaylorWilkie Collins was one of the most popular writers of the nineteenth century. He is best known for The Woman in White, which inaugurated the sensation novel in the 1860s, and The Moonstone, one of the first detective novels; but he wrote over 20 novels, plays and short stories during a career that spanned four decades. This Companion offers a fascinating overview of Collins's writing. In a wide range of essays by leading scholars, it traces the development of his career, his position as a writer and his complex relation to contemporary cultural movements and debates. Collins's exploration of the tensions which lay beneath Victorian society is analysed through a variety of critical approaches. A chronology and guide to further reading are provided, making this book an indispensable guide for all those interested in Wilkie Collins and his work.
A History of American Crime Fiction
by Chris RaczkowskiA History of American Crime Fiction places crime fiction within a context of aesthetic practices and experiments, intellectual concerns, and historical debates generally reserved for canonical literary history. Toward that end, the book is divided into sections that reflect the periods that commonly organize American literary history, with chapters highlighting crime fiction's reciprocal relationships with early American literature, romanticism, realism, modernism and postmodernism. It surveys everything from 17th-century execution sermons, the detective fiction of Harriet Spofford and T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land, to the films of David Lynch, HBO's The Sopranos, and the podcast Serial, while engaging a wide variety of critical methods. As a result, this book expands crime fiction's significance beyond the boundaries of popular genres and explores the symbiosis between crime fiction and canonical literature that sustains and energizes both.
No Place to Hide (Level 3, Lower-intermediate)
by Alan BattersbyAward-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. One day in the fall a woman calls at the New York office of Nat Marley, licensed private investigator, to ask him to find Patrick, her missing husband. Marley's enquiries take him to the financial district of Wall Street and an investment company whose returns are too good to be true. Then the police find a body in the trunk of a car - Patrick's car. Whose is the body and where is Patrick?
The 30,000-Foot Ghost (Michael Dahl Presents: Mysteries)
by Brandon TerrellEllis Baker is excited to be going on vacation. Her parents have been planning their overseas trip for months. But during the dark and stormy overnight flight, mysterious events begin to unfold. One passenger's priceless necklace mysteriously disappears. Even spookier is the mysterious woman who also disappears without a trace. Could the stranger have stolen the necklace and somehow gotten off the plane without anyone noticing? Or was she really a ghost with a taste for fancy jewelry? Follow along as Ellis uncovers the clues and discovers the true identity of The 30,000-Foot Ghost!
The Amazing Life of Azaleah Lane (Azaleah Lane)
by Nikki Shannon SmithAzaleah can't wait for her class field trip to the National Zoo in Washington D.C., especially when her teacher announces the chance to earn extra credit. But when Azaleah gets home, she quickly realizes extra credit isn't as easy as she thought. Azaleah's younger sister Tiana can't find Greenie, her stuffed animal, and she's sure he's been stolen. With Mama at the restaurant and Daddy at work on a big case, it seems Azaleah is the only one available to track down the stolen stuffie. Can Azaleah get to the bottom of the mystery in time to finish her extra credit?
Balon-susto (¡BÚ!)
by Jaclyn JaycoxUn niño se despierta con una pequeña marca de mordedura en el brazo. Por la ventana, escucha fuertes ruidos, el traqueteo de cadenas y unos chillidos. Ve como las luces de la cancha de baloncesto brillan bajo la luna llena. Todos los jugadores son velludos, muy velludos . . . ¿Podrían ser hombres lobo? Con capítulos cortos, texto fácil de leer y contenido especial al final de cada libro, la serie Libros que asUUUstan logra dar un nivel de susto justo a los lectores más pequeños (sin quitarles el sueño).
Bane Drain (The Amazing Adventures of Batman!)
by Brandon T. SniderBane is on the loose at a Gotham City baseball game! An extra dose of venom has made him stronger than ever. Can Batman and Nightwing drain Bane of his powers, or will the duo pull the plug on this case? Find out in this action-packed early chapter book for the youngest of readers.
Batgirl: An Origin Story (DC Super Heroes Origins)
by Laurie S. SuttonHow did Batgirl become Batman's crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind Barbara Gordan's journey from commissioner's daughter to super hero sidekick, including the source of her high-tech gadgetry. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.
The Big Freeze (The Amazing Adventures of Batman!)
by Laurie S. SuttonBatman and Robin team up to stop Gotham City's coldest criminal: Mr. Freeze! He's on a cold-hearted crime wave in a new, high-tech suit. Can the Dynamic Duo catch this supervillain before the case goes cold, or will he slip through their hands like ice? Find out in this action-packed early chapter book for the youngest of readers.
Big Top Bandit (Scooby-Doo! Mini Mysteries)
by John SazaklisCome one! Come all! Barnstorm’s Big Top Circus is in town, and Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang can’t wait to see it! But thanks to the Ghost Clown, things under the big top are a big mess. Can Scooby-Doo and the gang put an end to all the funny business and save the circus? Find out in this early chapter book.
The Birthday Party Mystery (Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries)
by Fran ManushkinIt’s nearly Katie’s birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. She’s too excited to wait patiently for the gift to arrive, so she decides to investigate ahead of time. The clues might lead her to her present, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?
Catwoman's Crooked Contest (Harley Quinn's Madcap Capers)
by Steve BrezenoffWhen Catwoman boasts that she’s the best burglar in Gotham City, Harley challenges her to a criminal contest. The first one to steal the Marble of Atlantis from the Gotham City Museum wins. Trouble is, Catwoman doesn’t play fair. Can Harley outwit the crooked cat-burglar and bag her own bragging rights? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!
Cheer Fears (Jake Maddox JV Mysteries)
by Jake MaddoxRobert, Maryam, and Kylie are excited to be at a sleepaway cheer camp. But then their bunkmates—and main cheer competition—try to convince them their cabin is haunted. The three friends laugh it off until some suspicious things start happening. Flickering lights, getting locked in the bathroom, vandalized poms could all be the work of a cheer competitor . . . or is it the Cabin 4 ghost? Robert is convinced he knows who’s to blame, but will he be able to prove it?
Clowns from Outer Space (Boo Books)
by Michael DahlElla can't wait to celebrate Tia's birthday. But when Ella arrives at the party, there are clowns everywhere. Ella does not like clowns, and these clowns seem extra creepy and a little secretive. Just what are these clowns up to? With short chapters, easy-to-read text, and enhanced back matter, Boo Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
Cyborg: An Origin Story (DC Super Heroes Origins)
by Matthew K. ManningHow did Cyborg become a member of the Justice League? Discover the story behind Victor Stone's journey from technological experiment to one of the World's Greatest Super Heroes, including the source of his high-tech computing powers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.
The Dramatic Life of Azaleah Lane (Azaleah Lane)
by Nikki Shannon SmithAzaleah's big sister, Nia, has been cast as Willa Wonka in the school musical, and the entire Lane family is looking forward to the show. Azaleah has even helped plan a surprise dinner party for Nia at Avec Amour, Mama's restaurant. But then the real drama starts. At the first rehearsal, all sorts of things go wrong: missing batteries, sets falling over, props misplaced . . . It's so many things, in fact, that Azaleah suspects "foul play." And when the special effects on Nia's costume don't work at dress rehearsal, Nia is a nervous wreck. To top it all off, the high school journalism class is covering the performance for the school blog, and the director doesn't have time to replace Nia's costume. Nia has to wear it without the special effects. Azaleah becomes determined to make sure the musical isn't ruined for Nia. Azaleah has to get to the bottom of the mysterious rehearsal troubles, and finish party preparations, before the curtain goes up.
Evie Allen vs. the Quiz Bowl Zombies (Devils' Pass)
by Justina IrelandEvie Allen is smart—wicked smart. So smart, she's the star of her school's quiz bowl team. But something's up in the town of Devils' Pass, as usual. The team Evie must go up against is hungry for more than just the championship—they need brains to keep themselves going. It's up to Evie and her three friends to once again save the town of Devils' Pass—and maybe win the competition in the process!
Funland Frights (Scooby-Doo! Mini Mysteries)
by John SazaklisScooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the gang are having a blast at the Funland Amusement Park. But when the machines suddenly switch gears, fun turns to fear. Will the Mystery Inc. gang be able to restore the fun at the Funland Amusement Park? Find out in this early chapter book featuring Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. team.
Game Over (Boo Books)
by Benjamin BirdDavid loves video games, but he never thought he'd be stuck in one! With only one life left, David must use all of his video game knowledge if he's going to survive. With short chapters, easy-to-read text, and enhanced back matter, Boo Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
The Harley and Batgirl Show (Harley Quinn's Madcap Capers)
by Michael Anthony SteeleWhen Harley stars in a reality TV show, she hatches a plan to boost her viewership. By hook or by crook, she’s going to convince Batgirl to co-star! Will the caped crime fighter’s role of a lifetime lead to a ratings bonanza or a big, bad burglary bust? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!
The Incredible Shrinking Horror (Michael Dahl Presents: Mysteries)
by Brandon TerrellThe game is on at the International TWIST competition! Finalists from around the world have gathered to match wits at the competition's remote lake camp in Ontario, Canada. One night the lead player, Reza Amari, tells a spooky campfire story about a monster and a man who disappears, leaving behind only a set of shrinking footprints in the mud. All the campers love the creepy story and are still talking about it the next morning—until they find out that Reza has vanished! Now it's up to Lola Evans and Mateo Rivera investigate. What happened to Reza? And what was making that scary howling sound in the middle of the night? Follow along as Lola and Mateo work together to face their fears, track down the clues, and find out the truth behind The Incredible Shrinking Horror!
Jeff Allen vs. the Time Suck Vampire (Devils' Pass)
by Justina IrelandJeff Allen needs a new phone. But for a new phone, Jeff needs money and therefore a job. When he starts working at the new cell phone shop for Mr. Vlad, he thinks he's got it made. Soon, he notices things aren't quite right. The new phones come preloaded with a game, and everyone in town—including his friends—seem obsessed. But not normal-obsessed; they're Devils' Pass obsessed, which, in his town, often leads to very bad things. Jeff has to find what's causing the obsession and break the spell before the town and his friends succumb to the mortal danger in front of them.