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Brown and de Luca Collection Volume 1: A Paranormal Suspense Box Set (A Brown and de Luca Novel)
by Maggie ShayneFor the first time in a box set, the first three stories in New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne’s Brown and De Luca series, where you can’t trust what you see, and danger lurks in the shadows.Sleep with the Lights OnWhen a cornea transplant restores Rachel De Luca’s sight, the new eyes seem to give her new life. Until she starts seeing terrifying visions of brutal murders—crimes she soon learns are all too real. Detective Mason Brown wants to help Rachel, but when he discovers a shocking connection between them, he’ll have to do everything in his power to save her from a predator who is somehow still hunting from beyond the grave.Dream of DangerMurder brought self-help guru Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown together. Their shared secrets drove them apart. Desperate to find a missing friend, Rachel has no choice but to turn to Mason. Their investigation into takes them ever deeper into danger—now it’s a race against time as these reluctant partners fight to stave off passion and save a life.Wake to DarknessA string of murders brings Rachel and Mason together again. Mason thinks that he can protect everyone he loves, including Rachel, by taking them to a winter hideaway, but danger follows them up the mountain. As guests disappear from a snowbound resort, the race to find the murderer intensifies. Rachel knows she’s a target. Will acknowledging her feelings for Mason destroy her—or save them both and stop a killer?
Brown and de Luca Collection Volume 2: A Paranormal Suspense Box Set (A Brown and de Luca Novel)
by Maggie ShayneAvailable for the first time together in one volume, the final two stories in the Brown and De Luca series from New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne.Innocent PreySelf-help superstar Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown have finally given in to their overwhelming attraction to each other, but neither of them is ready to let physical passion turn into full-blown romance. When a judge’s daughter disappears, Mason has a terrible sense that it’s connected to the most recent case they solved together. The discovery of a string of missing women—all young, all troubled—seems like a promising lead. But there’s no clear connection between the missing girls. He realizes that once again he’ll have to rely on his own well-honed instincts and Rachel’s uncanny capacity to see through people’s lies in order to catch a predator and rescue his captives. But can they do it before Rachel becomes his next victim?Deadly ObsessionRachel de Luca has a bad feeling about the new woman in Detective Mason Brown’s life, the nurse taking care of him after he’s injured in the line of duty. She’d like to think it’s just jealousy, but intuition tells her it’s something more, maybe something dangerous. Mason knows Rachel’s wary of commitment, and asking her to stay when he’s in this condition would be the worst thing for their relationship. Then they receive chilling news: Mason’s psychotic sister-in-law has escaped from custody, and her sons—the nephews Mason is raising—are missing and the clock is ticking. As Mason and Rachel try to find the boys, she senses a new and unexpected danger stalking them. Soon, everyone close to Mason is in deadly peril—Rachel more than anyone….
Brown's Requiem
by James EllroyIn James Ellroy's first novel, a PI investigates a deadly conspiracy at one of Los Angeles's most exclusive country clubsIt would be a stretch to call Fritz Brown a detective. A PI in name only, he washed out of the police force at twenty-five, and makes a cash living doing under-the-table repo work for a sleazy used-car dealer. It's an ugly job, but Fritz is not one to say no to easy money. That doesn't mean he won't take a case now and then. A caddy visits his office, asking Fritz to dig up dirt on the golf-nut who's dating his sister. Convinced by the caddy's suspiciously fat wad of bills, Fritz agrees to investigate, hoping for a chance to meet the girl. Instead he finds himself embroiled in a tangled world of country club intrigue, where wealth can buy innocence and murder is not half as rare as a hole-in-one.
Brown's Requiem (The\armchair Detective Library)
by James EllroyIn this enthralling debut, James Ellroy, one of crime fiction's greatest writers, introduces the hyperreal L.A. we've come to know from his later work--a land of vice, corruption, and, in this case, golf.Fritz Brown is an ex-alcoholic PI with a taste for classical music who gets by as a repo man. But he finds himself in the rough when he takes the case of a trigger-happy golf caddie who wants to destroy the older man who stole his sister's affection. As he tries to unravel this complex case with echoes from the distant past, Fritz Brown plunges into the seedy underbelly of L.A., where the hazards include arson, incest, and murder. Brown's Requiem is, in the author's own words, "a righteous private-eye novel: fast, profane, densely plotted." It is the first work of a master in the making.
Brown-Eyed Girl
by Mariah Stewart"Certain to delight readers everywhere" (Romantic Times), award-winning author Mariah Stewart expertly blends tantalizing romance and thrilling intrigue for a life-affirming novel about the healing power of love....As co-owner and features editor of a popular magazine, Leah McDevitt loves exploring exotic locales while she tracks fashion and social trends across the globe. Yet despite her devotion to her fast-paced career, Leah is haunted by the memory of her cherished younger sister Melissa, who years ago disappeared without a trace. So when convicted serial killer Raymond Lambert contacts her, Leah is more than willing to pay him the long-standing reward for information leading to the recovery of Melissa's body.But before Lambert can turn over all his information, he himself is killed. Devastated but determined to finally uncover the truth, Leah heads to the Maine woods to seek out Ethan Sanger, the author of a book about Lambert. A private investigator, Ethan had written the killer's story in exchange for yet another of Lambert's terrible secrets. Working together to discover the truth about Melissa's disappearance, Leah and Ethan come to realize that even amid the ashes of tragedy, love can bloom. But someone harboring secrets of his own is about to enter their lives...someone who knows more about Leah than he should...someone who won't be satisfied until his own deadly game is played out.
Brown-Eyed Girl: A Novel of Suspense
by Virginia SwiftSally Alder is a couple of ears past her wild youth as the hard-drinking, guitar playing, hell-raising singer known as Mustang Sally. But then she's grown with age, She's wiser and more coolheaded now, and, more important, Sally has learned how to keep a secret. It's a good thing, too, because she's going to need every advantage she's gained in order to handle the job she's just taken.Imagine having to move from LA to Laramie to get a thrill.A professor of history at UCLA, Sally has just been offered the hugely endowed and deliciously secretive Dunwoodie Distinguished Chair in American Women's History at the University of Wyoming. Job description: Move into the late Meg Dunwoodie's posh residence in Laramie (the only one of its kind) and, with sole proprietors of her papers, construct the definitive Meg Dunwoodie biography--without telling anyone anything about it.Sally Alder is a couple of ears past her wild youth as the hard-drinking, guitar playing, hell-raising singer known as Mustang Sally. But then she's grown with age, She's wiser and more coolheaded now, and, more important, Sally has learned how to keep a secret. It's a good thing, too, because she's going to need every advantage she's gained in order to handle the job she's just taken.Imagine having to move from LA to Laramie to get a thrill.A professor of history at UCLA, Sally has just been offered the hugely endowed and deliciously secretive Dunwoodie Distinguished Chair in American Women's History at the University of Wyoming. Job description: Move into the late Meg Dunwoodie's posh residence in Laramie (the only one of its kind) and, with sole proprietors of her papers, construct the definitive Meg Dunwoodie biography--without telling anyone anything about it.In this town, rumors abound and secrets are practically nonexistent.Of course, everyone knows that Sally has been hired to poke through old Meg's papers, and a lot of people think that somewhere among them sits a treasure map that could lead to a fortune in gold Krugerrands. Oneway or another, most of Laramie is determined to getinto Meg Dunwoodie's house.There are break-ins, a curious sheriff, gossipy friends, and avaricious faculty at the university. And, if that isn't enough to distract Sally from her research, sexy Hawk Green has shown up to rekindle a romance Sally thought was gone forever.But all this goes deeper and the stakes are higher thanSally could have imagined. As she delves intoMeg's romantic and heartbreaking past as a foreigncorrespondent in Paris during World War II, the forces of good and evil are aligning in Laramie, and Sally realizes that, truly, those who don't learn from their pasts are doomed to repeat it.In the tradition, of Susan Isaacs and Fannie Flagg, Virginia Swift has written a story that breaks the mold, with a cast of finely drawn characters and a heroine whose wit and intelligence are matched only by herdetermination.
Brownies and Broomsticks
by Bailey CatesEASY BAKE COVEN Katie Lightfoot's tired of loafing around as the assistant manager of an Ohio bakery. So when her aunt Lucy and uncle Ben open a bakery in Savannah's quaint downtown district and ask Katie to join them, she enthusiastically agrees. While working at the Honeybee Bakery--named after Lucy's cat--Katie notices that her aunt is adding mysterious herbs to her recipes. Turns out these herbal enhancements aren't just tasty--Aunt Lucy is a witch and her recipes are actually spells! When a curmudgeonly customer is murdered outside the Honeybee Bakery, Uncle Ben becomes the prime suspect. With the help of handsome journalist Steve Dawes, charming firefighter Declan McCarthy, and a few spells, Katie and Aunt Lucy stir up some toil and trouble to clear Ben's name and find the real killer..
Brownstone
by Dean KutzlerDe sleutel tot het lot van de wereld ontdekt een vernietigend geheim, dat sinds de dagen van Genesis goddelijk verborgen is, terwijl hij de moordenaar van zijn familie opzoekt, maar ontdekt dat een clandestiene organisatie van plan is de mensheid te hervormen op de hielen van vernietiging. Als Jack Elliot terugkeert naar New York City om respect te tonen aan zijn stervende oom, is het een race tegen de klok. Hij krijgt meer dan hij had verwacht als hij merkt dat hij niet in één, maar in twee moordzaken verankerd is, waarin hij de hoofdverdachte is. Wat Jack niet weet, is dat te midden van alle moord een organisatie die uit het begin der tijden is ontstaan, geduldig op hem heeft gewacht. Als ze hem vinden, wordt de wereld onmetelijk veranderd en zeker niet ten goede. Wat wil een organisatie zo oud als creatie met Jack Elliot? Bewijst Jack zijn onschuld? Lees het eerste boek in de spannende nieuwe serie, Brownstone, en ontdek de ware feiten die de wereld zullen choqueren! Brownstone is briljant uitgezet, snel en boordevol fascinerende, maar toch schokkende waarheden die vakkundig zijn verweven in het weefsel van deze verbazingwekkende debuutroman. Brownstone daagt de kernovertuigingen uit die ieder van ons heeft, diep van binnen, en bevraagt het wezen van ons bestaan.
Brownstone: Un Giallo di Jack Elliot
by Dean KutzlerBrownstone La chiave del destino del mondo scopre un segreto devastante, divinamente nascosto dai tempi della Genesi, mentre cerca l'assassino della sua famiglia, solo per scoprire che un'organizzazione clandestina progetta di rimodellare l'umanità sulla scia della distruzione. Quando Jack Elliot torna a New York City per rendere omaggio a suo zio morente, è una corsa contro il tempo. Ottiene più di quanto si aspettasse quando si ritrova invischiato non in uno, ma in due casi di omicidio in cui è il principale sospettato. Quello che Jack non sa è che in mezzo a tutti gli omicidi, un'organizzazione creata dall'inizio dei tempi lo sta pazientemente aspettando. Se lo trovano, il mondo sarà incommensurabilmente cambiato e certamente non in meglio. Cosa vuole da Jack Elliot un'organizzazione antica come la creazione? Riuscirà Jack a dimostrare la sua innocenza? Leggete il primo libro della nuova ed eccitante serie, Brownstone, e scoprite i veri fatti che sconvolgeranno il mondo!
Browstone: A Jack Elliot Thriller (Jack Elliot Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Dean Kutzler Heloisa Miranda SilvaA chave para o destino do mundo descobre um segredo devastador, divinamente escondido desde os dias do Gênesis, enquanto ele procura pelo assassino de sua família, apenas para descobrir que uma organização clandestina planeja remodelar a humanidade na esteira de destruição. Quando Jack Elliot retorna para Nova Iorque para prestar seus respeitos ao seu tio que está morrendo, é uma corrida contra o tempo. Ele recebe mais do que ele barganhou quando se encontra entrincheirado em não um, mas dois casos de assassinato, onde ele é o principal suspeito. O que Jack não sabe é que, em meio a todos os assassinatos, uma organização criada desde o início dos tempos tem esperado pacientemente por ele. Se o encontrarem, o mundo passará por uma drástica mudança e certamente não será para melhor. O que uma organização tal antiga quanto a criação poderia querer com Jack Elliot? Jack consegue provar sua inocência? Leia o primeiro livro dessa excitante e nova série, Brownstone, e descubra os verdadeiros fatos que iram chocar o mundo!
Bruciata Due Volte
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickUn segreto sepolto. Un fratello condannato. Una corsa contro il tempo per scoprire la verità… prima che sia troppo tardi. FINALISTA AL PREMIO RWA RITA VINCITORE DEL PREMIO DAPHNE DU MAURIER PER L'ECCELLENZA FINALISTA AL PREMIO NAZIONALE PER LA SCELTA DEI LETTORI Un uomo attende l'esecuzione per un omicidio che non ha commesso. . . Una donna torna in un luogo di scandalo e di morte per salvare suo fratello. . . I segreti che ribollono in una piccola città stanno per divampare in una fiammata di sospetti e punizioni mortali. ... Vent'anni fa, Lea e Ted Hardy tornarono a casa da scuola e trovarono i loro genitori morti, vittime di un omicidio-suicidio. Lea si lascia alle spalle la piccola città di Stonybrook e i ricordi dolorosi. Ma Ted non riesce a sfuggire al passato. Sposando la figlia viziata della famiglia più importante di Stonybrook, inizia una nuova vita... finché non scopre dei segreti che portano alla morte della moglie e delle figlie. E all'accusa di omicidio. Ora, condannato e in procinto di essere giustiziato, Ted ha perso le speranze. Poi Lea riceve lettere anonime che proclamano l'innocenza di Ted. Determinata a salvare suo fratello, deve tornare in una città che nutre un desiderio feroce di vedere Ted morire ... portando con sé segreti a lungo sepolti. Disperata, Lea si rivolge a Mick Conklin, un uomo da cui è profondamente attratta ma di cui non può fidarsi completamente. Ha bisogno di un alleato, ora più che mai. Perché la miccia è stata accesa e il fuoco della verità sta per far esplodere Stonybrook.
Bruised Spirits: Historical Mystery (Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery #10)
by Alice DuncanIt's 1924 and spiritualist-medium Daisy Gumm bands with friends Flossie and Harold to help Lily Bannister, whose abusive husband nearly killed her.Meanwhile, Mrs. Pinkerton--Daisy's best client--is in a tizzy, insisting Daisy use her spiritualist talent to end the engagement between her daughter and a most unsuitable man.To Daisy's surprise, the two cases collide, catching her in the middle. Can she prove Lily's husband and Mrs. P's soon-to-be-son-in-law are in cahoots with nefarious human traffickers... before it's too late?PRAISE for THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES"Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor... as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day." ~Diane Morasco, RT Book ReviewsThe year is 1924 and spiritualist-medium Daisy Gumm bands with friends Flossie and Harold to help Lily Bannister, whose abusive husband nearly killed her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Pinkerton-Daisy's best client-is in a tizzy, insisting Daisy use her spiritualist talent to end the engagement between her daughter and a most unsuitable man. To Daisy's surprise, the two cases collide, catching her in the middle. Can she prove Lily's husband and Mrs. P's soon-to-be-son-in-law are in cahoots with nefarious human traffickers... before it's too late?Critique: "Bruised Spirits" is the tenth volume in author Alice Duncan's "Daisey Gumm Majesty Mystery" series. A truly gifted writer who has proven herself a master of the mystery/suspense genre, Alice Duncan's "Bruised Spirits" is another uncompromisingly entertaining read from cover to cover and will prove to be an enduringly popular and highly prized addition to community library Mystery/Suspense collections. It should be noted for the personal reading lists of dedicated mystery buffs that "Bruised Spirits" is also available in a paperback edition (9781614178606, $17.99) and in a Kindle format ($5.99).James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief Midwest Book Review 278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series orderStrong SpiritsFine SpiritsHigh SpiritsHungry SpiritsGenteel SpiritsAncient SpiritsDark SpiritsSpirits OnstageUnsettled SpiritsBruised SpiritsSpirits UnitedSpirits UnearthedShaken Spirits
Bruit sous le lit
by Erick CarballoDans la ville de Mexico, un homme reçoit un appel téléphonique de Real del Monte lui annonçant que sa mère est gravement malade et que lui et sa famille doivent se rendre immédiatement dans la ville. A travers cette courte histoire, il découvre une série d'événements qui vont bouleverser la tranquillité de toute une famille.
Bruja Brouhaha
by Rochelle StaabPractical psychologist Liz Cooper and occult professor Nick Garfield are enjoying the sixteenth wedding anniversary celebration for their charming hosts Paco and Lucia Rojas, devout Santeria practitioners who own the historic Botanica Rojas near MacArthur Park. But the small group of friends is left horrified and confused when the evening ends in tragedy. Devastated by loss, Lucia, a Santeria priestess, blames the locals for the escalating crime in her beloved community. She casts a vengeful hex on the neighborhood, leading strangers and friends alike to dub her bruja--Spanish for witch--and turn on the elderly woman. Lucia may be in harm's way, and it's up to Liz and Nick to unravel a mysterious disappearance and solve a murder before more lives are lost...
Bruja verde, bruja muerta
by Renee BenzaimBRUJAS EN BAKERSFIELD Dos mujeres y un hombre han muerto. Las tres eran brujas verdes solitarias que se reunían de vez en cuando para compartir rituales y festivales. No era un aquelarre, sólo un grupo de individuos con ideas afines que preferían practicar su arte a solas. Las dos primeras muertes parecieron ser accidentales, pero la tercera fue un asesinato evidente. Cada una de las muertes se produjo en una zona diferente del condado de Kern -en jurisdicciones diferentes-, lo que hizo poco probable que se estableciera una conexión entre las muertes. El tercer cuerpo se encontró en una zona periférica del condado de Kern, lo que lo situaba en la jurisdicción de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Kern. El equipo de detectives asignado a la investigación de este homicidio está formado por la detective jefe Annie Avants y su compañero, el detective Tom Weston. Al comenzar la investigación inicial, no encuentran nada que les haga sospechar que este asesinato esté relacionado con ninguna otra muerte en el condado de Kern. Clem Moonstone es una solitaria bruja verde que posee una tienda metafísica en Bakersfield. Ella y Annie Avants son amigas desde hace muchos años. Cuando Annie y Tom asisten al funeral de la víctima cuya muerte están investigando, Annie se sorprende al ver a Clem allí. Clem le explica a Annie que la joven a cuyo funeral asisten es la tercera persona de su círculo de amigos que ha muerto en los últimos meses. El instinto de Annie le dice que investigue las dos muertes anteriores. Clem le da los nombres de las otras dos personas y los lugares donde se encontraron sus cuerpos. Después de que Annie obtenga los archivos y comience a investigar sus muertes, llega a la escalofriante conclusión de que las dos primeras muertes pueden no haber sido tan "accidentales" y que las tres víctimas pueden haber muerto a manos de un asesino en serie.
Bruja y famosa : un misterio paranormal de las brujas de Westwick #3 (Las brujas de Westwick #3)
by Colleen CrossLuces, cámara, asesinato… Empieza el rodaje de una película de Hollywood en el pueblo y la periodista Cendrine West está lista para la primicia. Su familia de brujas también quiere participar, pero las travesuras con las estrellas se convierten pronto en la tragedia de Tinseltown. Los cuerpos se acumulan más rápido que las maldiciones de un aquelarre y todo apunta a la extravagante familia de Cen. No se detendrán en su búsqueda del mágico estrellato, aunque eso signifique resolver un caso de asesinato. Las brujas han lanzado un hechizo que ha acabado en desastre y le ha dado al asesino la oportunidad de escapar. Cen recurre a su propia combinación de justicia y magia para mantener a su familia bajo control, pero… ¿podrá desenmascarar al asesino antes de que vuelva a actuar? ¡Bienvenidas al lado salvaje, familia West! Bruja y famosa es perfecta para fanáticos del misterio paranormal, misterio ligero y brujas mágicamente divertidas. Este libro puede leerse como un misterio independiente, pero si quieres saber más sobre las brujas de Westwick y su historia familiar, puedes empezar por el primer libro: Caza de brujas.
Brujas a medianoche (Serie Bat Pat #Volumen 2)
by Roberto PavanelloLa segunda aventura del murciélago detective Bat Pat y los hermanos Silver: Leo, Martin y Rebecca. ¡¡¡HOLA!!! SOY BAT PAT.OS VOY A CONTAR UNA HISTORIA QUE OS PONDRÁ LOS PELOS DE PUNTA...¿ESTÁIS PREPARADOS? ¡Sonidos y ultrasonidos! La malvada bruja Amanita ha raptado a Rebecca y quiere convertirla... ¡en su nueva aprendiz! Suerte que a Martin, a Leo y a mí se nos ha ocurrido una idea (un poco alocada) para rescatarla y conseguir que todo vuelva a la normalidad. ¡¡¡Cruzad los dedos!!!
Brujil Navidad: Un misterio paranormal de las brujas de Westwick (Los misterios de las brujas de Westwick #4)
by Colleen CrossCome, bebe, y envenénate... Cendrine West está ilusionada con la acogedora cena de Nochebuena cuando estalla una tormenta, trayendo consigo a varios comensales inesperados. Pero las brujas ebrias y la magia son la receta perfecta para el desastre, sobre todo cuando uno de los invitados muere. Las dotes detectivescas de Cen sacan a la luz un montón de problemas más hondos que el saco de Santa Claus y todos son sospechosos, incluido su atractivo novio, el sheriff. ¿Es un accidente mortal provocado por una bruja borracha o algo aún más siniestro? El asesinato entra en el menú y solo la magia será capaz de revelar la verdad en este emocionante y alocado relato navideño. Los misterios de las brujas de Westwick sono para amantes de la diversión y los libros de misterio con toques sobrenaturales. Si todavía no te has leído los tres primeros títulos de la colección (Caza de brujas, La bruja de la suerte y Bruja y famosa, puedes conseguirlos en un pack por un precio especial. «Un cruce entre Embruajda y Miss Marple» «Cinco estrellas para la perfecta combinación entre magia, muérdago y asesinato» «Un fascinante relato sobrenatural. Si te gustan los misterios te encantarán Cendrine West y su peculiar familia» «Uno de los mejores libros de misterio que he leído en mucho tiempo. Un imaginativo misterio detectivesco que combina la novela policíaca de Agatha Christie con un libro de fantasía de Harry Potter, ¡magia para adultos!»
Brunetti's Secret Son: A Secret Baby Romance (Secret Heirs of Billionaires #4)
by Maya Blake"Marry me. Then our son will know the protection of my name." Romeo Brunetti survived his childhood and found meteoric success by locking down emotion. Until, in a moment of recklessness years ago, he lost himself to stunning stranger Maisie O'Connell. Now his family's legacy has returned to haunt him-and the child he unknowingly conceived... Maisie doesn't know which is more shocking-Romeo's return or his proposal of marriage! She'd do anything to protect her son, but can she risk surrendering once more to the enigmatic father of her child?
Bruno and le Père Noel: A Christmas Short Story
by Martin WalkerIt's the last market day before Christmas and Bruno, Chief of Police is preparing for a traditional gastronomic feast. But, never off duty for long, Bruno is called to action when he receives information that a prisoner on parole has gone missing, last seen heading for St Denis, where his ex-wife and son live. The goose, the oysters, his English girlfriend's Christmas pudding and Bruno's famous mulled wine will just have to wait… And if Martin Walker's 'Bruno' novels have inspired you to visit this beautiful part of France yourself, keep reading for the author's own guide to 'A Perfect Week in Perigord'.
Bruno and the Carol Singers: A Christmas Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #5)
by Martin WalkerMartin Walker has created a delightful, internationally acclaimed series of mysteries featuring Bruno, chief of police of the small French village of St. Denis. "A gentle reminder to slow down and smell the grapes" says The New York Times Book Review. In this exclusive eBook, St. Denis is experiencing its coldest winter in years--bringing the promise of snow and shared chocolats chauds in the village's cafés--and Bruno is occupied with his Christmastime duties. From organizing carolers to playing Father Christmas for the local schoolchildren, Bruno has his hands full . . . at least until some funds raised for charity go missing. Then it's up to Bruno to save the day (and perhaps manage a Christmas miracle) in this charming holiday installment of Walker's best-selling series.
Bruno's Challenge & Other Dordogne Tales
by Martin WalkerA bumper collection of delightful stories featuring Bruno, Chief of Police and France's favourite cop, all set in the beautiful Dordogne valley and the ravishing Perigord region of the south west. Here is a landscape of meandering rivers with medieval castles overlooking their banks, of lush hillsides and spreading vineyards, of delicious local wines and world renowned cuisine. With titles like 'The Chocolate War'; 'The Birthday Lunch'; 'Oystercatcher'; 'A Market Tale' and 'Fifty Million Bubbles', you may be sure that champagne and gastronomy will feature as well as cosy crime in 'Dangerous Vacation'. Bruno strides through these tales, staying calm. settling local disputes and keeping safe his beloved town of St Denis. Only on one occasion does he panic: in 'Bruno's Challenge', his friend Ivan, proprietor and chef of the town's popular eatery, suddenly collapses on the eve of a large anniversary dinner, and he asks Bruno to take over the restaurant. After a few protests followed by some deep breaths, the inimitable Bruno meets his challenge and saves the day.(P) 2021 Quercus Editions Limited
Bruno's Challenge & Other Dordogne Tales: A bumper collection of delicious stories to warm the heart
by Martin WalkerA bumper collection of delightful stories featuring Bruno, Chief of Police and France's favourite cop, all set in the beautiful Dordogne valley and the ravishing Perigord region of the south west. Here is a landscape of meandering rivers with medieval castles overlooking their banks, of lush hillsides and spreading vineyards, of delicious local wines and world renowned cuisine. With titles like 'The Chocolate War'; 'The Birthday Lunch'; 'Oystercatcher'; 'A Market Tale' and 'Fifty Million Bubbles', you may be sure that champagne and gastronomy will feature as well as cosy crime in 'Dangerous Vacation'. Bruno strides through these tales, staying calm. settling local disputes and keeping safe his beloved town of St Denis. Only on one occasion does he panic: in 'Bruno's Challenge', his friend Ivan, proprietor and chef of the town's popular eatery, suddenly collapses on the eve of a large anniversary dinner, and he asks Bruno to take over the restaurant. After a few protests followed by some deep breaths, the inimitable Bruno meets his challenge and saves the day.
Bruno's Challenge: And Other Stories of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series)
by Martin WalkerMartin Walker's first collection of stories featuring all the familiar characters from his Bruno novels and the glories of the Périgord region of France, with ample helpings of food and wine."Whether preparing nettle soup, liaising with the Police Nationale or reading boar scat, Bruno remains focused and efficient.... Turn immediately to Martin Walker&’s new platter of delicious morsels.&”—The Washington PostAfter a prisoner breaks parole to see his son on Christmas, Bruno must track him down before he throws away his chance at eventual freedom. When a Senegalese man&’s coffee sells superbly at the market, some café owners become incensed by the new competition and take matters into their own hands. As a Swiss tourist and a St. Denis native fall in love over the fruit-and-veggie stall, one of their family members takes drastic steps to break them up. A fledgling tour bus business is sabotaged, leading Bruno to take a closer look at a town love triangle. Called in to investigate a case of stolen oysters, our beloved policeman reunites with an old flame to catch the shellfish thieves. In story after story, Bruno settles town disputes, mediates family quarrels, and tracks down lawbreakers in his adored village of St. Denis and its environs. Featured meals in the collection include a fatty Christmas goose, a savory nettle soup with crème fraîche, and a fluffy quiche Lorraine.
Bruno, Chief of Police: A Mystery of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #1)
by Martin WalkerThe first installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno.Meet Benoît Courrèges, aka Bruno, a policeman in a small village in the South of France. He&’s a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life. He has a gun but never wears it; he has the power to arrest but never uses it. But then the murder of an elderly North African who fought in the French army changes all that. Now Bruno must balance his beloved routines—living in his restored shepherd&’s cottage, shopping at the local market, drinking wine, strolling the countryside—with a politically delicate investigation. He&’s paired with a young policewoman from Paris and the two suspect anti-immigrant militants. As they learn more about the dead man&’s past, Bruno&’s suspicions turn toward a more complex motive."Enjoyable.... Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." —The Christian Science Monitor"A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement.... [It is] lovely...to linger at the table." —Entertainment Weekly"A wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." —Tuscon Citizen's Journal