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Candles for the Dead (The Neil Paget Mysteries)
by Frank SmithCandles for the Dead is the third book in Frank Smith's riveting Neil Paget police procedures series.What could have brought such violence on Beth Smallwood, a woman found beaten to death on the steps of a village church? DCI Neil Paget and his partner DS John Tregalles investigate once again, tugging at the loose ends in this complicated case to unravel the intricate web of deceit and deception at work in this seemingly peaceful Shropshire town.
Candy (A\través Del Espejo Ser.)
by Kevin Brooks“[A] provocative, suspenseful work . . . the story plays skillfully to teens’ curiosity about the mechanics of addiction and its manic, lurid subculture.” —BooklistWhen Joe meets Candy, it seems like a regular boy-meets-girl scenario. They chat over coffee, she gives him her number, and he writes her a song. But then Joe is drawn into Candy’s world—a world of drugs, violence, and desperation. As the dark truth about Candy’s life emerges, Joe finds himself facing real danger at every twist and turn. Soon Joe’s conflicting emotions begin to mirror Candy’s, and he understands that falling in love just might be worth the struggle. This intoxicating tale of heartache, danger, and hope will enthrall teen readers.“A story as sharp as the title is sweet, with something dark lurking inside and no cozy answers . . . Some words of warning: Candy may hook you too.” —The Guardian“Versatile English author Brooks infuses his latest tale with a romantic—even mythic—grandeur sure to enthrall his fans . . . This story’s gritty street smarts will keep thrill-seekers more than entertained, while Joe’s orphic rescue mission into the netherworld of addiction gives more thoughtful readers plenty to ponder.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Brooks’s plotting is masterful, and the action twists and builds to a frenzied and violent climax.” —School Library Journal“Brooks is one of the best young adult writers around. Get this book. Word-of-mouth will do the rest” —The Irish Times
Candy Apple Dead
by Sammi CarterAbby Shaw has returned to her hometown of Paradise, Colorado--leaving behind a career in corporate law and a cheating husband--to take over her aunt's candy shop, Divinity. But her sweet new life quickly turns sour when a fellow merchant dies in a fire. With all clues pointing to arson--and Abby's brother as the number one suspect--she must sink her teeth into finding the killer.
Candy Apple Red: A Jane Kelly Mystery (Jane Kelly Mystery #1)
by Nancy BushA bartender-turned-process server chases after a missing suspect in this &“fun, frantic, sexy murder mystery&” (Lisa Jackson, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of You Betrayed Me). Jane Kelly is through following men. She left Southern California for the murky quaintness of Lake Chinook, Oregon, apparently so she could trade her bartending skills for much more glamorous work process serving. And the boyfriend, of course, is long gone. But things have been looking a little brighter lately. Her hobby doing PI work is kind of fun, especially when she lands a real case—that pays real money. But the case is about Bobby Reynolds, best friend of Tim Murphy, the only guy she&’s never gotten over. Everyone except Tim believed Bobby murdered his young family—isn't that why he vanished? Now Tim&’s coming home and Jane&’s on her way to talk to Bobby&’s father. Looks like Jane&’ll be trailing men after all—this time with a tape recorder and a camera. To top it off, she&’s being trailed herself, by a homely pug named Binky, left to her by a distant relative. With a job she&’s learning as she goes along and her ex back in town, Jane&’s life just went from stress-free to completely stressed-out. And then there's the dead body… &“Jane will win readers&’ hearts as she tries to sort out a crime, her love life, and the aspirations of a pug named Binky.&”—Carolyn Hart, New York Times-bestselling author of Walking on My Grave &“Funny sex scenes, good drinks and a likable dog lift Bush&’s first Jane Kelly mystery.&”—Publishers Weekly
Candy Cane Crime (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerA candy-striped caper . . . Christmas is coming all too quickly for Harvest, Ohio&’s famous chocolatier, Bailey King. Thanks to her new cable TV show, her shop has more candy orders than she can handle this holiday season. Fortunately, her beloved Cousin Charlotte is happy to take the Candy Cane Exchange off Bailey&’s to-do list. After all, Charlotte has come to Harvest from her conservative home district to find her future outside of her family&’s influence. What better way than by taking on the Englisch task of pairing the sweet notes everyone is exchanging with a peppermint treat, just in time for Christmas Eve delivery? But when Charlotte discovers some of those delicious missives are for her, suddenly she&’s staking out the festive postbox, hoping to catch her secret admirer in his intriguing tracks . . . When Charlotte sees something underhanded going on beneath the merrymaking, she enlists the help of Sheriff Deputy Luke Little to find out if her unknown correspondent is none other than the town&’s biggest suspect. And the surprising truth about her suitor&’s identity has her contemplating leaving her Amish roots behind forever . . . Recipe Included! Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies &“As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.&” —USA Today &“Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.&” —RT Book Reviews &“At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.&”—Library Journal
Candy Cane Crime (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerA candy-striped caper . . . Christmas is coming all too quickly for Harvest, Ohio&’s famous chocolatier, Bailey King. Thanks to her new cable TV show, her shop has more candy orders than she can handle this holiday season. Fortunately, her beloved Cousin Charlotte is happy to take the Candy Cane Exchange off Bailey&’s to-do list. After all, Charlotte has come to Harvest from her conservative home district to find her future outside of her family&’s influence. What better way than by taking on the Englisch task of pairing the sweet notes everyone is exchanging with a peppermint treat, just in time for Christmas Eve delivery? But when Charlotte discovers some of those delicious missives are for her, suddenly she&’s staking out the festive postbox, hoping to catch her secret admirer in his intriguing tracks . . . When Charlotte sees something underhanded going on beneath the merrymaking, she enlists the help of Sheriff Deputy Luke Little to find out if her unknown correspondent is none other than the town&’s biggest suspect. And the surprising truth about her suitor&’s identity has her contemplating leaving her Amish roots behind forever . . . Recipe Included! Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies &“As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.&” —USA Today &“Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.&” —RT Book Reviews &“At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.&”—Library Journal
Candy Cane Murder (Hannah Swensen Mystery #11)
by Joanne Fluke Laura Levine Leslie Meier&’Tis the season for suspicion in thesethree Christmas crime-solving confections—with recipes! &“Entertaining…a sweet holiday treat for mystery lovers.&”—Publishers Weekly &’Tis the season for trimming the tree, caroling, baking cookies, and waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney. But in this festive collection of whodunits, murder is also paying a visit…Candy Cane Murder by New York Times-bestselling author Joanne Fluke When a trail of candy canes leads to a corpse outfitted in a Santa suit on a snowy bank, Hannah Swensen sets out to discover who killed Kris Kringle…The Dangers of Candy Canes by Laura Levine A wealthy suburbanite takes a lethal tumble off his roof while installing a giant candy cane. Now it&’s up to Jaine Austen to sift through a long list of scheming neighbors with dirty secrets in their stockings to expose a murderer…Candy Canes Of Christmas Past by New York Times-bestselling author Leslie Meier Lucy Stone must learn the mystery of a glass candy cane found smashed to bits near a corpse—to unlock the doors of Christmas past and find a killer who got away with murder.Includes over 10 luscious holiday recipes!Scrumptious praise for Candy Cane Murder: &“Like a box of holiday chocolates, this recipe-studded assortment gives all readers a crack at their favorites.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Delicious…will have your mouth watering.&”—Romantic Times
Candy Cane Murder (Hannah Swensen)
by Joanne FlukeA tantalising trio of festive murder mysteries by three New York Times bestselling authors. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger. This Christmas there's an unwanted guest in the form of murder...An irresistible collection of festive stories featuring baking sleuth Hannah Swensen by the master of mouth-watering murder mysteries, Joanne Fluke, plus two more holiday whodunits by US bestselling authors Laura Levine and Leslie Meier.Jam packed with candy canes, unforgivable murders, and ten luscious festive recipes - this is the perfect treat for crime fans and baking enthusiasts this Christmas.
Candy Canes of Christmas Past
by Leslie MeierChristmas past meets Christmas present in this holiday whodunit set in Tinker&’s Cove, Maine, featuring reporter and sleuth Lucy Stone—and a not-so-cold case of murder. For fans of cozy mysteries and the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author&’s ever-popular Lucy Stone series. Twenty-some years ago, Lucy Stone arrived in Tinker Cove, Maine, and discovered her knack for solving mysteries. It happened when she met Miss Tilly, the town librarian, whose mother took a fatal fall down the basement stairs one Christmas Eve. The &“accident&” left a cloud of suspicion on Miss Tilly&’s father—and a slew of other suspects . . . The only clue was a glass candy cane found smashed to bits by the victim&’s body. Now, as she unlocks the doors of Christmas past, Lucy must learn the mystery of the glass candy cane to expose secrets, scandal—and a killer who got away with murder . . .
Candy Coated Secrets (Summer Meadow Mystery #2)
by Cynthia HickeyWho would have thought leading an elephant down Highway 64 could lead to murder? When a carnival train crashes in front of Summer Meadows' house, she does what comes naturally--she acts without thinking and volunteers to lead an elephant a mile down the road to the fairground. The animal's trainer follows close behind but disappears when they reach their destination. When Summer goes looking for her, she finds something altogether different. A woman hanging dead in the shower of one of the trailers. Despite her boyfriend, Ethan Banning's advise, Summer sets out to solve this murder, resulting in a carnival slew of mishaps and adventure. Not only for herself, but for Ethan too. Not wanting her out of his sight, Ethan tags along on nighttime stakeouts, almost making Summer forget why they spied in the first place. When his life is in danger, Summer faces a life-long fear to rescue the man she loves.
Candy Corn Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #22)
by Leslie MeierThere&’s peril at the Pumpkin Fest in this Maine-set mystery by the New York Times-bestselling author… Halloween is coming to Tinker&’s Cove, Maine, and local reporter Lucy Stone is covering the annual Giant Pumpkin Fest for the Pennysaver. There&’s the pumpkin-boat regatta, the children&’s Halloween party, the pumpkin weigh-in…even a contest where home-built catapults hurl pumpkins at an old Dodge! But not everything goes as planned. Lucy&’s getting annoyed that her husband, Bill, and his friend Evan have been working seemingly nonstop on their potentially prize-winning pumpkin catapult. But on the day of the big contest, Evan is nowhere to be found…until a catapulted pumpkin busts open the trunk of the Dodge, revealing a deceased Evan. Bill&’s on the hook for the Halloween homicide, so Lucy&’s got some serious sleuthing to do. With each new lead pointing her in a different direction, Lucy learns that if she wants to spook the real killer, she&’ll have to step into an old ghost story… &“Series fans should be satisfied.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Reading a new Leslie Meier mystery is like catching up with a dear old friend.&” —Kate Carlisle
Candy Is Dandy (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #38)
by Carolyn Keene Jan Naimo JonesSUGAR, COCOA, CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE -- A MISSING CANDY FORMULA MAKES A STICKY MESS! What could be sweeter than a visit to Zuckerman's Zonked Candy Factory? Nancy and her class will see how their favorite candy is made, and even get free samples. Mr. Zuckerman himself gives the grand tour past the sparkling machines that spit out Sticky Gummy Goo, Karamel Krunchettes, Frostee Jewels, and more. Then Mr. Zuckerman tells the kids he has dreamed up the perfect candy. He even shows them the paper with the secret recipe. But when the visit is over, the recipe has disappeared and no one can find it! Is the greatest candy lost for good?
Candy Kingdom Chaos
by Carolyn Keene Peter FrancisHelp Nancy and her friends solve a sweet mystery at the new Candy Kingdom amusement park in the seventh book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.The new Candy Kingdom theme park is opening in River Heights and Nancy, Bess, and George can’t wait! The park is supposed to have candy-themed rides, attractions, arcade games, and more, so when Bess wins four free passes to the park, she invites Nancy, George and their good friend, Nadine Nardo to check it out. But Nadine’s wristband goes missing after the first ride! Nancy and her friends know that all of the wristbands were tied securely, so it couldn’t have just fallen off. Can Nancy, Bess, and George track down the stolen wristband before their sweet day at Candy Kingdom turns sour?
Candy Man
by John Holt Jennifer MoesaIk heet Daniels, Jack Daniels, net zoals de whisky. Ik ben een privédetective. En ik kan het niet helpen om mijn neus in andermans zaken te steken. Het is wat ik doe. Het went. Het wordt bijna een manier van leven. Na een tijdje voelt het natuurlijk aan, automatisch, net als ademhalen, of eten, hoewel lang niet zo plezierig. Het is een gewoonte waar ik niet mee kan stoppen. Ik kan het niet helpen. Maar soms kan het u in problemen brengen.....
Candy Man (Ein Jack Daniels P.I. Roman #1)
by John Holt Nicole CyronMein Name ist Daniels, Jack Daniels- wie der Whiskey, du weißt schon. Ich bin Privatdetektiv. Und ich kann einfach nicht anders als meine Nase ständig in Angelegenheiten zu stecken, die mich nichts angehen. Das ist meine Arbeit. Du gewöhnst dich daran. Es wird fast zu einem Lebensstil. Nach einiger Zeit ist es so natürlich wie atmen oder essen, obwohl es nicht so viel Spaß macht. Es wird zu einer Gewohnheit, die ich nicht abstellen kann. Ich kann einfach nicht anders. Aber das kann dich manchmal in Schwierigkeiten bringen...
Candy Slain Murder: A Jolly And Delightful Cozy Mystery (A Country Store Mystery #8)
by Maddie DayChristmas cheer has sent the griddle into overdrive at Robbie Jordan’s popular country store and café. And this year, there’s a new seasonal special to feast on: murder! As December sweeps through South Lick, Indiana, Robbie’s life seems merry and bright like the string lights glistening around town. But strange happenings signal a bumpy ride into the holidays. First a man raises eyebrows at Pans ‘N Pancakes when he claiming to be the long-lost half-brother of Robbie’s assistant. Then a fire destroys the home of a controversial anesthesiologist, exposing skeletal remains in his attic. Helplessly intrigued, all Robbie wants for Christmas is to stop her winter wonderland from becoming a real nightmare. With a decades-old mystery taking shape, can she run as fast as she can in pursuit of a killer who’s harder to crack than a stale gingerbread man?Includes Recipes for You to Try!
Candy from a Stranger
by Daryl BucknerChild abduction told by the father, but has he gone insane? What would you do if your child went missing and the police were ineffective? Exactly. You would start investigations yourself.When eight-year-old Lucas Cain is snatched, his father, Ben, dedicates his life to finding out what happened to his only child. His desperation leads to his life being torn to shreds: his marriage in tatters, his job lost and even his mind is altered. They all believe Ben has gone insane. Has he? Self-fulfilling prophecy kicks in as Ben starts to believe he may well have had a role in the disappearance. The police close in on him just as he is about to uncover the complex mystery.
Candyland (Murder Room #96)
by Evan Hunter Ed McBainFor the first time Evan Hunter and Ed McBain, two extraordinary and diverse talents, fuse to form a brilliant and powerful novel of two halvesBenjamin Thorpe is married, a father, a successful Los Angeles architect - and a man obsessed. Alone in New York City on business, he spends the empty hours of the night in a compulsive search for female companionship. His dizzying descent leads to an early morning confrontation in a mid-town brothel, and a subsequent searing self-revelation.Cathy Frese - aka Heidi-the-teenage-hooker - finishes up for the night and walks back to her studio apartment. But she never arrives. Her strangled, used and mutilated body is found in an alleyway the next morning.These two lost souls had crossed briefly in the night, and as the foggy events of the night before come into sharper focus, Benjamin Thorpe becomes an ever more possible suspect...
Candyland: A Novel in Two Parts
by Ed Mcbain Evan HunterBenjamin Thorpe, married, a father, a successful Los Angeles architect, is alone in New York City on business, and on a compulsive search for female companionship. His dizzying descent leads to an early morning confrontation in a midtown bordello and a searing self-revelation. Part two of the book moves onto the scene of crime where three detectives are discussing a homicide. The victim is a young prostitute whose path crossed Benjamin Thorpe's the night before. Emma Boyle of the Special Victims Unit is assigned to the case. As the foggy events of the previous night come into sharper focus, Thorpe becomes an ever more possible suspect. Shocking, bold and compulsively readable Candyland is an exciting thriller that readers will find hard to put down.
Cane and Abe
by James GrippandoIn this spellbinding new novel of suspense from New York Times bestselling author James Grippando, Miami's top prosecutor becomes a prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, which may have a chilling connection to the woman he can't forget.Unbelievable was the word for her. Samantha Vine was unbelievably beautiful. It was unbelievable that she'd married me. Even more unbelievable that she was gone. . . .Samantha died too soon. Abe Beckham's new wife has helped him through the loss, but some say it was a step back for Abe to marry Angelina, a love from his past. Abe doesn't want to hear it, and he's even managed to remain a star prosecutor at the Miami State Attorney's Office through his ups and downs.Then everything goes wrong. A woman's body is discovered dumped in the Everglades, and Abe is called upon to monitor the investigation. The FBI is tracking a killer in South Florida they call "Cutter" because his brutal methods hark back to Florida's dark past, when machete-wielding men cut sugarcane by hand in the blazing sun.When Angelina goes missing, the respected attorney finds himself under fire. Suspicion surrounds him. His closest friends, family, professional colleagues, and the media no longer trust his motives. Was Angelina right? Was their marriage not what they'd hoped for because he loved Samantha too much? Or was there another woman . . . and a husband with a dark side who simply wanted his new wife gone?
Canine Caper!
by Diana G. GallagherAlex had a dog-waking business. the business had become so successful, taking notes to keep track of everything was an absolute necessity. Suddenly, the business starts losing its clients. Will the mystery be solved?
Canine Crimes
by Cynthia Manson[From the back cover:] "Now for the first time in one volume, these classic canine capers from the pages of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine will delight anyone who loves dogs and loves a good mystery! In The Theft of the Barking Dog, an Old English Sheepdog is the purloined pooch in a lighthearted tale by Edward D. Hoch ... In The Chocolate Dog, Margery Allingham introduces a very unusual canine with more on his mind than chasing cats ... In The Withered Heart, Jean Potts proves that a dog may be "man's best friend"--but he can also be a murderer's worst enemy ... In A Dog in the Daytime, Rex Stout teams up a dog with a Wolfe--Nero, that is ... and in Puzzle for Poppy, Patrick Quentin sends a detective and his movie-star wife in dogged pursuit of a poisonous prey ... And Many More!"
Canine Crimes
by Jeffrey Marks[From the back cover:] "15 canine crimes committed by a kennel of top writers Here is a captivating collection of never-before-published stories with bark--and an occasional bite--as some of the most illustrious names in contemporary crime fiction pay homage to our loyal friends. A pair of friendly mutts help solve a haunting Central Park mystery ... A Seeing Eye dog on Fifth Avenue sees more than he's meant to ... A Jack Russell terrier sniffs out a human rat ... and many more!"
Canine Crimes II
by Cynthia Manson[From the back cover:] Thirteen timeless classics of mystery--all featuring unforgettable dog heroes--are together for the very first time in Canine Crimes II. Culled from the pages of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, these often heartwarming, always eerie tales of mystery and suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat--and show you why man's best friend can be a killer's worst enemy. An Eagle-eyed cop gets his man when the dog in the Orchard digs up horrifying evidence of murder. The Watchdog goes wild protecting his master--but can he stop a neighbor determined to commit the perfect crime? A killer pays the ultimate price when his nosy wife won't let The Sleeping Dog lie. On Windy Ridge, a ghostly canine's bark is worse than his bite--and prevents a jilted lover from getting away with murder. Stories by: Margaret Maron, Cyril Hare, Mary Kittredge, Stephen Wasylyk, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Ron Gulart, Ross MacDonald, Barbara A. Smith, Pauline G. Smith, Charlotte Armstrong, Gene KoKayKo, Francis M. Mevins, Robert Campbell
Canine Protection (Shelter of Secrets #4)
by Linda O. JohnstonEvading danger… With a long-ago love.When Harper Morsley is attacked by a vicious online stalker, her only refuge is Chance Animal Shelter—a haven for humans who secretly need help, too. But with Harper&’s reputation as an investigative journalist who might be sniffing out a story, only cop turned dog maven Bryson Crague is on her side. He believes her even if his past relationship with Harper disintegrated. With her life at risk, can Harper find her true second chance…at love?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Shelter of Secrets series:Book 1: Her Undercover RefugeBook 2: Guardian K-9 on CallBook 3: Undercover Cowboy DefenderBook 4: Canine ProtectionBook 5: Canine Refuge