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Capturing the Devil (Stalking Jack the Ripper #4)
by Kerri ManiscalcoIn this shocking finale to the bestselling series that began with Stalking Jack the Ripper, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the depraved, elusive killer known as the White City Devil.A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer -- or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have landed in America, a bold, brash land unlike the genteel streets of London. But like London, the city of Chicago hides its dark secrets well. When the two attend the spectacular World's Fair, they find the once-in-a-lifetime event tainted with reports of missing people and unsolved murders.Determined to help, Audrey Rose and Thomas begin their investigations, only to find themselves facing a serial killer unlike any they've encountered before. Identifying him is one thing, but capturing him---and getting dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel he constructed as a terrifying torture device---is another.Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end---together and in love---or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?
Capturing the Huntsman
by C.J. MillerAs a serial killer stalks the Appalachian Trail, an FBI agent will do anything to protect a beautiful witness in this romantic mystery thriller.The woods had always been Autumn Reed’s sanctuary. But discovering the latest victim of “The Huntsman” near her campgrounds made her afraid. When FBI agent Nathan Bradshaw rented one of her cabins, she was relieved not to be alone . . . despite the fierce attraction between them. A lifetime of betrayals had made Autumn wary.Nathan won’t allow his growing feelings for Autumn to distract him. The Huntsman killed his sister, and catching him is a sacred mission. But with Autumn fitting the profile for the Huntsman’s victims, Nathan’s torn between a need to protect her and to use her. The idea of losing her is turning him into a desperate man . . .
Cara Massimina: A Novel
by Tim ParksThe first Duckworth novel is "Better than Silence of the Lambs . . . Macabre fun orchestrated with immaculate precision. It's a killer" (Los Angeles Times) Morris Duckworth teaches English to the pampered rich of Verona, and Morris is not pleased. Living a meager existence in a squalid apartment, he regards his privileged students with envy and disdain, first wreaking revenge by petty theft, and then, like all good criminals, graduating to grander larceny. When one of those students, a beautiful but vapid heiress named Massimina, falls in love with him, Morris can almost smell upward mobility. However, after the girl's mother--much to his chagrin--unequivocally forbids her from seeing him, he hits upon a perfect scheme: he convinces the besotted girl to run off with him, then sends ransom notes to her family. Following a frightening logic, Morris's subversions become deeper and darker. Soon events are spiraling with eerie momentum into a nightmare of deception and violence. The first novel in what has become the Duckworth in Verona trilogy, Cara Massimina is a comic thriller that will leave readers laughing out loud in mortified delight.
Cara a cara
by Ellery Queen Miguel Giménez SalesGloria Guild, millonaria cantante que fascinó a los americanos en los años 30, es asesinada a tiros en su loft neoyorquino el mismo día de su regreso de Londres en compalía de una prima perdida. La única clave para resolver el misterio son cuatro letras que ha dejado garabateadas en su libreta: F, A, C, E. Todo parece indicar que el instigador del asesinato ha sido Carlos Armando, último marido de la diva retirada, un cazafortunas con una larga trayectoria matrimonios con mujeres maduras y acaudaladas que, tras fallecer, le han dejado parte de fortuna.
Cara and the Terrible Teeners (The Twelve Candles Club #8)
by Elaine L. SchulteClub Competition + Stolen Money = A Super-Sleuthing Surprise! Twelve-year-old Cara Hernandez is being tormented by her older half-sister again, but this time it's worse than ever! Paige and her friends have formed the Teeners--a working club that intends to steal business from the Twelve Candles Club. How can Cara keep the club going and still show love to her half-sister? Meanwhile, a foster boy named Pinky Royster has moved in next door, and even though he's five years old, Pinky refuses to speak. When someone tries to sabotage the club, Cara suspects her sister is the culprit, but only Pinky knows the truth. Will he spill the beans? Cara's Got to Save the Club--but the Pressure Is Driving Her C-R-A-Z-Y!
Caramel Creme Killer (INNcredibly Sweet #3)
by Summer PrescottYou'd think that life in a tropical climate would be ideal. But sometimes, life is just a beach. Cupcake baker, Melissa Gladstone-Beckett, moved to the sleepy beachside town of Calgon, Florida, to begin her new life with her husband, Detective Chas Beckett. Murder is afoot in Calgon, however, and the amateur sleuth finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue as she goes on the hunt for clues. A pillar of the community is the victim, making the prospect of investigating sticky to say the least, and suspects appear out of the woodwork. Will she be able to narrow it down and pinpoint the killer before they strike again? This fun Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you're interested in finding out more about Missy, her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, and the rest of the gang, you'll want to read the Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, which precede this series, along with all the other INNcredibly Sweet books which follow this one. The saga continues with the Cupcakes in Paradise series. Enjoy them all!
Caramel Crush
by Jenn MckinlayWhen a breakup via cupcake threatens to crumble their friend's life for good, Mel and Angie race to solve the murder as this New York Times bestselling series continues... Love is in the air at Fairy Tale Cupcakes as Angie prepares for her wedding, but co-owner, Mel, is preparing for a breakup. Her old friend, Diane Earnest, is dumping her fiancé after discovering he’s only marrying her for her money. She wants Mel to personally deliver a batch of caramel breakup cupcakes to the louse and give her a play-by-play of his reaction. When Mel finally tracks the man down, the look on his face isn’t the reaction she was expecting: he’s dead. After the police arrive and see the incriminating cupcakes, Diane becomes their prime suspect. If she hopes to taste freedom again, Mel and Angie must make sure the real killer gets their just desserts...INCLUDES SCRUMPTIOUS RECIPESFrom the Paperback edition.
Caramel Pecan Roll Murder: A Delicious Culinary Cozy Mystery (A Hannah Swensen Mystery #28)
by Joanne FlukeIn this scrumptious new read in the blockbuster series packed with delightful recipes from a beloved New York Times bestselling author, baker Hannah Swensen is tempted by a high-profile tournament in Lake Eden that quickly turns deadly…&“A good puzzle, lots of delicious recipes…Fluke reinforces her place as the queen of culinary cozies.&” —Publishers Weekly Embracing a sweet escape from her usual routine at The Cookie Jar, Hannah gets asked for her help in baking pastries at the local inn for a flashy fishing competition with big prizes and even bigger names. But the fun stops when she spots a runway boat on the water and, on board, the lifeless body of the event&’s renowned celebrity spokesperson… Famed TV show host Sonny Bowman wasn&’t humble about his ability to reel in winning catches, and no one knew that better than his tragically overworked sidekick, Joey. Did Joey finally take bloody revenge on his pompous boss—or was Sonny killed by a jealous contestant? With goodies to bake and a mess of fresh challenges mixed into her personal life, it&’s either sink or swim as Hannah joins forces with her sister, Andrea, to catch a clever culprit before another unsuspecting victim goes belly up…&“Delicious-sounding recipes…A final twist will have Fluke's many fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.&” – BooklistFeatures Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!
Caramel Pretzel Killer (Cupcakes in Paradise #4)
by Summer PrescottArt imitates life... And life sometimes ends in murder. Old grudges die hard in this fast-paced Cozy Mystery. Melissa Beckett, a cupcake baker in the sleepy beachside town of Calgon, Florida, rushes to the aid of a dear friend, when a horrific murder takes place in his newly-opened art gallery. She's done her share of sleuthing before, but this time the heat is on to catch the murderer, who is getting dangerously closed to people that Missy knows and loves. Scary circumstances close in on the amateur sleuth, who is determined to stop at nothing to solve the crime. Will she catch the killer before the unthinkable happens? As if life wasn't complicated enough, Missy's business has grown so significantly that she needs to advertise for help. The stressed out baker finds relief in the hilariously cantankerous Aunt Beulah, who is everything that she could have hoped for in an employee, and more. Lives are changed and hearts are broken in this intense tale. What's in store for Calgon next?? This exciting Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you'd like to know more about Missy, Chas and the rest of the Calgon gang, their history can be found in the two series previous to this one. The first Missy and Chas series is Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, and the second is The INNcredibly Sweet Series. Enjoy them all!
Carats (Flawless #3)
by Emily DuvallSelf-centered, rude, and undeniably handsome, Damon Harrison can’t be bothered to help anyone besides himself. As a lawyer for his family’s jewelry store, he’s used to appraising diamonds with impeccable standards and a critical eye. But when a beautiful stranger asks for help, he rejects everything about her. Lila Kent is used to the dark. At the age of sixteen, she lost her eyesight. Ten years later, Lila’s carefully crafted world is shattered by a diamond ring—one that promises more darkness. Forced to choose between staying safe or seeking Damon’s help, Lila learns that people aren’t always who they seem, the heart doesn’t always win, and that things left behind aren’t always meant to be found.
Caravaggio's Angel
by Ruth BrandonDr. Reggie Lee, new at London's National Gallery, is planning a small exhibition of three almost identical Caravaggio paintings when she discovers a fourth. One must be a forgery. That discovery detonates multiple murders. Like Flavia di Stefano in Iain Pears' art history mysteries, Reggie is attractive, knowledgeable when it comes to art, and percipient when it comes to people with motives to defraud.
Caravaggio's Angel
by Ruth BrandonDr Reggie Lee, newly arrived at the National Gallery, is putting together a small exhibition around three Caravaggios depicting 'St Cecilia and the Angel.' One is at the Getty, one at the Louvre, and she hopes it won't be too hard to track down the third. But a series of inexplicable obstacles keep getting in her way - and then, unexpectedly, a fourth Caravaggio turns up. One of them must be a fake. But which?When people start to die, it seems clear that someone doesn't want Reggie's show to go ahead. Why, she can't imagine. But her career is at stake, and she'd damned if she'll let herself be intimidated and bullied by these unseen forces. So Reggie investigates and her research takes her from Surrealist suicides to shady Italian art dealers, from seventeenth-century painting techniques to modern French politics in a viciously-fought Presidential election year. By the end it seems as though nobody in the opaque and ill-defined world of art can really stay incorruptible - perhaps not even Reggie herself.
Caravaggio's Angel
by Ruth BrandonDr Reggie Lee, newly arrived at the National Gallery, is putting together a small exhibition around three Caravaggios depicting 'St Cecilia and the Angel.' One is at the Getty, one at the Louvre, and she hopes it won't be too hard to track down the third. But a series of inexplicable obstacles keep getting in her way - and then, unexpectedly, a fourth Caravaggio turns up. One of them must be a fake. But which?When people start to die, it seems clear that someone doesn't want Reggie's show to go ahead. Why, she can't imagine. But her career is at stake, and she'd damned if she'll let herself be intimidated and bullied by these unseen forces. So Reggie investigates and her research takes her from Surrealist suicides to shady Italian art dealers, from seventeenth-century painting techniques to modern French politics in a viciously-fought Presidential election year. By the end it seems as though nobody in the opaque and ill-defined world of art can really stay incorruptible - perhaps not even Reggie herself.
Caravan of Thieves
by David RichFrom debut author David Rich, a spectacular crime thriller about a charming con artist, a complicated heist, and the son charged with constructing a fragile truth out of a lifetime of lies. Rollie Waters is the smartest guy in any room. Working as an undercover marine, he knows all the angles, and he's never less than two steps ahead of trouble--a skill he learned from the con artist father who raised him, though he hasn't seen Dan in years. Like Dan, Rollie knows how to offer cheap gifts with one hand while stealing the family silver with the other. But, unlike Dan, Rollie is not a criminal. Rollie’s childhood was a mesh of perfectly believable lies stretched so thin that he barely knows who he is. It’s only when he’s working undercover, inhabiting a false identity, that Rollie is comfortable in his own skin. The danger of deep undercover work makes use of his talents and keeps him out of trouble. Most of the time. After he’s yanked out of his latest assignment and tossed in the brig, he’s only partly surprised when the officials in charge mention one name: Dan Waters. U. S. government money—a lot of money—has gone missing, and they think Rollie’s father took it. The only way to find Dan is to trace the frail tendrils of truth scattered among Rollie’s childhood memories. To do that, he’ll have to go deep into the undercover identity of a lifetime: his own. .
Caravan to Vaccares
by Alistair MacLeanFrom all over Europe, even from behind the Iron Curtain, gypsies make an annual pilgrimage to the shrine of their patron saint in Provence. But at this year's gathering, people are mysteriously dying. Intrepid sleuths Cecile Dubois and Neil Bowman join the caravan in order to uncover the truth behind the deaths, in the process revealing an international plot that the sinister Gaiuse Strome will stop at nothing to keep secret.
Caravan: A Novel
by Dorothy Gilman&“A lushly romantic adventure story set in the North African desert in 1914, told by the impeccable Lady Treal as she reminisces in her London town house about her decidedly peccable past . . . Well-written, expertly plotted, perfectly paced.&”—NewsdayWith her anthropologist husband murdered and their caravan stolen by fierce Tuareg tribesmen, Caressa has two choices: death or a life of slavery. Concealing her dangerous beauty beneath the faded robes of an Arab boy, she embarks on the adventure of her life, harassed by vicious nomads, slave traders and the envious witch doctor, Isa. Only a handful of carnival magic tricks stands between her and oblivion. Then she discovers an inner magic so mysteriously compelling that the desert people call her a sorceress. . . .&“Sheer reading pleasure.&”—Publishers Weekly
Caravan: The Assembled Tales of John Galsworthy
by John GalsworthyThis is the third volume of the collected short stories by John Galsworthy
Carcass Trade (Smokey Brandon)
by Noreen AyresCarcass Trade has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
Cardiac Arrest (The\ladies Smythe And Westin Ser. #1)
by Lisa Q. MathewsWhen a man falls at your feet, you'd better hope he's not deadTwentysomething party girl Summer Smythe is starting over in the unlikeliest of places: Hibiscus Pointe, a kitschy retirement community in upscale Milano, Florida. Her new gig? Working for Dr. A, Milano's much-loved cardiologist. But being in over her head is the least of Summer's worries when her new boss drops dead...right in front of her.Longtime resident Dorothy Westin prefers to mind her own business. But when the young blonde already causing ripples throughout Hibiscus Pointe becomes a person of interest in Dr. A's murder, Dorothy springs into action. Not only because the real killer is still on the loose, but because there's simply no way her clueless-but-kind new friend could have poisoned someone.Dorothy and Summer soon discover that despite his chosen specialty, Dr. A had quite a reputation for breaking hearts. And if the Ladies Smythe and Westin don't identify the guilty party fast, Summer will end up in handcuffs...and Dorothy in a body bag.Book one of The Ladies Smythe & Westin72,000 words
Cardiff, by the Sea: Four Novellas of Suspense
by Joyce Carol OatesFour brand-new novellas by the #1 New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning &“grand mistress of ghoulishness&” (Publishers Weekly).An academic in Pennsylvania discovers a terrifying trauma from her past after inheriting a house in Cardiff, Maine from someone she has never heard of. A pubescent girl, overcome with loneliness, befriends a feral cat that becomes her protector from the increasingly aggressive males that surround her. A brilliant but shy college sophomore is distraught to discover that she&’s pregnant, and the professor who takes her under his wing may not have innocent intentions. And a woman who marries into a family shattered by tragedy finds herself haunted by her predecessor&’s voice, an inexplicably befouled well, and a compulsive attraction to a garage that took two lives. In these psychologically daring, chillingly suspenseful pieces, the author of We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde writes about women facing threats past and present, once again cementing her reputation for &“great intelligence and dead-on imaginative powers&” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).
Cardinal Black (The Matthew Corbett Novels #7)
by Robert McCammon&“Relentlessly paced . . . As usual, McCammon dazzles the reader with gritty historical detail, vivid local color, and a cast of memorable grotesques.&” —Publishers Weekly The year is 1703. The woman Matthew Corbett loves is rapidly deteriorating. A drug forced on her by criminal mastermind Professor Fell has destroyed her sanity. And the one thing that could save her—a book of potions—was stolen during an assault on the English village where she has been living under another name, an attack directed by a deranged man known as Cardinal Black. Matthew is a professional problem solver employed by an agency in New York, but this case is personal. To save Berry Grigsby, Matthew will journey to London with one of Fell&’s henchmen and attend an auction to which Black has summoned unsavory characters from near and far—all vying to possess the powerful volume. But before Matthew can obtain the book and heal Berry, he must survive Cardinal Black . . . The &“most intense yet&” in the unique series that began with Speaks the Nightbird, Cardinal Black is a brutal and brilliant historical thriller from this New York Times–bestselling and Bram Stoker Award–winning author (The Florida Times-Union). Praise for the Matthew Corbett Novels &“Excellent . . . full of tension and suspense.&” —Stephen King on Speaks the Nightbird &“Told with matchless insight into the human soul . . . deeply satisfying.&” —Sandra Brown on Speaks the Nightbird &“The Corbett novels are rich, atmospheric stories, the kind of historical mystery that makes the reader feel as though he really has stepped back in time. Matthew is a very well designed character, very much a man of his time but also ahead of his time, as though he has stepped out of a modern-day crime lab into the early eighteenth century.&” —Booklist
Cardinal Sin (A Bird Lover's Mystery #9)
by J. R. RipleyBirds & Bees owner Amy Simms will need help from her fine-feathered friends when an uncommon bird sighting plunges her into a hornet’s nest of black magic and murder most foul . . . Amy’s enjoying a rare moment of relaxation when a customer shows up seeking her expertise in ID-ing an unusual bird she’s seen flying around her wooded cabin at the edge of town. Ruby Lake, North Carolina, newcomer Yvonne Rice resembles an exotic bird herself—apparently the kind that doesn’t fly. When she’s found shot to death in her locked cabin, the only witness found is a statue of a voodoo deity staring down from the mantel. Does the rare yellow cardinal Yvonne spotted hold any clues to her demise? What about the Ouija board spelling out the words I am murdered? As Amy delves deeper into Yvonne’s life and meets her strangely secretive neighbors, she’s determined to stop a fowl-hearted murderer from migrating to a new killing ground . . .
Cardington Crescent (The Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novels #8)
by Anne PerryCharlotte Pitt defends her own sister against a murder charge in Victorian England, in a novel &“suffused with atmosphere, emotion, and suspense&” (Booklist). As Inspector Thomas Pitt works to resolve the case of a dismembered woman, his womanizing brother-in-law, George March, Lord Ashworth, is poisoned with his morning coffee at the country estate of his cousins. The primary suspect? Charlotte&’s sister, Emily, the murdered man&’s wife and Pitt&’s sister-in-law. Charlotte and Pitt take on the March clan with the help of Great-aunt Vespasia, their formidable relative and a member of the clan, to break through the wall of deceit and silence. When Sybilla March, George&’s suspected paramour, is found strangled by her hair and Emily is the one who found her, the case would seem hopeless—for anyone but the indomitable Pitts. Their pursuit of the truth takes them down a path of corruption, depravity, and murder, from the elegant townhouses lining fashionable Cardington Crescent to the horrifying slums of London.
Cardington Crescent: A gripping murder mystery with the highest of stakes (Thomas Pitt Mystery #8)
by Anne PerryWith only Inspector Pitt believing in the accused's innocence, can he hope to uncover the truth in time? In Anne Perry's eighth Victorian mystery, featuring Inspector Thomas Pitt, Charlotte Pitt's sister is charged with murder. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'Perry gets the Victorian mood just right... Settle in with this one on a rainy day' - BooklistAs Inspector Thomas Pitt works to resolve the case of a dismembered woman, his brother-in-law, George March, Lord Ashworth, is poisoned. The police's main suspect: Charlotte's sister, Emily. Convinced of her innocence, Charlotte and Pitt take on the March clan with the help of her formidable Great-aunt Vespasia, attempting to break through their wall of deceit and silence. When Emily finds Sybilla March, George's suspected mistress, strangled by her hair, the case would seem hopeless for anyone but the Pitts. Their pursuit of the truth takes them down a path of corruption, depravity, and murder, from the elegant townhouses lining fashionable Cardington Crescent to the horrifying slums of London. What readers are saying about Cardington Crescent: 'This has been the best read of the Thomas Pitt series. Didn't want to put the book down''A wonderful read, kept me guessing who the murderer was right up until the end!''A fascinating plot and a good portrayal of the Victorian era'
Cards on the Table: Hercule Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot Mysteries #15)
by Agatha ChristieIn Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, Cards on the Table, the wily Hercule Poirot is on the case when a bridge night turns deadlyMr. Shaitana is famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he is a man of whom everybody is a little afraid. So when he boasts to Hercule Poirot that he considers murder an art form, the detective has some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana’s “private collection.”Indeed, what begins as an absorbing evening of bridge is to turn into a more dangerous game altogether.…