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Hallowed Ground
by Lori G ArmstrongGrisly murders are rocking the small county of Bear Butte where Julie Collinshas spent the last few months learning the PI biz. She takes a case involvinga missing Native American girl who could be the innocent pawn in her parents'child custody dispute, or a hostage in a fight to keep a casino from opening.Original.
Hallowed Ground: A Kate Burkholder Short Story (Kate Burkholder)
by Linda CastilloA troubling discovery leads Chief of Police Kate Burkholder on a strange investigation ending at a long-abandoned Amish farm in this short mystery from bestselling author Linda Castillo.When a family dog brings home a human bone, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder finds herself on a desperate search for answers. Where did the bone come from? Who does it belong to? And perhaps most importantly, are the bones a result of foul play? With Halloween approaching, the unsettling questions garner uneasiness, rumors, and macabre theories among the residents of Painters Mill. Determined to get to the bottom of the case—and stop the ghost stories upsetting the town—Kate and her soon-to-be husband John Tomasetti embark on a sweeping investigation. Will their search for the source of the human remains uncover the truth? Or will it lead them to an even darker discovery buried on hallowed ground?
Hallowed Murder (Jane Lawless #1)
by Ellen HartThe police called Allison's drowning a suicide but her sorority sisters insist it was murder. That's when alumnae adviser Jane Lawless steps in to find the truth. First Jane Lawless book.
Hallowed Out (A Maine Clambake Mystery)
by Barbara RossFor Julia Snowden of the Snowden Family Clambake, Halloween takes on a whole new meaning in the coastal town of Busman's Harbor, Maine, when a seasonal activity turns fatal . . . With its history of hauntings and ghost sightings, Busman&’s Harbor is the perfect setting for Halloween festivities. Despite her busy schedule, Julia agrees to help out with a haunted house tour to protect her mother from overwhelming herself. But when a reenactment of a Prohibition-era gangster&’s murder ends with a literal bang and a dead actor from New Jersey, Julia Snowden must identify a killer before she ends up sleeping with the fishes. Praise for Shucked Apart &“An intelligent, well-plotted page-turner with likeable characters and a doozy of an ending. Highly recommended.&”—Suspense Magazine
Halloween: A Festival of Lost Meanings
by Alvin Boyd KuhnAlvin Boyd Kuhn, the author of the popular New Lectures on the Ancient Wisdom series, offers up an essay on the origins of Halloween and its traditions, including the candle in the pumpkin, broomstick riding witches, apple in a tub of water and the wearing of masks. Kuhn searches to find a meaning behind Halloween that goes beyond the sheer fun and deviltry of it, as it has been practised in the past and present.A fascinating read!
Halloween Cupcake Murder
by Carlene O'Connor Liz Ireland Carol J. PerryA trio of sweet-toothed Halloween cozy mystery tales by nationally bestselling authors.HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE MURDER by CARLENE O'CONNOR With Galway&’s Halloween Mystery Tour only a few days away, Tara Meehan is scouring the town&’s curiosity shops for spooky decorations to draw tourists into her architectural salvage store. But when a stranger appears in her shop bearing a cryptic cupcake and an ominous message, Tara suddenly finds herself tangled in a mystery with ancient Gaelic roots, but very modern—and very deadly—consequences . . . MRS. CLAUS AND THE CANDY CORN CAPER by LIZ IRELAND Christmastown is pulling out all the stops for their Halloween celebration, planning a huge carnival with rides, games, and a candy corn-themed bake-off! But the sweet theme stokes the bitterest of rivalries amongst the elves, until tragedy strikes at Santaland&’s newest bakery. The only clue is a cupcake, leaving Mrs. Claus to sort through tricks and treats as she races to unmask a Halloween fiend . . . A TRIPLE LAYER HALLOWEEN MURDER by CAROL J. PERRY Every October, Salem plunges into a month-long celebration of Halloween and WICH-TV&’s Lee Barrett can&’t wait to cover the festivities. But rumors swirl after a wealthy bakery owner goes missing—and his beloved cat, Cupcake, is found—under mysterious circumstances. Now, amid Salem&’s wicked revelry, Lee must conjure clues to reveal the missing millionaire . . . or the truth about his disappearance . . .
The Halloween Hoax (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #9)
by Carolyn Keene Macky PamintuanBoo! The Clue Crew is in for a fright! <P><P> It's Halloween in River Heights! The girls can't wait to go trick-or- treating and are busy getting their costumes ready. They also can't wait for the Halloween special of their favorite TV show. They even get the chance to visit the TV studio while the show is being taped! <P><P>But soon after they arrive, Nancy is spooked. With all the scary noises the Clue Crew keeps hearing and the creepy shadows that seem to be lurking, it seems like the studio is haunted! Is it just Halloween jitters...or are there really such things as ghosts?
Halloween II
by John Carpenter Debra HillIt's Halloween night and a murderer is loose on the streets. Escaped from a mental hospital, Michael Myers is back and ready to kill again. And this time he can't be killed himself because he's become something inhuman.
Halloween in Paradise (The Tj Jensen Mysteries #6)
by Kathi DaleyAt a high school reunion, who is ‘Most Likely to Be the Killer’? A sleuthing PE teacher must find out in this mystery by the USA Today–bestselling author . . . In the midst of the annual Halloween frenzy, Tj Jensen finds herself pulled into a series of events at the Nevada high school where she works. She must help not only the girl on her team who’s being cyberbullied, but also a student who’s recently suffered a personal tragedy. And as if Tj wasn’t busy enough, in walks Samantha Colton, a reporter for Second Look, a television series that takes a look back at unsolved murders. This time the cold case is the death of a popular student after the homecoming dance ten years before. To make matters even worse—or maybe more convenient—the graduating class of the victim is in town for their ten-year reunion and all the suspects just happen to have converged on Serenity for the weekend. When the TV reporter turns up dead, Tj must track down someone who seems willing to kill again to keep their secret . . . “Daley’s characters come to life on the page. Her novels are filled with a little mystery and a little romance which makes for a murderous adventure.” —Tonya Kappes, USA Today–bestselling author of Fixin’ To Die
The Halloween Joker (Wishbone Super Mysteries)
by Anne Capeci Rick DuffieldAs Halloween approaches, a practical joker targets the kids of Oakdale, and the jokes are starting to get out of hand, so Wishbone and his friends set out to find the joker before the special costume party is ruined.
Halloween Murder (Lindy Haggerty Mystery #4)
by Shelley Freydont[from the back cover] "At first, the Mischief Night Marathon seems like a good idea to Lindy. It promises to be an old-fashioned Halloween celebration, complete with bonfire, "ghost stories, a Haunted Hay Ride, plenty of woods and dilapidated buildings for atmosphere, and a theatrical revue, directed by Lindy herself. But instead of being a festive good time, Mischief Night is living up to its name, turning into a nightmare of flaring egos and outright hostility among the planners and participants. And then the pranks begin... Initially they seem harmless, if annoying--just a series of bizarre practical jokes. But what begins as misguided fun soon turns deadly when the body of sexy dilettante, Derrick Justin, is found hanging from a rigged platform with a single word--lechery--pinned to his shirt. With the night's ghoulish festivities becoming all-too-frighteningly real, it's up to Lindy to discover who has a vested interest in ruining Mischief Night forever. As the night builds towards its unpredictable crescendo, Lindy has good reason to find a killer with more tricks than treats in store...because an eighth sin has been created just for Lindy...a sin more deadly than all the others..." Look for more mysteries featuring former dancer Lindy Haggerty in the Bookshare collection including #5 A Merry Little Murder.
Halloween Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery)
by Leslie MeierFor Lucy Stone, Halloween in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, the treats aren’t just sweet and delicious. Sometimes they’re also deadly . . . Trick or Treat Murder While Lucy Stone is whipping up orange-frosted cupcakes for her town’s annual Halloween festival, an arsonist is on the loose in Tinker’s Cove. When arson turns into murder, a little digging in all the wrong places puts Lucy too close to a shocking discovery that could send all her best-laid plans up in smoke . . . Wicked Witch Murder Not everyone in Tinker’s Cover is enchanted with newcomer Diana Ravenscroft and her quaint little shop offering everything from jewelry to psychic readings. But a gruesome murder of Diana’s friend has Lucy Stone uncovering a deadly web of secrets—and a spine-chilling brush with the things that go bump in the night . . . “Reading a new Leslie Meier mystery is like catching up with a dear old friend.” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author
The Halloween Mystery
by Joan Lowery NixonWhen they are left with a mysterious, witchlike babysitter on Halloween, Susan and Mike try to figure out whether she really has magical powers.
Hallowe'en Party
by Agatha ChristieAt a Hallowe'en party, Hercule Poirot aids mystery writer Ariadne Oliver in an investigation into the murder of a young girl-who may have witnessed a murder herself. But unmasking the killer proves more daunting than bobbing for apples.
Hallowe'en Party: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries #36)
by Agatha ChristieMystery writer Ariadne Oliver has been invited to a Hallowe'en party at Woodleigh Common. One of the other guests is an adolescent girl known for telling tall tales of murder and intrigue -- and for being generally unpleasant. But when the girl, Joyce, is found drowned in an apple-bobbing tub, Mrs Oliver wonders after the fictional nature of the girl's claim that she had once witnessed a murder. Which of the party guests wanted to keep her quiet is a question for Ariadne's friend Hercule Poirot. But unmasking a killer this Hallowe'en is not going to be easy -- for there isn't a soul in Woodleigh who believes the late little storyteller was actually murdered.
Halloween Party (Fear Street #Bk. 18)
by R. L. StineThe invitation arrived in a black-bordered envelope and was delivered by the beautiful and mysterious transfer student. The inside showed a coffin with the inscription “Reserved for You”—perfect for an all-night Halloween party in an old house on Fear Street.The party is well under way when the lights go out. That’s to be expected at the Halloween party. But when the lights come back on, a boy is on the floor with a knife in his back. Just a Halloween prank? Maybe. Maybe not.Now the guests’ trick-or-treating has turned to terror. And it looks like someone’s idea of a party game is murder!
Halloween Party Murder
by Leslie MeierSmall town traditions are celebrated throughout Maine during the holiday season. But when it comes to Halloween, some people are more than willing to reap a harvest of murder . . .HALLOWEEN PARTY MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Tinker&’s Cove newest residents Ty and Heather Moon turn their Victorian home into a haunted house to raise funds for charity. But the Halloween fun turns to horrific fright when Heather overdoses on tainted drugs—and Ty finds himself accused of murder. Digging deep into the story, journalist Lucy Stone uncovers some sinister secrets in the Moons&’ past linked to a conspiracy in her hometown . . .
Halloween Party Murder
by Leslie Meier Lee Hollis Barbara RossSmall town traditions are celebrated throughout Maine during the holiday season. But when it comes to Halloween, some people are more than willing to reap a harvest of murder . . . HALLOWEEN PARTY MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Tinker&’s Cove newest residents Ty and Heather Moon turn their Victorian home into a haunted house to raise funds for charity. But the Halloween fun turns to horrific fright when Heather overdoses on tainted drugs—and Ty finds himself accused of murder. Digging deep into the story, journalist Lucy Stone uncovers some sinister secrets in the Moons&’ past linked to a conspiracy in her hometown . . . DEATH OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY MONSTER by LEE HOLLIS Everyone attending Island Times Food and Cocktail columnist Hayley Powell&’s Halloween bash is dressed as their favorite movie monster from the Bride of Frankenstein and Jaws to Chucky and Pennywise the clown. But when partygoers stumble upon Boris Candy&’s bludgeoned costumed corpse, it falls to Hayley to discover who among her guests wanted to stop the man from clowning around permanently . . . SCARED OFF by BARBARA ROSS Three teenage girls having a sleepover on Halloween night get spooked when high schoolers crash the house for a party. But no one expected to find a crasher like Mrs. Zelisko, the elderly third floor tenant, dead in the backyard—dressed in a sheet like a ghost. With her niece traumatized, Julia Snowden must uncover who among the uninvited guests was responsible for devising such a murderous trick . . .
Halloween Pizza Murder (Book 18 in Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria Series)
by Patti BenningEleanora Pacelli is back from Florida, and is looking forward to celebrating Halloween at home in Maine. With the second Papa Pacelli's grand opening out of the way, she's ready to start focusing on her upcoming wedding, and is looking forward to spending some quality time with friends. When a brutal murder happens not far from her house only days after she gets back, the entire town of Kittiport is shocked. Even more frightening, Ellie swears that she saw the victim. . . hours after she had already been killed. When she sees the mysterious woman in white again, she is convinced that she has seen a ghost, and is determined to help the victim find peace by solving the crime herself.
Halloween Waffle Murder (Wicked Waffle Paranormal Cozy #10)
by Carolyn Q. HunterWhat hides behind the mask? Diner owner Sonja Reed is hard at work planning her very first big Halloween Bash--a masquerade ball. She’s looking forward to holding the party at the elegant and mysterious Smith Manor. Half the town has been invited, and Sonja has whipped up quite an array of tasty treats for the occasion. When an accident occurs at the manor, before the party, Sonja is warned that it might be a bad omen, and is urged to cancel the event. Ignoring the warning, Sonja holds her party anyway, and a gruesome discovery of a body casts a funereal pall on the evening's festivities. Realizing that there might be some truth to the omen, Sonja sets out to solve the murder and also piece together some odd paranormal clues…which seem to point directly to her. This Halloween will prove to be Sonja’s spookiest yet…and it may well be her last.
Halo: The Cole Protocol
by Tobias BuckellIn the first desperate days of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC enacted the Cole Protocol to safeguard Earth and its inner colonies from discovery by a merciless alien foe. Many are called upon to rid the universe of lingering navigation data that would reveal the location of Earth. Among them is Navy Lieutenant Jacob Keyes. Thrust back into action after being sidelined, Keyes is saddled with a top secret mission by ONI. One that will take him deep behind enemy lines, to a corner of the universe where nothing is as it seems.
Halo Parade (Harpur and Iles #25)
by Bill JamesThe third title in the popular Harpur and Iles series.Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur is disconsolate: his mistress, the widow of a fellow officer, has recently married another cop; and Ray Street, the young policeman that Colin sent undercover to infiltrate a druglord's gang, is recklessly endangering himself.When Street is murdered, Harpur plants evidence implicating the druglord, but a clever barrister sways the jury, and the druglord goes free - free, as it turns out, to meet an altogether more basic kind of justice.
Halo Parade
by Bill JamesThe third title in the popular Harpur and Iles series.Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur is disconsolate: his mistress, the widow of a fellow officer, has recently married another cop; and Ray Street, the young policeman that Colin sent undercover to infiltrate a druglord's gang, is recklessly endangering himself.When Street is murdered, Harpur plants evidence implicating the druglord, but a clever barrister sways the jury, and the druglord goes free - free, as it turns out, to meet an altogether more basic kind of justice.
Hal's Own Murder Case
by Lee MartinWhen Fort Worth Police Detective Deb Ralston comes home to find a cryptic note from her sixteen-year-old son Hal announcing that he and his girlfriend, Lorie, have decided to spend their spring break in Los Alamos, she is furious. Hal has always been a bit scatterbrained, but this is the first time he's ever pulled a stunt like this-and Deb is determined it will be the last. Wanting to kill Hal, the pragmatic Deb realizes that she must first find him and fetch him back to Fort Worth, and so, disregarding the fact that she is eight and a half months pregnant, Deb is soon hot on his trail. But in the small town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, that trail comes to an abrupt and bloody end, as Deb discovers that Lorie is missing. The body of a murdered teenager has been found in Lorie's sleeping bag, and Hal is in jail on suspicion of murder. Desperate to find Lorie and determined to exonerate her son, Deb joins forces with Las Vegas Police Chief Alberto Salazar to discover the identity-and the killer-of the murdered girl, and to find out what happened to Lorie.
Halsey's Bluff
by Larry SchweikertAn alternative history of the battle of Midway. Admiral Halsey uses all his guile to protect the American fleet and turn the tide in the Pacific