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Killer Comfort Food (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it&’s also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town—along with whispers of foul play—Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie&’s beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it&’s Nona&’s farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom—respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who&’s heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she&’s hesitant—until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it&’s up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home—before she becomes a criminal&’s final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries &“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&”—Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries &“Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.&”—Fresh Fiction
Killer Comfort Food (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it&’s also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town—along with whispers of foul play—Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie&’s beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it&’s Nona&’s farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom—respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who&’s heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she&’s hesitant—until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it&’s up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home—before she becomes a criminal&’s final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries &“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&”—Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries &“Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.&”—Fresh Fiction
Killer Commute (Charlie Greene Mystery #6)
by Marlys MillhiserRECOVERING FROM: The year's Las Vegas trip-from-hell, Long Beach literary agent Charlie Greene is looking forward to spending this year's vacation at home. No manuscript reading, no needy clients, no killer commute for a whole week-just some good, old-fashioned rest and relaxation. But before Charlie's peaceful vacation even starts, her daughter's rambunctious cat, Tuxedo, causes her to stumble across the body of neighbor Jeremy Fielder, murdered in the front seat of his truck. And investigating officers are quick to remind Charlie that this isn't her first dead body. Now their quiet Southern California suburban community is becoming more hectic than rush hour on an L.A. freeway as Charlie and her zany neighbors face off against nosy police officers, insatiable reporters, and a killer determined to drive them away.
Killer Commute (The Charlie Greene Mysteries)
by Marlys MillhiserAnother fabulous addition to Millhiser's acclaimed series, Killer Commute is a comical ride through a mystery sure to be a smash with both long-time fans and those just making Charlie Greene's acquaintance.Recovering from last year's Las Vegas trip-from-hell, Long Beach literary agent Charlie Greene is looking forward to spending this year's vacation at home. No manuscript reading, no needy clients, no killer commute for a whole week - just some good, old-fashioned rest and relaxation. But before Charlie's peaceful vacation even starts, her daughter's rambunctious cat, Tuxedo, causes her to stumble across the body of neighbor Jeremy Fielder, murdered in the front seat of his truck. And investigating officers are quick to remind Charlie that this isn't her first dead body. Now their quiet Southern California suburban community is becoming more hectic than rush hour on the L.A. freeway as Charlie and her zany neighbors face-off against nosy police officers, insatiable reporters, and a killer determined to drive them away.
Killer Connections
by Franklin W. DixonIn Killer Connections, the detective duo learns that the headmaster of The Willis Firth Academy is in peril along with his daughter--and maybe even the Hardys themselves! Can the boys wrap up their mission before someone loses a life?
Killer Conspiracy (The Justice Seekers #3)
by Lena DiazTo rescue the son he never knewHe’ll protect the woman he can’t forget.Six years ago, First Daughter Harper Manning destroyed Gage Bishop’s Secret Service career. Now his beautiful charge is back with shocking news: their baby lived and is being held hostage. Gage vows to find and protect the child, even as Harper threatens his professional restraint. As they peel back the layers to get to the truth, can they also uncover why their baby’s life became such a gut-wrenching conspiracy?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the The Justice Seekers series by Lena Diaz:Book 1: Cowboy Under FireBook 2: Agent Under SiegeBook 3: Killer Conspiracy
Killer Content (A Brooklyn Murder Mystery #1)
by Olivia BlackeIt's murder most viral in this debut mystery by Olivia Blacke.Bayou transplant Odessa Dean has a lot to learn about life in Brooklyn. So far she's scored a rent free apartment in one of the nicest neighborhoods around by cat-sitting, and has a new job working at Untapped Books & Café. Hand-selling books and craft beers is easy for Odessa, but making new friends and learning how to ride the subway? Well, that might take her a little extra time.But things turn more sour than an IPA when the death of a fellow waitress goes viral, caught on camera in the background of a couple's flash-mob proposal video. Nothing about Bethany's death feels right to Odessa--neither her sudden departure mid-shift nor the clues that only Odessa seems to catch. As an up-and-coming YouTube star, Bethany had more than one viewer waiting for her to fall from grace.Determined to prove there's a killer on the loose, Odessa takes matters into her own hands. But can she pin down Bethany's killer before they take Odessa offline for good?
Killer Content (Underlined Paperbacks)
by Kiley RoacheKnives Out meets One of Us is Lying! In this twisty thriller a group of famous TikTokers begin turning on each other when one member is found dead at their beachfront Malibu mansion. 35 million followers. One dead body. The six teenagers who make up the Lit Lair have it made. A beachfront mansion, millions of followers, stunning good looks, and sponsorship deals worth more money than they ever dreamed. They live together, making videos about their perfect lives. Except it&’s not so perfect after one of them turns up dead in the infinity pool. When the group TikTok account starts posting cryptic messages, the police stop looking outside the house for suspects—and start looking straight at them. Everyone in the Lit Lair had reasons why their lives would have been easier without Sydney Reynolds. But only one of them killed her.Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it.
Killer Countdown: The Pregnant Colton Bride Beauty And The Bodyguard Killer Countdown Covert Alliance (Man on a Mission #8)
by Amelia AutinA reporter helps a sexy senator evade a deadly assassin in this thrilling Man on a Mission taleTV reporter Carly Edwards has the scoop of a century! She's discovered that Senator Shane Jones was diagnosed with a life-altering illness, but she can't help but be drawn to his courage. So when Shane saves Carly's life from a killer, she resolves to keep her story—and the irresistible politician—alive…A politician and a media personality are a recipe for romantic disaster. The last thing Shane wants is to endanger Carly. But how can he prevent her from getting close when the very air between them sizzles? As their lives are threatened, Shane realizes Carly's the one woman he wants forever—if he can keep them both safe!
Killer Country
by Jackson ColeCaught while swimming, Ranger Hatfield was completely at the mercy of the half-breed who coldly told him that gringos were unwanted in the area. As calmly as he could, Hatfield let him know he'd be on his way. But that wasn't good enough. An empire is at stake as Texas Ranger Jim Hatfield lays his life on the line in a savage land of ruthless killers. . .
Killer Country
by Jackson ColeThe horse's hoofs rang loudly on the boards as the wagon rolled onto the bridge. Suddenly there was a loud crack, a shower of hot lead, then a grinding, splintering crash. In a matter of seconds the stream became a bloody turmoil of screaming horses and men! Again the vicious killers struck without warning and disappeared without a trace. They would stop at nothing to realize their mad dream of empire and untold wealth! To bring them to justice was Jim Hatfield's mission. And as the Texas Ranger set forth to find their hidden haunt he became a marked target of death!
Killer Country
by Jackson ColeThe horse’s hoofs rang loudly on the boards as the wagon rolled onto the bridge. Suddenly there was a loud crack, a shower of hot lead, then a grinding, splintering crash. In a matter of seconds the stream became a bloody turmoil of screaming horses and men! Again the vicious killers struck without warning and disappeared without a trace. They would stop at nothing to realize their mad dream of empire and untold wealth! To bring them to justice was Jim Hatfield’s mission. And as the Texas Ranger set forth to find their hidden haunt he became a marked target of death!
Killer Country Reunion: Vanished In The Night Fatal Recall Killer Country Reunion
by Jenna NightA woman must look to her ex-fiancé to protect herself and her family in this inspirational romantic suspense novel.After gunmen attack Caroline Marsh, she’s stunned that she survives—and shocked that her rescuer is her ex-fiancé, Zane Coleman. With her family’s safety on the line, there’s no time for grudges over the past. The killers on her trail won’t give up easily. And although Zane already left her once, for her own protection, he’s not about to lose Caroline again.
Killer Cowboy: A Western Romantic Suspense Novel (Cowboys of Holiday Ranch)
by Carla CassidyA cowboy cop tracks down a perilous passion in New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy's explosive new thriller! For Cassie Peterson, finding out her new ranch was the site of a cold case is horrifying. But now one of her cowboys has been murdered, just like the previous victims! Cassie will do whatever it takes to help Chief of Police Dillon Bowie find the killer, but will getting close to the handsome lawman put more than her home at risk? Dillon's been working hard to crack the original case-and keep feisty Cassie out of his thoughts. But when disturbing new clues prove the murderer is obsessed with Cassie, Dillon will tempt fate to guard the beauty and solve a terrifying mystery.
Killer Crab Cakes (A Fresh-Baked Mystery #4)
by Livia J. WashburnPhyllis Newsom is playing house sitter to a quaint bed-and-breakfast on the Texas Gulf Coast, near the annual Just Desserts competition. But Phyllis and her boyfriend Sam soon discover that in this bake-off, you can get knocked off...
Killer Critique: A Capucine Culinary Mystery (Capucine Culinary Mystery #3)
by Alexander CampionBetween haute couture and haute cuisine, Parisian Commissaire Capucine Le Tellier finds murder to be more than the spécialité du jour. . .When the senior food critic for Le Figaro is found face-first in a plate of Ravioles d'homard, there seem to be as many suspects as there are restaurants in the City of Light. Yet Capucine feels she'll solve the case quicker than it takes to find a 3-star rating in the Michelin Guide. Un problem, murders of food critics have become an epidemic. And there are just as many suspects, including a sexy starlet, an award-winning novelist, and a smorgasbord of aggravated chefs. While Capucine struggles to zero in on the murderer's tastes, she is confronted with a false dilemma: file and forget the case, leaving restaurant critics across France vulnerable to a killer's episodic cravings, or use her husband, Alexandre, himself a famous food journalist, as irresistible bait.Praise for Alexander Campion's Capucine Culinary Mysteries"Will appeal to a diversity of readers. Devotees of G.M. Maillet and Charles Todd will especially enjoy this different and delicious series." --Booklist on Killer Critique"[A] countryside romp." --Kirkus Reviews on Crime Fraîche"An astonishing debut that raises the bar on today's detective novel." --Aram Saroyan on The Grave Gourmet
Killer Cruise (A Jaine Austen Mystery #8)
by Laura LevineWordsmith Jaine Austen&’s ship has finally come in. Her new teaching gig on a fancy cruise line nabs her a free vacation—and access to a 24-hour buffet! But sooner than you can say &“bon voyage,&” Jaine&’s all-expenses-paid trip to the Mexican Riviera seems destined to be a wreck . . . Things are already off to a rocky start when Jaine discovers a stowaway amidst her luggage—her persnickety cat Prozac. Jaine&’s sinking sensation grows stronger at dinner, where she meets chatty Emily Pritchard, a wealthy seventy year old who&’s traveling with her two nephews. Jaine can&’t help noticing the tension among them, especially when the cruise&’s charming—and sleazy—British dancer, Graham, whisks Emily out onto the dance floor. Soon Emily is accepting Graham&’s invitations to every social event on the ship. Two nights later the bubbly couple announces their engagement, but the news is quickly overshadowed the next morning by the discovery of Graham&’s body with an ice pick protruding from his chest . . . Between hiding a furry fugitive, flirting with Emily&’s nephew Robbie, and baiting the hook for a clever murderer, Jaine is about to dive into her most dangerous case yet . . .
Killer Crullers (Donut Shop Mysteries Series #6)
by Jessica BeckAs owner of April Springs's one and only donut shop, Suzanne Hart is privy to the deliciously personal, downright eccentric tastes of her customers. One man is crazy for crullers—heavy on the icing. But when he doesn't pick up his order, a tall dark stranger buys the whole box. Which he tosses, one drippy cruller at a time, at her friend Gabby's storefront next door...
Killer Crust
by Chris CavenderEleanor Swift isn't amused when Laughing Luigi--the sketchy frozen pizza dough baron--walks into her Timber Ridge, North Carolina, pizzeria. But the contract for his pizza-making contest seems on the up-and-up. . . and sprucing up her beloved pizzeria, A Slice of Delight, with $25,000 in first-prize money would truly be a dream come true. . . Sneaky Luigi, of course, left enough wiggle room in that contract to change the rules. . . and maybe settle some old scores. It seems Eleanor and her sister Maddy aren't the only ones dishing the dirt on Luigi--the other contestants also know he's a rat in the kitchen. Which makes things all the messier when the pizza dough king fails to rise after being found on the floor. . . murdered, with a slice of poisoned pizza! If Eleanor and Maddy want to find the real killer and win the $25,000, they're going to have to juggle seriously surreptitious sleuthing with pressure-packed pizza-making performances. . . before the real killer dishes them their own slices of death! Includes delicious pizza recipe!
Killer Crust (A Pizza Lovers Mystery #5)
by Chris CavenderEleanor Swift isn't amused when Laughing Luigi--the sketchy frozen pizza dough baron--walks into her Timber Ridge, North Carolina, pizzeria, A Slice of Delight. But the contract for his pizza-making contest seems made-to-order, especially with $25,000 in first-prize money up for grabs. However, when the pizza dough king fails to rise after being murdered with a slice of poisoned pizza, Eleanor and her sister Maddie are peppered with suspicion from all corners. Faster than a 30-minute delivery, they're going to have to juggle seriously surreptitious sleuthing with pressure-packed pizza-making performances. . .before the real killer dishes them their own slices of death!Includes delicious pizza recipe!"Another fun pizza romp." --Publishers Weekly
Killer Cupid (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery)
by Laurien BerensonMelanie Travis is taking a much-needed break from the dog show circuit for a romantic Valentine&’s trip with her husband Sam, but when someone at their cozy Berkshires inn has an unexpected date with death, Melanie must slip into something sleuthier for the weekend . . . Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith). They&’re booked at the White Birch Inn, a picturesque New England resort nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. The inn has a full slate of couples activities planned for the busy Valentine's weekend, but the first night of festivities feature an event that isn&’t on the program: murder. As a person of interest in the case, Melanie tries to sneak a little detective work into her romantic getaway. But with the resort nearly sold out for the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of suspects, and Melanie&’s secret sleuthing is already attracting the wrong kind of attention. Her Valentine&’s trip is heating up faster than the chocolate fondue . . . just not in the way Melanie hoped. But if she doesn&’t catch the cold-hearted killer soon, another innocent victim will get the kiss of death . . .
Killer Cuts (A Dead-End Job Mystery #8)
by Elaine VietsAgatha and Anthony Award-winning author. Living life on the lam and working wherever she can find a paycheck, Helen Hawthorne has a knack for keeping a low profile. Currently, she's mixing pay cuts with haircuts, working as a gofer for Miguel Angel, a flamboyant manager of a chic salon. The Fort Lauderdale hair salon is one of those where a trim can cost as much as a car payment and a blowout can wipe you out. But when one of the salon's most famous clients, gossip blogger and TV cable show host Kingman "King" Oden, is murdered at his own wedding, things get a little hairy. The salon gets tangled up in all manner of negative publicity when Miguel is identified as the prime suspect. But Miguel ingeniously lies low by dressing in drag. Meanwhile, Helen is determined to find the murderer, who favors spiked heels. And when Helen starts getting threatening notes, it becomes all the more imperative that she figure out who at that wedding was dressed to kill. "Hair-raising. . . . Viets keeps the action popping until the cliff-hanging ending. " - Publishers Weekly
Killer Cuts (The Dead-End Job Mysteries #8)
by Elaine VietsFrom Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author Elaine Viets—the thrilling mystery series about one woman trying to make a living... while other people are making a killing.Miguel Angel’s chic salon is where Fort Lauderdale’s high society hairdos get done. Even though Helen Hawthorne is just a gofer at the upscale salon, she has to admit the fabulous Miguel Angel is a master at the craft of coif.But with great heads of hair come great headaches. Especially when Miguel Angel and Helen try to prepare the pregnant fiancée of Kingman "King" Oden for her nuptials. King is a bloated, loudmouth bully with a gossip blog, a TV show, and a lousy attitude. When King tries to throw his weight around the shop, Miguel Angel delivers a vicious dressing down—along with a killer threat.Unfortunately, that’s why Miguel Angel is named the prime suspect when King's body is found drowned in a pool at his own wedding. Helen knows her boss might have a temper, but murder? That’s just not his style.So it’s up to Helen to find out which of King's countless enemies wanted to give him a final, fatal rinse…
Killer Deal
by Paul Norlen Sofie Sarenbrant"Sofie Sarenbrant is the most exciting rising star among Swedish crime authors today."--Camilla Läckberg, crime authorThe morning after an open-house showing in a posh Stockholm suburb, a father is found dead by his six-year-old daughter Astrid. There are no signs of a break-in, and the murder weapon is one of the family's own kitchen knives. The only hint that someone from the outside might be involved is that Astrid claims a strange man stroked her cheek during the night.Police Inspector Emma Sköld takes up the case. She suspects that the man's wife could be the culprit, but when more murders occur tied to open-house showings, her theory is turned on its head. What's the truth behind the events in the ostensibly idyllic and prosperous residential area? And what is the connection between the victims?Sofie Sarenbrant has established herself as one of Sweden's most popular crime fiction authors. She has written six novels in the Emma Sköld series, which have sold more than five hundred thousand copies. Killer Deal is her first novel to be translated into English.
Killer Dolphin: Ein Inspektor-alleyn-roman (Roderick Alleyn #24)
by Ngaio Marsh&“Miss Marsh works her characteristic storyteller's magic with the elements of theater and suspense.&” —Kirkus Reviews The impresario Peregrine Jay has fulfilled a long-cherished dream: Thanks to a very generous gift, he now owns the Dolphin Theatre, and has restored it to its former glory. To celebrate the reopening, a no-expenses-spared production of The Glove, a new play about the discovery of a true Shakespearean accessory, is performed. London&’s chattering classes are abuzz with gossip about the theatre, rumors about Peregrine, critiques of the play. But when murder takes center stage, everyone gets very quiet, and only Inspector Alleyn can persuade them to start chattering again—this time, with a purpose. &“Rich backstage atmosphere.&” —The New York TimesAlso published under the title Death at the Dolphin