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Murder Flies the Coop (A Beryl and Edwina Mystery #2)
by Jessica EllicottA sleuthing team pursues purloined pigeons—and finds a dead body—in this &“captivating&” mystery set in a 1920s English village (Publishers Weekly). One would hardly call them birds of a feather, but thrill-seeking American adventuress Beryl Helliwell and quietly reserved Brit Edwina Davenport do one thing very well together—solve murders . . . Sharing lodging in the sleepy English village of Walmsley Parva has eased some of the financial strain on the two old school chums, but money is still tight in these lean years following the Great War. So when the local vicar—and pigeon-racing club president—approaches them with a private inquiry opportunity, the ladies eagerly accept. There's been a spot of bother: the treasurer has absconded with the club&’s funds and several prized birds. Beryl and Edwina hope to flush out the missing man by checking his boardinghouse and place of employment at the coal mine. But when they visit the man's loft, they find their elusive quarry lying in white feathers and a pool of crimson blood—the only witnesses cooing mournfully. Beryl and Edwina aren&’t shy about ruffling a few feathers as they home in on their suspects, but they had better find the killer fast, before their sleuthing career is cut short . . . Praise for Murder in an English Village "With its strong sense of place and time in post-World War I England, this will be welcomed by fans of Frances Brody&’s Kate Shackleton mysteries."—Library Journal (starred review) &“A spectacular series launch.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Murder Freshly Baked (An Amish Village Mystery #3)
by Vannetta ChapmanWhen delicious baked goods become lethal, a trail of poetry leads to a sweet-toothed killer.Don’t taste it / Don’t share it /Just throw it away / If you try my bakery pie / You won’t live to see another day.The Amish Artisan Village of Middlebury, Indiana, might be the last place you would ever expect to find a murderer. But Amber has been managing the Village for decades and there’s nothing she hasn’t seen. Or so she thought.When poetic notes begin appearing around the bakery, warning that some of the pies have been poisoned, Amber is as confused as she is concerned. Who poisons pies? And more to the point, who leaves poems of warning after they’ve done it? When Amber decides to help the police track down the sweet-toothed saboteur, she enlists Hannah Troyer for another round of Amish-style detective work.Can Amber and Hannah help the police before the Poison Poet strikes? Both women will need to draw on their faith to preserve the peaceful community they’ve built in Middlebury . . . and to protect the girls who work in the Amish Artisan Village.
Murder Game
by Christine FeehanView our feature on Christine Feehan’s Murder Game.The new GhostWalker novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. As bodies pile up, a violent new cross-country game is blamed on the GhostWalkers. To clear their name, they infiltrate the dangerous sport. And to survive it, they must ignore the rules.
Murder Game (GhostWalkers #7)
by Christine FeehanKadan Montague--a genetically enhanced warrior--is called back from an important assignment in Europe to investigate a series of brutal murders. The suspect is a fellow GhostWalker and, if he isn't found, the entire GhostWalker program will be swept under the carpet, putting the lives of Kadan and all other GhostWalkers in jeopardy. Kadan turns to Tansy Meadows, an elite tracker, to help him hunt down the killer before he can strike again. Tansy's last job landed her in a hospital for six months but Kadan has no choice but to bring her on board. And he soon finds that with Tansy comes an entirely new set of problems.
Murder Games (Murder Games #1)
by James Patterson Howard Roughan<P>The life Dr. Dylan Reinhart saves may be his ownDr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally--he's a renowned, bestselling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene--along with a threatening message from the killer--it looks like someone has been taking notes. <P>Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene--a playing card. Another murder, another card--and now Dylan suspects that the cards aren't a signature, they're a deadly hint--pointing directly toward the next victim. <P>As tabloid headlines about the killer known as "The Dealer" scream from newstands, New York City descends into panic. With the cops at a loss, it's up to Dylan to hunt down a serial killer unlike any the city has ever seen. Only someone with Dylan's expertise can hope to go inside the mind of a criminal and convince The Dealer to lay down his cards. But after thinking like a criminal--could Dylan become one? <P>A heart-pounding novel of suspense more shocking than any tabloid true crime story, Murder Games introduces the next unforgettable character from the imagination of James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Murder Gets a Life
by Anne GeorgePatricia Anne can't imagine why Mary Alice is in such an uproar over her son Ray's new bride. Sunshine Dabbs is Ucute as can be," even if she is a bit unconventional, which should hardly come as a shock to Mary Alicc given that she's the one who raised her boy. But with all her motherly instincts, Mary Alice is sure that this sweet little blonde Barbie doll--who met her son in Bora Bora after she won the trip on Wheel of Fortune--thinks she's found herself a fortune in Ray's hefty wallet. The sisters can't wait to get a look at Sunshine's family, and quite a look it turns out to be. As soon as Meemaw Turkett invites Mary Alice and Patricia Anne into her cozy trailer on the family compound they stumble over a corpse, and Meemaw's best hog butchering knife is stuck in its chest. Meemaw, a Cabbage Patch look-alike and Sunshine's grandmother, guardian, and the family matriarch is shocked to pieces and immediately summons the family to her trailer. Pawpaw, a lovable bearded grump has his own trailer, and their grown kids each enjoy a private home-away-from-home on the five-trailer compound. The discovery of the mysterious body brings in Mary Alice's nemesis, good ol' boy Sheriff Reuse, who, she knows from her experience at the Skoot 'n' Boot, is nothing but trouble. Within minutes, the compound is strewn with a weird collection of friends, neighbors and relatives. There's Meemaw's spooky channeler, ready to give guidance as needed; Sunshine's jilted boyfriend skulking around; a bunch of dogs ready to attack...and Kerrigan, Sunshine's mostly absentee mama, who stars in the kind of video flicks that might even shock Mary Alice. Patricia Anne can't imagine why Mary Alice is in such an uproar over her son Ray's new bride. Sunshine Dabbs is Ucute as can be," even if she is a bit unconventional, which should hardly come as a shock to Mary Alicc given that she's the one who raised her boy. But with all her motherly instincts, Mary Alice is sure that this sweet little blonde Barbie doll--who met her son in Bora Bora after she won the trip on Wheel of Fortune--thinks she's found herself a fortune in Ray's hefty wallet. The sisters can't wait to get a look at Sunshine's family, and quite a look it turns out to be. As soon as Meemaw Turkett invites Mary Alice and Patricia Anne into her cozy trailer on the family compound they stumble over a corpse, and Meemaw's best hog butchering knife is stuck in its chest. Meemaw, a Cabbage Patch look-alike and Sunshine's grandmother, guardian, and the family matriarch is shocked to pieces and immediately summons the family to her trailer. Pawpaw, a lovable bearded grump has his own trailer, and their grown kids each enjoy a private home-away-from-home on the five-trailer compound. The discovery of the mysterious body brings in Mary Alice's nemesis, good ol' boy Sheriff Reuse, who, she knows from her experience at the Skoot 'n' Boot, is nothing but trouble. Within minutes, the compound is strewn with a weird collection of friends, neighbors and relatives. There's Meemaw's spooky channeler, ready to give guidance as needed; Sunshine's jilted boyfriend skulking around; a bunch of dogs ready to attack...and Kerrigan, Sunshine's mostly absentee mama, who stars in the kind of video flicks that might even shock Mary Alice.
Murder Gets a Makeover (A Jaine Austen Mystery #18)
by Laura LevineThe latest in acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levine&’s witty, lighthearted mystery series featuring Hollywood-based freelance writer Jaine Austen and her snarky cat, Prozac—a laugh-out-loud read for fans of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs. Uber-stylist Bebe Braddock plans to juice up her Instagram feed and thinks Jaine would make a perfect &“Before & After&” model. At Lance&’s insistence Jaine is ushered into Bebe&’s sprawling Brentwood spread to await her transformation. Yet, while the surroundings are glamorous, the atmosphere is toxic as Bebe bullies her team of assistants, and even her husband, into obeying her every whim. Having earned the wrath of everyone in her orbit, few are shocked when Bebe is found strangled with one of her detested wire hangers. But Jaine&’s prints are all over the murder weapon, making her a prime suspect. The police, however, aren&’t the only ones showing interest in her—so is Justin, Bebe&’s very cute, very young personal assistant. While Jaine navigates a cougar-style romance, Prozac is mistakenly hailed as a feline hero and catapults into internet fame. Still, there are more urgent matters at hand than Prozac&’s swelling ego. Unless Jaine can track down Bebe&’s killer and clear her own name, the only new outfit she&’ll be modeling is an orange prison jumpsuit . . . &“As always, Levine&’s spunky heroine gets the last laugh.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“For lovers of the zany this is a sure thing.&” —Booklist
Murder Go Round (A Witch City Mystery #4)
by Carol J. PerryAn antique carousel horse sends Salem, Massachusetts, into a spin in this eerie murder mystery: &“Highly original and great fun.&” —Carolyn Hart, New York Times-bestselling author of Ghost Ups Her Game Lee Barrett has agreed to attend a storage auction with Aunt Ibby—even though she suspects the forgotten rooms will yield more junk than treasure. Her skepticism vanishes once the two win an overlooked locker and uncover a trove of beautiful curiosities, including a stunning wooden carousel horse with gentle eyes and fading paint. But just before Lee leaves the fairground relic at a local repair shop, the sight of a silver samovar awakens her psychic abilities and conjures visions of murder. Lee prays the intrusive ESP episode was just a glimpse into the past—until her policeman boyfriend reports a dead man outside the shop. Apparently, the unknown victim had been hot on Lee&’s trail since the auction. And with the horse found dismantled, it looks like he was up to no good. What&’s the story behind the antique equine, and could a strange bubblegum-chewing woman with fiery hair have something to do with it all? Guided by her gift and O&’Ryan, her wise tabby cat, Lee&’s set on catching the murderer . . . before she&’s sent on the darkest ride of her life. Praise for The Witch City Mysteries &“Perfectly relaxing and readable.&”– Kirkus Reviews &“This rewarding paranormal cozy series debut will have Victoria Laurie fans lining up to follow.&” —Library Journal &“Keeps readers guessing until the very twisted and eerie end.&” —RT Book Reviews
Murder Goes Mumming
by Alisa CraigMadoc Rhys had been seeing a good deal of Miss Janet Wadman since she'd returned to her job in Saint John this past September, though not so much as he would have wished. The nature of his own profession tended to require his presence at the scenes of mysterious malefactions whose perpetrators never bothered to consider that it would have been kind of them to commit their crimes closer to Miss Wadman's temporary abode.
Murder Goes Mumming: A Pint Of Murder, Murder Goes Mumming, And A Dismal Thing To Do (The Madoc and Janet Rhys Mysteries #2)
by Charlotte MacLeodMurder turns a Christmas trip into a working holiday for Mountie Madoc Rhys and his bride-to-be in this holiday whodunit from the &“cozy mystery queen&” (Early Bird Books). Though he may not look the part, Madoc Rhys is a Mountie—and his keen sense of detection tells him it&’s time to ask Janet Wadman to marry him. They have just gotten engaged when Christmas rolls around, and Janet&’s boss invites them to his family estate for a last holiday fling before Janet leaves her job. After a long helicopter ride, they are at Graylings, ancestral home of the Condryckes, a family so strange that Canada&’s shortest Mountie fits right in. There is a psychic old woman, an erudite butler, and a family patriarch who is the spitting image of an English country squire. And when the elderly Mrs. Condrycke is found murdered, Janet will be glad she brought Madoc along. Though civilization is far away, when there is a Mountie in the house, justice is close at hand.
Murder Goes to Market
by Daisy BatemanIf you had asked computer programmer Claudia Simcoe what she expected to come of her leaving San Francisco for the California coast to open a farm-to-table marketplace, &“assembles a mismatched team to investigate a murder&” would not have been her first guess. Lori Roth is one of the tenants of the market, or she had been until Claudia learned that the hands making her &“hand-dyed&” textiles belong to overseas factory workers. Claudia terminates Lori&’s lease, but her hopes that this will be the last she sees of her problem tenant are dashed when she arrives at the marketplace the next morning to find Lori dead, hit over the head with a jar of pickles and strangled with a cheese wire. The police chief thinks Claudia looks like an easy pick to be the killer, and he closes the marketplace to put the pressure on her. So, Claudia has no choice but to solve the mystery herself. Relying on the tech skills from her previous life and some help from her quirky new friends, Claudia races to save her business and herself before the killer adds her to the region&’s local, artisanal murders.
Murder Gone A-Rye
by Nancy J. ParraToni Holmes is the best gluten-free baker in Oiltop, Kansas--okay, she's the only one--but when her grandmother becomes a murder suspect, she's more concerned with keeping Grandma free... When Toni's beloved--and eccentric--grandma Ruth is arrested for the murder of her archenemy, Lois Striker, it's time for a senior moment of truth. Telltale tracks from a scooter like the one Grandma Ruth rides lead the police to suspect the outspoken oldster, but Toni knows her grandmother wouldn't burn a cookie, let alone extinguish a life. In fact, the case has Grandma more revved up than her infamous scooter. A former investigative journalist, she decides to solve the murder herself--with help from Toni--by digging up long-buried town secrets. But as Grandma scoots in where others fear to tread, Toni needs to make sure she not only stays out of jail but out of harm's way... INCLUDES GLUTEN FREE RECIPES
Murder Gone Cold & Cold Case Kidnapping: Two Thrilling Romantic Suspense Novels
by Nicole Helm B.J. DanielsBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Murder Gone Cold by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels When James Colt decides to solve his late father&’s final murder case, he has no idea of the danger he&’s unleashing. And Lorelei Wilkins can&’t believe that her high school crush is implicating her stepmother! Now James and Lorelei are embroiled in unraveling a cover-up involving some of the finest citizens of Lonesome, Montana…including a killer determined to keep the truth hidden.FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Cold Case Kidnapping by Nicole Helm A mysterious family tree. A man thought long dead. Dahlia Easton has few solid clues to find her sister, missing for a year. But she&’s in danger the moment she reaches Wyoming&’s backcountry. To protect her, cold case investigator Grant Hudson must confront his town&’s unresolved nightmares—even as an unspeakable threat from the past is fast closing in to silence him and Dahlia for good…
Murder Gone Cold & Crossfire
by B.J. DanielsCould his unsolved murder case reveal all of her family&’s past secrets? Murder Gone Cold by B.J. Daniels When James Colt decides to solve his late father&’s final murder case, he has no idea of the danger he&’s unleashing. And Lorelei Wilkins can&’t believe that her high school crush is implicating her stepmother! Now James and Lorelei are embroiled in unraveling a cover-up involving some of the finest citizens of Lonesome, Montana…including a killer determined to keep the truth hidden. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Crossfire by B.J. Daniels Five years ago Anna Carson left Courage Bay…and SWAT commander Flint Mauro. Now she's back and assigned to Flint's team during a hostage situation at City Hall. Flint thinks SWAT is no place for Anna to be alongside him. What he knows for sure is that Anna is determined to go in and save an injured hostage. And Flint won't be letting her go in alone… New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Murder Gone Cold (A Colt Brothers Investigation #1)
by B.J. DanielsCould his unsolved murder case reveal all of her family&’s past secrets? When James Colt decides to solve his late father&’s final murder case, he has no idea of the danger he&’s unleashing. And Lorelei Wilkins can&’t believe that her high school crush is implicating her stepmother! Now James and Lorelei are embroiled in unraveling a cover-up involving some of Lonesome, Montana&’s finest citizens…including a killer determined to keep the truth hidden.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Colt Brothers Investigation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder Gone ColdBook 2: Sticking To Her Guns
Murder Grove
by E. V. AdamsonDeath seems to follow her: two murders, three decades apart… In 1990, within the deceptively peaceful woods of her Sussex neighborhood, Mia witnesses the brutal murder of her mother and wakes up in a shallow grave. A man confesses to the murder and later dies in prison, but Mia never comes to terms with her mother’s death. After another brush with tragedy in 2021, Mia and her boyfriend Rich move from London to a small Spanish village where they can begin a new life. At first, Val Verde seems to be everything they could wish for. But when a body is found in the olive grove outside of town, they realize that their would-be safe haven harbors a terrible secret. Will they discover the deadly root of evil before it’s too late? Breathlessly paced with an atmospheric setting, Murder Grove is a twisty psychological thriller from the author of Five Strangers.
Murder Had a Little Lamb: A Reigning Cats & Dogs Mystery
by Cynthia BaxterVeterinarian-turned-amateur sleuth Jessica Popper encounters her newest case at her very own wedding, in this next installment of Baxter's popular series. Original.
Murder Half Baked (The Ellen McKenzie Mysteries #4)
by Kathleen DelaneyA murdered man in the cemetery, another in the bakery. Ellen McKenzie has to find the killer soon before another death puts an end to her wedding. Ellen McKenzie is about to marry Dan Dunham, Santa Louisa’s chief of police. But her dreams of a small, intimate candlelit ceremony are rapidly disappearing. The guest list keeps growing, and Ellen is distracted by her quest to find a new building for Grace House, a shelter for needy women. But her troubles go way beyond wedding stress when potential guests start getting murdered. Ellen finds old Dr. Sadler dead in the cemetery, his head bashed in by the arm of a marble angel. And to make matters worse, every suspect is connected to Grace House. After the current halfway house goes up in flames, all the residents, including a newborn baby, move in with Ellen and Dan. Will bride and groom ever solve the murders and get their lives back?
Murder Has Its Points (The Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries #25)
by Richard Lockridge Frances LockridgeMr. and Mrs. North chase a gunman who killed an author in the middle of his book launch Looking around the Hotel Dumont, Pamela North sees plenty of people she might like to murder. That&’s what happens when she&’s left alone at a book party, bored to tears. Her husband is a publisher, and when he&’s late to an event, all she can do is look from critic to critic and think that, as messy as it can be, homicide has its advantages. She needn&’t worry; a good killing will come along soon. The party to celebrate Anthony Payne&’s latest release is just winding down when the shooter strikes. Payne is midsentence when he drops, a bullet hole in his bald head. And with a single shot, there&’s more than enough blood to wash away all the evening&’s tedium—and send the Norths on the hunt for a long-distance killer. Murder Has Its Points is the 25th book in the Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder Has Nine Lives (A Jaine Austen Mystery #14)
by Laura Levine&“Jaine&’s flair for the well-turned phrase puts her in the top tier of do-it-yourself detectives&”—from the author of Death by Tiara (Kirkus Reviews). The future is looking bright for freelance writer Jaine Austen. She&’s signed up for a new job, she&’s looking forward to a tropical vacation, and her cat Prozac is slated to star in a major commercial. But when the claws come out behind the scenes, Jaine worries that murder might be the only thing to meow about . . . A writer&’s life is far from glamorous. Still, Jaine's new gig to write an ad campaign for Toiletmasters&’ new line of self-flushing toilets comes with a few perks—including a date with the president&’s dreamy nephew. And with a much-needed trip to Maui on the horizon, it seems life couldn&’t get any better—until her cat Prozac is tapped to star in a Skinny Kitty commercial. But Jaine never would have guessed the world of feline food could be quite so catty . . . Jaine is nervous that Prozac won&’t be able to take direction, but the finicky furball ditches her diva behavior for the camera, eating and napping on cue like a seasoned pro. But just as Jaine begins dreaming of fame and fortune, Skinny Kitty&’s inventor drops dead on the set. Everyone is a suspect—including Jaine. And she&’ll have to get her paws on the truth before the killer takes a swipe at another victim . . . Praise for the Jaine Austen mysteries &“So outrageously funny.&” —Joanne Fluke, New York Times bestselling author &“Jaine can really dish it out.&” —The New York Times Book Review
Murder Has No Tongue (Mr Crook Murder Mystery)
by Anthony GilbertA mysterious warning - will it end in murder?Classic crime fiction from one of the greats of The Detection ClubFlora Horsley, wife of a MP, is warned by a palmist that she must leave her husband or she will die. Flora, believing that her husband is attempting to murder her, decides to leave him. The haunting fear of death already holds her in a terrifying and remorseless grip, but will she be able to escape its embraces?
Murder Has a Motive
by Francis DuncanA classic Golden Age mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Hercule PoirotWhen Mordecai Tremaine emerges from the train station in the village of Dalmering, murder is the last thing on his mind. But he has never been able to resist anything in the way of a mystery—and a mystery is precisely what awaits him in the small hamlet.Rehearsals for the local amateur dramatic production are in full swing, but as Mordecai discovers too soon, the real tragedy is unfolding offstage. The star of the show has been found dead, and the spotlight falls on Mordecai, whose reputation in the field of crime-solving precedes him.With a murderer waiting in the wings, it's up to Mordecai to derail the killer's performance...before it's curtains for another victim.
Murder Has a Sweet Tooth (Cooking Class Mystery #5)
by Miranda BlissAnnie Capshaw has found that the way to a man's heart is through his cooking class. But just as she and her best friend, Eve, are planning Annie's big day with Jim, her former cooking instructor turned boss, murder takes the cake. Make that the wedding cake...
Murder Hooks a Mermaid
by Christy FifieldNestled in Keyhole Bay, Florida, Glory Martine's souvenir shop, Southern Treasures, is supposed to trap tourists--not ghosts. But a possessed parrot may be just what Glory needs to solve a murder... Inheriting her great-uncle Louis's bayside souvenir shop should have been a breeze for Glory. Instead it's been one headache after another--with a lot of them generated by Bluebeard, a parrot with a mouth like a sailor and a personality a lot like her late great-uncle. But Glory's troubles pale in comparison to those of her best friend Karen, whose ex may still have the personalized key chain to her heart, but whose brother-in-law is about to get locked up. A diver has been found with a gaff hook in his chest, and Karen turns to Glory to help get her brother-in-law off the hook for his murder. But casting the net for the real killer won't be easy. Glory and Bluebeard are about to find out that the secrets in Keyhole Bay run deeper than anyone ever imagined...
Murder House: Book Three in the Murder House Trilogy
by Franklin W. DixonATAC Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe Hardy MISSION: To finally get to the bottom of the ongoing deadly scares taking place on the set of the reality TV show Deprivation House. LOCATION: A huge villa in Beverly Hills, CA, without a single luxury left inside. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Every contestant on the reality show is in extreme danger. SUSPECTS:It's possible one of the new contestants has a devious agenda, or else someone who's been there all along is hiding a huge secret.