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Murder to Music
by Lesley CookmanNew edition of the bestselling Libby Sarjeant murder mystery series which includes a map of Steeple Martin, cast of characters and a bonus chapter of the next title in the series. In her eighth case, amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic investigator friend Fran Castle are invited to look into a house that is reputedly haunted. For once, Libby can be as nosy as she likes without being accused of getting in the way of a police investigation. However, when they unearth 50-year-old graves in the gardens, the police are bound to cramp their style. Someone alive today doesn't want them interfering either, and their lives are in danger as they try to unravel the mystery of a ghost who plays Debussy.
Murder to Music: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #8)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eighth instalment!Amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and psychic investigator Fran Castle are invited to look into a house that is reputedly haunted by a seemingly musical ghost. For once, Libby can be as nosy as she likes without being accused of getting in the way of a police investigation.However, when they unearth 50-year-old graves in the gardens, the police are bound to cramp their style.Someone alive today doesn't want them interfering either, and their lives are in danger as they try to unravel the mystery of their Debussy playing ghost._____________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'I could not put down.... Would recommend this series to everyone' ***** Reader review'...if you miss the good old days of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers then why not give Lesley Cookman's excellent books a go' ***** Reader review'I love Libby Sarjeant and have read all of the books, which I will read again. All the characters are believable and the plots are good' ***** Reader review'A great series of books that I can't put down. Thank you' ***** Reader review 'A great book full of twists but I really like the relationships and friendships that are forming over each book' ***** Reader review
Murder to Music: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A\libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #8)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eighth instalment!Amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and psychic investigator Fran Castle are invited to look into a house that is reputedly haunted by a seemingly musical ghost. For once, Libby can be as nosy as she likes without being accused of getting in the way of a police investigation.However, when they unearth 50-year-old graves in the gardens, the police are bound to cramp their style.Someone alive today doesn't want them interfering either, and their lives are in danger as they try to unravel the mystery of their Debussy playing ghost._____________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'I could not put down.... Would recommend this series to everyone' ***** Reader review'...if you miss the good old days of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers then why not give Lesley Cookman's excellent books a go' ***** Reader review'I love Libby Sarjeant and have read all of the books, which I will read again. All the characters are believable and the plots are good' ***** Reader review'A great series of books that I can't put down. Thank you' ***** Reader review 'A great book full of twists but I really like the relationships and friendships that are forming over each book' ***** Reader review
Murder to the Metal (Somebody's Bound to Wind Up Dead Mysteries #2)
by Annie HogsettMondo mega money is a murder magnet.Ten months ago Allie Harper—smart, feisty, too broke to get her car fixed—rescued Thomas Bennington III—a hot, blind, college professor—from a crosswalk in her dicey Cleveland neighborhood. When Allie saved Tom and his groceries from traffic, she unwittingly retrieved his winning $550 million MondoMegaJackpot ticket. The payout steered the two of them into a wild dash from romance to mayhem and multiple murders.Nothing's changed. Sure, Allie and Tom now reside in a rented nine-thousand-square-foot lakeside mansion with a sky-lit shower and breathtakingly high-thread-count sheets. True, Otis Johnson, Allie's deliverer from last summer's would-be-kidnapper, is now their live-in bodyguard and gourmet chef. Yes, Allie's dream of creating the T&A Detective Agency to solve "mysteries of the heart" by using Tom's money, Otis' P.I. credentials, and Allie's intrepid...intrepidness... now has its first case.That's where the real trouble kicks in.Lloyd Bunker's obsession with avoiding stoplights has run him and his '67 Pontiac GTO off the road, maybe for keeps. As they race to figure out what's happened to Lloyd, T&A recruits Allie's former nemesis, Officer Tony Valerio, plus her best friend and ex-landlady Margo and television reporter Lisa Cole, to help them follow a lethal trail of escalating crimes ranging from scrapping to pushing opioids to multiple murders. It's no longer just about Lloyd.An assault on the mansion's high-tech security system by a talented hacker signals the presence of a formidable adversary, one with big bucks and a ruthless plan to destroy the lucky couple. As the action ramps up, Allie and Tom are plunged into a high-speed race against danger and death.... It's Murder to the Metal.Somebody's Bound to Wind Up Dead series:Too Lucky to Live (Book 1)Murder to the Metal (Book 2)The Devil's Own Game (Book 3)Praise for Annie Hogsett:"The original voice, humor, and unusual premise will appeal to Janet Evanovich readers." —Library Journal STARRED review for Too Lucky to Live"Fast pacing, multiple plot twists, and humor, including a Stephanie Plum-like main character, enliven the story and keep the pages turning." —Booklist for Too Lucky to Live"The bittersweet mystery, with the open-ended threat of a villainous mastermind, is reminiscent of P.J. Tracy's early 'Monkeewrench' novels." —Library Journal for Murder to the Metal
Murder under a Mystic Moon (Chintz & China #3)
by Yasmine GalenornFrom the USA Today bestselling author of the Otherworld novels. Medium Emerald O'Brien looks into the disappearance of a missing biker--only to stumble upon his dead body in the woods. The police believe a wild animal killed him, but Emerald is convinced the killer is one of human nature.
Murder with All the Trimmings (Josie Marcus #4)
by Elaine VietsA humbug of a Shopping mystery. . . From The Anthony and Agatha Award-Winning Author of Accessory to Murder Includes insider shopping tips! Mystery shopper Josie Marcus doesn?t get the appeal of the year-round Christmas shop. But when three such holiday houses pop up within two blocks, she?s assigned to rate them anonymously. Easy enough, Josie thinks, until she realizes that shoppers at one store are finding a strange?even deadly?secret ingredient in their holiday cake. And Josie must get to the bottom of it all before someone else becomes a Christmas spirit. .
Murder with All the Trimmings (Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper #4)
by Elaine Viets‘Tis the season for sleuthing when secret shopper Josie Marcus’s ex falls victim to a festive fiend…Josie’s latest mystery shopper report won’t help business at Naughty or Nice, Maplewood’s raunchy year-round Christmas store. But she can’t worry about work when her ex-dealer, ex-convict, ex-boyfriend, Nate Weekler, just came home for the holidays, prepared to fight Josie for custody of their daughter. Josie wishes he’d catch the next sleigh out of town, but instead, Nate is poisoned…and suddenly Josie is a person of interest.With Nate’s criminal past, he’d never make Santa’s “Nice” column, but his own list of enemies also includes plenty of “Naughties” who might want him dead. Josie will need her team of little helpers to wrap up this case, before the killer commits another holiday homicide.
Murder with Cherry Tarts (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #4)
by Karen Rose SmithIn Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson has a tea shop to run, a daughter to marry off—and a murder to solve . . . Daisy’s worried one of her employees at Daisy’s Tea Garden may be in a spot of trouble. Lately Karina’s been loading up on soup and second-day baked goods at the end of her shift—and while the shop’s scrumptious treats may be hard to resist, Daisy suspects there’s more going on, especially since Karina has been seen hanging out in a rundown part of Willow Creek. Planning her own daughter’s wedding is enough to keep her busy, but Daisy can’t help feeling a protective maternal instinct—and an instinct to investigate. It turns out Karina has been helping a down-on-his luck single dad who’s been making ends meet—barely—by selling antiques at a place called Pirated Treasures. But when an employee at the antiques store is bludgeoned to death with a marble rolling pin, Karina’s new friend is suspect number one. Though the motives are muddy and steeped in intrigue, Daisy is more than determined to flush the real killer out.
Murder with Cherry Tarts (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #4)
by Karen Rose SmithIn Pennsylvania&’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson has a tea shop to run, a daughter to marry off—and a murder to solve . . . Daisy&’s worried one of her employees at Daisy&’s Tea Garden may be in a spot of trouble. Lately Karina&’s been loading up on soup and second-day baked goods at the end of her shift—and while the shop&’s scrumptious treats may be hard to resist, Daisy suspects there&’s more going on, especially since Karina has been seen hanging out in a rundown part of Willow Creek. Planning her own daughter&’s wedding is enough to keep her busy, but Daisy can&’t help feeling a protective maternal instinct—and an instinct to investigate. It turns out Karina has been helping a down-on-his luck single dad who&’s been making ends meet—barely—by selling antiques at a place called Pirated Treasures. But when an employee at the antiques store is bludgeoned to death with a marble rolling pin, Karina&’s new friend is suspect number one. Though the motives are muddy and steeped in intrigue, Daisy is more than determined to flush the real killer out. Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Chocolate Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #10)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy Swanson, bride-to-be and owner of Daisy&’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country, may have one or two more murders to solve before she says &“ I do . . .&” Daisy has a lot to celebrate this summer. She&’s supervising a special tea event to help commemorate the 100-year-anniversary of her town&’s historic covered bridge. But the main event is her upcoming wedding to her beloved fiancé Jonas. Somehow Willow Creek&’s busiest brewer of specialty teas and amateur sleuth still finds time to be a guest on local journalist Trevor Lundquist&’s crime podcast to discuss the last murder she solved. After the podcast, Trevor receives an anonymous tip from a caller who claims a travel chest that&’s about to be auctioned holds a clue to a twenty-year-old unsolved murder. Is it a hoax or a genuine lead? When a body turns up in Willow Creek, Trevor suspects a connection between this current homicide and the cold case. Has the murderer killed again to cover their tracks? Now Daisy has another mystery steeping and Trevor may just have his next podcast . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Cinnamon Scones (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #2)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy Swanson and her Aunt Iris run a delightful shop in Pennsylvania’s Amish country with an emphasis on tasty teas and treats—but murder is not so sweet . . . As local merchants unite to attract tourists for a much anticipated weekend quilting event, business is sure to spill over into eateries like Daisy’s Tea Garden. Gorgeous craftwork is hanging everywhere—but among the quilts, potholders, and placemats, one gallery owner is wrapped up in some dangerous affairs . . . Reese Masemer had been dating one of Daisy’s employees, Tessa, an artist, though their last interaction was as strained as a cup of loose leaf tea. Now Reese has been found dead near a covered bridge where Tessa’s been practicing her sketches. She’s the obvious suspect, but Daisy’s learning that there were some major secrets in Reese’s background, and several of his relationships were infused with resentment. To save Tessa, she’ll have to find out who’s tainted this quaint little town with murder . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Clotted Cream (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #5)
by Karen Rose SmithA catering job has come in for Daisy&’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country—but death will be served before dessert . . . Margaret Vaughn has hired Daisy to provide afternoon tea for her theater group. A local girl who left long ago for an acting career in New York, Margaret has returned home—with a multimillionaire husband in tow. But while Daisy bustles around Margaret&’s historic farmhouse, she senses that there&’s tension behind the scenes. Then she discovers the hostess on the floor of the pantry—dead and covered with clotted cream. Barely recovered from her previous sleuthing adventure, Daisy joins forces with the former detective she&’s been dating to help solve the case. Should she cast suspicion on the stars of the upcoming play? Can Margaret&’s sister shine a spotlight on potential culprits? Or are there clues to be found in the victim&’s past? With plenty of family stress of her own to deal with, all Daisy knows is she better act fast . . .
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce (A Mahalia Watkins Mystery #3)
by A. L. HerbertMahalia’s Sweet Tea boasts the most flavorful soul food in all of Prince George’s County, Maryland. But as events at the beauty industry’s leading trade show turn ugly, owner Halia Watkins needs to bite into an unsavory new item on the menu—murder! When the chicest hair convention of the year gets cooking in town, so does business at Mahalia’s Sweet Tea. Halia can barely handle the influx of customers looking to satisfy their appetites after spending the day surrounded by outrageous runway styles. As buzz builds around beauty mogul and pop culture icon Monique Dupree, collard greens start moving out of the kitchen faster than models strutting down the catwalk . . . But the glitz fades the moment Monique is found shot to death. Turns out, the glamorous entrepreneur’s vanity empire was stained by bitter rivalries, explosive affairs, and backstabbers scheming for fame and fortune. With more suspects than ingredients listed on a bottle of deep conditioner, Halia and her cousin Wavonne rush to discover who pulled the trigger—before the conniving culprit dishes another deadly surprise . . .
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #3)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania’s Amish country is known for its elegant finger foods—but now owner Daisy Swanson has to finger a killer . . . Restaurant critic Derek Schumaker, notorious for his bitter reviews, is about to visit Daisy’s Tea Garden, and Daisy and Aunt Iris are simmering with anxiety. A bad word from the culinary curmudgeon could really hurt their business, but Daisy tries to stay confident. After all, how can he resist her cucumber sandwiches with pimento spread—not to mention the cheesy cauliflower soup and strawberry walnut salad? Schumaker takes a to-go order when the afternoon tea service is done, which Daisy hopes is a good sign. But when he perishes from a seizure, it looks like his food was dosed with something deadly. Considering a threat that recently appeared on his blog—and whispers of scandal in his past—Daisy has quite an assortment of suspects to sift through . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Darjeeling Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #8)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy&’s Tea Garden is one of the many attractions in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country—and when Daisy herself isn&’t serving tea, she&’s making sure justice is served . . . When Daisy Swanson arrives at Rumple&’s Statuary shopping for a birthday present for her beau Jonas, Wilhelm Rumple&’s cottage looks like something out of a fairy tale, reminding her of the Storybook Tea family event she&’s planning. Even the man himself—short and stumpy in overalls with bare feet—seems like a storybook character. But as a businessman, Rumple is rumored to be as cold and hard as the statues he sells. Maybe that&’s why, following a break-in at his cottage, Rumple is found dead in a dog run behind Four Paws Animal Shelter, bashed in the head. Now it&’s up to Daisy to get the residents of Willow Creek to spill the tea on a little man who may have had some big secrets, so she can find a stone-cold killer . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Earl Grey Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #9)
by Karen Rose SmithKaren Rose Smith returns with another serving of her irresistible Daisy&’s Tea Garden Mysteries set in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country. Even though spring in Lancaster County is still a bit far off, Daisy Swanson has much to look forward to: setting a date with her fiancé Jonas, a whimsical Alice in Wonderland tea event, and an anniversary celebration for her parents at a farm-to-table restaurant in Willow Creek. But a grim discovery turns her thoughts to the troubled present. Meeting up for a hike with her friend, Daisy and her fiancé&’s dog Felix find the woman dead on a trail, a victim of an apparent hit and run. The tire tracks clearly indicate this was no accident, and now Daisy must follow a twisted trail of clues to uncover what drove someone to murder . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles (A Mahalia Watkins Mystery #1)
by A.L. HerbertA fast-talking businessman is felled by a frying pan: &“Soul food and sassy characters…a feast that will satisfy the appetites of readers.&”—Library Journal Welcome to Mahalia&’s Sweet Tea—the finest soul food restaurant in Prince George&’s County, Maryland. In between preparing her famous cornbread and mashed potatoes so creamy &“they&’ll make you want to slap your Momma,&” owner Halia Watkins is about to dip her spoon into a grisly mystery . . . Halia Watkins has her hands full cooking, hosting, and keeping her boisterous young cousin, Wavonne, from getting too sassy with customers. Having fast-talking entrepreneur Marcus Rand turn up in her kitchen is annoying enough when he&’s alive—but finding his dead body face-down on her ceramic tile after hours is much worse. Marcus had his enemies, and the cast iron frying pan beside his corpse suggests that at last, his shady business deals went too far. Halia is desperate to keep Sweet Tea&’s name out of the sordid spotlight but her efforts only make Wavonne a prime suspect. Now Halia will have to serve up the real villain—before the killer returns for a second helping . . . Features delicious recipes from Mahalia&’s Sweet Tea,including Sour Cream Corn Bread and Sweet Corn Casserole!
Murder with Honey Ham Biscuits (A Mahalia Watkins Mystery #4)
by A.L. HerbertAs the owner of Mahalia&’s Sweet Tea, Halia Watkins is famous in Maryland&’s Prince George&’s County for her down-home cuisine. But when she has the chance to showcase her talents on national TV, she becomes the star of a murder mystery that&’s too hot to handle! When Halia is invited to serve as a guest judge on the popular cooking competition show Elite Chef, she&’s delighted to add some extra flavor to the mix. But as filming ramps up in Washington D.C., there are too many fiery personalities in the kitchen. Halia discovers that pulling off her small screen debut unscathed means contending with a longtime competing restaurant owner, an infamously crass hospitality mogul, and a group of cutthroat contestants vying for culinary glory . . . The competition sizzles with only a few finalists left standing—and goes cold when the gorgeous young frontrunner is found dead. As murder accusations are slathered over a recently eliminated contestant, Halia, with some bungling assistance from her wise-cracking cousin Wavonne slides into an investigation of their own. A little snooping reveals the victim burned lots of bridges, leaving a slew of alleged affairs and stolen recipes in her wake. With a fast-rising list of potential suspects, Halia must sort through mindboggling clues to fry the flaky culprit before someone else gets baked to a crisp . . .
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #1)
by Karen Rose SmithIn an old Victorian in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson and her aunt Iris serve soups, scones, and soothing teas to tourists and locals—but a murder in their garden has them in hot water . . . Daisy, a widowed mom of two teenagers, is used to feeling protective—so when Iris started dating the wealthy and not-quite-divorced Harvey Fitz, she worried . . . especially after his bitter ex stormed in and caused a scene at the party Daisy’s Tea Garden was catering. Then there was the gossip she overheard about Harvey’s grown children being cut out of his will. Daisy didn’t want her aunt to wind up with a broken heart—but she never expected Iris to wind up a suspect in Harvey’s murder. Now the apple bread and orange pekoe is on the back burner while the cops treat the shop like a crime scene—and Daisy hopes that Jonas Groft, a former detective from Philadelphia, can help her clear her aunt’s name and bag the real killer before things boil over . . . Includes delicious recipes for Iris’s Lemon Tea Cakes and more!
Murder with Love
by Dell ShannonAn earthquake shakes Southern California and the Los Angeles Police Department. With no air-conditioning and a temperature around 98 degrees the heat is turned up when there's a triple shooting of a highly respected Doctor, his wife and his nurse. Can Lieutenant Luis Mendoza and his team solve the case while chaos reigns around them?
Murder with Love (A Lieutenant Luis Mendoza Mystery)
by Dell Shannon'A Luis Mendoza story means superlative suspense' Los Angeles TimesAn earthquake shakes Southern California and the Los Angeles Police Department. With no air-conditioning and a temperature around 98 degrees the heat is turned up when there's a triple shooting of a highly respected Doctor, his wife and his nurse.Can Lieutenant Luis Mendoza and his team solve the case while chaos reigns around them?
Murder with Macaroni and Cheese (A Mahalia Watkins Mystery #2)
by A.L. HerbertA Maryland soul food chef catches a bitter killer while catering her high school reunion in this &“sweet-tart and wickedly wholesome&” mystery (Publishers Weekly). Halia Watkins loves her life as proprietor of Mahalia&’s Sweet Tea, serving the best soul food in Prince George&’s County, Maryland. And what better way to celebrate than catering her own high school reunion? Soon she&’s serving up her signature macaroni and cheese and famous chicken wings to a host of appreciative ex-classmates. Some folks have blossomed since graduation. But Halia&’s high school nemesis Raynell Rollins—currently married to a former football star—hasn&’t changed nearly enough. When Raynell is found dead the morning after the reunion, the roll call of possible suspects could fill the school gymnasium. Extra-marital affairs, mega-church scandals and sports secrets—Raynell had her perfectly manicured hand in a lot of sticky situations. With her young cousin&’s bungling assistance, Halia is on course to track down the killer. But if she doesn&’t make the grade, she&’ll be the alumna most likely to meet an untimely end. Features delicious recipes including Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie and Chocolate Marshmallow Cake!
Murder with Malice
by Michael UnderwoodDetective Sergeant Nick Atwell has been suspended, accused of soliciting a bribe from a murder suspect. His wife, and former cop, Clare sets out to prove his innocence, which involves delving in the family affairs of politician and TV personality Sir Guy Frensham. Frensham's seventeen-year-old son is guilty of bludgeoning widow Florence Isaacs. Nick had been the investigating officer in the case, and Clare will need more than a little help to unlock the mystery of the real criminal ...'An utterly professional blend of plot and characters' Kirkus
Murder with Malice (Murder Room #384)
by Michael UnderwoodDetective Sergeant Nick Atwell has been suspended, accused of soliciting a bribe from a murder suspect. His wife, and former cop, Clare sets out to prove his innocence, which involves delving in the family affairs of politician and TV personality Sir Guy Frensham. Frensham's seventeen-year-old son is guilty of bludgeoning widow Florence Isaacs. Nick had been the investigating officer in the case, and Clare will need more than a little help to unlock the mystery of the real criminal ...'An utterly professional blend of plot and characters' Kirkus
Murder with Mirrors
by Agatha ChristieTo fulfill a promise to an old friend, Miss Marple is staying at a country house, with 200 juvenile delinquents and the heirs to a fortune. One of them is a murderer...