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Murders at the Winterbottom Women's Institute (The Prunella Pearce Mysteries)
by Gina KirkhamIt&’s a quiet English village—except for one crazed murderer—in this delightful romp by the author of the Constable Mavis Upton series. Librarian Prunella Pearce has left heartbreak behind to start a new life in the village of Winterbottom, where there&’s little social life to be had aside from the meetings of The Winterbottom Women&’s Institute at the parish hall. But a bit of excitement ensues when the group is about to elect a new president—and the nominees for the position begin dropping like flies. One is found facedown in a lemon drizzle cake, stabbed with a crochet needle. Another nearly dies spectacularly in the revolving doors of a Harrogate hotel. When Pru and her friend Bree agree to do some undercover snooping to help the police, little do they know that one of the Winterbottom women is hiding a scandalous secret . . .
Murders between the pins: A thriller from the past ...
by Anna Maria Stratta and Franca BoscoMurders between the pins by Anna Maria Stratta and Franca Bosco A thriller from the past ... In Turin immediately after the war there is a tailor shop, a series of murders, a culprit to be convicted, a couple of investigators who investigate in search of the truth. It all starts with a thick fog ...
Murders in Summer
by Claudio HernándezPeter Bray, the boy who has "The Shine", is only eight years old when he uses his gift for the first time. He touches that hand that has been desmembered and he is covered with darkness. Three murders in which three girls' bodies have been chopped up (and their heads are not found) are causing Sheriff Aston a lot of trouble. He does not know how to act in this kind of situations. The Big Bob's daughter, Carietta, has disappeared. Everyone wonders whether she is dead or not. The Mayor, Bob's friend, is also looking for her.In two parallel universes, Peter hides his secret from his gang, while the Sheriff, his officers, Bob and the Mayor are trying to get to the truth. But only Peter can find it out. Before the murders committed in the cold winter, 34 years later.
Murders in Volume 2: Unexpected Night, Deadly Nightshade, And Murders In Volume 2 (Henry Gamadge #3)
by Elizabeth DalyFrom Agatha Christie’s favorite American author—an amateur detective examines the mysterious reappearance of a woman who vanished 100 years ago.One hundred years earlier, a beautiful guest had disappeared from the wealthy Vauregard household, along with the second volume in a set of the collected works of Byron. Improbably enough, both guest and book seem to have reappeared, with neither having aged a day. The elderly Mr. Vauregard is inclined to believe the young woman’s story of having vacationed on an astral plane. But his dubious niece calls in Henry Gamadge, gentleman-sleuth, expert in rare books, and sufficiently well-bred to avoid distressing the Vauregard sensibilities. As Gamadge soon discovers, the household includes an aging actress with ties to a spiritualist sect and a shy beauty with a shady (if crippled) fiancé. As always in this delightful series, Gamadge comes up trumps, but only after careful study of the other players’ cards.“Delightfully original and suavely written.” —New York Times
Murders of a Feather (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries #3)
by Eileen BradyIt's February in the Hudson Valley and Oak Falls veterinarian Dr. Kate is once again up to her galoshes in corpsesHudson Valley winters can be brutal…and deadly! Dr. Kate is once again on the case (not to mention thin ice) after discovering a young engaged couple frozen to death in the lake. To make matters worse, her temporary receptionist appears to have overdosed from a recreational sedative used at the animal hospital. Kate barely has time to dread Valentine's Day (and the fact that she's alone on this holiday, once again) as the police investigation shows that all three fatalities are in fact homicides. But who would want the young couple dead, just as they were embarking on a new life together? And who pumped the temp employee full of enough animal tranquilizers to drop an ox? Kate doesn't know where to begin until she stumbles upon a connection between the three victims and decides she needs to investigate further. But will her investigation leave her any time to get to know the handsome large animal vet she's just met on a house call? And is the injured wild crow she's taken under her wing in fact an omen of more bad things to come?
Murderville #1: First of a Trilogy
by Jaquavis Coleman Ashley AntoinetteTwo children from Sierra Leone, Liberty and A'shai, are brought together by chance only to be forced apart by the most inevitable and tragic fate. Ashley and JaQuavis bring us this classic love story set against modern life's most horrifying realities. Liberty is dying of a fatal heart condition, though she desperately wants to survive until her 25th birthday when her sister has promised to visit her. A'shai blames himself for not protecting Liberty, but all Liberty asks is for A'shai to tell her a story, to help her remember what brought them to this point. He knows that this is the last story he will ever tell and the last she will ever hear. As Liberty lies dying, A'shai walks her though their past, reliving their ill-fated journeys through the streets. Their story will take them from an arranged marriage, through Mexico's drug cartel, child brothels, hustling in Detroit, to escaping the high-powered heads of L.A.'s underworld. But ultimately, this is a story of love and redemption that will leave you breathless from the unpredictable and mind-blowing ending.
Murderville #2: The Epidemic
by Jaquavis Coleman Ashley AntoinetteNew York Times best-selling authors Ashley & JaQuavis are back with the second installment in the epic Murderville Series. Love, murder, loyalty, and money fill this hood tale as they continue this international street saga. With Samad's target on her back, Liberty must survive the harsh streets alone. but when a chance encounter pushes her into the arms of a new friend, Po, the two take on the California kingpin and step full force into the game. As bullets and sparks fly, the unlikely pair embark on a serendipitous journey back to where it all started, Sierra Leone. With a new overseas connection, Po sees an opportunity that is too good to pass up. When his pursuit of the American dream conflicts with Liberty's past, will they be able to survive? Or will the drug empire that they've built together come crashing down?
Murderville 3
by Ashley JaquavisNew York Times bestselling authors Ashley and JaQuavis have returned with the much anticipated final installment in the epic MURDERVILLE series.Taking up where the thrilling ending of Murderville 2: The Epidemic left off, we're thrown back into the international street chronicle. Lives and money are on the line and tough choices will have to be made between love and loyalty. In the final installment of this breathtaking trilogy, the characters will have to learn that in this game of power sometimes you have to give up the glory to survive.
Murder…They Wrote
by Lorna Collins Larry K. CollinsWhat if a retired NYPD officer is asked to investigate a mysterious death at the National Authors Conference where various attendees offer their theories and suspicions? Murder...They Wrote answers this question as Agapé Jones, retired NYPD detective, tries to determine the truth surrounding the death of Robert Dyer, noted poet and critic. Confusing and confounding him are Robert's award-winning romance novelist ex-girlfriend, current young girlfriend, ex-wife, recently discovered illegitimate daughter, agent, an action/adventure author, famous psychic, long-time friend, and the mysterious countess.While Agapé enjoys getting a chance to exercise his old skills, his wife, Geraldine, isn't pleased, even though she talked him into volunteering as head of security for the conference.Peopled by a cast of quirky and deliciously amusing characters, Murder...They Wrote will quickly engage the reader. It is filled with accusations, theories, twists, turns and surprises. The authors each have unique personalities and bring them to the creation of the fictional authors.
Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose (Murdle Jr. Mysteries)
by Chris Grabenstein G. T. KarberInspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library and The Swifts. It&’s a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way—dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she&’s the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school, there&’s a scream from inside the library. The kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime, the library is how it&’s always been: filled with books, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking, but Jake, Sterling, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve…the crime at Sacred Kidney!The second Murdle Jr. puzzle book Ready, Set, Solve! is a companion for this novel, with some Easter egg puzzles to solve between the pairing of books, for readers with the keenest of eyes!SOLVE THE PUZZLES: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds Ready, Set, Solve!READ THE MYSTERIES: Sleuths on the Loose
Murdock Cracks Ice (The Matt Murdock Murder Mysteries #5)
by Robert J. RayCalifornia detective Matt Murdock has the biggest drug kingpin in Seattle on his tail in this “hard-nosed P.I. fare with romance singeing the edges” (Kirkus Reviews). Rollie Nielsen, a smart college kid with a brain for chemistry, has just been killed, and his dad wants to know why. Enter Matt Murdock, a tough-and-tender private investigator who’s willing to get his hands dirty in search of the truth. It turns out Rollie had a weakness for classy women and easy money, and the combination that led him to start a drug lab. No one knows exactly where he was working or what he was cooking—presumably meth, otherwise known as “ice.” Rollie pissed off a lot of bad guys on both sides of the law, who are now turning their attention to Murdock. Leaving behind a few bodies—some of them friends—Murdock departs smoggy Newport Beach, California, for cloudy Seattle, Washington, where he hopes to unearth Rollie’s lab. With the help of wannabe detective Louie Chen and a sexy female acquaintance of Rollie’s, Murdock just might succeed. That is, if he can keep his hide in one piece. A Matt Murdock Murder Mystery. “Good reading.” —Kirkus Reviews
Murdock Rocks Sedona (The Matt Murdock Murder Mysteries #7)
by Robert J. RayPI Matt Murdock and his partner Helen agree to protect a Sedona billionaire in this series that “leave[s] readers eager for the next Murdock adventure” (Publishers Weekly). The moneyed investors of Sedona, Arizona, are dropping like flies—or more accurately, like lead weights. They’re falling down staircases and off mountainsides, decks, and hiking trails. And their eerily similar deaths aren’t all these men have in common. They each have wealth, a weakness for beautiful young women, and a financial interest in Sedona Landing, a historic hotel in Oak Creek Village. They also shared a long history with Sedona Landing’s chief investor, billionaire Axel Ackerman. Fearing that he too will plunge to his death, Ackerman hires Matt Murdock and Helene Steinbeck to investigate. During his climb to the top of the heap, Ackerman crushed scores of rivals and broke many hearts. So, who among this crowded field of enemies would orchestrate such a byzantine scheme of revenge? To keep their client safe, Matt and Helene will have to be on their best game. But their last case in Taos took a heavy toll on Helene, causing a rift that could all-too-easily trip them up . . .
Murdock Rocks Sedona (The Matt Murdock Murder Mysteries #7)
by Robert J. RayPI Matt Murdock and his partner Helen agree to protect a Sedona billionaire in this series that “leave[s] readers eager for the next Murdock adventure” (Publishers Weekly). The moneyed investors of Sedona, Arizona, are dropping like flies—or more accurately, like lead weights. They’re falling down staircases and off mountainsides, decks, and hiking trails. And their eerily similar deaths aren’t all these men have in common. They each have wealth, a weakness for beautiful young women, and a financial interest in Sedona Landing, a historic hotel in Oak Creek Village. They also shared a long history with Sedona Landing’s chief investor, billionaire Axel Ackerman. Fearing that he too will plunge to his death, Ackerman hires Matt Murdock and Helene Steinbeck to investigate. During his climb to the top of the heap, Ackerman crushed scores of rivals and broke many hearts. So, who among this crowded field of enemies would orchestrate such a byzantine scheme of revenge? To keep their client safe, Matt and Helene will have to be on their best game. But their last case in Taos took a heavy toll on Helene, causing a rift that could all-too-easily trip them up . . .
Murdock Tackles Taos (The Matt Murdock Murder Mysteries #6)
by Robert J. RayCalifornia PI Matt Murdock—“as hardboiled as a 10-minute egg”—is on the trail of a deadly cult in the mountains of New Mexico (The Plain Dealer). Weary but wise PI Matt Murdock meets his match in Helene Steinbeck—a fierce and beautiful writer who happens to be a cop’s daughter. Helene is hiking in the hills of Taos when she happens upon the corpse of a young woman downed by an arrow. Murdock appears on the horizon just in time to prevent a team of archers from using Helene as target practice. Murdock has been scouring Angel Mountain on a missing persons case. Thrown together with Helen, their quest leads to a local cult whose charismatic leader believes the “weak” are fair game. But this unholy brotherhood is just the poisonous tip of the arrow. The hunters have forged deadly alliances with the rich and powerful of Taos. Will Helene and Murdock be able to out-think—and out-run—their many adversaries? Murdock Tackles Taos is the much-anticipated sixth episode in the Matt Murdock Mystery Series.
Murdock for Hire (The Matt Murdock Murder Mysteries #2)
by Robert J. RayCalifornia PI Matt Murdock goes up against a crime ring specializing in bondage and blackmail in this “fast, accomplished, and slick” series (Kirkus Reviews). As a partial owner of a sailboat he could never otherwise afford, Newport Beach PI Matt Murdock is in over his head. Now that co-owner Eddie Hennessy is dead, the software mogul’s widow wants the boat gone, and Murdock is in no position to buy her share. So, he agrees to do her a favor instead. She needs someone to find Eddie’s missing coin collection. But as Murdock quickly discovers, rare coins aren’t the only currency at stake. The circumstances of Eddie’s death are oddly similar to those of other recently deceased executives. The trail leads Murdock to Lido Enterprises, a secret operation where upscale prostitutes dally with stressed out businessmen. For a hefty fee, they initiate execs into the pleasures of bondage and high-grade cocaine—and then hold their reputations for ransom. Can Murdock infiltrate this kinky crime ring and break their hold on Southern California’s corporate class? Sure. But it won’t be smooth sailing.
Murhaajan Arvoitus
by Claudio Ruggeri Erica LeikasKomisario Germanon toinen tutkimusHankala tutkimus komisario Vincent Germanolle, joka joutuu tasapainoilemaan sillä epävarmuuden liian ohuella langalla, joka erottaa uhrin tappajasta.
Murky Water: Stig Alm Takes the Case (Nine Cases for Stig Alm #2)
by Gunnar LindbergCommander Erik Alm, brother of Stig Alm, has unexpectedly come into a large fortune, which he attributes to his consulting work. However, his wife, Gunilla, begins to doubt the legitimacy of this fortune and turns to Stig Alm for assistance. Could Erik be involved in selling military secrets to foreign powers?
Murmuration
by Tj KluneIn the small mountain town of Amorea, it's stretching toward autumn of 1954. The memories of a world at war are fading in the face of a prosperous future. Doors are left unlocked at night, and neighbors are always there to give each other a helping hand. The people here know certain things as fact: Amorea is the best little town there is. The only good Commie is a dead Commie. The Women's Club of Amorea runs the town with an immaculately gloved fist. And bookstore owner Mike Frazier loves that boy down at the diner, Sean Mellgard. Why they haven't gotten their acts together is anybody's guess. It may be the world's longest courtship, but no one can deny the way they look at each other. Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say. But something's wrong with Mike. He hears voices in his house late at night. There are shadows crawling along the walls and great clouds of birds overhead that only he can see. Something's happening in Amorea. And Mike will do whatever he can to keep the man he loves.
Murmuration: A Novel
by Sid Balman Jr.Charlie Christmas, Ademar Zarkan, and Prometheus Stone are the best of America—united by war, scarred by displacement, and resolute in the face of the troubles that rip the nation apart over three decades. Christmas, a Somali translator with a split personality, and Zarkan, a Muslim sharpshooter who defies gender and religious constraints to graduate from West Point, are first brought together by Stone, a lapsed Jew and an Army captain, amidst war and famine in East Africa. Their ensuing journey—which takes them from the mean streets of Mogadishu to the high desert of West Texas, from the barren plains of Indian country to the rolling hills of Minnesota—is at turns tragic and uplifting. Charlie’s son, Amir, is the bookmark in their lives, and the struggle to raise him amid the predators of white supremacy and violent radicalism is their life’s work. With the help of Buck, the bomb-sniffing dog with a nose for danger, they prevail over Somali militias, pirates, white supremacists, and ISIS terrorists in a splintering world that has turned on itself like a serpent in the singularly obscene act of devouring its own tail. A sweeping novel that digs deep into the backstories of some of the beloved West Texas characters from Seventh Flag, Balman’s award-winning debut novel, Murmuration is a mesmerizing story of what it means to be American in the twenty-first century.
Murmuring The Judges: A gang of ruthless killers stalk Edinburgh's streets
by Quintin JardineIn Edinburgh?s old Parliament House, an armed robbery trial is about to take a macabre turn. While the lawyers tussle over the evidence, the judge suddenly collapses in agony ? the victim of an apparent heart attack. For Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner, with his life finally back on track after the near-collapse of his marriage, the last thing he needs is to be faced with the most baffling case of his career. But as the wave of brutal robberies continues, it emerges that Lord Archergait?s death may have been murder ? and he?s not the only judge whose life is in danger. With a gang of ruthless killers still at large, it?s down to Skinner to piece together a puzzle of sinister complexity.
Murmuring the Judges: A gang of ruthless killers stalk Edinburgh's streets (Bob Skinner #8)
by Quintin JardineJustice takes a lethal turn... Bob Skinner faces a complex case of murder and organised crime in Murmuring the Judges, an absorbing crime thriller from acclaimed author Quintin Jardine. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and James Oswald.'Gritty cop drama that makes Taggart look tame' - Northern Echo Darlington In Edinburgh's old Parliament House, an armed robbery trial is about to take a macabre turn. While the lawyers tussle over the evidence, the judge suddenly collapses in agony - the victim of an apparent heart attack. For Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner, with his life finally back on track after the near-collapse of his marriage, the last thing he needs is to be faced with the most baffling case of his career. But as the wave of brutal robberies continues, it emerges that Lord Archergait's death may have been murder - and he's not the only judge whose life is in danger. With a gang of ruthless killers still at large, it's down to Skinner to piece together a puzzle of sinister complexity. What readers are saying about Murmuring the Judges: 'Jardine has written a tightly paced, yet fully characterised book, filled with action, pathos and fulfilment''The Skinner series of books are tremendous... once I start reading one I struggle to put the book down''Fast paced and intriguing with an ending that will make you pick up the next novel in the series straight away'
Murphy's Island
by Colleen O'Shaughnessy MckennaCollette has to go with her large family to a small island. She was looking forward to sixth grade with her friends but now she has to start sixth grade there as the new girl in school.
Murphy's Law
by Kat Attalla Jude PittmanFear and intimidation work. Ask Customs Agent Jack Murphy. He uses both to hunt felons. But instinct and experience fail when he sets out to retrieve Lilly McGrath-- a blonde bombshell who is either a willing participant or an innocent pawn in her boss's smuggling scam. Until Jack knows which, she's just another suspect. . Now he just needs to get his hormones in sync with his head. While working as an export clerk Lilly, stumbled upon her boss's illegal activities. After an attempt on her life, she flees to Europe to hide. Living on credit cards and her wits, she is constantly on the move—but no matter where she runs, she can’t lose the dangerously handsome stranger following her across the continent. In Genoa, Italy , her credit limit and luck finally run out. Once Jack grabs Lilly, Murphy’s Law dogs them at every turn. Someone is determined to see that Lilly never makes it back to the States to testify. The distrustful couple must learn to rely on each other if they are to survive. And for Lilly that means surrendering to a man who both infuriates and excites her.
Murphy's Law: A Molly Murphy Mystery (Molly Murphy #1)
by Rhys BowenMurphy's Law is the captivating first novel in Rhys Bowen's New York Times bestselling Molly Murphy series.Molly Murphy always knew she'd end up in trouble - just as her mother had predicted. After committing a murder in self-defense, Molly is forced to flee her cherished Ireland for the anonymous shores of America. Arriving in New York, and seeing the welcoming promise of freedom in the Statue of Liberty, Molly begins to breathe a little easier. But when a man is murdered on Ellis Island, a man Molly was seen arguing with, she becomes a prime suspect in the crime.If she can't clear her name, Molly will be sent back to Ireland where the gallows await. Using her Irish charm and sharp wit, she escapes Ellis Island and sets out to find the wily killer on her own. Pounding the notorious streets of Hell's Kitchen and the Lower East Side, Molly undertakes a desperate mission to clear her name before her deadly past comes back to haunt her new future.'Irish humour and gritty determination... with charm and optimism' Anne Perry'Delightful... as ever, Bowen does a splendid job of capturing the flavour of early twentieth-century New York and bringing to life its warm and human inhabitants' Publishers Weekly'Molly grows ever more engaging against a vibrant background of New York's dark side at the turn of the century' Kirkus Reviews
Murphy's Slaw (An Alaskan Diner Mystery #3)
by Elizabeth LoganWhen a local prize-winning farmer is murdered at the state fair, Charlie Cook gets called in to help investigate, but she&’s shocked to learn the victim is a friend in this latest installment in the Alaskan Diner Mysteries. Charlie Cooke loves many things, like the Bear Claw Diner, the heated steering wheel of her car, and her orange tabby cat Eggs Benedict. Something she has never loved is the state fair. So when her best friend Annie Jensen begs her for a fair day, she&’s reluctant. But Annie isn&’t the only one who wants her to spend a day among farm animals and deep fried food. A vendor has been murdered, and Trooper Graham needs his favorite part-time sleuth to dig up the truth, and Charlie is happy to oblige. The case grows personal when Charlie learns the victim is Kelly Carson, whom she and Annie were friends with in high school. If Charlie wants to find justice for Kelly, she and Annie will have to work together to weed out the killer.