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Mysteries of Winterthurn
by Joyce Carol Oatesthe brilliant young detective-hero Xavier Kilgarvan is confronted with three baffling cases—-"The Virgin in the Rose-Bower," "The Devil's Half-Acre," and "The Blood-Stained Gown"—-that tax his genius for detection to the utmost, just as his forbidden passion for his cousin Perdita becomes an obsession that shapes his life.
Mysteries of Winterthurn: A Novel (Mysteries Of Winterthurn Ser. #2)
by Joyce Carol OatesIn Mysteries of Winterthurn, the brilliant young detective-hero Xavier Kilgarvan is confronted with three baffling cases—"The Virgin in the Rose-Bower," "The Devil's Half-Acre," and "The Blood-Stained Gown"—that tax his genius for detection to the utmost, just as his forbidden passion for his cousin Perdita becomes an obsession that shapes his life.
Mysteries of the French Countryside: Bruno, Chief of Police; The Dark Vineyard; Black Diamond
by Martin WalkerFrom internationally acclaimed author Martin Walker comes the first three books in Mysteries of the French Countryside and an introduction to the world of Bruno, Chief of Police Benoît Courrèges, aka Bruno, is a policeman in St. Denis, a small town in the Périgord region of France. When trouble arises, Bruno is on the case, settling local disputes, tracking down lawbreakers, and solving tantalizing mysteries. From a disturbance in the wine business and threats against the truffle trade to murders of national and even international scale, Bruno deals with it all. In story after story, Walker weaves in familiar characters from past novels, whether they are helping Bruno on a case or helping him prepare a delicious meal. Mystery readers will delight in Bruno&’s adventures, and hunger for more! &“With Bruno in charge, there&’s always time for one of those classic feasts that makes this series such a mouthwatering treat.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“Whether he&’s preparing a gourmet dinner, enjoying a glass of wine, or solving a murder, it&’s a pleasure to be in Bruno&’s company.&”—Publishers Weekly
Mysteries of the Mummy Kids (Journeys Series)
by Kelly Milner HallsThe mysteries of kid mummies cover North and South American, Egyptian, Asian, and European.
Mysteries of the Unexplained
by Allan ZulloIn "Mysteries of the Unexplained", Zullo takes us on a journey to six mysteries of our time, including the Bermuda triangle, the Loch Ness monster, the purported UFO crash in Roswell, the Mary Celeste, the Plains of Nazca, and Bigfoot.
Mysteries of the Unknown (LIFE Explores)
by The Editors of LIFELIFE Magazine presents Mysteries of the Unknown for LIFE Mysteries of the Unknown.
Mysterious Abduction: Before He Vanished / Mysterious Abduction (a Badge Of Honor Mystery) (A Badge of Honor Mystery #1)
by Rita HerronShe’ll never give up on finding her baby. And neither will the sheriff of Whistler.For five years, Cora Reeves has searched for her baby, who went missing in a fire—a baby she swears is still out there. When the private investigator sniffing out clues ends up dead, Sheriff Jacob Maverick’s on the cold case. As old evidence takes on new meaning, Jacob is deperate to ensure Cora’s safety. Especially once he realizes how far someone is willing to go to keep her from learning the truth behind what really happened that fateful day…
Mysterious Case of the Allbright Academy, The
by Diane StanleyFranny is thrilled when she's accepted by the Allbright Academy, an elite private boarding school designed to train leaders. But she knows she's not as smart as the other kids there-or as beautiful, accomplished, confident, or mature. The fact is, the Allbright students-from their shining teeth and flawless complexions to their sky-high test scores and long lists of honors-are absolutely perfect. Then the Allbright magic begins to rub off on Franny, too. The question is: Is this a good thing? Can Franny and her friends Cal, Brooklyn, and Prescott un-ravel the Allbright Academy's secret, or will they, too, succumb to its eerie perfection?
Mysterious Circumstances
by Perfection LearningThe readers will consider the question of why we are fascinated by mystery as they read this book. The literature, activities, and organization of the book will lead them to think critically about this question, to understand the elements of mystery writing, and, perhaps, to become one of the millions of avid mystery readers around the world.
Mysterious Mammoths (PaleoJoe's Dinosaur Detective Club #5)
by PaleoJoe Wendy Caszatt-AllenKids will devour these dinosaur CSI stories while learning cool facts about their favorite dinosaurs and paleontology. In this adventure PaleoJoe and his Dinosaur Detective Club, Shelly, and Dakota, search for rare blue mammoth tusks in Siberia where our heroes meet up with their old nemesis--Buzzsaw! This new Dinosaur Detective Club adventure continues this exhilarating and gripping series written by a real paleontologist, PaleoJoe, with gifted writer Wendy Caszatt-Allen.
Mysterious Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen: And Folk Tales Along The Mississippi
by Raymond J. MartinezRaymond J. Martinez’ book on legends, lore, and unvarnished truths surrounding New Orleans’ most famous Voodoo mistress also features other tales from surrounding parishes of days long gone by, an illustrated guide to palm-reading, humorous asides, and over 30 fascinating drawings and images.In addition to facts and folklore about Laveau, including revealing research into some debunked myths and unanswered questions, the book offers entertaining stories of her life and the people around the New Orleans area.
Mysterious Millionaire
by Cassie MilesLiz Norton's part-time P.I. gigs were run-of-the-millcustody disputes—until she went undercover on thewealthy Crawford estate. Posing as an unobtrusivehousekeeper in what was supposed to be a routine case,she soon found herself in serious danger. But with a deadbody on her hands and feuding relatives pointing fingers,the only one she could turn to was Ben Crawford—anenigmatic, single father fighting to keep his young daughter.Except joining forces with the ruggedly handsomebusinessman only made her yearn to drop the charade,which could prove fatal, with a killer prowling the darkestcorners of the mansion.…
Mysterious Monday (Juli Scott, Super Sleuth Book #1)
by Colleen ReeceSophomore Juli Scott hasn't accepted her father's death. Something deep inside refuses to believe policeman Gary Scott was killed in the line of duty. The case is left unresolved and closed by the police department, but not in Juli's heart. Then Juli is transferred to a new school. She dreads not knowing anyone, but is happily surprised when an assignment by the principal brings a new friend in Shannon Riley. Juli and Shannon are plunged into excitement, adventure, and terrible danger as they follow a path of clues that leads them to an amazing discovery!
Mysterious Montana: A Woman With a Mystery
by B. J. DanielsFrom New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels—two classic Harlequin Intrigues, two dangerous women, and two men who will do anything to protect them. A WOMAN WITH A MYSTERY A year ago Holly Barrows raced through a raging snowstorm, convinced that someone was trying to kill her—and straight into the arms of Slade Rawlins. But after their moment of passion, she vanished, only to return the following Christmas with an outrageous claim of kidnapping. She has no memory beyond her time with Slade, and any child she had would also be his…but can he protect a family shrouded in mystery? MYSTERY BRIDE The moment Will Sheridan met Samantha Murphy at a party, he knew she was the one hed been waiting for. But one kiss, and she disappears. Will wont give up looking for her, his lost bride, but Samantha is a private investigator working very hard to hide her identity. When Will gets swept up in her latest case, things take a dangerous turn and she has no choice but to let him in. Now on the run to save an innocent life, can they stay alive long enough to act on their attraction?
Mysterious Mountain Man (Man of the Month)
by Annette BroadrickMr. MayName: Jake TaggartAddress: No Man's LandOccupation: Cowboy lonerAlone on his Texas mountaintop, the only things keeping Jake Taggart company at night were the sounds of the surrounding wilderness...and the beating of his lonely heart. No one dared penetrate his self-imposed exile-until Rebecca Adams. She was as determined as ever to lure him from his isolate lair. And she was even more captivating than Jake remembered.The least he could do was put her up for the night, even if every second spent with her was driving Jake to distraction. No telling what one night alone with the most irresistible woman he'd ever known could mean for this lone wolf....
Mysterious Murder of Marilyn Monroe
by Ana Bowlova Ana Claudia Antunes"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -Marilyn Monroe It's time to put some light on a very dark issue which has the collective unconscious in a blast for quite a while now. This book is based upon the Conspiracy Theories which involves the mysterious assassinations of MM and JFK, up to the September Eleven Tragedy and the Sniper Case in Washington D.C. Novel, Screenplay and film by Ana C. You can watch the trailer in her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpFXQI_MpnI
Mysterious Robbery on the Utah Plains (Adventures on the American Frontier #3)
by Stephen A. BlyAfter her husband is killed in 1869, Daisy Hopewell opens a bakery at Promontory Point, Utah. She hopes that when the railroads join, history and fortunes will be made. Alex, her oldest son, takes on a lot of the responsibility. But it is not easy. Menacing gunmen hide a mysterious package at the bakery, yet Alex finds that the Lord has a plan even more exciting than the historic events he witnesses.
Mysterious Strangers (Thorne Twins Adventure Books #8)
by Dayle CourtneyIn trying to sort out the confusion caused by mysterious lookalikes in their hometown, Eric and Alison rely on their Christian principles when they find themselves involved with a strange scientist and an international spy ring. Strange look-alikes begin causing confusion for the twins in Ivy, Illinois. Their search for answers leads them to one of their father's former acquaintances, a strange scientist named Dr. Swykert. But the discovery of Dr. Swykert's connection is only the beginning of the ordeal. Eric finds himself tangling with an international spy ring full of CIA intrigue. Alison is forced to wrestle with the mysteries of life itself. There is suspense on every page, and no shortage of surprises. Catch up on the many books in the Thorne Twins Adventure series from Bookshare including:# 1 Flight to Terror, #2 Escape From Eden, #3 The Knife With Eyes, #4 The Ivy Plot, #5 Operation Doomsday, #6 Omen of the Flying Light, #7 Three-Ring Inferno and #9 The Foxworth Hunt.
Mysterious Tales of Old St. Paul: Three Cases Featuring Shadwell Rafferty
by Larry MillettTales of murder and revenge: the early exploits of detective Shadwell Rafferty Shadwell Rafferty&’s last case may have led to his murder, but naturally—and fortunately, for followers of the indefatigable St. Paul detective—there&’s more to the story. Mysterious Tales of Old St. Paul gathers three novellas from Larry Millett, casting back to Rafferty&’s beginnings to recount a trio of intriguing cases that honed his skills before he joined forces with Sherlock Holmes. In &“Death in the News,&” St. Paul citizens wake one morning to find that the sign on downtown&’s tallest building that reads PIONEER PRESS has been altered—at considerable effort—to LIARS. An elaborate prank, yes, but it foreshadows a far worse crime, and Rafferty is on the case. In &“The Birdman of Summit Avenue,&” cats are turning up dead in the yards of St. Paul&’s prominent citizens, and suspicion swiftly falls on the wealthy avian enthusiast Ambrose Harriman, but the case turns darker still when a neighborhood boy is found murdered in Harriman&’s yard. In &“The Gold King,&” an enigmatic stranger arrives in town, calling himself the Gold King and announcing his plans to unearth hidden treasure, which eventually leads to a shocking conclusion. Steeped in the mystery and history of nineteenth-century St. Paul, these interlocking detective stories feature the characters—and the local character—that have made the Shadwell Rafferty series irresistible. Spellbinding as ever, these stories also afford the curious pleasure of watching Rafferty find his footing on his way to becoming the consummate detective whose exploits have delighted readers again and again.
Mysterious World: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mo ShangFenHe had been living his life in a daze when one day he came into contact with another cruel world. Hence, he kept running with death, constantly completing missions, simultaneously finding a way out of this predicament of death. Terrifying, horrifying, everything stimulated one's nerves, and the only thing one could believe in was whether or not they could survive! This is a mysterious world!
Mysterious World: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mo ShangFenHe had been living his life in a daze when one day he came into contact with another cruel world. Hence, he kept running with death, constantly completing missions, simultaneously finding a way out of this predicament of death. Terrifying, horrifying, everything stimulated one's nerves, and the only thing one could believe in was whether or not they could survive! This is a mysterious world!
Mysterious World: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Mo ShangFenHe had been living his life in a daze when one day he came into contact with another cruel world. Hence, he kept running with death, constantly completing missions, simultaneously finding a way out of this predicament of death. Terrifying, horrifying, everything stimulated one's nerves, and the only thing one could believe in was whether or not they could survive! This is a mysterious world!
Mysterious World: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Mo ShangFenHe had been living his life in a daze when one day he came into contact with another cruel world. Hence, he kept running with death, constantly completing missions, simultaneously finding a way out of this predicament of death. Terrifying, horrifying, everything stimulated one's nerves, and the only thing one could believe in was whether or not they could survive! This is a mysterious world!
Mysterium
by Robert Charles WilsonIn the early hours before dawn, a small Michigan town vanishes from the face of the earth. That morning the men and women of Two Rivers wake up in a world strangely different from their own - a world of curfews, food rationing and secret police.Something has gone terribly wrong in Two Rivers, something that has to do with the mysterious government facility on the outskirts of the town. For schoolteacher Dexter Graham, who has lost his family and has nothing left he values . . . for twelve-year-old Clifford Stockton, driven by a child's curiosity and courage . . . for Evelyn Woodward, torn between obedience to the state and loyalty to her friends . . . and for physicist Howard Poole, haunted by the memory of his brilliant, enigmatic uncle, the only way to escape the nightmare is to journey deeper into fear.
Mystery & Suspense Collection, The
by L. Ron HubbardUnlock your inner Sherlock. Discover intrigue and blood curdling suspense in tales that appeared in the pages of the most popular pulp fiction magazines of the 1930's and 1940's. "Dead Men Kill is Frightful fun from yesteryear." --FangoriaThis Collection includes: International Book Awards Winner: Dead Men Kill, International Book Awards Finalist: Hurricane, Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award Winner: Spy Killer as well False Cargo, Cargo of Coffins, Killer's Law, The Carnival of Death, Mouthpiece, Brass Keys to Murder and The Chee-Chalker.