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Round the Block: An American Novel (Classics To Go)
by John Bell BoutonIn Round the Block (1864), John Bell Bouton, stirs together comedy and pathos to explore the schemes and dreams of the average and extraordinary people inhabiting and intermingling on a single New York City block. In the path of the novel's circumambulation lie mystery, romance, and a murder trial, as love-matches and fortunes are made and lost through invention, speculation, and flimflam - plenty of flimflam. This richly-charactered novel, told with Dickensian brio, offers a fascinating slice of life, vivid in detail, of the bustling big-city habits and mores of America shortly before the Civil War. (Introduction by Grant Hurlock)
Round the Fire Stories
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleOriginally published in 1908 and out of print for more than half a century, this collection of stories, complete with a Preface by the author, presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at his finest. These are seventeen tales of suspense and adventure, of the mysterious and the fantastic, meant to be read "round the fire" upon a winter's night. Murder, madness, ghosts, unsolved crimes, diabolical traps, and inexplicable disappearances abound in these exciting accounts narrated by doctors, lawyers, genetlemen, teachers, burglars, dilettantes, and convicted criminals. The titles are inviting--"The Pot of Caviare," "The Clubfooted Grocer," "The Brazilian Cat," "The Sealed Room," and "There Fiend of the Coopergate"--and the stoires are riveting. This is a rediscovered classic by a master storyteller.
Round the Fire Stories
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleA master of mystery brings nightmares to life in this classic collection of horror stories The creator of Sherlock Holmes invites readers into the darkest corners of his imagination with these spooky and suspenseful tales meant to be read "round the fire" on a winter's night. Grotesque characters, bizarre phenomena, diabolical deeds, and terrifying twists of fate abound in mysteries such as "The Club-Footed Grocer," "The Brazilian Cat," "The Sealed Room," and "The Brown Hand." From the supernatural to the sinister, the hair-raising to the spine-tingling, this creepy collection is a must-read for fans of the world's greatest detective and his inimitable creator. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Rounding the Mark
by Andrea Camilleri Stephen SartarelliThe earthy and urbane Sicilian detective Inspector Montalbano casts his spell on more and more fans with each new mystery from Andrea Camilleri. Two seemingly unrelated deaths form the central mystery of Rounding the Mark. They will take Montalbano deep into a secret world of illicit trafficking in human lives, and the investigation will test the limits of his physical, psychological, and moral endurance. Disillusioned and no longer believing in the institution he serves, will he withdraw or delve deeper into his work?
Roux Morgue (Mary Ryan Series #2)
by Claire M JohnsonMary Ryan, San Francisco pastry chef, is happy to be teaching at her old alma mater. But before long, she realizes the teaching staff are at loggerheads with each other. Adding to her dismay, ex-lover and Homicide Detective O'Connor has enrolled as a student, claiming to be on disability from the San Francisco Police Department.In the middle of this turf war, Mary is ordered by dean Robert Benson to force Coolie Martin to leave the school or lose her job. But why would Coolie's father, a member of the Board of Directors, allow this to happen? Then when faculty and staff begin dying, Mary fears Coolie's forced exit might be part of a larger, more sinister plot.Acting on a hint from O'Connor, Mary is soon knee deep in murder, money-laundering, blackmail, professional sabotage, and computer hacking, and must rush to uncover the truth before the bodies start stacking up..
Roux the Bandit: A Novel (Casemate Classic War Fiction #8)
by André ChamsonA Frenchman flees his small mountain village to avoid service in World War I in a thoughtful, witty novel about the conflict of patriotism and conscience. Deep in the Cévennes Mountains of southern France, a man called Roux refuses to heed the call to duty at the outbreak of war in 1914. Instead, he flees and hides in the hills, returning only occasionally to the farm where he left his mother and sisters. The people of the valley condemn his desertion and hope the police will find his hideout and force him into the army. Then, as the months and the years go by, and the horrors of the trenches become known, the locals begin to understand Roux&’s actions—but it is only at the end of the war that his fate will be decided. In an atmospheric and often witty novel of life during wartime in a rural French community, André Chamson explores the questions of perception and morality, as well as the roles we play in the great historical events of our times.
Roux the Day
by Linda WikenIn the latest mystery from the author of Toasting Up Trouble, the Culinary Capers dinner club is back in business when a charity casino event makes a real killing… Event planner Jennifer “J.J.” Tanner is planning a cruise ship casino night—and she’s really going overboard. She even arranged for radio DJ Connor Mac and TV personality Miranda Myers to help the good times roll. But the party comes to a screeching halt when Miranda is found dead on the main deck... With a boatload of suspects, the police focus in on J.J., who, though recently linked with Connor, never knew he was once engaged—to Miranda. With Half Moon Bay’s gossip mill running full tilt, J.J. turns to her fellow dinner club members to help fish for clues and keep herself out of hot water... INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES
Roux the Day: A Healthy Place To Die; Eat, Drink And Be Buried; Roux The Day; And Dine And Die On The Danube Express (The Gourmet Detective Mysteries #7)
by Peter KingWhen a Crescent City culinary dynasty loses its family cookbook, the London-based detective is on the scene &“in this whimsical and entertaining mystery&” (Library Journal). For five generations, the Belvedere family restaurant has been a Louisiana landmark. Unfortunately, the Belvedere clan inherits more than a talent for cooking from each other—they also have an unfortunate tendency of becoming insane. When the latest Belvedere patriarch loses his mind, his son attempts to take over the business, only to find that the ancient family cookbook has vanished—and with it the priceless recipe for the world famous Oysters Belvedere. The Crescent City will never be the same. A bookseller claims to have found the family heirloom, and attempts to sell it at auction—a daring Creole gambit that draws the attention of London&’s famous gourmet detective. The sleuth visits the bookshop, but when he finds a corpse at the desk, he must lead a chase for the murderer and the stolen cookbook. One false step, and he&’ll end up like a crawfish at a boil: in mighty hot water.
Rovers
by Richard LangeTwo immortal brothers crisscross the American Southwest to elude a murderous biker gang and protect a young woman in this &“utter triumph and delight&” from award-winning author Richard Lange (Jonathan Ames, author of A Man Named Doll)Summer, 1976. Jesse and his brother, Edgar, are on the road in search of victims. They&’re rovers, nearly indestructible nocturnal beings who must consume human blood in order to survive. For seventy years they&’ve lurked on the fringes of society, roaming from town to town, dingy motel to dingy motel, stalking the transients, addicts, and prostitutes they feed on.This hard-boiled supernatural hell ride kicks off when the brothers encounter a young woman who disrupts their grim routine, forcing Jesse to confront his past and plunging his present into deadly chaos as he finds himself scrambling to save her life. The story plays out through the eyes of the brothers, a grieving father searching for his son&’s murderer, and a violent gang of rover bikers, coming to a shattering conclusion in Las Vegas on the eve of America&’s Bicentennial.Gripping, relentless, and ferocious, Rovers demonstrates once again why Richard Lange has been hailed as an &“expert writer, his prose exact, his narrative tightly controlled&” (Steph Cha, Los Angeles Times).
Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard's Roost
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Alexandra BoigerRoxie and the Hooligans are back and this time, Smoky Jo is swiped by a kidnapper who is as blunder-prone as Roxie, Uncle Dangerfoot, and Lord Thistlebottom are clever. <P><P>Roxie is back! And that means the Hooligans are not far behind. The last time we saw the lot of them, they were being honored as town heroes for thwarting a bank robbery. Now these friends find more trouble afoot…that is, Uncle Dangerfoot to be exact. Roxie’s most beloved uncle is taking her on vacation to a beach house, and of course the Hooligans sneak along. But their little beach vacation is not what it seems when the Hooligans unveil the secret invention Uncle Dangerfoot has been hiding from his nemesis, who would do anything to get his hands on it. So when one of those rowdy, messy, trouble-making Hooligans goes missing, the suspect is obvious. But, when it comes to those LOUD, mess-making, rambunctious, always-hungry, ill-mannered Hooligans, what’s worse: Missing a Hooligan? Or staying sane while keeping her hostage?!
Royal Airs
by Sharon ShinnJosetta is a princess of one of the Five Families. But she is far from the throne, so she is free to spend her days working in the poorest sections of the city.Rafe Adova lives the life of a career gambler in those slums. He has no real ambition - until the night he helps a girl names Corene, who looks like she's stumbled into the wrong bar.Josetta is fascinated by the man who has helped her sister. Rafe is unlike anyone she's ever encountered - someone seemingly devoid of elemental blessings.Rafe is also drawn to Josetta, but when he is assaulted by foreign mercenaries and the reason behind the attack is discovered, Rafe and Josetta realise that the truth could endanger not only their newfound love but also their very lives . . .
Royal Blood
by Rhys BowenWith her hateful brother Binky in town, Lady Georgiana has been desperately seeking an escape. So when an invitation from the Queen arrives to represent the royals at a wedding in Transylvani-legendary home of vampires-Georgiana is delighted to accept. But when the bride starts acting a little batty and a prominent wedding guest is poisoned, something must be done lest the couple's vows become "till undeath do they part..."
Royal Blood (Her Royal Spyness #4)
by Rhys BowenThirty-fourth in line to the throne - and England's poorest heiress - Lady Georgiana finds herself in a truly draining state of affairs . . . With my hateful brother Binky in town, I've been desperately seeking an escape. To my delight, it comes in the form of an invitation from the Queen to represent the royals at a wedding in Transylvania-legendary home of vampires. I soon realise why I was the one honoured with such an invitation. The bride, Princess Maria Theresa, happens to be my old school chum, Matty. But my stay in her macabre-looking castle turns unnerving when I find dear Matty with blood running down her chin. Then, during the ceremony, a prominent wedding guest is poisoned. Something must be done lest the nuptial festivities go to ruin, or, worse yet, the couple's vows become: to love and to cherish, till undeath do us part . . .
Royal Enchantment
by Sharon AshwoodShe married the king. She wanted the man. Guinevere's marriage to Arthur was a political partnership, never a romance. Merlin knows that the king's court, newly restored at a medieval theme park, will only be complete if Arthur has his lady. Little did anyone suspect that once Guinevere gets a taste of twenty-first-century freedoms that this ancient queen would lose interest in belonging to any man-even a royal one. It takes a dragon, and some passionate nights spent in each other's arms, to lure her back to her husband's side. Arthur is willing to accept Gwen's help in protecting the new Camelot from a fae menace, but the bigger challenge will be wooing back Guinevere for a second chance at love...
Royal Flush
by Lynda La Plante'The Colonel' was rumoured to have masterminded the most successful robberies of the past decade. Now he's back playing his old game. The immensely wealthy owner of a successful racing yard, Edward de Jersey, has set high hopes on a Derby win from his magnificent colt, Royal Flush. But de Jersey's luck runs out when his adviser invests his fortune in a fledgling Internet company that crashes, leaving him with mounting debts. Afraid he will loose everything, de Jersey resurrects his criminal past and attempts to pull off the most audacious heist in history - the target, the Koh-i-noor diamond, Mountain of Light. Weighing over a hundred carats, the jewel has an estimated value of more than a billion pounds...
Royal Flush (A Royal Spyness Mystery #3)
by Rhys Bowen1930's London: Poor Lady Georgiana-thirty-fourth in line to the throne- has been sent home due to a little scandal. Now she must keep the entirely unsuitable Mrs. Simpson from seducing the Prince of Wales-and help Scotland Yard by preventing someone from shooting the Prince of Wales instead of quails.
Royal Flush (Her Royal Spyness #3)
by Rhys BowenIn her third Royal Spyness whodunit, Rhys Bowen returns with Lady Georgiana, thirty-fourth in line to the throne, everyone's favorite penniless heiress . . .With its posh clientele gone to the country, my fledgling housecleaning business has fizzled. Now to make a living I must rely on my other talents, as a dinner-and-theatre companion. But on my first and only assignment, the not-so-gentle man seems to have quite the wrong idea - and Darcy, my on-again-but-usually-off-again beau, must come to my rescue . . . To avoid further scandal, I'm shipped home, like a naughty schoolgirl, to Castle Rannoch, where I am required to keep the entirely unsuitable Mrs. Simpson from seducing the Prince of Wales. Oh, and I've also been coerced into helping Scotland Yard by keeping an eye on the members of the shooting party at Balmoral and preventing someone from shooting the Prince of Wales instead of quails. And manage all this without strangling my odious sister-in-law, Fig, or my spineless brother, Binky . . .
Royal Heist: A Novel
by Lynda La PlanteFrom Lynda La Plante, one of the world’s greatest crime writers, Royal Heist is a big, dashing novel of deception, passion, and international suspense, in which a man with a dangerous double life masterminds the greatest robbery of all time. With a beautiful family and a magnificent fortune, Edward de Jersey is making news with his prized racehorse Royal Flush. But while de Jersey socializes with the cream of English society, he keeps to himself the details of his background and how he acquired his wealth. The son of an East End bookie, de Jersey reinvented himself as an aristocrat after pulling off some of England’s most notorious heists. He has no intention of ever going back to crime . . . until his financial adviser loses his entire fortune in a disastrous investment and de Jersey decides to retrieve it the old-fashioned way: by stealing it. From Monaco to the Hamptons, from London to the shadowy back alleys of cyberspace, de Jersey goes into action, using guile, force, and the latest technology to put together the perfect plan. Drawing on the expertise of a computer hacker with a passion for Elvis, the inside knowledge of a dying aristocrat, and the skill of a professional impersonator, de Jersey is ready to commit his greatest and final crime. He’s going to steal the crown jewels from under the nose of the royals themselves. Now, as Royal Flush prepares for a spectacular run at the Derby, de Jersey faces his moment of truth: How much is he willing to risk to win the sport’s most coveted prize? And just how far will he go to get away with the perfect crime? A novel that builds to an amazing crescendo of suspense, Royal Heist is a glamorous and gritty tale of men and women bound together by love, greed, trust, and mistrust. With all the pounding excitement of a high-stakes horse race, this is fiction that takes hold, doesn’t let go, and dares us to keep guessing until the very end. From the Hardcover edition.
Royal House of Shadows: Part 1 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 1 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The princess, the vampire Jane Parker has lost just about everything when she wakes up into a life she never could have imagined. The vampire Nicolai has lost his memory and his freedom. It's his cry for help that whisks Jane from Oklahoma to the kingdom of Delfina. On the run from the witch who wants to reclaim Nicolai as her sex slave, he and Jane discover an undeniable attraction. But he has a secret that could devastate them both... This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 2 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 10 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 10 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) A monster, a prince Liliana is not her father's daughter. She has endured his abuse her whole life. And now she's ready to destroy him. She knows that only the princes and princesses of Elden can defeat the Blood Sorcerer, and she knows where to find one of these royal siblings.... The Guardian of the Abyss has no memories of his life before the Black Castle. Liliana can help him recover his past--and his true identity. But is she strong enough to fight against the evil to which her prince has been bound? This installment is approximately 25K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 11 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 11 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 11 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) She will brave the dark for him Twice Micah has saved Liliana. But there is so much more that these two must overcome. The prince turns into a ravening beast that everyone fears--everyone except Liliana. She knows who the Guardian of the Abyss truly is. She will help him become the man he has to be to save the land he's sworn to protect, and to reclaim the kingdom her father took from his family. This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 12 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 12 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 12 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The battle for Elden The Blood Sorcerer has unleashed his most powerful army on his daughter and her prince, hoping to stop them before they reach Elden. But his plan fails, and Micah finally recovers the memories that reveal his destiny. Even if he prevails in the ultimate battle, it will take the combined power of his brothers and sister--Nicolai, Dayn, and Breena--to save Liliana. As they battle for the kingdom stolen from their parents, the princes and princess of Elden fight for everyone they love. What does the future hold for them and their realm? This installment is approximately 25K words
Royal House of Shadows: Part 2 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 2 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Tender lover, savage vampire It was the vampire Nicolai's call that transformed Jane from an Oklahoma scientist into a princess in the kingdom of Delfina. It's their shared desire that makes her his. When Jane is abducted, Nicolai's memories of his past--and his birthright--resurface. As does his desire for vengeance. But what if the magic that brought Nicolai and Jane together has run its course? Will their love--and the blood bond between them--be strong enough to bridge two worlds? This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 3 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 3 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 3 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) His heart, his queen When she wakes up in her own bed in Oklahoma, Jane fears the worst--that she will never see Nicolai again. His blood has given her new powers, but she'll have to learn to control them if she's going to rejoin him in Delfina and help in his quest. Rumor has it that Nicolai's sister is among the berserkers, but that can't be possible. The berserkers died out long ago... This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 4 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 4 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 4 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Princess of Dreams Princess Breena knew her purpose in life. She would marry a man of her father's choosing--even if that man would surely be nothing like the brash warrior who invades her sleep. But after the Blood Sorcerer's attack on Elden, she is exiled alone and to a wild land. Osborn, a one-time mercenary, is among the last of the berserker tribe. When he finds a golden-haired beauty asleep in the cottage he shares with his two young brothers, he recognizes her as the girl from his dreams. But real life is more complicated than fantasy, especially when creatures reeking of blood magic attack... This installment is approximately 19K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 5 of 12