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The Bodyguard Man
by Philip EvansHarry Mann is a loner. He quit the Special Branch and turned freelance. Now he's rated one of the best in the uneasy brotherhood of international bodyguards, but even he has his work cut out for him keeping Gianni Corrente, young Sardinian superstar of Italian football, out of harm's way. A bodyguard expects trouble. But as the corpses pile up and the intrigue thickens around him, Mann realises he's taken on big trouble - and will be lucky to get out alive...By an author who has been compared to Dick Francis, THE BODYGUARD MAN is an explosive thriller full of non-stop action and devestating shock twists. It will plunge you headlong into a world of treachery and violence, of mystery and sudden death.
The Bodyguard Man
by Philip EvansHarry Mann is a loner. He quit the Special Branch and turned freelance. Now he's rated one of the best in the uneasy brotherhood of international bodyguards, but even he has his work cut out for him keeping Gianni Corrente, young Sardinian superstar of Italian football, out of harm's way. A bodyguard expects trouble. But as the corpses pile up and the intrigue thickens around him, Mann realises he's taken on big trouble - and will be lucky to get out alive...By an author who has been compared to Dick Francis, THE BODYGUARD MAN is an explosive thriller full of non-stop action and devestating shock twists. It will plunge you headlong into a world of treachery and violence, of mystery and sudden death.
The Bodyguard's Baby (Top Secret Babies #1)
by Debra WebbHE'D BEEN FULLY PREPARED TO GIVE HIS LIFE TO PROTECT HERS.And that's what it had almost cost bodyguard Nick Foster. Laura Proctor was more than a job to Nick--and they had unfinished business. For two years Laura was suspected dead. Nick hadn't believed it. But he also couldn't believe she'd had a baby in that time...with anyone else but him. Laura would trust Nick with her life, but not with her secret. And she wouldn't go back to Jackson, Mississippi, with him and leave her child in the hands of a kidnapper. Somehow she had to convince Nick that her baby was missing, but that the child wasn't his. Because the closer he got to the truth, the more danger would come to them all.
The Bodyguard's Bride-to-Be
by Amelia AutinA pretend engagement suddenly becomes very real...and dangerous When Tahra Edwards sees a suspicious knapsack near a school yard, she leaps into action...and saves children from a bomb. But upon awakening in a hospital, Tahra discovers she's lost her memory-including any recollection of the handsome military captain who says he's her fiancé. A charming alpha hero who seems to be hiding something... As a high-level bodyguard, Marek Zale knows that a ruthless terrorist organization will stop at nothing to silence Tahra-his ex-girlfriend-permanently. To protect her, he must be by her side around the clock. And though he may not be telling her the truth about their engagement, their love for each other was always true...as is the danger threatening them both!
The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission
by Lisa DodsonShe wants to protect women…He needs to protect her. Alexa King and Andrew Riker met when he trained her to be a bodyguard. Despite their simmering connection—and a few unguarded moments—she&’s managed to keep their relationship purely professional. But now she runs her own security business, and her latest contract puts both her and Andrew in danger. She knows she can trust Andrew with her life. Will she trust him with her heart? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the series:
The Bodyguard: The District Scene Of The Crime: Return To Mystic Lake The Bodyguard
by Lena DiazSHE HAD NO ONE TO FIGHT FOR HER-UNTIL ONE POWERFUL BODYGUARD REFUSED TO LEAVE HER SIDE Her perfect marriage was a sham and Caroline Ashton had the physical and emotional wounds to prove it. With nothing left to lose, Caroline is ready to walk away-and hires Luke Dawson as her personal bodyguard. But before he can do more than secure her a safe house, Caroline stumbles upon the body of the man she'd fought day and night to escape. Now, confronted with fears beyond anything she ever imagined, Luke is the only man she can trust. Putting her life in someone else's hands isn't easy, but Caroline knows survival never is. Besides, Luke's proven himself to be a worthy protector-one who'll stop at nothing to see she never suffers again....
The Bogeyman Caper: Eagle-Eye Ernie (Pictures described)
by Susan Pearson Author Gioia Fiammenghi[From the front inside dust jacket flap:] "Is there a bogeyman in the old yellow house? William thinks so, and so do R.T. and Michael. Ernie doesn't believe in bogeymen--but what else could be making such creepy noises? When a big white bone turns up in the bogeyman's garden, it's time for Eagle-Eye Ernie to go to work!" An early chapter book for ages 6-8. Look for more Books in the Eagle-Eye Ernie series in the Bookshare collection. Search for books by Susan Pearson. You will find Eagle-Eye Ernie Comes to Town, The Spy Code Caper, The Spooky Sleepover, and The Tap Dance Mystery.]
The Boggart (Boggart #1)
by Susan CooperIn a tumbledown castle in the Western Highlands of Scotland lives the Boggart. He is invisible -- an ancient mischievous spirit, solitary and sly, born of a magic as old as the rocks and the waves. He has lived in Castle Keep for centuries, playing tricks on the owners. But the last Scottish owner has died and left the castle to his great-nephew Robert Volnik of Toronto, Canada. The Volnik family -- including Emily and her nine-year-old computer genius brother Jessup -- visit Castle Keep, and when they return to Toronto, they unwittingly take the Boggart with them. The astonishments, delight, and horrors that invade their lives with the arrival of the Boggart fill this swiftly moving story. The collision of modern techology and the Old Magic brings perils nobody could have imagined -- and, in the end, an amazing and touching solution to the problem of the Boggart who has found himself on the wrong side of the ocean. Sometimes extremely funny, sometimes wildly scary,and always totally absorbing, this remarkable story -- brilliantly imagined and beautifully written -- marks the return of the Newbery Award winner Susan Cooper to the field of novels for young readers. An outstanding achievement, The Boggart will work its special magic on all who read it.
The Boggart and the Monster (Boggart #2)
by Susan CooperWhen the Scottish owner of Castle Keep died, the ancient castle went to his Canadian great-nephew, Robert Volnik. There was no way the Volniks could keep the castle, so it was sold to an Edinburgh lawyer, Mr. Maconochie. Two years later, Emily Volnik and her younger brother Jessup return to the castle for a visit. To their delight, the Boggart, a mischievous shape-shifting spirit who has lived in the castle for centuries, playing tricks on the owners, is still there, making Mr. Mac doubt his own sanity as strange things happen. <P><P> At Jessup's urging, Mr. Mac takes them and Tommy Cameron, a local friend, on a comping trip to Loch Ness, Where a new expedition with advanced underwater equipment is planning another search for the Loch Ness Monster. The boggart comes along, and, on thier first night there, he is entranced to rediscover Nessie, a boggart cousin who has long forgotten how to change shape and remains in the prehistoric-monster form he long ago adopted. <P> Beautifully imagined and beautifully written, this is an unforgettable adventure, filled with humor, suspense, and wonderful characters. It is a stunning companion to Susan Cooper's earlier book, The Boggart.
The Bohemian Connection: A Vejay Haskell Mystery (The Vejay Haskell Mysteries #2)
by Susan DunlapWhen the nation&’s political elite descends on a small Northern California town, murder follows—and only Vejay Haskell can get to the bottom of the shocking crimeEach year the Bohemian Club—a clique of powerful conservatives whose ranks include Nixon, Reagan, and Kissinger—gathers for a confidential meeting in the backwoods town of Henderson, California. Though their activities are shrouded in secrecy, Henderson meter-reader Vejay Haskell is about to get an all-too-close inside look. Searching the countryside for a coworker&’s missing niece, she finds the beautiful gymnast lying dead in the bottom of a sewer drain. The sheriff calls it an accident, but Vejay suspects the girl&’s death was connected to the Bohemian Club&’s unquenchable desire for drugs, booze, and prostitutes. Finding the killer will mean going head to head with the nation&’s fiercest politicians. But compared to the Vietnam vets, pot growers, and backcountry crackpots she normally deals with, the Bohemians don&’t frighten Vejay one bit.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.The Bohemian Connection is the 2nd book in the Vejay Haskell Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Bohemian Girl: Denton #2 (Denton #2)
by Kenneth CameronA puzzling note from a troubled woman draws an American expat author into the lawless precincts of Victorian London in this historical mystery.London, 1901. Denton, the notorious American writer, has returned to his adoptive home after several months in one of the less-delightful corners of the Continent. He&’s greeted by the usual letters from fans craving more tales of adventure—and one peculiar note: &“I believe that someone threatens to harm me, and I do not know quite what to do.&” Though it is signed &“Mary Thomason,&” it was sent by someone else. And it is more than two months old. Much as he&’d like to deny it, Denton is a Victorian gentlemen to the marrow. And he cannot deny a damsel in distress. His search for the mysterious Miss Thomason will take him deep into London&’s &“bohemian&” quarters—as well as the darker corners of his own soul. &“Other authors have set mysteries in the same period and place, but Cameron stands out by virtue of his fine plotting and distinctive characters.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Bohemian Girl: Denton Mystery Book 2
by Kenneth CameronA letter hidden in a painting. A story of lethal obsession. Can Denton crack the case in time?Denton is used to getting unconventional mail but one letter in particular peaks his curiosity. A note from a young woman, Mary, saying she's in terrible danger and needs his help. But the letter is months old and was only forwarded to him when the buyer of a painting found it stuck behind the frame. Presumably whatever Mary was frightened of has already happened. So why did she hide the note behind this particular painting instead of he sending it?As he delves into the heart of Bohemian London, Denton learns the border between genius and madness is hard to discern but easy to cross. When shocking truths come to light Denton needs to confront his own demon and solve the case before it's too late.Don't miss the other books in the gripping Denton Mystery Series: 1. The Frightened Man 2. The Bohemian Girl 3. The Second Woman 4. The Haunted Martyr 5. The Backward Boy 6. The Past Master 7. The Oxford FellowIf you're looking for a gripping historical crime series look no further than the Denton Murder Mysteries. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton's Edwardian Murder Mysteries and Oscar de Muriel's Frey & McGray series.
The Bohemian Murders
by Dianne DayForced to leave San Francisco after the devastating earthquake of 1906, Fremont (née Caroline) Jones follows her heart to the bohemian beach community of Carmel-by-the-Sea. She is eager to be reunited with her elusive suitor, retired spymaster Michael Archer, but finds him mysteriously metamorphosed into Misha--otherwise occupied and decidedly unavailable for sleuthing. But the irrepressible Fremont Jones has her pride, and determined to restart her typewriting business part-time, she signs on as temporary keeper of the Point Pinos Lighthouse.She has barely settled in to her watch when a velvet-clad corpse washes in on the tide--and Fremont is off on a new and ultimately life-threatening quest. Starting with the free-spirited artists of Carmel, she searches for clues to the identity of the dead woman and uncovers a community filled with intrigue, violence, and plenty of motives for murder. When Fremont is attacked and robbed, her lighthouse torched, and the artist helping her turns up missing, she realizes she is perilously close to the truth. And that the next body to drift in on the tide might well be her own.From the Paperback edition.
The Bold Saboteurs: A Novel
by Chandler BrossardFrom one of the twentieth century's most innovative authors, a gritty, cinematic tale about a young thief whose grasp on reality is starting to get away from him At the park where the outcasts of Washington, DC, gather, everyone calls him Yogi. Although only a boy, he steals like a man, taking jewelry and money from wherever and whomever he can. When he's flush, Yogi spends like a prince, eating beef stew and wasting whole afternoons at the cinema. When he's broke, he looks for someone else to rob. At home, Yogi goes by his real name: George Brown. With their violent, alcoholic father absent for long periods of time and their mother too brittle to cope, George and his older brother learn to fend for themselves. Roland becomes a security guard while George turns to a life of crime. But to survive among the prostitutes, muggers, and extortionists who prowl the streets of the nation's capital, a young man must always have his wits about him, and Yogi/George is prone to schizophrenic hallucinations. When he is locked up in jail for a night and experiences his most vivid delusion yet, he fears that the line between sanity and insanity has become permanently blurred. Brilliantly fusing hard-edged realism and surrealistic flights of fantasy, The Bold Saboteurs is a highly original work of art from the groundbreaking author of Who Walk in Darkness.
The Bolivian Sailor: 2 Paul Finley Mysteries (Paul Finley Mysteries)
by Donald DeweyA newly arrived Bolivian seaman is found murdered in a Manhattan roach hotel. An address book on the body lists three American contacts, one of whom is private investigator Paul Finley. The trouble is, Finley has never heard of the man or, for that matter, of anybody in Bolivia. Another trouble is that the other two people in the address book are dispatched in quick order and Finley finds himself enmeshed in an assassination plot against a Bolivian diplomat.
The Bologna Vendetta (Daniel Leicester #6)
by Tom BenjaminWhen Daniel Leicester goes in search of his late wife's missing bicycle in the oppressive heat of a Bologna summer, he is transported to her final days. But as unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, Daniel begins to suspect Lucia's accidental death may not have been an accident after all.With characters ranging from the Bologna branch of Italy's Right and Acknowledged Masons to an activist group trashing tourist lets, Tom Benjamin takes the reader on another colourful excursion to one of Italy's most mysterious locations as the English detective and his partner Dolores Pugliese go after the truth, and a trace of justice, in a changing city.Praise for Tom Benjamin' Bologna is perfectly captured, the crime plot is fresh and intriguing, and the characterisation remains spot on. I found myself totally immersed and swept through this stunner of a story in 24 hours. Highly, highly recommend' Philippa East'An atmospheric, intelligent crime novel that is an intricate portrait of the heart of Bologna. Beautiful, gripping, and very clever' Victoria Dowd'A brilliant, involving crime novel' Louise Hare'Clever and beautifully written... his best yet' Louise Fein'The locale is brought to life . . . the plot keeps you guessing' The Times'A slow-burning, tense and brooding thriller' The Herald Scotland'Tom Benjamin's debut novel blows the lid off a political cauldron in which Leftist agitators, property moguls, the police and city elders struggle for survival and dominance' Daily Mail'It's an immensely promising debut, which leaves the reader feeling they really know the city.' Morning Star'Another great crime novel set in Bologna' Reader Review'The mystery smolders away nicely and the wrap-up throws some curve balls. Another indulgent offering in this rewarding series.' Reader Review
The Bologna Vendetta: A breathtakingly gripping Italian crime thriller (Daniel Leicester #6)
by Tom Benjamin'Steeped in atmosphere and intrigue, The Bologna Vendetta burrows under the skin of contemporary Italy. Intelligent, incisive and compelling.' - Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners---------------Instead of escaping reality to this fantastic city, this city of phantoms, I was rushing towards it - hard fate awaited me in this soupy shade of a place...In the oppressive heat of summer in Bologna, English detective Daniel Leicester is reliving his beloved wife Lucia's final days. Vivid memories have been awakened by the sight of her bicycle, missing since the accident that killed her, ridden by a stranger through the city's tight medieval streets.As unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, the sickening realisation that Lucia's death wasn't accidental dawns on Daniel. He embarks on a quest for the truth, and this most personal of crusades leads him to two contrasting worlds: the secretive, ancient realm of freemasonry, and the revolutionary 'Reclaim Bologna' activist movement.What links these two opposing factions? Is there a chance Lucia wasn't the woman Daniel believed her to be? And will the truth be too painful, or too perilous, to bear?---------------Crime Writers' Association May 2025 Read of the Month!---------------Readers and reviewers are loving The Bologna Vendetta:'Evocative, easy to read, and immersive... Old and new mysteries come together in a satisfying, and moving finale. Highly recommended.' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There's plenty of Bologna, lots of mystery and conspiracy, and even some heartbreak via Daniel's past. Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read all this series and loved every single one... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in only a couple of days' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real treat. One of the few series that I've read throughout and this is the best of the lot. Beautifully drawn characters, a wonderful evocation of Bologna, a twisty plot and a genuinely moving and clever callback to an earlier event. Oozes class.' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series'This brilliant series is consistently unmissable and The Bologna Vendetta is no exception; intriguing, intelligent and thoroughly compelling, it's the best yet!' - Karen Cole, Hair Past Freckle book review blog
The Bologna Vendetta: A breathtakingly gripping Italian crime thriller (Daniel Leicester #6)
by Tom Benjamin'Steeped in atmosphere and intrigue, The Bologna Vendetta burrows under the skin of contemporary Italy. Intelligent, incisive and compelling.' - Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners---------------Instead of escaping reality to this fantastic city, this city of phantoms, I was rushing towards it - hard fate awaited me in this soupy shade of a place...In the oppressive heat of summer in Bologna, English detective Daniel Leicester is reliving his beloved wife Lucia's final days. Vivid memories have been awakened by the sight of her bicycle, missing since the accident that killed her, ridden by a stranger through the city's tight medieval streets.As unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, the sickening realisation that Lucia's death wasn't accidental dawns on Daniel. He embarks on a quest for the truth, and this most personal of crusades leads him to two contrasting worlds: the secretive, ancient realm of freemasonry, and the revolutionary 'Reclaim Bologna' activist movement.What links these two opposing factions? Is there a chance Lucia wasn't the woman Daniel believed her to be? And will the truth be too painful, or too perilous, to bear?---------------Crime Writers' Association May 2025 Read of the Month!---------------Readers and reviewers are loving The Bologna Vendetta:'Evocative, easy to read, and immersive... Old and new mysteries come together in a satisfying, and moving finale. Highly recommended.' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There's plenty of Bologna, lots of mystery and conspiracy, and even some heartbreak via Daniel's past. Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read all this series and loved every single one... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in only a couple of days' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real treat. One of the few series that I've read throughout and this is the best of the lot. Beautifully drawn characters, a wonderful evocation of Bologna, a twisty plot and a genuinely moving and clever callback to an earlier event. Oozes class.' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series'This brilliant series is consistently unmissable and The Bologna Vendetta is no exception; intriguing, intelligent and thoroughly compelling, it's the best yet!' - Karen Cole, Hair Past Freckle book review blog
The Bolthole
by Peter Papathanasiou"A rising star of crime fiction" Sunday Times"Outback noir has a new star" The TimesLocated off the coast of South Australia, Kangaroo Island lies surrounded by violent seas harbouring deadly great white sharks and forgotten shipwrecks.Over the centuries the Islanders have cultivated a sense of self-sufficiency, independence and resilience. But times are changing: multimillionaires from the mainlaind are building immense clifftop mansions and filling the skies with private planes and helicopters. A quiet paradise is being transformed into a bolthole for the rich and privileged. And the locals aren't happy.Richard Marlowe, a wealthy "blow-in" to the island, goes missing, last seen wading into the ocean for a dawn swim. A shark attack is blamed, but things don't add up. Reuniting for a new investigation, Detective Sergeant Manolis and Senior Constable Sparrow arrive on the island, but their presence isn't welcomed, either. Faced with hostility from both Islanders and newcomers, their attempts to locate the missing man are derailed by a civil war over limited resources, a fragile environment, and fractured community dynamics.REVIEWS FOR THE STONING"Political crime fiction of a high order" Sunday Times"Deliciously dark outback noir" Guardian
The Bolthole
by Peter Papathanasiou"A rising star of crime fiction" Sunday Times"Outback noir has a new star" The TimesLocated off the coast of South Australia, Kangaroo Island lies surrounded by violent seas harbouring deadly great white sharks and forgotten shipwrecks.Over the centuries the Islanders have cultivated a sense of self-sufficiency, independence and resilience. But times are changing: multimillionaires from the mainlaind are building immense clifftop mansions and filling the skies with private planes and helicopters. A quiet paradise is being transformed into a bolthole for the rich and privileged. And the locals aren't happy.Richard Marlowe, a wealthy "blow-in" to the island, goes missing, last seen wading into the ocean for a dawn swim. A shark attack is blamed, but things don't add up. Reuniting for a new investigation, Detective Sergeant Manolis and Senior Constable Sparrow arrive on the island, but their presence isn't welcomed, either. Faced with hostility from both Islanders and newcomers, their attempts to locate the missing man are derailed by a civil war over limited resources, a fragile environment, and fractured community dynamics.REVIEWS FOR THE STONING"Political crime fiction of a high order" Sunday Times"Deliciously dark outback noir" Guardian
The Bomb Maker
by Thomas PerryA &“twisty, timely, and pulse-pounding&” thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Butcher&’s Boy novels (Entertainment Weekly). A threat is called into the LAPD Bomb Squad and when tragedy ensues, the fragmented unit turns to Dick Stahl, a former Bomb Squad commander who now operates his own private security company. Just returned from a tough job in Mexico, Stahl is at first reluctant to accept the offer, but his sense of duty to the technicians he trained is too strong to turn it down. On his first day back at the head of the squad, Stahl&’s three-person team is dispatched to a suspected car bomb. And it quickly becomes clear to him that they are dealing with an unusual mastermind—one whose intended target seems to be the Bomb Squad itself. As the shadowy organization sponsoring this campaign of violence puts increasing pressure on the bomb maker, and Stahl becomes dangerously entangled with a member of his own team, the fuse on this high-stakes plot only burns faster. The Bomb Maker is Thomas Perry&’s biggest, most unstoppable thriller yet. &“Plenty of character, plenty of emotion, plenty of insider expertise, but most of all plenty of irresistible momentum toward a fantastic climax―in other words, The Bomb Maker is typical Thomas Perry.&”—Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“Mr. Perry, in this first-rate thriller, proves as cagy as his criminal mastermind: The reader rarely anticipates his next move. He balances breathtaking suspense with romantic intrigue.&”—The Wall Street Journal &“The intense thrills of Thomas Perry&’s The Bomb Maker are almost unbearable.&”—The New York Times Book Review
The Bomb Maker's Son: A Parker Stern Novel (Parker Stern)
by Robert RotsteinA fugitive from justice shows up on Parker Stern's doorstep, seeking representation. Ian Holzner--better known as the Playa Delta Bomber--is about to be arrested for allegedly planting a bomb that killed four people in 1975. Parker turns down the case, until the revelation of a startling secret from Parker's estranged mother all but forces him, against his better judgment, to change his mind. As media attention swirls around the reemerged Playa Delta Bomber, a bomb explodes and other violent acts occur. Is Holzner the mastermind behind these new attacks? At great personal risk, Parker tries to uncover the truth, all while discovering long-hidden, painful realities about his family and his own past.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Bomb Shelter (David Mapstone Mysteries #9)
by Jon TaltonThe past never rests easy in Arizona.Forty years ago, a Phoenix reporter was killed by a car bomb in one of America's most notorious crimes. Three men went to prison—but was there more to the story of Charles Page's assassination? More than three low-level players? Did a kingpin order the hit and get away with it? And what was the real motive? Despite the work of teams of journalists and law and legal professionals, no one yet knows why.It's a case custom-made for David Mapstone, the historian-turned-sheriff's deputy. And suddenly Mapstone's boss, newly re-elected Sheriff Mike Peralta, promises to reopen the investigation into the only murder of an American journalist, in the US, in modern times. Why?The promise triggers new murders. The crimes are reenactments of Phoenix's mob-riddled past, where gangsters rubbed elbows with the city's elite amid crosscurrents of corrupt cops, political payoffs, gambling, prostitution, and murder, all shielded by the sunshine image of a resort city. But who is committing them? A former soldier who is an explosives expert and deadly with a knife? A woman with screen-siren looks and extraordinary computer skills? Or someone out of Phoenix's seamy, swinging Seventies with secrets to keep, even though the major power brokers are dead?Mapstone will need all the help he can get. He enlists a PhD candidate and Black Lives Matter activist to help him comb through sealed archives of the original bombing. Mapstone's wife, Lindsey, a top hacker, rejoins the Sheriff's Office and plays a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the perp or perps—one that goes from the digital to the real and risky world. Somewhere in the house of mirrors surrounding the Page case they must find the key that connects the past to the present.In this swiftly paced, compelling new novel by journalist Jon Talton, the ninth in the David Mapstone series, a big city is trying to keep its darkest history off-limits.
The Bomb in the Bessledorf Bus Depot
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorCould it be that someone in Bernie Magruder's own family, the family that did such a good job of managing the Bessledorf Hotel, was the one who bombed the bus depot next door? Bernie didn't want to believe it. But why else was Delores, his sister, so delighted that her former boyfriend had almost been hit by the bomb? And what was Bernie's brother Joseph making behind the locked basement door? Officer Feeney said that families gave him more trouble than anyone else, and Bernie was beginning to understand why. On the one hand, it was Bernie who gave Officer Feeney the information that made him suspicious about Delores-and brought him over to talk to Delores often enough that Mrs. Magruder was sure there would soon be a wedding in the family. And it was Bernie who told his friends Georgene and Weasel about Joseph. But, on the other hand, it was Bernie who led his friends into sleuthing to get at the truth of the matter. A hard job, especially after the first bomb was followed by several more. The bombs were a baffling mystery, with Bernie suspecting his family and at the same time trying to prove that none of them was involved.
The Bombay Prince (A Perveen Mistry Novel #3)
by Sujata MasseyBombay&’s first female lawyer, Perveen Mistry, is compelled to bring justice to the family of a murdered female Parsi student just as Bombay&’s streets erupt in riots to protest British colonial rule. Sujata Massey is back with this third installment to the Agatha and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning series set in 1920s Bombay. November 1921. Edward VIII, Prince of Wales and future ruler of India, is arriving in Bombay to begin a fourmonth tour. The Indian subcontinent is chafing under British rule, and Bombay solicitor Perveen Mistry isn&’t surprised when local unrest over the royal arrival spirals into riots. But she&’s horrified by the death of Freny Cuttingmaster, an eighteen-year-old female Parsi student, who falls from a second-floor gallery just as the prince&’s grand procession is passing by her college. Freny had come for a legal consultation just days before her death, and what she confided makes Perveen suspicious that her death was not an accident. Feeling guilty for failing to have helped Freny in life, Perveen steps forward to assist Freny&’s family in the fraught dealings of the coroner&’s inquest. When Freny&’s death appears suspicious, Perveen knows she can&’t rest until she sees justice done. But Bombay is erupting: as armed British secret service march the streets, rioters attack anyone with perceived British connections and desperate shopkeepers destroy their own wares so they will not be targets of racial violence. Can Perveen help a suffering family when her own is in danger?