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The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra: Baby Ganesh Agency Book 1 (Baby Ganesh series)
by Vaseem KhanSelected by the Sunday Times as one of the 40 best crime novels published 2015-2020Mumbai, murder and a baby elephant combine in a charming, joyful mystery for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Rachel Joyce. On the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra discovers that he has inherited an elephant: an unlikely gift that could not be more inconvenient. For Chopra has one last case to solve...But as his murder investigation leads him across Mumbai - from its richest mansions to its murky underworld - he quickly discovers that a baby elephant may be exactly what an honest man needs. So begins the start of a quite unexpected partnership, and an utterly delightful new series.
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra (A Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation #1)
by Vaseem KhanOn the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra inherits two unexpected mysteries. The first is the case of a drowned boy, whose suspicious death no one seems to want solved. And the second is a baby elephant. As his search for clues takes him across the teeming city of Mumbai, from its grand high rises to its sprawling slums and deep into its murky underworld, Chopra begins to suspect that there may be a great deal more to both his last case and his new ward than he thought. And he soon learns that when the going gets tough, a determined elephant may be exactly what an honest man needs...
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra: Baby Ganesh Agency Book 1 (Baby Ganesh series)
by Vaseem KhanMumbai, murder and a baby elephant combine in a charming, joyful mystery for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Harold Fry. On the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra inherits two unexpected mysteries.The first is the case of a drowned boy, whose suspicious death no one seems to want solved.And the second is a baby elephant.As his search for clues takes him across the teeming city of Mumbai, from its grand high rises to its sprawling slums and deep into its murky underworld, Chopra begins to suspect that there may be a great deal more to both his last case and his new ward than he thought.And he soon learns that when the going gets tough, a determined elephant may be exactly what an honest man needs...(P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton
Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax #1)
by Dorothy GilmanVirgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown children. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meetings. She wanted to do something good for her country. So, naturally, she became a CIA agent. <P><P>This time, the assignment sounds as tasty as a taco. A quick trip to Mexico City is on her agenda. Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and our dear Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroilied in quite a hot Cold War--and her country's enemies find themsleves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.
Unexpected Night: A Henry Gamadge Mystery (Henry Gamadge #1)
by Elizabeth DalyAn antiquarian book dealer spends his vacation investigating murder in this series opener from Agatha Christie&’s favorite American author. New York handwriting and rare book expert—and a gentleman sleuth—Henry Gamadge is vacationing in coastal Maine when the police there need his help. It&’s a strange case involving a seemingly natural death, a large inheritance, a mysterious nighttime rendezvous, and a troupe of summer stock actors who start dying off. Something is clearly afoot, but nothing quite seems to fit. With an eye for frauds, Gamadge is just what the local detective needs to throw the book at a killer . . .&“Daly offers the reader a challenging case with a believable pair of sleuths, all set in a beautiful and distinctive context.&” —Margot Kinberg, author of A Matter of Motive
An Unexpected Peril (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery #6)
by Deanna RaybournA princess is missing and a peace treaty is on the verge of collapse in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.January 1889. As the newest member of the Curiosity Club--an elite society of brilliant, intrepid women--Veronica Speedwell is excited to put her many skills to good use. As she assembles a memorial exhibition for pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene, Veronica discovers evidence that the recent death was not a tragic climbing accident but murder. Veronica and her natural historian beau, Stoker, tell the patron of the exhibit, Princess Gisela of Alpenwald, of their findings. With Europe on the verge of war, Gisela's chancellor, Count von Rechstein, does not want to make waves--and before Veronica and Stoker can figure out their next move, the princess disappears.Having noted Veronica's resemblance to the princess, von Rechstein begs her to pose as Gisela for the sake of the peace treaty that brought the princess to England. Veronica reluctantly agrees to the scheme. She and Stoker must work together to keep the treaty intact while navigating unwelcome advances, assassination attempts, and Veronica's own family--the royalty who has never claimed her.
Unexpected Protector (K-9 Unit)
by Marie Ferrarella Justine DavisEnemies…or allies?Colton Baby Rescue by Marie FerrarellaCarson Gage has a crime to solve—the murder of his brother. He’s convinced Serena Colton, his archenemy, is hiding his prime suspect on her ranch. But the beauty and her baby stir unwelcome yearnings in his calloused heart. When Serena and her child become targets of a mysterious assailant, Carson’s protective urges take over. Can an irresistible attraction prove stronger than old family hatreds and help them capture a criminal?Operation Midnight by Justine DavisBeing spirited away with her dog, Cutter, by armed men is the last thing Hayley Cole expects. She’s determined to escape. Unfortunately, Quinn Foxworth is always three steps ahead—and much too close. Taking Hayley is the only way Quinn’s undercover witness-protection team can protect her. But convincing her he’s one of the good guys might be easier than guarding his heart…USA TODAY Bestselling Author
The Unexpected Reunion
by Cheryl GardarianBecky Bowman's life would never be the same after her best friend vanished. Presumed to have drowned in an accident while riding her horse in the California surf, Donna Rayburn disappeared. Becky blamed herself for Donna's death since she'd been the reason Donna rode her horse into the turbulent water. Donna's mount returned to the stables, but Donna was never found. Overcome with guilt, Becky punishes herself by moving away. Years later she returns for her high school reunion and falls in love with someone from her past, a man who is hiding a dark secret. Then grisly remains are discovered at the old stables. Is the gruesome pile of bones the skeleton of her friend? Was Donna murdered? Becky's on a mission to discover the answers. Delving too deeply, she puts herself in danger. Confronted at knifepoint, Becky realizes her peril from a killer who doesn't want to be exposed.
Unexplained Mysteries (Into Reading, Level S #58)
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Everyone loves a good mystery! What are UFOs and where do they come from? What strange creatures inhabit the depths of the ocean or the unexplored wilderness? What did ancient civilizations know that we don't? Why do some people go missing without a trace, and where did they go? Mysteries tap into our hidden fears and give us chills and thrills as we try to solve them. Find out about some well-known unsolved mysteries and see if these explanations are enough to satisfy you.
Unexploded Remnants
by Elaine GallagherAn A.I. wages war on a future it doesn't understand. Alice is the last human. Street-smart and bad-ass. After discovering what appears to be an A.I. personality in an antique data core, Alice decides to locate its home somewhere in the stargate network. At the very least, she wants to lay him to rest because, as it turns out, she’s stumbled upon the sentient control unit of a deadly ancient weapon system. Convincing the ghost of a raging warrior that the war is over is about as hard as it sounds, which is to say, it’s near-impossible. But, if Alice fails and the control unit falls into the wrong hands, the balance of power her side of the Milky Way could fall apart. As Alice ports throughout the known universe seeking answers and aid she will be faced with impossible choice after impossible choice and the growing might of an unstoppable foe.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Unfaded Glory (Home to Glory)
by Sara ArdenIn Glory, Kansas, a fairy-tale wedding has local tongues wagging. But through this false engagement, can a wounded warrior and the woman he's protecting find true love? Byron Hawkins doesn't want to be responsible for anyone ever again. The former Black Ops soldier is better at taking lives than saving them. But on a mission in Tunisia to deliver a package to safety, Byron is dismayed to find that the precious cargo is actually a hostage rescue, and that his orders are to take Damara Petrakis back to US soil and hide her in plain sight-as his newlywed wife. Back in Byron's hometown of Glory, Kansas, petite, fierce Damara keeps surprising him; she may be royalty, but she's fully trained in martial arts and will sacrifice anything for her country. As the town rallies around the returning hero and his bride-to-be, he's finding that it's way too easy to play the part, and after the hell he has seen, that terrifies him. Byron didn't want another life to save, but the passionate beauty he's sworn to protect might just turn the tables and save him instead.
The Unfair Fair Case: Mack Rhino, Private Eye 3 (QUIX)
by Jennifer Swender Paul DuBois JacobsMack Rhino—a private detective, who just happens to be a rhinoceros—investigates foul play at the fair in this third mystery of this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Mack Rhino is a private eye whose latest case finds him at the Coral Cove Fair, where someone has been winning game after game after game, taking all the prizes! It&’s up to Mack to figure out if the winning streak is a case of fair—or foul—play.
Unfaithful Wives (Prologue Books)
by Orrie HittOne slut deserves anotherWhile her husband was away, Rita Sharpe would play. Sometimes with her stupid but strong gardener. More often with slick Norman Williams. Yet she was no worse than bosomy Sandra Thomas! Sandra slyly cheated with practically every man who came along . . . not excepting Rita’s own rugged spouse . . .His name was Fred, and he was perfectly willing to make the most of a wife - anybody’s wife. He could not foresee that thanks to smooth Norman, the cozy situation would explode into a frenzy of hate and wild brutality. In the end Fred was forced to deny both Rita and Sandra - and gamble his life on the sinful need of still another unfaithful woman!
The Unfamiliar Garden (The Comet Cycle #2)
by Benjamin PercyThe night the sky fell, Jack and Nora Abernathy&’s daughter vanished in the woods. And Mia&’s disappearance broke her parents&’ already fragile marriage. Unable to solve her own daughter&’s case, Nora lost herself in her work as a homicide detective. Jack became a shell of a man; his promising career as a biologist crumbling alongside the meteor strikes that altered weather patterns and caused a massive drought.It isn&’t until five years later that the rains finally return to nourish Seattle. In this period of sudden growth, Jack uncovers evidence of a new parasitic fungus, while Nora investigates several brutal, ritualistic murders. Soon they will be drawn together by a horrifying connection between their discoveries—partnering to fight a deadly contagion as well as the government forces that know the truth about the fate of their daughter.Award-winning author Benjamin Percy delivers both a gripping science fiction thriller and a dazzling examination of a planet—and a marriage—that have broken.
Unfamiliar Waters
by Andrew GreyWith the pressures of the job bearing down on him, police officer Garrett Wreckley needs a vacation—in fact, he isn’t given a choice in the matter. Since the water has always soothed Garrett’s soul, he heads to the Caribbean, hoping some time alone sailing on the open water will help him pull himself together. But even though he’s taking a break from law enforcement, Garrett can’t get rid of his cop’s instinct so easily. He meets Nigel, a young man as innocent as he is beautiful, who grew up sheltered from the world, exploring the beaches and tropical forests with only the company of his aunt, his brother, and the wildlife and sea creatures he befriended. As sweet, passionate love blooms, their time in paradise feels too good to be true… and Garrett’s gut and training tell him that might be the case. As he investigates, he quickly realizes everything is not as it seems. Will his snooping destroy not only their romance, but everything Nigel believes about his life?
Unfinished Business: A Jack Reilly Mystery (A Jack Reilly Mystery #1)
by H Paul DoucetteFrance 1945. MPs, Sergeant Jack Reilly and his partner Sergeant Frank Contini, find themselves closing in on a gang of thieves who have been pilfering military goods for the black market. In the course of arresting the villains, Jack is forced to kill one of the criminals. This man happened to be one of two brothers, high ranking members of the Corse Unione, the French mafia. The surviving brother, Guy LeRouche, is tried and convicted with a sentence of death. However, during the trial LeRouche threatens to exact his revenge on Jack and Frank for his brother’s death. Years later, back in the States, Jack has left the army and opened his own one man PI agency. He receives a call from his old commanding officer alerting him that Guy LeRouche has escaped prison and is believed to be heading to the States. According to reports out of France, the Corse Unione has hooked up with the Sicilian mafia on their heroin traffic. The Unione controls most of the heroin trade out of Southeast Asia and the man representing them is LeRouche. Jack was to soon learn that the sins of the past always catch up to us as he confronts a vicious killer and the mafia.
Unfinished Business
by Stephanie Freeman"It was a cold case . . . No one even knew or heard of Alana Symone and yet on some level, everyone knew. She was a mermaid, much like the mythical creature, blessed and cursed with a beauty so profound it could lead men to their death's . . . all but one."Alana Symone - Cassiel Garrett knows there is a debt to be paid for her betrayal. Lives hang in the balance and once again Alana is summoned back to a life to use a dark gift she thought was long buried.Cassiel thought he knew his wife. Now he must at last unravel the mystery that surrounds her before he loses her forever.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Unfinished Business (Ali Reynolds Series #16)
by J.A. JanceIn this heart-pounding and sharply written thriller from J.A. Jance, the &“grand master of the genre&” (The Providence Journal), Ali Reynolds&’s personal life is thrown into turmoil just as two men show up on the scene—a former employee of her husband&’s who has just been released from prison and a serial killer who sets his sights a little too close to home. Mateo Vega, a one-time employee of Ali Reynold&’s husband, B. Simpson, has spent the last sixteen years of his life behind bars. According to the courts, he murdered his girlfriend. But Mateo knows that her real killer is still on the loose, and the first thing he&’s going to do when he gets a taste of freedom is track him down. After being granted parole, a wary Mateo approaches Stu Ramey of High Noon Enterprises for a reference letter for a job application, but to his surprise, Stu gives him one better: He asks him to come on board and work for B. once again. Just as Mateo starts his new job, though, chaos breaks out at High Noon—a deadbeat tenant who is in arrears has just fled, and tech expert Cami Lee has gone missing. As Ali races to both find a connection between the two disappearances and help Mateo clear his name with the help of PI J.P. Beaumont, tragedy strikes in her personal life, and with lives hanging in the balance, she must thread the needle between good and evil before it&’s too late.
Unfinished Business
by David RobertsAn original short story taken from the anthology Motives for Murder, by members of The Detection ClubWhen an odd-job boy is killed at one of Britain's top schools, Sergeant Cribb and Inspector Thackeray are on the case. Called in to investigate what is a clear case of murder, Sergeant Cribb finds himself up against the establishment in trying to get justice for poor boy Tom Sayers. Can the rich really get away with murder? Not if Cribb can help it.
Unfinished Business
by David RobertsAn original short story taken from the anthology Motives for Murder, by members of The Detection ClubWhen an odd-job boy is killed at one of Britain's top schools, Sergeant Cribb and Inspector Thackeray are on the case. Called in to investigate what is a clear case of murder, Sergeant Cribb finds himself up against the establishment in trying to get justice for poor boy Tom Sayers. Can the rich really get away with murder? Not if Cribb can help it.
Unfinished Business: A Munch Mancini Crime Novel (The Munch Mancini Novels #4)
by Barbara SeranellaIn this “hard to put down” suspense thriller, a woman who’s put her dark past behind her finds herself in danger once again (Los Angeles Times). Miranda “Munch” Mancini once lived life on the edge and on the streets, but she finally feels like things are falling into place. She’s got a career as an auto mechanic—serving an elite clientele in Los Angeles—as well as a young daughter and a handsome man at her side. But then one of her clients, a wealthy socialite, is found dead on the side of a road, and another is brutally assaulted. The predator is already too close for comfort—and when he starts targeting Munch and her daughter, she’ll have to team up with an adversary from her past to stay safe and bring him down . . . “The writing is crisp, the action fast and furious, the thrills never sag.” —Los Angeles Times “A strong female protagonist, lots of action, and a surprising conclusion drive this solid entry in a strong series that deserves wider recognition.” —Booklist
The Unfinished Clue (Country House Mysteries #3)
by Georgette HeyerA houseful of people he loathes is not Sir Arthur's worst problem...It should have been a lovely English country-house weekend. But the unfortunate guest-list is enough to exasperate a saint, and the host, Sir Arthur Billington-Smith, is an abusive wretch hated by everyone from his disinherited son to his wife's stoic would-be lover. When Sir Arthur is found stabbed to death, no one is particularly grieved-and no one has an alibi. The unhappy guests fi nd themselves under the scrutiny of Scotland Yard's cool-headed Inspector Harding, who has solved tough cases before-but this time, the talented young inspector discovers much more than he's bargained for.
Unfinished Crime
by Helen MccloyWhen Sara Dacre comes across a large red pendant at a twenty cent jewellery stall she is tempted to buy it - especially when she bumps into her friend Gerry Hone, who persuades her that it will brighten up her old grey taffeta.But soon she finds herself at the centre of some strange events. On leaving the shop she and Gerry witness the scene of an accident - but nobody can agree what happened. And when Gerry takes her to an automat for coffee he goes to the counter to order - and never comes back . . .'Explosive' Birmingham Post
An Unfinished Death
by Laurel DeweyRaves for Protector:"A great novel and a fabulous mystery." - Mysterious Reviews"A unique, entertaining, emotionally powerful, deftly crafted, highly recommended work." - Midwest Book ReviewAnd for Redemption:"I took my time reading this book, actually savoring every page as it is possibly the best book I have read in a couple years." - TCM Reviews"I loved it and can't wait for book three." - Armchair InterviewsLaurel Dewey's Detective Jane Perry is quickly becoming one of the most distinctive, dynamic, and unforgettable characters in suspense fiction today. She's rock hard, but capable of extraordinary tenderness. She's a brilliant cop, but she's capable of making life-altering mistakes. She's uncannily talented, and she's heartbreakingly human.In this novella, set before the action in Dewey's first novel, Protector, a man named Devinder Bashir reaches across the threshold of the hereafter to ask for Jane's help. When Jane investigates his case, she learns that the man died ignominiously, but not suspiciously. But when Bashir continues to haunt her dreams, she realizes that the story of the man's death is far from finished.
The Unfinished House (Judy Bolton Mysteries #11)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneJudy and Peter work to expose and outsmart a group of real estate swindlers. The Piper family has won a piece of property in Roulsville which is 15 feet by 100 feet. Since the property is not wide enough for a house, Mrs. Piper must purchase the adjoining property at a much higher than usual price so that she can build a house. Peter is determined to help Mrs. Piper, so the young people design a home that can be built on a narrow lot of land and hire men to begin building the home. Soon after construction begins, the young people are warned to beware of the Red Circle. Strange sounds are heard at night as the Piper home is built. Several people become sick with a strange illness apparently caused by the Red Circle. Judy's search for the mysterious culprit becomes even more desperate when her beloved cat Blackberry falls ill!