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Tragedy at Ravensthorpe
by J. J. Connington'Mr J. J. Connington is a name revered by all specialists on detective fiction' Spectator In Clinton Driffield's second case he must tangle with a plethora of crimes including robbery, murder and a disappearance - not to mention a Family Curse, and a less than sympathetic victim ...
Tragedy at Ravensthorpe (A Clinton Driffield Mystery)
by J. J. Connington'Mr J. J. Connington is a name revered by all specialists on detective fiction' Spectator In Clinton Driffield's second case he must tangle with a plethora of crimes including robbery, murder and a disappearance - not to mention a Family Curse, and a less than sympathetic victim ...
Tragedy at Two
by Ann PurserShe's worked through all the days of the week, scrubbing up both messes and murderers in the village of Long Farnden. But crime is a persistent stain, and when Lois's daughter's boyfriend is left for dead in a ditch, Lois must find a twisted path that leads to arson, local delinquents, secret assignments, and blackmail-before she can discover who's been tinkering with the truth.
Tragedy at Two
by Ann PurserShe's worked through all the days of the week, scrubbing up both messes and murderers in the village of Long Farnden. But crime is a persistent stain, and when Lois's daughter's boyfriend is left for dead in a ditch, Lois must find a twisted path that leads to arson, local delinquents, secret assignments, and blackmail-before she can discover who's been tinkering with the truth.
Tragedy on the Line (The Dr. Priestley Detective Stories #11)
by John RhodeA body on the tracks and a pair of missing wills have Dr. Priestley puzzled . . . Gervase Wickenden&’s estate is close to a railroad line—and that&’s where his mangled body is found after an unfortunate meeting with a train. The timing is a bit odd though, considering this happened only two days after Wickenden changed his will. And now, neither version of the will can be located . . . The heirs ask Dr. Lancelot Priestley to look into the matter of the missing documents, but he soon stumbles on something else entirely: evidence that the train was not the actual cause of death. It&’s up to him to deduce the facts behind this fatal so-called accident, in a compelling British mystery by a Golden Age master. &“You can never go far wrong with a Dr. Priestley story.&” —The New York Times
Traggedy Ann (Trade Ellis Mystery #5)
by Sinclair BrowningSEX, LIES, AND MURDER. Trade Ellis's high-country Vaca Grande ranch is just a car ride away from a world that couldn't be more different--a city of flash and glitter, poverty and hurt. Trade is happy making her living with Brahman cattle, but an occasional P. I. case in Tucson offers her good cash, a little adventure, and sometimes a date or two. Now she's been hired by an artist whose specialty is creepy paintings of wounded dolls. And this case will offer a little too much of everything: too much sex, secrecy, and murder. Trade's client is the sister of a local news anchor who has gone missing--after getting inside information on the slaying of a musician with a hidden life in a sex cult. Soon Trade finds her way into one of the cult's underground orgies, a scene that shakes and stains her part-Apache soul. Suddenly, to find the missing woman, Trade Ellis must not only match wits with a savage criminal, she must duel with demons--the kind that haunt...the kind that hurt...the kind that kill. From the Paperback edition.
Tragic (A Butch Karp-Marlene Ciampi Thriller #25)
by Robert K. TanenbaumNew York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum takes legal suspense to dramatic new heights when his hero, District Attorney Butch Karp, goes up against a ruthless union leader with too much power, too many secrets, and too many enemies to silence…or kill.New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum ’s hero , District Attorney Butch Karp , goes up against a ruthless union leader with too much power , too many secrets , and too many enemies to silence . . . or kill . Prizefighter tough. Street-hustler smart. Pit-bull vicious. Longshoremen’s union boss Charlie Vitteli clawed his way to the top—and no one’s going to take him down now. Not if they value their lives. Like Vince Carlotta. He accused Vitteli of embezzlement and election rigging. Now Carlotta is just another corpse on the waterfront—allegedly gunned down by an armed robber. Connecting Vitteli to the murder could be the death of anyone who tries . . . unless District Attorney Butch Karp can uncover the one tragic flaw that could bring down the curtain on the cold-blooded villain once and for all. Packed with ingenious twists, diabolical turns, and shocking revelations, Tragic is Robert K. Tanenbaum at his page-turning best.
Tragic Magic (A Scrapbooking Mystery #7)
by Laura ChildsA New Orleans mansion is being converted into a haunted house for tourists and scrapbook shop owner Carmela Bertrand has been enlisted to help. No sooner does the project begin than someone winds up dead.
Tragic Spawn
by Joan Hall HoveyTherapist Melanie Snow is driving to her office when her Honda is struck by a dark-colored van and sent spinning into a ditch, where it catches fire. The driver never stops. A passerby pulls Melanie from the car just seconds before it explodes. Waking from the coma nine days later, she is devastated to find she is blind. As Melanie struggles to cope with her new reality, life as a blind woman, her fragile state of mind is further threatened by a madman who is stalking and strangling disabled women. The first two victims were mentally challenged and Detective Matt O’Leary, who carries a torch for Melanie, (even though Melanie is engaged to someone else) tells himself she is not the killer’s targeted prey. But then a woman who lost a leg to cancer is murdered, and another physically disabled woman is stalked. Even with a whole town in terror, Melanie refuses to live her life in fear and reopens her practice in the basement of her home. She has a living to earn. And Detective Matt O’Leary must find a way to keep Melanie safe until the monster is caught. But how? Her door is now open to the public and the killer can just walk through anytime he chooses. And he does.
Tragic Toppings (Donut Shop Mysteries #5)
by Jessica BeckDonut shop owner Suzanne Hart sees customers come and go all day long. But when one of them up-and-disappears, the police start asking questions. It seems Suzanne is the last person to have seen Emily Hargraves, who runs the local newsstand. Suzanne has nothing to report about their encounter. But when Emily doesn't turn up, no news is bad news... <P><P> Suzanne has to admit that Emily's last request was a little odd—a blueberry donut made to order, with chocolate icing, sprinkles, stars, and a chewy sour gummy worm coiled on top. Odder still: Suzanne's ex-husband Max also appears to be missing. But what really takes the cake? The corpse Suzanne finds hanging from a tree in the park. Who knew donut-making could turn out to be such dangerous business...
Trahison
by Hannah HowePremier d'une série de cinq titres, Trahison se déroule au pays de Galles, pendant la seconde guerre mondiale. Le jour où son mari part en mission secrète, Ann Morgan retourne à l'agence du détéctive privé Trevor Bowman où elle travaille comme secrétaire. Mais elle n'est pas prête d'oublier cette journée car en l'espace de vingt-quatre heures, la vie d'Ann va être bouleversée et marquée par une suite d'événements tels qu'un meurtre odieux, la rencontre avec un inspecteur de police dont le physique et le charme ne la laissent pas indifférente et la résolution d'un crime après une enquête palpitante.
Traición
by Hannah HoweLa saga de misterio La Guerra de Ann es una saga de cinco novelas ambientadas en los años 1944/1945. Las historias son Betrayal, Invasion, Blackmail, Escape y Victory (títulos originales), cada una con aproximadamente 15 000 palabras y un misterio que queda resuelto. La historia de Ann evolucionará a lo largo de la saga y alcanzará su conclusión con el quinto libro. Traición Mientras su marido se encuentra en una misión secreta, Ann Morgan se prepara para otro día más como secretaria en la agencia de investigación de Trevor Bowman. Sin embargo, hoy no será como cualquier otro día. En veinticuatro horas, su vida cambiará por completo al descubrir un asesinato, al conocer a un atractivo viudo (el detective Max Deveraux) y al enfrentarse al asesino. Una historia llena de tentaciones e hipocresía.
Traición en Lancaster Gate (Inspector Thomas Pitt #Volumen 31)
by Anne PerryLa última novela de intriga de Anne Perry, protagonizada por Thomas y Charlotte Pitt, arroja una mirada implacable sobre la corrupción en la sociedad victoriana a finales del siglo XIX. El mundo se prepara para profundos cambios sociales y políticos, pero Inglaterra lucha por aferrarse a sus tradiciones, estructura de clases y prejuicios. ¿Atentado o asesinato encubierto? Una bomba estalla en Londres durante una redada policial secreta y se cobra varias vidas. Muchos creen que es un atentado perpetrado por anarquistas, pero el comandante Thomas Pitt, del Servicio de Seguridad del Estado, pronto descubre que se trata del encubrimiento calculado de un asesinato. Las investigaciones de Pitt apuntan hacia un miembro del Parlamento en pos de un lucrativo negocio, un policía de alto rango con oscuros secretos, y un aristócrata sediento de venganza. A medida que sigue el hilo de la trama, Pitt se encuentra una y otra vez con las barreras que protegen a los ricos y poderosos. Barreras que, al derrumbarse, podrían sepultarlo vivo. Críticas:«Anne Perry logra combinar hechos históricos y ficción en una novela de misterio de trama excelente. No solo expone la vida cotidiana tanto de pobres como de ricos, sino que se hace eco de muchos de nuestros problemas actuales.»RT Book Reviews «La trama es relativamente sencilla; sin embargo, la historia resulta absolutamente fascinante. Es la clase de libro que genera un sentimiento de complicidad desde el principio: los personajes son familiares, hay una historia bien construida ambientada en un contexto histórico interesante, la prosa es fluida y el final no resulta para nada previsible. Una novela excelente.»Crime Review «Anne Perry nunca teme examinar en profundidad el corazón de las tinieblas del siglo XIX, y en este caso dirige su mirada resuelta sobre los actos viles cometidos en los niveles más altos de la sociedad.»Longridge News
Traición en Lisson Grove
by Anne PerryLa vigésima tercera novela del inspector Pitt.En la brumosa ciudad de Londres hay un hombre desangrándose. Se trata de un confidente de Thomas Pitt, y, al tiempo que la vida abandona su cuerpo gravemente herido, la relevante información que debería haber llegado a oídos del inspector se pierde sin remedio. Sin ninguna otra pista sobre el caso, Pitt sigue al presunto asesino hasta la pintoresca costa de Saint Malo, Francia. Por su parte, el supervisor de Pitt, VictorNarraway, ha sido acusado de robo y destituido de su posición. Con su mejor hombre atrapado en el extranjero y su honor gravemente comprometido, no tiene otro remedio que acudir a la inteligente y perspicaz Charlotte en busca de ayuda.Pero, mientras el matrimonio Pitt se afana en desentrañar sus respectivos misterios, una terrible conjura se forja en la oscuridad, una traición que ninguno de los dos podría haber imaginado jamás.
Traición en Lisson Grove (Inspector Thomas Pitt #Volumen 26)
by Anne PerryDesde las costas de Irlanda se extiende una sombría y peligrosa conspiración que amenaza con acabar con el mismísimo Imperio británico... La vigesimosexta novela de la serie del inspector Pitt En la brumosa ciudad de Londres hay un hombre desangrándose. Se trata de un confidente de Thomas Pitt, y, al tiempo que la vida abandona su cuerpo gravemente herido, la relevante información que debería haber llegado a oídos del inspector se pierde sin remedio. Sin ninguna otra pista sobre el caso, Pitt sigue al presunto asesino hasta la pintoresca costa de Saint Malo, en Francia. Por su parte, el supervisor de Pitt, Victor Narraway, ha sido culpado de robo y destituido de su posición. Con su mejor hombre atrapado en el extranjero y su honor gravemente comprometido, no tiene otro remedio que acudir a la inteligente y perspicaz Charlotte en busca de ayuda. Pero, mientras el matrimonio Pitt se afana en desentrañar sus respectivos misterios, una terrible conjura se forja en la oscuridad, una traición que ninguno de los dos podría haber imaginado jamás.
Trail Marked: A MidLife Paranormal Romance Thriller (Keeper of Magic Series #1)
by Rebecca Hamilton Heather Hambel CurleyAn ancient evil has already killed Scottie once, and is now stalking her along the Appalachian Trail, bent on destroying her soul for good. Scottie Walker’s fingertips burn when she gets upset, and when her stressful job and emotionally abusive boyfriend push her to the brink, her touch almost burns down her townhouse. So she starts over—and the first thing she’s doing is a six month thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail…one that will dredge up a dark past life far worse than the current one she’s running from. Something evil is stalking her…and the only person who can help save her is mysterious man on the trail who claims to know her from ‘before.’ The ‘before’ where they died together on this trail in 1959. And whatever this unknown, compelling force is, it’s not going to stop until it kills them again. If her fire-wielding powers aren’t enough to stop it, the only hope of survival is coming from beyond the grave. So, armed only with her burgeoning magical abilities and the help of a rag-tag group of hikers, Scottie tries to outrun the Vexing. But the closer she gets to the truth of what happened in 1959, the closer she gets to the dead. She knows them. She remembers them. And if she fails, she’ll become one of them. This time, for good. Fans of Stephen King, Nora Roberts, and Shannon Mayer will love this chilling, paranormal women’s fiction thriller with a hint of romance. Scroll up and one-click to start reading Trail Marked today!
Trail Of Lies (Nancy Drew Files Case #53)
by Carolyn Keene Anne GreenbergNancy and George join Carson Drew on a visit to Anchorage shipping magnate Henry Wilcox, and they are thrilled by the idea of exploring Alaska. But a cold case awaits...Nancy and George's trip to Alaska is thrilling, but it quickly turns chilly when the police accuse shipping magnate Henry Wilcox of using his ships to smuggle ivory. Mystery, romance and the dogsledding world of Alaska create an exciting backdrop for Nancy's latest case!
Trail and Error
by Paul LevineWhen Steve Solomon is awakened from a sound sleep beside his lover and law partner, Victoria Lord, the last thing he expects is to find himself in a high-speed chase against dolphin-kidnapping ecoterrorists on Jet Skis. But that is what you get when your nephew hangs out at water parks and speaks cetacean-a.k.a. dolphin. By morning, a person is dead and Steve has a new client: none other than one of the animal liberators. There's just one loophole: Victoria is on the case too--on the opposite side.No wonder Larry King says that this is "mystery writing at its very best" and Dave Barry says Paul Levine writes a terrific courtroom drama that's also funny as hell!"From the Paperback edition.
Trail of Blood: A Novel of Suspense (The Theresa MacLean Series #3)
by Lisa BlackWith “captivating characters,” this forensics thriller from a New York Times bestseller features a killer who copycats unsolved historical serial murders (Booklist).In 1930s Cleveland, a serial killer nicknamed the Torso Killer went on a horrific spree that resulted in more than a dozen murders. And he was never caught.Today, forensic scientist Theresa MacLean is called to an abandoned building where a body has been found in a room that’s been sealed off for years. Although there’s no immediate proof, everyone assumes the newly discovered corpse was a Torso Killer victim.But then another body—this one recently deceased—turns up, and all signs seem to indicate the work of a new Torso Killer. Theresa’s examination of the old body has opened a door to the past—a door someone wanted to keep closed—and she shifts her focus from solving a historical puzzle to catching a very dangerous, present-day psychopath.But as the body count rises, danger closes in on Theresa. For the killer is keeping a watchful eye on Theresa, and each step brings them closer and closer to each other. . . .Praise for Lisa Black:“Black, a former forensic scientist, knows her stuff and briskly leads readers along the trail of clues behind her likeable, no-nonsense heroine.” —Kirkus Reviews“Fans of forensic mysteries, CSI and Patricia Cornwell’s novels will enjoy the emphasis on evidence.” —Associated Press“There are many forensic experts. There are many writers. Rarely, however, do the two meld as seamlessly and synergistically as Lisa Black.” —Sacramento Book Revie“Quite simply, one of the best storytellers around.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series
Trail of Blood: Trail of Blood (The Loner #8)
by J.A. JohnstoneConrad Browning is about to face his deadliest challenge yet in this wild west thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author of Killer Poker.Bravery Is in the BloodThe son of legendary gunman Frank Morgan, Conrad Browning goes by the name Kid Morgan—the Loner—and forged a growing reputation of his own. But in the midst of a fight for his life, the Kid discovered that he too was a father: of twins he&’d never met. Now, the Kid heads back east to pierce a mystery guarded by murderous criminals for hire. Why is his ex-fiancée hiding his children from him? And why is this secret worth killing to keep? The answers lead the Kid back to a small Kansas town and a tale of cruelty, greed and power—the kind of story his father always knew how to end: with courage and a gun . . .&“Another terrific entry in The Loner series . . . The tale is peopled with many memorable characters and descriptions put me right there in the midst of the action.&” —Western Fiction Review
Trail of Danger (True Blue K-9 Unit)
by Valerie HansenWhat she forgot could kill herA heart-stopping True Blue K-9 Unit bookInjured by an attack she can’t remember, Abigail Jones knows someone’s after her, but she doesn’t know why or who. Now the man who rescued her, Officer Reed Branson, and his K-9 partner will shield her while she regains her memory. But unraveling the mystery surrounding Abigail leads to more questions than answers…and to a ruthless enemy who’s determined to take their lives.
Trail of Evidence
by Lynette EasonSAVING HIS SON Why is a dead woman's phone-evidence in a murder investigation-in Jonas Parker's son's bedroom? Dangerous thugs are after that phone and his terrified teenager, so the single father turns to Capitol K-9 Unit officer Brooke Clark. Years ago, Brooke broke Jonas's heart without explanation. But he has to trust her and her highly-trained golden retriever to keep his son safe. When the boy goes missing, Jonas and Brooke must make peace with their past to find the teen-before increasingly desperate criminals get to him first. Capitol K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.
Trail of Lies (Texas Ranger Justice Ser.)
by Margaret DaleyThe danger deepens in the Texas Ranger Justice series As the mother of a beautiful daughter and the wife of a wealthy entrepreneur, Melora Hudson seemed happy. No one knew about the secrets hidden behind closed doors—secrets Melora was forced to keep. Now, two years after her husband’s disappearance, the truth may be exposed. His body has been found, and everyone has questions. Texas Ranger Daniel Boone Riley comes to find answers, and stays to protect the woman and child who win his heart. But the terror of Melora’s past isn’t over. Her late husband’s old “associates” want her to carry his secrets to her grave.Originally published in 2011
Trail of Secrets
by Eileen GoudgeFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of Garden of Lies comes this haunting novel of mothers and daughters confronting their family&’s dark past Ellie Nightingale moved to New York in the early 1970s, a scared country girl with a newborn, no money, and no one to run to but her sister, a prostitute with a couch to spare. Ellie worked as hard as she could, determined to make a good life for her child, but one day the baby disappeared—kidnapped and handed over to a wealthy Connecticut couple. Skyler Sutton has grown up with riding lessons, fine clothes, and no idea that the people who raised her aren&’t her real parents. But when an accidental pregnancy forces her into the same desperate circumstances her own mother was in when she gave birth to her, Skyler is finally brought face-to-face with her past. As three women linked together by fate move toward a shocking discovery, Eileen Goudge&’s enthralling novel of romance and suspense &“will keep all who love a secret riveted&” (Publishers Weekly). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Trail of Secrets
by Eileen GoudgeFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of Garden of Lies comes this haunting novel of mothers and daughters confronting their family&’s dark past Ellie Nightingale moved to New York in the early 1970s, a scared country girl with a newborn, no money, and no one to run to but her sister, a prostitute with a couch to spare. Ellie worked as hard as she could, determined to make a good life for her child, but one day the baby disappeared—kidnapped and handed over to a wealthy Connecticut couple. Skyler Sutton has grown up with riding lessons, fine clothes, and no idea that the people who raised her aren&’t her real parents. But when an accidental pregnancy forces her into the same desperate circumstances her own mother was in when she gave birth to her, Skyler is finally brought face-to-face with her past. As three women linked together by fate move toward a shocking discovery, Eileen Goudge&’s enthralling novel of romance and suspense &“will keep all who love a secret riveted&” (Publishers Weekly). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.