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A Cruel Deceit
by Lauren HaneyFrom far and wide, they have come to the capital city of Waset for the opulent Feast of Opet-- sovereigns and supplicants, the pious and proud, gathering for the eleven-day-long revelries. While greeting friends and fellow Medjay officers at the bustling harbor, Lieutenant Bak is distracted by foul murder, the discovery of the body of a Hittite horse trader, his throat savagely cut. Bak has no authority to investigate what could be a simple matter of Hittite politics -- until similar murders occur within the sacred precinct of the Lord Amon. Though this city is not his own, Bak eagerly agrees to aid in the investigation. But his determined search for connections embroils him in a terrifying conspiracy that points to the court of Queen Hatshepsut herself. Untold others may be joining the ranks of the dead before the villain is done -- with Lieutenant Bak numbered among them.
A Cruel Deception: A Bess Crawford Mystery (Bess Crawford Mysteries #11)
by Charles ToddIn the aftermath of World War I, nurse Bess Crawford attempts to save a troubled former soldier from a mysterious killer in this eleventh book in the beloved Bess Crawford mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.The Armistice of November 1918 ended the fighting, but the Great War will not be over until a Peace Treaty is drawn up and signed by all parties. Representatives from the Allies are gathering in Paris, and already ominous signs of disagreement have appeared.Sister Bess Crawford, who has been working with the severely wounded in England in the war’s wake, is asked to carry out a personal mission in Paris for a Matron at the London headquarters of The Queen Alexandra’s.Bess is facing decisions about her own future, even as she searches for the man she is charged with helping. When she does locate Lawrence Minton, she finds a bitter and disturbed officer who has walked away from his duties at the Peace Conference and is well on his way toward an addiction to opiates. When she confronts him with the dangers of using laudanum, he tells her that he doesn’t care if he lives or dies, as long as he can find oblivion. But what has changed him? What is it that haunts him? He can’t confide in Bess—because the truth is so deeply buried in his mind that he can only relive it in nightmares. The officers who had shared a house with him in Paris profess to know nothing—still, Bess is reluctant to trust them even when they offer her their help. But where to begin on her own?What is driving this man to a despair so profound it can only end with death? The war? Something that happened in Paris? To prevent a tragedy, she must get at the truth as quickly as possible—which means putting herself between Lieutenant Minton and whatever is destroying him. Or is it whoever?
A Cruel Light: A Novel
by Cyndi MacMillanHidden away and decaying for decades, a cryptic mural holds deadly clues in this intoxicating mix of art, murder, and buried secrets, perfect for fans of Simone St. James.It was a blood-curdling crime that rocked the town to its core, leaving some with permanent scars and others with deep regrets. A young girl had been brutally slain. Memories were beginning to fade, but during the renovation of the old parsonage, the murder rears its ugly head again when workers discover a time-ravaged portrait of the young victim. Conservator Annora Garde is hired by the local police to clean the painting and expose what lies buried within it.Inspector Scott &‘Mac&’ MacGowan is convinced the mural is a cryptic confession that will solve the cold case—but it&’s looking more and more like someone will do whatever it takes to keep the past in the past. Together, Mac and Annora struggle to put the pieces of the puzzle together, in order to provide closure to surviving family members.Toxic mold obscures blood-chilling clues, and the painting has an eerie life of its own. Annora is haunted by what she reveals, by the dirt she digs up, by her own tragic losses, and perhaps even by the young victim herself. As she closes in on the killer, the killer inches ever closer to her, and she will come face to face with a brutal truth: some murderers never come clean.
A Cruel Madness
by Colin ThubronA worker in a mental hospital meets his old girlfriend inside, but he is not sure if she is on the staff or if she is a patient. Their reunion is haunted and from the memory of their past affair there unfolds a labyrinth which darkens from romantic obsession to feelings deeper and more disturbing.
A Cruel Necessity (A John Grey Historical Mystery #1)
by L.C. TylerThe first John Grey historical mysteryThe theatres are padlocked. Christmas has been cancelled. It is 1657 and the unloved English Republic is eight years old. Though Cromwell's joyless grip on power appears immovable, many still look to Charles Stuart's dissolute and threadbare court-in-exile, and some are prepared to risk their lives plotting a restoration. For the officers of the Republic, constant vigilance is needed. So, when the bloody corpse of a Royalist spy is discovered on the dung heap of a small Essex village, why is the local magistrate so reluctant to investigate? John Grey, a young lawyer with no clients, finds himself alone in believing that the murdered man deserves justice. Grey is drawn into a vortex of plot and counter-plot and into the all-encompassing web of intrigue spun by Cromwell's own spy-master, John Thurloe. So when nothing is what is seems, can Grey trust anyone?'Tyler juggles his characters, story wit and clever one liners with perfect balance' - The Times'A cracking pace, lively dialogue, wickedly witty one-liners salted with sophistication . . . Why would we not want more of John Grey?' - The Bookbag
A Cruel Necessity (A\john Grey Historical Mystery Ser.)
by L.C. TylerThe first John Grey historical mysteryThe theatres are padlocked. Christmas has been cancelled. It is 1657 and the unloved English Republic is eight years old. Though Cromwell's joyless grip on power appears immovable, many still look to Charles Stuart's dissolute and threadbare court-in-exile, and some are prepared to risk their lives plotting a restoration. For the officers of the Republic, constant vigilance is needed. So, when the bloody corpse of a Royalist spy is discovered on the dung heap of a small Essex village, why is the local magistrate so reluctant to investigate? John Grey, a young lawyer with no clients, finds himself alone in believing that the murdered man deserves justice. Grey is drawn into a vortex of plot and counter-plot and into the all-encompassing web of intrigue spun by Cromwell's own spy-master, John Thurloe. So when nothing is what is seems, can Grey trust anyone?'Tyler juggles his characters, story wit and clever one liners with perfect balance' - The Times'A cracking pace, lively dialogue, wickedly witty one-liners salted with sophistication . . . Why would we not want more of John Grey?' - The Bookbag
A Cruel Necessity (The John Grey Mysteries #1)
by L.C. TylerFor fans of Lindsey Davis and Iain Pears—A lawyer stands accused of murder in this historical mystery series opener set in Cromwell’s England.Two-time Edgar nominee L. C. Tyler is best known for his series featuring Ethelred and Elsie— a third-rate novelist and his gloriously vulgar agent, respectively. And so he should be: He’s twice won Britain’s “Last Laugh” award for the Best Humorous Mystery of the Year.But with A Cruel Necessity, the first in the John Grey series, Tyler takes a sharp turn into the shadows. There are still some chuckles to be had, but not many . . .This is England in the year 1657, Oliver Cromwell is in power, and joy has essentially been outlawed. A young lawyer with a taste for beer and pretty women, Grey finds pleasures enough, even in this backwater Essex town, but he’d be wise to keep his amusement to himself: A Royalist spy has been found dead in a local ditch, and Cromwell’s agents are eager—distressingly eager—to explain to Grey that this is nothing to laugh about.Praise for A Cruel Necessity“Tyler juggles his characters, story, wit and clever one-liners with perfect balance.” —The Times (UK)“The characterization is good, it is well-paced, and the plot fits in beautifully with the historical events of the day. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will look out for this author again.” —Historical Novel Society
A Cruel Season for Dying
by Harker Moore* Originally detective series captivate crime readers everywhere: Michael Connelly's City of Bones (Little, Brown and Company, 4/02) and A Darkness More Than Night (Little, Brown and Company, 2001), featuring Detective Harry Bosch, have sold over 721,400 hardcover copies; and Archer Mayor's Vermont series, featuring Detective Joe Gunther, has sold over 380,000 hardcover and paperback copies combined.* As evidenced by the popularity of Law and Order, NYPD Blue, and Third Watch, the national market for NYPD crime drama is enormous.* A CRUEL SEASON FOR DYING is the first of a two-book deal between Harker Moore and Mysterious Press.
A Crunchy Crust of Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #35)
by Patti BenningSometimes lady luck smiles upon us... And sometimes she gets us killed. Popular pizzeria owner, Eleanora Ward, loves her customers, and is a bit worried when a young man comes in, loudly bragging about having won the lottery. Her worst fears are realized when the man turns up dead, the victim of what looks like a simple car burglary gone wrong. Convinced that his death was anything but random, Ellie works together with her family, friends and employees to try and unravel the truth about the young man's untimely demise.
A Cruz Ansata
by Ayce DezNum mundo de vingança, a falsidade e a amargura ressuscitam naquilo que eles pensavam ser a salvação. Remanescentes do culto Rosacruz causaram uma tragédia maior a si mesmos e àqueles que possuíam a ansata lendária, quando o seu ritual antigo corre terrivelmente mal... Conheça Claudia, uma encarnação perfeita de uma adolescente feliz, que se esconde nessa maldição há alguns anos. A fim de superar a maldição, ela terá de aprender a dor do sacrifício, a agonia da perda, a tristeza da vergonha e o pior deles, toda a tortura do perdão...
A Cry In The Night
by Mary Higgins ClarkDivorcee Jenny MacPartland's struggle to support herself and her two small daughters is not helped by her irresponsible ex-husband. But suddenly a new man steps into her life. Rich, handsome Erich Krueger sweeps her off her feet and off to his mansion in the country.
A Cry In The Night
by Mary Higgins ClarkMary Higgins Clark, the New York Times bestselling Queen of Suspense shares another story filled with intrigue and mystery.When Jenny MacPartland meets the man of her dreams while working in a New York art gallery, she&’s ecstatic. Painter Erich Krueger—whose exquisite landscapes are making him a huge success—is handsome, sensitive...and utterly in love with her. They marry quickly and Jenny plans a loving home on Erich&’s vast Minnesota farm. But lonely days and eerie nights strain her nerves to the breaking point and test her sanity. Caught in a whirlpool of shattering events, Jenny soon unearths a past more terrifying than she dares imagine...tragic secrets that threaten her marriage, her children, her life.
A Cry for Self-Help (The Kate Jasper Mysteries #8)
by Jaqueline GirdnerKate Jasper, Marin County, California&’s own organically grown amateur sleuth, returns in this eighth mystery in the series.In A Cry for Self-Help, Kate Jasper and her sweetie take the plunge and join a Wedding Ritual Class, hoping to find inspiration for their own possible nuptials. On a field trip to observe a scuba‑diving marriage ceremony, Sam Skyler, the man who has become a living legend as a human‑potential guru, is not propelled into marriage, but is instead pushed over an oceanside cliff to his death. Sam Skyler practiced finger puppet therapy at the Skyler Institute for Essential Manifestation. He was purported to be a man of psychic sensitivity and personal genius. So how come he did not notice the person who pushed him? Kate is once again wedded to an inconvenient murder rather than to her sweetie. Can she get a simple annulment from the case . . . or will it be a fatal one?
A Cry from the Dark
by Robert BarnardMaster of mystery Robert Barnard, internationally acclaimed for his suspenseful, witty literary gems, cleverly mixes past and present inA Cry from the Dark,an intriguing tour de force sweeping from 1930s Australia to contemporary London. Bettina Whitelaw has come a long way from her childhood in the little outback town of Bundaroo, Australia. Many years have passed, a lifetime really, but she's never forgotten what happened there on the evening that changed her life forever. How could she forget the school dance, her taunting classmates, dancing with the strange but brilliant English boy, Hughie Naismyth? How could she forget what happened next, when, overheated and exhilarated by the music and the moment, she wandered off alone into a secluded, wooded area?Now a renowned, elderly author living in London's elegant Holland Park, Bettina faces a flood of memories as she works on her memoirs, even though her focus is more on the frightening things that are happening today. Someone has recently entered her home and gone through her desk. The intruder is clearly not an ordinary burglar. It must be someone she knows. She's been a little lax in handing out keys, so the suspects are many -- her nephew, Mark; her agent, Clare; her friends, Peter or Katie. Or it could be someone else. What does Bettina possess that this person would want to steal? A puzzle that at first seems mildly disturbing soon turns deadly serious. Someone is willing to kill -- but why? Does the answer rest in Bundaroo or nearer to home?A Cry from the Darkshows us vintage Robert Barnard as he slyly lays the clues that lead to his trademark surprise -- and poignant -- ending.
A Cry from the Dust: A Cry From The Dust, The Bones Will Speak, When Death Draws Near (The Gwen Marcey Novels #1)
by Carrie Stuart ParksCarrie Stuart Parks utilizes her own background as a celebrated, FBI-trained forensic artist to blend fact and fiction into a stunning mystery.A 19th-century conspiracy is about to be shattered by a 21st-century forensic artist. In 1857, a wagon train in Utah was assaulted by a group of militant Mormons calling themselves the Avenging Angels. One hundred and forty people were murdered, including unarmed men, women, and children. The Mountain Meadows Massacre remains controversial to this day—but the truth may be written on the skulls of the victims.When renowned forensic artist Gwen Marcey is recruited to reconstruct the faces of recently unearthed victims at Mountain Meadows, she isn&’t expecting more than an interesting gig . . . and a break from her own hectic life.But when Gwen stumbles on the ritualized murder of a young college student, her work on the massacre takes on a terrifying new aspect, and research quickly becomes a race against modern-day fundamentalist terror.As evidence of a cover-up mounts—a cover-up spanning the entire history of the Mormon church—Gwen finds herself in the crosshairs of a secret society bent on fulfilling prophecy and revenging old wrongs.Can a forensic artist reconstruct two centuries of suppressed history . . . before it repeats itself?&“Parks&’s real-life career as a forensic artist lends remarkable authenticity to her enthralling novel, A Cry from the Dust. Her work is a fresh new voice in suspense, and I became an instant fan. Highly recommended!&” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author&“A unique novel on forensics and fanaticism. A good story on timely subjects well told. For me, these are the ingredients of a successful novel today and Carrie Stuart Parks has done just that.&” —Carter Cornick, FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research (Ret.)
A Cry in the Dark
by Jessica R. PatchDeep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered.But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws.And they&’re not talking…Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater&’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet&’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he&’s convinced this case is connected to his wife&’s murder. As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she&’s worked the cold case of her mother&’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she&’ll never have peace. Because she&’s terrified she might be exactly like him.In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet&’s mysterious past and John&’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet&’s finally found her roots…
A Cry in the Night
by Tom GrievesWhen night falls, fear spreads... The Lake District: a wild landscape, rife with stories. Detectives Zoe Barnes and Sam Taylor are called to investigate the disappearance of two children. But they quickly realise they have been drawn into a complex and unnerving case that hides a much darker intent: as they dig deeper, whispers grow of a community hiding a deadly secret - and talk of witches, the like of which hasn't been heard since the seventeenth century, is spreading. Zoe and Sam will have to work fast to save lives; but in this atmosphere of fear and mistrust, can they even rely on each other?(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
A Cry in the Night
by Whit Masterson12:10 a.m. When he pulled the girl out of the darkened car his intentions were simple and terrible2:30 a.m. The tough police lieutenant found that the stolen girl was his daughter3:57 a.m. A Shore Patrolman spotted the girl's purse in a trash can outside the window of a Skid Row hotel 4:20 a.m.There was nothing in the bare hotel room but a torn up bed, a shattered window, a packet of needles, an icepick, and a pair of pliersIt was 5.20 a.m. before the police picked up the trail again
A Cry in the Night
by Whit Masterson12:10 a.m. When he pulled the girl out of the darkened car his intentions were simple and terrible2:30 a.m. The tough police lieutenant found that the stolen girl was his daughter3:57 a.m. A Shore Patrolman spotted the girl's purse in a trash can outside the window of a Skid Row hotel 4:20 a.m.There was nothing in the bare hotel room but a torn up bed, a shattered window, a packet of needles, an icepick, and a pair of pliersIt was 5.20 a.m. before the police picked up the trail again
A Cry in the Night
by Whit Masterson12:10 a.m. When he pulled the girl out of the darkened car his intentions were simple and terrible2:30 a.m. The tough police lieutenant found that the stolen girl was his daughter3:57 a.m. A Shore Patrolman spotted the girl’s purse in a trash can outside the window of a Skid Row hotel 4:20 a.m.There was nothing in the bare hotel room but a torn up bed, a shattered window, a packet of needles, an icepick, and a pair of pliersIt was 5.20 a.m. before the police picked up the trail again
A Cry in the Night (Silhouette Intimate Moments Ser. #No. 1186)
by Linda CastilloA couple must put aside the differences that tore them apart when their son goes missing in this classic tale from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo…Search-and-rescue leader Buzz Malone thought losing the only woman he’d ever loved was the worst blow life could deal. He was wrong. Finding out he has a son—a son his ex-wife, Kelly, had kept secret—is worse. Especially when that child is lost in the Rocky Mountains, pitted against a raging forest fire.Tirelessly trekking through the mountains with Buzz by her side, Kelly soon realizes that the wilderness isn’t the only thing on fire. The passion that has always flared between them now burns hotter than ever. If they ever make it through this ordeal alive, Kelly vows to face an even greater challenge—convincing Buzz to give their love another try.Originally published in 2002.
A Cry in the Night: A Gary Goodhew Mystery (The Gary Goodhew Mysteries #5)
by Alison BruceMaking a fresh start can be hard, especially with a killer watching . . .When her sister was murdered, Jane Osborne left Cambridge and swore she'd never return. But now, Detective Gary Goodhew has stumbled onto a case that will drag Jane kicking and screaming through her painful past.A car set on fire, a man tied to a tree, a convicted murderer on parole. All of these things are connected, and only Gary Goodhew can figure out how.This unforgettable novel of suspense will thrill fans of Deborah Crombie and Elizabeth George.
A Cryptic Clue (A Hunter and Clewe Mystery #1)
by Victoria GilbertA retired librarian gets back to the books—and into a devilish murder case—in acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert&’s new series, the perfect literary adventure for fans of Kate Carlisle and Jenn McKinlay.Sixty-year-old Jane Hunter, forced into early retirement from her job as a university librarian, is seeking a new challenge to keep her spirits up and supplement her meager pension. But as she&’s about to discover, a retiree&’s life can bring new thrills—and new dangers.Cameron &“Cam&” Clewe, an eccentric 33-year-old collector, is also seeking something—an archivist to inventory his ever-expanding compendium of rare books and artifacts. Jane&’s thrilled to be hired on by Cam and to uncover the secrets of his latest acquisition, a trove of items related to the classic mystery and detective authors. But Jane&’s delight is upended when a body is discovered in Cam&’s library. The victim, heir to a pharmaceutical fortune, was the last in line of Cam&’s failed romances—and now he&’s suspect number one.Cam vows to use his intelligence and deductive skills to clear his name—but with a slight case of agoraphobia, rampant anxiety, and limited social skills, he&’ll need some help. It comes down to Jane to exonerate her new boss—but is he truly innocent?
A Cup Half Full: An Amish Home Novella (Amish Home Novellas)
by Beth WisemanSarah Lantz always dreamed of the perfect home, the perfect husband, the perfect family. When she married Abram, she knew she was on her way to securing her perfect life. But all of that changes in one moment when an accident leaves her unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair, dashing all of her dreams. As Abram starts to transform their home, Sarah begins a transformation in her spirit, and she begins, once again, to see her cup as half full.
A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery #3)
by Valerie BurnsOn the shores of Lake Michigan, influencer Maddy Montgomery has turned the bakery she inherited from her great aunt Octavia into a destination. There&’s just one thing she won&’t post: the body in the freezer . . . Thanks to Maddy&’s social media savvy, Baby Cakes Bakery is becoming a huge success—so much so that she&’s attracted the attention of her former nemesis, the fiancé-stealing Brandy Denton. When Brandy blows into New Bison like an ill wind and disrupts a vlog Maddy&’s filming, their argument goes viral. After Brandy&’s body is found in the freezer at Baby Cakes, Maddy instantly goes from viral sensation to murder suspect. As Maddy is still reeling from the murder, a stranger shows up in the bakery claiming to have been a friend of Octavia. He believes Maddy is in danger. When a second body washes up on the lake shore, it seems clear someone&’s out to kill to keep a secret—and it may have to do with her great aunt. Maddy rallies her aunt&’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars; Sheriff April Johnson; and her veterinarian boyfriend Michael—not to mention her English mastiff Baby—to do some digging and root out whoever&’s behind the killings . . .