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Women Crime Writers: Four Suspense Novels of the 1950s
by Sarah WeinmanThe Library of America and editor Sarah Weinman redefine the classic era of American crime fiction with a landmark collection of four brilliant novels by the female pioneers of the genre, the women who paved the way for Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and Lisa Scottoline. Though women crime and suspense writers dominate today's bestseller lists, the extraordinary work of the mid-century pioneers of the genre is largely unknown. Turning in many cases from the mean streets of the hardboiled school to explore the anxieties and terrors lurking in everyday life, these groundbreaking novelists found the roots of fear and violence in a quiet suburban neighborhood, on a college campus, or in a comfortable midtown hotel. Their work, influential in its day and still vibrant and extraordinarily riveting today, is long overdue for rediscovery. This volume, the second of a two-volume collector's set, gathers four classic works that together reveal the vital and unacknowledged lineage to today's leading crime writers. From the 1950s here are Charlotte Armstrong's Mischief, the nightmarish drama of a child entrusted to a psychotic babysitter, Patricia Highsmith's The Blunderer, brilliantly tracking the perverse parallel lives of two men driven toward murder, Margaret Millar's Beast in View, a relentless study in madness, and Dolores Hitchens's Fools' Gold, a hard-edged tale of robbery and redemption.From the Hardcover edition.
Women Writers and Detectives in Nineteenth-Century Crime Fiction
by Lucy SussexThis book is a study of the 'mothers' of the mystery genre. Traditionally the invention of crime writing has been ascribed to Poe, Wilkie Collins and Conan Doyle, but they had formidable women rivals, whose work has been until recently largely forgotten. The purpose of this book is to 'cherchez les femmes', in a project of rediscovery.
Women of Good Fortune: A Novel
by Sophie WanSet against a high-society Shanghai wedding, a heartfelt, funny, dazzling novel about a reluctant bride and her two best friends, each with their own motives and fed up with the way society treats women, who forge a plan to steal all the gift money on the big day&“Joyous, indulgent, immensely clever.&” —Grace D. Li&“A glittering debut and delightful romp.&” —Carley FortuneLulu has always been taught that money is the ticket to a good life. So, when Shanghai&’s most eligible bachelor surprises her with a proposal, the only acceptable answer is yes, even if the voice inside her head is saying no. His family&’s fortune would solve all her parents&’ financial woes, but Lulu isn&’t in love or ready for marriage.The only people she can confide in are her two best friends: career-minded Rina, who is tired of being passed over for promotion while her male colleagues are rewarded; and Jane, a sharp-tongued, luxury-chasing housewife desperate to divorce her husband and trade up. Each of them desires something different: freedom, time, beauty. None of them can get it without money.Lulu&’s wedding is their golden opportunity. The social event of the season, it means more than enough cash gifts to transform the women&’s lives. To steal the money on the big day, all they&’ll need is a trustworthy crew and a brilliant plan. But as the plot grows increasingly complicated and relationships are caught in the cross fire, the women are forced to face that having it all might come at a steep price…
Women on the Case: Stories
by Sara ParetskyThese are stories of P.I.s who keep guns in their handbags--or their bras, of crime victims, homeless women, and housewives whose ordinary lives take a brutal, sometimes fatal twist. This collection brings several brilliant international authors to American readers for the first time, including Amel Benaboura, Irina Muravyova, and Helga Anderle. Mystery fans will also enjoy new works by familiar voices Sara Paretsky, Elizabeth George, Amanda Cross, Ruth Rendell, Antonia Fraser, Frances Fyfield, and many more contemporary masters.From the Paperback edition.
Won't Back Down (The Jack Keller Thrillers)
by J.D. RhoadesBounty hunter Jack Keller can&’t outrun his past. Sixth in the series from the author who &“writes action as well as anybody in the business&” (C. J. Box, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). Back in rural North Carolina, Keller is trying to build a life beyond bloodshed—a steady job, a relationship with Francis, the son he never knew. But Francis&’s half-brother Ben still blames Keller for a day of fire and death that once changed everything. Then Keller steps in to protect a refugee girl, and hell follows. A ruthless trio of sadistic female assassins has come hunting, and they&’re not just after Keller—they&’re after Ben, Marie, and Francis. This time, Keller won&’t stand alone. But when the bullets start flying, he&’ll do what he&’s always done: pick up the gun, take the fight to them, and make damn sure they regret coming after the people he loves. Fast, brutal, and relentless—perfect for fans of Lee Child and David Baldacci.Praise for J. D. Rhoades &“Jack Keller is a sure-fire star of the new generation of hard-boiled heroes.&” —Stephen Booth, award-winning author of Dying to Sin &“A fine example of redneck noir.&” —The Washington Post &“For fans of high-octane thrillers that don&’t ignore character development, Rhoades belongs on the same reading list with Stephen Hunter, Lee Child, and Randy Wayne White.&” —Booklist
Wonder Valley: A Novel
by Ivy PochodaNPR Best Book of 2017Los Angeles Times Best Fiction PickRefinery29 Best Book of the YearBOLO Books Top Read of 2017“Destined to be a classic L.A. novel.”—Michael ConnellyWhen a teen runs away from his father’s mysterious commune, he sets in motion a domino effect that will connect six characters desperate for hope and love, set across the sun-bleached canvas of Los Angeles.From the acclaimed author of Visitation Street, a visionary portrait of contemporary Los Angeles in all its facets, from the Mojave Desert to the Pacific, from the 110 to Skid Row.During a typically crowded morning commute, a naked runner is dodging between the stalled cars. The strange sight makes the local news and captures the imaginations of a stunning cast of misfits and lost souls.There's Ren, just out of juvie, who travels to LA in search of his mother. There's Owen and James, teenage twins who live in a desert commune, where their father, a self-proclaimed healer, holds a powerful sway over his disciples. There's Britt, who shows up at the commune harboring a dark secret. There's Tony, a bored and unhappy lawyer who is inspired by the runner. And there's Blake, a drifter hiding in the desert, doing his best to fight off his most violent instincts. Their lives will all intertwine and come crashing together in a shocking way, one that could only happen in this enchanting, dangerous city.Wonder Valley is a swirling mix of angst, violence, heartache, and yearning—a masterpiece by a writer on the rise.
Wonderful You: Devlin's Light, Moon Dance, And Wonderful You (Enright Family Series #2)
by Mariah StewartAcclaimed for writing charming love stories that linger long in the memory, bestselling and award-winning author Mariah Stewart &“just keeps getting better and better&” (Romantic Times). Now she enchants once again in this tender story of two lost souls who find love where they least expect it…Twenty-eight, single, and struggling to keep her little shop of handicrafts afloat, Zoey Enright is pleasantly surprised when a knockout audition for a home-shopping network lands her an impressive job as an on-air saleswoman. Little does she know, Delaney O'Connor, the company's CEO, is bringing his only grandson and the hero of Zoey's childhood, Ben Pierce, home from Europe to run the network. Ben's one true passion was Grand Prix racing -- until he laid eyes on Zoey again, all grown up and more beautiful than ever. But he also must face his haunted past and the near-fatal accident that brought his driving career to a screeching halt. Confronting painful emotions he crossed an ocean to forget, Ben must barter his old dreams for new ones if he and Zoey are to claim the wonderful future they are meant to share.
Wonderland (Matt Minough Mystery #7)
by John Brady[from the back cover] "Globe and Mail Notable Book for 2002 Inspector Minogue is going off the rails after a suspect he was interviewing in a routine fraud investigation kills herself. Dublin's gangland erupts with a vicious double murder of two Albanian men on a street in broad daylight. A teenaged schoolgirl is dead of an overdose in a park in a swanky suburb. Welcome to interesting times in Dublin, a city roaring, spinning, and racing full throttle to the future, a place where the tiger economy sends seismic shocks through every level of society. The future's arrived, and it has a price. Welcome to Wonderland." The Matt Minough novels present an unvarnished, contemporary view of Ireland and the world of its police force. Though Minough loves Ireland and its history, lore, music, beauty and subtle magic, his investigations force him to deal with the changes wrought on the Irish population by modernization and growing prosperity. Read all of the Matt Minough books from the Bookshare collection. #1 A Carra King, #2 A Stone of the Heart, #3 Kaddish in Dublin, #4 All Souls , #5 Unholy Ground, and #6 The Good Life, with three more to come.
Wonderland: A Novel
by Zoje StageShirley Jackson meets The Shining in this richly atmospheric and thrillingly tense new novel from the acclaimed author of the "deliciously creepy" debut Baby Teeth (New York Post).One mother's love may be all that stands between her family, an enigmatic presence--and madness.After years of city life, Orla and Shaw Bennett are ready for the quiet of New York's Adirondack mountains--or at least, they think they are. Settling into the perfect farmhouse with their two children, they are both charmed and unsettled by the expanse of their land, the privacy of their individual bedrooms, and the isolation of life a mile from any neighbor.But none of the Bennetts could expect what lies waiting in the woods, where secrets run dark and deep. When something begins to call to the family-from under the earth, beneath the trees, and within their minds-Orla realizes she might be the only one who can save them . . . if she can find out what this force wants before it's too late.With an ending inescapable and deeply satisfying, Wonderland brilliantly blends horror and suspense to probe the boundaries of family, loyalty, love, and the natural world.
Wonderland: A Thriller
by Jennifer Hillier“Top of the line thriller writing…You better call in sick, because you’re not going anywhere until you finish reading it. Oh, and you might want to lock the door, too. Just to be safe.” —#1 bestselling author Jeffery Deaver Fans of Chelsea Cain and Lisa Gardner will devour this edgy thriller about the gruesome secrets hidden beneath a small-town amusement park. From the author of Creep, Freak, and The Butcher, Jennifer Hillier’s “fine knack for creating hideous killers” (Booklist) is vividly on display.Welcome to Wonderland. By day, it’s a magical place boasting a certain retro charm. Excited children, hands sticky with cotton candy, run frenetically from the Giant Octopus ride to the Spinning Sombrero, while the tinkling carnival music of the giant Wonder Wheel—the oldest Ferris wheel in the Pacific Northwest—fills the air. But before daybreak, an eerie feeling descends. Maybe it’s the Clown Museum, home to creepy wax replicas of movie stars and a massive collection of antique porcelain dolls. Or maybe it’s the terrifyingly real House of Horrors. Or…maybe it’s the dead, decaying body left in the midway for all the Wonder Workers to see. Vanessa Castro’s first day as deputy police chief of Seaside, Washington, is off to a bang. The unidentifiable homeless man rotting inside the tiny town’s main tourist attraction is strange enough, but now a teenage employee—whose defiant picture at the top of the Wonder Wheel went viral that same morning—is missing. As the clues in those seemingly disparate crimes lead her down a mysterious shared path of missing persons that goes back decades, she suspects the seedy rumors surrounding the amusement park’s dark history might just be true. She moved to Seaside to escape her own scandalous past, but has she brought her family to the center of an insidious killer’s twisted game? Acclaimed author Jennifer Hillier’s bone-chilling thriller is masterful and fast-paced, hurtling toward a shocking, bloody conclusion.
Wonderment In Death (In Death #42)
by J. D. RobbNew York, 2061. Darlene Fitzwilliams - a young heiress - kills her brother then jumps from a tall building. All the evidence suggests a tragic but familiar murder/suicide case for Lieutenant Eve Dallas. But when Eve discovers that Darlene has been visiting psychics and spiritual healers, things take a dark and unsettling turn. Someone has been meddling with Darlene Fitzwilliams' subconscious - someone with a gift for hypnosis and a disturbing obsession with Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. With husband Roarke and partner Peabody at her side, Eve finds herself falling down the rabbit hole into one of the strangest investigations of her career. One that threatens not just her body, but her mind...Set between Devoted in Death and Brotherhood in Death.
Wonton Terror: A Noodle Shop Mystery (A Noodle Shop Mystery #4)
by Vivien ChienIn the fourth in Vivien Chien's Noodle Shop delicious mystery series, Ho-Lee Noodle House is ready to take the Cleveland night market by storm—until a brand-new food venue literally explodes onto the scene. Lana Lee is all smiles when the first evening of Cleveland’s Asian Night Market kicks off the summer. The weekly festival is always good for business, packed with locals and tourists, and this year, some stiff new food-truck competition. Wonton on Wheels, run by old friends of Lana’s parents, promises to have customers lining up for their delicately wrapped delights—until the truck blows up at evening’s end. Lana’s boyfriend, Detective Adam Trudeau, had been planning a birthday getaway for the two of them but, lo and behold, Lana must assume the role of amateur sleuth yet again. With one proprietor of Wonton on Wheels dead, it’s beginning to look more like murder and less like an unfortunate accident. And as they begin to unwrap layers of disturbing secrets, Lana’s own family erupts into new drama. Will Lana be able to solve this crime—or has she jumped from the wok right into the fire? “Thoroughly entertaining...fun and delicious.”—RT Book Reviews
Woodland Dell's Secret (Whispering Brook Series #5)
by Carrie BenderMain character in the Whispering Brook series, Nancy Petersheim, is busy with her own work, keeping house for her brother Omar, helping neighbors, and being friends with Sally and Andrew. Dannie comes to Omar's farm for the summer but stumbles into a mystery in Hemlock Woods while helping elderly neighbors Ivor and Helga with their chores. Andrew gives Dannie a golden-color horse that needs extra care and love to recover from an injury. Then Dannie's uncle shows up and tries to take over his life. Now what? This Amish family pulls together in the crunch and knows how to enjoy wholesome living.
Woodlanders Begin
by Irene SchultzWhat family solves mysteries... has adventures all over the world... and loves oatmeal cookies? The children (Sammy, 10, sister Kathy, 13, brother Bill, 14, best friend Dave, 16) all lost their parents, but with their dog Mop have made their OWN family with Mrs. Tandy. Why are they called the Woodlanders? Because they live in a big house in the Bluff Lake woods on Woodland Street! Together they find fun, mystery, and adventure.
Woodshed Wallace Bundle
by Jeremy BrownThe Woodshed Wallace Bundle is cpmprised off the Woodshed Wallace Series. Featuring Suckerpunch, Hook & Shoot, and Anaconda Choke. Suckerpunch: Stuck on no-name cards for tiny organizations, Woody is trying to put his shady past behind him with help from his trainer and mentor, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Gil Hobbes. When Banzai Eddie Takanori--president of MMA’s largest organization, Warrior Inc. --offers Woody a short-notice fight against a highly favored poster boy, Woody sees his shot at salvation. By the time Woody figures out he’s just a pawn in a high-stakes game between psychopaths, he’s in way too deep. Hook & Shoot: Aaron "Woodshed” Wallace has fought his entire life to survive. He thinks the big break from MMA promotion Warrior Inc. will change all that, and he’s right. But first he has to make sure Warrior’s president, Banzai Eddie Takanori, doesn’t get snuffed out by the Yakuza. If the Japanese mobsters can’t collect on the debt Eddie owes, they’ll take payment in blood--no matter whose. Woody has no choice but to use his mixed martial arts skills in and out of the cage to help Eddie and his ex-SAS bodyguard stay alive and to keep Warrior intact. Serves Woody right for trusting Eddie and thinking he was off the hook for his past. He should know by now what happens with hooks: when you drop back onto them, they go twice as deep. Anaconda Choke: Woodshed Wallace is equally at home in the grittiest alleys and brightest MMA cages of Las Vegas, but none of that prepares him for the war that awaits him in Rio de Janeiro. Woody is in Brazil to reunite with his past flame Marcela and the Arcoverde clan and to fight in Banzai Eddie Takanori’s first international Warrior Inc. event. Marcela and the Arcoverdes do their best to let Woody focus on the fight, but his instincts are too sharp. The family is in trouble. Carrasco, crime lord of the notorious, sprawling Rio slum Axila da Serpente, has taken a liking to Marcela. Carrasco believes he is the embodiment of an Exu, a spirit driven by lust, vice, and crime, and the spirit has demanded ownership of Marcela. Under the burning MMA spotlights and within the brutal labyrinths of Rio’s slums, Woody must realize what he cherishes most--and what he must fight for--before it is gone forever.
Woof at the Door
by Laura MorriganAnimal behaviorist Grace Wilde keeps her ability to psychically communicate with furry and feathered critters under wraps. But when a Doberman turns out to be the only witness to a crime, Grace will have to let the cat out of the bag in order to catch a killer. Grace Wilde's job is anything but normal. When she's not helping out at the zoo by comforting agitated lemurs, she's listening to the woes of annoyed house pets. Grace's life gets even more complicated, though, when the cops summon her to a crime scene to help deal with the murder victim's terrified Doberman. The pooch turns out to be the only one who saw what happened the night of the shooting--and only Grace can get the information out of him. The problem is, how will Grace tell the distractingly gorgeous Sergeant Kai Duncan that it's the dog who's giving her the intel without spilling her big secret or sounding crazy? Left on her own, Grace will have to follow the pup's lead to track down the killer. But she'll have to be careful--or curiosity may end up killing the cat whisperer.
Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel (A\Bowser and Birdie Mystery Ser.)
by Spencer Quinn"I defy anyone to read this book -- kid or adult -- without a big, goofy grin." -- HARLAN COBEN, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe New York Times Bestselling MysteryThere is trouble brewing in the Louisiana swamp -- Bowser can smell it. Bowser is a very handsome and only slightly slobbery dog, and he can smell lots of things. Like bacon. And rawhide chews! And the sweat on humans when they're lying.Birdie Gaux, the girl Bowser lives with, also knows something is wrong. It's not just that her grammy's stuffed prize marlin has been stolen. It's the weird rumor that the marlin is linked to a missing treasure. It's the truck that seems to be following Birdie and the bad feeling on the back of her neck.When Birdie and Bowser start digging into the mystery, not even Bowser's powerful sniffer can smell just how menacing the threat is. And when the danger comes straight for Birdie, Bowser knows it up to him to sic 'em.
Wool: Book One of the Silo Series (Silo #1)
by Hugh HoweyNOW A SERIES ON APPLE TV+ THAT STEPHEN KING CALLS “MYSTERIOUS AND TERRIFICALLY SUSPENSEFUL.... EXCELLENT SCIENCE FICTION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS."*INCLUDES ORIGINAL ESSAY "A HISTORY OF THE DARKEST YARNS" FROM HUGH HOWEY*“One of dystopian fiction’s masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World." — Daily ExpressThe first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo.But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside. After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive.“Claustrophobic and, at times, genuinely terrifying.” — Washington Post
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Word Games (Angie Gomez Cozy Murder Mystery Series #2)
by Ines SaintA New Murder Mystery and New Clues to Her Parents’ Deaths, Angie Gomez Discovers Truth is Stranger than Soap Operas in Word Games, a Murder Mystery by Ines Saint--Dayton, Ohio – Present Day--When soccer-star Ronnie Martinez is found dead, it’s ruled a suicide. Ronnie’s mother isn't convinced, she thinks he was murdered. But only Angie and her cohorts at Riverside Funeral Home are willing to investigate.Angie can hear a dead person’s last words, but she still has a lot to learn about sleuthing, spying, and magic.The threats on her life tell her she's close to the truth as Angie lands in deep-trouble and meets a fowl rescuer.Publisher’s Note: Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of humor, romance, and the paranormal will appreciate the Angie Gomez Murder Mystery series. Stories contain mild profanity and no explicit sex and can be enjoyed by readers 13 and up."A deeply likeable story, Angie is the type of lead character a reader can fall in love with." -Andra MaguranThe Angie Gomez Murder Mystery Series are best enjoyed in order:Last WordsWord GamesWords with FriendsAbout the AuthorInes Saint was born in Zaragoza, Spain, and grew up with one foot on an island of Puerto Rico and the other in the States. She’s bilingual and bicultural and has spent the last eighteen years raising her fun, inspiring boys and sharing her life with her husband/best friend/biggest fan. Her greatest joys are spending quality time with family and close friends, traveling, reading feel-good historical fiction, hiking, and snuggling next to her dog, Hobbit.
Word Made Flesh (Quinsigamond #4)
by Jack O'ConnellAn ex-cop gets sucked back into an evil world he thought he&’d left behind&“Vealshank&” Tani&’s life ends in an abandoned train station. The killers don&’t just torture Tani, they skin him and hang him from a steal beam as a treat for the carrion eaters. This grisly scene wouldn&’t matter to Gilrein, a cabbie who knows to mind his own business, except that he spent the evening as Tani&’s chauffeur. Whether he knows anything or not, his life is now a liability to August Kroger, kingpin and rare-book addict—and enemies of Kroger do not live long. Before he drove a Checker, Gilrein was a cop, with a life built around the force. His wife wore a badge as well, serving valiantly until the day an explosion took her life and forced Gilrein to abandon their profession. Sensing a connection between Tani&’s death and his wife&’s, Gilrein reopens the case, hoping to expose the conspiracy that ended her life—before it claims his too.
Word Of Honor
by Terri BlackstockOf the four people in the Newpointe post office when the bomb went off, three were killed instantly. The fourth, a 5 year old boy, lies comatose in the hospital and might not survive. Who would do such a thing? The answer comes in the form of a gunman crashing through the door of the hotel room where Jill Clark is staying. With a rifle barrel pointed at her temple, the young attorney suddenly finds herself the hostage of a desperate man whose actions barely fit his claim that he's innocent of the bombing. Only later, when the suspect is behind bars, does Jill wonder whether he's as guilty as he appears. Prompted by a terrifying attempt on her life, Jill and old flame Dan Nichols dig deeper into the case. But standing in their way is an obstacle Jill hasn't counted on: the power of a covenant. It could change her life. Or, with the clock ticking, it could seal her death. (Newpointe 911 book 3. Sequel to Shadow of Doubt.)
Word Of Honour
by Nelson DeMilleBen Tyson is a good man, a brilliant corporate executive, an honest handsome family man, admired by men and desired by women. But sixteen years ago Ben Tyson was a lieutenant in Vietnam. There, in 1968, the men under his command committed a murderous atrocity - and together swore never to tell the world what they had done. Now the press, army justice and the events he tried to forget have caught up with Ben Tyson. His family, his career and his personal sense of honour hang in the balance.
Word Travelers and the Big Chase in Paris (Word Travelers)
by Raj HaldarAre you ready for adventure? The third book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures!They've signed the permission slips, the bus has finally arrived, and everyone has their imaginary imagination caps…but this year they'll also magically travel to France and find themselves at a famous modern art museum in Paris, the Pompidou Center to discover that an art thief has returned!This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for:A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love!A story of two best friends solving mysteries with magic!Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book!A journey to Paris to learn the French roots of the English languageMagically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key?
Word Travelers and the Missing Mexican Molé (Word Travelers)
by Raj HaldarAre you ready for adventure? The second book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures!It's finally time for the party! Every year, best friends Edie and Molly-Jean (who still prefers to be called MJ) throw a costume party and have the best time. They plan the perfect outfits, order pizza, and dance to silly songs…but this year they'll also magically travel to Mexico and find themselves in the middle of Día de los Muertos celebrations to discover that a secret mole recipe has been stolen!This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for:A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love!A story of two best friends solving mysteries with magic!Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book!A journey to Mexico to learn the Spanish roots of the English languageMagically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key?