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A Killing by the Sea (A By the Sea Mystery #2)
by Kathleen BridgeThe breathtaking barrier island of Melbourne Beach, Florida, is every tourist’s fantasy—until murder washes ashore . . . Trading the urban sprawl of Manhattan for the tranquility and exotic beauty of a Florida barrier island was the best decision author Liz Holt ever made. What could be more ideal for relaxing, regrouping, and getting a writer’s creative juices flowing than observing life at the unconventional hotel that has been in Liz’s family for generations? But it’s death that grips the island when a body sweeps in on the tide . . . The victim was a member of a fishing crew lost at sea who may or may not have drowned. Despite the corpse in their crosshairs, the staff of the Indialantic by the Sea Hotel and Emporium continues its plans for its first annual Pirates’ Weekend. But things go further awry when both a hurricane and a killer leave a trail of destruction. Liz and her new boyfriend must figure out who’s behind the carnage before they also end up in Davy Jones’ locker . . . Recipes included!
A Vow of Penance (Sister Joan Mysteries #5)
by Veronica BlackSeason of penance... and murder. As the Lenten season of Penance is observed in the Convent of the Daughters of Compassion, Sister Joan finds herself struggling with her less-than-Christian feelings toward two very prickly personalities: the serious and rather stiff Father Timothy and the dour Sister Jerome. Soon, however, she finds herself wrestling with a larger transgression--murder. When the rectory housekeeper is found dead of a pill overdose, Sister Joan refuses to believe the police's suspicions of suicide--and an accident seems equally unlikely. A sudden rash of corpses appears to bear out her theory. Now, as she grapples with her conscience and her vows during the holy season, the fearless nun sets a trap for a killer... but she may well find herself caught in an unholy--and deadly--snare. A Vow of Penance continues Veronica's streak of crafting critically and commercially acclaimed puzzlers. Sister Joan is not your ordinary nun. She's known for her wonderful sense of humor, intelligence, and her habit of wearing jeans and sneakers. She's also known not to take everything at face value--a quality that has made her a top-notch amateur sleuth. Her investigations often lead her into some tight situations and many run-ins with her fellow crime solver, agnostic copper Detective Sergeant Mill. Look for the other books in this series in the Bookshare library including: #1 A Vow of Silence, #2 A Vow of Chastity, #3 A Vow of Sanctity, #4 A Vow of Obedience, #5 A Vow of Devotion, #7 A Vow of Fidelity and #8 A Vow of Adoration, with more on the way.
Gruel and Unusual Punishment (An Amish Bed and Breakfast Mystery with Recipes – PennDutch Mysteries #10)
by Tamar MyersAn Amish Bed and Breakfast Mystery with Recipes – PennDutch Mysteries #10 Pennsylvania Dutch Inn owner Magdalena Yoder is back in the tenth book in the mouthwatering series... Conman Clarence Webber career has been long and very lucrative—until he landed himself in Hernia’s jail, and is promptly poisoned. Since Magdalena’s PennDutch Inn provides all of the meals for Hernia’s tiny jail, all eyes are on her. She retraces Webber’s criminal path through Pennsylvania—and even Maryland!—she soon discovers that he left a long list of victims, all with good reason to try to do the conman in!! With the reputation of her beloved PennDutch Inn on the line, Magdalena puts on her investigator bonnet to learn who in Hernia poisoned the gruel… “Bubbling over with mirth and mystery.” –Dorothy Cannell b>“A delicious treat.” –Carolyn G. Hart “Charming and delightful...Tamar Myers [keeps] it fresh and original.” -- Midwest Book Review
Grape Expectations (An Amish Bed and Breakfast Mystery with Recipes #14)
by Tamar MyersAn Amish Bed and Breakfast Mystery with Recipes – PennDutch Mysteries #14Tensions in the Mennonite-Amish community of Hernia, PA are running red. Felicia Baccustelli, a slick city gal, plans to open a wine ‘spa’ in the cozy little town. Not only are the teetotalers of the local community bubbling over with disapproval, but Magdalena Yoder, owner of the illustrious PennDutch Inn and self-appointed boss of everything, worries it could put her out of business!So when this much-disliked newcomer is found encased in cement, everyone’s a suspect, especially Magdalena. And now that former police chief, Melvin Stolzfus, is in jail himself, a newly appointed police chief takes charge of the case. But he doesn’t seem to understand the subtle nuances of life in Hernia and the town soon turns on him. If Magdalena doesn’t find the killer herself, she may end up in jail with her nemesis, Melvin Stolzfus…or worse!“Bubbling over with mirth and mystery.” –Dorothy Cannell“A delicious treat.” –Carolyn G. Hart
The Hidden Room #2 (The Treasure Troop #2)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerFrom Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler comes a new chapter book mystery series, The Treasure Troop! Join Marly, Sai, and Isla, three code-cracking kids on the hunt for an old neighbor's hidden treasure.In the second book of this code-busting series, Marly, Sai, and Isla are back on the hunt. After finding Mr. Summerling's hidden treehouse, they've discovered a new set of clues for them to follow, leading them straight to the heart of their mysterious neighbor's life: his house. The same house Marly has been living next to all of these years, which, they discover, is filled with hidden rooms and staircases. With just a few scraps of papers as clues, and Mr. Summerling's angry son on their tails, can the Treasure Troop find the answers they're looking for?
The Prized Girl: A Novel
by Amy K. GreenFrom debut author Amy K. Green comes a devastating tale of psychological suspense: a teen pageant queen is found murdered in a small New England town, and her sister's search for answers unearths more than she bargained for. Days after a young pageant queen named Jenny is found murdered, her small town grieves the loss alongside her picture-perfect parents. At first glance, Jenny's tragic death appears clear-cut for investigators. The most obvious suspect is one of her fans, an older man who may have gotten too close for comfort. But Jenny's half-sister, Virginia—the sarcastic black sheep of the family—isn't so sure of his guilt and takes matters into her own hands to find the killer. But for Jenny's case and Virginia's investigation, there's more to the story. Virginia, still living in town and haunted by her own troubled teenage years, suspects that a similar darkness lay beneath the sparkling veneer of Jenny's life. Alternating between Jenny's final days and Virginia's determined search for the truth, the sisters' dual narratives follow a harrowing trail of suspects, with surprising turns that race toward a shocking finale. Infused with dark humor and driven by two captivating young women, The Prized Girl tells a heartbreaking story of missed connections, a complicated family, and a town's disturbing secrets.
The Adventures of Ellery Queen
by Ellery QueenIn eleven ripping stories, the mystery genre’s greatest sleuth shows his chopsFor Ellery Queen, there is no puzzle that reason cannot solve. In his time, he has faced down killers, thugs, and thieves, protected only by the might of his brain—and the odd bit of timely intervention by his father, a burly New York police inspector. But when a university professor asks Queen to teach a class, the detective finds there are people whom reason cannot touch: college students. Queen’s adventure on campus is only the first of this incomparable collection of short mysteries. In these pages, he tangles with a violent book thief, an assassin who targets acrobats, and New York’s only cleanly shaven bearded lady. Criminals everywhere fear him, whether they work in mansions or back alleys. No mystery is too difficult for the man with the golden brain.
The Spanish Cape Mystery
by Ellery QueenOn a seaside vacation, Ellery Queen is ensnared in a trio of strange crimesSpanish Cape is a dramatic promontory, its rocky cliffs topped with a picturesque hacienda. This isolated spot belongs to millionaire Walter Godfrey and it should be a peaceful family getaway--but one summer evening, Rosa Godfrey argues with her uncle David as he tries to convince her not to run away with one of their guests, the roguish John Marco. Suddenly, a one-eyed gunman appears out of the twilight. He seems to mistake David for John, and forces the pair to the mainland, where he clubs David on the head and locks Rosa in an empty vacation cottage. The next day, Rosa is rescued by the renowned sleuth Ellery Queen, who had come to the coast for a holiday. For a moment, it seems her luck has changed, but then the universe delivers another crushing blow. John has been found stone dead and stark naked. This will not be the first working vacation for the unfailingly logical Ellery Queen, but to unravel the mystery of the undressed man, he will have to make sense of what happened on the worst night of Rosa Godfrey's life.
The American Gun Mystery: The American Gun Mystery (The\complete Crime Novels Of Ellery Queen, Vol.6 Ser.)
by Ellery QueenWhen a Western star is gunned down at a rodeo, Ellery Queen saddles upBuck Horne has roped thousands of cattle, slugged his way out of dozens of saloons, and shot plenty of men dead in the street--but always on the backlot. He is a celluloid cowboy, and his career is nearly kaput. The real box office draw is his daughter, Kit, a brawling beauty who can outshoot any rascal the studio has to offer. Desperate for a comeback, Buck joins Wild Bill Grant's traveling rodeo for a show in New York, hoping to impress Hollywood and land one last movie contract. But he has scarcely mounted his horse when he falls to the dirt. It wasn't age that made him slip--it was the bullet in his heart. Watching from the stands are Ellery Queen, debonair sleuth, and his police detective father. They are New Yorkers through and through, but to solve the rodeo killing, the Queens must learn to talk cowboy.
The Chinese Orange Mystery: An Ellery Queen Mystery (An\ellery Queen Mystery Ser. #0)
by Ellery QueenA puzzling publishing murder attracts the eye of Ellery QueenMandarin Press is a premier publishing house for foreign literature, but to those at the top of this enterprise, there is little more beautiful than a rare stamp. As Donald Kirk, publisher and philatelist, prepares his office for a banquet, an unfamiliar man comes to call. No one recognizes him, but Kirk’s staff is used to strange characters visiting their boss, so Kirk’s secretary asks him to wait in the anteroom. Within an hour, the mysterious visitor is dead on the floor, head bashed in with a fireplace poker, and everything in the anteroom has been quite literally turned upside down. The rug is backwards; the furniture is backwards; even the dead man’s clothes have been put on front-to-back. As debonair detective Ellery Queen pries into the secrets of Mandarin Press, every clue he finds is topsy-turvy. The great sleuth must tread lightly, for walking backwards is a surefire way to step off a cliff.
Calamity Town (Paperback Ser.)
by Ellery QueenLooking for trouble, Ellery Queen descends on a small townAt the tail end of the long summer of 1940, there is nowhere in the country more charming than Wrightsville. The Depression has abated, and for the first time in years the city is booming. There is hope in Wrightsville, but Ellery Queen has come looking for death. The mystery author is hoping for fodder for a novel, and he senses the corruption that lurks beneath the apple pie façade. He rents a house owned by the town’s first family, whose three daughters star in most of the local gossip. One is fragile, left at the altar three years ago and never recovered. Another is engaged to the city’s rising political star, an upright man who’s already boring her. And then there’s Lola, the divorced, bohemian black sheep. Together, they make a volatile combination. Once he sees the ugliness in Wrightsville, Queen sits back—waiting for the crime to come to him.
The Egyptian Cross Mystery: An Ellery Queen Mystery
by Ellery QueenThe Queens are intrigued when a grisly murder mars a small town's ChristmasIt's Christmas in Chicago, and Inspector Richard Queen is enjoying a busman's holiday at a conference on gangland violence--but his son, amateur sleuth Ellery, isbored silly. Until, that is, Ellery reads of an unusual killing in rural Arroyo, West Virginia: A schoolmaster has been found beheaded and crucified. Ellery hustles his father into his roadster and heads east, since there is nothing he'd like better for Christmas than a juicy, gruesome puzzle. When the Queens arrive in Arroyo, they learn that the victim was an eccentric atheist, but not the sort to make enemies. What initially looks to be the work of a sadistic cult turns out to be something far more sinister. In the months ahead, more victims will turn up all over the world--all killed in the same horrifying manner. It will take several bodies before Queen divines the clue that unlocks the mystery of the Christmas crucifixion.
Hot, Spicy Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #27)
by Patti BenningEleanora Ward is looking forward to a week in the sun with her grandmother, Ann Pacelli. This time, she is determined that her trip to Florida will be all about fun, not work. A monkey wrench is thrown into Ellie's careful plans, however, when her grandmother informs her that instead of flying back home, they'll be driving. <p><p> Bone tired and ready for a good night's sleep after their first day of driving, Ellie pulls into the first motel they can find. It's small and falling apart, and her cell phone doesn't have any service, but both women are too tired to care, until Ellie stumbles across the scene of a violent murder. <p> Far from home, Ellie and Nonna try to keep their heads down and get out of town without attracting attention, but as usual, Ellie find herself drawn right into the middle of the case.
Against All Enemies (A Jonathan Grave Thriller #7)
by John GilstrapJonathan Grave finds it hard to believe that a fellow combat vet has gone rogue, killing American agents and leaking sensitive intel to hostile foreign interests. With black ops assassins on the trail of his old friend, Grave sets out to get to him first. He finds far more than he bargained for. Not only the wily operative, but evidence of a conspiracy so dangerous, so far-reaching, that an unthinkable tragedy is in-motion. Grave and his elite team of specialists must expose a deadly high-level secret --and do it in time to avert a catastrophe of historic proportions...
Creamy Pumpkin Killer (Cupcakes in Paradise #6)
by Summer PrescottSometimes ya gotta wonder... Are they truly incompetent, or is there another agenda? Cupcake baker and amateur sleuth, Melissa Beckett, is Pacing a decision that will change her life forever, no matter what she decides. In the midst of dealing with her business and personal drama, a young husband is brutally murdered, shocking her sleepy beachside town of Calgon, Florida to its foundations. Is anyone safe? The new detective in town is at odds with Missy, her dashing detective husband, Chas, and anyone else who gets in his way, which has Chas wondering what motives lie behind the incompetent lawman's gruff exterior. The detective has a knack for barging in at exactly the wrong time. Is it deliberate? Will the case ever get solved with this bumbling bad cop around? Find out, in this action-packed tale! This exciting Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you'd like to know more about Missy, Chas and the rest of the Calgon gang, their history can be found in the two series previous to this one. The first Missy and Chas series is Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, and the second is The INNcredibly Sweet Series. Enjoy them all!
The Devil's Finger
by William S. UngermanMyles Rawlings and Lon Grainger are hunters of men. Trained snipers, they have demonstrated their mastery of the one-shot kill on every corner of the globe. But their new contract takes them to the remote hell of Zapata, Texas--where a vicious drug lord terrorizes and kills all who oppose him. But what begins as just another job becomes a personal mission of redemption and vengeance as Rawlings and Grainger fight to catch the drug kingpin in their crosshairs--while they themselves are being hunted by the bloody demons of their past.
El caso de las japonesas muertas
by Antonio MerceroUn nuevo nombre se ha sumado a la gran novela negra española encabezada por Lorenzo Silva y Dolores Redondo. «Ideal para lectores que busquen novelas policiacas protagonizadas por detectives singulares... Un estilo claro y directo y capacidad de enganchar al lector.»Lluís Fernández, La Razón «Una protagonista original e insólita en el panorama negrocriminal en castellano, que merece una saga.»Paco Camarasa Recién reincorporada a la Brigada tras la cirugía de reasignación de sexo, Sofía Luna se ve obligada a investigar un misterioso caso. ¿Quién es este asesino que escoge a sus víctimas, todas japonesas, en el centro turístico de Madrid? Todo parece apuntar hacia el peculiar mundo de los viajes turísticos organizados y el más peculiar aún de personas asexuales, un grupo que rechaza la hipersexualidad de la vida moderna y tiene como animal favorito la estrella de mar. Luna y su equipo, al que se suma una traductora de japonés que busca algo más que colaborar, tendrán que trabajar bajo una fuerte presión mediática, sobre todo cuando desaparece la hija del embajador de Japón. A este caso, que parece irresoluble, se suma otro que golpea a la inspectora en lo más íntimo: su padre, con el que no se habla desde hace años, ha matado a un hombre, supuestamente en legítima defensa. Y la investigación empieza a revelar detalles insospechados. Reseñas:«Antonio Mercero escarba en la intolerancia humana y abre el debate sobre el lugar que ocupa el sexo en la sociedad.»Jessica Martín, Noticias de Giouzkoa «Otra vuelta de tuerca a la reflexión masculina del feminismo.»Diario de Navarra «El noir español seguirá de enhorabuena mientras contemos con personajes como éste, y con narraciones vertiginosas que llevan al lector en volandas en cada página. Desde ahora mismo estamos esperando la siguiente entrega de la serie.»Antonio Parra Sanz, La Verdad «Me ha gustado muchísimo. Una muy buena novela. [...] Léanselo, se lo pasarán muy bien.»Gestiona Radio «Una excelente novela negra que explora unos personajes para quienes la sexualidad o su ausencia forma una parte fundamental en sus vidas y en sus muertes.»Anika entre libros La crítica ha dicho sobre El final del hombre:«Un policial estupendo, bien planteado y escrito, con protagonistas y secundarios perfilados y diferenciados y un fundamento ideológico o social profundo y, por fortuna, nada maniqueo: el mundo es de las mujeres y los hombres deambulan como dinosaurios añorando los días antes del meteorito.»Carlos Zanón, El País «Su trama, que no da tregua, nos hace querer la siguiente ya.»Revista Mía «Un talento prodigioso para hilvanar historias en las que late la vida cotidiana; historias con las que el lector se identifica al instante.»Todo Literatura «La novela negra española ya tiene su heroína transexual... Mercero es un guionista enamorado de la maldad de Patricia Highsmith, que cayó en la tentación de la novela... Con una estructura clásica de "quién lo hizo", usa la novela negra para entretener, contar el drama de Sofía y su cambio de sexo, y mostrar las miserias que todos llevamos dentro.»Juan Carlos Galindo, El País
The Crying Forest
by Venero ArmannoAgata Rosso, a once-mighty yet now prematurely aged European witch, believes that the special gifts in a young girl named Lía Munro can restore youth and vitality both to herself and her bedridden husband. She sets a deadly plan in motion to capture and use Lía—but will the girl have enough power to protect herself, plus the father she loves so much?
Hostage Pursuit (Rock Solid Bounty Hunters #2)
by Jenna NightWhen her mother’s abducted,they’ll risk everything to save her.Bounty hunter Daisy Lopez is closing in on two bail-jumping mob hitmen when they kidnap her mother and demand she stop the hunt. But with fellow bounty hunter Martin Silverdeer at her side, she intensifies her efforts instead—and becomes a target. Can Daisy and Martin rescue her mother and foil attempts on their lives before it’s too late?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Rock Solid Bounty HuntersBook 1: Fugitive ChaseBook 2: Hostage Pursuit
Trailing a Killer (K-9 Search and Rescue)
by Carol J. PostA killer with an explosive agenda…And a K-9 and determined detective on the case.In a hurricane’s aftermath, Detective Erin Jeffries is stunned when she and her search-and-rescue K-9, Alcee, uncover a collapsed building’s only survivor—her long-ago ex, Cody Elbourne. And it’s quickly clear that the disaster was no accident. Now only Cody can identify the man who set the explosives that killed his grandfather…and Erin must stop the killer dead set on silencing him.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.K-9 Search and Rescue
Amish Country Secret
by Lenora WorthThis murder witness is returning home…With a secret someone wants to bury.With a hit out on her life, Samantha Herndon escapes to the one place she knows she’ll be safe—her Amish grandmother’s empty home. But when a tornado flings her car into Micah King’s field, her plans for solitary refuge end. The Amish bachelor knows the Englischer is trouble, but he’s falling for her anyway. Can Micah keep Samantha alive…and convince her to stay?New York Times bestselling author Lenora WorthFrom Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Vanished in the Mountains
by Tanya StoweA search for missing womenleads to a deadly pursuit.When domestic violence counselor Dulcie Parker uncovers evidence of a human trafficking ring in the Four Corners area, she’s determined to stop it or die trying. With corruption all around her and killers on her trail, Deputy Sheriff Austin Turner’s the one person she can trust. But can they work together to expose the crime ring before she becomes the next victim?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
In Need of Protection
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonIn order to get the babythey’ll have to get through him first…A ruthless escaped convict will do anything to abduct his baby girl, and it’s US deputy marshal Ethan Ridgeway’s duty to protect the infant and her new guardian, Lara Werth. But as they flee from hired gunmen, Ethan must avoid falling for Lara and little Maisy. Because shielding the pair who are slowly capturing his heart might be Ethan’s hardest assignment yet…From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Under Surveillance (K-9 Search And Rescue Ser. #2)
by Jodie BaileyShe might not be the criminal he thinks she is…When his neighbor—and suspect—Macey Price is attacked and nearly kidnapped, army operative Trey Blackburn comes to her rescue. But this new development throws a wrench in his undercover assignment to surveil and befriend Macey. Is she a traitor selling government secrets…or is she being framed? The rules no longer apply, because in one night his mission changes—from proving her guilt to saving her life.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hunting a Killer: Hunting A Killer (tactical Crime Division: Traverse City) / Pursuit Of The Truth (west Investigations) (Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City #4)
by Nicole HelmRide along on the riveting cases of the Tactical Crime Division — TCD. An elite team of FBI agents specializing in high-risk threats.A prison break is a job for the Tactical Crime Division's K-9 unit.When K-9 handler Selena Lopez discovers her half brother&’s a fugitive from justice, she must find him—and his dangerous crew. It&’s a good thing that her partner is infuriatingly efficient and handsome lead agent Axel Morrow. But as smart and cunning as the duo may be, it&’s a race against time to catch the armed and dangerous criminals before they kill again.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover the lives and loves of the remaining team members in the Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City series:Book 1: Rookie Instincts by Carol EricsonBook 2: Toxin Alert by Tyler Anne SnellBook 3: Impact Zone by Julie Anne LindseyBook 4: Hunting a Killer by Nicole Helm