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Open Arms (Mystery and the Minister's Wife Series Book #11)
by Traci DepreeSOMEONE IS HIDING A GROWING SECRET... Kate and Paul Hanlon have their hands full when they take over the youth group at Faith Briar Church. Though it's been years since their own children were teenagers, they are excited about the challenge, but when Kate receives an anonymous letter from a girl who simply calls herself Mouse, she has a whole new reason to get to know the kids of Copper Mill. According to the letter, Mouse is alone, afraid, and has made a terrible mistake. Kate is determined to help her as soon as she can figure out who it is! A host of possible suspects leads Kate all over town, but can she find the frightened girl--and help her face the future--before it's too late? Meanwhile, Kate is busy organizing an after-prom party to keep the kids in town safe and she and Paul are counseling a young couple struggling with their marriage. As they help the couple rediscover their love for each other, everyone is reminded that anything is possible with open arms and an open heart.
Skeletons
by Kate WilhelmLee Donne's family is gifted. Her mother has three doctorates, her father is an economics genius, and her grandfather is a world-renowned Shakespearean scholar. Lee's own gift, if you could call it that, is an eidetic memory that seems to maintain a visual representation of everything she's ever seen. For the most part, this gift is useless; it certainly hasn't helped Lee in college, where she's just spent four years drifting from major to major, with no degree in sight. Without a job or prospects, Lee is relieved to be house-sitting her grandfather's isolated Oregon home. But her stay soon becomes a nightmare when she is tormented by strange and menacing noises at night. Emboldened by a visit from her friend Casey, Lee finds that the source of these haunting sounds is an all-too human force--a young and well-respected man. He knew that Lee's grandfather would be away, but what could he have been looking for? The search for answers takes Lee from the Pacific Northwest to the streets of New Orleans. Using her strange gift as she probes into her family's past, Lee uncovers secrets more far-reaching and sinister than she ever could imagine.
Three For Midnight
by Philip Macdonald3 short stories that introduce readers to MacDonald's celebrated detective Colonel Anthony Gethryn. Includes "The Rasp", "Murder Gone Mad" and "The Rynox Murder".
Remote Control (Alan Gregory Series #5)
by Stephen WhiteWith this newest riveting Dr. Alan Gregory thriller, bestselling author Stephen White unfolds a compelling psychological tale of complex moral issues, intrigue, and murder. Emma Spire is the daughter of the assassinated Surgeon General of the United States. She has been on the cover of every national magazine. Her beauty, her brains, her bravery--all are public property. She is fair game for celebrity sharks the country over. Everyone wants a piece of her--and she must escape the feeding frenzy at all costs. But she cannot, and the consequences are deadly. Thus the stage is set for Dr. Alan Gregory'*fliost stunning, brainteasing crisis yet. The Colorado-based psychologist-sleuth must solve a case of twisted desire and terror to save not only a golden girl pursued by the furies of fame but also his wife, Boulder County D.A Lauren Crowder, imprisoned on suspicion of murder. For it was Lauren who took Emma under her wing, and it was Lauren who pulled the trigger on the mysterious stalker who menaced Emma's safety and sanity. Complicating the case is a six-foot-eight defense attorney with a razor tongue and the extraordinary ex wife he employs as a pnvate investigator; a take-charge man out of Emma's past, whom she trusts perhaps not too wisely; and the biotech genius tycoon, who has used Emma in a way she cannot forget or forgive. Step by step, amid accelerating acts of terror, Alan Gregory suspects he may be dealing not with a sick mind fixated on a fantasy of female perfection but with deadly greed fueled by a high-tech prize that may be worth billions. Meanwhile, his investigation is turned into a desperate race against time as a medical emergency threatens to turn his wife's incarceration into a death sentence. SSet in the beautifully rendered Colorado locale that Stephen White has staked out as his own fictional territory, peopled by a cast of characters who range the spectrum from the ordinary to the bizarre.
Cherry Ames, Mountaineer Nurse (Cherry Ames #12)
by Julie TathamCherry Ames serves the rural poor in Kentucky and stumbles upon feuds, love, and mystery.
Who's That Girl (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #13)
by Carol CoxSOMETIMES THE UNEXPECTED HIDES BENEATH THE SURFACE... WHEN KATE GETS A CALL from the local hospital requesting that she identify a young woman who asked for her by name, she rushes to the hospital, only to discover that she's never laid eyes on the comatose patient before. Never one to avoid a mystery, Kate travels from an abandoned campground to a college campus and all around Copper Mill in an effort to discover not only the woman's identity, but how she ended up in the hospital in the first place. But not everything is what it seems. Millie Lovelace's mysterious behavior raises suspicions, and Paul's mentor Nehemiah Jacobs has a few secrets of his own. As Kate and Paul struggle to make sense of it all, Kate realizes that spreading a little faith might be all that she needs to do to crack the case wide open.
For the Least of These (Mystery and the Minister's Wife # #14)
by Charlotte CarterNO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED. when she is approached by a teenager in desperate need of work, Kate's heart goes out to the girl, Megan Maddock, who looks the worse for wear with her torn jeans, stringy hair and dirty face. Clearly Megan's family has fallen on hard times, but to Kate it seems like more than that. After exchanging a few words with Megan, Kate feels certain that the girl is keeping something from her. But what could this unfortunate teenager possibly have to hide? Meanwhile, vandals have set their sights on Copper Mill, wreaking havoc throughout the town and putting the townspeople on edge. Through it all, Kate is undeterred, and her sleuthing uncovers an unseemly connection between Megan's mother and a string of jewelry heists in Knoxville. As Kate unravels the mystery, she comes to realize how important family and faith are...and that home truly is where the heart is, no matter where that home might be.
A Matter of Trust (Mystery and the Minister's Wife # #15)
by Diane NobleUNDERSTANDING IS THE REWARD OF FAITH... WHEN A GROUP FROM COPPER MILL RETURNS from a tour in Italy, they bring with them a dose of international intrigue and excitement. Renee Lambert has a special souvenir--an ornate vase--as well as a new suitor. But just what is the ancient-looking artifact? Is it a clever copy of an antique, or is it the real deal? And why was Renee's beau so insistent that she buy and carry it home? Can Kate solve the mystery of the vase without ruining her friend's blossoming relationship? As Kate starts to uncover the truth about the souvenir, she quickly realizes she isn't alone in her search. A cast of foreign men is also hot on the trail of this apparent treasure. Meanwhile, Kate's daughter Melissa has a medical mystery, and Paul seems to be keeping secrets of his own. He asks Kate to simply trust him, but Kate isn't sure who to trust anymore. Will she be able to help her daughter in her time of need? Will Kate's faith in her husband be shaken, or will she patiently wait for answers? As Kate searches for the truth, she discovers that her faith in family and friends is immovable...and that her faith in God is stronger than ever.
Funny Money (Mystery and the Minister's Wife Series Book #16)
by Traci DepreeJUDGE NOT THAT YE BE NOT JUDGED. WHEN KATE HANLON DECIDES TO HELP A NEW FAMILY at Faith Briar Church battle their son's OVERWHELMING medical expenses, she takes up a collection... and gets FAR MORE than she ever expected. When phony money is discovered in the collection plate, Kate and her fellow parishioners find themselves in the middle of a counterfeiting ring. The Secret Service investigates, and the trail leads them directly to Tim Lourdes, the father of the sick boy. But Kate suspects there is more going on here than meets the eye. Meanwhile, she, and several others from town are involved in a dance competition taking lessons from another couple who has recently arrived in Copper Mill, the Harpers. The dance instructors energize their charges, bringing excitement and a sense of camaraderi to those who learn under them, but is there something else going on in the dance studio? And why does the Secret Service seem to be giving the counterfeit case far less attention than it deserves? Something just doesn't add up, and Kate Hanlon--with faith, family and friends--is going to find out what it is.
Mystery of the Angry Idol
by Phyllis A. WhitneyWhile spending the summer in Connecticut, Jan helps solve an old family mystery involving an ancient Chinese idol.
The Adventures of Feluda
by Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray's series of Bengali detective stories feature the expert sleuth Pradosh C. Miller, better known as Feluda. The stylish Feluda enjoys yoga, jujitsu, karate, and solving mysteries. Ray's writing style is suspenseful and vivid. As his stories progress Feluda transforms from a reputationless amateur investigator to a highly regarded detective.
Spindrift
by Phyllis A. WhitneyInside the walls of a palatial Newport estate, a violent struggle was beginning. Christy Moreland had come back to Spindrift determined to uncover the truth behind the mansion's most tightly held secret: the reason for her father's death. It was a truth that, at times, Christy felt she was barely strong enough to face, for it meant openly confronting Spindrift's domineering mistress--her mother-in-law, Theodora Moreland. Yet it was a battle that Christy knew she could not escape, especially if she was to free her young son from the obsessive and destructive hold the Morelands had come to exert over him. As Christy searches out the mysteries that haunt Spindrift--and the people in it--she slowly unveils a tightly woven web of deceit that only murder can continue to conceal A spellbinding novel of romantic suspense from the best-selling author of The Turquoise Mask.
Hunter's Green
by Phyllis A. WhitneyEve had run away from Athmore, the brooding mansion, and her ruined marriage two years ago. Now a letter and her own uncertain heart compel her to return, but the invitation is not innocent...
This is Murder
by Erle Stanley Gardner[from the back cover] ""LOOK OUT!" SHE SCREAMED. "HE HAS A GUN." Sam Moraine covered space in swift strides. His left hand caught Hartwell by his necktie. Hartwell stared into Moraine's eyes, saw Moraine's bunched knuckles. "I'm not shooting," he said. "What do you want?" said Moraine: "I want to know about my wife!" Accused by Ann Hartwell's husband of being her lover, Sam Moraine laughed it off. Accused by police of killing Peter Dixon and clubbing Ann to death, he no longer thought it funny. He knew someone had picked him for a sucker because of one little detail. That little detail is a typical Erle Stanley Gardner touch. You may guess it before the last chapter, but as in every story by the master of modern mystery writers, the odds are all against you."
Find the Miracle (Watching Alice #4)
by Daniel Parker Lee MillerTom Sinclair is on the run--wanted for murder and kidnapping. Disturbing messages from the mystery person known as "Watching Alice" continue to taunt him. And each new clue he uncovers further obscures the truth about his girlfriend's disappearance.
To Have and To Hold (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife Series, Book #17)
by Sunni JeffersFOR RICHER OR POORER... KATE AND PAUL HAVE NO CLUE what they have committed to when they agree to provide premarital counseling for a wealthy young Copper Mill woman and her fiance. Jessica Mackenzie and Trace Jackson are deeply in love and have plans to pay cash for a modest house with Jessica's trust fund. But when Jessica's check bounces and her trust fund is nearly emptied, the couple's dream of buying a home are crushed. Jessica asks Kate to help her solve the mystery, and in no time Kate realizes the money was stolen. Worse, Kate is sure the crime was committed by someone who knows Jessica... and knows her well. Suddenly those closest to Jessica--her stepmother, her cousin, and even her fiancé--become suspects, and everyone's faith is shaken. Jessica's benevolent father doubts Trace, and encourages his daughter to call off the wedding. Tensions run high, and fingers point in every direction, and Kate hardly knows how to investigate the missing money without worsening the family's crisis. Relying on constant prayer and her knack for character judgment, Kate sets out to solve the mystery before the wedding is canceled and the family is torn apart.
How the Heart Runs (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife Series, Book 18)
by Anne Marie RodgersThe woman, clearly shaken, pleads for Kate to stay by her side even as paramedics come to her aid, and they quickly forge a friendship. Despite Kate's growing affection for Emmaline, the woman seems evasive about the details of her sickness--and her past--and Kate begins to question what exactly has afflicted Emmaline. How can Kate properly minister to her if she doesn't know the whole truth? Who is this private, lonely woman? Meanwhile, a young mother in town is slowly recovering from major surgery and her family struggles to cope. As Kate cares for the family while also meeting the demands of her friendship with Emmaline, she begins to see there's much more to the mysterious woman than she ever imagined.
A Thousand Generations (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife #19)
by Traci DepreeA LIVING LEGACY... Kate and Paul Hanlon are enjoying a beautiful May morning at the parsonage when a surprise visitor knocks on the door. Eli Weston, Copper Mill's antiques dealer, lumbers in, carrying an aged, life-size wooden mannequin that he recently discovered. When Eli shows off the intricate details of the dummy's construction, Kate realizes that this isn't any old antique--it's hiding a secret that someone wanted everyone in town to forget. Even worse, its shady past seems directly linked to the Hanlon family. Meanwhile, Phillip, Paul's friend from San Antonio, moves into town and opens an antiques store of his own. With Phillip in tow, Kate and Paul set out to uncover the truth behind the mannequin, but as rumors about Paul's family begin to surface, members of Faith Briar Church begin to wonder whether Paul is fit to minister. Can Kate set the record straight before the Hanlon reputation is tarnished for good?
Home To Briar Mountain (Mystery And The Minister’s Wife #20)
by Diane NobleWHAT ONCE WAS LOST... AS A VIOLENT STORM SWEEPS THROUGH COPPER MILL, Kate receives a startling phone call from church member Joe Tucker. Through the static, Joe shouts that he has found something of great value and that he needs help, and then the line goes dead. Kate knows that Joe and Russ Keenan, his carpenter, have been restoring old buildings on Joe's land, and she worries that they may have been hurt by the storm. But when she arrives at his log cabin to assist them, Kate is shocked by what she finds. Joe's land is hiding something of great value, which could hold the key to unlocking secrets of Faith Briar Church's history. But is Russ hiding some history of his own? Meanwhile, several houses have been damaged by the storm, and with Kate at the helm, the church initiates fund-raising efforts. Can Kate help repair the homes in the neighborhood? Will discovering the meaning behind Joe's hidden treasure unveil Faith Briar's long-lost past?
Flight of the Sparrows (Mystery And The Minister’s Wife Series #21)
by Annie JonesHIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW... EVERYONE IS A TWITTER IN COPPER MILL when a flock of rare sparrows is expected to land at Best Acres, a bird sanctuary owned by the reclusive Artie Best. A festival is planned to honor the extraordinary birds, and for Kate, the bird-watching season also brings a happy reunion with her high-school English teacher, avid birder Bonnie Mulgrew, and a mystery that only Kate can solve. A week before the big event, the rare birds are nowhere to be seen. What has happened to the entire flock? With only a cursory knowledge of birds, can Kate help recover them beforeMasses of shocked sparrow-watchers arrive? As Kate and Bonnie hunt for clues, the elusive Artie begins to raise suspicions, and the odd behavior of several folks in town lead them to believe there's something bigger than birds that is wrong in Copper Mill. Meanwhile, Paul has taken to the air himself--in the jump seat of fellow pastor Gregory Lucas' private plane. As everyone in town lifts their eyes to the skies, can they find answers for all of God's creatures?
The D. A. Draws a Circle
by Erle Stanley Gardner[from the back cover] "THE D.A. DRAWS TWO CIRCLES Selby narrowed the compass so that it would draw a circle a scant half inch in diameter. Slowly, deliberately he drew a circle around a point on the map. "There, Carr, is your limit. Stay within that circle, and you won't be molested. Start moving around outside of it, and you'll wish you hadn't." With these words Douglas Selby brought to an end one of the most baffling cases the young District Attorney of Madison County had been called upon to solve--a case that had begun with a blood-stained suit reported by a driver for the Acme Cleaners & Dyers. A naked man was found dead in a barranca out at Orange Heights, shot twice in exactly the same place. Another man disappeared. Then a speedometer which registered ninety miles for each trip led the D.A. to draw his first circle, and with the help of Sheriff Rex Brandon and reporter Sylvia Martin he forced the hand of a slick and ingenious criminal lawyer and brought to justice a slick and ingenious criminal."