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Tastes Like Candy (Tastes Like Candy #1)
by Jessica Lacy"It does not go light on the gore!" -Stephen Graham Jones, NYT Bestselling Author of My Heart is a Chainsaw, I Was a Teenage Slasher, and Don't Fear the Reaper A senior year goodbye morphs into carnival carnage … Everyone at Pritchett High wants an invitation to the Senior Scavenge, and this year, Violet Warren and her friends are the lucky ones. Eight girls will break into the Poison Apple Carnival after hours for a scavenger hunt, a school tradition to welcome the best and brightest into their senior year. But warm welcomes turn into gory goodbyes as those hunting become the hunted. One by one, Violet's friends are viciously murdered by a mysterious masked figure running loose through the carnival grounds. Can Violet survive this roller coaster ride from hell and unmask the killer in time? Or will her head end up on a cotton candy pike? Heathers meets Fear Street in this sickly-sweet, hilariously over the top slasher novel with a killer unmasking you won't see coming. For fans of: Adam Cesare's Clown in a Cornfield Unhinged masked killers Old school horror movies Fierce final girls Gruesome rising body counts Outrageous kills
Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests: A Novel
by KJ Whittle"Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None gets a wicked update." —Publishers WeeklyThree courses. Seven guests. One card.It's a deadly evening they'll never forget.Seven strangers meet for an anonymously hosted dinner party. As the evening winds down, seven cards appear, one in front of each of the guests. On the card is a number – the age at which they will die. Thinking it an elaborate prank, the guests disperse into the night, hoping to forget the morbid evening forever.Two weeks later, one of them is dead at exactly the age the card predicted.It must be a coincidence. But as more guests die, each one dead at the same age as their card, it soon becomes clear that something much more sinister is afoot. Now, it's up to the quickly dwindling group to figure out who (or what) was behind that fateful dinner party, before their numbers catch up with them.Told from the perspectives of each of the seven guests, Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests is a spellbinding and mysterious exploration of mortality, begging the question: how would you live your life if you knew your number was up?
Lauryn Harper Falls Apart: A Novel
by Shauna RobinsonFor fans of Elyssa Friedland comes a rollicking fall novel from beloved author Shauna Robinson, where the friend who left and the friend who stayed must reunite to save their hometown through the fall festival that once brought them together. Lauryn Harper had a plan. A high achieving, perfectly constructed, eight-year plan. But after a (totally blown out of proportion) mishap at work that plan is put to the test.As punishment for her mistake she is transferred to the Ryser charity department, a branch that just so happens to be located in the hometown she abandoned long ago - and that her powerful corporate employer is responsible for running into the ground. Horrified at the thought of returning and facing those she left behind (one in particular keeps coming to mind), Lauryn quickly comes up with a new plan: impress her boss enough that she's briskly whisked back to her big city life.However, it soon becomes clear that sticking to plans isn't that simple, especially when her ex-best friend enters the charity department demanding they help revitalize the town by bringing back the once-famous Greenstead Apple Festival. Confronted by her past wrongs, Lauryn immediately agrees to host the festival on Ryser's dime, but soon enough Lauryn is swept away in town hijinks, chaotic planning sessions, and a second chance with a childhood friend that shows her why home isn't necessarily a place she has to run from.
The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny
by Laura BatesMisogyny is being hardwired into our future. Can we stop it?We like to believe we're moving closer to equality, riding the wave of technological progress into a brighter, fairer future. But beneath the glossy surface of innovation lies a chilling truth: new technologies are not just failing to solve age-old inequalities—they're deepening them.In The New Age of Sexism, acclaimed author and activist Laura Bates exposes how misogyny is being coded into the very fabric of our future. From the biases embedded in artificial intelligence to the alarming rise of sex robots and the toxic dynamics of the metaverse, Bates takes readers on a shocking journey into a world where technology is weaponized against women.This isn't a dystopian warning about what might happen. It's a harrowing account of what's happening now and the dangers we face if we don't act. With clarity and urgency, Bates reveals how these advancements are dragging society backward, reinforcing harmful stereotypes, and jeopardizing decades of progress in the fight for gender equality.Eye-opening and empowering, The New Age of Sexism is a rallying cry for awareness and action in a world where the battle for equality has entered a dangerous new frontier.
The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy
by Roan ParrishJamie Wendon-Dale may design haunted houses, but they don't actually believe in ghosts—until they meet Edgar Lovejoy, who is tall, clever, beautiful…and 100% haunted.A COZY, GHOSTLY LGBTQIA+ ROMANCEJamie Wendon-Dale (transmasc they/them) creates haunted houses for a living. Haunting is their life—but nobody working New Orleans' spooky circuit actually believes in ghosts.Edgar Lovejoy (cis he/him) is 100% haunted. No, really. Ghosts have tormented him since childhood and he's organized his life around attempts to avoid them.Opposites? Get ready to attract. But while Jamie's biggest concern is that Edgar sometimes seems a bit distracted, Edgar's fears are much greater. Not only is he scared of encountering the dearly departed whenever he leaves the house, but he's terrified of making himself vulnerable to Jamie. After all, how do you tell someone who believes ghosts only exist as smoke and mirrors that you see them everywhere you go? And how can you trust in a happy future when you can't even believe in yourself?A little spooky, a little magical, and a whole lot cozy: The (Most Unusual) Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy will leave you feeling like you've found a brand new bookish family of your own.
Tour de Force (British Library Crime Classics)
by Christianna BrandFirst published in 1955, Christianna Brand's classic novel skewers the package holiday experience while unravelling one of the most audacious and devilish mysteries in the history of the genre. This edition includes an introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger and Edgar® Award–winning author Martin Edwards."Written with much ingenuity, gaiety of colour and bright, joyful malice... Christianna Brand's readers are also taken on holiday in Tour de Force." —Julian Symons in the Times Literary Supplement, 1955Inspector Cockrill has finally booked a holiday, destined for a Mediterranean tour with a motley crew of fellow vacationers. By the time they have reached the island of San Juan el Pirata off the Italian coast, the tour group is a bubbling pot of rivalries and tension between friends and lovers, threatening to boil over into violence in the scorching summer heat.As six holidaymakers relax at the beach under Cockrill's watch, the seventh of their number is slain in the hotel. Believing that the murderer must have been one of the beachgoers, Cockrill faces what looks like an impossible puzzle—one that must be solved before the island's own police force delivers the wrong suspect to their doom.
Essential Laboratory Techniques and Biochemical Analysis
by Darshan Malik Nandita Narayanasamy V A PratyushaThis laboratory manual comprehensively reviews essential laboratory practices and different biochemistry protocols. The initial chapters of the book provide an overview of lab safety protocols, focusing on the importance of accuracy and precision in experimental procedures. It covers essential topics, such as laboratory setup, proper handling and maintenance of lab apparatus, and waste disposal. It provides a detailed exploration of spectrophotometry principles and assays, along with comprehensive cell biology techniques, including staining and microscopy. The book also addresses qualitative and quantitative analyses of carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and lipids, providing methods for extraction and characterization. It further details the extraction, purification, and characterization of enzymes and presents enzymatic assays and studies on enzyme kinetics, providing a comprehensive understanding of enzyme activity and regulation. The final section introduces hematology techniques, including blood smear preparation and various blood parameter determinations. It also covers forensic tests for blood detection and serum protein electrophoresis. This book is useful for graduate and postgraduate students of biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology.
Biotechnological Approaches for Sustainable Environment Management
by Amit Kumar Rai Sudhir Pratap Singh Jyoti Singh JadaunBiotechnological advancements offer approaches for sustainable environmental management, owing to their capacity to tackle various environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and resource conservation. The state of the environment is continually deteriorating due to industrialization and different human actions. Innovations must be pursued to mitigate the detrimental impact of environmental pollutants. The ubiquitous presence of microbial resources offers vast potential for developing technologies aimed at reducing the levels of harmful substances contaminating the environment. This book is focused on biotechnological applications designed to address environmental challenges associated with industrial effluents, plastic and biological wastes. The chapters in the book emphasize the microbial agents that are helpful in managing industrial and agricultural wastes.
Guardians of the Digital Age: Securing the Future (Security, Audit and Leadership Series)
by Elçin BirenThe internet wasn’t built for time travelers. But when ethical hacker and mother Elsa and her 14-year-old son, Aiden, uncover a hidden code buried deep within cyberspace, they are pulled into a high-stakes journey through cybersecurity history—from the birth of ARPANET in 1969 to the AI-driven cyberwars of 2040. Their mission? Trace the origins of digital security before an unknown force alters history and reshapes the future of technology forever. As they jump across decades, they encounter internet pioneers, legendary hackers, and cyber-rebels who changed the digital world. But not everything in the past wants to stay in the past. Real dangers lurk in the timeline. Elsa and Aiden must navigate malware, mass surveillance, cyberwarfare, and a growing mystery that threatens the foundation of the internet itself. As they race against time, they also face their own fears and shifting trust in each other. A thrilling bridge between past and future, this book introduces parents and teens to the evolution of the internet and the most essential skill of our time—digital security. "The future is written in code—but cybersecurity is about trust and humanity. Will they protect it, or rewrite it?"
Disruptive Leadership: Apple's Revolution of Care and Nine Keys to Organizational Excellence and Global Impact
by Rich KaoCompanies worldwide are striving to transform their industries through innovative products and services. Becoming a disruptive organization, however, is easier said than done. Even more difficult is being a company that continually disrupts. Is it possible to discern a code for how companies can achieve this? In this highly readable and engaging book, a disruptive leadership framework is proposed in which caring deeply is placed at the center of the model. Apple is used as the leading example. By turning care into a focal point, a triphasic model is proposed that moves from the personal sphere (individual), to the corporate arena (organizational), and then to the global stage (impact). Nine key factors are identified along this path for how companies can achieve organizational excellence.This second edition updates all the facts, data, and history around Apple since the first edition and calls out how its revolution of care continues to not only validate its success but astound with its seemingly unfettered upside. Its ability to disrupt seems to have no limits, thus challenging business leaders, present and future, to incorporate the DNA of care as they build and scale businesses. In addition to the previously profiled companies such as Nike, IKEA, 3M, and Starbucks, new case studies including Uniqlo, Alibaba, On Running, 7-Eleven, and Costco are presented to supplement Apple’s story.Features: A new organizational model is given for interpreting Apple's success. Nine principles of organizational excellence are discerned from this new model. Promotes caring deeply as a focal point for approaching disruptive leadership. New corporate profiles include Uniqlo, Alibaba, On Running, 7-Eleven, and Costco. Application questions and assignments are included for each chapter, making it an ideal training tool for leadership development and personal application.
IoT and AI-Enabled Healthcare Solutions and Intelligent Disease Prediction
by Bhoopesh Singh Bhati Dimple Tiwari Nitesh Singh BhatiThe book presents fundamental to advanced concepts of AI and IoT in healthcare and disease prediction, demonstrating the emerging mechanisms, including machine learning, deep learning, image sensing, and explainable AI models to handle issues in healthcare industries with real-life scenarios. Included chapters are contributed by experienced professionals and academicians who examine severe diseases, applications, models, tools, frameworks, case studies, applications, and best practices in Healthcare. This book integrates the medical domain with AI technology. It covers trending explainable AI, computer vision (CV), and IoT that facilitate automation for healthcare solutions and medical diagnostics. The primary focus on explainable AI uncovers the black box of deep learning and bridges the distance between medical professionals and technologists. IoT in Healthcare: provides a mechanism of image sensing and is helpful in surgical tools.
AI, Cybersecurity and Data Science for Drone and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Real-Life Applications and Case Studies
by Shishir Kumar Shandilya, Fernando Ortiz-Rodriguez, Smita Shandilya and Gerardo RomeroThis book explores the transformative impact of drone technology and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) across diverse industries, from precision agriculture and logistics to disaster response and forensic investigations. It highlights how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into UAVs is addressing contemporary challenges, optimizing operations, and shaping the future of aerial systems. It offers technical methodologies, case studies, and a detailed roadmap for integrated drone forensics, making it an essential resource for understanding the dynamic sector of Intelligent Aerial Systems. Examines the integration of AI in drones and UAS, enhancing operational efficiency and investigative processes Covers the evolving landscape of drone technology, including swarms, autonomous systems, and forensic methodologies Focuses on specific sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and disaster response, offering practical insights, real-life examples, and future scenarios Explores the role of drones in delivery and logistics, transforming transportation systems by improving efficiency and reducing costs Explains the use of drones for public safety, smart city disaster response, and forensic investigations, providing critical insights for emergency operations This reference book serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals, researchers, and scholars interested in the rapidly advancing world of drone technology.
Linear Control Systems in Engineering: Basics and Beyond
by Atal Anil Kumar Uzair Khaleeq Zaman Noman Jafri Imran ShafiThis textbook examines classical and modern control strategies toward systems’ best performance, especially concerning design and operations. It simplifies control theory concepts through related mathematics and examples of real-life systems worldwide.Linear Control Systems in Engineering: Basics and Beyond covers the fundamental principles of control systems and advanced topics providing a comprehensive resource for readers at different levels of ability. It is written in an infographic language as much as possible, making complex concepts in control systems accessible to a broad audience, including students and professionals. The textbook includes many examples and practical exercises to reinforce learning and demonstrate how control systems work in various engineering domains. The textbook focuses on both the conventional and contemporary control systems technologies and trends, such as digital control, automation, and robust control. It also highlights analysis, stability, and optimization techniques for control systems in a sole source.The textbook is written for both undergraduate and graduate courses dealing with the subjects of electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, chemical, and aerospace engineering. It will take the reader from basic concepts and applications to advanced topics, and the book will be the sole source to reach knowledge and explore future possibilities related to control design techniques, methodologies, and operations from basic to beyond.A solutions manual and PowerPoint slides are available for qualified textbook adoption.
An Approach to Sustainable Smart Airport Design (River Publishers Series in Transport Technology)
by Gnana Swathika Odiyur Vathanam Karthikeyan KalyanasundaramThis book details a cutting-edge smart airport infrastructure with a focus on sustainable, net-zero energy solutions and advanced technologies. The current global trend is construction so that all infrastructure is self-sustaining and implements the latest technologies to achieve net-zero energy and net-zero water. The demand for smart airport technology is estimated to be primarily driven by the rising investments being made in building new greenfield airports and expanding existing airports globally to accommodate the anticipated rebound in passenger traffic.The Global Smart Airport Market Research & Size report includes segments on airport operations (landside, airside, and terminal side), geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa), and technology (security systems, communication systems, air and ground traffic control, passenger, cargo, and baggage ground handling). For each of the aforementioned market segments, the study provides market size and projections in the billions (USD).Technical topics discussed in the book include: Evolution of Lighting Technology on Runways Building Management Systems Baggage Handling Systems Elevators and Escalators Electrical Design Aspects Source of Electrical Power Critical Buildings
Mastering the Minds of Machines: A Journey into Deep Learning and AI
by Laith AbualigahThe book unravels fundamental concepts that underpin deep learning, allowing even those without prior technical knowledge to grasp the intricacies of neural networks and machine learning algorithms. It provides roadmap to understanding the key principles, from the simplest perceptron to the most advanced convolutional and recurrent networks, explaining how they can perceive, learn, and make intelligent decisions. Real-world applications of deep learning and AI are given, showcasing how these technologies have transformed industries such as healthcare, finance, and self-driving cars. Case studies and expert insights provide valuable perspectives on the enormous potential and ethical challenges in the field. The book bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation. It empowers readers to embark on their own AI journeys, with step-by-step guidance on building and training neural networks, working with popular frameworks, and handling big data. As the AI and deep learning landscape evolves rapidly, this book keeps pace. It delves into emerging trends such as generative adversarial networks (GANs), reinforcement learning, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. An essential reading for AI enthusiasts, students, and professionals alike. It provides the knowledge and tools to harness the potential of intelligent machines and contribute to the ongoing AI revolution.
English Hippocrene: From Chaucer to Blake
by Deb Narayan BandyopadhyayThis book is a comprehensive introduction to English poetry, tracing its evolution from the Age of Chaucer to the Romantic Period. Designed especially for undergraduate and graduate students who are second-language learners in South and Southeast Asia, it fosters a deeper appreciation of English literary history and its aesthetic foundations.Each chapter offers a well-structured overview, beginning with the historical, social, political, and philosophical contexts that shaped the literature of the time. This is followed by close readings of representative poems, highlighting key themes, poetic forms, and stylistic features. The analytical framework helps learners understand not just the content of the poems, but also the broader cultural forces that influenced their creation and reception.Subjects covered include: Major poets and literary movements from Chaucer to the Romantics Historical and cultural contexts of poetic works Thematic concerns and philosophical underpinnings Guided analysis of selected poems with discussion prompts Ideal for classroom use or independent study, this book is a valuable resource for students seeking both knowledge and inspiration in their study of English poetry.
Football Sissy: A Cross-Dressing Memoir
by Jack Brennan"Jack's sports reporting was always fair, honest, and straightforward. He tells his own story in the same exact way." —Cris Collinsworth, NBC Sunday Night Football In Jack Brennan’s decades-long career as a sports journalist, he covered teams like the MLB’s Reds and the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals. As the public relations director for the Bengals, he wrangled sports stories, reporters, and players. At home, he played basketball with the neighborhood husbands and raised three kids with his wife, to whom he was devoted. At the same time, he had a passion that never left him: he liked dressing as a woman. Blonde silky hair, bright lips, and smooth legs escaping short skirts, topped off with heels as high as they go. He kept his life as a crossdresser mostly private, so his public coming out via The Athletic in 2021—one of the first men in the NFL to come out as LGBTQ+—was a surprise to many. Football Sissy offers a no-holds-barred trip through his dual lives, from his earliest love affair with a puff-sleeve blouse at age three through to his first jaunts dressed in public to surprise visits to the hospital alongside a fulfilling family life and an exciting career. Told with the characteristic humor and ease of Brennan’s sports columns, Football Sissy is a heartwarming tale of acceptance and love, even within the most masculine of environments.
The Life-Changing Power of One Question: Unlock Purpose, Direction & Connection with One Powerful Ask
by Holly HurdOne Powerful Question Can Change Your Life.In this empowering guide for women, Holly Hurd explores the transformative power of asking the right question at the right moment to unlock self-worth, confidence, and clarity.Whether you're navigating personal crossroads or professional change, this book will guide you to the breakthrough you've been seeking. With stories, prompts, and real-life examples from women who have radically changed their lives, this book reveals how a single, thoughtful question—posed to yourself or others—can help you find purpose, deepen relationships, and create connection. A former hedge fund founder turned women&’s empowerment advocate, Holly Hurd combines business acumen with emotional insight to offer readers a framework for self-reflection, personal growth, and bold action. This book isn&’t just about finding the right words—it&’s about discovering your voice. Through guided inquiry and inspiring anecdotes, readers will learn how to identify the question that could open the door to healing, opportunity, or reinvention. Whether it&’s a whisper of curiosity or a cry for change, asking that one question may be the first step to a more courageous, connected, and fulfilled life. Inside, you&’ll find: Empowering questions to ask in moments of doubt, change, or opportunity Real stories from women who found clarity and purpose by asking just one question Simple yet powerful tools for reconnecting to your intuition and taking the next step If you liked How Successful People Think, Supercommunicators, or How to Become a People Magnet, then you&’ll love The Life-Changing Power of One Question.
Magpie
by Georgia HillTwo women. Two centuries. One house full of secrets.A spellbinding tale for fans of Weyward, where the past never truly dies… When Beth Loveday retreats to a shadowed corner of the Devon coast, she hopes to rebuild her life in peace. But the old timbered shop she buys—Tenpenny House—has other plans. Strange objects hidden in the walls. A book of forgotten remedies. And dreams that feel like memories. In 1660, Susanna Loveday walks the same worn floors. Apprentice to a healer, she&’s swept into a deadly game of suspicion and power when whispers of witchcraft begin to spread. As danger closes in, a single choice will echo through time. Linked by blood and bound by secrets, Beth and Susanna are caught in a web that spans centuries. The truth lies buried—but Tenpenny House remembers everything…
Venice Noir (Noir)
by Guido EekhautFrom the Hercule Poirot Award–winning author of Absinthe, a post–World War II thriller set on the shadowy, twisting streets and canals of Venice. Ten years ago, Ellen Barth was a frontline correspondent during World War II, a witness to the atrocities that the Allies suffered. Now, leaving her scandalous divorce proceedings behind in England, she arrives at a luxurious Venetian hotel, brought to this quiet city in November by a letter offering her a document of historical value. The document is the journal of Alfred Rosenberg, chief ideologue of the Nazi Party and a close friend of Hitler. After it was used to convict him in Nuremberg, the diary disappeared. Inside are the names of fascists still at large, members of the political elite and ruling classes—those with everything to lose. In Barth&’s hands it is both a weapon and a curse. She has seen first-hand the worst that humanity can do—and knows deep in her heart that those complicit in the horrors should not escape their fates. But she&’ll have to survive Venice first . . .Praise for Guido Eekhaut &“Thrilling . . . Eekhaut expertly ratchets up the tension . . . Fans of Thomas Harris&’s Black Sunday will find a lot to like.&” —Publishers Weekly on Purgatory &“A Belgian detective worthy to follow in the footsteps of Poirot! Political intrigue, an atmospheric venue, and rollicking action from beginning to end!&” —Paul J. Heald, author of Cotton and Raggedyland on Absinthe &“An absorbing crime thriller with crisp, smart writing and plenty of engaging details. . . . Great stuff.&” —Steve Anderson, author of the Kaspar Brothers series
Kingston Noir (Noir)
by Guido EekhautDifferent motives. One target. Danger stalks a young girl in this international thriller from the Hercule Poirot Award–winning author of Absinthe. It begins with a robbery from the cargo hold of a plane in Belgium; fifty million dollars worth of diamonds are taken. But a Russian mercenary named Alexei leaves with the real prize: a data card containing secret and sensitive information from the Israeli government. When Alexei is killed by an Arab operative while trying to negotiate for more money, the data card survives inside a locket he gave to his lover&’s daughter, Lucy. In a panic, mother and daughter flee to Jamaica, where Lucy&’s father lives. Yet the Caribbean island is no safe haven. A serial killer is using Kingston&’s streets as a hunting ground, targeting young schoolgirls—ones who look a lot like Lucy. And as Arab and Mossad agents converge on the town, Lucy disappears. On the hunt for a psychopath, one police commissioner must keep her wits about her to save Lucy from the monsters that pursue her . . .Praise for Absinthe &“Tense, up-to-date Euro-political intrigue, topped off with that rarest of gems: a satisfying finale.&” —Jim Houghton, Emmy Award–winning writer &“Eekhaut populates his book with characters and situations which will stay with you long after you&’ve finished.&” —Alan Gold, author of The Jericho Files &“Eekhaut presents us with lifelike characters, not heroes in the hard-boiled tradition, but human detectives plagued by doubt.&” —Knack
A Miracle in Paradise (The Lupe Solano Mysteries)
by Carolina Garcia-AguileraMiami PI Lupe Solano gets drawn into a religious mystery that could roil the Cuban community—on both sides of the Florida straits . . . Being summoned by a Mother Superior brings back a lot of bad memories from Lupe Solano&’s Catholic school experience; it&’s only as a favor to her older sister, a nun, that she agrees to the meeting at all. A mysterious European order has appeared in Miami, one that can boast certifiable miracles in its past—and is now predicting a new one: On the Cuban Day of Independence, the statue of the Virgin of Our Lady of Charity will cry real tears. This is a direct hit to the Cuban soul, and a suspicious Lupe agrees to help debunk the miracle before it happens. Just when she&’s able to justify spying on nuns, Lupe finds one drowned in a baptismal font—and that&’s only the beginning of a case that will make Lupe question whether she&’s on the side of the angels or devils . . . &“Witty, bubbly, sexy and suspenseful . . . a first-rate mystery.&” —The Plain Dealer &“A memorable tale of Cuban-American life, this novel boasts an engaging plot and a fiery heroine armed with sharp insights into Cuban and Catholic ways that will lead readers happily into the sultry heat of Little Havana.&” —Publishers Weekly
Havana Heat (The Lupe Solano Mysteries)
by Carolina Garcia-AguileraThe fifth Lupe Solano Mystery is &“a stunning mixture of art history, Cubans-in-exile politics, a uniquely classy Miami heroine, and riveting plot&” (Library Journal). Thanks to dabbling in a couple cases of stolen Cuban art, PI Lupe Solano finds herself in high demand—especially among Miami&’s wealthy exile community. One such family, who made its fortune in cigars, is rumored to have left a fabled medieval tapestry back in Cuba when they fled. Now, the last wish of the dying matriarch is to be reunited with the family treasure. The job could cost Lupe her freedom and her life—but she&’s always been drawn to danger . . . Yet when a sleazy art dealer who tries to recruit Lupe into his smuggling ring is found murdered, she realizes she might be the next victim. At this point, all signs point to Havana, where the Cuban art underworld will reveal all its secrets—or drag Lupe down into its depths . . . &“Lupe Solano is an enjoyably hedonistic sleuth, and Garcia-Aguilera&’s chatty, congenial style will beguile readers for several pleasing hours and leave them looking forward to Lupe&’s next foray into Miami vice.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Garcia-Aguilera combines a clever plot and an endearing protagonist with a fascinating portrayal of Cuba&’s turbulent history and vibrant culture.&” —Booklist
Perilous Purim (Torah Group Mysteries)
by Susan Van DusenLed by a housewife and a rabbi, a Torah study group investigates the murder of a dear friend in a mystery that is &“a rollicking ride and a joy to read&” (Kate Michaelson, award-winning author of Hidden Rooms). Fresh off her first Purim party, Julia Donnelly is summoned by Rabbi Fine to the bedside of a mutual friend. Apparently dear Jacob Ibrahim died sometime in the night and the rabbi suspects foul play. Using the principles of pilpul—a Jewish form of logic—Julia, Rabbi Fine and the members of their Torah study group piece together the evidence and—oy is there evidence! From the thieves who were targeting poor Jacob to the dangerous loan sharks on his tail for reasons his grieving widow cannot fathom, to Chinese gangsters and a few deadly tote bag bombs. Good thing Julia and Rabbi Fine share a knack for crime solving. If all goes well, they may just catch the killer in time to enjoy a Purim feast. Unless of course, the killer catches them first . . . Praise for the Torah Group Mysteries: &“Unraveling a mystery is only a layer of this faith journey for these courageous and entertaining Torah group members.&” –Lisa Lickel, author of the Buried Treasure cozy mystery series &“A feast of frightening and funny scenes.&” –Rabbi Marc Berkson &“A fascinating . . . humorous exploration of Jewish traditions and history.&” —Renee James, author of BeatNikki&’s Café
A Murder Most Fowl: A Food Truck Mystery (A Food Truck Mystery)
by Carmela DutraA food truck run by twins serves up a clucking good murder in this cozy debut mystery, perfect for fans of Lucy Burdette and Joanne Fluke.When their late aunt Dolly passes away, twins Beth and Seth Lloyd inherit a chicken themed food truck. Despite the challenges, the siblings rise to the occasion, even going as far as signing up their truck Kluckin&’ Good to compete on a top cooking show and ruffle a few feathers for some good publicity. But the competition goes from heated to lethal when a contestant is found dead. With the elimination competition becoming far too literal, Beth and Seth will need all the help they can get to get out of the frying pan without landing in the fire. With their loyal assistant–and Beth&’s best friend–Rylie by their side, they&’ll have to follow the bread crumbs to untangle a very twisted case before either one of them is put on the chopping block. This humorous series debut with a mouthwatering mystery will charm readers and keep them guessing right until the not-so-bitter end.