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A Ghost in the Closet: A Hardly Boys Mystery
by Mabel ManeyThird in the Nancy Clue and the Hardly Boys series; parody.
Kiss The Girls and Make Them Spy: An Original Jane Bond Parody
by Mabel ManeySometimes the Best Bond for a Job is a Jane ... Jane Bond. "What's the story on Bond?" "Your man is a homicidal depressive paranoiac," the doctor reported. "I know that. I want to know what's wrong with him! And be straight with me, man. No medical mumbo jumbo." "He's lost his nerve." N. had suspected as much. After a long while spent staring at the jagged skyline of London, N. came to a decision. He had no other choice but to go through with Pumpernickel's ridiculous plan. Enter Bond, Jane Bond, James's lesbian twin sister and haoless bookstore employee, who steps in to masquerade as her brother at an awards ceremony with the queen. But when the dastardly Sons of Britain (S.O.B.s), a nefarious fraternity plotting to bring the Duke and Duchess of Windsor back to power, show up, it's up to some unexpected heros to save the day. The Powder Puff Girls -- makeup salespersons by day, secret agents by night -- step in to secure the future of Britain while Jane keeps her brother's reputation intact...both in and out of the bedroom!
The Case Of The Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend
by Mabel ManeySecond in the Nancy Clue and the Hardly Boys series; parody.
The Girl With The Golden Bouffant: An Original Jane Bond Parody
by Mabel ManeyGay/lesbian-themed mystery; sequel to Kiss The Girls and Make Them Spy.
Final Gifts: Understanding The Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying
by Patricia Kelley Maggie CallananThe authors provide a compassionate and readable book to help both those who are dying and those who are providing care for them. The authors (hospice workers) gently address common stages experienced by those who are terminally ill. A highly useful book.
Common Cents: A Retiring Six-Term Congressman Reveals How Congress Really Works-And What We Must Do to Fix It
by Major Garrett Timothy J. Penny
The Fifteen Biggest Lies In Politics
by Major Garrett Timothy J. PennyIn the world of politics, it's hard to separate the truth from the lies. In this strongly argued but nonpartisan book, Major Garrett and Timothy J. Penny draw on their combined decades of experience watching government work to illuminate the deceptions and delusions to which we as citizens are subjected every election season. Here are some of the lies: <P> Tax Cuts Are Good <P> Social Security Is a Sacred Government Trust <P> Medicare Works <P> Money Buys Elections <P> Republicans Believe in Smaller Government <P> Democrats Are Compassionate<P>
A Summer's Tale
by Marcia S. Andrews"This novel poses all the hard questions people try to avoid asking when they are in love, or trying to be in love, or trying not to. And it rejects the easy emotional and political answers whether offered by the lesbian community or the extended family, for a fair and hard-won conclusion. An intent and insightful work."--Jane Rule.
Long Time Passing: Lives of Older Lesbians
by Marcy AdelmanWomen write about aging from their lesbian perspective.
Daphne du Maurier: The Secret Life of the Renowned Storyteller
by Margaret ForsterThe authorized biography of the author of Rebecca, a novel first published in 1938 and still a steady seller. Du Maurier was an intensely emotional and unconventional woman, and Forster draws on hitherto unpublished letters, including a cache of previously unknown love letters between Du Maurier and actress Gertrude Lawrence. Includes photos. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR
Seven Strange Clues (Judy Bolton Mysteries #4)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneKay Vincent dances around singing the school song as Girls' Farringdon High burns to the ground. Kay's behavior is appalling to the other girls who are devastated about the loss of their school. Many girls, including Judy, have lost their posters which had already been submitted for an upcoming contest. The fire leads to several unsolved mysteries. Several people suspect Honey of starting the fire out of maliciousness, and while Judy cannot believe the accusations, she admits that she doesn't know Honey that well. Judy vows to exonerate Honey of all blame. The mystery deepens when Judy learns that she is the winner of the poster contest! Judy is mystified, since her poster burned in the school. When Judy sees the winning poster, it is not her poster, but someone else's, with Judy's name on it! Judy must discover who the real artist is, who submitted the poster in her name, and repair a strained friendship.
The Black Cat's Clue: A Judy Bolton Mystery (Judy Bolton Mysteries Series #23)
by Margaret SuttonJudy befriends a teen runaway who wants nothing more than to see her favorite uncle at a family reunion she was not invited to. But mystery arises as they see ghosts in Judy's back yard. Judy masquerades as Holly's older sister, Doris, whom no one has seen in years since three sisters were separated when their parents died. Greed permeates the family gathered who all want claim to their now believed dead relative's land recently discovered to be sitting on an oil field. When a suspicious long-lost son of the uncle shows up, can he be trusted. Leave it to Judy's beloved black cat, Blackberry, to lead them to clues to help solve Judy's newest mystery.
The Clue In The Patchwork Quilt (Judy Bolton Mysteries #14)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneJudy Bolton is thrust into an intriguing mystery when a stranger rushes up to her and gives her a purse that is not hers. Unable to catch up with the stranger to return it, Judy searches the purse and finds a note written by someone named Blackie. The note has a picture of a gun and requests that the bearer meet Blackie after a certain lecture. After Peter contacts the FBI, an agent meets with Judy and Peter and confirms that Blackie is a wanted criminal. Judy and Peter feel that the criminal has mistaken Judy for someone else, but the agent contends that with Judy's red hair it isn't likely that someone else looks just like her. But amazingly, Judy does have a double. Judy faces danger and intrigue as she helps the FBI capture Blackie and receives a pleasant surprise when she comes face to face with a cousin she never knew she had, a young woman by the name of Roxy.
The Clue in the Ruined Castle: A Judy Bolton Mystery (Judy Bolton Mysteries Series #26)
by Margaret SuttonA startling discovery behind a stone in a crumbling castle wall leads Judy and Peter into a baffling mystery and proves to be a clue to something bigger than either of them dreamed.
The Clue of the Stone Lantern (Judy Bolton Mysteries Series #21)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneJudy winds up in the middle of an FBI investigation when a flower seed peddler gives her a "hot" $10 bill making change for a twenty. Follow along as Peter's case coincides with her garden dilemma and Roberta's dream garden.
The Forbidden Chest: A Judy Bolton Mystery (Judy Bolton Mysteries Series #24)
by Margaret SuttonJudy finds herself in another mystery as she helps Holly get a few of her things from Cousin Cleo's house. Travel with Judy cross-country as she unravels the story behind a run-away boy and a band of antique thieves in hopes of clearing Holly's name.
The Ghost Parade (Judy Bolton Mysteries #5)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneJudy regrets that she is leaving Farringdon for a vacation in the Thousand Islands just as life in Farringdon gets interesting. The police are on the trail of counterfeiters, but Judy won't be around to help them. Excitement does follow Judy, however, when she impulsively purchases seven Indian masks at an auction. Judy learns that the masks are rumored to be cursed and that misfortune befalls whomever owns the monster heads. At first Judy refuses to believe the nonsense, but after the young people arrive at camp, the heads begin to appear and disappear and change location within the storage box. Mysterious sounds are heard at night. The monster heads appear to be alive! As with all mysteries, there is a logical explanation for the movement of the monster heads, and Judy's search for the solution proves to be more exciting and dangerous than she could ever have imagined.
The Haunted Fountain (Judy Bolton Mysteries Series #28)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneJudy and Blackberry are at it again! Unwittingly while trying to help Lorraine, they stumble onto a mystery shrouded by memories of Judy visiting the Brandt estate as a teenager with her grandmother. But when she and her brother, Horace, return the next day to do some light investigating, in trying to avoid some dodgy characters, they instead find themselves underground and trapped in tunnels soon flooding. While investigating some distant moaning, they realize they are trapped underneath the fountain and surrounding pool and only Blackberry, Judy’s ever-faithful cat, can help them! Can Blackberry deliver a message to the outside world and help them expose a deadly jewel theft gang?
The Haunted Road: A Judy Bolton Mystery (Judy Bolton Mysteries #25)
by Margaret SuttonHalloween festivities are in full swing as Judy and Peter are at a square dance with many friends and townspeople. As it is getting later, A young man runs in asking for help for his father who he believes is going to be hijacked driving a truck with valuable parts. Peter and another young man ran off in efforts to help the truck driver. Unfortunately, everything gets confusing amidst a landslide, flooding, and multiple reports of ghosts. Between Judy investigating, with a little help from the junior FBI, everyone chips in to find the missing Peter and his helper. Follow Judy as she works with agent Trent in the search for Peter and the mystery of the truck hijacking.
The Invisible Chimes (Judy Bolton Mysteries #3)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie Doane"Doctor, I can't remember. I can't recall-a-single-thing." The strange girl whom Judy calls 'Honey' appears to have no memory of her past. Honey's sweet disposition endears her to both the Bolton and the Dobbs families, but Judy begins to wonder if Honey is hiding something. Honey's behavior is strange, and she is evasive when questioned about her actions. Adding to Judy's suspicion is the fact that Honey was in the company of thieves when she had the accident that caused her memory loss. There is also the matter of the invisible chimes, which ring from an invisible source, and usually when Honey is around. The source of the invisible chimes is soon revealed, and Judy's faith in Honey is greatly shaken. In a bizarre twist, Honey learns a startling secret about her past that will change her life forever.
The Living Portrait (Judy Bolton Mysteries #18)
by Margaret SuttonThe thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.
The Mark on the Mirror (Judy Bolton Mysteries #15)
by Margaret SuttonGhosts, bad luck from broken mirrors, and a mystery around an unloved girl set the scene for Judy's latest adventure. It is only weeks until Lorraine and Judy's double wedding, but mysteries know no social schedule. From a masked man delivering a shower gift to being run off the road, Judy's head is spinning trying to put the pieces together in another mystery adventure.
The Midnight Visitor (Judy Bolton Mysteries #12)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneWhen Judy and Peter become stranded in an abandoned house during a storm, the last thing they expect is to meet a ghost. The ghost turns out to be a girl named Sally who insists that she is being plagued by ghosts. While Judy and Peter hardly believe the girl, they do like her and want to help her. Judy takes her home, only to have her disappear during a party. Later, Judy and Peter learn that Sally's full name is Sally Vincent, of the crooked Vincent family. Sally is fortunately not like the rest of the family. She is to receive an inheritance in a will but the rest of the family is contesting it. Peter agrees to be Sally's attorney even though fighting against the Vincent family could prove to be dangerous. As the case unfolds in court, Judy makes a shocking discovery that will mean everything to Sally and will thwart the plans of the rest of the Vincent family.
The Mysterious Half Cat (Judy Bolton Mysteries #9)
by Margaret SuttonJudy is excited that her old friend, "Scottie", is returning to Farringdon. They plan a huge welcoming party for Scottie at the railroad station, but things turn for the worse when Scottie is upset and agitated, trying to control her little sister, Carol. Carol is a very difficult child and Scottie expects Judy to help her find a way to help Carol while also searching for lost relatives. Unfortunately, Judy is in the midst of two other mysteries. Strange happening at the Chinese laundry and disappearing objects have Judy in detective mode. Follow Judy as she helps solve Carol's problem and helps everyone come together. The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.