Gwen "GiGi" Gelman, a ten year veteran of the Providence, Rhode Island vice squad, finds herself unemployed after being blamed for a routine bust that turned into a bloodbath. GiGi is used to being on her own, though, and with the help of a DA who owes her, she's scraped together enough capital to start her own PI business, specializing in"family problems"-in particular runaways who have disappeared into Providence's seamy underside.With a few custodian kidnapping cases under her belt, as well as a case against a Catholic school teacher/molester, Gigi is doing well for herself —until she takes on the case of a fourteen year old runaway who may or may not have been kidnapped.As Gigi investigates, she accidentally opens the door to her own mystical past. Now long-hidden family ties threaten her, and the secret of her identity unlocks a conspiracy that reveals the forces of darkness that play in the shadows...Forces that intend to be the masters of all mortal... Views: 55
JUNIOR BENDER UNTANGLES ONE OF THE WEIRDEST MYSTERIES IN TINSELTOWN LA burglar Junior Bender has (unfortunately) developed a reputation as a competent private investigator for crooks. The unfortunate part about this is that regardless of whether he solves the crime or not, someone dangerous is going to be unhappy with him, either his suspect or his employer.Now Junior is being bullied into proving aging music industry mogul Vinnie DiGaudio is innocent of the murder of a nasty tabloid journalist he'd threatened to kill a couple times. It doesn’t help that the dead journalist’s widow is one pretty lady, and she’s trying to get Junior to mix pleasure with business. Just as the investigation is spiraling out of control, Junior's hard-drinking landlady begs him to solve the disappearance of her daughter, who got involved with a very questionable character. And, worst news of all, both Junior's ex-wife and his thirteen-year-old daughter, Rina, seem to have new boyfriends. What a mess.From the Hardcover edition.ReviewPraise for *Little Elvises*"Hallinan introduces us to a drugged-out, pain-impervious hit man, a nonagenarian puppet master who rules the L.A. underworld, a tabloid reporter who uses his job as a cover to blackmail the rich and the famous, and a host of other characters as dangerously outrageous as the murderous crew obsessed with obtaining the black bird in Hammett's 1930 masterpiece."—*Associated Press"Every now and then a writer comes along with the imagination and skill to make the whole thing feel fresh and new again. That's what veteran crime novelist Timothy Hallinan has accomplished."—*Washington Post*"The first book in the series, 'Crashed' (2012), was great fun. The new one, 'Little Elvises,' is even better."—*San Francisco Chronicle*"An intricate high-stakes plot [and] a compelling subplot."—*Miami Herald*"Heart-pounding."—*Salon*"As the story opens, Junior is in a fix, or rather, a bunch of them..."—*Huffington Post*"Featuring Junior Bender, full-time Los Angeles burglar and part-time private eye-style fixer for the city's criminal element."—*Seattle Times*"If Carl Hiaasen and Donald Westlake had a literary love child, he would be Timothy Hallinan. The Edgar nominee's laugh-out-loud new crime series featuring Hollywood burglar-turned-private eye Junior Bender has breakout written all over it... A must-read."—Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of *One Was a Soldier*"Hugely,splendidly entertaining... Full of delightful characters, and dialogue that provides at least one good laugh on every page, the book is so hard to put down you’ll swear it’s been glued to your hands."—Booklist, STARRED Review“Hallinan’s characters and dialog are top-notch, with a lively plot full of witty banter and comic scenes that will keep readers laughing.”—*Library Journal*"Little Elvises begs comparison to Tom Doresey or Carl Hiaasen novels: It's quirky and hip, and often laugh-out-loud funny."—BookPage, TOP PICK"One thing that immediately hits you about Timothy Hallinan’s writing is the clarity and snap of his prose. Junior Bender isn’t a gumshoe, but the cadence of his voice and his observations harken back to other great detectives who were expert at landing a crucial, devastating remark, as well as using their fists or a pistol. It’s a cliché, of course, to bring up Raymond Chandler’s Marlowe, but the similarities are nevertheless present in fitting ways."—Derek Hill, *Mystery Scene*Praise for the Junior Bender Series"Junior Bender is today’s Los Angeles as Raymond Chandler might have written it. Tim [Hallinan] is a master at tossing out the kind of hard-boiled lines that I wish I thought of first."—Bruce DeSilva, Macavity & Edgar Award-winning author of *Rogue Island*"Timothy Hallinan's The Fame Thief has everything I've come to expect in a Hallinan novel: indelible, complex characters, fantastic plot, and moments of hold-your-breath suspense."—Charlaine Harris, author of the New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series"Timothy Hallinan’s affable antihero, an accomplished thief but inept sleuth named Junior Bender, makes a terrific first impression in Crashed.... Bender’s quick wit and smart mouth make him a boon companion on this oddball adventure."*—New York Times* Book Review“This is Hallinan at the top of his game. It's laugh-out-loud funny without ever losing any of its mystery. It’s a whole new style and I love it. Junior Bender—a crook with a heart of gold—is one of Hallinan's most appealing heroes, rich with invention, and brimming with classic wit. I can’t recommend it highly enough.” —Shadoe Stevens, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson"This is one of those books you long for, wait for, and find once or twice a year"—Beth Kanell, proprietor of Kingdom Books, Vermont“Timothy Hallinan does everything a writer should do whose goal is to keep a reader entertained from the first sentence to the last.”—Tzer Island (blog)“The writing is intelligent, relaxed, and fun to read. Crashed is a pleasurable outing, without the personal risk, to the criminal underbelly of Los Angeles, where moral ambiguity fills the air.”—Read Me Deadly (blog)“If you're in the mood for a mystery that's just plain fun, this is the one for you... Timothy Hallinan knows how to write a smart aleck main character who has his own set of morals and a heart of gold.” —Kittling Books (blog)Praise for Timothy Hallinan “Hallinan has a genuine ability to write effective prose, engaging repartee, sharp and witty characterizations.” —*Washington Post Book World “Hallinan is a stunning talent.” —Gregg Hurwitz, author of *They're WatchingAbout the AuthorTIMOTHY HALLINAN is the Edgar - and Macavity Award - nominated author of over a dozen widely praised books, including the 'Poke Rafferty' Bangkok thrillers and the 'Junior Bender' series. In 2010 Hallinan conceived and edited an e-book of original short stories by twenty mystery writers, Shaken: Stories for Japan, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Japanese disaster relief. Views: 55
From the sandbox to the grave. That's the motto of the three partners for life: Johnny Ivey, Johnny Dobbs, and Larry Stith. Together, in the mean red light district of Atlanta, they are also known as the three amigos. One for all and all for one. Newly released from jail, Larry "Sparkle" Stith wants to lead a life free of crime and violence. But his dream of reform is cut short when he is reintroduced into the street life by his former friends. Revengeful adversaries are on a mission to take over his friends' prostitution, drugs, and gambling turfs, drawing him back into the life he was trying to escape. Sparkle's lover, Beverly Johnson, is now the city's police chief. She battles her own personal demons in search of a life of peace while secretly protecting her friends and her political career. With the backdrop of Atlanta, there's a labyrinth of trickery that the friends must travel in order to keep their territory, their sanity, and even their lives. Views: 55
THE MAN SHE ALMOST MARRIED... Was now Sergeant Julia Cruze's prime suspect in a heinous murder. Two years ago she wouldn't have believed millionaire Sloan Remington capable of killing anyone. But her heart had been broken, her trust betrayed -- her faith brutally shattered -- when this man she loved had jilted her .... TWO DAYS before their wedding. Sloan was keeping secrets from her, Julia knew, but what she needed to discover was whether they had something to do with the investigation or everything to do with why he'd left her. Because every moment in his presence brought her one step closer to risking everything for one more kiss, one more touch.... Views: 55
BewitchedSure, Lainie Trask had a crush on J. J. Cooper. When she was twelve! But growing up, Lainie had watched the sexy athlete narrow his focus--to World Cup skiing and women, not necessarily in that order. So her interest in J.J. was a thing of the past. Because Lainie of all people knew the dangers of being under someone's spell.But now the longtime Lothario was changing with the autumn leaves. Sidelined by an injury, J.J. had downtime to figure out his next step...and evidently Lainie was it! With Halloween approaching, he prepared to take off the mask and show her how loving and sensitive the real J. J. Cooper could be....Holiday Hearts: Because there's no place like home for the holidays... Views: 55
The staff of the Wallace Clinic know their business has a new owner, however, they have no idea who it is. Wayne Jones, now a free man is about to start spreading his wings - and the staff are going to find theirs severely clipped! But they are all clever, professional women, respected and dedicated, surely they won't fall prey to his depraved tastes? The Institute of Submission books are among the most popular we've published recently. Views: 55
This utterely compelling memoir opens with a sceptical nine-year-old Bryan Magee being taught the facts of life. It goes on to tell the story of the Second World War as seen through a child's eyes. Growing Up in a War nostalgically evokes the atmostphere of wartime England, the community spirit of a society before television, where very few had cars or telephones. A kid from the East End, he won a scholarship to one of the country's ancient public schools. During the school holidays, he returned to London and the air raids, the doodlebugs and V2 rockets.With the war over, Bryan's school sent him to a Lycée in Versailles, and he explored the Paris of those post-war years. Then, back in England, he tumbled into his first love affair. The book comes to an end with his call-up into the army, and his unexpected posting to the School of Military Intelligence.Growing Up in a War is a stunning autobiography and account of... Views: 55
The Blood Books are now available in Blood Ties" TV tie-in editions. Vicki Nelson, formerly of Toronto's homicide unit and now a private detective, witnesses the first of many vicious attacks that are now plaguing the city of Toronto. As death follows unspeakable death, Vicki is forced to renew her tempestuous relationship with her former partner, Mike Celluci, to stop these forces of dark magic—along with another, unexpected ally...Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII, has learned over the course of his long life how to blend with humans, how to deny the call for blood in his veins. Without him, Vicki and Mike would not survive the ancient force of chaos that has been unleashed upon the world—but in doing so, his identity may be exposed, and his life forfeit. Views: 55
