When British academic Malise Gabriel falls to his death from a Rome apartment, detective Nic Costa rapidly comes to realize that there is much more to the accident than he had first thought. It also becomes apparent that Malise's family -- mysterious and tragic daughter Mina, stoic wife Cecilia and troubled son Robert -- may be keeping vital information hidden. Nic becomes obsessed with the case, and is especially intrigued by Mina's story which seems to be linked with the sixteenth century-legend of a young Italian noblewoman, Beatrice Cenci. As the investigation deepens, Rome's dark and seedy side is uncovered, revealing a web of deceit, treachery and corruption. Costa realizes that the key to the truth lies with the Gabriels. Why are they so unwilling to co-operate, and who, or what, is the reason for their silence? Views: 18
With the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band heading toward Lake Eden for the Weekend Jazz Festival, Hannah Swensen is more than happy to bake up a generous supply of their namesake confections. But tragedy strikes when the band's tour bus overturns on its way into town. Among those injured is Buddy Neiman, the band's beloved keyboard player. At first, Buddy's injuries appear minor, until his condition suddenly takes a turn for the worse—as in dead. Hannah's no doctor, but she suspects that the surgical scissors jutting out of Buddy's chest may have something to do with it.Turns out Buddy Neiman isn't the victim's real name. In fact, no one is really sure who he is, or what secrets may be lurking in his past. Hannah isn't sure just how she'll unravel this mystery, but there's nothing sweeter than bringing a killer to justice. . ."Joanne Fluke is the doyenne of deadly desserts with her deliciously popular Hannah Swensen series." —Publishers Weekly"Fans will... Views: 18
EDITORIAL REVIEW: **A New York Times Bestselling Author** Millionaire secret agent Luke Callaghan is a solid man who protects his own. When he learns he has a child -- a baby girl who'd been kidnapped by the infamous Texas Mafia, Luke gathered his military brothers to save his daughter. Views: 18
Gay bookseller and reluctant amateur sleuth Adrien English's writing career is suddenly taking off. But when murder makes an appearance at a dinner party, who should be called in but Adrien's former lover, handsome closeted detective Jake Riordan, now a Lieutenant with LAPD. Views: 18
London 1880
Kat Holloway, cook to the parsimonious Sir Lionel Leigh-Bradbury, finds herself embroiled in murder when she’s accused of poisoning her own cooking. Her only help as she hurriedly works to clear her name comes from the mysterious Daniel McAdam, who is much more than he seems.
Book 1 of the Kat Holloway Mysteries Views: 18
The first and only vampire book to be declassified by the federal government. . Felix Gomez went to Iraq a soldier. He came back a vampire. Now he finds himself pulled into a web of intrigue when an old friend prompts him to investigate an outbreak of nymphomania at the secret government facilities in Rocky Flats. He'll find out the cause of all these horny women or die trying! But first he must contend with shadowy government agents, Eastern European vampire hunters, and women who just want his body. . Skewering sexual myths, conspiracy fables, and government bureaucracy, The Nymphos of Rocky Flats reveals the bizarre world of the undead with a humorous slant and a fresh twist.» Views: 18
Crockett is enjoying a new life at Watkins Marina on Truman Lake when a call from Cletus shatters his reverie. Ruby has been abducted. Pulled back into what he'd left behind, Crockett is plunged into a terrible reality. He and Clete are on the hunt in the wilds of northern Arkansas, time is running out, and Ruby is in chains. Views: 18
Frank and Joe are learning some awesome moves in karate class. But somebody steals Brian Ludlow?s black belt signed by action-movie hero Jimmy Han. Brian even promised to bring Jimmy to class, but now he says, ?No way!? But maybe if the Hardys can find the belt, they?ll be the true-blue action heroes of the day! Views: 18
When Judge Rosswell Carew makes the gruesome discovery of two corpses on a river bank in the Missouri Ozarks, he's plunged into a storm of deadly secrets that threaten both him and his fiancée, Tina Parkmore.Unsatisfied with the way the authorities are conducting the investigation, Rosswell, who's always nurtured a secret desire to be a detective, teams up with an ex-con, Ollie Groton, to solve the case before the killer can murder again. Rosswell uncovers a maze of crimes so tangled that he must fight his way to a solution or die trying. Views: 18
Determined to learn the secret of the old mill, Frank and Joe employ a clever use to gain entrance and become trapped. There they unravel two mysteries, one involving a counterfeiting case and the other, a national security case their father is working on. Will they be able to tie up all the loose ends? Views: 18
