The third novel in the Charlie Chan series. set almost exclusively in California (as opposed to Chan's native Hawaii), and tells the story of the former head of Scotland Yard, a detective who is pursuing the long-cold trail of a murderer. Fifteen years ago, a London solicitor was killed in circumstances in which the only clue was a pair of Chinese slippers, which he apparently donned just before his death. Sir Frederic Bruce has been following the trail of the killer ever since. He has also been interested in what appears to be a series of disappearing women around the world, which has some connection to the disappearance of a woman named Eve Durand in rural India also fifteen years ago. Just when it seems he might finally solve the murder case, at a dinner party to which a number of important and mysterious guests have been invited, Inspector Bruce is killed -- and was last seen wearing a pair of Chinese slippers, which have vanished. It is left to Chan to solve the case and tie up all loose ends. Views: 671
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption—the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award–nominee The Shawshank Redemption—about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge, is now available for the first time as a standalone book.A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King's most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge. Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside "The Body," "Art Pupil," and "The Breathing Method"), it was made into... Views: 671
Betrayed by their cousins, abandoned by their uncle, and with only the slimmest hint to guide them, fourteen-year old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, rush off to Egypt on the hunt for 39 Clues that lead to a source of unimaginable power. But when they arrive, Amy and Dan get something completely unexpected - a message from their dead grandmother, Grace. Did Grace set out to help the two orphans . . . ore are Amy and Dan heading for the most devastating betrayal of them all? Views: 671
All Hallows 1926
Violet and Jack have been invited to a masquerade by someone who doesn't name
himself and gives no details other than all the guests are coming under the
same circumstances.
They know something is afoot, so they aren't even surprised when there's been
a murder. What surprises them is the invitation to all those in attendance to
solve the crime.
Book TWENTY-FIVE in the Violet Carlyle Mysteries. Are you ready for the
roaring twenties? You’ll love Vi, her patient husband Jack, her indulgent twin
Vic, and their friends. For fans of Carola Dunn, Jacqueline Winspear,
Georgette Heyer, and Lee Strauss. A light, cozy mystery with a fun peek into
life in the life of a bright young thing. No swearing, graphic scenes, or
cliffhangers.
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I'm Barbara Gold. Age: 71. Height: 5'5". Eyes: blue. Hair: gray. Weight: none of your business. Specialties: Undercover surveillance, small arms, chemical weapons, Middle Eastern and Latin American politics. Current status: Retired CIA agent, widow, and grandmother.Liz, a friend Barbara met during her undercover stint at Cheerville’s nudist colony, is getting married. When Barbara accompanies Liz to plan the wedding, the wedding planner is shot dead at the venue. Barbara knows that bullet was intended for Liz, but why? Liz has secrets of her own, and her colorful past is catching up with her and threatening her new peaceful life. Even though Barbara is in the dark about who Liz used to work for, she knows she has to help her friend using her CIA skills and connections.Read the action-packed 10th book (30,000 words) in the Secret Agent Granny mystery series.keywords:senior sleuths cozy mysterysecret agent thrillerretired CIA agentCIA training humorfunny novella mysterynew cozy mystery seriesquick read Views: 671
Stranded in the corn, a murderer is on their trail... Rita Knight expected to spend the last of her summer on a cheery and peaceful vacation with her lover Billy – but one wrong turn leaves them hopelessly lost amid an endless expanse of cornfields, deep in America's heartland. The corn is hiding a terrible secret. After a gruesome murder strikes the little town of Cornville, Rita and Billy are plunged into a deadly investigation to uncover the town's tragic history and find the killer lurking in the corn. Rumors say that Cornville is cursed – and as they dig deeper, Rita can't help but feel the walls of corn are closing in on them. Stumbling onto a horrible scheme of revenge and without her sister at her side, Rita and Billy must make a daring move and challenge the elusive murderer on his own turf. But once they step into the corn, they might not come out again... Can Rita and Billy unravel the Curse of Cornville and... Views: 671
BIG NUMBERS, an Austin Carr Mystery by Jack Getze. 1st in series. "Darkly comic, with an engaging protagonist." — T.J. MacGregor, Edgar Award winner, author of The Tango Key Mysteries.Who wants to kill Austin Carr? Everybody. After all, he's a stockbroker.About to be ingeniously murdered — snatched off a private fishing yacht by a live, six-hundred-pound giant bluefin — a down-on-his-luck stockbroker recalls the events and bad choices that precipitated his gruesome end. His killer — Mr. Blabbermouth — might be any of a dozen suspects, including a steroid-crazed wrestler angry over Austin's poor investment recommendations, a jealous sales manager often the target of Austin's jokes, and a widow with long red hair, sexy curves, and plenty of secrets. Or could there be another suspect Austin overlooked entirely until he stepped on board that yacht?Praise for BIG NUMBERS …"Darkly comic, with an engaging protagonist." — T.J. MacGregor, Edgar Award winner, author of The Tango Key Mysteries"BIG NUMBERS is a gritty, sexy, violent, and funny book." — Liz Clifford at Reviewed by Liz"Wonderful characters … well-written, entertaining … a good read." — Connie Anderson for Armchair Interviews"Indiana Jones has his whip and Luke Skywalker has his light saber, but for Austin Carr, his full-boat grin is the weapon of choice." — Melissa for Lou Reads"Jack Getze started his career as a newspaper reporter. As a result, BIG NUMBERS is lean and mean, with not a word wasted. A truly fun, genuinely funny read." — Lisa Guidarini for Bluestalking Reader"Served up with an edginess reminiscent of good noir, sprinkled with a salty dash of pulp fiction plot twists, and delivered in a sardonic voice that bites like the afterburner of a Herradura Gold shooter, Jack Getze hands us a new series it's impossible to ignore." — Susan Goodwill, author of Brigadoom Views: 670
When it comes to planning weddings, she takes the cake. When it comes to solving murders, she always closes the case. 10 books. 2,000+ pages of wedding cozy mysteries that are to-die-for. Annabelle Archer is D.C.'s premier wedding planner for happy couples and marital bliss... until a string of murders puts a bloody blemish on her otherwise spotless record. In all her years in the marriage business, she's never confronted a wedding day disaster as daunting as her guest list's climbing death rate. Armed with nothing but her fashionable and fearless wedding planning team, she's determined to take down any killer who dares to ruin her client's big day. From socialite circles to catering kitchens to drag queen competitions, there's no place Annabelle won't go to bring the culprits to justice. With danger lurking behind every picture-perfect gazebo, Annabelle must catch the culprits or the next ceremony she'll attend will be her own funeral. Annabelle... Views: 669
Beth and Cath are leaving their husbands. This is a story about two very different women. One is wealthy and having an affair with a man who gives her the kind of love that her cold, detached husband does not. One is living hand to mouth, suffering at the hands of a violent partner who would rather see her dead than leave him. You may think you know these women already and how their lives will unfold. Beth will live happily ever after with her little girl and her soulmate. Cath will go back to her abusive husband. And these two women will never cross paths. But you will be wrong. On the 3.15pm train from London to Bristol, Beth and Cath are about to meet and discover they share one shocking thing in common. Views: 669
He's smart, he's attractive, and he has a special vision: whenever he sees the blood marks on a woman—marks only he can see—he knows what he must do. Kill her. Brutally. And not leave a trace of himself behind. Views: 669
