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The St. Zita Society
by Ruth RendellINCLUDES AN EXCERPT OF RENDELL'S FINAL NOVEL, DARK CORNERS This captivating novel about residents and servants on one block of a posh London street is a "sex comedy and a social satire, of the 'Upstairs Downstairs' variety, with a few murders mixed in for our added delight" (The Washington Post Book World).Life on Hexam Place appears orderly on the outside: drivers take their employers to and from work, dogs are walked, flowers are planted in gardens. But beneath this tranquil veneer, this quintessentially London world of servants and their masters is set to combust. Henry, the handsome valet to Lord Studley, is sleeping with both the Lord's wife and his university-age daughter. Montserrat, the Still family's lazy au pair, assists Mrs. Still in keeping secret her illicit affair with a television actor--in exchange for pocket cash. June, the haughty housekeeper to a princess of dubious origin, tries to enlist her fellow house-helpers into a "society" to address complaints about their employers. Meanwhile, Dex, the disturbed gardener to several families on the block, thinks a voice on his cell phone is giving him godlike instructions--commands that could imperil the lives of all those in Hexam Place.
St. Petersburg Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Julia Goumen & Natalia Smirnova&“Fourteen uniformly strong stories in [this] outstanding noir anthology devoted to Russia&’s second city . . . an ideal backdrop for crime fiction.&” —Publishers Weekly The origins of St. Petersburg&’s rich noir tradition come from the city&’s history, urban landscape, and the weather. The freezing winds from the Baltics give rise to hopelessness, despair, and the darkest of humor. The swamps upon which the city was built cloak it in a thick haze that inspires ghostly tales and furtive behaviors. In St. Petersburg Noir, you&’ll find original stories by Lena Eltang, Sergei Nosov, Alexander Kudriavstev, Andrei Kivinov, Julia Belomlinsky, Natalia Kurchatova & Ksenia Venglinskaya, Anton Chizh, Vladimir Berezin, Andrei Rubanov, Vadim Levental, Anna Solovey, Mikhail Lialin, Pavel Krusanov, and Eugene Kogan. &“The Russian soul is well suited to a style defined by dark, hard-edged moodiness in underground settings. With St. Petersburg, the tsar&’s &‘Window on Europe,&’ we get European-style existential angst as well—not to mention the scary sociopolitical realities of the new Russia . . . For all sophisticated crime fiction readers.&” —Library Journal &“A riveting collection. An insightful &‘tour&’ of St. Petersburg. And a spellbinding introduction to Russian literature and perspective.&” —Killer Nashville
St. Peter's Grave
by Raul Sanchez QuintanaIn 1953, during the times of exile destinated to construct the church of Dominus Flevit in the Olive Mount the Franciscans in Holy Land found an old cementary. Between the remains, they found a sarcophagus that was very important for the Christians, it grabbed their attention (real facts). The founding and content was communicated to Pio XII who quickly ordered to destruct part of the remains, however three frairs decided not to obey him and keep the discovery. Sixty years have passed and the three frairs die in different circumstances, the secret that jealousy they had kept. Since this instant, several interested people would try no know what was in that discovery found in the Olives Mount, with the objective of controling a weak Vatican, that had compromised relashionships from the high Curia and the Cosa Nostra. The novel that tried to reveal the motives that took Ratzinger to make the decision of abandoning the post of Saint Peter, this book develops in the times of Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis. But the novel starts to develop in the city of Granada, little by little it moves to the Vatican and the Island of Sicily.
St. Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
by Ellis PetersWhen a merchant bound for St. Peter's Fair is found with a slender dagger piercing his heart, Brother Cadfael is on the case. Two murders later, he realizes that no one--least of all the merchant's lovely niece--is safe. "Colorful, convincing details on the workings of a medieval fair". --Kirkus Reviews.
St. Pauli Baby
by Feronia PetriThe staged suicide of a young glamour journalist leads Hamburg police detective Isa Boysen to a mysterious crime case. While her boss wants the case closed asap, she finds evidence for a conspiracy. The journalist had to die because she discovered disturbing facts about an organization which is selling East-European babies in Hamburg.
The St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Mystery
by Marion M. MarkhamAn easy chapter book for third grade readers or any children ready to try their first mystery story with clues, fingerprints, stolen property, witnesses, and surprises. <P><P>The Scientific Detective Club has 2 members, the twins Kate and Mickey. On St. Patrick's Day they discover a large green shamrock painted on Miss Wink's door. Worse still, someone has been in her apartment and one of her new kittens is missing and a note has been left behind from The Shamrock Gang. The gang has been to the twins' club house, too, and the money in their treasury is missing. <P><P>Combining Kate's interest in science and Mickey's interest in investigation, will the twins solve the mystery and find the missing kitten and money? And how do they find a new member of the club, a little boy who needs friends and has never been to a St. Patrick's Day parade?
The St. Patrick's Day Murder (Christine Bennett Mystery #4)
by Lee HarrisAn off-duty police officer is shot and ex-nun Chris Bennett and her police-detective boyfriend find this motiveless murder puzzling. Praying for a break, Chris pursues a killer along strange paths: a pilgrimage that takes her from a suburban convent to a Brooklyn fruit market, and deep into the sacrosanct world of the NYPD--and ultimately back to the deadly place where it all began.From the Paperback edition.
St. Patrick's Day Murder (A\lucy Stone Mystery Ser. #14)
by Leslie MeierNew York Times-bestselling author: &“Charming…Warm and homespun characters, plenty of seaside ambience and a fast-moving plot.&”—Publishers Weekly Not many people in Tinker&’s Cove, Maine, knew Old Dan Malone. The grizzled barkeep&’s social circle was limited to the rough-hewn lobstermen and other assorted toughs that frequented his bar. But when his body is found bobbing in the town&’s icy harbor, Lucy Stone makes getting to know more about Old Dan a priority. A local musician insists Old Dan conned a winning lottery ticket worth five grand from him. A handyman claims that Old Dan stiffed him for repair work he&’d done at the bar. The confusion surrounding the death is only compounded by the arrival of Dylan Malone, Old Dan&’s brother and a prominent, if fading, star of the Dublin stage. Dylan has come to direct the production of Finian&’s Rainbow, the featured event at Our Lady of Hope&’s St. Patrick&’s Day extravaganza. Was Old Dan killed by someone he&’d cheated or someone he&’d loved? Lucy can&’t be sure, but one thing is abundantly clear: The stage is set for a murder mystery with a killer ending… &“Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.&”—Chicago Sun Times
St Mungo's Robin: A Gil Cunningham Murder Mystery (Gil Cunningham Ser.)
by Pat McIntoshThe warden of St Serf's has been found dead in the almshouse garden. He appears to have been killed on the previous night but there are those who are convinced he was present at that morning's service, The elderly residents, the almshouse nurse and Humphrey, her deranged favourite, have all been set against one another by the dead man's scheming - and then there is the discarded mistress and almshouse ghost to consider.Tracing the dead man's last movements between the Cathedral precinct and the shores of the Clyde, Gil Cunningham is both helped and hindered by his two sisters who have come to Glasgow for his wedding to Alys. An uncanny event followed by the arrival of Gil's godfather, precipitates the crisis. Finally, it is Alys who helps Gil identify the warden's killer.PRAISE FOR PAT MCINTOSH'McInotosh's characterisations and period detail are first rate and bode well for future entries in this series.' Publishers Weekly'The next Cunningham adventure is to be welcomed.' Historical Novels Review
St Mungo's Robin (Gil Cunningham #4)
by Pat McIntoshThe warden of St Serf's has been found dead in the almshouse garden. He appears to have been killed on the previous night but there are those who are convinced he was present at that morning's service, The elderly residents, the almshouse nurse and Humphrey, her deranged favourite, have all been set against one another by the dead man's scheming - and then there is the discarded mistress and almshouse ghost to consider.Tracing the dead man's last movements between the Cathedral precinct and the shores of the Clyde, Gil Cunningham is both helped and hindered by his two sisters who have come to Glasgow for his wedding to Alys. An uncanny event followed by the arrival of Gil's godfather, precipitates the crisis. Finally, it is Alys who helps Gil identify the warden's killer.PRAISE FOR PAT MCINTOSH'McInotosh's characterisations and period detail are first rate and bode well for future entries in this series.' Publishers Weekly'The next Cunningham adventure is to be welcomed.' Historical Novels Review
St. Louis Showdown (The Executioner #23)
by Don PendletonTo save a city, the Executioner must rescue its governor from the mob For decades the St. Louis mob has been happily small time—raking in profits without making waves. But after Mack Bolan&’s one-man war against the Mafia shatters organized crime in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, ambitious East Coast gangsters start coming to St. Louis, where they plan to push aside the softhearted old capo and turn the Gateway to the West into the kind of criminal paradise not seen since the glory days of Al Capone. They&’ll start by corrupting the statehouse. One of the candidates for Missouri governor has a wife with a salacious past, which the mob promises to keep secret in return for full support once the candidate wins office. The frightened politician&’s only hope is the man in black: Mack Bolan, the crack sniper known as the Executioner, who will make St. Louis safe for law and order no matter the cost. St. Louis Showdown is the 23rd book in the Executioner series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
St. Barts Breakdown: A Mick Sever Mystery (The Mick Sever Music Series)
by Don BrunsUSA Today best-selling authorRock and roll journalist Mick Sever is back with a new assignment: interview music legend Danny Murtz. Murtz's walls are lined with platinum records, but his closet is full of skeletons. Known for producing an unbelievable string of hits, Murtz is also tied to a string of disappearances. Seems a number of Murtz's romantic conquests have vanished into thin air. After his latest incident, Murtz conveniently retreats to his secluded St. Bart villa.Before Mick can hop a plane to the island, he's nearly run down by a speeding car. Coincidence? Maybe, but hitmaker Danny Murtz and near misses go hand in hand.After receiving anonymous threats, Murtz is convinced: someone wants to bring him down. Even his longtime secretary Nancy, and attorney/manager/cleaner-upper Harvey Schwartz are suspect. And that meddlesome Mick Sever is digging too deep. If Danny Murtz has his way, Mick will only need a one-way ticket to paradise. Because if Mick isn't careful, his next column will be an obituary—his obituary. Sun, sand and a psychopath: it's a deadly mix.
The St. Ambrose School for Girls
by Jessica Ward J.R. WardThe newest student at the elite St. Ambrose School for Girls must navigate a sinister social clique and the treachery of her own mind in this &“complex psychological thriller&” (CrimeReads) that is perfect for fans of Megan Miranda and Layne Fargo.When Sarah Taylor arrives at the exclusive St. Ambrose School, she&’s carrying more baggage than just her suitcase. She knows she&’s not like the other girls—if her shabby, all-black, non-designer clothes don&’t give that away, the bottle of lithium hidden in her desk drawer sure does. St. Ambrose&’s queen bee, Greta Stanhope, picks Sarah as a target from day one, and she is relentless in making sure Sarah knows what the pecking order is. Thankfully, Sarah makes an ally out of her roommate Ellen &“Strots&” Strotsberry, a cigarette-smoking, devil-may-care athlete who takes no bullcrap. Also down the hall is Nick Hollis, the devastatingly handsome RA, and the object of more than one St. Ambrose student&’s fantasies. Between Strots and Nick, Sarah hopes she can make it through the semester, dealing with not only her schoolwork and a recent bipolar diagnosis, but Greta&’s increasingly malicious pranks. Sarah is determined not to give Greta the satisfaction of breaking her. But when scandal unfolds, and someone ends up dead, her world threatens to unravel in ways she could never have imagined in this delicious, &“riveting, twisty read&” (Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author) that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
St. Agnes' Stand
by Thomas EidsonJuly 1858: Nat Swanson, a bullet in his leg and bone-weary, flees across the New Mexico desert from a vengeful posse. Back in west Texas, he killed a man over a woman whose name he never knew, and now he’s on the run to California, his only hope for a new life the ranch deed in his pocket. In a dry riverbed, Nat spots two overturned wagons surrounded by Apaches. The only sign of a survivor is his quick glimpse of an old woman’s face–a face that forces a stark decision. Nat can ride on and save himse...
Srilaaji: The Gilded Life and Longings of a Marwari Goodwife
by Ms. Shobhaa DeThe untamed, incandescent and battle-ready Srilaa grows up in her wealthy Marwari family&’s palatial house in Calcutta. After suffering her first heartbreak at the hands of a potential suitor, she is married and packed off to Bombay to live with her new husband. There she experiences womanhood and confronts her sexual curiosities, misgivings and desires, but continues to hope daringly and love fearlessly—refusing to live her life by the unrealistic standards society often sets on unconventional women. The young and vivacious Srilaa slowly but assuredly becomes the inimitable Srilaaji! And each time life starts crumbling around her, she manages to pick herself up … and from the ashes of an uncertain life, a phoenix rises. Told with Shobhaa De&’s matchless blend of candour, humour and seductive earthiness, Srilaaji captures the soul of an indomitable spirit. A book that simmers and erupts at will, and presents us with one of the most unforgettable protagonists in years – the utterly delicious Srilaaji.
El Sr. Smith y la Cucaracha
by J. J. DiBenedettoJohn Smith tiene un problema. Es un policía jubilado cuya pensión fue desaparecida, y él no sabe por qué ni cómo. Ahora necesita encontrar un compañero de apartamento que le ayude a pagar las cuentas. Sam tiene un problema. Es una cucaracha parlante de seis pies de altura y no sabe quién lo creó, ni por qué, ni cómo. Ahora necesita un lugar para vivir. Reunidos juntos como compañeros de apartamento y detectives aficionados, el Sr. Smith y la Cucaracha comprenden que sus problemas podrían estar relacionados. Pero esos problemas son mucho más complicados de lo que imaginaros, y antes de que todo esté dicho y hecho, tendrán un enfrentamiento con un mafioso ruso, un capo de la Mafia encarcelado, un banquero corrupto de Wall Street, una científica loca, y tal vez lo peor de todo, la hermana menor del Sr. Smith. ¿Podrán llegar al fondo de una trama increíble antes `que alguien extermine a la Cucaracha – y al Sr. Smith – para siempre?
Sr. Smith e a Barata
by J. J. DiBenedettoMr. Smith and the Roach por J.J. DiBenedetto Um policial aposentado e uma barata de um metro e oitenta de altura se unem para resolver um mistério. Sr. Smith e a barata John Smith tem um problema. Ele é um policial aposentado cuja pensão acabou de ser anulada e não sabe por que nem como. Agora ele precisa encontrar um companheiro de quarto para ajudar a pagar as contas. Sam tem um problema. Ele é uma barata falante de um metro e oitenta de altura e não sabe quem o criou, nem o porquê nem como. Agora ele precisa de um lugar para morar. Juntos como colegas de quarto e detetives amadores, Smith e o Roach percebem que seus problemas podem estar relacionados. Mas esses problemas são muito mais complicados do que imaginavam, e antes que tudo seja dito e feito, eles entrarão em conflito com um gângster russo, um detento da máfia preso, um banqueiro corrupto de Wall Street, um cientista louco e, talvez o pior de tudo, Irmãzinha do Sr. Smith. Eles podem chegar ao fundo de uma trama inacreditável antes que alguém extermine a Barata - e o Sr. Smith - para sempre?
Squishy Taylor in Zero Gravity (Squishy Taylor)
by Ailsa WildHow long would it take to ride your bike to a space station? What are those sparks coming from the apartment building across the street? How come you can't hug over the internet? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof? With her bravery and enthusiasm, these mysteries should be no problem for super-sleuth Squishy Taylor!
Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom (Squishy Taylor)
by Ailsa WildWhy are tunnels both exciting and scary? How do dogs always know who the bad guys are? Why are pinkie-swears so important? Who's storing toxic waste under the park? It will take a sleuth like Squishy Taylor to investigate these mysteries!
Squirm
by Carl Hiaasen<P><P>Some facts about Billy Dickens: <br>* He once saw a biker swerve across the road in order to run over a snake. <br>* Later, that motorcycle somehow ended up at the bottom of a canal. <br>* Billy isn't the type to let things go. <P><P>Some facts about Billy's family: <br>* They've lived in six different Florida towns because Billy's mom insists on getting a house near a bald eagle nest. <br>* Billy's dad left when he was four and is a total mystery. <br>* Billy has just found his dad's address--in Montana. <P><P>This summer, Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, save a neighbor's cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father. Carl Hiaasen tells a wickedly funny, slightly twisted tale about families, figuring out what's really important, and knowing when (and when not) to let things go. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Squire and Knight (Squire and Knight #1)
by Scott ChantlerA young squire tackles mysteries, monsters and magic, but the inept knight he serves takes the credit. <p><p>Every time.Squire is brainy, bookish, and terribly under-appreciated by the brawny, inept knight Sir Kelton, who somehow always gets all the glory. So when the two mismatched heroes find themselves in a cursed village plagued by a demonic dragon, Kelton rides off to slay it and Squire stays behind to catch up on some reading. But Squire starts to notice that something isn’t quite right about this town . . . Can he uncover its strange secrets? <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Squeeze Play (The Nancy Drew Files #97)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew comes to the aid of Sean Reeves, the star pitcher of the River Heights Falcons, when his young daughter is kidnapped and the price of her release is for him to lose the championship game.
Squeeze Me: The ultimate satire for 2021
by Carl Hiaasen'Scabrous and unrelentingly hilarious . . . the Trump era is truly Carl Hiaasen's moment' WASHINGTON POSTFrom the bestselling author of Bad Monkey and Razor Girl comes this hilarious new novel of social and political intrigue, set against the glittering backdrop of Florida's gold coast. It's the height of the Palm Beach charity ball season: for every good cause, there's a reason for the local luminaries to eat (minimally), drink (maximally), and be seen. But when prominent high-society dowager Kiki Pew suddenly vanishes during a swanky gala, and is later found dead, panic and chaos erupt.Kiki was an ardent fan of the Winter White House resident just down the road, and a founding member of the POTUSSIES, a group of women dedicated to supporting their President - who immediately declares that Kiki was the victim of rampaging immigrant hordes. This, it turns out, is far from the truth. The truth might just lie in the middle of the highway, where a bizarre discovery brings the First Lady's motorcade to a grinding halt. Enter Angie Armstrong, wildlife wrangler extraordinaire, who is summoned to the posh island to deal with a mysterious and impolite influx of huge, hungry pythons . . .Carl Hiaasen can brighten even the darkest of days and Squeeze Me is pure, unadulterated Hiaasen. Irreverent, ingenious, and highly entertaining, it perfectly captures the absurdity of our times.'A comic genius' EVENING STANDARD'He has sky-high standards for elegance, crziness and mic-drop humor' NEW YORK TIMES'He always adds something extra to the mix . . . jauntiness, wit and larger-than-life characters' SUNDAY EXPRESS
Squeeze Me: A novel (Skink Series)
by Carl HiaasenFrom the best-selling author of Skinny Dip and Razor Girl, a hilarious new novel of social and political intrigue, set against the glittering backdrop of Florida's gold coast. <P><P>It's the height of the Palm Beach charity ball season: for every disease or cause, there's a reason for the local luminaries to eat (minimally), drink (maximally), and be seen. But when a prominent high-society dowager suddenly vanishes during a swank gala, and is later found dead in a concrete grave, panic and chaos erupt. Kiki Pew was notable not just for her wealth and her jewels--she was an ardent fan of the Winter White House resident just down the road, and a founding member of the POTUSSIES, a group of women dedicated to supporting their President. Never one to miss an opportunity to play to his base, the President immediately declares that Kiki was the victim of rampaging immigrant hordes. This, it turns out, is far from the truth. The truth might just lie in the middle of the highway, where a bizarre discovery brings the First Lady's motorcade to a grinding halt (followed by some grinding between the First Lady and a love-struck Secret Service agent). Enter Angie Armstrong, wildlife wrangler extraordinaire, who arrives at her own conclusions after she is summoned to the posh island to deal with a mysterious and impolite influx of huge, hungry pythons . . .Carl Hiaasen can brighten even the darkest of days and Squeeze Me is pure, unadulterated Hiaasen. Irreverent, ingenious, and highly entertaining, Squeeze Me perfectly captures the absurdity of our times. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Squeaky Duck Mystery
by Julie AngeliFollow along as a young detective searches for his baby brother's lost toy ducky. Questioning the eyewitnesses and searching for clues are all in a day’s work for this aspiring detective. But who could the culprit be?