- Table View
- List View
Murder by the Book (The Langham & Dupré Mysteries #1)
by Eric BrownWho is killing the crime writers of London? Find out in this “consistently entertaining crime debut from sci-fi veteran Brown” (Kirkus Reviews). London, 1955. When crime writer Donald Langham’s literary agent asks for his help in sorting out “a delicate matter,” little does Langham realize what he’s getting himself into. For a nasty case of blackmail leads inexorably to murder as London’s literary establishment is rocked by a series of increasingly bizarre deaths. With three members of the London Crime Writers’ Association coming to sudden and violent ends, what at first appeared to be a series of suicides looks suspiciously like murder—and there seems to be something horribly familiar about the various methods of dispatch. With the help of his literary agent’s assistant, the delectable Maria Dupre, Langham finds himself drawing on the skills of his fictional detective hero as he hunts a ruthless and fiendishly clever killer—a killer with old scores to settle. “A well-paced first mystery. Readers will hope a sequel is in the works.” —Publishers Weekly
Murder by the Book (British Library Crime Classics)
by Edited by Martin EdwardsWith Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of bibliomysteries, where "golden age–inspired puzzle masters [are] doing what they do best: bringing together readers, books, and felonies [in] perhaps the single best collection yet in this blue-chip series (Kirkus, Starred Review)."There is no better hiding place for clues—or red herrings—than inside the pages of a book. But in this world of resentful ghost writers, indiscreet playwrights, and unscrupulous book collectors, literary prowess is often a prologue to disaster. Readers should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.Featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent, Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, and others, a bookish puzzle threatens an eagerly awaited inheritance; a submission to a publisher recounts a murder that seems increasingly to be a work of nonfiction; an irate novelist puts a grisly end to the source of his writer's block.
Murder by the Book (Bookstore Mystery #1)
by Lauren ElliottAddie Greyborne loved working with rare books at the Boston Public Library—she even got to play detective, tracking down clues about mysterious old volumes. But she didn’t expect her sleuthing skills to come in so handy in a little seaside town . . . Addie left some painful memories behind in the big city, including the unsolved murder of her fiancé and her father’s fatal car accident. After an unexpected inheritance from a great aunt, she’s moved to a small New England town founded by her ancestors back in colonial times—and living in spacious Greyborne Manor, on a hilltop overlooking the harbor. Best of all, her aunt also left her countless first editions and other treasures—providing an inventory to start her own store. But there’s trouble from day one, and not just from the grumpy woman who runs the bakery next door. A car nearly runs Addie down. Someone steals a copy of Alice in Wonderland. Then, Addie’s friend Serena, who owns a nearby tea shop, is arrested—for killing another local merchant. The police seem pretty sure they’ve got the story in hand, but Addie’s not going to let them close the book on this case without a fight . . .
Murder by the Book (The Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries #26)
by Richard Lockridge Frances LockridgeWhile vacationing in Florida, Mr. and Mrs. North investigate a doctor's murder It's morning in Key West, and Pamela North has gone fishing for pelicans. Her husband, Jerry, insists it's impossible to go fishing for birds, but when he finds her later on, she's surrounded by pelicans on all sides. He shouldn't be surprised; Pamela has made a career out of doing the impossible--and she's not finished yet. A blizzard is battering New York City, but the Norths have come south for sun and sand and a spot of tennis in old Key West. Murder wasn't on their agenda, but Pamela has a way of finding it wherever she goes. She's just gone out for another morning of luring pelicans when she finds a local physician at the end of the pier, a bullet in his chest and his blood all over the dock. The birds will have to wait; the Norths are about to go fishing for a killer. Murder by the Book is the 26th book in the Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder by the Book (Nero Wolfe #19)
by Rex StoutWhen everyone who has read Leonard Dykes's unpublished manuscript--including the author himself--is found dead, Nero Wolfe, along with his sidekick, decides to set a trap.
Murder by the Book (Helen Black Mysteries #1)
by Pat WelchChristmas in Berkeley is grim for Helen Black Private Investigator. Clients are scarce and her lover doesn't like Helen's new career. Then Helen lands her first important case: A wealthy lesbian whose lover is a murder suspect. Pat Welch's first novel.
Murder by the Barrel: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Book 18
by Lesley CookmanA new title in the popular cosy crime series by bestselling author Lesley Cookman When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited. Beer, sun and music, what could possibly go wrong? But when an unexpected death shakes the village, it’s up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Was it just another rock star death or is there something more sinister afoot?
Murder by the Barrel: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A\libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #18)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eighteenth instalment!Beer, sun and music.What could possibly go wrong?As it turns out, a lot. When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited - to say the least. That is until an unexpected death shakes the village, and it's up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Or at least, she thinks it is. The police may have a slightly different idea of who's case it is, but small details like that have never stopped Libby before.But was it just an accidental death or is there something more sinister afoot?_________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'These books are brilliant. The stories are well written and you are made to feel part of the group and involved in the storyline' ***** Amazon review'Fantastic as always... So much to think on and keeps you intrigued right til the end. Fab read for all detective lovers' ***** Amazon review'Another excellent adventure with Libby Sharjent' ***** Amazon review'Excelllent story as usual' ***** Amazon review'Loved it, I love Libby and her friends, it's light hearted and great!... buy it and enjoy!!!' ***** Amazon review
Murder by the Barrel: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #18)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its eighteenth instalment!Beer, sun and music.What could possibly go wrong?As it turns out, a lot. When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited - to say the least. That is until an unexpected death shakes the village, and it's up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Or at least, she thinks it is. The police may have a slightly different idea of who's case it is, but small details like that have never stopped Libby before.But was it just an accidental death or is there something more sinister afoot?_________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'These books are brilliant. The stories are well written and you are made to feel part of the group and involved in the storyline' ***** Amazon review'Fantastic as always... So much to think on and keeps you intrigued right til the end. Fab read for all detective lovers' ***** Amazon review'Another excellent adventure with Libby Sharjent' ***** Amazon review'Excelllent story as usual' ***** Amazon review'Loved it, I love Libby and her friends, it's light hearted and great!... buy it and enjoy!!!' ***** Amazon review
Murder by Syllabub (The Ellen McKenzie Mysteries #5)
by Kathleen DelaneyEllen is in Virginia to investigate a Colonial ghost sighting on an old plantation, but the spirits she disturbs are far deadlier than she thought. When Ellen McKenzie’s Aunt Mary decides to fly to Virginia to help her best friend Elizabeth Smithwood, Ellen has no choice but to go along to keep Mary out of trouble. It seems that a ghost in Colonial dress has been causing havoc around Elizabeth’s sprawling plantation estate. But when the supposed ghost—the stepson of Elizabeth’s dead husband—turns up truly dead in Elizabeth’s house, suspicion of foul play falls on her. Especially when the cause of death is a poisoned glass of a traditional after-dinner drink called syllabub taken from Elizabeth’s own private batch. The stepson had enemies to spare. But why was he roaming the old house? What was he searching for? To find the truth, Ellen and Aunt Mary will have to expose two hundred years of grudges and face dangers that are very much alive. The fifth book of the Ellen McKenzie Mystery series.
Murder by Reflection
by H. F. HeardA couple's bizarre fantasy life goes awry in this electric psychological thriller for fans of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Arnoldo Signori has always dreamed of following Alice through the looking glass. He yearns to escape New York and slip back into the glorious eighteenth century, to a time when culture reigned, art was plentiful, and people lived with effortless style. He'd do anything to escape the present day, even if it means living as a slave, and he's about to get his chance. Arnoldo has only just met the eccentric millionaire Irene Ibis, but he can tell that they're kindred spirits. She offers to use her wealth to realize his fantasies of living "habited in art" on the condition that Arnoldo hand over every detail of his life to her. She marries him, moves him to Arizona, and installs him in a simulated eighteenth-century palace that surpasses everything he's ever dreamed of. But when the veil of fantasy slips, murder will result, and neither Irene nor Arnoldo will be able to hide in the past. One of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, H. F. Heard was also one of its most original mystery authors. This novel, hailed as a "psychological horror story . . . of spine-tingling originality and excellence" by the New York Times, remains utterly unique and deeply chilling.
Murder by Quill: A Scottish Castle Mystery
by Michael PhillipsA writer’s retreat in northern Scotland becomes a master class in murder in this clever mystery novel.The winners of a prestigious writing contest have been gathered for a writer’s retreat in the home of wealthy philanthropist Hugh Barrabault. Located in a remote coastal village of northern Scotland, the elegant castle and its immaculate grounds are intended to inspire serenity and reflection—the ideal conditions for literary productivity. But no one is feeling very serene when their host is found murdered.Hugh Barrabault had the power to make any of his guests famous overnight. Who could possibly have wanted him dead? The murder weapon—a writing quill of unusual design—is their only clue. As the investigation begins and secrets are revealed, the former strangers are forced to make alliances. Everyone agrees that someone must take change . . . but what if that someone is the murderer?
Murder by Proxy (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #42)
by Brett HallidayA beautiful woman vanishes while on vacation in Miami, and it's up to Mike Shayne to find her When Ellen Harris leaves New York for her 2-week trip to Miami, her husband playfully reminds her to be careful. In a city famous for playboys, loan sharks, and gigolos, a beautiful woman can find trouble--and Ellen wants all the trouble she can get. Although she adores her husband, she intends to have fun, and that means flirting with every man she sees, from bellhops to bartenders and everyone in between. From all outward appearances, it looks like she plans to have a different man in her room every night she's there, but the very first morning, the maid finds her bed undisturbed. Ellen's husband arrives 5 days later, desperate to find out why his wife hasn't been answering his calls. She hasn't been seen at the hotel since just after checking in, and the only man who can track her down is Miami's toughest detective: Mike Shayne. Murder by Proxy is the 43rd book in the Mike Shayne Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder by Prescription (The Doctor Westlake Mysteries #2)
by Jonathan StaggeA case of mistaken identity leads to death and deception in this classic &“three-ringed thriller . . . [with] plenty of shocks and jolts&” (New York Herald Tribune). It&’s not the first time the local press has made a mistake, but this one has consequences for Dr. Hugh Westlake. An article about an advocate of euthanasia has switched the name of the old quack named Westbrook to &“Westlake,&” which leads to Hugh getting summoned in the middle of an icy winter night for a mercy killing. The poor, fatally ill woman is the matriarch of a new, wealthy family in town. Ethically, all Hugh can do is ease her pain, so he leaves her with some morphine tablets and in the care of her beautiful daughter Hermia, a sight for sore eyes to the widower of eight years. But Mrs. Talbot&’s unexpected death on the following morning—and her will—draw Hugh into the secrets of the odd household, which consists of her much younger husband, an adopted sibling, a flighty nurse, and a couple of mad scientists. And when another of Hugh&’s terminally ill patients is found dead from a morphine overdose, he becomes the prime suspect in a case that comes down to the question of mercy—or murder . . . &“This detective novel is teeming with nail biting thrills. . . . For a book written in the 1930s it still has some resonance for a 21st century reader.&” —Pretty Sinister Books &“One of those &‘one in a million&’ mysteries that has everything . . . one can&’t help enjoying it.&” —Worcester Telegram
Murder by Page One: A Peach Coast Library Mystery from Hallmark Publishing
by Olivia MatthewsIf you love Hallmark mystery movies, you&’ll love this cozy mystery with humor, intrigue, and a librarian amateur sleuth. Marvey, a librarian, has moved from Brooklyn to a quirky small town in Georgia. When she&’s not at the library organizing events for readers, she&’s handcrafting book-themed jewelry and looking after her cranky cat. At times, her new life in the South still feels strange...and that&’s before the discovery of the dead body in the bookstore. After one of her friends becomes a suspect, Marvey sets out to solve the murder mystery. She even convinces Spence, the wealthy and charming newspaper owner, to help. With his ties to the community, her talents for research, and her fellow librarians&’ knowledge, Marvey pursues the truth. But as she gets closer to it, could she be facing a deadly plot twist? This first in series cozy mystery includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Classic Peach Cobbler.
Murder By Numbers (Sudoku Mystery #2)
by Kaye MorganPuzzle master Liza Kelly must sharpen her pencil-and her wits-to solve a calculated killing. Second in the Sudoku mystery series--from the author of Death by Sudoku. <P> Taking on the role of publicist puts Liza in the center of the action on the production of the film Counterfeit, where inflated egos and artistic temperaments clash both on set and off. But when one of the film's major players is found dead, Sudoku Maven Liza realizes that the numbers don't quite add up. Now it's up to her to investigate the cast and crew in order to determine just who wrote this death scene.
Murder by Mudpack: A Honey Driver Murder Mystery
by Jean G. GoodhindAfter Lady Marcrottie is found submerged in what should have been a therapeutic mud bath, the finger of suspicion points to the Beauty Spot Health and Beauty Clinic. Honey Driver, bath hotelier and part-time crime liaison officer, is booked in for botox, and a little snooping. However, she does take the necessary precautions to help her survive the experience of staying in such a health, beauty and diet conscious place. Cheese, biscuits, chocolate and a bottle of Australian Shiraz are hidden at the bottom of her bag. After all, a girl cannot live on carrot juice and lettuce leaves for any longer than two hours.
Murder by Mocha
by Cleo CoyleClare Cosi, manager and head barista of the landmark Village Blend coffeehouse, can brew a beverage to die for. But can she stir up some evidence against a bitter killer who's gone loco for mocha? Clare's Village Blend beans are being used to create a new java love potion: a "Mocha Magic Coffee" billed as an aphrodisiac. Clare may even try some on her boyfriend, NYPD detective Mike Quinn--when he's off duty, of course... The product, expected to rake in millions, will be sold exclusively on Aphrodite's Village, one of the Web's most popular online communities for women. But the launch party ends on a sour note when one of the Website's editors is found dead. When more of the Website's Sisters of Aphrodite start to die, Clare is convinced someone wants the coffee's secret formula--and is willing to kill to get it. Clare isn't about to spill the beans, but will she be next on the hit list? Includes recipes and coffee-making tips!
Murder by Mistake: A totally addictive cosy mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #23)
by Lesley CookmanLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in the twenty-third gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant returns with a baffling new case . . . two people missing in a single week. When a homeless man from the old-fashioned seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him. But it seems the case might be far more complex than they anticipated - and when a second person disappears without trace, Libby suspects there must be a sinister connection between the two. Following a murky trail to uncover the truth, Libby and Fran find themselves uncovering secrets hiding in plain sight.Can they solve a puzzling mystery before anyone else suddenly vanishes?READERS LOVE THE LIBBY SARJEANT SERIES:'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder by Mistake: A totally addictive cosy mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #23)
by Lesley CookmanLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in the twenty-third gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant returns with a baffling new case . . . two people missing in a single week. When a homeless man from the old-fashioned seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him. But it seems the case might be far more complex than they anticipated - and when a second person disappears without trace, Libby suspects there must be a sinister connection between the two. Following a murky trail to uncover the truth, Libby and Fran find themselves uncovering secrets hiding in plain sight.Can they solve a puzzling mystery before anyone else suddenly vanishes?READERS LOVE THE LIBBY SARJEANT SERIES:'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder by Mistake: A totally addictive cosy mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #23)
by Lesley CookmanLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACKLibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in the twenty-third gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Murder by Misadventure (Twin Ponds #2)
by B. T. LordTwo people have died in mysterious circumstances, sending Sheriff Cammie Farnsworth and her staff on a search for a killer who proves elusive and difficult to uncover.When Cammie almost dies, was she the intended victim? Or was the killer targeting someone close to her instead? Fast paced and suspenseful, return to Twin Ponds, Maine where winters are long, summers are short, and murder stalks its streets, seeking revenge for a crime that could destroy Cammie's whole world.
Murder by Matchlight (Dover Mystery Classics)
by E.C.R. Lorac"A fascinating and challenging mystery set in World War II London. An enjoyable read with no weak points." — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library SystemOn a damp November evening in wartime London, a young chemist sits on a bench in Regent's Park and watches as an approaching stranger suddenly disappears beneath a footbridge. Seconds later another figure appears on the same overpass, stops to smoke and discard a cigarette, and strikes a match that briefly illuminates a face beyond his own. Through the succeeding darkness come the sounds of a thud and a falling body — then silence.Thus begins this chilling mystery from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction by Edith Caroline Rivett, author of more than seventy books written under the pseudonyms of E. C. R. Lorac and Carol Carnac. Murder by Matchlight features Scotland Yard's imperturbable Chief Inspector Robert Macdonald, who is tasked with finding the killer of the man on the bridge. His only evidence: a set of bicycle tracks that come to an abrupt end. His suspects: a colorful cast that includes the shy, soft-spoken witness, a respected London physician, a screenwriter, an unemployed laborer, and a vaudevillian specializing in illusions — a lively group whose questionable activities will keep readers guessing until the final twist and turn of this deftly plotted whodunit.
Murder by Matchlight: A British Library Crime Classic (British Library Crime Classics #0)
by E.C.R. Lorac Martin Edwards"A terrifically atmospheric puzzler...the ending is a stunner...like the best Golden Age crime fiction." —Booklist STARRED review'"A man who played about on the fringes of the Black Market, who had fought for Sinn Fein, who lived by his wits—and who finally became dangerous to somebody and was knocked over the head in the blackout. It may prove to be a sordid story, but I certainly find it an interesting one."'London, 1945. The capital is shrouded in the darkness of the blackout, and mystery abounds in the parks after dusk.During a stroll through Regent's Park, Bruce Mallaig witnesses two men acting suspiciously around a footbridge. In a matter of moments, one of them has been murdered; Mallaig's view of the assailant but a brief glimpse of a ghastly face in the glow of a struck match.The murderer's noiseless approach and escape seems to defy all logic, and even the victim's identity is quickly thrown into uncertainty. Lorac's shrewd yet personable C.I.D. man MacDonald must set to work once again to unravel this near-impossible mystery.
Murder by Mail (A Peggy O'Neill Mystery #5)
by M. D. LakeTHE MAKINGS OF A SCANDAL Someone is sending vicious hate mail to Paula and Lawrence, fellow campus cops and good friends of Peggy O’Neill. The anonymous letters attack the couple’s interracial relationship and punctuate the writer’s fanatical judgment with passages from the Bible. Peggy has her suspicions about the identity of the bigot, yet without any crime committed, there is little she can do. But then a grad student turns up dead in his car and an old man is burned to death in his house. Paula becomes a suspect and Peggy has a hunch the deaths may be linked to the hate mail. With her usual persistence, she looks for proof—and is soon on her way to uncovering the most dangerous and insidious scandal ever to hit the campus. ”It is great fun trailing around with Peggy as she digs up dirt on deliciously dreadful folks.” Publishers Weekly LOOK FOR MORE PEGGY O’NEILL MYSTERIES: AMENDS FOR MURDER COLD COMFORT POISONED IVY A GIFT FOR MURDER