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And Then There Were None (Pearson English Active Readers Ser.)
by Agatha ChristieA PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick One of the most famous and beloved mysteries from the queen of suspense, Agatha Christie! More than 100 million copies sold and now a Lifetime TV movie.Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to a isolated mansion on Indian Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. On the island they are cut off from everything but each other and the inescapable shadows of their own past lives. One by one, the guests share the darkest secrets of their wicked pasts. And one by one, they die… Which among them is the killer and will any of them survive?
And Then There Were None Teaching Guide: Teaching Guide and Sample Chapter
by Agatha Christie Amy JurskisTo help teachers decide if Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is right for their students, we’ve created this free e-book that features sample chapters from the book and a teaching guide.
And Then There Were Nuns
by Kylie LoganThe national bestselling author of The Legend of Sleepy Harlow returns to South Bass Island, where the League of Literary Ladies has to find out who's killing off nuns.B and B owner Bea Cartwright has taken on the responsibility of taking meals to ten visiting nuns, who are on retreat at the Water's Edge Center for Spirit and Renewal on picturesque South Bass Island on Lake Erie. But the peace of the retreat is shattered when one of the nuns is found at the water's edge--murdered. And when a second nun is killed, Bea and the other members of the League of Literary Ladies--Chandra, Kate, and Luella--start to wonder about eerie parallels with the Agatha Christie mystery classic, And Then There Were None. Since Bea has the trust of the sisters, the local chief of police asks her and the other Literary Ladies to interview each of them. Expecting a confession may be asking for a miracle, but Bea hopes she can at least find the killer before another nun gets crossed off the guest list...
And Then There Were Three
by Lynda SandovalWHEN LIFE THROWS YOU A CURVE...Single father Sam Lowery was good at many things, but raising his little girl to be a lady didn't seem to be one of them. So before his precious daughter started swearing like a truck driver, Sam set out to find a nanny who could steer her in the feminine direction...and in walked sunshine, aka Erin O'Grady. The redheaded beauty was all female, and before long she'd charmed his daughter and jumpstarted Sam's on-hiatus libido. Then Sam was forced to confront his family history, and lovely Erin offered an ear to bend and a shoulder to cry on. And then she offered him her virginity....
And Then There Were Two (Dani Ross Mysteries, #2)
by Gilbert Morris"J.T. Denver is finding out in more ways than one that money doesn't do you a whole lot of good if you're dead. Dani Ross gets an unbelievable assignment for her detective agency--protect the wealthy J.T. Denver while finding his potential assassin. Not an easy task when so many want him dead. A ruthless businessman, J.T. has made more than a few bitter enemies in his lifetime--including his own family. And though he recently made a life-changing spiritual decision, letting his old nature die is as difficult for him as finding the potential assassin is for Dani. J.T.'s attempt to set things right brings the only woman he ever loved back into his life--but she has some surprising secrets of her own that will make the tangled web around J.T. even harder to unravel.
And Then They Were Doomed: A Little Library Mystery (A Little Library Mystery #4)
by Elizabeth Kane BuzzelliZoe Zola is one of ten invitees to an Agatha Christie symposium. Tempers flare…and then there are nine. Can Jenny Weston save Zoe from murder on the Upper Peninsula?Little Person author Zoe Zola believes that one of the unluckiest things in life is to receive an invitation—in the form of a letter edged in black—to an Agatha Christie symposium at an old Upper Peninsula hunting lodge. Her reluctance dissipates when she learns that the organizer is named Emily Brent—the name of a character poisoned by cyanide in Christie’s And Then There Were None.As a dreary rain soaks the U.P., Zoe and nine other Christie scholars—each of whom bears a vague resemblance to one of the classic mystery novel’s characters—arrive at the lodge. At the opening night dinner, arguments flare over the experts’ discordant theories about Christie. Next morning, the guests find one particularly odious man has gone—whereabouts and reasons unknown. Such a coincidental resemblance to a work of fiction is surely impossible; therefore, it appears to be possible.As the guests disappear, one by one, Zoe resolves to beat a hasty retreat—but her car won't start. She calls her friend, amateur sleuth/little librarian Jenny Weston, but Jenny will have to wait out a storm off Lake Superior before she can come to the rescue. If Zoe’s to stay alive to greet Jenny when she eventually arrives, she’ll have to draw on everything she knows about Agatha Christie’s devilish plots in Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli’s fourth tantalizing Little Library mystery.
And Then They Were Nuns
by Susan J. LeonardiNovel about the interwoven lives of an unforgettable group of nuns living in a secluded community.
And Then They Were Three (9 Willow Street #1)
by Nell IrisSequel to 9 Willow StreetHannes and Mattis have been happily married and heartbound for two years when a tiny, one-eared rabbit shifter kit hops into their lives and seems reluctant to leave ...This free story is a short glimpse into Hannes and bunny shifter Mattis' happily ever after.
And Then You Die (Aurelio Zen #8)
by Michael DibdinHaving survived an explosive assassination attempt, Italian police detective Aurelio Zen finds himself convalescing at a Tuscan seaside resort town, where he is under orders to lie low until he is to testify at a much-anticipated Mafia trial. The quiet- and the boredom- are relieved by the pleasant distraction of the beautiful Gemma, but just when he feels he is getting somewhere with her, a the discovery of corpse in his usual lounge chair brings his holiday to an abrupt end. Convinced that the Mafia has finally located him, the police put Zen on the move again, in startling directions. And Then You Die, Michael Dibdin's latest installment in the Aurelio Zen series, is a wicked, twisting tale that pits Zen against invisible assassins and the possibility of forced retirement. As the plot unfolds, and Zen ponders his uncertain future, bodies are stacking up around him. And Then You Die is another exceptionally surprising, consistently funny triumph from a master of the genre.
And Then You Die: A Novel
by Iris JohansenThe bestselling author of "The Ugly Duckling" and "Long After Midnight" delivers the relentlessly gripping tale of an American photojournalist who stands against deadly terrorists. National ads, including "USA Today". Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
And Then You Dye
by Monica FerrisBetsy Devonshire, full-time owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, has hooked more than a few crooks in the USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries. Now Betsy learns the hard way that a murder is still murder, any way you color it... Betsy is a natural-born yarnsmith--so it's only fitting that some of her favorite items to stock come from the dye-works of Hailey Brent. Hailey makes hand-dyed knitting wool, silk, soy, and corn yarns. She uses only natural vegetable dyes, creating soft and beautiful colors. Which means her yarns are expensive, but well worth it. Unfortunately, someone thinks they're worth killing for. When Hailey's body is discovered shot dead in her workshop, Betsy discovers that there was a lot about Hailey she would have never guessed. Like her penchant for stealing other's property for her own use. Her use of dangerous additives to create her so-called all-natural fibers. And a scheming mind that had made her more than one enemy. Now, Betsy must wring the truth from a bevy of colorful suspects. Because the truth just might mean the difference between living--and dyeing...
And Then You Were Gone: A Novel
by R. JacobsFor fans of B. A. Paris and Mary Kubica comes a propulsive, twisting psychological thriller that asks, How can you save someone else if you can’t save yourself? After years of learning how to manage her bipolar disorder, Emily Firestone finally has it under control. Even better, her life is coming together: she’s got a great job, her own place, and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend sailing trip, Emily agrees—wine, water, and the man she loves? What could be better? But when Emily wakes the morning after they set sail, the boat is still adrift…and Paolo is gone.A strong swimmer, there’s no way Paolo drowned, but Emily is at a loss for any other explanation. Where else could he have gone? And why? As the hours and days pass by, each moment marking Paolo’s disappearance, Emily’s hard-won stability begins to slip.But when Emily uncovers evidence suggesting Paolo was murdered, the investigation throws her mania into overdrive, even as she becomes a person of interest in her own personal tragedy. To clear her name, Emily must find the truth—but can she hold onto her own sanity in the process?
And Then You Were Gone: A Novel
by R. J. JacobsEmily manages her bipolar disorder well enough to work as a moderately successful child psychologist, and is building a serious relationship with her boyfriend Paolo. <p><p> When he wants to take her on an overnight sailing trip, Emily knows her medication, generous amounts of wine, and her attraction to Paolo will help her deal with her aversion to the water and forget the fact that she can’t swim. <p> But after a romantic night, Emily wakes up on the sailboat, completely alone, drifting through the waves.Her world is tuned upside down as she becomes a person of interest while grieving Paolo, never getting answers or closure to what happened to him. He was a strong swimmer, and she cannot believe he simply drowned. With her personal and professional life in shambles, Emily attempts to find out the truth and clear her name, discovering a deeper and more dangerous plot than she ever suspected. Fueled by her own mania, Emily questions her own judgment every step of the way.
And Then You Were Gone: the compulsive psychological thriller 'that takes hold and won't let go'
by R. J. JacobsTHEIR PERFECT TRIP... BECAME HER WORST NIGHTMARE.And Then You Were Gone is a totally addictive and twisting psychological thriller that will grip you from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Lisa Jewell, Fiona Barton, Shari Lapena and B.A. Paris.'A thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the end . . . Exceptional!' Rena Olsen, author of The Girl Before'A gripping psychological thriller filled with suspenseful twists and turns!' Brad Thor, number one bestselling author.For once, Emily Firestone feels her life is coming together. She has a great job and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend boating trip, it sounds idyllic - wine, water, and the man she loves. But when Emily wakes the morning after they set sail the boat is adrift... and Paolo has vanished. A strong swimmer, there is no way Paolo drowned. So how did he disappear? The days pass without any answers and Emily's world begins to fall apart. As the prime suspect she must do everything to clear her name...but what hidden secrets will she uncover in search of the truth?'Compulsively readable...this psychological thriller takes hold and won't let go.' Publishers WeeklyWHY READERS ARE COMPLETELY GRIPPED:'One of those psychological thrillers you absolutely cannot put down' ***** Goodreads reviewer'What a gripping ride, a psychological thriller with a difference, I could not put this book down.' ***** Goodreads reviewer'The story had me hooked from the first page...'Unputdownable' fits this book better than anything.' ***** Goodreads reviewer'A real rollercoaster of a read!' ***** Goodreads reviewer
And There He Kept Her: A Novel (Ben Packard #1)
by Joshua Moehling"A dark and complex mystery that will consume you."—Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last FlightThey thought he was a helpless old man. They were wrong.When two teenagers break into a house on a remote lake in search of prescription drugs, what starts as a simple burglary turns into a nightmare for all involved. Emmett Burr has secrets he's been keeping in his basement for more than two decades, and he'll do anything to keep his past from being revealed. As he gets the upper hand on his tormentors, the lines blur between victim, abuser, and protector.Personal tragedy has sent former police officer Ben Packard back to the small Minnesota town of Sandy Lake in search of a fresh start. Now a sheriff's deputy, Packard is leading the investigation into the missing teens, motivated by a family connection. As clues dry up and time runs out to save them, Packard is forced to reveal his own secrets and dig deep to uncover the dark past of the place he now calls home.Unrelentingly suspenseful and written with a piercing gaze into the dark depths of the human soul, And There He Kept Her is a thrilling page-turner that introduces readers to a complicated new hero and forces us to consider the true nature of evil.Follow Acting Deputy Sheriff Ben Packard back into Minnesota's North Country August 15th with Where the Dead Sleep.
And There I’ll Be a Soldier: A Western Story
by Johnny D. Boggs Chris AbellTormented by Southern partisans, Missouri farm boy Caleb Cole joins the Union’s Eighteenth Missouri. About the same time, down on the Texas coast, violin-playing Ryan McCalla, from a well-to-do family, enlists in the Confederacy’s Second Texas—mainly in the spirit of adventure—with some friends.The two teenagers are about to grow up quickly.Fate will bring the two together—along with a teenage girl from Corinth, Mississippi, when the Confederate and Union armies clash at Shiloh, Tennessee, and then again in the town of Corinth.They will learn that war is far from glorious.
...And The There Was Nun
by Bruce W. GilrayComedy with Music / 11 characters (m or f) ...And Then There Was Nun is written in the style of a classic 1940's murder mystery; and is a blend of humor and who-dun-it as the actors emulate iconic movie stars of the past. Take one foreboding mansion on a secluded island, throw in ten whacked-out members of The Holy Order of the Sisters of San Andreas, stir in their unseen and mysterious leader, add an assortment of the sharpest tongues this side of Hollywood and Vine; then infuse with a healthy dose of some of the most famous lines in cinema (slightly warped). Roast well in a preheated treasure trove of movie facts, trivia, legends and gossip for two acts, sit back and savor. ...And Then There Was Nunis a treat for movie buffs and non-movie buffs alike. Actors who take on the personas parodied in this play will be creatively challenged to mold their performances with the mannerisms and vocal styles of famous actors of the past, having an amazingly fun experience along the way. ...And Then There Was Nun was the winner of the 1990 "Robby" Award for "Best Comedy Production" and for "Best Actor" - Tif Rice as Sister Katharine. "...a gas...over the top and as thick as the North Pasture. Needless to add, the audience loved every single second of it." -Drama-Logue "...the nun's story to end all nun's stories...leagues above most comedies and the laughs come nonstop..." -Frontiers "...a captivating mystery...Bruce Gilray and Richard Witter ... created a work that's a joy for actors." -The Press Telegram "...what more could a movie buff desire? A killer evening of hilarity." -The Daily Breeze "Plan a social evening with friends and buy a group of tickets for one of the funniest and entertaining evenings on the current theatre scene in Los Angeles" -The Tolucan
And There Was Silence
by Louise BlaydonTwo years after the horrors of the Great War, Robert and Harry are fellow students at the University of Oxford, spending an idyllic day on the banks of the river. Robert idolizes Harry, though he's sure the other man has no idea of his feelings. When Harry offers to take Robert out on a punt on the river, the afternoon takes a turn Robert never expected.
And They Called It Camelot: A Novel of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
by Stephanie Marie ThorntonAn intimate portrait of the life of Jackie O… Few of us can claim to be the authors of our fate. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy knows no other choice. With the eyes of the world watching, Jackie uses her effortless charm and keen intelligence to carve a place for herself among the men of history and weave a fairy tale for the American people, embodying a senator&’s wife, a devoted mother, a First Lady—a queen in her own right. But all reigns must come to an end. Once JFK travels to Dallas and the clock ticks down those thousand days of magic in Camelot, Jackie is forced to pick up the ruined fragments of her life and forge herself into a new identity that is all her own, that of an American legend.
And They Danced by the Light of the Moon
by Heather O’neill"There are some people who know when they are in love, and there are some people who don't. Jules was the type of person who know when he was in love. Manon was the type of person who did not." Heather O'Neill revisits her award-winning novel Lullabies for Little Criminals with a trip back in time to Val des Loups, the town Jules was born in, and where he met Baby's mother, Manon. This story first appeared in the July/August 2012 issue of The Walrus magazine. Lullabies for Little Criminals was the winner of CBC Canada Reads 2007, the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction 2007, and shortlisted for multiple prizes, including the Orange Prize for Fiction and the Governer General's Award.
And They Didn't Die
by Margaret Daymond Lauretta NgcoboThis is the untold story of the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa, told by a woman who lived it. It is the story of the ordinary women of South Africa who, forced to scratch a living from the land, still found the strength to ask for respect and, in the process, made a revolution.
And They Found Dragons: The Boy Who Fell From The Stars (And They Found Dragons #1)
by Ted Dekker Rachelle Dekker"Jack is a young boy (12) born among 169 survivors of a global apocalypse who now orbit the earth and await its restoration so they can return to the surface. With supplies dangerously low, the time for waiting is over. Humanity's last survivors must return now or die among the stars. There is a problem, though. A big one. Dragons now rule the planet and mankind's only hope rests with a small team of highly trained teenagers who are immune to the dragons' toxic breath, which has poisoned Earth. Only they can lead humanity. But first, they must get to the surface ... alive." -- from teddekker.com.
And They Found Dragons: Journey To The Silver Towers (And They Found Dragons #2)
by Ted Dekker Rachelle DekkerThe quest continues as Jack and the small band of teenage Dragon Slayers must find the dragon hives, hidden deep in the Colorado Rockies, and destroy the queen. But things on the surface are not what they seem, and no one could have imagined what would await them at every turn. Enter a thrilling adventure where light and shadow collide and betrayal threatens to rip the already frail alliances apart. Can Jack, the unlikeliest of heroes, fulfil his calling and lead them all?
And They Found Dragons (book 3): Rise of the Light Bringer
by Ted Dekker Rachelle DekkerIn the epic conclusion, Rise of the Light Bringer, Jack must face the greatest darkness this world has ever known. Only by discovering the greatest Truth himself, and stepping into the Light will he find the strength to do what only he can. But will he rise up? There is no Plan B. No rescue party. Humanity's future hangs by a frayed thread and the clock is ticking down to the final face off.
And They Had a Great Fall: A Novel
by Shelby SavilleFor fans of Robinne Lee&’s The Idea of You, a debut contemporary romance about a celebrity and a single mother who push and pull against each other as they teeter between a carrying on a secret affair and living an authentic life.If Jake Laurent is the &“human equivalent of Friday,&” Kat Green is &“Monday.&” Nevertheless, the two shared a secret (if casual) affair during the pandemic, and now, almost exactly one year later, they&’ve reunited in Copenhagen, the &“city of fairy tales.&” Only neither one of them is living a fairy tale. Jake is a young actor who&’s cracking under the public pressure that comes with rising celebrity. Kat is a single mother at the top of her career who believes she&’s holding it all together but is barely living. Each one is a simple escape for the other—until the security Kat has worked so hard to build for her tiny family comes under threat, and Jake has to decide if he can keep Kat a secret even if it&’s at the expense of his own fame. And They Had a Great Fall is the story of two people who are going through the motions in life—until they finally look inside themselves to figure out what it takes to find a happily ever after.