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The Elusive Pimpernel
by Otto Penzler Baroness OrczyThe most wanted man in France returns to the scene of his notorious adventuresIn the early days of the Revolution, Sir Percy Blakeney—better known in Paris as the Scarlet Pimpernel—spirited innocent members of the French nobility to safety in England. The Reign of Terror has now turned on itself, with the demagogue Robespierre leading the purge. But there is one rival whom Robespierre wants to see die more than any other, and he is at his home just outside of London, far beyond the reach of the guillotine. Citizen Chauvelin, ex-ambassador of the Revolutionary Government at the English Court and Robespierre’s chief spy catcher, is sent to bring Sir Percy back to France to be executed. With the help of a charming young French actress, Chauvelin gains access to Blakeney Manor and orchestrates a dispute that can only be resolved with a duel—a form of justice prohibited in England. Crossing the channel on his way back into the madness of the Terror, Sir Percy does not realize the full extent of the plot against him. But the Scarlet Pimpernel has never shied away from danger, and now is no time to start. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Elusive Quarry (Tish McWhinny Mysteries)
by B. Comfort"Levelheaded septuagenarian Tish McWhinny, seen before in The Cashmere Kid, has her hands full in this delightful caper set in Vermont." --Publishers Weekly
Elvis and The Dearly Departed (The Southern Cousins Mysteries #1)
by Peggy WebbThey say you can't get to Heaven without passing through the Eternal Rest Funeral Home. And no one gets into Eternal Rest without passing muster with Elvis--the basset hound who's convinced he's the reincarnation of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Brewing up a big ol' pitcher of Mississippi mystery, Peggy Webb's delightful new series is as intoxicating as the Delta breeze.Normally, Callie Valentine Jones spends her days fixing up the hairdos of the dead, but when the corpse of local, prominent physician Dr. Leonard Laton goes missing, it's bad for business. So Callie and her cousin Lovie (Eternal Rest's resident wake caterer) have no choice but to go in hot pursuit of the recently embalmed, last seen bound for Vegas by way of downtown Tupelo. In Vegas, Callie and Lovie hit the jackpot when they find the dearly departed inside a freezer owned by his showgirl mistress, Bubble Malone. But their luck runs out when Bubble decides to join her man in the afterlife. With the poisonous Laton family tree providing plenty of rotten suspects, Callie, along with some help from her basset hound, Elvis, is determined to crack this case--and have a killer singing "Jailhouse Rock" in time for her next haircutting appointment. . .Pure southern lunacy of the best possible kind." --Laurien Berenson
Elvis and the Blue Christmas Corpse (A Southern Cousins Mystery #5)
by Peggy WebbIt may be Christmas in Tupelo, but Callie Valentine Jones' not-quite-ex Jack is trussed up like a holiday turkey recovering from a shattered leg, cousin Lovie's looking for love in all the wrong stockings, and Elvis the basset hound is out for revenge on a sneaky Lhasa Apso. Everyone finally gets into the spirit when Uncle Charlie is pressed into service as Santa at a weekend charity event in the mall. But Yuletide cheer turns to Yuletide fear after a killer tries to zap Charlie back to the North Pole marked "Return to Sender."Determined to find out who's decking the mall with Christmas corpses, Elvis and the Valentines fill up their sleigh with suspects as they attempt to unmask a devil in disguise in time to turn their "Blue Christmas" all Christmas-y and white. "Settle in for a ridiculously funny holiday mystery." --Library Journal "Ditzy. . .Elvis fans in need of a deep-fried farce may find this finger-lickin' good." --Publishers Weekly"Callie Valentine-Jones is the spunkiest dog-loving hairdresser to sleuth in a long time." --RT Book Reviews
Elvis and the Blue Christmas Corpse
by Peggy WebbSomeone's ringing slay bells and Callie, her bodacious Cousin Lovie, and the basset hound who believes he's the King reincarnated must go on the hunt for a killer who's anything but jolly. It may be Christmas in Tupelo, but there's precious little peace in the valley for the Valentine gang. Callie Valentine Jones' not-quite-ex Jack is trussed up like a holiday turkey, recovering from a shattered leg. Cousin Lovie's on the rebound, looking for love in all the wrong stockings. And Elvis the basset hound is out for revenge on the Lhasa Apso who's been singing "Merry Christmas, Baby" to his sweet French poodle behind his tail. Everyone finally gets into the spirit when Uncle Charlie is pressed into service as Santa at a weekend charity event in the mall. But Yuletide cheer turns to Yuletide fear after a killer tries to zap Charlie back to the North Pole marked "Return to Sender"--and sends Rudolph to the big reindeer pen in the sky. Determined to find out who's decking the mall with Christmas corpses, Elvis and the Valentines fill up their sleigh with suspects. Could it be the cookie lady who puts more than sugar into her Christmas goodies? The deranged vet who vows to barbecue Santa? Or the former beauty queen who's been stalking Charlie in her spare time? Can the Valentine gang unmask this devil in disguise in time to turn their "Blue Christmas" all Christmas-y and white?
Elvis and the Grateful Dead (A Southern Cousins Mystery #2)
by Peggy WebbWhen the first Elvis impersonator is found slumped over his piano, a heart attack seems the likely suspect. But when a second keels over mid-swagger at Callie Valentine Jones's party, suspicious minds begin to wonder if something foul is afoot. Because everyone knows two dead Elvis impersonators add up to only one thing: murder.As it turns out, Callie's cousin Lovie--a 190-pound bombshell who's had more lovers than the King had hit records--turns out to be suspect #1. Callie knows she's innocent but to prove it, she and Lovie will have to find out who the real killer is. It's a mystery fit for a King, and with a little help from Callie's hunk-a-burnin' love ex Jack, and her talented hound dog Elvis--who's convinced he's the true reincarnation of the King--Callie and Lovie are determined to have the killer singing Jailhouse Rock. But they need to move fast and be ready for the killer's next move, because their chance may be now. . .or never! "Another crazy, fast-paced mystery sure to leave cozy fans chuckling and waiting for the next adventure." --Booklist"Webb's sly sense of humor and neatly plotted mystery is laugh-out-loud hilarious."--Romantic Times
Elvis and the Memphis Mambo Murders (A Southern Cousins Mystery #3)
by Peggy WebbCallie Valentine's mama Ruby Nell has gone and entered herself--and her hunk-a-geriatric-love dance partner--in a Memphis mambo contest, hoping to shake, rattle and roll her way to stardom. But someone at the competition is determined to step on a lot of blue suede shoes. First, a serial monogamist in a bright pink gown does a fatal swan dive from the top of the hotel. Then Callie finds an overdressed diva floating in a famous fountain. With help from Jack, the mysteriously reappearing ex Callie just can't get over, and her delusional dog Elvis, Callie and her cousin Lovie are going to have to track down some answers before mayhem strikes again. And with Ruby Nell in the killer's sights, they'll need a little less conversation and a lot more action if they want their family waltzing home in one piece. . ."Webb writes purely funny scenes, with wacky characters getting into ridiculously silly situations, and all with a southern flair."--Booklist"Wacky. . .Elvis continues to be the saving grace of this cozy series." --Publishers Weekly
Elvis and the Tropical Double Trouble (A Southern Cousins Mystery #4)
by Peggy WebbCallie Valentine Jones can't think of a better way to check out of her personal Heartbreak Hotel then to accept her cousin Lovie's timely invite to get away in Cozumel, where her brainy beau is digging up bones for research. But the moment Callie and her loyal good luck charm Elvis arrive, trouble greets them in the form of a skeleton too fresh to be ancient history and too dead to spell anything but homicide. Suspicious minds blame ghosts and gods, but Callie knows the guilty party is all too human--and for once, she's determined not to get involved.That determination flies right out the window when Lovie and Elvis go missing. It's now or never, if Callie wants to save her cousin and her canine from someone who's got murder always on his mind. "Prepare to laugh out loud." --Library Journal
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles #16)
by Robert CraisThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author invites you into a conversation with his two most popular characters—one well-liked and the other, not so much.In this short piece, Robert Crais brings us into the world of quirky and likable Los Angeles PI Elvis Cole and his friend Joe Pike, a survivor and an enigmatic man of few words. The discussion revolves around the choices they’ve made, the obstacles they’ve overcome, the things that drive them to be who they are, and the hope that keeps them persevering through the darkness. It’s a fresh look at this “superb series” (Kirkus Reviews), and a fascinating visit with its “whip-smart” author (Booklist), who has also written for such television classics as Cagney and Lacey and Hill Street Blues.“Cole and Pike make a terrific pair.” —Seattle Times
Elvis Is Missing #1 (The Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club #1)
by Bruce HaleBlast off into space and come along for an intergalactic mystery—with plenty of pizza—in this first book of the illustrated chapter book series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club!It&’s another ordinary Friday night in the suburbs for the Garcia-Jackson family: Mateo and Valentina&’s favorite show is on TV. Mateo&’s best friend, Booker, is over. And their babysitter, Jennica, is definitely keeping an eye on them and not playing with her phone.But when Elvis, the family&’s dog, bolts out of the house, barking uncontrollably at someone—or something—in the backyard, the kids go investigate…only to watch Elvis disappear through a mysterious portal!The three kids, with their babysitter in tow, have no choice but to follow him—adventuring through deep space, where they&’ll encounter aliens, dodge asteroids, and defy gravity—as they attempt to find their furry best friend (and make it back home before bedtime!).Illustrator Luke Séguin-Magee brings this hilarious story to life with out-of-this-world black-and-white spot art.
Elvis, Jesus and Coca-cola (Kinky Friedman #6)
by Kinky FriedmanWhen an ex-girlfriend disappears, a documentary-in-progress turns up missing, and the screenwriter working on it overdoses, Kinky Friedman takes on a case complicated by murder, mayhem, and Elvis impersonators.
Elvis o la virtud
by Frantz DelPlanque¿Quién es Jon Ayaramandi? El antihéroe que cautivó a Amélie Nothomb y a BCNegra. Dos cadáveres de mujeres caen del cielo. Son miembros del grupo de música liderado por Valentin, el fiel escudero de Jon Ayaramandi. Entre los Pirineos y el Atlántico, los muertos se multiplican dejando un reguero de migas de pan. Jon, antiguo asesino a sueldo, roquero por los cuatro costados y jukebox andante, sale a la caza de los asesinos y atraviesa el País Vasco en un Lamborghini Murciélago con Mylène en el pensamiento y rabia en el corazón. No habrá piedad para los enemigos de Elvis. La crítica ha dicho...«El humor y la muerte se alían en esta agitada historia. Delplanque maneja magistralmente la intriga y los personajes. Las tribulaciones de Jon y sus amigos nos regalan grandes momentos de placer.»Claude Le Nocher, Action Suspense «Ritmo yacción son los carburantes de este libro. Provocador, inteligente, tierno e irónico, dinamizado por unos diálogos brillantes y un desopilante sentido del humor.»Hubert Artus, 20 Minutes «Una lectura excelente si le gusta el rock y el humor negro.»Merlin Brohez, L'Avenir «Delplanque sirve capítulos como quien dispara singles de 45', reivindicando la pura ficción en un ejercicio que hace que los crímenes de Ayaramandi "casi acaben siendo legítimos".»David Morán, ABC «Una historia desternillante y alocada. Diálogos y personajes extraordinarios. Un verdadero disfrute. Un autor muy importante en el panorama de la novela negra francesa.» Bob Garcia, On a des choses à vous dire «¿Quién es Jon Ayaramandi? Si no ha leído su primera aventura, ningún problema. Puede entrar en contacto rápidamente con el sorprendente septuagenario en el nuevo thriller de Frantz Delplanque. Y descubrirá muy pronto que la pequeñalocalidad de Largos, en la costa landesa, con sus habitantes y su cantinero rock'n'Harley, no conoce el reposo.» Mag Polygone «El francés Frantz Delplanque renueva la novela negra europea. La música juega un papel fundamental, pero el gran hallazgo de Delplanque es su protagonista.»Xavi Ayén, La Vanguardia
Elvis Sightings (The Elvis Sightings Mysteries #1)
by Ricardo SanchezI'm Floyd-no last name needed, thanks-and I'm a P.I. The only other thing you need to know about me is that I'm not an Elvis impersonator. I live my life fast and hard and yes, in sequined jumpsuits, but more importantly I live my life the way Elvis would have wanted me to. Honestly. With integrity.It was a tip that the King was still alive and living under an assumed name that brought me to Kresge, Wyoming. But there's something bigger than Elvis happening out here. I've been beaten bloody by an acrobatic bartender, roped into the search for a missing councilman, fallen for a bearded lady, and threatened by men in black who really don't want me poking my nose into the town's business. Half of my leads look like dead celebrities. The other half are either refugees from a broken-down circus or spear-holding Viking wannabes.I'm in Crazytown, USA, but I can't leave. Not yet. If I don't find the missing councilman soon, Kresge will be turned into a Danish-themed amusement park. I've never been so close to finding Elvis. And I need to know if my new self-appointed sidekick James Morrison is really who he claims to be...81,000 words
Elysian Fields (Sentinels Of New Orleans Ser. #3)
by Suzanne JohnsonNew Orleans is under attack from a copycat who is mimicking the crimes of a serial killer who terrorized the streets almost a century earlier. Drusilla Jaco could happily live without the advances of the 200-year-old undead pirate Jean Lafitte, but through him DJ learns the terrible truth: this is no copycat - someone has resurrected the original Axeman of New Orleans. And to make matters worse, the attacks aren't random at all. He's after her.So there's an undead serial killer on her back. A loup-garou who's going loco. The Elders are insisting on magic lessons from the world's most annoying wizard. And former partner - and sometime Neanderthal - Alex Warin has just turned up on DJ's to-do list. DJ is about to discover that life in Louisiana has more twists and turns than the mighty Mississippi.
Elysian Fields (Sentinels of New Orleans #3)
by Suzanne JohnsonA necromancer dredges up a historic terror in this urban fantasy thriller set in post-Katrina New Orleans.New Orleanians are under attack from an undead serial killer. The Axeman of New Orleans was supposed to have claimed his last victim in 1919—so what’s he doing stalking the streets now? A tip from the undead pirate Jean Lafitte leads DJ Jaco to the unknown necromancer behind the Axeman’s resurrection. And his ultimate target is a certain blonde wizard. Namely, DJ.Getting the Axeman back in his grave isn’t easy—especially when DJ has more trouble piling up around her. Jake Warin’s loup-garou nature is spiraling downward, enigmatic neighbor Quince Randolph is acting weirder than ever, the Elders are insisting on lessons in elven magic from the world’s most annoying wizard, and former partner Alex Warin just turned up on DJ’s to-do list. Not to mention big maneuvers are afoot in the halls of preternatural power.Suddenly, moving to the Beyond as Jean Lafitte’s pirate wench could be DJ’s best option.
Em Grande Perigo - O Guia do Escritor para Criar Suspense
by João Wolf Ken PelhamAprenda as dicas, truques e técnicas para criar e manter o suspense na ficção. Por que alguns romances prendem tanto o leitor, que é impossível parar de virar as páginas uma após a outra, enquanto outros fazem o leitor se arrastar por elas? O que esses livros tem de especial? Em uma palavra: suspense. O escritor chama você, prende você e depois o solta. Mas como? Não é por acidente. Aprenda as dicas, truques e técnicas para criar suspense na ficção, e até mesmo na não-ficção. Neste conciso guia, você irá aprender o que faz o suspense acontecer, por que gostamos dele, e como saber utilizá-lo em seus escritos. Gênero: Educação e Referência Gênero Secundário: Mistério, Thriller e Suspense Idioma Original: Inglês Número de Palavras: 11,770 Informações: Eu possuo oito livros disponíveis online para venda no formato de ebooks e também como livros de bolso, e dois mais ainda no forno. Meu primeiro romance, o thriller de suspense Brigands Key, foi publicado comercialmente em 2012 e já teve mais de 7,000 exemplares vendidos ou baixados. Este livro, Em Grande Perigo, foi publicado no verão de 2014. Com frequencia eu dou palestras sobre o tema de como criar e manter o suspense. Trecho do livro: Suspense... Mas que Diabos É Isso? Todo mundo tem uma ideia do que seja o suspense, mas o que é isso exatamente? O que causa o suspense? E, mais importante para os escritores, como podemos usá-lo a nosso favor? Pra começar, o dicionário Merriam-Webster nos dá uma definição. Suspense (substantivo): um sentimento ou estado de nervosismo ou excitação causado pela imaginação do que irá acontecer. É até bem simples. Mas não significa muita coisa, realmente. É correto dizer que o suspense é uma forma de incerteza. Além disso, o suspense está vinculado ao medo. Apesar de não serem a mesma coisa, existe
Em uma excitante noite de Coquetéis
by Lathish Shankar Vinicius JunquiA história gira em torno da morte de Stella, a esposa de Alex Samuel, que é encontrada morta em circunstâncias misteriosas. Embora a causa da morte tenha sido declarada como ataque cardíaco, Collins, amigo da família de Stella, começa a investigar a morte quando é visitado pelo fantasma de dela. Enquanto ele se aprofunda, descobre que todos os membros da família de Stella guardam segredos.
The Embalmer: A gripping new thriller from the international bestseller
by Alison BelshamHas the ancient Egyptian cult of immortality resurfaced in Brighton?When a freshly-mummified body is discovered at the Brighton Museum of Natural History, Detective Francis Sullivan is at a loss to identify the desiccated woman. But as Egyptian burial jars of body parts with cryptic messages attached start appearing, he realises he has a serial killer on his hands. Revenge, obsession and an ancient religion form a potent mix, unleashing a wave of terror throughout the city. Caught in a race against time while battling his own demons, Francis must fight to uncover the true identity of the Embalmer before it's too late...
The Embalmer: A gripping new thriller from the international bestseller
by Alison BelshamHas the ancient Egyptian cult of immortality resurfaced in Brighton?When a freshly-mummified body is discovered at the Brighton Museum of Natural History, Detective Francis Sullivan is at a loss to identify the desiccated woman. But as Egyptian burial jars of body parts with cryptic messages attached start appearing, he realises he has a serial killer on his hands. Revenge, obsession and an ancient religion form a potent mix, unleashing a wave of terror throughout the city. Caught in a race against time while battling his own demons, Francis must fight to uncover the true identity of the Embalmer before it's too late...
An Embarrassment of Corpses: An Oliver Swithin Mystery (Oliver Swithin Mysteries #1)
by Alan Beechey"Greenwood fans will welcome her thoughtful second reinterpretation of a well-known Greek myth. Among Greenwood's other talents, she displays a gift for writing songs of the period." —Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewIn this, the third and final book in Kerry Greenwood's Delphic Women series, Greenwood takes us into Troy as it struggles to rise from the ashes of the Trojan War. But while others have told the story as a struggle of men, Greenwood gives this mythology a compelling and exciting female viewpoint.The women of Troy are in terrible transition. Cassandra, the tragic heroine of the second Delphic Woman novel, is King Agamemnon's captive. Queen Clytemnestra has taken a lover who has thrown her own loyalties into question. And then there's Electra, daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. What compels the young beauty? What secret is she hiding? What are her intentions? Are they dark or justified?Cast aside everything you think you know about the Electra myth and allow yourself to view this classic story from a different perspective. Greenwood's conclusions will surprise and enrapt you.
Embellished to Death (Faith Hunter Scrap This Mystery #3)
by Christina Freeburn“A delightful mystery . . . A little town, a little romance, a little intrigue and a little murder” (Leann Sweeney, New York Times–bestselling author of the Cats in Trouble Mysteries). Faith Hunter has settled down in West Virginia after her stint as an Army JAG Specialist, and for the most part her new life revolves around scrapbooking—and occasionally, solving crimes . . . Now Faith has agreed to help PI Bob Roget find an identity thief at a local scrapbook retreat, and her friendly croppers’ weekend quickly morphs into a dangerous one. The thief is looking for memories to swipe from the attendees—and doesn’t appreciate Faith being in the picture. As Faith struggles to balance her professional, detecting and personal lives, threats and secrets keep her off-balance. Things turn deadly when a woman is killed and Faith is blackmailed. When Faith discovers croppers aren’t the only ones embellishing, the results might end her life . . . “A fast-paced crafting cozy that will keep you turning pages as you try to figure out which one of the attendees is an identity thief and which one is a murderer.” —Lois Winston, award-winning author of the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries “Simply superb. . . . [A] wonderful series by a writer who knows how to alternately make you laugh and cry.” —Pam Andrews Hanson, coauthor of the Chesapeake Antiques Mysteries Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...
Embellished to Death (Faith Hunter Scrap This Mystery #3)
by Christina Freeburn“A delightful mystery . . . A little town, a little romance, a little intrigue and a little murder” (Leann Sweeney, New York Times–bestselling author of the Cats in Trouble Mysteries). Faith Hunter has settled down in West Virginia after her stint as an Army JAG Specialist, and for the most part her new life revolves around scrapbooking—and occasionally, solving crimes . . . Now Faith has agreed to help PI Bob Roget find an identity thief at a local scrapbook retreat, and her friendly croppers’ weekend quickly morphs into a dangerous one. The thief is looking for memories to swipe from the attendees—and doesn’t appreciate Faith being in the picture. As Faith struggles to balance her professional, detecting and personal lives, threats and secrets keep her off-balance. Things turn deadly when a woman is killed and Faith is blackmailed. When Faith discovers croppers aren’t the only ones embellishing, the results might end her life . . . “A fast-paced crafting cozy that will keep you turning pages as you try to figure out which one of the attendees is an identity thief and which one is a murderer.” —Lois Winston, award-winning author of the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries “Simply superb. . . . [A] wonderful series by a writer who knows how to alternately make you laugh and cry.” —Pam Andrews Hanson, coauthor of the Chesapeake Antiques Mysteries Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...
Embers
by Laura BickleTruth burns. Unemployment, despair, anger--visible and invisible unrest feed the undercurrent of Detroit's unease. A city increasingly invaded by phantoms now faces a malevolent force that further stokes fear and chaos throughout the city. Anya Kalinczyk spends her days as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department, and her nights pursuing malicious spirits with a team of eccentric ghost hunters. Anya--who is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern--suspects a supernatural arsonist is setting blazes to summon a fiery ancient entity that will leave the city in cinders. By Devil's Night, the spell will be complete, unless Anya--with the help of her salamander familiar and the paranormal investigating team--can stop it. Anya's accustomed to danger and believes herself inured to loneliness and loss. But this time she's risking everything: her city, her soul, and a man who sees and accepts her for everything she is. Keeping all three safe will be the biggest challenge she's ever faced.
Embers & Ash
by T. M. GoegleinSara Jane Rispoli is on the wrong side of the Russian mob, but closer to finding her family than ever. And she's willing to do whatever it takes to finally end this terrible journey even if the price is her own life. The very cold fury that has seen her through the worst of her troubles is now killing her; she knows the cure, but she can't sacrifice the deadly electricity until she's rescued her family. But when she finally does rescue them, it's not the happy reunion she pictured. And the torment doesn't stop there, not even when she finally discovers Ultimate Power. Only destroying the Outfit completely can end this terrible nightmare. Old enemies return to seek vengeance, double-crosses abound, and even more mysteries are uncovered as we rocket toward an end no one saw coming.
The Embezzler
by James M. CainA bank employee’s wife teams up with his boss—with fatal results—in this noir novella by the legendary author of The Postman Always Rings Twice.Despite an ulcer that requires surgery, workaholic Charles Brent doesn’t want to take time off from his job as a head teller at the bank. What eventually convinces him to give in and take a break is the prospect of his young wife, Sheila, temporarily taking over his responsibilities. Then, in Charles’s absence, his wife and his boss discover the embezzlement he’s been hiding—and the reason behind it. But instead of reporting Charles, the two form a pact . . . Originally published under the title Money and the Woman, The Embezzler is a standout novella from James M. Cain, celebrated crime writer and master of the noir thriller.“James M. Cain is one novelist who has something to teach just about any writer, and delight just about any reader.” —Anne Rice, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Interview with a Vampire“One of the greats of American noir.” —The Guardian