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The Fate of a Flapper: A Mystery (The Speakeasy Murders #2)
by Susanna CalkinsThe Fate of a Flapper, the second mystery in this captivating new series, takes readers into the dark, dangerous, and glittering underworld of a 1920's Chicago speakeasy.A 2019 Agatha Award Nominee for "Best Historical Mystery"!After nine months as a cigarette girl at the Third Door, one of Chicago’s premier moonshine parlors, Gina Ricci feels like she's finally getting into the swing of things. The year is 1929, the Chicago Cubs are almost in the World Series, neighborhood gangs are all-powerful, and though Prohibition is the law of the land, the Third Door can't serve the cocktails fast enough.Two women in particular are throwing drinks back with abandon while chatting up a couple of bankers, and Gina can't help but notice the levels of inebriation and the tension at their table. When the group stumbles out in the early morning, she tries to put them out of her head. But once at home that night, Gina's sleep is interrupted when her cousin Nancy, a police officer, calls—she's found a body. Gina hurries over to photograph the crime scene, but stops short when she recognizes the body: it’s one of the women from the night before.Could the Third Door have served the woman bad liquor? Or, Gina wonders, could this be murder? As the gangs and bombings draw ever closer, all of Chicago starts to feel like a warzone, and Gina is determined to find out if this death was an unlucky accident, or a casualty of combat.
The Fate of Katherine Carr: A Novel
by Thomas H. CookAn &“eerily poignant novel&” about a grieving father and a cold-case mystery, from an Edgar Award winner (PublishersWeekly, starred review). George Gates used to be a travel writer who specialized in places where people disappeared—Judge Crater, the Lost Colony. Then his eight-year-old son was murdered, the killer never found, and Gates gave up disappearance. Now he writes stories of redemptive triviality about flower festivals and local celebrities for the town paper, and spends his evenings haunted by the image of his son&’s last day. Enter Arlo McBride, a retired missing-persons detective still obsessed with the unsolved case of Katherine Carr. When he gives Gates the story she left behind—a story of a man stalking a woman named Katherine Carr—Gates too is drawn inexorably into a search for the missing author&’s brief life and uncertain fate. And as he goes deeper, he begins to suspect that her tale holds the key not only to her fate, but to his own. &“Every Thomas H. Cook novel is a subtle mind game, but The Fate of Katherine Carr is positively haunting.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Disturbing, psychologically complex . . . At each level, the novel ponders questions of good and evil, of guilt and retribution, and the power of storytelling itself.&” —Associated Press
The Fate of Katherine Carr: A Novel
by Thomas H. CookA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: After years of grief and rage, a man finds new purpose in investigating a woman’s unsolved disappearance. George Gates’s little boy was killed seven years ago and he has yet to find the cold comfort of seeing someone pay for the crime. Once a world-traveling writer, he now toils away at a local newspaper, quietly seething and plotting imaginary vengeance against the unknown murderer.Then, during a conversation with the now-retired detective who worked his son’s case, he learns about a poet named Katherine Carr who disappeared twenty years earlier, leaving writings behind that may or may not contain useful clues. As he grows obsessed with the mystery, he’s assigned to interview an orphan with a rare fatal disease, and the two become an unlikely team in their quest to learn the fate of Katherine Carr, in this emotionally compelling novel by a “master” and winner of the prestigious Edgar Award (Chicago Tribune). “[An] eerily poignant novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Every Thomas H. Cook novel is a subtle mind game, but The Fate of Katherine Carr is positively haunting.” —The New York Times Book Review“As much an investigation into character as it is a cold-case mystery.” —Booklist“Disturbing, psychologically complex . . . At each level, the novel ponders questions of good and evil, of guilt and retribution, and the power of storytelling itself.” —Associated Press
The Fate of Mary Rose: The rediscovered dark masterpiece for fans of Shirley Jackson (Virago Modern Classics #821)
by Caroline BlackwoodTHE PITCH-BLACK REDISCOVERED CLASSIC OF 2024 From the Booker-shortlisted author of Great Granny Webster, this twisted modern classic is perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Celia Dale. 'One of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived' Virginia Feito'This chillingly profound story drips with classy darkness. . . a one-way descent into the abyss' Janice Hallett'A dark masterpiece' Camilla Grudova'Vibrates with a frenzied, manic menace' Lucy Scholes'A devastating investigation of neurosis, hysteria and cruelty' Observer'I read it with wide eyes and unsavoury glee' Sunday Times'Caroline Blackwood sits firmly alongside the greats like Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith' Araminta Hall***She was dead even before I became aware of her existence . . .A child has been abducted from a sleepy Kent village, her face plastered across the media.As the crime unleashes a wave of hysteria, the claustrophobic world of Rowan Anderson and his inscrutable wife begins to disintegrate. Consumed by her macabre fixation, Cressida is determined to save their sickly daughter, Mary Rose, from the same fate - and perhaps even from Rowan himself.With caustic wit and pitch-black brilliance, Caroline Blackwood creates a skin-crawling - and utterly compulsive - story of repressed violence, female rage, and maternal obsession. INTRODUCED BY CAMILLA GRUDOVA
The Fate of Mercy Alban
by Wendy WebbGrace Alban has spent more than twenty years avoiding her childhood home, the stately Alban House on the shores of Lake Superior, for reasons she would rather forget. But when her mother's unexpected death brings Grace and her teenage daughter back, she finds more is haunting the halls and passageways of Alban House than her own personal demons.Long-buried family secrets, a packet of old love letters, and a lost manuscript plunge Grace into a decades-old mystery about a scandalous party at Alban House, when a world-famous author took his own life and Grace's aunt disappeared without a trace. The night has been shrouded in secrecy by the powerful Alban family for all of these years. Her mother intended to tell the truth about that night to a reporter on the very day she died--could it have been murder? Or was she a victim of the supposed Alban curse? Grace soon realizes her family secrets tangle and twist as darkly as the mansion's secret passages.With the help of the disarmingly kind--and attractive--Reverend Matthew Parker, Grace must uncover the truth about her home and its curse before she and her daughter become the next victims.
The Fate of Princes: A thrilling novel exploring one of the most famous mysteries
by Paul DohertyA bloody war. An infamous king. A legendary story. Paul Doherty explores the mystery of the Princes in the Tower in his unforgettable novel, The Fate of the Princes. Perfect for fans of C.J Sansom and Susanna Gregory. In this gripping novel, master historian Paul Doherty explores the iconic mystery of the Princes in the Tower. Did they die? Were they killed? Or did they escape? Paul Doherty offers a dramatic and intriguing solution, and an original interpretation of a well-known mystery.What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:'An interesting take on the story - would definitely recommend this book''Mr. Doherty's research is only topped by his imagination' 'Paul Doherty's books are a joy to read'
The Fate of Princes
by Paul DohertyThe mystery of the Princes in the Tower has fascinated historians as much as the personality and intentions of their alleged killer and sinister uncle, King Richard III. This exciting novel sets out to solve these mysteries through the eyes of Francis, Viscount Lovell, who is assigned by his close friend Richard III to investigate the disappearance of the two young boys. Through Francis we view the sordid, bloody politics of the late fifteenth century: the plots and counterplots, the secret whisperings and hidden treacheries of political factions fighting to control the crown of England. Above all, this novel concentrates on the fate of two youngsters. Did they die? Were they killed? If so, were they buried in the Tower? Or did they escape? As Francis investigates, he comes closer to the truth he fears will implicate the very man who commissioned his investigation. This novel offers a dramatic and intriguing solution--an original interpretation of documentary and archaeological evidence that unravels one of the most famous historical mysteries.
Fated (Shadow Mountain #1)
by Indra VaughnShadow Mountain: Book OneTwo towns flank the looming Shadow Mountain. A dark myth of the Predator drifts through the dense trees, a tale Police Lieutenant Hart never paid much attention to. When one unresolved death follows another--some people dying without discernible cause while others are clearly, and often brutally, murdered--he can't ignore it any longer. Truth may lie in myth, but this one is spread to deceive everyone. The Predator exists, but he's not entirely human. Hart will have to find the connection between the mysterious figure and victims with only one thing in common: a faint tattoo on the backs of their necks, a mark left when someone healed their incurable diseases. Isaac Lasko has been in love with Hart since he moved in across the street seven years ago. He's been helping Hart renovate his home, and their friendship grows more intense with the years, but Isaac can't help wishing for a deeper bond. When he finally breaks through the lieutenant's armor, the mystery surrounding the Predator threatens them both. Help will come, but at a price. 2015 Rainbow AwardsThe Dorien Grey Award for Best Gay Mystery/Thriller Runner-Up
Fated Hearts
by Becky FladePsychiatrist Henley Elliott fled her quiet life in Cleveland for a gypsy lifestyle, trying to stay one step ahead of her painful memories. When she breaks down in quirky little Trappers' Cove, Minnesota, she meets Sheriff Carter McAlister - a man healing from his own share of hidden heartbreaks.At the request of a friend, Carter offers Henley a job to help her get back on her feet...but soon he can't resist trying to sweep the intriguing woman off them. Breaking through her carefully built shell proves to be a near-impossible task, and to make matters worse, a dangerous new presence in the Cove seems to be targeting Henley. They must learn to trust in each other in order to keep her safe.Can Henley and Carter leave their secrets and scars in the past to get a second chance at happily ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Fated Hearts
by Becky FladePsychiatrist Henley Elliott fled her quiet life in Cleveland for a gypsy lifestyle, trying to stay one step ahead of her painful memories. When she breaks down in quirky little Trappers' Cove, Minnesota, she meets Sheriff Carter McAlister - a man healing from his own share of hidden heartbreaks.At the request of a friend, Carter offers Henley a job to help her get back on her feet...but soon he can't resist trying to sweep the intriguing woman off them. Breaking through her carefully built shell proves to be a near-impossible task, and to make matters worse, a dangerous new presence in the Cove seems to be targeting Henley. They must learn to trust in each other in order to keep her safe.Can Henley and Carter leave their secrets and scars in the past to get a second chance at happily ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Fated Hearts
by Becky FladePsychiatrist Henley Elliott fled her quiet life in Cleveland for a gypsy lifestyle, trying to stay one step ahead of her painful memories. When she breaks down in quirky little Trappers' Cove, Minnesota, she meets Sheriff Carter McAlister - a man healing from his own share of hidden heartbreaks.At the request of a friend, Carter offers Henley a job to help her get back on her feet...but soon he can't resist trying to sweep the intriguing woman off them. Breaking through her carefully built shell proves to be a near-impossible task, and to make matters worse, a dangerous new presence in the Cove seems to be targeting Henley. They must learn to trust in each other in order to keep her safe.Can Henley and Carter leave their secrets and scars in the past to get a second chance at happily ever after?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Fateful Mornings: A Henry Farrell Novel (The Henry Farrell Series #2)
by Tom Bouman“A terrific writer. Definitely one to keep an eye on.”—Dennis LehaneIn Wild Thyme, Pennsylvania, summer has brought Officer Henry Farrell nothing but trouble. Heroin has arrived with a surge in crime. When local carpenter Kevin O’Keeffe admits that he shot a man and that his girlfriend, Penny, is missing, the search leads the small-town cop to an industrial vice district across state lines that has already ensnared more than one of his neighbors. With the patience of a hunter, Farrell ventures into a world of shadow beyond the fields and forests of home.Fateful Mornings is the second book in the Henry Farrell series. Tom Bouman's Officer Farrell returns in The Bramble and the Rose.
The Fateful Summer
by Velda Johnston[from inside flaps] "Emma Hoffsteader, now aged, recalls the summer of 1910 when tragedy touched her life and that of her girlhood friend, Amanda Dorrance. Each summer John and Clare Dorrance moved from their New York mansion to East Hampton accompanied by their beautiful adopted daughter, Amanda, and their twins, Larry and Lucy. At age nineteen, Amanda was by far the favored child of her wealthy father but when she fell in love with Irish barman's son Michael Doyle, Dorrance's affection turned to tyranny. Despite his rage and threats to ruin Michaels father, Amanda and Doyle continued to see each other. Suddenly Dorrance was found stabbed to death in his East Hampton home. Michael had disappeared and a cufflink found at the scene of the crime implicated him as the chief suspect. With so many questions left unanswered, Emma did some investigating of her own and almost lost her life in her search for the truth that fateful summer."
Fateful Words: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery (A Scottish Bookshop Mystery #8)
by Paige SheltonIn Fateful Words, the eighth Scottish Bookshop Mystery from beloved author Paige Shelton, bookseller Delaney Nichols stakes her reputation—and her life—when a literary tour turns deadly...When Edwin, Delaney’s boss at the Cracked Spine bookstore, leaves town on secret business, Delaney is called upon to guide his yearly literary tour around Edinburgh. But on the first night of the tour, at the inn where the tour group is staying, the inn manager falls—or is pushed—off the roof of the inn, and killed. Then, one of the tour members disappears, leaving a trail of puzzles in her wake.In a race against the clock, Delaney sets out on the expedition of her life, following clues around Edinburgh to get to the bottom of this mystery. Exploring sights from Greyfriars Bobby to the Royal Mile to the Sir Walter Scott Monument, she'll have to put the pieces together quickly, or the bookstore's survival could be on the line...as well as her own.
Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth
by Jennifer Chiaverini"Fates and Traitors is a novel about mothers and sons, brothers and sisters, the line between patriot and traitor, and the lengths we go to for love. A fascinating look at a slice of our country's history, an incisive portrait of obsession, and overall impossible to put down." --Sara Gruen, New York Times bestselling author of At the Water's Edge and Water for ElephantsThe New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker returns with a riveting work of historical fiction following the notorious John Wilkes Booth and the four women who kept his perilous confidence. John Wilkes Booth, the mercurial son of an acclaimed British stage actor and a Covent Garden flower girl, committed one of the most notorious acts in American history--the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The subject of more than a century of scholarship, speculation, and even obsession, Booth is often portrayed as a shadowy figure, a violent loner whose single murderous act made him the most hated man in America. Lost to history until now is the story of the four women whom he loved and who loved him in return: Mary Ann, the steadfast matriarch of the Booth family; Asia, his loyal sister and confidante; Lucy Lambert Hale, the senator's daughter who adored Booth yet tragically misunderstood the intensity of his wrath; and Mary Surratt, the Confederate widow entrusted with the secrets of his vengeful plot. Fates and Traitors brings to life pivotal actors--some willing, others unwitting--who made an indelible mark on the history of our nation. Chiaverini portrays not just a soul in turmoil but a country at the precipice of immense change.From the Hardcover edition.
The Father: The award-winning totally gripping thriller inspired by real life (Made in Sweden)
by Anton Svensson'A powerful real-life story'GuardianAn epic crime thriller for fans of Jo Nesbo, The Father is inspired by the extraordinary true story of three brothers who became Sweden's most successful criminals - written by their real brother.None had committed a crime before. All were under 24 years old. All of them would be changed forever.In this intoxicating, heartbreaking thriller, the real-life fourth brother, who was not involved in the real robberies, tells of three boys who grew from innocent children to become public enemy number one - and of the man who made them that way.'Unique and stunning. One of the most powerful novels you'll read this year'Stephen Booth'The emotional centre of the story is truly compelling . . . the sweep and scope are epic'Herald'Superior. . . builds to a breathless climax'Sun'A deep, clean cut into the body of fathers, sons, loyalty and family'Sainsburys Magazine'Will delight fans of Nordic Noir'Crime Fiction Lover'Mind boggling and captivating'The Crime Warp'An incredible story'Crime Time'Many of the scenes stick with you'Expressen, Sweden'A powerful and riveting reading experience'Deckarbloggen, Sweden'One of the summer's best thrillers'Café, Sweden'The action in The Father is captivating. It holds us in suspense from the first page to the last'LitteraturMagazinet, Sweden'[An] action-packed page turner - not for the faint of heart'Elle, Germany
The Father: The award-winning totally gripping thriller inspired by real life (Made in Sweden)
by Anton SvenssonHow does a child become a criminal? How does a father lose a son?An epic crime novel with the excitement of Jo Nesbo's Headhunters and the depth of We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Father is inspired by the extraordinary true story of three brothers who held Sweden to ransom, committing ten audacious bank robberies over just two years.None had committed a crime before. All were under 22 years old. All of them would be changed forever.In this intoxicating, heartbreaking thriller, the fourth brother, who was not involved in the real robberies, tells of three boys who grew from innocent children to become public enemy number one - and of the man who made them that way.
The Father: Made In Sweden, Part I (Made In Sweden Ser.)
by Anton Svensson Elizabeth Clark WesselHow does a child become a criminal? How does a father lose a son? An epic crime novel with the excitement of Jo Nesbo's Headhunters and the narrative depth of We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Father is inspired by the extraordinary true story of three brothers who committed ten audacious bank robberies in Sweden over the course of just two years. None had committed a crime before. All were under twenty-four years old. When their incredible spree had come to an end amid the glare of the international media, all of them would be changed forever as individuals and as a family. This intoxicating, heartbreaking thriller tells the story of how three boys are transformed over the course of their lives from innocent children to the most wanted criminals in Sweden. And of the man who made them that way: their father.
Father and Child Reunion: Part 1 (36 Hours)
by Christine Flynn36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever....Father and Child Reunion Part 1Eve Stuart thought a trip home for her brother Hal's wedding would be fun-and short enough to avoid seeing Rio Redtree. But that was before a storm cut power all over town, her brother's bride went missing and Eve's mother, Olivia, was tragically killed.Now Rio, an investigative reporter, is the only one with a lead on her mother's case. Eve's willing to answer his questions, as long as they don't involve her daughter, Molly. Six years ago, Rio made it clear he never wanted a child. How can Eve trust him to do the right thing if he finds out the truth about Molly?The story continues in Father and Child Reunion Parts 2 and 3.
Father and Son: A Novel
by Larry BrownFather and Son tells the story of five days following Glen Davis’s return to the small Mississippi town where he grew up. Five days. In this daring psychological thriller, these are five days you’ll never forget.Convicted and sentenced on a vehicular homicide charge, Glen is the bad seed--the haunted, angry, drunken, and dangerous son of Virgil and Emma Davis. Bobby Blanchard is the sheriff, as different from Glen as can be imagined, but in love with the same woman--the mother of Glen’s illegitimate son.Before he’s been back in town thirty-six hours, Glen has robbed his war-crippled father, bullied and humiliated his younger brother, and rejected his son, David. Bobby finds himself sorting through the mayhem Glen leaves in his wake--a murdered bar owner, a rape, Glen’s terrorized family, and the little boy who needs a father. And, as he gets closer and closer to the murderous Glen, tension builds like a Mississippi thunderstorm about to break loose.This classic face-off of good against evil is told in the clear, unflinching voice that won Larry Brown some of literature’s most prestigious awards. And, reverberating with dark excitement, biblical echoes, and a fast, cinematic pacing, this novel puts a new side of his genius on display--the ability to build suspense to an almost unbearable pitch.Father and Son is the story of a powerfully complex kinship, an exhilarating and heart-stopping story.1997 Southern Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
Father Brown Stories (The\father Brown Stories Ser. #2)
by G K ChestertonImmortalized in these famous stories, G. K. Chesterton's endearing amateur sleuth has entertained countless generations of readers. For, as his admirers know, Father Brown's cherubic face and unworldly simplicity, his glasses and his huge umbrella, disguise a quite uncanny understanding of the criminal mind at work. This edition includes seven tales from a number of G. K. Chesterton's 'Father Brown' books.
Father Figure (It Takes 2)
by Rebecca DanielsIT TAKES 2What Dylan didn't know...DYLAN AND MARISSA HAD A PAST....Small-town sheriff Dylan James had encountered his share of teenage troublemakers. But Josh Wakefield was different. He was Marissa Wakefield's nephew. Marissa-the woman who had broken Dylan's heart so long ago. The woman he couldn't help wanting still....BUT DID THEY HAVE A FUTURE?Marissa had hoped to see Dylan James again and feel nothing. Instead, just the opposite had happened. But they didn't stand a chance. Marissa could never tell Dylan her secret-that she wasn't Josh's aunt after all. She was his mother...and Dylan was his father.IT TAKES 2. Mallory and Marissa, twins bound by love and secrets, they find that danger and romance can strike twice.
Father Figure: Father Figure (Alias)
by Laura Peyton RobertsSydney’s not so sure about her handler at SD-6. Wilson seemed on the level. He acted as if he really cared.But a new assignment has given her serious doubts about the man she trusts with her life.Is her boss a double agent? And if he is, what will he do if he discovers Sydney knows the truth?
A Father for Her Baby (Lost And Found Ser. #5)
by B.J. DanielsA single mother on the run finds protection in the arms of a cowboy in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.After witnessing a murder, Kit Bannack has a killer on her trail. Fortunately, the sexiest cowboy she’s ever seen has kidnapped her for safekeeping. And while her handsome bodyguard has kept her and her child out of harm’s way, Luke St. John has surely stolen her heart . . . forever.By night, Luke showers her with tender caresses. By day, he is consumed by his need for revenge. And Kit knows he is everything she could want . . . need . . . in a husband and father. But before they can be a family, they’ll have to catch a murderer. . . .
Father for Keeps
by Ana SeymourKATE SHERIDAN HAD A SECRETOne that gurgled and cooed so sweetly, she could never doubt her baby was a God-given gift. Trouble was, the baby's father, Sean Flaherty, hadn't stuck around long enough to know it. Now he was back and still too charming for his-and her-own good...!Kate couldn't turn her back on the father of her child. But, even more important, Sean Flaherty prayed she wouldn't want to, for their long separation had only made him realize that in Kate Sheridan-and the tiny miracle of their daughter-he'd finally found his heart's desire.