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The Flower Girls
by Margaret BlakePoppy leaves all she loves in Florida to join her sister in Yorkshire. Jasmine has been writing frantic letters letting Poppy know that she's frightened of her husband, Seth Sanderson. Yet when Poppy arrives in Yorkshire, she finds that Jasmine is away. No one seems to know where she's gone but Poppy learns it's something she frequently does. Seth doesn't know and although his cousin Edward appears to know more than he's saying, the mystery cannot be solved. Poppy finds Seth not frightening at all, in fact she finds herself more and more attracted to him. Guilt overwhelms her when she discovers what has happened to Jasmine, yet the attraction to Seth continues...
A Flower in the Desert (The Joshua Croft Mysteries #3)
by Walter Satterthwait&“Suspenseful plotting . . . another satisfying Joshua Croft adventure&” as the Santa Fe PI trails a mother who&’s snatched her daughter from her TV star ex (Kirkus Reviews). After a particularly nasty divorce, Melissa, the ex-wife of actor Roy Alonzo, accused the handsome TV star of abusing their daughter. Then she took their child and disappeared. Santa Fe private investigator Joshua Croft has no real desire to get entangled in the sordid lives of Hollywood&’s rich and famous. But a Santa Fe underworld kingpin happens to be Alonzo&’s uncle and has requested Croft&’s help, an offer that&’s tough to refuse. The closer Croft gets to the truth about the shocking Alonzo affair, the more urgent finding the missing mother and child becomes—especially after Melissa&’s sister is killed. Croft suspects this murder could have something to do with Melissa&’s association with the group Sanctuary and its refugees from Central American terror. Or perhaps it&’s connected to a clandestine rescue group that protects battered wives and children. Either way, the situation gets bleaker by the hour, with a less-than-trustworthy FBI agent impeding Croft&’s investigation and even more disappearances and deaths. Apparently the adversaries in this dark affair mean serious business, and time is running out for the runaways—and perhaps for the private detective who&’s on their trail as well.
The Flower Man
by Donna AndersGravely alarmed when her nine-year-old daughter receives bizarre notes and flowers from a mysterious man, actress Britt Hinson fights for her family's lives when the Flower Man's attentions become dangerous.
Flower Net: A Red Princess Mystery (The Red Princess Mysteries #1)
by Lisa See"Lisa See begins to do for Beijing what Sir Arthur Conan Doyle did for turn-of-the-century London or Dashiell Hammett did for 1920s San Francisco: She discerns the hidden city lurking beneath the public facade."-The Washington Post Book WorldIn the depths of a Beijing winter, during the waning days of Deng Xiaoping's reign, the U.S. ambassador's son is found dead-his body entombed in a frozen lake. Around the same time, aboard a ship adrift off the coast of Southern California, Assistant U.S. Attorney David Stark makes a startling discovery: the corpse of a Red Prince, a scion of China's political elite.The Chinese and American governments suspect that the deaths are connected and, in an unprecedented move, they join forces to see justice done. In Beijing, David teams up with the unorthodox police detective Liu Hulan. In an investigation that brings them to every corner of China and sparks an intense attraction between the two, David and Hulan discover a web linking human trafficking to the drug trade to governmental treachery-a web reaching from the Forbidden City to the heart of Los Angeles and, like the wide flower net used by Chinese fishermen, threatening to ensnare all within its reach."A graceful rendering of two different and complex cultures, within a highly intricate plot . . . The starkly beautiful landscapes of Beijing and its surrounding countryside are depicted with a lyrical precision."-Los Angeles Times Book Review"Murder and intrigue splash across the canvas of modern Chinese life. . . . A vivid portrait of a vast Communist nation in the painful throes of a sea change."-People"Fascinating . . . that rare thriller that enlightens as well as it entertains."-San Diego Union-TribuneA Finalist for the Edgar Award for Best First MysteryA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Flower Net, The Interior, and Dragon Bones: Three Red Princess Mysteries
by Lisa SeeThe bestselling Red Princess thrillers aren’t just riveting crime stories; they’re novels of emotional depth and savvy insight into modern China. At the heart of Lisa See’s dynamic, suspenseful trilogy is the relationship between detective Liu Hulan and American attorney David Stark, two characters caught in the crush of international affairs. Now the entire series is available in one handy eBook bundle: FLOWER NET “See brings a cool, knowing eye to Chinese-American relations while crafting a nifty tale of suspense.”—Chicago Tribune In the waning days of Deng Xiaoping’s reign, the U.S. ambassador’s son is found entombed in a frozen lake. Off the coast of California, Assistant U.S. Attorney David Stark discovers the corpse of a Red Prince, a scion of China’s political elite. With the Chinese and American governments joining forces to see justice done, David teams up with unorthodox police detective Liu Hulan in Beijing. As their investigation sparks an intense connection, David and Hulan uncover a web linking human trafficking to the drug trade and to governmental treachery—a web reaching from the Forbidden City to Los Angeles and, like the wide flower net used by Chinese fishermen, threatening to ensnare all within its reach. THE INTERIOR “Immediate, haunting and exquisitely rendered.”—San Francisco Chronicle As David Stark opens a law office in Beijing, Liu Hulan receives an urgent message imploring her to investigate the death of an old friend’s daughter, who worked for a toy company about to be sold to a new client of David’s. Despite his protests, Hulan goes undercover at the toy factory in a rural village deep in the heart of China, a place that forces her to face a past she has long been running from. Suddenly Hulan and David find themselves on opposing sides: one trying to expose a rogue company, the other bound to protect his client. As pressures mount, they uncover universal truths about good and evil, right and wrong—and the sometimes subtle lines that distinguish them. DRAGON BONES “Stays with you long after the conventional thriller is forgotten.”—The Washington Post Book World Liu Hulan and David Stark are traveling to one of the most beautiful places on earth: the Three Gorges, where China’s biggest engineering project since the Great Wall is taking place. Hulan is there to investigate the death of an American archaeologist found in the Yangzi River; David is trying to figure out who’s stealing artifacts and selling them on the international art market. Haunting the investigation is the possibility that an artifact has been found that could very well alter the history of civilization. Together, David and Hulan unearth more scandals and revive tragic memories as they struggle to solve a mystery as big, unruly, and complex as China itself. Praise for Lisa See and her Red Princess mysteries “One of the classier practitioners of . . . the international thriller . . . She draws her characters . . . with convincing depth, and offers up documentary social detail that reeks of freshly raked muck. See’s China is as vivid as Upton Sinclair’s Chicago.”—The New York Times Book Review “A graceful rendering of two different and complex cultures . . . The starkly beautiful landscapes of Beijing and its surrounding countryside are depicted with a lyrical precision.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review
The Flower Path: A Legend of the Five Rings Novel (Legend of the Five Rings)
by Josh ReynoldsExtraordinary detective Daidoji Shin returns, in a wonderful locked-room murder mystery like no other, in this lively novel from the epic fantasy world of Legend of the Five RingsOpening night at the Foxfire Theater is set to be a huge success for Daidoji Shin, amateur detective turned theater impresario. The City of the Rich Frog&’s leading lights are all there, but even as the performance begins, the Three Flower Troupe&’s new lead actress is found dead backstage – and everyone in the venue is a potential suspect. Shin has only till the curtain falls to find the killer. But the clock is ticking and Shin can only hold the great and the good hostage so long. As the night wears on, the chance of the murderer escaping justice grows ever more likely.
Flower Power (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #41)
by Carolyn KeeneIt's a blooming mystery! Nancy and her friends agree that the Pink Princess daisies they've grown from seed are the prettiest flowers ever. They're sure to win a prize at the spring flower show. But shortly before the event, the daisies disappear! Snobby fourth-grader Viola Van Hall told the girls that her flowers were going to take first prize. Classmate Orson Wong wanted the daisies for a horrible science experiment. Belle Bridges sprinkles flower petals all over her salads -- she might have eaten the daisies. Have the girls lost the chance to win the contest, or is the answer to the mystery right under their noses?
The Flower Show Fiasco
by Carolyn Keene Macky PamintuanNancy Drew and the Clue Crew are eager for some floral fun--but first they'll have to find the missing flowers!Nancy, Bess, and George couldn't be more excited. Because Nancy took care of her neighbor Mimsy Bourret's prize roses while she was in Paris, all three girls will be her VIP guests for the annual River Heights Flower Show. They can't wait for beautiful flowers, a fancy ballroom, and more desserts than they can imagine! But once the girls get to the show, disaster strikes. Mimsy Bourret's prize roses have vanished! Can the Clue Crew find the missing flowers in time? Or will the flower show become a total fiasco?
Flowerbed of State
by Dorothy St. JamesCassandra "Casey" Calhoun's passion for gardening has carried her to President's Park on which sits the White House. But when she finds a dead body in a trash can, Casey has to root out a killer before she ends up planted herself.
Flowers and Foul Play: A Magic Garden Mystery (A Magic Garden Mystery #1)
by Amanda FlowerFiona Knox lost her fiancé and her flower shop—but when she flies to Scotland to inherit her godfather’s cottage and possibly magical walled garden, she may lose her life as well when she’s swept into a murder investigation.Florist Fiona Knox’s life isn’t smelling so sweet these days. Her fiancé left her for their cake decorator. Then, her flower shop wilted after a chain florist opened next door. So when her godfather, Ian MacCallister, leaves her a cottage in Scotland, Fiona jumps on the next plane to Edinburgh. Ian, after all, is the one who taught her to love flowers. But when Ian’s elderly caretaker Hamish MacGregor shows her to the cottage upon her arrival, she finds the once resplendent grounds of Duncreigan in a dreadful shambles—with a dead body in the garden.Minutes into her arrival, Fiona is already being questioned by the handsome Chief Inspector Neil Craig and getting her passport seized. But it’s Craig’s fixation on Uncle Ian’s loyal caretaker, Hamish, as a prime suspect, that really makes her worried. As Fiona strolls the town, she quickly realizes there are a whole bouquet of suspects much more likely to have killed Alastair Croft, the dead lawyer who seems to have had more enemies than friends. Now it’s up to Fiona to clear Hamish’s name before it’s too late in Flowers and Foul Play, USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower’s spellbinding first Magic Garden mystery.
Flowers for Her Grave: The Grim Reaper Mysteries, Book 3 (Grim Reaper Series #3)
by Judy Clemens"Readers will find themselves throughly entertained by this oddly appealing mix of the jaunty and the macabre."—BooklistCasey and Death are on the run…again. After obtaining new identification and throwing herself off the grid, she travels to Florida to begin a new life as Daisy Gray, fitness instructor for a wealthy, enclosed community. But even while keeping her head down, it doesn't take long for Casey to find herself in the middle of trouble. One of the residents is attacked, and Casey is the one to find her, bleeding on the tile floor of the locker room. Despite heroic attempts, the woman dies, and the community is thrown into turmoil. The cops are at a loss, unable to find anyone who might want the woman dead.Despite Death's urgings to go on the run again, Casey takes a careful look at the victim's life and asks who could have wanted her dead. The free-wheeling residents? The staff? And what, if anything, might Casey's predecessors in her new job have to do with it? Time to dig in and ask, even with Death on her back.
Flowers for his Funeral (Mitchell & Markby 7): A gripping English village whodunit of jealousy and murder
by Ann GrangerA face from the past has stoked many jealous fires...Meredith Mitchell and Chief Inspector Markby set out to find the killer with the poisoned thorn in Flowers for his Funeral, the seventh compelling mystery from Ann Granger's Mitchell & Markby series. This thrilling whodunit will enthral fans of LJ Ross, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'To be savoured' - Publishers Weekly When Meredith Mitchell bumps into her old school friend Rachel Hunter at the Chelsea Flower Show, it doesn't take Meredith long to realise that she and the effortlessly self-confident blonde have even less in common now than they had as teenagers. Apart from one thing - Meredith's companion, Chief Inspector Markby. For to the embarrassment of all concerned, except of course the self-possessed Rachel, Meredith's old school friend turns out to have been Markby's former wife, from whom he was divorced years before in less than friendly circumstances. The meeting with Rachel is not the only surprise the Flower Show has in store for Markby - before the afternoon is out he has a death on his hands. All too quickly he and Meredith find themselves drawn into the plush, apparently well-run world Rachel and her second husband created for themselves in their Cotswold home, Malefis Abbey, a world which Markby becomes increasingly convinced harbours a highly skilled murderer ...What readers are saying about Flowers for his Funeral:'What a twist in the tale! Completely unexpected''A typical whodunit book, but written in such a wonderful way, you can't put these books down''One of the best Mitchell & Markby books'
Flowers for his Funeral (Mitchell & Markby 7): A gripping English village whodunit of jealousy and murder
by Ann GrangerA face from the past has stoked many jealous fires...Meredith Mitchell and Chief Inspector Markby set out to find the killer with the poisoned thorn in Flowers for his Funeral, the seventh compelling mystery from Ann Granger's Mitchell & Markby series. This thrilling whodunit will enthral fans of LJ Ross, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'To be savoured' - Publishers Weekly When Meredith Mitchell bumps into her old school friend Rachel Hunter at the Chelsea Flower Show, it doesn't take Meredith long to realise that she and the effortlessly self-confident blonde have even less in common now than they had as teenagers. Apart from one thing - Meredith's companion, Chief Inspector Markby. For to the embarrassment of all concerned, except of course the self-possessed Rachel, Meredith's old school friend turns out to have been Markby's former wife, from whom he was divorced years before in less than friendly circumstances. The meeting with Rachel is not the only surprise the Flower Show has in store for Markby - before the afternoon is out he has a death on his hands. All too quickly he and Meredith find themselves drawn into the plush, apparently well-run world Rachel and her second husband created for themselves in their Cotswold home, Malefis Abbey, a world which Markby becomes increasingly convinced harbours a highly skilled murderer ...What readers are saying about Flowers for his Funeral:'What a twist in the tale! Completely unexpected''A typical whodunit book, but written in such a wonderful way, you can't put these books down''One of the best Mitchell & Markby books'
Flowers for the Judge (The Albert Campion Mysteries)
by Margery AllinghamGentleman sleuth Albert Campion tries to solve the murder of a prominent publisher in this “vivid and witty” British mystery (The New York Times). Scandal hits the prestigious publishing house of Barnabas when one of the directors is found dead in a locked cellar. All eyes are on the other partners at the firm—cousins of the dead man with much to gain from his demise—and all rumors hint at a connection to the disappearance of another director decades earlier. Desperate to salvage their reputation, the cousins turn to Albert Campion—but will his investigations clear the Barnabas family name, or besmirch it forever? “My very favourite of the four Queens of Crime is Allingham.” —J. K. Rowling “Ms. Allingham has a strong, controlled sense of humour and is never dull.” —Times Literary Supplement
Flowers for the Judge (The Albert Campion Mysteries)
by Margery AllinghamGentleman sleuth Albert Campion tries to solve the murder of a prominent publisher in this “vivid and witty” British mystery (The New York Times).Scandal hits the prestigious publishing house of Barnabas when one of the directors is found dead in a locked cellar. All eyes are on the other partners at the firm—cousins of the dead man with much to gain from his demise—and all rumors hint at a connection to the disappearance of another director decades earlier. Desperate to salvage their reputation, the cousins turn to Albert Campion—but will his investigations clear the Barnabas family name, or besmirch it forever?“My very favourite of the four Queens of Crime is Allingham.” —J. K. Rowling“Ms. Allingham has a strong, controlled sense of humour and is never dull.” —Times Literary Supplement
The Flowers of Adonis
by Rosemary SutcliffA &“highly satisfactory&” historical novel portrays Alcibiades as &“magnetic, brilliant, often ruthless, restless, unable to accept a simple destiny&” (Kirkus Reviews). From the internationally acclaimed author of The Eagle of the Ninth . . . The epic story of Greece&’s most controversial hero. In the fifth century BC, against the background of perpetually warring Greek city-states, one man towered above the chaos. His name was Alkibiades. Friend of Socrates, sailor, warrior and incorrigible lover, he fled persecution in his native Athens to join her enemy: Sparta. However, his brilliant naval and diplomatic victories could not save him from the consequences of impregnating the Spartan queen, and once more he was forced to flee. Alkibiades settled into life as a roving soldier of fortune, though his love for Athens proved to be the overriding influence of his later life. When that glorious city eventually fell to the Spartans, his own violent demise was shortly to follow . . . &“A fascinating character study told with skill and erudition.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“A gripping story of battle, intrigue and ruin.&” —Evening Standard
Flowers of Darkness: A Novel
by Tatiana de RosnayFrom the internationally bestselling author of Sarah's Key comes Tatiana de Rosnay's Flowers of Darkness, a riveting and emotionally intense novel, set in a near future Paris, where a woman confronts past betrayal and present mysteryAuthor Clarissa Katsef is struggling to write her next book. She’s just snagged a brand new artist residency in an ultra-modern apartment, with a view of all of Paris, a dream for any novelist in search of tranquility. But since moving in, she has had the feeling of being watched. Is there reason to be paranoid? Or is her distraction and discomfort the result of her husband’s recent shocking betrayal? Or is that her beloved Paris lies altered outside her windows? A city that will never be quite the same, a city with a scar at its center?Stuck inside, in the midst of a sweltering heat wave, Clarissa enlists her beloved granddaughter in her investigation of the mysterious, high tech building even as she finds herself drawn back into the orbit of her first husband who is still the one who knows her most intimately, who shares the past grief that she has never quite let go.Staying true to her favorite themes—the imprint of the place, the weight of secrets—de Rosnay weaves an intrigue of thrilling suspense and emotional power.
Flowers over the Inferno (A Teresa Battaglia Novel #1)
by Ilaria TutiIlaria Tuti’s debut thriller explores a remote community in Northern Italy—a place of secrets, eerie folktales, and primal instincts. In a quiet village surrounded by ancient woods and the imposing Italian Alps, a man is found naked with his eyes gouged out. It is the first in a string of gruesome murders. Superintendent Teresa Battaglia, a detective with a background in criminal profiling, is called to investigate. Battaglia is in her mid-sixties, her rank and expertise hard-won from decades of battling for respect in a male-dominated Italian police force. While she’s not sure she trusts the young city inspector assigned to assist her, she sees right away that this is no ordinary case: buried deep in these mountains is a dark history that may endanger a group of eight-year-old children toward whom the killer seems to gravitate. As Teresa inches closer to the truth, she must also confront the possibility that her body and mind, worn down by age and illness, may fail her before the chase is over.
Flowers Over the Inferno: A Times Book of the Summer and Crime Book of the Month (A Teresa Battaglia thriller)
by Ilaria TutiPOLICE INSPECTOR TERESA BATTAGLIA IS:[ ] Too old for her job[ ] Overweight and diabetic[ ] Terrified[ ] The best detective you'll ever meet[X] ALL OF THE ABOVE A ruthless killer is spreading panic in a quiet village in the Italian Alps. Police Inspector Teresa Battaglia is the only one who can stop them. But how can you catch a monster when you're slowly losing your mind?
Flucht (Anns Krieg #4)
by Hannah HoweMärz 1945. Nach sechs blutigen, tränenreichen Jahren neigt sich der Krieg einem Ende zu. Die deutschen Kriegsgefangenen im Camp 198 der Island Farm können dieses Ende aber nicht abwarten und beschließen zu fliehen. Während sich die deutschen Gefangenen in alle Himmelsrichtungen zerstreuen, wird einer von ihnen, Kurt Schneider, mit Blut an seinen Fingern und einer Pistole in seiner Hand zurückgelassen. Eine tote Frau liegt zu seinen Füßen. Er wird des Mords angeklagt und ihm droht der Galgen. Aber Ann Morgan kennt Kurt Schneider von seinen beaufsichtigten Arbeiten auf örtlichen Farmen – sie mag den jungen Mann und traut ihm keinen Mord zu. Kann Ann Kurt retten und den wahren Mörder zur Rechenschaft ziehen? Während ihr Ehemann Emrys immer noch vermisst wird, fühlt sich Ann außerdem immer mehr zum attraktiven Witwer Detective Inspector Max Deveraux hingezogen. Kann Ann im Überschwang des Augenblicks ihre Gefühle unter Kontrolle halten oder wird sie die Grenze zu Reue und Kummer übertreten?
Fluistering in die Wind
by Paul ZunckelBoekbeskrywing: Stap in die bose wêreld van mensehandel, waar korrupte amptenare, werkloosheid, armoede,gierigheid en mag 'n rol speel. 'n Gesin word deur ontvoering uitmekaar geskeur. 'n Kind wat in die middel van die nag gesteel word, 'n ma wat in slawerny ontvoer en verkoop is, en die wêreld van sekshandel. Die soektog na die kind en vrou verskuif van die oewer van die magtige Zambezi tot diep in die Afrika-bos, na die onderwêreld van Johannesburg, Suid-Afrika.
Flush
by Celeste Cortez Francesco VersoCuando la probé por primera vez, no sabía que sería de mí; desaparecería, quizá moriría y luego volvería a aparecer, pero donde y sobre todo, ¿cómo qué? Nadie sabía nada sobre ello, o peor aún, nadie dijo nada sin perder la noción y sin enfadarse o tropezarse con las palabras, incluidos aquellos que juraban haber sobrevivo a la experiencia más aterradora de sus vidas. Pasaron de las caras que ponían, a una prueba concluyente; eran mucho más fuertes porque todavía estaban vivos. Así que, ¿Por qué iba a querer hacerlo?, ¿Por qué quería someterme a tal tortura? Miré la hora, luego el cartel del club y me dije a mi mismo: Simón ¿estás seguro de que vale la pena?
Flush
by Carl HiaasenBestselling novelist Carl Hiaasen is back with another hysterical mystery adventure for young readers, set in the Florida Keys. You know it's going to be a rough summer when you spend Father's Day visiting your dad in the local lockup. Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor-which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can't prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noah's dad is stuck in the clink. Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. He will prove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow. His allies may not add up to much-his sister Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a greedy sot with poor hygiene; Shelly, a bartender and a woman scorned; and a mysterious pirate-but Noah's got a plan to flush this crook out into the open. A plan that should sink the crooked little casino, once and for all.From the Hardcover edition.
Flush
by Francesco Verso Ben Van BrandtEr is een nieuwe drug in omloop, de mysterieuze Flush, waarvan het effect heel controversieel is. Probeer hem uit en alles zal anders “klinken”. Het kortverhaal Flush is een opvallend stuk “flash fiction” en moet in volle vaart ervaren worden, zoals een trancenummer aan 150 bpm. Maar dan zal er iets gebeuren... en je zal niet meer dezelfde zijn. Flush is ook een crossmediaproject van de Future Fiction Factory. Het ontstond oorspronkelijk uit het kortverhaal van Francesco Verso, werd in 2012 door L.A. CASE Production als audioboek uitgegeven en nu ondergaat het een transformatie tot een motion capture-installatie dankzij Fenyce, een nieuwemediabedrijf van Alessandro Corsetti en Luca Biada. Flush is ook een scenario dat uiteindelijk zal worden gebruikt voor een webserie of een kortfilm.
Flush
by Francesco Verso Sérgio CorsiniUma nova droga circula pelas ruas. Ela possui efeitos controversos e proporciona uma experiência única. Experimente-a e tudo vai "soar" diferente. Escrito por Francesco Verso, Flush é um rápido conto de ficção para ser lido sem interrupção, assim como a música Trance deve ser apreciada, a 150 rpm. Flush é também um projeto multimídia da Future Fiction Factory, baseado em um conto escrito pelo mesmo autor. Tornou-se um audiolivro para L.A. CASE Production e foi também adaptado em uma instalação audiovisual graças à New Media Agency Fenyce.