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How to Kidnap the Rich: 'A joyous love/hate letter to contemporary Delhi' The Times
by Rahul Raina'This is an absolute riot - part thriller, part satire of contemporary urban India' Mail on Sunday'If you're fat and Indian, you're rich; if you're fat and poor, you're lying. It's only the West where the rich are thin and vegan and moral...Ramesh Kumar grew up deprived and unloved, working on his father's tea stall in the Old City of Delhi. Now, brilliant but poor, he makes a lucrative living taking tests for the sons of India's elite. When one of his clients, the sweet but hapless eighteen-year-old Rudi Saxena, places first in the All Indias, the national university entrance exams, Ramesh sees an unmissable opportunity.Cashing in on Rudi's newfound celebrity, all goes well for both boys for a while. But Rudi's role on a game show leads to unexpected love, blackmail and, finally, a dangerous kidnapping.As Ramesh leads Rudi through a maze of crimes both large and small, their dizzying journey reveals an India in all its complexity, beauty, and squalor, moving from the bottom rungs to the circles inhabited by the ultra-rich and everywhere in between.Praise for How to Kidnap the Rich'A satire on modern India...this isn't a story about poverty, it's a story about wealth' Guardian'Conjures up a memorable world that is ghee-greased, polluted, mired in dust and corruption' Sunday Times'Like Mohsin Hamid's How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, How to Kidnap the Rich purports to be a how-to manual but is in fact a rollicking urban adventure and a biting satire of inequality' Economist
How to Kidnap the Rich: 'A joyous love/hate letter to contemporary Delhi' The Times
by Rahul Raina'Ramesh is a wonderfully vivid character and this is an explosively funny, surprisingly moving debut''Mail on SundayIf you're fat and Indian, you're rich; if you're fat and poor, you're lying. It's only the West where the rich are thin and vegan and moral...Ramesh Kumar grew up deprived and unloved, working on his father's tea stall in the Old City of Delhi. Now, brilliant but poor, he makes a lucrative living taking tests for the sons of India's elite. When one of his clients, the sweet but hapless eighteen-year-old Rudi Saxena, places first in the All Indias, the national university entrance exams, Ramesh sees an unmissable opportunity.Cashing in on Rudi's newfound celebrity, all goes well for both boys for a while. But Rudi's role on a game show leads to unexpected love, blackmail and, finally, a dangerous kidnapping.As Ramesh leads Rudi through a maze of crimes both large and small, their dizzying journey reveals an India in all its complexity, beauty, and squalor, moving from the bottom rungs to the circles inhabited by the ultra-rich and everywhere in between.Praise for How to Kidnap the Rich'A satire on modern India...this isn't a story about poverty, it's a story about wealth' Guardian'Conjures up a memorable world that is ghee-greased, polluted, mired in dust and corruption' Sunday Times'Like Mohsin Hamid's How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, How to Kidnap the Rich purports to be a how-to manual but is in fact a rollicking urban adventure and a biting satire of inequality' Economist
How to Kidnap the Rich: A Novel
by Rahul RainaAn entrepreneurial Indian con artist gets wrapped up in a criminal caper in this satirical look at modern-day India.The first kidnapping wasn’t my fault. The others—those were definitely me.Meet Ramesh Kumar, “examinations consultant,” who makes a lucrative living taking tests for the sons of India’s elite. He is just a cog in the wheel that keeps the middle classes thriving, until he takes India’s national university entrance exam for a lackluster student and inadvertently comes in first.Ramesh sees an opportunity—perhaps even an obligation—to cash in on the newfound celebrity of this client Rudi, who’s soon juggling stardom and his new job as the host of a quiz show. The young man’s meteoric rise brings material wealth and romantic intrigue, until they’re both kidnapped and held for ransom.But the way out of their predicament will lead Ramesh and Rudi through a maze of crimes both large and small, their dizzying journey revealing a modern India in all its complexity, squalor, and beauty.Praise for How to Kidnap the Rich“A monstrously funny and unpredictable wild ride.” —Kevin Kwan, New York Times–bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy“Brimming with rat-a-tat wit, breezy prose, and a keen observation of colorism, casteism, and social inequity. Unputdownable!” —Alka Joshi, New York Times–bestselling author of The Henna Artist“Raina’s debut novel lives up to its billing as a fun caper and social satire thanks to strong characterization, a fast-paced plot, and an eye for the ridiculous. His delicious skewering of the social mores of Delhi’s über-rich and clear-eyed rendering of India’s social hierarchy propel sheer entertainment into striking elucidation in the mode of Aravind Adiga.” —Booklist (starred review)
How to Kill Your Best Friend
by Lexie ElliottIf you suspected your best friend, the person you were closest to in the whole world, was a murderer, what would you do? Would you confront her? Would you help keep her secret? Or would you begin to feel afraid? Most importantly, why don't you feel safe now that she's dead? From the author of The French Girl comes a novel full of secrets, suspense, and deadly twists.Georgie, Lissa, and Bronwyn have been inseparable since dominating their college swim team; swimming has always been an escape from their own problems, but now their shared passion has turned deadly. How can it be true that Lissa, the strongest swimmer they know, drowned? Granted, there is something strange about Kanu Cove, where Lissa was last seen, swimming off the coast of the fabulous island resort she owned with her husband. Lissa&’s closest friends gather at the resort to honor her life, but Georgie and Bron can&’t seem to stop looking over their shoulders. Danger lurks beneath the surface of the crystal-clear water, and even their luxurious private villas can&’t help them feel safe. As the weather turns ominous, trapping the funeral guests together on the island, nobody knows who they can trust. Lissa&’s death was only the beginning....
How to Kill Your Boss: An Erotic Love Story
by Krissy DanielsWhen Tatum's daydreams of murder become a reality, all fingers point to her.In Tatum Wood's opinion, murdering her boss on a daily basis within the safety of her thoughts is better than therapy. Until he takes a swan dive off a building and all evidence points to her. Thank goodness she has Franklin Reed. Her mysterious, overprotective and drop-dead gorgeous coworker is all too eager to play hero. With two attacks in her building and her stalker with a penchant for roses, Franklin's injection into her life couldn't have come at a better time.As Tatum and Franklin scramble to discover who's behind the murder, secrets are unearthed that question his motives...as well as his identity.80,030 Words
How to Knit a Murder (Seaside Knitters Society #2)
by Sally Goldenbaum* Includes a knitting pattern * A mysterious woman arrives in picturesque Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and the Seaside Knitters welcome her into their cozy world of intricate patterns and colorful skeins. Unfortunately, nothing frays a warm introduction like cold-blooded murder . . . With her shy manner and baggy jeans, Rose Chopra becomes an unlikely superhero the night she stumbles into Izzy Perry’s shop and inadvertently saves a shipment of yarn from water damage. When the Seaside Knitters help the enigmatic handywoman settle into town and find work at a popular real estate company, Rose proves she can fix just about anything—until a potential homebuyer is killed and she becomes entangled in murder . . . The moment controversial entrepreneur Spencer Paxton is found dead in a pricey ocean-side house, accusations fly at the last person on the property—Rose. But the Seaside Knitters have their doubts. After all, Spencer’s political aspirations as well as his company’s plans to pave over Sea Harbor’s historic art district with luxury apartments earned him some very real enemies . . . Now, Izzy, Birdie, Nell, and Cass must swap knitting for sleuthing as they struggle to move the needle on a twisted homicide case causing turmoil across town. As tensions build in the sleepy New England community and Rose’s secret past unravels, the ladies face an unsettling realization—true victims aren’t always the ones buried six feet under . . .
How to Lead a Life of Crime
by Kirsten MillerA meth dealer. A prostitute. A serial killer. Anywhere else, they'd be vermin. At the Mandel Academy, they're called prodigies. The most exclusive school in New York City has been training young criminals for over a century. Only the most ruthless students are allowed to graduate. The rest disappear. Flick, a teenage pickpocket, has risen to the top of his class. But then Mandel recruits a fierce new competitor who also happens to be Flick's old flame. They've been told only one of them will make it out of the Mandel Academy. Will they find a way to save each other--or will the school destroy them both?
How to Live Dangerously
by Joan FlemingA splendid war record in Naval intelligence and a disastrous marriage left Martin Pendle Hill alone, leading an uneventful life in a pleasant Oxford upper maisonette. He had a good friend and a black Labrador as a companion. But when both these die, Pendle Hill accidently falls and breaks his thigh in his distress. The accident sparks a change of heart and after sixty-five years he decides he is going to live dangerously. Without permission from his stern landlady in the flat downstairs he fills his life with bright young people by taking in lodgers. Meanwhile, his landlady has embarked upon a plan for her old age, which has within it the seeds of disaster.'Done with indefinable, inimitable warmth that characterises Fleming; this one's a joy' San Francisco Chronicle
How to Love Your Dragon (Fire Mates Ser. #2)
by Lexxie CouperSoar with the dragons of Australia in How to Love Your Dragon from awarding winning erotic paranormal romance author Lexxie Couper. Book 2 of the Fire Mates series takes you back to a world where dragons, humans, and the supernatural don't always co-exist in harmony.Yorick "Rick" Hayes takes only two things seriously-his work as a veterinarian and the seduction of lovely ladies. He's unprepared for the lovely lady police officer who pulls him over for speeding, however. Inexplicable, overwhelming lust threatens to make him do something stupid-like try to seduce her on the side of the road. Throw in sudden flashes of past life memories, and Rick is confused, monumentally horny, and borderline obsessed with his sexy, no-nonsense cop.For nearly half a century, Officer Kenna Mackay has denied her dragon side. Her twin sister was betrayed by her mate, and Kenna refuses to risk the same fate-until she makes eye contact with Rick. Her dragon awakens with a vengeance, the mating fire claiming both woman and beast. Hard. Hot. Unstoppable. And exquisitely arousing. The dragon wants her Fire Mate-now.But history could repeat itself when that mate turns out to be a Druid; one who may have done something bad to dragon-kind in his past life. Something very, very bad indeed.This erotic paranormal suspense contains dragons, shapeshifters, werewolves, and adult themes. How to Love Your Dragon is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2012) Ellora's Cave
How to Make a Killing: The hilariously dark thriller for fans of SELLING SUNSET to dive into this summer
by Kate WestonTO GET TO THE STOP, YOU NEED TO SNAP A FEW NECKS'I LOVED this! Devoured in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If Selling Sunset met Desperate Housewives and got wrapped up in a murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was just blown away by this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So funny it should be illegal' MAZ EVANS'A whip-smart, hilarious whodunnit!' BETH REEKLES'Darkly fun' EMILY-JANE CLARKE Meet the women of Harrington Estates. They're one big happy family. At least, that's what they all say...New arrival Bella is determined to get to the top, and she doesn't mind stepping on some Louboutin-clad toes to get there.No-nonsense Hannah was the rising star, but now Bella's stealing her thunder - and her agent of the year award.Olivia wants it all - the glittering career, the picture-perfect family. But lately it feels like something - or someone - is trying to snatch it away.Then there's poor Claire, who has lost more keys than sold properties - and Bella makes sure the whole office knows it.When Bella is found dead at the open house for a £10-million mansion, everyone's a suspect. They'd all die for that listing, after all.But did one of them kill for it?Fans of How to Kill Your Family and Selling Sunset will love this hilariously dark thriller from Kate Weston, with characters you'll love to hate, vicious office politics, and a twist you'll NEVER see coming.Readers can't get enough of How to Make a Killing:'I adored How to Make a Killing. With its dark humour, catty women, the mounting body count and the twists and turns that led to the final reveal, it was a most enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great book ... gave me Selling Sunset vibes only with a dark twist. It kept me guessing, loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a fab read full of wit and whip smart plot points. the characters were a delight to get to 'know in probably all the wrong ways and reason' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved How to Make a Killing ... a fabulous summer read that kept me gripped, and guessing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh, the drama! I loved this. Everyone was screwing everyone over, meaning every character had a motive, and I wasn't a hundred percent sure who did it until the very end.... And the last bit!!! Loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dark and dangerous, witty suspense where anything goes, filled with utterly devious characters populating a pacy and frothy plot brimming with deep humour. Deliciously dark and endlessly entertaining.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A smart, stylish murder mystery that doesn't take itself too seriously-and is all the more entertaining for it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was such a fun read and one I'd recommend to anyone who loves a bit of dark humour mixed with murder. I laughed out loud throughout...Such a brilliant book and one I'll be recommending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The reveal hit me like a sculpture to the head. I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How to Make a Killing: The hilariously dark thriller for fans of SELLING SUNSET to dive into this summer
by Kate WestonTO GET TO THE STOP, YOU NEED TO SNAP A FEW NECKS'I LOVED this! Devoured in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If Selling Sunset met Desperate Housewives and got wrapped up in a murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was just blown away by this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So funny it should be illegal' MAZ EVANS'A whip-smart, hilarious whodunnit!' BETH REEKLES'Darkly fun' EMILY-JANE CLARKE Meet the women of Harrington Estates. They're one big happy family. At least, that's what they all say...New arrival Bella is determined to get to the top, and she doesn't mind stepping on some Louboutin-clad toes to get there.No-nonsense Hannah was the rising star, but now Bella's stealing her thunder - and her agent of the year award.Olivia wants it all - the glittering career, the picture-perfect family. But lately it feels like something - or someone - is trying to snatch it away.Then there's poor Claire, who has lost more keys than sold properties - and Bella makes sure the whole office knows it.When Bella is found dead at the open house for a £10-million mansion, everyone's a suspect. They'd all die for that listing, after all.But did one of them kill for it?Fans of How to Kill Your Family and Selling Sunset will love this hilariously dark thriller from Kate Weston, with characters you'll love to hate, vicious office politics, and a twist you'll NEVER see coming.Readers can't get enough of How to Make a Killing:'I adored How to Make a Killing. With its dark humour, catty women, the mounting body count and the twists and turns that led to the final reveal, it was a most enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great book ... gave me Selling Sunset vibes only with a dark twist. It kept me guessing, loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a fab read full of wit and whip smart plot points. the characters were a delight to get to 'know in probably all the wrong ways and reason' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved How to Make a Killing ... a fabulous summer read that kept me gripped, and guessing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh, the drama! I loved this. Everyone was screwing everyone over, meaning every character had a motive, and I wasn't a hundred percent sure who did it until the very end.... And the last bit!!! Loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dark and dangerous, witty suspense where anything goes, filled with utterly devious characters populating a pacy and frothy plot brimming with deep humour. Deliciously dark and endlessly entertaining.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A smart, stylish murder mystery that doesn't take itself too seriously-and is all the more entertaining for it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was such a fun read and one I'd recommend to anyone who loves a bit of dark humour mixed with murder. I laughed out loud throughout...Such a brilliant book and one I'll be recommending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The reveal hit me like a sculpture to the head. I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How to Marry a Ghost
by Hope McintyreGhost-writer Lee finds she has serious competition in her ghosting assignments from her agent's latest client, the well-heeled and well-connected Bettina Pleshette. Bettina could not be less like Lee. Eleven years younger than Lee, sexier, firmer and with thicker hair, the publicity savvy Bettina has coasted to the top by ghosting fluff stuff - diaries of MTV chart toppers and someone hailed as the next Paris Hilton.Determined to fight back, Lee flies out to Long Island, going head to head with Bettina for the lucrative assignment of ghosting the autobiography of controversial former rock star Shotgun Marriot. But the stakes are suddenly raised when two people are found dead. One is wearing a wedding dress and washed up onto the sand, and the other in the nearby woods. As the investigation unfolds, Shotgun Marriott appears to be the prime suspect even though the young man in the wedding dress is his son.
How to Melt a Frozen Heart
by Cara ColterA kiss to warm the heart...Since his wife's death, architect Brendan Grant has felt that his heart is in the deep freeze, iced up and impenetrable. Until a sick cat brings him reluctantly to Nora Anderson's door.Nora has a reputation for mending broken creatures, but Brendan wonders if her healing touch works on people, too. For spending time with Nora and her orphaned nephew is defrosting his defenses.But Nora is like a lioness, protecting the new life she has struggled to create for herself and her nephew. She won't let just anyone past the threshold....
How to Moon a Cat
by Rebecca M. HaleWhen Rupert the cat sniffs out a dusty green vase with a toy bear inside, his owner has no doubt this is another of her Uncle Oscar's infamous clues to one of his valuable hidden treasures. Eager to put together the pieces of the puzzle, she's soon heading to Nevada City with her two cats, having no idea that this road trip will put her life in danger.
How to Murder Your Mother-In-Law (Ellie Haskell #5)
by Dorothy CannellThe formerly rotund lead in The Thin Woman , Ellie Haskell, fears that her friends have taken their homicidal fantasies too seriously when their step-mothers end up in some dangerous situations.
How to Murder a Millionaire
by Nancy MartinNora Blackbird, society columnist and down-and-almost-out former debutante, reclaims her place within Philadelphia's elite when she stumbles upon the murdered body of a millionaire art collector.
How to Murder a Millionaire
by Nancy MartinNora Blackbird, society columnist and down-and-almost-out former debutante, reclaims her place within Philadelphia's elite when she stumbles upon the murdered body of a millionaire art collector.
How to Murder a Millionaire
by Nancy MartinNora Blackbird, society columnist and down-and-almost-out former debutante, reclaims her place within Philadelphia's elite when she stumbles upon the murdered body of a millionaire art collector. .
How to Murder the Man of Your Dreams (Ellie Haskell #6)
by Dorothy CannellWhen Ellie Haskell arrives at the Chitteron Fells Library meeting, she discovers the librarian's corpse sprawled next to an open copy of The Dream Lover and must unmask the killer before she meets her own untimely--and unromantic--fate.
How to Paint a Cat
by Rebecca M. HaleWHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? San Francisco isn't the biggest city in the country, but it feels pretty vast when you're canvassing its neighborhoods looking for clues to your missing uncle's hidden location. Aided by my two cats, Rupert and Isabella, I try to follow Uncle Oscar's painted clues on a trail that leads from Coit Tower's famous murals through San Francisco's New Deal art--all while hoping my uncle's sudden disappearance is unrelated to the murdered intern at City Hall. Just when it seems our search has hit a wall, we receive some surprising help from beyond. But will it be enough to save us from our own brushes with death? Here's hoping we don't paint ourselves into a corner...
How to Party with a Killer Vampire
by Penny WarnerParty planner Presley Parker's new gig is the star-studded wrap party for a horror film. The location is a graveyard-conveniently, because the night of the bash, a tabloid journalist is murdered. .
How to Raise an Elephant: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (21) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #21)
by Alexander McCall SmithThe latest instalment from the beloved THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY seriesCatch up on the latest from Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi and other favourites in this new instalment of Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.As the temperature rises in Gaborone, Precious Ramotswe, founder of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, wonders whether the heat could be the reason that business is particularly slow. Luckily, a slower pace in life is her natural preference, unlike her colleague Mma Makutsi, who is alert to every passing observation and inclined to making snap decisions. With fewer cases to handle, Precious has time to contemplate her new neighbours, a couple who, by the sounds of it, have a rather volatile relationship . . .But then a distant cousin of Mma Ramotswe's comes to the agency with a plea for help, and the ladies decide to pursue the issue together. Armed with Mma Ramotswe's circumspection and Mma Makutsi's sharp eye, they proceed with confidence and open hearts. What, after all, could be more straightforward than a family matter?Meanwhile, their colleague Charlie is behaving oddly, borrowing Mma Ramotswe's van and returning it in an unusual condition. Digging a little deeper, the explanation is both strange and extraordinary, and takes Charlie, along with Mma Ramotswe's husband, Mr J. L. B. Matekoni, on a hair-raising night-time expedition.In the end, Precious is reminded of the need to view a picture from every angle, to accept the imperfections in people and situations, and then find a solution - preferably over a delicious slice of her friend Mma Potokwani's fruit cake.'Irresistible'The Times'Every page contains a gem of wit and insight'Scotsman
How to Raise an Elephant: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (21) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #21)
by Alexander McCall SmithMma Ramotswe must balance family obligations with the growing needs of one of Charlie's pet projects in this latest installment in the cherished No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe loves her dependable old van. Yes, sometimes it takes a bit longer to get going now, and it has developed some quirks over the years, but it has always gotten the job done. This time, though, the world--and Charlie--may be asking too much of it, for when he borrows the beloved vehicle he returns it damaged. And, to make matters worse, the interior seems to have acquired an earthy smell that even Precious can't identify.But the olfactory issue is not the only mystery that needs solving. Mma Ramotswe is confronted by a distant relative, Blessing, who asks for help with an ailing cousin. The help requested is of a distinctly pecuniary nature, which makes both Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and Mma Makutsi suspicious. And there is no peace at home, either, as the new neighbors are airing their marital grievances rather loudly. Still, Mma Ramotswe is confident that there are solutions to all of these difficulties, there to be discovered as long as she is led by kindness, grace, and logic, and can rely on the counsel of her friends and loved ones.
How to Raise an Elephant: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #21)
by Alexander McCall SmithIn this latest installment in the cherished No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe must balance family obligations with the growing needs of one of Charlie's pet projects.Precious Ramotswe loves her dependable old van. Yes, it sometimes takes a bit longer to get going now, and it has developed some quirks over the years, but it has always gotten the job done. This time, though, the world--and Charlie--may be asking too much of it, for when he borrows the beloved vehicle, he returns it damaged. And, to make matters worse, the interior seems to have acquired an earthy smell that even Precious can't identify.But the olfactory issue is not the only mystery that needs solving. Mma Ramotswe is confronted by a distant relative, Blessing, who asks for help with an ailing cousin. The help requested is of a distinctly pecuniary nature, which makes both Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and Mma Makutsi suspicious. And there is no peace at home, either, as the new neighbors are airing their marital grievances rather loudly. Still, Mma Ramotswe is confident that the solutions to all of these difficulties are there to be discovered--as long as she is led by kindness, grace, and logic and can rely on the counsel of her friends and loved ones.
How to Save a Superhero
by Ruth FreemanTen-year-old Addie knows that Superheroes aren't real, and that they certainly don't hide out in retirement communities, but she may just have to change her mind.Addie and her mom never stay in one place too long. They've been up and down and all around the country. When her mom, Tish, gets a new job at Happy Valley Village Retirement Community in Pennsylvania, Addie believes they'll be on the road again in a month. But this time, something is different--make that, someone. Mr. Norris, a grumpy resident of Happy Valley and. . .a former superhero? Well, that's what Marwa, whose mom also works at Happy Valley, would try and have Addie believe. Addie and her friend Dickson know better even if there are things they can't explain. Like the time Mr. Norris was about to get hit by a car and was suddenly on the other side of the road or the way his stare seems to take root in Addie's stomach. When a man starts prowling the Happy Valley grounds, claiming to be the great-nephew of a resident, Addie, Marwa, and Dickson soon stumble into a grand conspiracy involving the Manhattan Project, a shady weapons company, and the fate of the human race, in this smart, funny middle grade novel.