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The Funeral Boat: Book 4 in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series (DI Wesley Peterson #4)
by Kate Ellis'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' CloserWhen a skeleton is discovered on a Devon smallholding, DS Wesley Peterson, a keen amateur archaeologist, is intrigued by the possibility that it is a Viking corpse buried in keeping with ancient traditions. But he has a rather more urgent crime to solve, when a Danish tourist is reported missing. Wesley finds disturbing evidence that the woman has been abducted. His boss Gerry Heffernan believes that Ingeborg's disappearance is linked to a spate of brutal robberies and that she witnessed something she shouldn't have. But is her disappearance linked to far older events? For it seems that this may not have been Ingeborg's first visit to this far from quiet West Country backwater . . .Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect, gripping mystery if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
Un funeral en la niebla (Detective William Monk #Volumen 12)
by Anne PerryLa autora por excelencia del crimen victoriano no deja de sorprender. Una novela protagonizada por el detective William Monk. Una historia de amor, adicción, fe, traición y asesinato. Dos hermosas mujeres aparecen estranguladas en el estudio de un conocido artista londinense. Para el investigador William Monk y su esposa, Hester, estos asesinatos se convierten en el inicio de una pesadilla. Una de las víctimas es la esposa del doctor Kristian Beck, al que Hester conoció en Austria cuando ambos luchaban por la libertad. Y, para su horror, el doctor es el principal sospechoso del caso. Con una intensidad nacida de la desesperación, desde las calles envueltas en niebla del Londres victoriano a la belleza de los atestados cafés de Viena, los Monk buscarán respuestas a contrarreloj para encontrar al verdadero asesino y salvar al doctor Beck del verdugo. Y si quieren resolver el caso, tendránque sacar a la luz el enigma de la vida de su esposa... Reseñas:«Anne Perry desprende cada capa de misterio de la época victoriana hasta sacar a la luz los males sociales de una falsa era dorada.»The New York Times Book Review «Muy recomendable... Perry nos hechiza con otra fascinante novela victoriana.»Library Journal «Las páginas vuelan. Una vez más, estamos en las capaces manos de la reina del misterio victoriano.»People.
Funeral Hotdish: A Mystery
by Jana BommersbachSensational crime, intrepid reporter, deaths too close to home…Seeing Sammy "the Bull" Gravano strut through a Phoenix restaurant shocks investigative reporter Joya Bonner. The notorious Mafia hitman—nineteen murders and FBI snitch—his testimony sent Godfather John Gotti to prison—is hidden in the federal Witness Protection Program, yet here he is, visible in public and clearly up to something. Joya's instincts for a hot story kick in despite the danger. By working with surprising allies, her research reveals tragedy that extends beyond the Southwest to hit Joya's Midwest hometown, where grief turns to revenge, violence, and murder. Because she's chasing the biggest scoop of her career, Joya risks her job, her love, and her life to see if Sammy can be stopped. Can she spur her family and neighbors at home to do more than let sleeping dogs lie?
Funeral in Blue: A William Monk Novel (William Monk #12)
by Anne PerryTwo beautiful women have been found strangled in the studio of a well-known London artist. To investigator William Monk and his wife, Hester, the murders are a nightmare. One of the victims is the wife of Hester's cherished colleague, surgeon Dr. Kristian Beck, a Viennese émigré who becomes the prime suspect. With an intensity born of desperation, the Monks seek evidence that will save Dr. Beck from the hangman. From London's sinister slums to the crowded coffeehouses of Vienna, where embers of the revolution still burn in the hearts of freedom-loving men and women, Hester and Monk seek to penetrate not only the mystery of Elissa Beck's death but the riddle of her life.
A Funeral in Blue: Betrayal and murder from the dark streets of Victorian London (William Monk Mystery #12)
by Anne PerryTo solve the case, Monk must face the demons of his past... Monk comes up against a former adversary in Anne Perry's gripping murder mystery A Funeral in Blue. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'Funeral in Blue captures and retains the reader's undivided attention... The plot is intriguing on its own, but it becomes fascinating as Perry, with each new avenue of the investigation, seamlessly explores the nature of truth and the price at which it comes' - Virginian Pilot When her brother arrives on her doorstep, Hester Monk is shocked - as much by the unexpectedness of the visit as by the reason for it. For since her marriage to Monk, Charles and his elegant wife, Imogen, have kept their distance. But now Charles needs Hester's help. He believes Imogen is having an affair - there can be no other explanation for her recent strange behaviour. However, before Hester is able to investigate, a tragedy occurs. In a nearby artist's studio two women have been brutally killed. Having left the police force with extreme ill feeling between himself and his superior, the last thing Monk wants to do is face the demons of his past. But, in the course of his work, Monk is left with no choice but to visit his old adversary, Runcorn, and involve himself with the sensational murder case. What readers are saying about A Funeral in Blue: 'The mystery appears unsolvable and there is a dramatic denouement with the inclusion of an unlikely ally''A riveting mystery wrapped up in the dark and seedy side of Victorian London''Anne Perry is the best Victorian crime [writer] I have ever read'
A Funeral in Mantova (Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries #5)
by David P. Wagner"This is a book for armchair travelers as much as it is for mystery lovers."—Publishers WeeklyNext in David Wagner's acclaimed Italian mysteries comes A Funeral in Mantova, which finds American translator Rick Montoya going undercover to dive into a local family's dangerous secrets…Lombardy was once hotly fought over by the cities of Venice and Milan, though today it is famed for its food rather than war. But the murder of an elderly fisherman, Roberto Rondini, reveals the battles that still rage within the region.Rick Montoya, an American self-employed as a translator in Italy, soon receives a call from the States. The US Embassy in Rome has recommended his services to the Rondini funeral party, some of whose members have been living in the states and need a bit of help with their Italian.While Rick hires on as interpreter, he soon receives another assignment—a local cop, Inspector Crespi, leads the murder investigation and asks Rick to observe and report. So Rick once again finds himself throwing off the mantle of travel translator to solve yet another murder in Italy. The murder victim owned a parcel of land, and Rick soon learns that the land's use was a violent point of contention to the Rondinis. Is the murderer a part of the funeral party?Despite the joys and distractions of the city and its watery setting, its glorious art and architecture, and the temptations of the local cuisine, the investigation must probe the life of Roberto and the history of the Rondinis, as well as the rivalries of the locals.David Wagner's Rick Montoya Mysteries will appeal to readers of Michael Dibdin, Donna Leon, and Martin Walker. And in the newest addition to the series, Rick Montoya becomes entrenched in a conflict with a local family—can a resolution be reached, or will things end in blood?Other books in the Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries:Cold Tuscan StoneDeath in the DolomitesMurder Most UnfortunateReturn to UmbriaA Funeral in Mantova
Funeral Music: A Novel (The Sara Selkirk Mysteries #1)
by Morag JossWhen a world-renowned cellist stumbles across the still-warm body of a museum director in the natural pools, the entire town of Bath takes notice Life has been difficult for cellist Sara Selkirk. Since her partner's death, she has lost none of her technical virtuosity, but her playing has missed that essential element--passion. Because of this, she has stayed out of the limelight, giving only one performance for a private charity event at the beautiful and ancient Pump Room in Bath. The director of the Roman Baths Museum is the contentious and offensive Matthew Sawyer, a man who makes enemies everywhere he goes. When Sara returns to the Pump Room the morning after her performance, she finds Sawyer's body in the Sacred Spring that fills the baths. Grudgingly conducting the case is her music student, the attractive detective DCI Andrew Poole. Now Sara must figure out who among the former director's many detractors would end his life.Funeral Music proves to be an accomplished and atmospheric debut for author Morag Joss.
Funeral Music
by Morag JossTo the ancient Romans, the healing waters of Bath belonged to the goddess Minerva. Today they belong to the gods of commerce, as tourists teem, shops prosper, and the incense of gourmet food rises to the English skies. Among the throng is Sara Selkirk, a world-class cellist who came undone in a Paris performance. For Sara, taking a break from performing has given her a chance to look at what's missing from her life- and even at a case of murder....The killing occurred in the famous Roman Baths, and the victim was the museum's director. Knowing several people close to the investigation-from a potential suspect to a detective who cajoled her into giving him cello lessons-Sara discovers a talent for making sense of things. But like a Bach fugue, the pattern she grasps is more complex than it seems. And as she moves down a trail strewn with secrets and damaged lives, a chilling story begins to emerge: of greed, envy-and a killer performance that may not be quite finished yet.From the Paperback edition.
Funeral Note: Death, deception and corruption in a gritty crime thriller (Bob Skinner #22)
by Quintin JardineA shallow grave hides the deepest secrets... An exhumed body reveals long-buried secrets in Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner mystery, Funeral Note. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid.After a tip-off, a man's body is exhumed from a shallow grave in Edinburgh. Murder surely, yet he died from natural causes, so, case closed? Indeed was there ever a case? But Chief Constable Skinner and his people keep on digging. Who was the man, why was he buried so reverentially, and by whom? Meanwhile corruption is discovered within the force, and an investigation is launched. Immersed in crises, his marriage heading for the rocks, Skinner finds his very career hanging in the balance, its fate beyond his control. In a tale seen through the eyes of each of its leading players, mystery upon mystery is laid down until the greatest threat of all those facing the Chief is revealed, and a deadly race begins. Can he win out, or will his life implode? What readers are saying about Funeral Note: 'The big problem with reading Quintin Jardine's books is that you never want them to end''[Bob Skinner is] a larger than life character, whose personal life is as complicated as the murders he solves''A masterful adventure'
Funeral Note: Death, deception and corruption in a gritty crime thriller (Bob Skinner series, Book #22)
by Quintin JardineA shallow grave hides the deepest secrets... An exhumed body reveals long-buried secrets in Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner mystery, Funeral Note. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid.After a tip-off, a man's body is exhumed from a shallow grave in Edinburgh. Murder surely, yet he died from natural causes, so, case closed? Indeed was there ever a case? But Chief Constable Skinner and his people keep on digging. Who was the man, why was he buried so reverentially, and by whom? Meanwhile corruption is discovered within the force, and an investigation is launched. Immersed in crises, his marriage heading for the rocks, Skinner finds his very career hanging in the balance, its fate beyond his control. In a tale seen through the eyes of each of its leading players, mystery upon mystery is laid down until the greatest threat of all those facing the Chief is revealed, and a deadly race begins. Can he win out, or will his life implode? What readers are saying about Funeral Note: 'The big problem with reading Quintin Jardine's books is that you never want them to end''[Bob Skinner is] a larger than life character, whose personal life is as complicated as the murders he solves''A masterful adventure'
Funeral of Figaro (An\operatic Whodunnit Ser.)
by Ellis PetersAn opera singer drops dead onstage in a pitch-perfect puzzler from the Edgar Award–winning author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael. A plane crash kills the lead actor of the Leander Theatre&’s production of The Marriage of Figaro, in the middle of their rehearsals. The crew, based on the outskirts of London, is shaken. Luckily—or not—owner Jimmy Clash has found a replacement in world-class baritone Marc Chatrier, a notorious womanizer, liar, and all-around cad. Chatrier&’s presence immediately causes tensions to rise dramatically among a close-knit opera &“family,&” especially when he starts paying too much attention to Jimmy&’s star-struck teenage daughter. Then, without warning, the despised singer drops dead in the middle of a performance. That&’s the cue for audience member Detective Inspector Musgrave to make his grand entrance. But the able police investigator is unprepared for the complex drama awaiting him backstage, and a tragically twisted plot that includes dark secrets, jealousies, old grudges, and murder most foul. As always, the Edgar, Agatha, and Gold Dagger Award–winning author of the Brother Cadfael Mysteries &“writes with undiminished skill&” (The Times, London).
Funeral of Figaro
by Ellis PetersWhen Figaro is killed in a plane crash, it seems nothing can save the London production. A world-class baritone arrives from Europe to take over, then he too is killed - in mid-performance. Detective Inspector Musgrave embarks on a quest to discover who is responsible.
The Funeral Parlor Quilt (Colebridge Community Series)
by Ann HazelwoodAfter quitting her boring editing job, aspiring writer Lily Rosenthal isn't sure what to do next. Her only joys in life are collecting antique quilts and frequenting the area's beautiful wine country. The murder of a friend results in her inheriting the inventory of a local antique store. She begins to consider opening her own shop, even though this will mean uprooting her life. With some help from her sisters, a ghost, and a handsome baseball fan, Lily embarks on a journey filled with laughs, loss, and red-and-white quilts.
Funeral Train: A Dust Bowl Mystery
by Laurie LoewensteinIn her gripping follow-up to the widely acclaimed Dust Bowl Mystery Death of a Rainmaker, Laurie Loewenstein brings 1930s Oklahoma evocatively to life. *Winner of a Will Rogers Silver Medallion Award for Western Mystery *A finalist for the 2023 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical "For Temple Jennings, the small-town Oklahoma sheriff who returns in Laurie Loewenstein's engaging new Dust Bowl-era mystery, Funeral Train, day-to-day matters have become challenging . . . Reading Funeral Train feels like being catapulted back in time to experience the 1930s at an almost unbearably visceral level." —New York Times Book Review "Loewenstein handles the investigatory details well enough, but the book's richer rewards are its finely rendered portraits of small-town life under trying circumstances. She creates a vivid cast of gossips and cranks, loners and busy bodies. Some are lovable, some are not. All are connected to the secrets that lie just beneath the surface of the town's dusty streets." —Washington Post, one of "Five New Thrillers to Kick Off Your Fall Reading" Already suffering the privations of the 1930s Dust Bowl, an Oklahoma town is further devastated when a passenger train derails—flooding its hospital with the dead and maimed. Among the seriously wounded is Etha, wife of Sheriff Temple Jennings. Overwhelmed by worry for her, the sheriff must regain his footing to investigate the derailment, which rapidly develops into a case of sabotage. The following night, a local recluse is murdered. Temple has a hunch that this death is connected to the train wreck. But as he dissects the victim’s life with help from the recuperating and resourceful Etha, he discovers a tangle of records that make a number of townsfolk suspects in the murder. Temple’s investigations take place against the backdrop of the Great Depression—where bootlegging, petty extortion, courage, and bravado play out in equal measure.
Funerary Lady: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Jin XiuLife cannot be man, and death cannot be the soul. The one who accompanied the living, Shang, accompanied the dead, walked the path of a slave, accompanied by a bereaved slave. Ten years ago, the bizarre death of the woman opposite me caused my adoptive father to mistreat me for a whole ten years. The cold wind blew, the door of the ghost was opened, evil had its consequences, and life and death were at a dilemma. A lonely soul in the middle of the night … Why did he stay … Why did he sigh? A story about repentance and redemption, here. What kind of secret was hidden within … In the end, who was the real mastermind …
Funerary Lady: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Jin XiuLife cannot be man, and death cannot be the soul. The one who accompanied the living, Shang, accompanied the dead, walked the path of a slave, accompanied by a bereaved slave. Ten years ago, the bizarre death of the woman opposite me caused my adoptive father to mistreat me for a whole ten years. The cold wind blew, the door of the ghost was opened, evil had its consequences, and life and death were at a dilemma. A lonely soul in the middle of the night … Why did he stay … Why did he sigh? A story about repentance and redemption, here. What kind of secret was hidden within … In the end, who was the real mastermind …
Funerary Lady: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Jin XiuLife cannot be man, and death cannot be the soul. The one who accompanied the living, Shang, accompanied the dead, walked the path of a slave, accompanied by a bereaved slave. Ten years ago, the bizarre death of the woman opposite me caused my adoptive father to mistreat me for a whole ten years. The cold wind blew, the door of the ghost was opened, evil had its consequences, and life and death were at a dilemma. A lonely soul in the middle of the night … Why did he stay … Why did he sigh? A story about repentance and redemption, here. What kind of secret was hidden within … In the end, who was the real mastermind …
Funhouse
by Diane HohA high schooler suspects that a tragic roller coaster crash wasn&’t an accidentIf it weren&’t for the Boardwalk, the small town of Santa Luisa might disappear altogether. The amusement park employs half the town&’s workers, pulls in tourists, and gives teenagers like Tess Landers someplace to hang out on the weekends. Tess is eating a hot dog when the Boardwalk&’s roller coaster—the Devil&’s Elbow—jumps the track, hangs for a moment in the air, and then plummets to the ground. One of Tess&’s classmates is dead on impact, two are forever maimed, and over twenty others are taken to the hospital. It&’s the worst tragedy Santa Luisa has ever seen, but it&’s only the beginning. As people rush to help, Tess spies a black-suited figure running away from the crowd. The crash was no accident. Five more teens will suffer before the killer is through, and Tess may be about to put herself on the list of victims. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
The Funhouse
by Dean KoontzOnce there was a girl who ran away and joined a traveling carnival. She married a man she grew to hate--and gave birth to a child so monstrous that she killed it with her own hands. Twenty-five years later, she has a new life and two normal children. But her past still haunts her--and now the carnival is coming back to town...
Funland: More fear than fun...
by Richard LaymonStep right up to the land of fun... Funland is another classic horror story from the master of the macabre, Richard Laymon. Perfect for fans of Dean Koontz and Clive Barker. 'Laymon's at the top of his form in Funland, his deceptively simple prose becoming by turns humorous, horrific, stunningly erotic. The funhouse climax is not to be missed. This novel belongs on every serious horror fanatic's bookshelf' - The New York Review of Science FictionThe Funland Amusement Park provides more fear than fun these days. A vicious pack known as the Trolls are preying on anyone foolish enough to be alone at night. Folks in the area blame them for the recent mysterious disappearances, and a gang of local teenagers have decided to fight back. But nothing is ever what it seems in an amusement park. Behind the garish paint and bright lights waits a horror far worse than anything found in the freak show. Step right up! The terror is about to begin! What readers are saying about Funland: 'This book is one of Richard Laymon's best ever, with a fantastic twist at the end and non-stop heart pounding action throughout the whole novel''He creates a wonderful sense of atmosphere and wonderful, colourful characters which make this novel an excellent read. With a dramatic twist at the climax, you will be gripping the pages with both hands''With coming of age drama, love relationships and mysterious disappearances all coming together at the end to form a terrifying conclusion that comes from nowhere - excellent'
Funland Frights (Scooby-Doo! Mini Mysteries)
by John SazaklisScooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the gang are having a blast at the Funland Amusement Park. But when the machines suddenly switch gears, fun turns to fear. Will the Mystery Inc. gang be able to restore the fun at the Funland Amusement Park? Find out in this early chapter book featuring Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. team.
Funny Business (The 3 Investigators, Crimebusters #4)
by William Mccay[from the back cover] "Was it a bird? a plane? no, it was--??! Who was the mysterious caped figure who swooped down on the comic book convention? What happened to the rarest of rare Gray Phantom issues, plus the Three Investigators' own collection of choice comics? Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews hunt the answers in the weird world of comic book heroes and real life villains. With Jupiter distracted by a girl called Stellara Stargirl...and an artist of evil drawing them into deadly traps...they have to think fast and move faster to unmask the menace who threatens to make them go POWM!" In the Crimebusters series The Three investigators are seventeen with girlfriends, jobs and their own cars. Jupe is still stocky and the brains of the outfit. Handsome, girl magnet Bob, who works with rock bands still keeps records and does much of the research, and between dates, athletic Pete is ready for action. Check out these sometimes funny, action driven, danger and adventure filled mysteries in the Bookshare collection including #1 Hot Wheels, #2 Murder To Go, #3 Rough Stuff, #5 An Ear for Danger and #6 Thriller Diller. This series gets better and better! If you like mysteries with teen investigators don't miss the original complete 43 novel 3 Investigators series in the Bookshare collection starting with #1. The Secret of Terror Castle , #2. The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot and #3. The Mystery of the Whispering mummy, all the way to the last 3 books, #41. The Mystery of the Creep-Show Crooks, #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock and #43 The Mystery of the Cranky Collector.
The Funny Face Fight (Nancy Drew Notebooks #14)
by Carolyn KeeneA FUNNY FACE IS NO JOKE! The race is on for president of Nancy's class, and three kids are in the running: Vicki Wolf, Jessie Shapiro, and Mike Minelli. But taking sides seems to mean making enemies, and now someone's playing dirty. Who put the silly mustache on the campaign poster? Nancy has to find out before election day because everybody's getting upset . . . and if everybody's mad, nobody wins!
Funny Money (Mystery and the Minister's Wife Series Book #16)
by Traci DepreeJUDGE NOT THAT YE BE NOT JUDGED. WHEN KATE HANLON DECIDES TO HELP A NEW FAMILY at Faith Briar Church battle their son's OVERWHELMING medical expenses, she takes up a collection... and gets FAR MORE than she ever expected. When phony money is discovered in the collection plate, Kate and her fellow parishioners find themselves in the middle of a counterfeiting ring. The Secret Service investigates, and the trail leads them directly to Tim Lourdes, the father of the sick boy. But Kate suspects there is more going on here than meets the eye. Meanwhile, she, and several others from town are involved in a dance competition taking lessons from another couple who has recently arrived in Copper Mill, the Harpers. The dance instructors energize their charges, bringing excitement and a sense of camaraderi to those who learn under them, but is there something else going on in the dance studio? And why does the Secret Service seem to be giving the counterfeit case far less attention than it deserves? Something just doesn't add up, and Kate Hanlon--with faith, family and friends--is going to find out what it is.
Funny Money (Destroyer #18)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirFROM THE BACK COVER: One man held the government to ransom, with undetectable counterfeit money which could ruin the U. S. Economy. His price - a NASA computer space programme approaching creative intelligence. His motive- an enigma, like Mr. Gordons himself. Bullets were powerless against him, and when Remo and Chiun were brought in, he raised his ransom to include their heads. Their only clue to his superhuman powers was the sexy scientific genius who invented the programme he wanted. But she proved more interested in researching Remo's potential.