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It's Elementary
by Elise BryantA fast-paced, completely delightful new mystery about what happens when parents get a little too involved in their kids' schools, from NAACP Image Award nominee Elise Bryant.Mavis Miller is not a PTA mom. She has enough on her plate with her feisty seven-year-old daughter, Pearl, an exhausting job at a nonprofit, and the complexities of a multigenerational household. So no one is more surprised than Mavis when she caves to Trisha Holbrook, the long-reigning, slightly terrifying PTA president, and finds herself in charge of the school&’s brand-new DEI committee.As one of the few Black parents at this California elementary school, Mavis tries to convince herself this is an opportunity for real change. But things go off the rails at the very first meeting, when the new principal's plans leave Trisha absolutely furious. Later that night, when Mavis spies Trisha in yellow rubber gloves and booties, lugging cleaning supplies and giant black trash bags to her waiting minivan, it&’s only natural that her mind jumps to somewhere it surely wouldn&’t in the light of day.Except Principal Smith fails to show up for work the next morning, and has been MIA since the meeting. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Mavis, along with the school psychologist with the great forearms (look, it&’s worth noting), launches an investigation that will challenge her views on parenting, friendship, and elementary school politics.Brilliantly written, It's Elementary is a quick-witted, escapist romp that perfectly captures just how far parents will go to give their kids the very best, all wrapped in a mystery that will leave you guessing to the very end.
It's Just a Plant: A Children's Story About Marijuana, Updated Edition
by Ricardo CortésA beautifully illustrated picture book that gives parents a way to discuss marijuana with children without encouraging them to use it. "It's Just a Plant follows the journey of a young girl named Jackie, who becomes curious about cannab
It's Murder at St. Basket's
by James Lincoln CollierChristopher Quincy was an American boy whose father admired everything British. As a result of this trait, Chris found himself trapped at St. Basket's, an ancient London school founded--and built--in the time of Henry VIII and, Chris thought, it looked it. The corridors were dim and drafty, and the rooms of the boarding pupils, of whom Chris was one of four, were gloomy and unpretentious. Still, Chris had good company in his two roommates, Leslie Plainfield, who was English, and David Choudhry, a Pakistani. The three were close friends, which made it all the more horrifying when Chris and Leslie saw Mr. Jaggers, the games master, deliberately (so it seemed) break David's leg with a hockey stick. Unaccountably, the school heads refused to get a doctor for David. In the midst of apparent security and traditional British calm, a truly macabre and dangerous situation was building up. Will David get the help he needs before it's too late, and what else is going on at this school?
It's News to Me (Clare Carlson Mystery #5)
by R. G. BelskyDashed dreams: she wanted to run for president one day, now she's dead at 20When Riley Hunt—a beautiful, smart, popular student at Easton College in Manhattan—is brutally murdered, it becomes a big story for TV newswoman Clare Carlson.After days of intense media coverage, a suspect is caught: a troubled Afghanistan war veteran with a history of violent and unstable behavior. The suspect's mother, however, comes to Clare with new evidence that might prove her son's innocence.As Clare digs deeper into the puzzling case, she learns new information: Riley had complained about being stalked in the days before her murder, she was romantically involved with two different men—the son of a top police official and the son of a prominent underworld boss—and she had posted her picture on an escort service's website offering paid dates with wealthy men.Soon, Clare becomes convinced that Riley Hunt's death is more than just a simple murder case—and that more lives, including her own, are now in danger until she uncovers the true story.It's News to Me is perfect for fans of J. D. Robb and Karin SlaughterWhile all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:Yesterday's NewsBelow the FoldThe Last ScoopBeyond the HeadlinesIt's News to MeBroadcast Blues (coming 2024)
It's No Joke!
by Carolyn KeeneSOMEONE'S PLAYING PRACTICAL JOKES -- BUT MEAN MR. DALY ISN'T LAUGHING!Nancy's class is going to the zoo on Friday, but first they have to survive a week with their strict substitute teacher, Mr. Daly. And things aren't looking too good: someone is playing practical jokes on him, and he's threatening to cancel the trip!First a sign saying OLD MEANIE is taped to his back. Then someone puts a fake goldfish in his water glass. But who would want to miss a fun trip to the zoo? If Nancy doesn't find out, the joke will be on the whole class -- and that's not funny!
It's Not a Pretty Sight (The Aaron Gunner Mysteries #4)
by Gar Anthony HaywoodWhen his ex-fiancée is murdered, Gunner vows to take vengeance on Los AngelesFor more than a decade, private detective Aaron Gunner has regretted letting Nina Hillman go. They met on a city bus while he was on his way to the Los Angeles Coliseum for a football game, and by the time they were through talking he had long since missed kickoff. He proposed to her quickly, only to get cold feet and cancel the wedding. After less than a year, she married another man. Eleven years later, Gunner is still alone, and Nina&’s house is a crime scene. The homicide detectives tell Gunner that Nina&’s husband has been abusing her for years. They assume that today he simply went too far. As he seeks justice for his long-lost love, Gunner uncovers a citywide chain of domestic abuse that he could have saved Nina from, had he been man enough to marry her. It&’s too late to protect her now. Revenge will have to do.
It's One of Us: A Novel of Suspense
by J.T. Ellison"A heart-stoppingly tense thriller about the price of secrets and the layers behind every marriage." —Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman In Cabin 10Everybody lies. Even the ones you think you know best of all . . . Olivia Bender designs exquisite home interiors that satisfy the most demanding clients. But her own deepest desire can&’t be fulfilled by marble counters or the perfect rug. She desperately wants to be a mother. Fertility treatments and IVF keep failing. And just when she feels she&’s at her lowest point, the police deliver shocking news to Olivia and her husband, Park. DNA results show that the prime suspect in a murder investigation is Park&’s son. Olivia is relieved, knowing this is a mistake. Despite their desire, the Benders don&’t have any children. Then comes the confession. Many years ago, Park donated sperm to a clinic. He has no idea how many times it was sold—or how many children he has sired. As the murder investigation goes deeper, more terrible truths come to light. With every revelation, Olivia must face the unthinkable. The man she married has fathered a killer. But can she hold that against him when she keeps such dark secrets of her own? This twisting, emotionally layered thriller explores the lies we tell to keep a marriage together--or break each other apart . . .
It's Only Physical
by Trista Ann MichaelsHiding from an abusive ex-husband, Miranda is more than happy to keep it only physical with Mac MacKenzie. But Mac finds he wants more. He especially wants to learn the secret Miranda is hiding. But getting his wish may cost them both their lives! Daniel "Mac" Mackenzie is a "one night stand" kind of guy. Love 'em and leave 'em, that's his motto. Meeting Miranda may just put an end to that line of thought. Even though the two have agreed to keep their relationship strictly physical, Mac cannot help but want more of Miranda than just her body. But Miranda is holding something back and Mac intends to find out what that is.Miranda has been running from her past and an abusive ex-husband for over two years. Afraid to trust, Miranda doesn't let anyone get close. When Mac offers her a strictly physical relationship with no strings attached, she hesitantly agrees.After all, Mac isn't her mob boss ex-husband. What harm could it do?Unfortunately, Miranda finds out when her worst fear comes alive in the form of an angry ex-husband determined to see her pay.
It's Only You
by Sheryl ListerFrom their first kiss... The gorgeous music mogul who saves ER nurse Simona Andrews from a hallway collision belongs firmly in her "do not date" category. He's in the media spotlight-just like her ex, an actor who trashed her publicly after their split. Since she became guardian to her baby niece, Simona has even more reason to avoid high-profile affairs. Yet still her body is on fire from Donovan's lightest touch. Record label VP Donovan Wright tells himself it's exhaustion, adrenaline...but nothing has ever matched the feeling of having Simona in his arms. Sexy and compassionate by turns, she immediately pulls him in, even as his own trust issues surface. Before she walks away for good, he has just one more chance to prove that his promise to love and care for her will never be broken...
It's Your Move (Nancy Drew on Campus #6)
by Carolyn KeeneWhile helping Bess's friend Brian protect a secret that could make him an outcast from his family, Nancy is dealing with a dilemma of her own. Just when she wants to cool it with Jake, he's making her feel the heat.
It's Your Party, Die If You Want To (A Liv and Di in Dixie Mystery #2)
by Vickie Fee"Down home and delightful." --Carolyn HartBetween a riverboat gambler-theme engagement party and a murder mystery dinner for charity, Dixie, Tennessee, party planner Liv McKay is far too frenzied to feel festive. Add to the mix her duties at the annual businesswomen's retreat and the antics of a celebrity ghost-hunting diva, and Liv's schedule is turning out to be the scariest thing about this Halloween--especially when the ladies stumble across a dead body in a cemetery... Morgan Robison was a party girl with a penchant for married men and stirring up a cauldron of drama. Any number of scorned wives or frightened philanderers could be behind her death. As Liv and her best friend, Di, set out to dig up the truth, they'll face the unexpected and find their efforts hampered by a killer with one seriously haunting vendetta... "Refreshing as a tall glass of sweet tea, Vickie Fee has crafted a series that celebrates the deadly traditions of Southern hospitality." --Cheryl Hollon, author of Cracked to Death
It's a Dog's Life (Hank the Cowdog Series, #3)
by John R. EricksonHank contracts a mysterious case of "soap hydrophobia" while visiting his sister in town and ends up imprisoned in the dog pound.
It's a Mystery, Pig Face!
by Wendy McLeod MacKnightWhen anyone in town could be the culprit in a crime, summer will be anything but boring.Eleven-year-old Tracy Munroe and her family have just gotten back from their family vacation-why did no one realize that her little brother, Lester a.k.a. Pig Face, was allergic to sand, salt air, and the ocean before they decided to go to the beach?-and now she has three big goals to accomplish before she goes back to school:Figure out a fantastic end of summer adventure with her best friend, Ralph, budding Michelin-star chef. (And no, Ralph, perfecting a soufflé does not count.)Make sure Pig Face does not tag along.Get the gorgeous new boy next door, Zach, to even know she exists.But when Tracy and Ralph discover an envelope stuffed with money in the dugout at baseball field (and Lester forces them to let him help), they have a mystery on their hands. Did someone lose the cash? Or, did someone steal it? St. Stephens has always seemed like a quiet place to live, but soon the town is brimming with suspects.Now they’re on a hunt to discover the truth, before the trio is accused of the crime themselves.McLeod MacKnight’s debut middle grade novel is a funny, charming window into small-town life, with a focus on the importance of friendship and family and the struggle to figure out where you fit in, perfect for fans of Polly Horvath and Sarah Weeks.
It's a Sin to Kill
by Day KeeneShe lived fast . . . and she loved fast.Everyone who knew Helene Camden had a good reason for wanting her dead:Hal Camden - her husband, who knew she was two-timing him all over FloridaTom Ferris - who knew all the angles . . . and the curvesCharlie Ames - who woke up in the dead woman's bedBen Sheldon - who had an eye for business . . . and for anything in skirtsA thrill-packed suspense tale with a stunning surprise ending!
It's a Sin to Kill
by Day KeeneShe lived fast . . . and she loved fast.Everyone who knew Helene Camden had a good reason for wanting her dead:Hal Camden - her husband, who knew she was two-timing him all over FloridaTom Ferris - who knew all the angles . . . and the curvesCharlie Ames - who woke up in the dead woman's bedBen Sheldon - who had an eye for business . . . and for anything in skirtsA thrill-packed suspense tale with a stunning surprise ending!
It's a Sin to Kill
by Day KeeneShe lived fast...and she loved fast.Everyone who knew Helene Camden had a good reason for wanting her dead:Hal Camden - her husband, who knew she was two-timing him all over FloridaTom Ferris - who knew all the angles...and the curvesCharlie Ames - who woke up in the dead woman’s bedBen Sheldon - who had an eye for business...and for anything in skirtsA thrill-packed suspense tale with a stunning surprise ending!
It's a Wonderful Knife
by Christine WengerComfort food and murder are on the holiday menu in the latest mystery from the national bestselling author of Macaroni and Freeze . . . All Trixie Matkowski wants for Christmas is a break--just not the broken leg she got after slipping on some ice. With Sandy Harbor alive in the hustle and bustle of the season, it's the busiest time of the year at Trixie's Silver Bullet Diner. There are millions of things to do, including cater the town's annual Christmas pageant and community dinner with some delicious holiday comfort food. But the festivities turn into a bit of a turkey after Liz Fellows, the director of the pageant, is found with Trixie's butcher knife in her back. Now Trixie must help the police arrest the scary gentleman--or lady--guilty of the crime if she hopes to get herself off the naughty list.
It's a Wonderful Woof: A Chet & Bernie Mystery (A Chet & Bernie Mystery #12)
by Spencer QuinnINSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn's It's a Wonderful Woof presents a holiday adventure for Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in crime fiction” (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little.Holiday time in the Valley, and in the holiday spirit—despite the dismal shape of the finances at the Little Detective Agency—Bernie refers a potential client to Victor Klovsky, a fellow private eye. It’s also true that the case—promising lots of online research but little action—doesn’t appeal to Bernie, while it seems perfect for Victor, who is not cut out for rough stuff. But Victor disappears in a rough-stuff way, and when he doesn’t show up at his mom’s to light the Hanukkah candles, she hires Chet and Bernie to find him.They soon discover that Victor’s client has also vanished. The trail leads to the ruins of a mission called Nuestra Señora de los Saguaros, dating back to the earliest Spanish explorers. Some very dangerous people are interested in the old mission. Does some dusty archive hold the secret of a previously unknown art treasure, possibly buried for centuries? What does the Flight into Egypt—when Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus fled Herod—have to do with saguaros, the Sonoran desert cactus?No one is better than Chet at nosing out buried secrets, but before he can, he and Bernie are forced to take flight themselves, chased through a Christmas Eve blizzard by a murderous foe who loves art all too much.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
It's in the Book (Bibliomysteries #14)
by Max Allan Collins Mickey SpillaneMike Hammer tears apart New York in search of a dead don&’s ledger. For years, cops have whispered legends that Don Nicholas Giraldi, the gentleman godfather, kept a ledger going back decades, keeping track of every police officer, mogul, and politician who took even a cent of his dirty money. Finding the register would put mayors, senators, and even a president or two on the hook for prosecution—or blackmail. When old Nic finally kicks the bucket, one such official comes to Mike Hammer and begs him to find the book before it falls into the wrong hands. Mike has never believed the stories of the old don&’s journal, but for $10,000, he is happy to play along. Every hood in town wants to get his hands on the book, and finding it will mean pushing to the very heart of Nic&’s family. No matter how many years may have passed, Mike Hammer can still push harder.The Bibliomysteries are a series of short tales about deadly books, by top mystery authors.
It's in the Book: A Mike Hammer Story (Bibliomysteries #14)
by Max Allan Collins Mickey SpillaneMike Hammer tears apart New York in search of a dead don&’s ledger. For years, cops have whispered legends that Don Nicholas Giraldi, the gentleman godfather, kept a ledger going back decades, keeping track of every police officer, mogul, and politician who took even a cent of his dirty money. Finding the register would put mayors, senators, and even a president or two on the hook for prosecution—or blackmail. When old Nic finally kicks the bucket, one such official comes to Mike Hammer and begs him to find the book before it falls into the wrong hands. Mike has never believed the stories of the old don&’s journal, but for $10,000, he is happy to play along. Every hood in town wants to get his hands on the book, and finding it will mean pushing to the very heart of Nic&’s family. No matter how many years may have passed, Mike Hammer can still push harder.The Bibliomysteries are a series of short tales about deadly books, by top mystery authors.
It: An Anthology Of Automotive Horror (Jet/debolsillo Ser. #Vol. 102)
by Stephen KingIt: Chapter Two—now a major motion picture! Stephen King&’s terrifying, classic #1 New York Times bestseller, &“a landmark in American literature&” (Chicago Sun-Times)—about seven adults who return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they had first stumbled on as teenagers…an evil without a name: It.Welcome to Derry, Maine. It&’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real. They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But the promise they made twenty-eight years ago calls them reunite in the same place where, as teenagers, they battled an evil creature that preyed on the city&’s children. Now, children are being murdered again and their repressed memories of that terrifying summer return as they prepare to once again battle the monster lurking in Derry&’s sewers. Readers of Stephen King know that Derry, Maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including Bag of Bones, Hearts in Atlantis, and 11/22/63. But it all starts with It. &“Stephen King&’s most mature work&” (St. Petersburg Times), &“It will overwhelm you…to be read in a well-lit room only&” (Los Angeles Times).
It: Film tie-in edition of Stephen King's IT
by Stephen KingNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - Stephen King's terrifying classic.'They float...and when you're down here with me, you'll float, too.'Derry, Maine is just an ordinary town: familiar, well-ordered for the most part, a good place to live.It is a group of children who see - and feel - what makes Derry so horribly different. In the storm drains, in the sewers, IT lurks, taking on the shape of every nightmare, each one's deepest dread. Sometimes is appears as an evil clown named Pennywise and sometimes IT reaches up, seizing, tearing, killing . . .Time passes and the children grow up, move away and forget. Until they are called back, once more to confront IT as IT stirs and coils in the sullen depths of their memories, emerging again to make their past nightmares a terrible present reality.
It: Film tie-in edition of Stephen King's IT
by Stephen KingTo the children, the town was their whole world. To the adults, knowing better, Derry Maine was just their home town: familiar, well-ordered for the most part. A good place to live.It was the children who saw - and felt - what made Derry so horribly different. In the storm drains, in the sewers, IT lurked, taking on the shape of every nightmare, each one's deepest dread. Sometimes IT reached up, seizing, tearing, killing . . .The adults, knowing better, knew nothing.Time passed and the children grew up, moved away. The horror of IT was deep-buried, wrapped in forgetfulness. Until they were called back, once more to confront IT as IT stirred and coiled in the sullen depths of their memories, reaching up again to make their past nightmares a terrible present reality.(P) 2010 Penguin Audio
Italian Assets
by Ted AllbeuryIt was just a routine call at Santa Margherita for Max Farne. A meeting with his agent to see if there were any boats for him to buy or sell. And then came the invitation he couldn't refuse.Abducted by and blackmailed into selling his boat by a smooth Italian gangster, Max is drawn into a wave of crime sweeping Italy, taking him back to the mountains to protect the beautiful daughter of a wartime friend. The stakes are high and Max has everything to lose unless his tough background could help him survive..."Ted Allbeury without doubt ranks among the finest genre writers I've read." - Glenn Meade
Italian Assets
by Ted AllbeuryIt was just a routine call at Santa Margherita for Max Farne. A meeting with his agent to see if there were any boats for him to buy or sell. And then came the invitation he couldn't refuse.Abducted by and blackmailed into selling his boat by a smooth Italian gangster, Max is drawn into a wave of crime sweeping Italy, taking him back to the mountains to protect the beautiful daughter of a wartime friend. The stakes are high and Max has everything to lose unless his tough background could help him survive..."Ted Allbeury without doubt ranks among the finest genre writers I've read." - Glenn Meade