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Killer Christmas Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #5)
by Carolyn Q. HunterIt's Christmas time and pie shop owner, Bertha Hannah, is gearing up with a brand new Gingerbread Pie and a little holiday shopping. Bert and her best friend Carla find themselves in a spending mood as the newest mall in the area advertises a plethora of specialty shops, department stores, and restaurants. It's time for a girl's day out! Off on their festive adventure, the ladies run into Detective Mannor--a man Bert recently turned down for a date—and the day heads rapidly downhill when a body is discovered in one of the mall's most popular shops. A cheerful season of peace and goodwill has turned blood red with homicide and it's up to Bert to figure out the mystery before Santa can say Ho-Ho-Ho.
Killer Chromosomes: Number 32 in Series (The Destroyer #32)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirWhat happens when an insane female scientist discovers a genetic link between species - and experiments on herself? She transforms into a tiger - the man-eating kind. Wild, beautiful and deadly, Dr Sheila Feinberg tests her new savage nature and leaves a trail of mangled male corpses behind. Insatiable, she stalks the only man she sees worthy of creating her new race of lethal human-animal hybrids. That man is Remo Williams, the Destroyer. Ordered to stop the menace, Remo becomes both hunter and bait against an enemy he could never have imagined. Trapped in her clutches, Remo fights her bloodlust, while master assassin Chiun battles to save the Destroyer and end this unparalleled threat to humankind. Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
Killer Classics (A Book Barn Mystery #5)
by Kym RobertsSmall-town life in Hazel Rock becomes a Texas-size crime scene when murder takes a page from Charli Rae Warren’s book club’s latest mystery . . . <P><P>Charli takes great pride in running one of the few independent, family-owned bookstores in small-town Texas. She vets everything carefully, with an eye to the eclectic tastes of the locals. That includes the Book Barn’s weekly book club selection. This time out it’s a mystery whose characters bear a striking resemblance to local citizens, including Charli’s friend Sugar . . . who’s the prime suspect when her real-life nemesis is found dead in a hotel’s water tank. <P><P> With help from her pet armadillo Princess, Charli campaigns to clear Sugar’s sweet name—literally—when the up-for-election mayor becomes a killer’s next target. Murder and politics make scandalous bedfellows as Charli discovers that fiction may be fatal, but reality could be just as deadly . . .
A Killer Closet: A Mystery (Irene's Closet #1)
by Paula PaulIn a fashionably cozy short mystery novel, Paula Paul introduces a tenacious heroine who leaves big-city life behind and returns to picturesque Santa Fe, New Mexico--where murder lands on her doorstep. Irene Seligman loves the warmth and beauty of her Southwest hometown, but only one thing could make her quit her prestigious job as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan to return there: the guilt applied by her demanding mother, Adelle. After Adelle's most recent husband dies, leaving her with nothing, Irene decides to take a break from prosecuting criminals to move back to Santa Fe and open an upscale consignment store. With Irene's determination and her mother's eye for haute couture, they're sure to make a killing. But on the day of the grand opening, Irene discovers the body of one of Adelle's friends in her storeroom. And although the intrigue causes business to boom, when someone else from Adelle's social circle is murdered, Irene begins to suspect her mother might be in danger too. Ever the protective daughter, Irene investigates her mother's friends, suspicious that they're hiding more than designer clothes in their closets. But as she gets closer to uncovering some real skeletons, Irene might not live to regret coming home again.
A Killer Clue (A Hunter and Clewe Mystery #2)
by Victoria GilbertPerfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Jenn McKinlay, acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert is back with more devious clues and deadly secrets as Hunter and Clewe take on a new case in the second Hunter and Clewe mystery.When Eloise Anderson, the owner of an antiquarian bookshop, arrives at the grand Aircroft estate to ask retired librarian Jane Hunter and eccentric collector Cameron Clewe for help, Jane and Cam expect a bookish inquiry. But the bookseller has a different sort of assistance in mind—clearing her mother&’s name of a murder Eloise is convinced she didn&’t commit.Eloise&’s mother has just died after spending many years in prison for allegedly killing Eloise&’s father. Armed with new information found in her mother&’s effects, the bookseller is determined to uncover the true killer so her mother can rest in peace, even though the case is now colder than ice. When Jane tracks down the original detective from the investigation and discovers him stabbed to death in Eloise&’s bookshop, Jane and Cam are sure this murder is connected to the cold case. They think it&’s the same killer, but the police unfortunately have their own prime suspect, and this time around it&’s Eloise.Cam and Jane&’s cold-case sleuthing turns urgent—find who committed the murders or watch another innocent woman rot in jail as a cold-blooded killer walks free.
Killer Cocoa Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #7)
by Carolyn Q. HunterValentine's Day is fast approaching and much to Bertha Hannah's surprise and delight, the Season of Love is busier than even the Christmas holiday. Overwhelmed with baking pies and making special deliveries, Bert doesn't have any extra time for murder and other nonsense. When a young woman's body is found stuffed away in the back storeroom of Pies and Pages, however, she’s once again thrust into the middle of a mess. What seems, at first, to be merely a horrific accident, turns out to be far more sinister, when Bert realizes that a local corporation may have some connection to the murder. The roots of dishonesty, sabotage, money, and LOVE all seem to have ties to this most recent case. Will Bert be able to uncover the truth before Valentine's Day, or will her business be buried in intrigue?
Killer Coin
by Elka RayWhile divorce lawyer Toby Wong spends her days helping couples split up, she's still hoping for her own love story. The second novel in Elka Ray's Vancouver Island mystery series finds Toby settling back into island life and looking forward to getting to know two attractive men better–charismatic Josh Barton, whom Toby first fell for as a teen, and the newly-met Detective Colin Destin. Unfortunately, Toby's romantic prospects take a hit when she's sucked into a family drama. Toby's mom, Ivy, is distraught when her best friend–wealthy socialite Daphne Dane–goes missing. Is Daphne's new boyfriend behind her disappearance? And is he a conman, like his betrayed wife–who's also Toby's client–alleges? Things get worse when Toby finds a battered body. As well as threatening her relationships with Josh and Colin, Toby's involvement with the Danes puts her in danger. Part cozy mystery and part family drama, the second novel in Elka Ray's Vancouver Island mystery series will keep you up late with a twisty tale of love, money, and murder.
Killer Colton Christmas: Special Agent Cowboy\The Marine's Christmas Case
by Regan Black Lara LacombeThe Coltons of Shadow Creek series comes to a shocking Christmas climax in two heart-pounding storiesSpecial Agent Cowboy by Regan BlackWhen hackers strike Colton, Inc., they put executive Marie Meyers in their crosshairs. FBI agent Emiliano Ortega is charged with protecting the beautiful city girl on his ranch. But keeping their mutual attraction professional under the mistletoe is impossible…The Marine’s Christmas Case by Lara LacombeWhen Dario Ortega meets Felicity Grant, the lovely marine-turned-PI spurns his advances. Instead, Dario offers his tech expertise to help Felicity solve the Colton, Inc., hacking. Working the case together softens Felicity’s steely heart and makes Dario rethink bachelorhood. But can they catch a killer Colton in time for Christmas?
A Killer Column
by Casey MayesWhen puzzle columnist Savannah Stone's editor is found stabbed to death, the police look at her as the prime suspect. But Savannah knows she wasn't the only puzzle-maker to cross words with him.
Killer.com
by Kenneth EadeExperimente el suspenso y el misterio de los mejores thrillers legales de ficción más vendidos y ganador de los Beverly Hills Book Awards al mejor thriller legal y una medalla de bronce en ficción. Misterio y asesinato del favorito de los lectores Premios de libros. Los críticos llaman al autor "uno de los escritores de suspenso más fuertes de la escena". ¿Y si asesinar fuera tan fácil como hacer clic en un botón? Una turba de acosadores cibernéticos anónimos atormenta al abogado Brent Marks con publicaciones difamatorias en Internet en esta quinta novela de la serie de suspenso legal. Cuando aparece un misterioso asesino anónimo a sueldo, el abogado Marks se ve acusado de asesinato y en una carrera desesperada para demostrar su inocencia.
Killer.com
by Kenneth EadeErleben Sie die Spannung und das Geheimnis der besten Krimi-Bestseller und Gewinner der Beverly Hills Book Awards für den besten juristischen Thriller und eine Bronzemedaille in Belletristik. Mystery & Murder von Readers Favorite Intl. Buchpreise. Kritiker nennen den Autor "einen der stärksten Thrillerautoren der Szene". Was wäre, wenn Mord so einfach wäre wie ein Knopfdruck? Eine Menge anonymer Cyber-Stalker quält Anwalt Brent Marks mit diffamierenden Beiträgen im Internet in diesem fünften Roman der Legal-Thriller-Serie. Als ein mysteriöser anonymer Mörder wegen Mietstreiks angeklagt wird, wird Anwalt Marks des Mordes beschuldigt und befindet sich in einem verzweifelten Wettlauf, um seine Unschuld zu beweisen.
Killer.com
by Kenneth Eade Antonia MarianiDESCRIZIONE DEL LIBRO L'omicidio è a portata di click nell'ultimo libro della serie legal thriller numero 1. E se uccidere qualcuno fosse facile come cliccare un pulsante e nessuno ne venisse mai a conoscenza? Cosa faresti? In quest'ultimo capitolo della serie legal thriller, un gruppo di anonimi stalker cibernetici tormenta l'avvocato Brent Marks con messaggi diffamatori su Internet. Quando Marks li cita in giudizio per fermare le loro diffamazioni, gli stalker si nascondono dietro l'immunità del Communications Decency Act. Poi appare un misterioso e anonimo assassino su noleggio, e Brent si trova dalla parte sbagliata della legge. Recensioni "Coloro a cui piace Grisham e gli argomenti giuridici, e che apprezzano trovare una dose maggiore di realtà nella finzione, troveranno in Killer.com una delle opere più formidabili di Eade. Uno scenario saldamente radicato nel mondo reale e fortemente rinvigorito da un finale discutibile e sorprendente lo rende un thriller complesso e squisitamente riuscito!" - Midweòt Book Review "Lasciate che Kenneth faccia luce sulle possibilità che la rete nasconde, concedendoci nel frattempo un altro giro eccitante sulla sua superba prosa. Altamente raccomandato." - Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame and Top 100 Reviewer "Un thriller mozzafiato con una trama unica che terrà i lettori col fiato sospeso!" - InD'tale Magazine
Killer, Come Back To Me: The Crime Stories of Ray Bradbury
by Ray BradburyCelebrating Ray Bradbury's centennial, a deluxe illustrated commemorative collection of his finest crime stories -- tales as strange and wonderful as his signature fantasy.Time travelers...dark carnivals...living automata...and detectives? Honoring the 100th birthday of Ray Bradbury, renowned author of Fahrenheit 451, this new, definitive collection of the master's less well-known crime fiction, published in a high-grade premium collectible edition, features classic stories and rare gems, a number of which became episodes of ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS and THE RAY BRADBURY THEATER, including the tale Bradbury called "one of the best stories in any field that I have ever written."Is it murder to destroy a robot if it looks and speaks and thinks and feels like a human being? Can a ventriloquist be incriminated by the testimony of his own dummy? Can a time traveler prevent his younger self from killing the woman they both loved? And can the survivor of a pair of Siamese twins investigate his own brother's murder? No other writer has ever rivaled the imagination and narrative gifts of Ray Bradbury, and the 20 unforgettable stories in this collection demonstrate this singular writer's extraordinary range, influence and emotional power.
Killer, Come Hither: A Novel (Jack Dana #1)
by Louis BegleyFrom the master observer of upper-crust New York life comes a sly, pacey international thriller ranging from the suites of an elite Manhattan law firm to the tidy elegance of Sag Harbor and the rough and tumble western plains of Brazil. Jack Dana, a star history student at Yale with a bright future in academia, feels called to military service after 9/11. His career as a Marine infantry platoon leader is cut short by sniper fire that sends him to Walter Reed Hospital, where he begins writing a novel about his wartime experiences. Helping Jack through recovery is his uncle Harry, Jack's surrogate father and a partner in a leading New York law firm. Harry's connections secure Jack a publisher. His work is critically and commercially successful. Life after Afghanistan is falling into place, and a three-month trip to South America seems a fitting reward. But his return home is marred by shocking news: Uncle Harry is dead, hanged in his Sag Harbor summer home, clearly a suicide.Horrified and incredulous, Jack digs into the facts surrounding his uncle's death. Aided by Harry's most trusted associate, Kerry Black, and by his college friend Scott Prentice, who now works for the CIA, Jack discovers that Harry had pierced the secret of his most important client, Abner Brown, a right-wing multibillionaire notorious for backing extremist causes. The stakes and dangers are huge. Harry's death now seems anything but a suicide. Delays of law are not for Jack when it comes to avenging his uncle. He takes matters into his own hands. Louis Begley's taut, intelligent thriller takes readers from the knotty politics of New York law firms to the intimacy of life on the Long Island shore, all with his trademark wit and nuance.ll with his trademark wit and nuance.
Killer Comfort Food (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it&’s also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town—along with whispers of foul play—Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie&’s beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it&’s Nona&’s farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom—respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who&’s heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she&’s hesitant—until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it&’s up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home—before she becomes a criminal&’s final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries &“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&”—Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries &“Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.&”—Fresh Fiction
Killer Comfort Food (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it&’s also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town—along with whispers of foul play—Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie&’s beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it&’s Nona&’s farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom—respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who&’s heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she&’s hesitant—until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it&’s up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home—before she becomes a criminal&’s final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries &“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&”—Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries &“Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.&”—Fresh Fiction
Killer Commute (Charlie Greene Mystery #6)
by Marlys MillhiserRECOVERING FROM: The year's Las Vegas trip-from-hell, Long Beach literary agent Charlie Greene is looking forward to spending this year's vacation at home. No manuscript reading, no needy clients, no killer commute for a whole week-just some good, old-fashioned rest and relaxation. But before Charlie's peaceful vacation even starts, her daughter's rambunctious cat, Tuxedo, causes her to stumble across the body of neighbor Jeremy Fielder, murdered in the front seat of his truck. And investigating officers are quick to remind Charlie that this isn't her first dead body. Now their quiet Southern California suburban community is becoming more hectic than rush hour on an L.A. freeway as Charlie and her zany neighbors face off against nosy police officers, insatiable reporters, and a killer determined to drive them away.
Killer Connections
by Franklin W. DixonIn Killer Connections, the detective duo learns that the headmaster of The Willis Firth Academy is in peril along with his daughter--and maybe even the Hardys themselves! Can the boys wrap up their mission before someone loses a life?
Killer Conspiracy (The Justice Seekers #3)
by Lena DiazTo rescue the son he never knewHe’ll protect the woman he can’t forget.Six years ago, First Daughter Harper Manning destroyed Gage Bishop’s Secret Service career. Now his beautiful charge is back with shocking news: their baby lived and is being held hostage. Gage vows to find and protect the child, even as Harper threatens his professional restraint. As they peel back the layers to get to the truth, can they also uncover why their baby’s life became such a gut-wrenching conspiracy?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the The Justice Seekers series by Lena Diaz:Book 1: Cowboy Under FireBook 2: Agent Under SiegeBook 3: Killer Conspiracy
Killer Content (A Brooklyn Murder Mystery #1)
by Olivia BlackeIt's murder most viral in this debut mystery by Olivia Blacke.Bayou transplant Odessa Dean has a lot to learn about life in Brooklyn. So far she's scored a rent free apartment in one of the nicest neighborhoods around by cat-sitting, and has a new job working at Untapped Books & Café. Hand-selling books and craft beers is easy for Odessa, but making new friends and learning how to ride the subway? Well, that might take her a little extra time.But things turn more sour than an IPA when the death of a fellow waitress goes viral, caught on camera in the background of a couple's flash-mob proposal video. Nothing about Bethany's death feels right to Odessa--neither her sudden departure mid-shift nor the clues that only Odessa seems to catch. As an up-and-coming YouTube star, Bethany had more than one viewer waiting for her to fall from grace.Determined to prove there's a killer on the loose, Odessa takes matters into her own hands. But can she pin down Bethany's killer before they take Odessa offline for good?
Killer Content (Underlined Paperbacks)
by Kiley RoacheKnives Out meets One of Us is Lying! In this twisty thriller a group of famous TikTokers begin turning on each other when one member is found dead at their beachfront Malibu mansion. 35 million followers. One dead body. The six teenagers who make up the Lit Lair have it made. A beachfront mansion, millions of followers, stunning good looks, and sponsorship deals worth more money than they ever dreamed. They live together, making videos about their perfect lives. Except it&’s not so perfect after one of them turns up dead in the infinity pool. When the group TikTok account starts posting cryptic messages, the police stop looking outside the house for suspects—and start looking straight at them. Everyone in the Lit Lair had reasons why their lives would have been easier without Sydney Reynolds. But only one of them killed her.Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it.
Killer Countdown: The Pregnant Colton Bride Beauty And The Bodyguard Killer Countdown Covert Alliance (Man on a Mission #8)
by Amelia AutinA reporter helps a sexy senator evade a deadly assassin in this thrilling Man on a Mission taleTV reporter Carly Edwards has the scoop of a century! She's discovered that Senator Shane Jones was diagnosed with a life-altering illness, but she can't help but be drawn to his courage. So when Shane saves Carly's life from a killer, she resolves to keep her story--and the irresistible politician--alive...A politician and a media personality are a recipe for romantic disaster. The last thing Shane wants is to endanger Carly. But how can he prevent her from getting close when the very air between them sizzles? As their lives are threatened, Shane realizes Carly's the one woman he wants forever--if he can keep them both safe!
Killer Country
by Jackson ColeThe horse's hoofs rang loudly on the boards as the wagon rolled onto the bridge. Suddenly there was a loud crack, a shower of hot lead, then a grinding, splintering crash. In a matter of seconds the stream became a bloody turmoil of screaming horses and men! Again the vicious killers struck without warning and disappeared without a trace. They would stop at nothing to realize their mad dream of empire and untold wealth! To bring them to justice was Jim Hatfield's mission. And as the Texas Ranger set forth to find their hidden haunt he became a marked target of death!
Killer Country
by Jackson ColeThe horse’s hoofs rang loudly on the boards as the wagon rolled onto the bridge. Suddenly there was a loud crack, a shower of hot lead, then a grinding, splintering crash. In a matter of seconds the stream became a bloody turmoil of screaming horses and men! Again the vicious killers struck without warning and disappeared without a trace. They would stop at nothing to realize their mad dream of empire and untold wealth! To bring them to justice was Jim Hatfield’s mission. And as the Texas Ranger set forth to find their hidden haunt he became a marked target of death!
Killer Country
by Jackson ColeCaught while swimming, Ranger Hatfield was completely at the mercy of the half-breed who coldly told him that gringos were unwanted in the area. As calmly as he could, Hatfield let him know he'd be on his way. But that wasn't good enough. An empire is at stake as Texas Ranger Jim Hatfield lays his life on the line in a savage land of ruthless killers. . .