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Murder at the Loch: A Traditional Murder Mystery Set In 1950s Scotland (The Langham & Dupré Mysteries #3)
by Eric BrownIn this third &“suspenseful outing&” from Eric Brown, crime writer sleuth Donald Langham is invited to a remote Scottish castle to solve an intriguing mystery (Publishers Weekly). It&’s the bitterly cold December of 1955, and Donald Langham has been asked by his friend, private detective Ralph Ryland, to assist him on a case. Ryland has been contacted by their old commanding officer, Major Gordon, who has reasons to believe that his life is under threat at his remote castle in the Scottish Highlands. On arriving at the castle, Langham and Ryland learn that Major Gordon is attempting to raise the wreck of a German fighter plane which crashed into the loch in 1945. But it&’s not only the bad weather that has put a halt to the progress of the salvage. Soon after Langham&’s arrival, one of Gordon&’s guests is brutally murdered—and the hunt is on to stop a ruthless killer before he—or she—strikes again. &“This promises to be a fine series, if future installments are as good as the first three have been.&” —Booklist &“This charming book brings to the page well-defined characters and a classic locked-room structure. Recommend for anyone who loves English country house murders.&” —Library Journal
Murder at the Luther
by Kathleen KaskaIt's New Year's Eve, 1952. Texas politicians are backslapping and ringing in '53 at the historic Luther Hotel on the Texas Coast. Reporter Sydney Lockhart is there covering the festivities. The celebration turns sour when Sydney finds herself dancing with a dead man. With her fingerprints on the murder weapon and a police chief with his own agenda, Sydney ushers in the New Year behind bars. Soon there is another body, more damning fingerprints, and a crazy Cajun who's been paid to feed Sydney to the alligators. Things get worse when cousin Ruth comes to town with a problem even Sydney can't solve.
Murder at the Majestic Hotel (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery #4)
by Clara McKennaClare McKenna returns with the latest book in a historical cozy mystery series sure to appeal to fans of Alyssa Maxwell and Anna Lee Huber.Against all expectations in Edwardian England, newly married American heiress Stella Kendrick and British aristocrat Viscount &“Lyndy&” Lyndhurst are bucking traditions—and investigating murder—on their honeymoon . . . Leaving behind tragedies surrounding their wedding at Morrington Hall, travel-worn Stella and Lyndy arrive at the grand Majestic Hotel in York to more misfortune—their stately honeymoon suite has been given away to Horace Wingrove, owner of England&’s largest confectionery. Stella refuses to let an innocent booking mistake spoil the mood, but her optimism vanishes when Horace suffocates in the room where she and Lyndy should have stayed . . . Unlike authorities on the scene, Stella can&’t believe the business magnate&’s death can be explained away as an accident. Troubling signs are everywhere—strange murmurs in the hallway, tight-lipped hotel staff, and a stolen secret recipe for Wingrave&’s famous chocolate. Then there are Horace&’s murky intentions for visiting the historic cathedral city, and those who were closely watching his every move . . . As Stella and Lyndy tour Yorkshire and mingle with royals as husband and wife, they face a sinister mystery that puts their vows to the test. Can the couple work together to discover the truth about their romantic destination and the strange happenings haunting their trip before they&’re treated to another terrifying surprise?
Murder at the Mall
by Franklin W. DixonHang onto your seats... Frank and Joe Hardy are taking you for one wild ride!A developer wants to transform the old Eastside Mall into an upscale shoppers' paradise--and turn the surrounding wetlands into a parking lot, over the objections of a militant enviromental group. When the conflict turns deadly, Joe and Frank are on the case.
Murder at the Manor
by Lesley CookmanNew edition of the ninth title in the bestselling Libby Sarjeant murder mystery series including a map, cast of characters and a bonus chapter of the next title in the series. Steeple Martin sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her partner Ben are hosting a writers' weekend reunion at Ben's family home, The Manor, when a body is discovered in the grounds. Even though Scotland Yard are on the case, Libby feels impelled to investigate a murder on her home patch. Their enquiries take Libby and her psychic investigator friend Fran Castle to historic Dorset, where they uncover a complex web of writers' jealousies that has further tragic consequences before Libby uses all her wiles to get at the truth.
Murder at the Manor: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #9)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its ninth instalment!A writers' retreat reunion turns rapidly into a weekend from hell a when a lone corpse is discovered in the grounds. Steeple Martin sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her partner Ben are midway through hosting the retreat when they come across the shock finding. Even though Scotland Yard are on the case, Libby feels compelled to investigate the murder. It is on her home patch, after all! The enquiries take Libby and psychic investigator Fran Castle to historic Dorset, where they uncover a complex web of writers' jealousies. Libby uses all her wiles to get at the truth, but doesn't manage to reach it before further tragic consequences occur...___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'What a delight this series is, and if you have not yet started to read this series you MUST!' ***** Amazon review'An excellent read' ***** Amazon review'If you like lady sleuths you'll love this book... up there in the Agatha Christie/M C Beaton league' ***** Amazon review'I could not put down.... Would recommend this series to everyone' ***** Amazon review'...if you miss the good old days of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers then why not give Lesley Cookman's excellent books a go' ***** Amazon review
Murder at the Manor: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A\libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #9)
by Lesley Cookman'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders!Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its ninth instalment!A writers' retreat reunion turns rapidly into a weekend from hell a when a lone corpse is discovered in the grounds. Steeple Martin sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her partner Ben are midway through hosting the retreat when they come across the shock finding. Even though Scotland Yard are on the case, Libby feels compelled to investigate the murder. It is on her home patch, after all! The enquiries take Libby and psychic investigator Fran Castle to historic Dorset, where they uncover a complex web of writers' jealousies. Libby uses all her wiles to get at the truth, but doesn't manage to reach it before further tragic consequences occur...___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'What a delight this series is, and if you have not yet started to read this series you MUST!' ***** Amazon review'An excellent read' ***** Amazon review'If you like lady sleuths you'll love this book... up there in the Agatha Christie/M C Beaton league' ***** Amazon review'I could not put down.... Would recommend this series to everyone' ***** Amazon review'...if you miss the good old days of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers then why not give Lesley Cookman's excellent books a go' ***** Amazon review
Murder at the Manor: Country House Mysteries (British Library Crime Classics #0)
by Edited by Martin EdwardsMystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"[T]he entire book is filled with country-house-mystery wonders: the closed-circle puzzle, the dying-message clue, and the sociopathic guest who invades the weekend house party." —BooklistThe English country house is an iconic setting for some of the greatest British crime fiction. This new collection gathers together stories written over a span of about 65 years, during which British society, and life in country houses, was transformed out of all recognition. It includes fascinating and unfamiliar twists on the classic 'closed circle' plot, in which the assorted guests at a country house party become suspects when a crime is committed. In the more sinister tales featured here, a gloomy mansion set in lonely grounds offers an eerie backdrop for dark deeds.Many distinguished writers are represented in this collection, including such great names of the genre as Anthony Berkeley, Nicholas Blake and G.K. Chesterton. Martin Edwards has also unearthed hidden gems and forgotten masterpieces: among them are a fine send-up of the country house murder; a suspenseful tale by the unaccountably neglected Ethel Lina White; and a story by the little-known Scottish writer J.J. Bell.
Murder at the Mansion (A Kelly Jackson Mystery #2)
by Janet FinsilverFortunes, fineries, and foul play . . . It's whale-watching season in Redwood Cove, and B&B manager Kelly Jackson's battening down the hatches for the tourist rush at Redwood Heights--a Victorian-style estate owned by her boss. And due to recent jewelry thefts, her duties include keeping track of the many dust-covered artifacts spread throughout the property. But when Kelly finds Sylvia Porter's lifeless body, menial tasks don't seem so terrible. Enlisting the help of a ragtag group of brainy retirees, aka the "Silver Sentinels," Kelly's on the hunt for clues hidden behind the mansion's glamorous façade. . .and for a killer who may want to make history of her next!
Murder at the Mansion: A Victorian Village Mystery (Victorian Village Mysteries #1)
by Sheila ConnollyThe first in a brand-new series from New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly!Katherine Hamilton’s goal in high school was to escape from her dead-end hometown of Asheboro, Maryland. Fifteen years later she’s got a degree in hospitality management and a great job at a high-end boutique hotel in Baltimore. Until, that is, the hotel is acquired by a chain, and she’s laid off. When Kate’s high school best friend calls with a mysterious invitation to come talk with the town leaders of Asheboro, she agrees to make the trip, curious about where this new opportunity might lead.Once Kate arrives, the town council members reveal that their town is on the verge of going bankrupt, and they’ve decided that Kate’s skills and knowledge make her the perfect person to cure all their ills. The town has used its last available funds to buy the huge Victorian mansion just outside of town, hoping to use it to attract some of the tourists who travel to visit the nearby Civil War battle sites. Kate has less-than-fond memories of the mansion, for personal reasons, but to make matters worse, the only person who has presented a possible alternate plan is Cordelia Walker—Kate’s high school nemesis.But a few days later, while touring the mansion, Kate stumbles over a body—and it’s none other than Cordelia. Kate finds herself juggling the murder investigation and her growing fascination with the old house, which itself is full of long-hidden mysteries. Kate must clear her name and save her town—before she ends up in hot water.
Murder at the Margin: A Henry Spearman Mystery
by Marshall JevonsProfessor and amateur sleuth Henry Spearman uses economics to try to solve a murder while on a Caribbean vacationCinnamon Bay seems like the ideal Caribbean getaway. But for Harvard economist and amateur detective Henry Spearman it offers an unexpected and decidedly different diversion: murder. With the police at a loss, Spearman investigates on his own, following a rather different set of laws—those of economics. Theorizing and hypothesizing, Spearman sets himself on the killer’s trail as it winds from the perfect beaches and manicured lawns of a resort to the bustling old port of Charlotte Amalie to the perilous hiking trails of a dense forest. Can Spearman crack the case using economics—and before it’s too late?
Murder at the Marina (A Kelly Jackson Mystery #5)
by Janet FinsilverShe’s got to solve this—or her friends are sunk . . . Kelly Jackson, manager of the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast, is fond of the Doblinsky brothers, Ivan and Rudy, members of the Silver Sentinels, a crew of crime-solving senior citizens in their Northern California seaside hamlet. After she discovers a jewel-encrusted dagger—with what appears to be dried blood on the blade—on their fishing boat, they share their family history with Kelly, and she learns that the knife may be part of a set from their long-ago childhood in Russia. Its sudden reappearance is eerie, but the mystery grows much more serious when a body is found on the boat. The victim was a member of the community and part of the Russian Heritage Festival, and some of the organizers were clearly harboring some bitterness. But the story behind this murder seems as layered as a nesting doll—and Kelly’s feeling completely at sea . . .
Murder at the Mena House (A Jane Wunderly Mystery #1)
by Erica Ruth NeubauerWell-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotel—an exotic gem in the heart of Cairo where cocktails flow, adventure dispels the aftershocks of World War I, and deadly dangers wait in the shadows . . . Egypt, 1926. Fiercely independent American Jane Wunderly has made up her mind: she won’t be swept off her feet on a trip abroad. Despite her Aunt Millie’s best efforts at meddling with her love life, the young widow would rather gaze at the Great Pyramids of Giza than into the eyes of a dashing stranger. Yet Jane’s plans to remain cool and indifferent become ancient history in the company of Mr. Redvers, a roguish banker she can’t quite figure out . . . While the Mena House has its share of charming guests, Anna Stainton isn’t one of them. The beautiful socialite makes it clear that she won’t share the spotlight with anyone—especially Jane. But Jane soon becomes the center of attention when she’s the one standing over her unintentional rival’s dead body. Now, with her innocence at stake in a foreign country, Jane must determine who can be trusted, and who had motive to commit a brutal murder. Between Aunt Millie’s unusual new acquaintances, a smarmy playboy with an off-putting smile, and the enigmatic Mr. Redvers, someone has too many secrets. Can Jane excavate the horrible truth before her future falls to ruin in Cairo . . . and the body count rises like the desert heat?
Murder at the Merton Library (A Wrexford & Sloane Mystery #7)
by Andrea PenroseA perplexing murder in a renowned Oxford University library and a suspicious fire at a famous inventor&’s London laboratory set Wrexford and Lady Charlotte on two separate investigations in this masterfully plotted, atmospheric Regency-set mystery from USA Today bestselling author Andrea Penrose.&“[Penrose] mixes well thought out mysteries, early forensic science, great details of the era and a slow burning attraction creating a compulsive read.&” —The New York Public LibraryResponding to an urgent plea from a troubled family friend, the Earl of Wrexford journeys to Oxford only to find the reclusive university librarian has been murdered, and a rare manuscript has gone missing. The only clue is that someone overheard an argument in which Wrexford&’s name was mentioned.At the same time, Charlotte—working under her pen name, A. J. Quill—must determine whether a laboratory fire was arson and if it&’s connected to the race between competing consortiums to build a new type of ship—one powered by steam rather than sails—with the potential to revolutionize military power and world commerce. That the race involves new innovations in finance and entrepreneurship only raises the stakes—especially as their good friend, Kit Sheffield, may be an investor in one of the competitors.As they delve deeper into the baffling clues, Wrexford and Charlotte begin to realize that things are not what they seem. An evil conspiracy is lurking in the shadows and threatens all they hold dear—unless they can tie the loose threads together before it&’s too late . . .
Murder at the Mill: A Mystery (The Iris Grey Mysteries #1)
by M. B. Shaw"Murder at the Mill by M. B. Shaw is a great sweeping adventure. Ideal for holiday reading." —M. C. Beaton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"A rich, mystery debut" —Kirkus Starred ReviewA picture hides a thousand lies... And only Iris Grey can uncover the truth.Iris Grey rents a quaint cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighboring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer.At the Wetherby's Christmas Eve party, the mulled wine is in full flow - but so are tensions and rivalries among the guests. On Christmas Day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime?With the snow falling, Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets, and murder.
Murder at the Mill: A cozy mystery puzzle for readers who enjoy MC Beaton (The Iris Grey Mysteries)
by Tilly Bagshawe M. B. Shaw'A great sweeping adventure' MC Beaton, author of the bestselling Agatha Raisin seriesIris Grey arrives at Mill Cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighbouring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer. At the Wetherby's family party, the wine is in full flow - but so too are tensions and rivalries among the guests. The next day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime?Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder.Readers love MURDER AT THE MILL:'All the ingredients are there, snow, strange characters, body - a great read''A perfectly cosy little whodunnit. It was perfect for bedtime and kept me turning pages.''This is a cosy book to curl up with on a rainy Sunday afternoon - as I did today, I really enjoyed and recommend.
Murder at the Mill: A cozy mystery puzzle for readers who enjoy MC Beaton (The Iris Grey Mysteries)
by Tilly Bagshawe M. B. ShawAs featured in the Sunday Times, the first festive mystery in a new crime series from bestselling author Tilly Bagshawe - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Marple and Midsomer Murders.Iris Grey arrives at Mill Cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighbouring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer.At the Wetherby's Christmas Eve party, the mulled wine is in full flow - but so too are tensions and rivalries among the guests. On Christmas Day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime? With the snow falling, Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder.Read by Penelope Rawlins(p) Orion Publishing Group
Murder at the Miramar
by Dane MccaslinHenry goes missing, Blosha comes to stay, Oliver rules the roost, Mo has a birthday while Bruiser causes havoc. And doesn't everyone have a love of Mozart? Six charming and touching, cat-centric stories from popular novelist Jane Wenham-Jones. Curl up with your favourite feline and enjoy...
Murder at the Miramar (Augusta Burnette Ser. #1)
by Dane McCaslinWith the dreaded Family Reunion looming over her head – and a broken heart to boot – Augusta Josephine Burnette takes matters in hand and leaves her hometown for a job in a seaside resort. The setting is elegance incarnate, but the atmosphere says something else entirely. With her innate sense of adventure (and just plain nosiness), AJ sets out to unravel exactly what – and who -the Mirmar Resort is hiding. AJ begins to think that time spent with her crazy family might not be as lethal as the time spent at the Miramar, and she makes an effort to leave. Thankfully, her cousin Ellie, a self-described psychic, has come along for the ride, and between the two of them, a very underhand plan is brought to light – and a murderer is nabbed.
Murder at the Miramar (Augusta Burnette series #1)
by Dane McCaslinWith the dreaded Family Reunion looming over her head – and a broken heart to boot – Augusta Josephine Burnette takes matters in hand and leaves her hometown for a job in a seaside resort. The setting is elegance incarnate, but the atmosphere says something else entirely. With her innate sense of adventure (and just plain nosiness), AJ sets out to unravel exactly what – and who -the Mirmar Resort is hiding. AJ begins to think that time spent with her crazy family might not be as lethal as the time spent at the Miramar, and she makes an effort to leave. Thankfully, her cousin Ellie, a self-described psychic, has come along for the ride, and between the two of them, a very underhand plan is brought to light – and a murderer is nabbed.
Murder at the Mistletoe Ball (A Ferrara Family Mystery #6)
by J.D. GriffoChristmas in Tranquility, New Jersey, means togetherness for the Italian-American Ferrara family—and an unexpected reunion for Alberta Scaglione. But someone has murder on their holiday wish list . . . Alberta is delighted that her estranged daughter has arrived in Tranquility, even if Lisa Marie has an ulterior motive. Her son, Alberta&’s twenty-one-year-old grandson, Sergio, hasn&’t been heard from in six months, shortly after taking up with a woman named Natalie. Maybe Alberta and her crime- reporting partner-in-sleuthing granddaughter, Jinx, can track him down before Christmas? After some fruitless searching, the Ferraras take a break to attend the Mistletoe Ball, a fundraiser for the local hospital. But the night takes a chilling turn when a snowman decoration splits open, revealing a body. Lisa Marie screams that it&’s Natalie—and screams again when she sees a man emerge from behind some Christmas trees. The good news is they&’ve found Sergio. The bad news: he&’s a prime suspect for murder. It seems Sergio&’s former squeeze had some shady secrets. And with more than one family member&’s future at stake, Alberta and Lisa Marie will have to put their past behind them and work together, or it&’ll be a blue, blue Christmas . . . Includes Italian recipes from Alberta&’s kitchen! &“Imagine the Golden Girls starting a detective agency and you&’ll get the general idea of J.D. Griffo&’s charming Ferrara Family mystery series.&” —Criminal Element
Murder at the Monastery (Canon Clement Mystery)
by Reverend Richard ColesCanon Daniel Clement has suffered a secret humiliation and to recover takes respite at the monastery where he was a novice. But the monastery doesn't allow the break he needs, for tensions are building there too. There is a death at the monastery, and Daniel thinks it might be murder.Meanwhile back at Champton, Daniel is the subject of village gossip, his mother Audrey is up to something again, there's trouble at the dress shop, trouble up at the big house, and the puppies are running riot.As dark secrets unfold, can Daniel solve the mystery at the monastery without the help of Detective Seargeant Neil Vanloo?
Murder at the Monastery: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller (Canon Clement Mystery)
by Reverend Richard ColesCanon Daniel Clement has suffered a secret humiliation and to recover takes respite at the monastery where he was a novice. But the monastery doesn't allow the break he needs, for tensions are building there too. There is a death at the monastery, and Daniel thinks it might be murder.Meanwhile back at Champton, Daniel is the subject of village gossip, his mother Audrey is up to something again, there's trouble at the dress shop, trouble up at the big house, and the puppies are running riot.As dark secrets unfold, can Daniel solve the mystery at the monastery without the help of Detective Seargeant Neil Vanloo?
Murder at the Monks' Table (A Sister Mary Helen Mystery #11)
by Carol Anne O'MarieA blessing in disguise. Sister Mary Helen is in luck, depending on how you look at it. She and Sister Eileen are in Ireland to attend the week-long Oyster Festival in the little village of Ballyclarin. They make their first stop at a central oasis of food and drink called the Monks' Table, where Mary Helen overhears a woman saying to the man with her, "I am surprised someone hasn't killed you already." The next night, Mary Helen finds the same man in the pub's ladies' room, murdered. Coincidence? Divine intervention? Heaven only knows...which is why Mary Helen must find out--even though the Irish police warn her not to get involved. But sometimes Fate will just not listen to reason... and soon this septuagenarian nun is on the case in one of her bravest adventures to date. Check the Bookshare library for the other ten books in the Sister Mary Helen mystery series about the ever curious, spry senior nun, gifted with investigative skills, Mary Helen and her Irish friend Sister Eileen. Full of keen observations of people and her surroundings and sprinkled with apt quotes from many sources, these mysteries are cozy, baffling and engaging. Look for: #1. A Novena for Murder, #2. Advent of Dying, #3. The Missing Madonna, #4. Murder in Ordinary Time, #5. Murder Makes a Pilgrimage, #6. Death Goes on Retreat, #7. Death of an Angel, #8. Death Takes up a Collection, #9. Requiem at the Refuge and #10. The Corporal Works of Murder.
Murder at the Monks' Table (Sister Mary Helen Mysteries)
by Carol Anne O'MarieSister Mary Helen is in luck, depending on how you look at it. She and Sister Eileen are in Ireland to attend the weeklong Oyster Festival in the little village of Ballyclarin. They make their first stop at a central oasis of food and drink called the Monks' Table. Mary Helen overhears a woman saying to the man with her, "I am surprised someone hasn't killed you already." But Eileen assures her that it's only a way of speaking, and Mary Helen is relieved---until the next night, when she finds the same man in the pub's ladies' room, murdered.Mary Helen's reputation for sleuthing follows her across the Atlantic, and the Irish police warn her not to get involved. She has every intention of leaving this case in the hands of the authorities, but sometimes Fate will just not listen to reason.Fans of this delightful nun, a detective in spite of herself, will be certain to enjoy accompanying her on this latest trip, the eleventh entry in this continuingly popular series.