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Murder at the Breakers (A Gilded Newport Mystery #1)
by Alyssa MaxwellFor fans of HBO&’s The Gilded Age, explore the dark side of the alluring world of America&’s 19th century elite in this gripping series of riveting mysteries…As the nineteenth century comes to a close, the illustrious Vanderbilt family dominates Newport, Rhode Island, high society. But when murder darkens a glittering affair at their summer home, reporter Emma Cross learns that sometimes the cream of the crop can curdle one&’s blood . . . Newport, Rhode Island, August 1895: She may be a less well-heeled relation, but as second cousin to millionaire patriarch Cornelius Vanderbilt, twenty-one-year-old Emma Cross is on the guest list for a grand ball at the Breakers, the Vanderbilts&’ summer home. She also has a job to do—report on the event for the society page of the Newport Observer. But Emma observes much more than glitz and gaiety when she witnesses a murder. The victim is Cornelius Vanderbilt&’s financial secretary, who plunges off a balcony faster than falling stock prices. Emma&’s black sheep brother Brady is found in Cornelius&’s bedroom passed out next to a bottle of bourbon and stolen plans for a new railroad line. Brady has barely come to before the police have arrested him for the murder. But Emma is sure someone is trying to railroad her brother and resolves to find the real killer at any cost . . . &“Sorry to see the conclusion of Downton Abbey? Well, here is a morsel to get you through a long afternoon. Brew some Earl Grey and settle down with a scone with this one.&”—Washington Independent Review of Books
Murder at the Capitol (Lincoln's White House Mystery #3)
by C. M. GleasonFrom the bestselling author of the American in Paris mysteries featuring Julia Child&’s best friend, and the Phyllida Bright mysteries featuring Agatha Christie&’s fictional housekeeper, this spellinbinding historical mystery stars Adam Quinn, President Lincoln&’s clever new aide, amid wartime intrigue . . .July 1861: On Independence Day, the citizens of Washington, D.C., are celebrating as if there isn't a war. But the city is teeming with green Union recruits while President Lincoln and his War Department are focused on military strategy to take Richmond in Secessionist Virginia in order to bring the conflict to a swift end. Manassas, Virginia, near Bull Run Creek, is in their sights. The very next morning, as Congress convenes once more, a dead body is found hanging from the crane beneath the unfinished dome of the Capitol. Lincoln's close confidant, Adam Speed Quinn, is called upon to determine whether the man had taken his own life . . . or if someone had helped him. With the assistance of Dr. George Hilton and journalist Sophie Gates, Quinn investigates what turns out to be murder. But the former scout is about to be blindsided, for a Southern sympathizer in the city is running a female spy network reporting to the Confederacy, and she has an insidious plot to foil the Union Army's march to Manassas by employing the charms of one Constance Lemagne to get as close to Adam as possible . . . Praise for the author&’s previous mysteries &“Exhilarating. . . . Sure to please.&” —The New York Times Sunday Book Review &“Wonderfully witty . . . deliciously dark and delightfully entertaining.&” —The Chicago Tribune&“Gleason&’s novel is a well-oiled machine . . . the authentic historical framework . . . the compelling personalities.&” —School Library Journal
A Murder at the Castle: A festive cosy murder mystery for fans of The Windsor Knot and Knives Out
by Chris McGeorgeKing Eric is dead. And when the motive is succession, murder is a family affair... The perfect book for fans of THE WINDSOR KNOT, KNIVES OUT and THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB.* * * * * During a violent snowstorm, the Royal Family gather at the Castle for a traditional Christmas together. Amid rumours that he plans to name a new successor, King Eric stands to make his traditional after-dinner speech. He sips from a glass of his favourite whisky- and drops dead. The king has been poisoned, and only one of the royals could have done the deed. Trapped by the raging blizzard, it is up to Eric's beloved head chef, Jonathan Alleyne, to play detective and get to the bottom of this heinous crime.Jon is determined to expose the truth, even if it puts him in grave danger, and threatens to shake the entire monarchy to its core... * * * * * Readers are loving A Murder at the Castle:'This is a fantastic mystery . . . It will keep you guessing until the end!' FIVE STARS'One of my favourite books I've read this year! The plot zips along at lightning speed' FIVE STARS'What a fun, fast paced read! I stayed up all night reading it' FIVE STARS'I recommend this book for all mystery lovers, it's the perfect red herring mystery' FIVE STARS'This is one of the best page-turners that I've read in a long while . . . I think this is Chris' best book yet' FIVE STARS
Murder at the Castle: An Iris Gray Mystery
by M. B. ShawPainter (and amateur sleuth) Iris Grey enters a world of buried secrets, village gossip, family feuds, and murder in the latest cosy mystery from New York Times bestselling author M. B. Shaw.Portrait painter Iris Grey arrives at Pitfeldy Castle in the Scottish Highlands, at the request of Baron Jock MacKinnon. Jock has commissioned Iris to paint a portrait of his fiancé, an American socialite Kathy Miller, ahead of their New Year wedding. Kathy invites Iris into her confidence, as she's received a series of threatening notes asking her to call off the wedding. Iris begins to investigate, and when a body is discovered in the grounds of the castle, she fears for Kathy's safety. With the wedding fast approaching, Iris tries to solve a mystery that is caught up in a rarified world of family feuds, romantic intrigue, buried secrets, and murder.
Murder at the Castle
by MB ShawIris Grey arrives at Pitfeldy Castle in the Highlands, at the request of the Baron, Jock MacKinnon. Jock has commissioned Iris to paint a portrait of his fiancé, an American socialite Kathy Miller, ahead of their New Year wedding.Kathy invites Iris into her confidence, she's received a series of threatening notes asking her to call off the wedding. Iris begins to investigate, and when remains are discovered in the grounds of the Castle, she fears for Kathy's safety.With the wedding fast approaching, Iris once again enters a world of family feuds, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder.
Murder at the Cat Show (The Perkins & Tate Mysteries #2)
by Marian BabsonA &“suspenseful&” mystery starring two publicists—and a whole lot of cats—from the Agatha Award–winning author of Cover-Up Story (Publishers Weekly). British public relations firm Perkins & Tate are used to dealing with show business—but this time, the celebrities are cats. The company&’s been hired to publicize a major event for cat fanciers, but even if the felines in attendance are dignified, elegant, and well trained, the same doesn&’t always hold true for the humans . . . After a valuable cat statue disappears—and the exhibit&’s much-disliked organizer is found dead in a cage with two Sumatran tigers—Douglas Perkins and Gerry Tate must sniff out a two-legged beast. &“The appearance of this second-in-a-series from England will gladden Babson&’s numerous aficionados in America. . . . Suspenseful action . . . While many convincingly real cats compete for the reader&’s affections, even Doug, expressing indifference to feline charms, falls helplessly in love with a wistful kitten.&” —Publishers Weekly &“For the marvels of metamorphosis, stick to Kafka. For the joy of cats, consider Ms. Babson.&” —The New York Times Book Review on Nine Lives to Murder
Murder at the Chase: A Locked Room Mystery Set In 1950s England (The Langham & Dupré Mysteries #2)
by Eric BrownCrime writer sleuth Donald Langham is faced with the classic locked-room conundrum in this &“ripping good&” historical mystery (Booklist). July, 1955. Donald Langham has interrupted his romantic break in rural Suffolk with the delectable Maria Dupré to assist a fellow writer. Alasdair Endicott has requested Langham&’s help in discovering what&’s happened to his father, Edward, who seems to have disappeared without trace from inside his locked study. Before he vanished, the elder Endicott had been researching a book on the notorious Satanist Vivian Stafford. Could the proposed biography have something to do with his disappearance? Does local resident Stafford really possess supernatural powers, as some believe? As Langham and Dupré question those around them, it becomes clear that there have been strange goings-on in the sleepy village of Humble Barton. But is the village really haunted—or does someone merely want it to look that way? With a further shocking discovery, the case takes a disturbing new twist. &“For readers who enjoy classic Golden Age mysteries,&” Eric Brown&’s &“charming English locked-room mystery features a well-crafted and exciting plot and two attractive protagonists&” (Library Journal). &“Reads like a country-house whodunit from the golden age, packed with fascinating characters, each boasting a motive for murder.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Plenty of unexpected twists. Agatha Christie fans will find a lot to like.&” —Publishers Weekly
Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery #2)
by Darci HannahTucked away inside an old lighthouse in Beacon Harbor, Michigan, bakeshop café owner Lindsey Bakewellis ready to make her first Christmas in town shine bright. But her merry plans crumble fast when murder appears under the mistletoe . . . With the spirit of the holidays wafting through the Beacon Bakeshop, Lindsey thinks she has the recipe for the sweetest Christmas ever—winning the town-wide cookie bake-off. Unfortunately, striving for a picture-perfect December in Beacon Harbor is a lot like biting into stale shortbread. Low on staff and bombarded by visits from family, Lindsey can barely meet demands at work, let alone summon the confidence to face fierce competition . . . Self-appointed Christmas know-it-all Felicity Stewart is determined to take the top spot in the bake‑off, and she&’s not afraid to dump a little coal in everyone&’s stocking to do it. Just as the competition heats up, everything falls apart when the judge is found dead—and covered in crumbs from Lindsey&’s signature cookie! Solving a murder was never on Lindsey&’s wish list. But with her reputation on the line during the happiest time of the year, she&’ll need to bring her best talents to the table in order to sift out the true Christmas Cookie culprit. Includes Delicious Recipes!
Murder at the Crooked Horse: A gripping whodunnit set in the English countryside
by Lesley CookmanTHERE'S A PUZZLING MYSTERY WHEN A BELOVED PUB BURNS DOWN...BUT LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE.After learning of a suspicious attempt to burn down a beloved old pub, The Crooked Horse, amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate.But when a local antiques dealer mysteriously disappears after apparently taking out his boat, it appears there are dark and sinister forces at play.This gripping and twisty crime mystery novel is is the perfect read for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Praise for Lesley Cookman:'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder at the Crooked Horse: A gripping whodunnit set in the English countryside
by Lesley CookmanTHERE'S A PUZZLING MYSTERY WHEN A BELOVED PUB BURNS DOWN...BUT LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE.After learning of a suspicious attempt to burn down a beloved old pub, The Crooked Horse, amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate.But when a local antiques dealer mysteriously disappears after apparently taking out his boat, it appears there are dark and sinister forces at play.This gripping and twisty crime mystery novel is is the perfect read for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Praise for Lesley Cookman:'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder at the Crooked Horse: A gripping whodunnit set in the English countryside
by Lesley CookmanTHERE'S A PUZZLING MYSTERY WHEN A BELOVED PUB BURNS DOWN...BUT LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE.After learning of a suspicious attempt to burn down a beloved old pub, The Crooked Horse, amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate.But when a local antiques dealer mysteriously disappears after apparently taking out his boat, it appears there are dark and sinister forces at play.This gripping and twisty crime mystery novel is is the perfect read for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Praise for Lesley Cookman:'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' 5* Reader Review'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' 5* Reader Review'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' 5* Reader Review'Love this series, roll on the next one!' 5* Reader Review'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' 5* Reader Review'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' 5* Reader Review
Murder at the Elms (A Gilded Newport Mystery #11)
by Alyssa MaxwellAs the nineteenth century comes to a close, the illustrious Vanderbilt family dominates Newport, Rhode Island, high society. But when murder arrives, reporter Emma Cross learns that sometimes the actions of the cream of society can curdle one&’s blood in the latest installment of this bestselling cozy historical mystery series . . . 1901: Back from their honeymoon in Italy, Emma and Derrick are adapting to married life as they return to their duties at their jointly owned newspaper, the Newport Messenger. The Elms, coal baron Edward Berwind&’s newly completed Bellevue Avenue estate, is newsworthy for two reasons: A modern mansion for the new century, it is one of the first homes in America to be wired for electricity with no backup power system, generated by coal from Berwind&’s own mines. And their servants—with a single exception—have all gone on strike to protest their working conditions. Summarily dismissing and replacing his staff with cool and callous efficiency, Berwind throws a grand party to showcase the marvels of his new &“cottage.&” Emma and Derrick are invited to the fete, which culminates not only in a fabulous musicale but an unforeseen tragedy—a chambermaid is found dead in the coal tunnel. In short order, it is also discovered that a guest&’s diamond necklace is missing and a laborer has disappeared. Detective Jesse Whyte entreats Emma and Derrick to help with the investigation and determine whether the murdered maid and stolen necklace are connected. As the dark deeds cast a shadow over the blazing mansion, it&’s up to Emma to shine a light on the culprit . . .
Murder at the Fair: A completely gripping British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseIt is a lovely day at the fair... but someone thinks it is a lovely day for murder...Summer is in full swing in the picturesque Sussex countryside, and Maisie Cooper is bound for the annual Bitling Fair.Maisie expects to enjoy homemade cakes, a glass of cider and a spot of Morris dancing.But what she doesn't bargain for is the tensions running high between the villagers of East Bitling and the disagreements being stirred up by the high and mighty Lady Catherine, from the big house on the hill.Is this nothing more than village politics? Or by the time the sun has set on the fair, will Maisie Cooper have another murder on her hands? Readers love the Maisie Cooper series: 'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review 5 stars'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Classic cosy murder mystery... several red herrings, and I didn't guess the ending' Reader review 5 stars'I loved the twists and turns in this book and can't wait for the next one' Reader review 5 stars'A cosy mystery with a lot of heart that sucked me in from page one and kept me guessing until the end' Reader review 5 stars'I loved the small village setting... I thought the characters were fantastic and I loved the gossip in village life. I kept guessing how everything tied in, and had a huge shock when the ending was revealed' Reader review 5 stars
Murder at the Fair: A completely gripping British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseReaders are hooked by the unmissable Maisie Cooper cosy crime series!'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of wit, mystery, and small town politics... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It is a lovely day at the fair... but someone thinks it is a lovely day for murder...Summer is in full swing in the picturesque Sussex countryside, and Maisie Cooper is bound for the annual Bitling Fair.Maisie expects to enjoy homemade cakes, a glass of cider and a spot of Morris dancing.But what she doesn't bargain for is the tensions running high between the villagers of East Bitling and the disagreements being stirred up by the high and mighty Lady Catherine, from the big house on the hill. Is this nothing more than village politics? Or by the time the sun has set on the fair, will Maisie Cooper have another murder on her hands?An addictive and perfectly witty cosy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Agatha Christie. Everyone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'A charming series, and I look forward to reading more' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at the Fair: A completely gripping British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseReaders are hooked by the unmissable Maisie Cooper cosy crime series!'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of wit, mystery, and small town politics... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It is a lovely day at the fair... but someone thinks it is a lovely day for murder...Summer is in full swing in the picturesque Sussex countryside, and Maisie Cooper is bound for the annual Bitling Fair.Maisie expects to enjoy homemade cakes, a glass of cider and a spot of Morris dancing.But what she doesn't bargain for is the tensions running high between the villagers of East Bitling and the disagreements being stirred up by the high and mighty Lady Catherine, from the big house on the hill. Is this nothing more than village politics? Or by the time the sun has set on the fair, will Maisie Cooper have another murder on her hands?An addictive and perfectly witty cosy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Agatha Christie. Everyone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'A charming series, and I look forward to reading more' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at the Falls (A Creature Comforts Mystery #3)
by Arlene KayArmy vet Persephone &“Perri&” Morgan has found a second career handcrafting leather pet accessories—and a satisfying sideline in training therapy dogs. But there&’s no cure for a cold-blooded murderer. . . .Perri and her BFF Babette Croy team up to bring their therapy dogs to an upscale senior living facility. But The Falls&’ pleasant façade hides some unpleasant secrets. Valuables are missing, feuds fester, and one resident even fears for her life. Sprightly senior Magdalen Melmoth swears she&’s being targeted because her grandfather was none other than Oscar Wilde, and her legacy includes an unpublished novel by the literary genius.Convinced it&’ll take more than calming canines to sniff out the truth, Perri enlists the help of her beau, hotshot reporter Wing Pruett. When a nurse is poisoned by chocolates sent to Magdalen, and a physician is brutally murdered, the case takes a deeply troubling turn. Perri, Babette, and their furry friends race to bring a killer to heel, but can they outsmart an enemy who&’s simply bad to the bone?
Murder at the Falls (A Creature Comforts Mystery #3)
by Arlene KayArmy vet Persephone &“Perri&” Morgan has found a second career handcrafting leather pet accessories—and a satisfying sideline in training therapy dogs. But there&’s no cure for a cold-blooded murderer. . . .Perri and her BFF Babette Croy team up to bring their therapy dogs to an upscale senior living facility. But The Falls&’ pleasant façade hides some unpleasant secrets. Valuables are missing, feuds fester, and one resident even fears for her life. Sprightly senior Magdalen Melmoth swears she&’s being targeted because her grandfather was none other than Oscar Wilde, and her legacy includes an unpublished novel by the literary genius.Convinced it&’ll take more than calming canines to sniff out the truth, Perri enlists the help of her beau, hotshot reporter Wing Pruett. When a nurse is poisoned by chocolates sent to Magdalen, and a physician is brutally murdered, the case takes a deeply troubling turn. Perri, Babette, and their furry friends race to bring a killer to heel, but can they outsmart an enemy who&’s simply bad to the bone?
Murder at the Falls (The Charlotte Graham Mysteries #5)
by Stefanie MattesonHollywood collides with New Jersey when legendary actress Charlotte Graham investigates an art-world murder in this charming cozy mystery It&’s been fifty years since Charlotte Graham began her reign as the queen of Hollywood, and the legendary actress shows no signs of slowing down. To keep herself young, she crisscrosses the country with her friend Tom Plummer, an author devoted to the quest to find the perfect diner. From Maine to Pennsylvania, Charlotte and Tom have sampled omelets, pies, and enough hot coffee to fill the Great Lakes. But when they venture to a famous roadside eatery in Paterson, New Jersey, their search will turn deadly. The Fall View Diner is perched atop a stunning waterfall, a perfect backdrop for a short-order lunch. But the meal is spoiled when a hot young artist dives headlong off the cliffs, forcing Charlotte to slip back into her most famous role: crime-solving sleuth. On the silver screen, Charlotte Graham brings grace to every part she&’s ever taken; on the page, Stefanie Matteson&’s mysteries are every bit as elegant. Readers seeking murder with a touch of class will adore the Charlotte Graham series. Murder at the Falls is the 5th book in the Charlotte Graham Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder At the FBI
by Margaret TrumanFBI Special Agent George L. Pritchard is found shot dead on the firing range in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building during a demonstration for tourists. When Special Agents Ross Lizenby, who worked under Pritchard, and Christine Saksis, investigate the murder, they find it linked to a long-kept secret that threatens to blow the FBI wide open.
Murder at the FBI (Capital Crimes #6)
by Margaret TrumanNew York Times Bestseller: The death of a special agent raises suspicions of corruption in this mystery in the &“dazzling series&” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). If there&’s one organization you don&’t want to mess with, it&’s the FBI. But agents Ross Lizenby and Christine Saksis are about to rush headlong into a showdown with their own employer . . . Special Agent George L. Pritchard was murdered on the FBI&’s own shooting range, his body found hanging behind a target during a public tour of the facility. Because of the embarrassment, the FBI had to launch an investigation—but when Lizenby and Saksis are brought in on the case, they begin to suspect that the agency&’s heart is not really in it. Now they must navigate the roadblocks that keep getting thrown in their way, and determine whether their ultimate loyalty is to the agency, or to the truth . . . &“Truman has settled firmly into a career of writing murder mysteries, all evoking brilliantly the Washington she knows so well.&” —The Houston Post
Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing (The Lord Meren Mysteries #3)
by Lynda S. Robinson&“As Robinson deftly juggles ancient Egyptian political intrigue and a riveting mystery, she proves again her mastery of the historical whodunit.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review During a celebration for Lord Meren, an agent of King Tutankhamun, one of his relatives is murdered. Known for her sharp tongue and numerous lovers, Anhai could&’ve been targeted for any number of reasons, but Meren fears her death might have something to do with the undercover mission he&’s currently working on. He&’ll have to rummage through family secrets and face a nest of vipers to uncover the truth . . . &“A classic country-house mystery with a delicious twist: the country estate is located in the Nile Valley and belongs to Lord Meren, the confidential agent of King Tutankhamen . . . Good scholarship authenticates the historical setting; imagination provides the sense of danger and romance to make it come alive.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Fascinating.&” —The Washington Post Book World
Murder at the Flamingo: A Novel (The Van Buren and DeLuca Mysteries #1)
by Rachel McMillanTwo society runaways become an unlikely sleuthing duo as they search for a killer amid the glamour and grit of 1930s Boston in this mystery series debut.Boston, 1937. Hamish DeLuca has spent most of his life trying to rise above his father’s expectations. Now he’s finally run away to Boston where his cousin, Luca Valari, is opening a fashionable nightclub in Scollay Square. When he meets Regina “Reggie” Van Buren—his cousin’s “right hand man”—Hamish wonders if his dreams for a normal life might be at hand. Heir to a New Haven fortune, Reggie fled her immaculate home—and the man her parents expect her to marry. Determined to make a life as the self-sufficient city girl she’s seen in the movies, Reggie runs away to Boston, where she finds an easy secretarial job with the suave Luca Valari. But as she and Hamish work together in Luca’s glittering world, they discover a darker side to the smashing Flamingo nightclub.When a corpse is discovered at the Flamingo, Reggie and Hamish learn there is a vast chasm between the rich and the rest—and a dangerous underworld that feeds on them both. As Hamish is forced to choose between his conscience and loyalty to his beloved cousin, he and Reggie work to expose a murder before the darkness destroys everything they’ve worked to build.
Murder at the Flea Club (Dr. Mary Finney #4)
by Matthew HeadA medical missionary in post-WWII Paris is out to solve the murder of a nightclub singer in this 1955 mystery by the author of The Devil in the Bush. Paris at the height of its post-War chic is a far cry from the African backwaters that Hoop Taliaferro has been calling home. But with his American charm and American dollars, he fits in anywhere. He especially fits in at the Flea Club, a naughty nightclub for people who have pretty tame ideas of naughty. The real draw is Nicole, a third-rate chanteuse singing sad songs for the bored expats holding up the bar. When someone silences the music, it falls to Hoop to put things right. Sleuthing&’s not really Hoop&’s line. He runs more to clever quips and nicely ironed khakis. But he is saved, once again, by the timely arrival of the redoubtable Dr. Mary Finney. Stomping through the City of Light in her sensible shoes, Mary is everything Nicole wasn&’t—including one step ahead of her killer.
Murder at the Fortune Teller's Table (A Kelly Jackson Mystery #3)
by Janet FinsilverPoisons, prophecies—and a peculiar past . . . When a local woman begins searching for a couple she hasn’t seen since the 1960s, Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast manager Kelly Jackson and the crime-solving group, the “Silver Sentinels,” are quick to help out. They’re also quick to guess that they’re in over their heads after the woman is found dead beside the body of a Greek fortune teller—and a fellow Sentinel gets attacked. As Kelly juggles work and her responsibilities at a food and wine festival in town, she and her sleuthing posse must confront a killer obsessed with old secrets . . . and solve a murder mystery more than fifty years in the making . . .
Murder at the Foul Line: Original Tales of Hoop Dreams and Deaths from Today's Great Writers
by Otto PenzlerRefereed by editor Otto Penzler, this anthology collects fourteen, original tales of buzzer-beating suspense and postgame mayhem. "In "Keller's Double Dribble," Lawrence Block tails a clueless hitman with courtside tickets to unplanned bloodshed ... Jeffery Deaver's power guard summons his formidable game instincts to thwart a pack of scammers in "Nothing but Net" ... a flagrant foul and a cruel betrayal send a star player crashing in Mike Lupica's "Mrs. Cash" ... George Pelecanos's "String Music" traces the dangerous escalation of a playground beef ... and in "Galahad, Inc.," by Joan H. Parker and Robert B. Parker, a college prodigy seeks unlikely defensive help against a sorority party sex rap." "Other literary slam-dunk tales ask just how hard a former Olympic medalist will fight to get back his old glory ... what hustle will win you the dunk-or-die prison matchup ... and why the pride of the Knicks will never live to see the playoffs. You'll find all the answers inside these pages from acclaimed storytellers Sue DeNymme, Brendan DuBois, Parnell Hall, Laurie R. King, Michael Malone, R. D. Rosen, S. J. Rozan, Justin Scott, and Stephen Solomita. There's the whistle. Here's the tip-off. Let these great clutch shot-makers put you in the zone."--BOOK JACKET.