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Murder by Mocha
by Cleo CoyleClare Cosi, manager and head barista of the landmark Village Blend coffeehouse, can brew a beverage to die for. But can she stir up some evidence against a bitter killer who's gone loco for mocha? Clare's Village Blend beans are being used to create a new java love potion: a "Mocha Magic Coffee" billed as an aphrodisiac. Clare may even try some on her boyfriend, NYPD detective Mike Quinn--when he's off duty, of course... The product, expected to rake in millions, will be sold exclusively on Aphrodite's Village, one of the Web's most popular online communities for women. But the launch party ends on a sour note when one of the Website's editors is found dead. When more of the Website's Sisters of Aphrodite start to die, Clare is convinced someone wants the coffee's secret formula--and is willing to kill to get it. Clare isn't about to spill the beans, but will she be next on the hit list? Includes recipes and coffee-making tips!
Murder by Mudpack: A Honey Driver Murder Mystery
by Jean G. GoodhindAfter Lady Marcrottie is found submerged in what should have been a therapeutic mud bath, the finger of suspicion points to the Beauty Spot Health and Beauty Clinic. Honey Driver, bath hotelier and part-time crime liaison officer, is booked in for botox, and a little snooping. However, she does take the necessary precautions to help her survive the experience of staying in such a health, beauty and diet conscious place. Cheese, biscuits, chocolate and a bottle of Australian Shiraz are hidden at the bottom of her bag. After all, a girl cannot live on carrot juice and lettuce leaves for any longer than two hours.
Murder! By Narwhal!: Book 1 (A Grimacres Whodunnit #1)
by Alex T. SmithFrom the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out.When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it's up to his mettlesome granddaughter, Edna, and her trusted tortoise, Charles Darwin, to determine whodunnit!Full of head-scratching clues, page-turning twists and a lot people acting suspiciously this is the first in a funny, spoofy middle-grade murder mystery series from bestselling author Alex T. Smith.
Murder! By Narwhal!: Book 1 (A Grimacres Whodunnit #1)
by Alex T. SmithFrom the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out.When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it's up to his mettlesome granddaughter, Edna, and her trusted tortoise, Charles Darwin, to determine whodunnit!Full of head-scratching clues, page-turning twists and a lot people acting suspiciously this is the first in a funny, spoofy middle-grade murder mystery series from bestselling author Alex T. Smith.'Outrageously funny, lavishly illustrated.' The Guardian, Best Books of Autumn'A verbal and visual treat with a fast-paced plot, packed full of weird suspects, head-scratching clues and page-turning twists... all brought to glorious life by Alex's extraordinary illustrations.' Lancashire Guardian
Murder By Numbers (Sudoku Mystery #2)
by Kaye MorganPuzzle master Liza Kelly must sharpen her pencil-and her wits-to solve a calculated killing. Second in the Sudoku mystery series--from the author of Death by Sudoku. <P> Taking on the role of publicist puts Liza in the center of the action on the production of the film Counterfeit, where inflated egos and artistic temperaments clash both on set and off. But when one of the film's major players is found dead, Sudoku Maven Liza realizes that the numbers don't quite add up. Now it's up to her to investigate the cast and crew in order to determine just who wrote this death scene.
Murder by Page One: A Peach Coast Library Mystery from Hallmark Publishing
by Olivia MatthewsIf you love Hallmark mystery movies, you&’ll love this cozy mystery with humor, intrigue, and a librarian amateur sleuth. Marvey, a librarian, has moved from Brooklyn to a quirky small town in Georgia. When she&’s not at the library organizing events for readers, she&’s handcrafting book-themed jewelry and looking after her cranky cat. At times, her new life in the South still feels strange...and that&’s before the discovery of the dead body in the bookstore. After one of her friends becomes a suspect, Marvey sets out to solve the murder mystery. She even convinces Spence, the wealthy and charming newspaper owner, to help. With his ties to the community, her talents for research, and her fellow librarians&’ knowledge, Marvey pursues the truth. But as she gets closer to it, could she be facing a deadly plot twist? This first in series cozy mystery includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Classic Peach Cobbler.
Murder by Prescription (The Doctor Westlake Mysteries #2)
by Jonathan StaggeA case of mistaken identity leads to death and deception in this classic &“three-ringed thriller . . . [with] plenty of shocks and jolts&” (New York Herald Tribune). It&’s not the first time the local press has made a mistake, but this one has consequences for Dr. Hugh Westlake. An article about an advocate of euthanasia has switched the name of the old quack named Westbrook to &“Westlake,&” which leads to Hugh getting summoned in the middle of an icy winter night for a mercy killing. The poor, fatally ill woman is the matriarch of a new, wealthy family in town. Ethically, all Hugh can do is ease her pain, so he leaves her with some morphine tablets and in the care of her beautiful daughter Hermia, a sight for sore eyes to the widower of eight years. But Mrs. Talbot&’s unexpected death on the following morning—and her will—draw Hugh into the secrets of the odd household, which consists of her much younger husband, an adopted sibling, a flighty nurse, and a couple of mad scientists. And when another of Hugh&’s terminally ill patients is found dead from a morphine overdose, he becomes the prime suspect in a case that comes down to the question of mercy—or murder . . . &“This detective novel is teeming with nail biting thrills. . . . For a book written in the 1930s it still has some resonance for a 21st century reader.&” —Pretty Sinister Books &“One of those &‘one in a million&’ mysteries that has everything . . . one can&’t help enjoying it.&” —Worcester Telegram
Murder by Proxy (The Mike Shayne Mysteries #42)
by Brett HallidayA beautiful woman vanishes while on vacation in Miami, and it's up to Mike Shayne to find her When Ellen Harris leaves New York for her 2-week trip to Miami, her husband playfully reminds her to be careful. In a city famous for playboys, loan sharks, and gigolos, a beautiful woman can find trouble--and Ellen wants all the trouble she can get. Although she adores her husband, she intends to have fun, and that means flirting with every man she sees, from bellhops to bartenders and everyone in between. From all outward appearances, it looks like she plans to have a different man in her room every night she's there, but the very first morning, the maid finds her bed undisturbed. Ellen's husband arrives 5 days later, desperate to find out why his wife hasn't been answering his calls. She hasn't been seen at the hotel since just after checking in, and the only man who can track her down is Miami's toughest detective: Mike Shayne. Murder by Proxy is the 43rd book in the Mike Shayne Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder by Quill: A Scottish Castle Mystery
by Michael PhillipsA writer’s retreat in northern Scotland becomes a master class in murder in this clever mystery novel.The winners of a prestigious writing contest have been gathered for a writer’s retreat in the home of wealthy philanthropist Hugh Barrabault. Located in a remote coastal village of northern Scotland, the elegant castle and its immaculate grounds are intended to inspire serenity and reflection—the ideal conditions for literary productivity. But no one is feeling very serene when their host is found murdered.Hugh Barrabault had the power to make any of his guests famous overnight. Who could possibly have wanted him dead? The murder weapon—a writing quill of unusual design—is their only clue. As the investigation begins and secrets are revealed, the former strangers are forced to make alliances. Everyone agrees that someone must take change . . . but what if that someone is the murderer?
Murder by Reflection
by H. F. HeardA couple&’s bizarre fantasy life goes awry in this electric psychological thriller for fans of The Talented Mr. Ripley. The modern world holds no wonder for Arnoldo Signori. A man born in the wrong age, he yearns to escape the chaos of present-day New York and slip back into the glorious eighteenth century, when culture reigned, art was plentiful, and people lived with effortless grace. He&’d do anything to be part of that bygone era. Eccentric millionaire Irene Ibis is the only person Arnoldo has ever felt a true kinship with. So when she offers to help him realize his dream, he eagerly accepts. The only condition: He must hand over every aspect of his life to her. Soon, he finds himself installed in a sumptuous palace, surrounded by magnificent beauty, with his every need taken care of. It&’s heaven on earth. But it&’s not perfect. And when the veil of fantasy drawn around the couple slips, cruel reality insinuates itself into their all-too-fragile existence. Now they may lose their paradise—and their lives. . . . A true renaissance man, H. F. Heard was a historian, science writer, educator, and philosopher who infused his novels—including his popular Mycroft Holmes Mysteries—with a stark, unflinching view of humanity that proved both disturbing and irresistible. Hailed by the New York Times as a &“psychological horror story . . . of spine-tingling originality and excellence,&” Murder by Reflection remains utterly unique and deeply chilling.
Murder by Syllabub (The Ellen McKenzie Mysteries #5)
by Kathleen DelaneyEllen is in Virginia to investigate a Colonial ghost sighting on an old plantation, but the spirits she disturbs are far deadlier than she thought. When Ellen McKenzie’s Aunt Mary decides to fly to Virginia to help her best friend Elizabeth Smithwood, Ellen has no choice but to go along to keep Mary out of trouble. It seems that a ghost in Colonial dress has been causing havoc around Elizabeth’s sprawling plantation estate. But when the supposed ghost—the stepson of Elizabeth’s dead husband—turns up truly dead in Elizabeth’s house, suspicion of foul play falls on her. Especially when the cause of death is a poisoned glass of a traditional after-dinner drink called syllabub taken from Elizabeth’s own private batch. The stepson had enemies to spare. But why was he roaming the old house? What was he searching for? To find the truth, Ellen and Aunt Mary will have to expose two hundred years of grudges and face dangers that are very much alive. The fifth book of the Ellen McKenzie Mystery series.
Murder by the Barrel: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Book 18
by Lesley CookmanA new title in the popular cosy crime series by bestselling author Lesley Cookman When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited. Beer, sun and music, what could possibly go wrong? But when an unexpected death shakes the village, it’s up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Was it just another rock star death or is there something more sinister afoot?
Murder by the Barrel: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A\libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Ser. #18)
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 eighteenth instalment!Beer, sun and music.What could possibly go wrong?As it turns out, a lot. When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited - to say the least. That is until an unexpected death shakes the village, and it's up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Or at least, she thinks it is. The police may have a slightly different idea of who's case it is, but small details like that have never stopped Libby before.But was it just an accidental death or is there something more sinister afoot?_________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'These books are brilliant. The stories are well written and you are made to feel part of the group and involved in the storyline' ***** Amazon review'Fantastic as always... So much to think on and keeps you intrigued right til the end. Fab read for all detective lovers' ***** Amazon review'Another excellent adventure with Libby Sharjent' ***** Amazon review'Excelllent story as usual' ***** Amazon review'Loved it, I love Libby and her friends, it's light hearted and great!... buy it and enjoy!!!' ***** Amazon review
Murder by the Barrel: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery (A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series #18)
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 eighteenth instalment!Beer, sun and music.What could possibly go wrong?As it turns out, a lot. When the sleepy village of Steeple Martin announces its first beer festival, the locals are excited - to say the least. That is until an unexpected death shakes the village, and it's up to Libby Sarjeant to solve the puzzle. Or at least, she thinks it is. The police may have a slightly different idea of who's case it is, but small details like that have never stopped Libby before.But was it just an accidental death or is there something more sinister afoot?_________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series:'These books are brilliant. The stories are well written and you are made to feel part of the group and involved in the storyline' ***** Amazon review'Fantastic as always... So much to think on and keeps you intrigued right til the end. Fab read for all detective lovers' ***** Amazon review'Another excellent adventure with Libby Sharjent' ***** Amazon review'Excelllent story as usual' ***** Amazon review'Loved it, I love Libby and her friends, it's light hearted and great!... buy it and enjoy!!!' ***** Amazon review
Murder by the Book (The Langham & Dupré Mysteries #1)
by Eric BrownWho is killing the crime writers of London? Find out in this &“consistently entertaining . . . crime debut from sci-fi veteran Brown&” (Kirkus Reviews). London, 1955. When crime writer Donald Langham&’s literary agent asks for his help in sorting out &“a delicate matter,&” little does Langham realize what he&’s getting himself into. For a nasty case of blackmail leads inexorably to murder as London&’s literary establishment is rocked by a series of increasingly bizarre deaths. With three members of the London Crime Writers&’ Association coming to sudden and violent ends, what at first appeared to be a series of suicides looks suspiciously like murder—and there seems to be something horribly familiar about the various methods of dispatch. With the help of his literary agent&’s assistant, the delectable Maria Dupré, Langham finds himself drawing on the skills of his fictional detective hero as he hunts a ruthless and fiendishly clever killer—a killer with old scores to settle. &“[A] well-paced first mystery. . . . Readers will hope a sequel is in the works.&” —Publishers Weekly
Murder by the Book (British Library Crime Classics)
by Edited by Martin EdwardsWith Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of bibliomysteries, where "golden age–inspired puzzle masters [are] doing what they do best: bringing together readers, books, and felonies [in] perhaps the single best collection yet in this blue-chip series (Kirkus, Starred Review)."There is no better hiding place for clues—or red herrings—than inside the pages of a book. But in this world of resentful ghost writers, indiscreet playwrights, and unscrupulous book collectors, literary prowess is often a prologue to disaster. Readers should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.Featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent, Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, and others, a bookish puzzle threatens an eagerly awaited inheritance; a submission to a publisher recounts a murder that seems increasingly to be a work of nonfiction; an irate novelist puts a grisly end to the source of his writer's block.
Murder by the Book (A Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery #1)
by Lauren ElliottAddie Greyborne loved working with rare books at the Boston Public Library—she even got to play detective, tracking down clues about mysterious old volumes. But she didn&’t expect her sleuthing skills to come in so handy in a little seaside town . . . Addie left some painful memories behind in the big city, including the unsolved murder of her fiancé and her father&’s fatal car accident. After an unexpected inheritance from a great aunt, she&’s moved to a small New England town founded by her ancestors back in colonial times—and living in spacious Greyborne Manor, on a hilltop overlooking the harbor. Best of all, her aunt also left her countless first editions and other treasures—providing an inventory to start her own store. But there&’s trouble from day one, and not just from the grumpy woman who runs the bakery next door. A car nearly runs Addie down. Someone steals a copy of Alice in Wonderland. Then, Addie&’s friend Serena, who owns a nearby tea shop, is arrested—for killing another local merchant. The police seem pretty sure they&’ve got the story in hand, but Addie&’s not going to let them close the book on this case without a fight . . .
Murder by the Book (The Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries #26)
by Frances Lockridge Richard LockridgeWhile vacationing in Florida, Mr. and Mrs. North investigate a doctor&’s murder It&’s morning in Key West, and Pamela North has gone fishing for pelicans. Her husband, Jerry, insists it&’s impossible to go fishing for birds, but when he finds her later on, she&’s surrounded by pelicans on all sides. He shouldn&’t be surprised; Pamela has made a career out of doing the impossible—and she&’s not finished yet. A blizzard is battering New York City, but the Norths have come south for sun and sand and a spot of tennis in old Key West. Murder wasn&’t on their agenda, but Pamela has a way of finding it wherever she goes. She&’s just gone out for another morning of luring pelicans when she finds a local physician at the end of the pier, a bullet in his chest and his blood all over the dock. The birds will have to wait; the Norths are about to go fishing for a killer. Murder by the Book is the 26th book in the Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder by the Book (Nero Wolfe #19)
by Rex StoutWhen everyone who has read Leonard Dykes's unpublished manuscript--including the author himself--is found dead, Nero Wolfe, along with his sidekick, decides to set a trap.
Murder by the Book (Helen Black Mysteries #1)
by Pat WelchChristmas in Berkeley is grim for Helen Black Private Investigator. Clients are scarce and her lover doesn't like Helen's new career. Then Helen lands her first important case: A wealthy lesbian whose lover is a murder suspect. Pat Welch's first novel.
Murder by the Bookend (An Antique Bookshop Mystery #2)
by Laura Gail BlackAntiquarian bookseller Jenna Quinn sleuths again when a pair of glass bookends puts an end to a librarian's life, in this second installment of Laura Gail Black's cozy series.The quaint warehouse district of Hokes Folly, NC, is hopping despite the drizzly November chill. The occasion? The mountain town's beloved antiquarian bookstore, Twice Upon a Time, is throwing a bash for its grand reopening. But bookseller Jenna Quinn's peace of mind is shattered when the local library's Director of Antique Books turns up dead in the parking lot--his head bashed in by a glittering pair of vintage glass bookends.As they examine the murder scene, Jenna and her police detective boyfriend happen upon the only witness--the victim's dog, who flees the scene leaving a trail of bloody footprints behind. If only dogs could speak, Jenna might be able to make quick work of the murder case and get back to stocking her bookcases.Alas, finding the killer won't be so easy, even though this is not Jenna's first murder investigation--indeed, she inherited Twice Upon a Time from her slain uncle. The suspect list is voluminous--the late librarian had not-so-friendly run-ins with numerous guests--but suspicion eventually centers on three unsavory individuals who left the party shortly before the victim did.Now, Jenna must edit her inventory of suspects from three names to one, before the bloodthirsty bookend-wielder becomes the author of Jenna's demise.
Murder by the Broads: A Gripping Detective Thriller Full of Suspense
by Anthony TamiozzoMurder rocks an English seaside town, and a police detective must put the pieces together in this tense crime thriller. DS Adam Burnt has been called to a crime scene where a young man lies stabbed to death amid signs of a struggle—and not far away, another young man has been fatally hit by a truck. Using the corpse&’s thumb to unlock his cellphone helps to ID the victim, but plenty of questions remain. The first suspicion is gang activity. But Burnt is also troubled by other suspicions—specifically, that his wife may be having an affair. As the clues unfold, DS Burnt begins a game of cat and mouse. What links the case to a doctor and a psychiatric hospital? Trying to juggle his personal life and the job, Burnt must navigate the seaside town of Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas to catch a killer . . .
Murder by the Clock
by Rufus KingNYPD’s Lieutenant Valcour investigates how a philandering husband could have been murdered twice in one night in this Jazz Age whodunit. The body of Herbert Endicott is discovered by his wife at 8:37 PM, dead in his walk-in closet. The circumstances seem suspicious but there is no evidence of foul play, so Lieutenant Valcour, New York’s most astute investigator, orders an autopsy on site. The doctor discovers a faint heartbeat and, with an injection of adrenaline, Endicott is alive again. But just a few hours later, he has been shot dead—this time for good. From this puzzling set-up, an atmospheric and tense mystery ensues, with Valcour’s research turning up more questions than answers. Before twenty-four hours are up, the solution will be uncovered. Fans of S.S. Van Dine’s Philo Vance will appreciate the introspective Lieutenant Valcour, who makes his series debut in Murder by the Clock.
Murder By the Glass (Wine Lover's Mystery #2)
by Michele ScottThe poisoning of a Napa Valley bride has oenophile Nikki Sands researching what may have been a killer bottle of wine.
Murder by the Minster: the page-turning cosy crime series perfect for booklovers (The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries #1)
by Helen CoxA BRAND NEW COSY MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE PICTURESQUE CITY OF YORK. FOR FANS OF FAITH MARTIN, BETTY ROWLANDS AND LJ ROSS.Meet Kitt Hartley: librarian, no-nonsense Yorkshirewoman ... detective?'Fabulous!' *****'Brilliant ... a smashing holiday read' *****It's a perfectly normal day for Kitt Hartley at her job at the University of the Vale of York library, until Detective Inspector Halloran arrives at her desk to tell her that her best friend, Evie Bowes, is under suspicion of murder. Evie's ex-boyfriend Owen has been found dead - with a fountain pen stabbed through his heart - and all the evidence points to her.Kitt knows there is no way Evie could murder anyone - let alone Owen, who she adored. Horrified that the police could have got it so wrong, Kitt decides there's only one thing to do: she's going to investigate Owen's murder herself. She's read hundreds of mystery novels - how hard can it be?With the help of her assistant Grace, and the occasional hindrance of the library's eccentric regulars, Kitt summons up all her investigative powers (absorbed over years of reading everything from Agatha Christie to Ian Rankin) and gets to work. She soon discovers that down the quaint streets and snickelways of York lie darker doings than she'd ever dreamed, but she needs to watch her step: the murderer is watching her. And they haven't finished killing yet...