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Peril at Pennington Manor (An Avery Ayers Antique Mystery #2)
by Tracy GardnerPerfect for fans of Jane K. Cleland and Ellery Adams, the second volume in Tracy Gardner&’s antiques-themed mystery series finds appraiser Avery Ayers sleuthing a murder in a castle. Thanks to Aunt Midge&’s unlikely friendship with Nicholas Pennington, the Duke of Valle Charme, Avery Ayers and her associates at Antiques and Artifacts Appraised head off to their most glamorous assignment yet—cataloguing and appraising the contents of a castle-like mansion on the Hudson River. But regal splendor becomes a backdrop to mayhem when the precious Viktor Petrova timepiece disappears—and housekeeper Suzanne Vick plummets from a parapet to her death. Avery, her dad William, and colleagues Micah Abbott and Sir Robert Lane soon learn that Suzanne&’s predecessor also met with an untimely end. Further, the housekeeper&’s suspicious demise coincides with Avery&’s discovery that many of the Duke&’s most priceless heirlooms have been replaced by fakes. Detective Art Smith lends his expertise, but the suspect list encompasses the Duke&’s entire retinue—including his family. Could the killer be someone intimately familiar with the Pennington estate, such as caretaker couple Ira and Lynn Hoffman, the Penningtons&’ chauffeur Roderick, or even one of the heirs to the Pennington fortune? Then the duke himself is injured in an inexplicable riding accident, and the clock swiftly ticks toward a reckoning with a cold-blooded killer. A criminal mastermind is making a desperate bid for ill-gotten riches…can Avery bring the culprit to justice before her time is up?
Peril at Price Manor
by Laura ParnumFans of Ghost Squad will love this lightly scary creature feature standalone novel about a tween aspiring horror movie actress who pairs up with the twin children of her favorite director to defeat zombifying octopus-like creatures!Halle dreams of becoming a scream queen. She practices her loudest scream every day and has learned a lot from studying the horror movies of her favorite director, Maximus Price. Maximus lives just outside town, and when the chance to go to his home arises, Halle grabs it with both hands. She doesn’t realize that real life horrors await her at Price Manor.Paisley and Argyle, Maximus’s twin children, think that the creepy, squid-like creatures that have attached themselves to the faces of the manor’s staff, putting them in a zombie-like stupor, are just another one of their prankster dad’s tricks. When Halle arrives and is attacked by one of the creatures, she meets the twins and assures them that this is no joke. The three kids will have to work together using all of their unusual talents to defeat the monsters—and maybe even save the world.Blending quirky humor and poignant heart with delightfully creepy monsters, this debut middle grade novel is a perfect entry point for young readers to the horror genre.“Price Manor is perfectly mysterious. With just the right amount of chills and thrills, I was hooked from page one!”—Lindsay Currie, author of Scritch Scratch and The Girl in White"It's Alien in a spooky mansion. Nonstop action, tentacles, and slime. So much fun."—J.W. Ocker, author of The Smashed Man of Dread End
Peril at Somner House: A Mystery Featuring Daphne du Maurier (Daphne du Maurier Mysteries #2)
by Joanna ChallisAfter her adventures in Murder on the Cliffs, young Daphne du Maurier travels to a remote island off the coast of Cornwall to visit the estate of Lord and Lady Trevalyan. Somner House, enchanting amidst lush exotic wilderness and only a moment's walk to the sea, beguiles Daphne, but just as looming winter storms begin to envelop the island, the Lord is found murdered while the Lady is found in the arms of a lover. Even Daphne with her torrid imagination could not have dreamed that she would become ensnared in the vile, villainous schemes being hatched within the walls of Somner House—or that a handsome stranger would inspire her to plumb the depths of a great mystery.
Peril at the Exposition: A Mystery (Captain Jim and Lady Diana Mysteries #2)
by Nev MarchCaptain Jim Agnihotri and his new bride, Diana Framji, return in Nev March's Peril at the Exposition, the follow up to March's award-winning, Edgar finalist debut, Murder in Old Bombay.1893: Newlyweds Captain Jim Agnihotri and Diana Framji are settling into their new home in Boston, Massachusetts, having fled the strict social rules of British Bombay. It's a different life than what they left behind, but theirs is no ordinary marriage: Jim, now a detective at the Dupree Agency, is teaching Diana the art of deduction he’s learned from his idol, Sherlock Holmes.Everyone is talking about the preparations for the World's Fair in Chicago: the grandeur, the speculation, the trickery. Captain Jim will experience it first-hand: he's being sent to Chicago to investigate the murder of a man named Thomas Grewe. As Jim probes the underbelly of Chicago’s docks, warehouses, and taverns, he discovers deep social unrest and some deadly ambitions.When Jim goes missing, young Diana must venture to Chicago's treacherous streets to learn what happened. But who can she trust, when a single misstep could mean disaster?Award-winning author Nev March mesmerized readers with her Edgar finalist debut, Murder in Old Bombay. Now, in Peril at the Exposition, she wields her craft against the glittering landscape of the Gilded Age with spectacular results.
Peril at the Peak (Mountain Rescue)
by Jennifer BrownTo save his daughter,They must survive the mountain… Whitney Murphy thought leading a youth group hike on Candle Mountain would be fun. Even with Jeremy Moon, uptight single dad, as her coleader. But fun turns to danger when Jeremy&’s daughter goes missing. With storm clouds rolling in, Whitney and Jeremy must put aside their differences. Because working together is their only chance of finding young Sam and getting off the mountain alive…
Peril in Paperback: A Bibliophile Mystery
by Kate CarlisleA New York Times Bestseller -- Rare books and antiquities expert Brooklyn Wainwright is thrilled to be invited to the fiftieth birthday party of her neighbor Suzie's aunt Grace. A retired founder of a video game corporation, Grace is a larger-than-life character who's turned her Lake Tahoe mansion into a fun house. Brooklyn is most excited to catalog Grace's extensive collection of rare pulp fiction. Part of the fun involves a séance, but after the lights flicker, one guest is dead.
Peril in Paris (A Royal Spyness Mystery #16)
by Rhys BowenLady Georgiana Rannoch and her dashing husband, Darcy, are awaiting a bundle of joy, but an unexpected trip to Paris will thrust them straight into a tangled web of international intrigue in this all-new mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series from Rhys Bowen.What a delight it is to finally be able to enjoy a simple meal again! I have been in the throes of morning sickness for the last few months as Darcy and I prepare to welcome a brand-new addition to our little family. Now that I am feeling better, I have realized I am dreadfully bored! It seems that all my nearest and dearest are off leading their own busy lives while I sit at home and attempt to train our two adorably naughty puppies. Fun as it may be, it is hard not to long for a little adventure, a change of pace, before my true confinement begins when the baby comes.Happily, it seems that Darcy has read my mind. When I receive a letter from my glamorous best friend, Belinda, Darcy suggests we take a trip to Paris to visit her. It seems he also has a spot of business of which to take care, so I will be staying in Belinda&’s flat as she works feverishly on Coco Chanel&’s fall collection. I happen to know Coco from a disastrous encounter in Nice years ago, and I am hoping this visit will go much more smoothly. But I soon learn that nothing about my time in Paris is going to be simple . . . or safe for that matter.Darcy has asked me to take on a small chore as a part of his latest assignment. I am to covertly retrieve something from an attendee of Coco&’s show. It seems easy enough, but I discover that this little errand could have terrifying consequences for a world on the brink of war. When things go horribly wrong, I am left to find a killer all while trying to fend off a French policeman who is certain that I am a criminal mastermind. But I have no plans to deliver my darling little one in a prison cell, and so I will muster every ounce of my courage to save the day . . . and, quite possibly, the world!
Peril in Piney Woods (Lookout Mountain Mysteries #5)
by Debra WebbHer small-town life is idyllic…Until danger follows her there. An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she&’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery &“Griff&” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread HollowBook 2: Murder at Sunset RockBook 3: A Place to HideBook 4: Whispering Winds WidowsBook 5: Peril in Piney Woods
Peril in Pink (Connie Blair, Book #10)
by Betsy AllenConnie Blair shivered in anticipation as she boarded the plane that would take her to the Caribbean, never guessing that soon she would shiver in fright. But once again what began as a business trip was to become surrounded with danger and intrigue. When Mike Ingersoll first showed her the map, Connie was caught up in the excitement of a search for sunken treasure. It seemed little more than an inconvenience when her traveling bag and Mike's were switched - until she discovered that she had the map, and someone else knew it! How Connie pits all her mystery-solving skills against a sinister modern-day pirate makes a fast-paced tale of suspense and excitement.
Peril in Pink
by Sydney LeighEverything is coming up rosé for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B&’s killer vibe a whole new meaning.Schitt&’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery.It&’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, and owner Jess Byrne has prepared the ultimate, Insta-worthy welcome, complete with her ex-boyfriend—reality singing sensation Lars Armstrong—performing live. As guests check in and mimosas are poured, Lars arrives with his stepdad-turned-manager Bob in tow. But things go south when Bob is found dead, and Lars is the prime suspect.After a desperate plea from Lars, and knowing the reputation of her B&B is at stake, Jess agrees to help clear Lars&’ name, but the more she digs, the less sure she is that he&’s innocent. Especially when he&’s found at the scene of another murder.With the guests under lockdown, the B&B in the press for all the wrong reasons, and a killer on the loose, Jess is in over her head. With the help of her best friend and business partner Kat, Jess is determined to uncover the truth before Lars is put behind bars and The Pearl is permanently cancelled.
Peril in the Mist (The Outfit)
by Robert SwindellsWhen the Outfit finds themselves alone in the wilderness as mist descends and night falls, will they be able to find their way back home through the dark? Find out with this suspenseful high/low story.
Peril in the Shallows (New York Harbor Patrol #2)
by Addison FoxA murder on the water…Leads to love between two partners. Police diver Kerrigan Doyle has the opportunity to prove herself as a cop by partnering with celebrated detective Arlo Prescott. A grisly discovery on a shipwreck in the middle of a storm points to a new crime syndicate in the city. Kerrigan's plan to pose as Arlo's girlfriend gets the two of them closer to solving the mystery, but their unexpected chemistry starts to bring them together in a more physical way. Can Kerrigan navigate the investigation while keeping her feelings for Arlo at bay? Or will their attraction prove to be too perilous?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the New York Harbor Patrol series:Book 1: Danger in the DepthsBook 2: Peril in the ShallowsBook 3: Threats in the Deep
Peril in the Smoky Mountains
by April Arrington Karen KirstNo safety on high groundSmoky Mountain Danger by April Arrington Taylor Holt was sure she and her rafting group—single dad Will Morgan and his daughter—could make it down the rapids of the Great Smoky Mountains. But when disaster strikes, Will and Taylor must depend on each other to survive. With Taylor&’s past still haunting her, can their tentative trust be enough to run a lethal gauntlet of dangers—and survive?Targeted for Revenge by Karen Kirst After she spent years in hiding, turning to mounted police officer Mason Reed for protection is the last thing Tessa Vitale thought she&’d do—until her mafia family tracks her down. With her brother planning to kidnap her daughter and kill Tessa, her little girl&’s secret father is their only hope. But can the man she left behind put their past aside to save their daughter?2 Thrilling Stories Smoky Mountain Danger and Targeted for Revenge
Peril Is My Pay (The Chester Drum Mysteries #11)
by Stephen MarloweIn Rome for the Olympics, Drum witnesses an assassinationWhen he was in college, Kyle Ryder picked up athletic records effortlessly. Now he picks up girls. An Olympic-quality javelin thrower, he has recently fallen for a Czechoslovakian Amazon named Hilda, whose weapon of choice is the discus. On the eve of the Rome summer Olympics, Kyle&’s father hires private detective Chester Drum to follow his son. He doesn&’t mind the girl—it&’s her Soviet handlers who make him nervous. The Olympic torch hasn&’t even been lit when their love affair takes its first casualty. Their Italian go-between, Signor Mozzoni, is crossing the street when a Citroën runs him down. With their protector dead, Kyle and his girlfriend vanish. If Drum doesn&’t find the missing athletes quickly, the Soviet trainers will give them a workout from which they&’ll never recover.
Peril on the Mountain
by Elizabeth GoddardTwo novels of love and danger in the Alaskan wilderness by the USA Today–bestselling, Carol Award–winning author in one volume!BuriedAfter witnessing a murder, legal investigator Leah Marks flees to Alaska. But the killer has tracked her down and as he chases her into a snow-packed canyon, an avalanche buries them both. Saved by search-and-rescue specialist Cade Warren, Leah longs to tell him the truth. But how can she, without bringing even more danger into Cade’s life?UntraceableOn a daring mission, search-and-rescue specialist Heidi Warren and her team step onto an icy Alaskan mountaintop . . . and right into a trap. A stranded gang of thieves holds them at gunpoint, forcing them to serve as guides along the treacherous path. Heidi needs someone to trust, but her rescue partner, Isaiah Callahan, is keeping secrets from her. Yet when a blizzard starts closing in, their options start running out . . . Praise for Elizabeth Goddard’s novels“A good recommendation for fans of Irene Hannon and Lynette Eason.” —Booklist“Thrilling . . . high-octane.” —Publishers Weekly
Peril on the Page (The Open Book Mysteries #3)
by Margaret LoudonA murder in her quaint British bookshop drops American Gothic novelist Penelope Parish into her deadliest caper yet.Penelope Parish is ready to close the book on her amateur sleuthing—from now on, The Open Book&’s writer-in-residence will be sticking to villains of the fictional variety while she puts the final touches on her new novel. But when an author is murdered inside the bookshop, all of Upper Chumley-on-Stoke goes on high alert. Now it&’s up to Pen and the quirky citizens of Chumley to stop a killer and protect the charming British town she&’s begun to call home.
Peril on the Ranch
by Lynette EasonThey’ll shield her newest charge…no matter what the cost.When an infant is abandoned on her ranch, foster mother Isabelle Trent will do anything for the child—even put her own life on the line. She might not know who left the little girl, but it’s clear someone’s after her and will kill to reach their target. With Isabelle’s ranch hand, Brian “Mac” McGee, at her side, can she survive long enough to protect the baby?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Peril on the Ranch
by Delores Fossen Nicole HelmTurn up the heat with two gripping suspense stories!Always a Lawman by Delores FossenTen years ago, Sheriff Gabriel Beckett helped convict the man who murdered his parents. Now terror has returned to town and the woman who escaped the attack is a target again. Jodi Canton loved Gabriel—until that love was shattered with his parents’ murder and her father’s conviction. Drawing out the real killer puts her life on the line, but Gabriel’s protection puts her heart in danger…Wyoming Cowboy Protection by Nicole HelmNoah Carson didn’t plan to have a woman and a baby under his roof. But his new housekeeper is in danger, and the solitary Wyoming rancher will do whatever it takes to protect Addie Foster and her nephew. But he doesn’t know who she’s running from. What he does know is the longer Addie and Seth stay, the more he believes they belong here—with him.
Peril Over the Airport (Vicki Barr, Book #8)
by Helen WellsVicki Barr's greatest desire is to obtain her pilot's license. Vicki signs up to take lessons with Bill Avery, who owns a small airport north of town. Bill's airfield serves small, unscheduled cargo flights. Vicki immediately learns that Bill has his hands full running his small airport and that Bill is hopelessly disorganized. Vicki tries to help him straighten up his disorderly office and put some order in his affairs. Bill's chief competitor, Andrew Corey, owns a neighboring airfield and is putting pressure on Bill to sell out to him. Bill refuses to sell his airfield, and shortly thereafter, one of Bill's planes is sabotaged. Could it just be coincidence, or could Andrew Corey or Bill's mysterious new mechanic, Spin Voight, be involved? All that Vicki knows for certain is that Spin appears to hold a grudge against her. Bill's problems multiply as a mysterious company named Land and Sky, Inc. tries to buy his airport, and local farmers seek an injunction to close Avery Airport. Vicki remains convinced that both Andrew Corey and Spin Voight are behind Bill's problems and works to uncover the plot before Bill's time runs out.
Peril & Prayer (A Sister Lou Mystery #2)
by Olivia MatthewsHow do you solve a problem like Marianna? This year's Advent retreat has been booked for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Hermione of Ephesus at the pastoral Briar Coast Cabin Resorts in New York. But when the combative Sister Marianna practically loses her religion arguing over minor details with resort co-owner Autumn Tassler, Sister Louise “Lou” LaSalle blessedly steps in as peacemaker. Only days later, Autumn is found strangled in her office, and hot-headed Sister Marianna becomes the sheriff’s deputies’ prime suspect. They believe her missing scarf may be the murder weapon, but Sister Lou believes Sister Marianna’s being framed. If she has a prayer of keeping Sister Marianna out of prison, she’ll need to once again put her faith in her nephew Chris LaSalle and reporter Shari Henson to help her solve the case. As the trio tries to cross suspects off the list, Sister Lou has no choice but to stick her neck out—if she’s going to unveil who was desperate enough to resort to murder . . .
Perilous: peligro constante (Perilous #1)
by Tamara Hart HeinerJaci Rivera queda con sus mejores amigas Callie, Sara y Amanda para una noche de pizza y compras. Sin embargo, una tarde en el centro comercial se convierte en una pesadilla que lleva a Jaci y sus amigas a 3000 kilómetros más allá de la frontera con Canadá. Las chicas están solas y no dejan de huir de enemigos que siempre les pisan los talones, ni siquiera pueden confiar en la policía... El detective Carl Hamilton tiene que investigar un caso de homicidio en el que el cuerpo parcialmente deteriorado de una adolescente no identificada es encontrado a la interperie en una carretera lejana. Hamilton se ve involucrado en una carrera de vida o muerte para detener a los asesinos antes de que vuelvan a actuar.
A Perilous Attraction
by Patricia Frances RowellThe Altar Made An Inauspicious Start To MarriageBut because dire financial straits had bound her to the enigmatic Earl of Caldbeck, Catherine Maury resolved to make the best of it. Yet could she break through his mysterious restraint and uncover the secret of his true nature?Charles Randolph, Earl of Caldbeck, had always guarded his emotions closely, and an insidious danger to his people only deepened his reserve. But now that he'd taken fiery, greathearted Catherine to wife, he could feel that the walls around his heart were close to tumbling down!
Perilous Cargo
by Don PendletonHIDE-AND-SEEK The Himalayas become a deadly hunting zone when a nuclear warhead is stolen from a black-market warehouse in Kathmandu. Knowing the incident could start World War III, the President sends Mack Bolan and a CIA operative to retrieve the weapon in the treacherous border region between Tibet and Nepal. But the U.S. isn't the only country in the search. Bolan and his ally are up against cunning Chinese and Russian assassins, and several local warlords are vying for the valuable nuke, as well. These competing parties are determined to reach the weapon first-no matter how many witnesses they eliminate on the way. With few alternatives and the trail of innocent blood growing longer, Bolan accepts the help of an old spy. But can he be trusted? With the harsh mountain terrain working against them, the Executioner will need to rely on his wits to win this race...because coming in second is not an option.
Perilous Christmas Reunion: Holiday Amnesia Bodyguard For Christmas Perilous Christmas Reunion (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Laurie Alice EakesFamily secrets made her a target…Can her ex provide a holiday haven?When Lauren Wexler’s fugitive brother arrives on her doorstep, he has just moments to pass her evidence before his pursuers start shooting. Now Lauren needs her US marshal ex’s protection. She left Chris Blackwell to shield his reputation, but her family’s secrets are darker than she knows. With the truth revealed, can their Christmas wishes for safety and love still come true?
A Perilous Conception: The Detective Baumgartner Mysteries, Book 1 (Detective Baumgartner Mysteries #1)
by Larry Karp1976: Dr. Colin Sanford, a brilliant, ambitious obstetrician practicing in the Pacific Northwest, resolves to become the first to produce a baby by in vitro fertilization, despite the controversy raging over the ethics of artificially-assisted human reproduction. He recruits Dr. Giselle Hearn, an experienced laboratory geneticist-embryologist at the University who's frustrated by the ultra-conservative policies of her department chairman. Working secretly, they set out to put their names in history books. And, incidentally, to cash in.In due course, a Sanford patient, Joyce Kennett, gives birth to a healthy boy. There is rejoicing all around. So why does Joyce's husband erupt in rage, fatally shooting both Hearn and himself? Emerald Police Detective Bernie Baumgartner doggedly seeks the answer. Soon a double cat-and-mouse game develops between the detective who refuses to be bested and the doctor determined to be the best....