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Scene Stealer (The Augusta Weidenmaier Mysteries)
by Elise Warner"For a moment our eyes met; his were frightened, seeking help. Was it my imagination gone wild? No. After all those years of teaching elementary school, I knew this child was afraid."After a chance encounter on the subway, Miss Augusta Weidenmaier, a retired schoolteacher living in New York's Greenwich Village, is determined to help the police in the search for missing nine-year-old child actor Kevin Corcoran. Never mind that she has no training in law enforcement-she spent decades teaching. She knows when someone is lying.Once set upon a course of action, the indomitable Miss Weidenmaier cannot be swayed-or intimidated. Facing down megalomaniacal business executives, stuck-up celebrities, pushy stage mothers and a rabble-rousing talk show host, Miss Weidenmaier will stop at nothing-not even the disapproval of one Lieutenant Brown of the NYPD, who does not take kindly to amateur sleuthing-to bring young Kevin home.51,000 words
Scenes of Crime
by Dell ShannonThe bodies of three young children, abandoned on a bleak hillside, are discovered by Lieutenant O'Connor's Afghan hound, and so begins another long and tough investigation for the Glendale Police Department. Vic Varallo, O'Connor and team are also tasked with a serial rapist, the murder of a respectable accountant, and a baby kidnapped during an armed robbery gone wrong. With both their wives expecting a baby soon, it's a wonder Varallo and O'Connor have any time for murder.
Scenes of Crime (Murder Room #477)
by Dell ShannonThe bodies of three young children, abandoned on a bleak hillside, are discovered by Lieutenant O'Connor's Afghan hound, and so begins another long and tough investigation for the Glendale Police Department.Vic Varallo, O'Connor and team are also tasked with a serial rapist, the murder of a respectable accountant, and a baby kidnapped during an armed robbery gone wrong. With both their wives expecting a baby soon, it's a wonder Varallo and O'Connor have any time for murder.'My favourite American crime-writer' New York Herald Tribune
Scenes of Passion: Scenes Of Passion Scenes Of Peril
by Suzanne BrockmannOne of the earliest works from the New York Times–bestselling author—an enthralling story of danger and desire, first published in 2003.Safe and steady pretty much sums up Maggie Stanton’s life. But a chance encounter stirs long-buried desires and urges her to do the unimaginable—take a risk. Shockingly, the man who convinces her to forsake predictability for passion is the full-grown version of her childhood best friend. Only, this Matthew Stone wants more and Maggie almost believes that their whirlwind romance is meant to be. Then she learns that Matthew is keeping a secret and the consequences could change everything . . . “The dialogue zips, the hero is to die for—and suffers greatly before he gets the heroine—and the book moves along at an entertaining clip.” —All About Romance
Scenes of the Crime: A remote winery. A missing friend. A riveting locked-room mystery
by Jilly GagnonSuspenseful, propulsive, and interspersed with scenes from Emily's blockbuster screenplay, Scenes of the Crime is an unforgettable mystery that examines culpability, the shiny rearview mirror of Hollywood storytelling, and the pitfalls of female friendship.---A remote winery. A missing friend. And a bunch of sour grapes.An ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend's disappearance by recreating their fateful final girls' trip in this riveting locked-room mystery from the author of The Murder Weekend. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley.....................................It should have been the perfect spring break. Five girlfriends. A remote winery on the Oregon coast. An infinite supply of delicious wine at their manicured fingertips. But then their centre-beautiful, magnetic Vanessa Morales-vanished without a trace.Emily Fischer was perhaps the last person to see her alive. But now, years later, Emily spots Vanessa's doppelganger at a local café. At the end of her rope working a lucrative yet mind-numbing gig on a network sitcom, Emily is inspired to finally tell the story that's been percolating inside her for so long: Vanessa's story. But first, she needs to know what really happened on that fateful night. So she puts a brilliant scheme into motion.She gets the girls together for a reunion weekend at the scene of the crime under the guise of reconnecting. There's Brittany, Vanessa's cousin and the inheritor of the winery; Paige, a former athlete, bullish yet easily manipulated; and Lydia, the wallflower of the group.One of them knows the truth. But what have they each been hiding? And how much can Emily trust anything she learns from them... or even her own memories of Vanessa's last days?....................................Listeners and readers loved Jilly Gagnon's The Murder Weekend, a twisty and fiendishly clever novel, perfect for fans of The Guest List and Knives Out!'This was a really good read with a fantastically creepy atmosphere . . . I really enjoyed it and now I want to take part in a murder mystery at a country hotel'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This was a brilliantly fun book to read . . . With such an addictive plot you will enjoy this if you're a fan of locked room mysteries!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow, what a book . . . I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Really great murder mystery . . . With complicated relationships and no-one knowing what is going on, this is an addictive read. A murder mystery weekend like no other!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I enjoyed this well plotted and entertaining mystery. There's echo of golden age, Cluedo, and there's a gripping story'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I loved this book. It is a fun and absorbing drama that kept me entertained. It was a one sit read for me and it worth every minute . . . deliriously creepy'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Classic Agatha Christie goes meta in this wish-we'd-thought-of-it premise: a real whodunnit set against the backdrop of a 1920s-themed murder mystery weekend. Think Knives Out all dolled up as The Great Gatsby' ELLERY LLOYD'Clue meets Shari Lapena's An Unwanted Guest . . . Such a fun read!' GEORGINA CROSS'Jilly Gagnon's well-crafted maze of clues and shifting realities is the perfect read for fans of Lucy Foley . . . mind-bending fun!' WENDY WALKER'Gagnon invites readers inside one seriously wicked little game with this utterly satisfying mystery' KIERAN SCOTT'I felt as if I was in the middle of a murder-mystery game and playing along wi
Scenes of the Crime: A Novel
by Jilly GagnonAn ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend&’s disappearance by re-creating their fateful final girls&’ trip in this riveting locked-room mystery from the author of All Dressed Up.&“Twisty and utterly bingeable . . . Each page will leave you gasping for more.&”—Disha Bose, author of Dirty LaundryIt should have been the perfect spring break: Five girlfriends. A remote winery on the Oregon coast. An infinite supply of delicious wine at their manicured fingertips. But then their center—beautiful, magnetic Vanessa Morales—vanished without a trace.Emily Fischer was perhaps the last person to see her alive. But now, years later, Emily spots Vanessa&’s doppelganger at a local café. At the end of her rope working a lucrative yet mind-numbing gig on a network sitcom, Emily is inspired to finally tell the story that&’s been percolating inside her for so long: Vanessa&’s story. But first, she needs to know what really happened on that fateful night. So she puts a brilliant scheme into motion.She gets the girls together for a reunion weekend at the scene of the crime under the guise of reconnecting. There&’s Brittany, Vanessa&’s cousin and the inheritor of the winery; Paige, a former athlete, bullish yet easily manipulated; and Lydia, the wallflower of the group.One of them knows the truth. But what have they each been hiding? And how much can Emily trust anything she learns from them . . . or even her own memories of Vanessa&’s last days?Suspenseful, propulsive, and interspersed with scenes from Emily&’s blockbuster screenplay, Scenes of the Crime is an unforgettable mystery that examines culpability, the shiny rearview mirror of Hollywood storytelling, and the pitfalls of female friendship.
Scenes of the Crime: A remote winery. A missing friend. A riveting locked-room mystery
by Jilly GagnonA remote winery. A missing friend. And a bunch of sour grapes.An ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend's disappearance by recreating their fateful final girls' trip in this riveting locked-room mystery from the author of The Murder Weekend. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley.....................................It should have been the perfect spring break. Five girlfriends. A remote winery on the Oregon coast. An infinite supply of delicious wine at their manicured fingertips. But then their centre-beautiful, magnetic Vanessa Morales-vanished without a trace.Emily Fischer was perhaps the last person to see her alive. But now, years later, Emily spots Vanessa's doppelganger at a local café. At the end of her rope working a lucrative yet mind-numbing gig on a network sitcom, Emily is inspired to finally tell the story that's been percolating inside her for so long: Vanessa's story. But first, she needs to know what really happened on that fateful night. So she puts a brilliant scheme into motion.She gets the girls together for a reunion weekend at the scene of the crime under the guise of reconnecting. There's Brittany, Vanessa's cousin and the inheritor of the winery; Paige, a former athlete, bullish yet easily manipulated; and Lydia, the wallflower of the group.One of them knows the truth. But what have they each been hiding? And how much can Emily trust anything she learns from them... or even her own memories of Vanessa's last days?....................................Readers loved Jilly Gagnon's The Murder Weekend, a twisty and fiendishly clever novel, perfect for fans of The Guest List and Knives Out!'This was a really good read with a fantastically creepy atmosphere . . . I really enjoyed it and now I want to take part in a murder mystery at a country hotel'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This was a brilliantly fun book to read . . . With such an addictive plot you will enjoy this if you're a fan of locked room mysteries!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow, what a book . . . I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Really great murder mystery . . . With complicated relationships and no-one knowing what is going on, this is an addictive read. A murder mystery weekend like no other!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I enjoyed this well plotted and entertaining mystery. There's echo of golden age, Cluedo, and there's a gripping story'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I loved this book. It is a fun and absorbing drama that kept me entertained. It was a one sit read for me and it worth every minute . . . deliriously creepy'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Classic Agatha Christie goes meta in this wish-we'd-thought-of-it premise: a real whodunnit set against the backdrop of a 1920s-themed murder mystery weekend. Think Knives Out all dolled up as The Great Gatsby' ELLERY LLOYD'Clue meets Shari Lapena's An Unwanted Guest . . . Such a fun read!' GEORGINA CROSS'Jilly Gagnon's well-crafted maze of clues and shifting realities is the perfect read for fans of Lucy Foley . . . mind-bending fun!' WENDY WALKER'Gagnon invites readers inside one seriously wicked little game with this utterly satisfying mystery' KIERAN SCOTT'I felt as if I was in the middle of a murder-mystery game and playing along with the characters' GEORGINA CROSS
The Scenic Route (Beneath the Wild Sky #1)
by Katie RuggleWHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN? Because climbing him will leave you breathless.Felicity Pax loves her job. She craves excitement, and being a bounty hunter gives her that in spades. So when her estranged mother disappears with a small fortune in tow, Felicity chases her like she would any other skip. Too bad she didn't barter on having increasingly infuriating (and infuriatingly hot) PI Bennett Green on her tail.Bennett's got a job to do, and if that means shadowing Felicity…well…he's had worse assignments. Even if he's 99% sure the increasingly intriguing bounty hunter is leading him on a wild goose chase through the Rockies.If she has to drag her PI tail through endless quirky mountain towns in order to shake him, that's what she's determined to do…but it isn't long before Felicity's intended distraction turns up a mystery worth solving—and Bennett becomes the unexpected partner she never realized she needed. As things heat up, Felicity will have to decide what's most important to her: staying one step ahead of the "enemy" or giving herself freedom to experience the adventure of a lifetime.The Rocky Mountains get unBEARably hot in Katie Ruggle's brand-new series packed with adventure, action, tall dark & scruffy heroes, and a sense of quirky humor that will be your next perfect escape.Books by Katie Ruggle:Fish Out of WaterHold Your BreathRun to GroundIn Her Sights
Scent
by C. L. KellyBeauty in a bottle. Earth's most captivating scent. Danger hidden in petals of pink. From the corporate boardroom to the New Guinea rainforest, the hunt is on to capture "the very breath of beauty" and secure the success of struggling perfumers Cassie and Nick Dixon. When the fragrance "Cassandra" is at last unveiled, the public goes wild, and the Dixons are crowned the queen and king of fashion aroma. Then the unthinkable happens. "Cassandra" has a dark side. And it's about to wreak deadly havoc . . . havoc mirrored in the emptiness of Cassie's soul. As a war rages in her heart, Cassie desperately struggles to regain her spiritual footing. But will her desire for success cost her everything? The deadly qualities of beauty come to life and the stakes couldn't be higher in this riveting new thriller. Scent will overwhelm the senses. How could innocent beauty be so deadly? Scent introduces the Sensations series-unique, page-turning thrillers centered on the five senses. Weaving high energy with suspense, this irresistible series sweeps you into the worlds of scent, sight, taste, touch, and sound, unfolding spiritual truths through the fast-paced experiences of colorful, skillfully developed characters.
Scent Detection (K-9s on Patrol #5)
by Leslie MarshmanWould a mysterious stranger blow her cover Or wind up saving her life? Veterinarian Marie Beaumont&’s spent five years in witness protection hiding from a ruthless foe. But then she and her K-9 save the life of a handsome stranger with amnesia and Marie's horrified when he begins to remember her—as the woman she once was. But who is the elusive Jack? A caring, electrifying protector…or a killer sent to finish off Marie once and for all?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the K-9s on Patrol series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Decoy Training by Caridad PiñeiroBook 2: Sniffing Out Danger by Elizabeth HeiterBook 3: Foothills Field Search by Maggie WellsBook 4: Alpha Tracker by Cindi MyersBook 5: Scent Detection by Leslie MarshmanBook 6: Police Dog Procedural by Lena Diaz
Scent of a Killer
by Christiane HegganWhen her ex-husband is murdered, Jenna Mayerson decides to investigate. With the help of PI Frank Renaldi, Jenna delves into a deadly game of corporate espionage.
The Scent of Blood: A Nathaniel Singer P. I. Novel (The Nathaniel Singer, P.I. Mysteries #1)
by Raymond MillerThis debut mystery introduces a hard-boiled PI with a soft spot for poetry &“in a plot worthy of Raymond Chandler or Ruth Rendell&” (The Mystery Reader). Andrew Carpenter was a celebrity doctor. That was before he was killed in a hit-and-run on the streets of Manhattan. The police think it was an accident, but his devastated wife is sure it was murder. And she wants private detective Nathaniel Singer to prove it. Singer, who once dreamed of being a poet, now knows that his true calling is the art of catching killers. As his investigation uncovers Carpenter&’s powerful enemies—and suspiciously powerful friends—Singer soon finds himself caught in a world of trouble. &“With this literate and engrossing thriller, Raymond Miller makes an impressive entrance onto the private-eye stage&”—introducing a smart sleuth who&’s a worthy successor to Raymond Chandler&’s Philip Marlowe and Robert B. Parker&’s Spenser (The San Diego Union-Tribune). &“The Scent of Blood balances emotional distress, heated violence and philosophical quandaries, but still manages a breezy and light-hearted tone. Miller&’s having a grand time playing with the genre.&” —The Washington Post &“A fresh new take on a classic structure—like hearing a twelve-bar blues played by a great new talent.&” —Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series
Scent of Danger
by Andrea KaneBestselling author Andrea Kane delivers an electrifying novel of suspense and seduction as one woman is swept up in a maelstrom of dangerous secrets, ruthless ambition, and unexpected passion. When Dylan Newport, a high-powered attorney for the company that manufactures C'est Moi -- the revolutionary fragrance that makes women irresistible to men -- finds his boss, Carson Brooks, shot and nearly dead, he sets out to fulfill what may be the billionaire CEO's last wish: to find out whether a business deal he made twenty-eight years ago to start his company also resulted in his fathering a child. Dylan's search leads him to Sabrina Radcliffe, a brilliant management consultant who is shocked to learn her father's identity. Yet when she meets Carson face-to-face, there's an instant connection. His appointing her interim CEO is the opportunity of a lifetime, until she becomes the target of his enemies. As suspects -- and victims -- begin to pile up, Sabrina turns to Dylan and finds that their own perfect chemistry is kindling into soul-deep desire. But first they must confront an elusive adversary intent on destroying everything -- and everyone -- they cherish.
The Scent of Danger: Book 2 (The Trapdoor Mysteries #2)
by Abie LongstaffThe second book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...Orphan Tally is the servant girl at Mollett Manor - and she's also the Secret Keeper of the magical library hidden beneath a trapdoor, underneath the manor's grounds. Along with Squill the squirrel, she uses the enchanted books to solve crimes. So when Lady Mollett's new puppy, Widdles, is kidnapped, Tally and Squill head straight to the library. But will they be able to catch the dognapper or is it already too late?
The Scent of Danger (Murder Room #723)
by Donald MacKenzieIt was a dazzling two-man jewel robbery that went like clockwork, but when Arran and his confederate, Bain, fall out the plot takes a sinister turn. Bain learns that Arran has left with the take, and without his wife, Caroline, for Gibraltar. With Caroline as bait, and a false passport, Bain follows Arran - but his single-minded desire for retribution is weakened by his attraction to Caroline, which, for the first time, threatens his criminal existence. And Bain can secure revenge only at the expense of his freedom . . .
The Scent of Danger
by Donald MacKenzieIt was a dazzling two-man jewel robbery that went like clockwork, but when Arran and his confederate, Bain, fall out the plot takes a sinister turn. Bain learns that Arran has left with the take, and without his wife, Caroline, for Gibraltar. With Caroline as bait, and a false passport, Bain follows Arran - but his single-minded desire for retribution is weakened by his attraction to Caroline, which, for the first time, threatens his criminal existence. And Bain can secure revenge only at the expense of his freedom . . .
Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book #1)
by Christina Dodd1000 years ago, a brutal warrior struck a sinister bargain. In return for the ability to change into a predator, Konstantine promised his soul and those of his descendants to the devil.
The Scent of Death (The David Hunter Thrillers)
by Simon BeckettA forensics pathologist discovers evidence of murder—and worse—inside an abandoned hospital in this crime thriller: &“A superbly strong read&” (The Times, London). Once a busy hospital, St. Jude&’s now stands derelict, awaiting demolition. When a partially mummified corpse is found in the building&’s cavernous loft, forensics expert Dr. David Hunter is called in to take a look. David can&’t say how long the body&’s been there, but he is certain it&’s that of a young woman. And that she was pregnant. Then part of the attic floor collapses, revealing another of the hospital&’s secrets: a bricked-up chamber with beds inside. And some of them are still occupied. For David, what began as a straightforward case is about to become a twisted nightmare—and it soon becomes clear that St. Jude&’s hasn&’t claimed its last victim. &“Simon Beckett&’s sixth novel featuring the forensic anthropologist David Hunter is arguably his best.&” —The Times (London)
Scent of Evil (Joe Gunther #3)
by Archer MayorThe third outing for Vermont cop Joe Gunther. A murdered stockbroker sets a sticky case into motion for Lt. Gunther. Three bodies later, Gunther must unravel a sinister puzzle involving drugs, a naive young police officer, and someone bent on revenge.
The Scent of Fear (Murder Room #724)
by Margaret YorkeShe lost her memory - will she lose her life? Superb crime fiction from 'A star in our galaxy of crime writers' FINANCIAL TIMES'The mistress of unease' DAILY TELEGRAPHMrs Anderson is starting to forget where she has put things, what she has bought, or even eaten. Living alone in a rambling mansion, she is isolated from the town.But Mrs Anderson has a visitor. A young man comes every night, through the dining room window. He helps himself to food and money, and has even made himself comfortable in the attic. A young man who enjoys power, he might take over the whole house and make it his. It's a place where no one will think to look for him, where no one will find him - no matter what he's done.
The Scent of Fear
by Margaret YorkeShe lost her memory - will she lose her life? Superb crime fiction from 'A star in our galaxy of crime writers' FINANCIAL TIMES'The mistress of unease' DAILY TELEGRAPHMrs Anderson is starting to forget where she has put things, what she has bought, or even eaten. Living alone in a rambling mansion, she is isolated from the town.But Mrs Anderson has a visitor. A young man comes every night, through the dining room window. He helps himself to food and money, and has even made himself comfortable in the attic. A young man who enjoys power, he might take over the whole house and make it his. It's a place where no one will think to look for him, where no one will find him - no matter what he's done.
The Scent of Guilt: A Serial Killer Thriller Not to Be Missed (The DI Bliss Series #2)
by Tony J ForderTwelve years after he left Peterborough under a cloud, DI Bliss returns to the city and the major crimes team. Having spent years policing organised crime, Bliss is plunged straight into the heart of a serial murder investigation. Meanwhile, Penny Chandler has been promoted to DS and has been working in London on the Met’s sexual crimes team. But when two rapes are reported on her old patch in Peterborough, Chandler volunteers to interview the victims. Chandler joins the hunt for the attacker and soon notices a possible link between the rapes and Bliss’s murder investigation. Could the same man be responsible? Just as both cases seem to stall, a call comes in from an ex-policeman who knows of unsolved cases in the USA with a similar MO. Bliss finds himself travelling to California to hunt for a killer whose reach may have stretched further than anyone could possibly imagine. But in order to catch the murderer, Bliss must discover the killer’s motive. A motive which should have remained buried in the past…
Scent Of A Killer
by Kevin Lewis<P>The hunter has become the prey ... The headless corpses of three men are found in a London side street. <P>Their mutilated torsos are witness to an unspeakably agonizing death.<P> It becomes chillingly clear that this discovery is a horrific message to the Metropolitan Police - and to one officer in particular. <P>DI Stacey Collins finds herself on the hunt for a psychopathic killer. <P>But it would seem that this is no ordinary homicide ... all the victims had themselves been predators, terrorizing the innocent. <P>Is this a twisted vigilante mission, or something far more sinister? Meanwhile, Collins must battle her own demons as the MET's Internal Affairs department investigate her past and her connections to London's underworld. <P>Collins faces her toughest challenge yet - torn between justice and revenge
Scent of Murder: A Mystery
by Cynthia G. AlwynBrenna Scott is the founder of a volunteer search team in Sacramento, California, a group of people with their specially trained dogs ready when needed. When a series of children go missing, however, the team is pitted against an especially clever and deeply evil opponent.Brenna is horrified when the kidnapper makes contact with her via email. As the disturbing game escalates in intensity, children continue to disappear, and the search dogs keep their noses to the ground. Everyone hopes the canine crime fighters will turn up a clue before it's too late. These amazing animals proceed with loyalty and dedication and their training and talents prove instrumental in solving these horrendous crimes.
The Scent Of Murder (Robin Light Mystery Ser.)
by Barbara BlockRobin Light was behind the fish tanks of her Syracuse pet shop when the teenager walked in the door. With her electric blue hair, corpse-white lipstick, and in-your-face nose ring, Amy Richmond wasn't the type you could forget. But her appearance paled beside the message she had for Robin, "Murphy said you'd help me."Murphy was Robin's ex-husband who'd lived fast and died too young. And now, his 15-year-old daughter Amy was in trouble recently named the prime suspect in the sensational murder of her wealthy stepfather. Suddenly, the inveterate sleuth finds herself moving through the edgy, drug-infested world into which Amy has disappeared. Hitting up on her street connections, Robin plugs into a secret network of strippers, addicts, and runaways, where a low-life named Toon Town appears to be calling all the shots, and where Robin has to find a terrified young girl, before it's too late.