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The Secret of Father Brown (Father Brown Ser. #4)
by G K ChestertonThe fourth collection of Father Brown stories featuring the ingenious amateur detective. Ahead of a new series of the popular BBC adaptation starring Mark Williams, all five of Chesterton's original Father Brown books have been republished with charming and collectible Penguin covers.'You see, I had murdered them all myself ... I had thought out exactly how a thing like that could be done, and in what style or state of mind a man could really do it. And when I was quite sure that I felt exactly like the murderer myself, of course I knew who he was.'Unassuming super-sleuth Father Brown has such brilliant powers of deduction that he knows more about crime than the criminals themselves. In this fourth volume of stories, the shabby priest unravels the most baffling conundrums involving, among others, a flying fish, a man with two beards and the Worst Crime in the World.G. K. Chesterton was born in 1874. He attended the Slade School of Art, where he appears to have suffered a nervous breakdown, before turning his hand to journalism. A prolific writer throughout his life, his best- known books include The Napoleon of Notting Hill (1904), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1922), The Man Who Was Thursday (1908) and the Father Brown stories. Chesterton converted to Roman Catholicism in 1922 and died in 1938.'Chesterton knew how to make the most of a detective story' Jorge Luis Borges
The Secret of Fatima
by Peter J TanousFather Kevin Thrall is chaplain to a poor, inner-city parochial school in Washington, D.C. where he leads a quiet and rewarding life. But he is also troubled by his past in combat with an elite military unit. Even after taking his vows, he is as ready to clasp his hands around the grip of a Glock as in prayer. He sometimes wonders who he really is. To the Vatican, however, Father Thrall is uniquely suited for a dangerous mission—one directly tied to the mystery of a 100-year old prophecy.<P><P> One hundred years ago, the Blessed Virgin revealed a mysterious prophecy to three Portuguese shepherd children. The three Secrets of Fatima were closely held by the Vatican for decades, until the text of the third and last secret was finally released in 2000. But many believe that the Vatican withheld important parts of the Third Secret, perhaps because its contents were too dangerous to reveal...<P> The Secret of Fatima’s knife-edge plot unfolds as both a modern-day spy thriller and a spiritual quest, as Father Thrall faces implacable enemies both within and outside of the Church who will test both his unique abilities and his faith. If he fails, the very foundations of the world will be shaken.
The Secret of Fátima
by Peter J Tanous&“Masterly! This is the page turner par excellence . . . Nobody but Peter Tanous would have imagined to cross James Bond with a Catholic priest.&” —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times–bestselling author In a run-down neighborhood of Washington, DC, Father Kevin Thrall works tirelessly to help the inner-city kids he teaches and coaches on the basketball team. But he can&’t hide from his haunting military past, because it put him on the Vatican&’s most wanted list. His stint as an army ranger—including a court-martial—makes him uniquely qualified to combat an imminent crisis that threatens the very core of the Catholic Church . . . Opus Mundi is a fanatical group of Catholics known for its deadly rituals and catastrophic worldview. Members believe that the church is being led by a false prophet, whose reign will bring on a major calamity—a world war or the apocalypse. Now their final plan has been put into action. To avert it, Father Thrall must solve a mystery linked to the mystical appearance of the Virgin Mary to a group of children in Fátima, Portugal in 1917. If he fails, the result could lead to the annihilation of the Catholic Church. Opus Mundi must be stopped by any means necessary. And Father Kevin Thrall—a priest who has proven he can rough it up with the best of them—is the Vatican&’s perfect weapon . . . &“A rollicking, heart-pounding chase full of twists, turns, and a startling revelation. Like all great thrillers it leaves you wondering . . . could this be real?&” —William Peter Blatty, New York Times–bestselling author of The Exorcist &“Readers will relish the eventfulness of Tanous&’ series opener—there is never a moment&’s rest for the plot, which charges ahead indefatigably. The propulsive tale also offers some intriguing details about the spiritual conflicts . . . action-packed.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Secret of Flirting: Captivating Regency romance at its best! (Sinful Suitors #3)
by Sabrina JeffriesIf you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, you'll be enchanted by Sabrina Jeffries' Sinful Suitors!'Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorThe Secret of Flirting is the fifth gorgeous book in the Sinful Suitors series by New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries. Sabrina's witty, sexy historicals will be loved by fans of Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James and Julia Quinn.When spymaster Baron Fulkham meets the stunning Princess Aurore of Chanay, he's sure he's met her before . . . in Dieppe . . . where she was an actress. As he pursues his suspicions, he uncovers a plot of attempted assassination and betrayals that could very well destroy his career, expose his own dark secrets . . . and ruin the woman he's rapidly falling for. Forced by her great-uncle to cover for a cousin she's never met, stage actress Monique Servais is playing the role of a lifetime as Princess Aurore. If the handsome but arrogant Lord Fulkham recognizes her, he could ruin everything. Will the curtain be drawn on this charade before she can convince Fulkham to keep her secret? Or will they both find a love to transcend the truth about their carefully guarded pasts?For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance, don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including, The Hellions of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal Brotherhood.
The Secret of Foghorn Island: Step Into Reading Step 3
by Geoffrey HayesOtto and Uncle Tooth are allegators and detectives who investigate a series of shipwrecks and robberies, which brings them in touch with the dangerous Sid Rat, who kidnaps Auntie Hick. Facing storms, and sea witches and stranded on a tiny island, how can they solve the case and rescue Auntie? Step into reading, step 3, for grades 2 and 3. This book will please avid and reluctant readers alike. The pictures have been described by the validator. If a child is reading this book to improve reading skills, the adult can help by reading the picture descriptions.
The Secret of Goldenrod
by Jane O'ReillyWhen Trina and her father move into an abandoned wreck of a mansion called Goldenrod, Trina thinks her life is finally coming together. She can put down roots at last. Maybe she'll even have a best friend! But the kids at school make fun of her, and it seems like Goldenrod itself is haunted. Then Trina finds Augustine, a tiny porcelain doll left behind when the house was boarded up a century ago. Augustine isn't like other dolls: she talks and talks and talks. Augustine helps Trina realize that Goldenrod is trying to tell her an important secret . . . one that may just change her life.
The Secret of Gumbo Grove
by Eleanora E. TateWhile helping restore the cemetery of the old Baptist church, eleven-year-old Raisin solves the mystery surrounding the founding of her home town and gains pride in her family's past.
The Secret of High Eldersham: A British Library Crime Classic (British Library Crime Classics #0)
by Miles Burton‘They’re terrible mistrustful of strangers in these parts.’ Samuel Whitehead, landlord of the Rose and Crown, is a stranger in the lonely East Anglian village of High Eldersham. When the newcomer is stabbed to death in his pub, and Scotland Yard are called to the scene, it seems that the veil dividing High Eldersham from the outside world is about to be lifted. Detective-Inspector Young forms a theory about the case so utterly impossible that merely entertaining the suspicion makes him doubt his own sanity. Surrounded by sinister forces beyond his understanding, and feeling the need of rational assistance, he calls on a brilliant amateur and ‘living encyclopedia’, Desmond Merrion. Soon Merrion falls for the charms of a young woman in the village, Mavis Owerton. But does Mavis know more about the secrets of the village than she is willing to admit? Burton’s best novels are fast-paced and crisply told, and The Secret of High Eldersham—which uncovers ancient secrets in sleepy rural England—is among the most entertaining of all his crime stories.
Secret of Light: An Eagle Glen Trilogy Book
by Kc DyerShort-listed for the 2004 Chocolate Lily Book Award Darrell Connor is back for another term at Eagle Glen, but is shocked to find that along with her friends Brodie and Kate, her nemesis, Conrad Kennedy, has enrolled at the school. The memory of her recent visit to medieval Scotland is still fresh, and when Darrell and her dog, Delaney, investigate an abandoned lighthouse, they discover another route into the past. Lost in the magical beauty of Renaissance Italy, Darrell meets a young artist with fiery ambition named Leonardo Da Vinci. Does Leonardo hold the key to resolving the tragedy of her own past? Ignoring the advice of a kindly stranger, Darrell embarks on a desperate journey to find the answers to her own fears, unaware of the price she and her friends will pay for dancing with time.
The Secret of Mad River (D. J. Dillon Adventure #9)
by Lee RoddyD.J. Dillon helps prove the hermit Zeke Zeering could be right about an impending mudslide. He also must deal with his own desire for revenge against the vicious dogs who attacked his hound, Hero.
The Secret of Magnolia Manor (Vicki Barr, Book #4)
by Helen WellsVicki is reassigned to the New Orleans-to-Guatemala City run and stays with Paul Breaux and his daughter Marie in their home in New Orleans. Marie is engaged to young Bill Graham, who is renovating the old Breaux plantation, Magnolia Manor, for the man who has bought it. When Paul Breaux learns that the parlor wall will be torn down during the renovation, he becomes enraged and orders that the wall not be touched, thus straining his relationship with Marie's future husband. Paul Breaux appears to be greatly concerned about money, even though he recently received a large sum of money for the sale of Magnolia Manor. Why does he complain about his bills? Strange events begin to occur at Magnolia Manor. Bill Graham mysteriously disappears, and the caretaker sees a ghost in the manor. Vicki learns that the will which made Paul Breaux the executor of Marie's estate is likely not the only existing will and that another will may be hidden in Magnolia Manor. Vicki's search for Bill Graham and the missing will makes for an exciting conclusion to the mystery.
The Secret of Midway: The Secret of Midway (Ghosts of War #1)
by Steve WatkinsHistory comes alive -- with ghosts!In the basement of his family's junk shop, Anderson and his friends Greg and Julie discover a trunk full of old military stuff, including a battered navy peacoat from World War II with a mysterious letter in the pocket. Curious, Anderson takes both home. Only that's not all he brings home . . .Later that night, the owner of the coat and letter appears in Anderson's room - the ghost of a World War II sailor.But who is the ghost and why hasn't he crossed over? And what does he want with Anderson?Soon Anderson, Julie, and Greg are wrapped up in a mystery that's over seventy years old. Can the friends figure out what happened to the ghost before it's too late?
The Secret of Mirror Bay (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #49)
by Carolyn KeeneAunt Eloise Drew invited Nancy and her friends to Mirror Bay Bide-a-Wee cabin near Cooperstown, New York, for a visit and a chance to solve the mystery of the woman who glides across the water. Upon their arrival, Nancy becomes mixed up in a vacation hoax and is nearly arrested for fraud.On the wooded mountain near the cabin further exciting events await Nancy and the other girls. In the deep forest, a weird luminescent green sorcerer appears who threatens to cast an evil spell on anyone investigating his strange activities. In a dangerous twist of circumstances Nancy finds that solving one mystery helps to solve another. What happens when the young detective and her friends uncover a cleverly concealed criminal operation?
The Secret of Nightingale Wood (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
by Lucy StrangeA beautifully tangled story of friendship, fairy tales, and family secrets. For those who loved Pax and The War That Saved My Life.A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2017An Amazon Best Book of 2017A 2018 Bank Street College Best Book of the Year A Telegraph Top 50 Book of the YearEveryone is too busy to pay attention to Henrietta and the things she sees -- or thinks she sees -- in the shadows of their new home, Hope House. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is busy taking care of her younger sister.All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers that Hope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostly figures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyond the garden.One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood. What she finds there will change her whole world...
The Secret of Peillon (The\secret Of Peillon Ser.)
by Michael ConlyNazi treasure draws a pair of cunning twins and the descendants of a rogue German general to a small French town in this adventure caper with a dark twist.Peillon is a small town in southern France bordering the Mediterranean, the secret of its treasure hidden away deep inside its caves by the sea. It is up to the grandchildren of the general and each of the twins to uncover this secret. Though they grow up on different continents without any knowledge of each other, their destinies are undeniably intertwined, and fate brings them together to search for the lost Nazi gold. The further they delve into the past however, the more skeletons they dig up. Will the untold wealth of gold they find outweigh the burdens of the past? Will they be content with the truth once they find out they’re all connected by something that’s more than just fate?
The Secret of Phantom Lake (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #19)
by William Arden[from the back cover] "Are the old stories really true? Is there pirate treasure buried at Phantom Lake? The Three Investigators are sure of it! They've just stumbled across the long-lost journal of a shipwrecked sailor, and it's full of secret clues to the hiding place. So off the boys go on a treasure hunt--a little scared of what they'll find. Because an ancient phantom may be standing guard over the buried riches!" This is the nineteenth book in the set of 43 Three Investigators books. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed mystery series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The mystery of the talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Secret of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous Lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #20 The Mystery of Monster Mountain, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #30 The Mystery of Shark Reef, #35 The Mystery of the Kidnapped Whale, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with all the rest on the way.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm: The Secret Of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew #6)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends, Bess and George, meet Joanne Byrd on a train ride home. Joanne lives at Red Gate Farm with her grandmother, but if they do not raise enough money to pay the mortgage, they will soon lose the farm! <P><P>Nancy, Bess, and George decide to stay at Red Gate for a week as paying customers. Soon, they learn about the strange group of people who rent a cave on the property. They describe themselves as a nature cult called the Black Snake Colony. Nancy investigates their group and helps to uncover a ring of counterfeiters in town!
The Secret of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #6)
by Carolyn KeeneWhat do a chance purchase of exotic perfume, a sickly girl job-hunting, and a struggling farm have in common? Nancy, accompanied by George and Bess visit Millie and her Grandma at Red Gate Farm and become suspicious of a secret society. Amidst learning about farm life, they daringly investigate, but what will they find? <p><p> This facsimiled edition of the original volumes and story lines is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Secret of Robber's Cave (Cabin Creek Mysteries)
by Kristiana GregoryAction! Intrigue! Cliff-hangers! With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini-mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they crave: immediate answers AND ongoing suspense.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but abruptly finds herself involved in a baffling mystery. The ranch is being haunted by an unknown enemy. <P><P>Local people believe that the ghostly animal is carrying out the curse of Dirk Valentine, the romantic outlaw who was killed many years ago at Shadow Ranch, where he had gone to fulfill a promise to his sweetheart. Aided by her friends Bess Marvin and George Fayne, Nancy comes face-to-face with disaster when she is trapped inside a building that is toppled by a rockslide --a rockslide which is deliberately caused. But the pretty titian-haired detective remains undaunted in her determination to solve the mystery.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5, Original Version)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her buddies travel to Arizona to help evaluate a run-down ranch and possibly help ready it for sale. Once in Arizona, Nancy uncovers a strange mystery about a kidnapped child. Follow their mishaps, multiple rides they get lost on, and an odd cast of characters leading to a most unlikely reunion. This is a facsimiled edition of the original volume; story line is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Secret of Shady Glen
by Carolyn KeeneA cemetery of dark secrets... and Nancy's in the middle of it! Shady Glen was no different from any other cemetery -- maybe a little spooky, but harmless nonetheless. At least that's what Nancy thought until she stumbled onto a treasure map...and stumbled into a world of trouble. The map leads Nancy into a network of underground passageways, where she uncovers a series of clues to a recent outbreak of robberies and the location of a long-lost fortune in gold. She follows the hidden tunnels into the cold, dark heart of the cemetery and comes face-to-face with the chilling secret of Shady Glen!
The Secret of Shark Reef (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #30)
by William Arden[from the back cover] "Danger lurks on Shark Reef! Deadly sharks infest its waters. Jagged rocks threaten to destroy any passing ship. And buried on the reef is a secret that will spell disaster for one man if it ever becomes known. The secret might have stayed hidden forever--if it hadn't been for the arrival of The Three Investigators!"
The Secret of Shutter Lake
by Amanda StevensA decade-long mystery …might destroy her future. For ten years, Abby Dallas believed her mother abandoned her…until Wade Easton shows up with stunning news. The investigator found Abby&’s mother—deep within Shutter Lake. Her death was no accident but any clues have long since disappeared. Abby needs Wade&’s expertise to find justice. But being close to the man who once broke her heart could reveal secrets best left buried.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
The Secret of Sigma Seven (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #110)
by Franklin W. DixonWhen the only copies of director Devoreaux's latest film are stolen, the worlds of science fiction and fantasy become perilously real to Frank and Joe as they probe the crime.