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The Travelling Companion: For As Long As It Takes To Get There (Bibliomysteries #27)
by Ian RankinA thrilling new novella about a Jekyll and Hyde–obsessed Scot in Paris from the international-bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus mysteries. For recent college graduate Ronald Hastie, a job at the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookshop offers the perfect occupation during a summer abroad in Paris. Working part-time in exchange for room and board leaves plenty of freedom to explore the city once visited by his literary hero, Robert Louis Stevenson, and things only get better when he meets a collector who claims to have the original manuscripts of both the first draft of Jekyll and Hyde and the never-published The Travelling Companion (both thought to have been destroyed). Then Ron meets the man&’s mysterious assistant, and a reckless obsession stirs inside him. As the life he knew back home in Scotland fades from memory, he desperately seeks the secret lying within Stevenson&’s long-lost pages. . . .The Bibliomysteries are a series of short tales about deadly books, by top mystery authors.
The Travelling Vampire Show & The Stake: Two thrilling vampire horror novels
by Richard LaymonIf vampires stalked the earth... Delve into the terrifying world of Richard Laymon, in two classic horror novels from the master of the macabre. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.The Travelling Vampire Show (Winner of the 2000 Bram Stoker Award for Best Horror Novel)The Travelling Vampire Show: Grandville holds few excitements for teenagers Dwight, Rusty and Slim ... until The Travelling Vampire Show comes to town. They might be too young to get in but what's to stop them going to Janks Field and watching the crew set up for the show? Maybe they will catch a glimpse of Valeria, 'the only known vampire in captivity'. No harm can come of that, right?The Stake: In an abandoned hotel in a Californian ghost town, horror writer Larry Dunbar and his friends make a chilling discovery. By chance they stumble on a coffin hidden under the stairs. Within lies the corpse of a naked female - with a stake through its heart. Was she the innocent victim of a gruesome murder? Or was she a vampire? There's only one way for Larry to solve the mystery - he must pull out the stake... What readers are saying about Richard Laymon novels: 'Just when you think that you have the storyline figured out, it twists and hurtles into a surprise ending''Expertly written, great dialogue, keeps you engrossed to the end''Richard Laymon is the king of horror'
The Travelling Vampire Show: An unforgettable, spine-chilling horror novel
by Richard LaymonOne eventful night will change the lives of three friends forever... The Travelling Vampire Show is one of Richard Laymon's best-loved masterpieces - an evocative, nostalgic trip back to a time when innocence comes face to face with life's darker forces. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. 'This gloriously inventive piece is probably Laymon's best book yet... The prose here is rich and inventive, the atmosphere and scene-setting handled with real aplomb' - News International It's a hot August morning in 1963. All over the rural town of Grandville, tacked to power poles and trees, taped to store windows, flyers have appeared announcing the one-night-only performance of The Travelling Vampire Show. The promised highlight of the show is the gorgeous Valeria, the only living vampire in captivity. For three local teenagers, two boys and a girl, this is a show they can't miss. Even though the flyers say no one under eighteen will be admitted, they're determined to find a way. What follows is a story of friendship and courage, temptation and terror, when three friends go where they shouldn't go, and find much more than they ever expected. What readers are saying about The Travelling Vampire Show: 'The final scenes are filled with excitement and were enough to keep me awake until I'd finished the story - I don't think I could have put it down until I'd found out what happened and what was going on!''Just when you think that you have the storyline figured out, it twists and hurtles into a surprise ending''Expertly written, great dialogue, keeps you engrossed to the end'
The Trawlerman: a Dungeness mystery starring DS Alexandra Cupidi
by William ShawTHE STUNNING FOURTH BOOK IN THE DS ALEXANDRA CUPIDI INVESTIGATIONS FROM ONE OF CRIME FICTION'S FINEST WRITERSA DOUBLE MURDERThe naked corpses of Aylmer and Mary Younis are discovered in their home. The only clues are a note written in blood and an eerie report of two spectral figures departing the crime scene. Officer Jill Ferriter is charged with investigating the murders while her colleague Alex Cupidi is on leave, recovering from post-traumatic stress.AN ELABORATE SCAMThe dead couple had made investments in a green reforestry scheme in Guatemala, resulting in the loss of all their savings. What is more disturbing is that Cupidi and Ferriter's disgraced former colleague and friend Bill South is also on the list of investors and the Younis's were not the only losers.AN UNLIKELY KILLERDespite being in counselling and receiving official warnings to stay away from police work Cupidi finds herself dragged into the case and begins to trawl among the secrets and lies that are held in the fishing community of Folkestone. Desperate to exonerate South she finds herself murderously compromised when personal relationships cloud her judgement.Pacey, intense and riddled with surprising twists, The Trawlerman shows that deceit can be found in the most unlikely places. The brooding waters of the Kent coastline offer an ominous backdrop for this lively page-turner of corruption, mental health and the complexities of human connection.
The Trawlerman: a Dungeness mystery starring DS Alexandra Cupidi
by William ShawTHE STUNNING FOURTH BOOK IN THE DS ALEXANDRA CUPIDI INVESTIGATIONS FROM ONE OF CRIME FICTION'S FINEST WRITERSA DOUBLE MURDERThe naked corpses of Aylmer and Mary Younis are discovered in their home. The only clues are a note written in blood and an eerie report of two spectral figures departing the crime scene. Officer Jill Ferriter is charged with investigating the murders while her colleague Alex Cupidi is on leave, recovering from post-traumatic stress.AN ELABORATE SCAMThe dead couple had made investments in a green reforestry scheme in Guatemala, resulting in the loss of all their savings. What is more disturbing is that Cupidi and Ferriter's disgraced former colleague and friend Bill South is also on the list of investors and the Younis's were not the only losers.AN UNLIKELY KILLERDespite being in counselling and receiving official warnings to stay away from police work Cupidi finds herself dragged into the case and begins to trawl among the secrets and lies that are held in the fishing community of Folkestone. Desperate to exonerate South she finds herself murderously compromised when personal relationships cloud her judgement.Pacey, intense and riddled with surprising twists, The Trawlerman shows that deceit can be found in the most unlikely places. The brooding waters of the Kent coastline offer an ominous backdrop for this lively page-turner of corruption, mental health and the complexities of human connection. (P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited
The Treacherous Net
by Marlaine Delargy Helene TurstenIt's May and the snow has hardly melted in Göteborg, Sweden, but things are heating up quickly for Detective Inspector Irene Huss in the Violent Crimes Unit. The body of a teenage girl is found in the woods, naked and horrifically scarred. Then there's the mummified body that is discovered bricked up in a chimney on a demolition site, not to mention the city's ongoing problem with gang violence. With the sudden influx of cases and one detective out on maternity leave, everyone is stretched thin. To make matters worse, Irene feels more than a little intimidated by the new superintendent, Efva Thylqvist, who uses her sex appeal and smooth talking to bend the predominately male staff to her will.Then a second young girl is found, wearing what appears to be the other half of the sexy lingerie set recovered near the first body. Fearing the two cases are linked and that the killer may strike again, Irene and her colleagues embark on a desperate hunt that takes them deep into a shadowy world of anonymous online predators and insecure teenage girls on a deadly quest for affirmation.
The Treacherous Teddy (Bear Collector's Mystery #5)
by John J. LambRetired officer Brad Lyon pieces together his latest teddy bear while also helping his deputy wife piece together a mystery. A farmer dies by an arrow to his heart. Was the farmer being hunted? As the suspect list grows, they'll have to work fast to root out a killer before more innocents become endangered.
The Treacherous Wife
by SaundraIn this fast-paced, suspense-fueled novel, Arizona&’s most decorated detective finds a spectacular second chance at love—but when he starts digging into the most lethal case of his career, his future takes a shocking turn . . . After the tragic unsolved murder of his beloved wife, Detective Ronald King never thought there&’d be more to his life than work. But from the second he meets his city's captivating new mayor, Tabitha Knight, he&’s drawn in by her lively political savvy, her warm, generous nature—and her determination to make the city work for everyone. Once he finishes investigating the toughest narcotics case he's ever faced, he&’ll marry the woman he's grown to love—and support her as she makes a bound-to-be successful bid for governor . . . But Ronald hits one frustrating dead end after another trying to track down the killer of the state's most powerful and dangerous drug lord. He's uncovering a chilling lack of evidence. And he&’s stunned by clues pointing back to Tabitha's high-living nephew. Even worse, he can't seem to make her own mysterious past add up. As crime surges, Ronald starts putting all the pieces together. But he&’ll soon have to confront allies turned enemies, treacherous secrets and lies, and a blindsiding truth that will throw everything he&’s believed into question—and could leave him with no way out . . .
The Treason of the Ghosts (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 12): A serial killer stalks the pages of this spellbinding medieval mystery
by Paul DohertyCan Hugh Corbett discover the identity of a killer determined to remain unknown?The Treason of the Ghosts is Paul Doherty's twelfth mystery featuring medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett is a thrilling mystery of revenge and murder. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and Robin Hobb.'The book is a pleasure to read and written in an uncompromising prose, the plot developed with intriguing twists and turns. Doherty's deep understanding of the period and the nitty-gritty of historical detail are to the fore without intruding on the rhythm of the plot. Superb entertainment' - Historical Novels ReviewFive years ago in the village of Melford, a local lord, Sir Roger Chapeley, was executed for a spate of vicious murders. But now other young girls have been violated and garrotted, and the dead lord's son, Maurice, insists that a miscarriage of justice has taken place. As if in support of his assertion, someone is exacting their own kind of justice as, one by one, the leaders of the jury which sent the lord to the gibbet are brutally murdered. Edward of England sends his chief clerk, Sir Hugh Corbett, to Melford to discover the truth. Seeking connections between the deaths, Corbett faces the difficult task of unveiling the secrets of a distrustful community who it seems increasingly likely are the victims of a serial murderer. But who then is killing the jurors? One thing is certain, whoever the killer, or killers, may be, they will do anything to stop their identity being revealed...What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:'This story captured me from the moment I started until the very last sentence''Another great book from a great author. All his books transport you to another time and place''Paul Doherty's depictions of medieval England are truly outstanding'
The Treason of the Ghosts: A Medieval Mystery (Hugh Corbett #12)
by Paul DohertyIn the village of Melford, a local lord is executed for a spate of vicious murders. It's not until the killing begins again, and the dead lord's son alleges that a miscarriage of justice has taken place, that a serious investigation begins. Hugh Corbett realises that for the last five years a serial killer has terrorised the villagers and that when, not if, the next victim is chosen, he must be ready to act.
The Treasure
by Jennifer LoweryAmelia Sawyer is looking for adventure outside her ordinary life. She hires bush pilot Brody Kern to fly her into the South American jungle, expecting a dashing, debonair version of Indiana Jones, but Amelia butts heads with the brooding, gruff man.Brody Kern, former Air Force fighter pilot, doesn't need another Sawyer determined to find the elusive Paraíso. People had been hurt or killed trying to find the mysterious place, including Amelia's aunt, but Brody's business partner has cleaned out their account and taken off with the money. Now Jeremy's bookie is breathing down Brody's neck, threatening to break his kneecaps, or worse, if he doesn't pay his friend's gambling debts.As Brody and Amelia hunt down the treasure with every criminal in the area wanting a piece, will it be the adventure of a lifetime - or will it result in heartbreaking betrayal?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Treasure House
by Linda NewberyWhen Nina's mother, Miranda, mysteriously disappears, Nina's father goes to look for her, leaving Nina with her two eccentric aunts who run a charity shop in town. Nina soon discovers that working in the shop can be funny, intriguing and rewarding as she takes in weird and wonderful donations, makes new friends and uncovers strange secrets! But Nina is determined to solve the mysteries that have taken over her life - where has her mother gone? Why did she leave so suddenly? And just what is the secret she's been hiding?Award-winning author Linda Newbery grips and entertains readers in her usual mesmerising way with this intriguing new mystery.
The Treasure House
by Linda NewberyWhen Nina's mother, Miranda, mysteriously disappears, Nina's father goes to look for her, leaving Nina with her two eccentric aunts who run a charity shop in town. Nina soon discovers that working in the shop can be funny, intriguing and rewarding as she takes in weird and wonderful donations, makes new friends and uncovers strange secrets! But Nina is determined to solve the mysteries that have taken over her life - where has her mother gone? Why did she leave so suddenly? And just what is the secret she's been hiding?Award-winning author Linda Newbery grips and entertains readers in her usual mesmerising way with this intriguing new mystery.
The Treasure Hunters Club: A Mystery
by Tom RyanA rollicking mystery about a secret society, nautical charts, cryptic clues, and a fabulous treasure to die for—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Benjamin Stevenson.For nearly a century, tourists have ventured to the idyllic seaside town of Maple Bay in search of a legendary lost pirate treasure, though locals know there&’s more than just gold buried in the sand. As the paths of three strangers converge in Maple Bay, the truth is about to be blown wide open. Peter Barnett is rapidly approaching forty with little to show for his life when a mysterious letter invites him to Maple Bay and the mansion his estranged family has called home for generations. Seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen is isolated and adrift following the death of her beloved grandfather until a tantalizing clue sets her on a mission to solve the mystery he spent his entire life chasing. Cass Jones has given up on her dream of being a successful author when an unexpected opportunity lands in her lap: a housesitting gig in remote Maple Bay, where she stumbles on the perfect subject matter for her breakout book—and the handsome sailor who might be just the person to help her research it. Peter, Dandy, and Cass have never met, but they&’re on a collision course with each other and the mystery that has defined Maple Bay for centuries. None of them are prepared for the shocking truths that may still be buried there, or the fresh bodies piling up.
The Treasure Map Mystery (Tom and Ricky Mystery Series #1)
by Bob Wright"A treasure? Buried near Bear Lake? How can that be? But that's what an old map shows - a map Tom found in an old box. And what about the man in the large white hat? There's no hidden treasure but there is a surprise!"
The Treasure Ship of St. Isabella (Into Reading, Level P #88)
by Paul Könye Frank PedersenNIMAC-sourced textbook. Jennifer's father is a geologist and diver who makes underwater maps for an oil company. When he notices some anomalies that he cannot explain, he decides to head back beneath the waves to investigate. However, the ancient wreck on the seafloor won't give up its secrets easily, and trying to save it could have deadly consequences!
The Treasure Test (Hide and Geek #2)
by T. P. JaggerFour best friends have the chance to find the ultimate treasure! But someone wants to take down the GEEKS. . . . An exciting new book in the puzzle-filled, action-packed Hide and GEEK series!The GEEKs:After a wild treasure hunt that almost got Gina, Edgar, Elena, and Kevin killed in a secret vault hidden in an abandoned amusement park, the GEEKs thought life would go back to normal. They&’d saved their town from ruin and secured their friendship forever, right? Man, were they wrong. The only thing that returned to normal was middle school lunch.THE PROBLEM:A company wants to reopen the abandoned amusement park, Bamboozleland, and it&’s just what the town needs! But a blogger from the next town over starts spreading vicious rumors that the treasure was fake and the GEEKs are a bunch of frauds.THE TEST:The GEEKs are determined to prove their puzzle-solving prowess, and what better way than another treasure hunt? A local bigwig sets up a new set of clues for them to follow, and this time the hunt will be documented. The GEEKs have already saved their friendship. Now they must prove that they are true treasure hunters!
The Treasure Trail: A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine
by Marah Ellis RyanCombining thrills of Mexican-American border life, German-Mexican plots, the adventures of a cowpuncher-miner and the happy termination of his quest for love and wealth, this tale holds the reader's attention from beginning to end.
The Treasure at Dolphin Bay (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #129)
by Franklin W. DixonThe Hardys' Christmas in paradise, Hawaii-style, could turn out to be one big wipeout. Checking out the world-famous dolphin research center at Nai'a Bay, the boys discover that one of the dolphins has suffered a serious injury, and that one of the researchers has vanished without a trace. All the evidence points to kidnapping!
The Treasure in the Royal Tower (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #128)
by Carolyn KeeneOn a winter vacation in Wisconsin, Nancy and her friends stay in a 200-year-old castle where there is the rumor of a hidden treasure.
The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn (Anthony Monday #1)
by John BellairsA boy detective is on the hunt for buried treasure in this young adult mystery from the beloved author of The House with a Clock in its Walls. Anthony Monday doesn&’t have many friends, and his home life is a wreck. But he does have Miss Eells, the librarian at the Hoosac Public Library, and he has an adventure waiting for him right around the corner. When Miss Eells gives Anthony a job at the library, he thinks he&’ll just be dusting shelves and filing books. Instead, he discovers a hidden clue leading to the treasure of eccentric millionaire Alpheus Winterborn. Miss Eells thinks the clues are a practical joke left by the odd, old Winterborn before he died. But if that&’s the case, then why do things start getting so scary so quickly? The closer they get to solving the mystery, the closer Winterborn&’s evil nephew Hugo Philpotts lurks in the shadows, waiting to snatch the treasure out of their hands. This first book in John Bellairs&’s Anthony Monday Mystery series will have young readers on the edge of their seats, desperate to race ahead to the story&’s final surprise.
The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn (Anthony Monday Mystery #1)
by John BellairsWorking on the few clues he has, Anthony Monday sets out to find a treasure that may or may not have been hidden by the town millionaire, Alpheus Winterborn, prior to his death, but the only way he will know is by completing a full search.
The Treasure of Bessledorf Hill
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorThe people of Middleburg search for buried treasure around Bessledorf Hill and the Bessledorf Hotel.
The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane and Other Case Files
by Simon CheshirePut On Your Detective Hat . . . Take Out Your Magnifying Glass. The Saxby series lets readers solve the case! Using wit, logic, and the help of his friends, young detective Saxby Smart is back to work, recovering a valuable comic book, searching for hidden treasure, and keeping intruders out of the neighborhood. Saxby records the facts for three new cases in his notebook, laying out all the clues readers need to solve the mysteries on their own.
The Treasure of Dead Man's Lane and Other Case Files: Saxby Smart, Private Detective: Book 2 (Saxby Smart, Private Detective #2)
by Simon CheshirePUT ON YOUR DETECTIVE HAT . . . TAKE OUT YOUR MAGNIFYING GLASS. The Saxbyseries lets readers solve the case!Using wit, logic, and the help of his friends, young detective Saxby Smart is back to work, recovering a valuable comic book, searching for hidden treasure, and keeping intruders out of the neighborhood. Saxby records the facts for three new cases in his notebook, laying out all the clues readers need to solve the mysteries on their own.