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Murder Takes the High Road
by Josh LanyonWhen a mystery fan’s holiday in Scotland turns deadly, he begins to suspect an enigmatic fellow traveler in this M/M romantic suspense novel.Librarian Carter Matheson is determined to enjoy himself on a Scottish bus tour for fans of mystery author Dame Vanessa Rayburn. Sure, his ex-boyfriend will be on the trip with his new boyfriend. And sure, that leaves Carter sharing a room with a stranger. But he can’t pass up a chance to meet his favorite author.Carter’s roommate turns out to be John Knight, a figure as mysterious as any character from Vanessa’s books. His strange affect and nighttime wanderings make Carter suspicious. When a fellow traveler’s death sparks rumors of foul play, Carter is left wondering if there’s anyone on the tour he can trust.Drawn into the intrigue, Carter searches for answers, trying to fend off his growing attraction toward John. But as unexplained tragedies continue, the whole tour must face the fact that there may be a murderer in their midst—but who?
Murder Tightly Knit (An Amish Village Mystery #2)
by Vannetta ChapmanIn a town where Amish and Englisch Mingle every day, a grisly murder leads to mutual suspicion. Can Amber and Hannah find the killer before fear unravels the community . . . and before he strikes again? Even before she heard of Owen Esch’s death, Hannah Troyer knew something was amiss at The Cat’s Meow yarn shop. The store has been closing at odd times, the ever-dependable Mary isn’t always at her post . . . and an Englisch man has been loitering around back. Now, as leaves of brown, gold, and orange blanket Middlebury, Indiana, Owen lies dead on the Pumpkinvine Trail. The only clues to the murderer’s identity point in two very different directions—one of them leading right to The Cat’s Meow. The police call in a federal investigator, but Hannah and village manager Amber Bowman are in no mood to wait for them to figure out what they already know—that no one from the Amish Village killed Owen Esch. Amber and Hannah need to work quickly to solve the murder mystery and bring harmony back to the Amish community. Discussion Questions Included
Murder Times Four Box Set
by Edward KendrickFour gay mystery thrillers by best-selling author Edward Kendrick. Contains the stories:Murder on Rainbow Lane: My name is Adam Moore, and I am not a happy camper at the moment. Someone is killing the residents on Rainbow Lane cul-de-sac. If that wasn't bad enough, they're trying to frame me for the murders. My only hope of proving my innocence? Detective Steve Jarrett ... if I can convince him I'm not the man he's looking for. Although he may be the man I've been looking for all my life.Premonitions: When Daniel moves into the house he inherited, he gets premonitions something isn't right. Then he meets Griffin, who lives off the grid, and they become friends. Daniel's ex appears, suggesting Daniel turn the house into a restaurant, with his help. When Daniel refuses, bad things start to happen. As the attraction between Daniel and Griffin grows stronger, will they survive what Ray does next?The Elevator Murders: When Tony finds a dead man in the elevator at his apartment building, he and his friends try to solve the murder. Kirk, an admitted playboy, tries to help them, but is rebuffed until he finally explains to Tony why he's the way he is. What Tony learns about Kirk, plus a third murder, changes everything, as Tony tries to deal with his feelings for Kirk while not becoming the next murder victim.The Hitchhiker Murders: When married PIs Brent and Quinn Collins are hired to find Andrew, who disappeared while hitchhiking, little do they know they will become embroiled in murder. Two other young men have gone missing under similar circumstances, their bodies found buried in the mountains. Brent and Quinn believe they know who is responsible for the killings. Can they prove it without ending up dead themselves?
Murder to the Metal (Somebody's Bound to Wind Up Dead Mysteries #2)
by Annie HogsettFrom the author of the bestselling Phryne Fisher Series comes Murder on the Ballarat Train, the next historical mystery featuring the intrepid amateur sleuth Phryne Fisher. What happens when this train reaches its deadly destination? Phryne is determined to find out…"Greenwood's stories are brief, but she holds her own, writing well-thought-out plots starring the intelligent, sexy, liberated, and wealthy Phryne."—Library JournalLooking for the perfect historical murder mystery novels? This series hits all the sweet spots:Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Dorothy SayersInspired the Netflix show Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, starring Essie DavisMovie Now Streaming on Acorn TVWhen the roaring 1920s' most glamorous lady detective, the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, arranges to go to Ballarat for the week, she eschews the excitement of her red Hispano-Suiza racing car for the sedate safety of the train. The last thing she expects is to have to use her trusty Beretta .32 to save the passengers' lives. As they sleep, they are poisoned with chloroform.Phryne is left to piece together the clues after this restful country sojourn turns into the stuff of nightmares with a young girl who can't remember anything, rumors of slavery and black magic, and the body of an old woman missing her emerald rings. Unlike typical 1920s books, Phryne dives right into the fray, convention be damned. Will she be able to derail this mystery train before it's too late? Then there is the rowing team and the choristers, all deliciously engaging young men. They're a pleasant diversions, but they seem to be up to something...
Murder under a Mystic Moon (Chintz & China #3)
by Yasmine GalenornFrom the USA Today bestselling author of the Otherworld novels. Medium Emerald O'Brien looks into the disappearance of a missing biker--only to stumble upon his dead body in the woods. The police believe a wild animal killed him, but Emerald is convinced the killer is one of human nature.
Murder Under the Mistletoe (Northern Border Patrol #3)
by Terri ReedAGENT UNDERCOVER DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that's using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. But to do his job, Tyler needs the cooperation of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall-whose informant brother died on Tyler's watch. Tyler knows a crucial piece of evidence is hidden somewhere on the property. But getting the protective mother to trust him is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe...and clear the farm of danger before Christmas. Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US-Canadian border safe..
Murder Under the Mistletoe and Christmas Blackout
by Terri Reed Maggie K. BlackDeadly Christmas countdownMurder Under the Mistletoe by Terri ReedDEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that’s using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. To do that, Tyler needs the help of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall. But getting Heather’s trust is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe…Christmas Blackout by Maggie K. BlackWhen Benjamin Duff stops at his friend Piper Lawrence’s bed-and-breakfast to say goodbye before moving across the world, he finds a masked man attacking her. Rushing to save her, Benjamin crashes his truck, trapping them during a winter storm. With no power or cell phones and time running out before his trip, he’ll have to work fast to catch the killer—and decide if he’s willing to leave Piper behind.
Murder With Puffins (Meg Langslow #2)
by Donna AndrewsMurder and romance on a coastal Maine island during a hurricane.
Murdered in Conard County: The Safest Lies (a Winchester, Tennessee Thriller) / Murdered In Conard County (conard County: The Next Generation) (Conard County: The Next Generation #42)
by Rachel LeeFriends become lovers when two military veterans turned park rangers investigate murder in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.After a shot rings out in the night, park ranger Blaire Afton knows her hard-won serenity is in jeopardy. But when she’s faced with a murder with no motive and no clues, US forest ranger Gus Maddox agrees with her suspicion that this is no random crime. With their shared military past, Blaire and Gus become close. But will their need for each other hinder their quest for justice?
The Murderer's Apprentice (The Inspector Ben Ross Mysteries)
by Ann GrangerAnn Granger's seventh thrilling Victorian mystery featuring Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie.It is March 1870. London is in the grip of fog and ice. But Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross has more than the weather to worry about when the body of a young woman is found in a dustbin at the back of a Piccadilly restaurant.Ben must establish who the victim is before he can find out how and why she came to be there. His enquiries lead him first to a bootmaker in Salisbury and then to a landowner in Yorkshire. Meanwhile, Ben's wife, Lizzie, aided by their eagle-eyed maid, Bessie, is investigating the mystery of a girl who is apparently being kept a prisoner in her own home.As Ben pursues an increasingly complex case, Lizzie reveals a vital piece of evidence that brings him one step closer to solving the crime...A spellbinding Victorian crime mystery, perfect for fans of M. R. C. Kasasian and Susanna Calkins.
The Murderer's Maid: A Novel (The Lizzie Borden Novels)
by Erika MailmanA True Crime Thriller“Fascinating, mesmerizing, and so darkly atmospheric that you keep looking over your shoulder as you read.” —Diana Gabaldon, internationally-bestselling author of the Outlander seriesWinner of Two Historical Fiction Awards in 2018 (IPPY Gold Medal Award and National Indie Excellence Award)In this historical murder thriller, author Erika Mailman (also winner of the 2007 Bram Stoker Award for her novel The Witch’s Trinity) brings the true story of the brutal murder of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother into new focus by adding a riveting contemporary narrative.With historical detail and taut, modern storytelling, Erika Mailman writes a captivating novel about identity, choices, freedom, and murder. She offers readers a fresh perspective on the notorious 19th century crime and explores the trials of immigrants seeking a better life while facing down fear and oppression, today and throughout history. Intelligent and detailed, The Murderer’s Maid is a gripping read from beginning to bloody conclusion.The Murderer’s Maid interweaves the stories of two women, the 19th century servant of infamous Lizzie Borden and the other a 21st century modern-day barista fleeing from an attempt on her life. Irish maid Bridget Sullivan, trapped by servitude and afraid for her own safety, finds herself an unwilling witness to the tensions in the volatile Borden household. In 2016, Brooke, the illegitimate daughter of an immigrant maid, is unknowingly connected to the legendary 19th century crime. Brooke struggles to conceal her identity and stay a jump ahead of the men who want to kill her.If you have read and enjoyed Lizzie Borden books such as The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden, A Private Disgrace, The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden, Parallel Lives, The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, or The Fall River Tragedy; you will love Erika Mailman’s award winning true crime thriller The Murderer's Maid.
A Murderous Relation (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery #5)
by Deanna RaybournA royal scandal&’s connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar® Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn.Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break. Worse yet, London is being terrorized by what would become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper—and Lady Wellie suspects the prince may be responsible.Veronica and Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Auroreʼs high-class brothel, where a body soon turns up. Secrets are swirling around Veronica and the royal family—and it is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them.
Murderous Requiem (The Brethren #1)
by Jamie Fessenden2nd EditionA Brethren NovelJeremy Spencer never imagined the occult order he and his boyfriend, Bowyn, started as a joke in college would become an international organization with hundreds of followers. Now a professor with expertise in Renaissance music, Jeremy is drawn back into the world of free love and ceremonial magick. The old jealousies and hurt that separated him from Bowyn eight years ago no longer seem significant. Then Jeremy begins to wonder if the centuries-old score he's been asked to transcribe hides something sinister. With each stanza, local birds flock to the old mansion, a mysterious fog descends upon the grounds, and bats swarm the temple dome. During a séance, the group receives a cryptic warning from the spirit realm. And as the music's performance draws nearer, Jeremy realizes it may hold the key to incredible power--power somebody is willing to kill for.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2013.
Murderous Twins
by Edward KendrickBlaine Ayers and Lloyd Thomas are identical twins -- separated at birth, reunited by accident, and serial killers by choice. Two men, posing as one.Steve Cooke is a private investigator married to Gary Drake-Cooke, an interior decorator.The four men's paths cross when Blaine and Lloyd move into a house across the street from Steve and Gary. What happens next has the potential to change their lives forever -- for better or for worse.Warning: This story contains scenes of graphic violence.
Murderville #1: First of a Trilogy
by Jaquavis Coleman Ashley AntoinetteTwo children from Sierra Leone, Liberty and A'shai, are brought together by chance only to be forced apart by the most inevitable and tragic fate. Ashley and JaQuavis bring us this classic love story set against modern life's most horrifying realities. Liberty is dying of a fatal heart condition, though she desperately wants to survive until her 25th birthday when her sister has promised to visit her. A'shai blames himself for not protecting Liberty, but all Liberty asks is for A'shai to tell her a story, to help her remember what brought them to this point. He knows that this is the last story he will ever tell and the last she will ever hear. As Liberty lies dying, A'shai walks her though their past, reliving their ill-fated journeys through the streets. Their story will take them from an arranged marriage, through Mexico's drug cartel, child brothels, hustling in Detroit, to escaping the high-powered heads of L.A.'s underworld. But ultimately, this is a story of love and redemption that will leave you breathless from the unpredictable and mind-blowing ending.
Murderville #2: The Epidemic
by Ashley Antoinette Jaquavis ColemanNew York Times best-selling authors Ashley & JaQuavis are back with the second installment in the epic Murderville Series. Love, murder, loyalty, and money fill this hood tale as they continue this international street saga. With Samad's target on her back, Liberty must survive the harsh streets alone. but when a chance encounter pushes her into the arms of a new friend, Po, the two take on the California kingpin and step full force into the game. As bullets and sparks fly, the unlikely pair embark on a serendipitous journey back to where it all started, Sierra Leone. With a new overseas connection, Po sees an opportunity that is too good to pass up. When his pursuit of the American dream conflicts with Liberty's past, will they be able to survive? Or will the drug empire that they've built together come crashing down?
Murderville 3
by Ashley JaquavisNew York Times bestselling authors Ashley and JaQuavis have returned with the much anticipated final installment in the epic MURDERVILLE series.Taking up where the thrilling ending of Murderville 2: The Epidemic left off, we're thrown back into the international street chronicle. Lives and money are on the line and tough choices will have to be made between love and loyalty. In the final installment of this breathtaking trilogy, the characters will have to learn that in this game of power sometimes you have to give up the glory to survive.
Murdock's Last Stand
by Beverly BartonA MAN OF HONOR And honor was the only reason well-muscled former mercenary Aloysius Murdock agreed to be Catherine Price's bodyguard. For Murdock owed Catherine's father his life. But once Murdock laid eyes on his best friend's beautiful daughter, he realized he would do anything for her…. A WOMAN IN LOVE Catherine knew better than to succumb to the passion Murdock clearly offered, for she believed in love—and Murdock had given up on love long ago. Still, something in his heated gaze made her believe that the battle-worn bachelor needed her. Maybe just as much as she needed him….
Murmuration
by Tj KluneIn the small mountain town of Amorea, it's stretching toward autumn of 1954. The memories of a world at war are fading in the face of a prosperous future. Doors are left unlocked at night, and neighbors are always there to give each other a helping hand. The people here know certain things as fact: Amorea is the best little town there is. The only good Commie is a dead Commie. The Women's Club of Amorea runs the town with an immaculately gloved fist. And bookstore owner Mike Frazier loves that boy down at the diner, Sean Mellgard. Why they haven't gotten their acts together is anybody's guess. It may be the world's longest courtship, but no one can deny the way they look at each other. Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say. But something's wrong with Mike. He hears voices in his house late at night. There are shadows crawling along the walls and great clouds of birds overhead that only he can see. Something's happening in Amorea. And Mike will do whatever he can to keep the man he loves.
Murmures du Désir: Un romance médiévale (Romance de château #1)
by Amanda MarielAu cœur de l'Angleterre médiévale, une dame et un mercenaire forgent un amour plus fort que l'acier, luttant à la fois contre leur passé hanté et une menace imminente dans Murmures du désir. Plongez dans un monde d'intrigues médiévales, où l'héritage du château d'Almerry est forgé à travers les feux de l'amour et de la vaillance. Au cœur du luxuriant comté d'Almerry, se déroule un récit d'honneur, de bravoure et d'un lien indestructible. Lady Isabel d'Almerry est une force à ne pas sous-estimer, grande, aux longs cheveux noirs et aux yeux verts perçants, elle a maîtrisé les compétences d'une chevalière, forgée dans les flammes de la tragédie. Le meurtre brutal de sa mère a brisé sa confiance, laissant son cœur protégé par des murs d'acier. Mais lorsque sa fidèle dame de compagnie, Clarisse, disparaît sans laisser de trace, la détermination inébranlable d'Isabel la propulse dans l'inconnu traître. Entre en scène Sir Ariston, un chevalier mercenaire au service d'Almerry, dont le passé est gravé dans la tristesse. Hanté par les morts impitoyables de ses parents et de sa sœur sous ses yeux, il porte le poids d'un passé déchirant. La perte de sa femme et de son nouveau-né ne fait qu'approfondir ses blessures, le laissant comme une figure solitaire aux cheveux pâles et aux yeux bleus perçants, cherchant du réconfort sur le champ de bataille. Le destin tisse leurs destins ensemble lorsque Ariston découvre Isabel au milieu des bois entourant Almerry. Une rencontre fortuite se transforme en une connexion indestructible, défiant les barrières qu'ils ont chacun érigées autour de leur cœur. Alors qu'ils entreprennent un périple périlleux pour sauver Clarisse, leur partenariat se transforme en un amour qui transcende les cicatrices de leur passé. Les revers et les défis mettent leur résolution à l'épreuve, mais chaque épreuve ne fait que renforcer leur lien. Des sentiments romant
The Murmurings
by Carly Anne WestA teen starts hearing the same voices that drove her sister to commit suicide in this "atmospheric, paranormal chiller (that) will appeal to fans of Stephen King" (VOYA).The voices in her head are not her own... Everyone thinks Sophie's sister, Nell, went crazy. After all, she heard strange voices that drove her to commit suicide. But Sophie doesn't believe that Nell would take her own life, and she's convinced that Nell's doctor knows more than he's letting on. As Sophie starts to piece together Nell's last days, every lead ends in a web of lies. And the deeper Sophie digs, the more danger she's in--because now she's hearing the same haunting whispers. Sophie's starting to think she's going crazy too. Or worse, that maybe she's not... "Heart-thumping." --Kirkus Reviews "Satisfyingly disturbing." --BCCB "The perfect mix of horror and psychological thriller. Jaw-dropping." --Shelf Awareness
The Murmurings
by Carly Anne WestA teen girl starts hearing the same voices that drove her sister to commit suicide in this creepy, suspenseful novel.Everyone thinks Sophie's sister, Nell, went crazy. After all, she heard strange voices that drove her to commit suicide. But Sophie doesn't believe that Nell would take her own life, and she's convinced that Nell's doctor knows more than he's letting on. As Sophie starts to piece together Nell's last days, every lead ends in a web of lies. And the deeper Sophie digs, the more danger she's in--because now she's hearing the same haunting whispers. Sophie's starting to think she's going crazy too. Or worse, that maybe she's not....
Los muros de Babylon
by Kathryn Le Veque Mariano GiampietriLos muros de Babylon, de Kathryn Le Veque ¿Podrá el amor sobreponerse a una lucha por el trono? 1471 D.C. - Diez años después de la batalla de Towton, sir Kenton le Bec (de EL LEÓN DEL NORTE) se encuentra al servicio de Warwick, "Hacedor de Reyes". Es su perro de ataque, pues no existe caballero más feroz en el arsenal de Warwick que Kenton le Bec, poderoso y astuto guerrero. A Kenton se le ha encomendado apoderarse de Babylon Castle, una fortaleza que controla el camino entre Lancashire y Yorkshire. Se trata de un castillo estratégico que, de momento, se encuentra en manos de las fuerzas de Eduardo, aspirante al trono. Cuando Kenton y su ejército conquistan esta fortaleza, todo eso cambia. Y, sin embargo, la situación es complicada... Lady Nicola Aubrey-Thorne es la viuda de un importante partidario de Eduardo. Cuando Kenton invade su hogar, Babylon Castle, encuentra en Nicola sólo oposición y odio. Kenton cree encontrarse frente a una mujer que es tan malcriada como bella, alguien que lo antagoniza a diestra y siniestra sólo por despecho. Sin embargo, la chispa de la atracción pronto se hace presente casi desde el primer momento y, a medida que Kenton se entera de los secretos más oscuros de Babylon, va comprendiendo mejor a lady Thorne y sus cuitas. Sus sentimientos por ella comienzan a escapar a su control. Únete a Kenton y Nicola en un mundo de lealtades encontradas y pasiones compartidas. Sé testigo de su amor y su pasión, de cómo sus vidas se entrelazan irrevocablemente a pesar de sus devociones opuestas a reyes enemigos. Se trata de una situación complicada y compleja en la que Kenton y Nicola deberán afrontar difíciles decisiones si desean seguir juntos. Cuando Kenton es capturado por soldados enemigos, Nicola debe hacer lo imposible por salvar al hombre que alguna vez consideró su enemigo pero, ¿llegará a tiempo?
Murphy's Child
by Judith DuncanFAMILIES ARE FOREVERMORNING, NOON AND NIGHT...Murphy Munroe was shocked to realize that he wanted to be with his tiny, precious son around the clock. Bedtime stories, midnight feedings...Murphy couldn't bear to miss a single moment with his child-or its mother. That was the problem...Murphy desperately longed to take care of Jordan Kennedy and the baby...forever. But they couldn't make their relationship work before parenthood complicated things. How could they even think about marriage now? Then again...how could they not?Happily ever after-with kids!
Murphy's Law
by Kat Attalla Jude PittmanFear and intimidation work. Ask Customs Agent Jack Murphy. He uses both to hunt felons. But instinct and experience fail when he sets out to retrieve Lilly McGrath-- a blonde bombshell who is either a willing participant or an innocent pawn in her boss's smuggling scam. Until Jack knows which, she's just another suspect. . Now he just needs to get his hormones in sync with his head. While working as an export clerk Lilly, stumbled upon her boss's illegal activities. After an attempt on her life, she flees to Europe to hide. Living on credit cards and her wits, she is constantly on the move—but no matter where she runs, she can’t lose the dangerously handsome stranger following her across the continent. In Genoa, Italy , her credit limit and luck finally run out. Once Jack grabs Lilly, Murphy’s Law dogs them at every turn. Someone is determined to see that Lilly never makes it back to the States to testify. The distrustful couple must learn to rely on each other if they are to survive. And for Lilly that means surrendering to a man who both infuriates and excites her.