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Bit Player (Jeri Howard #10)
Par Janet Dawson. 2011
THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD Old movies, old memories, old crimes—and present- day murder. Oakland PI Jeri Howard finds all…
of these when a chance encounter in a movie memorabilia shop sends her on an investigation into her grandmother’s past life in Hollywood. Before marrying Jeri’s grandfather during World War II, Jerusha Layne worked as a bit player, an actress who spoke a few lines in movie backgrounds. Her dreams of stardom never came true. But did she play another role, that of suspect in the unsolved 1942 murder of an actor? And Jeri must also solve a current mystery: Are old movie posters so valuable that someone would kill for them?Twice a Princess (In a Fairy Tale World . . . #6)
Par Susan Meier. 2005
Dearest Godmother,I only have one more match to make to break this curse...if only I wasn't utterly distracted by my…
devastatingly handsome boss, resort owner Alexander Rochelle. I know I should stay away from him--I am betrothed to a prince in my country, after all--but Alexander's kindness, his humor and his sexy kisses are keeping me up at night, in spite of my better judgment.And now Fate has decreed Alexander as the next match to find true love, in spite of his apparent disbelief in tender emotions. If I can convince him forever is a promise worth making, is it too much to hope that the woman he vows to cherish will be me?Your lovelorn goddaughter,Princess MeredithDeath by Demo (A Home Renovation Mystery)
Par Callie Carpenter. 2023
Perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Diane Kelly, after her ex-husband tears down their marriage, the last thing Jaime…
wants is to renovate a worn-down historic home. But when a body is discovered behind a wall, she realizes she&’ll have to catch the killer before she builds herself up again.Jaime and Henry were the perfect couple with the perfect life; together, they ran one of the most successful construction and interior design companies in all of Charlotte, North Carolina. But when Jaime catches her charismatic husband in an affair, she realizes her husband is not the man she thought she married. The divorce is equally gutting—due to an ironclad prenuptial agreement, Jaime receives only one thing: a historical house in disrepair. Knowing that any renovation she attempts will be tedious and costly, Jaime starts to believe that things can&’t get much worse—until she finds a dead body in the house.The body is found behind a recently renovated wall—and this leaves Jaime with more questions than answers. Who killed this person and why? Could it have been the previous owners, someone who snuck in while nobody was looking, or Henry? Furious that the house is now a crime scene, which further delays all renovations, Jaime decides to investigate the murder herself, DIY-style. Together with the new resident cat she calls Demo and the handsome and friendly hardware store owner who happens to be her neighbor, Jaime is ready to use all the tools in her toolbox to catch the killer.Jaime needs to renovate this house if she wants to move forward with her life, but will this murder investigation leave her in ruins—or worse?Courting Can Be Killer (An Amish Matchmaker Mystery #2)
Par Amanda Flower. 2020
&“The Amish Miss Marple strikes again…exciting.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Refreshing…Flower combines quirky characters, close-knit community, and first-class sleuthing to great effect. Fans of…
Amish mysteries will love this.&” —Publishers Weekly &“There is nothing cozier than the second &‘Amish Matchmaker Mystery.&’&” —Library Journal Between minding a pair of rambunctious goats, meetings with her quilting circle, and matchmaking, Millie Fisher has plenty to keep her busy through her golden years. But the witty widow always makes time to solve the odd murder . . . Some Amish men don&’t know what&’s good for them. That&’s what Millie Fisher told herself when young Ben Baughman set his heart on marrying Tess Lieb. With Tess&’s father refusing to give his blessing and Tess&’s ex-boyfriend being a wet blanket, the hapless couple was bound to butt heads more than Millie&’s Boer goats. But when Ben tragically dies in a mysterious fire, Millie wonders if someone in her hometown of Harvest, Ohio, wanted Ben out of the wedding picture altogether . . . With the help of her quilting buddies, and her outspoken Englischer friend Lois, Millie is determined to patch together all the clues without even dropping a stitch. She only hopes it won&’t be the death of her . . . Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies &“As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.&” —USA Today &“Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.&” —RT Book Reviews &“At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.&” —Library JournalTea & Treachery (Tea by the Sea Mysteries #1)
Par Vicki Delany. 2020
In this charming new cozy mystery series from national bestselling author Vicki Delany, a New York City expat-turned-Cape Cod tea…
shop owner must solve the murder of a local real estate developer to help her feisty grandmother out of a jam . . . As the proud proprietor and head pastry chef of Tea by the Sea, a traditional English tearoom on the picturesque bluffs of Cape Cod, Lily Roberts has her hands full, often literally. But nothing keeps her busier than steering her sassy grandmother, Rose, away from trouble. Rose operates the grand old Victorian B & B adjacent to Lily&’s tea shop. But an aggressive real estate developer, Jack Ford, is pushing hard to rezone nearby land, with an eye toward building a sprawling golf resort, which would drive Rose and Lily out of business. Tempers are already steaming, but things really get sticky when Ford is found dead at the foot of Rose&’s property and the police think she had something to do with his dramatic demise. So Lily starts her own investigation and discovers Ford&’s been brewing bad blood all over town. Now, it&’s down to Lily to stir up some clues, sift through the suspects, and uncover the real killer before Rose is left holding the tea bag. &“A satisfying cozy with a beautifully described setting and a cast of charming, small-town characters. Share this new series with fans of Laura Childs&’ Tea Shop mysteries.&” —BooklistMurder at the Pumpkin Pageant (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery)
Par Darci Hannah. 2023
The latest installment in Darci Hannah&’s delicious Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series set in small-town Beacon Harbor, Michigan, featuring a baker…
heroine who lives in the local lighthouse with her beloved Newfoundland dog, Wellington. Lindsey prefers to keep her bakeshop&’s Halloween decor light and autumnal, rather than gruesome and ghoulish. But everyone knows her lighthouse home is haunted. Some intrepid teens have even tried to break in to witness the resident ghost themselves. Dreading Halloween night, Lindsey reluctantly allows her influencer and podcaster best friend, Kennedy, to host a live ghost hunting investigation in the lighthouse, conducted by a professional team. Protective of her ghost, Lyndsey is understandably nervous about what they might uncover . . . The segment is uneventful—until things take a terrifying turn. The team freaks out. As Kennedy joins the mad dash outside, she bumps into what looks like the prankster teens&’ creepy clown costume hanging from a tree. But when Lindsey&’s dog, Wellington, begins to whine, they make a grim discovery: the clown is no dummy. It&’s a corpse. Now Lindsey and company will need to keep their cool if they want a ghost of a chance to solve the murder—and see another Halloween . . . Praise for Murder at the Blueberry Festival&“You&’ll never see the end coming in this delightfully zany tale.&”--Kirkus Reviews Includes Delicious Recipes!Murder of an Amish Bridegroom (An Amish Seamstress Mystery)
Par Patricia Johns. 2023
The quiet Amish lifestyle isn't all that it seems in this debut cozy mystery series, for fans of Amanda Flower…
and Wanda E. Brunstetter.Petunia Yoder is Blueberry, Pennsylvania&’s youngest old maid, at twenty-two years of age, and completely unmarriageable. But she&’s determined to celebrate her friends&’ weddings with joy and a full heart. Unfortunately, Petunia&’s best friend, Eden Beiler, is playing a dangerous game with a man who is ruining her reputation.Ike Smoker is the community&’s iceman—the one who cuts, stores, and sells the ice—and when Petunia discovers him dead with an ice pick in his chest, Eden is found on the scene with blood on her hands. Homicide detective Asher Nate is new to the area, and he has a challenge on his hands. The Amish community sticks close together, and he doesn&’t understand the subtleties and nuances of the clues he uncovers. He needs an Amish interpreter, and he asks Petunia if she&’ll help. In a bid to keep her best friend out of prison, she agrees.The community is filled with people who had good reason to hate Ike Smoker, especially as Petunia and Asher begin to uncover his secrets. Was someone trying to protect their family's reputation? Or to exact revenge for a sin buried deep in the past?There&’s a litany of damning clues that litters the ground—and if Petunia and Asher can&’t come up with the truth, they could end up as the next ones on the killer&’s list.Daylight (An Atlee Pine Thriller #3)
Par David Baldacci. 2020
In this gripping mystery, an FBI Agent&’s search for her sister clashes with a military investigator's high-stakes case, leading them…
both deep into a global conspiracy—from which neither of them will escape unscathed. For many long years, Atlee Pine was tormented by uncertainty after her twin sister, Mercy, was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Now, just as Atlee is pressured to end her investigation into Mercy's disappearance, she finally gets her most promising breakthrough yet: the identity of her sister's kidnapper, Ito Vincenzo.With time running out, Atlee and her assistant Carol Blum race to Vincenzo's last known location in Trenton, New Jersey—and unknowingly stumble straight into John Puller's case, blowing his arrest during a drug ring investigation involving a military installation.Stunningly, Pine and Puller's joint investigation uncovers a connection between Vincenzo's family and a breathtaking scheme that strikes at the very heart of global democracy. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Atlee finally discovers the truth about what happened to Mercy. And that truth will shock Pine to her very core.Deadly Illusions (The Francesca Cahill Novels #1)
Par Brenda Joyce. 2005
Irrepressible heiress and intrepid sleuth Francesca Cahill moves from her own glittering world of Fifth Avenue to the teeming underbelly…
of society, a place of pride, passions and sometimes deadly perversion.Despite the misgivings of her fiancé, Calder Hart, Francesca cannot turn away from a threat that is terrorizing the tenement neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. A madman has attacked three women, but while the first two victims survived, the third is found dead. All the victims are impoverished but beautiful IrishwomenandFrancesca fears that her dear friends Maggie Kennedy and Gwen O'Neil could be next.Soon she is working with her former love, police commissioner Rick BraggCalder's half brother and worst rival. But even as Calder's jealous passions leave his relationship with Francesca teetering on the brink, Francesca is frantically on the killer's trail, certain the Slasher will strike again, afraid she will be too late.The second novel from the award-winning author of international bestseller WAKE, picked as a Guardian Book of the Year in…
2022.Gemma Guillory has lived in Rainier her entire life. She knows the tiny town's ins and outs like the back of her hand, the people like they are her family, their quirks as if they were her own.She knows her once charming town is now remembered for one reason, and one reason only. That three innocent people died. That the last stop on the Rainier Ripper's trail of deaths fifteen years ago was her innocuous little tea shop. She knows that the consequences of catching the Ripper still haunt her policeman husband and their marriage to this day and that some of her neighbours are desperate - desperate enough to welcome a dark tourism company keen to cash in on Rainier's reputation as the murder town.When the tour operator is killed by a Ripper copycat on Gemma's doorstep, the unease that has lurked quietly in the original killer's wake turns to foreboding, and she's drawn into the investigation. Unbeknownst to her, so is a prisoner named Lane Holland.Gemma knows her town. She knows her people. Doesn't she?PRAISE FOR WAKE:'Politically savvy, cleverly plotted . . . the kind of book that invites the ravenous language of binge reading: compulsive, propulsive, addictive' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'It is hard to believe WAKE is a first novel. Plot, pacing and characterisation are so finely judged that it feels more like the work of a past master' THE TIMES'So plausible and terrifying, it stays with you' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY'Outstanding . . . This is both a well-plotted, gripping mystery and a sensitive exploration of the aftermath of trauma' THE GUARDIANThe Grub-and-Stakers House a Haunt (The Grub-and-Stakers #5)
Par Charlotte MacLeod. 1993
A widowed gardener meets a ghost from frontier times who&’s out for revenge: &“The screwball mystery is Charlotte MacLeod&’s cup…
of tea&” (Chicago Tribune). Zilla Trott is pouring her cat some chamomile tea when the drifter appears in her kitchen. He is grubby and crude—not at all the kind of person you&’d usually find in the pleasant town of Lobelia Falls—but something about him intrigues the aging widow. Perhaps it&’s his rugged good looks, or the way he seems to come from another time and place. Or perhaps it&’s the fact that he&’s been dead for nearly a century. When Lobelia Falls was in its rough-and-tumble frontier infancy, Hiram Jellyby was the best mule driver the town had ever seen, until an argument over a hidden cache of gold left him bleeding to death in a back alley. He returns in spectral form to secure a proper burial, and finds that in modern-day Lobelia Falls, no one knows more about turning the soil than Zilla Trott&’s gardening buddies—all members of Dittany Monk&’s fearless Grub-and-Stake Gardening and Roving Club.The 23rd Midnight: If You Haven't Read the Women's Murder Club, Start Here (A Women's Murder Club Thriller)
Par James Patterson, Maxine Paetro. 2023
In this #1 New York Times bestseller,an attention-seeking copycat from the Women&’s Murder Club&’s past is recreating murders by a…
famous killer—with devastating new twists. Detective Lindsay Boxer put serial killer Evan Burke in jail. Reporter Cindy Thomas wrote a book that put him on the bestseller list. An obsessed maniac has turned Burke&’s true-crime story into a playbook. And is embellishing it with gruesome touches all his own. Now Lindsay&’s tracking an elusive suspect, and the entire Murder Club is facing destruction.The Survivor (Eve Duncan #30)
Par Iris Johansen. 2023
Eve Duncan and Riley Smith must solve their most exciting puzzle since A Face to Die For when asked to uncover the…
mysterious secret hidden on a remote island. When archeologist Riley Smith comes to ask Eve Duncan for help, Eve has to say no. Traveling halfway around the world on a dangerous quest is not her expertise as a forensic sculptor. But Eve is intrigued by the prospect of an isolated island that holds a secret locked in time. Traveling to Southeast Asia, Riley is aware of the threat from treasure hunters who are already searching and have no qualms about killing to get what they want. When she successfully evades them and finds the perfectly preserved body of a female warrior, it is just what she needs to entice Eve to help unlock the mystery. As these two strong women seek answers about this extraordinary past life, Riley makes a living, breathing discovery that will change history. If she can escape the island and survive long enough to share it with the world.Twelfth Night (The Lady Julia Grey Mysteries #8)
Par Deanna Raybourn. 2014
An amateur sleuth and her detective husband probe the mystery of an abandoned baby and eerie legend in the Victorian…
English countryside in this novella.To mark the passing of another decade, the esteemed—and eccentric—March family have assembled at Bellmont Abbey to perform the Twelfth Night Revels for their sleepy English village. But before Lady Julia and her handsome, sleuthing husband, Nicolas Brisbane, can take to the stage, a ruckus in the stable yard demands their attention. An abandoned infant is found nestled in the steel helm of St. George. What’s more, their only lead is the local legend of a haunted cottage and its ghastly inhabitant—who seems to have returned.Once again, Lady Julia and Nicholas take up the challenge to investigate, and when the source of the mystery is revealed, they’ll be faced with an impossible choice—one that will alter the course of their lives . . . forever.Previously published.Don’t miss the complete Lady Julia Grey mystery series by New York Times–bestselling author Deanna Raybourn!Silhouette in Scarlet: A Vicky Bliss Novel of Suspense (Vicky Bliss Series #3)
Par Elizabeth Peters. 1998
One perfect red rose, a one-way ticket to Stockholm, and a cryptic "message" consisting of two Latin words intrigue art…
historian Vicky Bliss—as they were precisely intended to do.Beautiful, brilliant and, as always, dangerously inquisitive, Vicky recognizes the handiwork of her former lover, the daring jewel thief John Smythe. So she takes the bait, eagerly following Smythe's lead in the hope of finding a lost treasure. But the trail begins at a priceless fifth century chalice which will place Vicky at the mercy of a gang of ruthless criminals who have their eyes on an even more valuable prize. And the hunt threatens to turn deadly on a remote island, where a captive Vicky Bliss must lead an excavation into the distant past—and where digging too deep for the truth could dig her own grave.Devil May Care
Par Elizabeth Peters. 1986
A classic mystery tale from prolific New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Peters.Ellie is young, rich, engaged and in love. These are…
the carefree days before marriage and new responsibility, and anything goes -- including house-sitting at eccentric Aunt Kate's palatial estate in Burton, Virginia. Ellie feels right at home here with the nearly invisible housekeepers and the plethora of pets, but she soon realizes that there are disturbing secrets about the local aristocracy buried in a dusty old book she has carried into the mansion. And her sudden interest in the past is attracting a slew of unwelcome guests -- some of them living and some, perhaps not. And the terrible vengeance that Ellie and her friends seem to have aroused -- now aimed at them -- surely cannot be...satanic.An Unwilling Accomplice: A Bess Crawford Mystery (Bess Crawford Mysteries #6)
Par Charles Todd. 2014
World War I Battlefield nurse Bess Crawford’s career is in jeopardy when a murder is committed on her watch, in…
this absorbing and atmospheric historical mystery from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd. Home on leave, Bess Crawford is asked to accompany a wounded soldier confined to a wheelchair to Buckingham Palace, where he’s to be decorated by the King. The next morning when Bess goes to collect Wilkins, he has vanished. Both the Army and the nursing service hold Bess negligent for losing the war hero, and there will be an inquiry.Then comes disturbing word from the Shropshire police, complicating the already difficult situation: Wilkins has been spotted, and he’s killed a man. If Bess is to save her own reputation, she must find Wilkins and uncover the truth. But the elusive soldier has disappeared again and even the Shropshire police have lost him. Suddenly, the moral implications of what has happened—that a patient in her charge has committed murder—become more important to Bess than her own future. She’s going to solve this mysterious puzzle, but righting an injustice and saving her honor may just cost Bess her life.The Gatekeeper (The Kelly Jones Novels #3)
Par Michelle Gagnon. 2009
Homegrown terror from the bestselling author of Boneyard. “High stakes, tension, excitement—I loved The Gatekeeper.” —Lee Child, #1 New York…
Times–bestselling authorFrom the moment sixteen-year-old Madison Grant is abducted, an unthinkable terrorist plot is set in motion—pitting Special Agent Kelly Jones against her most powerful adversary yet. The kidnapper’s ransom demands aren’t monetary . . . they come at a cost that no American can afford to pay.As Kelly’s fiancé, Jake Riley, races to find Madison, Kelly is assigned to another disturbing case: the murder and dismemberment of a senator. At first the two cases don’t appear to be related. But as Kelly navigates her way through the darkest communities of America—from skinheads to biker gangs to border militias—she discovers a horrible truth. A shadowy figure who calls himself The Gatekeeper is uniting hate groups, opening the door to the worst homegrown attack in American history.“Gagnon has taken incidents ripped from the headlines and developed a chilling thriller that will leave readers holding their breath with anticipation.” —Fresh FictionBroadcast Blues (Clare Carlson Mystery #6)
Par R. G. Belsky. 2024
Wendy Kyle took secrets to her grave—now, Clare Carlson is digging them up New York City has no shortage of…
crime, making for a busy schedule for TV newswoman Clare Carlson. But not all crimes are created equal, and when an explosive planted in a car detonates and kills a woman, Clare knows it'll be a huge story for her. But it's not only about the story—Clare also wants justice for the victim, Wendy Kyle. Wendy had sparked controversy as an NYPD officer, ultimately getting kicked off the force after making sexual harassment allegations and getting into a physical altercation with her boss. Then, she started a private investigations business, catering to women who suspected their husbands of cheating. Undoubtedly, Wendy had angered many people with her work, so the list of her suspected murderers is seemingly endless. Despite the daunting investigation, Clare dives in headfirst. As she digs deeper, she attracts the attention of many rich and powerful people who will stop at nothing to keep her from breaking the truth about the death of Wendy Kyle—and exposing their personal secrets that Wendy took to her grave.Perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and J. D. Robb While all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:Yesterday's News Below the Fold The Last Scoop Beyond the Headlines It's News to Me Broadcast BluesKiller Cupid (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery)
Par Laurien Berenson. 2023
Melanie Travis is taking a much-needed break from the dog show circuit for a romantic Valentine&’s trip with her husband…
Sam, but when someone at their cozy Berkshires inn has an unexpected date with death, Melanie must slip into something sleuthier for the weekend . . . Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith). They&’re booked at the White Birch Inn, a picturesque New England resort nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. The inn has a full slate of couples activities planned for the busy Valentine's weekend, but the first night of festivities feature an event that isn&’t on the program: murder. As a person of interest in the case, Melanie tries to sneak a little detective work into her romantic getaway. But with the resort nearly sold out for the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of suspects, and Melanie&’s secret sleuthing is already attracting the wrong kind of attention. Her Valentine&’s trip is heating up faster than the chocolate fondue . . . just not in the way Melanie hoped. But if she doesn&’t catch the cold-hearted killer soon, another innocent victim will get the kiss of death . . .