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Lefty legislator Regina Colwell MLA is summoned to a shabby hotel where a young man has drowned in a bathtub. She says she does not know the boy - so why is her name and phone number inked on his hand, the police ask? Wanting answers, Regina checks into the hotel where young Norman Water died to investigate but encounters resistance at every turn from the hotel staff, including Digger Greenwood, the manager, a myopic accountant; and Queenie, his assistant, who warns Regina away with thinly veiled threats of violence. As Regina interviews the staff, she finds that everybody had a grudge against Norman and were all victim to one of his practical jokes. Regina realizes that Norman's pranks were offshoots of his unique sense of social justice. The hotel is a small world and the grievances are petty but the teenager's death was no accident. Eventually, Regina uncovers the real crime behind all the pettiness - a giant political scandal.

A nation holds its breath.On a perfect prairie summer evening, Saskatchewan Roughrider Dustin Thomson goes missing. As the Green & White's first primary quarterback born in the province and first Indigenous quarterback, Thomson is beloved and celebrated. Mistrusting the police investigation, the family hires Merry Bell P.I. to find the football star. From the dark waters below Sweetgrass Bridge to the lands of Little Turtle Lake First Nation, Merry seeks answers while dealing with her continuing transition, swelling loneliness, a floundering career, well-meaning crossdressing assistant and having to decide whether the people in her life are friend or foe.

Laura Black is looking for a man, a dead one!>With equal parts of romance, thrills, mystery, and adventure, Scottsdale Scandal is the perfect book for a day at the beach or a night by the fire. Praise for the LAURA BLACK SCOTTSDALE SERIES"A great chick-lit mystery with plenty of humor. I love a strong female lead who gets herself into crazy situations only to have a hot guy come to her rescue. This is a must-read." This is a fun easy read. The characters have quirky and fun attitudes. I just don't think you will be disappointed." More Books in the "Laura Black Mystery Series" by B A Trimmer * * * SCOTTSDALE HEAT (Book #1) Take one devastatingly handsome Scottsdale police detective. Add one outrageously sexy female investigator who only wants to save the world. Introduce her to the gorgeous bad boy of the local crime family. Mix in a dose of murder, a pocketful of diamonds, and a handful of Russian mobsters... And you've got yourself some SCOTTSDALE HEAT. * * * SCOTTSDALE SQUEEZE - - (Book #2) Laura teams up with a posse of sexy Scottsdale cougars to help rescue a friend who's been kidnapped. Her main problem? Deciding which of two gorgeous boyfriends she wants to be with! * * * SCOTTSDALE SIZZLE -- (Book #3) Laura finds herself in the middle of a treasure hunt, but murder lurks behind every clue. Good thing she has two strong men to help her look. Or is having two such a good idea? * * * SCOTTSDALE SCORCHER - - (Book #4) Laura helps a friend search for a missing man. Unfortunately, Laura's enemies are also searching for her. Laura makes up her mind about the man she wants to be with -- unfortunately, love is never quite that easy. * * * SCOTTSDALE STING -- (Book #5) Laura teams up with famous action movie star Stig Stevens. They're looking for a dead body that seems to have disappeared from Stig's pool. Things go from bad to worse when a gang of mercenaries and an international bugler decide to help. What's a Scottsdale girl to do? * * * SCOTTSDALE SHUFFLE -- (Book #6) Professor Mindy Parker thinks she's found the mythical Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine and needs Laura's, Sophie's, and Gina's help to get the treasure. Unfortunately, the bad guys also want the gold and will do anything to get it. * * * SCOTTSDALE SHADOW -- (Book #7) Laura Black is on the hunt for a client's father with a shadowy past. The trail leads her on an adventure across Arizona to a dark casino where every fantasy can come true. Unfortunately, poking her nose into things she shouldn't has deadly consequences. * * * SCOTTSDALE SECRET -- (Book #8) A quiet and romantic ski trip to Colorado is shattered when an international assassin tries to eliminate Max and Laura. The more they learn about him, the worse their situation becomes. Will they find a solution before they are taken out, permanently? * * * SCOTTSDALE SILENCE -- (Book #9) Laura has discovered a deadly blackmail ring involving the husband of client Jessica Palmer. Unfortunately, the blackmailers discover Laura's meddling and decide to take vengeance.

Never Trust Me by Michael Ryder is a gripping psychological thriller with jaw-dropping twists and an ending you won't see coming. Callie Crawford is a young mom who must protect herself and her daughter from a terrifying threat.

THE END OF YOUR WORLD?These eleven tales from critically-acclaimed author Michael Warren Lucas remind us that doom is always personal. Genes gone wild, or not wild enough. Cosmic heroes demanding you show them to a bank robbery, or else. Learning after a lifetime that your love is named chocolate, and chasing it no matter the cost. Discovering that your cozy desk job might get you killed, that one of your coworkers is a murderer, or the Faerie Queen wants your pelt. Apocalypse is loathed liberation, shredded innocence, or blowing up your own life to clasp a gaunt hope of joy.Eleven different dooms await you.Some of them are delicious.

"Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the cozy backstage world of the Eastbrook Playhouse. As the costume shop head at the charming regional theater, she's used to watching dramatic acts of love and revenge from the shadows. But when Kurt Mozer--the insufferable Broadway reject who stars in their production of Annie Get Your Gun--is shot center stage, the spotlight turns to her. Everyone knows Kurt was difficult to work with, and after he got into a fight with both director Marnie Mason and artistic leader Arthur Winston, he promptly decided to quit the show. In deep financial trouble, the Eastbrook Playhouse depended on a big name like Kurt to keep afloat. With reporters coming in from the Big Apple to Tasha's little corner of Connecticut, she realizes it's up to her to save their local theater and keep her community safe. After all, the show must go on...but what do you do when the killer could very well be one of your loved ones? With the help of her friends, her long-time crush Bruno Machado, and her feline colleague Hilly, Tasha must catch a murderer before the shining lights of the playhouse go out forever."--

"Featuring a neurodiverse lead living with Tourette's syndrome, Ellie Marlowe is ready for a curtain call as her latest production sells out, but when the starring male lead drops dead, and everyone in the cast is a potential suspect or the next victim, she must catch a killer before they pull another show-stopping murder."--Provided by publisher.

"After surviving a terrible attack, Quinn Fleming has recovered in every way but one--her ability to retain new memories. Now, months later, it appears to the outside world as if the San Diego florist's life is back to normal. But Quinn is barely holding on, relying on a notebook she carries with her at all times, a record of her entire existence since the assault. So when she witnesses a murder in the shadowy alley behind the florist shop, Quinn immediately writes down every terrifying detail of the incident before her amnesia wipes it away. By the time the police arrive, there's no body, no crime scene, and no clues. The killing seems as erased from reality as it is from Quinn's mind... until the flashbacks begin. Suddenly, fragments of memories are su rfacing--mere glimpses of that horrible night, but enough to convince Quinn that somewhere, locked in her subconscious, is the key to solving the case... and she's not the only one who knows. Somebody else has realized Quinn is a threat that needs to be eliminated. Now, with her life on the line and only her notes to guide her, Quinn sets out to find a killer she doesn't remember, but can't forget..."--

"Members of the Reynolds and Hill families are staying at Lily's grandmother's bed and breakfast, and now they've gathered at Tea by the Sea to sip some delicious blends while they shower bride-to-be Hannah Hill with presents. But the last package Hannah unwraps contains a beheaded Raggedy Ann doll and triggers a bloodcurdling scream. A doll like this was the last gift from her father before he died long ago, and she's chilled to the bone. Lily senses that the shocking anonymous gift just might be related to other tensions she's picking up on. The mothers-in-law have been sniping at each other--and then Lily, out walking her dog, overhears the groom's father Ralph offering his son a very sizable bribe to call off the wedding. She's relieved when Greg angrily turns him down, but with so many people steamed at each other, can this event possibly go smoothly?"--

"Empathetic to a fault, librarian Alice Pepper always had a natural talent for figuring out people and puzzles in the small Oregon town of West Hazel. But as a mystery permeates the quiet Pacific Northwestern community, murder is a challenge she's not prepared to solve... Down-on-her-luck Ali ce had hoped to retire before turning sixty-five, not struggle to keep her cozy home and dependable job. But even after divorce leaves her golden years a mess, the pieces always come together with a little help from her friends-a fun-loving crew who thrive jigsaws over coffee, cocktails, and gossip. So, when it's time to defend close confidant Ruby Milliner, she springs into action. Only, in this case, supporting Ruby means proving she didn't murder her cheating husband! Ruby never wanted to kill George, although anger can make a person say questionable-and incriminating-things. And scheming, deceitful George made a lot of people angry. A quick investigation reveals the man was blackmailing whoever he could for a quick payday, from his mistress to the most prominent residents in town... Alice dives into a secret search to exonerate Ruby, fiercely committed to cracking the crime and patching up torn relationships along the way. Despite using her unassuming persona to fly under the radar, slimming down a massive suspect list and restoring peace to West Hazel is a real gamble. Because if successful, Alice will meet a vengeful killer whose game she doesn't yet know how to play"--

"Bailey Briggs adores her year-round Halloween-themed town of Elyan Hollow, Oregon, but when she takes over her grandfather's beloved bookshop, Lazy Bones Books, she accidentally discovers the town's secret dark side... Normally, spooky season is Bailey Briggs' favorite time of year, and her Halloween-themed small town's time to shine. But between managing Lazy Bones Books, working on her graphic novel-in-progress, and running the Spooky Season Literary Festival, Bailey hardly has a moment to enjoy Elyan Hollow's spot-on seasonal vibes. Not to mention, at every turn she seems to be tripping over the contentious crew of Gone Ghouls, a ghost-hunting reality TV show currently filming around town. Bailey tries to stay focused on the Lit Festival, which is supposed to kick off Elyan Hollow's annual Halloween Fair; instead, this year's festival begins with a murder... It's bad enough Bailey discovered the victim, but now, as a lead suspect with some (admittedly) damning evidence pointing her way, she's got to clear her name! With the help of her librarian friend, Colby, and Jack Skeleton, her world-class bookshop dog (and the absolute bestest boy ever), Bailey sets out to solve a murder... As her investigation weaves through family secrets, professional rivalries, and town feuds, the list of suspects is growing fast... and unfortunately, so is the list of victims. If Bailey doesn't find the killer soon, Elyan Hollow's haunted reputation will get a little too real..."--

"Down-on-her-luck sitcom writer Dee Stern is flipping the script. Twice divorced and wasting her talents on an obnoxious kids show, the lifelong Angeleno embraces the urge to jump in her car and keep driving. It's a road trip with no destination--until she pulls into a mid-century motel filled with cobwebs and retro charm. Nestled in the shadow of a national park, it's a time capsule of a place that, like her, could use some work. So, in the most impulsive move of her life, Dee teams up with best friend, Jeff Cornetta--who happens to be her first ex-husband--to transform the aging ranch into the Golden Motel-of-the-Mountains, a hiker's oasis on the edge of the wilderness...But Dee and Jeff soon realize there couldn't be two people more unprepared for the hospitality business. There's also the panic-inducing reality of prowling bears and a general store as the only shopping spot for miles. Living and working in the middle of nowhere takes some getting used to--especially when a disrespectful guest ends up murdered!"--

"The queen of the culinary mystery"--Cover.

"August, 1901. A fundraiser for a new Rhode Island Audubon Society brings Emma to Vinland, the Viking-themed seaside home of her relative, Florence Vanderbilt Twombly, where the guest of honor is Edith Roosevelt, wife of Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. Listening to the speakers and observing the ladies in attendance, Emma is struck by the contrast of the Viking warrior-inspired elements in the house and the admirable but admittedly genteel cause of bird protection. Vinland bears the name of the Vikings' first landfall in North America, but in this room today there is most assuredly no one to fear. Emma's observation of harmless philanthropy is proven wrong the following morning when one of Mrs. Twombly's houseguests from the luncheon becomes mysteriously and dangerously ill. Accompanying police detective Jesse Whyte, Emma discovers a box of petit fours supposedly sent by Mrs. Roosevelt. They promptly rule out the Second Lady as a suspect, but someone has poisoned the cakes"--

"Thanks to Maddy s social media savvy, Baby Cakes Bakery is becoming a huge success--so much so that she s attracted the attention of her former nemesis, the fiancâe-stealing Brandy Denton. When Brandy blows into New Bison like an ill wind and disrupts a vlog Maddy s filming, their argument goes viral. After Brandy s body is found at Baby Cakes, Maddy instantly goes from viral sensation to murder suspect. As Maddy is still reeling from the murder, a stranger shows up in the bakery claiming to have been a friend of Octavia. He believes Maddy is in danger. When a second body washes up on the lake shore, it seems clear someone s out to kill to keep a secret--and it may have to do with her great aunt."--

Follow Artemas Quibble, a private detective, as he solves crime and intrigues in New York City. The book is filled with wit and humor, making it an entertaining read for mystery lovers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paul Grey doesn't know much about art, politics, or detective work for that matter, but he's about to get a crash course in all three after Senator Allan Puckett dispatches his blackmailer to the hereafter then turns the weapon on himself. At least that's the way the cops say it went down. Paul must follow a trail of fraud, treachery, and corruption to locate the single clue that will reveal instead a double murder. His suspects are the arrogant, delusional, manipulative, and sometimes homicidal players that inhabit the political and artistic circles of Atlanta. Using his smarts, occasional brawn, and a whole lot of beginner's luck, Paul tackles the case. From shooting ranges to golf ranges, Paul pounds the pavement in search of an unlikely assassin. Will he expose a double murder? Or will this, is first case, be his last?

"Calabria, 1960. Francesca Loftfield, a twenty-seven-year-old starry-eyed American, arrives in the isolated mountain village of Santa Chionia tasked with opening a nursery school. There is no road, no doctor, no running water or electricity. And thanks to a recent flood that swept away the post office, there's no mail, either. Most troubling, though, is the human skeleton that surfaced after the flood waters receded. Who is it? And why don't the police come and investigate? When an old woman begs Francesca to help determine if the remains are those of her long-missing son, Francesca begins to ask a lot of inconvenient questions"--

"Clever and entertaining, you'll love this charming Golden Age mystery series. And the fashion is to die for!" - Molly C. Quinn, actress, CastleEspionage, intrigue...murder...It's 1924 and war widow fashionista Ginger Gold's new Regent Street dress shop, Feathers & Flair, is the talk of the London fashion district attracting aristocrats from Paris to Berlin to Moscow.Ginger is offered her first job as a private detective when her sister-in-law's stage actor friend goes missing, and though the dress shop takes most of her time, Ginger takes the case.But when a Russian grand duchess dies at the shop's official grand opening event, Ginger ignores the missing person to chase a killer. It's a decision she will live to regret.¿¿¿¿¿Researching for the Ginger Gold Mysteries has been so much fun. I hope you sense that as you read. Ginger Gold is smart, savvy, and delightful. The fashions, the dances, the CRIME. The character of Haley Higgins, a medical student at the London Medical School for Women allows me to further delve into another keen interest of mine: forensics. Never fear, the Ginger Gold Mysteries are COZY, so no scary, graphic on-stage violence. You'll find these books to be clean reads, with no swearing or sex. I hope you enjoy the Ginger Gold Mystery series!Hop aboard the 1920s!THE GINGER GOLD MYSTERY SERIESMurder on the SS Rosa (Book 1)Murder at Hartigan House (Book 2)Murder at Bray Manor (Book 3)Murder at Feathers & Flair (Book 4)Murder at the Mortuary (Book 5)Murder at Kensington Gardens (Book 6)Murder at st. George's Church (Book 7)The Wedding of Ginger & Basil (Book 7.5)Murder Aboard the Flying Scotsman (Book 8)Murder at the Boat Club (Book 9)Murder on Eaton Square (Book 10)Murder by Plum Pudding (Book 11)Murder on Fleet Street (Book 12)Murder at Brighton Beach (Book 13)Murder at Hyde Park (Book 14)Murder at Royal Albert Hall (Book 15)~more on the way!A brand new 1950s series!THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIESMurder at High Tide (Book 1)Murder on the Boardwalk (Book 2)Murder at the Bomb Shelter (Book 3)Murder on Location (Book 4)Murder and Rock 'n Roll (Book 5)Murder at the Races (Book 6)Don't miss LADY GOLD INVESTIGATES, the short story companion series!

The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Summoned to a mysterious manor house by one of the henchmen of his arch nemesis, Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson find themselves confronted by the scene of a brutal murder. But the brilliant Holmes soon reveals that there is much more to this case than first meets the eye...This fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel will delight fans of Conan Doyle's legendary detective and his faithful sidekick Watson.

Finder Vince Grable just wants to enjoy his favorite meal at his favorite restaurant in Zyga Space Station's Zone 4. His waiter just wants to hire him. The case? Find a struggling gamer with a gambling problem named Dent Antwerp-because his brother Corwin wants to kill him.When tragedy strikes, Vince and his assistant Bella launch a murder investigation to save an innocent man. A challenge for a Finder who usually locates those still among the galaxy of the living.Welcome to Overload, another riveting mystery set in the noir-tinged space opera world of the Finder series.

Trans girl hacker-for-hire Kiera’s about to loser her crib, and gigging her ass off as a private detective to keep the lights on. Then her partner’s ex-best friend is murdered, and her new crush turns up missing—except for a hand. Kiera is framed for both crimes, and her only leads in both cases are sticks of sandalwood incense...