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"Ashley Branson has a lot to prove with her new cat yoga studio, A Purrfect Pose. It's a place for humans to find inner wellness -- and adopt adorable cats from the local shelter. It's also a chance for Ash to run her own life, out from under her overbearing mother and a stifling relationship. So far, so successful. Until she discovers one of her new clients, a much-disliked college professor, dead in her studio, locked in child's pose ... To make matters worse, Ash's hapless always-in-trouble brother, Hunter, instantly becomes the cops' prime suspect. Determined to clear his name and save her business, Ash does a deep lunge into the surprising -- and strange -- connections the victim had with her other clients. But countless suspects, contradictory leads, not to mention people desperate to see her studio shut down, mean Ash will have to stretch to the max to outthink a clever killer who's ready to strike her red in tooth and claw..."--Provided by publisher.

"In Old Town Alexandria's unlikeliest match, Natasha Smith's free-spirited mother, Wanda, is engaged to notoriously pompous antiques dealer, Orson Chatsworth -- leaving Natasha to plan the entire wedding, beginning with an elaborate engagement party. For the extravagant affair, Natasha splurges on trendy food boards created by rising social media star, Stella St. James. The sumptuous boards go way beyond basic cheese and crackers, as Stella dazzles guests with picture-worthy butter boards, dessert boards, and even doughnut boards. Just as Natasha planned, the food is to die for -- until someone actually does. When the groom collapses, it seems as if a heart attack is to blame. Then guests discover Orson was poisoned, and suddenly Stella's bespoke boards look a lot less appealing. But with an event this big, the spread of suspects is sure to be impressive. Could Orson's killer be a jilted ex-lover? A money hungry relative? A bitter former business partner? When even Sophie is not above suspicion, she knows it's time to get on board and scrape together an investigation of her own ... before murder becomes the town's next trend"--

To escape arrest for her best friend's murder, Vejay must find the real killerbefore it's too lateIn the small woodsy town of Henderson, California, the electric company is strict about sick days. So when meterreader Vejay Haskell decides to play hooky, her first concern is staying out of sight. She skirts around the edge of town, making her way to Frank's Place, a cozy saloon owned by her friend Frank Goulet. After two cups of hot buttered rum, they have an argument and she storms out into the pouring rain. She goes home, takes a nap, and awakens sober, embarrassed, and ready to apologize. But by the time she gets back to Frank's bar, he is dead.Vejay was seen leaving Frank's house in a huff, and her lack of an alibi combined with her suspicious sick day makes her the number-one suspect. As the police close in on her, Vejay turns detective in search of Frank's real killer. It's a perilous task, but she has one advantage when she puts on her work clothes: Nobody ever notices the meterreader.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author's personal collection.An Equal Opportunity Death is the 1st book in the Vejay Haskell Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

A vacation in the Greek islands becomes complicated when a private eye is drawn into the murky waters of international hashish smugglingHis name is Frank Davies, but friends and clients call him Lobo. A private eye with a law degree, Lobo doesn't like to get rough but he'll do it for a friend. When a rich friend sends him to Paris to retrieve some stolen money, he earns himself a trip to Greece as a reward. It's supposed to be a vacation, but as soon as he arrives he's working again.First his landlady, an English woman married to a Greek, asks his help bringing her cheating husband to heel. Though he doesn't like her, he finds himself morbidly fascinated by her train wreck of a marriage. Then he meets a countess with a blackmail problem, and offers her a little pro-bono work. As he digs beneath the island's sunny surface, Lobo learns that no matter how beautiful the scenery, secrets are always ugly.This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

Female bartenders are targeted by a killer in this PI novel by the author Michael Connelly calls ';the master of the high-stakes thriller.' After three young bartenders are murdered in Miami, and another goes missing in Philadelphia, private investigator Max Freeman is hiredby his ex-girlfriend Sherryto look into the deaths. He accepts the job grudgingly, especially since Sherry is convinced the prime suspect is a retired police officer who once saved Freeman's life back in Philly. Heading from Florida up north to his old stomping grounds, Freeman races to solve the case before the killer can strike again. But looking at the evidence objectively as he wrestles with his personal feelings for Sherry and his former colleague will be more difficult than he expected, in this mystery thats ';compelling from start to finish' by an Edgar Awardwinning author (The Miami Herald). This ebook contains an illustrated biography of the author featuring never-before-seen photos.

Book three of the bestselling Max Freeman mystery series: Max seeks to uncover the twisted truth behind an eighty-year-old triple homicideIn the 1920s, three of Mark Mayes's ancestors left to help build the first road through the Evergladesbackbreaking labor from which they never returned. Now, decades later, Mayes has discovered letters that point to murder as the cause of their disappearance, and he hires Max Freeman to get to the bottom of it all. But as Freeman follows the trail of evidence, he incurs the wrath of the corporation that built the road, and finds that the murder case may not be as cold as everyone assumed. Freeman's search takes him to the heart of the Everglades to reveal the truth behind the murdersand put a stop to a cycle of violence three generations in the making.This ebook contains an illustrated biography of the author featuring never-before-seen photos.

A PI's vacation in the Everglades is disrupted by a deadly hurricaneand dangerous criminalsin this riveting read by an Edgar Awardwinning author. The peace and quiet of Max Freeman and Sherry Richards's vacation ends abruptly when Hurricane Simone slams into the Sunshine State. Sherry suffers a devastating injury in the storm, and the two are left stranded in the swamp. But as they struggle to find help, they're thwarted by not only opportunistic crooks looking to benefit from the disaster, but also hired muscle from a powerful oil company hoping to protect a lethal secretregardless of who stands in the wayin this ';survival-of-the-fittest tale' by a master of mystery and suspense (Newsday). ';King vividly describes the hurricane's force and the different ways people respond to it. Sherry displays her grit and Max his ingenuity in a series of desperate gambles as the story builds to an explosive climax. This is a worthy addition to a Florida subgenre that includes Carl Hiaasen's Stormy Weather and Tim Dorsey's Hurricane Punch.' Publishers WeeklyThis ebook contains an illustrated biography of the author featuring never-before-seen photos.

Max Anderson faces his most difficult case ever when part-time journalist and full-time lush, Erich Harvey, is accused of murdering fellow journalist, Rejean LaFoie. Complicated by a series of bombings, the case soon evolves into a plot against the very fabric of French society. Abandoned by his friends, Max must use every skill he has aquired to get to the bottom of this complex mystery.

A midnight wedding, Army veterans who face repercussions of two different wars, and a very startling wedding guest. Wedding days are special, but they don't usually pack as big a surprise as Jolie and Scoobie's New Year's Eve nuptials. Scoobie never knew much about his family -- and after the way he grew up, who could blame him for liking it that way? A 9-1-1 call during the wedding changes everything. Is the man in the Ocean Alley Emergency Room simply ill, or did someone want him dead? Suddenly, Jolie has to help Scoobie figure out what he wants to know. Learning more about Scoobie's past could change their future together.And a special wedding arrival may cause even more complications. Book 10 in the Jolie Gentil cozy mystery series brings together the close-knit group of friends and zany Ocean Alley townspeople for a very special event. You don't want to miss it!

In the heart of Chicago, where shadows conceal secrets and organized crime reigns, one retiree embarks on an extraordinary journey. David Blazen spent 50 years comfortable in his work routine but now is retired and desperately searching for purpose in his life. He ultimately finds it in the most unlikely of ways: by becoming a self-proclaimed detective. Travel through a labyrinth of adventure in this award-winning novel, where suspense lurks around every corner and laugh-out-loud moments break through the tension. Follow along as David's search for truth and justice gets him caught in a web of contentious cases, all within his first week on the job. The most puzzling? A murder he witnessed that police are calling a suicide. Will his investigation help identify the killer? It's up to this amateur sleuth to solve that mystery, prevent a budding turf war between Chicago's two dirtiest crime lords, keep a corrupt candidate out of the mayor's office, and bring peace to a city rattled by crime and violence. The problem is, to succeed, he must become a criminal himself. All net proceeds from this book will be donated to non-profit organizations benefitting senior veterans."We're all searching for purpose and fulfillment in our lives, and this crime fiction adventure is both heartwarming and inspiring, An action-packed and surprisingly poignant yarn about a man's search for himself as he enters his golden years." - Kirkus Reviews2023 BookFest Awards Winner: 1st Place in Cozy Detective and 2nd Place in Amateur Sleuth

'The Spy Coast is The Thursday Murder Club on steroids' SAGA Magazine'I loved it. A hugely entertaining read!' ANN CLEEVESMaggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past.But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job.Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built.The Spy Coast is the first novel in the Martini Club series.'Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever. Irresistible and highly recommended!' LEE CHILD'Echoes of Richard Osman but Gerritsen offers us a darker and consistently exciting thriller' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters' DAVID BALDACCITess Gerritsen, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK****INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER****THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH'****WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH'****TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER**'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it!' - LIANE MORIARTY'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING'Dark comedy and darker thrills' - ALEX MICHAELIDES'Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining' - SHARI LAPENAAm I a murderer? You tell me . . .Lucy Chase can't remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered.Lucky her, you're probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love?But for Lucy, it's become an issue.Because everyone thinks she did it.But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot.On the one hand, if she's a murderer, it's probably better to know - right? On the other, if she didn't do it, she'll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did.And either way, if you've already killed once, what's to stop you from doing it again?Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter, None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, and How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie.*** READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE! ***'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark, and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip.' 5-STARS'I just want everyone to read it. The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' 5-STARS'Everything about this book is brilliant' 5-STARS'This novel was the perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous.' 5-STARS'An all-around perfect thriller!' - 5-STARSInstant New York Times bestseller, March 2024The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024Richard and Judy, September 2024

It isn't every day that you find a body at your kids' school. Unless you're Jolie Gentil. Then it's more of an option. Someone broke into Sand and Sea Daycare, leaving a broken window and plenty of rain in the director's office. When Jolie hears an angry man say the intruder must have been looking for some books, she remembers the center hadn't deposited money raised at its annual rummage and bake sale. But that's not her business. Her job at the co-op center is to place orders for the food the kids gobble. Scoobie's contribution, as a poet, is to lead a rhyming session with the kids. It's bedlam and they love it. But when Jolie goes into the center for an evening board meeting, she finds a body at the desk of the Sand and Sea director. With help from Mayor Madge, Jolie learns that the daycare center building has been caught up in plans for a boutque hotel and could have to close. Some liked the idea of a sale and others strongly objected. Neither Jolie or Scoobie think it's a good idea for the twins to head back to school until they know what really happened. And when four-year olds clamor to be with friends, it's a good idea to figure it out. Who kills for an old building? Someone does, and they don't like the idea of Jolie learning who they are.

Der Weg zum Himmel führt durch eine Tasse Tee …Band eins der spannenden Cosy Crime-Reihe - und der erste Fall für die Ladys von SnugfordIm verschlafenen, englischen Dörfchen Snugford ist mal wieder nichts los. Es ist eine Enttäuschung für die Bed & Breakfast-Betreiberinnen Maggie Rosenburn und Liv Oldstep, dass das Spannendste die neuen Teesorten im Teeladen um die Ecke sind. Aber gerade, als die findigen Ladys vor Langeweile zu sterben drohen, stolpert Maggie über die Leiche der Teeladenbesitzerin und die Freundinnen sind sich sofort einig: In Snugford ist ein fürchterliches Verbrechen begangen worden! Ein Jammer, dass ihr schusseliger Detective Chief Inspector nicht gerade ein Sherlock Holmes ist! Den Kopf voller Shakespearezitate stolpert er über den Tatort und verwischt, wenn es dumm läuft, sämtliche Spuren. Keine Frage, Maggie und Liv erheben sich in den Rang der Kriminalassistentinnen, doch können sie einen weiteren Mord verhindern?Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Ein amüsanter und spannender Cosy Crime, der mit viel Charme und Humor überzeugt!"„Die Hauptfiguren Maggie und Liv sind ein unschlagbares Ermittlerduo, das mit Witz und Cleverness den Fall löst."„Die Mischung aus Kriminalgeschichte und Dorfleben mit seinen schrulligen Bewohnern sorgt für beste Unterhaltung und lädt zum Miträtseln ein."„Ein herrlich humorvoller Whodunit Krimi, der vor britischer Atmosphäre nur so strotzt!"

Vuelve Hércules Poirot, el detective más célebre de la historia de la novela negra, en un apasionante nuevo caso que llevará sus células grises al límite.Hércules Poirot se encuentra con una mujer muy enfadada esperando a la puerta de su casa: le exige saber por qué motivo le ha enviado una carta acusándola del asesinato de Barnabas Pandy, un hombre a quien no conoce y que aparentemente falleció por causas naturales. El problema es que Poirot no le ha enviado ninguna carta y, además, tampoco conoce al Sr. Pandy. El desconcierto es total cuando el investigador belga descubre que en su salón le espera un desconocido que también afirma haber recibido una carta firmada por su puño y letra esa misma mañana y, sorprendentemente, también lo acusa del asesinato de Barnabas Pandy. ¿Cuántas cartas más de este tipo se han enviado en su nombre? ¿Quién las ha enviado y, sobre todo, por qué? Y más importante aún, ¿alguien asesinó a Barnabas Pandy?

In the fourth book in David P. Warren's Scott Winslow Legal Mysteries Series, attorney Scott Winslow and investigator Lee Henry tackle a high-stakes case in the brokerage industry. A secretive coalition of elite brokers has devised a clever way to trade on insider information without leaving a trace.When Broker Assistant Kathy Jenkins overhears a suspicious conversation between her boss and an unknown person, she's thrust into a dangerous situation, leading to her wrongful termination. Hiring Scott Winslow, Kathy aims to expose the wrongdoing, while Lee Henry's unconventional investigation uncovers a network of seasoned brokers dealing in non-public information without a paper trail.As Scott builds the case against Jessica and her brokerage house, Lee works on taking down the clandestine association responsible for the illegal trading. But danger looms as members of the association start turning up dead, and the remaining brokers live in fear, desperately seeking a way out.In this gripping tale of mystery and suspense, the lines between right and wrong blur as unexpected twists unfold. With lives on the line and fear gripping the association, Scott and Lee must navigate a treacherous path to bring the culprits to justice before more lives are lost.

A hard-hitting detective with a thirst for justice and a Highway Patrol trooper with an obsession for finding the truth team up to take on the case of a lifetime. Detective Sergeant Nick Wolf is tasked with dissolving a human trafficking ring on one of America's most notorious routes between Tampa Bay and Orlando. When one final victim slips through his fingers, he is forced to pursue, and finds himself facing a dangerous standoff that ends with a career-ending injury.Forced into early retirement, Wolf is unable to stay away from the action and starts his own private investigation firm, where he crosses paths with Florida Highway Patrol trooper, Lola Caldwell. Instantly drawn to her investigative prowess, bravery, and combat skills, Wolf recognizes her as the perfect partner.Together, they tackle an array of compelling cases, showcasing their unparalleled expertise, and are led to their most challenging investigation yet-the kidnapping of a prominent judge's young granddaughter.Will Nick succumb to the shadows of his past, or will he find the courage to let Lola in and find the missing girl before it's too late?

Ebbe Lund fra Afdeling for Personfarlig Kriminalitet ved Station City nu tilbage i Danmark. Mere end nogensinde før er han nu opsat på at opklare den hændelse, som fem år tidligere sendte ham på orlov i de svenske skove. Men stærke kræfter forsøger at afholde ham fra at arbejde med sagen, og Lund får tildelt politiopgaver, som ligger langt under hans niveau.Men efter en kollegas voldsomme død, overtager Lund kollegaens sag om mordet på en stor entreprenør. Og det går hurtigt op for Lund og hans hold af efterforskere, at det er en omfattende og indviklet sag, som næsten dagligt byder på flere voldsomme hændelser.Samtidig må Lund slås med sin arrogante chef politiinspektør Mogens Søborg, som absolut ikke er glad for at se ham tilbage i politiet. Lund har valgt at arbejde for Nordsjællands politi væk fra det til tider voldsomme Københavns politi. Men det skal snart vise sig, at det måske ikke var det rigtige valg …

"A dual narrative, feel good mystery in which a woman, Frances, spends a lifetime trying to prevent her murder as predicted by a fortune teller at a country fair when she was just 17. When she is in fact murdered nearly 60 years later, her great niece Annie must solve the crime to avenge her great aunt's death, and in so doing uncovers the dark heart of the quaint English village of Castle Knoll, where she might just find herself in the path of the killer"--

Set sail with Rachel Prince, a tenacious sleuth, as she dives headfirst into a chilling murder investigation.Buckle up for adventure in this Mediterranean cruise ship mystery. Dumped by her fiancé, Rachel seeks solace in a lavish getaway suggested by her best friend Sarah Bradshaw. Little did they know, her dream vacation would turn into a nightmare. When an eerie accident challenges Rachel's detective skills, she must navigate a treacherous web of deception. Unsure who to trust and trying to avoid a lurking assassin, Rachel and friends uncover a devious plot.Brace yourself for a wild rollercoaster ride of sinister plots and jaw-dropping twists as Rachel races against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.For fans of Death in Paradise and Downton Abbey, prepare to be enthralled by the suspense of A Cruise to Murder. Don't miss out. Get ready to be enthralled and longing for more!A Cruise to Murder is the first instalment in a cozy cruise ship mystery series.Buy A Cruise to Murder to set sail for danger today!

'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it.' CHRIS WHITAKER'I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the crime story but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2!' DREDA SAY MITCHELL___________________________________________Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City.The three detectives make a formidable team, solving a series of seemingly impossible crimes which expose the dark underbelly of the city - from a priceless art theft, high-stakes kidnapping and a decades-old unsolved murder, to a gruesome subterranean prison and corruption and bribery at the highest levels of power.But it's not long before their headline-grabbing breakthroughs, unconventional methods - and untraceable pasts - attract the attention of the NYPD and the FBI.After all, it's no surprise that there's a mystery or two to unravel in the city that never sleeps . . . not least, who really are Holmes, Margaret and Poe?________________________Readers are loving Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . .***** 'I devoured this in less than 24 hours and I did not want it to end'***** 'I loved this book!'***** 'This has quickly become my favourite James Patterson novel to date'***** 'A great start to what I'm hoping will turn into a fantastic new series'***** 'Read in a day'________________________________'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting.' Mark Lawson, Guardian'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' Lee Child'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin'The master storyteller of our times' Hillary Rodham Clinton'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . . . Simply put: nobody does it better.' Jeffrey Deaver'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' Michael ConnellyHolmes, Margaret and Poe was a No.10 Sunday Times bestseller 14/01/2024