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On a summer night in 1932, twelve-year-old Joel Fitchett wanders into an East Texas diner badly beaten and carrying his unconscious brother, Clancy. Though both boys claim they have no memory of what happened, the horrific details are etched into their minds as deep as the scar left across Joel's face.Thirteen years later, both men still struggle with the aftershocks of that long-ago night and the pact they made to hide the truth. When they find themselves at the center of a murder investigation, they make a decision that will change everything. A second lie, a second pact and for a time, a second chance.In 1991 college student, Garrison Stark, travels to Texas chasing a rumor that Clancy Fitchett is his biological grandfather. Though Clancy has been missing since 1946, Garrison plans to find him and discover the truth. But after unearthing sixty years of secrets, Garrison realizes the truth may be more than he bargained for.Told in alternating timelines from World War II to 1992, Enemies of Doves is a tale of family secrets, jealousy and deception perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Allen Eskens. "Enemies of Doves weaves a timeline of events that makes for compelling reading. It's an ecological system of interlocking decisions, discoveries, and circumstances that spans some sixty years of love, danger, and revelations." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"Some books are so easy to read, to fall into the words, that you lose track of time and sense of place. I fell easily into the world Shanessa Gluhm painted. Between snappy, witty banter, and intriguing mystery, I devoured Enemies of Doves in a single sitting." -Jennifer Silverwood, Author of The Borderlands Saga

Coeur d'acier est le tome 2 du cycle des habits noirs de Paul FEVAL.Résumé: dans cet épisode, nous allons assister à l'ascension criminelle de la belle aventurière Marguerite Sadoulas, dite Marguerite de Bourgogne, devenue comtesse de Clare et l'un des principaux chefs des Habits noirs, ainsi que la lutte du jeune Roland de Clare, l'héritier légitime de la fortune et du nom de Clare, pour retrouver son héritage, convoité par les Habits noirs, et son identité...

As a U.S. Senator, Harry Truman led a congressional committee dedicated to ferreting out corruption during World War II with a simple credo: help the country win the war and bring our soldiers home.In the spring of 1944, Truman receives a series of ominous letters from a lawyer out in Hanford, Washington. His client, a farmer who lost his land when the government confiscated it for a secret project, has been silenced and drafted into the Army.Truman personally leads this investigation, bringing along former policeman Carl Hancock. Soon after they start looking into things, Truman and Hancock witness a pair of brutally murdered corpses, a town clouded in secrecy, and more than one person who'd prefer to be done with the pesky senator.But the investigators are tenacious, and in no time, Truman and Hancock not only find themselves embroiled in the top-secret world of the Manhattan Project but also must confront the worst act of treason in American history since Benedict Arnold.

"Miss Caroline has doubts when she receives an urgent invitation from a London law firm to discuss her late father's estate. After all, the dishonored Earl of Morton died without a pound sterling to pass on to his two daughters. But while immersing herself in helping Mrs. Frogerton's capricious daughter navigate the high social season, Caroline meets with a cagey lawyer, Mr. Smith, who shares life-altering news--the earl composed a second will, leaving behind an undisclosed fortune. Mrs. Frogerton, however, is thoroughly unimpressed with the firm's conduct and suspicious of their true motives. Her instinct proves right when the two ladies find the office ransacked, staff in turmoil, and Mr. Smith missing. The full weight of the situation doesn't sink in until Mr. Smith dies following a brutal attack on the street--discovered with an empty envelope bearing Caroline's name in his pocket. With a connection forming between two deaths at the firm, Caroline can't imagine why anyone would kill twice over the contents of a will. Further complicating matters is the amorous Mr. DeBloom--who claims his mother goaded the earl into making bad investments and promises to link Caroline to her inheritance--and the disappearance of Susan, her younger sister. As Caroline unwittingly becomes the center of both a criminal case and a sordid love triangle, she must tread with caution while seeking the truth... because someone is waiting to reduce her to nothing more than a signature on a dotted line"--

"1814, London: Foreign diplomats are descending on London in advance of the Congress of Vienna meetings to formulate a new peace plan for Europe following Napoleon's downfall. Mary and Jane's father, political philosopher William Godwin, is hosting a gathering with an advance party of Russian royal staff. The Russians are enthusiastic followers of Mary's late mother, philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, which leads to a lively dinner discussion. Following their visit, Jane overhears her father reassuring his pushiest creditor that the Russians have pledged diamonds to support his publishing venture, the Juvenile Library, relieving his financial burden. But when Godwin is told the man who promised the diamonds was pulled from the River Thames, his dire financial problems are further complicated by the suspicion that the family may have been involved in the murder. Stepsisters Mary and Jane resolve to find the real killer to clear the family name"--

Embark on a journey into the realms of scientific marvels with Ray Cummings, one of pulpdom's foremost science fiction maestros. In this captivating edition, Cummings unfolds the tales of the Scientific Club, an elite group of New York socialites immersed in the extraordinary and the unknown. Penned with masterful skill, these hard-to-find short stories reveal a world where scientific wonders intertwine with the lives of its intriguing characters. Immerse yourself in the uncanny narratives, complete and uncut, as Cummings invites readers to explore the boundless possibilities of fantastic science in this essential collection.

A thrilling supernatural novel of suspense set in the American South

This royal visit is going to off with a bang...Edward, the Prince of Wales, is about to step foot on Kiwi soil and Grace is frantically finishing gowns for her wealthy clients to wear at the balls thrown in his honour. But then a horrible accident and a dying man's last moments, draws her into a conspiracy to harm the prince.As Grace follows the strands of a last memory, she discovers there is a patchwork of conspirators all with grudges against England and the royal family. This plot has unravelled larger than her group of friends and if she's going to hem in the anarchists and save the prince, she needs help. There's only one person she can turn to...Detective Archer.Can Grace discard her differences to confide in the policeman with their common goal of saving the prince, or will there be an explosive end to the royal visit?

In the great tradition of classic novels like The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas and, more recently, Christ the Lord by Anne Rice and Stone Tables by Orson Scott Card, The Masada Scroll is bold and reverent, with deep and important meaning for today's world.At the core of this timely narrative lies the revelation of a previously undiscovered gospel predating the four New Testament gospels. The ancient scroll introduces a mysterious symbol fusing the Star of David, the Christian Cross, and the Crescent and Star of Islam, symbols that didn't exist during the gospel's writing, adding to the mystery that the Irish priest, Michael Flannery, must unravel.Flannery soon discovers that the symbol embodies the concept of Trevia Dei, or the Three Paths to God. At its heart lies Jesus's message of unity among these paths to reach God. Over the centuries, the true essence of Trevia Dei became distorted, reducing the message of unity to a single path to salvation. However, there are those who seek to obstruct the transmission of this illuminating message of love and light to our troubled world, opting for division rather than unity among God's children.The Masada Scroll unfolds the saga of the new Apostles and their relentless struggle to reintroduce Jesus's simple message into a world longing for joy. It is a tale of the timeless quest for spiritual truth and redemption that will change the way you look at the world...and your own heart.

DISCOVER THRILLING WESTERN ADVENTURES WITH COWBOY DETECTIVES BIG RED AND OLD RED AMLINGMEYER!In "Black List," the Amlingmeyer brothers ride into the Arizona Territory on a quest to unearth a buried secret, coveted by a ruthless cattle baron. Can Old Red's deductive skills, inspired by Sherlock Holmes, solve the mystery and protect them from the cattleman's hired guns? In "White Death," the Amlingmeyers investigate mysterious deaths at a tuberculosis sanitarium deep in the Colorado mountains. As they search for clues, a sinister figure lurks in the shadows. When a sudden blizzard traps them with the patients, staff, and the killer, the suspense reaches its peak.As a special treat, enjoy the bonus short story "Expense Report: El Paso," where Big Red embarks on his first solo mission to collect a bandit's head. But what if the head has other plans?Looking for the wildest detective tales the West has to offer? You'll find them in Black List, White Death.

Les HABITS NOIRS, roman historique, est le premier tome du cycle des HABITS NOIRS, oeuvre monumentale de Paul FEVAL qui rencontrera un grand succès.Un chef d'oeuvre de mystère et de suspens. Résumé: l'histoire débute à Caen en 1825. André Maynotte, artisan bijoutier, est accusé d'avoir dérobé une somme importante dans le coffre du banquier Bancelle. Condamné au bagne, il échappe à la justice et découvre peu à peu qu'il est l'innocente victime d'une machination.A-t-il eu le malheur de déplaire à quelqu'un? Quelqu'un convoite-t-il sa ravissante épouse? ou sert-il simplement de bous émissaire? il tente de répondre à ces questions et la vérité lui apparait: ceux qui le persécute font partie d'une vaste organisation secrète, les "HABITS NOIRS". Ils sont partout dans la bourgeoisie, dans la rue, les auberges, les endroits les plus sinistres.. Leur signe de ralliement est une phrase anodine qui sème la terreur: "Fera-t-il jour demain?"....

It's 1884. Emma, now with a young son and no longer travelling with Daniel on the Mary B is finding it difficult to settle into town life. Until she's called on by her friend and neighbour Henrietta Pickles to investigate the death of her father-in-law.Who wanted Old Mr. Pickles dead? Was it his business partner, that arrogant patron of the Ladies Benevolent Society whom Emma recently confronted?Or is this about wills and inheritance? The police seem to think so when they arrest Henrietta's daughter Janet. Her family is distraught. Emma redoubles her efforts, determined to prove her friend's innocence before her children are left without a mother.But Daniel, home for the weekend, isn't thrilled with her involvement. As she rallies family and friends to the cause including Janey, her annoying but indispensible maid-of-all-work, Emma finds herself treading a delicate path when delicacy isn't what is needed.With Janet about to be sent down south to that grim and forbidding edifice, the Melbourne Jail, can Emma prove the coroner and Sergeant Donovan wrong before her friend ends up on death row?

""The Pit-Prop Syndicate"" is an intriguing detective novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, known for its intricate plot and meticulous attention to detail. Set in the early 20th century, the story revolves around the meticulous investigation led by Detective Inspector French, as he unravels the complexities surrounding a baffling crime within the coal industry. Amidst the backdrop of industrial England, Crofts weaves a tale of corporate sabotage, intricate alibis, and hidden motives, leading the reader through a labyrinth of clues and red herrings. With an emphasis on forensic detail and logical deduction, the novel showcases Crofts' mastery in crafting a tightly woven mystery, where every clue and revelation serves to deepen the enigma. ""The Pit-Prop Syndicate"" stands as a testament to Crofts' contribution to the classic detective genre, offering readers an engaging and intellectually stimulating journey into the world of crime and investigation.

Seeing double is murder! If one wedding is good, a double wedding is better! Rosa and Miguel agree that walking down the aisle with Bill and Carlotta solves a lot of social and familial problems, but the drama is notched up when a dead body arrives with dessert!Don't miss this final installment of a Rosa Reed Mystery series where Rosa finally gets her happily ever after.The Rosa Reed Mystery series in order:Murder at High TideMurder on the BoardwalkMurder at the Bomb ShelterMurder on LocationMurder at the RacesMurder at the Dude RanchMurder in LondonMurder at the FiestaMurder at the Weddings

« J'ai froid, j'ai faim, j'ai soif. Trois jours déjà que je suis enfermé dans cette cave. Il semble que mes geôliers m'aient oublié. Je ne peux plus me lever sans vertige. Il faut pourtant que je me force à bouger, à me remuer. Mon esprit lui-même commence à donner des signes de faiblesse. Et cette douleur à la tête ! »Dans quelle affaire est donc empêtré Alexandre d'Embrelat ? Il a suffi que deux musiciens originaires d'Écosse viennent quémander de l'aide pour entraîner la Confrérie de l'échelle à la poursuite des assassins des hommes de la garde écossaise du roi.

BERLIN, 1922. Hulda Gold lever og ånder for sit job som jordemoder i Berlin og kæmper for byens fattige og undertrykte kvinder. I et af storbyens mest berygtede slumkvarterer møder hun den højgravide Lilo, der er dybt fortvivlet. Lilos nabo er blevet fundet død i den nærtliggende Landwehrkanal, og det slås hen som selvmord eller en tragisk ulykke. Det tvivler den unge kvinde dog på, at det er – og det viser sig, at hun ikke er alene om den mistanke.Kriminalkommissær Karl North interesserer sig også for sagen, men han har brug for Huldas hjælp. Folk, der bor i byens skyggeside, taler nemlig meget nødigt med politiet, og Hulda bliver trukket dybere og dybere ind i sagen.SKYGGE OG LYS er første bog om jordemoderen Hulda Gold, en historisk krimiserie, der foregår i 1920’ernes farverige, fattige og dekadente Berlin.

Will what you find be what you were looking for?Emma Berry is back at her family's pastoral property, Wirramilla, recovering from the sinking of the paddle steamer Mary B in the Murray River, in which her husband Sam drowned. Major Barnaby of Honey Hills is demanding the return of a valuable package he claims Sam was carrying for him, and which was apparently lost in the accident. Emmas brother-in-law, Daniel, co-owner with her of the Mary B, is blaming her for everything. Emma needs to resolve Sam's troubled legacy and redeem him, and and save the family's reputation. Her search for the package leads her up and down the river and across country, where not everyone she encounters is welcoming and some pay more attention than she finds comfortable. How will those involved react to what she learns during her search?

Murder's a trip!It's early 1957, and Rosa Reed and her new beau Detective Miguel Belmonte fly from California to London to follow up on the cold case: the murder of Rosa's good friend Lady Vivien Everleigh.The investigation is complicated, if not awkward, as the deceased is the sister of Rosa's former fiancé. Thankfully, Rosa's parents, Ginger (aka Ginger Gold of Lady Gold Investigations) and Basil Reed are there to help.Rosa stumbles onto a dangerous truth. Can she find her friend's killer and save her own life too?If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this series set in the 1950s!"Once again, Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! ... this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author!" ~ Goodread reviewerThe Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.¿¿¿¿¿THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIESCozy up to the 1950s!Murder 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)Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)Murder at in London (Book 8)Murder at the Fiesta (Book 9)Murder at the Weddings (Book 10)

Murder's a wrap!Private Investigator Rosa Reed has finally accepted that her girlhood romance with Detective Miguel Belmonte has no hope of being rekindled, but when his actress girlfriend gets embroiled in a murder on her movie set, it's more than a movie schedule that's upsetting. Can Rosa put aside matters of the heart long enough to help Miguel solve the case?If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this series set in the 1950s!"Once again, Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! ... this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author!" ~ Goodread reviewerThe Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.¿¿¿¿¿THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIESCozy up to the 1950s!Murder 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)Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)Murder at in London (Book 8)Murder at the Fiesta (Book 9)Murder at the Weddings (Book 10)

Murder's a wild ride!Rosa Reed takes a much needed break from her thriving private investigative work by joining her cousin Clarence and Aunt Louisa for a weekend getaway at the Black Stallion Dude Ranch near Santa Bonita, California. It's the beginning of 1957 and Rosa is ready for a fresh start. Newly single, all she needs is time on the trails, and cuddles from her tabby cat, Diego.The peace and quiet of ranch life is soon disrupted when a horse returns from a trail ride without its rider. When foul play is determined, Rosa finds herself thrust once again into a murder investigation alongside the handsome detective Miguel Belmonte.Suspicion falls on many of the guests-the failed investment banker, the laundromat owner, the heiress, and to Rosa's dismay, her own cousin Clarence.Can Rosa prove her cousin's innocence before the cows come home?If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this series set in the 1950s!"Once again, Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! ... this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author!" ~ Goodread reviewerThe Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.¿¿¿¿¿THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIESCozy up to the 1950s!Murder 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)Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)Murder at in London (Book 8)Murder at the Fiesta (Book 9)Murder at the Weddings (Book 10)

Murder's a bash!When Rosa Reed attends a birthday party in the spring of 1957, the Mexican fiesta turns deadly. It wasn't how Rosa wanted to celebrate with Detective Miguel Belmonte, nor how she hoped to be introduced to his large complicated family.Before long, Rosa Reed Investigations is on the case. Can Rosa and Miguel find the murderer before someone else dies?And when will Rosa have time to make wedding plans?If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this series set in the 1950s!"Once again, Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! ... this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author!" ~ Goodread reviewerThe Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.¿¿¿¿¿THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIESCozy up to the 1950s!Murder 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)Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)Murder at in London (Book 8)Murder at the Fiesta (Book 9)Murder at the Weddings (Book 10)

Murder is a wreck!Rosa Reed attends a charity stock car race in Santa Bonita and expects to have an exhilarating time shared with family and friends. That ends when a driver inexplicably crashes into a guard rail and dies. When local assistant medical examiner, Dr. Larry Rayburn determines the death is suspicious, Rosa once again finds herself working with the handsome Detective Miguel Belmonte in an awkward and uncomfortable alliance to solve the murder.If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this series set in the 1950s!"Once again, Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! ... this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author!" ~ Goodread reviewerThe Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.¿¿¿¿¿THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIESCozy up to the 1950s!Murder 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)Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)Murder at in London (Book 8)Murder at the Fiesta (Book 9)Murder at the Weddings (Book 10)