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Who knew a seven-foot nutcracker could be a murder weapon?Finding the body of the toy store owner Betty King is the latest in a list of reasons Michael Bellemare feels far from jolly this holiday season. Having secured jobs for two local teens at the store, obligation leads Michael to help uncover the killer and clear both their names.Unfortunately, the mounting evidence seems to point to one of the teens.Partnering with detective Janis Jets, Michael listens in as Janis interviews residents and learns more about the hold Betty King had over Lily Rock. Possible mob ties. A runaway dog. A broke Santa and Mrs. Clause. It's all pointing to something. But what?Can Michael and Janis find the killer before Santa climbs into his sleigh? Or will one of the teens be found guilty adding to Michael's bah-humbug mood?All Aboard for Murder is book two in the Welcome to Lily Rock Holiday Mystery series. Step back in to this beloved fictional town for intriguing new adventures with characters you already love!

When 'I Do' Turns Into 'Whodunnit?'Wedding planning is tough, but it's even harder when you're a PI investigating a high-stakes murder. The moment a model turns up dead at the bridal expo, my to-do list gets a lot more complicated.As if finding a new venue weren't urgent enough-thanks to a fire that turned our dream location into a smoky ruin-I've also got some rather insistent ghosts clamoring for resolution.Piecing together betrayals, secrets, and a list of suspects as varied as my wedding playlist, time is running out.With matrimony and mystery both on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher. In this deadly game of vows and villains, will I make it to "I do" or will 'til death do us part' become all too literal?Dive into a world where wedding veils and police tape go hand-in-hand. Will you RSVP to this unmissable mystery?

The scrap of paper looked as if it had been torn from a diary. The words written in faint pencil. The letters rounded, almost childlike: Please look after her. Her life and mine depend on you not trying to find me.

The doorbell chimes loudly. Her husband answers. Muffled voices. Then a crash. The sound of her husband's body falling to the floor. "Joseph...?" Her voice wobbles. And she knows instantly-she should have stayed silent...Ex-cop Sally Fairburn has put the world of crime behind her, but when her old boss contacts her about working her first case as a detective, she can't resist. The high-profile Austin case will be her first opportunity to prove herself. Retired accountant Joseph Austin has been found dead and his wife, Fiona, in a coma, in their exclusive Peakhurst mansion. It's a suspected burglary gone wrong, but something about the murder scene doesn't add up: why is nothing valuable missing? Nobody seems to know who might want to hurt this sweet old pair, but as Sally investigates, she discovers the wealthy couple weren't as popular as she first thought. They'd been embroiled in heated arguments with their neighbor, ex-con Salvador Sobral, for months. His is the strongest motive she can find. But before Sally can pounce, she receives a chilling call. Sobral has been brutally murdered with a thin strip of wire. Racing to find the missing link between the murders, Sally grows ever more desperate to catch the killer-especially when her violent ex-husband returns to his post with the Franklin police department, determined to discredit her. Fiona Austin holds the answers Sally needs. But will she come round from her coma before the murderer strikes again? Or will the killer lead Sally down a dangerous path that will leave her balancing on a knife edge between life and death? The third gripping instalment in the addictive Sally Fairburn crime thriller series, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. Be prepared to stay up all night... What readers are saying about the Sally Fairburn series: "OMG... Utterly fantastic... Thrilling... Kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page until the final page!... I absolutely LOVED it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book-addictive and had me well and truly hooked!... Had me turning the pages into the early hours... 5 stars from me... Very highly recommended!" Donnas Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW! I LOVED THIS BOOK!... Had me hooked from the first page... I had to keep getting up and walking around because the adrenaline was coursing through my veins... I love a book that gets me so riled up that my pulse pounds and my heart is in my throat." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Whoa!! I loved this book! It had everything!!... Had me glued to my Kindle! Highly recommend!... I can't wait for more! Definitely don't miss out on this one!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!! Stayed up late to finish this one... By far one of my favorite books... L.A. Larkin you are a literary genius!... You will not want to miss this captivating, edge of your seat thriller." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Vigilante or Hero? It's a fine line. Indulge in a delectable literary treat with Donuts and Deceit. Set against the charming backdrop of a small North Carolina town, this mystery unveils a tasty concoction of humor, unexpected twists, and a sprinkle of suspense.Meet Walter and Martha, a couple whose years of wedded bliss have turned into a comedy of irritation. Walter's knack for fabricating tall tales and his dangerous gambling habit has become a well-guarded secret - one he's desperate to keep hidden from his long-suffering wife, Martha. On the flip side, Martha is weary of Walter's antics and yearns for a taste of adventure beyond their mundane life.Amidst the quirky cast of neighbors, one individual emerges as the unsung hero, righting the wrongs that fester in the heart of the community. At first, these deeds seem like innocent acts of goodwill, but as tensions escalate, they lead to an unexpected and chilling crescendo: murder.Follow the twists and turns of Donuts and Deceit, unravel the web of lies, and uncover the truth cleverly concealed beneath layers of gossip and gossip-worthy behavior.Dive into an enticing literary delight that melds the charm of a cozy mystery with the spine-tingling excitement of a thrilling twist. Donuts and Deceit will keep you guessing until the last page, proving that darkness can lurk where you least expect it, even in the most peaceful neighborhoods.Praise for Donuts and DeceitThere is no shortage of suspects in this cozy, tight-knit community-the perfect mix of humor and mystery. I found myself smiling as I was turning the pages. J.L. HYDE, author of Delta County

"As Kate Hamilton and her new husband, DI Tom Mallory, honeymoon in Devon, a local history museum asks them to trace the provenance of a bloodstained dress said to belong to a Victorian lacemaker accused of murder. But matters turn deadly when a shot is fired during a fundraising gala, injuring Gideon Littlejohn. the man who donated the dress. Littlejohn is a cyber-security expert who lives and dresses as a Victorian gentleman, but everyone believes the real target of the attack to be a controversial politician intent on rooting out local corruption. This belief is overturned when Gideon is found dead in a pool of blood. But then the politician receives a death threat. When asked to assist in the investigation, Kate races to discover the truth as it becomes clear the killer isn't going to come quietly."--

"What a fun and exciting read! Humor and suspense kept me engaged, and it was hard to put down! Looking forward to the next book in this series!!" BobbiWhen planning a murder, practice makes perfect...or does it?Super sleuth Lainey Maynard and the Whoopee group are preparing for the bowling tournament fundraiser to save Spare Lanes Bowling Alley. Until an envelope arrived during their practice game that caused more excitement than a scored card filled with strikes. Why hadn't Gerry Hayward been more concerned?Spare Lanes Alley had been the hot spot where local celebrity bowlers and newbies gathered. Even framed and signed photos of professional bowlers lined the trophy wall. Now, threats of foreclosure loomed over Gerald and Phoebe Hayward, the owners, and the entire bowling community. More than bowling balls are crossing the foul line.Gerald and Phoebe Hayward purchased the alley to start fresh after the Professional Bowling Association banned him. Past suspicions of murder, accusations of impending revenge, and enormous gambling debts don't exactly stop the gossip mongers' embarrassing rumors.Lainey and the Whoopee Pin-Slayers will need more than gutter bumpers, shoe covers, and shammy rags to solve the unfolding mysteries.A fun and intriguing cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. You'll love the delightful characters, and the twists will keep you turning the pages!Scroll up and click to get your copy today!

"October 1832. Kiera is enjoying the slower pace of the English countryside. She, Sebastian, and their infant daughter have accompanied her father-in-law, Lord Gage, home so that he can recuperate from the injuries he sustained in a foiled attempt on his life. But as the chill of autumn sweeps across the land, they receive a summons from an unexpected quarter. Lord Gage's estranged uncle--a member of the notorious Roscarrock family--has been murdered, and his family is desperate for answers. Despite Lord Gage's protests, Kiera and Sebastian press on to Cornwall to assist. It isn't long before they discover that almost nothing is as it seems among the Roscarrocks, and they've been lured to their isolated cove under false pretenses. There are whispers of a lost treasure and frightening allusions to a series of murders stretching back decades that touch the lives of the family personally. Kiera and Sebastian are left with no choice but to uncover the truth before the secrets of the past threaten to destroy them all"--

She wanted to visit an old friend. The "friend" is in jail for murder. Can Samantha find new evidence to clear a convicted killer?Fashionista Samantha Kidd's new role as style columnist for the local paper encourages her to attend events and discover new trends. But when an out-of-the-blue invitation to visit an acquaintance arrives, standing out is the last thing she wants. The acquaintance is the heiress to a pretzel fortune-or she would be if she were free. Instead, she's quietly serving a double life sentence after being convicted of killing her media mogul husband.When new evidence surfaces, the heiress is ready to break her silence. But while the press lines up to get the scoop (and the ratings!), Samantha can't help wondering who the victim is in this scenario. And after hearing the heiress's story firsthand, Sam suspects the wrong person was locked up. If she's right, a killer's on the loose and will stop at nothing to silence Samantha too.Can Samantha infiltrate the high life to expose a down and dirty crime?Tough Luxe is the eleventh fashionable entry in the Samantha Kidd mystery series. If you like manipulative characters, stylish crimes, and Orange-Is-the-New-Black drama, then you'll love Diane Vallere's high-stakes mystery.

A Viennese victim and a puzzle at the palace!Lottie Sprigg and her employer, Mrs Moore, are guests at Vienna's opulent Schönbrunn Palace. But their visit goes awry when the corpse of a renowned psychoanalyst is found in the grounds. There's a handful of suspects and - tragically for Mrs Moore - one of them is her beloved Prince Manfred.Mrs Moore is devastated that her beau has been caught up in the crime. And she soon discovers he's been keeping other secrets from her, too.Lottie is tasked with proving Prince Manfred's innocence. But with overwhelming evidence against him, has she any chance of success? As she scours Vienna for clues, Lottie wonders if the jolly Bavarian prince has been hiding a darker side all along...

Beware of the Pharaoh's Curse!Young sleuth, Lottie Sprigg, accompanies her employer to Cairo - a city flushed with excitement after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. But a shadow looms after the untimely death of Lord Carnarvon - could the Pharaoh's Curse be real?Fears are confirmed when a wealthy hotel guest is poisoned. While some blame the long-dead pharaoh, Lottie's suspicions fall on her fellow guests. They're all up to no good, but can she work out why?Another murder leaves the Cairo police baffled. Lottie's gathered some clues and thinks she's on the right track. But before she can act, her beloved dog, Rosie, is in danger...

In 1980s New York City, a crime reporter with little to lose risks the only thing that matters to uncover the truth...Trisha Connell's journalism reflects her punk rock lifestyle: relentless, confrontational, and bitingly honest. It's a style that scores front-page headlines but has her forever teetering on the verge of victory or disaster. Now one crime will forever change Trisha's life.As she charges into the story of a sensational theft at an art museum, she discovers a murdered guard is someone she knew, a former foster kid who was adopted and supposed to be living a good life. To make it worse, the guard is suspected to be one of the thieves.Determined to uncover the truth, Trisha bulls her way into the story, risking her life and career on what could be the story of the decade, if her editor doesn't fire her first. She finds an ally in Edmund Grayson, a security expert assigned to the museum, who's driven by his own guilt in failing to stop the murder.Chasing the story will take Trisha from the punk clubs to the high society to the inner workings of newspapers of New York in the 1980s. It will take all her street skills to survive.

Ghosts are real.... They come out and play after dark at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, the most haunted hotel in America. Worthy of its very own Grimms Fairy Tale, the massive stone structure towers above the Victorian village in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, like some ancient fortress overlooking its kingdom.Nicole and her traveling companions check into room 419 at the resort, where all is not as it seems. They soon learn the historic vacation destination has long been the source of eerie tales and unusual paranormal activity. A late-night guided tour of the historical hotel reveals guests repeatedly report sightings of ghostly figures prowling the halls and haunting the rooms on every floor. Determined to discover an explanation for the unexplainable, an investigation into the dark history of the hotel spells trouble for the three amateur ghost detectives. The trio finds the hotel was a hotspot catering to the elite when it opened in 1886. In the early 1900s, it served as a college for young women and later became a questionable cancer clinic. Intrigued, the group soon finds themselves entangled in a century-old mystery filled with restless ghosts, eerie hauntings, and long-buried secrets. Will they discover that some secrets are best left in the past, or will they untangle the past for both the living and the dead?

A Parisian puzzle of mischief and murder!Lottie Sprigg - travelling companion to a wealthy heiress - is whisked into fashionable society on arrival in Paris. But a dinner party hosted by the Lenoir family goes awry when a body's discovered in the drawing room.Who did the deed? Having chanced upon some clues, budding sleuth Lottie tries to make sense of mysterious conversations and bare-faced lies. She's assisted by her trusty dog, Rosie, and the local delivery boy. But when a second body is found, her theories come undone.A bicycle chase and a scare in Pere Lachaise cemetery complicate the case. Lottie receives a sinister warning to keep away. How can she uncover a secret which someone is so desperate to hide?

William Wooler's affair ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. Returning home, his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery is unexpectedly home from school, so he loses his temper. Hours later, Avery's family declare her missing. Witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true... so who took Avery Wooler?

On an unassuming evening, a stranger sits down at Olive Anderson's dinner table and pretends to be her wife. But as much as the fake wife has her secrets, Olive just might have more . . .The Fake Wife is an unbelievably compelling psychological suspense novel that repeatedly pulls the rug out from the reader's feet. Exciting and original, from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of The Split.The fake wife, she's not who you think she is . . .

Impressive and satisfying . . . a novel that succeeds both in creating pages that turn themselves, and in continually feeding the reader's sense of wonder' Daily TelegraphIt is 1940 and twenty-year-old Charlotte Richmond watches from her attic window as enemy planes fly over London. Still grieving her beloved brother who never returned from France, she is working hard to keep her own little life ticking over: holding down a dull typist job at the Ministry of Information, sharing gin and confidences with her best friend Elena, and dodging her difficult father. She has good reason to keep her head down and stay out of trouble. She knows what happens when she makes a nuisance of herself.On her way to work she often sees the boy who feeds the birds - a source of unexpected joy amidst the rubble of the Blitz. But every day brings new scenes of devastation, and after yet another heartbreaking loss Charlotte has an uncanny sense of foreboding. Someone is stalking the darkness, targeting her friends. And now he is following her.She no longer knows who to trust. She can't even trust herself. She knows this; her family have told so her often enough. As grief and suspicion consume her, Charlotte's nerves become increasingly frayed, and soon her very freedom is under threat . . .'Intriguing and thrilling . . . it had me by the throat' EMMA DONOGHUE'A marvel of storytelling . . . your heart will be in your mouth as you read' FRANCIS SPUFFORD'Immersive and utterly enthralling' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'Riveting and moving . . . masterful' NINA STIBBE'I stayed up late reading and was glad' SARAH MOSS

No longer a Seattle cop, Halley Brown formed her own private investigator agency. Her latest client, the fabulous gender-bending performance artist Phoenix, wants her to investigate the serial killer Dancer in Darkness.Dancer's latest victim? A drag queen.The LGBTQ+ community have no faith in the police, and need Halley to find them justice.Halley wants nothing to do with the SPD, but has no choice as bodies start piling up. The police need what she knows from the community. They might even listen to her.But sometimes, investigating one crime opens an even worse can of worms.Dancer in Darkness-the first Halley Brown mystery-introduces a wide range of believable characters, a dark twisted plot, and a mystery that will keep you guessing. Come along for the ride, then stay for the secrets revealed.

The thrilling new instalment in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series.___________________________________________________Trouble is never far away . . . The Women's Murder Club is out celebrating an engagement at San Francisco's finest restaurant when a blood-curdling scream interrupts the festivities.They soon discover a young woman who has been the victim of a violent assault. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer makes an arrest. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case.But assigning blame is made impossible due to the victim's chaotic version of events - and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory.As Yuki argues the toughest case of her career, Lindsay must chase down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women's Murder Club short a bridesmaid . . . or two.______________________________________________________Readers are loving The 24th Hour . . .'These ladies are like family to me''James Patterson does it again as only he can''I would highly recommend this whole series to anyone''Such an enjoyable read, so entertaining''Juggernaut speed until the very end'_______________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB'Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' SUN'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' HEIDI PERKS'Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' MIRROR'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.' JO SPAINThe 24th Hour was a No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller 17/03/2024

Bessy - Willbess - was a dancer, but that isn't all he did for money. He dreamed of leaving Zambia with his lover for the queer heaven of San Francisco. Grace Zulu was still fresh from the village, donning her suit and covering up her childhood scarifications each day to go to her corporate law job. Born with a highly developed sense of justice, she was excited to meet her first pro bono client; what she encounters in the jail cell, however, is a badly beaten boy with chipped teeth and an eye that's swollen shut. Within two weeks, Bessy has disappeared from custody - apparently released but no one sees him again. Navigating the baked-in homophobia of Zambia's colonial legacy, the confused hurt and rage of Bessy's nuclear family, and the tensions between Christian kindness and its propensity to hate the sinner, Grace must pursue her legal case while tracking down the wily, dangerous owner of the club where Bessy was first arrested.

RSVP TO MURDER - A new twist on the English country house mystery. Embarking on their most daring time-travel experiment to date, Depression-era cop Steven Blackwell and his 21st-century partner-in-crime Olivia Watson travel to the Adirondack Mountains for a Christmas party at one of the legendary Great Camps. Their host, a wealthy New York publisher, has planned a weekend filled with holiday activities, but, as the last guest arrives, temperatures plummet, and a blizzard hits. Before long, the area is buried in snow, the roads are impassable, and the publisher is poisoned. Unwilling to wait until the local police arrive, the victim's widow convinces Steven to launch an unofficial investigation. Soon, a family member goes missing, and Steven and Olivia discover a second victim. Trapped with a killer, Steven and Olivia race against the clock before the murderer strikes again.

A grieving mother seeks justice. A determined doctor risks everything to find the truth. Will she uncover the killer before it's too late?Dr. Samantha Jenkins is on a mission to reclaim her career and focus on the future. But when a patient begs Samantha to investigate her son's murder, the young doctor can't turn a blind eye.As Sam delves into the case, she discovers a disturbing pattern of corporate malfeasance and safety violations at the victim's workplace. With each clue, she draws closer to the killer, but her progress is threatened when a potential witness is silenced, putting Sam in the crosshairs of a ruthless murderer.Can she expose the truth before she becomes the next victim?Neglected Truth is the heart-stopping second book in the Dr. Samantha Jenkins Mysteries series. Fans of tenacious heroines, action-packed plots, and shocking twists will be hooked on Stephanie Kreml's gripping medical whodunit.

Von Bergier und BestienNach sieben Jahren in der Stadt Zürich kehrt Enitta Carigiet widerwillig in ihre Heimat Chur zurück. Doch hinter der schönen Fassade der alpinen Stadt lauert das Grauen. Ihr entfremdeter Vater hat angeblich Julius Carrington-Bergier, den CEO von Enittas Lehrfirma, ermordet. Er soll ausserdem eine ungeheuerliche Erfindung entwickelt haben, um die ein wilder Machtkampf entbrannt ist. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Schatz Felix, ihrer Schwester Janita und dem Jungschauspieler Basil muss sie sich alten Dämonen und neuen Bestien stellen. Dabei gerät sie in ein Geflecht aus Lügen, Täuschungen und Intrigen sowie ins Fadenkreuz einer Söldnergruppe. Wird es ihr gelingen, ihre zerstrittene Familie wieder zusammenzuführen? Wird die neuerliche Allianz mit ihrer Schwester halten? Zu spät erkennt Enitta, dass die Erfindung ihres Vaters viel zerstörerischer ist, als irgendjemand hätte ahnen können.Wolfsturz markiert den langersehnten fünften Teil der Saga und führt die Geschichte wenige Stunden nach dem Cliffhanger des Vorgängers Altstetten fort.

Drømmefangeren af Louise Voller er en fængslende roman om en chokerende afsløring i Nepal med tråde til både Danmark og resten af verden. Astrid rejser til Nepal for at undervise på en skole for børn fra børnehjem. Hun er udbrændt efter en hektisk tid som graverjournalist og efter bruddet med sin utro kæreste. Men i Kathmandu viser sig en hårrejsende virkelighed. Børnehjemmet er tomt, og børnene forsvundet. Astrid sætter sig nu for at afsløre den dystre sandhed, som har forbindelser til alle dele verden.I Danmark venter Thomas og Caroline på endelig at få lov til at adoptere. Men noget går galt, og fundamentet under deres ægteskab begynder at vakle. I Justitsministeriet sidder departementschefen med et umuligt dilemma, der kan få skelsættende betydning for 34 barnløse danskere og hans egen fremtid. Louise Vollers gribende og indsigtsfulde fortælling i Drømmefangeren er baseret på virkelige hændelser.

A story ripped from real-life headlines. A police detective is found in an alley, standing over the body of an unarmed African-American boy. Groggy from a concussion, he has no memory of what happened, and he is literally holding the smoking gun. To the Baltimore County Internal Affairs division, it's a slam-dunk. But various forces push psychotherapist Kate Huntington and her P.I. husband to investigate behind the scenes, and what they find doesn't add up. Why did the boy's oldest brother disappear on the same day? And did the third brother, who's on the autism spectrum and nonverbal, witness something relevant? When seemingly unrelated events emerge as a pattern of intentional obstruction and diversion, it becomes apparent that what happened in that alley was more than just a bad shoot by a stressed-out cop. And for Kate, the case has become personal as she's connected with the grieving mother, whose dead son was the same age as her Billy. The answers may come from unexpected sources, but she and Skip better find them soon… before another life is lost.

In 1952's Arkansas, Sydney Lockhart, a tenacious reporter, swaps ink for intrigue when a hotel stay turns lethal. Now a suspect and a sleuth, she dives into a perilous world of crime to solve the mystery.