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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The latest case for Brock & Poole leads to a trip abroad .and tragedy at home. When Richard Cooper is found shot to death in his luxury apartment in North Sheen, London, Detective Chief Inspector Harry Brock and Detective Sergeant Dave Poole are assigned the case. They immediately question Dennis Jones, who found Cooper's lifeless body, and Lydia Maxwell, who lived in the apartment opposite - but is either of them telling the truth? Richard Cooper appears to have been a very private man who left few clues behind. As the investigation gathers pace, however, a trip to Belgium could signal the possible unravelling of the mystery. But it soon becomes clear that the hunt for a determined killer could lead to tragedy for Harry and his team. Detective Chief Inspector Harry Brock and Detective Sergeant Dave Poole investigate the murder of a man found shot to death in his luxury apartment in North Sheen, London. Could a trip to Belgium lead to the possible unravelling of the mystery? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. DI Sarah Gilchrist and DS Bellamy Heap are called in when the body of a man is found floating in a lake belonging to a reclusive ex-Hollywood actress.When Major Richard Rabbitt, owner of a large estate in Sussex, is found floating in a lake belonging to Nimue Grace, a charismatic former Hollywood actress, DI Sarah Gilchrist and DS Bellamy Heap are called in to investigate - and quickly discover Rabbitt was a notoriously difficult man to deal with.Rabbitt was hated by his estranged wife, had several rivalries with residents of the area, and was involved in a number of deals with other shady businessmen . . . such as Said Farzi, a 'criminal' according to many, and the corrupt politician William Simpson - the father of Heap's girlfriend. With numerous suspects and many refusing to cooperate, Gilchrist and Heap must stay on their toes to unravel all the connections. Who stood to gain the most from Rabbitt's demise, and who can be trusted? The notoriously difficult landowner Richard Rabbitt is found floating in a lake. Rabbitt had links to shady businessmen in the area, an ex-wife who hated him, and many he was disputing land with including a charismatic former actress. DI Gilchrist and DS Heap must figure out who'd benefit the most from Rabbitt's demise. and who can be trusted? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Maggy Thorsen's evening with her fiance Sheriff Jake Pavlik and his parents in Chicago takes a dramatic turn when Jake's mother falls ill, then a Chihuahua jumps in front of Maggy's car on her drive back to Uncommon Grounds, her Wisconsin coffeehouse. Attempting to return Mocha to her owners, George and Marian Satterwite, the following day, Maggy comes face-to-face with Arial, their dog-sitter and her business partner Sarah's niece. But something doesn't feel right . . . Returning to the property, Maggy and Marian make a shocking discovery. And where are George and Arial? With Jake still in Chicago and Sarah desperate to find her niece, Maggy is soon drawn into another deadly puzzle. Uncommon Grounds coffeehouse owner Maggy Thorsen is full of good intentions when she attempts to return Mocha, a lost chihuahua who jumped out in front of her car, to her owners. But a trip to the Satterwite's house and meeting their dog-sitter give Maggy a bad feeling. and leads to an even worse discovery. Can she solve another deadly puzzle? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Gourmet Pet Chef Kitty Karlyle must once again draw on her sleuthing skills when her best friend is suspected of murder. Kitty Karlyle is sceptical when a pet psychologist tells her that her cat and dog are suffering from depression and recommends a pet-centric vacation. Her producer however thinks it's a great idea, and seizes the opportunity to shoot the next episode of Kitty's TV cooking show, The Pampered Pet, on location at the luxurious Little Switzerland Resort and Spa for Pets. Soon after Kitty and her best friend Fran arrive, matters take an unexpected turn when a fellow guest is found strangled in his hotel room. When the police start digging, they discover that Fran's family lost their life savings in one of the victim's crooked money-making schemes - and Fran becomes the prime suspect. With her best friend under suspicion of murder, it's up to Kitty to get cooking and catch the real killer. Gourmet pet chef Kitty Karlyle is shooting the latest episode of her TV cooking show on location at the luxurious Little Switzerland Resort and Spa for Pets when one of her fellow guests is found strangled in his hotel room. When her best friend Fran becomes the prime suspect, it's up to Kitty to get cooking and catch the real killer. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The mysterious appearance of an unidentified man leads to difficult questions - and romance . . .Cornwall, 1911: Young lady's maid Effie Pengelly is confused and alarmed when charming Constable Alexander Dawes questions her about an unidentified, now deceased man who came to the town asking for her whereabouts. As the weeks go by, Constable Dawes seeks out any excuse to talk to Miss Pengelly, but he knows his family would never allow them to marry. When the investigation into the dead man finally reveals a clue, could this lead Alex and Effie towards the future they deserve? Cornwall, 1911: Lady's maid Effie Pengelly is confused when charming Constable Alexander Dawes questions her about an unidentified dead man who had been asking about her. Constable Dawes seeks any reason to meet Effie, knowing his family would never allow a relationship. As the investigation develops, could it lead them towards a future together? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Super-sleuth Hannah Ives must conjure up all her detective skills when her niece does a vanishing act on a family cruise.Hannah, her sisters and fourteen-year-old niece Julie set sail from Baltimore on a bonding cruise, and have a dramatic first night when Pia Fanucci, a bubbly bartender magician's assistant whom Hannah befriends, narrowly escapes injury during an illusion. But while Pia may make light of the incident, it's no laughing matter when Julie suddenly disappears. Has she gone overboard, or is she injured somewhere on the enormous ship?To make matters worse, Hannah meets David Warren, a grieving father whose twenty-two-year-old daughter vanished without trace from an earlier cruise. With claims of a proper investigation proving to be an illusion too far, Hannah teams up with David and Pia in desperation. Can they see through the ship's smoke and mirrors to reveal the identity of a dangerous sea-faring predator? Hannah, her sisters and teenage niece Julie set sail for Bermuda, but events take a dark turn when Julie vanishes. David Warren's daughter also vanished from a previous cruise and he claims that her killer is on board? The ship's attempts at an investigation prove lacking, so can Hannah see through the smoke and mirrors to identity a predator? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A church art exhibition turns deadly .'Art, my dear boy,' said Mr Askern, 'especially sacred art, needs tradition. Tradition is the bedrock of our art .' He broke off, staring at the woman in front of him. Her face seemed to lose all definition and her skin turned an unnatural shade of putty-coloured grey. 'Art,' she said, her voice scarcely more than a whisper. 'Art! Oh my God, art!' She swayed dangerously. Jack leapt forward, catching her as she fell. Jack Haldean expected Lythewell and Askerns' exhibition of church art in Lyon House, London, to be a sedate affair. After all, Lythewell and Askern, Church Artists, were a respectable, old-fashioned firm, the last people to be associated with mystery, violence and sudden death. Or so it seemed - until after the exhibition . Jack Haldean expected Lythewell and Askerns' exhibition of church art in Lyon House, London, to be a sedate affair, the last firm to be associated with mystery, violence and sudden death. Or so it seemed - until after the exhibition . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Ellie Quicke finds herself the target of a local cult-like church, but are their motives truly Christian or is there darkness at their heart? Ellie is desperate to find someone to look after their elderly housekeeper, whose health is failing. But employing a carer found by Ellie's difficult daughter, Diana, proves to be a mixed blessing when Ellie returns from a trip to America to find that carer Claire has implemented a number of bizarre changes to the Quicke household routine. Claire, is heavily involved in 'the Vision', a local church with a charismatic, powerful pastor, who - seemingly coincidentally - is looking to Ellie for financial help in his current project, housing reformed addicts. But Ellie is suspicious - and more so, when details of Claire's chequered past comes to light. Can Ellie trust Claire and Pastor Ambrose? Ellie investigates and doesn't like what she finds . Ellie is desperate to find someone to look after her elderly housekeeper, Rose. But employing a carer proves to be a mixed blessing, for Claire is heavily involved with a local church with a charismatic pastor, who - seemingly coincidentally - is looking to Ellie's charitable trust for financial help. Can Ellie trust Claire and Pastor Ambrose? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A murder of an Icelandic man during a Full Cold Moon reminds Lauren Riley of a previous case she failed to solve. She is determined not to let it happen again.Since her partner on the Cold Case team has been out of action after being shot in the line of duty, Lauren Riley has been working Homicide. Her latest case involves an Icelandic man murdered on the streets of Buffalo mere feet from his hotel. The brutality of the case hits Lauren hard. When she realizes the murder was committed on the night of a Full Cold Moon, it triggers memories of the first cold case she investigated that she's been unable to solve.Lauren is determined not to fail again but when she is involved in a shooting with a suspect, she finds the case may be taken out of her hands . . . especially when it gains attention from the Icelandic government. A body of an Icelandic man is found brutally murdered leading to Detective Lauren Riley confronting her past failings. After a shootout with a suspect, she is then also left fighting for her future amid the interference of the Icelandic government. This is a case she dare not let slip away, and involves leaving behind her familiar surroundings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. DCI Peach and DS Northcott investigate a murder at an exclusive tennis club Detective Sergeant Clyde Northcott - DCI Peach's tall, black, powerful protege - has no interest in joining the snooty Birch Lane Tennis Club. So it is unfortunate for him when committee member Olive Crawshaw decides he would be the perfect talisman for the club's new, and controversial, policy to recruit members from a wider ethnic and social background. Clyde soon finds himself thrust into an exclusive community where his rusty tennis skills are the least of his concerns: for 'exclusive' does not mean moral, and while some of the club's members sail very near the law, one or two of them go far beyond it. So when a distinguished club member is murdered, a problem arises: how can he and Peach unveil the killer, when almost everyone seemed to want the victim dead? Having recently joined the snooty Birch Lane Tennis Club, DS Clyde Northcott - DCI Peach's tall, black, powerful protege - finds that his rusty tennis skills are the least of his concerns. For when a distinguished club member is murdered, how can Northcott and Peach unveil the killer when almost everyone seemed to want the victim dead? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The owners of The Right Sort Marriage Bureau are back, and more determined than ever to bring love matches to the residents of Post-WWII London . . . so something as trivial as a murder investigation isnt going to stop them!London, 1947. Spirited Miss Iris Sparks and ever-practical Mrs Gwendolyn Bainbridge are called to action when Gwens beau Salvatore Sally Danielli is accused of murder!Sally has taken a job at the BBC studios at Alexandra Palace, but when the beautiful Miss JeanneMarie Duplessis one of the Parisian performers over for a new variety show is found dead in the old theatre, a number of inconvenient coincidences make him Suspect No:1.Just days earlier, Miss Duplessis had arrived at The Right Sort, desperately looking for a husband any husband to avoid having to return to Paris. As the plot thickens, Iris is pulled back into the clandestine circles she moved in during the war and it soon becomes apparent that to clear Sallys name, she and Gwen would need to go on the hunt for a killer once more!Those who enjoy reading Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mysteries and Dorothy Sayers will adore this warm and witty historical mystery! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The first in a brand-new WWII historical thriller series introduces Sergeant Cathy Marsden a female police officer working for the Special Investigation Branch who risks her life to protect the city of Leeds from an escaped German spy!Leeds, 1941. As the war rages across Europe, Police Sergeant Cathy Marsdens life since she was seconded to the Special Investigation Branch has remained focused on deserters and home-front crimes. Until now. Things take a chilling turn when Cathys civil servant brother, Dan, arrives from London with a dark secret: he is working for the XX Committee a special MI5 unit set up to turn German spies into double agents. But one of these agents has escaped and is heading for Leeds, sent to destroy targets key to the war effort. Suddenly Cathy and the squad are plunged into an unfamiliar world of espionage and subterfuge.With the fate of the country and the war in the balance, failure is not an option, and Cathy must risk everything, including her own life, to stop a spy.This fast-paced World War II thriller is perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Rhys Bowen and Kelly Rimmer! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Neighbours Carole and Jude investigate murder most horrid in the theatre in the latest Fethering village mystery from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman - but with added bite!Carole Seddon, a very respectable retired woman living in the English seaside village of Fethering, doesn't care for the theatre. But her neighbour Jude counts the job of actress among her many and varied past careers. So when Jude attends the closing night of a new play based on a classic TV sitcom, Carole is interested - but only because she suspects the leading man, Drake Purslow, is one of her scandalous friend's ex-lovers. The night turns out to be more dramatic than either Carole or Jude could have ever predicted. After the performance, Jude makes her way to Drake's dressing room, only to find him dead - in what, to Jude's experienced sleuthing eye, seem very suspicious circumstances.Did one of the play's cast - made up almost entirely of the original sitcom's actors - have a long-held grudge against the show's star? Or are more recent hatreds to blame? Jude is determined to find out - and Carole, who despite protestations is almost pathologically nosy, is right there to investigate alongside her.Not met Carole and Jude yet? Dive right in and discover why The Guardian called Simon Brett "one of British crime's most assured craftsmen". Fans of Janice Hallett and M.C. Beaton are in for a treat. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Meet Annie Hart: newly inherited yarn and tea shop owner and reluctant amateur sleuth.Annie Hart, daughter of Bryan Hart - talent agent to the stars - spends her life getting roped into whatever new task her father needs her to do for his VIP clients. So when she inherits a yarn shop in the small Indiana town of Franklin, she is curious to see what it feels like to have something that is solely hers!But when her arrival is greeted by the local law enforcement, Annie senses things are not quite as they seem in this idyllic town . . . everyone knows everybody in Franklin yet when it comes to the death of the shop's previous owner, nobody seems sure of anything!Annie soon discovers that Eleanor Danton was in fact murdered, strangled with her own yarn . . . invigorated by her need to find out the truth, and feeling somehow at home with the friendly bunch of local yarn artists who frequent the shop, she sets out to finding the killer. Much can be achieved over a cuppa and a yarn . . . Readers who love super cosy culinary mysteries will eat up this new charming cosy mystery series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When a Boston judge is being blackmailed, Andy Roark must find out who is behind the threat before lives get ruined in this thrilling mystery featuring the Vietnam veteran turned private investigator."Fans of Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels . . . will be eager to see more of Roark" Publishers Weekly "Roark is genuinely likeable (not too tough, but not a patsy)" The New York TimesBoston, 1985. With the late December cold comes a new job for ex-military operative turned private investigator Andy Roark. Boston judge Ambrose Messer is being blackmailed, and he needs Roark's help to stop the culprit. Messer is judging the bench trial of a chemical company accused of knowingly dumping chemical waste in an unsafe manner, causing birth defects and cancer. The evidence against them is overwhelming, but the message from the blackmailer is clear: If you don't want the world to know your secret, the chemical company wins. Messer doesn't want to let a threat corrupt his judgement . . . but then again, he could lose everything if his secret comes out!Judging his client to be a man with morals, Roark plunges into action, determined to find the blackmailer before it's too late. But the disturbing, unexpected revelations he uncovers make him a target of some very dangerous people, who soon seem determined not only to wreck the life of his client, but to destroy Roark's too . . . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Cafe-owner and divorcee Cara Shelley gets caught up in a deadly ghost hunt in this warm and engaging cozy mystery set in a quirky British stately home.Forty-something single mother Cara Shelley is very content running the Happy Huffkin cafe in the grounds of a quirky stately home. But her daily routine is shaken up by the arrival of a guest at Tanton Towers: the flamboyant Lady Izzy, who has plans for an extremely peculiar celebration . . . and wants Cara to cater for it.Ten years ago, Lady Izzys nephew, the former chair of the local ghost society, died after a ghost hunt in the Towers spooky subterranean grotto. Now, she plans to commemorate his life and death with a fresh hunt in the very same place.But the morning after the event, Cara makes a horrifying discovery in the network of caves. Unless spirits can kill, theres a murderer in their midst! Soon, the Towers is full of police, including the handsome but annoying DCI Andrew Mitchem. Can the irrepressible Cara keep her feelings in check and catch a cunning killer before she becomes the grottos next ghost?A contemporary Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a splash of Bridgerton! The British Stately home mysteries are gentle, very English cozy mysteries, peopled with engaging, eccentric characters and packed with red-herrings for the enjoyment of armchair sleuths everywhere. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Two friends discover that life doesn't always turn out as one would expect in this absorbing family saga. It's not always easy living in a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone else's business. Growing up in a quiet West Country village, butcher's daughter Rebecca Peterson and her best friend Cindy Mason are keen to expand their horizons and see more of the world. On leaving school, Rebecca heads off to university in Cardiff, while Cindy gets a job at the new local supermarket - but dreams of becoming a model or actress. The two friends promise to keep in touch. But when tragedy strikes, rumours and suspicion engulf the village, and the longstanding friendship between the Peterson and Mason families looks set to be torn apart. Will Rebecca and Cindy's friendship survive? Will Rebecca ever see Cindy again? Growing up in a quiet West Country village, butcher's daughter Rebecca Peterson and her best friend Cindy Mason are keen to see more of the world - yet promise always to keep in touch. But when tragedy strikes, rumour and suspicion abound, and the longstanding friendship between the two families looks set to be torn apart. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The discovery of two graves digs up past crimes and a dangerous killer trying to erase their tracks in this fast-paced K-9 thriller series set in Chicago.Another day another find for dog trainer Cory Pratts cadaver dogs Alice and Rex. This time a mass grave with three bodies and a second single grave over three decades old. A cold case that Corys sibling and Chicago Police detective Crystal has to solve fast as the killer of the four men is still out there.While the identities of the men are determined one by one, the bodies are linked to an infamous crime which remains unsolved to this day. And with the killer trying to cover their tracks, other dangerous and lethal individuals start getting involved . . .Figuring out what happened all those years ago while trying to minimise the current body count, Cory, Crystal and the dogs are hot on the heels of the killer. But their involvement puts them right on their list and in more danger than they bargained for. For fans of action-packed K-9 mystery series, such as Margaret Mizushimas Timber Creek K-9 mystery, Paula Muniers Mercy Carr mystery and Susan Furlongs Bone Gap Travellers mystery: "A mighty impressive thriller" (Booklist) Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Hop on an (imaginary) plane and discover the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries-"thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" (The New York Times), pairing intriguing characters and beautiful settings with twisty and cunning crimes. "Siger is more than a master storyteller; he's a historian and diarist for modern Greece" NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "International police procedural writing at its best" BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW "Will appeal to fans of Donna Leon and Louise Penny" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "International crime fans need to be reading this consistently strong series" BOOKLIST "Siger is a wonderful storyteller whose love of Greece is infectious" DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE _______________________ After a murder close to home, Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis and his right-hand man face unexpected enemies in rural Greece-think The Godfather as a descendant of the Spartan 300! Detective Yiannis Kouros of Greece's Special Crimes Division is summoned by his uncle to come to the Mani-a region at the tip of the mountainous Peloponnese, peopled with families who live by their own code of honor, have a history of endless blood feuds, and are rumored to be descendants of ancient Sparta. Kouros' uncle once headed the Mani's most significant criminal enterprise, and he fears his loyalty to his boss, Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis, is about to be tested. But instead, Kouros learns the family is about to become rich through the sale of its property-until his uncle is killed, and so too the deal. Acting swiftly to head off a new cycle of violence, Kouros solves the murder-or so it seems. But back in Athens, Kaldis' probe into deeply entrenched government corruption leads straight back to the Mani. Both detectives must confront a host of unexpected twists, unanticipated players, unanswered questions-and people yet to die. With its gorgeous Greek locations, engaging characters, and fast-paced plotting, this critically acclaimed international crime series is an excellent pick for fans of DONNA LEON, LOUISE PENNY, MARTIN WALKER, and DAVID HEWSON. Find out why The New York Times named Jeffrey Siger as Greece's thriller novelist of record today! Praise for SONS OF SPARTA: "Perfectly plotted . . . Siger paints travelogue-worthy pictures of a breathtakingly beautiful-if politically corrupt-Greece" Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Filled with local color, action, and humor, this story will give readers a taste of modern Greek culture and its ancient roots" Booklist "Offers a lively, gritty plot, an abundance of local color and two righteous heroes" Kirkus Reviews "Loaded with twists and turns and red herrings that will leave you guessing all the while you are flipping pages to find out what happens next" Victor G., 5* Goodreads review "A fascinating tale" Charlotte M., 5* Goodreads review THE CHIEF INSPECTOR ANDREAS KALDIS MYSTERIES: 1. Murder in Mykonos 2. Assassins of Athens 3. Prey on Patmos 4. Target: Tinos 5. Mykonos after Midnight 6. Sons of Sparta 7. Devil of Delphi 8. Santorini Caesars 9. An Aegean April 10. The Mykonos Mob 11. A Deadly Twist 12. One Last Chance 13. At Any Cost 14. Not Dead Yet Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A fatal road crash - a domestic incident turned deadly - if it isn't one thing, it's another for Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman in this intricately plotted, warm-hearted Posadas County Mystery, set in small-town New Mexico "If you haven't yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat!" Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author When a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer collides with a loaded semi, it seems like a straightforward accident. Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman presumes the most complicated part of the clean-up will be getting thirty tons of unsplit firewood off of Posadas County's state highway. But the plot thickens when the mangled vehicles are wrenched apart and the pickup's deceased driver is not who Estelle was expecting. Who is the dead man - and where was he heading with his cargo, a prized stallion whose owner is frantic to get him back? And if it isn't one thing, it's another. Just as Estelle gets her teeth in the case, she's called to a domestic incident between a local volatile couple, which has led not just to death - but to the injury of a fellow cop. Understaffed and overworked, Estelle finds herself plunged into two tricky investigations, which will take her across the border into Mexico to find the answers - and the justice - that she seeks. If you like C.J. Box, Anne Hillerman and Terry Shames, you'll love this small-town mystery which combines a vivid setting, multidimensional characters who spring from the page, and meticulous plotting, full of twists and turns. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Fans of Steven F. Havill's Posadas County and Lisa Regan's Josie Quinn series will enjoy this fascinating and complex story set in small-town Missouri. "Balances well-developed characters and dry humor with a solid police procedural" - Library Journal Starred Review of Dangerous ConsequencesWhen a hiker stumbles from the woods raving about a dead man, Sheriff Hank Worth launches a search. Near the infamous landmark of Murder Rocks - a Civil War-era hideout for ambushers who robbed and killed passing travelers - they unearth two bodies and a skeleton.Local legend says there's caches of stolen gold buried in the area. And - thanks to some recent nationwide publicity - the Ozark backwoods are now swarming with out-of-town treasure hunters, who have little concern for Hank's murder investigation. With the clock ticking, Hank must identify the victims . . . and the killer. But could the new pursuit of long-lost plunder really have led to multiple deaths?Meanwhile, secrets uncovered in Hank's personal life are taking a toll. He and his wife are trying to bridge the painful gap that's widening daily. As it threatens to split them apart, Hank doesn't know what's tougher, murder or marriage. With both taking everything he has, all he does know is that old sins throw long shadows . . . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Crime-fiction librarian and reluctant amateur sleuth Ray Ambler gets mixed up in murder once again when hes called to appraise a mystery-novel collection at an exclusive New York college.An invitation from a prestigious liberal arts college to buy their mystery-novel collection comes as a welcome surprise for Raymond Ambler, crime-fiction curator at New York Citys prestigious 42nd Street Library. But his pleasure quickly turns sour when the collections curator Amblers friend Sam Abernathy tells him he plans to fight the acquisition tooth and nail.The collection would make a fine addition to his holdings, but Amblers not looking for drama. Its a shame, then, that dramas looking for him. Just a couple of weeks later, one of Abernathys colleagues is shot dead from the librarys roof, and all signs point to the crime-loving professor as the perpetrator of the violent act.Why would Abernathy kill and was it for his collection, for college politics, or for some dark secret yet to be revealed? Amblers not sure his old friends a killer, but he is sure he wants justice for both the living and the dead. Working with his son John, he launches into an investigation at the college library, and its not long before he discovers missing manuscripts, explosive secrets and scandals amongst the faculty staff . . . and a cunning killer wholl stop at nothing to cover up their crimes.The 42nd Street Library mystery series blends traditional mystery with a hint of noir, and is a great pick for fans of quintessential New York writers like Ed McBain and SJ Rozan, along with those who enjoy traditional amateur sleuths and fair-play puzzles. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Hop on an (imaginary) plane and discover the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries-"thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" (The New York Times), pairing intriguing characters and beautiful settings with twisty and cunning crimes. "Siger is more than a master storyteller; he's a historian and diarist for modern Greece" NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "International police procedural writing at its best" BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW "Will appeal to fans of Donna Leon and Louise Penny" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "International crime fans need to be reading this consistently strong series" BOOKLIST "Siger is a wonderful storyteller whose love of Greece is infectious" DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE _______________________ A holy Easter holiday is rocked by the most unholy murder of a revered monk-Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis must dive deep into Greece's ancient history to solve the modern-day crime and prevent international disaster. When a revered monk is brutally murdered in the town square on the Holy Island of Patmos during Easter Week, Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis of Greece's Special Crimes Division is called upon to find the killer before all hell breaks loose-in a manner of speaking, for Patmos is the island where Saint John wrote the apocalyptic Book of Revelation. The investigation leads Kaldis to a place where twenty monasteries sit protecting the secrets of Byzantium amid a way of life virtually unchanged for 1500 years-a site of long-simmering religious feuds. Kaldis' search for answers brings him face-to-face with a scandal haunting the world's oldest surviving monastic community. It turns out this ancient and sacred refuge harbors modern international intrigues that threaten to destroy the very heart of the Church . . . With its gorgeous Greek locations, engaging characters, and fast-paced plotting, this critically acclaimed international crime series is an excellent pick for fans of DONNA LEON, LOUISE PENNY, MARTIN WALKER, and DAVID HEWSON. Find out why The New York Times named Jeffrey Siger as Greece's thriller novelist of record today! Praise for PREY ON PATMOS: "Siger proves that Greece is fertile new ground for the mystery genre" Library Journal "Will immerse readers in a fascinating culture" Kirkus Reviews "[Siger is a] very gifted American author . . . on a par with other American authors such as Joseph Wambaugh or Ed McBain" Eurocrime "What a treat to be able to 'see' and 'taste' and enjoy all the sights and flavors of Greece . . . A page-turning story told deftly and with humor!" Demi S., 5* Goodreads review "Mr. Siger has a new fan. Me! . . . Thoroughly engrossing and nerve wracking" Mona, 5* Goodreads review THE CHIEF INSPECTOR ANDREAS KALDIS MYSTERIES: 1. Murder in Mykonos 2. Assassins of Athens 3. Prey on Patmos 4. Target: Tinos 5. Mykonos after Midnight 6. Sons of Sparta 7. Devil of Delphi 8. Santorini Caesars 9. An Aegean April 10. The Mykonos Mob 11. A Deadly Twist 12. One Last Chance 13. At Any Cost 14. Not Dead Yet Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Artist-turned-amateur sleuth Nick Morris is back, and this time hes swapped the English countryside for beautiful Italy. Only its not long before another dead body (or two) lands in front of him! This witty mystery is perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz.Artist Nick Morris is in picturesque Piacenza, Italy to teach at an art retreat. A delightful gig, if only his budding artists werent so . . . dramatic! Between the heartbroken, dying and just plain cantankerous, Nicks got his work cut out. Especially with world renowned and universally despised author Gregory Stone swanning about ruffling everyones feathers.But all is not as it seems with the bestseller. And Nicks horrified when he finds the man dead in his hotel. Another mystery is the last thing Nick wants to get involved in, but having befriended Stones attractive publicist, he wonders, did Stones bullying, misogyny and blatant plagiarism finally to push someone too far? As the investigation ramps up, so too does the suspect list. And soon Nicks fighting fires (literally!) all over the piazza. But its the discovery of a second dead body one of his students that really throws him for a loop . . . Can Nick uncover the identity of the murderer before he himself becomes the next victim?Nick Morriss keen observance of the people around him takes the reader on a journey, investigating several suspects. But which one has a true motive for murder . . .? Laced with Michael Jecks signature wit, readers will enjoy this latest addition to The Art of Murder series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A new adoption case sets private investigators Fran and Ken Stein on a tangled and corrupted path in this new installment of the lighthearted and fun cozy mystery series with an intriguing paranormal twist.New York private investigators - and super-sized, ever-so-slightly-paranormal siblings - Fran and Ken Stein are back in business. Thirty-two-year-old Austin Cobb is trying to find his birth parents to get an answer to a deeply rooted question: Was he put up for adoption because he's on the autism spectrum?Fran and Ken personally know about abandonment, due to their parents leaving to keep them safe, hence the reason they founded K&F Stein Investigations. So naturally they want to help Austin and bring him good news.But the more the PI duo investigate, the more they find themselves in an entangled plot involving abduction, fraud and murder. Having their past catch up with them and posing a threat to their existence and their parents puts them into even more peril than they bargained for . . .Fans of Janet Evanovich, Anthony Horowitz, Elle Cosimano and Amanda Flower will enjoy this "hilarious quest" (Kirkus Reviews). A laugh-out-loud, quirky and twisty new installment in the Fran and Ken Stein mysteries by talented author E.J. Copperman. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Yee-haw! Saddle up for adventure as former sheriff, talented thespian, and delightfully eccentric true-crime author Vivian Borne gets mixed up in murder in the heart of Texas in the new Trash 'n' Treasures cozy mystery - "one of the funniest cozy series going" (Ellery Queen Magazine)Spring! The season of hope, possibilities . . . and an opportunity for Brandy Borne and her mother Vivian to replenish their Trash 'n' Treasures shop. With Western antiques in demand, Vivian (true-crime author, amateur sleuth) ropes Brandy (reluctant Watson to her mother's Sherlock) into hitting the trail for Tranquility, Texas, where a city-wide yard sale awaits. After a journey filled with one calamity after another, Vivian makes a horseback call on a local banker for a pre-arranged sale, only to find him dead with his boots on. Even though she gets tossed temporarily in the hoosegow, this is not Vivian's first rodeo, and soon she and pardner Brandy are riding herd on a stampede of suspects ranging from unhappy heirs to a chicken rancher to assorted dealers in Western antiques. The tenderfoot duo must face deceit and danger, and risk cashing in their chips, if they are to round up a deadly outlaw or two and return to their cozy shop in Serenity, Iowa-not to mention Brandy's shih tzu sidekick Sushi-alive.This light-hearted, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery also features mother-daughter sleuths Brandy and Vivian's witty tips for buying and selling antiques, along with a selection of tasty recipes. Not tried the Trash 'n' Treasures series before? It's safe to jump right in! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Smart-mouthed Jesse O'Hara and her friends find themselves in the midst of a Greek crisis involving a radical nationalist group, mysterious spies and lots of Greek food! The latest international thriller in the Jesse O'Hara series is a fun and fast-paced ride with a bold female protagonist.When Jesse O'Hara and her friends are invited to present at the International Conference on Law Enforcement and Investigation, she jumps at the chance. Sure, the dreaded small talk isn't her favorite, but the conference is in Greece, and she's more than willing to endure it for the chance to explore ancient ruins and mouthwatering cuisine.But her plans take an unexpected turn when she's approached with a high-stakes job offer from the Greek government. They want her help to dismantle a radical nationalist group that's rapidly gaining public support. The offer? A considerable fee, and a mission that's as intriguing as it is dangerous.Jesse knows the risks, but nothing can prepare her for the challenges ahead - or the toll it will take on her friends. As she digs deeper into the operation, it becomes clear there's a hidden player in the mix, one with a singular goal: eliminate Jesse O'Hara and her team for good.Fans of Janet Evanovich, Ruth Ware, Darynda Jones and Catriona McPherson will enjoy this "whip-smart, sarcastic, amateur sleuth and a tightly plotted story" (Library Journal). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A group of physicists achieve something remarkable - a communication link to aliens that possess a groundbreaking enigma with the potential to transform life on Earth.A team of scientists working on a secret NASA-funded project involving quantum theory bring in accountant Darren Costa to deal with some complex federal paperwork. But when the group reveal that they have accidentally established a communication link across space and time to four aliens, Darren suddenly finds himself becoming far more involved in their work than he expected.In the scientists' glass cage, Darren connects to the aliens and their planet through a series of dream-like visions. Is it possible that an incomplete mathematical formula shared by the aliens is the key to unlocking secrets that could prevent Earth's future extinction and ensure humanity's survival? One thing's for certain, with both humans and aliens facing enemies determined to stop them at any cost, solving the puzzle is now a matter of life and death . . .A race against time to solve an enigma that could alter the course of humanity's existence with a thrilling alien twist, perfect for fans of Quantum Radio by A. G. Riddle and any epic science fiction from Adrian Tchaikovsky. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Hop on an (imaginary) plane and discover the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries-"thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" (The New York Times), pairing intriguing characters and beautiful settings with twisty and cunning crimes. "Siger is more than a master storyteller; he's a historian and diarist for modern Greece" NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "International police procedural writing at its best" BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW "Will appeal to fans of Donna Leon and Louise Penny" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "International crime fans need to be reading this consistently strong series" BOOKLIST "Siger is a wonderful storyteller whose love of Greece is infectious" DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE _______________________ Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis must juggle a skilled assassin, a ruthless criminal mastermind and the illegal liquor trade in this gripping international mystery-Breaking Bad, Greek-style! Young Athenian assassin Kharon secretly arrives in Delphi, hoping to rebuild his life among its rolling hills and endless olive groves. But his dark past is too celebrated, and his assassin skills too in demand, for his fate to be left in his own hands. He's given no choice but to serve the ruthless aims of an international criminal mastermind-an underworld boss who is responsible for Greece's torrent of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. Kharon is tasked with assassinating those who interfere with the illegal liquor trade, and his methods soon bring death to a member of one of Greece's most prominent and feared political families. Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis of Greece's Special Crimes Division is drawn into the eye of a political and media firestorm. He and his team soon find themselves battling purveyors of life-threatening adulterated booze, struggling to bring a cold-blooded killer to justice, and laboring to outthink a political chess-master-all without turning themselves and their families into deadly targets. With its gorgeous Greek locations, engaging characters, and fast-paced plotting, this critically acclaimed international crime series is an excellent pick for fans of DONNA LEON, LOUISE PENNY, MARTIN WALKER, and DAVID HEWSON. Find out why The New York Times named Jeffrey Siger as Greece's thriller novelist of record today! Praise for DEVIL OF DELPHI: "Powerful and not to be missed" New York Journal of Books "The final plot twist proves well worth the wait, but it won't take readers long to get there as they will be turning pages at a ferocious clip" Booklist Starred Review "Siger's sublimely malevolent villains make the book a page-turner" Kirkus Reviews "If you like dark mystery, murder and some fantastically deranged characters who seem quite believable then this book will have you hooked as it did me" Julie, 5* Goodreads review "This book . . . blew me away. Not only was it very engrossing but there was lots of humor" John B., 5* Goodreads review THE CHIEF INSPECTOR ANDREAS KALDIS MYSTERIES: 1. Murder in Mykonos 2. Assassins of Athens 3. Prey on Patmos 4. Target: Tinos 5. Mykonos after Midnight 6. Sons of Sparta 7. Devil of Delphi 8. Santorini Caesars 9. An Aegean April 10. The Mykonos Mob 11. A Deadly Twist 12. One Last Chance 13. At Any Cost 14. Not Dead Yet Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Hop on an (imaginary) plane and discover the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries-"thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" (The New York Times), pairing intriguing characters and beautiful settings with twisty and cunning crimes. "Siger is more than a master storyteller; he's a historian and diarist for modern Greece" NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "International police procedural writing at its best" BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW "Will appeal to fans of Donna Leon and Louise Penny" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "International crime fans need to be reading this consistently strong series" BOOKLIST "Siger is a wonderful storyteller whose love of Greece is infectious" DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE _______________________ Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis must investigate the brutal murders of two unidentified victims on an idyllic Greek island and stop the robbery of the century-while getting married in the process! In an isolated olive grove on the idyllic Aegean island of Tinos, the remains of two bodies charred beyond recognition are discovered chained together amid pieces of an incinerated Greek flag. An enraged press screams out for justice for the unknown victims, until the dead are identified as Roma and the story simply dies. Is it a clan war, a hate crime, or something else? With no one seeming to care, the Greek government has no interest in resurrecting unwanted media attention and orders the investigation closed. But Andreas Kaldis, head of Greece's Special Crimes Division, has other plans. Kaldis presses on to unravel a mystery that yields more dead, a modern secret society, and a nagging suspicion that his answers lie in the sudden influx of non-Greeks and transient people to Tinos. When Kaldis finds a motive for murder, seemingly linked to a massive robbery, he must find the killers before more die, stop the robbery of the century . . . and get married in the process! With its gorgeous Greek locations, engaging characters, and fast-paced plotting, this critically acclaimed international crime series is an excellent pick for fans of DONNA LEON, LOUISE PENNY, MARTIN WALKER, and DAVID HEWSON. Find out why The New York Times named Jeffrey Siger as Greece's thriller novelist of record today! Praise for TARGET: TINOS: "Superb . . . this is a winner" Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Another of Jeffrey Siger's thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" The New York Times "Fast-paced . . . interesting and highly entertaining" Library Journal "Another must-read . . . the vivid descriptions of locations, characters and events transport you there where you remain until the last word" J.F. J., 5* Goodreads review "The author weaves in social issues and Greece's current economic woes to create a mystery that feels both up to date and solidly anchored in the real world" Triss S., 5* Goodreads review THE CHIEF INSPECTOR ANDREAS KALDIS MYSTERIES: 1. Murder in Mykonos 2. Assassins of Athens 3. Prey on Patmos 4. Target: Tinos 5. Mykonos after Midnight 6. Sons of Sparta 7. Devil of Delphi 8. Santorini Caesars 9. An Aegean April 10. The Mykonos Mob 11. A Deadly Twist 12. One Last Chance 13. At Any Cost 14. Not Dead Yet Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.