a murder between the pages amy lillard

The second instalment in the Main Street Book Club Mysteries is another cosy crime perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Lorna Barrett.***This riveting small town murder mystery will have to be solved by the bookâ ¦It was only a few months ago that the ladies of Arlo s Friday Night Book Club â “ Fern, Camille, and Helen â “ solved the murder of the renowned author, Wally Harrison. So when they select Wally s bestseller, Missing Girl, for their next discussion, Arlo is hopeful it will be the end of their mystery hunt.But since their recent success as sleuths, the crew officially see themselves as a women s mystery club, and they re convinced Missing Girl was inspired by a 50-year-old cold case. It s a case from their own Sugar Springs, Mississippi: the disappearance of Mary Kennedy. Arlo can do little to stop the book club ladies from investigating.But what starts as a fun hunch quickly turns into a very real cold case murder mystery when a young girl is murdered in the exact place the women believe Mary went missing all those years ago. It s clear the two cases are connected â “ and the mystery book club is determined to find answers. With Arlo s help, they may just be able to crack the case.A Murder Between the Pages is full of quirky, Southern charm that fans of detective books will adore. If you love women s murder club stories, this cosy murder mystery is for you!TropesCosy CrimeMurder MysteryCold CaseBookclub SleuthsMain Street Book Club Mysteries:Canâ ™t Judge a Book by Its MurderA Murder Between the PagesA Murder Like No Author

Objev podobné jako A Murder Between the Pages - Amy Lillard

Café-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 café 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 Izzy’s 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, there’s 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 grotto’s 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.

Objev podobné jako Murder in the Grotto - Amy Myers M.D.

The Japanese bestseller: a tale of love, new beginnings, and the comfort that can be found between the pages of a good book. When twenty-five-year-old Takako s boyfriend reveals he s marrying someone else, she reluctantly accepts her eccentric uncle Satoru s offer to live rent-free in the tiny room above his shop. Hidden in Jimbocho, Tokyo, the Morisaki Bookshop is a booklover s paradise.On a quiet corner in an old wooden building, the shop is filled with hundreds of second-hand books. It is Satoru s pride and joy, and he has devoted his life to the bookshop since his wife left him five years earlier. Hoping to nurse her broken heart in peace, Takako is surprised to encounter new worlds within the stacks of books lining the shop.And as summer fades to autumn, Satoru and Takako discover they have more in common than they first thought. The Morisaki bookshop has something to teach them both about life, love, and the healing power of books. Quirky, beautifully written, and movingly profound, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop will appeal to readers of Before The Coffee Gets Cold, The Cat Who Saved Books, and anyone who has had to recover from a broken heart.

Objev podobné jako Days at the Morisaki Bookshop - Satoši Jagisawa

From a thrilling new illustration talent, comes an absorbing and intricately illustrated book that celebrates the great outdoors and all the learning opportunities (and maybe a leafy monster or two...) in nature for children. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration and the UKLA Book Award, and winner of the KPMG Children⠙s Books Ireland Awards 2023 honour award for illustration. Praise for The Wilderness:- ⠜A true triumph; deserves pride of place on every bookshelf.⠝ ⠓ Just Imagine- ⠜A story filled with optimism, family love, heart-warming happiness, a magical read taking us on an unexpected adventure, presenting a challenge. Beautiful.⠝ ⠓ Armadillo Magazine- ⠜There is so much detail in this wonderful book that something new will be picked up with each read.⠝ ⠓ Books of 2022, Irish Examiner- ⠜Everything about this book roars ⠜epic!⠝ [⠦] The attention to detail is astonishing. It⠙s very much a book that lends itself to being read again and again, following a different path, and character, each time.⠝ ⠓ Children⠙s Books IrelandThe Vasylenko family are adventurers. They all love the thrill of exploring the outside world. All that is ... except Oktober. He prefers the warm and safe comfort of the inside world, and for his adventures to take place between the pages of a book. But, one day, Oktober has to join his family on a trek into the slimy, grimy and climby wild, where he sees only danger and worry and fears a creature called The Wilderness ! Failing to keep his wits about him could be dangerous though ⠓ it may even get him a bit ... lost. But perhaps getting lost is just what Oktober needs to find himself and maybe even make an unexpected friend...

Objev podobné jako The Wilderness - McCarthy Steve

Fall in love between the pages . . . Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, heavily annotated and containing her friend s final words to her.When James finds Erin s note-filled book in his local community library, he writes his own message back, and soon they are locked in an anonymous book exchange . . .But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them realise. How will Erin react when she discovers the other writer isn t a stranger at all - but the person she once swore she d never forgive?A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books - and a love letter to love.REAL READERS LOVE THE BOOK SWAP... Plotted beautifully, the writing is emotive and authentic, and the characters are all perfectly drawn . . . a total triumph! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, definitely one of my absolute favourites! I loved everything about it - the characters, the issues it deals with, the books . . . everything ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A touching debut novel about love, loss, and healing through books . . . perfect for readers who love emotional stories with a mix of romance and personal growth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I hadn t anticipated the depth of emotion, the range of themes and the fabulous awareness of who we are as humans . . . simply glorious to read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reminds me of one of my favourite films, You ve Got Mail . . . [and] Erin and James are well-rounded characters with realistic issues that are holding them back ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE IT TOO... Catnip for any book geek CESCA MAJOR It s You ve Got Mail, but make it even more bookish NIAMH HARGAN A gorgeous debut from tremendous Tessa Bickers SALLY PHILLIPS What a gorgeous, life-affirming, bookishly beautiful novel this is! CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN If you love books and you love love, you are going to adore The Book Swap JULIE COHEN

Objev podobné jako The Book Swap - Bickers Tessa

Now including full coverage of the NC500, SWC300 and NE250.Forget the jet set. Come back down to earth. There is another way to travel, see the world and truly be a part of it. Taking the slow road is about turning your back on the fast lane to make time for people, places and nature. Stopping to take a breath. Stopping to let the planet take a breath too. And the best way to do it? In your own home from home, of course â “ the humble camper van or motorhome.This book is about the very best driving routes around Scotland. But thereâ ™s more to it than that. Itâ ™s about the best places to stay, things to do and places to see and why itâ ™s vital that we experience it truly, madly, responsibly. Come with us as we meander around the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands of Scotland. Everyone will find something between the pages to start writing their own stories in Scotland.You donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ full listings of camper and motorhome hire companies in Scotland are here too.This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and expanded and now contains full coverage of the new â ˜officialâ ™ routes, including the NC500, the SWC300 and the NE250.Inside lie adventure, beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from serial camper van traveller, Martin Dorey. Flick through the pages and travel with him to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: Scotland 2nd edition - Martin Dorey

⠜Spectacular ⠦ you can almost smell the surf between the pages.⠝ The Times⠜Five stars ⠓ if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this.⠝ The TelegraphFrom Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins ⠓ all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton s exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child s first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.⠜Ravishing ⠦ the perfect companion to a seaside holiday⠝ The Sunday Times⠜Just dive in and enjoy⠝ Sunday Express

Objev podobné jako A First Book of the Sea - Nicola Davies

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can t understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just need someone to help her out. Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure.And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he s been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help! Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…

Objev podobné jako The Cinnamon Bun Book Store - Laurie Gilmorová

Fall in love between the pages . . .Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, heavily annotated and containing her friend s final words to her.When James finds Erin s note-filled book in his local community library, he writes his own message back, and soon they are locked in an anonymous book exchange . . .But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them realise. How will Erin react when she discovers the other writer isn t a stranger at all - but the person she once swore she d never forgive?A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books - and a love letter to love.

Objev podobné jako The Book Swap - Bickers Tessa

Back to active duty after an administrative leave of absence for the use of deadly force, the last thing Detective Nathan Fisher wants to do is return to the conservative Amish community he left behind but when his father passes, he has no choice. Hoping to clear his head and perhaps mend fences with his family, he returns to his small Mississippi hometown despite not being welcome. What was supposed to be a quick visit quickly turns into a prolonged stay when his former love pleads for his help. Rachel Hostetler s world is turned upside down when she finds her brother s body hanging in her family s barn. Rachel is sure her brother Albie did not kill himself, but neither her father nor the police are willing to listen. When she spots Nate, her ex, now a detective in Oklahoma, back in Cedar Creek, she knows he is the answer to her problem and begs him to intercede. As Nate and Rachel come to terms with their shared history, despite knowing nothing can come of the longing they have for each other, the pair must look into Albie s death as suspects stack up. The truth is out there, but can they find it before Nate has to return to his real life and face the shooting that has him so desperately searching for peace?

Objev podobné jako The Secrets We Keep - Amy Lillard

A thrilling page-turner about sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Mother-in-LawIt s not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.For as long as they can remember, Claudia, Margo and Jackie have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from their own family tragedies, they were raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance for a happy family life.But the girls childhood wasn t quite the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the three foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses.It s time for them to return home as adults. The only question is are they innocent victims or the prime suspects for murder?With darkly comic timing and insidiously twisting plots, Sally Hepworth s novels are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages . . .Authors love Sally Hepworth: Completely compulsive - Jane Harper Women s fiction at its finest - Liane Moriarty Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets - Kate Morton Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted - Adele ParksReviewers love Sally Hepworth: Very sensitively told - Daily Mail Compels from the first page - Heat Stunningly clever - PeopleReaders love Sally Hepworth:***** I absolutely loved it and couldn t put it down! ***** Twists and turns from start to finish!! ***** Suspenseful, and twisty, the most fantastically compulsive reading ***** I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn t turn the pages fast enough

Objev podobné jako Darling Girls: A heart-pounding suspense novel about sisters, secrets, love and murder that will keep you turning the pages - Sally Hepworthová

What beautiful writing, crafting, and pacing. And what a heart Amy Griffin has. Your own heart will break, and mend, as you read Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author With this powerful little book, she joins the ranks of women who, like the brilliant Gisèle Pelicot in France, are shaking off the stigma of abuse and reattaching it to the perpetrators The Times⠘For such a long time, people discussed my running. It took up so much space in my life. And yet nobody ever thought to ask: What are you running from?⠙For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something ⠓ a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from something terrible in her past. When her ten-year-old daughter confronts her on the distance between them, Amy is propelled to confront what she has spent a lifetime trying to escape. So begins Amy⠙s journey through the world of MDMA-assisted psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and ultimately, home to Texas, where her story began. In her relentless search for the truth, Griffin scrutinises the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and maintaining appearances that drives so many women. She asks the question: When, in our path from girlhood to womanhood, did we learn to look outside ourselves for validation? And what kind of freedom is possible if we better protect girls from being taken advantage of on this journey. Heartbreaking, powerful and raw, The Tell points a way forward for all of us, shedding light on the courage and power of truth-telling that⠙s required to move through trauma. ⠘For such a long time, people discussed my running. It took up so much space in my life. And yet nobody ever thought to ask:What are you running from?⠙For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something ⠓ a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from something terrible in her past. When her ten-year-old daughter confronts her on the distance between them, Amy is propelled to confront what she has spent a lifetime trying to escape. So begins Amy⠙s journey through the world of MDMA-assisted psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and ultimately, home to Texas, where her story began. In her relentless search for the truth, Griffin scrutinises the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and maintaining appearances that drives so many women. She asks the question: When, in our path from girlhood to womanhood, did we learn to look outside ourselves for validation? And what kind of freedom is possible if we better protect girls from being taken advantage of on this journey. Heartbreaking, powerful and raw, The Tell points a way forward for all of us, shedding light on the courage and power of truth-telling that⠙s required to move through trauma.

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WINNER OF THE 2023 JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING Unparalleled. THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A true masterpiece. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT A tour de force. GUY SHRUBSOLE Quietly courageous. PATRICK BARKHAM Lyrical, wholehearted and wise. LEE SCHOFIELD A knockout. I loved it. MELISSA HARRISON Honest, raw and moving. SOPHIE PAVELLE An extraordinary book by an extraordinary author. CHRIS JONES A book of wit, wonder and of wisdom. NICK ACHESON Beautiful. NICOLA CHESTERA visit to the rapid where she lost a cherished friend unexpectedly reignites Amy-Jane Beerâ ™s love of rivers setting her on a journey of natural, cultural and emotional discovery.On New Yearâ ™s Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beerâ ™s beloved friend Kate set out with a group of others to kayak the River Rawthey in Cumbria. Kate never came home, and her death left her devoted family and friends bereft and unmoored.Returning to visit the Rawthey years later, Amy realises how much she misses the connection to the natural world she always felt when on or close to rivers, and so begins a new phase of exploration.The Flow is a book about water, and, like water, it meanders, cascades and percolates through many lives, landscapes and stories. From West Country torrents to Levels and Fens, rocky Welsh canyons, the salmon highways of Scotland and the chalk rivers of the Yorkshire Wolds, Amy-Jane follows springs, streams and rivers to explore tributary themes of wildness and wonder, loss and healing, mythology and history, cyclicity and transformation.Threading together places and voices from across Britain, The Flow is a profound, immersive exploration of our personal and ecological place in nature.

Objev podobné jako The Flow - Amy-Jane Beer

[Amy is] always brilliant Ali Hazelwood If The Proposal and While You Were Sleeping had a baby Sarah Adams I can t wait for readers to devour it B.K. Borison----In a last ditch attempt to rescue her brand from the brink of irrelevance, fashion influencer Melanie Karlsen finds herself in a rural fishing village on the east coast of Canada. The only thing scarier than nature itself? Burly fisherman Evan Whaler - who single-handedly disproves the theory that canadians are nice .After a boating incident lands Evan in the hospital, Mel is mistaken for his fiancee by his welcoming yet quirky family. And, in exchange for Evan s help with her social media content, Mel agrees to fake their engagement for just. one.week. But reeling in their budding feelings for each other proves more difficult than expected. Is Mel willing to sacrifice her picture-perfect life in the city for a chance at true love in the wild?-----Praise for Amy s other swoon-worthy rom-coms... Sparkles with Amy s signature sweetness and steam Carley Fortune, Every Summer After An outright, unmitigated delight Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners Every rom-com reader s dream Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, The Roughest Draft The tension is chef s kiss! Sarah Adams, When in Rome A perfect mix of relatable characters, hilarious banter and steam Lily Chu, The Stand-In

Objev podobné jako The Catch - Amy Lea

Murder in the Maze is a classic mystery novel that immerses readers in a labyrinthine tale of intrigue, murder, and meticulous investigation. set against the backdrop of a complex and puzzling crime, the narrative unfolds with suspenseful twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the truth is revealed. Central to the storyline is the murder itself, a heinous act that sets the stage for the unfolding drama. The novel opens with the discovery of a body, sparking a chain of events that thrusts the characters into a web of suspicion, secrets, and hidden motives. The murder serves as the catalyst for the plot, driving the protagonistâ ”a detective or amateur sleuthâ ”to embark on a relentless quest for justice and truth. The investigation itself is a meticulous journey of discovery, as the protagonist navigates through the maze of clues and red herrings. From forensic evidence to witness testimonies, each piece of information contributes to the unfolding narrative, leading closer to uncovering the identity of the perpetrator and the motive behind the crime. The process of investigation is portrayed with realism and attention to detail, capturing the challenges and breakthroughs that characterize solving a complex murder case. In summary, Murder in the Maze captivates readers with its blend of mystery, detective fiction, and suspenseful intrigue. Through its exploration of murder, investigation, and the labyrinthine nature of human behavior, the novel offers a compelling narrative that challenges readers to unravel the puzzle alongside the protagonist. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and skillful storytelling, Murder in the Maze stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic mystery fiction, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the resolution of its intricate and captivating puzzle.

Objev podobné jako Murder in the maze (Edition2024) - J J Connington

One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The first book in the brand-new Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book series.Welcome to the Puzzle Murder Mystery Club: a puzzle book like no other. Dust off your deerstalker and get your pens at the ready as you join the team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 cryptic puzzles and catch the culprit.Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks.Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW? Perfect for fans of Murdle and The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman.Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect PlotThe Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: A Front Page Crime

Objev podobné jako The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village - Dr Gareth Moore, Laura Jayne Ayres

One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The second book in the Murder Mystery Puzzle Club series.The Murder Mystery Puzzle Club is back – and there #39;s another killer on the loose in Wobberley Edge. The timing couldn’t be worse as the village prepares for the arrival of famed crime novelist Verity Winchester. But while the residents are in the thrall of detective fiction, our five amateur sleuths must search for a very real killer – and this time there’s more than one victim. Can you help them piece together the clues in time to stop the murderer in their midst?Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine hidden clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to stop the killer in their tracks. Get ready to join this team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 puzzles and catch the culprit – or culprits. Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW?Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village (9781789296839)The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot (9781789296822)

Objev podobné jako The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot - Dr Gareth Moore, Laura Jayne Ayres

THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAWâ ˜Fascinatingâ ™ â “ Sunday Timesâ ˜Masterfulâ ™ â “ Judith Flandersâ ˜A page-turning read â “ Prof. David WilsonTotally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder.The stories and the people involved in the history of murder are stranger, darker and more compulsive than any crime fiction. Thereâ ™s Richard Parker, the cannibalized cabin boy whose death at the hands of his hungry crewmates led the Victorian courts to decisively outlaw a defence of necessity to murder. Dr Percy Bateman, the incompetent GP whose violent disregard for his patient changed the law on manslaughter. Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in England in the 1950s, played a crucial role in changes to the law around provocation in murder cases. And Archibald Kinloch, the deranged Scottish aristocrat whose fratricidal frenzy paved the way for the defence of diminished responsibility. These, and many more, are the people â “ victims, killers, lawyers and judges, who unwittingly shaped the history of that most grisly and storied of laws.Join lawyer and writer Kate Morgan on a dark and macabre journey as she explores the strange stories and mysterious cases that have contributed to UK murder law. The big corporate killers; the vengeful spouses; the sloppy doctors; the abused partners; the shoddy employers; each story a crime and each crime a precedent that has contributed to the lawâ ™s dark, murky and, at times, shocking standing.

Objev podobné jako Murder: The Biography - Kate Morgan

One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The third book in the Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book series.The Murder Mystery Puzzle Club is back – but so is merry murder. As Wobberley Edge prepares for its annual Winter Festival, the amateur sleuths get wind of a plot involving spies, blackmail – and huge quantities of fondue cheese. When another body turns up in their otherwise idyllic village, the group will have to venture far and wide to find a festive felon on the loose. Can you help them piece together the clues in time to stop the murderer in their midst?Bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres will put your logic and reasoning to the test as you master the art of deduction. Learn how to examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks. Do you have what it takes to make an accusation and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW?Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village (9781789296839)The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot (9781789296822)

Objev podobné jako The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: A Front-page Crime - Dr Gareth Moore, Laura Jayne Ayres

Amy Sargeant s compelling and meticulous study of Joseph Losey s The Servant (1963) sets the film in the context of a long tradition of fictional depictions of the master-servant relationship, from Shakespeare to Cervantes, Henry James, Dorothy L. Sayers and P.G. Wodehouse. Sargeant points out that while many of these relationships are played for comic effect, that of the young master Tony (James Fox) and his manservant Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) unfolds in a far more sinister manner, with Barrett coming to dominate and humiliate the hapless Tony.Sargeant s reading pays particular attention to the contribution not only of Losey and Harold Pinter, who adapted the screenplay from Robin Maugham s novella, but also of the cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, designer Richard Macdonald and costume designer Beatrice Bumble Dawson. She analyses the performances of Sarah Miles as Barrett s lover Vera and Wendy Craig as Tony s fiancee Susan, as well as those of Fox and Bogarde, and gives careful consideration to how the film uses architectural form, interior design and decoration, and clothing to establish character and relationships. In the context of the collapse of the British Empire, and a beleaguered Establishment beset by spy and sex scandals, the film can be read, Sargeant argues, as a metaphor for the state of the nation in the early 1960s.Finally, Sargeant considers the film s critical and commercial reception in Britain, Europe and the United States - its release, how it was received as one of a number of emigre films, and Losey s surprising denial of a homoerotic intent in the Tony-Barrett relationship.In her new foreword to this edition, Amy Sargeant considers contemporary resonances of the film s depiction of a twisted master-servant relationship in recent TV and cinema including The Crown, Downton Abbey and The Trial of Christine Keeler.

Objev podobné jako The Servant - Amy Sargeant

A wickedly plotted mystery with a metafictional twist that feels far fresher than those of more contemporary versions with the same idea  — The New York TimesA bewildering locked-room murder occurs as an amateur crime writer investigates strange events in the Chizurui mansion in this prizewinning classic Japanese mysteryThe 1st book in English from Akimitsu Takagi since his “Clever, kinky, and highly entertaining” The Tattoo Murder Case (Washington Post)This ingeniously constructed masterpiece, written by one of Japan s most celebrated crime writers and translated into English for the first time, is perfect for locked-room mystery fans who can’t resist a breathtaking conclusion.In the Chizurui family mansion, a haunting presence casts a shadow over its residents. By night, an eerie figure, clad in a sinister Hannya mask is seen roaming around the house. An amateur murder mystery writer, Akimitsu Takagi, is sent to investigate — but his investigation takes a harrowing turn as tragedy strikes the Chizurui family.Within the confines of a locked study, the head of the family is found dead, with only an ominous Hannya mask lying on the floor by his side and the lingering scent of jasmine in the air as clues to his mysterious murder.As Takagi delves deeper into the perplexing case, he discovers a tangled web of secrets and grudges. Can he discover the link between the family and the curse of the Hannya mask? Who was the person who called the undertaker and asked for three coffins on the night of the murder? And do those three coffins mean the curse of the Hannya mask is about to strike again?The Noh Mask Murder’s legendary ending offers locked-room mystery fans the perfect coda to an ingenously constructed mystery.

Objev podobné jako The Noh Mask Murder - Akimitsu Takagi

LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos. - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn t just dramatic. It s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Mistyâ ™s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered â “ and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divineâ ¦--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM: Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam! AJ WEST Misty Divineâ ™s first show is a brilliantly funny mystery, with a sleuth as sharp as a stiletto heel HANNAH HENDY Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder in the Dressing Room was an absolute delight! ASHLEY TATEMURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE: A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too 5***** reader review Oh my word this is a wonderful book 5***** reader review This murder mystery is so different from what Iâ ™ve read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it 5***** reader review

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS - A DAZZLING CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLEMeet Misty Divine - your new favourite amateur sleuth!Drag isn t just dramatic. It s deadly... By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Mistyâ ™s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered â “ and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divineâ ¦--CRITICS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM: A gloriously fun murder mystery...with red herrings and twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Misty Divine is the star of the show! C.L. MILLER Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway...detective fiction has never been so glam! A.J. WEST Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder In The Dressing Room was an absolute delight! ASHLEY TATEMURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE: A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too 5***** reader review Oh my word this is a wonderful book 5***** reader review This murder mystery is so different from what Iâ ™ve read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it 5***** reader review

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Some games can be deadlyAt first, Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan believes the murder mystery game sent to her office is a birthday gift from one of her colleagues. But when Frankie studies the game s contents, she notices a striking resemblance between the murder victim and missing twenty-two-year-old Lydia Callin. As Frankie and her team investigate, a series of grisly crimes connected to the game are discovered across Dublin city and Lydia s involvement with a shadowy network of murder mystery players becomes clear. On the hunt for Lydia s murderer, Frankie is drawn more deeply into the game. Every successful move brings her closer to the killer. But the real question is not what happens should she lose -- but what happens if she wins. PRAISE FOR OLIVIA KIERNAN: A wonderfully rich lead character and a story that twists in unforeseen directions Claire McGowan What an absolute winner of a book. Five stars from me Gytha Lodge The heir to Tana French s throne Irish Times Cracking . . . Taut, gripping and beautifully written Steve Cavanagh An ending you definitely won t see coming JP Delaney A superior crime thriller . . . Highly recommended Mark Edwards A superior police procedural Sarah Vaughan Pin-sharp prose, brilliant characters and a hook to die for Phoebe Locke Tight, tense, pacy and full of twists. A cracker Neil Lancaster Very clever, chilling and brilliantly written! LOVED it! Karen Hamilton Clever, shocking, and psychologically astute - this deserves to be huge Caz Frear Grabs you by the throat from the first page and doesn t let go until the last Araminta Hall An original concept that kept me utterly gripped from start to finish Nikki Smith Sleekly written, atmospheric, and beautifully macabre Charlotte Philby Authentic, taut, intriguing storytelling Mari Hannah You won t be able to close it until you ve solved the puzzle Trevor Wood The Murder Box is compulsive reading - and has the most genius twist Sam Blake A genius premise and beautiful writing. Loved it Susi Holiday A masterful and original thriller Rachel Edwards Line of Duty fans, here s your next obsession! Amanda Reynolds Olivia s Kiernan s The Murder Box cements her position as one of the rising stars of crime fiction Fiona Cummins

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Behind the sequins and the sparkles, the competition is about to turn deadly ⠦⠘I loved it! I⠙m quite convinced I⠙ve danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can ⠦⠙ ANTON DU BEKE💃 🕺 🔪When a promising young dancer collapses during the opening tango of a major competition, Lily Richmond, dance legend, teacher and one-time world champion, is convinced that murder is afoot.There⠙s only one person who can help Lily solve the mystery: her former student, now turned private detective, Susie Cooper. But Susie vowed she⠙d never return to the ballroom ⠦As the competition gets fiercer and the bodies pile up, Susie will be forced to go undercover in Blackpool and come face to face with a man she thought she⠙d left behind. Can Lily and Susie unravel the rumours from the rumbas and expose the murderer⠙s identity before they strike again?Sex, lies and ballroom dancing. Murder on the Dance Floor is a backstage pass to a world where the most ambitious will stop at nothing to win.🔎🔎 Two amateur detectives on the case🌹 One second chance romance🌶 Sex, lies and backstabbing🔪🔪🔪 And a whole lot of deadly ambition⠦If you like your crime deadly and your romance spicy, look no further* * *Readers are LOVING Murder on the Dance Floor:⠘If you are a Strictly fan, get reading⠙⠘Loved this twisty, turny murder mystery set in the ruthless world of ballroom dancing⠙⠘A glamorous and intriguing whodunnit ⠦ No one could bring it better to life than Shirley Ballas⠙⠘It⠙s a ten from me⠦Who would have thought the world of dancing could make such a great backdrop for a murder mystery?⠙⠘Full of fun, mystery, sequins and, of course, dance!⠙

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A super cozy mystery... The perfect pick up for a weekend read by the fire. It has everything...Hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting. And a main character who is FIERCE NetGalley review She can write the perfect murder mystery... But can she solve one in real life? Meet Jen Dawson, mystery writer, coffee lover, and amateur detective? Crime writer Jen returns to her small hometown with a bestselling book behind her and a bad case of writer s block.Finding sanctuary in the local bookstore, with an endless supply of coffee, Jen waits impatiently for inspiration to strike. But when the owner of the bookstore dies suddenly in mysterious circumstances, Jen has a real-life murder to solve. The stakes are suddenly higher when evidence places Jen at the scene of the crime and the reading of the will names her as the new owner of the bookstore ...Can she crack the case and clear her name, before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams, this is an absolutely gripping new bookish cozy crime series that will have you hooked from the very first page. Readers adore Murder at the Bookstore: Warm, amusing, and relatable... A very entertaining cozy mystery...A relaxing night-time read, and it was perfect for that... I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries NetGalley review I loved trying to figure out the murder before I got to the end. This was a cozy, page-turning read NetGalley review This ingenious author has written a cannot put down novel NetGalley review

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Absolutely unforgettable READER REVIEW Unlike anything I ve ever read before READER REVIEWTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEROn a mysterious island where crime does not exist, a seemingly impossible murder has been committedâ ¦. Can you join together with a very unlikely amateur detective to solve the Last Murder at the End of the World?The small group of villagers who live on the tiny island lead simple, but happy lives. There is no world beyond their shores, but theyâ ™re content with what they have. Only Emory feels frustrated. Unlike everyone else on the island she doesnâ ™t yet seem to have a purpose. All she seems to be good at is asking questions.But then one of the scientists who guides the villagers is found murdered and as there has never been a crime before, there is no detective to call on. There is only Emory and her gift for asking questions. So now Emory must explore every inch of her island â “ from the cliffs to the jungles, from sandy beaches to the very top of the mountain â “ to find clues that apparently donâ ™t exist. How can she solve a mystery on an island where no one lies but thereâ ™s still no way to find the culprit? An absolute blast BENJAMIN STEVENSON I loved it C. J. TUDOR Wildly inventive M. W. CRAVEN Believe the hype ALICE BELL Extraordinary WILL DEANReaders love The Last Murder at the End of the World: Mind-bending Absolutely loved it Captivating Thrillingly fast-paced New favourite book Another masterpiece Unique Explosive Still shocked by the ending Wonderfully imaginative FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SEVEN DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE AND THE DEVIL AND THE DARK WATERAn Observer Thriller of the MonthThe Last Murder at the End of the World was No. 1 in the Sunday Times Hardback Fiction chart w/e 30th March 2024

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I loved this warm, humorous and involving whodunnit with its host of engaging characters and atmospheric Scarborough setting CLARE CHASE Just the heart-warming tonic readers need right now. Endearing characters, intriguing twists and one very cute canine HELEN COX Meet Helen Dexter - proprietor of the Seaview Hotel, and now, with the help of her trusty greyhound Suki, amateur detective . . . This unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman s Dales Detective Agency, Richard Osman s The Thursday Murder Club and Betty Rowlands........................................................................................ In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, a murder is nothing to sing about . . . After the death of her husband Tom, Helen Dexter is contemplating her future as the now-sole proprietor of the Seaview Hotel. There s an offer from a hotel chain developer to consider, but also a booking from a group of twelve Elvis impersonators, a singing troupe called Twelvis. Tom loved Elvis and for Helen this is a sign that she should stay. But the series of mysterious events which follow, suggests that the developer is not going to give up easily. Then, shortly after Twelvis arrive, one of the group disappears. His body is found floating in a lake, with his blue suede shoes missing. Could the two be connected? With the reputation of the Seaview on the line, Helen isn t going to wait for the murderer to strike again. With her trusty greyhound Suki by her side, she decides to find out more about her guests and who wanted to make sure this Elvis never sang again........................................................................................What readers and reviewers are saying about Murder at the Seaview Hotel: An engaging murder mystery . . . an original and amusing hook which Glenda Young skilfully uses . . . to spin some intriguing plot twists The Recs A wholly entertaining mystery . . . a fun plot and plenty of wry humour 5* reader review Keeps you guessing . . . right till the end. A fantastic read that I didn t want to put down, beautifully written and amazing plot and characters 5* reader review I cannot rate this cosy mystery highly enough. Wonderful characters, beautiful setting and an excellent story 5* reader review A terrific tale 5* reader review A fantastic start to a new series . . . definitely a book you cannot put down 5* reader reviewHelen and Suki return in Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel - coming soon! Love Glenda Young s cosy crime? Don t miss her acclaimed Ryhope-set sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit Lane, The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon, The Paper Mill Girl and The Miner s Lass.

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Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper.SOLVE THE MURDER TO SAVE WHAT S LEFT OF THE WORLDTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A mind-bending, genre-blending, boy-that-ending mystery unlike any I ve ever read A. J. FINN I loved it C. J. TUDOR An absolute blast BENJAMIN STEVENSON Wildly inventive M. W. CRAVEN Believe the hype ALICE BELL Extraordinary WILL DEANAn Observer Thriller of the MonthOutside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what theyâ ™re told by the scientists.Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And they learn the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay.If the murder isnâ ™t solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island â “ and everyone on it.But the security system has also wiped everyoneâ ™s memories of exactly what happened the night before, which means that someone on the island is a murderer â “ and they donâ ™t even know itâ ¦Readers love The Last Murder at the End of the World: Mind-bending Absolutely loved it Captivating Thrillingly fast-paced New favourite book Another masterpiece Unique Explosive Absolutely unforgettable Unlike anything I ve ever read before Still shocked by the ending Wonderfully imaginative

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026!⠘I want to be Judith Potts when I grow up⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Read the whole thing in one day . . . I was hooked. It had me laughing to myself all day. Would recommend Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Comedy, thrilling, suspenseful. It was a brilliant read⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A deftly plotted, funny and unexpected murder mystery . . . Highly recommended!⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero⠦Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts is blissfully happy. She lives alone in a faded mansion in Marlow, sets crosswords for The Times, and there⠙s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink.One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. When the local police don⠙t believe her story, Judith and two unlikely friends decide to investigate for themselves. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.But soon another body turns up, and it seems they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. Now the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape⠦* * *Praise for Robert Thorogood ⠘Agatha Christie with a modern twist⠙Sun⠘This brilliantly crafted, hugely enjoyable and suitably goosebump-inducing novel is an utter delight from start to finish⠙ HEAT⠘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful⠙ Robert Webb

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Murder in the Gulag is brilliant journalistic writing: punchy, eloquent, page-turning and factual. It s a powerful reminder of what an extraordinary man Navalny was - Roland Oliphant, TelegraphThe gripping sequel to the bestselling Killer in the Kremlin2:19pm, Moscow time, 16 February 2024. The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District announces that Alexei Navalny is dead. The news sends shockwaves around the world.In Murder in the Gulag, award-winning journalist John Sweeney goes behind the headlines to reveal what really happened to the Russian opposition leader in the freezing Polar Wolf penal colony in a remote part of Siberia. The book is less a whodunnit - Russian President Vladimir Putin s machinery of repression killed Navalny - than a howdunnit.The narrative relates Navalny s extraordinary life story in technicolour detail, from his childhood summers spent with his grandparents in the shadow of the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine to his untimely death at the age of 47, cut down in his prime.This is a warts-and-all portrayal of a highly charismatic but controversial figure who flirted with far-right Russian nationalists before course-correcting, told by an intrepid journalist, based in London and Kyiv, who knew Navalny personally.Murder in the Gulag contains a warning. Navalny made a fatal misjudgement in returning to Russia after his poisoning by Novichok in 2020, betting that Vladimir Putin wouldn t kill him. But as Putin has gained in strength, with the death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and the fortunes of war slowly turning in Russia s favour, Navalny lost that bet. Sweeney argues that if the West fails to stand up more forcefully to Putin, we are in danger not just of betraying Ukraine but our own security too.

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From The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to Magpie Murders, and related diversions including cryptic crosswords and Cainâ ™s Jawbone, The Murder Game examines the games authors played with their readers and the importance of puzzles in Golden Age whodunits.With books flourishing in the 1920s and â ™30s like never before, no genre was more innovative or popular than detective fiction. It was an era that saw the emergence of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen and dozens of other authors who became household names for a generation of readers.The Golden Age of Detection has enjoyed a great resurgence of interest in recent years, with publishers mining back catalogues to bring the best of yesteryear to very receptive new audiences. What is it about a literary movement that took off in the 1920s that still appeals to book lovers in the 2020s?In this authoritative new study, John Curran reveals that it is the ludic qualities of classic crime fiction that continue to intrigue. At its heart is the â ˜whodunitâ ™ game between writer and reader, but there is also the game between detective and murderer, between publisher and book-buyer, even between the writers themselves.Coinciding with an increase in leisure time and literacy, the Golden Age also saw the development of the crossword, the growth of bridge and Mahjong, the enduring popularity of jigsaws and the emergence of Cluedo â “ all activities requiring the â ˜little grey cellsâ ™. The Murder Game considers all of these, and many other sporting and competitive recreations, helping to explain the reading publicâ ™s ongoing love affair with the Golden Age.

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Use your powers of logic and deduction to solve this classic honkaku puzzler—the Japanese tradition of detective fiction—in this delicious twisty murder mystery!In Osaka, dark secrets haunt a wealthy merchant family throughout the first half of the 20th century . . .In 1906, the young heir to the Omari family business climbs to the top of a Panorama and vanishes.In 1914, a fight between two mysterious figures on a bridge tragically ends with one falling to their death.In 1943, as war rages on, the once illustrious family has fallen. Both potential heirs have been drafted into war, and a string of strange and violent happenings has beset the house of Omari.Combining the classic honkaku mystery and Golden Age crime writing with the trappings of historical fiction, it’s easy to see why Murder in the House of Omari is an award-winning sensation in Japan! Set in Semba (modern-day Osaka), this gripping murder mystery twists and turns with dark secrets, red herrings, and the turbulent history of Japan in the early 20th century.

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The quirky village residents make this an appealing series debut Library Journal on Murder Visits a French VillageAriel Shepard has spent the last year renovating her beautiful French château, while also ingratiating herself into the lives and hearts of the quirky locals of Noyers-sur-Serein. The shocking business of the murder of the local historian is behind her and she is finally feeling at home.However, it s not long before murder and mystery once again seek Ariel out, when she and her friend Katherine find the body of the elderly Madame Toussaint in the doorway of Katherine s flea market shop. Who would want to harm this lonely soul? Where is the bag the woman never leaves home without? And more importantly, where is her loyal, loving dog who never leaves her side? Could Raoul, Ariel s stoic gardener, really have something to do with it? And could Madame Toussaint have been mixed up with the robberies increasing around the idyllic villages of France?Despite warnings from the rather handsome Brigadier Allard, Ariel, with help from Katherine and Pippa, once again dons her sleuthing hat . . .

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Masked balls, duels and murder: musician, sleuth and free man of color Benjamin January is caught up in a shocking crime in this gripping nineteenth-century mystery set in New Orleans.February, 1841. It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. Free man of color Benjamin January – a surgeon turned piano player, with a talent for attracting trouble – is playing at an opulent masked ball when, little to his surprise, a quarrel breaks out between two guests, and his services are requested at a duel. Young planter Bastien Damoreau has accused a recent arrival to town of passing himself off as white – an insult not to be borne.The duel results in the stranger’s death. But when January examines the body, he’s disturbed to realise that young Damoreau couldn’t possibly be the killer, as the dead man was shot from behind . . . January knows it’s murder, but this is white people’s business, and calling attention to himself is not a risk he can afford to take. So when Detective Abishag Shaw asks if he’ll investigate, he declines – a decision he will later come to regret. Murder in the Trembling Lands by NYT-bestselling author Barbara Hambly is the latest instalment of the critically-acclaimed historical mystery series featuring “winning character” Benjamin January, who “nimbly mov[es] through parts of history we should all know better” (The New York Times)

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Welcome to Tanton Towers! Explore the eccentric, history-filled house, take tea in the café . . . and visit the site of a recent murder?! First in a delightful new traditional British cozy mystery series.Everyone told Cara Shelley that she was crazy to set up a café in the shadow of eccentric Kentish stately home Tanton Towers. But now, three years later, the forty-something single mother can’t believe her good luck. The Happy Huffkin café is thriving, and Cara considers the Tanton Towers staff – and its equally eccentric owners, Max and Alison – to be more like family than colleagues. Three cheers for Tanton Towers!But one beautiful summer evening, when Cara’s hard at work clearing up after closing time, Alison comes hurtling down to the café to beg her for help. It’s trouble – and of the worst kind. Daphne Hanson, queen of the Towers’ costume-clad dancing troupe – and the greatest nosy parker in Kent – is lying dead in the orangery. Strangled! But by whom? And why?Determined that the culprit should not be one of her friends, and suspicious of the detective assigned the case – the deeply annoying, and annoyingly attractive DCI Andrew Mitchem – Cara launches her own investigation. But the more secrets she uncovers, the more she’s forced to consider the unthinkable: that one of her dear friends could be the killer . . .

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A BRAND NEW COSY MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE PICTURESQUE CITY OF YORK. FOR FANS OF FAITH MARTIN, BETTY ROWLANDS AND LJ ROSS.Meet Kitt Hartley: librarian, trilby-wearer, Lady Grey tea-drinker, taker of no nonsense... detective?It s a perfectly normal day for Kitt Hartley at her job at the University of the Vale of York library, until Detective Inspector Halloran arrives at her desk to tell her that her best friend, Evie Bowes, is under suspicion of murder. Evie s ex-boyfriend Owen has been found dead - with a fountain pen stabbed through his heart - and all the evidence points to her.Kitt knows there is no way Evie could murder anyone - let alone Owen, who she adored. Horrified that the police could have got it so wrong, Kitt decides there s only one thing to do: she s going to investigate Owen s murder herself. She s read hundreds of mystery novels - how hard can it be?With the help of her assistant Grace, and the occasional hindrance of the library s eccentric regulars, Kitt summons up all her investigative powers (absorbed over years of reading everything from Agatha Christie to Ian Rankin) and gets to work. She soon discovers that down the quaint streets and snickelways of York lie darker doings than she d ever dreamed, but she needs to watch her step: the murderer is watching her. And they haven t finished killing yet...

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Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mystery⠦The small and idyllic village of Merrywell is getting ready to host its first ever book festival, and Violet Brewster is delighted when she is asked to interview the star author.Leonie Stanwick, now a bestselling romance author, is the featured guest of the festival. She was born in Merrywell, but abruptly left when she was 18 years old and never came back.But the festival takes a dark turn when Leonie is found murdered; her return to the village had clearly shaken someone up. When a shocking secret about Leonie⠙s past is revealed, Violet⠙s suspicions must turn to her own neighbours. Who in the village was intent on making sure Leonie could never leave the village again?An utterly gripping and unputdownable English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder at the Book Festival!⠘An enjoyable cozy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.⠙ Clare Chase⠘Jane Bettany delivers a cozy with a dash of sass ⠓ thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.⠙ Peter Boland⠘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance⠦ what more could one ask for? Delicious!⠙ Katie Gayle⠘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cozy mystery⠦ I can t wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A thoroughly good read. Cosy crime at its best.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The quirky village residents make this an appealing series debut Library Journal on Murder Visits a French VillageAriel Shepard has spent the last year renovating her beautiful French château, while also ingratiating herself into the lives and hearts of the quirky locals of Noyers-sur-Serein. The shocking business of the murder of the local historian is behind her and she is finally feeling at home.However, it s not long before murder and mystery once again seek Ariel out, when she and her friend Katherine find the body of the elderly Madame Toussaint in the doorway of Katherine s flea market shop. Who would want to harm this lonely soul? Where is the bag the woman never leaves home without? And more importantly, where is her loyal, loving dog who never leaves her side? Could Raoul, Ariel s stoic gardener, really have something to do with it? And could Madame Toussaint have been mixed up with the robberies increasing around the idyllic villages of France?Despite warnings from the rather handsome Brigadier Allard, Ariel, with help from Katherine and Pippa, once again dons her sleuthing hat . . .

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*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CWA WHODUNNIT DAGGER AWARD*The brand new Christmas murder mystery from the author of The Twelve Days of Murder. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Alexandra Benedict and Janice Hallett #39;s The Christmas Appeal.Christmas shopping can be murder.It #39;s Christmas Eve at the Emporium, a bespoke gift shop hidden in the depths of London #39;s winding streets, where a select few shoppers are browsing its handcrafted delights.But when they go to leave, they find the doors are locked and it isn #39;t long before they realise this is no innocent mix-up. The shoppers have been trapped here by someone who knows their darkest secrets, who will stop at nothing until they have all been unwrapped - and there is a gruesome gift waiting in Santa #39;s grotto . . .For those that survive the night, it will be a Christmas to remember.

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A book that had to be written and it s really well written ... fascinating. Ray D Arcy, RTÉ Radio 1 A great book ... really comprehensive Miriam O Callaghan, RTÉ Fascinating Pat Kenny, Newstalk It is very rare for murder to involve the degree of calculation revealed in this case Irish TimesFor over a year everyone assumed missing Dublin woman Elaine O Hara had ended her own life. But after her remains were found gardaí discovered that Elaine was in thrall to a man who had spent years grooming her to let him kill her. That man was Graham Dwyer, a married father of three and partner in a Dublin architecture practice.Almost the Perfect Murder details the exhaustive investigation - one of the most complex and chilling in Irish criminal justice history - that allowed gardaí to build a case against Dwyer. And it outlines the twists and turns - both in the courtroom and behind the scenes - during the dramatic trial that followed.Almost the Perfect Murder contains startling new material based on extensive research conducted especially for the book. This includes fresh insights into the garda investigation and background information on Graham Dwyer.This is the definitive account of the case that gripped the nation by Ireland s leading crime journalist, Paul Williams. An example of doggedness and tenacious police work, which saw that justice was done, and seen to be done Irish Independent

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FROM THE AUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH, BREATHLESS, COMES A SPINE-TINGLING AND GRIPPING THRILLER, NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!***Previously published in hardback as Midnight***With her life back in London falling apart, Olivia cannot believe her luck when she s invited on a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic cruise with her boyfriend, Aaron. Olivia has never been anywhere so spectacular: huge cliffs of ice loom high on the horizon, penguins dive through the sparkling sea, and above it all, the sun never sets in the eerie twilight sky. And then Aaron disappears.And a body is discovered on board. Surrounded by strangers, Olivia has no idea who she can trust. And if she can t figure it out soon, she won t make it back alive...Praise for Amy McCulloch: A high-altitude, high-stakes thriller. I loved it MATT HAIG Had me on the edge of my seat. A must read SARAH PEARSE Suffocatingly tense, highly original and exhilarating DAILY EXPRESS Tense, chilling and terrifying CLAIRE DOUGLAS An addictive, tightly plotted thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone LUCY CLARKE Chilling, vivid and entirely unique ABIGAIL DEAN A real page-turner.Tense, terrifying and fascinating in equal measure CATHERINE COOPER A truly terrifying thriller with a tense and twisty plot. Superbly executed ALLIE REYNOLDS

Objev podobné jako The Girl on the Ice - Amy McCullochová

When three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, they’re convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby beach … an adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming first-contact novel from one of Scotland’s most revered authors… **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** ‘All the drive, curiosity and wonder of his crime and mystery novels … science fiction gains a new author’ Derek B Miller ‘If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure it’s this one’ Nina Pottell, Prima ‘The main characters, their lives and their struggles, are portrayed very vividly. I was straight into this, just like a thriller’ Ivo Graham on Between the Covers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connecting will change everything… Lennox is a troubled teenager with no family. Ava is eight months pregnant and fleeing her abusive husband. Heather is a grieving mother and cancer sufferer. They don’t know each other, but when a meteor streaks over Edinburgh, all three suffer instant, catastrophic strokes... ...only to wake up the following day in hospital, miraculously recovered. When news reaches them of an octopus-like creature washed up on the shore near where the meteor came to earth, Lennox senses that some extra-terrestrial force is at play. With the help of Ava, Heather and a journalist, Ewan, he rescues the creature they call #39;Sandy #39; and goes on the run. But they aren’t the only ones with an interest in the alien … close behind are Ava’s husband, the police and a government unit who wants to capture the creature, at all costs. And Sandy’s arrival may have implications beyond anything anyone could imagine… –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ‘This had all the makings of a film … such relatable characters. Writing a story about a mixed-race boy in the care system and two women so brilliantly is so impressive’ Sunetra Sarker on Between the Covers ‘So readable and accessible … I was really rooting for the characters’ Alan Davies on Between the Covers ‘A gateway book to SciFi … I loved it’ Sara Cox on Between the Covers ‘A sci-fi novel that is as moving as it is magical and mysterious. Doug Johnstone has hit it out of the park again’ Mark Billingham ‘A delicious, demanding departure from Doug Johnstone’ Val McDermid ‘Science fiction may be a departure for Johnstone, but he’s approached it like the crime thrillers that made his name, prioritising pace, tension and high stakes … a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective, and a celebration of our capacity to connect with one another, shot through with vivid characters and a sense of wonder’ Herald Scotland ‘An entertaining, fast-paced story of first contact … well told, with relatable characters and important themes making for an emotionally engaging read’ Guardian ‘A gloriously hopeful story and a perfect road trip movie just waiting to be made … I can’t recommend this highly enough’ James Oswald ‘An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding for our instinctual need to connect #39; Rachelle Atalla #39;Johnstone #39;s mesmeric story artfully puts Scotland centre stage in a sci-fi drama that is as much about the smallness of mankind and the importance of kinship … Pay attention, Steven Spielberg! This could be your next film’ Marnie Riches ‘A clever and unusual read … I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed’ Susi Holliday ‘Doug Johnstone held me spellbound with this mesmerising tale of wonder and hope’ Marion Todd ‘A heart-warming, fast-paced, often tense look at friendships that surpass all boundaries, and an exploration of the very basic need for connection and a place to belong … divine’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews What readers are saying ***** ‘I wish I could adequately convey how much I loved this book’ ‘A beautiful story … it brought me to tears’ ‘A masterpiece … compassionate, full of love and hope’ ‘An out-of-this-world, mesmerising first-contact story about the striking importance and impact of true connection’ ‘Riveting’ ‘High stakes, high adrenaline and somehow so gentle and moving. This is one of the most beautiful, extraordinary books I’ve ever read’ ‘I don’t think I’ll ever forget these characters’

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This first-of-its-kind travel guide explores inclusive destinations around the world where LGBTQIA travelers and their allies can have an uncensored and memorable vacation experience.Full of fun and practical travel information, this comprehensive guidebook takes you from familiar destinations like Ojai, California, long known for its inclusivity, to surprising spots like Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a small town that has been welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community for decades.With an eye toward memorable and meaningful experiences, each destination highlights what to see, where to eat, and where to stay—without focusing solely on gay bars and pride parades. Each robust itinerary—a guide to Curaçao’s beaches, Christmas in the Cotswolds, or a kitschy trip to Dollywood—provides all the information needed for a well-rounded vacation that also supports local LGBTQIA communities. With personality-focused chapters such as “Romantic Rendezvous,” “Boozy Trips and Trails,” and “Fun Haunts and Spooky Spirits” there is a destination in these pages for every type of traveler. Veteran travel writers Amy B. Scher and Mark Jason Williams offer can’t-be-ignored advice, including how to plan, ways to be safe while traveling, and important customs to honor while touring abroad. Here, at last, is the LGBTQIA guidebook you’ve been waiting for—and one that will inspire you to make that bucket list and go out in the world!

Objev podobné jako Out in the World - Amy B. Scher, Mark Jason Williams

A PULSE-POUNDING RETELLING OF DRACULA SET AGAINST A DELICIOUSLY RETRO 1980s BACKDROP. Mia and Johnny have always been there for each other - particularly since their father was revealed to be a serial killer and is now serving a life sentence for murdering thirteen people. Studying in a small university town near Edinburgh, Mia s coping mechanisms are hiding behind sarcasm, horror writing and her somewhat illegal true crime radio station, while Johnny steps up as her warm, sensitive brother and keeps her out of trouble.But when journalist-wannabe Johnny accepts an offer he cannot refuse - the chance to interview a reclusive mega rock star who disappeared from public view three years ago, Mia finds herself stuck on campus when two male students are found dead. As Johnny grapples with the enigmatic musician, he realises that something about the star s nocturnal habits doesn t quite add up. Meanwhile, Mia s investigation takes her to the most unexpected places - including her dad s prison...An unmissable new YA novel from Booktuber and author of the Mina and the Undead trilogy, Amy McCaw - perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy and Kalynn Bayron.

Objev podobné jako They Own the Night - Amy McCaw

When you hear the name â ˜Godâ ™, does an image come into your head? Do you think of him as a shining light, or with a human shape, or as an anchor in the storm, a rock, a fortress?As we look towards celebrating the incarnation at Christmas, we consider how God chose to express himself, in a moment in history, as a tiny baby. But what other images describe God in the Bible, and what can we learn about his character through them? How does an invisible God reveal himself to us in scripture and in Jesus? Amy Scott Robinson, a poet and storyteller, answers this question with imagination and a close reading of the text.Week 1: When God appearsWeek 2: God the creatorWeek 3: God the ownerWeek 4: Veiled in fleshWeek 5: Visible in creation

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In this second outing in The Adventure Zone saga, we rejoin hero-adjacent sort-of-comrades-in-arms Taako, Magnus, and Merle on a wild careen through a D D railroad murder mystery.Before Critical Role and Dimension 20 took the nerd world by storm, the McElroys won us over with their tabletop antics, and this installment has a little of everything: a genius child detective, an axe-wielding professional wrestler, a surly wizard, cursed magical artifacts, and a pair of meat monsters.You know, the usual things you find on a train.With art and co-adaptation from Carey Pietsch, the McElroys are once again turning their raucous freewheeling D D campaign into some damn fine comics.Praise for The Adventure Zone series: Topping the New York Times bestseller list and building out its stories in fascinating new ways . . . it⠙s become a cultural phenomenon. ⠔Entertainment Weekly Full of charm and snark and wit. Join the party! ⠔Felicia Day, author of Embrace Your Inner Weird The Adventure Zone is fun, hilarious, and also smart. Hey, guys, can I have a cameo next time?⠝ ⠔Adam Savage, MythBusters⠜My excitement about this existing cannot be dwarfed by anything. You see what I did there.⠝ ⠔Jean Grae, hip-hop artist, actor, and comedian⠜Gorgeous art⠔the characters come to life! I am so happy that this graphic novel is a thing that exists in the world.⠝ ⠔Hank Green, author of Crash Course and The Lizzie Bennet DiariesBooks in The Adventure Zone series:The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins (Book 1)The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited (Book 2)The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal (Book 3)The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom (Book 4)The Adventure Zone: The Eleventh Hour (Book 5)The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game (Book 6)

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From TikTok sensation Amy Daws comes a new deluxe paperback edition of her fan-favorite Wait With Me series, featuring adorable sprayed edges and all-new bonus chapters!Only a bad nanny knows what it⠙s like to kiss the boss. CEO millionaire Max Fletcher is a single dad in desperate need of a nanny. Cozy Barlow is in the middle of her self-appointed ⠜gap year⠝ and doing everything she can to detach from her past. But when her sister begs her to interview for the nanny position of a high-maintenance client, she doesn⠙t have a good enough reason to say no. And when Max locks eyes on the twentysomething in tie-dye who pitches the idea of daydreaming all summer, he prepares to give this bad nanny the boot. One problem: Max⠙s little girl thinks this plus-size in body and spirit nanny might be her new bestie, so she hires her on the spot. Now Max is stuck with a woman who hates everything he represents⠔corporate greed, money, status, power. But one stormy night when the power goes out, he discovers Cozy doesn⠙t hate him. In fact, he⠙s the leading role in her fantasies. Fantasies he would very much like to make a reality. If you re obsessed with rules... and breaking them, you ll love this:Millionaire CEO Boss Max FletcherSingle dad x NannyRowdy brothersOpposites attractForbidden Romance

Objev podobné jako Last on the List - Amy Daws

Read Between the Lines is so much fun! Emily Kerr writes really likeable and funny characters and I loved every minute with them⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley ReviewerA brand new escapist Oxford-set bookish romance from award-winning author, Emily Kerr!Romance might be closer than she thinks⠦Kat Fisher wishes her parents had thought harder before they chose her name. A self-confessed romantic, she dreams of finding a guy who can live up to her book boyfriends.Former police officer Leo Taylor is trying to decide his next step following his departure from the force. His habit of spreading his belongings around the library where she works has been niggling at Kat for days, and his joke about her name is the final straw.Kat and Leo might not seem like the perfect match, but romance might be closer than they think. If only they could read between the lines⠦Praise for Read Between the Lines All the hearts! Such an enjoyable read and quite funny at times. I loved the chemistry and banter between Kat and Leo and going along on their adventures searching for the scammer. There are plenty of twists to keep you engaged and fabulous supporting characters⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a wonderful five-star read. This was great, I loved the setting of Oxford⠦I really enjoyed the whole [story]⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely adored this story! The chemistry between Kat and Leo was perfection. So much cute banter⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A fun read with a few bittersweet moments that kept the plot going smoothly⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The chemistry between the MCs was perfection. Really cute and funny read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leo is a sweet hero who cares too much and there s satisfying character development for both him and Kat⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A charming and witty romcom set in the picturesque city of Oxford, blending humour, heart, and just the right touch of mystery⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a great read! It had a little mystery, a little humour and a little romance!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect holiday reading⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Effective, realistic strategies for moms with ADHD to manage their homes and lives With the tips and strategies offered in Master The Mundane, moms with ADHD can take control of their lives and make real changes for immediate impacts in their homes, both for themselves and if raising neurodivergent kids. This book shows readers how to understand the impact of ADHD on their lives, implement strategies for parenting and organization, manage their time effectively, and end the daily overwhelm, helping to make life less stressful, isolating, and difficult. Written by Amy Marie Hann, a popular advocate in the ADHD community and a neurodivergent mother who practices what she preaches, this book explores topics including: How and why motherhood exacerbates ADHD symptomsThree types of women with ADHD: the unrealistic perfectionist, the passionate procrastinator, and the overthinkerPractical strategies like chunking, simplifying, and body doubling to create lasting rhythms and routinesEnergy management tips and tricks to avoid burnout, even during busy daysEssential aspects of raising children with ADHD and how to create an ADHD-friendly family culture With a relatable, authentic voice that makes readers feel immediately heard and understood, Master The Mundane is your go-to resource for transforming chaos into calm and thriving as a mom with ADHD, no matter whether you re newly diagnosed or have been managing ADHD for years.

Objev podobné jako Master the Mundane - Amy Marie Hann