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She’s a restless spirit. But when she returns home, the reception is killer. World traveler Regan Harris can’t imagine putting down roots. So when her long-time boyfriend proposes, she flees back to Chicago to get advice from old friends. But the Windy City is a storm of trouble when she runs into her ex and her former boss is accused of murder. Determined to make sure an innocent man isn’t sent to jail, Regan digs into the case to expose the twisted truth. But between her old flame becoming a suspect and her would-be fiancé begging for another chance, uncovering the culprit may be ...

Colin Fischer cannot stand to be touched. He does not like the color blue. He needs index cards to recognize facial expressions. But when a gun is found in the school cafeteria, interrupting a female classmate's birthday celebration, Colin is the only for the investigation. It's up to him to prove that Wayne Connelly, the school bully and Colin's frequent tormenter, didn't bring the gun to school. After all, Wayne didn't have didn't have frosting on his hands....

Arlie Biggar is back in Alaska with his new family. Life is nice and boring ... until his pregnant wife is kidnapped! Copycat terrorists have recruited local thugs to help them steal guns from the sporting goods store. When his wife gets in their way, will Arlie be able to get her back or will a ringer come in and save the day? Clean action adventure with a smattering of humor.

A grand cruise and the promise of adventure beckon when Tess hits the bingo jackpot. But mischief meets murder, brewing intrigue beneath the glittering surface. My title of investigative journalist and Toby’s crime-finding prowess face a true test as obscured motives and forgotten legends weave through luxurious decks. Eccentric Grannies bring their wit and wisdom, while Eli lends tech genius. With danger thick as sea fog, each chapter unveils hidden truths aboard this vessel veering towards peril. As pieces of a treacherous puzzle fit together, will we expose the villain lurking behind ...

Sherlock Holmes is an unparalleled genius. Warlock Holmes is an idiot. A font of arcane power, certainly. But he's brilliantly dim. Frankly, he couldn't deduce his way out of a paper bag. The only thing he has really got going for him are the might of 1,000 demons and his stalwart companion. Thankfully, Dr. Watson is always there to aid him through the treacherous shoals of Victorian propriety and save him from a gruesome death every now and again.

When the tiara goes missing, so does the peace in Green Acres. Journalist Mia Andrews returns to her quirky hometown to write a feel-good piece about the annual beauty pageant—complete with glitter, gossip, and her grandmother Carmen’s big debut as a celebrity judge. But when a scream rocks the salon and the tiara vanishes, things go from fabulous to fatal in a hurry. Especially when Mia, with her pint-sized Yorkie Toby in tow, stumbles across a dead body behind Tangles and a cryptic note clenched in his hand. Now tangled in more than just curling irons and contour palettes, Mia and the...

I’m Honorio, a noble cat. No brag, just fact. On vacation in a mysterious part of France with pink swamps, wild and free white horses and a wandering ghostly salt-marsh woman. My eccentric “owner,” her two devoted friends, and I, are eye-witnesses to a sudden and shocking murder! Was it murder? It was there in the room of this terribly tragic-looking, twisted, creepy mask that some archaeologists unearthed and maybe should not have. The detective in me that I was . . . that I am . . .moves into action. I detect a number of quirky people who are suspicious, if not downright fishy—...

Gus has the unfortunate task of judging the local art show at the Tannehill Ranch. The only thing Gus knows about art is you shouldn’t eat the macaroni after your child has glued to their artwork. Given the art show is displaying art from the daughters of most of the wealthier members of society in his state, Gus could hardly have said no to the request to be a judge. Things heat up at the art show when one of the teenage contestants ends up missing. It is the sort of news that isn’t exactly easy to tell parents with large bank accounts. Worse, it turns out she’s likely run away with ...

It’s the hottest heat wave of the summer and Gus’s air conditioner has decided to give up the ghost. It’s not the heat keeping Gus awake at night, though, but a nighttime visit from Father Xavier. He couldn’t sleep either due to the heat and decided it would be best that they didn’t sleep together. While the father was bothering Gus by telling him all about his recent visit to Italy, a welcome phone call came. Someone is going to be murdered at Deimos Technology. It doesn’t matter that the someone that is about to die is only an AI computer infected with a fatal computer virus. ...

Girls’ Trip Gone Wrong A week at the fanciest B&B in the county? Yes, please. But for Mia Andrews and the Grannies, paradise comes with locked doors, strange noises, and a Yorkie who won’t stop sniffing trouble. With chamomile tea, hand sanitizer, and sass in equal measure, this group of glamorous, gossip-loving women isn’t about to let anything ruin their getaway. Mia, a reporter with a habit of stumbling into secrets, is pulled back into mystery mode—despite promising herself (and her pepper spray) that her sleuthing days were over. Granny Whisper Watch delivers cozy mystery fun ...

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. Karen McLaren has organised what she believes will be the perfect Yuletide celebration: a murder mystery evening based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It’s being held at Club Britannia; attendees are attired in period costume, and traditional food is on the menu. Everything has been planned to perfection… …one of the guests dying, however, isn’t something that’s been scheduled. A fictional murder mystery transforming into a real murder investigation throws Castillo ...

Is winning a TV show contest worth your very life? Apparently so—just ask novice witch Christelle Seabright, host of the wickedly popular new Kitchen Witch Wars. Two contestants have already been eliminated by “unorthodox” means. When one of those contestants rematerializes and demands to rejoin the cast because, they argue, they were murdered and therefore not technically eliminated, Christelle doesn’t bat an eye. In the paranormal realm you can’t let such things shock you. She is much more concerned about the untimely reappearance of someone from her own past. …And then ...

After undergoing extensive learning and rigorous training, Caine and Aibel have finally earned their badges as special agents of B.A.I.L.E. - the Bureau of Artificial Intelligence Law Enforcement. With their minds sharpened and their abilities honed, they are given their inaugural assignment in the cyber world. For months, they have undergone intensive simulations, mastering the intricacies of virtual environments and fine-tuning their investigative techniques. From deciphering complex algorithms to navigating encrypted networks, they have become adept at navigating the digital landscape. ...

A bustling festival, a shocking murder… and a tearoom owner bound to the past—literally. Sidmouth’s Folk Festival is the highlight of the summer, and the owner of the town’s Jane Austen-themed tearoom, Trinity Bishop, is ready for a week of lively music, busy crowds, and endless cups of tea. But when the festival’s director is found dead, the festive atmosphere turns uneasy, and Trinity once again finds herself tangled in a murder investigation. With DI Cormac O’Malley determined to keep her out of police business, and festival-goers whispering rumors of jealousy, rivalry, and ...

This is a new edition of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery, The Hound of the Baskervilles. It’s the same story. Mostly. That is, it contains the same characters, the same action, and much of the same dialogue. What’s different? Well, it’s a little shorter, a little leaner, a little less verbose in some sections. But the chief difference is that it’s now narrated by a dog. A greyhound, in fact, named Septimus. In this new edition, he tells his story of how he became “The Greyhound of the Baskervilles.”

With an intellect as sharp as his right cross, Honest John Churchfield is the second-best detective in 1890s London. Unfortunately, Sherlock Holmes casts an enormous shadow. A collection of the first seven Honest John short stories, "Honest John Churchfield" places a comedic twist on classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries, chronicling Churchfield's adventures as he unravels a baffling art heist, exposes a fraudulent fortuneteller, matches wits with a rogue hypnotist, and solves a pair of perplexing murders. Two additional stories, "Honest John Gets His Man" and "Honest John Keeps a Date," ...

Who would ever suspect this sweet little waitress of poisoning people? Certainly not the grouchy old detective on the case, who she often serves at the restaurant. Only the rudest of people are poisoned, of course, as a public service, you see. Who would think the cute little snails in the fish tank at the restaurant produce the deadliest neurotoxin on the planet or that the saliva of the Emerald Trigger fish in the tank is the only antidote? Enjoy your meal, but be polite.

When a dead body is found in a Irish pub, only a former chef turned amateur detective can unravel the case and its link to a fabled pot of gold. In Tempest, where mysteries are as frequent as microwavable dinners, Guy Vanduex is occupied with running an Irish pub and prepping a fresh menu for St. Patrick’s Day—quite a shift from his usual knack for solving murder mysteries. But his life is turned upside down when a former FBI agent accuses him of being involved in the very cases he’s helped solve. When this agent is found dead, Guy becomes the prime suspect. With a shepherd’s pie as...

Detective Felix finds himself pulled into another unsolved and disrespected crime. An explosion at the phonebook factory leads Agent Leonidas, Rabbit, Retired Furry Bureau of Investigations, and Detective Felix down a rabbit hole. No pun intended, unless it's funny. Who would destroy perfectly good shreddable phonebooks? Better question, why are six Agents from the FBI investigating and not making arrests? More importantly, what's today's Special at the Fast Through Pass Through Diner? You can't solve mysterious criminaling activities if you've got the low blood sugars. Felix will need all ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father. With only moments to spare, Jackson Riley knows that taking the elevators to the ground floor of the hotel isn’t their optimal escape route. But as always he’s prepared. But nothing could prepare him for the information that was unexpectedly obtained during his and Landon’s escape.It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been ...