Humor Detective

Mariano Umpierrez, ex-inspector de policía, y que actualmente acaba de abrir una agencia de detectives en Madrid, se acaba de enterar de la muerte de su padre. Va a heredar millones de euros, ademas las tierras, viñedos, y todos los negocios de su padre. Mariano decide empadronarse en el pueblo natal, y llevar todos los negocios de su padre, ya que si no lo hace, el Gobierno se quedará con todo, y lo peor medio centenar de trabajadores que llevan toda la vida trabajando en esas tierras, se irían a la calle. Mariano Umpierrez, se instala en la finca que acaba de heredar, y viene a ...

Good books don't come to an end—or do they? Desperate to extend his shelf life which has come to an end, child-like hero Little Book accepts a daring mission: rescue sci-fi action hero Luke Shelfwalker who has gone missing on the dark side. Now, the kid's desire to remain in the bookstore may be his ultimate undoing for no one escapes this land which can turn deadly in the blink of an eye. But nothing will stop him from completing his assignment. Not even the enemy of books (a.k.a. the marauders) who rule the forbidden territory. With only hours ‘til the bookstore reopens, Little Book ...

When Philip Digby first shows up on her doorstep, Zoe Webster is not impressed. He's rude and he treats her like a book he's already read and knows the ending to. But before she knows it, Digby - annoying, brilliant, and somehow...attractive? Digby - has dragged her into a series of hilarious and dangerous situations all related to an investigation into the kidnapping of a local teenage girl. A kidnapping that may be connected to the tragic disappearance of his own sister eight years ago.

Broke, unemployed barista Halley Greer is shocked when she inherits an Art Deco movie palace from the great uncle she remembers meeting once as a child. She moves to the charming tourist town of Utopia Springs, Arkansas to claim her legacy. In addition to the timeworn theater, she discovers she’s also inherited a trash-heaped apartment, family secrets, her uncle’s friends, a stealthy calico kitty—and an adversary. With a whole latte help from her new friends, the feisty barista fixes up and re-opens the theater as a coffee and wine bar, showing classic films. She generates some steam ...

As gumshoes go, I was one of the best, back when it said Triplett on my badge—back when I had a badge, and a uniform to pin it on, not to mention a man’s body instead of a parakeet’s. No joke. Fortunately, though, I still have a few moves up my— Let’s move on. Seymour’s the name. I ended up in this avian form after my untimely demise, but against all odds I have been reunited in sunny Mountain Springs with my wife Sharon and our two children, Lila and Ethan. A lot of mysterious things have happened in this area over the past year, and all four of us have played a part in ...

Rilton Castle has been peaceful for many months but the discovery of the body of a young Indian man dumped in a ditch near the village shatters the calm. Chief Inspector Muga starts an enquiry into the man’s death and discovers he had been digging into the private life of several of the local residents. Who killed Ramjap Shastri? Was it Mike Ash, to protect his nephews? Was it Dax, to protect the only family that had ever made him feel welcome? Was it Ben Hillor to protect his wife from shame? Or was it someone from outside the community who also bore a grudge against Shastri? As the ...

Monsters and Murder Liz Porelli has lived with the monster called Multiple Sclerosis for years, but when she finds her life threatened during a hospital procedure, she discovers that the monsters lurking within the human mind can be far deadlier. A death caused by a hospital mishap, a missing hospital attendant, neighborhood break-ins and the murder of a good friend, pull Liz into a baffling mystery that may be linked to a long time unsolved armored car robbery and a brutal attack on Liz’s husband: the former Chief of Police. With the support of her zany caregiver, Deb Raymond, and the ...

"Rojo - Espías de Moscú" es un emocionante thriller de espionaje que te llevará al corazón de Rusia, donde el pasado y el presente chocan en una intrincada red de secretos, traiciones y poder. Cuando el legendario Diamante Rojo, un símbolo de la resistencia rusa, es robado del Kremlin, el gobierno ruso llama a Francisco Valiente Polillas, un detective español con métodos poco ortodoxos pero resultados impecables, para resolver el caso. Acompañado por el severo oficial Igor Volkov y la misteriosa exespía Svetlana Petrova, Francisco debe navegar por las gélidas calles de Moscú, ...

There's a storm brewing in LaSalle Harbor. One-by-one the city's clergymen are being brutally murdered. Brick North must solve these murders before anyone else dies while dealing with his own demons from the Second World War and allegations that just might cost him his job. In this masterful sequel to "Murder at Lakeland," Meijer weaves a tale of intrigue that only Brick North can solve. Set in 1957, North must solve crime without databases, cellphones, or modern forensics. Fast-paced cozy mystery.

Laurel Benson is a loyal and dedicated nurse. She may be petite, but she’ll take on anyone who threatens her patients’ safety and well-being. That feisty protectiveness creates problems when a hit and run victim lands in the ER and Police Detective Cade Resnick arrives to investigate. There’s no denying the sparks between these two, but their professions put them at odds. As Cade zeroes in on his suspect, Laurel won’t make it easy for him, not while the suspect is under her care. More than once, these two clash when Cade’s quest for justice collides with Laurel’s concern for her...

Three Double Murders Have The Police And The FBI Baffled. The hunt for the truth becomes a matter of life and death in the riveting mystery novel, Doubling Down. Ex-cop, disbarred lawyer, and current private investigator Samantha Summers is approached by a desperate former state senator whose son is one of the victims of a series of double homicides. Despite warnings from the FBI and her former partner at Madison PD to back off, Sam and her best friend and housemate, professional gambler Chancy Evans, are determined to uncover the truth. As they begin to unravel the mystery, an attempt is ...

Mary Winston is an English lawyer hired by Templeton & Moore in New York City, days away from becoming a partner. Busy with her legal duties, she spends little time relaxing, living life dispassionately and responsibly. George, her husband of only a year, playfully attempts to help Mary relax at their get-a-way cottage in upstate. He is all too successful, as he teasingly, lulls Mary to sleep and prods her dreams to expand into full-fledged-fantasies that refuse to release her. Mary suffers through an alternate reality that draws her hopelessly into the world of Leprechauns, whispering cats...

Don't miss the out on getting a little more intimate with the Adair boys. Gwen & Liam's story will leave you wanting more! With the demons of her past resurfacing, Gwyneth is forced to start over. At 21 she moves to a small town on the west coast, but when her heart leads her into the arms of Detective Liam Adair, she's faced with many questions about her past—a past she was made to run from. Will Liam's inquisitive nature cause an irreparable distance between them? Will his new case unknowingly open up what Gwen has been hiding? Lastly, will she survive the impending arrival of the one ...

Isabel Spellman's life consists of 24-hour surveillance, routine investigations into her acquaintances, and listening devices planted in her deadbolt-locked room. For a 28-year-old in a family composed almost entirely of private investigators or former cops, the tools of the trade turn typical family dysfunction into commonplace espionage.

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.

In the quaint town of Amblewood, Booked Bliss is the heart of the community—a cozy bookstore where neighbors gather, stories come to life, and mysteries are best kept on the shelves. But when famed author Samuel Rowley dies suddenly during the weekly book club meeting, the quiet comfort of the store is shattered. The town’s beloved barista, Eliza Harrington, can’t help but suspect there’s more to Samuel’s death than meets the eye—especially when the police suggest foul play. With her trusty orange tabby, Agatha, by her side, and her sharp intuition honed by years of reading ...

`A mischievously entertaining crime novel' SIMON BRETT The seventh instalment in The Falconer Files, Andrea Frazer's insanely grippingvillage detective series with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders. READER'S CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ANDREA'S QUIRKY CRIME NOVELS! ***** 'Excellent storyline once again. The plot kept you guessing and the humour remained which kept me smiling. Would recommend this whole series' Reader Review ***** 'These books are amazing. I have read them all, the characters are so true to life if you like ...

Now showing at the Palace: classic movies, ghostly mayhem, and murder! When Nora Paige agrees to use the Palace movie theater for the launch of a new online game, she has no way of knowing that the event will end in murder. But when one of the theater’s owners is accused of the crime, the future of the Palace could be in danger. With help from Trixie, the lively ghost of a 1930s usherette, Nora sets out to solve the crime, all while dealing with the latest manipulations from her lying ex, the meddling of a Hollywood mogul with revenge on his mind, and the mysterious delivery box of ...

Thatch has a terrible thirst, an ever expanding waistline, a dog and an estranged wife. A heart condition too. That'll be the complete set then. And now he's got an unsolved crime on his doorstep so, with little else for the retired detective to do other than wait for opening time or potter about in the garden, this is a good thing. Probably. Yes, granted, there's a dodgy millionaire and a Ukrainian drug lord in the mix, but likely nothing that a bit of old fashioned police work can't sort. What could possibly go wrong?

We are on an island rumored to have many rare animals. Let's check it out and see what we can find. This book is for beginning readers ages 5 to 8.