Humorous Detective

¡Ayuda! ¡Viene el lobo! ************************* Hace muchos años, en una tierra muy lejana Vivía la familia de un pastor que trabajaba de forma cotidiana Entre las montañas tan altas y las laderas tan empinadas Sus tres hijos mayores cuidaban de las ovejas mimadas.

"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, ...

A ghostly place with a tragic history: the isolated Chalet Hermitage in the deep shadow of the Matterhorn. A snowstorm hits. A clock strikes. A man dies. An opera diva disappears. A cat yawns . . . Wait, what? The cat, Honorio, and his companions Emma, Hilde, and Vivien—tired of the summer heat on their tour of Europe—have taken Emma’s cousin Cedric’s advice and made their way to the cooler climes of Italy’s Aosta Valley. Here they’ve found exceptional vistas and amazing accommodations, but not everything is as it seems. Shadows play. People lie. And strange sounds and visions ...

The Pinewood Hollow Pie-Eating Contest was supposed to be a fun, delicious day for all—until a contestant collapses mid-bite. What first seems like an accident turns into a puzzling murder mystery, and Violet “Vi” Dumont can’t resist digging into the clues. With her trusty (and mischievous) cat Muffin by her side, Vi soon uncovers a secret recipe for disaster. Can she solve the case before the culprit serves up another deadly dish? Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, Pies, Lies, and Kitty Eyes is a charming tale of small-town secrets, amateur sleuthing, and one clever kitty you ...

Even the arrival of her baby can't hold Mma Makutsi back from success in the workplace, and so no sooner than she becomes a full partner in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - in spite of Mma Ramotswe's belated claims that she is only 'an assistant full partner' - she also launches a new enterprise of her own: the Handsome Man's De Luxe Café. Grace Makutsi is a lady with a business plan, but who could predict temperamental chefs, drunken waiters, and more?

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...

Invitation to Magic: Cinderella and Prince Wicked He's Prince Wicked. She's clueless. Stephanie Plum jumps into the rabbit hole! FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Meet Countess Melanie de Fontaine. She’s not only nice and sweet, she happens to be a super-duper domestic goddess. While juggling house chores for her needy and demanding faux-mother and faux-sisters, she’s busy searching for her mother who’s been missing for years. Then again, sometimes, life can be overwhelming. When the invitation to the Royal Dance of the Year arrives, her faux-mother shoves it in her face, knowing full well ...

Sometimes Treasure Wants to Remain Hidden, Especially if It's Cursed As the mysterious death of a treasure hunter is hastily deemed an accident, Ivy and Everett are summoned to delve deeper into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his demise. Was the victim's fate sealed by a cursed treasure he was never meant to uncover? Could someone have deliberately concealed the accursed treasure, aware of the peril it posed? Or, perhaps, was the man ensnared in a more familiar trap, betrayed by someone he once trusted? In a captivating tale of intrigue, deception, and the allure of hidden riches, ...

Award-winning novelist Elizabeth Upton, renowned for her captivating romantic mystery thrillers such as "The Shaman and The Mafia" and the John Callahan Series, is back with her latest book titled "Murder in the Lonely Graveyard: Who's Next?" What do a nun, her grandniece, and a prosecutor have in common? Set against the backdrop of San Francisco, this mystery satire offers a fresh take on the cozy romantic mystery genre. It illustrates how romance can blossom amidst the intrigue and murder of a lonely old graveyard.

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. The celebrations for The National Day of Spain are the biggest event in the calendar for the Club Britannia complex on Spain’s Costa del Sol. As part of the organising committee, Karen McLaren has been overseeing the evening’s food, drink, music, and dancing. She has big plans… …finding herself making inquiries about a murdered partygoer isn’t one of them. Neither Karen nor the local police can understand how the death has happened. Though everything they see suggests it’s ...

Werewolf detective Karina opens her private investigation office and gets her first case. Vanya Rykov, the retired Alpha from her old pack, is arrested for the shooting death of a werewolf hunter, a man who has longtime connections to her own family. Now, it’s up to Karina to prove his innocence, but Vanya’s not talking. As she begins to investigate the murder, Jack Hardy, her boyfriend and a new werewolf who is rising into his full Alpha powers, gets a job that pits them against each other professionally. Jack’s job as a special investigator for the D.A.’s office means that it is ...

Bridget Jones meets James Bond! What happens when you stumble in the arms of a gorgeous man with DANGER! written all over? Especially, when you're stuck in your worst magical eclipse? FREE on Kindle Unlimited! I’m Sophie Rowling. I used to be a world-renowned violinist, until my world was turned upside down. Following a freak accident in Paris, I can’t remember how to play the violin anymore. To make matters worse, I’m supposed to perform for my childhood teacher’s retirement party, which is just weeks away. Usually I would turn to my BFFs, Jackie the ghost and Allegra the violin ...

Digby and Zoe have been skirting around each other for so long that you might think they'd lose their magic if they ever actually hooked up. But never fear--there's all the acerbic wit, steamy chemistry, and sarcastic banter you could possibly hope for.Now that Digby's back in town with a new lead, he's plunged Zoe (and their Scooby Gang of wealthy frenemy Sloane, nerd-tastic genius Felix, and aw-shucks-handsome Henry) into the deep end on the hunt for his kidnapped sister.

A haunted mansion in a beautiful town… A chilling ghost awaiting for his next prey… Throw in a newbie witch realtor! FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Fio Valentine is starting to settle into her sometimes vexing job in the Haunted and Hexed Properties Management Department of Quest Realty, but when her friend Suze invites her on a weekend trip to Santa Barbara, she’s less than excited about visiting yet another haunted house. Rumored to be hosting the ghost of a wealthy businessman, the mansion could hold a clue to the disappearance of Chris Adams, the older brother of her foxy boss Jack, ...

Ellen’s friend and neighbor, Diana, reports hearing noises in her apartment from a possible intruder, but no one has broken in. The police are stumped. Ellen senses Diana, a single mom, might be experiencing paranormal activity. Upon investigation, it seems an old manual typewriter—typing by itself—is being operated by a ghostly writer who has a message for Diana. But it’s not just a message from the past. It’s a message from her own past. Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to continue the Ghost Files series of supernatural mysteries today!

WAS THERE REALLY A FOOT DANGLING OUT OF THAT CARPET? Fifty-two-year-old Glory Harper is stuck in a wheelchair with a broken leg, bored, and itching for some excitement. She doesn’t expect it to come in the form of a foot dangling out the back of a carpet as it’s carried into her new neighbor’s house. But Glory’s past “run-ins” with the police makes her latest report more difficult to believe. And, just when she thinks someone’s taking her seriously, Glory realizes Detective Rick Spencer, a Harrison Ford look-alike, appears more interested in her than in her story. Despite ...

Welcome back to one of Michigan’s most famous and popular tourist towns. It’s hard to believe it has only 5,000 residents. Poppy and Mary Ellen earned a reputation for themselves in the last book when they helped the police solve a double homicide, even beating the police to the capture. This time, though, Poppy finds herself topping the suspect list of the murder of a Mah Jongg-playing tourist. Some familiar characters are back, both canine and human, and there’s even some romance in the air that might surprise readers. Those who play Mah Jongg and follow conversations about “...

Forget icebergs—on this voyage, murder is just the tip of the icepick. RMS Oceanic, New Year’s Eve, 1924 Private Investigator Penelope van Keesler is ready to ring in the new year with elegance and adventure aboard the luxurious RMS Oceanic. With her poodle Ginger in tow and her meddling mother orchestrating every move, Penelope braces for family drama on the high seas. But the voyage takes a deadly turn when the ship’s detective meets an icy demise—and Penelope’s mother is discovered standing over the body, holding an ice pick. Determined to quiet the scuttlebutt and clear her ...

*** WINNER: 2019 BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD (MYSTERY) *** 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. The first Honest John Churchfield novel, Honest John Raises Cain chronicles Churchfield’s investigation into the disappearance of Lowry Cain, a famous musician with a crippling opium addiction. Cain’s wife Lily, an aspiring singer herself, hires Churchfield to find her husband and thrusts him into a deceitful world featuring jealousy, greed, and an ax-wielding ...

A PRIVATE EYE IS WARNED OFF A CASE HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT! Alton Rhode was sitting in his office minding his business when a gunman walked in and shot up the place. He told the private eye he would come back and kill him, if he pursued the Frank Pace case. Since Rhode didn't know anyone named Frank Pace, and in fact had no clients at the time, he wasn't really worried about what was an obvious case of mistaken Identity. But later, a nun walked in and said she was looking for her brother, Frank Pace. He was about to hire Rhode but had been murdered, and his body misplaced. Then, things really...