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We'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you back to the exciting city of New Orleans, which serves as the backdrop for our ongoing narrative "The Spectral Detectives." In the first part of the story, titled "Rhythm of Shadows," we were introduced to Ava Moreau and Eli Rousseau as they explored the winding alleyways and eerie enigmas of their city. They led us on an exciting journey across time and space, where we witnessed history, culture, and the supernatural all interacting with one another to the beat of New Orleans. As we go forward into Part Two, "Veils of the Voodoo Queen," our...

Charles Bentley, a retired professor of English at Opal College, was once present at the tragic death of an American soldier in Vietnam. Now, a grandchild of that soldier is seeking revenge against all of those there at the time of the incident. One person has already been murdered, and more deaths are promised to come. While Charles looks over his shoulder, hoping to spot the killer before he strikes, he is also tapped to be director of the students' fall play, a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The students want to put on a gay version, while the ninety-five-year-old ...

Step into the mysterious and vibrant world of New Orleans, where Harper Presley, a renowned chef and restaurateur, finds herself once again entangled in a deadly web of murder and intrigue. In "A Dinner to Die For," Harper's busy but full life is shattered when a quiet dinner date turns into a deadly encounter. Wilby Hare, New Orleans’ most sought-after psychiatrist, drops dead at Harper’s table, making her the prime suspect in yet another murder investigation. As whispers swirl through the city's historic streets, Harper must navigate a maze of secrets, lies, and hidden motives to ...

Umeå, Northern Sweden: Willmar Björkman has been incarcerated for five years after being found guilty on a murder charge; albeit unjustly convicted according to his claims. From the very start, he has adamantly maintained that he is innocent of the crime. Detectives Lars and Elin are hired to find new evidence that casts doubt upon the validity of the guilty verdict so that a retrial of his case can be requested. Is that even possible now that so much time has passed? The two detectives start asking around to dig up some new information, but find themselves facing a wall of silence - ...

Flavia Albia is a private investigator, always drawn to an intriguing puzzle - even if it is put to her by her new husband's hostile ex-wife. On the Quirinal Hill, Clodia Volumnia, a very young girl with stars in her eyes, has died, amid suggestions that she was poisoned by a love potion. It will have been supplied by a local witch, who goes by the name of Pandora, though Albia learns that Pandora carries on a trade in herbal beauty products while hiding much more dangerous connections.

I am a hard-nosed, experienced Detective First. I have solved some of the most viscious murders you can imagine. But something changed. Suddenly the recently dead reached out to me, handing me what I needed to solve cases. However, that is not easy. How do I explain that I discovered the name of the killer from a ghost? As if a key had turned, I loosened up, found the lover I was missing, and then, even more surprising, she soon had the same skill. Not sure how that happened, but we welcomed it. The trick was somehow masking that ability while benefitting with it. We got very good at it, ...

Somebody cursed Lucinda’s Abuelita. But who? And why? And why are the authorities and her family too frightened to investigate? When Lucinda recognizes she is Abuelita’s only hope for survival, she and her best friend enlist the help of the most unlikely ally, the son of the local gang boss… …the gang boss her family killed. Using bruja witchcraft, Lucinda and her friends open a gateway to relive Abuelita’s memories, only to discover terrible secrets and powerful enemies who pose an even greater danger than a single curse.

Uncover a Thrilling Tale of Love and Obsession Step into the captivating world of bestselling Author Kinshuk™ with "Darling, You're Obsessed." Join forces with Inspector Kamal as he races against time to untangle the web of a high-profile case involving Riya—the daughter of a junior minister. But there's more at play than meets the eye, as Kamal grapples with his own dangerous attraction to Riya. A Lethal Dance of Desire and Danger As Kamal delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes the target of a twisted stalker whose chilling signature leaves coded toys in his apartment. The ...

An invitation to take lunch at the Great Western Hotel at Paddington station leads Sherlock Holmes into a baffling mystery. Who is it that is watching every move made by popular journalist Farringdon Blake, and why? When the trail goes cold in London, Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson, must travel down to Foxwood Grange, Blake's home in rural Oxfordshire, to seek a solution to the mystery there.

A snarky detective. A heinous crime. A blood thirsty vampire who might drive her to commit murder. Detective Tara Tremble is no stranger to the dark side. As a seasoned investigator with the Emerald Bay Police Department, she has seen her fair share of crimes. But nothing could have prepared her for the encounter that would forever change her perception of reality. Assigned to a puzzling case, Tara finds herself chasing a cunning criminal who seems to always be one step ahead. Determined to bring justice to the streets she swore to protect, she embarks on a relentless pursuit, unaware that ...

Here are 14 new cases by repeat customers written by award-winning author Lyn McConchie, in which the famous duo deals with blackmail, a kidnapped child, a lost gem of immense value, a missing girl, and other heinous crimes, including murder most foul - and know that for every crime investigated, there will be a Holmesian solution, of far better than seven percent!

Step into the vibrant and mysterious world of New Orleans during the exhilarating festivities of Mardi Gras, where chef Harper Presley's life takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. When a shocking murder rocks her meticulously crafted life and business, Harper finds herself the prime suspect in a mysterious murder. With her loyal Catahoula companion, Remy, and her quick-witted best friend, Dottie, by her side, Harper dives into the heart of the investigation, determined to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. As she peels back the layers of lies, she discovers a labyrinth of hidden ...

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Flavia Albia's day-old marriage is in trouble - her new husband may be permanently disabled, and they have no funds. So when Palace officials ask her to help expose a plotter in their midst, she is obliged to accept their commission. The plot could not be bigger. Ever since he died in AD 68, apparently by his own hand, Rome has been haunted by reports that Emperor Nero is in fact very much alive and about to return to claim his throne.

A secret archive. A vanished codex. A mystery the Church refuses to name. When a cryptic telegram interrupts Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson’s journey through colonial India, they are summoned not to London—but to the shadowed heart of the Vatican. Deep beneath Rome, a forbidden manuscript has disappeared from the Church’s most secure vault, leaving behind no clues... except symbols scorched into stone and a trail of silence. As Holmes and Watson navigate hidden libraries, whispered heresies, and the politics of the Holy See, they find themselves entangled in a conspiracy that ...

A stolen imperial seal. A murdered British consul. A city where every truth has a price. Shanghai, 1921. When Sherlock Holmes receives a summons from the enigmatic Lady Hayworth, he and Dr. Watson journey to the East to investigate a murder steeped in political secrecy. A stolen dynastic artifact has vanished, and whispers of espionage, betrayal, and revolution stir in the streets. From smoky theatres and coded ciphers to deadly trapdoors in colonial backrooms, Holmes must untangle a conspiracy that spans empires—and decide who to trust in a city that trusts no one. The game is afoot… ...

"The cows moved away from him as he stepped into the mud. The stench of manure and wet soil wafted over the area as Hamid saw something lying on the ground before him. Pushing one beast away from the site, Hamid saw a foot and a black gumboot sticking out from the mud. There was a mound of dirt around the boot, and as Hamid pulled on the boot, it came away. Ted Lassiter's red wool sock stood out in contrast to the brown of the mud. Hamid pulled out his phone and called the police." Detective Inspector Linden McCoy is called out to investigate a series of murders in the farming communities ...

Three Sherlock Holmes stories in the style of Doyle's originals: "Sherlock Holmes & the Monumental Horror", "Sherlock Holmes & the Adventure of Ichabod Reed", and "Sherlock Holmes & the Mystery of the Last Line".

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…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… An attack on the Mulholland’s wasn’t expected…and though much could be tied to Mick Johnson this wasn’t his style…or his target. Suddenly there is another target....

Murder Most Foul A young boy’s dog is cruelly slain. A British agent is murdered aboard a train and the daughter of a distinguished military officer commits suicide. These are just three of the five mysteries contained in this volume of new Sherlock Holmes adventures as offered by writers I.A. Watson, R.A. Jones, George Tackes and Jonathan Casey. Each offers the brilliant Holmes and his ever loyal companion, Dr. Watson, unique and exotic puzzles that will test their skills and bring them face to face with murder most foul.