Society Mystery

Professor John Castellanos was enjoying a leisurely afternoon of window shopping in the bustling streets of London when he stumbled upon a shocking scene. A dying woman lay on the cobblestone sidewalk, desperately clutching a beautiful golden-framed picture, her eyes filled with pain and urgency. Intrigued and concerned, he rushed to her side, only to find himself drawn into a complex police investigation that unfolded around him. As he delved deeper into the mystery, he uncovered a tangled web of deceit and betrayal, revealing an age-old conspiracy aimed at concealing art forgeries that ...

To shatter the secrets lurking in the shadows, I must unleash my inner beast. Desperate for solace, I, a secret shifter and disgraced monster hunter, flee to the facade town of Deventer. But behind the facade lurks a treacherous nightmare. Flames erupt, casting suspicion on me as the prime suspect. My only hope? The local quack whose paranoia may be the key to exposing the town's sinister secrets. But there's more at stake! The realm of magic shatters as rival factions clash, vying for dominance in Deventer. Among demons, monsters, and arcane rituals, I must evade capture, clear my name, ...

A hidden map. A deadly conspiracy. A truth someone would kill to keep buried. Lucas Thorne thought he’d left the past behind. Professor Isobel Hart believed danger was no longer part of her world. But when a long-lost map tied to a forbidden history resurfaces, they’re pulled into a high-stakes mystery no one else is willing to solve. He’s a loner who doesn’t trust anyone. She lives by logic and historical fact. But this time, the evidence leads to more than dusty archives—it leads to enemies watching from the shadows, and a powerful faction willing to kill to guard the truth. As ...

A lone figure stands silhouetted atop the Mausoleum of Hadrian. Behind him, the sun is setting over the centre of the known world. Far below, the river is in full flood. The City of Rome lies spread out before him on the far bank. Footsteps pound up the stairs. He's been set up. An enemy is closing in; he is cornered. He jumps.

Arden Springs is a town full of secrets. A bizarre clue lands me in a game of shadows. Blackmail tightens its grip, but I won't be silenced. I'm Elara Grant, a journalist drawn into danger. Detective Ryan Blake, a man with his own shadows, stands with me. Our connection crackles, an electric undercurrent beneath our quest. We plunge into a world shrouded in deception. Powerful figures hide behind masks, concealing dark truths. With each step, sinister forces conspire against us. Time bleeds away, the truth just out of reach. Can we unravel the lies without losing everything? Or will ...

Once again death pays a visit to Creighton Manor,the swank suburb of San Francisco. The skilled and accomplished surgeon, Julian Wilkes, is little loved and largely loathed. He's tried his best to mask his tangled background until one fateful September day when his efforts begin to unravel. Bill Felkin, the Marin County Police Department's ace detective, returns to wrestle with the most vexing case of his career. Can he identify the culprit and deliver the perp into the hands of justice? In his spare time will he be able to sort out his relationship with his handsome boyfriend, Rakesh Patel...

Elodea has developed a strange fear of the scarecrow that stands in the Wheatley’s field. Is there really something sinister about it or is she suffering from an excess of imagination? Barnabus launches himself and Walls into a new mystery investigation and discovers that the villagers of sleepy Little Wychwell have more exciting village societies than he had expected. This is the Fifth Little Wychwell Mystery in the series and follows Did Anyone Die?, A Very Quiet Guest, All that Glisters is not Silver and Speak of the Wolf. The characters portrayed in these books are all entirely ...

To the discerning few were revealed the esoteric, or spiritual, teachings, while the unqualified received only the literal, or exoteric, interpretations. In order to make simple the great truths of nature and the abstract principles of natural law, the vital forces of the universe were personified, becoming the gods and goddesses of the ancient mythologies. While the ignorant multitudes brought their offerings to the altars of Priapus and Pan, the wise recognized in these marble statues only symbolic concretions of great abstract truths.

My village has rules… Including who I can and cannot marry. In less than two weeks I turn 18. That’s when my future will be decided. I have no say. No voice. No freedom. “Just follow the rules. Stay loyal to your family.” That’s what I’m told by my father. He’s cold, emotionless and doesn’t have the first clue what love really is. I must obey or be punished. My resistance to the rules isn’t a secret… I’ve taken the punishment before. Small price to pay for the small glimmer of hope that I can someday escape. But choosing who I marry? That’s where I draw the line. ...

Lucy Hickey-Rios is a strong woman. As Executive Director of Mercy Animal Shelter, she devotes her time and energy towards improving the lives of the animals in her central New York community. And things had been going well. A successful fund raiser brought in desperately needed funds. Out of the blue, an opportunity arose to replace their outdated shelter. Then, just as quickly, things turned sour. Vandalism, the murder of a beloved family member and the confiscation of twelve horses on their way to auction, and the kill buyers, were nearly more than Lucy could handle. Nearly.

"Using wit and romance with a master's skill, Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses." -- #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Nora Roberts Then Comes Marriage, Book Three in the Love in the Regency series: There are not many men who can say they attended their own funeral, but Brady James, Earl of Singleton is no ordinary man. He’s also, happily, not a dead man, which he is certain was the object of the trio of scoundrels who had lately tied him up and tossed him headfirst into the Thames. Of course, there’s also the matter of why he’d been skulking about the bowels of ...

The magic in her blood makes her a target … Fae and aspiring journalist Ruby Morgan is determined to expose the magical blood industry that claimed her father's life. When she moves to university, her peers are desperate for a magical high…and if she isn’t careful, she could become their next fix. After a girl goes missing on campus, Ruby and her friends find themselves entangled with the sinister blood market. Seeking the truth not only puts a bullseye on Ruby’s chest but also risks the lives of her found family too. Justice comes at a steep cost—and Ruby’s blood might be that ...

Basting Stitch & Betrayal A Stitch & Sleuth Society Mystery – Book Four When a mysterious new member joins the Stitch & Sleuth Society, her tragic backstory and expert quilting skills raise more questions than admiration. But when a local quilter turns up dead and old grant scandals resurface, the women of Haven Hollow must unravel the truth—one stitch at a time. As secrets unfold and loyalties fray, Prue and her tight-knit quilting circle begin to suspect their new friend may not be who she claims to be. And when anonymous notes, forged signatures, and a scandalous paper trail appear, ...

A Seamstress Disappears A Stitch & Sleuth Society Mystery – Book Two When beloved seamstress Ivy Pennington vanishes just days before her wedding, her half-finished quilt becomes the only clue left behind. As whispers of family secrets and jealous rivals swirl through the town of Thimblewick, the Stitch & Sleuth Society springs into action—needles in hand and magnifying glasses at the ready. Led by the sharp-witted Bea Thornton and her charmingly eccentric quilting circle, this cozy cast of amateur detectives unravels more than just thread. From dusty attic trunks and hidden church ...

WAR IS BREWING IN THE STREETS OF LONDON ... With the election coming up, I find myself in the heart of the storm between the fractions. When a political attack sends my friend Nick to the hospital, it spurs a chain of events I have no control over. My powers feel useless in the face of this storm. Friends turn to enemies, and someone has to stop the bloodshed. For some reason, I think that someone is me. NOT EVEN THE BLOOD OF MORGANA CAN HELP ME NOW. This is Book 6 in the Ruby Morgan Series

Treeka can’t tell friend from foe. As New York lies in battle-ravaged ruin, the desperate cyborg struggles to evade murderous hordes of humans infected by a maniacal doctor’s neurotoxin. And though an elite group of assassins invites her to join their underground institution, the severely injured fugitive refuses to accept the role of a paid killer.

Book 1 in The Scandalous Redgraves Series. Gideon Redgrave, eldest child of the late Earl of Saltwood, refuses to be humbled by the scandal that once tore his family apart. He’s built his life in London society around one rule: trust no one. So the last thing he wants is to play guardian and role model to a headstrong boy . . . or to engage in a battle of wills with the boy’s spirited half sister, who is fighting Gideon for custody. Beautiful and bold, young widow Jessica Linden proves to be a formidable and passionate adversary. But the more they lock horns, the more Gideon realizes ...

The 40 short stories in this collection chronicle the heartache, pain, love, loneliness, fears, marital discord, joys, and dreams among normal people from a variety of backgrounds and professions in contemporary American society. The captivating characters and their compelling stories hold up a mirror to the country in which we live.

✤ A gripping supernatural thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. ✤ What if everything you thought you knew about History was a lie? When archaeologist Viviane Robert receives a desperate midnight call from her father, she has no idea her life is about to change forever. Hours later, he's kidnapped before her eyes, but not before revealing a shocking secret hidden within an ancient Sumerian clay tablet: for millennia, a powerful group known as the Guardians has been waging a secret war against the mysterious Brotherhood of the Serpent. From Rome to...

Driven by a desire to save the Sinclair name from disgrace, Juliet seeks assistance from her father's old friends, the Burnhams. Unfortunately, her arrival does not go as expected, and Juliet finds herself mistakenly assuming the role of lady's maid to Mrs. Burnham and her daughter Eugenia. This unintentional appointment provides her with an opportunity to gain Mrs. Burnham's confidence and to investigate the treasonous rumors against her family as she assists Eugenia with preparations for her first London season.