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  Girl in Bed Three

  Sara Sheridan

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  “Wow . . . had me gripped from the first page . . . I honestly couldn't stop reading.” —Goodreads reviewer, five starsA victim of crime may actually be a criminal in this twisting tale of psychological suspense by the author of Devil’s Play. When Sophie Macreavey wakes up in the hospital, suffering from stab wounds, detectives are quick to question her—hoping to make sense of the horrific scene where she was found. Sophie’s adoptive parents and sister are dead. Her brothers are missing. Sophie can’t remember anything—but reveals the abusive nightmare she’s been through as part of the family. The social worker assigned to her case eventually brings Sophie home, but soon notices discrepancies in Sophie’s story. She claims she hadn’t been allowed to use technology, yet there’s a social media account, extensive messages between herself and a boy, and videos of Sophie online. The more that comes out, the worse it looks for Sophie. She has told some lies. But will the full truth be uncovered?

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  The Red-Headed League

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Red-Headed League is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It first appeared in The Strand Magazine in August 1891, with illustrations by Sidney Paget. Conan Doyle ranked "The Red-Headed League" second in his list of his twelve favourite Holmes stories. It is also the second of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was published in 1892.Jabez Wilson, a London pawnbroker, comes to consult Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. While studying this perspective client, both Holmes and Watson notice his red hair, which has a distinct flame-like hue. Wilson tells them that some weeks before, his young assistant, Vincent Spaulding, urged him to respond to a newspaper want-ad offering highly-paid work to only red-headed male applicants. The next morning, Wilson had waited in a long line of fellow red-headed men, was interviewed and was the only applicant hired, because none of the other applicants qualified; their red hair was either too dark or too bright, and did not match Wilson's unique flame color.Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle's: "A Study in Scarlet", "Silver Blaze", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "The Yellow Face", "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", A Case of Identity", "The Boscombe Valley Mystery", "The Five Orange Pips", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Blue Carbuncle", "The Speckled Band", "The Engineer's Thumb", "The Noble Bachelor", "The Beryl Coronet", "The Copper Beeches" and many more.

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  Paige Carter: Season 5 - Deputy...

  Melanie P. Smith

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  Love crime fiction? Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey through Season 5 of this police procedural series. Dax and Paige, a resilient couple who have overcome countless challenges, are determined to strengthen their relationship. But as they enter their newest adventure, filled with danger, love, and unexpected twists, will they truly be able to keep their promise of no more secrets?  
  Set in a small town with a close-knit community, this compilation of nine episodes follows Paige Carter and her fellow officers as they navigate the complexities of law enforcement. From solving local crimes to dealing with their own personal struggles, each episode is a short story packed with heart-pumping action and emotional twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. But with danger lurking at every turn, the team must use all of their training and skills to protect their community, their loved ones, and themselves as they solve local crimes one episode at a time. 

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  Madeline Goes Swimming

  Thomas Kennedy

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  Gerry is caught in a net and drowns in the Forty Foot sea swimming spot. 
  Madeline suspects murder. 
  Marty is found hung and dead in his shop under strange circumstances. 
  Marty's shop has been used as a secret store for the proceeds of illicit drugs trade. 
  The Boss White is missing twenty three million in Bitcoin. 
  Emily discovers a fortune in bitcoin. 
  James has an affair with Sophie's mother. 
  James is married and exercises coercive control over his wife Marie. 
  Dermot becomes executor of Gerry's business and discovers secret files that point to the Boss White and money laundering. 
  Detective Maddie is assigned to investigate. 
  Lives of the inner city residents evolve against the background of the deaths and the missing drugs trade millions.

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  Conquest

  David Field

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  The start of a thrilling series by popular historical fiction writer, David Field! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir, and Anthony Riches. 
   
   
   
  Life in England will never be the same again . . . 
   
   
   
  England, 1065: The Saxon kingdom is under threat of invasion at both ends. From the north comes Harald Hardrada of Norway intent on pillage, while across the Channel, Duke William of Normandy is about to enforce his claim to the throne. 
   
   
   
  Between the two lie the villages and townships defended only by part-time armies maintained by the Earls of Wessex, Mercia and Northumbria, barely united under King Harold Godwineson. 
   
   
   
  It falls to brave and determined young men like Will Riveracre and Selwyn Astenmede to stand firm against whichever marauding invader reaches them first. 
   
   
   
  But the initial battle could be the least of their worries as a new king ascends the throne—threatening to annihilate their traditions and customs forever. 
   
   
   
  Is there any hope for the brave Saxon warriors? Can they adjust to the new way of life? Or will everything they once knew be changed forever . . . ?

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  Beaucoup Fracas - The Big Uneasy 6

  Pauline Baird Jones

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  She doesn’t want to be there. He doesn’t either.Private investigator, Gideon Baker, is on the trail of a missing husband. A tip about the man’s car sends him to the Savoie Salvage yard in steamy southern Louisiana, but the owner is dead and his daughter, Jessica, is trying to sort out the mess her father left behind. Jessica would rather be anywhere than dealing with the debris left behind by the father she never met. His salvage—aka junkyard is giving her daddy issues and heat rash. Oh, and there is that dead body.Gideon and Jessica strike sparks—the good kind—as they find themselves following a trail of murder, betrayal, and classic cars. Can they survive the Louisiana heat and the gunshots long enough to fall in love? Cozy up with Beaucoup Fracas, the sixth installment in the popular Big Uneasy series!

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