Publisher: Classica Libris
An episodic novel of WW1, written as a serial in 1916 when the USA was yet to enter the War, and subsequently published as a book in 1920. Ambrose Lavendale is a US diplomat in London in 1916, heading off German spy threats to the USA as well as helping Britain as much as diplomatic convention will allow.
The ties that bind . . . Can get you into a heap of trouble. Life in the coastal Maine town of Seaview Rock seems idyllic until the death of a local mechanic leaves police with more questions than answers. Pet shop owner Will Sullivan is determined to stay out of their way and not get involved, but his best friend Sammy begs him to investigate. Convinced that the mechanic's unfortunate demise was no accident, Sammy believes that he might be the killer's next target, but he claims that he can't say why. It's up to Will to discover the true circumstances surrounding the mechanic's death, while also figuring out the degree of his friend's involvement. Will friendship cloud his judgement and get in the way of Will's search for the truth and justice? Find out in this furry and funny cozy mystery!Show book
Blair Wilkes faces her toughest challenge yet: meeting her boyfriend Nathan's family. That means being on her best 'normal' behaviour -- no weirdness, no magic, and definitely no unexpected appearances from her unpredictable cat, Sky. Blair's life is never that simple. A student's mysterious death by drowning casts a shadow over the town's annual summer broom flight contest. Now she's having to defend a group of elves from a murder accusation, fend off werewolves, and pass her next witch exam. With people dropping off their brooms like flies, it's not a great time for Blair to try mastering flight. But without it, she'll fail her test and be doomed to spend her life being laughed at by witches half her age. Can Blair keep it together, learn to fly, and catch a killer while she's at it? Or has her luck run out?Show book
A murder mystery infused with spirituality: Why do these women dance among funeral pyres? Will the ancient wisdom of Varanasi lead Riya to the truth she so desperately seeks? This poignant and gripping novel is about Riya, a young woman from Rajasthan whose father disappears mysteriously and her brother has been murdered. To unravel these mysteries, she goes to Mumbai. Here she finds solace in her work as a graphic designer and meets the charismatic Ravi. Their growing romance brings moments of happiness, but an unscrupulous colleague manipulates Riya, which challenges her confidence. A twist of fate throws her life into chaos as dark shadows are cast upon the legitimacy of her birth. The fury of nature delivers the most tragic blow of all at Kedarnath. Shattered, Riya embarks on a journey to Varanasi, the spiritual city where life and death intertwine. Here she observes mystic rituals. Amidst the burning funeral pyres, she sees sex-workers dancing passionately. Could these women hold the key to her problems? Will the ancient wisdom and culture of Varanasi offer her the peace she so desperately seeks? Will she find her father and will she be able to avenge her brother’s murder? Can she overcome the shadows of her past and find ultimate peace within herself? As she navigates through life’s challenges, we find ourselves reflecting on our own destinies, for aren’t we all searching for love, truth, and joy? Riya’s journey of self-discovery is one of resilience and spiritual and emotional growth. A tale strung with heartwarming and heartbreaking moments, this story is ultimately about the power and strength of love, the inevitability of loss and the truly empowering journey of acceptance and release from attachment. The plot flows forward smoothly, as the readers become one with Riya in this emotionally charged novel. Open the pages and let Riya's journey illuminate your own path.Show book
A grinch is spoiling the holiday cheer and causing fear in the second Year-Round Christmas Mystery from the author of Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen . . . It's Christmastime three hundred sixty-five days a year in Rudolph, New York, and as Christmas Day approaches, shop owner Merry Wilkinson is enjoying a rare evening off at the Yuletide Inn when she runs into owners Grace and Jack Olsen. With Jack's health failing, Merry is relieved to hear that his son Gord will be taking over the day-to-day running of the Inn. But then Gord reveals that his new plans have no room for Christmas at the Inn, and Merry and the other shopkeepers start to fret about the effect a bland franchise hotel could have on their livelihoods. When Gord is found stabbed to death, there's an entire town of potential suspects—and it's up to Merry to find whoever brought homicide home for the holidays . . .Show book
Magic is in my blood, but trouble is in my bones. I thought tracking down an Eternal Flame would be the hardest part of this trip. Turns out, I was wrong. Between a hidden magical village, a smug lake monster, and a high priestess who may or may not hold the key to fixing my mistakes, I’m starting to think I should have stayed in bed. But I don’t have that luxury. My magic is growing stronger by the day, but it’s volatile, and if I don’t get a grip, I won’t just lose control - I’ll lose everything. Kaz’s life hangs by a thread, the fire I was born to protect is fading, and now, to top it off, magical objects are vanishing from under our noses. A stolen grimoire, a missing goblet, and a determined old goblin convinced there’s a thief on the loose… and somehow, I’m the one tasked with solving the mystery. Then there’s Fraser, steadfast, infuriatingly level-headed, and always there when I need him. He’s been by my side through all of this, even when I’ve given him every reason to walk away. But with my past catching up to me and my future in the balance, I can’t afford any distractions - especially not the kind that makes my heart race. If I don’t prove myself worthy of the Flame, everything I’ve fought for - my family’s legacy, my magic, and possibly my own soul - could be lost forever. No pressure, right?Show book
Former LAPD cop turned private investigator Yolanda Ávila blames herself for her mother's death. If she'd only followed her cop instincts instead of the juju—her random prophetic dreams—the perpetrator would have been off the streets and her mother would still be alive. The only salve against her guilt is Yolanda's vow to reject that juju crap, and to solve cases using only good solid detective work. But when her godson is kidnapped and his parents are suspected of murder, Yolanda finds herself caught between what she feels and what she knows. And with the escalation of the case comes the escalation of her dreams. Until she can no longer ignore their importance. If she wants to overcome the guilt and deal with her pent-up grief, Yolanda must confront the juju and learn to trust its place in her life. If she doesn't, she risks losing yet another loved one. And she can't possibly let that happen.Show book
