Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books
Madness and secrets infest an old sanctuary where a presumed-dead criminal mastermind plots revenge, trapping victims in a gothic nightmare of hidden dungeons and terror.
Marty Flaherty here: Half human, half werewolf, aaall girl and proud of it. First, let me say, we're not exactly great at this detective gig. But while in the midst of trying to choose our next case to solve and learning from the mistakes we made with our last investigation, my fifteen-year-old daughter Hollis makes a plea we can't turn our backs on. Her best friend, Charmaine Ellis needs our help. Charmaine's father's been accused of murdering their house manager's daughter. A sweet, thoughtful young woman who grew up in the Ellis household—a young woman Ronald once considered a daughter. The madness in all of this? He fully admits he's whodunnit! The catch? He can't remember a single thing about the morning he allegedly murdered Zinnia. Due to the archaic inefficiency of the were council police, and their deep desire to keep all matters werewolf deeply hidden from the human world, Ronald asks us to help him investigate what happened that morning. So we jump in both feet and this time, with a hefty list of suspects on our side, but as we dig deeper we find secrets none of us expected, proving murder in the paranormal world is a tricky game of cat and mouse!Voir livre
When the city of neon lights casts shadows that run deeper than the desert sands, secrets surface like ghosts from a tomb. In this pulse-quickening installment of the Solitaire Series, Jack Bardlow returns to Vegas, haunted by more than just the scars on his body. Accompanied by Joseph, a man as enigmatic as the city's labyrinthine underworld, Jack seeks a moment of respite at an old friend's limo business—a place where the walls hold secrets tighter than a gambler's grip on loaded dice. But escape is elusive in a city that never sleeps. As Jack retrieves two ominous bags, the air crackles with unsaid truths and unspoken dangers. Simion, the keeper of these secrets, finds himself unnerved under Joseph’s probing gaze, igniting an electric tension in the dim-lit lobby. Jack’s journey towards cosmetic redemption feels laden with dread, each step toward a surgeon promising salvation matched by the specter of looming chaos. Meanwhile, Burt, a gambler on the run, stumbles into an enigma far beyond backroom card games. With an unexpected ally in the volatile Pick, son of a legendary figure with shadowy ties, Burt finds himself entangled in a web spun by power-hungry titans and ruthless ambition. In a world where alliances shift like desert winds, Burt's hopes of escape fade faster than the whiskey poured to soothe his troubles. The stakes rise as the clock ticks, leaving everyone questioning truth and loyalty in a city where blood money runs thick and secrets are currency. As the buzz of the intercom signals another visitor at the gate, paradise turns purgatory, and every decision could spell doom. Step into a world where the only certainty is danger, and trust is a luxury few can afford. When thunderclouds gather, who will be left standing when the storm breaks? Listen closely; the answers lie in the shadows.Voir livre
Enjoy this humorous, small town paranormal cozy mystery by award winning and bestselling author, Lucinda Race. Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying... In a small town like Pembroke Cove, Maine, everyone has something to hide. But when bookstore owner Lily Michaels takes a tumble and hits her head, and her cat Milo starts talking to her, she discovers she has something to hide, too. She’s a witch, and Milo is her familiar. And she’s not the only one in town. Lily has been hiding something else, too. Even though she’s always kept Gage Erikson in the friend zone, her feelings for the man Milo calls Detective Cutie go a lot deeper than she’s willing to admit. Gage has a secret too. He’s always had a crush on Lily. But if he gives into his feelings, it might mess up the wonderful friendship they have. With his cowboy boots and cherry red pickup truck and knack for just letting folks talk, people might underestimate just how good a detective Gage actually is. But is he good enough to discover all of Lily’s secrets? Somebody in Pembroke knows a lot about the secrets people are keeping, and isn’t above a little blackmail. While Lily struggles with learning how to be a witch, she works with Gage to uncover the truth, and a new kind of magic develops between them. Will they continue to be just friends, or will they finally admit to the secret love they’ve been hiding? Books and Bribes is the first novel in A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series, although each book can be read as standalone. A sweet and clean cozy mystery with a guarantee the culprit is caught. Happy listening!Voir livre
The closer she gets to the truth, the more she finds herself drowning in trouble It's an exciting time in Sweet River, Texas, and the whole town is talking. Maybe, a little too much. Former English professor Ainsley McGregor has gambled everything on her new business: Bless Your Art, an artisan market where local artists sell their wares and teach classes. The bright, white space is filled to the brim with colorful art, yarn, jewelry, pet treats, antiques, and even a few medieval weapons. Oh, and there are wine tastings. Everything is better with wine. Ainsley is surprised by how well things are going—right up until the moment her Great Dane finds a dead body. With her friend accused of the murder, it's up to Ainsley to find the real killer. As the suspect list grows longer, Ainsley has her work cut out for her. The task is made more difficult by the fact her brother, the sheriff, doesn't seem to want her help. If she doesn't wrap up the case soon, she might be the next wine, um, one to die. Contains mature themes.Voir livre
"The Campaign Grafter", a short story published in 1912, tells the tale of Professor Graig Kennedy and his assistant Walter Jameson coming to the aid of a politician troubled by an incriminating photograph. Arthur B. Reeve (October 15, 1880—August 9, 1936) was an American mystery writer and screenwriter known for creating the series character Professor Craig Kennedy, sometimes called "The American Sherlock Holmes", and Kennedy's Dr. Watson-like sidekick Walter Jameson, a newspaper reporter. Grace Canin is an actress, voiceover artist, and writer, based out of southern Oregon. She has written over two dozen short stories, while maintaining a stage presence at numerous theaters in the Pacific Northwest.Voir livre
Paris, 1920s. A casino glittering with bad intentions. A wedding night that ends with a severed head on the floor — and a room nobody entered, nobody left. Detective Bencolin has seen a great deal. He has not seen this. There is a madman somewhere in the crowd. A woman who knows more than she says. A Russian with a perfect alibi and a monocle that never fogs. And a murder so impossible that the only honest answer is: it didn't happen. It happened. Carr at his most wickedly theatrical — part locked-room puzzle, part Grand Guignol, entirely his own.Voir livre
