Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
A solitary rancher assists in the search for a missing neighbor. Savvy, unflappable, and on horseback, June heads out into the wilderness to protect her community and see that justice is served.
Even the season of goodwill can’t stop a murder... Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow is reluctantly attending York Minster’s Advent Ceremony when the new Dean is taken ill after drinking wine. Was her allergic reaction a simple case of human error or could she have been poisoned? Shadow becomes suspicious when he learns someone else has died under similar circumstances. He begins to quietly investigate, but when the body of a young woman is recovered from the river, he knows he must act quickly. And this time, Shadow requires the help of someone from his past. John Shadow is a man of contradictions. A solitary figure who shuns company, but is a keen observer of all he meets. A lover of good food, but whose fridge is almost always empty. He prefers to work alone but is assisted by the eager Sergeant Jimmy Chang. Together, the two men must work through a maze of cheating husbands, corrupt clergy and criminal gangs to solve the murders before the killer can strike again.Show book
“You Can’t Run Away,” a short mystery story, delves into the poignant journey of a soldier navigating through the aftermath of two wars - WWII and Korea, only to find that the concept of "home" has drastically changed. In a genre known for its gritty and unapologetic storytelling, this narrative stands out for its rare blend of sensitivity and nostalgia, intertwining the worlds of crime and a war-hardened G.I. With a storytelling style reminiscent of a legal case from Abraham Lincoln's almanac, the author, Phillip Weck, captures the essence of human connection amidst turbulent times. The central theme of the story not only explores the meeting of two souls but also raises a profound question - can love prevail even in the face of unspeakable violence? Elevating this compelling narrative is the masterful narration by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, who breathes life into the characters and events, immersing listeners in the emotional depth of the tale.Show book
No one confessed to having murdered the woman, but when the body count starts to rise, secrets start to be revealed. Nobody liked Gloria Wiggins, a woman who regarded anyone who did not acquiesce to her jaundiced view of the world with disdain. James Baxter, the previous vicar, had been one of those, and her scurrilous outburst in the church one Sunday had hastened his death. And now, years later, the woman was dead, hanging from a beam in her garage. Detective Inspector Tremayne and Sergeant Clare Yarwood had seen the body, interviewed the woman's acquaintances, and those who had hated her.Show book
Three witches and their magical cats solve paranormal murder cases in the mystical town of Wonder Falls. From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin: It’s Christmastime, but something strange and sinister is in the air. Treacle, Cath’s courageous black cat, can’t see what it is, but he feels a dangerous presence out there in the snow–blanketed streets. Aunt Astrid also feels dark ripples in the dimensions. The Greenstone witches suspect this creature is somehow tied to the disappearance of two high school students. Soon, one of them turns up dead, half–eaten. The holiday spirit is in full effect in Wonder Falls, but so is a puzzling and gruesome murder mystery. Readers are loving this paranormal cozy mystery series featuring modern–day witches and their talking cats.Show book
Cecilia de Noël is an original and cleverly told ghost story, published in 1891. The story is told, Rashomon-like, from six different viewpoints. - Summary by Wikipedia and David WalesShow book
Two detectives made into scapegoats for other people’s failings get one last chance in a small Hampshire town. But no matter how tough things get, they never lose their sense of humour . . . Disgraced Detective Dave Slater is stuck on gardening leave, down in the quiet Hampshire town of Tinton, with just one last chance to redeem himself. He must search for mousy young journalist Ruth Thornhill. Months ago, she vanished from her home, her London job, her life. But the Met don’t want to know. Now Slater’s boss slips him the file, asking him to investigate discreetly, with the help of an unlikely new assistant. Bedraggled fifty-something Detective Norman Norman. Norman may not be the fittest or the strongest. And, lord knows, he’s not the youngest. But he knows how to use his head and follow his instincts. And he might just be the ally that Slater needs. The deeper Slater digs into the missing woman’s many secrets, the more he realizes, someone out there doesn’t want her found. And they’ll stop at nothing to keep Slater from the truth. The answers they want might just be all wrapped up in an old roll of carpet . . . This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.Show book
