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A new job, a new challenge for Josie DuPuy. Investigation for the Coroner's Office is not as exciting as being a detective of Homicide, but relationships and the work are welcome. Then comes Hanta Virus, killing many, almost killing Josie, and a new opportunity with Homicide looms on the horizon.
A deadly, unstable shooter. A trap Malcolm and Seong-Jae can't escape. And more than one life on the line as they find themselves facing down one of the Golden Ratio Killer's proxies in a high-stakes hostage situation that could ramp up the serial murderer's mathematical body counts exponentially. And if Malcolm and Seong-Jae aren't careful, they'll be among the tally. While back home, Huang's life hangs in the balance—and Anjulie walks a thin line between justice and deception. Everything's spiraling out of control. And the more they fight to survive, the deeper they sink into a twisted game governed by not one, but two minds. With Sila and the Golden Ratio Killer as the players . . . Will our heroes end up as nothing more than pawns? Contains mature themes.Ver libro
Written in 1835, this is a unique example of sci-fi wrtten by a man much better known for dark and fantastical horror. Intended by Poe to be a hoax, this tale describes a journey in a balloon that includes the view of the Earth from space and a volcanic, seething satellite.From the wiki:"The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall" (1835) is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in the June 1835 issue of the monthly magazine Southern Literary Messenger as "Hans Phaall -- A Tale", intended by Poe to be a hoax.The story is regarded as one of the early examples of the modern science fiction genre. The story traces the journey of a voyage to the moon.Poe planned to continue the hoax in further installments, but was pre-empted by the Great Moon Hoax which started in the August 25, 1835 issue of the New York Sun daily newspaper. Poe later wrote that the satirical tone of the story made it easy for readers to see through the supposed hoax.Poe's story had an influence on, and is referenced in, Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon, which can be seen as a retelling of the story.[5] Verne acknowledged Poe as the creator of the "scientific novel" when he referred to him as 'le créateur du roman merveilleux scientifique'.Poe later published a similar hoax, "The Balloon-Hoax", in the New York Sun in 1844.Ver libro
Superintendent Alan Markby and Meredith Mitchell are in desperate need of a holiday - and the Cotswold village of Parsloe St John seems the perfect choice. Their neighbour, retired journalist Wynne Carter, is as convivial as the village itself and, over a glass of blackberry wine, indulges in her latest obsession, Olivia Smeaton, a racy old lady whose life - and death - she is convinced are not all they seem. Markby is more interested in buying Olivia's house than the circumstances of her vacating it, but Meredith is intrigued: by the old lady, the death of a cherished horse and a dusty junk shop run by a white witch. When another fatality - of a very grisly nature - is discovered, it seems her suspicion is justified. Clearly Olivia isn't the only enigma in Parsloe St John - and her death might be the first of many unless Meredith Mitchell and Alan Markby can make sense of some very secret lives to reach the truth ...Ver libro
She expected her return to Painswick would bring memories of the past--not danger and romance. Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place where she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year. Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sickroom nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne's sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia's spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady's maid. Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her resolution to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real culprit--and protect her heart--before it's too late? Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this compelling Regency-era novel laced with intrigue, love, and English village charm for fans of historical romance and whodunit mysteries.Ver libro
A Study in Scarlet is the brilliant novel that introduced the world to one of literature's most iconic characters—Sherlock Holmes. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this classic detective story marks the beginning of the legendary partnership between the keenly observant consulting detective and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson. The story opens with Dr. Watson, a former army surgeon recently returned from Afghanistan, seeking affordable lodging in London. Through a mutual acquaintance, he is introduced to the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes, a man of extraordinary intellect, eccentric habits, and unmatched powers of deduction. When a mysterious murder is discovered in an abandoned house, bearing strange clues and a single cryptic word written in blood, Holmes is called upon to unravel a case that has baffled Scotland Yard. As Holmes applies his revolutionary methods of observation, logical reasoning, and forensic science, readers are drawn into a complex investigation filled with false leads, hidden motives, and startling revelations. The novel takes an unexpected turn midway, transporting the reader across continents and into the past, where a tale of love, betrayal, revenge, and moral conflict provides the key to understanding the crime. Beyond its gripping mystery, A Study in Scarlet explores themes of justice, obsession, and the consequences of unchecked vengeance. Doyle skillfully contrasts the rigid logic of Holmes with the emotional depth of human suffering, creating a story that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply humane. The novel also reflects the social and cultural tensions of the Victorian era, adding richness and authenticity to its setting. Timeless in its appeal, A Study in Scarlet laid the foundation for the detective genre and set the standard for all mysteries that followed. With unforgettable characters, a cleverly constructed plot, and the unforgettable debut of Sherlock Holmes, this novel remains an essential read for fans of classic literature, crime fiction, and ingenious storytelling.Ver libro
Josie mystery-shops doggy daycare centers, including Uncle Bob’s Doggy Day Camp, known for its outrageous TV commercials, with Uncle Bob acting like a dog. But Josie discovers when the cameras are off, Uncle Bob is mean as a rabid dog. Franklin, the man who rents from Josie’s mother, works for Bob, and plans to quit now that he’s seen Bob’s cruelty. But Bob is murdered, and Franklin is arrested for the crime. Josie has to catch a killer and clear Franklin’s name – before more trouble is unleashed.Ver libro
