Publisher: Wildside Press
An academy degree—or handcuffs? This was the extraordinary alternative facing a client of Duff, the psychological detective. A Classic mystery story first published in 1925.
A grumpy true crime editor sets out to solve her aunt’s murder with the help of a troublesome and adorable canine companion in small-town Louisiana. When Lucy Layton leaves New York City to attend her aunt’s funeral, she has no idea where her trip back home will lead. The last thing she expects is to inherit her aunt’s dog, her house, and the attached dog grooming salon. But when she discovers that her aunt was murdered, she is compelled to stay in Shongoloo and investigate. With new dog Ollie by her side, she begins to question a cast of colorful suspects. But someone wants Lucy to disappear, and they’ll stop at nothing to make that happen. Can she solve the murder before it’s too late? If you're looking for a delightful cozy mystery with a lovable canine sidekick, look no further than Poison & Party Hats. It’s the perfect read for anyone who loves a good mystery with a touch of humor and plenty of heart.Show book
When Miss Mary Bennet is assigned to London for the Season, extravagant balls and eligible men are the least of her worries. A government messenger has been murdered and suspicion falls on the Radicals, who may be destabilizing the government in order to compel England down the bloody path of the French Revolution. Working with her fellow spies, Mr. William Stanley and Miss Fanny Cramer, Mary must investigate without raising the suspicions of her family, rescue her friend Miss Georgiana Darcy from a suitor scandal, and solve the mystery before anyone else is harmed—all without being discovered, lest she be exiled back to the countryside. This is the perfect job for a woman who exists in the background. Can Mary prove herself, or will this assignment be her last?Show book
A small town shattered. A girl silenced. A truth worth killing for. The long-awaited performance by the special needs class should have been a triumph—a celebration of courage, perseverance, and joy. But when one student is violently killed, the celebration turns into a nightmare. Nicole Morgan was there. She saw it happen. But now, haunted and withdrawn, she’s barely speaking. It’s not the first time she’s witnessed death, and her silence may be the only thing keeping her alive. As Detectives Gardener and Powers dig into the case, they uncover troubling secrets buried deep within the school—secrets some would do anything to protect. Meanwhile, Nicole’s mother, desperate to help her daughter, turns to those who may not have her best interests at heart. Was it a tragic accident… or a calculated murder? And if Nicole holds the key to the truth, will she be freed in time—or silenced forever? Freeing Nicole is a gripping, emotional, and suspenseful mystery that proves sometimes the most vulnerable are the bravest, and the most dangerous secrets are hiding in plain sight.Show book
A married couple moves to a secluded family farm after the death of the husband's father, hoping to rebuild their lives despite facing financial hardship and a strained marriage exacerbated by a prolonged drought. In an effort to improve their situation, they rent out the guest house to a charming older man whose vibrant energy initially breathes life into their bleak existence. However, his increasingly bizarre and dangerous suggestions soon start to unravel their fragile world, forcing the couple to confront difficult truths about themselves and their circumstances. Simultaneously, a young woman sets out on a desperate quest to find a man from her past with an enigmatic and profound connection to her life. Her journey runs parallel to the couple’s story, eventually weaving together in unexpected ways. This gripping narrative masterfully blends psychological drama with suspense, exploring themes of trust, manipulation, and the darker aspects of human relationships, all set against the haunting backdrop of rural isolation and tension.Show book
Darkest Before The Dawn is the latest adventure in the Sgt. Winston Windflower mystery series, the popular Maritime tales about a Mountie who finds himself with a new family and a new life in tiny Grand Bank, Newfoundland. Ghosts, mysterious deaths, and a new, perplexing character confront Windflower, Tizzard and the other police officers in Grand Bank as they unearth secrets that have been lying hidden in the sleepy hamlet for decades. A fast-moving mystery, Darkest Before The Dawn is also a story of love, loss and learning how to grow old gracefully; a tale of family, community and looking after each other, of not giving up hope, just before the dawn.Show book
A sweeping World War 2 saga in which a young German Jew flees Europe, emigrates to America, and joins the Army to fight Nazis As the Nazis conquer Europe, Jewish teen Max and his parents flee German persecution to Holland, where Max finds true friends and a life-altering romance. But when Hitler invades in 1940, Max escapes to Chicago, leaving his parents and friends behind. When he learns of his parents' murder, Max immediately enlists in the US Army. After basic training he is sent to Camp Ritchie, Maryland, where he is trained in interrogation and counterintelligence. Deployed to the OSS, Max carries out dangerous missions in Occupied countries. He also interrogates German POWs, especially after D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, where, despite life-threatening conditions, he elicits critical information about German troop movements. Post-war, he works for the Americans in the German denazification program, bringing him back to his Bavarian childhood home of Regensburg. Though the city avoided large-scale destruction, the Jewish community was decimated. Max roams familiar yet strange streets, replaying memories of lives lost to unspeakable tragedy. While there, however, he reunites with someone from his past, who, like him, sought refuge abroad. Can they rebuild their lives… together? This epic, suspenseful coming of age and war story is Libby Hellmann’s tribute to her late father-in-law who was active with the OSS and interrogated dozens of German POWs. Sure to captivate readers of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah, Max’s War delves into events that occur during periods of extreme conflict when hate seems to be winning.Show book
