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  The Final Problem - Sherlock Holmes

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Final Problem" is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his detective character Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine under the title "The Adventure of the Final Problem" in December 1893. It appears in book form as part of the collection The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. This story, set in 1891, introduced Holmes's archenemy, the criminal mastermind Professor James Moriarty. Conan Doyle later ranked "The Final Problem" fourth on his personal list of the twelve best Holmes stories.
  Holmes arrives at Dr. John Watson's residence one evening in a somewhat agitated state and with grazed and bleeding knuckles. Much to Watson's surprise, he had apparently escaped three separate murder attempts that day after a visit from Professor Moriarty, who warned Holmes to withdraw from his pursuit of justice against him to avoid any regrettable outcome. First, just as he was turning a street corner, a cab suddenly rushed towards him and Holmes just managed to leap out of the way in time. Second, while Holmes was walking along the street, a brick fell from the roof of a house, just missing the detective. He then called the police to search the whole area but could not prove that it was anything other than an accident. Finally, on his way to Watson's house, he was attacked by a thug armed with a cosh. Holmes managed to overcome his assailant and handed him to the police but admitted that there was virtually no hope of proving that the man was in the employ of the criminal mastermind.

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  A Mythical Case of Arson

  Melissa Erin Jackson

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  Just when she thinks her day can’t get any weirder, she finds a baby dragon … 
  Deandra Hendricks works her fingers to the bone at two jobs to keep her Los Angeles apartment. With a rapidly dwindling savings account, the prospects for her future are bleak. So when her cousin invites her to visit Axia—the hidden, magical hub their grandparents retired to—she agrees. Deandra doesn’t possess a stitch of magic herself, but a long weekend vacation in a strange new town might be just what she needs. 
  Her first day in Axia is so bizarre, though, she wonders if her bleak life in Los Angeles hasn’t been so bad after all. And, just when she thinks her day can’t get any stranger, she finds a baby dragon trapped in a dumpster. At a loss, she takes a trip to the vet, hoping they can help find the little guy’s owner. 
  The dragon, it turns out, only appears in its true form to her, while everyone else sees a dire wolf puppy. She and the vet discover that as long as the dragon wears his bespelled collar, his true identity is hidden. Someone went to great lengths to keep this supposed-to-be-extinct animal a secret. 
  Then the “dog” is accused of arson and is seized by authorities. Determined to help him, Deandra searches for the real arsonist. She catches wind of a thriving black market that’s populated by those who would stop at nothing to claim an animal this rare. She must work quickly to clear her dragon’s name, because if he falls into the wrong hands, she could lose him forever. 
  Content warning: Sound effects are scattered throughout the audiobook and may cause discomfort for listeners sensitive to abrupt sounds.

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  Dark Rooms - The brand new Jane...

  Lynda La Plante

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  Helena Lanark is the only one who knows about the horrors which once occurred in her family's house. The heiress of an immense family fortune, she now resides in a luxurious care home; her mind and memory fading fast.Jane Tennison is leading a murder investigation into the recent brutal death of a young girl, her decomposed, starved body discovered in an old air raid shelter in the garden of the Lanark's now derelict house. Initially the focus is on identifying the victim, until another body is found hidden in the walls of the shelter.As the investigation and search for answers intensifies, Jane travels to Australia. There she discovers the dark secret that the Lanark family has kept hidden for decades. A secret that not only threatens to bring down a family dynasty, but also places Jane Tennison in mortal danger . . .

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  After You (A Hailey Rock FBI...

  Rylie Dark

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  Despite being a rising star in the BAU unit, FBI Special Agent Hailey Rock still lives in the shadow of her older sister, who remained in their small Midwestern town to become a police sheriff, and who remains the favorite in their parents’ eyes. Hailey has not thought of her estranged family in ages, but when bodies are discovered in abandoned storm shelters, the work of a new serial killer, Hailey is assigned the case in her sister’s territory—forcing her to open old wounds while trying to hunt a killer.“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only MurderAFTER YOU is book #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.It’s storm season in the Midwest and bodies are being discovered in storm shelters across their small town. The air is tight with danger, and Hailey can sense something brewing just out of sight. She must lean on her big sister to discover the killer before it’s too late. But nature seems to have other plans. Can the sisters catch the killer before he strikes again?Or are there greater forces at work, outside of their control? A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the HAILEY ROCK mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.Books #4 and #5 in the series—WATCHING YOU and JUDGING YOU—are now also available.“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess theculprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”—Reader review for Only Murder“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”—Reader review for ONLY MURDER“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT

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  Murder in the Pachysandra

  Linda A Lavid

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  Murder in the Pachysandra introduces Hattie Moon, an elderly widow, who steps out of her dusty world of cat hair, mixed-up days, and rambling conversations with her dead husband, to solve the murder of her paperboy, Jason Meeks. She, along with her friend Muriel Manning, unravel clues the police have missed. Suddenly, the amateur sleuths find themselves swirling in a deceitful, troubling world of marital infidelity, drugs, the dark web, and a diabolical force that hovers, ready to pounce.

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  Gingerbread Gumshoe The: A Cozy...

  Hang Nguyen

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  🍪 Ginger "Gigi" Breadman, owner of The Sweet Solution bakery, is known for her intricate gingerbread houses and sharp eye for detail. When the town's wealthy benefactor collapses during the annual Winter Wonderland Festival after eating one of Gigi's signature gingerbread cookies, she finds herself in a sticky situation. The police suspect food poisoning, but Gigi knows her recipes are flawless. Determined to protect her reputation and uncover the truth, she uses her culinary expertise to investigate. With help from her retired detective grandfather and a handsome food scientist, Gigi analyzes edible evidence, from toxically decorated cookies to sabotaged baking supplies. She discovers a trail of clues baked into pastry designs and hidden in recipe codes. But as she follows the crumbs through the town's sweetest traditions and sourest rivalries, Gigi realizes someone is cooking up another deadly recipe—and she might be the main ingredient.

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