Editorial: Black Cat Weekly
Burlesque Queen turned private eye Velda doesn't run away to join a circus, but after investigating a murder, feels like she might want to run away from the circus.
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears.Ver libro
The public think Ava’s a monster. Ava thinks she’s blameless. In prison, they called her Butcher Bird – but Ava’s not in prison anymore. Released after 25 years to a new identity and a new home, Ava finally has the quiet life she’s always wanted. But someone knows who she is. The lies she’s told are about to unravel. “Disquieting, clever and captivating – I loved it.” - KATHRYN FOXFIELD, bestselling author of GOOD GIRLS DIE FIRSTVer libro
Dog's Green Earth: The home he has made with Lilit and Rochester matters deeply to Steve, enough to risk it all to bring justice to a killer in his neighborhood. When his golden retriever Rochester discovers a body during one of their nightly walks, reformed computer hacker Steve Levitan must look to his neighbors for suspects. Could a killer be lurking along the oak-lined streets? Could someone in the homeowner's association be sabotaging efforts to keep River Bend a well-maintained place to live? It's up to Steve and Rochester to dig up the clues to bring a murderer to justice, and protect the place they call home. A Litter of Golden Mysteries: Everything you love about Steve and Rochester-- in quick doses! In the first of these stories, Steve is learning to love the big, goofy golden he has inherited on the death of his neighbor, and Rochester shows him how to open his heart and his home to his sweetheart Lili. From then on, Rochester tugs Steve along on a roller coaster of cases, from theft to murder to the discovery of an abandoned baby. Familiar characters from Stewart's Crossing drop by, including Steve's best friend, SCPD detective Rick Stemper. Of course there are a lot of opportunities for Rochester to tussle with his BFF, Rick's Aussie Rascal. Dog Willing: Could the mom of Rochester's sweet gal pal be a cold-hearted killer? Who could have killed bookstore owner Darlene Nowak? One of the food trucks venders she angered when they parked in front of her store? Someone from the writer's critique group she sponsored? Did a self-published author she refused to promote write her into a real murder mystery? Steve knows that cooks and creative folks are very sensitive about criticism; but could one of them be angry enough to kill?Ver libro
Tea Room owner and reluctant amateur sleuth Laney Powers decides to enjoy some of the natural beauty of Vermont and travels to a popular nearby hiking spot. She runs into the Mayor of Iberden, Raymond Andrews, who decides to join her on the hike, and knowing that there’s safety in numbers, Laney is glad for the company. The hike turns into a murder investigation when they make a gruesome discovery on the trail. Teaming up with her best senior gal pal, Babby, Laney is determined to get to the bottom of a case that’s been cold for decades when she finds out, that for Babby, it’s personal. Suspects come out of the woodwork, and Laney learns that even in a small town not everyone is as they seem. Can the two friends solve the case and find closure for Babby? Find out in this deliciously suspenseful cozy mystery!Ver libro
'I absolutely loved it and spent several nights sitting up until late, unable to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The memories of that summer won’t stay buried forever… 1976. It’s a long, hot summer, and all teenager Jo Salway wants is to bask in the freedom of the holidays with her life-long friends. But when little Pippa Jenkins suddenly vanishes without a trace, the friends must close ranks to protect themselves. And in doing so, change the course of their futures forever … 2024. Haunted by the events of fifty years ago, Jo has never returned to her childhood home of Hareton Wick. But in the aftermath of trauma and with her only respite found at the bottom of a bottle, Jo knows that the only way to start afresh is to unravel the secrets of her past. But when the tangled web of Pippa’s disappearance starts to lead closer to home, who will Jo be able to trust, and who will she betray … Readers are HOOKED by The Vanished Girl: 'Very addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It will tug on your heart, make you shed a few tears and appreciate the love and support of others' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Twists to keep me guessing. Couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hugely enjoyable and compelling' LOUISE DOUGLAS 'Utterly unputdownable!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollercoaster…full of twists and turns…I inhaled it' RACHEL BURTON 'One of my favourite books to date' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect for fans of: 🕰️ Dual timeline 🔍 Gripping mysteries 🫨 Shocking twists With mounting suspense and a domestic undercurrent, this historical thriller unfolds as Jo takes on the role of detective, chasing stories that finally connect past and present. The latest fiction with best-seller drive, it’s a gripping entry among thrillers—ideal for readers who love sleuths, secrets, and revelations that cut close to home. For fans of Kate Morton (The Lake House), Barbara Davis (The Secrets She Carried), Santa Montefiore (Shadows in the Moonlight), Louise Douglas (The Secrets Between Us), and Jane Johnson (The Sea Gate). HarperCollins 2026Ver libro
A sudden interest in the occult swept through the English village of Plummergen. Ouija boards were replacing the best china in many a cozy cottage. It might be quite the thing for maiden ladies and persnickity aunts, but it wasn’t Miss Seeton’s cup of tea . . . until Scotland Yard requested she go undercover to investigate sinister shenanigans in the Kentish countryside. A flim-flam was afoot in the local witches' coven - and magic could be a prelude to murder most foul. Serene amidst every kind of skullduggery, retired art teacher Miss Seeton steps in where Scotland Yard stumbles. Armed with nothing more than her sketchpad and umbrella, she is at every turn the most lovable and unlikely master of detection.Editorial reviews: “A most beguiling protagonist!” New York Times “Miss Seeton gets into wild drama with fine touches of farce . . . This is a lovely mixture of the funny and the exciting.” San Francisco Chronicle “This is not so much black comedy as black-currant comedy . . . You can’t stop reading. Or laughing.” The Sun “Depth of description and lively characters bring this English village to life.” Publishers Weekly “Fun to be had with a full cast of endearingly zany villagers . . . and the ever gently intuitive Miss Seeton.” Kirkus Reviews “Miss Seeton is the most delightfully satisfactory character since Miss Marple.” Ogden NashVer libro
