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  The Adventure of the Creeping Man

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Creeping Man (1923) is one of 12 Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle collected in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927). The story was first published in the Strand Magazine in the UK and Hearst's International in the US in March 1923.A man named Trevor Bennett comes to Holmes with a most unusual problem. He is Professor Presbury's personal secretary, and Mr Bennett is also engaged to the professor's only daughter, Edith. Professor Presbury is himself engaged to a young lady, Alice Morphy, a colleague's daughter, although he himself is already 61 years of age. Their impending marriage does not seem to have caused a great scandal, so that is not Mr Bennett's problem. Nonetheless, the trouble seems to have begun at about the time of Professor Presbury's and Alice's engagement. First, the professor suddenly left home for a fortnight without telling anyone where he was going. He returned looking rather travel-worn, and it was only through a letter from a friend sent to Mr Bennett that the family learnt that Professor Presbury had been to Prague. Upon returning from Prague, Presbury told Mr Bennett that certain letters would arrive with a cross under the stamp, and that he was not to open these. Until this time, Mr Bennett had enjoyed the professor's implicit trust and had opened all his letters as part of his job. As the professor said, such letters did arrive, and he gave them straight to the professor. Whether any replies were sent Mr Bennett does not know, as they never passed through his hands. The professor also brought a small carved wooden box back with him from Prague. One day, as Mr Bennett was looking for a cannula, he picked the box up, and the professor became very angry with him. Mr Bennett was quite shaken by the incident...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.

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  The Bad Parents

  S. L. Harker

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  The picture-perfect neighborhood . . . 
   
   
   
  Instead of hosting trivia nights, the parents on Madison Lane decide to play by a whole new set of rules. Anything goes. Petra, Dawn, and Amy are about to indulge in their darkest fantasies, and it all goes on behind closed doors. Behind perfect picket fences and manicured lawns. 
   
   
   
  Until someone pushes those fantasies too far. 
   
   
   
  When Petra's car is stolen, she puts it down to bad luck. After a driver hops the curb and almost kills her, she knows she's being stalked. She can't help but wonder if someone from the group is targeting her. 
   
   
   
  Petra soon realizes she's caught in a dangerous game. One she may not win. 
   
   
   
  A completely gripping, twist-packed, and pacy domestic thriller. Perfect for fans of Kiersten Modglin and Tarryn Fisher. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Inside The String - A Sam the...

  J. Leigh Brown

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  The Wildbird family has dedicated themselves to wildlife protection for generations. This passion turns mission when a politically potent hunter slays two family members. These brutal murders demand revenge. Distinctive retaliation, guided by family elders, generates a new religion. An illicit enterprise linking Yellowstone to Glacier National Park becomes their single-minded creed in honor of the slain.  
  This distinctive reprisal bolsters the Wildbird’s quest to build their illicit wildlife corridor, unwittingly subsidized by Montana state taxpayers. As a diversion from the largest land grab in modern history, Wildbird’s vigilante riders attack and expose unlawful hunters. Stolen in the dead of night, vehicles, weaponry, and clothing disappear. Media news outlets cover the raids humiliating the shameless predators. Most notable, and being whisked away by a National Guard helicopter, is the naked Secretary of the United States and Governor of Montana. Privileged, these two men are hunting out of season. 
  Embarrassed, POTUS sends the Department of Interior’s best wildlife undercover agent to investigate. Sam the Seeker must determine what’s behind the raid after unearthing a string of elusive clues.

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  Liars Island: Agatha Christie...

  T. Orr Munro

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  A gripping crime thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter. 
  'An atmospheric whodunnit you'll devour' Woman & Home 
  'Claustrophobic and tense' The Sun 
  'A gripping and atmospheric thriller' Catherine Cooper 
  A remote island off the North Devon coast, Liars Island is home to few inhabitants. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now. 
  When the body of Kieran Deveney is found on Liars Island, it sends shockwaves through the tiny, close-knit population. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now. 
  With the hunt for the killer underway, two locals confess to the crime. Each claims they acted alone, and neither can be convicted while the other stands by their story. Which of them is telling the truth? 
  CSI Ally Dymond arrives to uncover the evidence that could crack the case. What she finds is a community awash with secrets. As a storm closes in, and with the identity of the murderer still in doubt, no one can leave the island. But it’s not the treacherous weather that Ally fears, it’s the people she’s trapped with… 
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  'As captivating as its fearsome protagonist and tightly-drawn plot' Sarah Clarke, author of The Night She Dies 
  Readers can’t get enough of CSI Ally Dymond! 
  ‘This story was so well written and captures you hook, line and sinker straight away’ 
  ‘Fast paced and incredibly twisty. The storylines and characters are fantastic. I'm a huge Ally fan and I can't wait for the next one’ 
  ‘A carefully crafted cast and a compelling and credible narrative makes this an immersive tale with a solid mystery to unravel. Fast moving and engaging’ 
  In this thrilling sequel, the small, rural town is once again the setting for a series of chilling stories. The procedural nature of the novel keeps readers on their toes as the police sleuths work tirelessly to solve the mystery. 
  For fans of Rachel Abbott (The Last Time I Saw Him), Elly Griffiths (The Last Remains), Chris Chibnall (Death At The White Hart), Marion Todd (Bridges to Burn), and Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Murder at the Savoy - A 1920's...

  Lee Strauss

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  Murder's frightfully unlucky! 
  Mrs. Ginger Reed, known also as Lady Gold, settles into homelife with her husband Chief Inspector Basil Reed, son Scout and newborn daughter Rosa, but when an opportunity to join a dinner party at the renowned Savoy Hotel is offered, she's eager to engage in a carefree night with friends. Some of the guests are troubled when their party's number lands at unlucky thirteen, as death is sure to come to the first person who leaves the table. 
  Thankfully, the Savoy has an answer to this superstitious dilemma. A small statue of a black cat fondly known as Kaspar is given the empty seat, rounding the number to fourteen. 
  Unfortunately, in this instance Kaspar didn't fulfill his duties and a murder is committed. The case is tricky and complicated by a recent escape of a prisoner who has a bone to pick with Basil. Are the two seemingly unrelated incidents connected? 
  Ginger and Basil work together to solve one while avoiding the other, and what can they do about the black cat who crossed their path?

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  Patriot Rising (A Zack Force...

  Vin Strong

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Vin Strong, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. As weaponized drones cause havoc in major U.S. cities, Homeland Agent Zack Force must outwit a cunning mastermind and prevent imminent devastation before the final plan is carried out.
  
  PATRIOT RISING (A Zack Force Action Thriller—Book 3) is the third novel in a new series by thriller author Vin Strong. The series begins with PATRIOT FORCE (book #1).
  
  Zack Force is an action thriller you won’t be able to put down. With heart-pounding suspense and unforgettable twists, this series will have you falling in love with a brand-new action hero—and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero.
  
  Future books in the series are also available!

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