Download or read book Death s Golden Whisper written by R.J. Harlick and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the remote wilderness of West Quebec, where trees outnumber people a million to one and lakes a thousand to one, Death’s Golden Whisper opens with the sudden arrival of float planes bringing what Meg Harris believes are fishermen to the isolated northern lake she lives on. Within hours, she discovers that these men have come to develop a gold mine. She combines forces with Eric Odjik, chief of the neighbouring Migiskan reserve, to fight the mining company. The mine splits the Migiskan band into two opposing forces and ignites events that threaten Meg and lead to the mysterious disappearance of her friend Marie. As the search for Marie becomes more frustrating, another story unfolds and Meg discovers the mystery behind the intense feelings that bound her great-aunt to this lonely land until the day she died. This is the first book in the Meg Harris Mystery series. The next book is Red Ice for a Shroud.

Download or read book Meg Harris Mysteries 5 Book Bundle written by R.J. Harlick and published by Dundurn.com. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 1758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Skillfully weaves murder, greed, traditional customs, bonding and betrayal into a gripping read." - Chronicle-Journal In one volume for the first time, this bundle presents the first five novels of the Meg Harris Mystery series by R.J. Harlick. Meg Harris, an amateur sleuth who drinks a little too much and is afraid of the dark, delves into the finds herself confronting an underside of life she would rather not know existed. Shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for best crime novel (Arctic Blue Death). A Green Place for Dying - A Meg Harris Mystery #5 A friend of Harris's has been missing for over two months, but she's not the only one... Arctic Blue Death - A Meg Harris Mystery #4 In search of the truth behind her father's disappearance when she was a child, Meg travels to Iqaluit to investigate and is sucked into the world of Inuit art forgery. The River Runs Orange - A Meg Harris Mystery #3 Meg Harris discovers the skull and bones of a woman whose very existence takes the archeological world by storm. But when her neighbours, the Migiskan Algonquin, declare their rights to the ancient remains, Meg becomes embroiled in a fight that pits ancient beliefs against modern ones and leads eventually to murder. Red Ice for a Shroud - A Meg Harris Mystery #2 A young Qubcoise sneaks off to meet her Algonquin lover in an isolated hunting camp on the Migiskan Reserve. Five days later, Meg Harris discovers her frozen and brutalized body. Death's Golden Whisper - A Meg Harris Mystery #1 Meg Harris believes are fishermen to the isolated northern lake she lives on. Within hours, she discovers that these men have come to develop a gold mine. She combines forces with Eric Odjik, chief of the neighbouring Migiskan reserve, to fight the mining company.

Download or read book Meg Harris Mysteries 6 Book Bundle written by R.J. Harlick and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 2100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Skillfully weaves murder, greed, traditional customs, bonding, and betrayal into a gripping read." - Chronicle-Journal In one volume for the first time, this bundle presents the first five novels of the Meg Harris Mystery series by R.J. Harlick. Meg Harris, an amateur sleuth who drinks a little too much and is afraid of the dark, finds herself confronting an underside of life she would rather not know existed. Shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for best crime novel (Arctic Blue Death). A Green Place for Dying - A Meg Harris Mystery #5 A friend of Harris's has been missing for over two months, but she's not the only one ... Arctic Blue Death - A Meg Harris Mystery #4 In search of the truth behind her father's disappearance when she was a child, Meg travels to Iqaluit to investigate and is sucked into the world of Inuit art forgery. The River Runs Orange - A Meg Harris Mystery #3 Meg Harris discovers the skull and bones of a woman whose very existence takes the archaeological world by storm. But when her neighbours, the Migiskan Algonquin, declare their rights to the ancient remains, Meg becomes embroiled in a fight that pits ancient beliefs against modern ones and leads eventually to murder. Red Ice for a Shroud - A Meg Harris Mystery #2 A young Quebecoise sneaks off to meet her Algonquin lover in an isolated hunting camp on the Migiskan Reserve. Five days later, Meg Harris discovers her frozen and brutalized body. Death's Golden Whisper - A Meg Harris Mystery #1 Meg Harris believes there are fishermen on the isolated northern lake she lives on. Within hours, she discovers that these men have come to develop a gold mine. She combines forces with Eric Odjik, chief of the neighbouring Migiskan Reserve, to fight the mining company. Watch for the next book in the Meg Harris Mystery series, Silver Totem of Shame, coming in May 2014.

Download or read book When the Flood Falls written by J.E. Barnard and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-07-14 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2016 Unhanged Arthur Award for Best Unpublished First Crime Novel — Winner When a phantom stalker targets her friend, Lacey McCrae’s crime-busting skills are tested to their limits. With her career in tatters and her marriage receding in the rear-view mirror, ex-RCMP corporal Lacey McCrae trades her uniform for a tool belt, and the Lower Mainland for the foothills west of Calgary. Amid the oil barons, hockey stars, and other high rollers who inhabit the wilderness playground is her old university roommate, Dee Phillips. Dee’s glossy life was shaken by a reckless driver; now she’s haunted by a nighttime prowler only she can hear. As snowmelt swells the icy river, threatening the only bridge back to civilization, Lacey must make the call: assume Dee’s in danger and get her out, or decide the prowler is imaginary and stay, cut off from help if the bridge is swept away.

Download or read book Last Song Sung written by David A. Poulsen and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-05-05 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A musical cold case has Cullen and Cobb back on the beat. On February 28, 1965, a young singer named Ellie Foster stepped into the alley behind The Depression, a Calgary folk club where she shared the bill with Joni Anderson, later to become famous as Joni Mitchell. During a cigarette break in the back alley, Ellie was forced into a car and the musicians with her were shot and killed. The investigation that followed turned up no sign of the kidnappers, and Ellie Foster was never seen again. Now, more than fifty years after the singer’s disappearance, Ellie’s granddaughter approaches Cullen and Cobb to try to find out what happened to her grandmother. The search for the truth about Ellie Foster takes the two investigators straight into the past. They find themselves investigating a failed political assassination and discover that there are those who will stop at nothing, even half a century later, to ensure that certain secrets remain untold.

Download or read book A Cold White Fear written by R.J. Harlick and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-11-07 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stranded by a blizzard at her isolated cabin, Meg Harris, an escapee from a failed marriage into the remote wilderness, finds herself in a desperate and terrifying situation when two strangers arrive. As night approaches, a major blizzard has cut off road access to Meg Harris’s isolated wilderness home, Three Deer Point. She is alone with her young friend Adjidamo, preparing for Christmas, when a knock suddenly echoes through the house. She finds two strange men at her front door, one of them bleeding. Against her better judgment, she lets them in. At that moment, the power goes out, plunging the group into total darkness and severing all phone links to the outside world. So begin a terrifying twenty-four hours that have Meg summoning up a courage she didn’t know she had to get herself and Adjidamo out alive.

Download or read book Cullen and Cobb Mysteries 4 Book Bundle written by David A. Poulsen and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 1433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A private investigator and a journalist team up in Calgary to fight for justice. Read all four books in the exciting western crime series. Serpents Rising — book #1 Private investigator Mike Cobb and journalist Adam Cullen take on twin investigations that take them onto Calgary’s meanest streets on the trail of a runaway and a killer. Dead Air — book #2 Someone is killing big name right-wing media personalities. When ex-cop Mike Cobb is hired as a bodyguard for a conservative radio superstar, he and his partner, crime journalist Adam Cullen, are thrust into the line of fire. Last Song Sung — book #3 Cullen and Cobb are back to investigate the 1965 disappearance of a folk singer. Kidnapped from the alley behind a folk club, her bandmates shot and killed, Ellie Foster’s whereabouts have remained a mystery for fifty years. Hired by Ellie’s granddaughter, Cullen and Cobb travel into the past to unearth long-buried secrets. None So Deadly — book #4 The brutal killing of a police investigator obsessed with Faith Unruh’s murder has put the ex-cop–private eye and former crime writing journalist back on the killer’s trail — and directly in the line of fire.

Download or read book The Tanzania Conspiracy written by Mario Bolduc and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-10-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Con man Max O’Brien gets pulled into a grisly conspiracy while investigating his lover’s murder. Distraught by the murder of Tanzanian lawyer and ex-lover Valéria Michieka and her daughter Sophie, Max O’Brien travels to Tanzania to track down those responsible. What starts as a fight for justice quickly becomes entangled with the persecution of albinos in the East African state. Thought by some to have supernatural powers, many albinos find themselves targeted for their body parts, and Max has reason to think that Valéria and Sophie were killed because of her legal work defending albinos’ rights and safety. Did the lawyers’ fight against this horrendous business upset the human traffickers? Max’s search for the truth about their deaths is filled with unknowns, each more impenetrable than the last.

Download or read book Max O Brien Mysteries 3 Book Bundle written by Mario Bolduc and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2019-08-16 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s not easy to have enemies everywhere ... but con artist Max O’Brien is a man of the world. Read all three of Max's adventures in this special ebook collection. The Kashmir Trap — Book #1 Professional con man Max O’Brien is on the run from police when he learns that his diplomat nephew has been assassinated in New Delhi. Eleven years earlier, Max’s brother mysteriously disappeared while serving as an ambassador. Determined to find answers this time, Max goes to India, on the verge of war with Pakistan, to unravel a violent past. The Roma Plot — Book #2 When con man Max O’Brien hears that one of his best friends is wanted for the murder of twenty-three people in Romania, he heads to Bucharest to uncover the truth. As Max uncovers secrets reaching back to Europe’s darkest days, he ends up with one foot in the present and the other in the past, scrambling to save his friend?s future. The Tanzania Conspiracy — Book #3 Max O’Brien travels to Tanzania to solve a friend’s murder, but finds himself wrapped up in the murky history of a killing spree of African albinos, and facing the possibility that his friend may have been collateral damage of a gruesome slaughter. Could the connection be real? Even in the face of horror, Max will stop at nothing to find out.

Download or read book Purple Palette for Murder written by R.J. Harlick and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2017-10-14 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her husband under arrest for murder and Meg desperate to prove his innocence, she flies to Yellowknife, where a tangled web of family secrets and greed awaits her. Meg Harris is forced to leave the sanctuary of Three Deer Point and fly to Yellowknife, where her stepdaughter lies near death and her husband is in jail for killing a man. Expecting to find Eric shouting his innocence, she instead finds him cowed and willing to do hard time. But Meg doesn’t believe he’s guilty. Convinced that there’s more to the murder victim — and the attack on her stepdaughter — than the police think, Meg finds herself on a sordid trail of family secrets and greed, hoping she can prove her husband’s innocence. Fragments of an ancient embroidery lead her to a remote Dene hunting camp, where all is not what it seems.

Download or read book Lies that Bind written by Penelope Williams and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a whole town be evil? Tulla Murphy’s life has unraveled. Spurred by a loss that forces her to rethink all her plans, she retreats to the town where she grew up, even though she vowed never to go back. She soon discovers that Parnell is still the petri dish of old secrets and simmering resentments of her youth as she reconnects with her three childhood friends: Leo, Kat, and Mikhail. Their friendship once insulated them from the enmities of the schoolyard and the treacheries of the town, but Tulla isn’t sure if it can protect them again. Then mysterious deaths start occurring — the first at the height of one of Parnell’s most ferocious storms. As the body count mounts, Tulla is plagued by a growing suspicion that threatens loyalties and makes her question her memories. Is it possible that her friends are more dangerous than the forces swirling around her?

Download or read book Whispers Of The Dead written by Elvis Noble and published by Club Lighthouse Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whispers of the Dead is a prolific and mind-bending story filled with supernatural, fantasy, gore, love and elements of suspense. It takes the reader on a mind-boggling, spine tingling and nail-biting journey. A gripping-fictionalized story where a criminalist turns into a protector of humanity against evil villains, vampires and werewolves … a must-read novel.

Download or read book Silver Totem of Shame written by R.J. Harlick and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The murder of a young Haida carver reawakens sibling rivalries best forgotten and sends Meg Harris and her husband, Eric Odjik, to Haida Gwaii in search of the boy's family and his killer. She unravels a tangle of betrayal and clan rivalries that not only reach back to when the Haida were mighty warriors, but continue to the present day.

Download or read book The Outlaws of the Wild West 150 Westerns in One Edition written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 12837 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Outlaws of the Wild West: 150+ Westerns in One Edition stands as a monumental anthology that explores the allure and the multifaceted nature of the American West through its most emblematic genre: the Western. Within its pages, readers are treated to a diverse array of literary styles, from the rugged realism of pioneer life to the mythmaking narratives of outlaws and heroes. This collection, unparalleled in its scope, showcases the evolution of Western literature over time, presenting seminal works alongside lesser-known gems, offering a comprehensive insight into the genre's development and its lasting impact on American culture. The inclusion of works by celebrated authors such as Mark Twain and Jack London alongside those by niche writers ensures a rich and varied reading experience, encapsulating the broad expanse of the Western narrative landscape. The collective backgrounds of the anthology's authors provide a vivid tapestry of the American literary canon. From Twains razor-sharp wit to Londons raw depiction of adversity and survival, and Cathers evocative portrayal of frontier life, the anthology spans a critical period in American history. These authors, hailing from diverse walks of life, bring authenticity and depth to their depiction of the West, reflecting the socio-political landscapes and cultural shifts of their respective eras. The anthology not only commemorates the traditional Western but also underscores the genres role in exploring themes of identity, conflict, and the American dream, echoing the complexity and contradictions of American society itself. The Outlaws of the Wild West: 150+ Westerns in One Edition offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the heart of American literary heritage. It appeals not only to aficionados of the Western genre but also to those keen on exploring the narratives that have shaped American identity and mythology. This anthology opens up a dialogue among a wide array of voices, each adding its unique perspective to the vast, untamed landscapes of the American West. As such, it is an essential read for anyone looking to grasp the full spectrum of American literary output, offering an educational journey through time and across the plains, mountains, and deserts that have inspired generations of storytellers.

Download or read book 150 Western Classics written by Mark Twain and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 12831 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of world's greatest western novels and stories include rip roarin' cowboy adventures, tales of the famous outcasts, the heroes of the Wild West, conniving villains and intriguing sagas:_x000D_ Introduction_x000D_ Story of the Cowboy_x000D_ Story of the Outlaw_x000D_ Novels & Stories_x000D_ Riders of the Purple Sage Saga (Zane Grey)_x000D_ Ohio River Trilogy_x000D_ Dan Barry Series (Max Brand)_x000D_ The Virginian (Owen Wister)_x000D_ Lin McLean_x000D_ Leatherstocking Series (James F. Cooper)_x000D_ Flying U Series (B. M. Bower)_x000D_ Cabin Fever_x000D_ Rimrock Trail (J. Allan Dunn)_x000D_ Breckinridge Elkins Series (Robert E. Howard)_x000D_ In a Hollow of the Hills (Bret Harte)_x000D_ Roughing It (Mark Twain)_x000D_ Outcasts of Poker Flat_x000D_ Call of the Wild (Jack London)_x000D_ Heart of the West (O. Henry)_x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Wolf Hunters (James Oliver Curwood)_x000D_ Gold Hunters_x000D_ Last of the Plainsmen_x000D_ Border Legion_x000D_ Smoke Bellew_x000D_ Country Beyond_x000D_ Lone Star Ranger_x000D_ Ronicky Doone Trilogy_x000D_ Riders of the Silences_x000D_ Three Partners_x000D_ Man of the Forest_x000D_ Lure of the Dim Trails_x000D_ Tennessee's Partner_x000D_ Covered Wagon (Emerson Hough)_x000D_ Luck of Roaring Camp_x000D_ Rustlers of Pecos County_x000D_ Pike Bearfield Series_x000D_ O Pioneers! (Willa Cather)_x000D_ My Ántonia_x000D_ Log of a Cowboy (Andy Adams)_x000D_ Two-Gun Man (Charles Alden Seltzer)_x000D_ Short Cut (Jackson Gregory)_x000D_ Astoria (Washington Irving)_x000D_ Ungava (R.M. Ballantyne)_x000D_ Valley of Silent Men_x000D_ Black Jack_x000D_ Whispering Smith (Frank H. Spearman)_x000D_ A Texas Cow Boy (Charles Siringo)_x000D_ Trail Horde_x000D_ Golden Dream (Ballantyne)_x000D_ Blue Hotel (Stephen Crane)_x000D_ Long Shadow_x000D_ Girl from Montana (Grace Livingston Hill)_x000D_ Hidden Children (Robert W. Chambers)_x000D_ Where the Trail Divides_x000D_ Desert Trail (Dane Coolidge)_x000D_ Bride Comes to Yellow Sky_x000D_ Hidden Water...

Download or read book The Good The Bad and The Ugly 175 Western Novels Short Stories in One Edition written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 15304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anthology 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition' presents an unparalleled compilation, showcasing the vast landscapes of the American West through the prism of over forty authors eyes. This diverse collection spans the spectrum from the gritty realism of pioneer life to the mythic valorization of the cowboy ethos, exploring themes of adventure, lawlessness, and the human struggle against natural elements. The variegated literary styles, including the refined prose of Twain, the rugged simplicity of London, and the narrative ingenuity of Harte, underscore the multifaceted nature of Western storytelling. These stories capture the spirit of an era, offering readers a mosaic of courageous heroes, nefarious outlaws, and spirited pioneers navigating the rugged terrains of life in Western America. The backgrounds of the contributing authors encompass a broad spectrum of American literature, from the well-known figures such as Mark Twain and Jack London to less visible but equally significant writers like William Patterson White and Marah Ellis Ryan. Collectively, they represent a formidable assembly weaving together the historical, cultural, and literary movements of their time. Each contributes a unique voice to the exploration of the Western frontier, reflecting their personal experiences, imaginations, and the zeitgeist of the late 19th to early 20th centuries. This confluence of diverse perspectives provides a rich, nuanced understanding of the Western genre, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of frontier life and the enduring appeal of Western narratives. 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition' is an essential anthology for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the expansive world of Western literature. It offers a unique opportunity to traverse the wide-ranging landscapes of human emotion and adventure, curated through the lenses of masters in the genre. This collection is a treasure trove for students, scholars, and aficionados of American literature and history, promising a deeper appreciation of the Western ethos and its impact on American cultural identity. It beckons readers to explore the myriad of stories that paint a vivid tableau of the American West, a testament to the enduring legacy of its narratives.

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