Download or read book Designed for Murder written by Susan Toalson and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice Abbott has the perfect job: personal assistant to an elegant, wealthy interior designer with international clientele. When her boss, Marilyn Quinn, is found shot to death in the foyer of her magnificent mansion in a fashionable neighborhood in Austin, the police arrest Alice's friend, Haydn. The problem? Alice can verify his innocence, but the police refuse to consider her information regarding other suspects. After all, what does a seventy-three-year-old woman, who struggles with daily aches and pains and financial worries, know about investigating a murder?Despite feeling ignored and shoved aside, Alice is determined to save Haydn's life. After a tip leads them to evidence at her house, the police detain Alice as an accomplice. Now she has to prove her own innocence as well.Her job gets more difficult, as more murders pile up, until Alice is left with one clue from an improbable source: her white, long-haired cat, Arthur.Alice's discoveries lead her down a shady trail left by those most likely to want Marilyn dead. But before she can turn anything over to the police, she has to piece all the connections together, and convince them the whole thing was Designed for Murder.

Download or read book Engineered for Murder written by Aileen Schumacher and published by Write Way Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widowed Tory Travers is threatened with both financial and personal disaster when the son-in-law of a major subcontractor for the new, under-construction football stadium absconds with the lab records, and a control technician is murdered. Her company will be blamed if the stadium collapses, and she could be held criminally liable. Unearthing the underlying chicanery not only saves her business, but her life, as well.An enjoyable read that gets an unhesitant nod! -- Deadly Pleasures

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Download or read book Engineered Murder written by Virginia Benson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful engineer is found murdered in the library of a small mid-west engineering firm. Detective Knowlton uncovers evidence that ranges from a fatal accident on Florida's I-95, north to Washington, D.C. and back to the small Wichita, Kansas consulting firm engaged in designing a controversial building. When a second murder occurs, Knowlton vows to prevent a desperate killer from striking once more -- Cover.

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Download or read book The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series Illustrated Edition written by S.S. Van Dine and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 2376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: S.S. Van Dine's 'The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series (Illustrated Edition)' is a collection of intricate and intellectually stimulating detective stories that captivate readers through their clever plot twists and attention to detail. The literary style of the book reflects the traditional whodunit mystery genre popular in the early 20th century, with each story presenting a new puzzle for the brilliant detective, Philo Vance, to solve. The detailed descriptions of crime scenes and the complex character development add depth to the narratives, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience, bringing the stories to life in a visually engaging way. S.S. Van Dine's meticulous attention to detail and clever storytelling make this series a standout in the realm of murder mystery literature. Born Willard Huntington Wright, S.S. Van Dine was a literary critic and art historian who drew on his vast knowledge of literature and aesthetics to create the character of Philo Vance. His background in art and culture is reflected in the sophisticated themes and references found throughout his works, adding an intellectual layer to the traditional murder mystery genre. Fans of classic detective fiction and those interested in exploring the evolution of the genre will appreciate the timeless appeal of 'The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series (Illustrated Edition).'