Download or read book Funny Thing About Murder written by David Geherin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on crime fiction and films that artfully combine comedy and misdeed, this book explores the reasons writers and filmmakers inject humor into their work and identifies the various comic techniques they use. The author covers both American and European books from the 1930s to the present, by such authors as Rex Stout, Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker, Elmore Leonard, Donald E. Westlake, Sue Grafton, Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich, along with films from The Thin Man to the BBC's Sherlock series.

Download or read book Motion for Murder written by Kelly Rey and published by Gemma Halliday Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Kelly Rey comes a laugh-out-loud mystery that is so funny it should be a crime… Jamie Winter loathes her job as a secretary in the sleaziest law firm in New Jersey. Trouble is, someone else loathes the whole firm—enough to kill one of the partners, the two-timing, eleven-fingered king of lowbrow television commercial spots, Dougie Digits. Now, Jamie is being strong-armed into investigating by Dougie’s frosty widow, Hilary. The suspect list is long, including the firm’s bookish paralegal, embezzling bookkeeper, ambitious associate, and resentful senior partners. Add to that list a mélange of oddball clients with grudges of their own, and Jamie has her work cut out for her. With assists from her studly landlord and husband-hungry sister, Jamie uncovers enough dirt on her coworkers to launch a tabloid in her hunt to find the killer...before he or she strikes again! Jamie Winters Mysteries: Motion for Murder – book #1 Mistletoe & Misdemeanors– holiday short story Death of a Diva – book #2 Motion for Misfits (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection) The Sassy Suspect – book #3 Verdicts & Vixens – book #4 A Playboy in Peril – book #5 "Move over Stephanie Plum—there's a new girl in town! Jamie Winters is smart, sassy, and laugh-out-loud hilarious. Mix one fun mystery, some fantastic romantic chemistry, and witty quips throughout for a sure-fire winner! Who knew a lawyer's office could be so funny?" ~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book The Butler Did It Every Chance He Got written by Helen Parramore and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1906 two carriages arrive at Oddsen End, the estate of Lord and Lady Pilkington, each bearing an orphaned infant girl. In the first, Houndstooth, the butler, arrives with Pandora, daughter of the Pilkington's oldest son. Her parents died in Africa. In the second is Lady Pilkington with Minnie, from a convent in Bavaria, to be a companion for Pandora. The tiny infants bear strong resemblance and skullduggery abounds! Members of the household switch them in their cradles for various reasons until no one knows who's who. The girls grow up, Pandora the heiress apparent, and Minnie apparently the maid. Lady Pilkington lost her estate through a forced marriage. If Lord Pilkington dies first, the estate is hers and she names her heir. If she dies first, he does. Their second son, Henry, is their "spare," but he holds no hope of inheriting. Then, during a wedding party, Lord Pilkington takes a catastrophic fall down the main staircase and later, Lady Pilkington is found dead on the floor of the wine cellar. Were they pushed? Who died first? Enter Detective Inspector Gotchas of the Flitwick Police. He and Houndstooth will sort things out and set things straight. Or will they?

Download or read book A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum written by Emma Southon and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and informative look at the unique culture of crime, punishment, and killing in Ancient Rome In Ancient Rome, all the best stories have one thing in common—murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city, Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic. Caligula was butchered in the theater, Claudius was poisoned at dinner, and Galba was beheaded in the Forum. In one 50-year period, 26 emperors were murdered. But what did killing mean in a city where gladiators fought to the death to sate a crowd? In A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Emma Southon examines a trove of real-life homicides from Roman history to explore Roman culture, including how perpetrator, victim, and the act itself were regarded by ordinary people. Inside Ancient Rome's darkly fascinating history, we see how the Romans viewed life, death, and what it means to be human.

Download or read book I Laugh But Everything s Not Funny written by Kentlin Hopkins and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about Kurtis Camble, who has been fighting his demons his whole life. Kurtis-KC, as he is better known-has chosen to allow the streets to raise him. Deep in his heart, he wants to leave the streets and make a change, but the streets refuse to allow him to leave. When these same streets murder his son, he confronts these streets and they respond by threatening to destroy him as well.

Download or read book Killer Comedy written by James L. Dickerson and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standup comic Lonnie Lester, with his shaved head and goatee, presents a menacing appearance that seems to run counter to his goal of making people laugh as he travels from city to city, hitting every comedy club on the circuit, always beginning his bit with the line, "Naked women say the funniest things . . . " The trouble is, with his gritty comedy that makes women the butt of every joke, he makes as many people angry as he makes laugh. Soon it becomes clear that someone out there doesn't like Lonnie Lester. After a string of brutal murders occur in cities in which Lester performs, his act attracts the attention of FBI special agent Julee Anderson, a serial killer profiler who quickly picks up on the similarities among the homicides. All of the victims are women, beautiful women whose lives intersect with Lester. Why is someone following the comic from city to city, committing murders that leave the local police stumped? Or is it Lester, who definitely has issues with women, who is America's most dangerous serial killer? If not, who would want to frame him? Julee Anderson is perfect for the case. Not only is she the most beautiful agent in the bureau, she is the smartest-and the most determined to take down the killer. The only problem is her young daughter. For reasons beyond her control, Anderson must take the child with her out on the road, hiding her not only from her stuffy bosses at the FBI but from the killer as well. Will the last laugh be on her?

Download or read book Greed s a Funny Thing written by Judith Kimmel Barnes and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greed's a Funny Thing By: Judith Kimmel Barnes A cure for cancer has been sought for thousands of years. History shows treatments were used as far back as ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. With all the searching and money put into a cure for cancer, it is amazing that man has never conquered the dread disease. But what if someone had found something that would actually cure, even just one type of cancer? Think of the money spent on research, medical, pharmaceutical and surgical treatments, caring for the victims, etc. Would the possibility of an impact on the economy make someone greedy enough to try to maintain the status quo? In Greed’s a Funny Thing, Julie and her husband stumble across a journal detailing a possible treatment for cancer and are immediately thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue and danger.

Download or read book Fiction Can Be Murder written by Becky Clark and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2018-04-08 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life Becomes Stranger than Fiction when Charlee's Latest Novel Inspires a Real Murder Mystery author Charlemagne "Charlee" Russo thinks the twisty plots and peculiar murders in her books are only the product of her imagination—until her agent is found dead exactly as described in Charlee's new, unpublished manuscript. Suspicion now swirls around her and her critique group, making her confidence drop as severely and unexpectedly as her royalty payments. The police care more about Charlee's feeble alibi and financial problems than they do her panicky claims of innocence. To clear her name and revive her career, she must figure out which of her friends is a murderer. Easier said than done, even for an author who's skilled at creating tidy endings for her mysteries. And as her sleuthing grows dangerous, Charlee's imagination starts working overtime. Is she being targeted, too? Praise: "The charming heroine and the supporting cast shine in Clark's fun and funny solo mystery debut...which doesn't take anyone too seriously in the best way possible."—Kirkus Reviews "Cozy fans should enjoy this funny and affecting view into a mystery writer's life."—Publishers Weekly "Charlee Russo is my new favorite amateur sleuth! Wickedly witty author Charlee takes us along on her wild ride to prove her innocence in the murder of her literary agent, a murder based on the plot of one of her own books! Giving readers an inside look at the writer's life, Becky Clark pens a funny, clever page turner of a mystery and I can't wait for the next one in this terrific new series!"—Jenn McKinlay, bestselling author of the Library Lover's Mysteries "Becky Clark wields a witty pen, writing about an author who is plunged into her own mystery."—Marty Wingate, author of the Potting Shed and Birds of a Feather series "Becky Clark is a hilarious new talent in mystery fiction. With a mixture of humor and plot, Fiction Can Be Murder pulls back the curtain on the creative writing process and exposes the homicidal thoughts that take place while writing a book."—Diane Vallere, national bestselling author of the Costume Shop mysteries "In Fiction Can Be Murder, Becky Clark gives us a fun and funny peek into the writers' life. Although in the case of her protagonist, the smart, likeable, and feisty Charlee Russo, that life includes the real murder of her agent. This clever mystery, first in a new series, is perfect for book lovers."—Vicki Delany, national bestselling author of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mysteries "Fresh, fast, and furiously fun, Fiction Can Be Murder packs one surprise after the next. Becky Clark writes with wry wit, a keen eye, and no shortage of authority on this particular subject. Charlee Russo is like a lot of authors I know—except most of them only dream of killing their agents."—Brad Parks, Shamus-, Nero-, and Lefty-award-winning author of Closer Than You Know "This killer plot will take you on the literary ride of your life. In this new series, Clark has crafted an intriguing mystery that opens the door into the crazy world of literary agents, publishers, royalties, critique groups, and murder."—Cheryl Hollon, author of the Webb's Glass Shop Mysteries "A promising series debut."—Booklist

Download or read book Pork Chops of Death written by Frank Mula and published by Thrown Free Books. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Zolly, a very short detective, takes the assignment to get the daughter of a legendary pop singer off a murder charge his work is cut out for him. Not only is the daughter the stupidest person in the world, she once bathed at Lourdes because she heard the waters could cure cellutie, but she also keeps blurting out, "I killed him."

Download or read book Death by Crockpot written by Linda West and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Side-splittingly funny and great little thriller. West gives Evanovich a run for her money. Loved this book. Can't wait for the next. Thank you!" Posie Arnold Entertainment Now"A gripping fun suspense thriller and cozy mystery. Set in a small ski town and centered around a magical bakery. This is humorous American literature at its best." Dan Collins DartmouthA humorous lighthearted cozy mystery that is full of suspense and twists and turns that will leave you laughing and surprised. Kat O'Hara returns home penniless, heartbroken and without a job. When the magical Landers sisters hire her to run their new Enchanted Cafe little do they suspect that a gruesome murder is about to take place in the small town of Kissing Bridge Mountain. Things bubble over at the big chili cook-off when a crockpot goes missing and a body is found. "5***** "Funny! I laughed out loud. This book is unique and page turning. Highly recommended!" S. Sprawling FutureTrends"5****** Love these characters. I laughed out loud which is a rare thing. Lots of books claim that but I rarely find them funny. This one did it for me! Will be looking for the next one in the series!" Dawn Deviso Youngstown, NY

Download or read book Finlay Donovan Is Killing It written by Elle Cosimano and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'So much fun to read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I couldn't put it down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I can't describe how much I loved this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Single mum and struggling crime writer Finlay Donovan is ready to kill someone by 7.45AM: - Her two-year-old is slathered in maple syrup - Her four-year-old has a new self-inflicted haircut - Her TOTALLY VINDICTIVE ex-husband has fired the nanny without warning But nothing is going to stop her from making it to lunch with her literary agent. Not even being banned from the restaurant they're meeting at. When the discussion about Finlay's latest crime novel is misinterpreted by a woman sitting nearby as the plans of a hit-woman offering up her services, Finlay is finally promised the large sum of cash she's always hoped for. Just not for her writing. For this, she'll need to plot something much bigger than her novel. They do always say: write what you know. . . Murder, mayhem and - maybe - a touch of romance, the warm, hilarious and instantly-lovable Finlay Donovan series is perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Dial A for Aunties and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. ⭐ PRAISE FOR FINLAY DONOVAN ⭐ 'Fresh, heartfelt and witty . . . relatable heroine Finlay Donovan is irresistible!' JANET EVANOVICH 'As thrilling as they are hilarious . . . I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a body for her' JESSE Q. SUTANTO, author of Dial A for Aunties 'Skilfully combines suspense and laughs' NEW YORK TIMES 'Clever, dark, and laugh-out-loud funny' HEATHER GUDENKAUF 'Part rom-com, part mystery, pure joy!' CHANTEL GUERTIN 'Entertaining, funny and wholly original' CULTUREFLY 'Funny and smart, twisty and surprising - Finlay Donovan is a character to root for' MEGAN MIRANDA 'An unpredictable, fun, funny, page-turning delight' GWENDA BOND 'If you LOVE thrillers, but wish the genre would lighten up a little then you absolutely must read Finlay Donovan is Killing It' POPSUGAR 'A madcap thriller that will keep you flipping pages long past your bedtime!' KATHERINE ST JOHN 'Clever, perfectly plotted, and laugh out loud funny . . . will make you smile long after you've turned the last page' WENDY WALKER

Download or read book How to Murder Your Boss and Keep Your Job Inappropriate Outrageously Funny Joke Notebook Disguised as a Real 6x9 Paperback Fool Your Friends with written by Novelty-Notebooks Com and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Murder Your Boss and Keep Your Job: Hilarious, Inappropriate and downright rude, this outrageous, novelty notebook is the perfect gift, guaranteed to raise eyebrows. Play a hilarious practical joke on your friends by gifting them this laugh out loud, customised journal. Watch the reaction of your co workers when they see this sat on your desk or check out the strange looks when you get this out on the subway, tube or bus. Give this notebook as a birthday, Christmas, weddings or just because. The look on the recipients face will be priceless! Imagine your in-laws faces when they see this sat on your bookshelf or coffee table. 10% of all profits from the sale of this product goes to charity From the blurb: I don't care what anyone says, the hardest part about killing your boss is trying to keep hold of your job afterwords. If you want to murder your boss, get away with it and keep your job, then this is the book for you. Follow our simple 7 steps programme that cover a range of scenarios and how to deal with them. As a bonus chapter for this edition, we have even included stories from real people who used this exact method the kill their boss and keep their job. Disclaimer - the author takes no responsibility for any actions undertaken after reading this book, the cover and it's contents are made purely for entertainment purposes. Features: Size: 6" x 9" inch Paper: College-ruled on white paper Pages: 150 high quality pages Cover: Soft, matte cover Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils Great size to carry everywhere in your bag, for work, high school, college Makes a great Christmas, birthday, mothers day, graduation or beginning of the school year gift for Men & Women and Boys & Girls Hand designed, Unique gift. Disclaimer: this note book has no content. It is a 150 page 6"x9" ruled paperback notebook designed to fool people into thinking it's the real thing.

Download or read book Murder at Club Fishnet written by Kevin T. Baldwin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine what would happen if Neil Simon ever collaborated with Howard Stern. You'd probably get a story like “Murder at Club Fishnet”, a sexual farce about a murder that takes place in a brothel!SYNOPSIS: Madam Angelina Bovine is worried that one of her girls is a murderer when she discovers decapitated limbs at her brothel. She asks virginal gumshoe detective Connie to investigate “undercover” as one of the girls at the whorehouse. Connie asks her gay uncle the cop to help her out but both are followed to “Club Fishnet” by her fiancé Gary.See what happens to Connie, Gary, the gay uncle, the hockey team, Madam Angelina and the girls of “Club Fishnet” as this sexual farce reaches its climax! It's not porn, but the next best thing!"Murder at Club Fishnet is also available as a hysterical two-act play from Norman Maine Publishing.

Download or read book Formula for Murder A Funny Mystery written by Diana Orgain and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing up baby--Bringing down a killerAn over the top, good-time cozy mysteryWhile taking baby Laurie to her very first Photo Shoot, sleuth and first-time mom Kate Connolly and her baby are the victims of a hit-and-run. Fortunately they escape unharmed, but when a witness identifies the car's French diplomatic license plates, Kate and her hubby try to get some answers. Soon they discover there's something going on at the French consulate that's dirtier-and far deadlier-than any diaper. It's up to Kate to keep Family Life on track while solving another puzzling whodunit! "A straightforward whodunit ... chick lit meets noir in Diana Orgain's fun mystery." -The Mystery Gazette"A charming, gutsy, wry character who will make you laugh so hard you'll forget the labor pains."-Lousie Ure, Shamus Award-Winning Author "A fun, fast, cozy read that will keep its readers entertained and anxiously awaiting the next installment."-The Best Reviews

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Download or read book Purebred Murder 1 Funny Small Town Puppy Dog Cozy Mystery written by E.Z. Pennington and published by Gizmo Media. This book was released on with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jen Lammit just wanted a fresh, new start in a small town. She needed to move on from her past and thought that Hansville, Texas would be the perfect place to settle down and start over. But just like her keen observation skills got her in trouble in the past, they seem to be leading her into more trouble in this new town. As a professional dog breeder, Jen has always been very good at spotting characteristics about dogs. She was really good at what she did and hopes to continue her passion for breeding dogs in this new town, but the more she learns about the town folk, the more they draw her in. Especially when she discovers a man who tries to commit suicide in his garage by leaving the car running. But when the Sheriff arrests the wife, someone Jen knows could never hurt a fly, Jen starts to suspect that the man was not only murdered, but it will take some time to find the real killer. As Jen gets settled in this small town, she will start to unravel much of the grapevine and all the rumors circulating town. In just a few weeks, she’ll truly get to know a lot of people around town, including their dark pasts. And the more Jen digs, the deeper she’ll discover the truths amongst all the rumors. And the more she learns, the more dangerous her life becomes.

Download or read book An Invitation to Murder written by Gerry Stimmler and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Things get personal for Margie in AN INVITATION TO MURDER when her dad is charged with killing an old business partner and all the evidence points to him and him alone. Obviously it's a setup, but who would do that and why? Margie's hell bent on getting involved and finding the real killer; Joe's just as determined to stop her. Not because he doesn't want to find the killer, but he doesn't want Margie to end up a victim herself. As if that's not enough to deal with, who is this Christian guy that's so obsessed with Margie and determined to get her to attend their 20 year class reunion? Join the Kona crowd as they wing it to L.A. where they find plenty of confusion and trouble and clues and new mysteries. --------------- "It's a wonderful book!" Mary Ann Grossman, St. Paul Pioneer Press