Download or read book Murder at the Kentucky Derby written by Charles Parmer and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Parmer (1893-1958) knew all the major tracks in the country and his story of horse racing in America, For Gold and Glory, established him as an authority on the subject. In Murder at the Kentucky Derby (1942) he introduced Major Roderick Austen, investigator for the State Racing Commission. Major Austen's job on the eve of Derby Day was to arbitrate the question of ownership of the favorite starter in the great race, Red Moon. Contenders for the horse were a gentleman sportsman whose private life was less illustrious than his public life, a representative of an out-of-town gambling ring whose interests would be served by having the horse lose the race, and a slimy little trainer who had a way with horses but none with honesty. Austen made his decision honestly and justly, but was not successful in preventing a prophesied murder, which, because it involved many people connected with racing, came under his immediate jurisdiction. Austen was so busy that he had no chance to see the Derby run, but he was clever enough to use the radio broadcast of the race to break down the most important witness and obtain information which led to the solution of the murder. "Any racing fan who has witnessed the running of the Kentucky Derby will appreciate immediately on starting this story just how well the author has captured the atmosphere of the Louisville classic. The story opens a few hours before the big race, against a background of hot-dog stands, touts and thousands of milling people tense with the excitement common Derby eve. The entire novel covers a period of only several hours, yet Charles Parmer has crammed into the brief period a murder-mystery rated with the best. There is not a dull moment in Murder at the Kentucky Derby." (1942 review)

Download or read book Murder at the Kentucky Derby written by Charles B. Parmer and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Murder at the Races written by Peter Haining and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a heart-stopping collection of tales featuring such famous races as the Grand National, the Gold Cup and the Kentucky Derby.

Download or read book Louisville Murder Mayhem written by Keven McQueen and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-04 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lovers of true crime will be thrilled to find a book devoted to Louisville’s more iniquitous side . . . and McQueen captures it all with obvious glee” (The Courier-Journal). Life in Louisville in the years following the Civil War, and through the turn of the century, was as exciting as it was dangerous. The city continued to grow as important urban hub of culture and commerce, connecting the South with the Midwest and Northern states. As Keven McQueen proves in this collection of morbid tales of crime and depravity, life in Louisville certainly had a darker side. Journey back to a time when Louisville’s streets were filled with rail cars, its alleys populated by thieves, and its brothels hummed with activity. Whether it’s the tale of the marriage of a convicted murderer to a notorious prostitute, or the exploits the criminal duo dubbed Louisville’s Bonnie and Clyde, this is a true crime collection that is truly hard to believe. Includes photos!

Download or read book Blood in the Bluegrass written by D. C. Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A few days before the Kentucky Derby, a rising star jockey is found murdered near Churchill Downs. Louisville homicide detective Laurel Arno's investigation takes her from the private back rooms of elite gamblers, to the ancestral mansions of Kentucky bourbon barons, to the treacherous corridors of the State Capitol. Along the way, she exposes a shadowy world of political corruption, secret societies, and ancient feuds. As she closes in on a hidden killer, she discovers that a killer may also be closing in on her.

Download or read book Triple Cross written by Kit Ehrman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heading for Louisville for an all-expense-paid trip culminating in the Kentucky Derby, young barn manager and aspiring private detective Steve Cline takes on the job of caring for a Derby runner for his racehorse trainer father, but he soon finds himself caught up in the greedy, vengeful world of the very rich, trying to stop a murderer before it is too late.

Download or read book Louisville Murder Mayhem written by Keven McQueen and published by Murder & Mayhem. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life in Louisville in the years following the Civil War, and through the turn of the century, was as exciting as it was dangerous. The city continued to grow as important urban hub of culture and commerce, connecting the South with the Midwest and Northern states. As Keven McQueen proves in this collection of morbid tales of crime and depravity, life in Louisville certainly had a darker side. Journey back to a time when Louisville's streets were filled with rail cars, its alleys populated by thieves, and its brothels hummed with activity. Whether it's the tale of the marriage of a convicted murderer to a notorious prostitute, or the exploits the criminal duo dubbed Louisville's Bonnie and Clyde," this is a true crime collection that is truly hard to believe."

Download or read book Murder Under A Black Moon written by Abigail Keam and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Madeline Mona Moon is not your typical young lady. She is a cartographer by trade, explorer by nature, and adventurer by heart.She attends the Kentucky Derby with Lord Farley and his guest, the fabulous Alice Roosevelt Longworth, one of the most famous women in the world. To their surprise and dismay, a man is murdered right under their noses. How could they not have noticed?To make matters worse, Mona's friend, Willie Deatherage, is accused of the murder. Mona insists that Willie couldn't have done it as she never left Mona's side during the race-or did she?Mona is not going to let her friend go to jail for something she didn't do, but how does Mona find the real killer amongst other suspects at the Derby?If Mona has to interview every one of the 60,000 people attending the Derby, she will. That's how Mona does things in 1934.

Download or read book Koenig s Wonder written by Linda Kuhlmann and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family secrets, intrigue, and murder unfold behind the scenes of the horseracing circuit.. When a Kentucky Derby winner is stolen, the descendent of German brothers who fled WWII and her investigator discover an unspeakable family history of greed and revenge.

Download or read book Derby Rotten Scoundrels written by Jeffrey Marks and published by The Overmountain Press. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring stories by Kit Ehrman, Tamera Huber, Sandra Cerow Leonard, Elaine Munsch, Beverle Graves Myers, P. J. Robertson, Brenda Stewart, and Laura Young, this collection explores a world of danger and deceit against the backdrop of fast horses, beautiful women, and great bourbon; where Churchill Downs becomes the site of a murderous scavenger hunt, horses are threatened with West Nile Virus, and the Derby Diamond disappears from the neck of its current owner.

Download or read book Great Horse Racing Mysteries written by John McEvoy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Horse Racing Mysteries digs beneath the surface of some of the sport's most intriguing cases, including the death by poisoning of the great Australian champion Phar Lap; the shooting of William Woodward by his wife Ann, owners of the great horse Nashua; the disqualification of 1960 Derby winner Dancer's Image (was he drugged?); the theft and disappearance in 1983 of Shergar, Europe's best-known racehorse and stallion; and the scandalous financial collapse of Calumet Farm after the death by euthanasia of Alydar, one of the world's most successful sires.John McEvoy researched several unsolved mysteries of the racing world— murder...suicide...arson...fraud—and recounts some of horse racing's strangest, most fascinating tales. In this updated edition, veteran turf writer Lenny Shulman adds to the intrigue by exploring the mysterious death of the troubled jockey Chris Antley, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness aboard Charismatic, and Big Brown's stunning collapse in the Belmont after cruising to winsin the first two legs of the Triple Crown.

Download or read book Horseshoes and Hand Grenades written by C. L. McDaniel and published by C.L. McDaniel. This book was released on 2010-11-21 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No, he never won the Kentucky Derby but he was Marc McPhee's friend. And he was murdered. Murderers, whoever they may be, will find out McPhee takes offence when you murder his best friend. McPhee sets out to avenge his friend any way he can, even if it means an alliance with the Mafia. In addition to revenge, it's also a chance for McPhee to find himself again and to find the happiness he lost so long ago. He comes close to accomplishing all his intentions...but if you're keeping score...remember... close only counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

Download or read book Death By Derby 8 written by Abigial Keam and published by Worker Bee Press. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie Hoskins was a self-made man. Born poor as a church mouse, he was relentless in his pursuit of money to the point of being universally hated. Oh, he was admired for his rags-to-riches story. He was admired for being a good businessman. But Charlie never learned tact and made many enemies in the process of realizing his goals. He didn’t care that in order to accomplish his dreams, he trampled on those of others. So it didn’t surprise Josiah Reynolds when someone decided to kill Charlie. The only thing that bothered her was that her lawyer and friend, Shaneika Mary Todd, might have done the dirty deed! Join Josiah as she discovers the truth in a world that hides its secrets among antebellum mansions and million dollar horses grazing in emerald pastures. This is the world of the Bluegrass . . . a world of wealth, privilege, and now murder! If you like mysteries from Jana DeLeon, CeeCee James, Kathi Daley, Lynn Cahoon, Sally Berneathy, Tonya Kappes, Cindy Bell, Vikki Walton, Dianne Harmon, Janet Evanovich, Krista Davis, Leighann Dobbs, Heather Hoffman, Laurien Berenson, Hope Callaghan, and Leslie Langtry, you will love the Josiah Reynolds Mysteries by Abigail Keam. The Josiah Reynolds Mystery Series Death By A HoneyBee Death By Drowning Death By Bridle Death By Bourbon Death By Lotto Death by Chocolate Death by Haunting Death By Derby Death By Design Death By Malice Death By Drama Death By Stalking Death By Deceit Death By Magic Death By Shock Death By Chance Death By Poison Death By Greed Death By Theft AWARDS 2010 Gold Medal Award from Readers’ Favorite for Death By A HoneyBee 2011 Gold Medal Award from Readers' Favorite for Death By Drowning 2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By Drowning 2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By A HoneyBee 2017 Finalist from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Design 2019 Honorable Mention from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Stalking 2019 Top 10 Mystery Novels from Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A Blue Moon 2020 Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery - Death By Stalking 2022 Finalist in Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A Full Moon 2022 Finalist the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A New Moon 2022 Death By Chance: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery

Download or read book The Mystery at the Kentucky Derby written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a horse and two jockeys disappear, Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa have two minutes to solve the mystery and save the race.

Download or read book The False Favorite written by Josh Boldt and published by Bluegood LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millionaires, celebrities, mansions, soirees, romance, high-stakes gambling, horse-racing...and a corpse. A murder mystery set at the Kentucky Derby. One month before the Kentucky Derby, a wealthy thoroughbred owner turns up dead. Can his widow solve the crime in time to save her prized racehorse? When she hires private detective Cal Tyson to investigate, they find big money holds a strong influence on the horse-racing industry. Several key players may have wanted Sterling Halcott dead, but why? And how far are they willing to go to protect their interests? Cal Tyson and the widow Harper Halcott must navigate mansions, parties, wealth, power, romance, and the lingering vestiges of the antebellum South in this exciting novel set in Lexington and Louisville during the weeks leading up to a "photo finish" in the most exciting two minutes of sports, The Kentucky Derby.

Download or read book Confessions of the Crow written by Tarra Gordon and published by Tarratory. This book was released on 2013-11-17 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put on your seat belt; for this tale is an emotional roller coaster ride---starting from page one. Each chapter is filled with unpredictability and oftentimes gut wrenching emotion. You’ll laugh uncontrollably one minute and then cry your heart out the next. Experience Kat’s anguish through her own eyes; feel her joy and revel in her triumph! ​ Get ready for an emotional, suspense filled murder mystery! Katrina Waverly’s plans were simple. She hoped for a story-book life; one that included marrying the man of her dreams and living happily ever after. Her wish came true; it lasted for seven glorious years. ​Then one day everything changed. Of course, she knew being married to a Cop came with risks, but couldn’t have dreamt what lay ahead. But, was it in reality an accident? ​Join Katrina; her best friend Paige and her husband’s former Police Partner, Jesse as they follow clues from beyond the grave. Meet Kat’s diva of a mother-in-law Georgia; her less than congenial husband Bill, and wacky, loveable sister Ruby Dawn.

Download or read book Bluegrass written by William Van Meter and published by Free Press. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shocking investigation into a true crime that tore a town apart—the violent murder of a young coed in Kentucky, the innocent boy who was jailed for the crime, and a small Southern community filled with haunting, unforgettable characters. Katie Autry was a foster child from a tiny village in Kentucky; a little awkward, but always with the biggest smile on her high school cheerleading squad. In September 2002, she matriculated as a freshman at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, majoring in the dental program. She worked days at the smoothie shop, nights at the local strip club, and fell in love with a football player who wouldn’t date her. On the morning of May 4, 2003, Katie Autry was raped, stabbed, sprayed with hairspray, and set on fire in her own dormitory room. In telling the true story of this shocking crime, William Van Meter describes the devastation of not one but three families. Two young men are jailed for the crime: DNA evidence places Stephen Soules, an unemployed, mixed-race high school dropout, at the scene; and Lucas Goodrum, a twenty-one-year-old pot dealer with an ex-wife, a girlfriend still in high school, and a history of domestic abuse, is held by an ever-changing confession. The friends of the suspects and the foster and birth families of the victim form complex and warring social nets that are cast across town. And a small southern community, populated by eccentrics of every socioeconomic class, from dirt-poor to millionaire, responds to the horror. With the keen eye of a talented young journalist returning to his southern roots, Van Meter paints a vivid portrait of the town, the characters who fill it, and the simmering class conflicts that made an injustice like this not only possible, but inevitable. Like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Bluegrass is redolent with atmosphere, dark tension, and lush landscapes.