Download or read book Murder in a Buckhead Garden written by Lynn Kear and published by . This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder in a Buckhead Garden features beautiful and famous Nicole Westlake, a high-end residential gardener in Atlanta, Georgia. Wealthy Buckhead resident Bob Thigpen III is shot to death in his garden by a mysterious, veiled woman, leaving Nicole the only witness. Nicole is intimately and dangerously drawn into the Thigpen world when Stephanie Grace, a detective working the case, informs Nicole that the police received a call implicating Nicole and Abbie, Bob's estranged wife. It's soon realized that there is more to the Thigpens than meets the eye. Can the murder be solved before Nicole becomes the murderer's next target?
Download or read book Murder in Buckhead written by Behcet Kaya and published by KDP. This book was released on 2022-07-23 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the luxury settings of Atlanta, the criminal underworld, and (not to overlook) the various eateries and human basic appetites for delicacies and meals, the author weaves an interesting tale that goes beyond a mere murder mystery riddle. All of the characters reveal their true selves in their own sexuality, backgrounds, and social positions, whether expressing natural human passion, appetite, or wrestling with their inner conflicts. Despite being a minor force behind the propagation of the murder mystery, the plot's plethora of characters, including Rudy with his subtle fatherly relationship with Jack, Cindy, Jack's sexual interest, as well as Turner and County Sheriff Lawson (aka Hiker), the ideal professionals and boon companions, provide enrichment to the plot with their unique presence and personalities.
Download or read book Buried Secrets written by Jonathan Ross and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buried Secrets is a suspense novel that takes place primarily in the trendy Buckhead area of modern-day Atlanta. The story centers around twenty-nine-year-old real estate broker Anne Houston as well as the dysfunctional Carmichael family, one of the most wealthy and powerful families in the United States. The Carmichael family is headed by billionaire airline owner Hugh Carmichael, who has acquired most of his wealth through illegal means and lives a very extravagant lifestyle. In contrast to the flashy Carmichaels, Anne Houston is a single mother of a one-year-old son, a woman who is struggling to escape her troubled past and make a fresh start in Atlanta. Not long after arriving in the city, her unlikely appearance at a social gathering at a Buckhead mansion sparks a romantic relationship between herself and Hugh Carmichael, who initially leads her to believe that he is single. Her resulting connection to the billionaire family causes her to become entangled in a web of lies and scandalous deceit involving multiple murders, two bizarre kidnappings, the glare of the national news media, and a mysterious secret that has been harbored for decades. In addition to this, Anne is also being stalked by a psychopathic maniac who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. With all of these obstacles threatening to bring destruction to Anne and her young son, she becomes friends with Rick Fowler, a detective for the Atlanta Police Department, who caringly helps protect and guide her through her seemingly endless maze of problems.
Download or read book News Coverage of Violence against Women written by Marian Meyers and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1996-09-18 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marian Meyers explores evidence that shows that news coverage in North American cities routinely depicts criminal violence against females differently from the way it depicts violence against males. She argues that this serves to perpetuate traditional, inegalitarian gender stereotyping. Using original research and qualitative textual analysis, the author discloses the underlying ideology, myths and assumptions within news coverage, and points out the ways in which news broadcasting affects how we view the world and our lives. Meyers advocates a re-examination of crime news from a feminist perspective and a broadening of traditional understandings of the social construction of news to include issues of gender, race and clas
Download or read book A Mystery Bred in Buckhead written by Patricia Houck Sprinkle and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheila Travis investigates the disappearance of a manuscript from one of Atlanta's biggest Christmas parties and uncovers that someone close to her is the culprit and wants her dead.
Download or read book Courting Death written by Paul Heald and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an internationally recognized law professor comes the third legal thriller in an exciting mystery series, the Clarkeston Chronicles. Courting Death finds Melanie Wilkerson (from Cotton, book two of the Clarkeston Chronicles) and Arthur Hughes working uncomfortably together in the chambers of a famous federal judge. While Melanie neglects her duties as a law clerk to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman in the courthouse five years earlier, Arthur wades through the horrific habeas corpus appeals of two prisoners: an infamous serial killer and a pathetic child murder. Melanie, a Georgia native who returns from law school in the Northeast, hoped to establish a legal reputation that will eclipse her beauty pageant queen past, which she is now desperate to disown. Arthur is a bright but naive Midwesterner who is rapidly seduced by the small Georgia college town of Clarkeston which, to his surprise, comes with an exotic and attractive landlady. The cohort of federal court clerks is completed by Phil Jenkins, a Stanford graduate from San Francisco who tries his best to balance the personalities of his volatile colleagues. Living and working in bucolic Clarkeston comes with a price. In Courting Death, Arthur, Melanie, and Phil are confronted with the extremes of human mortality, both in and outside the legal system, in ways that they could never have expected or prepared for. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book FACES I HAVE SEEN A MEMOIR OF MURDER VOLUME II written by Ted Johnson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defense Attorney Ted Johnson takes us on a graphic journey behind the scenes of some of the toughest cases, trials and characters you could imagine
Download or read book Murder at the Office written by Brent C. Doonan and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They had been coworkers. They had been friends. Mark Barton seemed personable, friendly and trustworthy when he began working at Brent Doonan's day trading company, All-Tech. When he began to lose money he vanished. When Barton reappeared it was to repay his debt in a way that no one could have expected. In a blase of bullets and blood, Baron killed four Momentum employees and wounded seven others. He then calmly crossed the street to All-Tech, paid his old friend Brent a visit and shot him five times. He went on to kill five more people and wound an additional six in the worst incident of workplace violence in history.
Download or read book Murder in the Mansion written by John Bevilaqua and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Will Harrington is a handsome and charming homicide detective in the Atlanta (Georgia) Police Department. None of his extensive experience could prepare him for the bizarre sex crime that resulted in the murder of a divorced Atlanta heiress in a mansion in the wealthy and upscale Buckhead area of the City. The early investigation focuses on the ex-husband who is the prime suspect as a result of a divorce that was contentious and protracted. Under tremendous pressure from the Mayor's Office and some wealthy Buckhead individuals, the Police Chief needs an arrest and soon the ex-husband is indicted. When a second wealthy housewife is murdered in a similar fashion and the ex-husband has an alibi, the FBI gets involved with local law enforcement to form a Joint Task Force which may tie the murders to a serial killer from the Midwest. The killer is a sinister character both charming and evil and completely at ease with his debonair persona. However, the killer has lots of baggage from the past and the charming fa�ade ultimately gives way to the severely damaged personality that lurks within. Continued pressure from the Office of the Mayor complicates the investigation and puts incredible pressure on law enforcement. Local news stations also get into the investigative mode by pursuing their own investigations. Competition between competing television news anchor women, the lovely and talented Esther Branch and her arch rival and equally beautiful, Aretha Strong, creates interesting dynamics between the two since Aretha is having an affair with the Mayor and Esther gets involved in a relationship with Detective Harrington. Nothing could prepare the newly formed Joint Task Force for the twists and turns of this fast moving and surprising case. When the Task Force learns about a secret and private "Garden Club," which is basically a swingers club for Atlanta blue bloods, the investigation takes an unexpected turn. The investigation is further complicated by the assumption by Aretha Strong that the killer may be female while the FBI profile clearly indicates that the killer is likely a middle-aged, white male. Follow the action in this fast-paced thriller which leads to an action packed conclusion with surprises waiting at every turn of the page. Readers will be surprised to find out who the killer is, but not until the final chapter. (c) All rights reserved. 2016
Download or read book The Palm Beach Murder written by Marion Collins and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-07-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collins relates the shocking true story of a Palm Beach millionaire who, rather than losing his fortune in a split with his wife, hired a hit man in 1987 to kill her and then fled the country. photos. Original.
Download or read book One Shot of Murder written by H. Thomas Money and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young golf pro is involved in a murder unwillingly. In the act of discovering why, he becomes a private detective. The process calls for the help of his pal in the secret service, a new friend in the central intelligence agency and a reluctant lieutenant of police. The attempt at control of the currency of nineteen nations suddenly flows to the surface and the intrigue of international involvement makes it a thriller. The conclusion not only brings a crushing surprise but it also brings to a head a bit of the love future for our new detective-golf-pro.
Download or read book The Answer Man written by Roy Johansen and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for truth is no match for the power of temptation. They call him the Answer Man. As a lie detector operator, he's an expert in the science of truth and the art of lies -- and both are coming in handy. Because Ken Parker is in a bad way. His business isn't making enough to support him and his sick brother. The repo men are after his MG, and an eviction notice has been nailed to his door. Then Myth Daniels, a slick and beautiful lawyer, offers him a deal: Teach her client how to beat the polygraph machine and he'll get $50,000 in cash. But Ken -- more than anyone -- should know the price of dishonesty. As he's drawn deeper into an explosive game of greed and violence, the question will be how to stay alive. And this time, not even the Answer Man knows.
Download or read book Atlanta written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atlanta magazine’s editorial mission is to engage our community through provocative writing, authoritative reporting, and superlative design that illuminate the people, the issues, the trends, and the events that define our city. The magazine informs, challenges, and entertains our readers each month while helping them make intelligent choices, not only about what they do and where they go, but what they think about matters of importance to the community and the region. Atlanta magazine’s editorial mission is to engage our community through provocative writing, authoritative reporting, and superlative design that illuminate the people, the issues, the trends, and the events that define our city. The magazine informs, challenges, and entertains our readers each month while helping them make intelligent choices, not only about what they do and where they go, but what they think about matters of importance to the community and the region.
Download or read book A ROOM FULL OF MURDER written by J.P. Nix and published by J.P. Nix. This book was released on with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: r Private detective John Stockyard thought he had seen it all. With years of experience in navigating the seedy underbelly of the city, he's become adept at uncovering secrets and exposing lies. But nothing could prepare him for the storm about to turn his world upside down. When an old high-school classmate, Jessica Spangler, reaches out to him with a delicate request, Stockyard can't refuse. Emma suspects her wealthy husband of infidelity and needs proof to nullify their prenuptial agreement, securing a fair settlement. What seems like a straightforward case of tailing a cheating spouse quickly spirals into a nightmare. Just as Stockyard gathers the evidence Emma needs, she is found brutally murdered in a posh downtown apartment, her lifeless body intertwined with two other victims. To make matters worse, the police find Stockyard's fingerprints at the scene, and he becomes the prime suspect. His reputation and freedom hanging by a thread, Stockyard's situation deteriorates further when Emma's husband, the man he was hired to investigate, is also found dead, and again, the evidence points to him. With the law closing in and his options dwindling, Stockyard realizes the only way to clear his name is to find the real killer himself. Plunging into a treacherous investigation, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden agendas that reach far beyond a simple marital dispute. Each clue he unearths pulls him deeper into a conspiracy that implicates some of the city's most powerful figures. Racing against time, Stockyard must navigate a minefield of treacherous allies and dangerous enemies. From gritty back alleys to opulent penthouses, he follows a trail of secrets that could topple an empire. With every step, the stakes grow higher and the danger more palpable, leading to a shocking revelation that will change everything. "A Room Full of Murder" is a gripping mystery that combines the best elements of noir fiction with modern twists. John Stockyard is a compelling hero, flawed yet relentless, whose quest for justice takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where nothing is as it seems. Will Stockyard manage to clear his name and bring the true killer to justice, or will he become the next victim in a deadly game of cat and mouse? Dive into this electrifying tale to find out.
Download or read book Murder and Mystery in Atlanta written by Corinna Underwood and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shocking story of the turn-of-the-century Atlanta Ripper and six other notorious cases from the dark side of Georgia’s capital city. Throughout 1911, Georgia’s Gate City was terrorized by a serial killer whose gruesome murders mirrored those of London’s Jack the Ripper. Only Atlanta’s Ripper claimed nearly three times as many victims—African American servant girls who, week by week, fell prey to the mysterious slasher. Like Jack, he was never found. His killing spree was just one in a century of appalling Atlanta crimes that would make national headlines. This chilling volume also includes the story of thirteen-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan, whose brutal slaying led to one of the most infamous trials in Georgia history. Journalist Corinna Underwood also explores the facts behind what came to be known as the Atlanta Child Murders and the conviction of perpetrator Wayne Williams; as well as the inexplicable vanishing of newlywed, Mary Shotwell Little. Still being investigated after forty years, the case of the “disappearing bride” haunts Atlanta to this day.
Download or read book Convicted written by Tim Hughes and published by Tim Hughes Books. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Convicted is the first book in a series of stories inspired by the parables of Jesus. The Impact Series focuses on the impact each of us has on the people we interact with every day. As Christians the light of Christ shines through us, often despite our best efforts to snuff it out. If we learn to trust God and listen to his promptings, we can and will have a positive impact for Christ. Join our hero, Declan Elliot, as he struggles to survive the brutalities of America in 2025. On the way home from work one evening, Declan's life changes forever. The night's events thrust him headlong into a perilous journey fraught with murder, catastrophic weather and out of control crime. In this 21st century retelling of the classic parable of the Good Samaritan, Declan battles to overcome rejection, betrayal and a high powered politician who will stop at nothing to see him dead. With his faith tested and his spirit under attack, how will our hero respond?
Download or read book Atlanta Noir Akashic Noir written by Tayari Jones and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Georgia Center for the Book has chosen Atlanta Noir as one of 2018's Books All Georgians Should Read! Kenji Jasper's "A Moment of Clarity at the Waffle House" nominated for a 2018 Edgar Award for Best Short Story! "Atlanta has its share, maybe more than its share, of prosperity. But wealth is no safeguard against peril...Creepy as well as dark, grim in outlook...Hints of the supernatural may make these tales...appealing to lovers of ghost stories." --Kirkus Reviews "These stories, most of them by relative unknowns, offer plenty of human interest...All the tales have a Southern feel." --Publishers Weekly "Jones, author of Leaving Atlanta, returns to the South via Akashic's ever-growing city anthology series. The collection features stories from an impressive roster of talent including Jim Grimsley, Sheri Joseph, Gillian Royes, Anthony Grooms and David James Poissant. The 14 selections each take place in different Atlanta neighborhood." --Atlanta-Journal Constitution "Now comes Atlanta Noir, an anthology that masterfully blends a chorus of voices, both familiar and new, from every corner of Atlanta...The magic of Atlanta Noir is readily apparent, starting with the introduction Jones pens. It doesn’t rest solely upon the breadth of writers but on how their words, stories and references are so Atlanta--so very particular, so very familiar and so very readily, for those who know the city, nostalgic. And for those who don’t? The sense of place it captures inspires a desire to get to know Atlanta and its stories." --ArtsATL Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. This much-anticipated and long-overdue installment in Akashic's Noir Series reveals many sides of Atlanta known only to its residents. Brand-new stories by: Tananarive Due, Kenji Jasper, Tayari Jones, Dallas Hudgens, Jim Grimsley, Brandon Massey, Jennifer Harlow, Sheri Joseph, Alesia Parker, Gillian Royes, Anthony Grooms, John Holman, Daniel Black, and David James Poissant. From the introduction by Tayari Jones: Atlanta itself is a crime scene. After all, Georgia was founded as a de facto penal colony and in 1864, Sherman burned the city to the ground. We might argue about whether the arson was the crime or the response to the crime, but this is indisputable: Atlanta is a city sewn from the ashes and everything that grows here is at once fertilized and corrupted by the past... These stories do not necessarily conform to the traditional expectations of noir...However, they all share the quality of exposing the rot underneath the scent of magnolia and pine. Noir, in my opinion, is more a question of tone than content. The moral universe of the story is as significant as the physical space. Noir is a realm where the good guys seldom win; perhaps they hardly exist at all. Few bad deeds go unrewarded, and good intentions are not the road to hell, but are hell itself...Welcome to Atlanta Noir. Come sit on the veranda, or the terrace of a high-rise condo. Pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, and fortify it with a slug of bourbon. Put your feet up. Enjoy these stories, and watch your back.
