Download or read book Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat written by Gina Kirkham and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residents of a rest home are dying of very unnatural causes, in this new novel in a series of “warm, cozy crime capers” (Jill’s Book Cafe). Christmas Eve, 1989. A couple is found slumped in front of their twinkling Christmas tree in an apparent murder-suicide . . . Today. Librarian Pru Pearce is preparing for her wedding to police detective Andy Barnes. But after one of her Women’s Institute friends suffers a suspicious accident at Rookery Grange, a home for the elderly and infirm, Pru and the other ladies are on alert. And when one of the residents is asphyxiated with a pillow, no one can rest easy . . . With her wedding taking a disastrous turn and a killer on the loose, the part-time detective makes another vow: to investigate and solve the mystery. Will she unravel generations of murderous secrets and find the culprit?
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Download or read book The Prunella Pearce Mysteries Books One to Three written by Gina Kirkham and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 1079 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three “warm, cozy crime capers” in the witty series starring a librarian turned detective by the author of the Constable Mavis Upton novels (Jill’s Book Cafe). This three-in-one volume includes: Murders at the Winterbottom Women’s Institute Librarian Prunella Pearce has begun a new life in the village of Winterbottom, where there’s little social life to be had aside from the meetings of the Winterbottom Women’s Institute. But excitement ensues when the group is due to elect a new president—and the nominees begin dropping like flies . . . Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel Prunella and her friends are spending Halloween at an old estate that’s been converted into a hotel. But between a mysterious impostor and some dead bodies, Pru realizes they may need a little assistance from her detective associate to crack the case . . . Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat Pru is preparing for her wedding. But after one of her friends suffers a suspicious accident at a rest home, she is on alert. And when one of the residents is asphyxiated with a pillow, no one can rest easy . . .
Download or read book Lunch with the Deadly Dozen written by Peter Berry and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A secret group of retired experts hunt a methodical serial killer, in this compelling debut crime thriller set in London . . . Widowed and in his sixties, Thomas Quinn has been invited to lunch by Lexington Smith, the leader of a covert team who call themselves The Twelve. When Thomas decides to join group, he finds himself united with other retired specialists—from a surgeon to a locksmith to a cabbie—in a quest to capture and assassinate a killer targeting homeless victims on London’s transport system. Also on the team is Monica Lodhia, a retired chemistry professor with a tragic past to whom Quinn feels drawn. As the body count rises, Thomas, Monica, and the crew try to determine a pattern. But can they protect this vulnerable population by identifying a predator before he strikes again?
Download or read book A Most Malicious Messenger written by Katherine Black and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Menacing texts lead to murder in an English village, in this unmissable, witty mystery by the Dagger Award–nominated author of A Most Unusual Demise. May Morrigan is in her bookshop one morning when she—and everyone else in the shop—receives an anonymous text. It contains a reference to a Shakespeare quotation—and seems to be aimed at the vicar and his partner, Juan. The next morning, one of them is dead. Meanwhile, May’s elderly mother, Minty, is staying with her, her old friend Fletcher, and her two dogs. To her dismay, Minty is quite preoccupied with death herself lately. She also keeps reminiscing about her past in ways that make May wonder what secrets she’s hiding. As disturbing texts continue to arrive, the Blackheath residents are threatened with further revelations and titillations. Then Fletcher becomes the focus of the tormenting texter . . . and barely escapes an attempt on his life. It’s time for May to send a strong message—and block this killer permanently . . .
Download or read book The Francis Meadowes Mysteries Books One to Three written by Mark McCrum and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 901 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three novels in the acclaimed series starring an author whose itinerary often leads him to crime scenes . . . The Festival Murders Bryce Peabody is ready to give a talk at the annual literary festival in the pretty English town of Mold-on-Wold—until he’s found dead in his hotel room. Soon, author Francis Meadowes is drawn into a role he knows only from his own fiction—that of amateur detective . . . “A marvellous set of unsavoury suspects . . . good, nasty fun with a ring of truth.” —The Mail on Sunday, Thriller of the Week Cruising to Murder Francis has landed a job lecturing aboard a luxurious liner as it cruises down the West African coast. His fellow passengers include an eclectic mix of characters. But when two of them die, the sleuthing crime writer discovers he may be out of his depth . . . “[An] entertaining mystery.” —Publishers Weekly Murder Your Darlings Francis is soaking up the sun in Italy, running a creative writing course at a villa in the Umbrian countryside. But what should have been a magical week turns sinister when a body is found in the sauna . . . A Mail on Sunday Book of the Year “A neat twist on the classic English-country-house formula.” —Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Handcuffs Truncheon and a Polyester Thong written by Gina Kirkham and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in the humorous, poignant and moving series featuring Mavis Upton, an ordinary single mum who dives headfirst into fighting crime. Meet Mavis Upton. As mummy to seven-year-old Ella, surrogate to far too many pets and with a failed marriage under her belt, Mavis knows she needs to make some life-changing decisions. It’s time to strike out into the world, to stand on her own two feet . . . to pursue a lifelong ambition to become a Police Officer. I mean, what could go wrong? Supported by her quirky, malapropism-suffering mum, Mavis throws herself into a world of uncertainty, self-discovery, fearless escapades, laughter, and extra-large knickers. And using her newly discovered investigative skills, she reluctantly embarks on a search to find her errant dad who was last seen years before, making off with her mum’s much needed coupon for a fabulous foam cup bra all the way from America. Series praise “Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.” —Samantha Magson “Hilarious! It’s true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.” —Sherrie Hewson “Such a terrific read!” —Lorraine Kelly
Download or read book The Doolittle Family in America written by William Frederick Doolittle and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Memoir of Thomas Bewick written by himself Embellished by numerous wood engravings designed and engraved by the author for a work on British fishes and never before published The editor s preface signed J B i e Jane Bewick written by Thomas Bewick and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book You Never Said Goodbye written by Luca Veste and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a best thriller of 2022 by PopSugar!? "Local Woman Missing meets The Fugitive...breathes new life into the psychological thriller genre." — C.L. Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Last Holiday "This is a rip-roaring and, at times, a touching thriller from a writer who has been favourably compared to Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay...and rightly so." — Belfast Telegraph The day she died was only the beginning... Sam Cooper is on the verge of a happy life—a true feat after his disastrous childhood. Sam's mother, Laurie, died tragically and his father was torn apart by grief. But now after years of silence, Sam's father makes a shocking confession on his deathbed. Who was Laurie Cooper? What happens when you discover you've been lied to for twenty-five years? Sam is determined to find out, but someone wants to silence the truth forever. Following a trail from London to Connecticut, Sam will have to uncover exactly what his mother did and why—no matter the cost. From the author of The Bone Keeper comes a purely thrilling thriller, a game of cat-and-mouse full of twists and turns, propelling readers through an action-packed, life-or-death mystery to the explosive conclusion.
Download or read book Bracebridge Hall written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving's 'Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists, A Medley' intricately weaves narrative threads together in a tapestry that portrays the vibrant social panorama of an English manor hall in the early 19th century. Written with the delicate touch of Irving's keen observation and droll wit, this collection of character sketches and interlinked stories reveals the customs, characters, and comedic quirks of the British gentry and their servants. With its episodic nature and format evocative of the grand literary tradition of Chaucer and the personal anecdotal charm reminiscent of Sterne, 'Bracebridge Hall' advances the genre of the sketch narrative into a rich exploration of culture and personality, presented through the inviting persona of his pseudonym, Geoffrey Crayon. Irving, an American author whose international sojourns greatly influenced his writings, was steeped in the literary, historical, and societal contexts of both his native and foreign residences. His experiences in England are vividly etched into the vignettes of 'Bracebridge Hall', embodying the enthusiasm and the curiosity of his diverse literary excursions. Irving often blurred the lines between fiction and reportage, drawing upon his travel encounters, literary scholarship, and the unique insights from his later diplomatic career which included a tenure as the U.S. ambassador to Spain. 'Bracebridge Hall' is more than an idle heirloom of literary history; it is a delightful journey into the heart of English country life through the lens of an American luminary. Scholars and enthusiasts of classic literature will find Irving's perception and craftsmanship rewarding, while modern readers will appreciate the universal themes of love, society, and human nature. With its rich tableau of characters and satirical edge, this novel promises a vivid slice of cultural exploration and remains a relevant and fascinating read, embodying the timeless essence of storytelling.
Download or read book Deep Moat Grange written by S. R. Crockett and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Deep Moat Grange" by S. R. Crockett. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Mad Hatter Murders written by Marrisse Whittaker and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “GRIPPING! Wow . . . kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end, so many twists and turns, that kept me thinking, just one more chapter! . . A rollercoaster ride!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars A British police detective’s latest case gets curiouser and curiouser in this hard-hitting novel by the author of The Devil’s Line. DSI Billie Wilde’s romantic relationship is intense—but it’s nothing compared to the pressure of her latest case, especially since the new chief of police is gunning for her squad. If they don’t get a handle on a series of deaths—which seem to have a connection to Alice in Wonderland—they could wind up being demoted. And the identity of one of the victims has made things devastatingly personal for Billie. In search of clues, she winds up working closely with PI Ellis Darque, who is working undercover. But as Billie works to sort out what’s going on behind the scenes, and confronts dark truths about her own family, she starts to feel like she’s gone through the looking-glass herself . . . This chilling police procedural by the author of The Magpie, finalist for the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction, is a compelling tale filled with complex motives, tangled mysteries, and shocking surprises.
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Download or read book The Devil s Line written by Marrisse Whittaker and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cop targets those who shatter the innocence of the young in this novel by the author of The Magpie, finalist for the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction. DSI Billie Wilde is back at work after a shocking case that saw her life thrown into utter turmoil. But she refuses to let the past drag her down. When a teenage girl is killed, her body discovered on train tracks, Billie sets about focusing all her attention on finding out who is responsible and why. As Billie and the police find a link between the girl’s murder and a County Lines gang—traffickers notorious for exploiting the vulnerable—the case takes a sinister turn. Someone has been using children to peddle drugs. Someone who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Someone who is closer to home than Billie can imagine . . .
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