Download or read book Mystery Mansion The Lurking Killer written by Richard Edgar Zwez and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The novel is set on the fierce island of Kodiak, Alaska, where the owner of the huge Moorstone mansion is murdered. After his death the town of Old Harbor takes ownership. The renters of the property are also killed. Policemen who enter the house disappear without a trace. Homicide detective Bill Koldak has to solve the baffling murders. He must also contend with a cranky, envious police chief. In addition, Bill must deal with the beautiful woman who suddenly appears in the mansion. The novel appeals to the modern reader through its sustained action, excitement, development of characters, richness of settings, humorous situations, romantic involvement, and range of emotional content.

Download or read book The Villa Mystery in the Sealed Chamber Mystery of the Sealed Villa written by Yue Guan and published by via tolino media. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a promotional forum, Joseph and Oscar, along with six other attendees, find themselves residing in a villa atop a mountain. That very night, Johnson mysteriously disappears from his room with both the door and windows securely locked from the inside. His unexplained absence sends ripples of confusion throughout the villa. Assisted by the villa's staff - Mr. Campbell and Patrick - Johnson's assistant, Peter, and guests including the couple Kevin and Jade, Isaac, and Dallas, Joseph spearheads a search. Yet, there's no trace of him. The staff confirm that the villa's main gate was locked, making Johnson's exit virtually impossible. As tension escalates within the confined space, the consensus surges: Johnson is hiding with nefarious intentions. Later, when Joseph rings Johnson's cell phone, the ringing echoes hauntingly in the silent corridors, but Johnson's whereabouts remain enigmatic. As the night unfolds, Patrick too goes missing, only for his body to be discovered in Joseph's closet. Joseph becomes convinced that a premeditated murderer lurks among them, and that Patrick's fate was sealed because he inadvertently witnessed the act. A torrential downpour ensues, rendering the mountain roads impassable, trapping the eight inhabitants in a cloud of suspicion and distrust. When the storm subsides, the police arrive to examine the crime scene and interrogate each individual. As Joseph had a longstanding friendship with Johnson, he's asked to assist in the inquiry. Officer Cox, leading the investigation, alongside Joseph, delves deeper by visiting Johnson's place of employment and probing into their interpersonal connections. This scrutiny unveils a crucial, concealed lead. Back at the villa, Officer Cox assembles all present, and with all eyes on him, Joseph identifies the killer and elucidates the crime's chronology. As it transpired, Johnson and Jade were business partners, and due to Johnson's intentions to withdraw a significant sum, both Jade and Kevin harbored murderous intentions. Complicating the plot, Johnson had an affair with Dallas's wife, making them bitter rivals. This trio devised an intricate plan, even bribing Assistant Cox to murder Johnson inside the villa, all the while fabricating impeccable alibis. Their plot only faltered when Patrick accidentally witnessed them moving Johnson's body, leading them to hastily silence him, causing an unforeseen oversight. With the evidence presented, the culprits, after a spell of evasive maneuverin

Download or read book Murder At The Mystery Mansion written by Serena B. Miller and published by L. J. Emory Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this tongue-in-cheek novella, bad things happen every time Doreen Sizemore leaves her South Shore, Kentucky home. She can’t seem to go anywhere without stumbling over yet another dead body. So Doreen comes up with a solution. She won’t go anywhere. She’ll simply stay in her tiny home town where everything is nice and safe. But is it? The more she gets involved with the family living in the Victorian mansion down the street, the more suspicious she becomes that there is something very strange going on there.

Download or read book 52 New Card Games written by Kenneth P Langer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somewhere in your house tucked away in some dark dusty drawer you probably have a deck of standard playing cards. You may have used them to play Poker or Bridge and thought that was all they were good for but that is true no longer. In this book are the directions and rules for more than 52 new and original card games. Why spend loads of money on specially printed card sets that are designed for only one game when you can use those old cards to play a wide variety of new games? Take a break from the electronics, gather the family and friends together, and try out some new and exciting card games.

Download or read book Death in the Family written by Tessa Wegert and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. In this captivating mystery that's perfect for fans of Knives Out, Senior Investigator Shana Merchant discovers that murder is a family affair. Thirteen months ago, former NYPD detective Shana Merchant barely survived being abducted by a serial killer. Now hoping to leave grisly murder cases behind, she's taken a job in her fiancé's sleepy hometown in the Thousand Islands region of Upstate New York. But as a nor'easter bears down on her new territory, Shana and fellow investigator Tim Wellington receive a call about a man missing on a private island. Shana and Tim travel to the isolated island owned by the wealthy Sinclair family to question the witnesses. They arrive to find blood on the scene and a house full of Sinclair family and friends on edge. While Tim guesses they're dealing with a runaway case, Shana is convinced that they have a murder on their hands. As the gale intensifies outside, she starts conducting interviews and discovers the Sinclairs and their guests are crawling with dark and dangerous secrets. Trapped on the island by the raging storm with only Tim whose reliability is thrown into question, the increasingly restless suspects, and her own trauma-fueled flashbacks for company, Shana will have to trust the one person her abduction destroyed her faith in—herself. But time is ticking down, because if Shana's right, a killer is in their midst and as the pressure mounts, so do the odds that they'll strike again.

Download or read book The Maid and the Mansion An Unsolvable Crime The Maid and the Mansion Cozy Mystery Book 4 written by Fiona Grace and published by Fiona Grace. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. In a stately ancestral home, a brewing family feud takes a deadly turn when a murder attempt on the heir, a young bachelor, goes awry. As tensions run high, Mary must navigate a treacherous landscape of family deception to unmask the killer before they can strike again…. "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE MAID AND THE MANSION: AN UNSOLVABLE CRIME is book #4 in a charming historical cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! As Mary navigates the delicate intricacies of high society, she also finds herself privy to their darkest secrets. As a maid, Mary moves through mansions unnoticed and unheeded, allowing her to overhear tales of jilted lovers, gossip from fellow maids, and secrets straight from the mouths of the rich and elite. As Mary delves deeper into the intricate web of secrets within the stately manor, she encounters a cast of eccentric and intriguing characters, each with their own secrets—and their own motives for murder. Will Mary uncover their secrets in time? Or become just another story whispered about in the grand halls? A charming historical cozy mystery series that transports readers back in time, THE MAID AND THE MANSION is mystery at its finest: spellbinding, atmospheric and impossible to put down. A page-turner packed with shocking twists, turns and a mystery that’s hard to solve, it will leave you reading late into the night, all while you fall in love with its unforgettable heroine. Future books in the series are now available! “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book Murder at the Mansion written by Janet Finsilver and published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fortunes, fineries, and foul play . . . It's whale-watching season in Redwood Cove, and B&B manager Kelly Jackson's battening down the hatches for the tourist rush at Redwood Heights-a Victorian-style estate owned by her boss. And due to recent jewelry thefts, her duties include keeping track of the many dust-covered artifacts spread throughout the property. But when Kelly finds Sylvia Porter's lifeless body with a blood-splattered brooch around her neck, menial tasks don't seem so terrible. Enlisting the help of a ragtag group of brainy retirees, aka the "Silver Sentinels," Kelly's on the hunt for clues hidden behind the mansion's glamorous facade . . . and for a killer who may want to make history of her next!"

Download or read book Murder at the Mansion written by Sheila Connolly and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Asheboro, Maryland, where the homes are to die for. . . Katherine Hamilton never wanted to return to her dead-end hometown. But when she is called in to help save Asheboro from going bankrupt, Kate can’t refuse. The town has issued its last available funds to buy a local Victorian mansion. It’s a plan that Kate would be happy to help get off the ground. . .if only she didn’t have such bad memories associated with that mansion. Is Kate ready to do business—or is this job too personal for her own good? Then, one day while touring the property, Kate stumbles over a dead body. Impossibly, the victim is none other than Kate’s high-school nemesis Cordelia Walker. Soon Kate is immersed in a murder investigation and with the history of the old Victorian. What secrets are hidden within its walls—and can the truth be discovered before the killer comes for Kate herself? “Cozy fans will enjoy Connolly’s characteristically warm treatment of small-town life.”—Publishers Weekly “A new series that skillfully combines history, romance, and mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Mystery Movie Series of 1930s Hollywood written by Ron Backer and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion volume to Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood (McFarland, 2010) focuses on 22 series and 167 individual films, primarily released during the 1930s. It was a decade that featured some of the most famous cinema detectives of all time, among them Charlie Chan, Nick and Nora Charles, Philo Vance, Nancy Drew, and such lesser known but equally entertaining figures as Hildegarde Withers, Torchy Blane, Mr. Moto, Mr. Wong, and Brass Bancroft. Each mystery movie series is placed within its historical context, with emphasis on its source material and the changes or developments within the series over time. Also included are reviews of all the series' films, analyzing the quality and cohesiveness of the mystery plotlines. For titles based on literary sources, a comparison between the film and the written work is provided.

Download or read book The Maid and the Mansion A Mysterious Murder The Maid and the Mansion Cozy Mystery Book 1 written by Fiona Grace and published by Fiona Grace. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. When Mary’s wealthy employer propositions her, she refuses. And when he is discovered dead the next morning, Mary becomes the prime suspect. Relying on clues around the mansion and her sharp intellect, Mary must prove her innocence. Will her pursuit of the truth lead her to the killer? Or is she being framed? "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE MAID AND THE MANSION: A MYSTERIOUS MURDER (A MAID AND THE MANSION MYSTERY—BOOK 1) is the debut novel in a charming historical cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! As Mary navigates the delicate intricacies of high society, she also finds herself privy to their darkest secrets. As a maid, Mary moves through mansions unnoticed and unheeded, allowing her to overhear tales of jilted lovers, gossip from fellow maids, and secrets straight from the mouths of the rich and elite. As Mary delves deeper into the intricate web of secrets within the stately manor, she encounters a cast of eccentric and intriguing characters, each with their own secrets—and their own motives for murder. Will Mary uncover their secrets in time? Or become just another story whispered about in the grand halls? A charming historical cozy mystery series that transports readers back in time, THE MAID AND THE MANSION is mystery at its finest: spellbinding, atmospheric and impossible to put down. A page-turner packed with shocking twists, turns and a mystery that’s hard to solve, it will leave you reading late into the night, all while you fall in love with its unforgettable heroine. Future books in the series are now available! “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Reader reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Reader reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Reader reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Reader reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Reader reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book The Book of Cold Cases written by Simone St James and published by Random House. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Simone St. James knows how to haunt you. The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at the top of her game' JENNIFER McMAHON 'No one writes a ghost story like Simone St. James' LAURA McHUGH -- In 1977, in the small town of Claire Lake, two men were murdered with the same gun. Beth Greer was the prime suspect - a rich, eccentric 23-year-old woman, seen fleeing one of the crimes. Ever since her surprise acquittal, she's retreated to her mansion, Greer house, and never commented publicly on the case. 40 years later, Shea Collins is a receptionist by day, and a true crime blogger by night. When she meets Beth by chance, Shea asks her for an interview. To her surprise, Beth says yes. But when they meet in Beth's mansion, Shea immediately senses something isn't right. Things start happening she can't explain. And she could swear she keeps seeing a figure lurking outside the window . . . Is she working with a manipulative murderer, or is there an even darker secret lurking in Greer house?

Download or read book Killer in the Carriage House written by Sheila Connolly and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome back to Asheboro, Maryland, where real estate can be a matter of life and death. Killer in the Carriage House is the second book in the Victorian Village Mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly. Coming back to her hometown was never on the agenda for hotelier Katherine Hamilton. But when she’s offered a chance to lead the charge of transforming the landscape into a Victorian village and tourist attraction, Kate can’t quite refuse. The only problem? Nobody in Asheboro has the passion, nor the funds, to get plans off the ground. . .until Kate teams up with handsome historian Joshua Wainwright, who has ambitious ideas of his own involving an old mansion and a treasure-trove of documents that could attract investors and help seal the deal. Then, just as Kate and Josh seem ready to pull the trigger, a dead body turns up in the town library. Do these mysterious papers spell danger instead of dollars? That’s what Kate intends to find out before all bets are off...and someone else ends up six feet under.

Download or read book Video Hounds Golden Movie Retriever 1993 written by VideoHound Staff and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 1992-09 with total page 1468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people have spoken--and it's thumbs-up for Video Hound! With 21,000 videos reviewed and rated, this is "the best darn video-movie guide there is". (The Niagara Gizette). Used as the database of choice for Blockbuster Video's new "Movie Guide".

Download or read book The Riding Club Crime written by Carolyn Keene and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This summer, nothing’s safe at Green Spring—not even the camp itself… Elsa, a friend of Nancy and George’s and a counselor at Green Spring Pony Club’s summer camp, invites the girls for a ride one afternoon. Along the way, Elsa gushes about how a team of campers will compete in a regional pony club rally. If they win, they’ll go to the national competition! But Elsa’s excitement quickly fades when Nancy’s horse falls into a ditch, and it’s clearly a case of sabotage. This prompts Elsa to tell Nancy about some sinister happenings on the camp’s grounds. Is someone trying to hurt the campers—or the camp? Disguised as a counselor, Nancy tries to figure out who's behind the vicious accidents. And as they become more devastating, Nancy realizes she needs to move quickly. Will her sleuthing skills be enough to keep this camp’s horses and their riders on track?

Download or read book The Old House By The Woods written by Soma Kar and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ria is a private detective. Hired to investigate a haunted house, things spiral out of control. Now, she has to stop a killer before he strikes again. Ex-police officer and private detective Ria Robertson enjoys what she does. It has all the excitement of her former job plus the liberties of being your own boss. Hired by Eve to investigate strange occurrences in her newly bought home, Ria can't wait to solve the mystery of the century-old haunted house in Mistgrove. Joined by Jenny and Andy - her sister and best friend - and the last words of a dying man, they set out to uncover the secrets of Eve's house. Little do they know that a mysterious killer is on the loose and that no one is safe in the old house by the woods. Running against time, will Ria be able to solve the mystery behind the paranormal occurrences and save her loved ones and Eve's family from a conspiracy far more dangerous than she ever imagined? The Old House by the Woods is a thrill-packed, well-illustrated mystery book with twists and turns for an audience that loves old-school mysteries and adventures. Order your copy now, get cozy, and enjoy a thrilling story!

Download or read book Beneath the White Veil written by Connie Myres and published by Feather and Fermion Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Tale of Deception and Survival In the chilling heart of winter, “Beneath the White Veil” unveils an intoxicating narrative of a woman trapped in a life that’s as confounding as the blizzard enveloping her. Shrouded in the mist of forgotten memories, Emily is entangled in a web of deceit and danger she must unravel before time runs out. A traumatic accident leaves Emily stranded in a remote, snow-laden mansion with a fractured memory. As she struggles to piece together the fragments of her past, she discovers her life is far from ordinary. Yet, as truths are unearthed, so are lies, each one darker and more dangerous than the last. Intrigue and treachery lie within the mansion’s walls. Every friend is a potential foe. Calvin, the ever-present shadow, seems to hold the key to her forgotten past. But can he be trusted? Then there’s Gabe, her high school flame, who rekindles an old spark. Is it love or is it a mask concealing a deadly secret? When her dog Baxter fetches an ominous sign of a lurking killer, Emily finds herself at the crossroads of a deadly puzzle. With the storm raging outside and her memories returning in chilling flashes, Emily must confront her fears and expose the murderer before they strike again. “Beneath the White Veil” is an enthralling murder mystery filled with suspense and unexpected twists. It weaves a compelling tale of survival and the tenacity of the human spirit, even when ensnared in the coldest clutches of fear. Emily’s quest for the truth takes her on a suspenseful journey that tests her courage, wits, and resilience. Will she decipher the intricate puzzle of her past and uncover the killer’s identity, or will the chilling winter claim her as its next victim? This spellbinding novel will keep readers captivated from the first snowflake to the last, always wondering what lies Beneath the White Veil.

Download or read book This Lie Will Kill You written by Chelsea Pitcher and published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Will keep readers on edge from start to finish.” —Kirkus Reviews Tell the truth. Or face the consequences. Clue meets Riverdale in this page-turning thriller that exposes the lies five teens tell about a deadly night one year ago. One year ago, there was a party. At the party, someone died. Five teens each played a part and up until now, no one has told the truth. But tonight, the five survivors arrive at an isolated mansion in the hills, expecting to compete in a contest with a $50,000 grand prize. Of course…some things are too good to be true. Now, they realize they’ve been lured together by a person bent on revenge, a person who will stop at nothing to uncover what actually happened on that deadly night, one year ago. Five arrived, but not all can leave. Will the truth set them free? Or will their lies destroy them all?