Download or read book Open House Heist written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A realtor in small-town Georgia is dealing with a hot property—and a cold case—in this mystery from the USA Today–Bestselling author. You solve new murders and uncover old crimes, but can you save someone from doing hard time? To return what was lost, solve my riddle at all costs. Travel back to ’83 and the murder of a girl from Forsyth County. The note sat inside an otherwise empty lockbox on the dining room table of Bramblett County realtor Lily Sprayberry’s open house listing—a lockbox that formerly contained an expensive coin collection she promised would remain safe. Lily knows the person that wrote the note meant it for her, and knows she needs to do what it says to get the coin collection back. Determined to solve the thirty-six-year-old murder, Lily discovers the clues lead her to a possible killer she’d never suspect—someone near and dear to her heart.

Download or read book The Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mystery Series Books 4 6 written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOKS 4-6 OF THE LILY SPRAYBERRY REALTOR COZY MYSTERY SERIES Meet Lily Sprayberry. Selling homes is her career. Solving crimes, her calling.

Download or read book The Feather Thief written by Kirk Wallace Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As heard on NPR's This American Life “Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science Monitor A rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Stranger in the Woods, The Lost City of Z, and The Orchid Thief. On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, twenty-year-old American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full of rare bird specimens whose gorgeous feathers were worth staggering amounts of money to the men who shared Edwin's obsession: the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying. Once inside the museum, the champion fly-tier grabbed hundreds of bird skins—some collected 150 years earlier by a contemporary of Darwin's, Alfred Russel Wallace, who'd risked everything to gather them—and escaped into the darkness. Two years later, Kirk Wallace Johnson was waist high in a river in northern New Mexico when his fly-fishing guide told him about the heist. He was soon consumed by the strange case of the feather thief. What would possess a person to steal dead birds? Had Edwin paid the price for his crime? What became of the missing skins? In his search for answers, Johnson was catapulted into a years-long, worldwide investigation. The gripping story of a bizarre and shocking crime, and one man's relentless pursuit of justice, The Feather Thief is also a fascinating exploration of obsession, and man's destructive instinct to harvest the beauty of nature.

Download or read book Mystery of the Phantom Heist written by Franklin W. Dixon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second book of a fresh approach to a classic series, Frank and Joe track down violent pranksters. Rich girl Lindsay Peyton is throwing the biggest and best Sweet Sixteen bash that Bayport has ever seen. But her party planning is off to a bad start when Frank and Joe discover that someone has keyed her very expensive car—an early birthday present—and has put the mean prank up on YouView. Soon after the prank goes viral, a group calling themselves the Scaredevils begin to film themselves committing acts of violent vandalism around town. Broken windows, Dumpster fires, and more threaten the security of Lindsay’s party—and of Lindsay herself. Frank and Joe are determined to figure out who is the mastermind behind the videos before Lindsay’s Sweet Sixteen turns into a party she will never forget…for all the wrong reasons.

Download or read book The Lily Sprayberry Cozy Mystery Series Books 4 6 written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 4 through 6 of the Lily Sprayberry Realtor Cozy Mystery series, featuring a spunky, small-town Georgia real estate agent turned amateur sleuth. Meet Lily Sprayberry. Selling homes is her career. Solving crimes, her calling. Book 4: Bidding War Break-In When Bramblett County realtor Lily Sprayberry lists her deceased client’s townhome, the last in a sought-after mixed-use development community, she winds up in the throes of a bidding war and must contend with a criminal willing to do whatever it takes to keep her from selling… Book 5: Open House Heist The theft of a valuable coin collection, one that Lily had promised would remain safe, and a taunting note left by the thief, spur Lily to action. Determined to solve a thirty-six-year-old murder, Lily discovers clues that lead her to a possible killer she’d never suspect—someone near and dear to her heart…. Book 6: Realtor Rub Out When Lily stops by a staged home, she finds the dead body of a fellow realtor lying on the living room floor. With only a week until her destination wedding, and no leads, no potential suspects, and no possibility to leave the state until the murder is solved, Lily’s sheriff fiancé thinks they should postpone their nuptials. But that doesn’t work for the soon-to-be bride. If you like charming Southern cozy mysteries, you’ll love the Lily Sprayberry series.

Download or read book Heist written by Howard Sounes and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detail-driven account of how a gang of criminal misfits pulled off the world’s biggest cash robbery, from the bestselling author of true crime classic Fred & Rose. The target was a regional counting house for the Bank of England, a fortified concrete bunker located within a triangle of police stations, one only three hundred yards away. When former UFC cage fighter Lightning Lee Murray discovered that this cash centre held hundreds of millions of pounds, he assembled a team of mates including a mechanic, a roofer, and a used car dealer. A hairdresser made disguises for the men so they could pass off as police officers. In an Ocean’s Eleven–style robbery, the gang succeeded in hauling away a lorry-load of cash—a staggering £53 million (worth $87 million at the time)—a world-record sum. That’s when their problems began. By turns thrilling and hilarious, Heist is the compelling true story of this mind-blowing crime, including background on Lee Murray, the build-up to the heist, the robbery itself, and its aftermath. The subject of Catching Lightning, as seen on SHOWTIME.

Download or read book Santa s Little Thief written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dead elf and stolen gifts put a damper on the Christmas season in this spirited whodunit from the author of the Pooch Party Cozy Mysteries. It’s the most magical time of the year, and Bramblett County is swept up in preparations for the annual Christmas parade. Gifts for the children have been wrapped with care, the parade route is set, and Lily joins her friends to bake at Millie’s Cafe, churning out cookies like there’s no tomorrow. The baking party is all fun, laughter, and flour fights . . . until a dead elf is discovered in the cafe’s walk-in freezer. When the gifts for the town children turn up missing, the bakers realize that someone is trying to rain on their Christmas parade! Join Lily and her crew of sassy southern ladies as they strike out to track down the culprit and save Christmas. Praise for the mysteries of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson “I love the charming Southern small-town dynamic and all the drama it brings. And the supporting characters are a hoot!” —Caroline Fardig, USA Today bestselling author “If you like southern charm and laughter with deadly mysteries, this is your series.” —Wulfwyn Reads Excessively “Has all the earmarks I look for in an engrossing whodunnit; a couple of plausible red herrings, a few rescue dogs for interest, and a budding romantic interest that will keep at least this avid reader coming back with each new installment. An excellent read, I am highly recommending!” —Roxx Is Reading

Download or read book Ian Rankin written by Erin E. MacDonald and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-06-05 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian Rankin is considered by many to be Scotland's greatest living crime fiction author. Most well known for his Inspector Rebus series--which has earned critical acclaim as well as scores of fans worldwide--Rankin is a prolific author whose other works include spy thrillers, nonfiction books and articles, short stories, novels, graphic novels, audio recordings, television/film, and plays. This companion--the first to provide a complete look at all of his writings--includes alphabetized entries on Rankin's works, characters, and themes; a biography; a chronology; maps of Rebus' Edinburgh; and an annotated bibliography. A champion of both Edinburgh and Scotland, Rankin continues to combine engaging entertainment with socio-political commentary showing Edinburgh as a microcosm of Scotland, and Scotland as a microcosm of the world. His writing investigates questions of Scottish identity, British history, masculinity, and contemporary culture while providing mystery readers with complex, suspenseful plots, realistic character development, and a unique mix of American hard-boiled and procedural styles with Scottish dialects and sensibilities.

Download or read book Signed Sealed and Dead written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: The clock runs out for a Georgia high school coach—and a sleuthing realtor is on the case . . . Realtor Lily Sprayberry hopes to have kids someday—and if she does, she’ll refuse to let them play sports. It’s not because she thinks sports are dangerous—it’s the parents. God bless them, they’re a hot mess. When her client, the high school’s new varsity lacrosse coach, is murdered, her list of suspects looks like a PTA membership list. Someone on that list wanted him dead, and she’ll go into overtime to find his killer—even if it means being benched . . . permanently.

Download or read book Pooches Pumpkins and Poison written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: A widowed mom and animal-shelter volunteer has to put Halloween celebrations aside to hound a killer . . . It’s Halloween season, and the local animal shelter’s pooch adoption manager, Missy Kingston, is excited to show off the available dogs at her Georgia town’s Halloween festival. But when she discovers the festival’s organizer dead in a pile of pumpkins, Missy has strong suspicions that it wasn’t natural causes. When Missy sets out to investigate the murder on her own, what she discovers could solve the case—if she can elude a killer who’s gone out of their gourd . . .

Download or read book Realtor Rub Out written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2019-07-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: A house on the market becomes the scene of a homicide—and one realtor is listing all the suspects . . . Bramblett County, Georgia realtor Lily Sprayberry’s brand new listing is a hit, just not the kind she expected. When she stops by the staged home, she finds the dead body of another realtor lying on the living room floor. With only a week until her destination wedding, and no leads, no potential suspects, and no possibility to leave the state until the murder is solved, Lily’s sheriff fiancé thinks they should postpone their nuptials. But that doesn't work for the soon-to-be bride. Determined to find the killer in time to say “I do,” she does a little investigating herself. But with knowledge of Lily's knack for solving crimes, the killer is homing in . . .

Download or read book Hounds Harvest and Homicide written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: A fundraiser turns fatal, and an animal-shelter volunteer has to sniff out a killer . . . When Missy Kingston brought her pooch-party program to an annual gala fundraiser for the city’s women’s shelter, she didn’t expect a murder. But the most prominent financial contributor to the shelter has been found dead, bringing the big night to a halt. The suspect list is long, but Missy knows one person who shouldn't be on it: her friend Max Hoover. Missy vows to prove his innocence, and that determination leads her down a path of power, politics, and money. And it’s a path the killer doesn't want her taking . . .

Download or read book Bidding War Break In written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-11 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Georgia realtor is selling a townhouse—but there are perils hidden in the property—in this witty mystery by the USA Today–Bestselling author. Being a realtor is a lot like being a bartender: Sometimes you get an up-close and personal view of things you’d rather not. Lily Sprayberry has been asked to list and sell a deceased friend’s townhouse, and a portion of the profit will go to a scholarship fund in that friend’s name. The problem is, someone doesn’t want the place to sell. And they’ll do whatever’s necessary to make sure it doesn’t—including ruin Lily’s reputation. That just doesn’t sit well with this Southern gal. It’s her job to sell the house—even if that means taking down a crook in the process . . .

Download or read book Decluttered and Dead written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Georgia real estate pro needs to find the key to a murder in this mystery by the USA Today–Bestselling author . . . Real estate agent Lily Sprayberry doesn’t like sticking her nose in other people’s business, but sometimes, she can’t help herself. Especially when those people are ones she cares about. And when one of them winds up dead during Lily’s decluttering and staging class, she has to find the killer—much to the chagrin of the county sheriff who just happens to be the man she’s loved since she was a kid. Too bad though, because once a friend, always a friend, at least in Lily’s book. She’ll do whatever she can to find the killer, even if that means she might die. Because that’s what friendship means to Lily Sprayberry . . .

Download or read book Foreclosure Fatality written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder and sparring seniors stir up trouble for a spunky, small-town Georgia realtor in this cozy mystery by the author of Realtor Rub Out. I made a promise, multiple times actually, to my husband, the Bramblett County Sheriff. I promised I wouldn’t put my life at risk doing his job. But… when I find my potential client’s son standing over her dead body, all bets are off. I just can’t let it go, no matter how hard I try. Truth be told, I’d put myself up against a murderer any day if it kept me from taking sides between Henrietta and Bonnie, besties currently on the outs. Risking my life is one thing, but getting between those two is something no person in their right mind should do. Who am I kidding? I can’t stop myself from trying to help them too. I just hope I come out of this alive. “The supporting characters are a hoot!” —Caroline Fardig, USA Today–bestselling author

Download or read book Deal Gone Dead written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: There’s money buried in Bramblett County, Georgia, and people are dying to find it—literally . . . . Lily Sprayberry made a promise to her cranky client, Myrtle Redbecker, swearing to sell her house to the highest commercial bidder no matter what. And when she found Myrtle dead on her kitchen floor, she vowed to keep that promise—and to find the killer. But there’s a catch—or two. The new sheriff in town is Lily’s ex-boyfriend, and the last thing she wants to do is deal with him. She’s also not big on putting herself in dangerous situations, but a girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do. Now she’s stuck in the middle of a murder investigation, and if she’s not careful, she just might end up the next victim . . .

Download or read book The Lily Sprayberry Cozy Mystery Series Books 1 3 written by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and published by SevernRiver+ORM. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Lily Sprayberry. Selling homes is her career. Solving crimes, her calling. Now get the first three books of the Southern mystery series in one volume! Deal Gone Dead When Bramblett County, Georgia's number one realtor, Lily Sprayberry, finds her cantankerous older client dead on the kitchen floor, she lands herself smack dab in the middle of a long-running property battle and a one-hundred-year-old rumor. Decluttered and Dead When a member of Lily’s decluttering and staging class winds up dead, the small-town realtor takes it personally and sets out to find the killer. But the truth isn’t always pretty, and when she discovers a friend from her past may be the murderer, she vows to find out. Signed, Sealed and Dead As realtor Lily preps for the annual community yard sale fundraiser, she discovers the body of the newly hired lacrosse coach lying in the high school gym. As she searches for answers, she’s dragged deeper into an angry mob of high school sports parents all seeking revenge and gunning for their kids to sign with the most elite schools offering the best scholarships. Praise for the mysteries of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson “I love the charming Southern small-town dynamic and all the drama it brings. And the supporting characters are a hoot!” —Caroline Fardig, USA Today–bestselling author “If you like southern charm and laughter with deadly mysteries, this is your series.” —Wulfwyn Reads Excessively “Has all the earmarks I look for in an engrossing whodunnit.” —Roxx Is Reading