Download or read book The Bill Murdoch Mysteries Books 1 3 written by Ged Gillmore and published by deGrevilo. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 1261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Bill Murdoch, the world's most reluctant private investigator… This box set contains all three books in the Bill Murdoch Mysteries series, each a perfect piece of modern crime fiction which will grab you and keep you guessing until the very last line. Tense and taut, smart and sharply-observed, this series is a 'cracking new addition to the Aussie crime genre'. HEADLAND (Book #1) What happens when a drug dealer is forced to turn detective? Meet Bill Murdoch, the world's most-reluctant private investigator... Murdoch’s doing just fine, thanks for not asking. He’s dealing drugs for a crime syndicate in Sydney and saving for a house by the sea. But what does he think life is, a fairy tale? As the syndicate puts pressure on him to fill the shoes of his murdered boss, Murdoch is cornered by an equally formidable foe: the Australian Tax Office demanding an explanation for his sizeable cash income. Murdoch spins a beautiful lie, telling tax inspector, Hannah Simms, he’s a private detective. When Simms asks him to investigate the mystery of her niece's disappearance, Murdoch grabs what he thinks is a golden opportunity to outrun the syndicate. But his arrival in the missing girl's small coastal home town causes an unexpected stir and the reluctant PI soon realises his troubles are only just beginning... CLASS ACT (Book #2) ** Nominated for Best Australian Crime Fiction [Ned Kelly Awards, 2018] ** Can a man who’s lived a life of crime ever escape his past? The world’s most reluctant private investigator is about to find out... Former bad boy turned local hero, Bill Murdoch, should be happy with his little piece of paradise. After all, he’s got the fancy car and the big house by the beach. The only trouble is he’s slowly suffocating in small town life. So when Murdoch is hired to investigate who framed wealthy businessman, James Harte, with the murder of a glamorous young woman, he jumps at the chance. Going undercover among the jet set, Murdoch is quickly drawn into an exciting world of yachts, horse racing and glitzy parties. But soon Murdoch’s shady past looks set to catch up with him and when he falls for Harte’s beautiful wife, Amanda, things take a deadly turn... BASE NATURE (Book #3) How far can you push a man before he reveals his base nature? Bill Murdoch is about to find out… Murdoch takes on two cases in as many days. First he is hired to find local man, Scott Patterson, the victim of a mysterious abduction. Then an impressive stranger arrives in town with a tempting offer. But has Patterson really been abducted? And is the stranger all he appears to be? As Murdoch gives in to temptation and risks everything by returning to his old criminal ways, the hunt for Scott Patterson takes an unexpected turn. Soon Murdoch and his partner, Davie Simms, are dragged into a depraved underworld of human trafficking, prostitution and torture, where they will find evil on their doorstep, and face a desperate fight for their lives... _____________________________________ PRAISE FOR THE MURDOCH BOOKS: "Gillmore is a great author and knows how to make the characters and setting really interesting" -- Book Addict's Reviews "A lot of the success of HEADLAND is down to the character of Bill Murdoch. Dry as a chip, determined, understandably daft at times, he's a survivor first and foremost, but a decent bloke all the same. There's nuance and substance to everyone in this book...this is an extremely promising Australian thriller, PI noir debut" -- Aust Crime "[Murdoch] is a guy that is more than capable of handling himself in tough situations and is now on my list of favourite PI's!" -- BookieWookie _____________________________________ Set in Sydney and small-town Australia, the books in this series are enjoyed by fans of Mick Herron, Peter Temple, Barry Maitland, Ragnar Jonasson, Erik Hamre, Jane Harper, Garry Disher, Mari Hannah, Dave Warner, Pete Brassett, and Iain Rankin's Rebus novels. Ready to meet your new favorite private investigator? Get the series now. Search terms: amateur sleuth, Australia, Australian, Australian crime fiction, British detective, crime, crime fiction, crime mystery, crime thriller, detective, female cop, hard-boiled, human trafficking, international, lad lit, men’s adventure, missing girl, mysteries, mystery, mystery & detective, mystery and detective, Mystery & Thrillers, Mystery and Thrillers, Mystery and thrillers hard- boiled, Mystery and thrillers noir, people smuggling, police procedural, private investigator, series, small town, suspense, thriller

Download or read book Headland written by Ged Gillmore and published by DeGrevilo. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a drug dealer is forced to turn detective? Meet Bill Murdoch, the world's most reluctant private investigator.Murdoch¿s doing just ¿ne, thanks for not asking. He¿s dealing drugs for a professional crime syndicate in Sydney and saving for a house by the sea. But what does he think life is, a fairy tale?As the syndicate puts pressure on him to fill the shoes of his murdered boss, Murdoch is cornered by an equally formidable foe: the Australian Tax Of¿ce demanding an explanation for his sizeable cash income.Murdoch spins a beautiful lie, telling tax inspector, Hannah Simms, he¿s a private detective. When Simms asks him to investigate the mystery of her niece's disappearance, Murdoch grabs what he thinks is a golden opportunity to outrun the syndicate. But his arrival in the missing girl's small coastal home town causes an unexpected stir and the reluctant PI soon realises his troubles are only just beginning.HEADLAND is noir crime at its best, a thriller to keep you guessing until the very end.HEADLAND is the first book in the Bill Murdoch Mystery series. It is perfect for fans of Alan Furst, Peter Temple, Adrian McKinty, and anyone who enjoys Kate Atkinson's `Jackson Brodie' series.Bad-boy-turned-local-hero, Bill Murdoch, returns for more hardboiled noir adventures in the sequels CLASS ACT, and BASE NATURE.For exclusive extracts and news on upcoming books, visit: www.gedgillmore.com

Download or read book Shipwreck written by Maureen Jennings and published by Grass Roots Press. This book was released on 2010-09-03 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1873, a storm wrecks a ship on the rocks near a tiny fishing village in Nova Scotia. The people in the village, including the parish priest and young Will Murdoch, bravely work to save the ship's crew. Found in the shipwreck is a rich young woman with a newborn baby-and a terrible secret. With the help of the priest, young Will discovers the truth.

Download or read book Except the Dying written by Maureen Jennings and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The young victim was pregnant when she died. Was her death an attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city's influential families? Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl's simple life has something to hide.

Download or read book Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village written by Maureen Johnson and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Considering a trip to a quaint English village? You’ll think twice after learning about the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind the bucolic façades, thanks to this illustrated guide from #1 bestselling author Maureen Johnson and illustrator Jay Cooper—perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. A weekend roaming narrow old lanes, touring the faded glories of a country manor, and quaffing pints in the pub. How charming. That is, unless you have the misfortune of finding yourself in an English Murder Village, where danger lurks around each picturesque cobblestone corner and every sip of tea may be your last. If you insist on your travels, do yourself a favor and bring a copy of this little book. It may just keep you alive. Brought to life with dozens of Gorey-esque drawings by illustrator Jay Cooper and peppered with allusions to classic crime series and unmistakably British murder lore, Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village gives you the tools you need to avoid the same fate, should you find yourself in a suspiciously cozy English village (or simply dream of going). Good luck! And whatever you do, avoid the vicar.

Download or read book Mystery Fanfare written by Michael L. Cook and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a composite index of the complete runs of all mystery and detective fan magazines that have been published, through 1981. Added to it are indexes of many magazines of related nature. This includes magazines that are primarily oriented to boys' book collecting, the paperbacks, and the pulp magazine hero characters, since these all have a place in the mystery and detective genre.

Download or read book Titanic Solving the Mysteries written by J. Kent Layton and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sinking of the RMS Titanic on 15 April 1912 is one of the best-remembered, and most-scrutinised, moments of the twentieth century. Yet ever since the disaster, there have been lingering mysteries, questions that seemed utterly impossible to answer. In recent years, a string of allegations have also been made to the effect that the Titanic was suffering from a fire in one of her coal bunkers during the maiden voyage. Televised programmes, media broadcasts, and even a new book would have the public believe that Titanic was all but a blazing inferno before she even struck the iceberg, and that it was the fire that actually doomed the ship. Then there is the question of the time difference between ship's time and time on shore on the night of the disaster - a complex navigational mystery that has a direct bearing on understanding key aspects of how events played out on that fateful night.Now follow an international and world-renowned team of Titanic and maritime historians and researchers as we attempt to solve two of the most important, and most publicized, mysteries of the Titanic disaster.

Download or read book Cats Undercover written by Ged Gillmore and published by deGrevilo. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuck, Ginger and Minnie are three cats living a sweet life on a quiet farm. But catastrophe strikes with the arrival of two HORRIBLE humans: Mr & Mrs Pong. When Ginger and Minnie go missing one night, scaredy-cat Tuck sets off to find his friends - and that's when the adventure really begins... Cats Undercover will take you to an incredible world of secret agent catbots, savage sewer rats, puddles of poodle piddle and even an audition on Kitten's Got Talent. But can anything prepare our feisty felines for the Pongs' perilous plans back on the farm? [**WARNING** Read this book if you dare but fasten your seat belt first!] ___________________________________________ "Cats Undercover is every bit as snarky, funny and filled with rhyming and alliteration as the first book. Buy it for the middle-grader in your life and then read it yourself." - pop.edit.lit "A great read for middle graders who enjoy language play, funny adventures and, of course, love cats!" - The Children's Book Council of Australia ____________________________________________ Cats Undercover is the follow-up to the best-selling comedy Cats On The Run. It's a treat for fans of The Bad Guys, Bad Kitty, Klawde, Geronimo Stilton, Percy Jackson, Serafina, The Kid, Real Friends, Dork Diaries, Max Crumbly, and the Warriors series. Purrfect for ages 8 and upwards, this is crazy cat comedy at its best. Begin the adventure today! Search terms: Children's Cat Books, Children's General Humor Books, Children's Chapter Books, Children's Intermediate Readers Books, Children's Animal Stories, Children's Farm Animal Books, Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books, Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books, Children's Halloween Books, Children's Humor, Children's Fiction Books on Animals, Cat, Dog & Animal Humor, Comedy, Books for boys aged 9-12, Books for girls aged 9-12, Books for pre-teens, Books for Animal Lovers, Adventure Stories for Children, Animal Adventure Books, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Funny Books for Children, Chapter Books, Cat Lovers, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Gifts for cat owners, Books for cat lovers, books for people who love cats, funny animal stories, funny animal books, funny books for reluctant readers, books for reluctant readers, kids books in a series, children's book in a series, kids book series, children's book series, funny stories for kids, funny stories for children, Ages 9-12, age 9-12. Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature

Download or read book A Killer Kebab written by Susannah Hardy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bonaparte House is closed for the season, and Georgie Nikolopatos looks forward to fixing up the Greek restaurant and historic landmark—until her renovation plans hit a fatal snag in this Greek to Me mystery. With her divorce underway, her mother-in-law returning to Greece, and the tourists gone, Georgie finally has life under control—and the Bonaparte House to herself. She quickly hires a contractor for some much-needed renovations to reopen in time for a special Greek-style Thanksgiving meal. Georgie is suspicious though when former dishwasher Russ Riley arrives with the construction crew. He still has an axe to grind with the Nikolopatos family—but is it sharp enough to kill? When Georgie finds the body of her divorce lawyer amid the construction debris and Russ is quickly arrested for murder, something about the case doesn’t add up. While Georgie is no fan of Russ, even a bad egg deserves a crack at justice. Includes delicious Greek recipes!

Download or read book Roanoke Ridge written by J.J. Dupuis and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2020-03-07 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s been a string of Bigfoot sightings in Roanoke Ridge. Do they have something to do with the body in the woods? When Bigfoot researcher Professor Berton Sorel goes missing in the temperate rainforest of Roanoke Ridge, Oregon, help is summoned in the form of his former star pupil, Laura Reagan, online science populist and avowed skeptic. But what begins as a simple search and rescue operation takes a drastic turn when a body is discovered — and it isn’t the professor’s. Caught in the fallout of the suspicious death, perplexed by a sudden wave of Bigfoot sightings, and still desperately searching for Professor Sorel, Reagan reluctantly admits two things: her old mentor was right about there being secrets hidden in Roanoke Ridge, and it’s up to her to uncover them.

Download or read book Cats On The Run written by Ged Gillmore and published by deGrevilo. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This chapter book is laugh-aloud funny, quirky and original.' -- Buzzword Books Tuck and Ginger are two cats who really get on each other's nerves. But they need to pause the claws if they're to escape from the apartment where they're trapped. And escape they must, for their kidnappers are two warty witches who plan to magic Tuck and Ginger's body parts together to build the best witches' cat in the world: a black Purrari. Tuck (who's a few granules short of a litter-tray) and Ginger (a cynical street fighter who's now a flabby tabby) will need to work together if they're to escape alive and find their way back to their faraway home. The clock is ticking. The cauldron is bubbling. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Hold on tight! Cats On The Run is a wickedly funny adventure story adored by children of all ages. If you like magical mayhem, flying fur and hilarious misadventure, then this tale is for you! The perfect read for Halloween. __________________________________________ PRAISE FOR CATS ON THE RUN "Such a funny read for kids aged 8 to 12 or any adults who want a good laugh. It's witty and clever." -- The Mummy Project "This chapter book is laugh-aloud funny, quirky and original." -- Buzzword Books *FIVE STARS* -- Scholastic Reader Review Crew __________________________________________ Now also available as an awesome audio book - ideal for bedtimes and road trips. Cats On The Run - Book #1 in the Tuck & Ginger series. Start it today! __________________________________________ MORE PRAISE FOR CATS ON THE RUN: ‘My whole family totally loved this adventure. There is wonderful humour throughout the story - something for all ages. My kids begged me to keep reading each night, and as a parent I found this story very engaging, witty and clever. We are all looking forward to the sequel!’ – Booktopia ‘Seriously funny book as entertaining for adults as it is for kids.’ – Audible Listener ‘One of the funniest books I have read since Skulduggery Pleasant. The sheer pun-tasticness of it made it a very enjoyable read. I recommend this for ages 8+.’ – Bleach House Library ‘Wonderful characters, Page-turner, Great world building, Unpredictable, Original, Easy-to-read/listen, Entertaining, Action-packed, Twisted, Funny, Whimsical.’ – Goodreads ‘Bought this book to read aloud to my almost 11-year-old daughter. We both laughed a lot at their magical adventures and plan to buy the next Tuck and Ginger book as well.’ – Goodreads ‘An engrossing and hilarious animal adventure for both boys and girls (and any parents who enjoy a laugh). Recommended for ages 8 and upwards.’ - NetGalley 'A perfect gift for children aged 9-12. It kept my boys engrossed for hours.' - Eason Book Review ‘Hilarious! Purrfectfully perilous peril, these fury felines are frantically and furiously fleeing from wicked witches! Great for all ages.’ – Goodreads __________________________________________ Get it now! Search terms: Children's Cat Books, Children's General Humor Books, Children's Chapter Books, Children's Intermediate Readers Books, Children's Animal Stories, Children's Farm Animal Books, Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books, Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books, Children's Halloween Books, Children's Humor, Children's Fiction Books on Animals, Cat, Dog & Animal Humor, Comedy, Books for boys aged 9-12, Books for girls aged 9-12, Books for pre-teens, Books for Animal Lovers, Adventure Stories for Children, Animal Adventure Books, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Funny Books for Children, Chapter Books, Cat Lovers, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Gifts for cat owners, Books for cat lovers, books for people who love cats, funny animal stories, funny animal books, funny books for reluctant readers, books for reluctant readers, kids books in a series, children's book in a series, kids book series, children's book series, funny stories for kids, funny stories for children, Ages 9-12, age 9-12. Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature, books with audio

Download or read book Devil s Day written by Andrew Michael Hurley and published by Ecco Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A gripping and unsettling new novel by the award-winning author of The Loney that asks how much we owe to tradition, and how far we will go to preserve it"--

Download or read book The Philosopher s Pupil written by Iris Murdoch and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2010-07-20 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York TimesNotable Book: An “ingeniously plotted” tale of tragedy, comedy, and small-town gossip (The New York Times Book Review). The quiet English town of Ennistone is known for its peaceful, relaxing spa—a haven of restoration, rejuvenation, and calm. Until the night George McCaffrey’s car plunges into the cold waters of the canal, carrying with it his wife, Stella. And until the village’s most celebrated son, famed philosopher John Robert Rozanov, returns home, upending the lives of everyone with whom he comes in contact. Stirred up by talk of murder and morality, obsession and lust, religion and righteousness, the residents of Ennistone begin to spiral out of control, searching for answers and redemption for the sins of their peers—and discovering more about themselves than they ever wanted to know. With breakneck plotting and intricately flawed characters, The Philosopher’s Pupil is a darkly humorous novel from the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, The Sea, masterfully exploring the human condition and the inherent blend of comedy and tragedy therein.

Download or read book Let Darkness Bury the Dead written by Maureen Jennings and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada's premier author of historical mystery fiction returns with a brand new and highly anticipated Murdoch Mystery, with an older and wiser Detective Murdoch. It is November 1917. The Great War is grinding on, chewing up young men by the thousands. Initially, in the loyal Dominion of Canada, people are mostly eager to support the Motherland and fight for the Empire. Men perceived as slackers or cowards are shunned. But the carnage is horrendous and with enforced conscription, the enthusiasm for war is dimming. William Murdoch is a widower, a senior detective who, thanks to the new temperance laws, spends his time tracking down bootleggers and tipplers; most unsatisfying. His wife, Amy, died giving birth to their second child, a girl who lived only a few hours more. Murdoch, racked by grief, withdrew from four-year-old, Jack. This he regrets and would dearly love to make up for his negligence. As we enter the story, Jack, now twenty-one, has returned from France after being wounded and gassed at the Battle of Passchendaele. It is soon apparent that he is deeply troubled but he's not confiding in his father. He does, however, seem to be bound by shared secrets to another wounded former soldier, Percy McKinnon. Murdoch suddenly has much more serious crimes than rum-running on his hands. The night after Jack and McKinnon arrive home, a young man is found stabbed to death in the impoverished area of Toronto known as the Ward. Soon after, Murdoch has to deal with a tragic suicide, also a young man. Two more murders follow in quick succession. The only common denominator is that all of the men were exempted from conscription. Increasingly worried that Jack knows more than he is letting on, Murdoch must solve these crimes before more innocents lose their lives. It is a solution that will give him only sorrow.

Download or read book Another Medley Of Murder Mystery Plays written by Lee Mueller and published by Lee Mueller. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of 3 Comedy Murder Mystery Play scripts written by Lee Mueller. "Stay As Dead As You Are" - Haldeman High is having a class reunion. During the festivities, two people are injured by lawn "Jarts". Luckily, Detective Joe Mamet is in attendance and plans to solve this attempted murder mystery. "Remains To Be Seen" - A body is found in a steamer trunk on the back of a "U-Move-It" rental truck. But as Detective Goodman and Badham find, it's not as easy as tracking down the last person who rented the truck. "I'm Getting Murdered In The Morning" - During the garter toss at Brenda and Eddie's Reception, a mysterious man is killed on the dance floor. The mysterious man has ties to both the Groom's and Bride's families. Nonetheless, "damage control" guru - Mr. Parker believes everything is fine.

Download or read book Watching the Dark written by Peter Robinson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Peter Robinson brings back Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks and his colleague DI Annie Cabbot in a case riddled with corruption. A decorated policeman is murdered on the tranquil grounds of the St. Peter's Police Treatment Centre, shot through the heart with a crossbow arrow, and compromising photographs are discovered in his room. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is well aware that he must handle the highly sensitive and dangerously explosive investigation with the utmost discretion. And as he digs deeper, he discovers that the murder may be linked to an unsolved missing persons case from six years earlier—and the current crime may involve some very bad, crooked cops. A pulsating, electrifying novel of suspense Watching the Dark is one of Peter Robinson’s finest novels. “Ambitious…Robinson shows a keen awareness of the global reach of crime.”—New York Times Book Review

Download or read book The Spectator Bird written by Wallace Stegner and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literary agent Joe Allston, the central character of Stegner's novel All the Little Live Things, is now retired and, in his own words, 'just killing time until time gets around to killing me.' His parents and his only son are long dead, leaving him with neither ancestors nor descendants, tradition nor ties. His job, trafficking the talent of others, had not been his choice. He passes through life as a spectator. A postcard from an old friend causes Allston to return to the journals of a trip he and his wife had taken years before, a journey to his mother's birthplace, where he'd sought a link with the past. The memories of that trip, both grotesque and poignant, move through layers of time and meaning, and reveal that Joe Allston isn't quite spectator enough. Wallace Stegner was the author of, among other works of fiction, Remembering Laughter (1973); The Big Rock Candy Mountain (1943); Joe Hill (1950); All the Little Live Things (1967, Commonwealth Club Gold Medal); A Shooting Star (1961); Angle of Repose (1971, Pulitzer Prize); Recapitulation (1979); Crossing to Safety (1987); and Collected Stories (1990). His nonfiction includes Beyond the Hundredth Meridian (1954); Wolf Willow (1963); The Sound of Mountain Water (essays, 1969); The Uneasy Chair: A Biography of Bernard deVoto (1964); American Places (with Page Stegner, 1981); and Where the Bluebird Sings to the Lemonade Springs: Living and Writing in the West (1992). Three short stories have won O.Henry prizes, and in 1980 he received the Robert Kirsch Award from the Los Angeles Times for his lifetime literary achievements.