Download or read book Deadly Deeds written by Zelda Becht and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE INDIANS CALLED THE NEW YORK CATSKILLS ONTIORA - LAND IN THE SKY - A SACRED PLACE But this quiet, laid-back, agrarian town of Birch Valley, tipping one small corner of the Catskill Mountain chain, has suddenly turned deadly. Before Samantha arrives home, Hattie, the one dissenting voice in the plans for a ski resort is struck down by a hit-and-run driver. She bleeds to death in the road outside Doc's Animal Hospital. Why was Hattie so against the ski slope? Samantha believes Gram's death was no accident, but no one wants to discuss it. How many people have to die before Samantha and college friend, Jonathan, find answers to the missing deeds, to the so-called 'accidents'? Deadly Deeds is a suspense mystery with romance to sweeten the broth.
Download or read book Dangerous Deeds written by Beth Prentice and published by Tracy Prentice. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes an irresistible series full of romance, mystery, laughter, and just a bit of danger... Where every closed door hides a deadly secret... They say love is blind. Of course, they weren't discussing dilapidated houses, but I'm sticking to this storyline rather than the one where I suspect I'm losing my marbles. I knew that purchasing a fixer-upper, I would be diving headfirst into the abyss of demolition, dust storms, and a bottomless pit of expenses. What I didn't foresee was the unexpected discovery of an engagement ring and a treasure trove of forbidden love letters hidden beneath the attic floorboards. Not to mention the cat with an undying love for naps, and a handyman who looks like he just walked off a magazine cover. Oh, and a stalker? He definitely wasn't on my vision board. As the house slowly returns to its former glory, those letters persist in haunting my dreams. Who could be the mysterious author, and why was their love forbidden? And who's putting in so much effort to keep me from learning the truth? Working alongside Riley, the hunky handyman is delightfully distracting, but I'm determined to solve this heartstring-tugging puzzle. Only can I restore the house to its former splendor and unveil the mystery before my relentless stalker catches up with me? Or will I lose everything, including life? 'Dangerous Deeds' introduces you to The Westport Mysteries, a hilarious romantic mystery series that will keep you glued to your seat. If you're a fan of quirky families, thrilling and engaging reads, and a dose of sweet romance served with a twist of danger, this is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure you won't want to miss!
Download or read book Poison written by Sarah Albee and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science geeks and armchair detectives will soak up this non-lethal, humorous account of the role poisons have played in human history. Perfect for STEM enthusiasts! For centuries, people have been poisoning one another—changing personal lives and the course of empires alike. From spurned spouses and rivals, to condemned prisoners like Socrates, to endangered emperors like Alexander the Great, to modern-day leaders like Joseph Stalin and Yasser Arafat, poison has played a starring role in the demise of countless individuals. And those are just the deliberate poisonings. Medical mishaps, greedy “snake oil” salesmen and food contaminants, poisonous Prohibition, and industrial toxins also impacted millions. Part history, part chemistry, part whodunit, Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous Medicines traces the role poisons have played in history from antiquity to the present and shines a ghoulish light on the deadly intersection of human nature . . . and Mother Nature.
Download or read book A Deadly Deed Grows written by Kathryn Long and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mira Stanley has come to Cape San Blas, Florida for one reason—to save Claire Peterson, her boss's aunt, from being swindled and losing her home. She realizes it will be a challenge to defeat Bradley Lane, the unscrupulous land developer, even with her accomplished skills as a lawyer. However, another element adds itself to the equation when Mira meets the attractive Sean Thorndale. The chemistry between them leaves Mira confused and frightened. Sean Thorndale has always been confident and driven with one personal agenda. And it promises to be dangerous. Even if he must deceive others by following Bradley Lane's orders, he'll do it to get justice for someone close to him. At least that's how he feels until he meets Mira Stanley. The attraction builds. Is the danger to Sean worth the risk to their relationship?
Download or read book Dirty Deeds for Beginners written by Rene Roberts and published by Pajama Therapy Books. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something Stinks in Junction Village My dog Leo's early morning "Conference" with a local skunk has me knocking at the pharmacy door frantic for a remedy—and finding a body instead. Turns out the pharmacist isn't—wasn't—a nice guy. While the cops take their time arriving on scene, upset customers pile up at the door like lemmings. The angry client with a beef about his prescription—again! The fragile wife in need of protection; the nervous partner who shows up late without explanation, and the investigating cop and new widow's exchanged look of understanding. What's that all about? Is it just me, or could one of these people be the murderer? Now add in the dirty deeds happening around my Dog Rescue build site and my very unhappy neighbors, all looking to sell to an eager developer whose plans include purchasing my land! I have no choice. I must solve this thing before all I've worked for here goes up in smoke.
Download or read book A Deadly Secret written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ed Pennington was a titan of industry, his name synonymous with oil. The Pennington Oil Company was an empire, sprawling across continents, a testament to his ruthless ambition. But beneath the veneer of success lurked a dark secret. Anyone who dared to challenge his dominion vanished, leaving behind only whispers of doubt and fear. Ed’s dirty deeds were about to come crashing down around him when rumours about shady deals, and mysterious deaths and people vanishing without a trace got back to Detective Graves by informants. He wasn’t about to ignore the rumours and seriousness on the faces of the informants. This would be considered a high-profile case that could catapult his career to unforeseen heights. Detective Jack Graves stood at his office window one day, staring out at the city skyline. The lights of Pennington Oil's headquarters blazed in the distance, a constant reminder of the case that had consumed his life for the past five years. Graves ran a hand through his graying hair, feeling every one of his 52 years. His weathered face, lined with the stress of countless investigations, reflected in the glass. Behind him, the wall was covered with photos, newspaper clippings, and red string connecting various pieces of evidence – all related to Ed Pennington and his empire. As he turned back to his desk, his eyes fell on a framed photo. A young woman with laughing eyes smiled back at him. Sarah, his daughter. The reason he couldn't let this case go, no matter the cost. Five years ago, Sarah had been an environmental activist, passionate about exposing corporate wrongdoing. She had been investigating Pennington Oil when she vanished without a trace. The official investigation turned up nothing, but Graves knew in his gut that Pennington was responsible. He picked up the photo, his throat tightening. "I'll find the truth, sweetheart," he whispered. "I promise." A knock at the door jolted him from his reverie. His partner, Detective Maria Sanchez, entered, carrying a stack of files. "Jack, we've got something," she said, her dark eyes alight with excitement. "Remember that offshore account we've been trying to trace? We finally got a break." Graves leaned forward, his fatigue forgotten. "What did you find?" Sanchez spread the files on his desk. "It's not just one account. It's a whole network. Look at this." She pointed to a complex diagram of financial transactions. "Pennington's been using a series of shell companies to funnel money. But here's the kicker – we've traced one of these companies to a small island in the Caribbean." Graves' pulse quickened. This could be the lead they'd been waiting for. But as he studied the diagram, a nagging doubt crept in. This information seemed almost too perfect, too convenient. "Maria, where did this intel come from?" he asked, his voice low. Sanchez hesitated. "An anonymous tip. I know what you're thinking, Jack, but this is solid. We've verified it through multiple sources." Graves nodded, but the unease remained. In his experience, there was no such thing as a coincidence in a case like this. Either someone on the inside was turning against Pennington, or this was an elaborate trap. "Alright," he said finally. "Let's dig deeper. But we need to be careful. If Pennington gets wind of this, he'll bury the evidence so deep we'll never find it." As Sanchez left to continue her research, Graves turned back to the wall of evidence. His eyes landed on a newspaper clipping about Alex Turner, the young engineer who had recently disappeared. Something about Turner's case had felt different from the start. Maybe it was time to revisit it. Graves pulled Turner's file from his desk drawer, spreading the contents across his desk. As he pored over the details, a pattern began to emerge. Turner had been working on an offshore rig when he disappeared, and according to his notes, he had discovered something that made him fear for his life. Graves' mind raced. Could Turner's discovery be connected to the financial irregularities they'd just uncovered? He needed to find out what Turner had been working on before he vanished. With renewed determination, Graves reached for his phone. It was time to pay another visit to Pennington Oil, this time armed with new questions and a sharper focus. As he dialed, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was getting closer to the truth – and that the danger was about to escalate dramatically. Little did Graves know, his every move was being watched. In a darkened room across the city, a figure observed multiple screens showing live feeds from hidden cameras in Graves' office. The figure reached for a phone, dialing a number from memory. "Sir," the voice said when the call connected. "Graves is on the move. He's digging into the Turner case again." On the other end of the line, Ed Pennington's voice was cold and calculated. "Keep watching him. If he gets too close, you know what to do." As the call disconnected, the observer turned back to the screens, a conflicted expression crossing their face. The game was intensifying, and soon, loyalties would be tested and secrets revealed in ways no one could predict. The sleek glass and steel facade of Pennington Oil headquarters loomed before Graves as he stepped out of his car. He straightened his tie, a gesture more out of habit than concern for appearance. His mind was racing, piecing together the puzzle of Alex Turner's disappearance and its potential connection to the offshore accounts. As he entered the lobby, the same receptionist from his previous visit greeted him with a plastic smile. "Detective Graves, what a surprise. I'm afraid Mr. Pennington is in a meeting and can't be disturbed." Graves leaned on the counter, his voice low but firm. "That's fine. I'm here to speak with someone from the engineering department. Specifically, someone who worked with Alex Turner." The receptionist's smile faltered for a moment. "I... I'll need to check on that, Detective. Please wait here." As she made a call, Graves scanned the lobby. His trained eye caught sight of a security camera adjusting its angle, following his movements. He suppressed a smile. Let them watch. He wanted Pennington to know he was here. A few minutes later, a nervous-looking man in his thirties approached. "Detective Graves? I'm Tom Chen, I worked with Alex in engineering." Graves nodded, gesturing toward the seating area. "Mr. Chen, I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me. I have a few questions about Alex's work before he disappeared."
Download or read book Dirty Deeds 2 written by R. J. Blain and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the going gets tough, the tough get their hands dirty. Join NY Times bestselling authors Faith Hunter and Jennifer Estep along with USA Today bestselling authors R.J. Blain, Diana Pharaoh Francis, and Devon Monk on a brand-new romp through magical worlds where the damsels bring the distress, what can go wrong will go wrong, and nothing is as it seems. Adventure with Eli Younger, Liz Everhart, and Brute in the thrilling world of Jane Yellowrock. Face off against old gods and lost souls at a magical crossroads on Route 66. Become entangled in Ashland's dark, deadly web with side characters from the Elemental Assassin series. Return to the irreverent world of Beck Wyatt, where disaster waits around every corner and cheesecake makes it all worthwhile. And finally, meet up with the Quinns and friends in the zany world of the Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count) series. In this collection of all-new urban fantasy and paranormal stories, the gloves are off and simply surviving might just be the dirtiest, most difficult deed of all.
Download or read book Deadly Messenger written by Rex Roberts and published by Pajama Therapy Books. This book was released on 2022-11-26 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Heroes are Made Safely hidden on Able Island, Moses Zhang is ready to unleash thousands of virus-weaponized POE soldiers on the remaining rebels taking shelter in Freeland and in Raven's Park. The POE Army's deadly message—join us or die. A tiny band of Indies and Outlanders—Wren, Coru, Nelson and Dom—have secured the antidote to Zhang's Ebola Venus II virus, at great personal cost, but they're still trapped in New Pacifica. In desperation, they split up, something they swore they'd never do, hoping one, at least, would escape the gang infested New Pacifica and reach Raven's Park and Freeland in time to replicate enough antidote to shield the innocent. Now is the time for every Outlander, every Freelander, every Indie to step up and be counted; for simple, humble people to join together to protect their families, their friends, their homes—to become heroes.
Download or read book Deadly Secrets written by Laura Scott and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two thrilling stories from the True Blue K-9 Unit series. Blind Trust by Laura Scott When guide dog trainer Eva Kendall stumbles on a dognapping, someone sets their deadly sights on her. Now she’ll do anything to find her guide-dog-in-training—except admit her most painful secret to K-9 officer Finn Gallagher. But can Finn and his K-9 partner help her track down the puppy…and uncover the criminal’s true motives before attacks on Eva turn fatal? Deep Undercover by Leonora Worth To take down a serial bomber, NYPD K-9 officers Brianne Hayes and Gavin Sutherland must go undercover—as a married couple. But now the bomber is targeting them to halt the investigation. As the clock ticks down, can Brianne, Gavin and their K-9 partners find the culprit in time to save the city—and their own lives? USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora Worth
Download or read book Dirty Deeds written by SE Jakes and published by Riptide Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-13 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two seasoned operatives finally meet their match: each other. Cillian works for the mysterious Special Branch 20: an organization that runs black ops commissioned by the British government. His specialty is deep undercover assignments with virtually no support. He's been alone for so long that he no longer knows anything else. Mal's also used to being alone. Wanted in several states and even more countries, he's not allowed in the vicinity of any of his former Navy SEAL teammates. And his current assignment is to track Cillian in order to discover the spook's endgame. Except he's no longer sure which one of them is getting played. Cillian isn't about to let the mission that's consumed him for the past several years crumble because an outsider is poking around where he doesn't belong. But Mal forces his way through Cillian's defenses — and into his heart — exposing a devastating betrayal that could destroy them both.
Download or read book Deadly Satisfaction written by Trice Hickman and published by Dafina. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Hickman proves to be a master of suspense, plot twists, exhilaration and killer climaxes.” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick It’s been two years since Johnny Mayfield’s murder rocked Amber, Alabama. His death, along with the illicit personal scandals that preceded it, created more drama than the town had ever seen. But now life is back to normal, at least for his widow, Geneva. Or so it seems. Happily remarried, Geneva has to admit her life is better than ever. Her upscale salon is thriving, and she finally has the baby she always wanted. But when Vivana Jackson, Johnny’s ex-lover and the woman convicted of killing him, starts stirring up drama by claiming she’s been framed, it causes Geneva to question many things—including who really killed Johnny. Add local gossip columnist Shartell Brown and tell-it-like-it-is Donetta Pierce to the mix, and soon vicious rumors, terrifying threats, and long held secrets may add up to another shocking murder—one that will rival even Johnny Mayfield’s. “Readers will enjoy the twist and turns in Hickman’s tale, which has a definite soap opera vibe. We know there’s aromantic train wreck ahead, but we can’t turn away from the drama.” —Library Journal on Secret Indiscretions
Download or read book Deadly Tails written by Beth Prentice and published by Beth Prentice. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today best selling author Beth Prentice comes a series that's gone to the dogs... My life in Westport is pretty close to perfect. I have a good job, a gorgeous boyfriend, Brody, and an adorable little dog, Theo. But when I receive a gift of an old chessboard from an elderly friend, my perfect life unexpectedly falls apart. Theo is dognapped, the chessboard is stolen, and my friend apparently commits suicide in his home. Only when the autopsy reveals a murder, I know something doesn't add up and I suspect the old game board is at the center of it all. Enlisting the help of Brody’s hot-headed father and my flamboyantly fabulous BFF, Isaac, I want to get to the heart of the truth. But can I solve the riddle and find a killer before Theo is added to the body count? Or will I lose my little furry friend forever? Deadly Tails is the second cozy tale in The Westport Mysteries ~ Chloe series. If you like adorable dogs, suspenseful puzzles, and quirky characters, then you’ll adore this charming story.
Download or read book The Hero s Mortal Walls written by William F. Woods and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heroes of early narrative are the faces of an older world. In constant retellings, their stories hold the memory like members of an extended family. Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Beowulf, Gawain, Roland, Yvain, Genji--in their colorful, often exaggerated ways, they show how the people of their own time and place liked to know themselves. The heroes embody their identity and reflect their culture. Because their world was difficult and dangerous, every hero needed defensive strengths. This book analyzes seven iconic heroes and compares each champion to a walled town or castle, hardened against an outer threat. These defenses are the mortal walls of their identity--their strengths against the world, as well as their dealings within it--and are exemplified in their actions as warriors, distinct rhetoric, complex relationships with women, and devotion to the divine. By delving into some of early narrative's most renowned heroes, the book reveals the pieces of their inner selves that even they cannot keep outside the walls but must finally accept with firm humility.
Download or read book Morrissey written by David Bret and published by Franz Steiner Verlag. This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morrissey is Britain's most articulate singer-songwriter, a lyricist of aching loneliness and lacerating wit. His latest album, "You Are the Quarry," is one of his best solo efforts since the disbanding of the Smiths. Here, Morrissey's friends and entourage speak frankly about the reclusive pop idol.
Download or read book The Passions in Play written by Alessandro Schiesaro and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph is devoted to the most important of Seneca's tragedies, Thyestes, which has had a notable influence on Western drama from Shakespeare to Antonin Artaud. Thyestes emerges as the mastertext of 'Silver' Latin poetry, and as an original reflection on the nature of theatre comparable to Euripides' Bacchae. The book analyses the complex structure of the play, its main themes, the relationship between Seneca's vibrant style and his obsession with dark issues of revenge and regression. Substantial discussion of other plays - especially Trojan Women, Oedipus and Medea - permits a comprehensive re-evaluation of Seneca's poetics and its pivotal role in post-Virgilian literature. Topics explored include the relationship between Seneca's plays and his theory of the emotions, the connection between poetic inspiration and the Underworld, and Seneca's treatment of time, which, in a perspective informed by psychoanalysis, is seen as a central preoccupation of Senecan tragedy.
Download or read book Killer Unleashed written by Beth Prentice and published by Tracy Prentice. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Best Selling Author comes a series that's gone to the dogs... Hi, I’m Chloe! I have a house, a best friend, and absolutely no idea how to say "no." You see, my elderly neighbor asked me to surrender her little dog named Theo to the animal shelter, and of course I agreed. But then Theo batted his big puppy dog eyes, and I became the reluctant owner of a dog. As if I need another man in my life. With a sexy new neighbor named Brody to play havoc with my emotions, a creepy new neighbor named Rick, and my ex-boyfriend Jack snooping around, the men in my life seem to be multiplying, and I don’t need that kind of trouble. Add in an attempted dog snatching, a break in, a masked attacker, and a hit and run, my life is adding up to big problems. But maybe with the help of my new neighbor, I can figure out why everyone wants Theo, and what key he holds to the whole mess. If I can do that, I may be able keep us all alive! Killer Unleashed is the first cozy tale in The Westport Mysteries ~ Chloe series. If you like adorable dogs, suspenseful puzzles, and quirky characters, then you’ll adore this charming story.
Download or read book Deadly Sights written by Ron L. Gerard and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
