Download or read book Murder at Blackberry Inn written by Camilla Chafer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published as Alibi in April. From USA Today bestselling author Camilla Chafer comes a brand new mystery.Welcome to Calendar where life is sweet, but death is murder. Vanessa Wright never planned to return home to Calendar. But her relationship ends, her job disappears, and she suddenly inherits a former inn from her great aunt, so she concludes it's finally time for her to return to the sleepy mountain town. Although it was where she grew up, she has no plans to stay there for long. All she must do to get her life back on track is fix up the inn and find a buyer. The Blackberry Inn has lost some of its charm and good looks over the years, going from gorgeous, Victorian-era splendor to being relegated to a dilapidated fixer-upper. It's going to be one helluva a job to restore it to its former glory. Fortunately, Vanessa isn't afraid of a little hard work. She boldly confronts her first night alone in the big, old house with determination and courage, until she finds a dead body on the veranda. The indications are that a man might have broken in. Who could the failed burglar be? What could he possibly want from the old inn? When successive attempts are made to scare Vanessa out of the house, she has to find out what the victim's mystery accomplice is seeking and quickly, or she could become his next victim. With the help of her contractor and old friend, Nate Minoso, Vanessa tries to solve the dead man's murder. She also has to find out what he intended to steal. More importantly, she must make a big decision in her life: is it finally time to put down roots? Or should she turn her back on her hometown, and Nate, forever? Twelve cozy mysteries... one deadly town!
Download or read book Darker than Night written by Tom Henderson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the bitter cold of 1985, two buddies embark on a hunting trip from suburban Detroit to rural Michigan, unaware they would soon become the hunted. Darker than Night tells the chilling true story of the mystery that haunted a community and baffled the police for two decades. The eerie silence surrounding their sudden disappearance is broken after nearly two decades when a relentless investigator inspires a terrified witness to break her silence. The witness narrates a haunting scene that had unfolded years back, pointing fingers at the prime suspects–the Duvall brothers. With no bodies unearthed, the justice system is riveted by the startling revelations during an electrifying trial in 2003. The brothers, Raymond and Donald Duvall, had bragged about the murders, evocatively explaining how they dismembered their victims and fed them to pigs. Despite the shocking confession, the case holds its ground purely on a single witness's account, taking the courtroom through a labyrinth of dark secrets and sinister acts. This gripping thriller presents a vivid tale of crime that reveals the devastating power of evil.
Download or read book Blackberry Pie Murder written by Joanne Fluke and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer in Lake Eden, Minnesota, has been oddly quiet, but rest assured, Hannah Swensen will bake her way to an unsolved murder . . . It's been a sleepy summer for the folks of Lake Eden, Minnesota. In fact, it's been a whole four months since anyone in the Swensen family has come across a dead body—a detail that just made the front page of the local paper. And that means Hannah Swensen can finally focus on her bakery . . . or can she? Life is never really quiet for Hannah. After all, her mother's wedding is a little over a month away and guess who Delores put in charge of the planning? Yet just when Hannah believes her biggest challenge will be whether to use buttercream or fondant for the wedding cake, she accidentally hits a stranger with her cookie truck while driving down a winding country road in a raging thunderstorm. Hannah is wracked with guilt, and things get even worse when she's arrested . . . for murder! But an autopsy soon reveals the mystery man, his shirt covered in stains from blackberry pie, would have died even if Hannah hadn't hit him. To clear her name, Hannah will have to follow a trail of pie crumbs to track down the identity of the deceased, find a baker who knows more about murder than how to roll out a perfect pie crust—and get herself to the church on time.
Download or read book Dead to the World written by Camilla Chafer and published by Audacious. This book was released on 2017 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chief reporter turned reluctant entertainment columnist, Shayne Winter, is hungry for a hard-hitting headline. All she has to do is convince her grouchy editor at the LA Chronicle to give her a real story; but all he wants her to do is write forgettable snippets and leave the real work to ace reporter, Ben Kosina. When Hollywood’s hottest starlet, Claudia Gilbert, is found dead, Shayne knows nothing is what it seems. After all, only yesterday Shayne was observing Claudia’s every move, ready to spill the latest celebrity gossip in her column. Shayne discovers Claudia was planning to sneak away on a secret trip, so how did she end up at home, dead? Despite all evidence pointing to Claudia’s estranged husband being the guilty party, Shayne, unlike Ben, isn’t convinced. Claudia’s whole life and career were orchestrated; couldn’t her death have been too? If Shayne can uncover the truth, she might beat the deadline for a real headline; that is, if she doesn’t end up in the killer’s crosshairs.
Download or read book Shock and Awesome written by Camilla Chafer and published by Audacious. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Posing as a glamorous, eligible bachelorette with closet, car and home to match may be fun and games, but Lexi may have met her match when she becomes the next in the thief's sights. After all, he'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. Along with her cash and borrowed jewels, this master thief might want to steal her heart in the ultimate sting.
Download or read book Murder at Redwood Cove written by Janet Finsilver and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Northern California B&B is the perfect spot for murder in this cozy mystery series debut by the USA Today bestselling author of Murder at the Mansion. If it weren’t for the fact that she’s replacing a dead man, Kelly Jackson would love her new job managing the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast on the coast of Northern California. But Bob Phillips did plunge off the cliff to his death. And Kelly’s starting to think it may not have been an accident. With a little help from Bob’s retired friends—the “Silver Sentinels”—Kelly starts snooping around for answers. When she’s not overseeing the B&B’s annual Taste of Chocolate and Wine Festival, Kelly and the Silver Sentinels are making serious headway—so serious that Kelly is attacked. And when another body turns up, Kelly knows she better act fast to uncover the killer before she gets sent on a permanent vacation.
Download or read book Dead Ringers written by Camilla Chafer and published by Audacious. This book was released on 2020 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When obituaries and entertainment reporter, Shayne Winter overhears a passing comment about a vanished woman, her interest is immediately piqued. But in Los Angeles, one more missing person doesn't qualify as a story. After all, she's told, disillusioned young starlets frequently have their Hollywood dreams shattered. When one missing woman becomes two and some more digging reveals several more, Shayne knows she stumbled onto a possible serial killer stalking the city. Connecting the dots that link the missing women, Shayne notices a chilling trend. All the girls resemble her new friend, supermodel-turned-actress Daisy Casta. Suspecting the killer's obsession might mean Daisy is his true target, Shayne's investigation unravels the chilling side to the star-studded city. Shayne hopes she’s on her way to getting her next headline… but it might cost her everything.
Download or read book Murder on the Short List written by Peter Lovesey and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is "Peter Lovesey's Short List" of his best ever short stories, including the Crime Writers' Association's best short story of 2007, "Needle Match", and featuring some of his most popular detectives - Bertie, Prince of Wales, Sergeant Cribb and Rosemary and Thyme. Surprises are guaranteed, as elephants appear in a London side street; a gang of geriatrics goes on a hearing aid heist and an underworld boss searches for a harp. Join the author in a brush with Adolf Hitler and take a walk on Beachy Head, the UK's favourite suicide spot...
Download or read book Alibi in April written by Chafer Camilla and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heartache at Blackberry Farm written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2022-10-05 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Rosie Clarke's bestselling Blackberry Farm series! A story of life and survival during the war which is heart-rending and bitter-sweet, bringing you laughter and tears. Cambridgeshire – 1941 As the war rages on in Europe, it brings untold heartache to the Talbot family at Blackberry Farm. First Tom is missing in action and then his brother John. leaving the family distraught with worry. Faith finds herself in trouble and turns to Lizzie for support as fear and grief bring them closer together. But tragedy is never too far away and when it strikes, it may not be those who fight that suffer the most. Will Pam’s prayers be answered and will both her sons return home? And can the family at Blackberry Farm unite to overcome their heartache and find hope for the future?
Download or read book Farm Fresh Murder written by Paige Shelton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in the Farmer's Market Mystery Series. Becca Robins leads a simple life, making jams and preserves on her very own farm. But when there's a murder in her quaint little town, she puts herself in the line of fire to defend her friend's innocence-and goes from making jam to being in one.
Download or read book Murder for Mayor written by Andie Peterson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman hiking the shoreline of Lake Superior fears she's having a heart attack and gives an exquisite necklace to a good Samaritan who comes to her aid. "Don't tell a soul," she warns, "except Molly Berg." When the woman is brutally murdered, the young female hiker becomes a target for death and must run for her life. Why would someone kill a loving grandmother on a beautiful summer day? How does that crime connect to the New Year's Day disappearance of the woman who designed the necklace? What about the designer's husband who vanished the same day? And how does it all link to a 1984 murder in Minnesota's Scott County? When Laura Kjelstad begins connecting the dots of the crimes, she becomes the next target. The necklace leads her to Sedona, Arizona, where she uncovers dark secrets and corruption on a global level. Only a handful of people know that she's gone to Arizona, but a friend who accompanied her is kidnapped in Prescott and is terrorized on a harrowing trip down the mountain to Camp Verde. Someone knows the answers and has turned his sights on Laura. A young widow, Laura is the first woman mayor of a small town in northern Minnesota. In the midst of a blistering reelection campaign, her opponents deal in hostility, misinformation, and outright lies. Her rival calls out the Internet trolls to defeat her, but Laura leaned from her Norwegian grandparents how to deal with trolls. Peterson deftly handles both pacing and plotting and ties the subplots together superbly. The reader is rewarded with a genuine understanding of the strongly drawn characters and gains insights into the real life of small town politics in all its decency and ugliness. The book is balanced with a bit of romance and gentle humor that enriches the novel.
Download or read book Blackberry Burial written by Sharon Farrow and published by Berry Basket Mystery. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While surveying the Sunderling farm for the annual road rally in honor of the local art school's centenary celebration, Marlee Jacob, the owner of The Berry Basket, stumbles upon skeletal remains and must unravel this mystery before a killer gets away with murder--again.
Download or read book Chocolate Cream Pie Murder written by Joanne Fluke and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest irresistible cozy mystery with recipes from a bestselling author that fans of Kathi Daley, Laura Childs, and Jessica Beck will eat up, crumbs and all . . . When The Cookie Jar becomes the setting of a star-studded TV special about movies filmed in Minnesota, Hannah hopes to shine the spotlight on her bakery—not the unsavory scandal swirling around her personal life. But that’s practically impossible with a disturbing visit from the shifty character she once believed was her one and only love, a group of bodyguards following her every move, and a murder victim in her bedroom. Now, swapping the crime scene in her condo for her mother Delores’s penthouse, Hannah and an old flame team up to solve a case that’s messier than an upended chocolate cream pie. As suspects emerge and secrets hit close to home, Hannah must serve a hefty helping of justice to an unnamed killer prowling around Lake Eden . . . before someone takes a slice out of her! Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar! “Hannah’s fans will relish following Hannah’s journey as she heals and becomes stronger, surrounded by the love of family and the many familiar, quirky residents of Lake Eden.” —Booklist
Download or read book Armed and Fabulous written by Camilla Chafer and published by Audacious. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Lexi wants to do is get through the day at her boring temp job with Green Hand Insurance. That’s until she finds the CEO, Martin Dean, in a pool of blood and finds herself at the center of an investigation into insurance fraud. Millions of dollars are missing, the chief suspect is dead and her mysterious, sexy, new boss is not what he seems. Recruited by the joint task force working on the case, all Lexi has to do is work out who killed Martin and where the missing millions are. That’s easier said than done when her sister is demanding the baby shower to end all baby showers, her wise ass cop family just wants to keep her safe, someone is leaving her creepy gifts and all their clues are leading them to a seedy sex club on the wrong side of town. As the bodies start to pile up, Lexi is on a race against time to find the killer and the money, before she’s next in the murderer’s sights.
Download or read book Love and Duty at Blackberry Farm written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the men fight and the war rages, there are some new arrivals on the farm... Cambridgeshire – 1942 As a new year begins and the war continues, young Artie Talbot feels trapped. In his heart he longs to fight, like his two brothers, for his king and country but is duty tied to Blackberry Farm. As feelings grow between Artie and Jeanie Salmons, Artie wonders if marriage will help him to finally accept his lot and settle down. Meanwhile, his brother John Talbot must come to terms with the tragic loss of a lost love. Can he overcome his trauma and begin to build a new life for himself and his new born son? Frances Grant, a new mysterious land girl arrives hoping to escape a violent past. Surely the countryside will offer her the safety and anonymity she craves. But someone is vengeful and eager to settle an old score... As a terrible shock rocks the family, will love and duty be enough to get the family through the dark days ahead? Praise for Rosie Clarke: 'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' Kitty Neale 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish Jottings 'A thoroughly enjoyable read.'- Reader Review 'Another cracking read from Rosie Clarke... I heartily recommend that you read her books.' - Reader Review 'I love Rosie Clarke's books and this did not disappoint.' - Reader Review 'I didn't want the book to end.' - Reader Review 'I can't wait to read the next book in the series.' - Reader Review 'A delightful addictive read.' ** - Reader Review** 'Best book I have read in a while' - Reader Review 'A wonderfully written tale of friendship, romance and the ties that bind' - Reader Review 'I felt as though I had been reunited with old friends' - Reader Review
Download or read book War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The start of a brand NEW series from bestselling author Rosie Clarke Cambridgeshire - March 1939 As the clouds of war begin to gather in Europe, the Talbot family of rural Blackberry Farm will be torn apart, just as so many families all over the world will be. Life will never be the same again. Whilst in London, the Salmons family will feel the pain of parting and loss. Brought together by war, the two families become intertwined and, as the outlook looks bleak, they must draw on each other’s strength to fight through the hard times. Lizzie Johnson and Tom were sweethearts until a mistake caused a terrible rift. Lizzie takes herself off to London to heal the pain in a glamorous new job but she still loves Tom. His pride has been hurt – but deep down inside Tom still cares. Can they find happiness before their chance is gone and the whole world is swept into the terrible madness of war?
