Download or read book The Soft Detective written by H. R. F. Keating and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DCI Phil Benholme has the reputation for being soft because he tries to see both sides of every story. When Professor Unwala, Nobel Prize winner of 1945, is found dead, Benholme must find the right questions to ask. Was it a tragic accident? Was he a victim of a violent burglary? Or of a racist assault by Britforce troopers? Or did he know something about the collection of Celtic coins thought to be buried nearby? When all leads point to a member of his own family, what will the 'soft cop' do to enforce the concept of innocent until proven guilty?

Download or read book Soft Targets written by Varnado, Detective Michael and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Soft Detective written by Henry Reymond Fitzwalter Keating and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Detective chief Inspector Phil Benholme investigates the the baffling murder of Nobel Prize-winning Professor Unwala, he is disturbed to discover that his own teenage son could be the prime suspect in the crime.

Download or read book The Last Policeman written by Ben H. Winters and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[The] weird, beautiful, unapologetically apocalyptic Last Policeman trilogy is one of my favorite mystery series."—John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns Winner of the 2013 Edgar® Award Winner for Best Paperback Original! What’s the point in solving murders if we’re all going to die soon, anyway? Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. There’s no chance left. No hope. Just six precious months until impact. The Last Policeman presents a fascinating portrait of a pre-apocalyptic United States. The economy spirals downward while crops rot in the fields. Churches and synagogues are packed. People all over the world are walking off the job—but not Hank Palace. He’s investigating a death by hanging in a city that sees a dozen suicides every week—except this one feels suspicious, and Palace is the only cop who cares. The first in a trilogy, The Last Policeman offers a mystery set on the brink of an apocalypse. As Palace’s investigation plays out under the shadow of 2011GV1, we’re confronted by hard questions way beyond “whodunit.” What basis does civilization rest upon? What is life worth? What would any of us do, what would we really do, if our days were numbered? Ebook contains an excerpt from the anticipated second book in the trilogy, Countdown City.

Download or read book Soft Hearts written by Eric Lodin and published by Eric Lodin. This book was released on 2021-05-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mystery novel starring amateur sleuth Rett Swinson, who investigates the stabbing death of her neighbor, Wanda Hightower, on Halloween.

Download or read book How to Be a Poop Detective written by kristin Struble and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's book discussing what a well-functioning digestive tract behaves like and details what its end product, poop, should be like. It educates on dietary choices that influence a healthy GI tract, in turn helping to create a healthy body and "normal" poop. Also, highlighted in the book is the product, Squatty Potty due to its unique ability to aide and assist the pooping process naturally.

Download or read book Soft Target Protection written by Ladislav Hofreiter and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings volume includes articles presented during the Advanced Research Workshop on Soft Target Protection. The book presents important topics related to the protection of vulnerable objects and spaces, called Soft Targets. The chapters published in this book are thematically assigned to the blocks as follows: Theoretical aspect of soft target protection; Blast resistance of soft targets; Counter terrorism; Technical and technological solutions for soft target protection; Scheme and organizational measures; Blast protection and Forces for soft target protection. In this book, the reader will find a wealth of information about the theoretical background for designing protection of soft targets, as well as the specifics of protecting objects in armed conflict areas. New methods and procedures applicable to the soft target protection are described.

Download or read book The Soft Cage written by Christian Parenti and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a typical day, you might make a call on a cell phone, withdraw money at an ATM, visit the mall, and make a purchase with a credit card. Each of these routine transactions leaves a digital trail for government agencies and businesses to access. As cutting-edge historian and journalist Christian Parenti points out, these everyday intrusions on privacy, while harmless in themselves, are part of a relentless (and clandestine) expansion of routine surveillance in American life over the last two centuries-from controlling slaves in the old South to implementing early criminal justice and tracking immigrants. Parenti explores the role computers are playing in creating a whole new world of seemingly benign technologies-such as credit cards, website "cookies," and electronic toll collection-that have expanded this trend in the twenty-first century. The Soft Cage offers a compelling, vitally important history lesson for every American concerned about the expansion of surveillance into our public and private lives.

Download or read book The Bad Detective written by H. R. F. Keating and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Stallworthy is a bad detective just on the right side of corrupt. But now he's turning criminal... Detective Sergeant Jack Stallworthy has been accepting backhanders for most of his career. And why not? He's spent thirty years putting villains behind bars, surely he's entitled to a little nest-egg? Lily, the pretty wife he dearly loves, dreams of retirement on the tropical island Ko Samui, but Jack will happily settle for a bungalow in Devon. Until, that is, influential businessman Emslie Warnaby offers him paradise on a plate. All he has to do is steal one slim file from the Fraud Investigation office at police HQ. But soon Jack Stallworthy is dangerously out of his depth...

Download or read book The Mysteries of Detective Ashton Kirk Complete Series written by John T. McIntyre and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John T. McIntyre's 'The Mysteries of Detective Ashton-Kirk (Complete Series)' is a captivating collection of detective stories that masterfully blend elements of mystery, suspense, and intelligent investigation. Each story follows the brilliant detective Ashton-Kirk as he unravels intricate cases with his keen observational skills and deductive reasoning, leaving readers on the edge of their seats with each twist and turn. McIntyre's writing style is characterized by its intricate plotting, vivid descriptions, and clever dialogue, reminiscent of the Golden Age of detective fiction. The series is a must-read for fans of classic detective novels seeking a new and refreshing take on the genre. John T. McIntyre, a prolific writer and avid reader of detective fiction, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to 'The Mysteries of Detective Ashton-Kirk.' His deep understanding of the genre and its conventions shines through in each story, showcasing his talent for crafting compelling mysteries that keep readers engaged until the very last page. I highly recommend 'The Mysteries of Detective Ashton-Kirk (Complete Series)' to anyone intrigued by the art of deduction and drawn to the timeless appeal of detective fiction. McIntyre's series is a masterpiece of the genre, offering a thrilling and intellectually stimulating reading experience that is sure to captivate fans of mystery and suspense.

Download or read book Mystery Violence and Popular Culture written by John G. Cawelti and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For two years, Philip Gambone traveled the length and breadth of the United States, talking candidly with LGBTQ people about their lives. In addition to interviews from David Sedaris, George Takei, Barney Frank, and Tammy Baldwin, Travels in a Gay Nation brings us lesser-known voices a retired Naval officer, a transgender scholar and drag king, a Princeton philosopher, two opera sopranos who happen to be lovers, an indie rock musician, the founder of a gay frat house, and a pair of Vermont garden designers. In this age when contemporary gay America is still coming under attack, Gambone captures the humanity of each individual. For some, their identity as a sexual minority is crucial to their life s work; for others, it has been less so, perhaps even irrelevant. But, whether splashy or quiet, center-stage or behind the scenes, Gambone s subjects have managed despite facing ignorance, fear, hatred, intolerance, injustice, violence, ridicule, or just plain indifference to construct passionate, inspiring lives. Finalist, Foreword Magazine s Anthology of the Year Outstanding Book in the High School Category, selected by the American Association of School Libraries Best Book in Special Interest Category, selected by the Public Library Association "

Download or read book A Kiss of Shadows written by Laurell K. Hamilton and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2001-01-18 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Meet Merry Gentry, paranormal P.I., and enter a thrilling, sensual world as dangerous as it is beautiful, full of earthly pleasures and dazzling magic, and ruled by the all-consuming passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . . . or demons. Merry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles, working as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime. But now the queen’s assassin has been dispatched to fetch her—whether she likes it or not. Suddenly Merry finds herself a pawn in her dreaded aunt’s plans. The job that awaits her: enjoy the constant company of the most beautiful immortal men in the world. The reward: the crown—and the opportunity to continue to live. The penalty for failure: death. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Laurell K. Hamilton’s A Shiver of Light. Praise for Laurell K. Hamilton and A Kiss of Shadows “One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field.”—Charlaine Harris “Sexy . . . Merry’s adventures are engaging and keep the reader turning the pages.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Stunning . . . steamy . . . an exciting and original world.”—San Jose Mercury News “I’ve never read a writer with a more fertile imagination.”—Diana Gabaldon

Download or read book A Detective s History of Psychology written by Diane Mello-Goldner and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you captivated by detective fiction and mystery stories? Do you enjoy solving puzzles or explaining other people's behavior? Have you ever thought Miss Marple would make a good therapist or Sherlock Holmes an excellent researcher? If so, you probably have already seen the connection between detective fiction and the field of psychology. This book introduces key concepts and theories of psychology through the lens of mystery fiction. Designed for curious readers of all backgrounds, it explores the crossroads of detective fiction and psychology. Thought-provoking activities and questions enhance readers' inquisitiveness, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and psychological insights.

Download or read book The Soft Touch written by Tony Cavanaugh and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping short crime story featuring Darian Richards by Australia's bestselling debut crime writer Tony Cavanaugh. Includes previews of his first two full-length novels. [Cavanaugh's debut is] 'as good as Harlan Coben' - Weekend Australian. Darian Richards is a retired homicide investigator. He was one of the best. But chasing monsters eventually took its toll and he quit the force to sit on a jetty on the Noosa River. Or so he planned. After years of service, witnessing the best and the worst of policing, Darian has made up his own mind about justice. Whenever a horrific crime is committed debate rages about the nature of punishment. As far as the law is concerned justice doesn't condone revenge, but tell that to the family of a murder victim or to the woman you can't protect. Darian Richards knows that in the real world, when your hands are tied, sometimes revenge is the only justice. The Soft Touch takes you deep into Darian's past, to the life lessons that made him who he is. He is a man you want looking out for you not looking for you. The Darian Richards Series Promise Dead Girl Sing The Soft Touch (Short Story) The Train Rider Kingdom of the Strong

Download or read book The Soft Pink and White Bunnyrabbit Story written by Dave Dumanis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-04-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christy Miyabi is a 9-year-old ballet dancer, an orphan, and a genius. She's also under contract from Death himself to murder a person a year for a week. Or so she believes. This poker-faced tall tale follows Christy across the country as she dutifully slaughters strangers, friends, relatives, and the President, finds true love, and fulfills her dream of making it on Broadway.

Download or read book The Detective s Garden written by Janyce Stefan-Cole and published by Unbridled Books. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Detective’s Garden: A Love Story and Meditation on Murder is set in Brooklyn in 1995. Originally from Slovenia, ex-NYPD Homicide Detective Emil Milosec, a man with a past poised to reclaim him is perennially on the outside. Elena, his beauty of a wife, has died, but she has filled pages of letters to him—which he has so far refused to read. Elena always remained elusive to him, and she still is. An ugly discovery among the leafy haven of their backyard garden unsettles the uneasy truce Emil has managed since Elena’s death. A lively cast of local characters, a dark history and an international mystery all inform the story. Underpinning events are a heat wave, the Brooklyn housing bubble underway, a gun that goes off, and a smattering of science. A little bit Sophocles, a dash of Shakespeare, and tablespoons of Old Testament go into a brew that is both contemplative and neo-noirish.

Download or read book The Soft and Delicate Fury written by Peter Quinones and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vanessa Savage says her goal is to find a man who can be her bad boy in public and her cuddly teddy bear at home. Her quest to find him spins an unintended spider web of lust and violence that is more than anyone would bargain for.