Download or read book Two O Clock Heist written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two O'Clock Heist sends San Francisco Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield out of her jurisdiction and out of her depth when her inquiries into the murder of an old friend gain the attention of a gang of Russian mobsters. Richie Amalfi, who Rebecca sees as a charmer with an indifference to the fine points of the law, seems to know a little too much (or maybe a lot too much) about the people who are not only trying to stop Rebecca's investigation, but to stop her permanently. This only makes her question, even more, exactly who Richie is. But for now, he's the only one helping her in the face of threats to her life. Rebecca's interest in Richie grows as the situation takes a deadly turn. Through him, she looks beyond hard evidence to the secrets at the heart of the case, and in turn, to the secrets of her own heart. But through it all, Rebecca has to wonder if she'll end up as dead as a cold Russian winter.

Download or read book Stealing Rembrandts written by Anthony M. Amore and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthony M. Amore and Tom Mashberg's Stealing Rembrandts is a spellbinding journey into the high-stakes world of art theft Today, art theft is one of the most profitable criminal enterprises in the world, exceeding $6 billion in losses to galleries and art collectors annually. And the masterpieces of Rembrandt van Rijn are some of the most frequently targeted. In Stealing Rembrandts, art security expert Anthony M. Amore and award-winning investigative reporter Tom Mashberg reveal the actors behind the major Rembrandt heists in the last century. Through thefts around the world - from Stockholm to Boston, Worcester to Ohio - the authors track daring entries and escapes from the world's most renowned museums. There are robbers who coolly walk off with multimillion dollar paintings; self-styled art experts who fall in love with the Dutch master and desire to own his art at all costs; and international criminal masterminds who don't hesitate to resort to violence. They also show how museums are thwarted in their ability to pursue the thieves - even going so far as to conduct investigations on their own, far away from the maddening crowd of police intervention, sparing no expense to save the priceless masterpieces. Stealing Rembrandts is an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind look at the black market of art theft, and how it compromises some of the greatest treasures the world has ever known.

Download or read book The Two O Clock War written by Walter J. Boyne and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-09-14 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter J. Boyne's The Two O'Clock War is a spellbinding chronicle of the international chess game that was played out in October 1973. It is a story of diplomacy and military might that accounts for many of the dilemmas faced in the present-day Middle East. It's usually called the Yom Kippur War. Or sometimes the October War. The players that surround it are familiar: Sadat and Mubarak, Meir and Sharon, Nixon and Kissinger, Brezhnev and Dobyrnin. It was a war that brought Arab and Jew into vicious conflict. A war in which Israel almost unleashed her nuclear arsenal and set two superpowers on a treacherous course of nuclear escalation. And a war that eventually brought peace. But a peace fraught with delicate tensions, disputed borders, and a legacy of further bloodshed. This is a war that Israel never thought was possible. Surprised by the fury and excellent execution of the Arab onslaught, and perhaps more than a little complacent, Israel suddenly found itself on the point of losing a war because of a lack of ammunition, planes and tanks. The United States, after much vacillation, finally elected to help Israel, beginning a tremendous airlift (code name: Operation Nickel Grass) which incurred the wrath of the Arab states, and their sponsor, the Soviet Union. Fortunately, the airlift came just in time for Israeli ground forces to stabilize their positions and eventually turn the tide in the Sinai and Golan Heights. And it was all made possible by an operation that dwarfed the Berlin Airlift and the Soviets' simultaneous efforts in Egypt and Syria. The Two O'Clock War is bound to become the definitive history of a war that quite literally approached Armageddon.

Download or read book Four O Clock Sizzle written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield's would-be boyfriend, Richie Amalfi, is named as one of San Francisco's "most enticing bachelors," she's not amused, but she never expected it would lead to his life being threatened. As a restaurant owner, men's upscale clothing store owner, hotelier, and more--handsome bachelors all--are attacked, Rebecca realizes the danger is very real. Who's killing the city's "enticing bachelors" and why? Rebecca must answer those questions as she grapples with her own questions and feelings about Richie. Rebecca soon discovers that where there's smoke there's fire. As she gets closer to the bachelors to learn why they're in danger, she finds their happy surface images hide troubling conflagrations below. When she's forced to dive below the steamy surfaces to learn what's really going on, only Richie has the insider knowledge she needs to do it. And while she might sizzle over Richie, the more she learns about both him and the case, the more she realizes that she may have just moved from the frying pan into the fire--with equally deadly results.

Download or read book Three O Clock S ance written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Francisco Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield has vowed to have nothing more to do with mystery man Richie Amalfi, but when he tells her about the strange deaths of clients of a local psychic medium, her decision changes. Rebecca has always been intrigued by the paranormal and, despite her logical and practical nature, she can't resist looking into the deaths. A handsome medium, a tormented ghost, and the FBI lurking around because of their interest in Richie and some stolen ancient artifacts, show Rebecca that the dead don't always stay dead and buried. And her emotions can't be buried, no matter how hard she might try. But following both just might lead Rebecca straight to the Great Beyond ... permanently.

Download or read book Six O Clock Silence written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eerie discovery brings danger and painful reminders of a tragic past ... When some workmen dig up a skeleton, Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield finds herself investigating a death that took place years earlier. She never imagines that it will have major repercussions on the lives of people she now cares deeply about, or that it will put each of them in danger. Despite the bitter memories resurrected, as a cop, Rebecca has no choice but to pursue the inquiry wherever it might lead. But that doesn't make it easier, especially when it's clear that the special man in her life, Richie Amalfi, wants her to stop. Dangers abound, moving quickly from warnings to out-and-out attacks. The past is shrouded in mystery, but as the truth begins to emerge, it becomes apparent that one or more people are willing to kill to keep it buried. Yet, Rebecca refuses to abandon the case because the dead, although silent, do speak. And it's her job to listen. This is a mystery you won't want to miss. Join the growing number of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield fans, as the books proceed from One O’Clock Hustle, to Two O’Clock Heist, Three O’Clock Séance, and so on. Once you start them, you’ll find the hours just seem to fly by…

Download or read book One O Clock Hustle written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the run, accused of murder. One cop believes him. And it's her job to bring him in. Rebecca Mayfield has always been a by-the-book cop until Richie Amalfi enters her life--and makes her want to throw the book at him! Now, Richie's accused of murder and runs to Rebecca to help him prove his innocence. She's completely flummoxed by this, but the more she learns about the case, the more convinced she is that he's not guilty. Will she break all the rules to help him, or do her job the way she's been taught? And what are the consequences for either choice? As dangers lurk and more deaths happen, Rebecca discovers there's a lot more to Richie than she thought and a lot more to like than she imagined, she fears not only for her life, but also her heart. If you've missed TV shows like Castle or Remington Steele, you'll enjoy reading about Rebecca and Richie because they, too, give you mystery and humor with a touch of romance. Start this first book in the best-selling Inspector Rebecca Mayfield "Clock" series, and you'll soon find the hours seem to fly by ... "Joanne Pence is a master of the mystery genre. She pulls the reader in and sets the roller coaster in motion."--Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author "Joanne Pence provides laughter, love, and cold chills." --Carolyn Hart, NY Times bestselling author North American Book Award recipient - Mystery Category

Download or read book Nine O Clock Retreat written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deadly attack, a retreat... to a place where new dangers await... Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield is having problems with boyfriend Richie Amalfi, but they come to each other's aid when someone is trying to kill one of them ... and they aren't certain which. Or why. After Richie's pal, Shay, is caught in the cross-fire, they decide to seek refuge until they can figure out exactly what's going on. Rebecca brings them to her old stomping grounds in Idaho, where she finds "big city" crime isn't limited to big cities. Plus, she learns the reality of the phrase, "a fish out of water" as Richie deals with a snowy mountain cabin retreat, and Shay comes to some revelations about his life from an unlikely source. Danger threatens from different angles and in many guises as the three grapple with life, love, and murder when the clock strikes nine. Readers enjoy The Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mysteries. Begin with One O'Clock Hustle, and you'll find the hours quickly fly by.

Download or read book Time After Time written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An antique hope chest, a forgotten wedding dress, and a packet of letters lead to a startling journey of love, tragedy, and self-discovery… Charlotte Truscott's meticulously planned life is up-ended when she finds a preserved wedding dress in an antique hope chest. With it, nestled among linens and forgotten heirlooms, is a packet of letters faded with age. The letters hold the words of a long-forgotten relative, a daring and spirited young woman who defied the conventions, comfort, and familiarity that Charlotte has always clung to. As Charlotte pursues a strong uncharacteristic desire to unravel the mysteries of her great-great-grandaunt's past, her own carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Her devotion to her father's corporate empire wavers when she discovers the Donnelly Cabin Inn and goes there to learn all she could about her relative's life. In the process, with the help of the handsome and compassionate Deputy Sheriff Joseph Murrieta, Charlotte begins to realize she has other choices to make for her own life. But then, as the tragic tale of her great aunt’s past unfolds, the lives of Charlotte and her long-lost relative become intertwined, as if led by a force transcending time. And Charlotte can't help but wonder if such echoes of her aunt's past--or her aunt's ghost--will guide her to a better future... or if they are a warning to her of dangers to come.

Download or read book The Greatest Heist Stories Ever Told written by Tom McCarthy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime does pay. At least for a while. You’ll see that quickly in these nine compelling and true stories of brilliant plans and guile. The thieves awaiting you seem to have it all. They are clever, cool, and determined with icy resolve. It took a lot of guts and nerves of steel to do what they did and not fold under the pressure. After all, if those hard-wrought plans had failed, they would have had plenty of time to think about what went wrong in prison. Hijack an airplane, demand a ransom and two parachutes, then disappear? Invent a device that allows you to record the combination of any bank vault, then break into bank vaults twice? Steal from a secret mob depository run by a boss known for his brutality? Rob a small-town bank in midday and ride off without a second thought? Piece of cake. The Greatest Heists Stories Ever Told will allow readers to appreciate the efforts that go into a truly magnificent heist. It is a celebration of stunning, well-planned and audacious capers that left police and armies of investigators looking for answers and scratching their heads. Among the stories included are: The Lufthansa Heist The Northfield Bank Robbery The Last Good Heist Hijack! DB Cooper’s Great Escape and many others

Download or read book A History of Heists written by Jerry Clark and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No crime is as synonymous with America as bank robbery. Though the number of bank robberies nationwide has declined, bank robbery continues to captivate the public and jeopardize the safety of banks and their employees. In A History of Heists, Jerry Clark and Ed Palattella explore how bank robbers have influenced American culture as much as they have reflected it. Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger, Willie Sutton, and Patty Hearst are among the most famous figures in the history of crime in the United States. Jesse James used his training as a Confederate guerrilla to make bank robbery a political act. John Dillinger capitalized on the public’s scorn of banks during the Great Depression and became America’s first Public Enemy Number One. When she held up a bank with the leftist Symbionese Liberation Army, Patty Hearst fueled the country’s social unrest. Jerry Clark and Ed Palattella delve into the backgrounds and motivations of the robbers, and explore how they are as complex as the nation whose banks they have plundered. But as much as the story of bank robbery in America focuses on the thieves, it is also a story of those who investigate the heists. As bank robbers became more sophisticated, so did the police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies. This captivating history showshow bank robbery shaped the modern FBI, and how it continues to cultivate America’s fascination with the noble outlaw: bandits seen, rightly or wrongly, as battling unjust authority.

Download or read book The Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mysteries written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When opposites attract the results can be...hilarious? Deadly? Both? Inspector Rebecca Mayfield has been a by-the-book cop until Richie Amalfi enters her life. Find out how they meet in the Christmas novella, The Thirteenth Santa, when the search for a missing Santa brings Richie and a surprising amount of Christmas cheer into Rebecca’s life. Then, in One O'Clock Hustle, when Richie is accused of murder, he runs to Rebecca to help him prove his innocence. And last in this box set, Two O’Clock Heist, has Rebecca discovering that the only person willing and able to help her find a friend’s killer is the one man she wants to avoid - Richie Amalfi. For mysteries with a touch of humor and romance, join the growing number of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield fans. Once you start them, you'll find the hours just seem to fly by.

Download or read book Add A Pinch of Murder An Angie Friends Food Spirits Mystery written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Quiche Before Dying written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the glamour of the culinary world conceals a dark secret, murder is on the menu… Angie Amalfi is ecstatic when she lands a job on a pompous chef's call-in radio show, believing she'll whisk her way to stardom. But the murder of a popular restaurant owner sends shockwaves through the city's elite dining scene. Angie knows this world and leaps fork-first into the mystery, inadvertently complicating the investigation of the man who has stolen her heart, Homicide Inspector Paavo Smith As the body count rises, the dangers increase in a shadowy underworld where money, power, and illicit film producers stir the pot. Oblivious to the simmering peril, Angie soon finds herself in the middle of a deadly stew, where not only her new job, but her budding relationship with Paavo face being poisoned into extinction. Will she and Paavo navigate the twists and turns, saving not just their lives but also the fragile bond forming between them? Or are they doomed to be the next deadly course? The kitchen is hot, and a mystery is served in this latest Cook and Inspector Mystery. NOTE: The main characters in this story appear in an early mystery series by the author. This is a completely reimagined and updated version of Too Many Cooks.

Download or read book The Thirteenth Santa A Novella written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Santa Claus lies dead and flattened (as if he'd fallen from his sleigh) in the middle of a shopping mall on Christmas Eve, Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield is on the case. As she attempts to solve the homicide, a stranger shows up seeking help in tracking down a van full of Santas creating havoc throughout San Francisco. Rebecca is certain he has information that will help her case ... but she never expects he could also bring her some much-needed Christmas cheer. This novella introduces San Francisco Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield and mystery man Richie Amalfi. Look for their first full-length mystery novel, ONE O'CLOCK HUSTLE.

Download or read book Ancient Shadows written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-05 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One by one, a horror film director, a judge, and a newspaper publisher meet brutal deaths. A link exists between them, and the deaths have only begun …. Archeologist Michael Rempart finds himself pitted against ancient demons and modern conspirators when a dying priest gives him a powerful artifact--a pearl said to have granted Genghis Khan the power, eight centuries ago, to lead his Mongol warriors across the steppes to the gates of Vienna. The artifact has set off centuries of war and destruction as it conjures demons to play upon men’s strongest ambitions and cruelest desires. Michael realizes the so-called pearl is a philosopher's stone, the prime agent of alchemy. As much as he would like to ignore the artifact, when he sees horrific deaths and experiences, first-hand, diabolical possession and affliction, he has no choice but to act. The dark legends are true. To stop the artifact's evil Michael must follow a path along the Old Silk Road to a land that time forgot, and to somehow find a place that may no longer exist in the world as he knows it.

Download or read book Cook s Curious Christmas written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a powerful earthquake strikes, culinary sleuth Angie Amalfi finds herself in a different world, where nothing is as it should be, and nothing is as it seems. Not only are her fiance and friends acting beyond weird, but it seems Angie is being stalked by "The Zodiac"--one of the Bay Area's most notorious serial killers ... from the 1970's! Join Angie on this magic sleigh ride straight into a Christmas stockingful of suspense. Although she struggles to find a way to stop this nightmare, in a season of surprises she finds herself feeling a lot like Alice in Wonderland as her once merry Christmas grows curiouser and curiouser... This is an Angie & Friends series "extra"--a mystery-fantasy for your enjoyment.