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Step into the mysterious and vibrant world of New Orleans, where Harper Presley, a renowned chef and restaurateur, finds herself once again entangled in a deadly web of murder and intrigue. In "A Dinner to Die For," Harper's busy but full life is shattered when a quiet dinner date turns into a deadly encounter. Wilby Hare, New Orleans’ most sought-after psychiatrist, drops dead at Harper’s table, making her the prime suspect in yet another murder investigation. As whispers swirl through the city's historic streets, Harper must navigate a maze of secrets, lies, and hidden motives to ...

Umeå, Northern Sweden: Willmar Björkman has been incarcerated for five years after being found guilty on a murder charge; albeit unjustly convicted according to his claims. From the very start, he has adamantly maintained that he is innocent of the crime. Detectives Lars and Elin are hired to find new evidence that casts doubt upon the validity of the guilty verdict so that a retrial of his case can be requested. Is that even possible now that so much time has passed? The two detectives start asking around to dig up some new information, but find themselves facing a wall of silence - ...

I am a hard-nosed, experienced Detective First. I have solved some of the most viscious murders you can imagine. But something changed. Suddenly the recently dead reached out to me, handing me what I needed to solve cases. However, that is not easy. How do I explain that I discovered the name of the killer from a ghost? As if a key had turned, I loosened up, found the lover I was missing, and then, even more surprising, she soon had the same skill. Not sure how that happened, but we welcomed it. The trick was somehow masking that ability while benefitting with it. We got very good at it, ...

For as long as he can remember, it has been Galileo's dream to become a police horse. But when his dream comes true, he soon realises he's not there to solve crimes–he's just a vehicle to carry around the 'real' human detectives. When Galileo witnesses a crime, he decides to take matters into his own hands. He has a lot to learn, but each crime he solves is sure to take him one step closer to becoming a real detective ...

A steel serpent on silver rails, hurtling through a snow-blinded wilderness. For Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, the journey aboard the opulent Ocean Limited is meant to be a quiet passage between cases. But as a furious blizzard isolates the train from the world, the veneer of civilization within the carriage begins to crack. A sudden lurch. A minute of absolute darkness. A single, piercing scream. When the lamps flicker back to life, a passenger is found murdered. Trapped in a rolling prison of mahogany and brass, Holmes is confronted with his most claustrophobic case yet. The killer is ...

When the party of a lifetime becomes a party to the death, the lines become blurred. Friends become enemies. Drugs become weapons. And that's just the beginning ... Retired medical examiner Maddie LaFoe is in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras with her best friend and private investigator, Sloane Monroe. When Sloane leaves to get them fresh drinks, Maddie witnesses what appears to be a body being dumped in an alleyway. Maddie darts through the street festivities to investigate … only to become a victim herself. Minutes later, Sloane returns. Maddie is nowhere in sight, and no one seems ...

Somebody cursed Lucinda’s Abuelita. But who? And why? And why are the authorities and her family too frightened to investigate? When Lucinda recognizes she is Abuelita’s only hope for survival, she and her best friend enlist the help of the most unlikely ally, the son of the local gang boss… …the gang boss her family killed. Using bruja witchcraft, Lucinda and her friends open a gateway to relive Abuelita’s memories, only to discover terrible secrets and powerful enemies who pose an even greater danger than a single curse.

Uncover a Thrilling Tale of Love and Obsession Step into the captivating world of bestselling Author Kinshuk™ with "Darling, You're Obsessed." Join forces with Inspector Kamal as he races against time to untangle the web of a high-profile case involving Riya—the daughter of a junior minister. But there's more at play than meets the eye, as Kamal grapples with his own dangerous attraction to Riya. A Lethal Dance of Desire and Danger As Kamal delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes the target of a twisted stalker whose chilling signature leaves coded toys in his apartment. The ...

Werewolf attacks. Decapitated Vampires. Why did Riley think things were going to be easier as a vampire? It’s been two months since Riley was turned. She’s finally adjusting to her new fanged life and things are getting back to normal. All that changes with one werewolf attack. A seemingly random werewolf attack hits too close to home and makes her question if it’s just a coincidence, or if those close to her are being targeted. When vampires start turning up dead also, Riley and Lucian are stretched thin trying to solve the murders and hunt down the rogue werewolf. Soon, Lucian has ...

An invitation to take lunch at the Great Western Hotel at Paddington station leads Sherlock Holmes into a baffling mystery. Who is it that is watching every move made by popular journalist Farringdon Blake, and why? When the trail goes cold in London, Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson, must travel down to Foxwood Grange, Blake's home in rural Oxfordshire, to seek a solution to the mystery there.

Here are 14 new cases by repeat customers written by award-winning author Lyn McConchie, in which the famous duo deals with blackmail, a kidnapped child, a lost gem of immense value, a missing girl, and other heinous crimes, including murder most foul - and know that for every crime investigated, there will be a Holmesian solution, of far better than seven percent!

Review ...much like the tattoos that cover his body, (Mi Vida Loca) reveals the scars of Tapia's turbulent past. -- La Raza Newspaper An open and turmoil-filled book. -- San Antonio Express-News Even those of us who have followed Tapia's remarkable career continue to be astounded by his story. -- Boxing Monthly His story reads like fiction. -- iTV (UK Television) The book bares all...the craziest thing about "Mi Vida Loca" is that Tapia is still around to tell about it. -- Tim Dahlberg in Associated Press Product Description There is only one winner in boxing. Fighting against your opponent...

Hercule Poirot’s tranquil afternoon is ruined when an angry woman accosts him outside his front door. She threatens to report the famous detective to Scotland Yard for falsely accusing her of murder. Seeking sanctuary inside, Poirot is startled to find that he has a visitor – another stranger claiming to have received a letter from Poirot accusing him of killing the same man.

The Detective takes place from roughly March 2683 to March 2684. Where applicable, the chapters are named to map to the action in The All-Pro (book III in the Galactic Football League series). The story actually begins, however, on unknown dates during book II, The Starter.

The Man Who Never Checked Out begins when fourteen-year-old Herman (Herm as he hates to be called) Krause, the son of the manager of the Quarter Deck Hotel along the shore of southern New Jersey, discovers the body of a murdered guest. He makes this discovery while with his cool-headed frenemy, Becca Collins. Herm is a part-time cleaner (never to be called a maid), and Becca is a bus person, as she insists on being called, who clears tables in the restaurant. When it becomes apparent that the violent death of a guest may jeopardize his father's job, Herman decides that he must solve the ...

Step into the vibrant and mysterious world of New Orleans during the exhilarating festivities of Mardi Gras, where chef Harper Presley's life takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. When a shocking murder rocks her meticulously crafted life and business, Harper finds herself the prime suspect in a mysterious murder. With her loyal Catahoula companion, Remy, and her quick-witted best friend, Dottie, by her side, Harper dives into the heart of the investigation, determined to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. As she peels back the layers of lies, she discovers a labyrinth of hidden ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… An attack on the Mulholland’s wasn’t expected…and though much could be tied to Mick Johnson this wasn’t his style…or his target. Suddenly there is another target....

Tess da Costa is a saint - a hand-to-god miracle-producing saint. At least that's what the people in her hometown of New Avon, Massachusetts, seem to believe. And when Tess suddenly and tragically passes away, her small city begins feverishly petitioning the Pope to make Tess' sainthood official. Tess' mother is ecstatic over the fervor while her sister Callie, the one who knew Tess best, is disgusted - overcome with the feeling that her sister is being stolen from her all over again.

After being falsely accused of murdering his ex-wife, Trace O’Reilly is sentenced to death by lethal injection. Five years later, moments before he is to receive the final dose of drugs which will end his life, he receives a pardon. Given a new lease on life, Trace sets out to find the real murder. In the process, however, he not only is reacquainted with his daughter but must save her from the one person who knows the truth.

"The cows moved away from him as he stepped into the mud. The stench of manure and wet soil wafted over the area as Hamid saw something lying on the ground before him. Pushing one beast away from the site, Hamid saw a foot and a black gumboot sticking out from the mud. There was a mound of dirt around the boot, and as Hamid pulled on the boot, it came away. Ted Lassiter's red wool sock stood out in contrast to the brown of the mud. Hamid pulled out his phone and called the police." Detective Inspector Linden McCoy is called out to investigate a series of murders in the farming communities ...