The Locked Room
The BRAND NEW instalment in Holly Hepburn's Baker Street Mystery series - for fans of Sherlock Holmes! Join Harriet White in 1930's London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Nita Prose and Janice Hallett. After a very close call on the Cambridgeshire Fens, Harriet White is about ready to hang up her deerstalker and settle back into her normal life, working in a bank on Baker Street. Until she discovers a letter in The Times newspaper challenging Sherlock Holmes to prove his status as the world s greatest detective, by solving an impossible mystery. The letter, signed Professor James Moriarty, advises Holmes that the crime will be committed within the following seven days. There will be no further clues Holmes himself must deduce which crime is the correct one to investigate. Dismissing the letter as a prank, Harry goes about her business until news breaks of the theft of valuable jewel collection from a safe in an apparently locked room in a Mayfair townhouse. Intrigued in spite of her misgivings, Harry dons a disguise and investigates. But as she begins to unpick the puzzle, a body is found. And now, a stranger, and far more deadly mystery begins to unfold around her... Praise for Holly Hepburn: Honestly I couldn t find one bad thing to say about this book! I m a new fan for sure! Goodreads review The Missing Maid is a delightful book. I loved Harry. She s warm, funny, sassy and brave. I m very much looking forward to reading what Holly brings us next in this series. Goodreads review This is such a clever idea for a cozy mystery series! I love Harry and the twisty plot of this book. Can t wait for the next book! Goodreads review I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read. Goodreads review I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it. Goodreads review I loved everything about this historical cozy. Harry is a wonderful character. She's clever, independent and kind. The mystery of the missing maid kept me entertained throughout. The pacey drama and easy-to-read style meant that I devoured this book in one day. Goodreads review This was my first exposure to the agile and creative scribblings of Holly Hepburn and I found her writing style to be smooth, immersive, and easy to follow, with issues and scenarios true to the period. I adored her conjured characters and look forward to more of these adventures. Goodreads review The witty and whip-smart novel is refreshing and fabulous. Talk about an excellent start to a new series, one I genuinely look forward to. Holmes' fans especially ought to enjoy this. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and can t wait for the next one! Goodreads review I absolutely loved this exciting and entertaining debut into cozy crime from a favourite author. I hope this is the start of a series and can t wait to see what Harry gets up to next! Goodreads review
Dark Current Rising
A missing woman. A haunted detective. A town built on secrets.When Detective Lane Sutherlin returns to Tidewell, Virginia, it isn't by choice. She's back in the small waterfront town she once called home to search for her childhood best friend, Addie, who's vanished without a trace.But coming home means more than chasing leads. Lane finds her father-the town's respected former judge-slipping further into dementia. Old wounds with her brother flare, resentments deepen, and the house she grew up in feels less like a refuge and more like a reminder of everything she's lost.As Lane digs into Addie's life, she uncovers more than she bargained for: a toxic marriage, whispered betrayals, and powerful men determined to protect their own. Every clue draws Lane closer to Tidewell's polished elite-and to the rot lurking beneath their perfect fa癟ades. Soon she realizes Addie may not have been the only target.In Tidewell, the past is never really past-and some secrets refuse to stay buried. Lane must untangle lies, face old enemies, and risk everything to bring the truth to light...even if it means becoming a target herself.
Unfollowed
In the thrilling conclusion to the Flight Risk Spy series, the past Amanda Hopkins has tried to outrun is finally closing in. Old ghosts resurface, dangerous enemies close in, and a single, life-altering choice looms-one that will determine not only her future, but who she will be when the dust settles.The answers she's sought are finally within reach, but uncovering the truth about her mission means facing dangers she can't outrun and decisions she can't undo.Following a trail of secrets that could rewrite everything she knows about herself, Amanda must weigh the cost of freedom against the weight of legacy. The stakes have never been higher-and the truth has never been closer.With her safety, her identity, and the truth all hanging in the balance, she must navigate a deadly game where trust is fleeting, and survival comes at the highest price. Every step forward risks exposure; every hesitation could cost her everything-and to endure, she'll have to vanish without a trace or bring down the system determined to destroy her.Some truths are worth dying for. This one is worth living for.Books in the Series: ✈️ The Night We Met - One encounter changes Amanda's life forever. March 2025✈️ The Last Flight from Tokyo - In Japan, Amanda races against time-and danger-to make it out alive. June 2025✈️ The Flowers of May - Back on home soil, Amanda discovers betrayal blooms closer to home than she thought. September 2025✈️ Unfollowed - When everything goes offline, Amanda's past is sure to catch up with her. December 2025
Bells, Bodies & Blizzards
Sleigh bells, snowstorms, and slightly illegal sleuthing.For the past thirty years, an undeliverable Christmas card has arrived at the Willowcroft Post Office-no return address, no known recipient. When it turns up yet again, writer-turned-amateur sleuth Tammy Rumbelow can't resist tracing the trail of this mysterious mail.With her curious cat Lockie by her side, Tammy teams up with her festive crew of sleuths: Olivia the bookstore owner and genealogist, Mrs. Temperance the knitting-circle queen, retired sheriff Wally, andtech-whiz teen Xander. When their holiday adventure spirals from festive to felonious with a break-in at the Dead Letter Office, the stakes rise higher.The team uncovers clues that could unravel Willowcroft's most cherished tradition-and expose heartbreak hidden beneath decades of holiday sparkle.Between shattered nutcrackers and ghosts of Christmas past, this season promises both peril and romance.Perfect for fans of snowy settings, small-town secrets, and sleuthing with a side of tea, tinsel, and a touch of romance with the best found family you could wish for.
Dead Man's Mistress
Louise Wykoff is arguably the most recognizable woman living in Minnesota, known for her presence in over one hundred paintings by the late and brilliant Randolph McInnis. Louise, known better as "That Wykoff Woman," was just a young apprentice when her intimate representation and the fact of the McInnis's marriage caused rumors to fly-and Louise to hide away for decades. All of McInnis's paintings are in museums or known private collections, until Louise confesses to having three more that no one has ever heard of-and now they've been stolen. Rushmore McKenzie, an occasional unlicensed private investigator, agrees to look into the theft. As he investigates, following clues that appear far too straightforward, he finds himself on the wrong side of the bars wondering if the trail might be deeper and darker than he's been led to believe. Hours away from St. Paul, deep in the nature of Grand Marais, the truth seems murkier-and deadlier-than usual. Critical Acclaim for Dead Man's Mistress: "Edgar winner Housewright's enjoyable 16th novel.... Cursed with a Midwestern charm to match his nonstop patter, McKenzie is an appealing hero who comfortably operates within the hardboiled detective tradition." -Publishers Weekly "Smooth, professional work whose mounting complications... are kept under admirable control right up to the double-barreled denouement." -Kirkus Reviews "The drama is unending, with not-so-clean and not-so-smart small-town deputies investigating a local man's suicide (or it is murder?), a rich family battling for rights to the stolen artwork, and the dogged film crew intent on capitalizing on the scandalous story. It's all painted against a backdrop of greed and deceit-in short, all of the quirky antagonists and character flaws that Housewright has so much fun exploiting for his audience. If Housewright is an acquired taste, I acquired it after the first chapter of my first McKenzie novel..." -Minneapolis Star Tribune "If you are an inspiring writer, then I suggest you read David Housewright's novels. He's one of the best authors in the mystery genre... It is very fast paced. Somehow, the author condenses a four-hundred-page novel into only three-hundred pages without affecting the reader's suspension of disbelief... With its baffling mystery, intriguing plot, human drama, and unique setting, Dead Man's Mistress is highly recommended for seasoned fans as well as for new ones." -Gumshoe Review "This is a nifty little caper... Dead Man's Mistress has lots of snappy dialog in the tried and true gumshoe tradition... it has a nicely realized sense of place... I liked McKenzie, and as I was reading, I kept trying to recall who he reminded me of. Then I remembered: Robert B. Parker's Spenser, of blessed memory." -Books to the Ceiling
Stealing the Countess
Since becoming an unlikely millionaire and quitting the St. Paul Police Department, Rushmore McKenzie has been working as an unlicensed private investigator, basically doing favors for friends and people in need. But even for him, this latest job is unusual. He's been asked to find a stolen Stradivarius, known as the Countess Borromeo, that only the violinist seems to want him to find. Stolen from a locked room in a B&B in the violinist's former hometown of Bayfield, Wisconsin, the violin is valued at $4 million and is virtually irreplaceable. But the foundation that owns it and their insurance company refuses to pay the thief (or thieves) for its safe return. However, Paul Duclos, the violinist who has played it for the past twelve years, is desperate to get it back and offers to pay the thief out of his own pocket. Though it's not his usual sort of case, McKenzie is intrigued and decides to help, which means going against the local police, the insurance company, the FBI's Art Crime division, and his own lawyer's advice. And, as he quickly learns, there's a lot more going on than the mere theft of a priceless instrument. Critical Acclaim for STEALING THE COUNTESS: "A Stradivarius goes missing and all hell breaks loose in the thirteenth entry in Edgar-winning Housewright's very strong Rushmore McKenzie series... Though the novels are loosely based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, the series makes great use of the variegated landscapes-filled with opportunities for crime and escape-of Minnesota and Wisconsin... Greatly enhancing the story are the fascinating details Housewright provides on the history and design of these priceless instruments." -Booklist, starred review "The brazen theft of a Stradivarius violin known as the Countess Borromeo, valued at $4 million, provides Rushmore McKenzie with some ethical challenges in Housewright's entertaining 13th mystery featuring the unlicensed St. Paul, Minn., PI (after 2015's Unidentified Woman #15)... The charming lead enhances the crime puzzle, which is both complex and logical." -Publishers Weekly
A Study in Secrets
A retired gentleman with a complicated past. A missing priceless treasure. A young woman in trouble. The first in the brand-new Redacted Man mystery series set in NYC introduces a Sherlock Holmes-worthy sleuth, and is a great choice for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Robert Galbraith, and Ann Cleeves. Michael A-- lives a quiet, comfortable life since his retirement from the intelligence services. Practically a recluse, he spends his days imagining the lives of the anonymous people he watches in the park beneath the window of his elegant New York townhouse--number 221--his every need tended to by his housekeeper, Mrs. Baker. For weeks, a girl has sat in the park every morning at dawn. Always alone. Always watchful. And when the sun rises, she vanishes, as if she was never there. But one day her routine changes--and Michael realizes that she faces terrible danger. He makes an uncharacteristic decision to abandon his solitude and help her. Soon, Michael finds himself plunged into the New York underworld, and he'll have to use all the tricks of his former trade if he's to keep not just himself, but his new friend, alive. A Study in Secrets is the first in a new amateur sleuth mystery series from Jeffrey Siger, author of the critically acclaimed Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries set in Greece.
Trucker's Deadly Haul
Nothing Good Happens After MidnightThe 105 Truck Stop along the interstate in the town of Oldsmar is a busy hub that attracts plenty of shady characters. But the mood grows darker when the ladies that frequent this rest stop go missing. Then start turning up dead. Found along highways and near truck stops, these poor women are thrown away like bags of trash. Beaten beyond recognition. Strangled. The crime scenes were horrific. Sadly, many turn a blind eye, even local authorities.Enter upstart cop Callahan "Cal" Raven who takes the words "Protect and Serve" to heart. As a teen, Cal sees death in all its ugliness, and through this lens he sees these victims as mothers, sisters and daughters. He sees them as human beings. He knows their lives deserve more than a free ride to the morgue, a toe tag and a Jane Doe designation.As Cal's career grows, so too does the body count. He digs into these cases against his superiors' wishes, a decision that jeopardizes his job - and his life. Yet through dogged determination, he discovers a pattern to these murders.On his quest to find the predator, Cal must contend with cronyism and corruption within the Oldsmar Police Department, media scrutiny, increasing oversight from state police, growing unease in the community and the FBI.Overcoming his own demons and insecurities, Cal investigates each death, follows the clues and tracks the killer. But time's running out with each passing mile. Will Cal find the killer before another body turns up? Will he maintain his wits? This riveting true fiction tale will keep you guessing till the final page.
Shadows of the Vixen Part 1
Saba never asked to be extraordinary. She only wanted to survive the world that kept testing how much a child could endure. But pain has a strange way of shaping destinies - and in Saba's case, it forges a mind sharper than its wounds.From a quiet childhood overshadowed by secrets to the glittering traps of Goa's underbelly, every step pulls her deeper into a world where innocence is currency... and someone like her is easy to break.But Saba refuses to stay broken.Every betrayal teaches her something.Every lie sharpens her.Every dark corner shows her who she cannot afford to be anymore.And when a mission in the Baades forests spirals out of control, the quiet girl the world once overlooked walks back out with a new shadow - a shadow the powerful will learn to fear.This is not a story of innocence lost. It's the story of a survivor learning how to strike back.
Shadows of the Vixen Part 2
Some journeys begin with escape.Saba's second journey begins with return - a return to mountains that hold more answers than safety, and more ghosts than memories.In Part One, she learned how the world shapes its survivors.In Part Two, she learns what survivors do with the truths they've carried too long.Harshil's icy silence hides a history no one talks about - disappearances that were never truly investigated, faces that were forgotten too quickly, and truths that slipped through the cracks of official reports. When Vikas and Aarzoo uncover a path that leads straight into the storm Saba left behind, the separate threads finally begin to braid themselves into one narrative.This is where everything converges.And everything breaks.As Saba moves deeper into the network of criminals, informants, opportunists, and people who built careers on half-truths, she realises that no one is innocent - not the police, not the men who claim to protect, and not even the people who once stood by her side.The mission in Baades that once marked the end of her childhood now comes back with consequences no one foresaw. Secrets are unmasked. Loyalties fracture. And the girl who was once underestimated becomes the only person capable of seeing the full picture - because she has lived every side of it.Saba isn't fighting for justice.She isn't fighting for revenge.She is fighting for clarity - the kind that frees or destroys, depending on who survives it.This volume exposes every layer hidden in the first part.The hunters discover they were being hunted.The protectors realise how fragile their truths are.And the villains learn that the strongest weapon they created has finally turned toward them.Part Two of Shadows of the Vixen is not just a sequel - it is the confrontation the story was always building toward.A psychological storm where trauma becomes insight, fear becomes precision, and survival becomes destiny.When the truth finally emerges, Saba isn't the girl they remember.She is the reckoning they never predicted.And the mountains... they saw it coming long before anyone else did.
The Silence of Sin
When guilt whispers louder than conscience, silence becomes a weapon.From the misty valleys of Nepal to the crowded lanes of Mumbai, from the shadows of Goa to the haunted stillness of Lucknow - The Silence of Sin travels through six unforgettable tales where love, betrayal, greed, and vengeance twist the human heart beyond recognition.A man framed for murder hunts down the ghosts of his past across the border.A lost bag of money turns friends into monsters.A stranger's dream unravels a buried crime.A charming traveler outsmarts his own predators.A young woman's obsession hides a deadly deception.And in a forgotten forest, a fugitive learns that the greatest danger is not pursuit - but desire.Each story in The Silence of Sin peels back another layer of darkness - exposing not just crime, but the fragile emotions that drive it.Written with a haunting realism and poetic restraint, these tales are not about murder alone...They are about the quiet ache that follows it.Dare to enter this world- where every sin leaves behind an echo.
Between the Lies - Revisited
Storylines evolving around relationships built on an untruth by way of "omission", use of "ambiguity", and/or "outright lies". This book is a fictional drama that focuses on three women (that could just as easily be men) who discover they are caught in a situation that involves lies from their significant other and that have devastating effects on their self-esteem and pride. "Lies" was originally written during the late 1990's, but as lies often are - remains a very relevant topic today.
San Quentin Exodus
James, a still-water-runs-deep boy, struggles to navigate the rough streets of Oakland, California, in the 80s. His only friend is a pit bull he rescues from dog fighting. On the cusp of college, James commits a crime that results in a prison term of thirty to life. Allison, a young Indiana girl obsessed with Nancy Drew novels, vows that her life's mission will be to solve mysteries and help people. Introverted yet daring, Allison moves to Berkeley to teach prep school and volunteers as a tutor at San Quentin. She meets James when he is approaching fifty, learns his story, and after his parole denial, channels Nancy Drew to plan his improbable escape. San Quentin Exodus is a braided novel about two people whose lives cross in a quest to reset an ill-fated life. It is a story infused with misfortune and pain, but also with hope and a fierce humanity.
Between the Lies - Revisited
Storylines evolving around relationships built on an untruth by way of "omission", use of "ambiguity", and/or "outright lies". This book is a fictional drama that focuses on three women (that could just as easily be men) who discover they are caught in a situation that involves lies from their significant other and that have devastating effects on their self-esteem and pride. "Lies" was originally written during the late 1990's, but as lies often are - remains a very relevant topic today.
San Quentin Exodus
James, a still-water-runs-deep boy, struggles to navigate the rough streets of Oakland, California, in the 80s. His only friend is a pit bull he rescues from dog fighting. On the cusp of college, James commits a crime that results in a prison term of thirty to life. Allison, a young Indiana girl obsessed with Nancy Drew novels, vows that her life's mission will be to solve mysteries and help people. Introverted yet daring, Allison moves to Berkeley to teach prep school and volunteers as a tutor at San Quentin. She meets James when he is approaching fifty, learns his story, and after his parole denial, channels Nancy Drew to plan his improbable escape. San Quentin Exodus is a braided novel about two people whose lives cross in a quest to reset an ill-fated life. It is a story infused with misfortune and pain, but also with hope and a fierce humanity.
The Kemp Gambit
Ice scientist spots impossible patterns. Antarctic ice shelf groans with wrong rhythm. Deep in the data, signs of apocalypse. She trudges across frozen wasteland for proof.Near-future suspense where discovery equals catastrophe-and every second counts.
Grandpa's New Year's Relocation
A mysterious ninja kidnaps a lonely senior citizen and places him with a family in need of a grandparent.Barry Strong, a seventy-year-old bodybuilder and widower, isn't ready for romance. When his New Year's Eve dance partner leads him away from the party, he attempts to resist her charms. Until a bag drops over his head. Thorne Bramble, self-proclaimed Best Private Investigator in Colorado Springs, is determined to find his missing friend. After all, Barry owes Thorne a free celery juice. Bodybuilder Barry promised to help Thorne fulfill his resolution to whip his dad bod into shape. Resolution number two is trickier. When Thorne tries to improve his awkward relationship with his adult daughter Brie, he learns being a PI is much easier than being a dad. True crime podcast fan and gym receptionist Brie Bramble reluctantly joins forces with her bumbling PI father to look for Barry. Twenty-five-year-old Brie steps out of her boring existence to go deep undercover with the help of a senior burlesque dance instructor.Can the sleuthing father-daughter duo work together to find the missing senior citizen? Or will Barry Strong's heart be kidnapped by a family in desperate need of a grandparent?
Swann's Last Song
Skip tracer Henry Swann cares little about anything but money, so when a beautiful Upper East Side woman shows up in his office and hires him to find her missing husband, he smiles and takes the cash. But when this seemingly simple missing-person case turns into homicide, Swann finds himself trapped in a complex web of connections and multiple identities that takes him out of New York City and across two continents. Praise for SWANN'S LAST SONG ... "Swann's got the smarts and hard-boiled cynicism of Sam Spade, but he's also got a wicked sense of humor that keeps things cool even when the action gets hot." -Brian Kilmeade, author of New York Times bestseller The Games Do Count "Salzberg's a hell of a writer. He delivers thrills, insight and plenty of laughs. Swann is a very cool take on the classic P.I." -Andrew Klavan, author of True Crime and Don't Say a Word "A veritable travelogue of suspense, SWANN'S LAST SONG grabs hold of the reader and doesn't let go. Salzberg's anti-hero is a soulful investigator and one of the most paradoxically endearing characters I've come across. I hope this isn't Swann's last song." -Joy Behar (co-host of The View) "Salzberg defies expectations left and right in this subtly subversive, genre-twisting page turner. SWANN'S LAST SONG is where literature meets entertainment" -Mark Goldblatt, author of Africa Speaks
Cosmic Weave
A spacecraft communications expert must choose between saving her kidnapped daughter or betraying her ship and crew when terrorists force her to sabotage a critical mission of interstellar diplomacy.Dagny Novak, chief communications engineer of the trailblazing spacecraft Breaking Light, had hoped to mend her fractured relationship with her adult daughter Osa. But their day together takes a terrifying turn when Osa disappears, and Dagny receives a chilling call from her kidnappers-a ruthless terrorist group demanding Dagny betray her ship and crew in exchange for her daughter's life.Some mothers send birthday cards to reconnect. Dagny's going to have to save the galaxy.
The Maiden Bell
Pick up the next adventure in John Pilkington's incredibly intriguing Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! Perfect for fans of S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor. ����'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' BooklistAN INSTINCT TO KILL!In the isolated village of Lambourn there is great excitement when a family of itinerant bell-founders arrives to forge a new church bell. But excitement soon turns to terror when churchwarden Will Stubbs - a saintly old man - is found dead in the woods.Thomas the Falconer is charged by his master to find answers, but instead finds himself trying to restore order in the community when the village constable is also found dead. Suspicion falls on many, and Thomas must battle ancient fears and hostilities in the hunt for a murderer.As panic ensues, Thomas does what he does best - following the trail and hunting his prey. But will it take the raising of the great bell itself to allow the pieces to fall into place at last - and reveal the killer?Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' - Library Journal'This latest entry in Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer series is a vigorous adventure featuring a likeable hero, an intriguing plot and a fine sense of period ambience.' - Booklist'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Jingler's Luck
Discover the next GRIPPING title in John Pilkington's superbly thrilling Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series!
The Muscovy Chain
Get ready for the final THRILLING instalment in John Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! 'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' Booklist THE FINAL DEADLY HUNT When Thomas' master Sir Robert is charged by the Queen's Council to host an important guest - Grigori Stanic, ambassador of Muscovy - Thomas is tasked with entertaining his Excellency's party, who are all keen hawking men. But no sooner have they arrived than Thomas is ordered to guard a priceless gift for Boris Godunov, the most important man at the Tsar's Court: a magnificent gold chain with jewelled pendant, only for it to be swifty stolen, with terrifying diplomatic consequences. As the desperate hunt for the chain begins a body is uncovered - the victim having been brutally tortured - and a mysterious figure is seen on the Downs, sowing fear in the community. Is he the thief - or worse, is he responsible for the murder? Thomas must use his sharp mind and primed skills to once again uncover the dark secrets lurking among Stanic's divided followers. But is Thomas truly ready to confront the most terrible adversary he has ever faced? Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist 'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review 'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' Library Journal 'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Brilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Interesting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review I was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Well-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Maiden Bell
Pick up the next adventure in John Pilkington's incredibly intriguing Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! Perfect for fans of S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor. ����'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' BooklistAN INSTINCT TO KILL!In the isolated village of Lambourn there is great excitement when a family of itinerant bell-founders arrives to forge a new church bell. But excitement soon turns to terror when churchwarden Will Stubbs - a saintly old man - is found dead in the woods.Thomas the Falconer is charged by his master to find answers, but instead finds himself trying to restore order in the community when the village constable is also found dead. Suspicion falls on many, and Thomas must battle ancient fears and hostilities in the hunt for a murderer.As panic ensues, Thomas does what he does best - following the trail and hunting his prey. But will it take the raising of the great bell itself to allow the pieces to fall into place at last - and reveal the killer?Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' - Library Journal'This latest entry in Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer series is a vigorous adventure featuring a likeable hero, an intriguing plot and a fine sense of period ambience.' - Booklist'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Muscovy Chain
Get ready for the final THRILLING instalment in John Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! 'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' Booklist THE FINAL DEADLY HUNT When Thomas' master Sir Robert is charged by the Queen's Council to host an important guest - Grigori Stanic, ambassador of Muscovy - Thomas is tasked with entertaining his Excellency's party, who are all keen hawking men. But no sooner have they arrived than Thomas is ordered to guard a priceless gift for Boris Godunov, the most important man at the Tsar's Court: a magnificent gold chain with jewelled pendant, only for it to be swifty stolen, with terrifying diplomatic consequences. As the desperate hunt for the chain begins a body is uncovered - the victim having been brutally tortured - and a mysterious figure is seen on the Downs, sowing fear in the community. Is he the thief - or worse, is he responsible for the murder? Thomas must use his sharp mind and primed skills to once again uncover the dark secrets lurking among Stanic's divided followers. But is Thomas truly ready to confront the most terrible adversary he has ever faced? Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist 'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review 'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' Library Journal 'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Brilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Interesting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review I was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Well-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Jingler's Luck
Discover the next GRIPPING title in John Pilkington's superbly thrilling Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series!
The Locked Room
The BRAND NEW instalment in Holly Hepburn's Baker Street Mystery series - for fans of Sherlock Holmes! Join Harriet White in 1930's London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Nita Prose and Janice Hallett. After a very close call on the Cambridgeshire Fens, Harriet White is about ready to hang up her deerstalker and settle back into her normal life, working in a bank on Baker Street. Until she discovers a letter in The Times newspaper challenging Sherlock Holmes to prove his status as the world s greatest detective, by solving an impossible mystery. The letter, signed Professor James Moriarty, advises Holmes that the crime will be committed within the following seven days. There will be no further clues Holmes himself must deduce which crime is the correct one to investigate. Dismissing the letter as a prank, Harry goes about her business until news breaks of the theft of valuable jewel collection from a safe in an apparently locked room in a Mayfair townhouse. Intrigued in spite of her misgivings, Harry dons a disguise and investigates. But as she begins to unpick the puzzle, a body is found. And now, a stranger, and far more deadly mystery begins to unfold around her... Praise for Holly Hepburn: Honestly I couldn t find one bad thing to say about this book! I m a new fan for sure! Goodreads review The Missing Maid is a delightful book. I loved Harry. She s warm, funny, sassy and brave. I m very much looking forward to reading what Holly brings us next in this series. Goodreads review This is such a clever idea for a cozy mystery series! I love Harry and the twisty plot of this book. Can t wait for the next book! Goodreads review I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read. Goodreads review I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it. Goodreads review I loved everything about this historical cozy. Harry is a wonderful character. She's clever, independent and kind. The mystery of the missing maid kept me entertained throughout. The pacey drama and easy-to-read style meant that I devoured this book in one day. Goodreads review This was my first exposure to the agile and creative scribblings of Holly Hepburn and I found her writing style to be smooth, immersive, and easy to follow, with issues and scenarios true to the period. I adored her conjured characters and look forward to more of these adventures. Goodreads review The witty and whip-smart novel is refreshing and fabulous. Talk about an excellent start to a new series, one I genuinely look forward to. Holmes' fans especially ought to enjoy this. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and can t wait for the next one! Goodreads review I absolutely loved this exciting and entertaining debut into cozy crime from a favourite author. I hope this is the start of a series and can t wait to see what Harry gets up to next! Goodreads review
Dirty Myrtle
A few days before Thanksgiving, Sailor Cassidy is running an amateur stakeout she has no business conducting. She's nursing a bad breakup, following a plan that's half-baked in more ways than one, and reckless enough not to care. What could go wrong?Across town, Officer Tuscaloosa "Tusk" Knight is working an off-the-books job for his captain, tailing a drifter who, it turns out, once sat two rows over from him in high school English. It's not exactly the glamorous step toward promotion he pictured, but it beats paperwork.When Sailor's disaster and Tusk's assignment collide, the two stumble into a life-or-death mess involving kidnapping, half-wit criminals, and a tangle of small-town secrets longer than the Carolina coast. With the clock ticking, Sailor and Tusk are left trying to separate the truth from the lies, and the lies from the truly stupid decisions.
The Muscovy Chain
Get ready for the final THRILLING instalment in John Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! 'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' Booklist THE FINAL DEADLY HUNT When Thomas' master Sir Robert is charged by the Queen's Council to host an important guest - Grigori Stanic, ambassador of Muscovy - Thomas is tasked with entertaining his Excellency's party, who are all keen hawking men. But no sooner have they arrived than Thomas is ordered to guard a priceless gift for Boris Godunov, the most important man at the Tsar's Court: a magnificent gold chain with jewelled pendant, only for it to be swifty stolen, with terrifying diplomatic consequences. As the desperate hunt for the chain begins a body is uncovered - the victim having been brutally tortured - and a mysterious figure is seen on the Downs, sowing fear in the community. Is he the thief - or worse, is he responsible for the murder? Thomas must use his sharp mind and primed skills to once again uncover the dark secrets lurking among Stanic's divided followers. But is Thomas truly ready to confront the most terrible adversary he has ever faced? Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist 'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review 'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' Library Journal 'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Brilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Interesting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review I was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Well-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Jingler's Luck
Discover the next GRIPPING title in John Pilkington's superbly thrilling Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series!
The Maiden Bell
Pick up the next adventure in John Pilkington's incredibly intriguing Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! Perfect for fans of S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor. ����'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' BooklistAN INSTINCT TO KILL!In the isolated village of Lambourn there is great excitement when a family of itinerant bell-founders arrives to forge a new church bell. But excitement soon turns to terror when churchwarden Will Stubbs - a saintly old man - is found dead in the woods.Thomas the Falconer is charged by his master to find answers, but instead finds himself trying to restore order in the community when the village constable is also found dead. Suspicion falls on many, and Thomas must battle ancient fears and hostilities in the hunt for a murderer.As panic ensues, Thomas does what he does best - following the trail and hunting his prey. But will it take the raising of the great bell itself to allow the pieces to fall into place at last - and reveal the killer?Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' - Library Journal'This latest entry in Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer series is a vigorous adventure featuring a likeable hero, an intriguing plot and a fine sense of period ambience.' - Booklist'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Maiden Bell
Pick up the next adventure in John Pilkington's incredibly intriguing Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! Perfect for fans of S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor. ����'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' BooklistAN INSTINCT TO KILL!In the isolated village of Lambourn there is great excitement when a family of itinerant bell-founders arrives to forge a new church bell. But excitement soon turns to terror when churchwarden Will Stubbs - a saintly old man - is found dead in the woods.Thomas the Falconer is charged by his master to find answers, but instead finds himself trying to restore order in the community when the village constable is also found dead. Suspicion falls on many, and Thomas must battle ancient fears and hostilities in the hunt for a murderer.As panic ensues, Thomas does what he does best - following the trail and hunting his prey. But will it take the raising of the great bell itself to allow the pieces to fall into place at last - and reveal the killer?Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' - Library Journal'This latest entry in Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer series is a vigorous adventure featuring a likeable hero, an intriguing plot and a fine sense of period ambience.' - Booklist'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Electric Drives
Discover the next GRIPPING title in John Pilkington's superbly thrilling Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series!
The Muscovy Chain
Get ready for the final THRILLING instalment in John Pilkington's Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! 'English history fans who don't know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' Booklist THE FINAL DEADLY HUNT When Thomas' master Sir Robert is charged by the Queen's Council to host an important guest - Grigori Stanic, ambassador of Muscovy - Thomas is tasked with entertaining his Excellency's party, who are all keen hawking men. But no sooner have they arrived than Thomas is ordered to guard a priceless gift for Boris Godunov, the most important man at the Tsar's Court: a magnificent gold chain with jewelled pendant, only for it to be swifty stolen, with terrifying diplomatic consequences. As the desperate hunt for the chain begins a body is uncovered - the victim having been brutally tortured - and a mysterious figure is seen on the Downs, sowing fear in the community. Is he the thief - or worse, is he responsible for the murder? Thomas must use his sharp mind and primed skills to once again uncover the dark secrets lurking among Stanic's divided followers. But is Thomas truly ready to confront the most terrible adversary he has ever faced? Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 'Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience... Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.' - Booklist 'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review 'A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries' Library Journal 'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Brilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Interesting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review I was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Well-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Body at the Windmill
When a school trip turns deadly at a restored windmill, photographer Georgina Drake finds herself swept up in a murderous plot...After a class of children falls mysteriously ill and their teacher dies from eating poisoned sausage rolls, suspicion falls on mill owner Louise Wilkins. And when Georgina's beloved spaniel Bert eats the same contaminated food, the case becomes deeply personal.Working with her aristocratic friend Sybbie and the ever-sceptical DI Colin Bradshaw, Georgina delves into the mill's dark history and uncovers a chilling parallel: over a century earlier, the miller's daughter was accused of poisoning a local family with arsenic-laced flour. Is someone using the Victorian case as a blueprint for a modern-day murder? With the poisoner growing bolder and time running out, can Georgina solve both mysteries before the truth is buried forever...?Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton and Midsomer Murders will be gripped by this cozy mystery where even the most idyllic setting can harbour dark secrets.
The Carver Affair
When Peggy O'Reilly steps off the Wexford train, she dreams of a fresh start. Within days, she has vanished into Dublin's shadows, and soon the search for a missing girl has become a hunt for a killer...Dublin, 1894. Lucy Lawrence arrives in Dublin expecting a pleasant summer holiday while her husband Phineas investigates security at Dublin Castle. But when her maid's young cousin disappears and is found murdered in the notorious Monto red-light district, Lucy cannot stand idly by, especially when the girl's sister is still missing.In Merrion Square, banker Myles Carver grieves his dying wife with his beautiful daughter-in-law Olivia. In the Monto's brothels, madam Celine Burton rules through violence and fear. Between these two worlds stands Detective Inspector Fergus Ryan, hunting a killer while the powerful protect their secrets. As bodies mount and time runs out, Lucy must decide who to trust in a city full of contradictions.From sumptuous drawing rooms to squalid brothels the police dare not enter, this is a gripping Victorian mystery and a thrilling addition to the bestselling Lucy Lawrence series.
Reilly
Truman Pierce, private investigator in-training and janitor, is back. When Thelma Reilly, his beloved ninety-year-old landlord, is gunned down right in front of him during a break-in, Pierce takes matters into his own hands to track down the cold-blooded killer.He wastes no time, teaming up with his associates, David and Goliath and Detectives Longhorn and Johns. But finding justice for Thelma proves harder than first imagined: Pierce is armed with only the killer's first name to go on.How far, physical and mentally, will Truman go to unearth Thelma's killer? And how does a construction company and the disappearance of a young woman fit into the puzzle of Thelma's death?Pierce won't rest until his personal vendetta ends with the killer in prison...or worse.
On My Honor
Evil people are out there. How they always seem to surface in Mike Robert's orbit is a mystery to him, but it's happening again. Mike Roberts was the unanimous choice to be Scoutmaster of his son's troop. As a trustworthy, loyal, helpful person in everyday life, he lived the SCOUT LAW. True to form, life will spiral to a depths he seems to go to too often, taking his wife and daughter down with him this time.
Anchor Murder
When fishermen discover a disembodied foot tied to an anchor in Voyageur's National Park, Doug and Jill Fletcher are called in to identify the victim and the circumstances of his death.A retired policeman's recollections of an unsolved disappearance provides an explanation, but the dots don't connect. The colorful locals at a resort offer plausible theories on the victim's identity and the cause of his death. Marks on a stolen anchor and unusual knots on the frayed anchor rope offer the only concrete evidence.S. Peters-Davis Editorial Review Doug Fletcher Mystery # 18 - Excellent mystery for Doug and Jill Fletcher to investigate. Captivated by the first chapter, I couldn't put this book down. A 'who-done-it' to the very end, one that keeps the reader locked in, wading through the possibilities, and there are plenty. Gripping, tense moments with the perfect cast of characters, especially Doug and Jill, as if you've known them all your life. Mr. Hovey's books would make a fantastic series come to life on television.
Archaeologist Matt Williams Meets Sky God
Archaeologist Matt Williams lives two lives. In modern-day York he is a respected academic with a passion for uncovering the past. In the Iron Age world of the Parisi tribe he is a shaman, a healer and a man bound by loyalty, love and danger. One moment he lectures on ancient cultures. The next he stands alone with a sword in his hand, fighting for his life on a sacred henge.When a powerful warrior challenges Matt for the right to lead the tribe, the peaceful archaeologist must reveal a hidden side of himself. He is far more than a scholar. Years of martial training and a mysterious time travel device allow him to become something the Iron Age has never seen. His victory wins him the love of Morwhen, the chief's daughter, but it also ties him to a people who depend on him for survival.Matt's journey began years earlier in the jungles of Honduras during a bold excavation of a forgotten Maya temple. There he uncovered a chamber of sacrificed nobles and a strange artefact that altered the course of his life forever. What began as an academic expedition became the gateway to a reality filled with chariot burials, tribal politics, breathtaking landscapes and battles where one mistake means death.As Matt moves between worlds, he must protect the tribe he leads, safeguard the woman he loves and conceal the truth about who he really is. But each journey across time pushes him deeper into a conflict between fate and responsibility. Ancient enemies rise, alliances shift and history itself begins to change around him.Rich with action, romance, archaeological intrigue and vivid historical detail, this novel brings Iron Age Britain to life through the eyes of a modern man forced to become both warrior and leader. It is a sweeping time travel adventure that blends mystery, mythology and human drama in a story that spans continents and centuries.Step into a world where the past is alive, the future is uncertain and one man's choices can reshape history.
Dirty Myrtle
A few days before Thanksgiving, Sailor Cassidy is running an amateur stakeout she has no business conducting. She's nursing a bad breakup, following a plan that's half-baked in more ways than one, and reckless enough not to care. What could go wrong?Across town, Officer Tuscaloosa "Tusk" Knight is working an off-the-books job for his captain, tailing a drifter who, it turns out, once sat two rows over from him in high school English. It's not exactly the glamorous step toward promotion he pictured, but it beats paperwork.When Sailor's disaster and Tusk's assignment collide, the two stumble into a life-or-death mess involving kidnapping, half-wit criminals, and a tangle of small-town secrets longer than the Carolina coast. With the clock ticking, Sailor and Tusk are left trying to separate the truth from the lies, and the lies from the truly stupid decisions.
Reilly
Truman Pierce, private investigator in-training and janitor, is back. When Thelma Reilly, his beloved ninety-year-old landlord, is gunned down right in front of him during a break-in, Pierce takes matters into his own hands to track down the cold-blooded killer.He wastes no time, teaming up with his associates, David and Goliath and Detectives Longhorn and Johns. But finding justice for Thelma proves harder than first imagined: Pierce is armed with only the killer's first name to go on.How far, physical and mentally, will Truman go to unearth Thelma's killer? And how does a construction company and the disappearance of a young woman fit into the puzzle of Thelma's death?Pierce won't rest until his personal vendetta ends with the killer in prison...or worse.
Getting Lucky
Fourth of July is this coming weekend and Lawrence (Shaver) Ketch would like to be done with first crop hay. Not only is there a family picnic, but also the Five on the Fourth Road Race that he uses to measure progress year to year. The picnic goes as planned, but he's a scratch at the race. Someone else bales him out on the hay. Why? Who is the stranger on his porch when he and his wife, Connie, return home after the fireworks? Shaver's brother, JJ, and good friend, Steve (Gulp) Hardy, have romantic interests that are at times distracting. A new owner at one of the bars he patronizes has a son with strange ideas. A longtime nemesis keeps showing up. Then JJ won't let Shaver into his own cornfield. What gives? A mysterious death suggests murder, but all of the likely suspects have alibis. Through it all Shaver continues his diet of interesting meals and constant suggestions to his beautiful wife.
The Mercer Files
New Aldridge is a city that devours its own, one lie, one body, one secret at a time.New Aldridge is a city that feeds on secrets, and private investigator Frank Mercer has walked its shadows long enough to know nothing stays buried forever.When a councilman is found torn apart, Frank's name scrawled across the walls in blood, the case drags him into the path of the Tenebris Society, a hidden organisation claiming to protect the city from the darkness it refuses to face. Their leader, known only as The Oracle, believes Frank is destined to become their weapon... or their salvation.As crows gather on rooftops and bodies keep falling, Frank discovers the truth behind a long-lost relic: The Pandora Box, a ledger of the city's deepest sins. Everyone wants it. Everyone will kill for it. And Frank is the only one standing in the way.Hunted, cornered, and forced into violence he thought he left behind in the war, Frank must decide whether he'll become the protector New Aldridge needs, or the monster it deserves.Gritty, atmospheric, and unrelenting, A Murder of Crows brings classic noir back into the modern age with smoke, rain, and moral ruin.
The Swing at the Gates of Eternity
While delivering large sums of a dying friend's money to beneficiaries who never heard of him, Elizabeth Cromwell, a San Francisco dominatrix and rare book collector dreaming of retirement, stumbles onto a series of murders related only by a book left at the scene. She also stumbles upon Stan, an unemployed mathematician. With trips to Mojave, Lodi, and Los Angeles, and visits to a revolutionary gathering, the Fairmont Hotel, and a desert diner, the pair uncover a revenge scheme that reaches back to the earliest white exploiters of California.
Books to Blood
Murder brought them together, but coffee keeps them going.When Greer Roberts discovers a body in the laneway behind her bookshop, she expects the police to handle it swiftly. What she doesn't expect is to find herself partnered with the new Inspector Alba Mauzer-who's as unimpressed with local politics as Greer is with early morning customers.As Greer and Alba dig deeper into a web of dodgy dealings, they must navigate bureaucratic obstacles, interfering neighbours who treat murder investigations like dinner party entertainment, and a cat called Miles who is distinctly unimpressed by their investigative skills. But when someone tries to silence Greer permanently, she realises that solving the murder might be the only way to save her own life-and her beloved bookshop.Warning: Inspector Mauzer uses mature language
The Swing at the Gates of Eternity
While delivering large sums of a dying friend's money to beneficiaries who never heard of him, Elizabeth Cromwell, a San Francisco dominatrix and rare book collector dreaming of retirement, stumbles onto a series of murders related only by a book left at the scene. She also stumbles upon Stan, an unemployed mathematician. With trips to Mojave, Lodi, and Los Angeles, and visits to a revolutionary gathering, the Fairmont Hotel, and a desert diner, the pair uncover a revenge scheme that reaches back to the earliest white exploiters of California.
