The Candy Mafia

The Candy Mafia PDF Author: Lavie Tidhar
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 1682632733
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231

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Book Description
Twelve-year-old private detective Nelle is swept up in a world of candy smuggling in this illustrated, middle grade mystery-comedy from World Fantasy Award-winner Lavie Tidhar. In a city where candy is outlawed, Nelle Faulkner is a preteen private detective working from her mother's garden shed. When Eddie de Menthe, a notorious kid-gangster from a criminal candy ring, asks for help finding a lost teddy bear, Nelle Faulkner is on the case. But one sinister turn of events leads to another and Eddie himself goes missing! Nelle and her friends quickly find themselves navigating a shady underworld of sweets smugglers, back alley-deals, and storefront firebombs. If Nelle has any hope of tracking down her missing client, she'll first have to unmask the true faces behind the smuggling operation. Is this the easy case Nelle thought it would be, or has she unknowingly put herself and everyone around her in inescapable danger? Daniel Duncan's comical illustrations add a smooth layer of fun to Lavie Tidhar's tongue-in-cheek narrative. Hand this fun detective adventure to fans of Bugsy Malone and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The Candy Mafia

The Candy Mafia PDF Author: Lavie Tidhar
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 1682632733
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231

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Book Description
Twelve-year-old private detective Nelle is swept up in a world of candy smuggling in this illustrated, middle grade mystery-comedy from World Fantasy Award-winner Lavie Tidhar. In a city where candy is outlawed, Nelle Faulkner is a preteen private detective working from her mother's garden shed. When Eddie de Menthe, a notorious kid-gangster from a criminal candy ring, asks for help finding a lost teddy bear, Nelle Faulkner is on the case. But one sinister turn of events leads to another and Eddie himself goes missing! Nelle and her friends quickly find themselves navigating a shady underworld of sweets smugglers, back alley-deals, and storefront firebombs. If Nelle has any hope of tracking down her missing client, she'll first have to unmask the true faces behind the smuggling operation. Is this the easy case Nelle thought it would be, or has she unknowingly put herself and everyone around her in inescapable danger? Daniel Duncan's comical illustrations add a smooth layer of fun to Lavie Tidhar's tongue-in-cheek narrative. Hand this fun detective adventure to fans of Bugsy Malone and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Candy Cane Crime

Candy Cane Crime PDF Author: Amanda Flower
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1496726731
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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Book Description
A candy-striped caper . . . Christmas is coming all too quickly for Harvest, Ohio’s famous chocolatier, Bailey King. Thanks to her new cable TV show, her shop has more candy orders than she can handle this holiday season. Fortunately, her beloved Cousin Charlotte is happy to take the Candy Cane Exchange off Bailey’s to-do list. After all, Charlotte has come to Harvest from her conservative home district to find her future outside of her family’s influence. What better way than by taking on the Englisch task of pairing the sweet notes everyone is exchanging with a peppermint treat, just in time for Christmas Eve delivery? But when Charlotte discovers some of those delicious missives are for her, suddenly she’s staking out the festive postbox, hoping to catch her secret admirer in his intriguing tracks . . . When Charlotte sees something underhanded going on beneath the merrymaking, she enlists the help of Sheriff Deputy Luke Little to find out if her unknown correspondent is none other than the town’s biggest suspect. And the surprising truth about her suitor’s identity has her contemplating leaving her Amish roots behind forever . . . Recipe Included! Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies “As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.” —USA Today “Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.” —RT Book Reviews “At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.” —Library Journal

The Twelve

The Twelve PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CDG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Book Description
An Innocent Man. A Jury. 12 People Deciding His Fate. When Private Eye Bettie English learns an innocent man is going to be convicted, she races against time to uncover the truth. Far more than Bettie realises depends on her. From high stake beginnings to its tense middle to shocking conclusion. Bestseller Connor Whiteley's The Twelve takes readers on a shocking, gripping, unputdownable mystery about power, hope and doing the right thing. BUY NOW!

Forensic Psychology Of False Allegations

Forensic Psychology Of False Allegations PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CDG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 59

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Book Description
Whenever victims report crimes to the police, they make an allegation a crime has happened. These allegations are not always true. Why do people make false allegations? In this fascinating, engaging forensic psychology book, you’ll explore the great topic of false allegations and the multitude of reasons behind this behaviour. By the end of this great book, you’ll know: · What are false allegations? · How suggestible are children about abuse? · What is the false memories/ recovered memories debate? · The multitude of reasons why false allegations happen? · And so much more. Readers will love this engaging, interesting and easy-to-understand criminal psychology book guiding readers through the critical topic of false allegations. Psychology readers don’t want to miss this brilliant read. BUY NOW! The Forensic Psychology Of False Allegations Content Introduction What Are False Allegations? Problems Of False Allegations Pathways To False Allegations What Is The Recovered Memory/ False Memory Debate? False Claims Of Sexual Abuse And Young Children The Diagnostic Signs Of Abuse Conclusion

Dangers of Open Windows

Dangers of Open Windows PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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A Nephew. A Boyfriend. A Lurking Danger. Even university students solve crimes. Sean English suffers trauma and panic attacks. He hears someone downstairs. Sean wants to protect his boyfriend. Sean's life hangs in the balance. This gripping, tense, brilliant amateur sleuth mystery sets up critical events for the future. Old and new readers will love this exciting story. BUY NOW!

Just Ask Bettie English

Just Ask Bettie English PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89

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A Murder. A Blackout. Just Ask Bettie English. Dying men speak volumes. When Private Eye Bettie English gets questioned by police and Canterbury suffers a blackout, she throws herself into the hardest case of her career. Bettie quickly realises the complexity of the killer. Tense. Gut-Punching. Thrilling. Connor Whiteley's Just Ask Bettie English drags readers hooks on a tour-de-force investigation they won't want to put down. BUY NOW!

Queen's Death Collection

Queen's Death Collection PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92

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Book Description
5 imaginative, enthralling, exciting short stories from the imagination of Connor Whiteley. An International Bestselling writer, Connor presents 5 very fun and outstanding stories in this one volume. Includes: · Finding A Royal Friend: A Bettie Private Eye Mystery Short Story · Becoming A Mystery: An Amelia Pinkie Private Investigator Mystery Short Story · Power In Grief: A Matilda Plum Fantasy Short Story · A Royal Way To Go: A Kendra Detective Mystery Short Story · Love In The Condolence: A Second Chance Gay University Romance Short Story Love the British Monarch? Love gripping stories? Connor gives you both layered on thick in this amazingly fun collection. BUY NOW!

Bearing Witness

Bearing Witness PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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Book Description
Two Suicides. Two Lives Changed Forever. One Woman To Solve Everything. When Private Eye Bettie English witnesses two suicides, she vows to investigate why and punish the people responsible. Gut-Punching. Heart-Wrenching. Shocking. Bestseller Connor Whiteley's Bearing Witness takes readers on a gripping mystery exploring a silent crisis. A stellar mystery. BUY NOW!

The Assassination Of Bettie English

The Assassination Of Bettie English PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CDG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87

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Shocking. Intriguing. Thrilling. When Private Eye Bettie English survives an assassination attempt, she races against time to save herself, her family and the world. Bestseller Connor Whiteley's The Assassination Of Bettie English provides readers with a gut-punching, tense, edge-of-your-seat thrill rider in this explosive tour-de-force addition to the internationally bestselling series. BUY NOW!

Temptation

Temptation PDF Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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Book Description
A Superhuman Aspirant. A Strange Man. A Deadly Temptation. Temptations are deadly in the far future. I want to become a superhuman soldier. I dream to defend humanity and travel the stars. I enter a deadly mindscape to prove myself. My future depends on my willpower. This unique, imaginative, enthralling science fiction story will keep you reading late into the night. BUY NOW!