Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
When Annie Richards finds a dead man floating in her pond, she knows it could be the kiss of death for her brand new business. After all, who's going to stay at a B&B where finding dead bodies seems to be an everyday happening? Surprisingly, Annie's eccentric guests are quite happy to stay, though one of them has an ulterior motive for remaining at the historic plantation-turned-cozy-inn. One of Annie's guests is a cold-blooded killer, but neither Annie nor the police can seem to surmise exactly who wanted conman Lou Ross dead. Two of her guests were victims of a con artist prior to visiting her inn--could they have had something to do with the dead man? Is the pretty young actress as innocent as she seem? Does the strange Mr. George have anything to do with the dead man's past? Can Marie, the self-proclaimed medium, really communicate with the dead man to find out who killed him? And can Annie lure the killer out using a mysterious package that belonged to the dead man, or is she putting her guests' lives at risk by letting them stay? Annie's willing to risk her own life to stop a killer, but is she risking the lives of everyone around her, too? Corpses & Conmen is the second book in the Rosewood Place Mysteries--read the first book, Bodies & Buried Secrets, to find out how Annie came to Rosewood Place plantation and find out how she almost lost her life trying to uncover its secrets...
Corpses & Conmen
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
When Annie Richards finds a dead man floating in her pond, she knows it could be the kiss of death for her brand new business. After all, who's going to stay at a B&B where finding dead bodies seems to be an everyday happening? Surprisingly, Annie's eccentric guests are quite happy to stay, though one of them has an ulterior motive for remaining at the historic plantation-turned-cozy-inn. One of Annie's guests is a cold-blooded killer, but neither Annie nor the police can seem to surmise exactly who wanted conman Lou Ross dead. Two of her guests were victims of a con artist prior to visiting her inn--could they have had something to do with the dead man? Is the pretty young actress as innocent as she seem? Does the strange Mr. George have anything to do with the dead man's past? Can Marie, the self-proclaimed medium, really communicate with the dead man to find out who killed him? And can Annie lure the killer out using a mysterious package that belonged to the dead man, or is she putting her guests' lives at risk by letting them stay? Annie's willing to risk her own life to stop a killer, but is she risking the lives of everyone around her, too? Corpses & Conmen is the second book in the Rosewood Place Mysteries--read the first book, Bodies & Buried Secrets, to find out how Annie came to Rosewood Place plantation and find out how she almost lost her life trying to uncover its secrets...
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
When Annie Richards finds a dead man floating in her pond, she knows it could be the kiss of death for her brand new business. After all, who's going to stay at a B&B where finding dead bodies seems to be an everyday happening? Surprisingly, Annie's eccentric guests are quite happy to stay, though one of them has an ulterior motive for remaining at the historic plantation-turned-cozy-inn. One of Annie's guests is a cold-blooded killer, but neither Annie nor the police can seem to surmise exactly who wanted conman Lou Ross dead. Two of her guests were victims of a con artist prior to visiting her inn--could they have had something to do with the dead man? Is the pretty young actress as innocent as she seem? Does the strange Mr. George have anything to do with the dead man's past? Can Marie, the self-proclaimed medium, really communicate with the dead man to find out who killed him? And can Annie lure the killer out using a mysterious package that belonged to the dead man, or is she putting her guests' lives at risk by letting them stay? Annie's willing to risk her own life to stop a killer, but is she risking the lives of everyone around her, too? Corpses & Conmen is the second book in the Rosewood Place Mysteries--read the first book, Bodies & Buried Secrets, to find out how Annie came to Rosewood Place plantation and find out how she almost lost her life trying to uncover its secrets...
Love, Death, & Christmas Cookies
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Merry Christmas from Parker's Mill, where the treats are Sweet, the people are friendly, and the holidays are MURDER. Carly Keene is only after the perfect photo of the town's Christmas lights for the local newspaper, but instead she snaps up another murder when she discovers the body of the town's resident Grinch, Renae Boggs, put out on display like some sick and twisted lawn decoration. There are plenty of suspects, but few people who actually care whether the killer is ever found. Renae had a terrible reputation for being hated and spiteful, but when Carly realizes that woman's tragic past may have had something to do with her agoraphobic nature, she sets out solve the murder and bring peace back to her small town. Can Carly find out who really killed the old woman, even when there are no clues and more suspects than she can count? And with Carly's and Shell's families all back in town, can the girls make it through the holidays without losing their minds? Family drama, Secret Santas, festive foods and murder most foul, all with a touch of Southern flair. Merry Christmas, y'all!
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Merry Christmas from Parker's Mill, where the treats are Sweet, the people are friendly, and the holidays are MURDER. Carly Keene is only after the perfect photo of the town's Christmas lights for the local newspaper, but instead she snaps up another murder when she discovers the body of the town's resident Grinch, Renae Boggs, put out on display like some sick and twisted lawn decoration. There are plenty of suspects, but few people who actually care whether the killer is ever found. Renae had a terrible reputation for being hated and spiteful, but when Carly realizes that woman's tragic past may have had something to do with her agoraphobic nature, she sets out solve the murder and bring peace back to her small town. Can Carly find out who really killed the old woman, even when there are no clues and more suspects than she can count? And with Carly's and Shell's families all back in town, can the girls make it through the holidays without losing their minds? Family drama, Secret Santas, festive foods and murder most foul, all with a touch of Southern flair. Merry Christmas, y'all!
Dead Before the Wedding
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Con Men and Cutpurses
Author: Lucy Moore
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141906030
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
An enthralling anthology of 18th-century writings that gives a fascinating insight into the dreadful misdeeds of - and the horrible punishments meeted out to - an array of rogues and criminals, from murderers and swindlers to prostitutes and pirates. Captured in memoirs, letters, ballads and court transcripts are some of the most colourful villains ever to take their last gasp at the hangman's noose, including daring thief Jack Sheppherd, highwayman Dick Turpin and ingenious pickpocket Jenny Diver. Taking us from the backstreets and brothels to Newgate prison and the gallows at Tyburn, this anthology reveals London's murky underworld in all its squalor and exuberance.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141906030
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
An enthralling anthology of 18th-century writings that gives a fascinating insight into the dreadful misdeeds of - and the horrible punishments meeted out to - an array of rogues and criminals, from murderers and swindlers to prostitutes and pirates. Captured in memoirs, letters, ballads and court transcripts are some of the most colourful villains ever to take their last gasp at the hangman's noose, including daring thief Jack Sheppherd, highwayman Dick Turpin and ingenious pickpocket Jenny Diver. Taking us from the backstreets and brothels to Newgate prison and the gallows at Tyburn, this anthology reveals London's murky underworld in all its squalor and exuberance.
Bodies & Buried Secrets
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
An old house. A new start. A secret that could kill her... When Annie Richards finds herself widowed at the age of 40, she leaves her home in New York City and returns to the small South Carolina town she grew up in. Hoping to create a new life for herself and her teenaged son, Annie teams up with her mother, Bessie, to buy a run down old plantation which they plan on turning into a beautiful bed and breakfast. When an old enemy of Annie's turns up on her doorstep demanding that she sell her new home, Annie is determined to keep the woman from destroying her new dream. When the woman winds up dead in Annie's kitchen, it looks like the dream has become a nightmare as the police begin to suspect not only Annie but her contractor, Rory, as well. Rory has a past that involves a stay in prison for assault and a high school romance with Annie. Will she let her old feelings for him cloud her judgment, or is he actually capable of murder? And why do people seem to think that there's some sort of buried treasure on the plantation's overgrown, long-vacant grounds? Annie finds herself in the middle of a deadly treasure hunt that could end up costing her more than just her new bed and breakfast--it could cost her her life, too. If you like fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with a southern gothic feel, you'll love Bodies & Buried Secrets. Buy Bodies & Buried Secrets today and uncover the secrets of Rosewood Place. Reading order: Bodies & Buried Secrets Corpses & Conmen Greed & Deadly Deceit Pecan Pies & Alibis (short mystery story) Lullabies & Lies Marriage & Murder
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
An old house. A new start. A secret that could kill her... When Annie Richards finds herself widowed at the age of 40, she leaves her home in New York City and returns to the small South Carolina town she grew up in. Hoping to create a new life for herself and her teenaged son, Annie teams up with her mother, Bessie, to buy a run down old plantation which they plan on turning into a beautiful bed and breakfast. When an old enemy of Annie's turns up on her doorstep demanding that she sell her new home, Annie is determined to keep the woman from destroying her new dream. When the woman winds up dead in Annie's kitchen, it looks like the dream has become a nightmare as the police begin to suspect not only Annie but her contractor, Rory, as well. Rory has a past that involves a stay in prison for assault and a high school romance with Annie. Will she let her old feelings for him cloud her judgment, or is he actually capable of murder? And why do people seem to think that there's some sort of buried treasure on the plantation's overgrown, long-vacant grounds? Annie finds herself in the middle of a deadly treasure hunt that could end up costing her more than just her new bed and breakfast--it could cost her her life, too. If you like fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with a southern gothic feel, you'll love Bodies & Buried Secrets. Buy Bodies & Buried Secrets today and uncover the secrets of Rosewood Place. Reading order: Bodies & Buried Secrets Corpses & Conmen Greed & Deadly Deceit Pecan Pies & Alibis (short mystery story) Lullabies & Lies Marriage & Murder
That Witch Doesn't Kill You
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Being a witch is a lot harder than it looks. When single mom Twyla Hedgewood is told that she's one of three very powerful witches, she's pretty doubtful. After all, she can barely balance her checkbook, nevermind tackle complicated spells and magic. Her sisters seem to be handling the witchy stuff much better than she is, but her grandmother is convinced that the three of them are somehow the most powerful witches their sleepy little town has ever seen. After all, they're not just witches, but they're half faery, too. When her lousy ex-husband winds up murdered in her bed, Twyla has to prove that she's innocent, but that won't be easy. The Sheriff hates her entire family and would like nothing more than to see Twyla get locked up forever for the murder. With the help of her two sisters and a few quirky supernatural friends, can Twyla figure out who really killed her ex so she can clear her name and possibly nab a date with the cute shifter cop investigating her? Welcome to Frog Hollow, Mississippi, where paranormal and normal are pretty much the same thing. Family, friends, and freaks... Meet the residents of a town with a very special link to the 'Other Side,' a town whose residents include vampires, shapeshifters, demons, angels, and the occasional drunk faery. It's a town with many secrets and shames, and it's up to Twyla and her sisters to sort through them all and figure out just who they can trust.
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Being a witch is a lot harder than it looks. When single mom Twyla Hedgewood is told that she's one of three very powerful witches, she's pretty doubtful. After all, she can barely balance her checkbook, nevermind tackle complicated spells and magic. Her sisters seem to be handling the witchy stuff much better than she is, but her grandmother is convinced that the three of them are somehow the most powerful witches their sleepy little town has ever seen. After all, they're not just witches, but they're half faery, too. When her lousy ex-husband winds up murdered in her bed, Twyla has to prove that she's innocent, but that won't be easy. The Sheriff hates her entire family and would like nothing more than to see Twyla get locked up forever for the murder. With the help of her two sisters and a few quirky supernatural friends, can Twyla figure out who really killed her ex so she can clear her name and possibly nab a date with the cute shifter cop investigating her? Welcome to Frog Hollow, Mississippi, where paranormal and normal are pretty much the same thing. Family, friends, and freaks... Meet the residents of a town with a very special link to the 'Other Side,' a town whose residents include vampires, shapeshifters, demons, angels, and the occasional drunk faery. It's a town with many secrets and shames, and it's up to Twyla and her sisters to sort through them all and figure out just who they can trust.
Pecan Pies & Alibis
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
When Bessie Purdy enters the County Fair's 'Perfect Pie' contest, she's sure that she'll win. But when the bank manager judging the contest drops dead after the competition, it soon becomes clear that something sinister is afoot. Bessie isn't satisfied to let the police handle the death. She's convinced that the unbearable man was murdered, but with only a hunch and a penchant for justice (and funnel cakes), she just can't rest until the murderer is found. What was meant to be a fun day at the fair soon turns into a day of sleuthing, snacking, and solving a murder, but Bessie's not worried. With the help of her grandson, Devon, his reliable dog, Karma, and her beau, Emmett, the savvy seventy-something is determined to solve the case and save the day. But first, she really must find out what happened to her pie... ***This is a short novella of around 15,000 words, not a full-length novel!*** This fun, short mystery is the perfect standalone story or accompaniment to the Rosewood Place Mystery Series.
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
When Bessie Purdy enters the County Fair's 'Perfect Pie' contest, she's sure that she'll win. But when the bank manager judging the contest drops dead after the competition, it soon becomes clear that something sinister is afoot. Bessie isn't satisfied to let the police handle the death. She's convinced that the unbearable man was murdered, but with only a hunch and a penchant for justice (and funnel cakes), she just can't rest until the murderer is found. What was meant to be a fun day at the fair soon turns into a day of sleuthing, snacking, and solving a murder, but Bessie's not worried. With the help of her grandson, Devon, his reliable dog, Karma, and her beau, Emmett, the savvy seventy-something is determined to solve the case and save the day. But first, she really must find out what happened to her pie... ***This is a short novella of around 15,000 words, not a full-length novel!*** This fun, short mystery is the perfect standalone story or accompaniment to the Rosewood Place Mystery Series.
Lullabies & Lies
Author: Ruby Blaylock
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
A roadside murder...an abandoned infant...and a family's dark secrets revealed... When a young mother is murdered in cold blood, Annie and her family must help the police figure out who killed her and why. They must also keep her baby safe, which is easier said than done. If she doesn't know who to trust, can she keep the baby out of harm's way? Can Annie pick through the lies and secrets kept by those who knew the young woman before Annie or someone she loves becomes the killer's next victim?
Publisher: JB Woods
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
A roadside murder...an abandoned infant...and a family's dark secrets revealed... When a young mother is murdered in cold blood, Annie and her family must help the police figure out who killed her and why. They must also keep her baby safe, which is easier said than done. If she doesn't know who to trust, can she keep the baby out of harm's way? Can Annie pick through the lies and secrets kept by those who knew the young woman before Annie or someone she loves becomes the killer's next victim?
Stealing Lincoln’s Body
Author: Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674030397
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
In a lively and dramatic narrative, Thomas J. Craughwell returns to this bizarre, and largely forgotten, event with the first book to place the grave robbery in historical context.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674030397
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
In a lively and dramatic narrative, Thomas J. Craughwell returns to this bizarre, and largely forgotten, event with the first book to place the grave robbery in historical context.
Missouri's Mad Doctor McDowell
Author: Victoria Cosner
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625856121
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Discover the twisted 19th century tale of a respected St. Louis doctor who was also a body snatcher and suspected murderer in this true crime biography. Though he was never caught in the act, it was widely known among St. Louis locals that Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell routinely stole corpses for strange and illegal experiments. McDowell was so loathed for this practice that he wore body armor in public. Meanwhile, he was so idolized by his anatomy students that they often dug up the bodies for him. The ghoulish Dr. McDowell—who later served as a Confederate Army surgeon—left a host of fiendish rumors and mysteries behind. Did he ever resort to murder for the sake of a fresh specimen? Did his mother's ghost actually help him escape an angry mob? Did he really hang the corpse of his daughter in the Mark Twain Cave of Hannibal, Missouri? What very real horrors remained in his medical college after Union soldiers took it over? In this grimly fascinating biography, Victoria Cosner dissects a life surrounded by speculation and a legend littered with ghosts.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625856121
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Discover the twisted 19th century tale of a respected St. Louis doctor who was also a body snatcher and suspected murderer in this true crime biography. Though he was never caught in the act, it was widely known among St. Louis locals that Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell routinely stole corpses for strange and illegal experiments. McDowell was so loathed for this practice that he wore body armor in public. Meanwhile, he was so idolized by his anatomy students that they often dug up the bodies for him. The ghoulish Dr. McDowell—who later served as a Confederate Army surgeon—left a host of fiendish rumors and mysteries behind. Did he ever resort to murder for the sake of a fresh specimen? Did his mother's ghost actually help him escape an angry mob? Did he really hang the corpse of his daughter in the Mark Twain Cave of Hannibal, Missouri? What very real horrors remained in his medical college after Union soldiers took it over? In this grimly fascinating biography, Victoria Cosner dissects a life surrounded by speculation and a legend littered with ghosts.