Author: Shelly Frome
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 194544858X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner – Mystery 2021 eLit Bronze Award Winner – Mystery Readers Favorite Book Award Winner – Sleuthing Mystery Small-town realtor, Miranda Davis, never expected to uncover a terrorist plot. But when her cousin, Skip, playfully broadcasts some intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day” on his radio show, he begins to receive threatening anonymous messages – leaving Miranda to wonder if he’s stumbled into something much more sinister... After Skip’s beloved cat, Duffy, is snatched as a warning, Miranda finds herself roped into a dangerous mission to decipher a conspiracy that threatens to tip a crucial senatorial vote. As they’re forced into a race against time to unmask the perpetrators and prevent a disaster, Miranda must somehow decipher the use of old-timey WWII tactics to bring the terrorists’ shadowy plot to light. But, the clock is ticking. Miranda and Skip will have to act fast if they want to prevent innocent blood from being spilled—and keep themselves alive in the process. Can Miranda crack the code and stop the terrorists? Or will she be too late? Find out in Miranda and the D-Day Caper, a riveting contemporary mystery that mixes modern political intrigue, old-time heroes and values, and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. What Readers of Miranda and the D-Day Caper Have To Say: ★★★★★ - “Fans of spunky female leads will look forward to seeing more of Miranda.” – Publisher’s Weekly ★★★★★ - “A fantastic modern tale with a nostalgic feel.” —Jana Zinser, author of the award-winning novel, The Children's Train ★★★★★ – “The author quickly displays his prowess for developing a highly intricate and imaginative plot. The characters are quirky and spirited, and their entertaining interactions and conversations will bring a smile to readers’ faces. For fans of mystery, politics and adventure, this book is a must-read!” - Book Excellence Awards ★★★★★ – “It has everything – good-old-fashioned mystery, a political thriller, humor, and plenty of suspense. You won’t fail to be hooked by this story...[it] draws you into its web and keeps you there until the end.” – Reader’s Favorite
Miranda and the D-Day Caper
Author: Shelly Frome
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 194544858X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner – Mystery 2021 eLit Bronze Award Winner – Mystery Readers Favorite Book Award Winner – Sleuthing Mystery Small-town realtor, Miranda Davis, never expected to uncover a terrorist plot. But when her cousin, Skip, playfully broadcasts some intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day” on his radio show, he begins to receive threatening anonymous messages – leaving Miranda to wonder if he’s stumbled into something much more sinister... After Skip’s beloved cat, Duffy, is snatched as a warning, Miranda finds herself roped into a dangerous mission to decipher a conspiracy that threatens to tip a crucial senatorial vote. As they’re forced into a race against time to unmask the perpetrators and prevent a disaster, Miranda must somehow decipher the use of old-timey WWII tactics to bring the terrorists’ shadowy plot to light. But, the clock is ticking. Miranda and Skip will have to act fast if they want to prevent innocent blood from being spilled—and keep themselves alive in the process. Can Miranda crack the code and stop the terrorists? Or will she be too late? Find out in Miranda and the D-Day Caper, a riveting contemporary mystery that mixes modern political intrigue, old-time heroes and values, and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. What Readers of Miranda and the D-Day Caper Have To Say: ★★★★★ - “Fans of spunky female leads will look forward to seeing more of Miranda.” – Publisher’s Weekly ★★★★★ - “A fantastic modern tale with a nostalgic feel.” —Jana Zinser, author of the award-winning novel, The Children's Train ★★★★★ – “The author quickly displays his prowess for developing a highly intricate and imaginative plot. The characters are quirky and spirited, and their entertaining interactions and conversations will bring a smile to readers’ faces. For fans of mystery, politics and adventure, this book is a must-read!” - Book Excellence Awards ★★★★★ – “It has everything – good-old-fashioned mystery, a political thriller, humor, and plenty of suspense. You won’t fail to be hooked by this story...[it] draws you into its web and keeps you there until the end.” – Reader’s Favorite
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 194544858X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner – Mystery 2021 eLit Bronze Award Winner – Mystery Readers Favorite Book Award Winner – Sleuthing Mystery Small-town realtor, Miranda Davis, never expected to uncover a terrorist plot. But when her cousin, Skip, playfully broadcasts some intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day” on his radio show, he begins to receive threatening anonymous messages – leaving Miranda to wonder if he’s stumbled into something much more sinister... After Skip’s beloved cat, Duffy, is snatched as a warning, Miranda finds herself roped into a dangerous mission to decipher a conspiracy that threatens to tip a crucial senatorial vote. As they’re forced into a race against time to unmask the perpetrators and prevent a disaster, Miranda must somehow decipher the use of old-timey WWII tactics to bring the terrorists’ shadowy plot to light. But, the clock is ticking. Miranda and Skip will have to act fast if they want to prevent innocent blood from being spilled—and keep themselves alive in the process. Can Miranda crack the code and stop the terrorists? Or will she be too late? Find out in Miranda and the D-Day Caper, a riveting contemporary mystery that mixes modern political intrigue, old-time heroes and values, and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. What Readers of Miranda and the D-Day Caper Have To Say: ★★★★★ - “Fans of spunky female leads will look forward to seeing more of Miranda.” – Publisher’s Weekly ★★★★★ - “A fantastic modern tale with a nostalgic feel.” —Jana Zinser, author of the award-winning novel, The Children's Train ★★★★★ – “The author quickly displays his prowess for developing a highly intricate and imaginative plot. The characters are quirky and spirited, and their entertaining interactions and conversations will bring a smile to readers’ faces. For fans of mystery, politics and adventure, this book is a must-read!” - Book Excellence Awards ★★★★★ – “It has everything – good-old-fashioned mystery, a political thriller, humor, and plenty of suspense. You won’t fail to be hooked by this story...[it] draws you into its web and keeps you there until the end.” – Reader’s Favorite
Shadow of the Gypsy
Author: Shelly Frome
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 1952782589
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Josh Bartlett had figured all the angles, changed his name, holed up as a small-town features writer in the seclusion of the Blue Ridge. Only a few weeks more and he'd begin anew, return to the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut and Molly (if she'd have him) and, at long last, live a normal life. After all, it was a matter of record that Zharko had been deported well over a year ago. The shadowy form John had glimpsed yesterday at the lake was only that --- a hazy shadow under the eaves of the activities building. It stood to reason his old nemesis was still ensconced overseas in Bucharest or thereabouts well out of the way. And no matter where he was, he wouldn't travel south over eight hundred miles to track Josh down. Surely that couldn't be, not now, not after all this.>/b>
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 1952782589
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Josh Bartlett had figured all the angles, changed his name, holed up as a small-town features writer in the seclusion of the Blue Ridge. Only a few weeks more and he'd begin anew, return to the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut and Molly (if she'd have him) and, at long last, live a normal life. After all, it was a matter of record that Zharko had been deported well over a year ago. The shadowy form John had glimpsed yesterday at the lake was only that --- a hazy shadow under the eaves of the activities building. It stood to reason his old nemesis was still ensconced overseas in Bucharest or thereabouts well out of the way. And no matter where he was, he wouldn't travel south over eight hundred miles to track Josh down. Surely that couldn't be, not now, not after all this.>/b>
Fast Times, Big City
Author: Shelly Frome
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Like most people, Bud Palmer felt this was just another day. Though the era was drawing to a close, he assumed his life as a sports columnist in the subtropics, in keeping with the benign fifties itself, would go on as predictable as ever. But that particular autumn morning he was thrust into a caper that was totally beyond him, forced him to leave Miami and take the train to Manhattan, and suddenly found everything in this restless "Big Apple" was up for grabs, on the brink, at a dicey turning point.
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Like most people, Bud Palmer felt this was just another day. Though the era was drawing to a close, he assumed his life as a sports columnist in the subtropics, in keeping with the benign fifties itself, would go on as predictable as ever. But that particular autumn morning he was thrust into a caper that was totally beyond him, forced him to leave Miami and take the train to Manhattan, and suddenly found everything in this restless "Big Apple" was up for grabs, on the brink, at a dicey turning point.
How to Write a Mystery
Author: Mystery Writers of America
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982149442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more. Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: —Before Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.) —While Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.) —After Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.) —Other than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.) —Other Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism) Also included is a collection of essays from MWA published authors—including Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris—selected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, “What piece of writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career?” “Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery” (Kirkus Reviews), this inclusive manual provides practical, current, easily digestible advice for new and established authors alike.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982149442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more. Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: —Before Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.) —While Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.) —After Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.) —Other than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.) —Other Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism) Also included is a collection of essays from MWA published authors—including Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris—selected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, “What piece of writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career?” “Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery” (Kirkus Reviews), this inclusive manual provides practical, current, easily digestible advice for new and established authors alike.
The Secluded Village Murders
Author: Shelly Frome
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 1945448210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Written in the style of a classic Brtish Mystery with a contemporary young American woman as the amateur sleuth. Entertaining. Keeps you guessing until the end. From a small secluded village in Connecticut to the English Countryside, readers are taken on a roller coaster of events and quirky characters as amateur sleuth Emily Ryder tries to solve a murder that everyone thinks was an accident. For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fateful early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It's labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions around Chris Cooper's death. For Emily, if Chris hadn't been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn't fit. As Emily heads across the pond for a scheduled tour of Lydfield's sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor . . . she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 1945448210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Written in the style of a classic Brtish Mystery with a contemporary young American woman as the amateur sleuth. Entertaining. Keeps you guessing until the end. From a small secluded village in Connecticut to the English Countryside, readers are taken on a roller coaster of events and quirky characters as amateur sleuth Emily Ryder tries to solve a murder that everyone thinks was an accident. For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fateful early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It's labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions around Chris Cooper's death. For Emily, if Chris hadn't been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn't fit. As Emily heads across the pond for a scheduled tour of Lydfield's sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor . . . she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.
Out of Circulation
Author: Miranda James
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101619112
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Librarian Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel must content with some spirited southern ladies when a feud ends in murder in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling series. The Ducote sisters are in a tiff with Vera Cassity over the location of Athena, Mississippi's annual library fundraising gala, and Charlie would rather curl up in a corner than get into the fray. It seems everyone—even his housekeeper Azalea—has it in for Vera. And at the gala, she gives them good reason, with a public display of rancor aimed at anyone who gets in her way. But those bitter words wind up being her last. When Charlie discovers Azalea standing over Vera's dead body, it's up to him—with a little help from Diesel—to clear Azalea's name, and catch a killer before his last chapter is finished.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101619112
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Librarian Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel must content with some spirited southern ladies when a feud ends in murder in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling series. The Ducote sisters are in a tiff with Vera Cassity over the location of Athena, Mississippi's annual library fundraising gala, and Charlie would rather curl up in a corner than get into the fray. It seems everyone—even his housekeeper Azalea—has it in for Vera. And at the gala, she gives them good reason, with a public display of rancor aimed at anyone who gets in her way. But those bitter words wind up being her last. When Charlie discovers Azalea standing over Vera's dead body, it's up to him—with a little help from Diesel—to clear Azalea's name, and catch a killer before his last chapter is finished.
The Paper Caper
Author: Kate Carlisle
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593201469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright loves a good book festival except when murder is the main event in this thrilling new addition to the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. Brooklyn is excited to be included in the Covington Library’s first annual Mark Twain Festival. She’ll rebind a rare first edition of The Prince and the Pauper before an enthusiastic audience of book nerds—her favorite people. The festival is the passion project of wealthy media mogul, book lover, and newspaper owner Joseph Cabot, who considers himself Twain’s biggest fan. Brooklyn’s hunky husband, Derek, and his security team once rescued Joseph from a corporate kidnapping attempt. Now Derek and his agents are charged with keeping Joseph and his beautiful young wife safe during the festivities taking place all over town. The centerpiece of the festival is a citywide contest based on The Prince and the Pauper: one lucky look-alike will trade places with Joseph for a few days—with access to all the money and power that Joseph commands. Brooklyn and Derek worry that the contest might be generating some dangerous attention. And when someone is mysteriously poisoned right before Brooklyn’s eyes, she’s not convinced that the victim was the intended target. Now she and Derek must frantically chase clues and suspects through the streets of San Francisco before another murder becomes front-page news. . . .
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593201469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright loves a good book festival except when murder is the main event in this thrilling new addition to the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series. Brooklyn is excited to be included in the Covington Library’s first annual Mark Twain Festival. She’ll rebind a rare first edition of The Prince and the Pauper before an enthusiastic audience of book nerds—her favorite people. The festival is the passion project of wealthy media mogul, book lover, and newspaper owner Joseph Cabot, who considers himself Twain’s biggest fan. Brooklyn’s hunky husband, Derek, and his security team once rescued Joseph from a corporate kidnapping attempt. Now Derek and his agents are charged with keeping Joseph and his beautiful young wife safe during the festivities taking place all over town. The centerpiece of the festival is a citywide contest based on The Prince and the Pauper: one lucky look-alike will trade places with Joseph for a few days—with access to all the money and power that Joseph commands. Brooklyn and Derek worry that the contest might be generating some dangerous attention. And when someone is mysteriously poisoned right before Brooklyn’s eyes, she’s not convinced that the victim was the intended target. Now she and Derek must frantically chase clues and suspects through the streets of San Francisco before another murder becomes front-page news. . . .
Hope for the Best
Author: Vanessa Lafleur
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 1945448628
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Hope for the best, but don't expect it just to happen. Seventeen-year-old Lareina has no family, no home, and no last name. What she does have is an oddly shaped pendant and Detective Russ Galloway who would follow her across the country to take it from her. Through her own resilience and wit, Lareina has survived her teenage years in a chaotic and crumbling world by stealing what she needs. Hoping to escape the detective and discover the truth about her pendant, Lareina flees the city. On her journey she meets Nick and Aaron who remind her how much she has missed feeling a connection to other people. Together they learn survival is impossible unless they can learn to trustt each other. With every mile they travel, Lareina races to escape the past and discover the truth.
Publisher: BQB Publishing
ISBN: 1945448628
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Hope for the best, but don't expect it just to happen. Seventeen-year-old Lareina has no family, no home, and no last name. What she does have is an oddly shaped pendant and Detective Russ Galloway who would follow her across the country to take it from her. Through her own resilience and wit, Lareina has survived her teenage years in a chaotic and crumbling world by stealing what she needs. Hoping to escape the detective and discover the truth about her pendant, Lareina flees the city. On her journey she meets Nick and Aaron who remind her how much she has missed feeling a connection to other people. Together they learn survival is impossible unless they can learn to trustt each other. With every mile they travel, Lareina races to escape the past and discover the truth.
Eighteenth-Century Women Playwrights, vol 3
Author: Derek Hughes
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040278515
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This six-volume anthology documents the history of women's drama throughout the 18th century, starting with the emergence in 1695-6 of the second generation of women dramatists to Aphra Benn. It includes the work of Catherine Trotter, Mary Pix, Eliza Haywood and Elizabeth Griffith.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040278515
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This six-volume anthology documents the history of women's drama throughout the 18th century, starting with the emergence in 1695-6 of the second generation of women dramatists to Aphra Benn. It includes the work of Catherine Trotter, Mary Pix, Eliza Haywood and Elizabeth Griffith.
Tinseltown Riff
Author: Shelly Frome
Publisher: Yellowback Mysteries
ISBN: 9781596635593
Category : Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Tinseltown Riff is a novel of suspense, crime, and Hollywood. Shelly Frome is a professor of dramatic arts emeritus, a former professional actor, a writer of mystery novels and articles and books on theatre and film. He also writes profiles of leading figures in the arts for a regional magazine covering the Berkshires, Hudson Valley and the Litchfield Hills
Publisher: Yellowback Mysteries
ISBN: 9781596635593
Category : Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Tinseltown Riff is a novel of suspense, crime, and Hollywood. Shelly Frome is a professor of dramatic arts emeritus, a former professional actor, a writer of mystery novels and articles and books on theatre and film. He also writes profiles of leading figures in the arts for a regional magazine covering the Berkshires, Hudson Valley and the Litchfield Hills