Author: Terri Reed
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369717163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Deadly Christmas countdown Murder Under the Mistletoe by Terri Reed DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that’s using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. To do that, Tyler needs the help of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall. But getting Heather’s trust is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe… Christmas Blackout by Maggie K. Black When Benjamin Duff stops at his friend Piper Lawrence’s bed-and-breakfast to say goodbye before moving across the world, he finds a masked man attacking her. Rushing to save her, Benjamin crashes his truck, trapping them during a winter storm. With no power or cell phones and time running out before his trip, he’ll have to work fast to catch the killer—and decide if he’s willing to leave Piper behind.
Murder Under the Mistletoe and Christmas Blackout
Author: Terri Reed
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369717163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Deadly Christmas countdown Murder Under the Mistletoe by Terri Reed DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that’s using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. To do that, Tyler needs the help of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall. But getting Heather’s trust is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe… Christmas Blackout by Maggie K. Black When Benjamin Duff stops at his friend Piper Lawrence’s bed-and-breakfast to say goodbye before moving across the world, he finds a masked man attacking her. Rushing to save her, Benjamin crashes his truck, trapping them during a winter storm. With no power or cell phones and time running out before his trip, he’ll have to work fast to catch the killer—and decide if he’s willing to leave Piper behind.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369717163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Deadly Christmas countdown Murder Under the Mistletoe by Terri Reed DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that’s using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. To do that, Tyler needs the help of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall. But getting Heather’s trust is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe… Christmas Blackout by Maggie K. Black When Benjamin Duff stops at his friend Piper Lawrence’s bed-and-breakfast to say goodbye before moving across the world, he finds a masked man attacking her. Rushing to save her, Benjamin crashes his truck, trapping them during a winter storm. With no power or cell phones and time running out before his trip, he’ll have to work fast to catch the killer—and decide if he’s willing to leave Piper behind.
The Mistletoe Murder
Author: P. D. James
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451494156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Four previously uncollected stories from one of the great mystery writers of our time--swift, cunning murder mysteries (two of which feature the young Adam Dalgliesh) that together, to borrow the author's own word, add up to a delightful "entertainment." The newly appointed Sgt. Dalgliesh is drawn into a case that is "pure Agatha Christie." . . . A "pedantic, respectable, censorious" clerk's secret taste for pornography is only the first reason he finds for not coming forward as a witness to a murder . . . A best-selling crime novelist describes the crime she herself was involved in fifty years earlier . . . Dalgliesh's godfather implores him to reinvestigate a notorious murder that might ease the godfather's mind about an inheritance, but which will reveal a truth that even the supremely upstanding Adam Dalgliesh will keep to himself. Each of these stories is as playful as it is ingeniously plotted, the author's sly humor as evident as her hallmark narrative elegance and shrewd understanding of some of the most complex--not to say the most damning--aspects of human nature. A treat for P. D. James's legions of fans and anyone who enjoys the pleasures of a masterfully wrought whodunit.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451494156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Four previously uncollected stories from one of the great mystery writers of our time--swift, cunning murder mysteries (two of which feature the young Adam Dalgliesh) that together, to borrow the author's own word, add up to a delightful "entertainment." The newly appointed Sgt. Dalgliesh is drawn into a case that is "pure Agatha Christie." . . . A "pedantic, respectable, censorious" clerk's secret taste for pornography is only the first reason he finds for not coming forward as a witness to a murder . . . A best-selling crime novelist describes the crime she herself was involved in fifty years earlier . . . Dalgliesh's godfather implores him to reinvestigate a notorious murder that might ease the godfather's mind about an inheritance, but which will reveal a truth that even the supremely upstanding Adam Dalgliesh will keep to himself. Each of these stories is as playful as it is ingeniously plotted, the author's sly humor as evident as her hallmark narrative elegance and shrewd understanding of some of the most complex--not to say the most damning--aspects of human nature. A treat for P. D. James's legions of fans and anyone who enjoys the pleasures of a masterfully wrought whodunit.
Murder at the Mistletoe Ball
Author: J.D. Griffo
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496730984
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Christmas in Tranquility, New Jersey, means togetherness for the Italian-American Ferrara family—and an unexpected reunion for Alberta Scaglione. But someone has murder on their holiday wish list . . . Alberta is delighted that her estranged daughter has arrived in Tranquility, even if Lisa Marie has an ulterior motive. Her son, Alberta’s twenty-one-year-old grandson, Sergio, hasn’t been heard from in six months, shortly after taking up with a woman named Natalie. Maybe Alberta and her crime- reporting partner-in-sleuthing granddaughter, Jinx, can track him down before Christmas? After some fruitless searching, the Ferraras take a break to attend the Mistletoe Ball, a fundraiser for the local hospital. But the night takes a chilling turn when a snowman decoration splits open, revealing a body. Lisa Marie screams that it’s Natalie—and screams again when she sees a man emerge from behind some Christmas trees. The good news is they’ve found Sergio. The bad news: he’s a prime suspect for murder. It seems Sergio’s former squeeze had some shady secrets. And with more than one family member’s future at stake, Alberta and Lisa Marie will have to put their past behind them and work together, or it’ll be a blue, blue Christmas . . . Includes Italian recipes from Alberta’s kitchen! “Imagine the Golden Girls starting a detective agency and you’ll get the general idea of J.D. Griffo’s charming Ferrara Family mystery series.” —Criminal Element
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496730984
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Christmas in Tranquility, New Jersey, means togetherness for the Italian-American Ferrara family—and an unexpected reunion for Alberta Scaglione. But someone has murder on their holiday wish list . . . Alberta is delighted that her estranged daughter has arrived in Tranquility, even if Lisa Marie has an ulterior motive. Her son, Alberta’s twenty-one-year-old grandson, Sergio, hasn’t been heard from in six months, shortly after taking up with a woman named Natalie. Maybe Alberta and her crime- reporting partner-in-sleuthing granddaughter, Jinx, can track him down before Christmas? After some fruitless searching, the Ferraras take a break to attend the Mistletoe Ball, a fundraiser for the local hospital. But the night takes a chilling turn when a snowman decoration splits open, revealing a body. Lisa Marie screams that it’s Natalie—and screams again when she sees a man emerge from behind some Christmas trees. The good news is they’ve found Sergio. The bad news: he’s a prime suspect for murder. It seems Sergio’s former squeeze had some shady secrets. And with more than one family member’s future at stake, Alberta and Lisa Marie will have to put their past behind them and work together, or it’ll be a blue, blue Christmas . . . Includes Italian recipes from Alberta’s kitchen! “Imagine the Golden Girls starting a detective agency and you’ll get the general idea of J.D. Griffo’s charming Ferrara Family mystery series.” —Criminal Element
Sleep No More
Author: P. D. James
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525520740
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK • Six stories from the beloved "Queen of Crime"—swift, cunning murder mysteries from throughout her extraordinary career. "A sophisticated collection. . . . Stylishly told and worthy of being read aloud by the fire.” —The New York Times Book Review “An unexpected delight. . . . This small collection is indeed a gift. . . . James’ skills at complicating the genre are never more apparent than here.” —USA Today When it comes to crime, it’s not always a question of “who dunnit?” Sometimes there’s more mystery in the why or the how. And what about the clever few who carry out what appears to be the perfect crime? Or whose most essential selves are changed by the crimes they commit? And what about those who know the identity of the murderer but keep the information to themselves? These are some of the questions that these six stories begin to unlock as they draw us into the inner workings—the thoughts and emotional machinations, the recollections and rationalizations, the dreams and desires—behind both murderous cause and effect. And no one gets inside the head of a perpetrator—or makes it a peerlessly thrilling and entertaining read—like the incomparable P. D. James.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525520740
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK • Six stories from the beloved "Queen of Crime"—swift, cunning murder mysteries from throughout her extraordinary career. "A sophisticated collection. . . . Stylishly told and worthy of being read aloud by the fire.” —The New York Times Book Review “An unexpected delight. . . . This small collection is indeed a gift. . . . James’ skills at complicating the genre are never more apparent than here.” —USA Today When it comes to crime, it’s not always a question of “who dunnit?” Sometimes there’s more mystery in the why or the how. And what about the clever few who carry out what appears to be the perfect crime? Or whose most essential selves are changed by the crimes they commit? And what about those who know the identity of the murderer but keep the information to themselves? These are some of the questions that these six stories begin to unlock as they draw us into the inner workings—the thoughts and emotional machinations, the recollections and rationalizations, the dreams and desires—behind both murderous cause and effect. And no one gets inside the head of a perpetrator—or makes it a peerlessly thrilling and entertaining read—like the incomparable P. D. James.
Mistletoe and Murder
Author: Robin Stevens
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481489143
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
“As entertaining as ever.” —The Horn Book Hazel and Daisy trade mistletoe for a murder investigation and set out to save the day (Christmas Day that is!) in this fabulously festive fifth novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas holidays in snowy Cambridge. Hazel is looking forward to a calm vacation among the beautiful spires, cozy libraries, and inviting tea-rooms. But there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College and two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident—until the Detective Society looks a little closer, and realizes a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage if they’re going to find the killer before Christmas dinner.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481489143
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
“As entertaining as ever.” —The Horn Book Hazel and Daisy trade mistletoe for a murder investigation and set out to save the day (Christmas Day that is!) in this fabulously festive fifth novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas holidays in snowy Cambridge. Hazel is looking forward to a calm vacation among the beautiful spires, cozy libraries, and inviting tea-rooms. But there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College and two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident—until the Detective Society looks a little closer, and realizes a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage if they’re going to find the killer before Christmas dinner.
The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories
Author: P. D. James
Publisher: Knopf Canada
ISBN: 0345812050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
As the acknowledged "Queen of Crime," P. D. James was frequently commissioned by newspapers and magazines to write a special short story for Christmas--and here, together, are four of the best. P. D. James's understanding of human nature illuminates each of these stories, making them ideal reading for the darkest days of the year. Each treats the reader to her masterfully atmospheric storytelling, a mystery to be solved, and enjoyable puzzles to keep the reader guessing. With wry humour, she pays tribute to her English crime-writing forebears, delighting in the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings and in old country houses--from the title story about a strained family reunion on Christmas Eve, to another about an illicit affair that ends in murder, and two cases that introduce James's poet-detective Adam Dalgliesh as a young detective sergeant.
Publisher: Knopf Canada
ISBN: 0345812050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
As the acknowledged "Queen of Crime," P. D. James was frequently commissioned by newspapers and magazines to write a special short story for Christmas--and here, together, are four of the best. P. D. James's understanding of human nature illuminates each of these stories, making them ideal reading for the darkest days of the year. Each treats the reader to her masterfully atmospheric storytelling, a mystery to be solved, and enjoyable puzzles to keep the reader guessing. With wry humour, she pays tribute to her English crime-writing forebears, delighting in the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings and in old country houses--from the title story about a strained family reunion on Christmas Eve, to another about an illicit affair that ends in murder, and two cases that introduce James's poet-detective Adam Dalgliesh as a young detective sergeant.
Safer Than Love
Author: Margery Allingham
Publisher: Thorndike Press
ISBN: 9780783890968
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After marrying a safe and secure headmaster to escape a more dangerous love, Elizabeth Lane finds her husband's body stuffed down a well. And, as if that weren't bad enough, she seems to be the chief suspect in his murder!
Publisher: Thorndike Press
ISBN: 9780783890968
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After marrying a safe and secure headmaster to escape a more dangerous love, Elizabeth Lane finds her husband's body stuffed down a well. And, as if that weren't bad enough, she seems to be the chief suspect in his murder!
Morse's Greatest Mystery and Other Stories
Author: Colin Dexter
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9780330451901
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
'No one constructs a whodunnit with more fiendish skill than Colin Dexter' GuardianMorse had solved so many mysteries in his life. Was he now, he wondered beginning to glimpse the solution to the greatest mystery of them all . . . ? How can the discovery of a short story by a beautiful Oxford graduate lead Chief Inspector Morse to her murderer? What awaits Morse and Lewis in Room 231 of the Randolph Hotel? Why does a theft at Christmas lead the detective to look upon the festive season with uncharacteristic goodwill? And what happens when Morse himself falls victim to a brilliantly executed crime? This dazzling collection of short stories from Inspector Morse's creator, Colin Dexter, includes six ingenious cases for the world's most popular fictional detective - plus five other tantalizingly original tales to delight all lovers of classic crime fiction.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9780330451901
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
'No one constructs a whodunnit with more fiendish skill than Colin Dexter' GuardianMorse had solved so many mysteries in his life. Was he now, he wondered beginning to glimpse the solution to the greatest mystery of them all . . . ? How can the discovery of a short story by a beautiful Oxford graduate lead Chief Inspector Morse to her murderer? What awaits Morse and Lewis in Room 231 of the Randolph Hotel? Why does a theft at Christmas lead the detective to look upon the festive season with uncharacteristic goodwill? And what happens when Morse himself falls victim to a brilliantly executed crime? This dazzling collection of short stories from Inspector Morse's creator, Colin Dexter, includes six ingenious cases for the world's most popular fictional detective - plus five other tantalizingly original tales to delight all lovers of classic crime fiction.
Dying for Christmas
Author: Tammy Cohen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 168177285X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A novel full of twists, surprising turns, and suspense, Dying for Christmas is Tammy Cohen's most disturbing psychological thriller yet. Out Christmas shopping one December afternoon, Jessica Gould meets the charming Dominic Lacey and impulsively agrees to go home with him for a drink. What follows are Twelve Days of Christmas from hell, as Lacey holds Jessica captive, forcing her to wear his missing wife’s gowns and eat lavish holiday meals. Each day he gifts her with one item from his twisted past—his dead sister’s favorite toy, disturbing family photos, a box of teeth. As the days pass and the “gifts” become darker and darker, Jessica realizes that Lacey has a plan for her, and he never intends to let her go. But Jessica has a secret of her own . . . a secret that may just mean she has a chance to make it out alive.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 168177285X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A novel full of twists, surprising turns, and suspense, Dying for Christmas is Tammy Cohen's most disturbing psychological thriller yet. Out Christmas shopping one December afternoon, Jessica Gould meets the charming Dominic Lacey and impulsively agrees to go home with him for a drink. What follows are Twelve Days of Christmas from hell, as Lacey holds Jessica captive, forcing her to wear his missing wife’s gowns and eat lavish holiday meals. Each day he gifts her with one item from his twisted past—his dead sister’s favorite toy, disturbing family photos, a box of teeth. As the days pass and the “gifts” become darker and darker, Jessica realizes that Lacey has a plan for her, and he never intends to let her go. But Jessica has a secret of her own . . . a secret that may just mean she has a chance to make it out alive.
'Tis the Season for Murder
Author: Fred Hunter
Publisher: Worldwide Library
ISBN: 9780373262908
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
A collection of short stories that involve crimes happening at Christmas time.
Publisher: Worldwide Library
ISBN: 9780373262908
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
A collection of short stories that involve crimes happening at Christmas time.