Author: June Lucas
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee has perfected the art of pursuing pollution, not criminals. But terrified residents of Dunnett Village don’t appreciate that distinction when a murder turns the tranquil village upside down. An adorable Maine Coon kitten is found early one morning snuggled next to a body in the middle of the village bookstore. Despite Madeline’s reluctance to get involved, the villagers prefer her sleuthing skills to those of the taciturn detective assigned to the case. Madeline and her eighty-something Aunt Fiona foster the kitten and search for his owner, hoping to reunite him with his human and discover clues about the identity of the killer. But Madeline’s curiosity draws the killer’s attention and a couple of close calls with death before she helps police end his reign of terror. Wreck of the Hiss Purr Hiss is the first installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a kitten, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
Wreck of the Hiss Purr Hiss
Author: June Lucas
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee has perfected the art of pursuing pollution, not criminals. But terrified residents of Dunnett Village don’t appreciate that distinction when a murder turns the tranquil village upside down. An adorable Maine Coon kitten is found early one morning snuggled next to a body in the middle of the village bookstore. Despite Madeline’s reluctance to get involved, the villagers prefer her sleuthing skills to those of the taciturn detective assigned to the case. Madeline and her eighty-something Aunt Fiona foster the kitten and search for his owner, hoping to reunite him with his human and discover clues about the identity of the killer. But Madeline’s curiosity draws the killer’s attention and a couple of close calls with death before she helps police end his reign of terror. Wreck of the Hiss Purr Hiss is the first installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a kitten, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee has perfected the art of pursuing pollution, not criminals. But terrified residents of Dunnett Village don’t appreciate that distinction when a murder turns the tranquil village upside down. An adorable Maine Coon kitten is found early one morning snuggled next to a body in the middle of the village bookstore. Despite Madeline’s reluctance to get involved, the villagers prefer her sleuthing skills to those of the taciturn detective assigned to the case. Madeline and her eighty-something Aunt Fiona foster the kitten and search for his owner, hoping to reunite him with his human and discover clues about the identity of the killer. But Madeline’s curiosity draws the killer’s attention and a couple of close calls with death before she helps police end his reign of terror. Wreck of the Hiss Purr Hiss is the first installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a kitten, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
A Whiskered Storm
Author: June Lucas
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee and her daughter Kirsty take a day off work to help Aunt Fiona decorate for Dunnett Village’s Halloween haunted house tour. That night while cleaning up after the crowd of costumed visitors, Kirsty finds a bag of drugs one of the visitors must have left behind. Then a waitress at Madeline’s favorite café is killed in what at first appears to be an accident. When Madeline and Kirsty try to capture the waitress’s fierce little cat, Esmé, they find another stash of drugs in her apartment. Before long, Madeline’s graduate students discover a mysterious chemical in what was supposed to be a clean stream at the Oregon Coast. Coincidence? Madeline doesn’t believe in those. Determined to untangle the mysteries churning amidst the stormy fall days, Madeline ventures into Portland’s criminal underbelly, leaving her wondering just who among the people she knows has a dark side. A Whiskered Storm is the third installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a Maine Coon cat, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee and her daughter Kirsty take a day off work to help Aunt Fiona decorate for Dunnett Village’s Halloween haunted house tour. That night while cleaning up after the crowd of costumed visitors, Kirsty finds a bag of drugs one of the visitors must have left behind. Then a waitress at Madeline’s favorite café is killed in what at first appears to be an accident. When Madeline and Kirsty try to capture the waitress’s fierce little cat, Esmé, they find another stash of drugs in her apartment. Before long, Madeline’s graduate students discover a mysterious chemical in what was supposed to be a clean stream at the Oregon Coast. Coincidence? Madeline doesn’t believe in those. Determined to untangle the mysteries churning amidst the stormy fall days, Madeline ventures into Portland’s criminal underbelly, leaving her wondering just who among the people she knows has a dark side. A Whiskered Storm is the third installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a Maine Coon cat, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
A Curious Corpse Was He
Author: June Lucas
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee is finally settling into her new job in Portland, Oregon, when one of her Aunt Fiona’s Bridge buddies draws her into another investigation into an untimely death. Dmitri Petrovich, a middle-aged man who’d recently lost his wife, was found poisoned at his favorite haunt, the Oregon Garden. Police concluded that Dmitri had died of an accidental exposure to pesticides but his brother, Mikhail, adamantly refused to accept that decision. Madeline figured that she could at least provide peace to Dmitri’s family by learning more about the case but soon realizes that the evidence doesn’t support the police’s conclusion. Because of their reluctance to involve her, Madeline sets out to do some investigating on her own and discovers a deadly truth that brings her close to a killer, both human and poisonous. A Curious Corpse Was He is the second installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a Maine Coon cat, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Professor Madeline McPhee is finally settling into her new job in Portland, Oregon, when one of her Aunt Fiona’s Bridge buddies draws her into another investigation into an untimely death. Dmitri Petrovich, a middle-aged man who’d recently lost his wife, was found poisoned at his favorite haunt, the Oregon Garden. Police concluded that Dmitri had died of an accidental exposure to pesticides but his brother, Mikhail, adamantly refused to accept that decision. Madeline figured that she could at least provide peace to Dmitri’s family by learning more about the case but soon realizes that the evidence doesn’t support the police’s conclusion. Because of their reluctance to involve her, Madeline sets out to do some investigating on her own and discovers a deadly truth that brings her close to a killer, both human and poisonous. A Curious Corpse Was He is the second installment in the Madeline McPhee mystery series, stories that embrace the quirky characters of a small village in the Pacific Northwest, the antics of a Maine Coon cat, and an amateur sleuth with the calm demeanor of Jessica Fletcher and the deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes.
Aunt Fiona's 50 Shades of Scones
Author: June Lucas
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Teatime no longer needs to be accompanied by plain old scones. This cookbook uses basic scone recipes as a pallet for a wide range of flavors and ingredients. All the recipes are created with simple-to-follow instructions to help you create a variety of sweet and savory treats for yourself and your family and friends. What you will find in this cookbook: · Straight-forward baking tips and instructions. · Sweet and savory recipes. · Alternative recipes for those on gluten-free and vegan diets. · Recipes for toppings like glazes and lemon curd. Aunt Fiona’s 50 Shades of Scones, 2nd edition, is a companion cookbook for the Madeline McPhee mystery series and includes a few references to the mysteries and their characters. It began as a spark of an idea that morphed into a pandemic isolation relief project by the author and her friends and was assisted greatly by family members and neighbors willing to eat some of the many millions (a wee exaggeration) of scones baked during this project. This book is not affiliated with or related to books by E. L. James.
Publisher: June Lucas
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Teatime no longer needs to be accompanied by plain old scones. This cookbook uses basic scone recipes as a pallet for a wide range of flavors and ingredients. All the recipes are created with simple-to-follow instructions to help you create a variety of sweet and savory treats for yourself and your family and friends. What you will find in this cookbook: · Straight-forward baking tips and instructions. · Sweet and savory recipes. · Alternative recipes for those on gluten-free and vegan diets. · Recipes for toppings like glazes and lemon curd. Aunt Fiona’s 50 Shades of Scones, 2nd edition, is a companion cookbook for the Madeline McPhee mystery series and includes a few references to the mysteries and their characters. It began as a spark of an idea that morphed into a pandemic isolation relief project by the author and her friends and was assisted greatly by family members and neighbors willing to eat some of the many millions (a wee exaggeration) of scones baked during this project. This book is not affiliated with or related to books by E. L. James.
Oxford Thesaurus of English
Author: Maurice Waite
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199560811
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1074
Book Description
"The leading single-volume English thesaurus explores the richness of the English language with hundreds of thousands of synonyms and antonyms, and thousands of example sentences drawn from the Oxford English Corpus; finds the word you need quickly with carefully chosen and arranged synonyms; broadens your vocabulary and finds solutions to word puzzles and crosswords with hundreds of thematic word lists; and helps express yourself more accurately with hundreds of 'Choose the Right Word' boxes exploring the difference between similar words." --Book Jacket.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199560811
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1074
Book Description
"The leading single-volume English thesaurus explores the richness of the English language with hundreds of thousands of synonyms and antonyms, and thousands of example sentences drawn from the Oxford English Corpus; finds the word you need quickly with carefully chosen and arranged synonyms; broadens your vocabulary and finds solutions to word puzzles and crosswords with hundreds of thematic word lists; and helps express yourself more accurately with hundreds of 'Choose the Right Word' boxes exploring the difference between similar words." --Book Jacket.
Utter Nonsense
Author: Clive Burke
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595490433
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
"This book is intended to bring joy to those who love solving brain-wracking puzzles and coded messages. If you are not one of these people, put the book down slowly and carefully, and then walk away" - James Burke, author of Connections and The Day the Universe Changed
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595490433
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
"This book is intended to bring joy to those who love solving brain-wracking puzzles and coded messages. If you are not one of these people, put the book down slowly and carefully, and then walk away" - James Burke, author of Connections and The Day the Universe Changed
Circa Instans
Author: C. B. Rea
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botanical gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
A history of drug plant gardens.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botanical gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
A history of drug plant gardens.
Dragons & Treasures (Dungeons & Dragons)
Author: Jim Zub
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1984858815
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
No creature is more fascinating and terrifying to an adventurer than a dragon! This illustrated guide takes a deeper look at the abilities, personalities, and treasure collections of every major dragon type in Dungeons & Dragons. Dragons & Treasures transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unique characteristics, fabled treasures, and wondrous artifacts of the most legendary of creatures: dragons! The book profiles all main dragon classes, and features easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how to identify and interact with these legendary beasts during your adventures. Advice, encouragement, and storytelling tips provide strategies for dealing with dragon encounters, hoards of treasure, and draconic artifacts, along with action-packed illustrations that will ignite your imagination. Dragons & Treasures is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to incorporate dragons into their stories, whether as foes, allies, or something in between.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1984858815
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
No creature is more fascinating and terrifying to an adventurer than a dragon! This illustrated guide takes a deeper look at the abilities, personalities, and treasure collections of every major dragon type in Dungeons & Dragons. Dragons & Treasures transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unique characteristics, fabled treasures, and wondrous artifacts of the most legendary of creatures: dragons! The book profiles all main dragon classes, and features easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how to identify and interact with these legendary beasts during your adventures. Advice, encouragement, and storytelling tips provide strategies for dealing with dragon encounters, hoards of treasure, and draconic artifacts, along with action-packed illustrations that will ignite your imagination. Dragons & Treasures is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to incorporate dragons into their stories, whether as foes, allies, or something in between.
The Cat Who Came In off the Roof
Author: Annie M. G. Schmidt
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0553535013
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A charming Dutch classic that withstands the test of time worldwide and will appeal to readers young and old—and dog and cat lovers alike! “A charming, refreshing, and funny treat.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Shy reporter Mr. Tibble is close to losing his job because he only writes about cats. But when an act of kindness brings him into contact with the unusual Miss Minou, his luck suddenly begins to change. Minou provides Tibble with juicy news. But it's who is giving her the gossip that's newsworthy. Minou claims that the tips come from her local feline friends, who are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood. Tibble is appreciative but can't help wondering: How could this be? And why is Minou so terrified of dogs and so skilled at climbing trees and rooftops? It's almost as if she’s a cat herself. More praise for THE CAT WHO CAME IN OFF THE ROOF “Schmidt raises questions about what it is to be human, what it is to be a cat . . . and what it means to accept someone for who she is.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0553535013
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A charming Dutch classic that withstands the test of time worldwide and will appeal to readers young and old—and dog and cat lovers alike! “A charming, refreshing, and funny treat.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Shy reporter Mr. Tibble is close to losing his job because he only writes about cats. But when an act of kindness brings him into contact with the unusual Miss Minou, his luck suddenly begins to change. Minou provides Tibble with juicy news. But it's who is giving her the gossip that's newsworthy. Minou claims that the tips come from her local feline friends, who are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood. Tibble is appreciative but can't help wondering: How could this be? And why is Minou so terrified of dogs and so skilled at climbing trees and rooftops? It's almost as if she’s a cat herself. More praise for THE CAT WHO CAME IN OFF THE ROOF “Schmidt raises questions about what it is to be human, what it is to be a cat . . . and what it means to accept someone for who she is.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred
Writing to Give God the Glory
Author: Chino Valley Christian Writers' Critique Group
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595342604
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
God has called you to write. As you may well know, the journey of a writer is often filled with set-backs, frustration, and rejections. God understands the pitfalls of the publishing world today. He wants to encourage you to keep progressing along the journey. Don't travel along this pathway alone, however. As your fellow writers, we want to help you, too! "Writing to Give God the Glory" offers encouragement, timely advice, and a dose of just enough laughter to spark your love of writing once again so you will be strengthened to take that very next step. With Scriptures, devotions, instructional aid, and samples of each contributor's manuscripts, your writer's heart will be renewed and restored so you can keep running your race until you hear the words, "Well done, my good and faithful friend!" "Here's a book for writers, by writers, that fills the writer's reservoir with inspiration and creativity through devotions, poetry, humor, how-to, and example." --Sally E. Stuart, "Christian Writers' Market Guide
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595342604
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
God has called you to write. As you may well know, the journey of a writer is often filled with set-backs, frustration, and rejections. God understands the pitfalls of the publishing world today. He wants to encourage you to keep progressing along the journey. Don't travel along this pathway alone, however. As your fellow writers, we want to help you, too! "Writing to Give God the Glory" offers encouragement, timely advice, and a dose of just enough laughter to spark your love of writing once again so you will be strengthened to take that very next step. With Scriptures, devotions, instructional aid, and samples of each contributor's manuscripts, your writer's heart will be renewed and restored so you can keep running your race until you hear the words, "Well done, my good and faithful friend!" "Here's a book for writers, by writers, that fills the writer's reservoir with inspiration and creativity through devotions, poetry, humor, how-to, and example." --Sally E. Stuart, "Christian Writers' Market Guide