Author: Margaret Lashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949989038
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286

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A Florida mystery adventure

Author: Carl Hiaasen
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN: 0385350074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337

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Coming as an Apple Original series from Ted Lasso Executive Producer Bill Lawrence and starring Vince Vaughn • A wickedly funny novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me in which the greedy, the corrupt, and the degraders of what’s left of pristine Florida—now, of the Bahamas as well—get their comeuppance. “[A] comedic marvel … [Hiaasen] hasn’t written a novel this funny since Skinny Dip.”—The New York Times Andrew Yancy—late of the Miami Police and soon-to-be-late of the Monroe County sheriff’s office—has a human arm in his freezer. There’s a logical (Hiaasenian) explanation for that, but not for how and why it parted from its shadowy owner. Yancy thinks the boating-accident/shark-luncheon explanation is full of holes, and if he can prove murder, the sheriff might rescue him from his grisly Health Inspector gig (it’s not called the roach patrol for nothing). But first—this being Hiaasen country—Yancy must negotiate an obstacle course of wildly unpredictable events with a crew of even more wildly unpredictable characters, including his just-ex lover, a hot-blooded fugitive from Kansas; the twitchy widow of the frozen arm; two avariciously optimistic real-estate speculators; the Bahamian voodoo witch known as the Dragon Queen, whose suitors are blinded unto death by her peculiar charms; Yancy’s new true love, a kinky coroner; and the eponymous bad monkey, who with hilarious aplomb earns his place among Carl Hiaasen’s greatest characters.

Author: Margaret Lashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949989113
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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Just How Great is that Ape, Anyway?When Bobbie and Grayson go on the hunt for the legendary Florida Skunk Ape, there's more than one tangled mystery afoot.Grayson, the man Bobbie's hung her life and career on, is every bit as evasive as the creature they're tracking.At the start of their investigation, a colossally bad judgement call leaves Bobbie wondering just exactly who-or what-the elusive being is. And she doesn't mean Bigfoot.What she discovers may leave her questioning the entire primate subclass ...Swamp gas. Batman. Sasquash casserole.Does ape imitate life, or does life imitate ape?It's gonna take all of Bobbie's fledgling investigative skills to figure out that age-old riddle. Like Christopher Moore? Carl Hiassen? Tim Dorsey? You'll probably love Freaky Florida Mystery Adventures, too! The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series!What Readers are Saying about the Freaky Florida Mystery Series: "This series cracks me up!" Amazon Review"I have read Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Randy Wayne White. Those writers are funny but they need to watch out for you." J. Heinrich"I've heard the expression "I laughed so hard I cried" but I never experienced it until I read this book."Amazon Review"I read a lot, and Kindle suggested this book. Moth Busters is laugh out loud funny. Is everyone in Florida crazy?" Facebook Review"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I'm a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review"Plenty of mysteries and slap stick humor with a backwoods redneck cousin thrown in the mix. I almost felt like I was reading a cross between Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony." Amazon Review"Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery." Amazon Review"Rampant with humorous banter and fun interpersonal relationships over a solidly bizarre mystery and great characterization." Amazon Review"This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops...oh my!" Amazon Review

Author: Margaret Lashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949989519
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Feel the Burn ...When Bobbie and Grayson go in search of a new RV, a chance encounter at a homeowner's fire sale ignites a hidden flame burning deep within Grayson. And it's not Spontaneous Human Combustion ?Or is it?People in St. Petersburg, Florida keep mysteriously bursting into flames. While the pair investigate potential causes, sparks soon begin to fly between them as well, threatening to snuff out their budding romance. Hot pockets. Total burnouts. Suspicious ash holes.As Bobbie and Grayson sift through the grisly clues, will they realize they're fated to be twin flames? Or will the fireworks between them fizzle out like a dud? With the heat on to solve the case, they'd better keep a close eye on each other. If not, they could both end up in the dead-letter office marked, "Return to Cinder."Like Carl Hiassen? Janet Evanovich? Christopher Moore? You'll probably love Freaky Florida Mystery Adventures, too! The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series!

Author: Ellen McGarrahan
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812988051
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 385

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EDGAR AWARD FINALIST • A private investigator revisits the case that has haunted her for decades and sets out on a deeply personal quest to sort truth from lies. CLUE AWARD FINALIST • “[A] haunting memoir, which also unfolds as a gripping true-crime narrative . . . This is a powerful, unsettling story, told with bracing honesty and skill.”—The Washington Post A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • One of Marie Claire’s Ten Best True Crime Books of the Year Ellen McGarrahan was a young journalist for The Miami Herald in 1990 when she witnessed the botched execution of convicted killer Jesse Tafero: flames and smoke and three jolts of the electric chair. When evidence later emerged casting doubt on Tafero’s guilt, McGarrahan found herself haunted by his fiery death. Had she witnessed the execution of an innocent man? Decades later, McGarrahan, now a successful private investigator, is still gripped by the mystery and infamy of the Tafero case, and decides she must investigate it herself. Her quest will take her around the world and deep into the harrowing heart of obsession, and as questions of guilt and innocence become more complex, McGarrahan discovers she is not alone in her need for closure. For whenever a human life is taken by violence, the reckoning is long and difficult for all. A rare and vivid account of a private investigator’s real life and a classic true-crime tale, Two Truths and a Lie is ultimately a profound meditation on truth, grief, complicity, and justice.

Author: Lashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949989021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246

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I Want to Believe-But I Mean, Really? All Bobbie Drex wanted was something normal-a new career as a private investigator. But after signing up with Nick Grayson to complete her internship, nothing normal has happened since. In fact, when Grayson gets a call about a possible alien invasion going down in Plant City, Florida, normal packs its bags and books a flight for another planet. Man pudding. Zombies. Wayne's World wannabees. Not to mention the whole "living with a stranger in an RV" thing. The horrors! Bobbie needs her license. Grayson holds the key-to both that and the visions that have plagued her since a ricochet bullet struck her between the eyes. If Bobbie's going to survive in Grayson's bizarre new world, she's going to have to learn fast. Good thing she's packing a Glock-and enough snark to qualify as a lethal backup weapon. The weirdness of The X-Files, the humor of The Dresden Files, and the insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form The Drex Files-a delicious, semi-dark comic mystery mashup. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series! Get your copy now!

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309142393
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 348

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Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.

Author: Margaret Lashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949989359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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A Midlife Meltdown Leads to Southern-Fried Mayhem in this Hilarious and Heartfelt Mystery Series.After being duped out of her life savings in Germany, Val Fremden retreats home to Florida with more than just her pride in tatters. At 45, she's broke, divorced, and virtually unemployable. Starting over will be tough enough as it is. But when her only friend suddenly turns up dead, Val begins to seriously wonder if the world is out to get her.Maybe it is ?.The sugar-white sands of Sunset Beach attract weirdos like mosquitoes to a bug zapper. So when the will of Val's friend makes the local newspaper, lunatics and con artists stumble from their beach shacks to scuffle for a piece of the leftover pie.Determined to find her friend's true heir, Val reluctantly turns to three crackpots for help-a drunk, a redneck, and a snarky beach bum. Working at odds with each other, their bumbling investigation attracts the attention of a hot cop. He quickly gets into the fray and under Val's skin. Whether it's in a good way or bad only time will tell. Because sometimes, it's not until you reach the bottom of the barrel that you find out who your true friends are.

Author: John D. MacDonald
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0307826937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231

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The Drowner, one of many classic novels from crime writer John D. MacDonald, the beloved author of Cape Fear and the Travis McGee series, is now available as an eBook. Lucille Hanson left her rich husband, a man who lived casually and loved carelessly. She found a new man, one who appeared to treat her right. Lucille was putting together the pieces of her life, determined not to make the old mistakes, the foolish ones that had almost wrecked her the first time around . . . until all of her hopes came to rest at the bottom of the lake where her body is found. It must have been an accident, most people say. It might have been suicide, others think. But among her mourners, just one person refuses to believe it was anything other than murder. Features a new Introduction by Dean Koontz Praise for John D. MacDonald “The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller.”—Stephen King “My favorite novelist of all time.”—Dean Koontz “To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.”—Kurt Vonnegut “A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.”—Mary Higgins Clark

Author: Margaret Lashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949989069
Category : Conspiracies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Florida. Where Weird goes to Die.What better place than the Sunshine State for dark souls to live out their golden years? After all, who would notice?Uh ... Bobbie and Grayson, of course.As a rogue physicist turned conspiracy chaser, Grayson's motto is, "Have sentience, will travel." As a broke, private-eye wannabe, Bobbie doesn't have much choice but to follow his sketchy command. But every road Grayson travels down leads to the bizarre, the unexplained, and taco-induced heartburn. Vampires. Zombiguanas. Ikigai smell. Cheesy moustaches.It's hard to decide which is scarier.But decide, Bobbie must. And before sundown, too. Because in the freaky parts of Florida she now investigates with Grayson, nothing is ever quite exactly as it seems ....The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series!