Author: BV Lawson
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 1951752384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Con artist Beverly Laborde and police detective Adam Dutton form an unlikely partnership forged out of a shared sense of justice. Using her wiles and tricks of deception and his expertise and diligence, they reluctantly combine their individual strengths in pursuit of the truth. But first, they have to overcome their distrust of each other while fighting their growing—and inconvenient—mutual attraction. Includes: MURDER IN THREE ACTS: At a costumed Halloween charity event, con woman Beverly Laborde blends into the crowd, her past hidden behind charm and deception. But when a murder occurs during a theatrical performance, the night takes a deadly turn. Detective Adam Dutton locks down the venue, but Beverly can’t resist investigating on her own. As her sleuthing puts her in the killer’s sights, she must outwit a murderer lurking among the guests before she becomes the next victim. THE VASE CHASE: At a lively Christmas festival, con artist Beverly Laborde and detective Adam Dutton are on a mission to recover stolen antique plates from their friend’s shop. But when their search reveals an elderly woman desperate to sell a rare vase for her medical bills, a much darker crime surfaces. Using Beverly's wiles and Adam’s expertise, they navigate deception in the midst of holiday cheer, racing against time to restore what’s been taken—before Christmas is stolen, too.
Holiday Away: Two Adam Dutton & Beverly Laborde Mystery Short Stories
Author: BV Lawson
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 1951752384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Con artist Beverly Laborde and police detective Adam Dutton form an unlikely partnership forged out of a shared sense of justice. Using her wiles and tricks of deception and his expertise and diligence, they reluctantly combine their individual strengths in pursuit of the truth. But first, they have to overcome their distrust of each other while fighting their growing—and inconvenient—mutual attraction. Includes: MURDER IN THREE ACTS: At a costumed Halloween charity event, con woman Beverly Laborde blends into the crowd, her past hidden behind charm and deception. But when a murder occurs during a theatrical performance, the night takes a deadly turn. Detective Adam Dutton locks down the venue, but Beverly can’t resist investigating on her own. As her sleuthing puts her in the killer’s sights, she must outwit a murderer lurking among the guests before she becomes the next victim. THE VASE CHASE: At a lively Christmas festival, con artist Beverly Laborde and detective Adam Dutton are on a mission to recover stolen antique plates from their friend’s shop. But when their search reveals an elderly woman desperate to sell a rare vase for her medical bills, a much darker crime surfaces. Using Beverly's wiles and Adam’s expertise, they navigate deception in the midst of holiday cheer, racing against time to restore what’s been taken—before Christmas is stolen, too.
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 1951752384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Con artist Beverly Laborde and police detective Adam Dutton form an unlikely partnership forged out of a shared sense of justice. Using her wiles and tricks of deception and his expertise and diligence, they reluctantly combine their individual strengths in pursuit of the truth. But first, they have to overcome their distrust of each other while fighting their growing—and inconvenient—mutual attraction. Includes: MURDER IN THREE ACTS: At a costumed Halloween charity event, con woman Beverly Laborde blends into the crowd, her past hidden behind charm and deception. But when a murder occurs during a theatrical performance, the night takes a deadly turn. Detective Adam Dutton locks down the venue, but Beverly can’t resist investigating on her own. As her sleuthing puts her in the killer’s sights, she must outwit a murderer lurking among the guests before she becomes the next victim. THE VASE CHASE: At a lively Christmas festival, con artist Beverly Laborde and detective Adam Dutton are on a mission to recover stolen antique plates from their friend’s shop. But when their search reveals an elderly woman desperate to sell a rare vase for her medical bills, a much darker crime surfaces. Using Beverly's wiles and Adam’s expertise, they navigate deception in the midst of holiday cheer, racing against time to restore what’s been taken—before Christmas is stolen, too.
Best Served Cold
Author: BV Lawson
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Injustices, big and small, surround each of us every day. But what can one person do? Plenty, in these stories of vengeance and betrayal - whether it's a cheating spouse, a prostitute who's had enough, or a bookkeeper who decides to stick it to "the man." Ten twisted tales of mystery, deceit, family secrets, murder and even some aliens thrown in for good measure will have you cheering for the bad guys to get their just desserts. ˃˃˃ Praise for BV's Mysteries in Crime Time "Now this story was close to brilliance...The main character was truly three-dimensional, a noteworthy feat especially in a short story. The plot was fast, dark and thrilling." - IHeartReading.net "Kept me guessing until the very end. I’d recommend this to experienced mystery readers who enjoy wrestling with skillfully placed hints that don’t easily reveal their secrets." - Long and Short Reviews "We've had the pleasure of reading these tales and can enthusiastically recommend them." - Omnimystery News "One of the best shorts I've read this year. Scary and triumphant in the bleakest kind of way with two of the best characters I've read." - AJ Hayes, author of the Mad Dog and Englishman series "Awesome story. Beautifully written...you have really written something special." - Terrie Farley Moran, author of the Read ’Em and Eat Café and Bookstore series
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Injustices, big and small, surround each of us every day. But what can one person do? Plenty, in these stories of vengeance and betrayal - whether it's a cheating spouse, a prostitute who's had enough, or a bookkeeper who decides to stick it to "the man." Ten twisted tales of mystery, deceit, family secrets, murder and even some aliens thrown in for good measure will have you cheering for the bad guys to get their just desserts. ˃˃˃ Praise for BV's Mysteries in Crime Time "Now this story was close to brilliance...The main character was truly three-dimensional, a noteworthy feat especially in a short story. The plot was fast, dark and thrilling." - IHeartReading.net "Kept me guessing until the very end. I’d recommend this to experienced mystery readers who enjoy wrestling with skillfully placed hints that don’t easily reveal their secrets." - Long and Short Reviews "We've had the pleasure of reading these tales and can enthusiastically recommend them." - Omnimystery News "One of the best shorts I've read this year. Scary and triumphant in the bleakest kind of way with two of the best characters I've read." - AJ Hayes, author of the Mad Dog and Englishman series "Awesome story. Beautifully written...you have really written something special." - Terrie Farley Moran, author of the Read ’Em and Eat Café and Bookstore series
Tamarack County
Author: William Kent Krueger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451645775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Faced with a series of dark occurrences that are linked to a twenty-year-old murder, private investigator Cork O' Connor must stop a vengeful force before his family and friends pay the ultimate price.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451645775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Faced with a series of dark occurrences that are linked to a twenty-year-old murder, private investigator Cork O' Connor must stop a vengeful force before his family and friends pay the ultimate price.
The Singing Spider
Author: Angus MacVicar
Publisher: Black Dagger Crime
ISBN: 9780745189413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Archie Campbell is the perfect candidate to be a secret agent for Sir Robert Vanburgh, Secretary for Diplomatic Affairs. He is to visit the fishing port of Bennachie to uncover the secret discovered by another agent, who had been stabbed to death before he could pass on the information. From the BLACK DAGGER CRIME series.
Publisher: Black Dagger Crime
ISBN: 9780745189413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Archie Campbell is the perfect candidate to be a secret agent for Sir Robert Vanburgh, Secretary for Diplomatic Affairs. He is to visit the fishing port of Bennachie to uncover the secret discovered by another agent, who had been stabbed to death before he could pass on the information. From the BLACK DAGGER CRIME series.
The Cultural Study of Music
Author: Martin Clayton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136754326
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136754326
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Played to Death
Author: BV Lawson
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 0990458202
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A Shamus Award Finalist and Named Best Mystery in the Next Generation Book Awards A body in a rundown Opera House. A missing manuscript. A dark family secret. Still suffering nightmares from a case that ended tragically, brilliant freelance crime consultant Scott Drayco considers retiring from crime solving altogether. When a former client bequeaths Drayco a rundown Opera House in a Virginia seaside town, he figures he'll arrange for a quick sale of the place while nursing his battered soul in a peaceful setting near the shore. What he doesn't count on is finding a dead body on the Opera House stage with a mysterious "G" carved into the man's chest. With hopes for a quick sale dashed and himself a suspect in the murder, Drayco digs into very old and very dangerous secrets to solve the crime and clear his name. Along the way, Drayco must dodge a wary sheriff, hostility over coastal development, and the seductive wife of a town councilman - before the tensions explode into more violence and he becomes the next victim. Praise for BV Lawson's Scott Drayco Mystery/Thriller Series: "Worth putting on your reading list." - The Library Journal "Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize "Lawson uses the gothic features of the abandoned Opera House to great effect, creating an atmospheric background for the crimes and the solving of them, all of it accompanied with music that's almost like another character. The pace never sagged and it kept me enthralled." - Long and Short Reviews "Lawson's book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly." - Reader's Favorite Reviews "The storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and the supporting cast interesting and diverse. Overall, a solid start to this series." - Omnimystery News "A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable." - Terrie Farley Moran, national bestselling author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mystery Series Keywords: brainy detectives, thrillers, traditional mysteries, free, freebie, crime thrillers, murder, mystery series, private investigator, detective books, crime series, thriller series, crime thriller series, vigilante justice, detective series, private investigator series, PI series, private eye series, crime authors, thriller authors, psychological thrillers
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 0990458202
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A Shamus Award Finalist and Named Best Mystery in the Next Generation Book Awards A body in a rundown Opera House. A missing manuscript. A dark family secret. Still suffering nightmares from a case that ended tragically, brilliant freelance crime consultant Scott Drayco considers retiring from crime solving altogether. When a former client bequeaths Drayco a rundown Opera House in a Virginia seaside town, he figures he'll arrange for a quick sale of the place while nursing his battered soul in a peaceful setting near the shore. What he doesn't count on is finding a dead body on the Opera House stage with a mysterious "G" carved into the man's chest. With hopes for a quick sale dashed and himself a suspect in the murder, Drayco digs into very old and very dangerous secrets to solve the crime and clear his name. Along the way, Drayco must dodge a wary sheriff, hostility over coastal development, and the seductive wife of a town councilman - before the tensions explode into more violence and he becomes the next victim. Praise for BV Lawson's Scott Drayco Mystery/Thriller Series: "Worth putting on your reading list." - The Library Journal "Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize "Lawson uses the gothic features of the abandoned Opera House to great effect, creating an atmospheric background for the crimes and the solving of them, all of it accompanied with music that's almost like another character. The pace never sagged and it kept me enthralled." - Long and Short Reviews "Lawson's book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly." - Reader's Favorite Reviews "The storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and the supporting cast interesting and diverse. Overall, a solid start to this series." - Omnimystery News "A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable." - Terrie Farley Moran, national bestselling author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mystery Series Keywords: brainy detectives, thrillers, traditional mysteries, free, freebie, crime thrillers, murder, mystery series, private investigator, detective books, crime series, thriller series, crime thriller series, vigilante justice, detective series, private investigator series, PI series, private eye series, crime authors, thriller authors, psychological thrillers
The Ambassador's Wife
Author: Jake Needham
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9814361615
Category : Ambassadors' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Inspector Samuel Tay of Singapore CID-SIS has always been something of a reluctant policeman. When he thinks back, he can't even remember why he became a detective in the first place. Regardless, he is very good at what he does.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9814361615
Category : Ambassadors' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Inspector Samuel Tay of Singapore CID-SIS has always been something of a reluctant policeman. When he thinks back, he can't even remember why he became a detective in the first place. Regardless, he is very good at what he does.
Requiem for Innocence
Author: BV Lawson
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 0990458237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A puzzling attack. A web of dark secrets. A race against time. In the tranquil seaside town of Cape Unity, Virginia, a young girl's puzzling attack shatters the calm, revealing a dark undercurrent of violence. Detective Scott Drayco, a seasoned investigator with a keen eye for detail, senses there's more to the story than meets the eye. With no leads, no motives, and no suspects, Drayco is drawn into a complex and dangerous investigation that uncovers twisted relationships and buried family secrets. As he digs deeper, Drayco encounters a disfigured man with a mysterious past, his enigmatic Goth son, and a potential link to a series of unsolved murders in Washington, D.C. Every discovery pulls him further into a web of deceit and danger, where each shadow conceals a threat, and every step could be his last. Drayco's growing feelings for a town councilman's wife add another layer of complexity to the case, testing his judgment and focus. As the investigation intensifies, Drayco must untangle the sinister web before the shadowy figure strikes again. With time running out, the next victim could be anyone—even Drayco himself. Praise for BV Lawson's Scott Drayco Mystery/Thriller Series: "Worth putting on your reading list." - The Library Journal "Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize "Lawson uses the gothic features of the abandoned Opera House to great effect, creating an atmospheric background for the crimes and the solving of them, all of it accompanied with music that's almost like another character. The pace never sagged and it kept me enthralled." - Long and Short Reviews "Lawson's book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly." - Reader's Favorite Reviews "The storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and the supporting cast interesting and diverse. Overall, a solid start to this series." - Omnimystery News "A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable." - Terrie Farley Moran, national bestselling author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mystery Series Keywords: brainy detectives, thrillers, traditional mysteries, crime thrillers, murder, mystery series, private investigator, detective books, crime series, thriller series, crime thriller series, vigilante justice, detective series, private investigator series, PI series, private eye series, crime authors, thriller authors, psychological thrillers
Publisher: BV Lawson
ISBN: 0990458237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A puzzling attack. A web of dark secrets. A race against time. In the tranquil seaside town of Cape Unity, Virginia, a young girl's puzzling attack shatters the calm, revealing a dark undercurrent of violence. Detective Scott Drayco, a seasoned investigator with a keen eye for detail, senses there's more to the story than meets the eye. With no leads, no motives, and no suspects, Drayco is drawn into a complex and dangerous investigation that uncovers twisted relationships and buried family secrets. As he digs deeper, Drayco encounters a disfigured man with a mysterious past, his enigmatic Goth son, and a potential link to a series of unsolved murders in Washington, D.C. Every discovery pulls him further into a web of deceit and danger, where each shadow conceals a threat, and every step could be his last. Drayco's growing feelings for a town councilman's wife add another layer of complexity to the case, testing his judgment and focus. As the investigation intensifies, Drayco must untangle the sinister web before the shadowy figure strikes again. With time running out, the next victim could be anyone—even Drayco himself. Praise for BV Lawson's Scott Drayco Mystery/Thriller Series: "Worth putting on your reading list." - The Library Journal "Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize "Lawson uses the gothic features of the abandoned Opera House to great effect, creating an atmospheric background for the crimes and the solving of them, all of it accompanied with music that's almost like another character. The pace never sagged and it kept me enthralled." - Long and Short Reviews "Lawson's book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly." - Reader's Favorite Reviews "The storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and the supporting cast interesting and diverse. Overall, a solid start to this series." - Omnimystery News "A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable." - Terrie Farley Moran, national bestselling author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mystery Series Keywords: brainy detectives, thrillers, traditional mysteries, crime thrillers, murder, mystery series, private investigator, detective books, crime series, thriller series, crime thriller series, vigilante justice, detective series, private investigator series, PI series, private eye series, crime authors, thriller authors, psychological thrillers
The Reader's Companion to U.S. Women's History
Author: Wilma Pearl Mankiller
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395671733
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Contains articles on fashion and style, household workers, images of women, jazz and blues, maternity homes, Native American women, Phillis Wheatley, homes, picture brides, single women, and teaching.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395671733
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Contains articles on fashion and style, household workers, images of women, jazz and blues, maternity homes, Native American women, Phillis Wheatley, homes, picture brides, single women, and teaching.
Nile Notes of a Howadji
Author: Martin R. Kalfatovic
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Bibliography of published literature on Egypt from the earliest times to 1918. ...will provide scholars, armchair travelers, and future visitors to the region with a well-organized source list and miniature travel history. --ARBA
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Bibliography of published literature on Egypt from the earliest times to 1918. ...will provide scholars, armchair travelers, and future visitors to the region with a well-organized source list and miniature travel history. --ARBA