Author: Ellery Adams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101612932
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Things really go to seed in the newest novel in the New York Times bestselling Book Retreat mysteries... There is a hidden garden bordering the grounds of Jane Steward’s book-themed resort—a garden filled with beautiful but deadly plants such as mandrake and nightshade. Tucked away behind ivy-covered walls and accessible only through a single locked door, as described in the pages of Frances Hodges Burnett's classic novel, the garden is of special interest to Jane’s current group of guests, The Medieval Herbalists. But when one of them turns up dead, Jane must discover whether a member of the group has come to Storyton Hall to celebrate their passion for plant lore or to implement a particularly cruel means for murder. With thousands of books at her disposal, Jane believes she has the proper materials to solve this deadly problem. If she’s wrong, however, she may lose something far more precious than the contents of Storyton’s secret library...
Murder in the Secret Garden
Author: Ellery Adams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101612932
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Things really go to seed in the newest novel in the New York Times bestselling Book Retreat mysteries... There is a hidden garden bordering the grounds of Jane Steward’s book-themed resort—a garden filled with beautiful but deadly plants such as mandrake and nightshade. Tucked away behind ivy-covered walls and accessible only through a single locked door, as described in the pages of Frances Hodges Burnett's classic novel, the garden is of special interest to Jane’s current group of guests, The Medieval Herbalists. But when one of them turns up dead, Jane must discover whether a member of the group has come to Storyton Hall to celebrate their passion for plant lore or to implement a particularly cruel means for murder. With thousands of books at her disposal, Jane believes she has the proper materials to solve this deadly problem. If she’s wrong, however, she may lose something far more precious than the contents of Storyton’s secret library...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101612932
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Things really go to seed in the newest novel in the New York Times bestselling Book Retreat mysteries... There is a hidden garden bordering the grounds of Jane Steward’s book-themed resort—a garden filled with beautiful but deadly plants such as mandrake and nightshade. Tucked away behind ivy-covered walls and accessible only through a single locked door, as described in the pages of Frances Hodges Burnett's classic novel, the garden is of special interest to Jane’s current group of guests, The Medieval Herbalists. But when one of them turns up dead, Jane must discover whether a member of the group has come to Storyton Hall to celebrate their passion for plant lore or to implement a particularly cruel means for murder. With thousands of books at her disposal, Jane believes she has the proper materials to solve this deadly problem. If she’s wrong, however, she may lose something far more precious than the contents of Storyton’s secret library...
Isadore's Secret
Author: Mardi Link
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472026569
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
"In Isadore's Secret, Mardi Link shines a journalist's lamp on this dark, quiet corner of Michigan's history, assuring that the tragic story of Sister Janina is not forgotten. Link's telling is fascinating and thorough, making a story you will not soon forget." ---Steve Lehto, author of Death's Door A gripping account of the mysterious 1907 disappearance of a young nun in a northern Michigan town and the national controversy that followed when she turned up dead and buried in the basement of her own church. Swinging planks of lantern light shine through the musty air and onto the dirt floor of the church basement. The oddly glowing rectangles syncopate over the damp ground and illuminate even the darkest, stooped-down corners of the space beyond. The only sound is the ragged breathing of two men, a young parish priest and a much older laborer. Aboveground these men belong completely to this place, in both body and soul. A glimpse of their faces anywhere in the sanctuary, the rectory, the school, the barn, or the gardens would be a welcome sight. But here below, these men of Isadore are interlopers. Only trespassers would sneak silently into the church's sloped underbelly without witness to carry out such a sinful and secret errand as this one. Despite their tools, and their lantern, and their resolve, neither is equipped for the task at hand or for what is to come. Mardi Link, a former crime reporter, was named Antioch's Betty Crumrine Scholar for Creative Nonfiction in 2007. Her first book, When Evil Came to Good Hart, also published by the University of Michigan Press, spent four months on the Heartland Indie Bestseller List. This true story was the basis for the Broadway play The Runner Stumbles and the film of the same name. Front cover: Photograph of cemetery © John L. Russell, Great Lakes Images; image of face ©iStockphoto.com/duncan1890.
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472026569
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
"In Isadore's Secret, Mardi Link shines a journalist's lamp on this dark, quiet corner of Michigan's history, assuring that the tragic story of Sister Janina is not forgotten. Link's telling is fascinating and thorough, making a story you will not soon forget." ---Steve Lehto, author of Death's Door A gripping account of the mysterious 1907 disappearance of a young nun in a northern Michigan town and the national controversy that followed when she turned up dead and buried in the basement of her own church. Swinging planks of lantern light shine through the musty air and onto the dirt floor of the church basement. The oddly glowing rectangles syncopate over the damp ground and illuminate even the darkest, stooped-down corners of the space beyond. The only sound is the ragged breathing of two men, a young parish priest and a much older laborer. Aboveground these men belong completely to this place, in both body and soul. A glimpse of their faces anywhere in the sanctuary, the rectory, the school, the barn, or the gardens would be a welcome sight. But here below, these men of Isadore are interlopers. Only trespassers would sneak silently into the church's sloped underbelly without witness to carry out such a sinful and secret errand as this one. Despite their tools, and their lantern, and their resolve, neither is equipped for the task at hand or for what is to come. Mardi Link, a former crime reporter, was named Antioch's Betty Crumrine Scholar for Creative Nonfiction in 2007. Her first book, When Evil Came to Good Hart, also published by the University of Michigan Press, spent four months on the Heartland Indie Bestseller List. This true story was the basis for the Broadway play The Runner Stumbles and the film of the same name. Front cover: Photograph of cemetery © John L. Russell, Great Lakes Images; image of face ©iStockphoto.com/duncan1890.
The Secret
Author: Howard Losness
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595504000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Mark Landsing is a student in a small northwestern community where his only claim to fame is being a go-fer, a clean-up boy for the football team. One day, one of his classmates, a new kid in town, a bully, goes missing after an altercation with the star quarterback where he nearly breaks the star's neck in a fight. Several days after his disappearance, Mark is strolling down by the river when he comes across the boy's murdered body, hidden in his car under some brush. The police are summoned and while Mark awaits their arrival, he comes across a vital clue that will later enable him to identify the killer, someone that would never be suspected of cold blooded murder. A friend. Presented with the dilemma, does he expose the friend to the authorities or keep the secret?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595504000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Mark Landsing is a student in a small northwestern community where his only claim to fame is being a go-fer, a clean-up boy for the football team. One day, one of his classmates, a new kid in town, a bully, goes missing after an altercation with the star quarterback where he nearly breaks the star's neck in a fight. Several days after his disappearance, Mark is strolling down by the river when he comes across the boy's murdered body, hidden in his car under some brush. The police are summoned and while Mark awaits their arrival, he comes across a vital clue that will later enable him to identify the killer, someone that would never be suspected of cold blooded murder. A friend. Presented with the dilemma, does he expose the friend to the authorities or keep the secret?
Murder in the Cookbook Nook
Author: Ellery Adams
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496729463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The witty new story from the bestselling author of The Secret Book & Scone Society series is perfect for bibliophiles who love a A Bookish Cook-Off with a little murder on the side… “Love Chopped and mysteries? This delightful character-driven cozy is just the treat for you.”— Kirkus Reviews Six chefs are preparing to compete in an outdoor tent at Storyton Hall in Virginia for prizes that will boost their careers—but is there someone who can’t stand the heat? It looks that way when one of the contestants is found dead in a pantry packed with two centuries’ worth of cookbooks, among other treasures and rarities. Could there be a connection to other recent events in town, like tampering with the costume of a local mascot? Jane isn’t sure, but after someone serves a second course of murder, the kitchen must be closed and the killer must be found . . . “Readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there.”—Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496729463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The witty new story from the bestselling author of The Secret Book & Scone Society series is perfect for bibliophiles who love a A Bookish Cook-Off with a little murder on the side… “Love Chopped and mysteries? This delightful character-driven cozy is just the treat for you.”— Kirkus Reviews Six chefs are preparing to compete in an outdoor tent at Storyton Hall in Virginia for prizes that will boost their careers—but is there someone who can’t stand the heat? It looks that way when one of the contestants is found dead in a pantry packed with two centuries’ worth of cookbooks, among other treasures and rarities. Could there be a connection to other recent events in town, like tampering with the costume of a local mascot? Jane isn’t sure, but after someone serves a second course of murder, the kitchen must be closed and the killer must be found . . . “Readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there.”—Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library
Murder in the Locked Library
Author: Ellery Adams
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496715640
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling cozy mystery series continues at a Virginia book-themed getaway where there are multiple murders to solve. With her twins, Fitzgerald and Hemingway, back in school, Jane Steward can finally focus on her work again—managing Storyton Hall, and breaking ground on the resort’s latest attraction: a luxurious, relaxing spa named in honor of Walt Whitman. But when the earth is dug up to start laying the spa’s foundation, something else comes to the surface—a collection of unusual bones and the ragged remnants of a very old book. The attendees of the Rare Book Conference are eager to assist Jane with this unexpected historical mystery—until a visitor meets an untimely end in the Henry James Library. As the questions—and suspects—start stacking up, Jane will have to uncover a killer before more unhappy endings ensue . . . “This group of intriguing characters and suspects will keep readers riveted until the last page. Ellery Adams has proven, yet again, that this series will go on for a long time to come.”—Suspense Magazine “This enchanting blend of mystery and fantasy succeeds in feeling timely and grounded…Book and mystery lovers alike will rejoice in this extraordinarily unique, exuberantly fun series.”—Kings River Life
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
ISBN: 1496715640
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling cozy mystery series continues at a Virginia book-themed getaway where there are multiple murders to solve. With her twins, Fitzgerald and Hemingway, back in school, Jane Steward can finally focus on her work again—managing Storyton Hall, and breaking ground on the resort’s latest attraction: a luxurious, relaxing spa named in honor of Walt Whitman. But when the earth is dug up to start laying the spa’s foundation, something else comes to the surface—a collection of unusual bones and the ragged remnants of a very old book. The attendees of the Rare Book Conference are eager to assist Jane with this unexpected historical mystery—until a visitor meets an untimely end in the Henry James Library. As the questions—and suspects—start stacking up, Jane will have to uncover a killer before more unhappy endings ensue . . . “This group of intriguing characters and suspects will keep readers riveted until the last page. Ellery Adams has proven, yet again, that this series will go on for a long time to come.”—Suspense Magazine “This enchanting blend of mystery and fantasy succeeds in feeling timely and grounded…Book and mystery lovers alike will rejoice in this extraordinarily unique, exuberantly fun series.”—Kings River Life
Our Little Secret
Author: Kevin Flynn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101187476
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The true story of a teenage killer and the silence of a small New England town. For twenty years Daniel Paquette's murder in New Hampshire went unsolved. It remained a secret between two high school friends until Eric Windhurst's arrest in 2005. What was revealed was a crime born of adolescent passion between Eric and Daniel's stepdaughter, Melanie- redefining the meaning of loyalty, justice, and revenge.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101187476
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The true story of a teenage killer and the silence of a small New England town. For twenty years Daniel Paquette's murder in New Hampshire went unsolved. It remained a secret between two high school friends until Eric Windhurst's arrest in 2005. What was revealed was a crime born of adolescent passion between Eric and Daniel's stepdaughter, Melanie- redefining the meaning of loyalty, justice, and revenge.
Guarding the Secrets
Author: Ellen Francis Harris
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A true crime story of the murder of a young Palestinian girl who assimilated into American culture instead of conforming to traditional Muslim values.
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A true crime story of the murder of a young Palestinian girl who assimilated into American culture instead of conforming to traditional Muslim values.
The Secret Place
Author: Tana French
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698170288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
“An absolutely mesmerizing read. . . . Tana French is simply this: a truly great writer.” —Gillian Flynn Read the New York Times bestseller by Tana French, author of the forthcoming novel The Hunter and “the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past 10 years” (The Washington Post). A year ago a boy was found murdered at a girlsʼ boarding school, and the case was never solved. Detective Stephen Moran has been waiting for his chance to join Dublin’s Murder Squad when sixteen-year-old Holly Mackey arrives in his office with a photo of the boy with the caption: “I KNOW WHO KILLED HIM.” Stephen joins with Detective Antoinette Conway to reopen the case—beneath the watchful eye of Holly’s father, fellow detective Frank Mackey. With the clues leading back to Holly’s close-knit group of friends, to their rival clique, and to the tangle of relationships that bound them all to the murdered boy, the private underworld of teenage girls turns out to be more mysterious and more dangerous than the detectives imagined.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698170288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
“An absolutely mesmerizing read. . . . Tana French is simply this: a truly great writer.” —Gillian Flynn Read the New York Times bestseller by Tana French, author of the forthcoming novel The Hunter and “the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past 10 years” (The Washington Post). A year ago a boy was found murdered at a girlsʼ boarding school, and the case was never solved. Detective Stephen Moran has been waiting for his chance to join Dublin’s Murder Squad when sixteen-year-old Holly Mackey arrives in his office with a photo of the boy with the caption: “I KNOW WHO KILLED HIM.” Stephen joins with Detective Antoinette Conway to reopen the case—beneath the watchful eye of Holly’s father, fellow detective Frank Mackey. With the clues leading back to Holly’s close-knit group of friends, to their rival clique, and to the tangle of relationships that bound them all to the murdered boy, the private underworld of teenage girls turns out to be more mysterious and more dangerous than the detectives imagined.
The Secret History: A Read with Jenna Pick
Author: Donna Tartt
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400031702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and "an accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling" (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Goldfinch. One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality. “A remarkably powerful novel [and] a ferociously well-paced entertainment . . . Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled.” —The New York Times
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400031702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and "an accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling" (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Goldfinch. One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality. “A remarkably powerful novel [and] a ferociously well-paced entertainment . . . Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled.” —The New York Times
Secret Witness
Author: Carol J Kilbane Byler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781956365825
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From victim to victor! How one woman broke free... Growing up in a dysfunctional family where love was not to be found, Carol eventually became entrapped in a dysfunctional family herself. But her situation was far worse than the average one. Her story includes abuse, manipulation, prostitution, and murder. Many people who are trapped in such an evil web never escape. Secret Witness paints a vivid picture of it all and shows how she broke free from this dangerous, deadly lifestyle. Making headlines was never her goal, but when a murder planned by a powerful judge brought her to the forefront, Carol couldn't avoid it. There was no place to turn for help, or so she thought. Women who are caught up in this seemingly hopeless misfortune feel trapped into doing whatever it takes for them to be loved, not knowing there is an answer: an understanding heavenly Father who loves them unconditionally. "Carol's true story is based on her FBI statement given to me, police reports, courtroom drama, and her own personal life connections to the world behind, bringing them all to the bar of justice, helping convict a powerful judge of murder." -Robert K. Ressler, FBI Agent, working as a Behavioral Specialist and Criminologist, author of Whoever Fights Monsters, Sexual Homicide, and Justice Is Served "After many years of working with victims of crime. I am truly inspired by Carol's journey that has transformed her from victim to victor! Every woman will be touched by her strength, courage, and determination, which has taken her down the path to personal freedom, joy and inner peace." -G. Anne Goodwin (RET), Witness Victim Co-coordinator, Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office (Cleveland, Ohio)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781956365825
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From victim to victor! How one woman broke free... Growing up in a dysfunctional family where love was not to be found, Carol eventually became entrapped in a dysfunctional family herself. But her situation was far worse than the average one. Her story includes abuse, manipulation, prostitution, and murder. Many people who are trapped in such an evil web never escape. Secret Witness paints a vivid picture of it all and shows how she broke free from this dangerous, deadly lifestyle. Making headlines was never her goal, but when a murder planned by a powerful judge brought her to the forefront, Carol couldn't avoid it. There was no place to turn for help, or so she thought. Women who are caught up in this seemingly hopeless misfortune feel trapped into doing whatever it takes for them to be loved, not knowing there is an answer: an understanding heavenly Father who loves them unconditionally. "Carol's true story is based on her FBI statement given to me, police reports, courtroom drama, and her own personal life connections to the world behind, bringing them all to the bar of justice, helping convict a powerful judge of murder." -Robert K. Ressler, FBI Agent, working as a Behavioral Specialist and Criminologist, author of Whoever Fights Monsters, Sexual Homicide, and Justice Is Served "After many years of working with victims of crime. I am truly inspired by Carol's journey that has transformed her from victim to victor! Every woman will be touched by her strength, courage, and determination, which has taken her down the path to personal freedom, joy and inner peace." -G. Anne Goodwin (RET), Witness Victim Co-coordinator, Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office (Cleveland, Ohio)