Author: Paul Austin Ardoin
Publisher: Pax Ardsen
ISBN: 1949082008
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Enjoy this free hardboiled coroner series starter by USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "Think Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, but with darker twists and more biting social commentary. A five-star thriller!" —John Ling, USA Today Bestselling Author Blood is thicker than oil—until murder is involved. Fenway Stevenson doesn't want to return to the coastal town where her estranged father is practically king. But the death of her mother draws her back home—and the murder of the county coroner draws her into a deepening conspiracy. As the body count rises and all signs seem to point toward her father's oil company, will Fenway uncover the truth before family bonds become deadly? ----------- The Reluctant Coroner is the first novel in the acclaimed hard boiled Fenway Stevenson Mystery series, ideal for fans of LJ Ross, Anne Shilolo, Willow Rose, and Blake Banner. KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, Santa Barbara mystery.
The Reluctant Coroner
Author: Paul Austin Ardoin
Publisher: Pax Ardsen
ISBN: 1949082008
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Enjoy this free hardboiled coroner series starter by USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "Think Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, but with darker twists and more biting social commentary. A five-star thriller!" —John Ling, USA Today Bestselling Author Blood is thicker than oil—until murder is involved. Fenway Stevenson doesn't want to return to the coastal town where her estranged father is practically king. But the death of her mother draws her back home—and the murder of the county coroner draws her into a deepening conspiracy. As the body count rises and all signs seem to point toward her father's oil company, will Fenway uncover the truth before family bonds become deadly? ----------- The Reluctant Coroner is the first novel in the acclaimed hard boiled Fenway Stevenson Mystery series, ideal for fans of LJ Ross, Anne Shilolo, Willow Rose, and Blake Banner. KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, Santa Barbara mystery.
Publisher: Pax Ardsen
ISBN: 1949082008
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Enjoy this free hardboiled coroner series starter by USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "Think Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, but with darker twists and more biting social commentary. A five-star thriller!" —John Ling, USA Today Bestselling Author Blood is thicker than oil—until murder is involved. Fenway Stevenson doesn't want to return to the coastal town where her estranged father is practically king. But the death of her mother draws her back home—and the murder of the county coroner draws her into a deepening conspiracy. As the body count rises and all signs seem to point toward her father's oil company, will Fenway uncover the truth before family bonds become deadly? ----------- The Reluctant Coroner is the first novel in the acclaimed hard boiled Fenway Stevenson Mystery series, ideal for fans of LJ Ross, Anne Shilolo, Willow Rose, and Blake Banner. KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, Santa Barbara mystery.
The Christopher Killer
Author: Alane Ferguson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142408117
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
On the payroll as an assistant to her coroner father, seventeen-year-old Cameryn Mahoney uses her knowledge of forensic medicine to catch the killer of a friend while putting herself in terrible danger.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142408117
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
On the payroll as an assistant to her coroner father, seventeen-year-old Cameryn Mahoney uses her knowledge of forensic medicine to catch the killer of a friend while putting herself in terrible danger.
The Coroner
Author: Matthew Hall
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0230739091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Now a major television series on All4 and CBC, The Coroner is the first gripping installment in Matthew Hall's twice CWA Gold Dagger nominated Coroner Jenny Cooper series. Death is her living . . . When lawyer Jenny Cooper is appointed Severn Vale District Coroner, she’s hoping for a quiet life and space to recover from a traumatic divorce, but the office she inherits from the recently deceased Harry Marshall contains neglected files hiding dark secrets and a trail of buried evidence. Could the tragic death in custody of a young boy be linked to the apparent suicide of a teenage prostitute and the fate of Marshall himself? Jenny’s curiosity is aroused. Why was Marshall behaving so strangely before he died? What injustice was he planning to uncover? And what caused his abrupt change of heart? In the face of powerful and sinister forces determined to keep both the truth hidden and the troublesome coroner in check, Jenny embarks on a lonely and dangerous one-woman crusade for justice which threatens not only her career but also her sanity. The Coroner is followed by the second book in the Coroner Jenny Cooper series, The Disappeared. The Jenny Cooper novels have been adapted into a hit TV series, Coroner, made for All4, CBC and NBC Universal starring Serinda Swan and Roger Cross.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0230739091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Now a major television series on All4 and CBC, The Coroner is the first gripping installment in Matthew Hall's twice CWA Gold Dagger nominated Coroner Jenny Cooper series. Death is her living . . . When lawyer Jenny Cooper is appointed Severn Vale District Coroner, she’s hoping for a quiet life and space to recover from a traumatic divorce, but the office she inherits from the recently deceased Harry Marshall contains neglected files hiding dark secrets and a trail of buried evidence. Could the tragic death in custody of a young boy be linked to the apparent suicide of a teenage prostitute and the fate of Marshall himself? Jenny’s curiosity is aroused. Why was Marshall behaving so strangely before he died? What injustice was he planning to uncover? And what caused his abrupt change of heart? In the face of powerful and sinister forces determined to keep both the truth hidden and the troublesome coroner in check, Jenny embarks on a lonely and dangerous one-woman crusade for justice which threatens not only her career but also her sanity. The Coroner is followed by the second book in the Coroner Jenny Cooper series, The Disappeared. The Jenny Cooper novels have been adapted into a hit TV series, Coroner, made for All4, CBC and NBC Universal starring Serinda Swan and Roger Cross.
The Coroner's Lunch
Author: Colin Cotterill
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1616959916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
ALL-TIME BESTSELLER: The first “wonderfully fresh and exotic mystery” starring septuagenarian coroner Dr. Siri, who finds himself caught in the political intrigues and mystical underpinnings of 1970s Laos (New York Times Book Review). Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is incompetent, and his support staff is quirky, to say the least. But Siri’s sense of humor gets him through his often-frustrating days. When the body of the wife of a prominent politician comes through his morgue, Siri has reason to suspect the woman has been murdered. To get to the truth, Siri and his team face government secrets, spying neighbors, victim hauntings, Hmong shamans, botched romances, and other deadly dangers. Somehow, Siri must figure out a way to balance the will of the party and the will of the dead.
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1616959916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
ALL-TIME BESTSELLER: The first “wonderfully fresh and exotic mystery” starring septuagenarian coroner Dr. Siri, who finds himself caught in the political intrigues and mystical underpinnings of 1970s Laos (New York Times Book Review). Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is incompetent, and his support staff is quirky, to say the least. But Siri’s sense of humor gets him through his often-frustrating days. When the body of the wife of a prominent politician comes through his morgue, Siri has reason to suspect the woman has been murdered. To get to the truth, Siri and his team face government secrets, spying neighbors, victim hauntings, Hmong shamans, botched romances, and other deadly dangers. Somehow, Siri must figure out a way to balance the will of the party and the will of the dead.
The Watchful Coroner
Author: Paul Austin Ardoin
Publisher: Paul Austin Ardoin
ISBN: 1949082202
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Enjoy this pulse-pounding hard-boiled novel from USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "A taut, compelling mystery with a likeable, feisty protagonist. I devoured it." --Ian W. Sainsbury, winner of the 2019 Kindle Storyteller Award "This is as good a mystery series as you will find in print. You do not want to miss a single one of these books." --David Marvin, Scintilla Book Reviews (scintilla.info) A murder in the city’s most exclusive hotel. The main suspect? Her boyfriend’s ex-wife. There’s another killing in the cozy beach town of Estancia. This time, Coroner Fenway Stevenson needs to solve the murder of one of the most prominent businessmen in town. But everyone has ulterior motives. The new mayor is pressuring her to make a quick arrest. Is he eager for justice or does he have something to hide? Fenway’s relationship with her boyfriend is strained when the investigation threatens to unearth a terrible secret and tear his family apart. Her father lies comatose after being shot by a bullet meant for Fenway. His company is on the brink of disaster. The investigation quickly turns into a political and personal battleground. Her friends, colleagues, and family get caught in the web of complicated relationships and contradictory evidence—and as the mayor turns the screws on Fenway, her emotions reach the boiling point. When the main suspect's alibi changes, Fenway knows something isn't right. Is she trying to hide a bigger secret or is she playing a more nefarious game? Will Fenway arrest an innocent woman to save herself? Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late? ---------------- Grab your copy of the sixth book in this bestselling hard-boiled mystery series today! "The Watchful Coroner will captivate readers from the first page." —C.B. Samet, EVVY Award-Winning Author "With characters you love to hate, complex relationships, and a compelling central mystery, you won't be able to put The Watchful Coroner down. Ardoin's most polished work to date delivers an ending that's both touching and laugh-out-loud. A joy to read from start to finish."--Jamie Thornton, New York Times Bestselling Author KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, hotel murder, private investigator sleuth, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, strong Black woman sleuth, interracial romance mystery, BWWM detective romance, California beach black detective mystery whodunit crime fiction, Santa Barbara mystery, similar author to Leslie Wolfe, LJ Ross, Willow Rose, Blake Banner, Tom Fowler, Jeff Carson, TJ Jones
Publisher: Paul Austin Ardoin
ISBN: 1949082202
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Enjoy this pulse-pounding hard-boiled novel from USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "A taut, compelling mystery with a likeable, feisty protagonist. I devoured it." --Ian W. Sainsbury, winner of the 2019 Kindle Storyteller Award "This is as good a mystery series as you will find in print. You do not want to miss a single one of these books." --David Marvin, Scintilla Book Reviews (scintilla.info) A murder in the city’s most exclusive hotel. The main suspect? Her boyfriend’s ex-wife. There’s another killing in the cozy beach town of Estancia. This time, Coroner Fenway Stevenson needs to solve the murder of one of the most prominent businessmen in town. But everyone has ulterior motives. The new mayor is pressuring her to make a quick arrest. Is he eager for justice or does he have something to hide? Fenway’s relationship with her boyfriend is strained when the investigation threatens to unearth a terrible secret and tear his family apart. Her father lies comatose after being shot by a bullet meant for Fenway. His company is on the brink of disaster. The investigation quickly turns into a political and personal battleground. Her friends, colleagues, and family get caught in the web of complicated relationships and contradictory evidence—and as the mayor turns the screws on Fenway, her emotions reach the boiling point. When the main suspect's alibi changes, Fenway knows something isn't right. Is she trying to hide a bigger secret or is she playing a more nefarious game? Will Fenway arrest an innocent woman to save herself? Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late? ---------------- Grab your copy of the sixth book in this bestselling hard-boiled mystery series today! "The Watchful Coroner will captivate readers from the first page." —C.B. Samet, EVVY Award-Winning Author "With characters you love to hate, complex relationships, and a compelling central mystery, you won't be able to put The Watchful Coroner down. Ardoin's most polished work to date delivers an ending that's both touching and laugh-out-loud. A joy to read from start to finish."--Jamie Thornton, New York Times Bestselling Author KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, hotel murder, private investigator sleuth, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, strong Black woman sleuth, interracial romance mystery, BWWM detective romance, California beach black detective mystery whodunit crime fiction, Santa Barbara mystery, similar author to Leslie Wolfe, LJ Ross, Willow Rose, Blake Banner, Tom Fowler, Jeff Carson, TJ Jones
The Angel of Death
Author: Alane Ferguson
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780756989293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teenage forensic scientist Cameryn Mahoney has seen more gore than your average 17-year-old. But even Cammie is shocked when the most popular guy in school discovers the corpse of their English teacher murdered in his own bed.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780756989293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teenage forensic scientist Cameryn Mahoney has seen more gore than your average 17-year-old. But even Cammie is shocked when the most popular guy in school discovers the corpse of their English teacher murdered in his own bed.
Precinct 13
Author: Tate Hallaway
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425247791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Recent college grad Alex Conner is thrilled to have landed a job as the Hughes County coroner/medical examiner in Pierre, South Dakota. But when her first day on the job ends with a missing corpse, Alex starts to wonder if she would have been better off collecting unemployment... When the cops made some cryptic comments about being careful with the body they brought in, Alex just thought the boys in blue were messing with her. That is, until something freaky happens that no amount of med school could have prepared her for. By the time Alex gets herself together, the body has disappeared and the other residents of the morgue start talking her ear off. After working up the courage to report the missing body, Alex is transferred to the mysterious Precinct 13 where she discovers that her new co-workers—including a cute technomage named Jack—are paranormals just like her. Now, Alex is being encouraged to use her ability to speak to the dead to solve crimes. And despite being in the middle of nowhere, Hughes County sure does have a lot of paranormal activity…
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425247791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Recent college grad Alex Conner is thrilled to have landed a job as the Hughes County coroner/medical examiner in Pierre, South Dakota. But when her first day on the job ends with a missing corpse, Alex starts to wonder if she would have been better off collecting unemployment... When the cops made some cryptic comments about being careful with the body they brought in, Alex just thought the boys in blue were messing with her. That is, until something freaky happens that no amount of med school could have prepared her for. By the time Alex gets herself together, the body has disappeared and the other residents of the morgue start talking her ear off. After working up the courage to report the missing body, Alex is transferred to the mysterious Precinct 13 where she discovers that her new co-workers—including a cute technomage named Jack—are paranormals just like her. Now, Alex is being encouraged to use her ability to speak to the dead to solve crimes. And despite being in the middle of nowhere, Hughes County sure does have a lot of paranormal activity…
Enemy Women
Author: Paulette Jiles
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061741698
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
For the Colleys of southeastern Missouri, the War between the States is a plague that threatens devastation, despite the family’s avowed neutrality. For eighteen-year-old Adair Colley, it is a nightmare that tears apart her family and forces her and her sisters to flee. The treachery of a fellow traveler, however, brings about her arrest, and she is caged with the criminal and deranged in a filthy women’s prison. But young Adair finds that love can live even in a place of horror and despair. Her interrogator, a Union major, falls in love with her and vows to return for her when the fighting is over. Before he leaves for battle, he bestows upon her a precious gift: freedom. Now an escaped "enemy woman," Adair must make her harrowing way south buoyed by a promise . . . seeking a home and a family that may be nothing more than a memory.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061741698
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
For the Colleys of southeastern Missouri, the War between the States is a plague that threatens devastation, despite the family’s avowed neutrality. For eighteen-year-old Adair Colley, it is a nightmare that tears apart her family and forces her and her sisters to flee. The treachery of a fellow traveler, however, brings about her arrest, and she is caged with the criminal and deranged in a filthy women’s prison. But young Adair finds that love can live even in a place of horror and despair. Her interrogator, a Union major, falls in love with her and vows to return for her when the fighting is over. Before he leaves for battle, he bestows upon her a precious gift: freedom. Now an escaped "enemy woman," Adair must make her harrowing way south buoyed by a promise . . . seeking a home and a family that may be nothing more than a memory.
The Accused Coroner
Author: Paul Austin Ardoin
Publisher: Paul Austin Ardoin
ISBN: 1949082288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Enjoy this pulse-pounding fugitive mystery novel from USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "Be warned: to read one Fenway mystery is to want to read them all. If you love page-turning, unputdownable mysteries, then Ardoin is the real deal." —Mark Stay, host of The Bestseller Experiment podcast “Fenway is fantastic, and The Accused Coroner is her best adventure yet. Ardoin has done it again with another edge-of-your-seat page-turner.” —Jack Benton, bestselling author of The Slim Hardy Mysteries ON THE RUN. ACCUSED OF MURDER. WITH NO WAY OUT. Coroner Fenway Stevenson is accused of a homicide she didn't commit—but all the evidence points her way. Staying one step ahead of the police, she unearths one secret after another. But the victim’s trail leads Fenway to a thirty-year-old homicide—and her mother was the prime suspect. As the body count rises and the killer is still on the loose, can Fenway prove her innocence before it’s too late? --------------- Don't miss this seventh novel in the critically-acclaimed bestselling Fenway Stevenson mystery series! “From the first chapter to the last, The Accused Coroner deftly twines Fenway’s current life with her mother’s mysterious past, and keeps you guessing the entire time. This series has been getting better with every book — be prepared to stay up all night!” —Tess Baytree, author of The Penelope Standing Mysteries KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, fugitive thriller, on the run, private investigator sleuth, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, strong Black woman sleuth, interracial romance mystery, BWWM detective romance, California beach black detective mystery whodunit crime fiction, Santa Barbara mystery, similar author to Leslie Wolfe, LJ Ross, Willow Rose, Blake Banner, Tom Fowler, Jeff Carson, TJ Jones
Publisher: Paul Austin Ardoin
ISBN: 1949082288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Enjoy this pulse-pounding fugitive mystery novel from USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "Be warned: to read one Fenway mystery is to want to read them all. If you love page-turning, unputdownable mysteries, then Ardoin is the real deal." —Mark Stay, host of The Bestseller Experiment podcast “Fenway is fantastic, and The Accused Coroner is her best adventure yet. Ardoin has done it again with another edge-of-your-seat page-turner.” —Jack Benton, bestselling author of The Slim Hardy Mysteries ON THE RUN. ACCUSED OF MURDER. WITH NO WAY OUT. Coroner Fenway Stevenson is accused of a homicide she didn't commit—but all the evidence points her way. Staying one step ahead of the police, she unearths one secret after another. But the victim’s trail leads Fenway to a thirty-year-old homicide—and her mother was the prime suspect. As the body count rises and the killer is still on the loose, can Fenway prove her innocence before it’s too late? --------------- Don't miss this seventh novel in the critically-acclaimed bestselling Fenway Stevenson mystery series! “From the first chapter to the last, The Accused Coroner deftly twines Fenway’s current life with her mother’s mysterious past, and keeps you guessing the entire time. This series has been getting better with every book — be prepared to stay up all night!” —Tess Baytree, author of The Penelope Standing Mysteries KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, fugitive thriller, on the run, private investigator sleuth, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, strong Black woman sleuth, interracial romance mystery, BWWM detective romance, California beach black detective mystery whodunit crime fiction, Santa Barbara mystery, similar author to Leslie Wolfe, LJ Ross, Willow Rose, Blake Banner, Tom Fowler, Jeff Carson, TJ Jones
The Incumbent Coroner
Author: Paul Austin Ardoin
Publisher: Pax Ardsen
ISBN: 1949082024
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Enjoy this edge-of-your-seat hardboiled thriller from USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "If you love page-turning, unputdownable mysteries, then Ardoin is the real deal." --Mark Stay, host of The Bestseller Experiment podcast A beloved mayor. A seedy motel room. One baffling murder. The bizarre circumstances of Fenway Stevenson’s latest case as county coroner drag her to the center of one very dangerous game. With one suspect in custody, an attempt on the life of the key witness leads to her disappearance and more unanswered questions. Fenway must race to solve the mystery before anyone else dies while also juggling an upcoming election and her overbearing father’s meddling. As summer temperatures rise, so do the stakes. What will Fenway have to sacrifice to ensure the safety of everyone in her idyllic coastal town? ------------ The Incumbent Coroner is the bestselling follow-up to The Reluctant Coroner, the first Fenway Stevenson mystery, full of twists and turns. "With murder, mayhem, kidnappings, crooked businessmen, and conspiracies, this book has a lot to love." --C.B. Samet, Evvy Award Winner, author of the Dr. Whyte Adventure Series For fansideal for fans of LJ Ross, Anne Shilolo, Willow Rose, and Blake Banner. KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, Santa Barbara mystery, brozy, political thriller, conspiracy murder, Santa Barbara crime fiction.
Publisher: Pax Ardsen
ISBN: 1949082024
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Enjoy this edge-of-your-seat hardboiled thriller from USA TODAY bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin "If you love page-turning, unputdownable mysteries, then Ardoin is the real deal." --Mark Stay, host of The Bestseller Experiment podcast A beloved mayor. A seedy motel room. One baffling murder. The bizarre circumstances of Fenway Stevenson’s latest case as county coroner drag her to the center of one very dangerous game. With one suspect in custody, an attempt on the life of the key witness leads to her disappearance and more unanswered questions. Fenway must race to solve the mystery before anyone else dies while also juggling an upcoming election and her overbearing father’s meddling. As summer temperatures rise, so do the stakes. What will Fenway have to sacrifice to ensure the safety of everyone in her idyllic coastal town? ------------ The Incumbent Coroner is the bestselling follow-up to The Reluctant Coroner, the first Fenway Stevenson mystery, full of twists and turns. "With murder, mayhem, kidnappings, crooked businessmen, and conspiracies, this book has a lot to love." --C.B. Samet, Evvy Award Winner, author of the Dr. Whyte Adventure Series For fansideal for fans of LJ Ross, Anne Shilolo, Willow Rose, and Blake Banner. KEYWORDS: California beach town murder, biracial female coroner investigator, medical examiner thriller, former nurse solves murders, estranged father, hard boiled mystery, Santa Barbara mystery, brozy, political thriller, conspiracy murder, Santa Barbara crime fiction.