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Antique Blues

Author : Jane K. Cleland

Publisher : Minotaur Books

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 46,20 MB

Release : 2018-04-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 125014874X

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Ever-crafty Josie must confront suspicious antiques dealers and her own friend’s killer in Antique Blues, the twelfth mystery in Jane K. Cleland's beloved Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series set in New Hampshire. When amateur sleuth and antiques expert Josie Prescott is called in to appraise a Japanese woodblock print and vintage guitar for her friend Mo, she’s thrilled—until Mo is murdered. It doesn’t take her long to pinpoint one suspect: Mo’s sister’s manipulative boyfriend, who sold her the print—and has now, conveniently, disappeared. Josie’s antiques know-how and detective skills soon lead her down an increasingly perplexing trail, scattered with gamblers, extramarital affairs, and under-the-table purchases. Readers will relish a return to Rocky Point with Josie as she works together with her friends—the ambitious young reporter Wes Smith, and Rocky Point’s savvy police chief, Ellis Hunter—to sift through the conflicting stories around them and find Mo’s killer.



The Antique

Author : Donald Mackay

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 117 pages

File Size : 14,21 MB

Release : 2014-05-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1499023014

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It was suggested to the author of this book of short stories that he relate his education accomplishments and high points in his life as it related to writing. Universities, and there were several, creative writing as far as those were available to an old student. He served four years active and four years reserve in the military. At fifty six he decided to graduate from high school. He had already been to three universities, learning Spanish, Russian, and Latin, and had taken a first course in creative writing. It was the first, of several rather unsteady steps, to a possible life of writing short stories. After graduating from high school he proceeded to move from one university creative writing course to another until he reached the university of N.C. at Chapel Hill with a professor, a well known writer, who taught advanced creative writing . It was required that a demonstration of writing ability needed to be offered before a student would be accepted to his class. MR. MacKay was accepted and presented many stories to the professor who was well taken with the creative talent demonstrated. It was the most positive acceptance by a professional writer and a compliment beyond any this writer had ever received. This is book #5 of a list of 8. Maybe he could be an accepted writer; that remains to be seen. Readers will make that judgment.



When Eyes Don't Lie

Author : Shana Frost

Publisher : Shana Frost

Page : 259 pages

File Size : 26,46 MB

Release : 2021-01-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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With one hand on the slippery torch, Aileen steeled herself. A moment later, she pulled the rough wooden door open. ‘Hell-’ Her words died in her mouth and what came out was a terrifying scream. Who is the most criminal of them all? Aileen Mackinnon is still reeling from the murders that gripped her inn few months ago. But when a light flickers in the middle of nowhere, she sets out to help the lost people. When she finds a dangling corpse instead, Aileen is horrified. What was the former innkeeper doing at that cottage? The police rule the death a suicide, but Detective Inspector Callan Cameron has some unanswered questions. As Aileen and Callan dip their toes into the inky darkness of vicious streets, they step into a world of greed, deceit and murder. When uncovering every answer is like taunting death, can they figure out whodunnit? If books by Paul Austin Ardoin, Janet Evanovich and Jullian Scott keep you up all night, When Eyes Don’t Lie is the perfect puzzling mystery for you! What readers are saying about this book: “If you're looking for a good mystery, set your magnifying glass on When Eyes Don't Lie!” -Joshua Grant, Diabolic Shrimp and Bestselling Author “The story had me captivated from the beginning prologue…” -Jackie Kripas, Bookbub Reviewer Best enjoyed in order: 1. When Murder Comes Home 2. When Eyes Don’t Lie 3. When Birds Fall Silent 4. When Red Mist Rises 5. When Old Fires Ignite 6. When Distilled From Rage 7. When Painted With Deceit ------------------------------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT THIS BOOK: When Eyes Don’t Lie is located in two fictional towns in the Scottish Highlands. Aileen Mackinnon and Detective Inspector Callan Cameron will move heaven and earth to find justice for their voiceless victims, even if it means upsetting some superior officers. Through dark alleys, knife attacks and underworld dealings, they must find the killer before death finds them. Get this suspenseful mystery with a dash of budding romance. *And don't miss the exclusive novella, When Wilt Thou Die ------------------------------------------------------------ Keywords: Suspense Books, Mystery and Thriller, Murder at the Inn, mystery romance, Small Town Secrets, heist, detective books, British Detective, Women Sleuths, Police Procedural, Romantic Suspense, romantic mystery suspense clean, scottish mysteries and thrillers, who done it mystery, small town murder mystery, suspenseful beach reads, british police procedurals murder mysteries series, amateur detective mysteries





The Weekend Retreat

Author : Tara Laskowski

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 35,99 MB

Release : 2023-12-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0369702166

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A wealthy family's vacation at their lush winery estate becomes a weekend to kill for in this deliciously twisted novel of suspense “Absolutely captivating! A riveting and immersive puzzle for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan WINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD Every year, the illustrious Van Ness siblings, heirs to a copper fortune, gather at their secluded winery estate for a joint birthday celebration. It's a tradition they've followed nearly all their lives, and now they are back with their significant others for a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation, away from the public spotlight. With lavish comforts, gorgeous scenery, and indulgent drinking, the trip should be the perfect escape. But it soon becomes clear that even a remote idyllic getaway can’t keep out the problems simmering in each of their lives. As old tensions are reignited, the three couples are pushed to the edge. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they destroy each other first? And who’s been watching them from beyond the vineyard gates? When a torrential rainstorm hits, plunging them into darkness, the answers prove all too deadly… “Clever… [A] satisfying mash-up of Succession and Agatha Christie.” —Publishers Weekly



Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic

Author : Ace Atkins

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 50,82 MB

Release : 2019-05-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1101982462

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Iconic, tough-but-tender Boston PI Spenser delves into the black-market art scene to investigate a decades-long unsolved crime of dangerous proportions The heist was legendary, still talked about twenty years after the priceless paintings disappeared from one of Boston's premier art museums. Most thought the art was lost forever, buried deep, sold off overseas, or, worse, destroyed as incriminating evidence. But when paint chips from the most valuable piece stolen, Gentlemen in Black, by a Spanish master, arrives at the desk of a Boston journalist, the museum finds hope and enlists Spenser's help. Soon the cold art case thrusts Spenser into the shady world of black market art dealers, aged Mafia bosses, and old vendettas. A five-million-dollar-reward by the museum's top benefactor, an aged, unlikable Boston socialite, sets Spenser and pals Vinnie Morris and Hawk onto a trail of hidden secrets, jailhouse confessions, murder, and double crosses. Set against the high-society art scene and the lowlife back alleys of Boston, this is classic Spenser doing what he does best.



A Pack of Lies

Author : Geraldine McCaughrean

Publisher : Marshall Cavendish

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 39,64 MB

Release : 1988

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780761455790

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A mysterious stranger changes the lives of a teenage girl and her mother



Savage Souvenirs (Funny Small Town Antique Store Cozy Mystery)

Author : E.Z. Pennington

Publisher : Gizmo Media

Page : 179 pages

File Size : 34,75 MB

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Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Stress has been the main factor in Becky’s life as of late. Her mother seems to be making the decision to stay with her permanently instead of returning to Ohio. She even got a part-time job at the library and acquired a car that was pink, but would shine almost gold in the sun. Becky isn’t sure what to think of her mother and what she should say to her about staying for so long. But her mother becomes the last of Becky’s worries as her mother calls to inform Becky that there has been another murder in Rose Hollow. And it was the customer Becky had in her antique shop the day before. As Becky takes on another case and dives into another social group of town, she discovers that everyone is a liar and has something to hide. And the girl that was murdered? The biggest liar of them all. Becky doesn’t know when to stop as she starts to interview everyone in the Rose Hollow Book Club, the only group of people that accepted the murdered woman as their own. Becky is forced to not only put the murder pieces together, but several literary pieces will need to be examined in order to find out who murdered Sarah Reese. And was it out of jealousy, or even a longer string of lies? Keyword: woman sleuth cozy mystery cat food cupcake coffee thriller crime murder gumshoe new 2018 best quirky hobby knitting crocheting pearling antique collect resale shops shopping womens fiction smartass dog small town adventure humor whodunnit trouble danger cafe countryside country baker baking inheritance will poison fun happy silly classic top bestseller series box boxed set



Cold CEO, Don't Tease Me

Author : Nuan NuanFeng

Publisher : Funstory

Page : 506 pages

File Size : 40,98 MB

Release : 2020-07-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1649912331

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She woke up to find herself in a hotel. Who was going to tell her what had happened? At first, Qu Yan thought it would be as simple as pretending to be a girlfriend, but what he didn't expect was that what he was facing was not only a life and death test, but ... "If you provoke me, it won't be so simple to leave." A demon breathed in her ear. "Great devil Mo, you bastard, if you can't give me what I want, then let me go!" "Little darling, are you blaming me for not loving you properly? "Come, let's try the kitchen tonight ..." "Shameless!" "Come call me husband to listen." "..." Who was going to tell her who this shameless, troublesome boss was!



Antique Instincts: The Complete Series

Author : Odette C. Bell

Publisher : Odette C. Bell

Page : 741 pages

File Size : 35,70 MB

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Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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The complete four-book series of Antique Instincts in one volume. ... They say some things can’t wait. One of them is destiny. The other is murder. Sonia is meant to be normal. She isn’t. She has a rare magic – she can sort out the temporal order of anything. But while that might be incredible, it can’t catch his eye. Rushford Halsey is one of the most powerful vampires in the city. A resolute man who heads up Vampire Pharmaceuticals, he shouldn’t be interested in her. But there’s a problem. He’s her one-true vampire. Destiny has dictated they will be together. So what does Rushford do? Go and marry someone else. He seemingly has no interest in Sonia – other than to keep her as far from his murky world as possible. When a dangerous drug hits the streets and she’s dragged into the police investigation to stop it, that all ends, and once more they are thrown together. But destiny can be a fickle thing. It will give you one chance at happiness. Lose it or ignore it, and you will do so at your peril.