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Sorbets and Sailors

Author : Leena Clover

Publisher : Leena Clover

Page : 70 pages

File Size : 32,96 MB

Release : 2021-02-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Beaches, sunsets and Murder! Middle aged baker turned amateur sleuth Jenny King finds her wits tested when her friend's nephew meets a sticky end. This fast paced cozy mystery novella is a great way to sample the much loved Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series. Summer has arrived in Pelican Cove and newly married Jenny King is testing sorbet recipes at the Boardwalk Cafe. Her favorite customer introduces her to his nephew, a young sailor who is home on furlough. In the blink of an eye, the man is found dead and Jenny's friend becomes the top suspect. Can she come to his aid before it is too late? Jenny employs her detective skills to delve in the dead man's past to find a motive. Astonishing secrets are revealed as the locals share anecdotes from his wild youth. Jenny realizes several people, even the local sheriff, had reason to bear a grudge against him. Was it revenge, or plain old greed? With surprises at every corner, Jenny and the Magnolias face a tough challenge as they try to hunt down the killer. If you like cozy mysteries featuring strong female sleuths, small towns, yummy food and friendships that last a lifetime, you will love Sorbets and Sailors. . Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy my books - Wendy Meadows, London Lovett, Ceecee James, Rosie A Point, Carly Winter, Fiona Grace, Stacey Alabaster, Ruth Hartzler, Nic Saint, Mathew Costello, Leighann Dobbs, Samantha Silver, Addison Moore, Joanne Fluke, Donna Andrews, Connie Shelton, Laura Childs, Harper Lin, Patti Larsen, Shea Mcleod, Sam Cheever, Ellie Sax, Stephanie Damore, M C Beaton, Vikki Walton, H Y Hanna, Maddie Day, Ellie Alexander, Barbara Ross, Jenn Mckinlay, P D Workman . Keywords - Cozy mysteries, cozy mystery, murder mystery, cozy mystery books, free cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, senior sleuths, women sleuths, female detectives, quirky characters, beach reads, beach setting, seaside setting, café owner, bakery, baker, food, foodie, cosy mystery, suspense, gripping, whodunnit, clues, red herrings, twists and turns, page turner, holiday books, small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery pets, cozy mystery humor, culinary cozy mystery, culinary cozy mystery series, diner mystery, midlife, middle aged, romantic sub plot, short story, novella, quick reads



Sail Away Patsy

Author : Leena Clover

Publisher : Leena Clover

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 12,10 MB

Release : 2024-10-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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A summer cruise. Horseplay and hijinks. And DEATH on the high seas! Starry eyed intern Meg Butler has embarked on her dream job, only to be thwarted at the first step. No, she didn't mean to poison the guests at the Sail Away party. Her boss thinks otherwise and is ready to send her back home. When a healthy young man is found dead in his cabin, Meg thinks its murder! But who will believe her? Flanked by a motley group of interns and crew members, Meg stumbles her way across Alaska, separating the clues from the red herrings, determined to find the guilty passenger. Meanwhile, things are going wrong across the ship and Meg is blamed for them. Can she save her own neck while hunting down a cold blooded killer? Sail Away Patsy is the first in a humorous, action packed cruise ship cozy mystery series featuring a daredevil amateur sleuth. She speaks before she thinks and can be a bit too smug at times but she gets the job done. Get ready to travel the world with Meg Butler.



Bingo Bashed

Author : Leena Clover

Publisher : Leena Clover

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 19,2 MB

Release : 2024-10-05

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Meg Butler sets sail on the Grand Voyager on a luxury world cruise, eager to visit 30 countries before she's 30. But she hasn't planned on running into murder! The ship is hosting a Bingo tournament for the length of the cruise. Several passengers are competing for the grand prize which is rumored to be in six figures. Meg runs into a friendly older man who boasts of being a skilled player. He has developed a fool proof strategy that is guaranteed to win him big money. Meg is warmed by his affectionate manner toward her and feels he is the father figure she has always yearned for. Disaster strikes when Meg's pal drops dead in the middle of a Bingo game. Although the ship authorities declare his death an accident, Meg believes he was murdered. Unfortunately, she is ignored since the man's wife accepts what the security chief says and is ready to move on. But Meg will not give up so easily. Aided by friends old and new, she starts interviewing the suspects, trying hard to find a motive. Was it money, love or revenge? Or something more sinister? Meg risks her own life as she scours every corner of the ship to find the killer. Meanwhile, there are new ports to visit as the ship sails through the picturesque South Pacific. And Meg is nursing a big secret her friends know nothing about. Get ready to take an armchair cruise across the world on the Grand Voyager, with its resident amateur sleuth Meg Butler. If you like cruise mysteries with fearless heroines, high seas adventure, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love this book.



Muffin Top

Author : Tabatha Kiss

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 35,92 MB

Release : 2016-10-01

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ISBN : 9781539164197

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She walked into my bakery and my dough wasn't the only thing rising... Long legs, a big chest, and perfect, round buns. I'd give anything to roll with her and that adorable muffin top she's packing. There's just one problem... and that's the Irish mob jerk who thinks he owns her. To hell with that. If she's gonna have a bun in her oven... it's gonna be mine. Muffin Top is action-packed, sinfully steamy, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!



Muffin But Murder

Author : Victoria Hamilton

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 185 pages

File Size : 12,72 MB

Release : 2014-07-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0698143159

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Muffin maker Merry Wynter hopes to find a buyer for the castle she’s recently inherited. But when she throws a party to draw interest, she finds someone who’s bought the farm instead… Merry’s career as a New York City stylist has crumbled, but her passion for muffins has helped her rise upstate in Autumn Vale. Everyone in town loves the tasty treats. Still, she would like to return to her glamorous life. Besides, the upkeep of Wynter Castle is expensive, and Merry’s cup isn’t exactly overflowing. So in order to bring some prospective buyers into the mix, Merry whisks together a spooky soiree and decorates the castle with dashes of fabric and a sprinkling of spider webs. Friends new and old are invited, and everyone has a blast. But as the revelers empty out, Merry notices one partygoer who isn’t leaving—or breathing. Now Merry must hurry to unmask a killer before her perfect plans turn into a recipe for disaster…



Bringing Down the Mob

Author : Thomas Reppetto

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 46,57 MB

Release : 2006-10-31

Category : History

ISBN : 9780805078022

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In this fascinating sequel to "American Mafia," the author follows the mob from its peak into a shadowy period of decline as the government, no longer able to deny its existence, made subduing the Mafia a matter of national priority.



Double or Muffin

Author : Victoria Hamilton

Publisher : Beyond The Page

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 49,58 MB

Release : 2021-02-23

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1950461963

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In the new Merry Muffin Mystery, baker Merry Wynter must solve a disturbing crime among opera singers before the culprit decides it’s curtains for her . . . When a reality TV show for aspiring opera singers descends on Wynter Castle, Merry’s got her hands full catering to the endless demands of the distinguished judges and ambitious contestants. Then mysterious rumors about the cast and crew begin to surface, suggesting that some of their performances may be filled with false notes. When a dogged reporter with an eye for scandal who’s been covering the competition is attacked and left for dead, Merry’s determined to discover who orchestrated the heinous deed. Her long list of suspects is filled with eccentric personalities, including a promiscuous tenor known for making unwanted overtures, a pampered young prodigy and her meddlesome mother, and a quiet up-and-comer whose shadowy uncle may have ties to the underworld. As the musical contest and Merry’s investigation near their finale, she’ll have to act fast to keep a conniving contestant from plotting out her final act . . . Praise for the Merry Muffin Mysteries: “[Has] the ingredients for a wonderful cozy mystery series.” —New York Times bestselling author Paige Shelton “A great cozy with varied and interesting characters, nice plot with a few twists, and a good main character . . . Loved it!” —Mysteries and My Musings “Merry Wynter’s character is extremely well-developed . . . This is a great start to a promising new series for cozy mystery fans. Five Stars!” —Goodreads



Death of an English Muffin

Author : Victoria Hamilton

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 47,80 MB

Release : 2015-07-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0425258858

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From the national bestselling author of Muffin but Murder, baker Merry Wynter returns with a fresh tray of muffins and a case that has authorities stumped… They say one’s home is one’s castle, but when it comes to Wynter Castle, Merry would like it to belong to someone else. But until a buyer bites, she could use some extra dough, so she decides to take in renters. The idea pans out, and Merry’s able to find a handful of tenants eager to live in a real castle. The only problem is most of them are crumby, tea-swilling old biddies. The Legion of Horrible Ladies, as Merry calls them, is led by the terribly nasty—and fabulously wealthy—Cleta Sanson. The abrasive Englishwoman keeps everyone whipped into a frenzy—until she meets an embarrassing end behind a locked door. Evidence reveals that Cleta was murdered, yet no one is privy to how the deed was done. Merry knows she must quickly find the killer before another of her guests gets greased… INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES!



Triple Cross

Author : Brian Freemantle

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 488 pages

File Size : 17,83 MB

Release : 2004-03-19

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1429974095

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When Moscow's Organized Crime Bureau chief Dimitri Danilov teams up once more with William Cowley, head of the FBI's Russian desk, their attempt to thwart a unified global mafia makes for Brian Freemantle's most unique and explosive Danilov/Cowley thriller yet. Their mission: to stop the Mafias of the U.S., Russia, and Italy from forming themselves into an organized crime conglomerate with the power to, quite literally, rule the world. Their investigation reaches right into the seat of the U.S. government, when the FBI agent nephew of the House Speaker is blown up in a car bombing. And it becomes very personal indeed when it's proved the Russian capo di tutti i capi was responsible for the murder of Danilov's lover. But before they can begin to solve the crimes, Danilov and Cowley have to get themselves together-their good cop, bad cop command of a multinational investigation team risks disastrous failure when Danilov decides upon personal, murderous retribution for his lover's death. Cowley, himself threatened by the exposure of his near alcoholism and with his career on the line, has no choice but to cross his partner and friend and prevent the Russian's professional suicide. With Triple Cross, Brian Freemantle proves again his mastery of international intrigue and thrills. With double cross after double cross, the mobs stay contemptuously ahead of a pursuit that ventures from America to Moscow to Rome. But will Danilov and Cowley be able to surmount their personal demons and bring the mobsters to justice? They're on the verge of bringing down international crime when Danilov, both in and out of control, springs the Triple Cross.



Organized Crime on Page and Screen

Author : David Geherin

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 27,73 MB

Release : 2024-10-25

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 147669317X

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Thanks to writers like Mario Puzo, filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and actors like Al Pacino and James Gandolfini, American and Sicilian Mafia characters are well-known figures in contemporary popular culture. Other powerful organized crime groups appearing in popular media include the Neapolitan Camorra and Mexican drug cartels. This book takes a close look at all these examples of organized crime by examining the different ways these organizations and their members have been portrayed in many of our most popular novels, movies, and TV series, and how the gangster figure has evolved from its earliest depictions in a trio of Hollywood films in the 1930s up to the present day.