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Sleuthing for a Living

Author : Jennifer L. Hart

Publisher : Gemma Halliday Publishing

Page : 155 pages

File Size : 36,79 MB

Release : 2016-07-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1943587620

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From the #1 cozy mystery bestselling author of The Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries comes a new series that proves blood can be thicker than water... As a young single parent, Mackenzie Elizabeth Taylor has struggled to provide for her teenage daughter. She finally catches a break when she inherits half of an apartment building in Boston from her uncle Al...along with his P.I. business. So what if she doesn’t know the first thing about investigation or if their hot-but-crabby downstairs tenant is a police detective who’s looking for any excuse to handcuff her? Her daughter, Mac the computer whiz, has her back. And these two girls don’t know the meaning of the word quit—not even when their first case takes an unexpected turn. The man Mackenzie's been hired to follow in a custody case seems to have upset more than just her client when she spies another person tailing him—a mysterious man Mackenzie would bet is up to no good. But when her mark suddenly winds up dead, and her first and only client is accused of his murder, Mackenzie vows to find the truth. Only one problem: she doesn’t know where to start…or when to draw the line. Who is the mysterious man she spotted tailing the victim? Is he the killer? Is she in over her head, or will she uncover the secrets someone killed to keep hidden? Mackenzie and Mackenzie are on the case, and the world of private investigation will never be the same. What critics are saying about Jennifer L. Hart's books: "A must read for all people who love a good mystery and a jolly good laugh...laugh out loud funny." ~ Black Orchid, Cocktail Reviews Jennifer L. Hart introduces a deliciously delightful new amateur sleuth with this cozy mystery. The mystery had just the right amount of ups and downs and I found it as entertaining as the reluctant detective herself." ~ Night Owl Reviews "Laugh out loud funny, realistic characters, snappy true to life dialog, and a sufficiently difficult mystery; all the required elements for an excellent read." ~ Manic Readers "I would not hesitate to pick up another of Ms. Hart's works as she definitely made me with one book a lifelong fan." ~ Joyfully Reviewed



All Sleuth and No Play

Author : Jennifer L. Hart

Publisher : Gemma Halliday Publishing

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 18,53 MB

Release : 2017-06-22

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1943587922

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From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart comes the next nail-biting adventure of the hilarious mother-daughter Mackenzie & Mackenzie PI team! Another day, another secret. Novice PI Mackenzie Taylor is going stir crazy. Deep in the throes of a classic New England winter, the endless hours of following cheating spouses have left her feeling jaded and restless. Not to mention the emotional tug of war when the father of her teenage child suddenly starts hanging around and putting a major crimp in Mackenzie’s fledgling relationship with the hot Detective Hunter Black. So when she's asked to help find a missing bride, Mackenzie jumps at the chance to do some good. Juggling the missing persons case, two headstrong men, being a new landlord of a rundown building, and a sixteen-year-old daughter/ BFF actually acting her age for once and crushing on a much older man has Mackenzie’s contemplating the upside of running away from home. Instead she throws herself into work. But the more dirt she digs up on the missing bride, the murkier the investigation becomes. Was it a simple case of post wedding jitters or did the missing woman make a fatal mistake? And is Mackenzie about to follow her footsteps right into the clutches of a killer? Mackenzie & Mackenzie PI Mysteries: Sleuthing for a Living – book#1 All Sleuth and No Play – book #2 What critics are saying about Jennifer L. Hart's Mackenzie & Mackenzie PI Mysteries: "SLEUTHING FOR A LIVING by Jennifer L. Hart will be one of my new favorite cozy mystery series! Sure to be a hot hit!" ~ Fresh Fiction "What a great start to a new series." ~ Janet's Five Star Review, HEA Fictional Bookstore "....a very enjoyable and laugh out loud read that was both engaging and entertaining, and I can’t wait to see what escapades will face Mackenzie and her friends. What a fun book." ~ Dru's Book Musings



The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery

Author : Robert J. Ray

Publisher : Dell

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 20,4 MB

Release : 2011-08-10

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 0307490394

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Like Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, Sara Paretsky and Thomas Harris, you, too, can learn the trade secrets of quality detective fiction. It's true. Just one year from now, you can deliver a completed mystery novel to a publisher--by writing only on weekends. Authors Robert J. Ray and Jack Remick guide you through the entire mystery-writing process, from creating a killer to polishing off the final draft. Each weekend you'll focus on a specific task--learning the basics of novel-writing, the special demands of mystery-writing, and the secrets professionals use to create stories one scene at a time, building to a shivery, satisfying climax. Using Agatha Christie's The Body in the Library as a model for the classical mystery tale and Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park for the hard-boiled mystery, this unique step-by-step program gives you all the information you need to reach your ultimate goal: a finished book in just 52 weeks! Let two successful masters of the genre show you how... Discover: Why you must create your killer first The tricks to writing dialogue that does it all--moves your plot, involves your reader, and makes your style sizzle How to "bury" information (and corpses) for your reader to find Why you should NOT build your book around chapters Special techniques for clearing writer's block Plus: examples from Sue Grafton, Dashiell Hammett, Patricia Cornwell, Thomas Harris, Raymond Chandler, and more.



Beacon Hill Lady Sleuth

Author : SaSa Shaler

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 87 pages

File Size : 23,30 MB

Release : 2009-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1441570047

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Lana Lemontree is a consummate Beacon Hill lady, very mindful of her manners and moral character. She thrives on the high drama of her work life; she is a lawyer representing women in trouble because of love-gone-wrong situations. Her long-time boyfriend Harrison Delacroix is a successful private investigator. He has assisted Lana and Isabelle, with whom she practices, in many cases. Now Harrison wants Lana to assist him in investigating a wronged woman. Lana is horrified to discover that the victim is her high school nemesis, Rosemary Cariboux. But she is quickly drawn into a situation that she wants to correct, in her inimitable way.



Sleuth on Skates

Author : Clementine Beauvais

Publisher : Holiday House

Page : 165 pages

File Size : 50,27 MB

Release : 2014-08-15

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0823432564

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Unfortunately for aspiring investigator Sesame Seade, becoming a supersleuth isn't easy when you're an eleven-year-old kid and there are no cases in sight. But then, just when she least expects it, a truly strange mystery presents itself in Sesame's quiet hometown of Cambridge, England: university student Jenna Jenkins vanishes without a trace. Aided by her two best friends, a strange duck, and of course her trusty roller skates, the sassy and brilliant Sesame has a good chance of cracking the case . . . as long as she can avoid her meddling mum and dad; her unpleasant teacher Mr. Halitosis; and, scariest of all, the perpetrators of a very serious crime!



Adventures of Alura the Sleuth

Author : Hyacintha Lord

Publisher : FriesenPress

Page : 92 pages

File Size : 38,48 MB

Release : 2023-01-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1039142869

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Twelve-year-old Alura the sleuth is always on the case. With her sleuthing notebook in hand, Alura is constantly scribbling down notes about her many investigations. With her best friend, Kim, by her side, Alura plans to become a detective one day. In the meantime, they investigate and solve mysteries at school; like why has their favourite teacher, Miss Thompson, been absent for over three weeks? Meanwhile, another mystery is brewing: Alura’s cousin, Jeremy, finds the skeleton of a young girl wearing a blue dress hidden in his family’s barn. Who was this girl and what happened to her? There can only be a few suspects. This turns out to be Alura’s biggest, and most challenging, case yet. She’s up to the task, but will she ever solve this mystery?



How to Win Friends and Murder People While Everyone Has Fun Doing It! the Complete How-To Book on Creating Your Own Weekend Resort Activity Murder Mys

Author : Brian Veitch

Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 49,42 MB

Release : 2012-03-01

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1612049222

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If you love murder mysteries, this is the book for you: How to Win Friends and Murder People While Everyone Has Fun Doing It! The Complete How-To Book on Creating Your Own Weekend Resort Activity Murder Mystery Super Sleuth Game. This easy-to-follow guide will show you everything you need to know to create your own whodunit. The book walks you through the writing, creating, organising and running of your own weekend resort murder mystery game for family and friends. The game involves outdoors activities such as walking around looking for clues to help solve the murder, plus its group dynamics involves working with other players to solve the clues they have uncovered. Dress up in costume to be in character before presenting your hypothesis on the murderer and the winner is announced. The game leaves an indelible memory on players for years to come, and you can play it over and over again. So next time a stormy night is on the horizon, players can once again have the satisfaction of solving a murder mystery to die for.



Celestial Sleuth

Author : Donald W. Olson

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 14,69 MB

Release : 2013-10-02

Category : Science

ISBN : 1461484030

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For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863? For each literary reference to astronomy, it was determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel “Frankenstein?” These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.



Death on Shady Bridge (Secret Sleuth cozy mystery series, Book 5)

Author : Patricia McLinn

Publisher : Craig Place Books

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 33,20 MB

Release : 2020-08-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1944126295

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A cold case murder heats up Far from the publishing world that once defined her, Sheila Mackey's plan to escape to a quiet life in small-town Kentucky keeps hitting bumps in the road ... and some of those bumps are dead bodies. Sheila and her friend, Clara, are in for their toughest inquiry yet, when they take on investigating a death that's colder than a cold case, because few in Haines Tavern, Kentucky, think it was a murder in the first place. Suicide? Accident? Murder? They're determined to bring peace of mind to the dead woman's friends. At the same time, Sheila is finding it harder and harder to protect her secret past, especially from Teague O'Donnell, who's shifting from a fellow dog-park friend to possibly much more. This whodunit with humor is the fifth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s cozy mystery series, Secret Sleuth, which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books, accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest, where mysteries abound in her new Kentucky home. Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place Death on the Diversion ”is such an enjoyable story, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style, with a good study of human nature and plenty of humor. Great start to a new series!” – 5-star review Death on Torrid Avenue “is told with a lot of humor and the characters are good company. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next story.” – 5-star review More mystery from Patricia McLinn Caught Dead in Wyoming series Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up "While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." -- Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) Secret Sleuth: female sleuth, amateur detective, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor humorous mysteries with dog, mystery with dog



Sleuth-blog

Author : Joyce Keller Walsh

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 34,75 MB

Release : 2012-09-01

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 161160320X

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What would you do if a friend tells you he can identify the killer in an old murder case? Would you advise him to go to the police? But what if the police were involved? And what if the victim was a well-known antique dealer...and firearms seller? And what if the Mafia were implicated? Would you walk away from the story? But what if you were a mystery writer? This is the true story of the author's two-year investigation of a 1969 unsolved murder in Fall River, Massachusetts. Written in blog form (that's like a journal to those outside the blogosphere), the reader follows along, step by step, as the author uncovers information about the case. The reader and author arrive at a surprising conclusion together.