Game Set And Murder

Author : Elizabeth Flynn
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788728571835

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Game, Set and Murder by Elizabeth Flynn Pdf

It's the first day of the tennis tournament at Wimbledon. And something wicked has happened on court eighteen... When a double grand slam winner is found dead, newly promoted Detective Inspector Angela Costello finds herself uncovering a trail through the complicated life of the beloved victim. While she has no way of proving her many suspicions, she gets closer to the truth when a prime suspect overlooks a vital detail... A classic murder mystery in the Christie tradition, "Game, Set and Murder" is ideal for fans of that genre, tennis lovers, and anyone seeking a light but satisfying read. Praise for "Game, Set and Murder": ́I found this a very elegantly written crime detective novel ́ - Goodreads review ́Fascinating detective story. All the twists and turns really worked for me - and it was good to have a DI in her 40s as the central character - and a very real person she seems, too, a tennis fan with a happy home life ́ - Goodreads review Elizabeth Flynn is a Londoner of Anglo-Irish parentage. An ex-actress, she spent many years working as a bereavement officer in a hospital. "Game, Set and Murder" is the first in her series of DI Costello novels.

Author : Michael Sheridan
Publisher : Poolbeg Press Ltd
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Game, Set, Murder by Michael Sheridan Pdf

At the beginning of August 1907, an early-morning train from Monte Carlo pulled into the Gare Saint-Charles in Marseilles. A trunk with a forwarding address was taken to the baggage section to await transportation. Some hours later a station employee, Louis Pons, noticed blood dripping from the trunk. The police were called and, on opening it, discovered a naked female corpse. The head and legs were missing. Thus began the investigation into a sensational case which drew the attention of newspapers the world over. An army of reporters congregated in Marseilles and Monte Carlo to chronicle every twist and turn of the murder inquiry and subsequent trial. From the notorious casino, the trail led to Marseilles, London, Liverpool, Canada – and ultimately to County Cork and Waterford. The couple arrested for the crime were Vere St Leger Goold, an Irish aristocrat, and his French wife Marie Giroudin. He was a former Irish Open tennis champion and Wimbledon finalist whose great promise in life had disintegrated into a mire of drink, drugs and gambling. His wife was a con artist, always one step ahead of the financial posse. This fascinating tale involves the components of forensic science, psychological profiling, judicial investigation and global reporting of historical character with a very contemporary echo.

Author : Jerome Dugas
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462030262

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Game, Set, Murder by Jerome Dugas Pdf

Roman Catholic priest Jerry Rome is looking forward to a relaxing sabbatical at Loyola University in Chicago. Hes set to take a summer course entitled Sexuality and the Ministry, and he anticipates the entire experience will be pleasant, informative, and filled with his favorite out-of-church pastime, tennis. When a fellow student is murdered, though, the real games begin. The victims body is found in strange condition, and the authorities are stumped. Luckily, Jerry already befriended a local Chicago police detective named Joyce Jackson. Maybe theyll be able to solve the case together, but it soon becomes apparent that things are a lot more complicated than good guy catches bad. What at first resembled a relaxing vacation is turning into a dark storm of unforeseen events. Not the least of Jerrys concerns is the sensual Juanita Cabalero, a dark-skinned and strikingly beautiful Colombian who may threaten Jerrys priestly vows of celibacy. In order to catch a killer, Jerry and Joyce must use careful, skilled strategyeven when Juanitas odd affections get in the way. Jerry may discover the truth about the Loyola murders, but will he survive to win the final, gory match?

Author : J.J. Murphy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101607411

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A Friendly Game of Murder by J.J. Murphy Pdf

Why should Dorothy Parker’s friends be the only ones making “enviable names” in “science, art, and parlor games”? Dorothy can play with the best of them—as she sets out to prove at a New Year’s Eve party at the Algonquin Hotel. Since the swanky soiree is happening in the penthouse suite of swashbuckling star Douglas Fairbanks, some derring-do is called for. How about a little game of “Murder”? Each partygoer draws a card to be detective, murderer, or victim. But young Broadway starlet Bibi Bibelot trumps them all when her dead body is found in the bathtub. No one knows who the killer is, but one thing is for sure—they won’t be making gin in that bathtub. When more partiers are put in peril, it becomes clear the game is indeed on, and it’s up to Dorothy, surprise guest Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the members of the Round Table to stay alive—and relatively sober—long enough to find the killer…

Author : Geoff Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648779122

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Game, Set and Murder by Geoff Owen Pdf

A seductive selection of short stories with a common thread: unexpected twists that will surprise and delight you! Whether set in the clubhouse of a suburban tennis court (Game, Set and Murder), a science lab (The Formula), a fine antiques warehouse (The Clock) or on a golf course (Chip Shot), these fast-paced tales and their quirky characters are certain to grab your attention, capture your imagination and keep you guessing right up to the final denouement ...

Author : Christine Feehan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0515145807

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Murder Game by Christine Feehan Pdf

Be seduced by the world of the GhostWalkers as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan raises the stakes in the ultimate game of love and death… Games should be fun, but for two expert teams across the country, they’re murder—because the winning team is the one that gets the most kills. The participants in this violent challenge are rumored to be GhostWalkers. And Kaden Montague isn’t happy about it. Kaden is a GhostWalker and he’s determined to clear the GhostWalker name of the rumors. And he’s going to need the help of psychic Tansy Meadows to do it. But as soon as he sees her, he knows his mission will be more complicated than he imagined—and the “murder game” may not be at all what it seems.

Author : Alexandra Benedict
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781728263052

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The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict Pdf

"Curl up by the fire (and lock all the doors) for this Christmas cracker of a book." —C.S. Green, author of Sleep Tight Twelve clues. Twelve keys. Twelve days of Christmas. But how many will die before Twelfth Night? Agatha Christie meets Clue in this delightful, tense manor house murder mystery. The annual Christmas Game is afoot at Endgame House, the Armitages' grand family home. This year's prize is to die for—deeds to the house itself—but Lily Armitage has no intention of returning. She hasn't been back to Endgame since her mother died, twenty-one years ago, and she has no intention of claiming the house that haunts her dreams. Until, that is, she receives a letter from her aunt promising that the game's riddles will give her the keys not only to Endgame, but to its darkest secrets, including the identity of her mother's murderer. Now, Lily must compete with her estranged cousins for the twelve days of Christmas. The snow is thick, the phone lines are down, and no one is getting in or out. Lily will have to keep her wits about her, because not everyone is playing fair, and there's no telling how many will die before the winner is declared. Including additional scavenger hunts for the reader, this clever murder mystery is the perfect gift for fans of classic mysteries, festive Christmas books, and armchair detective work.

Author : Ruth Ware
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982143411

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The Lying Game by Ruth Ware Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of the “twisty-mystery” (Vulture) novel In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, and The Turn of the Key comes Ruth Ware’s The Lying Game. Isa Wilde knows something terrible has happened when she receives a text from an old friend. Why would Kate summon her and their two friends to the seaside town where they briefly attended the Salten House boarding school together seventeen years ago? The four friends had quickly bonded over the Lying Game—a risky contest that involved tricking fellow boarders and faculty with their lies. Now reunited, Isa, Kate, Thea, and Fatima discover that their past lies had far-reaching effects and criminal implications that threaten them all. In order to protect their reputations, and their friendship, they must uncover the truth about what really happened all those years ago. Atmospheric and twisty, with just the right amount of chill, The Lying Game will have readers at the edge of their seats, not knowing who can be trusted in this tangled web of lies.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000109118

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The Mystery of the Hunters Lodge by Agatha Christie Pdf

"The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" by Agatha Christie unfolds as a classic Hercule Poirot mystery, where the discerning Belgian detective finds himself entangled in the web of a perplexing case. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, the narrative centers on the suspicious death of wealthy sportsman and businessman Roger Havering at Hunter's Lodge. As Poirot delves into the investigation, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each harboring their own secrets and motivations. The story weaves a tapestry of deception, hidden agendas, and unexpected alliances, keeping readers guessing until the final revelation. Agatha Christie's narrative prowess is on full display in this short yet compelling tale. "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" showcases her ability to craft intricate mysteries that captivate and engage readers, with Poirot's deductive brilliance taking center stage. This addition to the Poirot series is a testament to Christie's enduring legacy as the Queen of Crime, offering enthusiasts another opportunity to savor the masterful storytelling that defines her body of work.

Author : Joan Lowery Nixon
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307823496

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The Name of the Game Was Murder by Joan Lowery Nixon Pdf

Novelist Augustus Trevor has written a manuscript that reveals the darkest secrets of his guests. Whoever can solve Trevor's clues can have his story removed from the book. But when Trevor is bludgeoned to death, the survivors (along with the reader) are challenged to find both the manuscript and the murderer.

Author : Catherine Steadman
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593158081

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The Family Game by Catherine Steadman Pdf

“A powerful family and a deadly game. Be prepared for a nail-biting, roller-coaster of a ride” (B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors), from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water, Mr. Nobody, and The Disappearing Act “The Holbecks are what you might come up with if you took the Roys from Succession and blended them with the Murdochs, the Macbeths, and the Borgias. . . . Let the fun begin!”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) THE RULES 1. Listen carefully 2. Do your research 3. Trust no one 4. Run for your life Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of an extremely powerful family. And even though Edward has long tried to severe ties with them, news of the couple’s upcoming marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives. As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, the family seems perfectly welcoming. So when Edward’s father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape of a book he’s been working on, she is desperate to listen. But as she presses play, it’s clear that this isn’t just a novel. It’s a confession. A confession to a grisly crime. A murder. And, suddenly, the game is in motion. Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is part of a plan to test her loyalty or something far darker. What is it that Robert sees in her? Why give her the power to destroy everything? This might be a game to the Holbeck family—but losing could still prove deadly. READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . .

Author : Anna Hodgson (author.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0957694709

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Game Set and Match Screech by Anna Hodgson (author.) Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Flynn
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788728571804

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Season to Kill by Elizabeth Flynn Pdf

Beneath the blooms of Chelsea Flower Show, danger lurks behind every petal... When a suspicious death occurs at the high-profile book launch party of Welsh TV chef Griff Madoc, DI Angela Costello finds herself entangled in yet another tantalizing web of intrigue With cyanide-laced champagne and a long list of suspects, DI Costello and her team must unravel the truth behind the deadly incident before it's lights out for another victim... A thrilling and entertaining read, "Season to Kill" is the fourth instalment of Elizabeth Flynn's popular DI Costello series. It is perfect for fans of Richard Osman's "The Thursday Murder Club". Praise for Elizabeth Flynn: ́Flynn creates an appealing detective inspector in Angela Costello - let's hope there's more of her to come ́ - Publisher's Weekly Elizabeth Flynn is a Londoner of Anglo-Irish parentage. An ex-actress, she spent many years working as a bereavement officer in a hospital. "Game, Set and Murder" is the first in her series of DI Costello novels. She has also written "End of the Roadie" and "Dead Gorgeous".

Author : Richard Osman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781984880970

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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Pdf

A New York Times bestseller | Soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment “Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal “Don’t trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman’s own laugh-out-loud whodunit.” —Parade Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves A female cop with her first big case A brutal murder Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?

Author : Carrie Doyle
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781728222301

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The Murder Game by Carrie Doyle Pdf

Boarding school has never been more dangerous. What if your roommate is a murderer? Or what if he's being framed and only you can save him? Luke Chase made history as a child when he escaped a kidnapping. Now, all he wants is to be a normal teenager. So when he sneaks out to the woods one night to drink with friends and flirt with the new British girl at school, he's excited to feel some freedom. Except the next morning, one of their teachers is found murdered—in the exact same spot where they had been partying. Soon, Luke's roommate and best friend Oscar is the #1 suspect. As the evidence and list of suspects builds, Luke attempts to use his famous survival skills to find the killer and clear Oscar's name. But as Luke gets closer to the truth, the killer is getting closer to Luke. The Murder Game is perfect for fans of: They Wish They Were Us and One of Us Is Lying Murder mystery books for teens Teen thrillers Young adult suspense