Murder Fest

Author : Julie Wassmer
Publisher : Constable
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472130075

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Murder Fest by Julie Wassmer Pdf

The Whitstable Pearl series is now coming to TV on 24th May! Discover the Whitstable Pearl mysteries: a combination of seafood, murder, and a multi-tasking heroine on the coast of Kent . . . 'As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters' Miles Mcweeney, IRISH INDEPENDENT 'All of the thrills without any of the gore'SUN 'Delectably fresh' DAILY MAIL 'Proves, yet again, she's mistress of her craft' JOHN MCGIE, author of White Highlands ____________________ Pearl's detective agency takes a back seat as she prepares to offer a warm welcome to a group of special visitors. A local Arts Festival is being held to honour a cultural exchange visit from representatives of Borken - Whitstable's Twin Town in Germany. Yet very soon, personality clashes surface among the participants; local politicians try to use the festival for their own ends while others jostle for improved billing on the festival programme. Tempers flare, old feuds re-surface and on the eve of the first event, a cryptic message - Murder Fest - is received by the local police. Before DCI Mike McGuire has a chance to investigate, the festival commences with an unscheduled event when a celebrated author is found brutally murdered . . . Soon the only 'Arts' on display are dark ones, as Whitstable's celebration of local culture transforms into a real-life murder fest - offering Whitstable's Pearl Nolan another mystery to solve. ____________________ Praise for Julie Wassmer's Whitstable Pearl mysteries: 'This is a quality title, on a par with, for example, Simon Brett's Fethering mysteries...a very entertaining read' The Puzzle Doctor 'The tang of sea air and shellfish is all-pervasive . . . Inspired by the Golden Age crime writers, Wassmer gives us a delectably fresh take on a familiar format' Daily Mail 'A tried-and-tested crime recipe with Whitstable flavours that makes for a Michelin-starred read' Daily Mail 'My new favourite author in the genre' George Galloway 'A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author' Trip Fiction 'Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won't they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle 'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl' Daily Mail 'Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!' Anthony Jemmett

Author : Laurien Berenson
Publisher : Kensington Cozies
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496703439

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Murder at the Puppy Fest by Laurien Berenson Pdf

A mystery from the Agatha Award finalist: “[An] appealing picture of the dog-show world… Cozy fans who love dogs are in for a treat.”—Publishers Weekly Busy mom and pedigree Standard Poodle owner, Melanie Travis doesn’t mind helping out at Puppy Fest, an annual fundraiser to benefit a local dog rescue. Considering the venue—Belle Haven mansion, owned by wealthy philanthropist Leo Brody—it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss charity event of the summer. Unfortunately, when Melanie’s breeding background lands her in the doghouse with Jane, Leo’s snappy daughter who runs the rescue, Melanie finds herself simultaneously managing Puppy Fest and the millionaire’s hopelessly fractious family. But once Puppy Fest kicks off, Leo is nowhere to be found—until Melanie discovers his current mistress crouching over his dead body. According to police, the father’s severe nut allergy went into overdrive after he accidentally consumed a contaminated cookie. However, Libby, one of Leo’s children and a friend of Melanie’s Aunt Peg, believes someone deliberately put him down for good… From a four-time winner of the Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America, this witty novel is an entertaining read for fans of canines and cozy mysteries. “It’s mutts vs. purebreds as Melanie Travis investigates the death of a dog-loving philanthropist…Worth the price of admission.”—Kirkus Reviews “If you like dogs, you’ll love Laurien Berenson’s Melanie Travis mysteries!”—Joanne Fluke, New York Times-bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen series

Author : Gay Marris
Publisher : Bedford Square Publishers
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781835010105

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A Curtain Twitcher's Book of Murder by Gay Marris Pdf

Set in London in 1968, A CURTAIN TWITCHER'S BOOK OF MURDER follows the lives of the inhabitants of a suburban London street. But this is no ordinary road. "Ask anyone on Atbara Avenue how well they know their neighbours, and they'll answer 'well'. After all, they see each other across the vast distance afforded by close proximity, and that is probably for the best...". For the best, because Atbara Avenue is a street where, all too often, murder feels like the solution. With a delicious cast of characters, dazzling plotting, and an utterly unique voice, Gay Marris' first book is remarkably accomplished. If you've been longing for a fresh and compelling new voice in the world of crime fiction, your wait is over.

Author : Mac Fortner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Florida Keys (Fla.)
ISBN : OCLC:1239322140

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Murder Fest Key West by Mac Fortner Pdf

"Time isn't on his side as Cam has only five days to prevent eleven murders. It seems he is always one step behind the diabolical butcher. With the whole town filled with thriller writers, it appears impossibe to flush out the one responsible and it looks as if the law has no jurisdiction when it comes to fictitious bloodbaths." -- Page [4] cover.

Author : John Wordsworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Inscriptions, Latin
ISBN : OXFORD:591071686

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Fragments and Specimens of Early Latin by John Wordsworth Pdf

Author : Jess Lourey
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780738729169

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October Fest by Jess Lourey Pdf

Beer and polka music reign supreme at Octoberfest, Battle Lake's premier fall festival. To kick off the celebrations, the town hosts a public debate between the two congressional candidates: straight-laced Arnold Swydecker, and slippery incumbent, Sarah Glokkmann. As a reporter for the Battle Lake Recall, Mira James is roped into writing up the word war. But the festive mood sours when a well-known Glokkmann-bashing blogger is found dead . . . and the congresswoman herself meets a gruesome fate. To keep the heat off her best friend's fiancé—an ex-con reporter—Mira wades through the candidates' dirty laundry, their unsavory secrets, and some murderous mudslinging to expose the killer. Praise: "With snappy jokes and edgy dialog, Lourey brings a Gen-X tone to a traditional mystery. The classic romance setup and her effective handling of eldercare issues enhance a clever plot. More spunky than sweet; get started on this Lefty-nominated series if you've previously missed it."—Library Journal (starred review) "Lourey has cleverly created an entertaining murder mystery with the most unlikely murder accomplice ever. Her latest is loaded with humor, and many of the descriptions are downright poetic."—Booklist (starred review) "The story is funny, ribald and brimming with small-town eccentrics."—Kirkus Reviews "I loved Lourey's quirky, appealing sleuth and her wry yet affectionate look at small town life. No gimmicks, just an intriguing plot with oddball characters. I hope Mira's misfortune of stumbling over a dead body every month lasts for many years!"—Donna Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Stork Raving Mad

Author : Jonathan Meades
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781783529513

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Pedro and Ricky Come Again by Jonathan Meades Pdf

This landmark publication collects three decades of writing from one of the most original, provocative and consistently entertaining voices of our time. Anyone who cares about language and culture should have this book in their life. Thirty years ago, Jonathan Meades published a volume of reportorial journalism, essays, criticism, squibs and fictions called Peter Knows What Dick Likes. The critic James Wood was moved to write: ‘When journalism is like this, journalism and literature become one.’ Pedro and Ricky Come Again is every bit as rich and catholic as its predecessor. It is bigger, darker, funnier, and just as impervious to taste and manners. It bristles with wit and pin-sharp eloquence, whether Meades is contemplating northernness in a German forest or hymning the virtues of slang. From the indefensibility of nationalism and the ubiquitous abuse of the word ‘iconic’, to John Lennon’s shopping lists and the wine they call Black Tower, the work assembled here demonstrates Meades's unparalleled range and erudition, with pieces on cities, artists, sex, England, concrete, politics and much, much more.

Author : Ravi Subramanian
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789386495938

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In The Name of God by Ravi Subramanian Pdf

What happens when you have to choose between faith and logic? Temples are places of worship, oceans of tranquillity, or so everyone thinks, till a series of murders threatens to destroy the carefully cultivated reputation of the royal family of Thiruvanathapuram. And when fingers point towards the opening of the hitherto sealed vaults at the Padmanabha Swamy Temple that is under the control of the royals, all hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, a heist at the Wafi Mall in Dubai leads investigators to uncover a massive racket in the smuggling of antiques from the ruins of temples in south India. Things only get murkier when multiple blasts in Mumbai shake the very foundations of the diamond trade in the country. Is there a connection between these incidents? Who is behind the murders? Follow Kabir Khan, Additional Director, CBI, as he breezes through a complex maze of fact and fiction, faith and deceit, religion and commerce to unravel the mystery and unmask the killers with only minutes left at his disposal. Slick, riveting and fast paced, In the Name of God is Ravi Subramanian's most gripping novel yet.

Author : Barbette Stanley Spaeth
Publisher : Univ of TX + ORM
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780292762831

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The Roman Goddess Ceres by Barbette Stanley Spaeth Pdf

A thematic study of the Roman goddess of agriculture as represented in ancient culture from the prehistoric period to the Late Roman Empire. Interest in goddess worship is growing in contemporary society, as women seek models for feminine spirituality and wholeness. New cults are developing around ancient goddesses from many cultures, although their modern adherents often envision and interpret the goddesses very differently than their original worshippers did. In this thematic study of the Roman goddess Ceres, Barbette Spaeth explores the rich complexity of meanings and functions that grew up around the goddess from the prehistoric period to the Late Roman Empire. In particular, she examines two major concepts, fertility and liminality, and two social categories, the plebs and women, which were inextricably linked with Ceres in the Roman mind. Spaeth then analyzes an image of the goddess in a relief of the Ara Pacis, an important state monument of the Augustan period, showing how it incorporates all these varied roles and associations of Ceres. This interpretation represents a new contribution to art history. With its use of literary, epigraphical, numismatic, artistic, and archaeological evidence, The Roman Goddess Ceres presents a more encompassing view of the goddess than was previously available. It will be important reading for all students of Classics, as well as for a general audience interested in New Age, feminist, or pagan spirituality.

Author : Mac Fortner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1731155433

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Murder Fest Key West by Mac Fortner Pdf

When Cam Derringer's old friend, bestselling author Cody Paxton, comes to town for a writer's convention, MURDER FEST KEY WEST, he unwittingly brings with him a script of murders and someone is following it to a Tee. Each book in his bestselling series plots a brutal, heinous attack in the prologue. Time isn't on his side as Cam has only five days to prevent eleven murders. It seems he is always one step behind the diabolical butcher. With the whole town filled with thriller writers, it appears impossible to flush out the one responsible and it looks as if the law has no jurisdiction when it comes to fictitious bloodbaths. While trying to save his own life and that of his beautiful daughter Diane, Cam is sidetracked by a mob boss who would like nothing more than to see him dead. With attacks coming from every angle, Cam can't let his guard down for even a minute or it might be his last. Powerful women, Wild Turkey, and pure survival instincts guide Cam closer to the beast who lives among them. Can Cam be unbiased when all clues point to some of his best friends? Edge of your seat twists and turns right to the final horrifying end.

Author : Christine Wenger
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101638323

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A Second Helping of Murder by Christine Wenger Pdf

Trixie Matkowski is warming up to running her family’s diner in the small town of Sandy Harbor in upstate New York. But the only thing more demanding than serving up piping-hot comfort food twenty-four hours a day is getting to the bottom of a double homicide.... Trixie fondly remembers summers as a child spent visiting the shores of Lake Ontario. Not much has changed—there are still vinyl booths at the Silver Bullet Diner, families eating home-cooked comfort food, and days of swimming in the lake. But before Trixie can say “Order’s up,” someone’s summer is abruptly cut short. One of the cottage residents is found dead, and Trixie suspects the crime might be linked to an unsolved disappearance in the picturesque town’s past. As Trixie works with Deputy Ty Brisco to solve both mysteries, their shocking discoveries will shake up the small town. And when word gets out that she’s on the case, Trixie’s in trouble—after all, the murderer won’t spare her life just because she makes a killer corned beef sandwich.... Includes Delicious Home-Style Recipes!

Author : S.L. Menear,D.M. Littlefield
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781644570494

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Life, Love, & Laughter by S.L. Menear,D.M. Littlefield Pdf

“Brilliant short stories by two talented authors—kept me on the edge of my seat anxiously awaiting the imaginative surprise endings.” ~Richard Brumer, author of The Chemist’s Shop, Meeting Max, and The Last Sunrise Humor, Drama, Suspense, Romance and a Touch of the Supernatural in Life, Love and Laughter, a Bag Full of Entertaining Stories by S.L. Menear and D.M. Littlefield Enjoy exciting and hilarious true stories involving the authors’ adventurous exploits and fictitious stories involving crime-solving dogs, murder mysteries, a creepy story about a haunted house, interesting flight attendant and pilot stories, aerobatic lessons leading to divorce, a terrifying first solo flight, soaring in a glider, hang-gliding over Biscayne Bay, hot-air ballooning, an airliner stranded by an earthquake, a dangerous airline evacuation of Saigon, an emergency landing after total engine failure, flight training in a jet airliner; a thrilling first ocean dive, a terrifying shark attack, diving to 800 feet in a submarine, an exciting ride on a horse named Satan, funny stories about naughty seniors, an endearing love story between two antique cars, an unusual love story based on supernatural events, a murder mystery based on an ancient weapon invented by Merlin, a murder mystery involving disgruntled authors and snotty literary agents, and many stories involving humorous situations. Like a vacation in a book, enjoy this clean and wholesome collection of 50 engaging adult stories. Sure to spirit you away whenever you need an escape and send you home with a smile. “These two women have written a bag full of entertaining short stories, mostly filled with wry humor reminiscent of O. Henry. Very well done, filled with fun characters, and the best part is, you can fill any short waiting period with entertaining reading that ends in just a few pages. Definitely a book worth having close at all times.” —George A. Bernstein, Amazon Top 100 Author of Trapped, A 3rd Time to Die, Death’s Angel, and Born to Die “A fresh and exciting collection of short stories. Humorous and surprising, a real whodunit treat.” —Fred Lichtenberg, author of Deadly Heat at The Cottages: Sex, Murder, and Mayhem, Hunter’s World, Double Trouble, and Retired, Now What? “Authors Littlefield and Menear have once again woven their unique abilities to combine humor and suspense into stories that are sure to please the most discriminating readers. Every minute is a worthwhile investment in reading pleasure.” —Frank E. Lamca, author of The Gypsies and the Devil Hound “The 50 Short Stories are wonderfully creative writings for adult readers of any age. Littlefield’s and Menear’s plots and characters are at times laugh-out-loud funny and goosebumpy at others. Perfect for readers who want to read a short story in one sitting or enjoy hours of entertainment.” —Tina Nicholas, author of Condo Crazies and Affair in Athens Sharon Littlefield Menear is a retired airline pilot. US Airways hired Sharon in 1980 as their first female pilot, bypassing the flight engineer position. The men in her new-hire class gave her the nickname Bombshell. She flew Boeing 727s and 737s, DC-9s, and BAC 1-11 jet airliners and was promoted to captain in her seventh year. Before her pilot career, Sharon worked as a water-sports model and then traveled the world as a flight attendant with Pan American World Airways. Sharon also enjoyed flying antique airplanes, experimental aircraft, and Third World fighter airplanes. Her leisure activities included scuba diving, powered paragliding, snow skiing, surfing, horseback riding, aerobatic flying, sailing, and driving fast cars and motorcycles. Sharon has flown many of the airplanes in her debut novel, Deadstick Dawn, winner of the Royal Palm Literary Award, Poseidon’s Sword, Blaze, and Stranded, Books One, Two, Three, and Four in the Samantha Starr Series featuring a woman pilot in fantasy action thrillers. Dorothy Metz Littlefield has been writing for over fifty years. Her first story, When Time Stood Still, was published in magazines and in another short-stories anthology. Dorothy is currently writing mystery and romance novels as well as short stories. She draws on experiences from her world travels with her daughter, aerobatic flying, soaring, diving, hang gliding, horseback riding, and hot-air ballooning with her children. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Diamond Lake, Michigan after marrying her husband, Ken. They raised their two children, Sharon and Larry, in Michigan and later in Bradenton, Florida. Dorothy was a long-time resident of Kilgore, Texas, where she raised horses on her ranch until she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 2002 to be near her children. Silent Thrills When Time Stood Still Deadly Rejections Surprised Delivery The Golden Years Sky Gods Winter Wonderland The Magic Button My First Solo Flight Secrets by DML Sleuth Hounds My First Ocean Dive Sleep Deprived Aerobatic Lessons Meadow Muffins Flowers Holiday Greetings Stuck in an Elevator Catatonic Snifferitis Sibling Insanity Girl Talk The First Pilot Eavesdropping Mall Critics Virtual Sex Flight Instruction Chili and Hugo Expensive Mistake Betrayed Once Upon A Time Killer Scots and Hot Cubans Ouch! The Boys Guinevere’s Lance Clem’s General Store Side Effects Sink or Swim Unbelievable What’s Going On Here? Cruise Capades Melanie Wife Wanted Semper Fi The Rattled Hunter Monsters My Unconscious Muse Stressed Out The Fairies’ Godmother Dumpster Diving The Word Artist Lunar Madness

Author : Umar Quadeer
Publisher : WAHIDA CLARK PRESENTS
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781936649037

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Enemy Bloodline by Umar Quadeer Pdf

Son of a black gangster and an Italian mother with ties to a high profile mobster, the deadly mixture allows Spaz to become the most ruthless gangster in the City of Brotherly Love. What starts off as a plot to move his mother out of the lethal streets of North Philly, turns into a multi-million dollar drug enterprise. With his mafia drug supplier, Sticky Scilionni in his right ear, and the leader of the Black Boss Family, Kareem in his left ear, who can Spaz trust once he becomes a threat to the very street mentors that have trained him? His life takes on a ferocious transformation as he rises in power and becomes the gatekeeper of the hood between warring families.

Author : Matt Kennard
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781844679058

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Irregular Army by Matt Kennard Pdf

Since the launch of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars—now the longest wars in American history—the US military has struggled to recruit troops. It has responded, as Matt Kennard’s explosive investigative report makes clear, by opening its doors to neo-Nazis, white supremacists, gang members, criminals of all stripes, the overweight, and the mentally ill. Based on several years of reporting, Irregular Army includes extensive interviews with extremist veterans and leaders of far-right hate groups—who spoke openly of their eagerness to have their followers acquire military training for a coming domestic race war. As a report commissioned by the Department of Defense itself put it, “Effectively, the military has a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy pertaining to extremism.” Irregular Army connects some of the War on Terror’s worst crimes to this opening-up of the US military. With millions of veterans now back in the US and domestic extremism on the rise, Kennard’s book is a stark warning about potential dangers facing Americans—from their own soldiers.

Author : Ioan Grillo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781635572797

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Blood Gun Money by Ioan Grillo Pdf

“An eye-opening and riveting account of how guns make it into the black market and into the hands of criminals and drug lords.”--Adam Winkler From the author of El Narco and winner of the Maria Moors Cabot Prize, a searing investigation into the enormous black market for firearms, essential to cartels and gangs in the drug trade and contributing to the epidemic of mass shootings. The gun control debate is revived with every mass shooting. But far more people die from gun deaths on the street corners of inner city America and across the border as Mexico's powerful cartels battle to control the drug trade. Guns and drugs aren't often connected in our heated discussions of gun control-but they should be. In Ioan Grillo's groundbreaking new work of investigative journalism, he shows us this connection by following the market for guns in the Americas and how it has made the continent the most murderous on earth. Grillo travels to gun manufacturers, strolls the aisles of gun shows and gun shops, talks to federal agents who have infiltrated biker gangs, hangs out on Baltimore street corners, and visits the ATF gun tracing center in West Virginia. Along the way, he details the many ways that legal guns can cross over into the black market and into the hands of criminals, fueling violence here and south of the border. Simple legislative measures would help close these loopholes, but America's powerful gun lobby is uncompromising in its defense of the hallowed Second Amendment. Perhaps, however, if guns were seen not as symbols of freedom, but as key accessories in our epidemics of addiction, the conversation would shift. Blood Gun Money is that conversation shifter.