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At the tail end of the long summer of 1940, there is nowhere in the country more charming than Wrightsville. The Depression has abated, and for the first time in years the city is booming. There is hope in Wrightsville, but Ellery Queen has come looking for death. The mystery author is hoping for fodder for a novel, and he senses the corruption that lurks beneath the apple pie façade. He rents a house owned by the town's first family, whose three daughters star in most of the local gossip.

A secret library. A murdered colleague. Can professor Jo Blue Oliver use her love of Agatha Christie to solve a case? Jo Blue Oliver, an outspoken English professor at a small West Virginia college, has made a fascinating literary discovery in her new home: a hidden library tucked behind a...

Forty years ago, seventeen-year-old Cassie Baker took a shortcut home from a small Cotswolds village, and was never seen again. Twenty years later, Cotswolds police found Cassie's remains while searching for another missing teenager, Bryony Motson. Bryony's body was never found. Now Stella Darnell, cleaner and private detective, has decided to find out what happened to Bryony. She knows her investigation will be dangerous.

DEATH AT ANNUAL STAFF BALL AT FRANCIS COURT Reports are coming in of a death at the annual New Year’s Eve event hosted by Lady Beatrice, the Countess of Rossex. The ball, a tradition at Francis Court, is held each year to say thank you to the two hundred staff and their partners who work at...

Die Ereignisse auf Borkum haben Dr. Bernhard Sommerfeldt zutiefst erschüttert. Jetzt ist die Zeit gekommen, gegen das Organisierte Verbrechen in Ostfriesland und auf den Inseln vorzugehen. Doch dafür braucht er einen guten Plan, denn der neue Gangsterboss, den sie den »Brasilianer« nennen, geht äußerst raffiniert vor. Dabei hat er einen bekannten Verbündeten: Hauptkommissar Rupert und Dr. Bernhard Sommerfeldt verfolgen jetzt ein gemeinsames Interesse an der ostfriesischen Küste.

Sergeant Ali Wren and her springer spaniel, Police Dog Wilson, return in another mystery set in the charming but secretive town of Heft. When a pride of peacocks escapes from the local stately home and makes itself comfortable in a quiet cul-de-sac, Ali expects a day of feathers, fuss, and phone...

A priceless medieval book has been stolen from the Inner Temple. The librarian has been murdered at his desk. Once again, Sir Gabriel Ward KC must provide answers. Gabriel meanwhile is preparing to represent a tiny sweetshop in Brighton brought to the brink of ruin by the postponed coronation of...

Originally published in 1927, The Secret of Father Brown sees our wise and moral amateur detective navigate more tales of crime and violence. Although quiet and unassuming, Father Brown has sharp skills of deduction and – most importantly – a deep, empathetic understanding of human nature, putting himself into the minds of the criminals he faces. From a mistaken suicide and a potential culprit with two faces, to a missing aristocrat and a remorseful killer, this brilliantly unique collection of short stories cement G.K. Chesterton as a master of the mystery genre.

When handsome, former-rugby-playing, pub landlord Mil asks Juno Mulligan for a favour, she immediately says yes. Although she's initially disappointed that the favour doesn't involve any sort of romantic shenanigans, Juno is reminded that she does love investigating mysteries. Mil needs Juno and their fellow Village Detective, Phoebe Fredericks, to investigate a targeted campaign against the local Wyche Craft Brewery, now run by his friend, Ashleigh Wyche, a former-Lioness. A series of recent near-misses and attempts at sabotaging her property are surely no coincidence?

A fake detective agency. A real murder. And some very real sparks between the amateur sleuths attempting to solve it—unravel the clues in this captivating rom-com mystery from the author of Definitely Maybe Not a Detective. Emersyn Gray isn't sure she wants to be a private detective. As much...

Detective Gigi Montgomery has been suppressing her ability to see ghosts her entire life. But when her best friend’s shade appears, Gigi is determined to find the culprit—and that means facing her fears of the paranormal.

Der Buchclub des englischen Küstendorfs St Tredock ist eine eingeschworene Gemeinschaft: Die Rentnerin Phyllis kennt alle Agatha-Christie-Krimis in- und auswendig, Arthur liest seiner Frau Liebesgeschichten vor, und der schüchterne Teenager Ash flüchtet sich am liebsten in Science-Fiction-Romane. Eines Tages bekommt die bunte Runde unerwarteten Zuwachs: Der geheimnisvolle Michael taucht auf – und verschwindet während eines Treffens genauso plötzlich wieder. Kurz darauf wird seine Mutter tot aufgefunden, und 10.000 Pfund fehlen in der Kasse des Gemeindezentrums.

Still reeling from the events that nearly killed her, Jessie Night is determined to settle into her new life in Pine Haven. But when a friend from her military days is kidnapped, Jessie finds herself once more coming face to face with a darkness that will shake her to her core. A plea for help...

Whimsy's not cozy when it's dying. An old roommate strangled with a violin string. A city quietly losing its color, its laughter, its will to play. Seven days before the silence becomes permanent. Dekker Kohl is forty-two, war-scarred, and hasn't written a song worth keeping in months. He's a Virtuoso of the hidden Columbus Conservatory—a magical investigator who reads crime scenes in chord progressions and key signatures. The dead man in the German Village kitchen was his oldest friend. He was also the secret Guardian of Whimsy, the Virtue keeping color, laughter, and play in the world.

Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. Wedding bells are ringing in Bunburry - but not everyone is celebrating... Alfie and Emma are finally planning their big day in the idyllic Cotswold village of Bunburry. With the legendary wedding planner Elizabeth Ravensdale in charge, perfection seems guaranteed. But when a body is discovered, the dream of a flawless celebration quickly unravels. While the police are convinced they've found their culprit, the Bunburry triangle senses that something doesn't add up.

Becca Gables, an irrepressibly positive young widow, has her hands full. She not only homeschools her three children—Violet, Oliver, and Hazel—but also owns Tales & Tails, a whimsical local bookshop and café. Her days are filled with lesson plans, great literature, and creamy coffee as she educates her children and tries to keep her struggling bookshop afloat. To earn extra income for Tales & Tails, Becca agrees to cater a cocktail party at the Paper Palace, hosted by Phyllis Grant, the self-proclaimed matriarch of a long line of paper magnates.

Krimi-Spannung in den österreichischen Alpen: Die neue Miss Marple ermittelt. Die feierliche Eröffnung des Kulturzentrums in Bad Gastein wird jäh unterbrochen – durch einen Mord! Was für ein Einstand für die frisch gebackene Bibliotheksleiterin Carolin Halbach. Schnell stellt sich heraus: Die Häppchen am Buffet waren vergiftet! Für den Chefarzt der Kurklinik kam jede Hilfe zu spät. Die Ermittlungen der örtlichen Polizei deuten schnell auf einen Sabotageakt hin. Doch Carolin ist überzeugt, dass das Opfer gezielt ausgewählt wurde.

Brought to you by Penguin. FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB A brand new series. An iconic new detective duo. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . . Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits...

Fair Warning:Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * The hero of The Poet and The Scarecrow is back in this thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly. Jack McEvoy, the journalist who never backs down, tracks a...

Izzy is cursed. Her highly developed empathic abilities allow her to read people's emotions with terrifying accuracy—and consequences. As a child, she sparked her parents' divorce by revealing her father's infidelity. As an adult, she has cut herself off from everyone. But now young girls are going missing, and the police have no suspects. And when Izzy sees her old school caretaker interviewed, she knows his story about when he last saw the latest victim isn't true.