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Adam Ryan's past is marked by tragedy and loss. Twenty years ago, he was a 12-year-old boy who went missing in the woods with his two best friends. Their bodies were never found, and Adam himself was...

Thomas De Quincey's On Murder is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the darker aspects of human nature. The titular essay delves into the notorious career of a murderer, examining...

A Quantum Murder: the Mandel Files 2 by Peter F. Hamilton is a gripping space mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When respected quantum cosmology researcher Dr Edward Kitchener...

The Clydach Murders: A Miscarriage of Justice Twenty years ago, the lives of the Power family were tragically taken. The question remains: was an innocent man wrongly convicted of this horrific...

Christopher Marlowe's life was cut short in 1593, his death shrouded in mystery. For over four centuries, the official account of his murder - a violent quarrel over a bill - has been widely disputed...

Jack Fletcher faces a daunting challenge as he prepares for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests a samurai's courage, skill and spirit to the limit. His struggles are compounded by a...

When a mysterious death occurs during a scenic train journey through British Columbia, amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher finds herself at the centre of an investigation. As the suspects gather in the...

At 26, Cat Marnell was an associate beauty editor at Lucky magazine. Behind the glamour, she struggled with addiction and self-loathing. Her life became a cycle of parties and pills, while she held...

Devon Tales of Mystery and Murder is an illustrated collection of stories from Devon's past.Featuring a range of intriguing tales, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's history...

The Murders In The Rue Morgue (annotated) by Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the pioneering works in the detective fiction genre. First published in 1841, it tells the story of two gruesome...

Lord Murugan is known by many names across Asia, including Subramanyam, Kumara, Skanda, Kartikeya, and others. His life has been marked by significant events from a young age, which have led to his...

A gripping novel of suspense by Viveca Sten. On Sandhamn Island, a new arrival sparks fear among the locals. Carsten Jonsson's summer house is an architectural dream, but also a source of tension...

The Jack the Ripper Murders and the Myths By Gavin Baddeley and Paul A. Woods The brutal murders that took place in London's East End in 1888 remain one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer...

Will Strongstaff has achieved far more than he ever thought. He is a gentleman with land, a wife and children, yet still a warrior bound by an oath to honour. King Richard's rule has been usurped by...

A Halloween to Die For Laugh out loud as you follow Prunella Pearce and her friends through a murder mystery weekend at the Montgomery Hall Hotel. But when the past comes back to haunt the hotel,...

Judy Rest's new life in Pinlock is off to a rocky start. As she begins work at her munitions factory, she meets Nick Parsons, who warns her about suspicious goings-on at the billet.Despite his...

Sara Medlar has arranged a holiday to Oxley Manor, an old friend's centuries-old estate converted into a luxury hotel. She invites her niece Kate and their friend Jack along, with a few other guests...

Things are different when you're a burden. I was dumped at Carroll's Home for Troubled Youth by parents I can't quite remember - or maybe I came here on my own. No, I was found guilty of a crime and...

Get ready for two chilling tales from the Stuff of Nightmares universe. R.L. Stine is joined by acclaimed artists Pius Bak and Adam Gorham to bring you two standalone stories that will send shivers...

Baz and her friends are a force to be reckoned with in south-east London. Every day, they gather to knit, drink tea, and dispense justice - all while keeping their community safe from harm. When a...

Helga Rolfe appears to be a woman with considerable wealth and influence. However, she harbours a secret weakness that could potentially undermine her control over her life. A former lover, Archer,...

On Sandhamn Island, a summer season brings an unsettling mystery for Detective Thomas Andreasson. A young boy has vanished from a sailing camp on neighboring Loekholmen Island.The disappearance has...

Kate Murphy's life is turned upside down when her troubled past and present collide. As she navigates the challenges at home and in her job as a police officer, a disturbing trend emerges: a high...

A Body to Spare by Maurice Procter is a gripping mystery that begins with a gruesome discovery in a morgue. A body, stripped of identification and badly battered, is found - but Inspector Martineau...

Bolted: A Manage for Murder and Love by Bridget Beresford is a gripping novel about a young widow who finds solace in her work at a livery stable. As she copes with her grief, a tragic accident sets...

Learn to create web applications using Microsoft's ASP.NET Core MVC with this comprehensive guide. By the end of section 1, you'll be developing real-world web apps that follow the...

A Relative Murder by Jude Deveraux is a gripping mystery that explores the complexities of family secrets and lies. When Sara Medlar's carefully constructed world begins to unravel, she must confront...

Geronimo Stilton #12: The First Samurai is a thrilling adventure set in feudal Japan. Team Geronimo follows the Pirate Cats as they try to secure a specific fiefdom from the emperor, leading to a...

Lemurian Seeds: Unlocking Ancient Wisdom in Crystals. This book offers a revolutionary look at the ancient Lemurian civilization and how advanced beings left messages for humanity in crystals...

This Supplement to Locked Room Murders brings the combined bibliography up to date through 2019, adding over 1,150 new entries that identify novels, short stories, TV shows, movies, and other media...

Samuel Johnson is home alone when his diplomat uncle is away. He's trying to write his memoirs and figure out how to make his life more exciting, but things are slow. That is, until he notices the...

Dropkick Murphy's life was marked by incredible highs and lows. A professional wrestler who put himself through medical school during the Great Depression, he went on to open Bellows Farm, a unique...

Atlantis and Lemuria: History and CivilizationThis book presents Steiner's interpretation of the information available about Atlantis and Lemuria, drawn from the Akashic Records and under the...

A Willing Murder A Cozy Mystery by Jude Deveraux In this first installment of the Medlar Mystery series, Sara Medlar returns to her hometown of Lachlan, Florida, to renovate the grand old mansion she...

Death at an Austrian hotel sets off a complex web of stories and secrets. As Chief Inspector David Lowe investigates, he uncovers a trail that leads him to Ireland and England in search of the truth...

Summer Merriwether's Christmas cheer turns to cringing fear when she uncovers a dark secret about her late mother. As the holiday season approaches, Summer returns to her hometown of Brigid's Island,...

When Patrick Gillard takes on a new role as an officer within Avon and Somerset Police's Regional Organised Crime Unit, he thinks it means a safer life for himself and his wife Ingrid. However, their...

Nikita Parik's poems map cities and bodies with a unique sensitivity. Her words reveal the intricate relationships between the inner self and the urban landscape, creating poignant images that linger...

Samurai: The Art of Leading by ServingThis book offers insights into the Samurai leadership model, created by Enric Lladó in response to a 2014 commission from a Japanese company. Thousands of...

A long-abandoned summer camp sets the stage for a terrifying sequel. Camp Sweetwater is no ordinary place, and its latest troubles are only just beginning. When two counselors go missing, their...

Protect your health through exercise. Understanding cancer and its prevention is crucial in today's sedentary world. El ejercicio, un muro contra el cáncer explores the relationship between physical...

A wartime pillbox, hidden away by the Thames, becomes the focal point of a gruesome murder in the idyllic village of Cardwell. Chief Inspector Dalliance is tasked with unraveling the complex case,...

This guide to better business writing takes a top-down approach, focusing on the essential skills that will help you succeed in your job. You'll learn how to use headings and subheadings to plan your...

Little Blue Truck's Christmas is a festive light-up book that celebrates the holiday season with the beloved Little Blue Truck. In this special edition, Blue is busy delivering Christmas trees to his...

JonBenet Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation The JonBenet Ramsey murder case remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American history. In this comprehensive study, former lead...

Murray Bookchin was a pioneering environmental philosopher whose ideas continue to shape our understanding of the world today. This biography, written by his personal collaborator and copyeditor,...

A body is discovered deep in a cave beneath the Yorkshire Dales, sparking an investigation led by DCI Jim Oldroyd and his partner DS Carter. The victim, Dave Atkins, was a well-known but unpopular...

Christmas at Westbury Manor is a time for celebration, but for Hugh Gaveston, it's a mystery to unravel. On Christmas Eve, 1938, a shocking discovery is made: David Campbell-Scott, a guest at the...

When the Wolf family dynamics are in play, the stakes are high and the outcome is far from certain. The family's cut-throat mentality has been passed down through generations, with each member vying...

In 1952, a shocking crime shook a peaceful corner of Provence, France. A farmer's son stumbled upon three bodies: a husband and wife shot dead, their ten-year-old daughter brutally beaten to death...

Lenny Marks is a woman who excels at routine. Her daily commute is precise, her meals are predictable, and her home is a shrine to a beloved book. Yet, despite her efforts to maintain control, a...

On a chilly autumn evening in 1854, the London to Brighton Express sets off from the station, carrying a crowded cargo of passengers. But the journey is short-lived, as the train derails on the final...

Written in Blood is the fourth novel in the Midsomer Murders series by Caroline Graham. When bestselling author Max Jennings joins the Midsomer Worthy Writers' Circle, he is met with fierce...

The Diary of Lady Murasaki offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of Japan's most celebrated authors. Written in a series of vignettes, this diary provides a unique insight into the Japanese...

When a charred body is discovered inside a burning effigy, the Lewes Bonfire Society's annual event takes a deadly turn. Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs are drawn into the...

Detective William Murdoch investigates the murder of Dolly Merishaw, a midwife and abortionist in Victorian Toronto. Her clients had reason to resent her due to her contempt and greed. Murdoch's...

A Ghost in the Machine is the seventh novel in the Midsomer Murders series by Caroline Graham. In this captivating mystery, Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby faces his most challenging case yet.For...

Jessica Fletcher's mystery novels are being brought to life on stage, and she's in New York City to lend a hand. But when the body count rises offstage, Jessica must use her sleuthing skills to...

Disease has been humanity's most relentless killer throughout history. From the devastating impact of the Black Death to the modern-day AIDS epidemic, Mary J. Dobson explores the compelling and often...

It's Christmas time in Cabot Cove, but the festive spirit is overshadowed by a deadly crime. When Boston tycoon John Bragdon arrives to buy the old Jarvis homestead, Eve Simpson, a local realtor,...

The Windmill Murders by Mandy Morton is a gripping mystery that unfolds in an ancient windmill with a dark and troubled past. When Hettie and Tilly are invited to a mysterious tea party, they begin...

Phryne Fisher faces her most challenging case yet in this 17th mystery. Melbourne, 1929, is a city sweltering under a heat wave, and Phryne's investigations are no exception. She must navigate two...

A whodunit mystery set in a unique and intriguing location. When Scottish barrister Rex Graves disembarks from his cruise to Mexico, he stumbles upon a bizarre double murder at a B & B in Key West...

A Tiding of Magpies A Birder Murder Mystery by Steve Burrows Detective Chief Inspector Jejeune's latest case is reopened, threatening to expose long-buried secrets. As he navigates the complex web of...

The Murderous Misses of Concord A Concord Mystery by Elizabeth Dunne In the midst of New England's winter, death is not far away in Concord. When Miss Emily Collier dies at her 42nd birthday party,...

The Barn: A History of Murder in Mississippi by Wright Thompson. This is a shocking and revelatory account of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, laying bare the long lead-up to the crime and how the...

Bebe Bollinger's life is turned upside down when fellow singer Bonnie Tyler enters a European Song competition. As Bebe watches the pre-publicity trail for 'Eurovision' in Malmö, a series of strange...

Thanksgiving dinner in Cabot Cove takes an unexpected turn when Jessica Fletcher discovers a body with a carving knife stuck in its chest. A bountiful feast has turned deadly, and Jessica must...

Cozy Cabot Cove, Maine, is home to a country luncheonette and a writer in residence - mystery author Jessica Fletcher. When a local mansion is renovated into an art colony, the town's artistic...

Zoe Barlow's life as an artist in 1920s Paris is turned upside down when she discovers a lost Chagall masterpiece at a flea market. Her search for more art leads her to the storage shed of a...

A gripping crime thriller from 2012. Private Detective Danny Quinn is embroiled in a desperate bid for survival when his American girlfriend, Katie Levy, becomes the target of a ruthless threat...

Dame Iris Murdoch was a renowned British novelist and philosopher. Her life is told in three memoirs by her husband, John Bayley, who knew her intimately for forty years. These books offer a unique...

London, 1922. A party in Bloomsbury ends in murder, and with it, a web of secrets is spun. At its centre is an enigmatic American detective and her new secretary, Marjorie Swallow, who finds herself...

Deep in the Yukon wilderness, a town is being built - a place for people to disappear and start anew. For detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, this concept is all too...

A Haunt of Murder by Paul Doherty is a gripping tale of mystery and murder set against the backdrop of a perilous journey from London to Canterbury. As night falls, the pilgrims gather around a fire...

Jessica Fletcher is tasked with solving a decades-old mystery in exchange for a million-dollar inheritance. Her friend Tillie Mortelaine has left her a substantial sum, but only if Jessica can...

The Irrationalist: The Tragic Murder of René Descartes by Andrew Pessin is a gripping historical mystery that delves into the life and death of one of philosophy's most renowned figures. In 1649,...

Wintertime in New York brings a flurry of work for Molly Murphy's detective agency. As she navigates the city's bright stars and wealthy families, she faces a growing workload that requires her to...

A Strange and Murderous Air by Nikki Copleston is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a retired government agent is found dead, and a piano teacher vanishes...

D.A. Doug Selby was in trouble again. An enticing redhead had been murdered, and he was being pursued by the county newspaper for his involvement. He also had an unsolved jewellery theft case and was...

Develop database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL with Murach's PHP and MySQL. This comprehensive guide delivers the skills you need to code like today's top web professionals, even without prior...

Chasing Lemurs: My Journey into the Heart of Madagascar is an unforgettable account of one woman's adventure in the wilds of Madagascar. At 25, graduate student Keriann McGoogan embarked on a solo...

Tex Murphy Under a Killing Moon by Aaron Conners is a gripping mystery that follows the story of Tex Murphy, a hard-boiled private investigator struggling to get back on his feet. After hitting rock...

A Memory for Murder by Anne Holt When a former high-powered lawyer turned PI is shot and her oldest friend is killed in a sniper attack, everyone assumes she was the prime target. However, as two...

Donald Langham and Maria Dupré are among six strangers invited to a mysterious gathering at Maxwell Falwell Fenton's home in Essex. Each has a reason to hate or fear the once-prominent artist, who...

When danger lurks, discretion is key. For Geoffrey Mayne, a bar exam has taken its toll, and a luxurious Pacific island cruise seems like just the ticket to unwind. But after a stormy shipwreck, he...

Colbie Summers thought she'd left her small California hometown behind, but when her father needed help, she returned with her son and their finicky cat, Trouble. Now, dealing with her new rural...

Gia Morelli's holiday season has arrived in Boggy Creek, Florida, filled with warmth and festive cheer. However, when she and her friend Savannah stop by the caterer for a final wedding tasting, they...

Manchester's darkest crimes are revealed in this comprehensive account of murders that ended in execution during the 20th century.The author examines every case, detailing the methods used and...

The first bank robbery murder in the United States took place in Malden, Massachusetts on December 15, 1863. A desperate opportunist committed the crime, targeting a young bank teller who was alone...

A body is discovered in a secluded spot along the Potomac River, and for Mac's wife Annabel, it's a disturbing reminder that her husband's passion for the river can sometimes be an obsession. As they...

Clemence and Inspector St. Clair are back in this fourth installment of a culinary mystery series set against the vibrant backdrop of Paris.A socialite's disappearance sets off a chain of events that...

Redbone: The Millionaire and the Gold Digger is a true crime story that delves into the life of Lance Herndon, a self-made millionaire with a seemingly perfect facade. However, his world was turned...

Bookmarked for Murder by Dan Andriacco is an homage to the Golden Age of detective fiction. When a body is found in a used bookstore's romance section, Sebastian McCabe and his sidekick Jeff Cody are...

Serial killers have become a familiar feature on the American landscape, evoking a range of reactions from revulsion to morbid fascination. The media's portrayal of these individuals has created a...

Liverpool Murders - Kirkdale Public Hangings Between 1835 and 1867, a total of 31 people were executed in public at Kirkdale gaol in Liverpool. This book provides a detailed account of the...

Jessica Fletcher investigates a murder in Cabot Cove on Halloween night. A self-righteous spiritual medium's arrival has some townspeople spooked, while a reclusive woman's eccentricities have others...

The Orient Express comes to a sudden halt in the middle of the night, its luxurious train stranded in a snowdrift. By morning, one passenger is missing, and the body of an American tycoon is found in...

A gripping new crime series from Dawn Brookes, The Bradgate Park Murders follows Carlos Jacobi as he investigates a series of mysterious deaths near Bradgate House, a location steeped in history. The...

Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector with a tough job, but nothing can prepare her for the horror of the honeymoon murders. A brutal maniac is slaughtering newly wed couples on their wedding nights,...