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The true essence of Bushido and Zen warrior teachings is revealed in Soul of the Samurai. Thomas Cleary's translations of three seminal works by 17th-century Japanese masters Yagyu Munenori and...

A darkly comic political thriller with unexpected twists, Politics Is Murder follows Charlotte Heard as she navigates the male-dominated world of a Westminster think tank. Determined to become an MP,...

A young artist's life is cut short in a shocking murder at a beautiful meadow. Wayne Sutton's body bears the signs of a brutal attack, with a red paper heart left at the scene. As DI Hillary Greene...

A honeymoon cruise on the Nile turns deadly in Agatha Christie's gripping mystery. Simon Mostyn and his new wife Kay Ridgeway are among a diverse group of passengers on board, each with their own...

A gripping psychological thriller unfolds in this Manhattan hospital, where two kidnappings and a violent stabbing shake the foundations of Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan's work. As rumors swirl and dark...

Al-Murshid al-Mu'een is a foundational text for learning Islam in North Africa. Abd al-Wahid ibn 'Ashir's verse summary covers three key sciences: Maliki fiqh, Ash'ari 'aqida and Junaidi tasawwuf...

Real Murder by Lauren Carr A seemingly ordinary life is shattered when Homicide Detective Cameron Gates befriends Dolly, only to discover that her death was no accident. As Cameron delves deeper into...

Alyssa Maxwell's Murder at the Elms is set in 1901 and follows reporter Emma Andrews as she investigates a murder at a grand estate. The victim, a chambermaid, is found dead in a coal tunnel, and a...

In the midst of America's 19th century elite, a dark world of privilege and deception unfolds. Journalist Emma Cross navigates this treacherous landscape in "Murder at Kingscote", a gripping mystery...

The Landscape of Murder documents all 209 murders that occurred in London between January 1st, 2011 and December 31st, 2012. Antonio Zazueta Olmos seeks to give memory to these largely forgotten...

Love, Lies and Murder A gripping collection of 19 short stories that explore the extremes of human emotion and conflict. Each tale is a tense, visceral ride as characters seek justice by any means...

Alice Pepper's quiet life in West Hazel is turned upside down when murder rocks her small community. As a librarian and amateur sleuth, she uses her natural talent for figuring out people and puzzles...

Ronni Wong's world has been turned upside down when her friend Jenny disappears after a date with a man she met online. As she searches for answers, Ronni uncovers evidence suggesting that her...

Anthony Horowitz's Moonflower Murders A Novel is a complex and intriguing mystery that brings together two beloved characters from his previous works. Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is living a...

Sophie "Phee" Kimball's life is about to get a lot more complicated. Recently moved from Minnesota to Arizona, she's now dealing with her mother's retirement community and an upcoming wedding that...

Adelaide Adams was knitting in the lobby of the Hotel Richelieu when it all started. A pink jabot and false eyelashes would prove to be crucial clues, but at the time, they seemed insignificant. As...

Akiko Kimura: IThis monograph showcases the work of Japanese photographer Akiko Kimura, whose landscapes are characterized by extreme sensitivity. Her photographs have been exhibited in galleries...

February 1979, and economic chaos has led to widespread strikes across Britain. In the midst of this turmoil, a series of gruesome murders takes place in one of London's toughest areas. Detective...

A mysterious series of anonymous emails sets off a chain of events in Exham-on-Sea, targeting the residents with seemingly harmless nursery rhymes. As the town is thrown into chaos, Libby Forest and...

The Murmansk Venture by Major-General C Maynard In the final months of World War I, a small but significant force was dispatched to the Russian port of Murmansk. This book tells the story of the...

The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld is a complex and intriguing novel that explores the darker aspects of human nature. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Manhattan, the story...

Agatha Christie's ingenious murder mystery thriller reissued with a striking new cover. In the quiet English village of Wychwood, a multiple murderer is suspected - but it seems like mere coincidence...

Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher's family gathers at an old Cornish estate for Christmas in December 1923. The ancestral lord's poor relations occupy the estate, which is steeped in history and folklore...

A long, hot summer has arrived, bringing with it a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a car emerges from a reservoir and a body seems to vanish, two young friends start to...

The Murder Stones by Hania Allen is a gripping Polish detective novel that delves into the dark secrets of a family's past. When a seemingly straightforward car accident turns out to be murder, DS...

Maggie Newberry's latest mystery unfolds in the picturesque French town of St-Buvard. A series of gruesome murders shakes the tranquil community, and Maggie finds herself at the centre of the...

Iris Grey arrives at Pitfeldy Castle in the Highlands to paint a portrait of Kathy Miller, an American socialite engaged to be married. However, when threatening notes arrive for Kathy, Iris becomes...

Discover the rich history and architecture of Japan's Samurai castles in this comprehensive guide. With hundreds of stunning color photographs, explore the most important and well-preserved castles...

A young woman's body is discovered in her room at an exclusive Oxford college, with many initially believing it to be another tragic case of accidental drug overdose. However, Detective Hillary...

A would-be politician's lifeless body is discovered in his Oxfordshire home, and DI Hillary Greene is tasked with unraveling the complex web of motives and alibis. As she digs deeper, she begins to...

Krishnamurti's Notebook is a unique and thought-provoking document that offers insights into the author's perceptions and experiences. First published in 2008, this collection of writings presents...

Craig Murray's memoir offers a candid and detailed account of his time as Ambassador to Uzbekistan. He provides an insider's perspective on the British Foreign Office and exposes the complexities of...

A man's plan for wealth and power takes a deadly turn when his identical twin brother becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit. Frank Jarvis marries a wealthy widow, sets up an alibi with his...

Alan Markby and Meredith Mitchell are faced with a new challenge when a middle-aged woman starts to receive threatening letters about a murder she was acquitted of 20 years earlier. As they delve...

Margaret Atwood's Murder in the Dark is a collection of short stories and prose poems that showcase her unique blend of intelligence and wit. With subjects ranging from everyday life to more sinister...

A gripping new novel from Simone St. James is set to send chills down your spine. When two strangers stop to help a woman in distress, they unwittingly embark on a terrifying journey. As the night...

Simon Parker has fled his failed marriage and is ready for a fresh start in France. However, he soon finds himself in a village where hostile pranks become menacing, and he fears for his life.The old...

Boarding school has never been more dangerous. A murder takes place in the exact same spot where students had been partying just hours before. Luke Chase's roommate and best friend Oscar is now the...

The Athenian Murders is a gripping literary mystery that weaves two intricate riddles together. In ancient Athens, a student's death sets off a chain of events as his teacher suspects foul play and...

Mishap Or Murder? presents four true stories that have puzzled investigators for years. In each case, a sudden and unexpected event has left police and detectives searching for answers.From the...

A small-town policeman with big ambitions, Officer Marcus Moscowicz, is given a chance to prove his skills when he's tasked with solving a murder at a surprise birthday party. With the nearest...

A Chief Inspector Littlejohn mystery from 1973, Devious Murder is a gripping tale of intrigue and deception. A chance discovery by Inspector Littlejohn leads him to a complex web of secrets and...

Phryne Fisher returns to lead another dance of intrigue in Murder in Montparnasse, the latest mystery from Kerry Greenwood. Seven Australian soldiers, carousing in Paris in 1918, unknowingly witness...

A peasant boy with no sword could become one of Japan's greatest leaders. Despite his physical limitations, Hideyoshi learned to outthink and outmaneuver his opponents, earning him a place among the...

A Toast to Murder by Elizabeth Spann Craig is a mystery novel that follows Myrtle Clover as she attends a free wine tasting at a charming winery. What starts out as a relaxing afternoon turns into a...

Three radio plays bring together two of Agatha Christie's most iconic detectives in a collection that showcases her mastery of suspense and intrigue. Personal Call sees a man haunted by his dead...

Boris Smolensky's theatrical production is in disarray. His wife's murder on stage sets off a chain of events that exposes the dark underbelly of his company. Simon Brett's witty text skewers the...

Addie Greyborne has left behind the city to start anew in a small New England town founded by her ancestors. She's inherited a spacious manor and a treasure trove of rare books, providing the perfect...

A darkly comic mystery unfolds in this gripping tale. Alyssa Clark's new job at Thornhill Library seems like a safe haven, but her first day is marred by a shocking massacre. As she struggles to cope...

Al-Murshid al-Mu'een is a foundational text for learning Islam in North Africa. Abd al-Wahid ibn 'Ashir's verse summary covers three key sciences: Maliki fiqh, Ash'ari 'aqida and Junaidi tasawwuf...

When a hitman's bullet misses its mark, two people will stop at nothing to survive. In "Murder, Interrupted", a wealthy financier and a single mother engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse.A...

A Gentleman's Murder by Christopher Huang is a gripping mystery set in 1924 London. When a member of an elite soldiers-only club is found stabbed to death, Lieutenant Eric Peterkin sets out to...

A woman's body is found brutally murdered in the woods, alongside a terrified young girl. Thirty years later, a new murder takes place in an olive grove, revealing a shocking connection between the...

A Party to Murder by John Inman is a suspenseful romance that follows Jamie Roma and Derek Lee as they find themselves trapped in a deadly game at a mysterious house party. As the body count rises...

Sherborne in 1436 was a quarrelsome town, with tensions simmering between the townspeople and the Abbot over the narrowing of the entrance to Allhallows, the chapel-of-ease attached to the Abbey. A...

Twelve leading crime writers have come together to create this unique collection of twenty-two twisty and thought-provoking short stories. Edited by Martin Edwards, the stories span from the English...

The Book of Murder by Guillermo Martínez is a gripping crime story that blurs the lines between fact and fiction. A chance encounter with an old acquaintance sets off a chain of events that leads to...

Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver is a gripping courtroom drama that has captivated readers for decades. First published in 1958, this novel was adapted into a film starring Jimmy Stewart and Duke...

Winter 1866: London's East End is gripped by fear as a series of gruesome murders takes place. A trailblazing female physician, Dr. Julia Lewis, and a skeptical Scotland Yard detective are forced to...

The Murder Room: A Mystery Farce in Three ActsA hilarious spoof of British mysteries, this play follows three ladies as they navigate a series of comedic misadventures.With witty and sophisticated...

A tranquil Spanish village by the sea is the setting for a sinister game of cat and mouse. Primavera Blackstone has brought her young son to this idyllic retreat, hoping to raise him in peace, but...

Murder in the Heartland: Book Two by Harry Spiller is a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of rural America. Through ten real-life murder cases, deputy sheriff and investigator Harry...

Billy McGrath is a complex man with a troubled past. As a homicide detective in Los Angeles, he's seen his fair share of darkness and despair. Recently divorced and separated from his daughter,...

Hayley Burke's new role as curator at Middlebank House is proving to be a challenge. She's busy preparing for an exhibition showcasing Lady Fowling's life and letters, but things take a deadly turn...

Graffiti Murals: Exploring the Impacts of Street Art in New York City and Beyond. This book delves into the world of graffiti murals, exploring how they are created and their role in cities like New...

A Tincture of Murder by Donna Fletcher Crow In 19th-century England, a devastating fire at Danvers's ancestral home sets off a chain of events that leads Charles to take up his brother's work among...

The Scientology Murders A Dead Detective Novel by William Heffernan is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of a powerful institution. In this hard-boiled tale, a series of murders in...

The Obstinate Murderer by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding is set against the eerie backdrop of a country guesthouse, where a sinister web of fear and terror ensnares its occupants. As Detective Van Cleef...

Castillos y murallas: las biografías desconocidas de las fortalezas de EspañaThis beautifully illustrated book presents the Spanish strongholds, from Loarre and Olite to Ávila's walls and Sevilla's...

The Dogleg Murders by Christopher Bryan is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark secrets of a twenty-year-old case. A mother's conviction that her son was murdered and his name was blackened...

Rosa Reed's afternoon at the fair on the boardwalk in Santa Bonita, California, takes a deadly turn when a ride assistant's electrocution is determined to be murder. Her cousin Gloria and her high...

Carrie Singleton's wedding day is just weeks away, but when a body is found on her venue's lawn, happily-ever-after takes a deadly turn. As she navigates this new and complex case, Carrie must...

Jason Chase was a private-eye by accident. When Phyllis Kirk, an interviewer for the Kinkaid Morals Report, was found beaten to death, he became entangled in a complex web of secrets and scandals...

Rosa Reed's world was turned upside down when a driver crashed into a guard rail and died at a charity stock car race. As local assistant medical examiner Dr. Larry Rayburn determined the death was...

When a woman's peace camp erupts into murder, investigative reporter Lindsay Gordon must navigate a complex web of deception to uncover the truth.As she delves into the case, Lindsay finds that no...

Bjorn Thorgunson, a Norseman from Sweden, and Hiro Kishimoto, a Samurai from Japan, are two warriors from different worlds who find themselves on a parallel journey. When they discover identical...

Steve Wheeler is enjoying a quiet life in retirement. He's content with his familiar habits and routines, but his days of adventure are behind him. His daughter-in-law Amy, a private security...

A woman's carefully planned funeral is brutally interrupted by her own murder. As the investigation unfolds, a complex web of secrets and clues emerges, challenging the detective's exceptional skills...

Shirley Murley is a charming story about a little girl who loves to read and live life to the fullest. Join Shirley as she shares her busy, rhyming adventures with her family and friends. With its...

Seated on the top of a bus, days before Christmas, Maya witnesses a couple arguing violently in the middle of a crowded Regent Street. A woman disappears from view, and Maya looks away. But her...

The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards explores the fascinating world of the Detection Club, a social network of crime writers who redefined detective fiction during the 1920s and 1930s. Through...

A serial killer is loose in Manhattan, leaving behind playing cards with cryptic clues. The only connection between his victims is that they were found dead under mysterious circumstances. As the...

Nero Wolfe investigates a series of murders linked to an unpublished manuscript. The author's death and the subsequent killings have led the police to believe that Wolfe is their only hope for...

The River Murders: Three Gripping Stories. One Relentless InvestigatorWhen his cousin is abducted, Mitchum's skills as an unofficial private eye are put to the test. As he delves deeper into the...

For new managers looking to navigate the world of management with confidence and honesty, Debra Allcock Tyler's guide is an essential resource. Published in 2018 by Directory of Social Change, "It's...

DCI Kate Daniels' first case as officer in charge is a brutal double homicide that still haunts her eleven months later. When another victim is found on Newcastle's quayside, she jumps at the chance...

A cryptic message sets off a chain of events in Oxford. An old lady who played a key role in deciphering the Enigma Code is found dead, and Arthur Seldom, a leading mathematician, receives an...

A betrayal of any kind shows intent. When evil rears its head, it can be difficult to prevent. In this gripping thriller, DI Kayli Bright returns to investigate the disappearance of Paul Potts. The...

A seasoned detective with the sheriff's office dusts off a cold case and turns to former FBI agent Matt Kinler for help. A decade after the first victim was killed, Pasqual Trudeau hands Matt a...

The Alehouse Murders by Maureen Ash In the aftermath of years spent in captivity, Templar Bascot de Marins seeks refuge at Lincoln Castle to heal his body and soul. However, even the peaceful...

Libby Forest's latest case takes an unexpected turn when tragedy strikes close to home. A sudden death at Dunster Castle sends shockwaves through the local community, leaving the History Society...

The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan is a gripping and intelligent thriller that follows a young law student with a hidden agenda. As they work to save an innocent man on death row, they will stop at...

A brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress concoct a complex plan to murder his neurotic wife, relying on a clever impersonation to create an alibi. As Lt. Columbo becomes increasingly entangled in...

Keshav and his business partner Saurabh have set up an investigation agency together. Now they face their toughest case yet - one that affects them personally. Their friendship is put to the test as...

John Safran's account of a murder in Mississippi is a complex and revealing exploration of race, power, and human relationships.In 2009, the author interviewed one of the state's most notorious white...

Something odd is happening after dark in Britain's schools. Four Ofsted inspectors have been found dead under mysterious circumstances, with their bodies posed in outlandish ways and a cryptic...

The Aerosmurf, The Strange Awakening of Lazy Smurf and The Finance Smurf are three stories from the world of Smurfs comics. In "The Aerosmurf", Smurfette finds herself in a precarious situation as...

Cathy's life is turned upside down when a letter from her solicitor introduces her to an old textile mill and a family she never knew existed. She discovers that she is descended from a line of...

Hadji Murat: New Translation by Leo Tolstoy is a masterful portrayal of the complexities of war and loyalty. In this gripping novel, Tolstoy tells the story of Hadji Murat, a mountain chief who...

Agatha Christie and Margaret Rutherford were two national treasures who came together in an unlikely friendship. This is their story.Agatha, the renowned author of detective novels, was determined to...