In his most thrilling mystery yet, private investigator Henry Walsh dodges bullets, bombs, and married women to help find a friend’s missing fiancé… Just as he’s about to begin the search, an explosion rocks the marina where his friend was staying. When divers from the Sheriff’s Office come up out of the water empty handed, Henry can only fear the worst. But he keeps his promise, and leaves no stone unturned as he continues his search for his friend’s fiancé. And as he hunts for those responsible, it’s Henry who soon becomes the hunted. The target on his back only grows, and he must fight to keep those around him out of harm’s way. His normally hard-shelled partner Alex is worried they’re in way over their heads. She pleads with him to leave it in the hands of the Sheriff’s Office. But walking away was never Henry’s thing. And he knows once he has all the pieces, he’ll have no problem making them fit. As long as he can stay alive… When Henry finally discovers the one thing everyone’s been after, getting it is his only option. Apparently, it’s a treasure worth killing for…
What makes us social animals? Why do we behave the way we do? How does the brain influence our behaviour? The brain may have initially evolved to cope with a threatening world of beasts, limited food and adverse weather, but we now use it to navigate an equally unpredictable social landscape. In The Domesticated Brain, renowned psychologist Bruce Hood explores the relationship between the brain and social behaviour, looking for clues as to origins and operations of the mechanisms that keep us bound together. How do our brains enable us to live together, to raise children, and to learn and pass on information and culture? Combining social psychology with neuroscience, Hood provides an essential introduction to the hidden operations of the brain, and explores what makes us who we are.
Percy the Pelican has always lived on the Texas coast. When winter arrives, so do his out-of-town cousins to enjoy the warmer weather! Florence, Lulu Belle, Gladys, and Abigail are from New Orleans, and they visit Texas each winter to spend time with their cousin Percy. Young readers will love getting to know Percy, his cousins, and other feathered friends including hummingbirds, herons, and more on the Texas gulf coast. Follow along with Percy and his cousins as they go on terrific adventures during the winter!
Book 1: Dead at Third He knows he’s more than just another washed-up ex-cop. Solving a murder will help him prove it... A straight-shooter who lives on a boat and likes a drink or two, Henry’s frustrated he can't even land work as a dispatcher. And his job running security for a local baseball team is far from his idea of excitement. But it pays the bills. The morning after the season ends, Henry’s at his friend’s bar with a Bloody Mary in one hand and a phone in the other. He takes a call that could change everything... Turns out a couple of fishermen pulled third baseman Lance Moreau’s body from the St. Johns River. And his teammate's been arrested for the murder. The team's owner turns to Henry to help prove the cops have the wrong man. Henry knows working security in an empty ballpark is one thing. But investigating a murder? It won’t be easy. Lucky for him he has Alex Jepson on his side. She’s beautiful. She’s tough. And as Henry likes to say...she’s the one with the brains. They’re a good match, in more ways than one. Now all they have to do is find the real killer... Book 2: The Last Ride One Sunday morning, John Thompson went out for a ride on his bike. He never made it home. Was it really just an accident? That’s the question ex-wife Angela Thompson has for the Sheriff’s Office. But they refuse to investigate further… She’d been told by a mutual friend that if anyone can get to the truth, it’s Henry Walsh. He’d only recently aced the Florida private investigator’s exam and paid his one-hundred-sixty-seven dollar fee. But with the ink still wet on his new business cards, he’s got his first big client. At first, he’s reluctant to take the case. There’s no doubt, the evidence is thin. But Henry’s a headstrong, straight-shooter. He’ll take his chances. And he could use the work. John Thompson had some questionable business dealings with a friend. And with an ex-wife, a dead wife, a young widow, and a handful of women on the side...questions about his past quickly rise to the surface. With help from ex-cop Alexandria “Alex” Jepson, the two start to dive into the investigation. But it all hits home when a head-on collision injures Alex, and Henry fears the worst. It soon becomes crystal clear someone is out to stop them. And the more Henry digs, the deadlier it becomes… Book 3: The Crystal Pelican In his most thrilling mystery yet, private investigator Henry Walsh dodges bullets, bombs, and married women to help find a friend’s missing fiancé… Just as he’s about to begin the search, an explosion rocks the marina where his friend was staying. When divers from the Sheriff’s Office come up out of the water empty handed, Henry can only fear the worst. But he keeps his promise, and leaves no stone unturned as he continues his search for his friend’s fiancé. And as he hunts for those responsible, it’s Henry who soon becomes the hunted. The target on his back only grows, and he must fight to keep those around him out of harm’s way. His normally hard-shelled partner Alex is worried they’re in way over their heads. She pleads with him to leave it in the hands of the Sheriff’s Office. But walking away was never Henry’s thing. And he knows once he has all the pieces, he’ll have no problem making them fit. As long as he can stay alive... When Henry finally discovers the one thing everyone’s been after, getting his hands on it is his only option. But it won’t be as easy. Apparently, it’s a treasure worth killing for…
A simple infidelity investigation gets turned on its head when a man under surveillance falls to a surprising death… Private investigator Henry Walsh won’t argue with the actual cause of the man’s ultimate demise. Not after he witnessed the victim land poolside from seven floors above. But how the man went off the balcony is up for argument. Too many questions remain… When the sheriff’s office quickly concludes it was suicide, Henry’s left scratching his head. And his suspicions are raised when his client, the victim’s widow, declines his offer to investigate further. It just doesn’t add up. With his partner Alex by his side, the two take the case into their own hands. But soon their relentless pursuit of the truth throws them into a dangerous situation they didn’t see coming. On the run from those who are out to stop them, reality hits hard when the threats Henry ignored come back to bite him. He’ll have no choice but to push forward with the investigation, even if it means the one person he cares most about will pay for his mistake...
When justice fails, Charlie Harlow's not afraid to take the law into his own hands… Deputy U.S. Marshal Charlie Harlow refuses to stand by and watch when someone’s in trouble. So when a teen he tried to help suddenly goes missing, he has a hard time stepping aside to let the local authorities do their job. And when he senses the case isn’t being taken as seriously as it should, he decides to take matters into his own hands and bring the girl back to safety. But everything changes when the sheriff's office finds a body that matches the girl’s description. Charlie takes the blame for what happened, and makes a promise to make those responsible pay the price. He won’t stop until they do. He tracks down every lead. He follows every clue. And by the time the local authorities officially turn to the U.S. Marshals Service for help, Charlie’s already two steps ahead of everyone involved. But this time, his reluctance to follow orders might be just what brings him down. When the search takes a turn in the wrong direction, Charlie knows he has to change course, or it’ll be more than his own life he’s put at risk.
Henry Walsh is back in this third omnibus edition in this exciting and fun mystery series. Dropped Dead: A simple infidelity investigation gets turned on its head when a man under surveillance falls to a surprising death… Dead Luck: Private Investigator Henry Walsh and his partner, Alex, are at it again with a mystery they may not be able to solve. Could this be their last case together? A Shot in the Dark: It’s not just Henry's PI business that’s falling apart. After a trip to the West Coast of Florida to visit his parents, he’s not exactly sure what he’s supposed to do next. He’s considering walking away from Walsh Investigations for good.
When the drinks are flowing and the money’s good, crime is one temptation George Sisco finds hard to resist... After three years behind bars in a Rhode Island state prison, all George wants is to live a somewhat normal life. Maybe he'll meet a nice girl...open the restaurant he always talked about in the yard. But after a couple of beers and a half bottle of bourbon, George heads out in the middle of the night and breaks into a local boxer’s home. He walks out six minutes later with a championship belt and a box full of cash he found bolted to the bottom of the bed. When he meets Sam, a pretty waitress working her way through school at the diner, George promises himself he's done with crime...and the only life he's known will be a thing of the past. If it were only so easy… The floodgates open when George runs into some old friends. Violence and double-crossing follow when a simple plan goes a little too far. And every move they make drags them deeper into a hole they can't seem to escape. With the cops on their tail, it’ll take everything George has to find a way out of a bad situation that only gets worse... But what if one more crime's the answer?
Now that Henry’s on his own, it’s not just his PI business that’s falling apart… After a trip to the West Coast of Florida to visit his parents, he’s not exactly sure what he’s supposed to do next. With his partner, Alex, now gone, he’s feeling a bit lost. He’s even considered walking away from Walsh Investigations for good. But everything changes when he receives a call from a woman who wants to find her father’s killer. The problem is, the murder took place over a decade earlier. The last thing Henry needs is a cold case nobody’s been able to solve. But finding answers, when nobody else can, is the one thing that drives him. And he’s somewhat intrigued when he learns the woman’s never actually met the man she calls her father. He finally agrees to investigate, and his first step is to dig deep into the past. But it soon becomes clear someone’s gone to great lengths to keep it there. Just as he starts to get traction, his new client disappears. And Henry’s the one left without answers. But his whole world comes crashing down when he faces a threat he never sees coming. With his own life in danger, it’ll take more than smarts and investigative skills to save him…
