Spice Crimes
Spice Crimes

Author: Dale Ivan Smith

Publisher: Dale Ivan Smith

Published:

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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What happens when a simple two-part cargo-hauling job with a tight deadline pays too well? Captain Alisa Marchenko was ready to settle down to a quiet life aboard the Star Nomad hauling cargo with her finance, the cyborg Leonidas, and her daughter and crew. But, when a layover on Sherran Moon lasts longer than planned, her ship disappears out from under Alisa’s nose. With only Leonidas and the Starseers Abelardus and Young-Hee to help her, she must find out why the Nomad vanished, what happened to the rest of her crew, why pirates and mafia are ready to kill for her ship, and how a mysterious cargo ties into it all, or else they'll be stranded indefinitely. Taking place shortly after the events in the novel End Game by Lindsay Buroker, Spice Crimes is a rousing space adventure set in Lindsay Buroker’s exciting Fallen Empire universe. This novel was originally published as part of the Kindle Worlds program and has been republished with the permission of Fallen Empire author and creator Lindsay Buroker.

Rosemary and Crime
Rosemary and Crime

Author: Gail Oust

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2013-12-17

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1466834285

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“[A] quality first in a Southern cozy series . . . a must-read for fans of Carolyn Hart’s Death on Demand series, as well as those who like culinary mysteries.” ―Publishers Weekly Piper Prescott, a transplanted Yankee living in the South, might be down, but don’t count her out. Change of life? Bring it on! The recently divorced mom decides to pursue a dream she’s secretly harbored: owning her own business. She’s set to launch her spice shop, Spice it Up!, in her adopted hometown, Brandywine Creek, Georgia. But Piper’s grand opening goes awry when the local chef who's agreed to do a cooking demo is found stabbed. Not only did Piper find the body, she handled the murder weapon and doesn’t have a witness to her alibi, making the case look like a slam dunk to brand new police chief Wyatt McBride. Desperate to uncover the truth—and prove her innocence—Piper enlists the help of her outspoken BFF, Reba Mae, to help track down the real culprit. The pair compile a lengthy list of suspects and work to eliminate them using their own creative brand of sleuthing techniques including stakeouts, breaking and entering, and one very unorthodox chocolate pie. When Piper narrowly avoids being a victim of a hit-and-run, she knows she’s getting closer to the truth—and to save herself, she’s going to have to become a seasoned detective . . . Includes recipes! “An excellent mystery.” ―Donna Andrews, New York Times–bestselling author of Birder, She Wrote “A strong cast of secondary characters . . . Fans of Jenn McKinlay and Ellery Adams will want to add this series to their reading lists.” ―Booklist

The True Crime Dictionary
The True Crime Dictionary

Author: Amanda Lees

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1646042220

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An extraordinary A-to-Z reference of killers, poisons, police jargon, prison slang, forensics terms, and much more. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of criminology with the one and only True Crime Dictionary. Containing everything from famous crimes, cold cases, and serial killers to deadly weapons, spy lingo, and legal language, this book is sure to enthrall true crime lovers. Get an in-depth look at familiar terms and learn new ones, with entries including: Air America, the dummy corporation for the CIA used for secret military operations Grandma’s House, prison slang for gang headquarters Amphetamine, the second most popular illegal drug in the world Novichok, the lethal nerve agent developed by Soviet Russia The Golden State Killer (and the DNA evidence that finally caught him), and more It’s compelling reading for murderinos, true crime junkies, and connoisseurs of macabre trivia, as well as a useful reference for writers, podcasters, or anyone whose work revolves around crime.

Peppermint Barked
Peppermint Barked

Author: Leslie Budewitz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-07-19

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1645060705

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A Dickens of a Christmas turns deadly… As the holiday season lights up Seattle’s famed Pike Place Market, Pepper Reece’s beloved Spice Shop is brimming with cinnamon, nutmeg, and shoppers eager to stuff their stockings. Add to the mix a tasty staff competition—a peppermint bark-off—along with Victorian costumes for this year’s Dickensian Christmas theme, and Pepper almost forgets to be nervous about meeting her fisherman boyfriend’s brother for the first time. But when a young woman working in her friend Vinny’s wine shop is brutally assaulted, costumed revelers and holiday cheer are the last things on Pepper’s mind. Who would want to hurt Beth? Or were they looking for Vinny instead? The vicious attack upsets everyone at Pike Place, but none more than Pepper’s own employee, Matt Kemp. At first, Pepper is baffled by his reaction, but his clandestine connection to Beth could hold the key to the assailant’s motive. Or perhaps it’s Vinny’s ex-wife who knows more than she’s letting on . . . and what about the mysterious top-hatted man with whom Pepper saw Beth arguing that morning? As the secrets of the market come to light, long-held grudges, family ties, and hidden plans only further obscure the truth. Is it a ghost of the past rattling its chains, or a contemporary Scrooge with more earthly motives? As Pepper chases down a killer, someone is chasing her, and in the end, the storied market itself may hold the final, deadly clue. A cozy holiday mystery full of culinary delights and a rich cast of characters, the sixth installment in the Spice Shop Mystery series will keep you turning the page . . . and reaching for another piece of peppermint bark.

Death by Pumpkin Spice
Death by Pumpkin Spice

Author: Alex Erickson

Publisher: Kensington Cozies

Published: 2016-09-27

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1617737569

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A fancy Halloween party turns fatal in this mystery that’s “so much fun to read” (Suspense Magazine). Bookstore café owner Krissy Hancock would rather spend Halloween serving pumpkin goodies than wearing costumes with Pine Hills’ wealthiest, especially when the soiree at a local mansion shapes up to be more trick than treat. As if a run-in with an old flame and a failed marriage proposal weren’t enough to horrify Krissy for one night, a woman is found strangled to death in a room filled with ominous jack-o’-lanterns. All signs suggest a crime of passion—but when the hostess’s jewelry disappears, malevolent intentions seem way more likely. With the estate on lockdown and a killer roaming the halls, Krissy must help Officer Paul Dalton investigate each nook, cranny, and guest for answers—while also confronting a few demons of her own. Someone has lots of skeletons in the closet, and Krissy better tread lightly to expose them…

Second Chance
Second Chance

Author: R Richard

Publisher: Club Lighthouse Publishing

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1897532504

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In this action packed 6th book in the series, Justin manages to convert a war missile to a space delivery vehicle, in order to sell his anti-gravity units to advanced civilizations. The successful space mission results in Justin being offered the title of Duke of Moxon, by the King. However, Justin waits until he's offered the title of Duke of Averon.Moxon is a relatively impoverished area of southern Averon that become Justin's assignment. They grow cotton in Moxon. However, Justin knows of a 'royal cotton, ' grown in the South Continent. Justin and some volunteers from 'The Institute for Cotton Research' then fly down to the South Continent to grab some royal cotton. They get the cotton, but Justin has to be abandoned in a jungle full of hostile natives.Justin outruns the natives and, in the process, finds what appears to be two star gates. He also finds a Glyon sigil. The find reinforces the idea that an ancient high mountain civilization was at least alien ruled. He then works on his duties as King and also works on developing sword skills, using the sword he obtained from the temple in the jungle.Then, trouble erupts in Zaya. A pretender to the throne of Zaya wants a war. Justin easily defeats the pretender's army, but then has to face a sword fight with the pretender. Having won the military battle, Justin is faced with finding work for the conquered. He manages to get some low level advanced civilization technology to solve the problems.A former Arquellian battlewagon, patrolling the space around Corin then intercepts a shipload of refugees from Ruanth in a stolen space vehicle. Justin and Norva Lemni then aid the refugees. In the process, Justin 'acquires' a patrol boat from the space vehicle. He also becomes a pilot and learns a bit about interstellar travel.Justin then gets some staff from the King of Averon, so that he can manage his affairs as the Duke of Averon. In return, Justin is asked to solve the problem of a march of impoverished people from Zaya into Averon. He solves the problem and then needs to find jobs for the Zayans. Justin then sets up sales of Zayan products in Averon. In the process he meets some Averonean film stars.The refugees from Ruanth are now pursued by a legendary demon. Justin fights the demon in an epic sword battle. At the end of the sword battle the body of the demon is retrieved by a mysterious being. Justin for the first time glimpses what just might be a demi-god. He still has business affairs to tend to, but the future looks bright and he still has his second chance!

Prime Crime Holiday Bundle
Prime Crime Holiday Bundle

Author: Emily Brightwell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 1733

ISBN-13: 1101496991

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Grab a cup of hot chocolate and cozy up with this collection of six holiday themed mysteries! HOLIDAY GRIND: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle When Village Blend manager and head barista Clare Cosi finds a red-suited body in the snow, she adds solving Santa’s slaying to her coffeehouse menu. MRS. JEFFRIES & THE YULETIDE WEDDINGS: A Victorian Mystery by Emily Brightwell The week before Christmas, Inspector Gerald Witherspoon’s staff prepares for the long-awaited wedding of Betsy and Smythe. But an unwelcome surprise falls in his lap: a Yuletide murder. MRS. JEFFRIES & THE FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN: A Victorian Mystery by Emily Brightwell When the host of a Yuletide dinner drops dead before the second course, Mrs. Jeffries and the busy sleuths must rally in support of their overworked Inspector. A CAROL FOR A CORPSE: A Hemlock Falls Mystery by Claudia Bishop To save their inn from a lawsuit, the Quilliam sisters need to prove a skier's death was no accident. But the slope-side slayer has a message for Meg and Quill: You better watch out... YOU BETTER KNOT DIE: A Crochet Mystery by Betty Hechtman When the husband of Molly Pink’s neighbor has gone missing, the crochet fiend gets hooked on unraveling another mystery. FLEECE NAVIDAD: A Knitting Mystery by Maggie Sefton When a librarian is murdered, Kelly Flynn and her knitting crew try to separate the lion from the lambs—before someone else gets fleeced.

African American Mystery Writers
African American Mystery Writers

Author: Frankie Y. Bailey

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0786452331

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The book describes the movement by African American authors from slave narratives and antebellum newspapers into fiction writing, and the subsequent developments of black genre fiction through the present. It analyzes works by modern African American mystery writers, focusing on sleuths, the social locations of crime, victims and offenders, the notion of "doing justice," and the role of African American cultural vernacular in mystery fiction. A final section focuses on readers and reading, examining African American mystery writers' access to the marketplace and the issue of the "double audience" raised by earlier writers. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Meddling in Murder
Meddling in Murder

Author: Carol Z. Howell

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2003-08-25

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1469739550

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The small community of New Liberty in rural Maine is horrified when a young girl is brutally raped and murdered. Dodd's Convenience Store serves as the social center of the town, and Clary Dodd is one of its most prominent citizens. Clary is an inveterate puzzle solver. She has helped the police with one or two minor cases in the past and feels herself uniquely qualified to catch the murderer. Against the advice of her husband and with the help of her friend Laura Dearborn, the indomitable Clary digs into the backgrounds of people she's known for years and turns up disturbing information about many of them. A second violent death clouds the picture and escalates tension in the town. Ignoring threats to their safety, Clary and Laura persist in their investigations only to find themselves in mortal danger as they close in on the murderer.