The Pint of No Return
The Pint of No Return

Author: Ellie Alexander

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1250108667

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Amateur sleuth Sloan Krause returns in The Pint of No Return, another delightful cozy by Ellie Alexander—this time investigating a movie star who's murdered not long after arriving in Leavenworth, WA to film his latest project. No other festival compares to Oktoberfest in Leavenworth, Washington. The whole town is buzzing with excitement over this year’s activities and eagerly awaiting Nitro’s latest offering Cherrywizen, made with locally sourced cherries. But local brewmaster Sloan Krause is tapped out. Between trying to manage the pub, her pending divorce with Mac, and her mounting feelings for Garrett, she’s fermenting in internal turmoil. To complicate matters, dreamy movie star Mitchell Morgan and his production crew have arrived in the village to film during the authentic Bavarian brewfest. Mitchell has his eye on Sloan and a taste for Nitro’s Cherrywizen. Sloan escapes his advances for good when she finds Mitchell slumped over the bar. Is this a case of one pint too many, or has Mitchell been murdered by microbrew? “A charming new series . . . fascinating and fun.”—Kate Carlisle “A ‘hopping’ good cozy mystery.” —Meg Macy

Pint of No Return
Pint of No Return

Author: Dana Mentink

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1728231566

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"The first shake shop mystery delivers all the delectable ingredients cozy mystery fans crave. This terrific series debut is certain to tempt the reading palates of fans of Cleo Coyle, Sarah Graves, and the much-missed Diane Mott Davidson." —Library Journal, STARRED Review The first in new dessert cozy mystery series! A murder in town is bound to shake things up... After her divorce from her thrice-married embezzler husband, Trinidad Jones is finally ready for a fresh start. So when she's left one of ex's businesses in Upper Sprocket, Oregon, she decides to pack up her dog, cash in her settlement, and open her dream business: the Shimmy and Shake Shop, introducing the world to her monster milkshakes. And even with a couple sticky situations underway, namely that the other two ex-wives also call Sprocket home, Trinidad's life seems to be churning along smoothly. That is, until she discovers her neighbor, the Popcorn King, head down in his giant popcorn kettle. When one of Trinidad's fellow ex-wives is accused of the murder and Upper Sprocket descends into mayhem, it's going to take a supersized scoop of courage to flush out the killer. Praise for Pint of No Return, Book 1 of the Shake Shop Mysteries: "Murder offers the heroine a surprisingly fresh start in this charming series kickoff"—Kirkus Reviews "A delicious charmer featuring a triple scoop of murder"—Library Journal

A Sprinkle in Time
A Sprinkle in Time

Author: Dana Mentink

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2022-05-24

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1728231590

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"The first shake shop mystery delivers all the delectable ingredients cozy mystery fans crave. This terrific series debut is certain to tempt the reading palates of fans of Cleo Coyle, Sarah Graves, and the much-missed Diane Mott Davidson." —Library Journal, STARRED Review for Pint of No Return The second book in the Shake Shop Mysteries—a new murder in town has Trinidad Jones thrown for a scoop! It's Alpenfest in Upper Sprocket! Yodelers are congregating in the square, tourists flocking to the town, and Trinidad Jones is scooping up some fall flavors at her Shimmy and Shake Shop. The cherry on the sundae is her upcoming feature in The Scoop magazine. She's determined to serve up the perfect interview, but it won't be easy, thanks in part to her meddling Cuban grandfather Papa Luis who has decided to make Sprocket his home for the foreseeable future. Papa Luis has set himself up as a taxi driver in his classic 1951 Buick. But things take a turn when Papa Luis tells her he's found a corpse in his trunk. Upon closer investigation, they realize the body has disappeared. With the assistance of Juliette and Bonnie (her sisterhood of exes) and the way too handsome nut farmer Quinn Logan, Trinidad must solve the mystery of the disappearing corpse, before her father is up to his neck in a murderous mess. Praise for Pint of No Return, Book 1 of the Shake Shop Mysteries: "Murder offers the heroine a surprisingly fresh start in this charming series kickoff"—Kirkus Reviews "A delicious charmer featuring a triple scoop of murder"—Library Journal

The Point of No Return
The Point of No Return

Author: Derek Crisp

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-04-30

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1462858139

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There must have been a time when you felt that you needed a change. After all, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. But what if you climbed over the fence and discovered it isn’t? What happens then....?

The Peter Ord Yarns
The Peter Ord Yarns

Author: Paul D. Brazill

Publisher: Next Chapter

Published: 2023-07-19

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13:

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Both books in Paul D. Brazill's 'The Peter Ord Yarns', now available in one volume! Gumshoe Blues: After a divorce, Peter Ord decides to turn his life around and becomes a private detective. But with his constant drinking and questionable decision-making skills, his new career quickly takes a turn for the worse. Trying to solve challenging cases and keep up with his boozy sidekick Bryn Laden, Peter soon finds himself on the wrong side of a local crime lord's radar. Seatown Blues: Peter Ord returns to his hometown, hoping to start fresh, but it doesn't take long for him to fall back into his old habits. Hanging out with a group of lowlifes and getting involved in criminal activities, Peter navigates the seedy underbelly of his hometown. Along the way, he encounters a cast of offbeat characters, each with their own quirks and secrets.

The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 10
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 10

Author: Maxim Jakubowski

Publisher: C & R Crime

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1780337949

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42 fantastic stories from Britain's best crime writers. A superb collection of the year's most outstanding short crime fiction published in the UK. Jakubowski has succeeded, as ever, in showcasing the impressive breadth of crime writing, from cosy tales of detection to noir mayhem and psychological suspense and terror. There are puzzles to solve, nagging questions about the nature of the society in which we live, but, above all, there is an abundance of first-class entertainment. Last year saw a sixth Crime Writers Association Dagger award for the series - shared between Margaret Murphy and Cath Staincliffe - and an Edgar award for Peter Turnbull. All three award-winning stories are included in this volume. Lee Child makes his debut and there is a first story from Neil Gaiman, too, in Sherlockian rather than fantastical mode. Return offenders include Ann Cleeves, Phil Lovesey and Ruth Rendell, among many other familiar names. There are a number of newcomers to the series, too, including Nina Allan, Joel Lane and Lisa Tuttle.

Three Cavaliers
Three Cavaliers

Author: Tom Walsh

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 0615144020

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Alone in his car heading west, it's easy for Jason to feel sorry for himself and mad at the world. But then he gives a ride to Hector and learns life isn't as negative as we sometimes see it. The friendship between this young man and his 70-year-old passenger is an inspiring story of love and of dealing with obstacles in life. It's a story that you'll treasure long after you're finished reading.

Stray Bullets
Stray Bullets

Author: Paul D. Brazill

Publisher: Next Chapter

Published: 2023-01-17

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Stray Bullets is a scattershot of short stories and flash fiction from ‘The King Of Brit Grit’ Paul D. Brazill. In this short, sharp collection, you will stumble into hit men, gangsters, corrupt cops, drunks, punks, petty thieves, and all manner of lowlife criminals. The stories in Stray Bullets are vivid and violent slices of Brit Grit and noir, full of gaudy characters and dialogue sharp enough to cut your throat. Stray Bullets is a violent and blackly comic look at life seen through a dirty shot glass darkly.

Gabay's Copywriters' Compendium
Gabay's Copywriters' Compendium

Author: J. Jonathan Gabay

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 0750683201

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Marketers, creative writers, and individuals for whom copywriting forms part of their job are often required to produce innovative and engaging copy in a short space of time. Creativity is not always to hand, and therefore on some occasions additional help is required to find the right phrase, description or slogan. Gabay's Copywriting Compendium contains a wealth of inspiring tips, ideas and descriptions to aid the writing process, such as advice on spelling and grammar, examples of rhyming words, suggested euphemisms, and odd facts.

Dearest Jane...
Dearest Jane...

Author: Jane Torday

Publisher: Constable

Published: 2014-03-20

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1472105931

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As the eldest daughter of a prolific letter writer, Jane Torday received hundreds of letters from her father over the years. From irreverent advice and hilarious family anecdotes to moments of great poignancy, Roger Mortimer‘s missives are a touching and witty portrait of his life and relationships over the years. Dearest Jane begins with Roger’s time as a young army officer in Egypt, and then as a POW in the Second World War, where his sense of humour endured despite the conditions. Jane accompanies her father’s letters with her own memories and anecdotes, as we meet familiar characters such as Nidnod, Lupin and Lumpy, and learn more about the extended family, friends and pets who leap from the pages of his letters. This is an arresting and extraordinary record, not only of Roger Mortimer’s life but also of the history of an entire family between 1960 and 1991. Sparkling with the dry wit for which Mortimer’s letters are famous, and accompanied by an affectionate personal portrait, this book will delight both old and new readers.