Stay At Home Dead

Author: Jeffrey Allen
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758277598
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303

Book Description
It's a day like any other for Deuce Winters, a stay-at-home dad in sleepy Rose Petal, Texas, where he and his three-year-old daughter Carly are making their weekly trip to the grocery store. But the discovery of a dead body in his mini-van quickly throws his quiet life into disarray. In a town where gossip spreads faster than a brush fire in July, it doesn't help that the victim ruined Deuce's high school football career and married his ex-girlfriend. . . As the number one suspect in the court of public opinion, Deuce is determined to clear his name, with a little help from his wife Julianne, a high-powered attorney who lovingly refers to him as her "househusband." His search for the killer leads him to a business plan gone awry and a gaggle of jilted lovers. All the while, he'll have to contend with a diminutive but feisty detective, the ruthless preschool PTA, and more than his fair share of Texas-sized hairdos--not to mention the laundry. . . First in a New Series!

Mysteries of the Home

Author: Paula Meehan
Publisher: Dedalus Limited
ISBN: 9781906614706
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 91

Book Description
Mysteries of the Home gathers into a single volume a selection of poems from Paula Meehan's two seminal mid-career collections, The Man who was Marked by Winter (1991) and Pillow Talk (1994), both of which won considerable praise from critics and readers alike. Included here are some of her best-known and best-loved poems - 'The Pattern', 'The Statue of the Virgin at Granard Speaks', 'My Father Perceived as a Vision of St Francis' and 'The Wounded Child' among them. They show an artist at the height of her powers producing work of "remarkable candour and ... stunning lyricism" (The Colby Quarterly). Paula Meehan was born in 1955 in Dublin where she still lives. Besides six collections of poems, the most recent of which are Dharmakaya (2000) and Painting Rain (2009), she has also written plays for both adults and children and conducted residencies in universities, in prisons and in the wider community. Paula Meehan is a member of Aosdana and the recipient of a number of awards, including the Marten Toonder Award for Literature in 1995 and the Denis Devlin Memorial Award in 2001."

Mysteries of Small Houses

Author: Alice Notley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140588965
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
A Pulitzer Prize Finalist Winner of the Los Angeles Time Book Prize Alice Notley vividly reconstructs the mysteries, longings, and emotions of her past in this brilliant collection of poems that charts her growth from young girl to young woman to accomplished artist. In this volume, memories of her childhood in the California desert spring to life through evocative renderings of the American landscape, circa 1950. Likewise, her coming of age as a poet in the turbulent sixties is evoked through the era's angry, creative energy. As she looks backward with the perspective that time and age allows, Notley ably captures the immediacy of youth's passion while offering her own dry-eyed interpretations of the events of a life lived close to the bone. Like the colorful collages she assembles from paper and other found materials, Notley erects structures of image and feeling to house the memories that swirl around her in the present.In their feverish, intelligent renderings of moments both precise and ephemeral, Notley's poems manage to mirror and transcend the times they evoke. Her profound tributes to the stages of her life and to the identities she has assumed—child, youth, lover, poet, wife, mother, friend, and widow—are remarkable for their insight and wisdom, and for the courage of their unblinking gaze.

Home of the Braised

Author: Julie A. Hyzy
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781410468758
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A New York Times BestsellerA White House Chef MysteryTensions run high as executive chef Olivia Paras and the White House staff prepare for a high-stakes state dinner. But as the date approaches, the secretary of defense is found dead in his home, seemingly killed during a break-in. And Olivia's fiancé is looking into the mysterious murder of an old friend. Is there a connection? Then Ollie learns the president is in imminent danger at the dinner and must do everything in her power to get to him . . .

The Whodunit Collection: British Murder Mysteries (15 Novels in One Volume)

Author: Frank Froest
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3117

Book Description
The Whodunit Collection: British Murder Mysteries presents an exquisite anthology that traverses the rich and variegated landscape of early 20th-century British mystery writing. Comprised of novels by distinguished authors Frank Froest, Isabel Ostrander, Charles Norris Williamson, and Alice Muriel Williamson, this collection celebrates the diversities and complexities of the genre. Through an array of literary styles, from the suspenseful to the analytical, the anthology encapsulates the eras burgeoning fascination with the mystery novel, showcasing seminal works that have shaped and influenced the genres development. The collective expertise of the authors, rooted in their multifaceted experiences and backgrounds, lends this anthology a unique depth and breadth. Frank Froest, a former police official, brings authenticity and gritty realism, whereas Isabel Ostranders narrative techniques offer innovative twists and psychological insights. The Williamson duo, known for their collaborative writing approach, contributes a rich tapestry of intrigue and characterization. Together, their works not only reflect the literary zeitgeist of their time but also engage with broader societal themes and the human condition, embodying the essence of the golden age of detective fiction. This anthology is an indispensable treasure for enthusiasts of classic British mystery literature. It offers a panoramic view of the genres evolution, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the thrill of deduction and analysis. Engaging with this collection is not merely an exercise in entertainment but a journey through the intellectual and cultural landscape of early 20th-century Britain, where each story unfolds as a piece of the larger puzzle of the human psyche and societal intricacies. The Whodunit Collection is a must-read for those keen to explore the depth and diversity of British murder mysteries, offering a unique opportunity to experience the confluence of historical contexts, literary brilliance, and compelling storytelling.

J. S. FLETCHER: 17 Novels & 28 Short Stories, Including Detective Mysteries, Adventure Novels, Crime Stories & Historical Works (Illustrated)

Author: J. S. Fletcher
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026877063
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4578

Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels Perris of the Cherry Trees The Middle Temple Murder Dead Men's Money The Talleyrand Maxim The Paradise Mystery The Borough Treasurer The Chestermarke Instinct The Herapath Property The Orange-Yellow Diamond The Root of All Evil In The Mayor's Parlour The Middle of Things Ravensdene Court The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation Scarhaven Keep In the Days of Drake Where Highways Cross Short Stories Paul Campenhaye – Specialist in Criminology The French Maid The Yorkshire Manufacturer The Covent Garden Fruit Shop The Irish Mail The Tobacco-Box Mrs. Duquesne The House on Hardress Head The Champagne Bottle The Settling Day The Magician of Cannon Street Mr. Poskitt's Nightcaps (Stories of a Yorkshire Farmer) The Guardian of High Elms Farm A Stranger in Arcady The Man Who Was Nobody Little Miss Partridge The Marriage of Mr. Jarvis Bread Cast upon the Waters William Henry and the Dairymaid The Spoils to the Victor An Arcadian Courtship The Way of the Comet Brothers in Affliction A Man or a Mouse A Deal in Odd Volumes The Chief Magistrate Other Stories The Ivory God The Other Sense The New Sun The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand Historical Works Mistress Spitfire Baden-Powell of Mafeking Joseph Smith Fletcher (1863-1933) was an English author, one of the leading writers of detective fiction in the Golden Age.

Historical Mysteries

Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304997898
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
With "Historical Mysteries," Andrew Lang has racheted up some of the most puzzling historical mysteries of Europe - primarily dealing with Scottish and French incidents. Some of these mysteries involve the assassinations of famous people, while others deal with regular people who have been involved in mysterious events. The table of contents is as follows: The Case of Elizabeth Canning, The Murder of Escovedo, The Campden Mystery, The Case of Allan Breck, The Cardinal's Necklace, The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser - the Child of Europe, The Gowrie Conspiracy, The Strange Case of Daniel Douglas Home, The Case of Captain Green, Queen Oglethorpe, The Chevalier D'Eon, Saint-Germain the Deathless, The Mystery of the Kirks, The End of Jeanne de la Motte.

The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays

Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 9591

Book Description
DigiCat presents to you a collection of the greatest mystery cases and puzzles for you to solve and relax with during Christmas and winter holidays: Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Secret Adversary R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke's Cases The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook Arthur Conan Doyle: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear A. E. W. Mason: At the Villa Rose The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel Mary Roberts Rinehart: The Circular Staircase The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions More Tish Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter Charles Dickens: Hunted Down Wilkie Collins: The Moonstone The Woman in White The Haunted Hotel Robert Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag E. W. Hornung: The Amateur Cracksman The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures A Thief in the Night Mr. Justice Raffles John Kendrick Bangs: Mrs. Raffles R. Holmes & Co Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Clue of the Twisted Candle Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Anna Katharine Green: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown The Donnington Affair Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective Maurice Leblanc: Arsene Lupin The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin Mabel & Paul Thorne: The Sheridan Road Mystery Marion Harvey: The Mystery of the Hidden Room Grace Livingston Hill: The Mystery of Mary

Detective Ebenezer Gryce - Complete Murder-Mysteries Collection: 11 Novels in One Volume

Author: Anna Katharine Green
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2825

Book Description
Detective Ebenezer Gryce Series is a collection of eleven novels featuring the author's main character, Detective Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force. The author, Anna Katharine Green, is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective. Table of Contents: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow The Sword of Damocles Hand and Ring That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study One of My Sons The House of the Whispering Pines Initials Only Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". She stamped the mystery genre with the distinctive features that would influence writers from Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle to contemporary authors of suspenseful "whodunits".

British Mysteries - Fergus Hume Collection: 21 Thriller Novels in One Volume

Author: Fergus Hume
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4632

Book Description
Fergus Hume's "British Mysteries - Fergus Hume Collection: 21 Thriller Novels in One Volume" presents a captivating assortment of 21 thrilling novels that delve into the depths of mystery and intrigue. Hume's literary style combines elements of classic detective fiction with a keen sense of suspense, making each story a compelling page-turner for fans of the genre. Set in various British locales, these mysteries offer readers a glimpse into the societal norms and values of the time, providing a rich cultural backdrop for the investigations that unfold within the pages. Hume's skillful storytelling and complex characters add depth to each narrative, ensuring that readers will be kept guessing until the very end. This collection serves as a valuable contribution to the detective fiction genre, showcasing Hume's talent for crafting intricate plots and memorable characters. With a meticulous attention to detail and a talent for building tension, Fergus Hume's collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a gripping mystery novel that will leave them enthralled from start to finish.