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Charles Augustus Milverton (The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection (Easy Classics))
by Sir Arthur DoyleTell me, Watson, do you get a creeping feeling when you watch the snakes in the zoo? That’s how I feel when I see Milverton. I’ve met more than fifty murderers in my life, but he is worse than all of them.’ In the attempt to save a woman’s marriage, Holmes is forced to come face-to-face with one of his worst enemies: Charles Augustus Milverton. This abominable villain is holding hostage the secrets of London’s rich and powerful, and threatening to ruin the innocent Lady Eva. Can Holmes and Watson stop him before time runs out? About The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: A simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, perfect for young fans of mystery books. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.
Charles Dickens Detektivgeschichten (Classics To Go)
by Charles DickensCharles Dickens war fasziniert von der modernen Londoner Polizeiarbeit. Seine Erkenntnisse schrieb er in diesen Geschichten nieder. Sie spiegeln nicht nur das Verhältnis von Polizei und Verbrechertum wider, sondern zeigen auch die zugrunde liegenden Auswirkungen sozialer Konflikte. Dickens unterhält in bester Tradition eines Doyle oder Poe.
Charley Feather
by Kate PenningtonIn mid-18th Century England, now 14 year old highway robber Charley was born an orphan in Southwark, London, and learned to survive the hard way; having seen a succession of casual 'guardians' thrown in to jail or shipped off to the colonies or dying of typhoid. By the time she is ten years old, Charley has waved goodbye to the latest, pickpocket mother and decided to don shirt and breeches and look after herself from now on; a much easier job if she is disguised as a boy (a fact the reader only realises a chapter in). So Charley goes it alone. At the age of twelve, he/she is part of a notorious highway robber's gang run by the ruthless Jack Wild. Travelling with the gang all across England, Charley has already gained herself the plucky nickname of Charley Feather - because of her feather-light touch when picking pockets, and the dashing white ostrich feather she boldly sticks into her three-cornered hat. But when Jack Wild is cornered and captured by a rival gang in York, his own gang scatters; Charley finds herself on the run with another member, the dubiously called smooth-talking 'Frenchy', whose interests are not entirely selfless, naturally. By the time Charley realises she can trust neither Jack Wild nor Frenchy, she is already in deep trouble and so resorts to changing back into a girl and finding work as a maid. But it seems she cannot escape recognition and finds herself back in the clutches of Frenchy, who will spare her from Wild if she colludes with him in a treacherous plan against him. Charley doesn't know where to turn. Only her old friend Robert seems to truly care for her welfare, and he is believed drowned in the Thames. Will Charley escape Frenchy again? Is Robert truly dead? Will she ever find happiness...and a normal life? Read on and discover.
Charlie and Frog (Charlie And Frog Ser. #1)
by Karen KaneAll Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen. Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly disappears, Charlie is determined to find answers. All Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants is to be the world's greatest detective. Frog, who is Deaf, would rather be solving crimes than working at the Flying Hands Caf¿. When Charlie Tickler walks into the caf¿ looking for help, Frog jumps at the chance to tackle a real-life case. Together, Charlie and Frog set out to decipher a series of clues and uncover the truth behind the missing woman's mysterious message. Charlie needs to learn American Sign Language (fast) to keep up with quick-witted Frog. And Frog needs to gather her detective know-how (now) to break the case before it's too late. Discover the surprising ways people listen in debut author Karen Kane's page-turning mystery filled with humor, intrigue, and heartwarming friendships.
Charlie and Frog: The Boney Hand (Charlie and Frog #2)
by Karen KaneMystery-solving best friends Charlie and Frog are back for more adventures in this sequel by acclaimed author Karen Kane -- now in paperback! Charlie is the new kid at Castle School for the Deaf and one of the few students who is hearing. It's hard to keep up (and fit in) when you don't know American Sign Language. That's why Charlie missed the most important detail of all about the Legend of the Boney Hand. It's real! And when the Boney Hand goes missing, outsider Charlie is suspect number one. Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants to be understood. Frog has been at Castle School for the Deaf her entire life. It's hard to break away (and stand out) when people don't take you seriously. That's why Frog desperately wants to solve a mystery and show the world who she really is: a detective. But when the Boney Hand goes missing, insider Frog is suspect number two. Together, Charlie and Frog must uncover the facts about an old legend and solve their latest case before the trail goes cold. It will take the help of unexpected friends and a daring race against the clock to finally reveal the truth. Explore what it means to be seen in this thrilling Charlie & Frog mystery from Edgar Award-nominated author Karen Kane.
Charlie Martz and Other Stories: The Unpublished Stories
by Elmore LeonardWhen Elmore Leonard died in 2013, he left behind a 60-year legacy of crime novels, many of which have become modern classics. He also left behind a treasure trove of unpublished early stories.
The Charlie Moon Collection
by Shirley HughesCharlie gets into all sorts of sticky situations when his seaside summer holiday turns into a missing jewellery mystery - and detective Charlie finds himself in the middle of a muddle once again when a gang of bungling burglars threatens to spoil the Big Library Bonanza . . .
The Charlie Parker Collection 1-4: Every Dead Thing, Dark Hollow, The Killing Kind, The White Road (Charlie Parker)
by John ConnollyThe first four novels in the Charlie Parker series, available together as a digital-only package. Former NYPD Charlie Parker first appears in EVERY DEAD THING on a quest for the killer of his wife and daughter. He is a man consumed by violence, guilt and the desire for revenge. When his ex-partner asks him to track down a missing girl, Parker embarks on a grim odyssey through the bowels of organised crime to a unique serial killer: The Travelling Man.In DARK HOLLOW, Private detective Charlie Parker embarks on a nerve-shredding manhunt and closes in on his prime suspect. But someone else is tracking them both.Parker's empathy with the powerless victims of crime is growing ever stronger. It makes him a natural choice to investigate the death of Grace Peltier in THE KILLING KIND - a death that appears to be a suicide. Genial killers Angel and Louis join Parker again as he descends into a honeycomb world populated by dark angels and lost souls.In THE WHITE ROAD, a black youth faces the death penalty for rape and murder; his victim, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in South Carolina. It is a case with its roots in old evil, and old evil is Charlie Parker's speciality. Evil men from his past unite to exact a terrible revenge on the private detective.
The Charlie Parker Collection 5-8: The Black Angel, The Unquiet, The Reapers, The Lovers (Charlie Parker)
by John ConnollyBooks 5-8 in the Charlie Parker series, available together as a digital-only package. Charlie Parker's latest case in THE BLACK ANGEL starts with the disappearance of a young woman in New York. His hunt turns into an epic quest and marks a dawning realisation in Parker that there is another dimension to his crusade, a dangerous dimension that affects his personal life.In THE UNQUIET, Daniel Clay, a once-respected psychiatrist, has been missing for years following revelations about harm done to the children in his care. As Parker's investigation progresses, he finds himself trapped between those who want the truth about Daniel Clay to be revealed, and those who want it to remain hidden at all costs.Angel and Louis take centre stage in THE REAPERS, where the elite killers themselves become targets. A wealthy recluse sends them north to a town that no longer exists on a map. There they find themselves trapped, isolated and at the mercy of a killer feared above all others: the assassin of assassins, Bliss. Thanks to Parker, help is on its way. THE LOVERS shows Parker engaged on his most personal case yet: an investigation into his own origins and the circumstances surrounding the death of his father. Parker's quest for that explanation reveals lies, secrets and betrayal.
Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective: the gripping debut mystery from the TikTok sensation
by Katie Siegel**The TikTok sensation makes her debut in this one of a kind new series, the perfect feel-good mystery for fans of Elle Cosimano, Janet Evanovich and Richard Osman**'[A] rollicking debut...Charlotte is a delight.' New York Times'Fans of The Maid will embrace the arrival of Charlotte' Library Journal'An immensely fun, voice-y read with a twisty mystery' Mia P. Manansala'All clues point to fun' Olivia BlackeThe downside about being a famous child detective is that sooner or later, you have to grow up . . .As a kid, Charlotte Illes' uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But eventually she hung up her detective's hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her "office"-aka garage-convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing dessert or locating stolen diamonds.Now 25, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in adolescence. She's living with her mom, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn't got a clue.And then, her old blue phone rings...Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew-just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she's dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent.
Charm City: A Tess Monaghan Novel (Tess Monaghan #2)
by Laura LippmanAs a practised reporter until her newspaper went to that great pressroom in the sky, PI Tess Monaghan knows and loves every inch of her native Baltimore. It's a quirky city where baseball reigns, but lately homicide seems to be the second most popular local sport. Business tycoon 'Wink' Wynkowski is trying to change all that by bringing pro basketball back to town, and everybody's rooting for him - until a devastating, muckraking exposé of his lurid past appears on the front page of the BALTIMORE BEACON-LIGHT. It's a surprise even to the newspaper's editors, who thought they'd killed the piece. Instead, the piece killed Wink, who's found in his garage with the car running. Tess is hired to find the unknown computer hacker who planted the lethal story - but it doesn't take long for her to discover deeper, darker secrets...
The Charm School: The Charm School - The Horsemaster's Daughter - Halfway To Heaven (The Calhoun Chronicles #1)
by Susan WiggsThe captain had abandoned society. She was too unrefined for it.
Charmed (Eclipse #20)
by Leona KarrSTIRRING UP THE PAST… After her sister was attacked and left for dead, Ashley Davis traveled to the remote Greystone Island in search of answers. But identifying her sister's assailant while on the imposing and mysterious Langdon estate seemed impossible–especially when she sensed a sinister force lurking in the shadows.
Charmed: The Donovan Legacy (Donovan Legacy #No. 3)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEAnastasia Donovan has a very special gift - but it comes with a great burden. She's an empath - a healer - but her power has a dangerous side. She has spent years hiding away, trying to protect herself and her magic at all costs. When widower Boone Sawyer moves in next door Ana finds it hard to ignore the instant, powerful connection that passes between them. Perhaps the time has come to open up to love at last? But when a sudden and shocking accident puts a child's future at stake, Ana knows she cannot deny her powers - even thought it could cost her Boone's love, and even risk her life...Charmed can be read as a mesmerising standalone novel. It is also the third book in The Donovan Legacy, which features cousins Morgana, Sebastian, Anastasia and Liam. The series begins with Captivated and Entranced and is completed with Enchanted - all now available as eBooks for the first time.Includes a preview of Enchanted
Charmed By The Wolf: Charmed By The Wolf Captivated By The She-wolf (Mills And Boon Nocturne Ser.)
by Kristal HollisThe wolf's redemption…
The Charmer: Danger lurks in the smoothest talker
by Mandasue HellerManchester's criminal underworld is brought shockingly to life by the bestselling author of THE CLUB.Maria Price is a survivor of the care system who thought she would never have a family or security again. She's just inherited a house and a bank account, and things appear to be looking up.Joel Parry - good-looking, charming and a wonderful lover - seems to know everyone who is anyone in Manchester. He just happens to need a place to stay. Before long Joel moves into Maria's house and is helping her to spend her money. But he isn't what he seems to be. Deep in the drug scene, his terrifying past is about to catch up with him - and the naïve girl who trusts him . . .
The Charmer: From Z Cars To The Charmer (Distributed For The British Film Institute Ser.)
by Allan PriorRalph Ernest Gorse, the suave but utterly heartless anti-hero of Patrick Hamilton's classic The West Pier, is here revisited by Z-Cars creator Allan Prior in the novelisation of his acclaimed 1987 television serial of the same name. In the late 1930s, the womanising Gorse insinuates himself into the life of a widow who falls head-over-heels for him. Donald Stimpson, the widow's would-be suitor, vengefully pursues Gorse when the unrepentant conman relieves her of a considerable portion of her wealth, but Gorse will stop at nothing to evade his enemy.
Charters and Caldicott
by Stella BinghamWhatever happened to Charters and Caldicott, that pair of cricket-mad 'solemn asses' from Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense movie The Lady Vanishes? Fast forward about fifty years. The world has changed beyond recognition, but not Charters and Caldicott. A little longer in the tooth, perhaps, they remain dedicated to the manners of the old school, enjoying lunch at their gentlemen's club and afternoons watching Agatha Christie movies. They are however entirely unprepared for a whodunit of their own, when the dead body of a young woman is found in Caldicott's flat, stabbed with a Malayan paperknife. Pitched on a trail of unexplained deaths ('are you keeping count of all these, Charters?') and dogged by the fastidious Inspector Snow, they attempt to unravel the mysteries around them. Why were the handbags switched? What does the cryptic message 'Mix Well and Serve' mean? And why does the enigmatic Venables, a fellow clubman, turn up at every twist in their journey? This tale of Nazi gold, murder and deception features effervescent dialogue and delightful characters - especially the eponymous heroes, reli of an England already out-of-date by the 1930's but none the less charming for that. Charters & Caldicott is a comical, lighthearted but lethal treat of a whodunit, in which our heroes take their responsibilities seriously - but somehow always find as much time for lunch, tea or a cocktail as they do for detective work.
The Chase: Isaac Bell #1 (Isaac Bell #1)
by Clive CusslerIn The Chase Clive Cussler introduces a historical hero- Isaac Bell. 1950: the rusting hulk of a steam locomotive is raised from the depths of a Montana lake. Inside are three bodies, bloody clue to a fortune lost for over forty years . . . 1906: For two years banks across the western United States have been living in terror of the 'Butcher Bandit'. This cold-blooded bank robber empties safes and murders all witnesses, vanishing without trace. In desperation, the US Government calls in Isaac Bell, the best detective in the country. From Arizona to Colorado to the streets of San Francisco during the great quake, Bell uses all his guile and ingenuity to catch up with the murderous Bandit. But when Bell has him almost cornered - the Bandit turns really nasty. And suddenly the stakes have changed. Bell isn't just battling to get his man. He's fighting for his very survival . . .Bestseller Clive Cussler - author of the Dirk Pitt novels Arctic Drift and Crescent Dawn - sends hero Isaac Bell to solve a mysterious series of bank-robberies and murders in the first novel of historical thriller series The Isaac Bell Adventures. The Chase is followed by The Wrecker and The Spy. Praise for Clive Cussler:'Delivers what it promises' Financial Times'The guy I read' Tom Clancy
The Chase (Fox & O'Hare #2)
by Janet Evanovich Lee GoldbergRaves for Janet Evanovich's novels: 'Stephanie Plum in ass-kicking form...utterly delightful' (Cosmopolitan); 'A laugh-out-loud page turner' (Heat); 'Plum is not just a smart private eye but a heroine with a sense of humour' (Daily Mail) Catching the bad guys has never felt so good.FBI Special Agent Kate O'Hare and semi-retired, expert conman Nick Fox are going after Carter Grove, the head of a mercenary security agency. Problem is, if you're planning on crossing Carter Grove, you'd better also be planning your funeral.Confronting Grove's elite assassins, Fox and O'Hare mount a daring heist that results in a deadly chase from Washington, D.C., to Shanghai, China. Luckily it'll take more than death threats, trained henchmen and sleepless nights to outsmart the unlikely duo...
The Chase: Shortlisted for CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2023
by Ava GlassIn a city full of cameras ... where can you hide? Killing Eve meets James Bond in this page-turning, heart-pounding thriller . . .'One of those wonderful thrillers that you read in a day and know you'll remember for years' James Patterson'A thrilling read ... I could not have loved it more!' Lisa Jewell'Totally addictive ... Once you start reading, you won't stop' Lisa Gardner'A high-octane, warp-speed thriller' Guardian'Gives us a superb, multidimensional protagonist whom readers will be eager to follow anywhere' Starred Booklist___________MOVE FAST. STAY DARK.These are the instructions sent to new operative Emma Makepeace.She's been assigned to track down a man wanted by the Russians and bring him into MI5.It should be easy. But the Russians have eyes everywhere.Emma knows that if spotted she and her target will be killed.What follows is a perilous chase through London's night-time streets.But in a city full of cameras, where can you hide?___________Readers can't get enough of The Chase . . .***** 'Wow. I think I've just about caught my breath and my heart rate has returned to normal.'***** 'I could picture this one as a movie and the pace was tense! In fact, I was so invested in this one that I read it in one day.'***** 'I couldn't put this gripping novel down and finished in one seating.'***** 'It hooked me from the beginning and didn't let up!'***** 'I was hooked from beginning to end in this interesting, immersive, un-putdownable read.'___________More love for The Chase . . .'Thriller with a capital T' Jonathan Kellerman'The pace never lets up' Robert Gold'Excellent escapism' Ruth Ware'Move over, James Bond - there's a new hero in town' Karen Cleveland'Gripping' Crime Monthly'Written with James Patterson-style pace' Daily Mail'This is a brilliant, gripping and breathless thriller in a new series' The Sun, Pick of the Week'High octane, complex and twisty' Choice Magazine'This action-packed thriller is a real page-turner' People's Friend'A fast moving narrative that explores some of London's most intriguing byways' Literary Review
Chase: A chilling tale of psychological suspense
by Dean KoontzA race against time... and a deadly killer. Chase is an unputdownable thriller of pacey action, suspense and a terrifying killer, from bestselling author Dean Koontz. Perfect for fans of Richard Laymon and Harlan Coben.'A master storyteller his fast-paced plots are wonderfully fiendish, taking unexpected twists and turns' - San Diego Union-TribuneBen Chase is a war hero with bitter memories. Vietnam left him with a hard drinking habit, a mental breakdown - and massive guilt.So who will believe him when he swears a psychopath is out to get him? When society is sick, the mad are sane - and persecution is a killer's game... What readers are saying about Chase: 'Great vintage Koontz, tightly plotted, full of twists and well written''A good thrilling read that kept me turning the pages to find out what happened next''Five stars'
Chase: BookShots (A Michael Bennett Thriller)
by James PattersonJames Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.A man plunges to his death from the roof of a Manhattan hotel. It looks like a suicide – except the victim has someone else's fingerprints and $10,000 in cash.Enter Detective Michael Bennett.
The Chase: an ebook short story
by Paul FinchA thrilling, rollercoaster ride of a short story, from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch. Plus, get an exclusive first look at the opening chapters of Paul’s new book, ‘The Killing Club’ - out in May 2014.