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Author : Jerome Dugas
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 17,82 MB
Release : 2011-07-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1462030262

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Roman Catholic priest Jerry Rome is looking forward to a relaxing sabbatical at Loyola University in Chicago. Hes set to take a summer course entitled Sexuality and the Ministry, and he anticipates the entire experience will be pleasant, informative, and filled with his favorite out-of-church pastime, tennis. When a fellow student is murdered, though, the real games begin. The victims body is found in strange condition, and the authorities are stumped. Luckily, Jerry already befriended a local Chicago police detective named Joyce Jackson. Maybe theyll be able to solve the case together, but it soon becomes apparent that things are a lot more complicated than good guy catches bad. What at first resembled a relaxing vacation is turning into a dark storm of unforeseen events. Not the least of Jerrys concerns is the sensual Juanita Cabalero, a dark-skinned and strikingly beautiful Colombian who may threaten Jerrys priestly vows of celibacy. In order to catch a killer, Jerry and Joyce must use careful, skilled strategyeven when Juanitas odd affections get in the way. Jerry may discover the truth about the Loyola murders, but will he survive to win the final, gory match?

Author : Carrie Doyle
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 22,71 MB
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1728222303

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Boarding school has never been more dangerous. What if your roommate is a murderer? Or what if he's being framed and only you can save him? Luke Chase made history as a child when he escaped a kidnapping. Now, all he wants is to be a normal teenager. So when he sneaks out to the woods one night to drink with friends and flirt with the new British girl at school, he's excited to feel some freedom. Except the next morning, one of their teachers is found murdered—in the exact same spot where they had been partying. Soon, Luke's roommate and best friend Oscar is the #1 suspect. As the evidence and list of suspects builds, Luke attempts to use his famous survival skills to find the killer and clear Oscar's name. But as Luke gets closer to the truth, the killer is getting closer to Luke. The Murder Game is perfect for fans of: They Wish They Were Us and One of Us Is Lying Murder mystery books for teens Teen thrillers Young adult suspense

Author : Michael Sheridan
Publisher : Poolbeg Press Ltd
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : True Crime
ISBN :

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At the beginning of August 1907, an early-morning train from Monte Carlo pulled into the Gare Saint-Charles in Marseilles. A trunk with a forwarding address was taken to the baggage section to await transportation. Some hours later a station employee, Louis Pons, noticed blood dripping from the trunk. The police were called and, on opening it, discovered a naked female corpse. The head and legs were missing. Thus began the investigation into a sensational case which drew the attention of newspapers the world over. An army of reporters congregated in Marseilles and Monte Carlo to chronicle every twist and turn of the murder inquiry and subsequent trial. From the notorious casino, the trail led to Marseilles, London, Liverpool, Canada – and ultimately to County Cork and Waterford. The couple arrested for the crime were Vere St Leger Goold, an Irish aristocrat, and his French wife Marie Giroudin. He was a former Irish Open tennis champion and Wimbledon finalist whose great promise in life had disintegrated into a mire of drink, drugs and gambling. His wife was a con artist, always one step ahead of the financial posse. This fascinating tale involves the components of forensic science, psychological profiling, judicial investigation and global reporting of historical character with a very contemporary echo.

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Publisher : Decipher
Page : pages
File Size : 14,70 MB
Release : 1990-06-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781878875068

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In Episode 6, Hoo Hung Wu, you have received an invitation to join the Family Hoo at their summer home on Hoo-Hung-Wu Islands to celebrate the Festival of the Autumn Moon. Suspense and intrigue abound as the 8 guests try to learn who murdered Hoo. Come in costume and assume the role of one of the suspects; Hoo Li-Gan (head of the prominent large Hoo family -- 3 wives, 6 concubines and at least 11 children), General Shang Hai-Shek (fearsome warrior, noted swordsman and close friend of Hoo Li-Gan), Hao Dee-Doo (a man of impeccable moral character, favored by the emperor), Pen Ta-Gon (nationally reputed scholar and author of the philosophical treatise The Way To Con Fu-shun), Wee Ping (beautiful well-provided for young widow of Wu Wun), Wu Pi (well educated, beautiful eldest daughter of Wu family), Hoo Ting (young second wife of Hoo Li-Gan, competent and efficient manager of the Hoo households), or Ding Ling (niece of the famous General of the Empire, beautiful young poetess). Imagine your home is an eighth-century Chinese mansion, as you and your guests enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue -- but mainly humor -- as you solve the crime over hot tea, spring rolls, wonton soup, Hoo House marinated pork roast...with plum wine and Chinese beer.

Author : Elizabeth Flynn
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 32,51 MB
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8728571835

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It's the first day of the tennis tournament at Wimbledon. And something wicked has happened on court eighteen... When a double grand slam winner is found dead, newly promoted Detective Inspector Angela Costello finds herself uncovering a trail through the complicated life of the beloved victim. While she has no way of proving her many suspicions, she gets closer to the truth when a prime suspect overlooks a vital detail... A classic murder mystery in the Christie tradition, "Game, Set and Murder" is ideal for fans of that genre, tennis lovers, and anyone seeking a light but satisfying read. Praise for "Game, Set and Murder": ́I found this a very elegantly written crime detective novel ́ - Goodreads review ́Fascinating detective story. All the twists and turns really worked for me - and it was good to have a DI in her 40s as the central character - and a very real person she seems, too, a tennis fan with a happy home life ́ - Goodreads review Elizabeth Flynn is a Londoner of Anglo-Irish parentage. An ex-actress, she spent many years working as a bereavement officer in a hospital. "Game, Set and Murder" is the first in her series of DI Costello novels.

Author : Ann Cleeves
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1250204526

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From Ann Cleeves—New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, both of which are hit TV shows—comes the stunning new Vera Stanhope novel, The Darkest Evening. "Ann Cleeves is one of my favorite mystery writers."—Louise Penny "As a huge fan of both the Shetland and Vera series of books, I had high expectations for Cleeves’ latest. . . . A stunning debut for Cleeves’ latest crimefighter."—David Baldacci on The Long Call On the first snowy night of winter, Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope sets off for her home in the hills. Though the road is familiar, she misses a turning and soon becomes lost and disorientated. A car has skidded off the narrow road in front of her, its door left open, and she stops to help. There is no driver to be seen, so Vera assumes that the owner has gone to find help. But a cry calls her back: a toddler is strapped in the back seat. Vera takes the child and, driving on, she arrives at a place she knows well. Brockburn is a large, grand house in the wilds of Northumberland, now a little shabby and run down. It’s also where her father, Hector, grew up. Inside, there’s a party in full swing: music, Christmas lights and laughter. Outside, unbeknownst to the revelers, a woman lies dead in the snow. As the blizzard traps the group deep in the freezing Northumberland countryside, Brockburn begins to give up its secrets, and as Vera digs deeper into her investigation, she also begins to uncover her family’s complicated past.

Author : Herschel Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 2008-04-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1416579753

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The NFL legend and Heisman Trophy winner shares the inspiring story of his life and diagnosis with dissociative identity disorder. Herschel Walker is widely regarded as one of football's greatest running backs. He led the University of Georgia to victory in the Sugar Bowl on the way to an NCAA Championship and he capped a sensational college career by earning the 1982 Heisman Trophy. Herschel spent twelve years in the NFL, where he rushed for more than eight thousand yards and scored sixty-one rushing touchdowns. But despite the acclaim he won as a football legend, track star, Olympic competitor, and later a successful businessman, Herschel realized that his life, at times, was simply out of control. He often felt angry, self-destructive, and unable to connect meaningfully with friends and family. Drawing on his deep faith, Herschel turned to professionals for help and was ultimately diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. While some might have taken this diagnosis as a setback, Herschel approached his mental health with the same indomitable spirit he brought to the playing field. It also gave him, for the first time, insight into his life's unexplained passages, stretches of time that seemed forever lost. Herschel came to understand that during those times, his "alters," or alternate personalities, were in control. Born into a poor, but loving family in the South, Herschel was an overweight child with a stutter who suffered terrible bullying at school. He now understands that he created "alters" who could withstand abuse. But beyond simply enduring, other "alters" came forward to help Herschel overcome numerous obstacles and, by the time he graduated high school, become an athlete recognized on a national level. In Breaking Free, Herschel tells his story -- from the joys and hardships of childhood to his explosive impact on college football to his remarkable professional career. And he gives voice and hope to those suffering from DID. Herschel shows how this disorder played an integral role in his accomplishments and how he has learned to live with it today. His compelling account testifies to the strength of the human spirit and its ability to overcome any challenge.

Author : Joan Lowery Nixon
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,7 MB
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0307823490

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Novelist Augustus Trevor has written a manuscript that reveals the darkest secrets of his guests. Whoever can solve Trevor's clues can have his story removed from the book. But when Trevor is bludgeoned to death, the survivors (along with the reader) are challenged to find both the manuscript and the murderer.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 32,70 MB
Release : 2019-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1479441325

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A weekend shooting party ends with the host shot in his study. With Poirot ill, Hastings must investigate on his behalf. Search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Agatha Christie" to see our complete series of Hercule Poirot novel and short story reprints, which include: NOVELS The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Special Edition—includes the novel The Secret Adversary) The Murder on the Links (Bonus Edition—includes "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor") SHORT STORIES The Affair at the Victory Ball The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Adventures of the King of Clubs The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Plymouth Express The Adventure of "The Western Star" The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge The Clue of the Chocolate Box The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Case of the Veiled Lady The Kidnapping of Johnnie Waverly The Market Basing Mystery The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Lost Mine The Cornish Mystery The First Wish The Double Clue The LeMesurier Inheritance

Author : Geoff Owen
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 25,14 MB
Release : 2021-03-25
Category :
ISBN : 9780648779124

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A seductive selection of short stories with a common thread: unexpected twists that will surprise and delight you! Whether set in the clubhouse of a suburban tennis court (Game, Set and Murder), a science lab (The Formula), a fine antiques warehouse (The Clock) or on a golf course (Chip Shot), these fast-paced tales and their quirky characters are certain to grab your attention, capture your imagination and keep you guessing right up to the final denouement ...