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Jane Lawless has worked hard to make her Minneapolis restaurant a success, and she's finally reaping the financial rewards. Yet even the demands and excitement of being a popular restauranteurs and living the good life don't bring the same satisfaction they once did. Jane needs a bigger challenge. A mystery to solve. The thrill of the chase... When Jane rents her quaint third-story apartment to a new tenant, children's book author Elliot Beauman, she unwittingly opens the door to a sinister, decades-old mystery that has been waiting patiently to unfold - in her own house.

Ein Mittelalterspektakel, König Artus und ein todbringendes Schwert: In der achten Folge "Maisie, Mord und Meer" von Fiona Wilder beweist Maisie ihren Spürsinn beim Zelten mit Finley. Maisie und Finley freuen sich auf einen Kurzurlaub mit Glamping in Tintagel. Doch im Jurtenlager rumort es: In einer Truppe von Mittelalter-Darstellern gibt es Streit. Was verbindet den unsympathischen König Arthur, den rätselhaften Merlin und den jungen Lancelot? Und wer hat dem Toten das Schwert Excalibur in den Rücken gerammt?

Mit guten Vorsätzen besucht Maike das neue örtliche Meditationsstudio. Der heutige Kurs endet allerding nicht mit einem Om, sondern dem Tod des Kursleiters. Dem Täter gelingt anschließend die Flucht. Wie sich schnell herausstellt, ist der Mord sowohl Rätsel als auch Politikum. Denn während das Opfer in Niederteerbach arbeitete, wohnte es in Oberteerbach. Eine dort gefundene zweite Leiche, die der ersten aufs Haar gleicht, bringt endgültig Chaos hinter die Kulissen. Denn der Ehrgeiz des Oberteerbacher Bürgermeisters Wilhelm Herzog ist geweckt.

Zoe’s hard-won peaceful life is shattered when a devious thief targets her most prized possession—a vibrant portrait that’s her last connection to her long-dead brother. It’s a painting that also holds the secrets of a forgotten artist who created recipes for the most breathtaking colors ever seen. When the canvas disappears and murder follows, Zoe must unravel a palette of deadly puzzles. With her quick-witted sidekick Dorian and their eclectic group of friends, Zoe races to catch a killer, evade a secret society, and recover her beloved painting.

In the summer of 1923, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple makes what should be an uneventful research trip to the Museum of Natural History quite an eventful day - with her nephew, Derek, and her soon-to-be stepdaughter, Belinda, in tow. But as she interviews the various curators for her article on the museums of London, she soon discovers that the Museum of Natural History is a hothouse of professional rivalry and jealousy.

Kat Holloway knows that her beau and confidante Daniel McAdam has a talent for dangerous work as a Scotland Yard agent. At long last though, Daniel’s coldhearted boss has promised that after a final mission, his debt will be repaid, and he’ll finally be free. However, Daniel must risk his life one last time, masquerading as a secretary to an elderly viscount who could be the mastermind behind the recent plots against the Queen and her government.

Long-time resident Angus McPherron has a very special birthday coming up—his 100th! Known as the “old man of the sea” by Sea Harbor residents, he’s lived in town all his long life and has shared plenty of colorful tales of the area. Back in town to fill a much-needed nursing position at the free clinic, Charlie Chambers, Izzy Perry’s brother, is staying in one of the handful of cottages Angus owns. The yarn shop owner is thrilled he’s in town—though she’d like to know more about his mysterious roommate, Annie Smith.

Five years ago, a horrific airline disaster made headlines around the world. On the anniversary of the fatal crash, a number of those who were spared gather to mark the occasion. By morning, Nick Gilbert, a celebrity chef and one of the party, lies dead. Detective Rachel Lewis leads the investigation and within days another survivor is stabbed to death. It seems certain that a killer is targeting the lucky eight.

Strange things happen at Katthamra manor. Admiral Hägg is on watch duty at four in the morning regardless of whether he's alive or dead. In the forest with the twisted trees it's easy to get lost because clocks stop running and compasses no longer work. This could be due to the gnome Bysen or...

Investigator Carrie Kintz is new blood with the Alaska Bureau of Investigation in Anchorage. But with a serial killer on the loose and a body count that’s rising, there’s no easing into the job. It’s sink or swim. The only clues to help law enforcement stop this maniac are the taunts dropped into crossword puzzles across the country—always in the same 8 DOWN position. Carrie is desperate to prove her worth to the force and the community by catching the killer.

Ganz Green Haven bereitet sich auf die jährliche Wahl zum schönsten Garten des Ortes und seiner Umgebung vor. Ganz Green Haven außer Maggie und Ranger Oliver. Doch statt sich endlich zum Abendessen zu verabreden, finden die beiden eine Leiche in einer antiken Truhe. DCI Clara Snow übernimmt und verbittet sich jegliche Amateure bei ihrer Arbeit. Natürlich ermittelt Maggie auf eigene Faust weiter und folgt ihrer Recherche bis nach Seascale. Vor lauter Gartenwirbel dauert es eine Weile, bis ihren Freunden auffällt, dass sie von ihrem Ausflug nicht zurückkehrt.

Ein Toter, zwei Verehrer und mindestens drei Verdächtige: Im 28. Teil von Fiona Wilders Cosy-Crime-Reihe "Maisie, Mord und Meer" ermittelt Maisie in Schottland – und Finleys Geduld wird auf eine harte Probe gestellt. "Nur du und ich und kein Mord weit und breit!" – Finley freut sich riesig auf das romantische Wochenende in Edinburgh. Doch wo Maisie ist, ist das Verbrechen nie weit. Bei einer Führung durch die Black-Mill-Whisky-Destillerie entdeckt sie eine Leiche im Maische-Fass. Schnell stellt sich heraus: Der Tote hatte ein Hobby, mit dem er sich nicht nur Freunde gemacht hat.

For Rose Gardner, working at the DMV on a Friday afternoon is bad even before she sees a vision of herself dead. She’s had plenty of visions, usually boring ones like someone’s toilet’s overflowed, but she’s never seen one of herself before. When her overbearing momma winds up murdered on her sofa, instead, two things are certain: There isn't enough hydrogen peroxide in the state of Arkansas to get that stain out, and Rose is the prime suspect.

Nikki and the Glock Grannies are finally taking a break—from crime, chaos, and community gossip. A relaxing cruise? What could go wrong?! Everything, apparently. When a body turns up in the hallway outside of their cabin, the crew is quick to call it an unfortunate accident—just a tipsy tourist who couldn’t handle the buffet cocktails. But the Grannies have seen enough to know a cover-up when they smell one (and it’s not just the bad cruise shrimp).

Just 14 years old, Amalie thought she could take off and go to the festival with her best friend without anyone knowing it—without her parents finding out. She thought she was safe when she met a man offering her drugs; she thought she was safe when she went alone to her tent to take the pills. However, when she opened her eyes and found herself in the man's basement, she knew she was not safe anymore. She was trapped.

Genova, 1968. Maria Viani, universitaria fuori sede, scopre che Elisabetta, la sua bellissima coinquilina, è scomparsa. L’aiuteranno nel difficile compito di ritrovarla l’ispettore Sergio Cantini, vecchia conoscenza di Maria, e il fratello della ragazza. L’impresa, però, si rivelerà più difficile di quanto possano immaginare. Maria Teresa Valle, nata a Varazze (SV), risiede attualmente a Genova. Giallista di successo, ha pubblicato con Fratelli Frilli Editori numerosi romanzi, tra cui le due serie di successo con protagonisti Maria Viani e Damiano Flexi Gerardi, soprannominato il Becchino.

Sure, Mia left. And no, no one knows exactly where she is. But Mia is an adult. And she has good reason to be angry at Becca, so it's not a huge surprise. But Becca knows in her gut something is wrong. After all, Mia had been staying in that room—the one at the top of the stairs. And she wouldn't be the first person to change for the worse because of it…

Чопорное скотство и разврат царят в аристократическом поместье, а его хозяева кажутся не благородными лордом и леди, а запойными зомби-пьяницами. Но Доди, Кассандре и Тимоти совсем не смешно. Им пора встретить свои страхи лицом к лицу, обмануть всех врагов и разобраться наконец в том, кто в кого влюблен.

Kaum auf die Insel Oahu zurückgekehrt, muss sich Penny den Geistern ihrer Vergangenheit stellen. Ihr früherer Erzfeind scheint von den Toten auferstanden zu sein und sinnt nach Rache. Um dem Geist des Psychopathen Einhalt zu gebieten, will Penny in einer Séance Kontakt mit ihm aufnehmen. Dabei kommt sie einer schockierenden Wahrheit auf die Spur, denn offenbar will sich noch jemand an ihr rächen.

It is Spring 1871 when Lizzie Ross accompanies her formidable Aunt Parry on a restorative trip to the south coast. Lizzie's husband, Ben, is kept busy at Scotland Yard and urges his wife to stay out of harm's way.