Detective and mystery fiction

  • The tail of the tip-off : Mrs. Murphy, book 11

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Brown, Sneaky Pie

    Abstract

    When the dead body of building contractor H.H. Donaldson is found in the parking lot during a basketball game, felines Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, along with Tee Tucker the Corgi, know just what will happen next. Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen can't help but try to solve the puzzle. Who could be the killer? Is it a mistress, an archrival, or Donaldson's ailing wife? Soon Harry can't trust anyone. Leave it to Mrs. Murphy and her gang to lead Harry right to the missing piece.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Puss 'n cahoots : a Mrs. Murphy mystery

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Brown, Sneaky Pie

    Abstract

    The famous Saddlebred show in Shelbyville, Kentucky, is the perfect opportunity for remarried newlyweds Harry and Fair Haristeen to finally go on their long-delayed (second) honeymoon-a chance to combine business and pleasure, as well as to drop in on some old friends. Mrs. Murphy (a tabby cat), Tucker (a Corgi), and Pewter (a fat gray kitty) are all along for the trip as well, and when their hosts are robbed the very first day they arrive, Mrs. Murphy pounces right on solving the mystery.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Pawing through the past

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Brown, Sneaky Pie

    Abstract

    Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter are on the case when two people are found murdered during her 20th high school reunion.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • A nose for justice : Mags Rogers, book 1

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Abstract

    When Baxter the wirehaired dachshund and his owner Mags leave New York for Nevada, they find themselves embroiled in a real head scratcher. First, the local water-pumping station is sabotaged. Then, a murdered man's bones--dating back to the 1800s--are unearthed in a barn owned by Mags' great-aunt. As Mags attempts to put the pieces together, Baxter readies himself to protect her at all costs.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Full cry : "Sister" Jane, book 3

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Abstract

    The New Year's Day festivities of the Jefferson Hunt are just about to pick up. But then it rains on everybody's parade when Sam Lorillard is found stabbed to death at the old train station. As the investigation proceeds, what was initially thought to be an unrelated scandal at a neighboring club soon seems to be much more.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Cat's eyewitness : Mrs. Murphy, book 13

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Brown, Sneaky Pie

    Abstract

    The sleepy little town of Crozet, Virginiahas seen its share of mischief and mayhem, but nothing like this. While visiting the Mt. Carmel monastery, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen witnesses a statue of the Virgin Mary cry tears of blood. Legend says this fortells crises, and soon a monk is found frozen to death near the statue. Before long the monk's body disappears, another Crozet citizen dies, and a shocking revelation to an ages-old mystery surfaces. Thankfully, Harry and her sleuthing animals are on the case--unofficially, or course.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Catch as cat can : Mrs. Murphy, book 10

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Brown, Sneaky Pie

    Abstract

    When a rare set of hubcaps is stolen, it seems like a harmless offense, until the suspected theif is found hanged in the woods. Soon the body count rises, forcing Harry to divide her time between getting to the bottom of the malfeasance and dating a handsome visitor from Uraguay.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Cat on the scent : Mrs. Murphy, book 7

    Creator

    Brown, Rita Mae

    Brown, Sneaky Pie

    Abstract

    Crozet, Virginia, is a pretty sleepy place, but during a Civil War reenactment, murder occurs, and postmistress and amateur sleuth Harry Harristeen and her three pets are soon on the prowl looking for the killer.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Torpedo juice : Serge Storms, book 7

    Creator

    Dorsey, Tim.

    Abstract

    Since it's always a good idea to fly under police radar, Serge figures the Keys are just the place to lie low. Plus, he has two missions to accomplish--re-invent himself and get married, although he hasn't picked the lucky lady yet. But what he doesn't know is that enough serial and spree killers are headed his way to have a parade of psychopaths. Are the Keys big enough for all the lunatics?

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié
  • Before I wake : Shield of honor, book 1

    Creator

    Henderson, Dee

    Abstract

    An FBI undercover operation gone bad convinces Rae Gabriella to move near her hometown and work as a private investigator with another former agent. But the small town of Justice, Illinois, is not as safe as she thinks. Attractive and stylish young women, just like Rae, are quietly dropping dead in their hotel rooms--with money and valuables still untouched. When the next victim turns up just a few rooms away from Rae's hotel room, the grieving parents hire her to investigate.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Non spécifié