Detective and mystery fiction

  • Bad blood

    Creator

    Sandford, John

    Abstract

    A young man committing murder is arrested, only to be found hanging dead in his jail cell the next morning. Suspecting homicide, the sheriff calls Virgil Flowers, who uncovers a multigenerational, multifamily conspiracy of murder and sexual depravity the likes of which their small town has never known.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • Lion in the valley

    Creator

    Peters, Elizabeth

    Abstract

    Amelia's investigation of some ancient pyramids throws her once again in the path of that arch villain, Sethos, the Master Criminal. But this time, it is not antiquities Sethos is after, but Amelia herself!

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • The last camel died at noon

    Creator

    Peters, Elizabeth

    Abstract

    The gentleman came bearing a particularly chilling story. It seems that 14 years before, Forthright's uncle had disappeared into the Nubian desert along with his beautiful child-bride, never to return. Now a mysterious letter from an unknown source has convinced Forthright's disconsolate grandfather that his son and daughter-in-law are still alive. In spite of Forthright's protests to the contrary, the senior Willoughby is intent on pursuading the two archaeologists to find them.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • The falcon at the portal

    Creator

    Peters, Elizabeth

    Abstract

    As Amelia and her family arrive in Egypt for their annual archaeological excursion, trouble erupts when a Peabody relative is accused of selling really expensive, and really fake, Egyptian artifacts. Now it's up to Amelia to clear his good name and find the real culprit.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • Cold wind

    Creator

    Box, C. J.

    Abstract

    Game warden Joe Pickett's mother-in-law is suspected of murdering her husband. Pickett cannot stand the woman, and all the evidence is pointing straight toward her. Caught up in an investigation that is already personal, Pickett tries his best to keep things from getting too messy.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • A superior death

    Creator

    Barr, Nevada

    Abstract

    Anna Pigeon's job as U.S. National Park Service Ranger has lead her to Lake Superior--where an unaccounted-for corpse has turned up among the victims of a 70-year-old shipwreck.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • Firestorm

    Creator

    Barr, Nevada

    Abstract

    Exhausted by efforts to stop a wildfire that has already devoured 17,000 acres in California, ranger Anna Pigeon takes refuge when the fire crosses her path and emerges with nine other people, only to discover a murdered body.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, MD

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] OneClick Digital

    Not specified
  • The unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

    Creator

    Gilman, Dorothy

    Abstract

    Mrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown children. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meetings. She wanted to do something good for her country. So, naturally, she became a CIA agent. This time, the assignment sounds as tasty as a taco. A quick trip to Mexico City is on her agenda. Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and our dear Mrs. Pollifax finds herself embroilied in quite a hot Cold War--and her country's enemies find themsleves entangled with one unbelievably feisty lady.

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

    Not specified
  • The elusive Mrs. Pollifax

    Creator

    Gilman, Dorothy

    Abstract

    While waiting for a view of her night-blooming cereus, the mild-seeming Mrs. Pollifax received urgent orders for a daring mission to aid an escape. Soon, the unlikely-looking international spy was sporting a beautiful new hat that hid eight forged passports...

    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick, Md.

    [Prince Frederick, Md.]

    Recorded Books

    [Distributed by] RBdigital

    Not specified
  • Strangers

    Creator

    Robertson, David Alexander

    Abstract

    When Cole Harper is compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, he finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole�s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost, and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose, and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?

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