Private investigators and detectives Books

Rocky Rollins' best friend Lusty receives threats from one of her anonymous phone sex clients. Rocky reluctantly agrees to track down the culprit. Soon after, a series of creepy gifts appear on Lusty's porch, followed by a violent break-in that sends...

What's scarier? An ax murderer or a family Christmas?Mom wants to make the most of Christmas in Montana. I want to catch a killer.Surprisingly, my girlfriend meeting my family isn't the worst thing to happen. Turns out killers don't take off the holidays...

In the shadowed corners of West Sound, a lethal concoction of drugs claims its victims with ruthless efficiency-four lives extinguished in as many days.Detective Jefferson Hughes follows the deadly trail. What starts as a seemingly routine case tied to...

The walls of Saint Dorothea's College in Cambridge hide more secrets than simply the existence of magic ...Lennox Davies couldn't be happier when the detective agency of Whitney and Davies receives a summons to investigate a missing secretary at the...

Welcome to Owhiro, Florida - a quaint seaside village, and currently the scene of a bizarre unsolved murder.Local bartender Kalliope Brooks was horrified to find a dead body hidden in her car, and now she can't seem to tear herself away from the case...

To all the faint-hearted readers, be careful as you enter this world of thrill, mystery and action, for at every step of the story, there will be a new surprise for you.

In the sultry heat of 1968 Miami, private investigator George Clay finds himself entangled in a web of murder, smuggling, and forbidden desire. Fresh out of the Navy with an honorable discharge and a taste for adventure, George sets up shop on Miami...

In den ehrwürdigen Mauern der Heidelberger Universität geschehen seltsame Dinge. Als ein renommierter Professor unter mysteriösen Umständen Selbstmord begeht, beginnt für die skeptische Journalistin Katarina Meyer eine Ermittlung, die ihr gesamtes...

O empresário Mehmet Demirsoy se casa com Elif Yılmaz, uma jovem e bela enfermeira, algum tempo após a morte de sua primeira esposa. Embora o casal pareça ter um relacionamento ideal de fora, Mehmet tem dúvidas sobre Elif. Uma noite, ele recebe uma...

When the clock strikes murder, it's a night to die for. Dallas, 1924Fashionable detective Penelope van Kessler is working her final case with the Heist Society. They just don't know it yet. When a friend of her late husband offers her a job as St. Louis'...

Ana Albey, a reclusive South Florida heiress, is forced to leave behind her decaying estate and confront her traumatic past when her childhood friend Margo faces a mysterious threat. To protect her friend, Ana is drawn into a web of secrets that have...

Former elementary school teacher, Kaila Jamison, has now decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a food blogger and critic for one of the most popular social media food blogs in the country, Gourmet Therapy. Excited about her new career and the...

THE NEW SLIM HARDY MYSTERY One autumn night in 1992, young trapeze artist Maria's circus career is cut short by a horrific fall. Later investigation reveals sabotage, but by then the ramshackle Southern Cross Circus has folded, and its garrulous ring...

"Detektei "Schubert und Wagner": Verschwunden im Schatten" - Ein fesselnder Thriller, der Sie nicht loslassen wird.Max Schubert und Sophie Wagner, zwei unkonventionelle Detektive in Berlins rauer Unterwelt, stehen vor ihrem gefährlichsten Fall. Ein...

Un joven cura se enfrenta a un despiadado asesino en serieA principios de los años sesenta, en un tranquilo pueblo de Almería situado cerca de la capital y en la Vega del Andarax, entre naranjos, encuentran asesinado cruelmente a su párroco. El padre...

Descubre uno de los secretos mejor guardados de la Iglesia y de la Historia.En 1939 Hitler cree que podrá manejar al Vaticano y, por tanto, a la Santa Alianza (Su servicio de información) si compra la elección del nuevo Papa de Roma con tres millones de...

A vigilante surfer.A by-the-book detective.A ruthless serial killer.There are better places to go on vacation. Koa Banks used to be a respected pro surfer. He used to be an elite Hawaiian lifeguard. Koa used to be a lot of things. Now he's just trying to...

A picturesque Texas vineyard. A tech company retreat turned deadly. A caterer caught in a bubbling pot of mystery. Abby Hirsch has established herself as the go-to caterer in her beloved hometown of Sugar Creek, Texas. But her skills are put to the test...

"Death to him who violates this sacred seal, death from the guardian jackal Anubis, death . . ." Kate Gresham isn't the kind of person to believe in Ancient Egyptian curses. That sort of thing is for Hollywood B-movies. It's not for "Exploring the...

***LARGE PRINT VERSION*** Perfect for those who prefer large print The clock is ticking when coffee addict Parker Bell, bestselling novelist and Atlanta cyber security company owner, comes back to her hometown of Po'thole, Florida (pronounced Po Ho by...

Dive into the captivating world of mystery and intrigue, while effortlessly enhancing your German language skills with our "Learn German with Detective Stories" reader. Designed for learners at the A2 level, each tale will not only engage your mind but...

David Howard started life as a trusting cherubic choirboy, 'they' turned him into an avenging playboy-killer with a list. We follow his journey from orphan, to church, to dens of iniquity, London's beautiful elite, and prison, When offered a release deal...

As Lethal Prey opens, Boone is heading for Buffalo to re-establish his relationship with his long estranged son Michael, and meet his daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren. His son is, from all appearances, a successful attorney headed for...

Nel tentativo di dimenticare i suoi problemi con l'alcol, John "Slim" Hardy, ex militare diventato investigatore privato, si unisce a quella che dovrebbe essere una tranquilla vacanza di pesca a Dartmouth, nel Devon meridionale. Ma quando un altro dei...

A charming small town. A peach festival gone awry. A culinary entrepreneur caught in a juicy mystery. Abby Hirsch has traded in her hectic life in L.A. for a shot at her dream-a catering business in her idyllic hometown of Sugar Creek, Texas. She's...

Penny TownsendSecrets and Skeletons in the Teashop: A British Murder Mystery Series With a HInt of Roamnce: Book 2 of 3: (FAYE LANTERN MYSTERIES SERIES)Faye wanted to settle into Petworth village and celebrate the grand reopening of her teashop. But...

When Emma Cassidy, a budding graphic designer, returns to her sun-soaked hometown of Citrus Beach, Florida, she's expecting a tranquil holiday season. But her plans take a turn for the mysterious when she finds herself at the center of a baffling...

The earth speaks for the angry dead... The ley lines no longer offer me their power.My best guess? New construction on an ancient burial ground.If they'd stirred up a few vengeful spirits that would be one thing... That's common enough. I could deal with...

"Death Hawaiian Style" is a gripping suspense novel that follows Paul Marco's pursuit of peace after his wife's brutal murder. For months, he languished in grief, wondering endlessly, with no clear direction on how to move forward. When a friend...

Jimmy's is a contemporary novel set in suburban Chicago. It is the story of a young man who lost his way, but who finds it thanks to an unlikely source: an...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are asked to investigate mysterious hauntings taking place at a waxworks museum. The owner of the museum, Mr Chamberlain, has received reports of objects moving on their own, eerie sounds echoing through the walls, and...

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The first three books in 'Ruth Finlay Mysteries', a series of cozy mystery novels by Isobel Blackthorn, now available in one volume!Murder In Myrtle Bay: When feature writer Ruth Finlay's old tennis coach is found dead, she discovers that there's no lack...

The first three books in 'John Standard', a series of mystery novels by Tom Towslee, now available in one volume!Chasing The Dead: John Standard will need to figure out whether Allison Shafer is dead or alive - or risk losing his own life. The search for...

If you can't stand the heat, get off the runway. ​Samantha Kidd's love life is on ice. After breaking up with shoe designer Nick Taylor, she's lost, lonely-and stuck with a commitment she regrets: helping Nick's glamorous best friend mount her first...

#1 NYT-bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with her favorite sleuths to unravel a tangled web of family secrets and expose a murderer.When Lord Meriwell collapses and dies at his dining table, Barnaby and Penelope Adair are summoned, along with...

Shocking. Intriguing. Heart-Wrenching. Connor Whiteley's Uniformed Cabal takes readers on an unputdownable emotional rollercoaster in this sensational new addition to the acclaimed series.As Private Eye Bettie English investigates a Cabal within the...

Destiny of the WitchWhen the going gets tough, the tough brew potionsI made a potion to fix my mum's broken mind but only time will tell if it will succeed - or if it will fail like all my previous attempts. As her condition worsens, I'm doing everything...

A perplexed sleuth.And an ice-cold slaying.Step into 1920s London, where the festive season is in full swing. Veronica Vale is looking forward to Christmas at the Swan Tavern with her dear friend Ruby, her dog Benji, and a group of friends, old and new...

Small villages can hide big secrets... When psychologist Laurel Nightingale finds a journalist murdered in the small village of Elderwick, she suspects her newest client, famous author Hugh Quintrell, might be involved. As Hugh charms the police into...

Arabella Stewart, grieving the losses of her parents and brother, returns home from serving as an operator in the Great War to find Ballantyne, her family resort, and Moreley, her small hometown in precarious positions. Another impediment arises when she...

Franki's Venice vacation makes NOLA seem like Disneyland...Franki Amato is in Venice to celebrate her best friend's Christmas Eve nuptials. She's looking forward to a relaxing break from the PI grind and a romantic gondola ride with her Casanova. But...

An ax murder leaves Franki less than jazzed...Jazz Fest is in full swing in The Big Easy, but PI Franki Amato is singing the blues. The owner of an historic Italian grocery and deli is murdered in a manner eerily reminiscent of the Axeman of New Orleans,...

Franki's back-with a bite!Halloween is looming large in New Orleans, and Private Investigator Franki Amato's in a gloomy mood. Her boyfriend Bradley has to leave on an extended business trip, and her slacker brother is coming to town with her matchmaker...

A strip club murder has Franki feeling exposed...Private investigator Franki Amato has just turned thirty, and she feels anything but festive. For starters, she can't have cake because she's given up sweets, and one of her teeth is torturing her. To add...

Franki finds nothing sweet about this sugar plantation mystery...For PI Franki Amato, New Orleans is anything but The Big Easy. Her best friend and employer has assigned her an unsettling investigation-the murder of a gorgeous cosmetics CEO at an...

Franki's first Mardi Gras is murder...Francesca "Franki" Amato is a straight-shooting rookie cop in Austin, Texas, until an embarrassing 911 call prompts her to take a job at her best friend's PI agency in New Orleans. But Franki soon learns that solving...

Dr. Mia Reid arrives on the Isle of Skye for a summer dig. She learns her friend and trusted colleague, Dr. Ethan Carter, is dead and valuable artifacts are missing. Interpol agent and Mia's former lover, Luke Forbes, is working the case with the police...