Private investigators and detectives Books

Investment advisor Tim Barnett gets more involved in helping the authorities nab some bad guys than he anticipated, encountering tasks beyond his usual expertise. His romantic interests, likewise, shift in unexpected ways as he wrestles with ethical...

ATLANTICA-the forgotten isle, the glittering gem in the cesspool of humanity's future. Anything you do inside your own home is allowed. Those with obscene wealth find it a haven, while every major country of in the world craves the secrets they...

Several mysteries occupy Katie's mind, all at once. Her newly discovered half-sister hasn't yet endeared herself in the Wilk household. Even though her dad is somewhat accepting of the idea that the wife who abandoned him began a new family, Katie can't...

Katie Wilk and her black Labrador retriever, Maverick, are training for Search and Rescue certification, and Katie is well into the school year with her math and science students. But a series of shocking events rock their small town-a teenage beauty...

ACTION! CAMERA! COFFIN! "Some incredible degeneracy compelled a flash of admiration for her exquisite body, even in its limp position on the floor. It lasted however only as long as it took for my eyes to make the trip from body to head. It had to be her...

Louis Vetters is a recently retired Chicago Police Detective, one of the sharpest and most- respected cops on the force, who now works as a Private Investigator.He is drawn in to the murder of an aspiring young black artist on Chicago's South Side, who...

When her ex-husband Grant is jailed in Italy for the murder of his current wife, Finley's decision to help him uncovers long-held secrets that threaten reputations, marriages-and her life.Grant's wife goes missing while on their second honeymoon, and he...

Photographer Nellie Burns and her faithful Labrador retriever, Moonshine, travel to the Stanley Basin of central Idaho with sheep rancher, Gwynn Campbell, and his Basque sheepherder, Alphonso. Nellie plans to spend several weeks in the mountains around...

Langdon is muddling his way through the pandemic like everybody else. Business restrictions have dealt a blow to his mystery bookstore, and nobody leaves the house anymore to get into trouble and create a need for a PI. At the same time, his marriage is...

Young Woman's Body Discovered in Library Gazebo, Lou Prophet Accused in Library Spirits, a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan-1926, Pasadena, California-When Daisy's old nemesis, Stacy Kincaid, is found murdered in the Pasadena Public Library's...

Sheriff Matt Simms' days are numbered. Diagnosed with liver cancer, and waiting for a transplant, Simms remains steadfast to the things that matter: his friends, his wife, and his duty to protect the citizens of Parker County. <br><br>The...

Private investigator Sloane West knows that every murder begins with a lie. Vancouver Island harbors the darkest. Under a cold moon, a brutal murder occurs, and a boy vanishes. The RCMP suspects the child is the killer, but in Old Denwick, things aren't...

M-U-R-D-E-R. Nine points in Scrabble.Nine iron--great for short golf shots. But can a golf pro and an English teacher work together to discover who killed a friend during a Scrabble game? Newly retired Jayne Marple and Arnolda "Arnie" Palmer met playing...

Jessica Gracers sits in a jail cell. Accused of murdering her husband; a crime she insists she is innocent of. Having heard of Derek Cole and his investigative skills, Jessica hires Derek and requests he begin the investigation immediately. But when...

Only Chrissy, a cute little Shih Tzu, can unlock this mystery!Autumn Clarke survived the car crash that killed her parents. To help her cope with PTSD, she adopts Chrissy, a Shih Tzu with a remarkable secret. Chrissy is also the only witness to the...

Harley Jean must be on the right track if someone wants to kidnap her . . .Memphis tour guide and amateur crime-solver, Harley Jean Davidson, is up to her handlebars in mystery, again. Last time, she was almost whacked by jewel thieves. Now her Aunt...

Jake Garrett, a writer living in New York's Greenwich Village, is paid a surprising late-night visit from the husband whose wife, Vera, Jake had an affair with ten years earlier. Even more surprising: the husband asks Jake to help find her, for she's...

Brenda Hill grows up in a small town in the Adirondack Mountains called Cook's Landing. In high school, she falls for local boy Joshua Smith. Together, they make big plans to move to New York City where Brenda will attend fashion design school and Joshua...

A despised priest is drowned in a pond in this medieval mystery filled with “lively period detail” (Kirkus Reviews).In a mild December in the year of our Lord 1141, a new priest comes to the parishioners of the Foregate outside the Abbey of...

A monk’s journey of amends leads to murder in this “thoroughly entertaining medieval mystery” in the Silver Dagger Award–winning series (Publishers Weekly).Winter arrived early in 1142, bringing with it a heavy snowfall. The...

“Bodies and red herrings pile up in a satisfying way” in the Silver Dagger Award–winning medieval mystery series starring Brother Cadfael (Library Journal).The year is 1142, and England is in the grip of civil war. Within the cloisters...

From an Edgar and Agatha Award winner: A mystery writer must solve the puzzle of her past when she meets the South Carolina family she never knew existed.   Popular mystery novelist Molly Hunt knows all about the twists and turns of fiction, but...

A young Irishman finds love and danger in the shadows of Weimar BerlinFrancis Bacon has never cared much for country living, so he is overjoyed when his father sends him to Berlin as punishment for his not-so-innocent flirtations with the other...

Charges of heresy and murder are complicated by the contents of a mysterious treasure chestIn the summer of 1143, William of Lythwood arrives at the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, but it is not a joyous...

The sleuthing monk unravels a thorny case of murder in this “accomplished whodunit meticulously wrought with a wealth of medieval detail” (Booklist).A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may...

Everyone's known some kind of bad neighbor: the loud, the rude, the nosy, or the accusatory. Unfortunately, Myaisha's neighbor in suburban Greensboro, a hard-drinking man named Jared, is pretty much all four, even going so far as calling Animal Control...

In the small, seemingly idyllic town of Willow's End, a dark undercurrent flows beneath the surface. Detective Ian Mercer and his partner, Sarah Langley, are thrust into the center of a complex and dangerous investigation when a series of crimes exposes...

The Spilled Ink Mysteries are cozy mystery with a nod to the golden age of female sleuth, amateur detective, 'who dun it', fiction.Catherine Everwood, a librarian with a nose for uncovering hidden secrets, finds herself plunged into a world of intrigue...

"Vendetta Vegas Style" is a gripping suspense novel about Paul Marco, who seeks a fresh start by leaving Baltimore for Las Vegas on the advice of his friend Mikey Weigand. Avoiding big cities, Paul stops in small towns, initially searching for peace and...

" Deadly Waves: A Maritime Murder Mystery" is a gripping, suspenseful novel about a luxury cruise that turns into a nightmare. A group of wealthy passengers board the glamorous yacht "The Serenity" expecting a relaxing vacation at sea. Little do they...

An innocent has never looked so guilty...When a girl is found dead at an all-night house party, the sheriff accuses Gina's son, Jacob, of being the murderer.Despite the evidence stacked up against him, Gina is determined to find the real killer and bring...

"The Last Testimony: A Race Against Time" is a gripping story about an unlikely trio seeking vengeance against the corrupt forces controlling their city. It explores moral dilemmas, the relentless pursuit of truth, and the complexities of courage.Alex is...

Ce texte peut être considéré comme une œuvre fantastique, un polar ou un conte de fée. Pourquoi, tout dépend de notre grille de lecture. Un roman social, ou un mélodrame sans musique.  C'est un drame au ton populaire où s'accumulent des péripéties que...

8 bakers, extra quirky pets-and a murder!How many amateur sleuths does one town need? When Lyra St Claire, ex celebrity chef, needs help with a wedding that means a lot to her, she does something she thought she'd never do again. The plan is simple...

"The Legendary Thief: The Virtuoso Robber" is a story about a former master thief named Aronzo. He was once the best at stealing without being caught, but fate caught up with him. Now he is a wanted criminal on the run. Police are everywhere looking for...

When an overflying drone caught world-famous star of the silver screen George Calhoun cheating on his wife, the silver fox desperately tried to get his hands on the footage. Unfortunately the drone belonged to my human's dad, who now found himself at the...

I have a confession to make. I've never been a big fan of diamonds or other gems. Frankly I don't see the attraction. Okay, so they're nice to look at, but when your tummy is rumbling, jewels aren't going to feed you, are they? No, give me a nice bowl of...

I have never claimed to possess any particular musical talent. In fact I think it's rare for a cat to stake a claim to fame based on musical ability alone (a certain Broadway musical notwithstanding). So when Harriet suggested a joint performance of cat...

When Matt met Aurelia, he knew she was the one, and when he asked her to marry him and she said yes, he was the happiest man alive. Until he met her dad and discovered that her dad... was his dad, too! And so when Matt and his dad walked into Odelia's...

All I ever wanted in life was to be able to enjoy my daily naps, my daily dose of kibble and spend quality time with my friends. But lately Hampton Cove, the small town I like to call home, seems to have become the kind of crime-infested borough you hear...

In this second volume of the new franchise crime series - The Swiss Franchise Detectives - Lars Van de Velde is called to the Zug headquarter of the Happy People, a fitness franchise. It relies heavily on robotics and artificial intelligence, but is...

Eine mysteriöse Anzeige in der Zeitung...Eine sonderbare Entführung und ein verzwicktes Rätsel in Form einer Schnitzeljagd halten Kommissar a.D. Rabe und seinen Mitstreiter Pastor Mühlenfeld auf Trab!Zusammen mit einer Gruppe junger Leute sind sie dem...

Eigentlich sollten Clifford Walker, Laurentius Newcombe und Adriana Shilling nur im Fall einer gestohlenen Uhr ermitteln. Doch als sie auf dem düsteren Landhaus Lonemoor Estate eintreffen, wendet sich das Blatt: Ein Schneesturm zieht herauf und zwingt...

A Seer in the City...While visiting an estate sale to pick up new items for Missing Pieces, Aly gets hit with a surprise: the elderly homeowner didn't have a heart attack--she was murdered. Aly's got the evidence in her hands, and the killer is offering...

Just when Aly thinks she understands her psychic powers, a new mystery puts them to the test. Life in Shady Grove is looking up. Aly's excited to start classes at Maloney College, she loves her job, and her unrequited crush might be starting to turn...

Aly doesn't believe in psychics. Too bad she just had a vision.Future scientists don't see things that aren't real. Aly's got enough on her plate, with finishing her degree and taking care of her nephew and starting her new job at the antique store while...