"Lainie Jackson survived her fiancé's murder plot and her attacker is dead--isn't he? Now, with the help of former Army Ranger James Holton, it's time to find out if the past has come back to haunt her--or if the recent attempts on her life come from a new threat"--

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of P. D. James.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Elmore Leonard.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Dashiell Hammett.

Jordan goes cruising to Norway, as the undercover bodyguard of Joanna Carter. When Jordan is charged with her client's murder, the supposedly leisurely cruise becomes a ship of danger.

"In 1982, two teenagers--serial killer survivor Emma Lewis and US Marshal candidate Travis Bell--are recruited by the FBI to interview convicted juvenile killers and provide insight and advice on cold cases. From the start, Emma and Travis develop a quick friendship, gaining information from juvenile murderers that even the FBI can't crack. But when the team is called in to give advice on an active case--a serial killer who exclusively hunts teenagers--things...

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Chester Himes.

"When aspiring musician Twyla Finch arrives in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1977, the nineteen-year-old Texan is dazzled by the fringe-and-rhinestones country music scene. Live music flows from bars, open mic nights tempt with the chance of stardom, and record label execs seek the next hot new act. As Twyla finds her way in this vibrant town, she soon falls for Chet Wilton, country music hopeful and son of blue-blooded Nashvillians. When a night out with...

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

"IRISH MILKSHAKE MURDER by CARLENE O'CONNOR: In advance of their St. Patrick's Day wedding, Tara Meehan and Danny O'Donnell are off to the Aran Islands with their bridesmaids and groomsmen for a joint hen and stag party. The weekend kicks off with the ferry trip to Inis Mór, as the passengers enjoy boozy milkshakes on board and entertainment from a pair of famous Irish-dancing twin brothers. But faster than Tara can say "Oh, Danny Boy," a murder...