Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives

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Book Synopsis*** FOR FANS OF RICHARD OSMAN AND JANICE HALLETT, WE INVITE YOU TO MEET A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH JANE AUSTEN . . . ***''Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read'' S.J. BENNETT''Sharp and energetic whilst simultaneously warm and heartfelt. This is a delicious treat for fans of Austen''s novels and delightfully compelling mysteries'' B. P . WALTER''Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I''ve been waiting my whole life for! I loved it'' SOPHIE IRWINIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth . . .Welcome to Hampshire, 1795, where a young Jane Austen has her sights set on securing a marriage proposal from the dashing Tom Lefroy at a local ball.But when a shocking discovery is made - a milliner''s lifeless body tucked away in a linen closet - Jane finds herself embroiled in an unexpected murder mystery.As she races against the clock to clear her beloved brother Georgy''s name, Jane uses her sharp wits to navigate the treacherous waters of society, unmasking secrets and unearthing hidden motives along the way. With every twist and turn, Jane''s determination to solve the case deepens. And if she fails, her brother will face the ultimate punishment - the hangman''s noose . . .Join Jane on her quest for justice as she faces down danger, deceit, and scandal amidst her own friends and neighbours. Will she uncover the truth in time, or will the real killer go free? One thing''s for certain - in Hampshire, nothing is as it seems . . .*** BETWEEN THE MATCH-MAKING AND MATRIMONY LIES MURDER . . . . ***Why readers LOVE Miss Austen Investigates!''Delightful and entertaining'' 5***** reader review''Jane Austen makes a perfect detective!'' 5***** reader review ''This book is such a joy!'' 5***** reader review''A very clever whodunnit!'' 5***** reader review''Kept me entertained throughout'' 5***** reader reviewTrade ReviewJessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read * Sunday Express *Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read -- S.J. BennettSharp and energetic whilst simultaneously warm and heartfelt. This is a delicious treat for fans of Austen's novels and delightfully compelling mysteries -- B P WalterA brilliant debut * Woman & Home *This super-fun read is a total breath of fresh air! * Fabulous, Sun *A note-perfect crime caper that has much of the wit and empathy of an Austen novel * Red *Sparkling...A brilliant debut that does Jane justice * Woman's Weekly *So clever and well done * Good Housekeeping *Delicious * Crime Monthly *I adored this so much. Jane brims with life and wit, the story is packed with delicious details to delight every Austen fan, and the puzzle is constructed as neatly as Emma. Bravo, Jessica Bull -- you are a genius! -- Alex HaySuch a clever idea, pulled off with considerable deftness. The result is a sparkling treat of a read -- Elizabeth BuchanI absolutely adored Miss Austen Investigates! It perfectly captures the world of Jane Austen, and the character of Jane is everything you'd want her to be. Also a wonderfully twisty plot! -- Theresa HowesSuch a delight! Highly recommend -- Stacey ThomasI adored it. Miss Austen Investigates is fresh, fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself -- Jennie GodfreyJessica Bull has managed to perfectly entwine a classic golden era whodunnit with the life and society of one of our greatest ever writers. -- Kate WellsFrom the first page it sparkles with wit and warmth -- Jane DunnFunny, charming, clever and utterly absorbing. I am enchanted -- Ericka WallerHugely entertaining, this breathlessly paced mystery is given ballast by careful, thorough research, and intriguing insights into Jane Austen’s character. A gripping read -- Helen MoffettMiss Austen Investigates is an absolute joy of a novel that captures the era and Jane Austen herself with such heart, wit and an exquisite amount of detail. Beautifully written and completely immersive, it will keep you guessing until the very end -- Fiona McPhillipsThis book was a joy to read. I felt immersed in Jane Austen's world, and Jessica Bull's witty herione is so much fun to spend time with! Properly twisty, atmospheric, and delightful all at once. When I turned the last page I already missed Jane and can't wait for more -- Kristin PerrinA cosy mystery cloaked in Jane Austen's sparkling powers of observation and wit, Miss Austen Investigates brings a young Jane to life as she tries to solve a village murder that has struck far too close to home. With evocative detail and stunning historical accuracy, author Jessica Bull places the reader firmly within the Steventon terrain of Austen family lore in this remarkably assured and engaging debut. Blending the boisterous energy of Becoming Jane with the intricate plot puzzles of P.D. James, Miss Austen Investigates gives Austenites a wonderful new way to appreciate their favourite author -- Natalie JennerJessica Bull's debut novel is a sheer delight: a gripping murder mystery...it is also an intriguing and deeply moving love story. And it is very, very funny * Jane Austen's Regency World *Jessica Bull's writing is flawless, with a lyrical, subtle wit. It's like being swept along on a glorious wave. Can't wait to see what Jane gets up to next -- Amita MurraySheer delight. A gripping murder mystery. A hugely accomplished storyteller and Bull's writing style pays homage to Austen’s acerbic wit and elegant turn of phrase. I cannot wait for the next volume in the series * Jane Austen's Regency World *

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Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the heart of Trenton, N.J., a killer is out to make sure someone gets his just desserts.   Larry Virgil skipped out on his latest court date after he was arrested for hijacking an eighteen-wheeler full of premium bourbon. Fortunately for bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, Larry is just stupid enough to attempt almost the exact same crime again. Only this time he flees the scene, leaving behind a freezer truck loaded with Bogart ice cream and a dead body—frozen solid and covered in chocolate and chopped pecans.   As fate would have it, Stephanie’s mentor and occasional employer, Ranger, needs her to go undercover at the Bogart factory to find out who’s putting their employees on ice and sabotaging the business. It’s going to be hard for Stephanie to keep her hands off all that ice cream, and even harder for her to keep her hands off Ranger. It’s also going to be hard to explain to Trenton’s hottest cop, Joe Morelli, why she is spending late nights with Ranger, late nights with Lula and Randy Briggs—who are naked and afraid—and late nights keeping tabs on Grandma Mazur and her new fella. Stephanie Plum has a lot on her plate, but for a girl who claims to have “virtually no marketable skills,” these are the kinds of sweet assignments she does best.

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Book SynopsisWhen a normally mellow tiger at a rescue facility trees a terrified vet, animal behaviorist Grace Wilde needs to use her psychic ability to get to the root of the problem… A tiger can’t change his stripes—but if his behavior changes suddenly, there’s a reason. So when even-tempered Boris the Siberian tiger goes into attack mode, Grace knows there’s more to the story. Something is agitating the big cat. As she uses her telepathic ability to calm the tiger, she realizes he has witnessed a theft—not of something but of someone. A teenaged volunteer at the animal rescue facility has been taken…kidnapped. The problem is Brooke Ligner’s parents believe their troubled daughter ran away and Grace can’t exactly reveal her source. Even though sexy cop Kai Duncan is aware of Grace’s secret ability, he can’t initiate an investigation based on the word of a tiger. Now, as Grace searches

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