A wealthy woman’s death in a picturesque corner of Connecticut pulls her down-on-his-luck handyman into a sprawling criminal underworld . . . Awakened in the night by a mysterious and alarming call, handyman Jed Cooper rushes to the stately home of his employer, an emotionally fragile choreographer who has secluded herself in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills. But it’s too late. She’s dead and a shadowy figure has bolted into the darkness. Just in time for the cops to show up and find Jed standing over her body. Jed may be innocent but he can’t help feeling some haunting stirrings of guilt—after all, she’d been acting even more skittish than usual in recent days. Thanks to his sketchy past he prefers to stay as far from trouble as he can get. But he’s already entangled in this murder case, and as the fallout mounts, this twisty tale moves from Manhattan’s Little Italy to Miami and beyond as the truth slowly comes to light . . . Praise for the writing of Shelly Frome “Complex and eventful . . . an intelligently conceived mystery and an entertaining one as well.” —Kirkus Reviews “Suspenseful . . . The plot takes numerous satisfying twists.” —Publishers Weekly
Written in the style of a classic Brtish Mystery with a contemporary young American woman as the amateur sleuth. Entertaining. Keeps you guessing until the end. From a small secluded village in Connecticut to the English Countryside, readers are taken on a roller coaster of events and quirky characters as amateur sleuth Emily Ryder tries to solve a murder that everyone thinks was an accident. For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fateful early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It's labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions around Chris Cooper's death. For Emily, if Chris hadn't been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn't fit. As Emily heads across the pond for a scheduled tour of Lydfield's sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor . . . she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.
Josh Bartlett had figured all the angles, changed his name, holed up as a small-town features writer in the seclusion of the Blue Ridge. Only a few weeks more and he'd begin anew, return to the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut and Molly (if she'd have him) and, at long last, live a normal life. After all, it was a matter of record that Zharko had been deported well over a year ago. The shadowy form John had glimpsed yesterday at the lake was only that --- a hazy shadow under the eaves of the activities building. It stood to reason his old nemesis was still ensconced overseas in Bucharest or thereabouts well out of the way. And no matter where he was, he wouldn't travel south over eight hundred miles to track Josh down. Surely that couldn't be, not now, not after all this.>/b>
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner – Mystery 2021 eLit Bronze Award Winner – Mystery Readers Favorite Book Award Winner – Sleuthing Mystery Small-town realtor, Miranda Davis, never expected to uncover a terrorist plot. But when her cousin, Skip, playfully broadcasts some intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day” on his radio show, he begins to receive threatening anonymous messages – leaving Miranda to wonder if he’s stumbled into something much more sinister... After Skip’s beloved cat, Duffy, is snatched as a warning, Miranda finds herself roped into a dangerous mission to decipher a conspiracy that threatens to tip a crucial senatorial vote. As they’re forced into a race against time to unmask the perpetrators and prevent a disaster, Miranda must somehow decipher the use of old-timey WWII tactics to bring the terrorists’ shadowy plot to light. But, the clock is ticking. Miranda and Skip will have to act fast if they want to prevent innocent blood from being spilled—and keep themselves alive in the process. Can Miranda crack the code and stop the terrorists? Or will she be too late? Find out in Miranda and the D-Day Caper, a riveting contemporary mystery that mixes modern political intrigue, old-time heroes and values, and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. What Readers of Miranda and the D-Day Caper Have To Say: ★★★★★ - “Fans of spunky female leads will look forward to seeing more of Miranda.” – Publisher’s Weekly ★★★★★ - “A fantastic modern tale with a nostalgic feel.” —Jana Zinser, author of the award-winning novel, The Children's Train ★★★★★ – “The author quickly displays his prowess for developing a highly intricate and imaginative plot. The characters are quirky and spirited, and their entertaining interactions and conversations will bring a smile to readers’ faces. For fans of mystery, politics and adventure, this book is a must-read!” - Book Excellence Awards ★★★★★ – “It has everything – good-old-fashioned mystery, a political thriller, humor, and plenty of suspense. You won’t fail to be hooked by this story...[it] draws you into its web and keeps you there until the end.” – Reader’s Favorite
Like most people, Bud Palmer felt this was just another day. Though the era was drawing to a close, he assumed his life as a sports columnist in the subtropics, in keeping with the benign fifties itself, would go on as predictable as ever. But that particular autumn morning he was thrust into a caper that was totally beyond him, forced him to leave Miami and take the train to Manhattan, and suddenly found everything in this restless "Big Apple" was up for grabs, on the brink, at a dicey turning point.
Written in the style of a classic Brtish Mystery with a contemporary young American woman as the amateur sleuth. Entertaining. Keeps you guessing until the end. From a small secluded village in Connecticut to the English Countryside, readers are taken on a roller coaster of events and quirky characters as amateur sleuth Emily Ryder tries to solve a murder that everyone thinks was an accident. For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fateful early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It's labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions around Chris Cooper's death. For Emily, if Chris hadn't been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn't fit. As Emily heads across the pond for a scheduled tour of Lydfield's sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor . . . she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.
A wealthy woman’s death in a picturesque corner of Connecticut pulls her down-on-his-luck handyman into a sprawling criminal underworld . . . Awakened in the night by a mysterious and alarming call, handyman Jed Cooper rushes to the stately home of his employer, an emotionally fragile choreographer who has secluded herself in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills. But it’s too late. She’s dead and a shadowy figure has bolted into the darkness. Just in time for the cops to show up and find Jed standing over her body. Jed may be innocent but he can’t help feeling some haunting stirrings of guilt—after all, she’d been acting even more skittish than usual in recent days. Thanks to his sketchy past he prefers to stay as far from trouble as he can get. But he’s already entangled in this murder case, and as the fallout mounts, this twisty tale moves from Manhattan’s Little Italy to Miami and beyond as the truth slowly comes to light . . . Praise for the writing of Shelly Frome “Complex and eventful . . . an intelligently conceived mystery and an entertaining one as well.” —Kirkus Reviews “Suspenseful . . . The plot takes numerous satisfying twists.” —Publishers Weekly
This guide for screenwriters and those interested in the screenwriting process has important information on every facet of the screenwriter's trade. Introductory chapters discuss skills essential for all screenwriters. The second part covers various options available to screenwriters (such as different genres, indie films, adaptation) with important methods for each. Part Three is a collection of revealing interviews by the author with several established and seasoned professionals. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner – Mystery 2021 eLit Bronze Award Winner – Mystery Readers Favorite Book Award Winner – Sleuthing Mystery Small-town realtor, Miranda Davis, never expected to uncover a terrorist plot. But when her cousin, Skip, playfully broadcasts some intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day” on his radio show, he begins to receive threatening anonymous messages – leaving Miranda to wonder if he’s stumbled into something much more sinister... After Skip’s beloved cat, Duffy, is snatched as a warning, Miranda finds herself roped into a dangerous mission to decipher a conspiracy that threatens to tip a crucial senatorial vote. As they’re forced into a race against time to unmask the perpetrators and prevent a disaster, Miranda must somehow decipher the use of old-timey WWII tactics to bring the terrorists’ shadowy plot to light. But, the clock is ticking. Miranda and Skip will have to act fast if they want to prevent innocent blood from being spilled—and keep themselves alive in the process. Can Miranda crack the code and stop the terrorists? Or will she be too late? Find out in Miranda and the D-Day Caper, a riveting contemporary mystery that mixes modern political intrigue, old-time heroes and values, and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. What Readers of Miranda and the D-Day Caper Have To Say: ★★★★★ - “Fans of spunky female leads will look forward to seeing more of Miranda.” – Publisher’s Weekly ★★★★★ - “A fantastic modern tale with a nostalgic feel.” —Jana Zinser, author of the award-winning novel, The Children's Train ★★★★★ – “The author quickly displays his prowess for developing a highly intricate and imaginative plot. The characters are quirky and spirited, and their entertaining interactions and conversations will bring a smile to readers’ faces. For fans of mystery, politics and adventure, this book is a must-read!” - Book Excellence Awards ★★★★★ – “It has everything – good-old-fashioned mystery, a political thriller, humor, and plenty of suspense. You won’t fail to be hooked by this story...[it] draws you into its web and keeps you there until the end.” – Reader’s Favorite
Josh Bartlett had figured all the angles, changed his name, holed up as a small-town features writer in the seclusion of the Blue Ridge. Only a few weeks more and he'd begin anew, return to the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut and Molly (if she'd have him) and, at long last, live a normal life. After all, it was a matter of record that Zharko had been deported well over a year ago. The shadowy form John had glimpsed yesterday at the lake was only that --- a hazy shadow under the eaves of the activities building. It stood to reason his old nemesis was still ensconced overseas in Bucharest or thereabouts well out of the way. And no matter where he was, he wouldn't travel south over eight hundred miles to track Josh down. Surely that couldn't be, not now, not after all this.>/b>
At the outset, Miranda Davis has nothing much going for her. The tourists are long gone by October in the quaint Carolina town of Black Mountain, her realty business is at a standstill, and her weekend stint managing the local tavern offers little to pull her out of the doldrums. When prominent church lady Cloris Raintree offers a stipend to look into the whereabouts of a missing girl hiker on the Q.T, Miranda, along with her partner Harry (an unemployed features writer) agree. But then it all backfires. A burly figure shambles down a mountain slope with a semi-conscious girl draped over his shoulder. Miranda's attempts to uncover Cloris Raintree's true motives become near impossible as she puts up one smokescreen after another, including a slip of the tongue regarding an incident in Havana. The local police keep stonewalling and Harry is of little help. Tarot cards left on Cloris' doorstep and arcane prompts on her e-mail only exacerbate the situation. Growing more desperate over the captive girl's fate, Miranda comes across a link to a cold case of arson and murder. With the advent of the dark of the moon, she is summoned to "Tower Time" as this twisty tale continues to run its course.
A crime story with southern gothic overtones which centers on thirty-something Josh Devlin, a failed journalist who, after a year of wandering, winds up in a Kentucky homeless shelter on a wintry December day. Josh comes upon a runaway named Alice holed up in an abandoned boxcar. Taken with her plight, and dejected over his own squandered life, Josh takes her back to Memphis, trying to get back on his feet while seeking a solution to Alice's troubles. A Delta bluesman's checkered past comes into play, and inevitably Josh finds himself on a collision course with a backwoods tracker fixated on the Civil War and, by extension, the machinations of the governor-elect of Mississippi--past sins have finally come due in the present.
A series of creepy pranks has driven an impressionable 30- something actress, Katie, to distraction. One evening while out for a jog, she falls into a camouflaged cistern. Drifting past consciousness, she calls for her lifelong friend Sarah. A features reporter from New Haven, Sarah soon finds herself a player in a twisted and deadly plot. Overwhelmed by bizarre suspects and the torment of her own psychological turmoil, Sarah struggles to find answers to increasingly shadowy questions. This chilling tale set in New England provides insight into the lives of summer-stock theater players.
Part of the highly successful Shelly Cashman Series, Microsoft Excel 2002 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques provides step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color screen shots, helping students learn basic through expert-level Excel 2002 skills quickly and easily.
This guide for screenwriters and those interested in the screenwriting process has important information on every facet of the screenwriter's trade. Introductory chapters discuss skills essential for all screenwriters. The second part covers various options available to screenwriters (such as different genres, indie films, adaptation) with important methods for each. Part Three is a collection of revealing interviews by the author with several established and seasoned professionals. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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