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Author: Frank W. Dressler Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595160522 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 250
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The lives of Ben Pierce, President of the Philadelphia Better Business Bureau, and Kate Flaherty, Philadelphia homicide detective, become intertwined after the murder of Bill Rose, Philadelphia's most famous public prosecutor. Rose, for years the top prosecutor in the Philadelphia DA's office and now a post-retirement employee of the BBB, is found shot dead in his office. Who did it? A murderer he prosecuted? A Philadelphia roofer whose BBB membership he terminated? An old lover? A Jew hater? The pursuit of the murderer leads to a shattering and surprising conclusion, and to the possible start of a romantic relationship between Pierce and Flaherty.
Author: Frank W. Dressler Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595160522 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 250
Book Description
The lives of Ben Pierce, President of the Philadelphia Better Business Bureau, and Kate Flaherty, Philadelphia homicide detective, become intertwined after the murder of Bill Rose, Philadelphia's most famous public prosecutor. Rose, for years the top prosecutor in the Philadelphia DA's office and now a post-retirement employee of the BBB, is found shot dead in his office. Who did it? A murderer he prosecuted? A Philadelphia roofer whose BBB membership he terminated? An old lover? A Jew hater? The pursuit of the murderer leads to a shattering and surprising conclusion, and to the possible start of a romantic relationship between Pierce and Flaherty.
Author: Frank Dressler Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595277411 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 142
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Grace Akers is hung from a beam over the altar of the Harford Independent Bible Church, and shortly thereafter, on the first day of deer season, her husband is shot dead on the property of the Smiley family. Kate and Ben Pierce, the new owners of a country home in Harford, become involved in the case through Jenny Smiley, the remarkable daughter of Pastor Paul Smiley, after Jenny is attacked in a highly novel way. The only obvious common denominator in the murders is the church. But how could the church possibly be involved? "How?" is the question that tantalizes Brad Jackson, Pennsylvania State Police criminal investigator. While hardly a novice in investigating murder, his murder caseload seldom exceeds more than one a year. Once circumstances throw him together with Kate and Ben, they all work together to bring the case to an explosive conclusion.
Author: Frank W. Dressler Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595524826 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 145
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How could birding, that most peaceful of avocations, lead to two grisly murders in Nepal and an un-investigated death in Panama? Kate and Ben, recent converts to the joys of birding, become enthusiastic members of the Susquehanna County Birders Group and look forward to birding in Nepal where a group member, Tara Cope, receives a Fulbright Scholarship to teach for a year. Thus begins a web of intrigue and murder the surprising and dramatic conclusion of which is revealed during a later birding tour in Panama.
Author: Joanne Fluke Publisher: Kensington ISBN: 1617732265 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 434
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Thanksgiving has a way of thawing the frostiest hearts in Lake Eden. But that won’t be happening for newlywed Hannah Swensen Barton—not after her husband suddenly disappears . . . Hannah has felt as bitter as November in Minnesota since Ross vanished without a trace and left their marriage in limbo. Still, she throws herself into a baking frenzy for the sake of pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving-themed treats while endless holiday orders pour into The Cookie Jar. Hannah even introduces a raspberry Danish pastry to the menu, and P.K., her husband’s assistant at KCOW-TV, will be one of the first to sample it. But instead of taking a bite, P.K., who is driving Ross’s car and using his desk at work, is murdered. Was someone plotting against P.K. all along or did Ross dodge a deadly dose of sweet revenge? Hannah will have to quickly sift through a cornucopia of clues and suspects to stop a killer from bringing another murder to the table. Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!
Author: Glen C. Carrington Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 149690723X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 459
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The novel is about the murder of Dr. Clarence Watson, a wealthy, distinguished, San Francisco psychiatrist who was found murdered at the estate of his friend, another affluent celebrity status psychiatrist, in the wine country of Napa. The body was found on the living room coffee table completely wrapped in white latex, giving the image of an alien being or a gigantic condom. Whats going on? The Napa Police force is not well experienced in murders due to the low crime rate and even less so in involvement with high profile cases. Because the body was found in the home of the esteemed psychiatrist Dr. Bates, the physician automatically calls Detective William Monroe Lincoln to get him involved since Dr. Bates had worked on an earlier case with Detective Lincoln, providing requested psychological data to quickly determine the mental status of a criminal holding hostages in an extremely fast moving and precarious situation. The Watson family wants to know who the murderer is and the investigation quickly determines there are several paths of inquiry. The deceased had a unique personality and his sexuality becomes a factor; was Dr. Watson gay? An extremely sexual and voluptuous woman named Lolita was Dr. Watsons patient and ex-patient; and, an unusual relationship follows. Dr. Watsons patient list has one client who is potentially dangerous, homophobic, and has violence in his background. The victims ex-wife was now dating a Union official who despised the ex-husband and the feelings between the two men were of strong mutual disrespect. The various characters spanning many social circles keeps the detective guessing; and with certain dangers lurking, Detective Lincoln again calls upon his unique friend, Lenny McDerch, to help protect him. The landscape is the beautiful Bay Area where Detective Lincoln once before sought out those responsible for murder!
Author: H. Thomas Money Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1770679677 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 246
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A young golf pro is involved in a murder unwillingly. In the act of discovering why, he becomes a private detective. The process calls for the help of his pal in the secret service, a new friend in the central intelligence agency and a reluctant lieutenant of police. The attempt at control of the currency of nineteen nations suddenly flows to the surface and the intrigue of international involvement makes it a thriller. The conclusion not only brings a crushing surprise but it also brings to a head a bit of the love future for our new detective-golf-pro.
Author: Jessica Fletcher Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0451414810 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 306
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HOMEGROWN HOMICIDE Jessica is volunteering at the Cabot Cove women’s shelter when a woman walks in bruised physically and mentally. Her husband is a well-respected businessman in town. Could this paragon of virtue be abusing his wife? Despite Jessica’s support and advice, the woman refuses to stay at the shelter, press charges, or even report the abuse. But a few days later the entire town is shocked to hear that domestic abuse has turned to murder. Investigating the crime, Jessica soon discovers that the woman’s family has secrets and lies that go beyond domestic violence—and that the real killer may be hiding behind a wall of silence that could send the wrong person to prison....