Author: Dorothy B. Hughes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480426946
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
DIVDIVAlone in New York City, a young actress becomes entangled in an international caper/divDIV Lizanne Steffasson used to dream of life on the Broadway stage—that is, until she came crashing down to Earth. Having decided to aim lower, she dreams simply of being able to pay her rent—which is why she responds to a strange ad in the newspaper: “Wanted: A beautiful girl. One not afraid to look on danger’s bright face.” Lizanne is neither beautiful nor fearless, and she’s about to come face-to-face with a most fearful danger indeed./divDIV /divDIVWhen the Swedish billionaire known as the Cross-Eyed Bear died, he left his three sons’ inheritance in a trust, to be collected when the youngest turned twenty-one. But just before his birthday, the youngest son disappeared into the wilds of New York. Now, the estate lawyer wants Lizanne’s help finding him. Lizanne knows more of the story than her new employer realizes—and she cannot trust anyone if she is to come through the mission alive./div/div
The Cross-Eyed Bear Murders
Author: Dorothy B. Hughes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480426946
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
DIVDIVAlone in New York City, a young actress becomes entangled in an international caper/divDIV Lizanne Steffasson used to dream of life on the Broadway stage—that is, until she came crashing down to Earth. Having decided to aim lower, she dreams simply of being able to pay her rent—which is why she responds to a strange ad in the newspaper: “Wanted: A beautiful girl. One not afraid to look on danger’s bright face.” Lizanne is neither beautiful nor fearless, and she’s about to come face-to-face with a most fearful danger indeed./divDIV /divDIVWhen the Swedish billionaire known as the Cross-Eyed Bear died, he left his three sons’ inheritance in a trust, to be collected when the youngest turned twenty-one. But just before his birthday, the youngest son disappeared into the wilds of New York. Now, the estate lawyer wants Lizanne’s help finding him. Lizanne knows more of the story than her new employer realizes—and she cannot trust anyone if she is to come through the mission alive./div/div
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480426946
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
DIVDIVAlone in New York City, a young actress becomes entangled in an international caper/divDIV Lizanne Steffasson used to dream of life on the Broadway stage—that is, until she came crashing down to Earth. Having decided to aim lower, she dreams simply of being able to pay her rent—which is why she responds to a strange ad in the newspaper: “Wanted: A beautiful girl. One not afraid to look on danger’s bright face.” Lizanne is neither beautiful nor fearless, and she’s about to come face-to-face with a most fearful danger indeed./divDIV /divDIVWhen the Swedish billionaire known as the Cross-Eyed Bear died, he left his three sons’ inheritance in a trust, to be collected when the youngest turned twenty-one. But just before his birthday, the youngest son disappeared into the wilds of New York. Now, the estate lawyer wants Lizanne’s help finding him. Lizanne knows more of the story than her new employer realizes—and she cannot trust anyone if she is to come through the mission alive./div/div
The Cross-eyed Bear Murders
Author: Dorothy Belle Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular literature
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular literature
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
The Essential Mystery Lists
Author: Roger M Sobin
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Inc
ISBN: 1615952039
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
For the first time in one place, Roger M. Sobin has compiled a list of nominees and award winners of virtually every mystery award ever presented. He has also included many of the “best of” lists by more than fifty of the most important contributors to the genre.; Mr. Sobin spent more than two decades gathering the data and lists in this volume, much of that time he used to recheck the accuracy of the material he had collected. Several of the “best of” lists appear here for the first time in book form. Several others have been unavailable for a number of years.; Of special note, are Anthony Boucher’s “Best Picks for the Year.” Boucher, one of the major mystery reviewers of all time, reviewed for The San Francisco Chronicle, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and The New York Times. From these resources Mr. Sobin created “Boucher’s Best” and “Important Lists to Consider,” lists that provide insight into important writing in the field from 1942 through Boucher’s death in 1968.? This is a great resource for all mystery readers and collectors.; ; Winner of the 2008 Macavity Awards for Best Mystery Nonfiction.
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Inc
ISBN: 1615952039
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
For the first time in one place, Roger M. Sobin has compiled a list of nominees and award winners of virtually every mystery award ever presented. He has also included many of the “best of” lists by more than fifty of the most important contributors to the genre.; Mr. Sobin spent more than two decades gathering the data and lists in this volume, much of that time he used to recheck the accuracy of the material he had collected. Several of the “best of” lists appear here for the first time in book form. Several others have been unavailable for a number of years.; Of special note, are Anthony Boucher’s “Best Picks for the Year.” Boucher, one of the major mystery reviewers of all time, reviewed for The San Francisco Chronicle, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and The New York Times. From these resources Mr. Sobin created “Boucher’s Best” and “Important Lists to Consider,” lists that provide insight into important writing in the field from 1942 through Boucher’s death in 1968.? This is a great resource for all mystery readers and collectors.; ; Winner of the 2008 Macavity Awards for Best Mystery Nonfiction.
The cross-eyed bear
Author: Dorothy Belle Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular literature
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular literature
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
The Cross-eyed Bear
Author: Dorothy Belle Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inheritance and succession
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Lizanne Steffasson used to dream of life on the Broadway stage -- that is, until she came crashing down to Earth. Having decided to aim lower, she dreams simply of being able to pay her rent -- which is why she responds to a strange ad in the newspaper: "Wanted: A beautiful girl. One not afraid to look on danger's bright face." Lizanne is neither beautiful nor fearless, and she's about to come face-to-face with a most fearful danger indeed. When the Swedish billionaire known as the Cross-Eyed Bear died, he left his three sons' inheritance in a trust, to be collected when the youngest turned twenty-one. But just before his birthday, the youngest son disappeared into the wilds of New York. Now, the estate lawyer wants Lizanne's help finding him. Lizanne knows more of the story than her new employer realizes -- and she cannot trust anyone if she is to come through the mission alive.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inheritance and succession
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Lizanne Steffasson used to dream of life on the Broadway stage -- that is, until she came crashing down to Earth. Having decided to aim lower, she dreams simply of being able to pay her rent -- which is why she responds to a strange ad in the newspaper: "Wanted: A beautiful girl. One not afraid to look on danger's bright face." Lizanne is neither beautiful nor fearless, and she's about to come face-to-face with a most fearful danger indeed. When the Swedish billionaire known as the Cross-Eyed Bear died, he left his three sons' inheritance in a trust, to be collected when the youngest turned twenty-one. But just before his birthday, the youngest son disappeared into the wilds of New York. Now, the estate lawyer wants Lizanne's help finding him. Lizanne knows more of the story than her new employer realizes -- and she cannot trust anyone if she is to come through the mission alive.
The Armchair Detective
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Crime Fiction, 1749-1980
Author: Allen J. Hubin
Publisher: New York : Garland Pub.
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Garland Pub.
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Gladly the Cross-eyed Bear
Author: Ed McBain
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN: 9780783818993
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
What's cuddly, cute, and the object of a high-stakes court battle? It's Gladly, the cross-eyed teddy bear brainchild of slightly cross-eyed beauty Lainie Cummins, Matthew Hope's client and the litigant in a trademark dispute with toy company tycoons. Matthew is certain he can win the case--until someone murders one of the key players. Popular mystery writer Ed McBain is back with his latest hero, Matthew Hope.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN: 9780783818993
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
What's cuddly, cute, and the object of a high-stakes court battle? It's Gladly, the cross-eyed teddy bear brainchild of slightly cross-eyed beauty Lainie Cummins, Matthew Hope's client and the litigant in a trademark dispute with toy company tycoons. Matthew is certain he can win the case--until someone murders one of the key players. Popular mystery writer Ed McBain is back with his latest hero, Matthew Hope.
Catalog of Reprints in Series
Author: Robert Merritt Orton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Editions
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Editions
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Cross-Eyed Bear
Author: David Larson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793999320
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
This sequel to "The Myth of the Anal Probe" tells the story of what happens to Mike after he returns to Earth. He and his best friend, Peter start a movement that is aimed at freeing the masses from control of a corrupt government, while at the same time making the world a better place to live. That is no small order.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793999320
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
This sequel to "The Myth of the Anal Probe" tells the story of what happens to Mike after he returns to Earth. He and his best friend, Peter start a movement that is aimed at freeing the masses from control of a corrupt government, while at the same time making the world a better place to live. That is no small order.