Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0985510358
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Murder. The undead. Irritating relatives. When Riga Hayworth finds a dead body in the bedroom, it’s par for the course. When the corpse drives off with her fiancé… That’s a problem. Middle-aged metaphysical detective Riga Hayworth knows dead. More intimately than she’d like. So when a murdered photographer walks away from her pre-wedding party, she believes there’s necromancy afoot. And when she discovers that several of her wedding guests are under the influence of dark magic, she’s certain. But how can she catch a killer and stop a necromancer when even her nearest and dearest are lying to her? If you love talking gargoyles, smart mysteries, and mature heroines with complicated lives, you’ll love this midlife mystery series. Marrying romance, mystery, and the metaphysical, The Infernal Detective is book three in the Riga Hayworth urban fantasy/mystery novels, where nothing is quite as it seems, and magic lies just beyond the veil. Pick up this page-turning paranormal women’s fiction today! Because this complicated, Gen-X detective isn’t like the others... “A high-voltage, cleverly-spun mystery that I couldn't put down. Riga Hayworth is addictive.” - Diana Orgain, Best-selling author of The Maternal Instincts Mysteries
The Infernal Detective
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0985510358
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Murder. The undead. Irritating relatives. When Riga Hayworth finds a dead body in the bedroom, it’s par for the course. When the corpse drives off with her fiancé… That’s a problem. Middle-aged metaphysical detective Riga Hayworth knows dead. More intimately than she’d like. So when a murdered photographer walks away from her pre-wedding party, she believes there’s necromancy afoot. And when she discovers that several of her wedding guests are under the influence of dark magic, she’s certain. But how can she catch a killer and stop a necromancer when even her nearest and dearest are lying to her? If you love talking gargoyles, smart mysteries, and mature heroines with complicated lives, you’ll love this midlife mystery series. Marrying romance, mystery, and the metaphysical, The Infernal Detective is book three in the Riga Hayworth urban fantasy/mystery novels, where nothing is quite as it seems, and magic lies just beyond the veil. Pick up this page-turning paranormal women’s fiction today! Because this complicated, Gen-X detective isn’t like the others... “A high-voltage, cleverly-spun mystery that I couldn't put down. Riga Hayworth is addictive.” - Diana Orgain, Best-selling author of The Maternal Instincts Mysteries
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0985510358
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Murder. The undead. Irritating relatives. When Riga Hayworth finds a dead body in the bedroom, it’s par for the course. When the corpse drives off with her fiancé… That’s a problem. Middle-aged metaphysical detective Riga Hayworth knows dead. More intimately than she’d like. So when a murdered photographer walks away from her pre-wedding party, she believes there’s necromancy afoot. And when she discovers that several of her wedding guests are under the influence of dark magic, she’s certain. But how can she catch a killer and stop a necromancer when even her nearest and dearest are lying to her? If you love talking gargoyles, smart mysteries, and mature heroines with complicated lives, you’ll love this midlife mystery series. Marrying romance, mystery, and the metaphysical, The Infernal Detective is book three in the Riga Hayworth urban fantasy/mystery novels, where nothing is quite as it seems, and magic lies just beyond the veil. Pick up this page-turning paranormal women’s fiction today! Because this complicated, Gen-X detective isn’t like the others... “A high-voltage, cleverly-spun mystery that I couldn't put down. Riga Hayworth is addictive.” - Diana Orgain, Best-selling author of The Maternal Instincts Mysteries
The Infernal Device
Author: Michael Kurland
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1783293276
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
"KURLAND HAS MADE MORIARTY MORE INTERESTING THAN DOYLE EVER MADE HOLMES" ISAAC ASIMOV When American journalist Benjamin Barrett is sent to Constantinople to report on the sea trials of a new submarine, the assignment soon becomes more eventful than he had predicted. The submarine is sabotaged, and he is arrested for the brutal murder of a British spy. Rescue comes from an unexpected quarter: the enigmatic Professor Moriarty, who offers him his freedom—at a price. Barrett will start a new career in the Professor's employ, assisting him in the business he has been engaged on by the Russian government. There is a mysterious masked agent seeking to sow anarchy and destruction, and Moriarty must track him down and prevent a catastrophic attack at the highest echelons of British society. If only Sherlock Holmes will stop meddling in his affairs...
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1783293276
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
"KURLAND HAS MADE MORIARTY MORE INTERESTING THAN DOYLE EVER MADE HOLMES" ISAAC ASIMOV When American journalist Benjamin Barrett is sent to Constantinople to report on the sea trials of a new submarine, the assignment soon becomes more eventful than he had predicted. The submarine is sabotaged, and he is arrested for the brutal murder of a British spy. Rescue comes from an unexpected quarter: the enigmatic Professor Moriarty, who offers him his freedom—at a price. Barrett will start a new career in the Professor's employ, assisting him in the business he has been engaged on by the Russian government. There is a mysterious masked agent seeking to sow anarchy and destruction, and Moriarty must track him down and prevent a catastrophic attack at the highest echelons of British society. If only Sherlock Holmes will stop meddling in his affairs...
The Hoodoo Detective
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0990886417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Hoodoo, Haunts, and Hot Flashes. Metaphysical Detective Riga Hayworth just wants to wrap up her supernatural TV series exploring the magic of New Orleans and go home. But when she stumbles across a corpse, the middle-aged metaphysical detective ends up a police consultant on a series of occult murders. Murders that become all too personal. When a vampire and Riga’s two necromancer-hunting aunts appear on the scene, Riga fears there’s more to this case than meets the eye. And when Riga’s magic changes in unpredictable ways, she’s certain of it. But can she manager her powers before a killer takes someone she loves? Delving into the Gothic cemeteries, streets and mansions of New Orleans, The Hoodoo Detective is book five in the Riga Hayworth series of fun, fast-paced paranormal women’s fiction. If you’re looking for a page-turner with a complicated, 40-something heroine, scroll up and buy The Hoodoo Detective to start your next magical adventure today!
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0990886417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Hoodoo, Haunts, and Hot Flashes. Metaphysical Detective Riga Hayworth just wants to wrap up her supernatural TV series exploring the magic of New Orleans and go home. But when she stumbles across a corpse, the middle-aged metaphysical detective ends up a police consultant on a series of occult murders. Murders that become all too personal. When a vampire and Riga’s two necromancer-hunting aunts appear on the scene, Riga fears there’s more to this case than meets the eye. And when Riga’s magic changes in unpredictable ways, she’s certain of it. But can she manager her powers before a killer takes someone she loves? Delving into the Gothic cemeteries, streets and mansions of New Orleans, The Hoodoo Detective is book five in the Riga Hayworth series of fun, fast-paced paranormal women’s fiction. If you’re looking for a page-turner with a complicated, 40-something heroine, scroll up and buy The Hoodoo Detective to start your next magical adventure today!
Infernal Enchantment
Author: Helen Harper
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913116316
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A gruesome case of grave robbing lands on Detective Constable Emma Bellamy's desk. But is there more to it than meets the eye? Being the sole police detective in London's Supernatural Squad is no easy task. I have to navigate my way through a world teeming with supernatural creatures, from vampires to werewolves and everything else in between. My inexperience might count against me but my own shocking supernatural abilities will stand me in good stead - especially when I'm confronted yet again by the gruesome spectre of death... A vampire has been mysteriously killed in the centre of the city. Werewolf graves have been plundered for their bodies. And I think I might be developing an ill-advised crush on a certain black eyed vampire Lord. Infernal Enchantment is the second book in the thrilling Firebrand urban fantasy series. If you like dark twisty mysteries, smart heroines, and the faintest touch of slow burn romance, then you'll love Helen Harper's mystical adventure.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913116316
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A gruesome case of grave robbing lands on Detective Constable Emma Bellamy's desk. But is there more to it than meets the eye? Being the sole police detective in London's Supernatural Squad is no easy task. I have to navigate my way through a world teeming with supernatural creatures, from vampires to werewolves and everything else in between. My inexperience might count against me but my own shocking supernatural abilities will stand me in good stead - especially when I'm confronted yet again by the gruesome spectre of death... A vampire has been mysteriously killed in the centre of the city. Werewolf graves have been plundered for their bodies. And I think I might be developing an ill-advised crush on a certain black eyed vampire Lord. Infernal Enchantment is the second book in the thrilling Firebrand urban fantasy series. If you like dark twisty mysteries, smart heroines, and the faintest touch of slow burn romance, then you'll love Helen Harper's mystical adventure.
Hong Kong Culture
Author: Kam Louie
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9888028413
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
"Does Hong Kong culture still matter? This informative and interdisciplinary volume proves unmistakably so. It stands as an essential Hong Kong reader, a rich resource not only for those specialized in Hong Kong culture and history but also for students, teachers, and researchers interested in cosmopolitanism, postcolonial conditions, as well as cultural globalization."-Laikwan Pang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong "A very timely, ambitious and fascinating book. The essays are based on solid research, and full of theoretical or analytical insights illustrating the complexity of social and cultural life in Hong Kong. In addition to offering excellent essays on Hong Kong cinema, the book also surveys alternative performance art and documentary, which are undoubtedly the least researched aspects of Hong Kong's cultural scene."-Law Wing Sang, Lingnan University Hong Kong as a world city draws on a rich variety of foundational "texts" in film, fiction, architecture and other forms of visual culture. The city has been a cultural fault-line for centuries ù a translation space where Chinese-ness is interpreted for "Westerners" and Western-ness is translated for Chinese. Though constantly refreshed by its Chinese roots and global influences, this hub of Cantonese culture has flourished along cosmopolitan lines to build a modern, outward-looking character. Successfully managing this perpetual instability helps make Hong Kong a postmodern stepping-stone city, and helps make its citizens such prosperous and durable survivors in the modern world. This volume of essays engages many fields of cultural achievement. Several pieces discuss the tensions of English, closely associated with a colonial past, yet undeniably the key to Hong Kong's future. Hong Kong provides a vital point of contact, where cultures truly meet and a cosmopolitan traveler can feel at home and leave a sturdy mark. Contributors include John Carroll, Carolyn Cartier, David Clarke, Elaine Ho, Douglas Kerr, Michael Ingham, C. J.W.-L. Wee, Chu Yiu-Wai, Gina Marchetti, Esther M.K. Cheung, Pheng Cheah, Chris Berry, and Giorgio Biancorosso. Kam Louie is dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Hong Kong.
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9888028413
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
"Does Hong Kong culture still matter? This informative and interdisciplinary volume proves unmistakably so. It stands as an essential Hong Kong reader, a rich resource not only for those specialized in Hong Kong culture and history but also for students, teachers, and researchers interested in cosmopolitanism, postcolonial conditions, as well as cultural globalization."-Laikwan Pang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong "A very timely, ambitious and fascinating book. The essays are based on solid research, and full of theoretical or analytical insights illustrating the complexity of social and cultural life in Hong Kong. In addition to offering excellent essays on Hong Kong cinema, the book also surveys alternative performance art and documentary, which are undoubtedly the least researched aspects of Hong Kong's cultural scene."-Law Wing Sang, Lingnan University Hong Kong as a world city draws on a rich variety of foundational "texts" in film, fiction, architecture and other forms of visual culture. The city has been a cultural fault-line for centuries ù a translation space where Chinese-ness is interpreted for "Westerners" and Western-ness is translated for Chinese. Though constantly refreshed by its Chinese roots and global influences, this hub of Cantonese culture has flourished along cosmopolitan lines to build a modern, outward-looking character. Successfully managing this perpetual instability helps make Hong Kong a postmodern stepping-stone city, and helps make its citizens such prosperous and durable survivors in the modern world. This volume of essays engages many fields of cultural achievement. Several pieces discuss the tensions of English, closely associated with a colonial past, yet undeniably the key to Hong Kong's future. Hong Kong provides a vital point of contact, where cultures truly meet and a cosmopolitan traveler can feel at home and leave a sturdy mark. Contributors include John Carroll, Carolyn Cartier, David Clarke, Elaine Ho, Douglas Kerr, Michael Ingham, C. J.W.-L. Wee, Chu Yiu-Wai, Gina Marchetti, Esther M.K. Cheung, Pheng Cheah, Chris Berry, and Giorgio Biancorosso. Kam Louie is dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Hong Kong.
The Banshee Detective
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 1944767940
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Go back in time, to an early Riga adventure… Riga’s engaged to the man of her dreams. But as the big day approaches, a cold case in an Irish pub is unearthing insecurities about her magic and upcoming marriage. Will this middle-aged metaphysical detective get cold feet? And when a Celtic fairy gets involved, she must navigate between the demands of justice here and from the Otherworld. Riga’s going to have to dig deep into her bag of tricks to crack this case. But can she adapt before it’s too late? This Riga Hayworth novella takes place between the events in The Shamanic Detective and The Infernal Detective. If you’re a fan of fast-paced urban fantasy, don’t miss this twisty paranormal mystery, because this complicated, 40-something heroine isn’t like the others... Start reading now!
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 1944767940
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Go back in time, to an early Riga adventure… Riga’s engaged to the man of her dreams. But as the big day approaches, a cold case in an Irish pub is unearthing insecurities about her magic and upcoming marriage. Will this middle-aged metaphysical detective get cold feet? And when a Celtic fairy gets involved, she must navigate between the demands of justice here and from the Otherworld. Riga’s going to have to dig deep into her bag of tricks to crack this case. But can she adapt before it’s too late? This Riga Hayworth novella takes place between the events in The Shamanic Detective and The Infernal Detective. If you’re a fan of fast-paced urban fantasy, don’t miss this twisty paranormal mystery, because this complicated, 40-something heroine isn’t like the others... Start reading now!
The Shamanic Detective
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0985510331
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Worst. Proposal. Ever. Riga’s midlife magic might be malfunctioning, but at least her love life’s getting a do-over… Until an FBI raid interrupts Donovan’s marriage proposal. Is the fairytale over? This no-nonsense metaphysical detective is determined to find the truth. But the supernatural has other plans for her time, and Riga is forced to protect a shaman stalked by a clever killer. And as the mysteries of Donovan and the shaman become entangled, Riga must choose between facts and faith. Just how far is she willing to go for love…? If you love talking gargoyles, smart mysteries, and mature heroines with complicated lives, you’ll love this midlife mystery series. Pick up this page-turning paranormal women’s fiction today! Because this complicated, Gen-X detective isn’t like the others... The Shamanic Detective is book 2 in the Riga Hayworth Paranormal Mystery series. Start reading now!
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 0985510331
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Worst. Proposal. Ever. Riga’s midlife magic might be malfunctioning, but at least her love life’s getting a do-over… Until an FBI raid interrupts Donovan’s marriage proposal. Is the fairytale over? This no-nonsense metaphysical detective is determined to find the truth. But the supernatural has other plans for her time, and Riga is forced to protect a shaman stalked by a clever killer. And as the mysteries of Donovan and the shaman become entangled, Riga must choose between facts and faith. Just how far is she willing to go for love…? If you love talking gargoyles, smart mysteries, and mature heroines with complicated lives, you’ll love this midlife mystery series. Pick up this page-turning paranormal women’s fiction today! Because this complicated, Gen-X detective isn’t like the others... The Shamanic Detective is book 2 in the Riga Hayworth Paranormal Mystery series. Start reading now!
Infernal Angels
Author: Loren D. Estleman
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1429975792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Much like author Loren D. Estleman, private detective Amos Walker has long been reluctant to embrace technology; it was not until recently that Walker got his first cell phone. Now, in Infernal Angels, Walker is hired to do a twenty-first–century job—recovering stolen HDTV converter boxes. Before long, the case turns old-school: All the suspects and the man who lost the boxes are murdered, and Walker ends up working with both the local police and the feds of Detroit. The converter boxes were being used to smuggle high-grade heroin that's been killing off junkies left and right, and it's up to Walker to track down the missing dope and the person behind the trail of dead bodies. Old friends and even older enemies will resurface before this story is done, and Walker will have to take a few beatings if he wants to bring the drug smugglers to justice. This old dog still has a few new tricks, and there hasn't been a case yet that Walker couldn't crack. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1429975792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Much like author Loren D. Estleman, private detective Amos Walker has long been reluctant to embrace technology; it was not until recently that Walker got his first cell phone. Now, in Infernal Angels, Walker is hired to do a twenty-first–century job—recovering stolen HDTV converter boxes. Before long, the case turns old-school: All the suspects and the man who lost the boxes are murdered, and Walker ends up working with both the local police and the feds of Detroit. The converter boxes were being used to smuggle high-grade heroin that's been killing off junkies left and right, and it's up to Walker to track down the missing dope and the person behind the trail of dead bodies. Old friends and even older enemies will resurface before this story is done, and Walker will have to take a few beatings if he wants to bring the drug smugglers to justice. This old dog still has a few new tricks, and there hasn't been a case yet that Walker couldn't crack. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Ascent of the Detective
Author: Haia Shpayer-Makov
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191620300
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
The figure of the detective has long excited the imagination of the wider public, and the English police detective has been a special focus of attention in both print and visual media. Yet, while much has been written in the last three decades about the history of uniformed policemen in England, no similar work has focused on police detectives. The Ascent of the Detective redresses this by exploring the diverse and often arcane world of English police detectives during the formative period of their profession, from 1842 until the First World War, with special emphasis on the famed detective branch established at Scotland Yard. The book starts by illuminating the detectives' socioeconomic background, how and why they became detectives, their working conditions, the differences between them and uniformed policemen, and their relations with the wider community. It then goes on to trace the factors that shaped their changing public image, from the embodiment of 'un-English' values to plebeian knights in armour, investigating the complex and symbiotic exchange between detectives and journalists, and analysing their image as it unfolded in the press, in literature, and in their own memoirs.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191620300
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
The figure of the detective has long excited the imagination of the wider public, and the English police detective has been a special focus of attention in both print and visual media. Yet, while much has been written in the last three decades about the history of uniformed policemen in England, no similar work has focused on police detectives. The Ascent of the Detective redresses this by exploring the diverse and often arcane world of English police detectives during the formative period of their profession, from 1842 until the First World War, with special emphasis on the famed detective branch established at Scotland Yard. The book starts by illuminating the detectives' socioeconomic background, how and why they became detectives, their working conditions, the differences between them and uniformed policemen, and their relations with the wider community. It then goes on to trace the factors that shaped their changing public image, from the embodiment of 'un-English' values to plebeian knights in armour, investigating the complex and symbiotic exchange between detectives and journalists, and analysing their image as it unfolded in the press, in literature, and in their own memoirs.
The Elemental Detective
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985510374
Category : Hawaii
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Mermaids, menehunes, and murder. Riga Hayworth just wants to relax with her new husband on their Hawaiian honeymoon. But a body on a Kauai beach pulls them into a murder investigation, sending the supernatural world into an uproar. When Riga detects traces of magic at a murder scene, she knows she can't ignore the call. There's necromancy afoot, and she must prepare for the battle to come. But can Riga fight the forces of nature? Or will they destroy her and everyone she loves? Book five in the Riga Hayworth series of paranormal mystery novels, The Elemental Detective is a fun, fast-paced urban fantasy blending romance with the supernatural, and exploring the magic of Hawaii.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985510374
Category : Hawaii
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Mermaids, menehunes, and murder. Riga Hayworth just wants to relax with her new husband on their Hawaiian honeymoon. But a body on a Kauai beach pulls them into a murder investigation, sending the supernatural world into an uproar. When Riga detects traces of magic at a murder scene, she knows she can't ignore the call. There's necromancy afoot, and she must prepare for the battle to come. But can Riga fight the forces of nature? Or will they destroy her and everyone she loves? Book five in the Riga Hayworth series of paranormal mystery novels, The Elemental Detective is a fun, fast-paced urban fantasy blending romance with the supernatural, and exploring the magic of Hawaii.