Black Velvet
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery... Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San... See More
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(8 reviews)
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery... Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San... See More
by Samara Jones
(8 reviews)
For as long as I can remember, I've been in love. Not with a real person, of course. But with the kind of love you read about in books -- the slow burns, the grand gestures, the undeniable meant-to-be. The kind that always... See More
(99 reviews)
From Dallas Willard, one of the most important Christian intellectuals of the twentieth century, comes a collection of readings, interviews, talks, and articles -- many previously unpublished. In his groundbreaking books... See More
by Windsor Mann
(288 reviews)
Over the past few decades, the bestselling author of Hitch-22 has crisscrossed the globe debating religious scholars, Catholic clergy, rabbis, and devout Christians on the existence of God -- appearances that have attracted... See More
(200 reviews)
We are at our human best when we give and forgive. But we live in a world in which it makes little sense to do either one. In our increasingly graceless culture, where can we find the motivation to give? And how do we learn... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(896 reviews)
At an English pub, a dart becomes a deadly weapon: "Any Ngaio Marsh story is certain to be Grade A." -- The New York Times A game of darts does involve some danger, but it's rarely lethal. There are exceptions, however... See More
by C. V. Wyk
(91 reviews)
FORGED IN BATTLE... FROM THE DUST OF THE ARENA... A LEGEND WILL RISE The action-packed tale of a 17-year-old warrior princess and a handsome gladiator who dared take on the Roman Republic -- and gave rise to the legend... See More
(15 reviews)
Spirituality, fantasy, and mythology merge in this "lighthearted, agreeably diverting yarn, duly respectful of India's cultures and customs" (Kirkus Reviews). Hari, a remarkably well-set-up young lad, has spent his entire... See More
(1,635 reviews)
The Man Booker Prize-winning author "charts the efforts of a middle-aged brother and sister to begin a new life after their tyrannical mother's death" (The New York Times). In Passing On, "the richest and most... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(2,112 reviews)
A policeman in the audience sees an all-too-real death scene on a London stage: "Good enough to satisfy the most critical reader of detective stories." -- The New York Times Inspector Roderick Alleyn has been invited to an... See More
(362 reviews)
America's most influential writing teacher offers an engaging and practical guide to effective short-form writing. "How to Write Short is a deeply practical guidebook and an annotated collection of concise gems from some of... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,083 reviews)
An aristocrat dies under fishy circumstances in this tale by "the finest writer in the English language of the pure, classical puzzle whodunnit" (The Sun). In an almost unspeakably charming little English village, one of... See More
by Meryl Gordon
(1,029 reviews)
A biography that looks behind the headlines, and the gates of the house of Astor, as the famous family falls apart in public. The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,074 reviews)
This tale of murder at a snowed-in country house is a "constant puzzle to the end... alive with wit" (The New York Times). The unspeakably wealthy (and generally unspeakable) Jonathan Royal has decided to throw a party... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(906 reviews)
"The theatre plays backdrop to romance and murder... Good reading." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Newly arrived from New Zealand and in need of funds, Martyn Tarne takes a job as a dresser to the Vulcan Theater's... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,622 reviews)
A high-society homicide is the talk of the London season... "Marsh's writing is a pleasure." -- The Seattle Times It's debutante season in London, and that means giggles and tea-dances, white dresses and inappropriate... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,125 reviews)
A local busybody is silenced for good in this tale by "a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery" (Kirkus Reviews). In their Dorset village, neither Miss Campanula nor her friend Miss... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(947 reviews)
This tale of an actress's dramatic demise, and a police detective trying to sniff out a killer, is "one of Ngaio Marsh's best yarns" (Kirkus Reviews). Mary Bellamy is the sweetheart of the London stage -- everyone simply... See More
(33 reviews)
"Dralyuk's new translation of Sentimental Tales, a collection of Zoshchenko's stories from the 1920s, is a delight that brings the author's wit to life." -- The Economist Mikhail Zoshchenko's Sentimental Tales are satirical... See More
by Mo Hayder
(1,353 reviews)
"Exceedingly creepy... The diabolically gifted British author spins a fascinating mystery from the legacy of Japanese atrocities during World War II." -- Entertainment Weekly With the redolent atmosphere of Ian Rankin... See More
(2,517 reviews)
An unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she's been living. She's made a list of new things to experience, but... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(970 reviews)
A British police detective looks into sinister doings in the South of France in a crime thriller with "more than a little excitement" (Kirkus Reviews). Inspector Roderick Alleyn has decamped for the South of France on a... See More
(38 reviews)
On the eve of the French Revolution, the daughter of a traitor might be the only one who can save the British Crown Cassandra Merlin is in dire straits. Her father, Patrick, has just been executed for treason against... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,200 reviews)
A police inspector finds trouble during a trip to New Zealand: "It's time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around." -- New York Magazine Inspector Roderick Alleyn has taken a break from England... See More
(202 reviews)
For more than three decades, bestselling author Louise Erdrich has enthralled readers with dazzling novels that paint an evocative portrait of Native American life. From her dazzling first novel, Love Medicine, to the... See More
by Mo Hayder
(4,248 reviews)
A serial killer stalks the streets of London in this "top-notch debut thriller" -- the first Jack Caffery novel from the acclaimed author of Gone (Kirkus Reviews). In his first case as lead investigator with London's... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,253 reviews)
A model is murdered in this "first-rate" detective story by the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master (Kirkus Reviews). On a ship traveling back to England, Miss Agatha Troy finds Inspector Roderick Alleyn tedious and... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(1,040 reviews)
A suspicious inheritance comes to the rescue of a cash-strapped aristocratic family: "Entertaining and devious... Plenty of red herrings." -- Kirkus Reviews The upper-crust Lamprey family exemplifies charm, wit, and a... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(907 reviews)
A mystery with "atmosphere, humor... and a group of characters, English, Maori, and New Zealander, who are fascinating and completely credible." -- The New York Times During World War II, Colonel Claire -- a tremendously... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(732 reviews)
A visiting dignitary in London asks for security -- and gets extra help from a clever feline -- in a novel starring "the nonpareil among criminal investigators" (The New York Times). Superintendent Alleyn's old school... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(693 reviews)
"Miss Marsh works her characteristic storyteller's magic with the elements of theater and suspense." -- Kirkus Reviews The impresario Peregrine Jay has fulfilled a long-cherished dream: Thanks to a very generous gift, he... See More
by Ngaio Marsh
(752 reviews)
A Shakespearean actor shuffles off his mortal coil in this "skillfully wrought" country-house mystery (The New York Times). Sir Henry Ancred, a celebrated Shakespearean actor, has arranged to have his portrait painted by... See More
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