Books with category 🕵️ Detective
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The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

2020

by Nancy Springer

Everyone knows Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes' right-hand man - so when he goes missing, it's a shock. Even Sherlock hasn't, well, the slightest clue as to where he could be. Enola is intrigued, but weary; she's still hiding from her older brothers - and getting involved could be disastrous.

But when a bizarre bouquet shows up at the Watson residence, full of convolvulus, hawthorn, and white poppies, Enola must act. She dons her most discerning disguise yet to find the sender - and quickly, for Enola knows the blossoms symbolize death!

Hold your breath, because Enola's about to take it away. The stakes are higher and the mystery deeper than ever before in this third installment of this Edgar Award nominated, critically acclaimed series.

The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline

2020

by Nancy Springer

Enola's landlady, Mrs. Tupper, is the closest thing Enola has to family these days, besides her occasional run-ins with her brother Sherlock. Even though Mrs. Tupper is nearly deaf and can barely cook, she's an endearing presence as Enola longs for her absent mother. So imagine her horror when Enola comes home to find Mrs. Tupper kidnapped!

Who would take her, and why? And what does Florence Nightingale have to do with it? From the master of mystery, Nancy Springer, here's another absorbing adventure for our unstoppable heroine, Enola Holmes.

The Innocence of Father Brown

2020

by G.K. Chesterton

The Innocence of Father Brown introduces readers to the charming and insightful Roman Catholic priest, Father Brown. With his shapeless clothes and large umbrella, he may appear unassuming, but he possesses an uncanny insight into human evil.

Chesterton crafted Father Brown as a character who is both amusing and ingenious, a direct challenge to the conventional detective. After publishing Orthodoxy, Chesterton moved to Beaconsfield and met Father O'Connor, whose shrewd insight into the darker side of human nature inspired the creation of Father Brown.

This first collection of Father Brown stories is a delightful read, filled with intriguing mysteries and clever solutions. Father Brown's adventures are a testament to Chesterton's love for the character and his skill in storytelling.

If Shadows Could Tell: an Aurora Steller mystery novel

2020

by Granthana Sinha

When Janet Clay's body is found in a local gym pool, every authority dismisses it as just another case of drug-overdose. Ridden by the guilt of not being able to save the young journalist while she still had a chance, Aurora Steller visits the memorial service, only to end up suspecting that things aren't as simple as they appear.

Her determination to find out the truth only draws her further into an intricate web of greed and deceit, where some will stop at nothing to protect their well-crafted masks. With several events unfolding around her, it becomes terrifyingly clear that more lives might have been lost already.

Suddenly, her beautiful, sleepy little town seems to be harvesting some sinister secrets; every fact seems tainted with lies; everyone she loves is in mortal danger.

With no evidence, no witness, and very few allies, Aurora must risk everything, including her own life, to uncover the truth and bring justice to the numerous shattered lives before it's too late...

Shadows in the Salon

A spooky mystery, a promising romance, and a secret society of scheming women…

Michelle owns the Salon, Shear Genius, on Sugar Mountain Main Street, a favorite with the tourists and locals alike. Lately, she’s being plagued by eerie and unexplained goings-on. Is it a sign from beyond that she should rethink her life choices?

Matt Hopkins moved to Sugar Mountain after losing his business, but thanks to the lovely and talented Michelle, he is now building an amphitheater in town. It looks like things are finally going his way until the Mayor’s involvement spells trouble for the project. Will Matt be able to complete the Amphitheater and hang onto Michelle, or will things with her fall apart as well?

Facing puzzling complications at every turn, The Sugar Mountain Ladies Historical Society go undercover to figure out who is threatening Michelle and the new amphitheater. If they’re not careful, the society may fall apart and Michelle and Matt might end a promising romance. Come along for the ride on this zany, enchanting, romantic cozy mystery!

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