Dead on Target

Dead on Target
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2023-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

" In "Dead on Target" by Franklin W. Dixon, dive into an exhilarating mystery as the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, find themselves entangled in a dangerous investigation. This gripping tale follows the brothers' relentless pursuit of the truth as they race against time to solve a perplexing case. As Frank and Joe Hardy dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists. From deciphering cryptic clues to evading dangerous adversaries, the brothers rely on their sharp intellect, resourcefulness, and unwavering determination to unravel the truth and bring justice to those who deserve it. Franklin W. Dixon's storytelling captivates readers with its thrilling suspense, complex puzzles, and dynamic characters. Through the Hardy Boys' relentless pursuit of the truth, readers are reminded of the power of teamwork, the value of trust, and the courage required to confront adversity. Join the Hardy Boys on their perilous quest as they face formidable challenges, unravel clues, and navigate through a world filled with danger and intrigue in their quest for justice."

The Curse of the Ancient Mask

The Curse of the Ancient Mask
Author: Simon Cheshire
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2014-02-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1848122578

Solve three puzzling mysteries with Saxby Smart, schoolboy detective: an ancient mask brings nothing but bad luck for its owner, strange cases of sabotage cause chaos at school, and the theft of a valuable brooch means trouble for Saxby’s friend. Saxby Smart guides you through his first three case files, giving you the clues he found to crack the cases. But are you ‘smart’ enough to work out the answers?

X-Files: Case Files

X-Files: Case Files
Author: Delilah S. Dawson
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
ISBN: 9781684053988

Originally published as The X-Files: case files--Florida man, issues #1-2 and The X-Files: case files--Hoot goes there?, issues #1-2.

Dangerous Waters

Dangerous Waters
Author: Gregory Mone
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429961848

A stowaway, a stolen book, a murderous villain: an adventure on the most famous shipwreck in history. The great ocean liner Titanic is preparing to cross the Atlantic. On board is a sinister thief bent on stealing a rare book that may be the key to unlocking infinite treasure, a wealthy academic traveling home to America with his rare book collection, and Patrick Waters, a twelve-year-old Irish boy who is certain that his job as a steward on the unsinkable ship will be the adventure of a lifetime. In Dangerous Waters, disguises, capers, and danger abound as the ship makes its way toward that fateful iceberg where Patrick will have to summon all his wits in order to survive.

Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz

Unsolved Case Files: Jailbreak at Alcatraz
Author: Tom Sullivan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0062991566

An ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children The second book in this graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases is a gripping account of an escape from Alcatraz, the infamous island prison. CASE NO. 002: THE ROCK June 12, 1962 SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CALIFORNIA 7:18 A.M. A corrections officer at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary tries to awaken inmate AZ-1441, Frank Morris. But when he shakes the unresponsive man, his head rolls off the pillow and crashes to the floor! Soon the guards realize that Morris and two other inmates, brothers John and Clarence Anglin, had done the seemingly impossible: escaped from the notorious island prison. This is the incredible true story of the daring and inventive escape and a decades-long manhunt in a case that remains unsolved to this day. Comics panels, reproductions of documents from real FBI files, and photos from the investigation combine for a thrilling read for sleuths of all ages. This entry in the Unsolved Case Files series is just as compelling as the first book, Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet, which Kirkus praised as "compulsively readable."

A Sniper in the Tower

A Sniper in the Tower
Author: Gary M. Lavergne
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 1574410296

This volume provides an analysis of American Charles Whitman (1941-1966), an American engineering student and former U.S. Marine, who killed seventeen people and wounded thirty-two others in a mass shooting rampage in and around the Tower of the University of Texas in Austin on the afternoon of August 1, 1966. Prior to the shootings at the University of Texas, Whitman had murdered his wife and mother the night before. The author attempts to answer the question "why?" with this historical analysis of the event. Using primary sources and photographs, the author details the significant events in Whitman's life that led to the massacre. The author details the life of Whitman, his relationships with his friends, mother and father, brothers and wife. He writes about the victims and where and what they were doing when they were gunned down. The author describes how civilians used their own guns to shoot back at Whitman and how an air attack from a helicopter was unsuccessful in gunning down the killer, but how Austin police were finally able to end the massacre by sneaking up to the Tower and catching Whitman off guard.

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 1

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Author: Nanako Tsujimura
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1638585776

This highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime–and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)! Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian is a brilliant and enigmatic British jewelry appraiser. Seigi Nakata is a young college student. Their worlds are as different as can be, but when a chance encounter leads Seigi to hire Richard to appraise a family heirloom, it sparks a partnership that goes well beyond that one job. Together, the duo investigate jewelry-related cases and solve mysteries, finding the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and the hearts of those who possess them.

The Suicide Squad Case Files 1

The Suicide Squad Case Files 1
Author: Gerry Conway
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1779514662

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad film gathers the weirdest and wildest cast of characters in superhero movie history, from Squad veterans like Harley Quinn and Captain Boomerang to the downright bizarre King Shark and Polka-Dot Man. Discover the legacy of the film’s eclectic characters in this first of two collections featuring their stories from throughout DC history! The Suicide Squad Case Files 1 features debuts and key appearances of Bloodsport, Mongal, Polka-Dot Man, King Shark, Weasel, the Thinker, Peacemaker, and Amanda Waller herself, the government agent behind Task Force X. This volume collects their stories from Detective Comics #300; The Fury of Firestorm #38; Suicide Squad Vol. 4 #25; Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller #1; Superboy #9; Superman #4, #170; and Vigilante #36.

Magic and the Shinigami Detective

Magic and the Shinigami Detective
Author: Honor Raconteur
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Magic
ISBN: 9781717175410

"When the Night Foxes boldly break into the Fourth Precinct's Evidence Building, it causes quite the stir. The break-in is daring enough, but their method shreds the magical wards and protections on the building like confetti paper. As a Magical Examiner, Henri Davenforth is of course immediately called in. Quite to his astonishment, Captain Gregson has him work the case like a detective. Even more astounding, he assigns Henri a partner. The Shinigami Detective. The woman is famous for killing the most destructive rogue witch of the century. Henri is just baffled. What is he supposed to do with a partner? Hopefully killing one witch makes Jamie Edwards enough of an expert on magic to be helpful, as the thieves aren't content to just break into one building. They in fact seem to have an agenda, as with each theft, they take magical objects. It's all mounting to a dangerously powerful magical construct capable of toppling the wards on any building. And no one has any idea what the thieves' true target is."--Back cover.

Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet

Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet
Author: Tom Sullivan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0062991531

An ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children A thrilling new graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases, launching with a gripping, minute-by-minute account of the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the U.S. CASE NO. 001: NORJAK NOVEMBER 24, 1971 PORTLAND, OREGON 2:00 P.M. A man in his mid-forties, wearing a suit and overcoat, buys a ticket for Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305 bound for Seattle. 3:07 P.M. The man presents his demands: $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. If the demands are not met, he threatens to detonate the explosive device in his briefcase. So begins the astonishing true story of the man known as D.B. Cooper, and the only unsolved airplane hijacking case in the United States. Comic panels, reproductions of documents from real FBI files, and photos from the investigation combine for a thrilling read for sleuths of all ages. What better way to draw readers into nonfiction than through an exciting graphic novel? This series will appeal to readers of series such as Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. Fans of history and whodunits, CSI-club kids, and graphic novel enthusiasts alike will be pulled in by the suspenseful, complex, and kid-appropriate cases in this series. Sidebars provide fun facts about pre-2001 air travel, serial numbers on currency, airplane design, and more. Backmatter showcases period photos and primary source material in FBI archives.