The Crow Investigations Series: Books 4-6

The Crow Investigations Series: Books 4-6
Author: Sarah Painter
Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd
Total Pages: 745
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1913676269

Discover the new star of magical London with books four to six in the bestselling Crow Investigations urban fantasy mystery series. Omnibus edition includes: The Pearl King, The Copper Heart and The Shadow Wing. Book 4: The Pearl King Tradition. Loyalty. Respect. Murder. Normal Family stuff… Lydia is pulled into the Crow Family business by her shady Uncle Charlie. He has decided that Lydia needs to learn the truth about her infamous Family and to step into her role within it – whether she likes it or not. After Lydia’s wrongful arrest, her relationship with DCI Fleet is decidedly rocky, but when a teenage girl goes missing from Highgate Woods she must put aside her emotions and work the case. Lydia is increasingly alarmed by Charlie’s methods, but is trapped by loyalty. Then a direct attack on the Crows raises the tension between the Families to boiling point, and the mysterious Pearl Family step out of the shadows. Can Lydia restore balance to the magical Families of London without losing her soul? Book 5: The Copper Heart Heavy is the head that wears the crown… Lydia has taken over as the leader of the Crow Family and is trying to keep the criminality to the bare minimum. DCI Fleet has told her he is ‘all in’ but there have to be limits and Lydia doesn’t want to find out what they are. When the head of the Silver Family, Alejandro, drops down dead, Lydia needs to work out whether it was natural causes or murder. And fast. Lydia has made enemies of the Pearl King, Maria Silver, and her own uncle. Plus, her position at the top puts her in the sights of many more. Lydia has evaded death in the past, and is gaining greater mastery over her power every day, but now she isn’t just worried about saving herself… Can Lydia find out what happened to Alejandro Silver before she runs out of luck? Book 6: The Shadow Wing There’s a new Crow in town… After the explosive events of The Copper Heart, Lydia must deal with a secret service operative with murder in his heart. The mysterious Mr Smith has sent a professional assassin after Lydia and the bonds of blood are stretched to breaking point when it turns out to be someone very close to home. Meanwhile, the head of the powerful Silver Family is demanding a favour and Lydia must comply or risk their fledgling alliance. To be strong enough to beat the odds stacked against her Lydia must delve deep into Crow Family lore, but what she discovers is far from a fairy tale… In a fight between two Crows, only one can win, but is Lydia willing to do what it takes to defeat her adversary? Discover this exciting paranormal mystery series from bestselling author of magical fiction, Sarah Painter, today! Praise for the series: 'I'm a huge fan!' Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels ‘My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch!' Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled 'All my favourite things together - mystery, crime, a sassy female PI and a Magical underworld going on right under Londoner’s noses.' A.L. Michael

The Copper Heart

The Copper Heart
Author: Sarah Painter
Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd
Total Pages: 245
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Heavy is the head that wears the crown… Lydia has taken over as the leader of the Crow Family and is trying to keep the criminality to the bare minimum. DCI Fleet has told her he is ‘all in’ but there have to be limits and Lydia doesn’t want to find out what they are. When the head of the Silver Family, Alejandro, drops down dead, Lydia needs to work out whether it was natural causes or murder. And fast. Lydia has made enemies of the Pearl King, Maria Silver, and her own uncle. Plus, her position at the top puts her in the sights of many more. Lydia has evaded death in the past, and is gaining greater mastery over her power every day, but now she isn’t just worried about saving herself… Can Lydia find out what happened to Alejandro Silver before she runs out of luck? Don't miss the exciting fifth instalment in the bestselling urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations. KEYWORDS: urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, female detective, private eye, magical London, urban fantasy series, British fantasy, ghost mystery, supernatural crime fiction, magic crime family, woman PI mystery, contemporary fantasy, ghosts.

The Silver Mark

The Silver Mark
Author: Sarah Painter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2022-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913676117

London is Lydia Crow's city so when a man is found hanged under Blackfriars Bridge, she takes it personally. Driven by her desire to improve her fledgling P.I. skills and an innate sense of justice, Lydia investigates. Even when it seems as if the Silver Family might be involved, Lydia refuses to back down. The Silver Family, who run the finest law firm in London, have a gift for persuasion. In the Bad Old Days it was said they could make a man jump off a roof by convincing him he could fly. But that's all in the past... Isn't it? Everybody wants something from Lydia: Her Uncle Charlie wants her to join the infamous Family Business, her ghostly flatmate wants her to test her power, DCI Fleet wants a relationship, and the Silver Family want her to keep her nose out. Trouble is, Lydia has never been much good at taking orders. And London in a heatwave is a dangerous place to be... 'My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical.' Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled

Still Life with Crows

Still Life with Crows
Author: Douglas Preston
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2003-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0759528098

When a series of murders strikes small-town Kansas, FBI Special Agent Pendergast must track down a killer or a curse -- either way, no one is safe. A small Kansas town has turned into a killing ground. Is it a serial killer, a man with the need to destroy? Or is it a darker force, a curse upon the land? Amid golden cornfields, FBI Special Agent Pendergast discovers evil in the blood of America's heartland. No one is safe.

The Crow Girl

The Crow Girl
Author: Erik Axl Sund
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Total Pages: 967
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385349882

The International Sensation It begins in a Stockholm city park where the abused body of a young boy is discovered. Detective Superintendent Jeanette Kihlberg heads the investigation, battling an apathetic prosecutor and a bureaucratic police force unwilling to devote resources to solving the murder of an immigrant child. But with the discovery of the mutilated corpses of two more children, it becomes clear that a serial killer is at large. Superintendent Kihlberg turns to therapist Sofia Zetterlund for her expertise in the psychopathology of those who kill, and the lives of the two women become quickly intertwined—professionally and personally. As they draw closer to each other and to the truth about the killings, what surfaces is the undeniable fact that these murders are only the most obvious evidence of an insidious evil woven deep into Swedish society.

The Language Of Spells (The Language of Spells, Book 1)

The Language Of Spells (The Language of Spells, Book 1)
Author: Sarah Painter
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1472017064

When you are ready, seek and you shall find. It is your gift. Gwen Harper left Pendleford thirteen years ago and hasn’t looked back. Until an inheritance throws her into the mystical world she thought she’d escaped. Confronted with her great-aunt’s legacy, Gwen must finally face up to her past.

The Crow Investigations Series: Books 1-3

The Crow Investigations Series: Books 1-3
Author: Sarah Painter
Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2020-09-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Discover the new star of magical London with the first three books in the bestselling Crow Investigations urban fantasy mystery series. Omnibus edition includes: The Night Raven, The Silver Mark and The Fox's Curse The Night Raven: Meet Lydia Crow... Lydia has always known she has no power, especially next to her infamous and more-than-slightly dodgy family. Which is why she carved her own life as a private investigator far away from London. When a professional snafu forces her home, the head of the family calls in a favour, and Lydia finds herself investigating the disappearance of her cousin, Maddie. Soon, Lydia is neck-deep in problems: her new flatmate is a homicidal ghost, the intriguing, but forbidden, DCI Fleet is acting in a distinctly unprofessional manner, and tensions between the old magical families are rising. The Crows used to rule the roost and rumours claim they are still the strongest. The Silvers have a facility for lying and they run the finest law firm in London. The Pearl family were costermongers and everybody knows that a Pearlie can sell feathers to a bird. The Fox family... Well. The less said about the Fox family the better. For seventy-five years, a truce between the four families has held strong, but could the disappearance of Maddie Crow be the thing to break it? --- The Silver Mark: London is Lydia Crow’s city so when a man is found hanged under Blackfriars Bridge, she takes it personally Driven by her desire to improve her fledgling P.I. skills and an innate sense of justice, Lydia investigates. Even when it seems as if the Silver Family might be involved, Lydia refuses to back down. The Silver Family, who run the finest law firm in London, have a gift for persuasion. In the Bad Old Days it was said they could make a man jump off a roof by convincing him he could fly. But that's all in the past… Isn’t it? Everybody wants something from Lydia: Her Uncle Charlie wants her to join the infamous Family Business, her ghostly flatmate wants her to test her power, DCI Fleet wants a relationship, and the Silver Family want her to keep her nose out. Trouble is, Lydia has never been much good at taking orders. And London in a heatwave is a dangerous place to be... --- The Fox's Curse: A cursed Fox. A vengeful Silver. A whole lot of trouble… Lydia Crow has long suspected there is more beneath London than just trains, but has never been keen to poke around in the dark. But when Paul Fox, powerful member of the Fox Family, blackmails her into taking a case, she has no choice. Investigating a suspicious death in a disused tunnel of the London Underground for her ex-boyfriend causes friction between her and DCI Fleet – and not the fun kind. Uncle Charlie is still pressuring her to work for the Family business, her ghostly flatmate is looking for answers about his own demise, and Maria Silver is out for blood. Preferably Lydia’s. With old alliances broken, it’s harder for Lydia to know who to trust. There is a big choice up ahead and it’s getting closer by the second. Lydia has to find a path in the darkness – and fast. --- ‘My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Genevieve Cogman or Robert Galbraith!’ Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled and Masks and Shadows 'All my favorite things together- mystery, crime, a sassy female PI and a Magical underworld going on right under Londoner’s noses.' A.L. Michael ‘Clever and charming and funny – and a bit creepy!’ Keris Stainton, author of If You Could See Me Now and Counting Stars

Oath of Honor Books 4-6: Christian Romantic Suspense

Oath of Honor Books 4-6: Christian Romantic Suspense
Author: Laura Scott
Publisher: Laura Iding
Total Pages: 629
Release: 2024-11-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1962275353

Fast Paced Christian Romantic Suspense From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott Three full books in one volume! Grayson - Dangerous research… Microbiologist Dr. Eve Shaw is stunned to narrowly miss being blown up by an explosion in the research institute where she works. Even more so to realize the bomb had been planted in her office to go off during her presentation. Her research is aimed to help find the cure for disease, so why would someone want her dead? Tactical Police Officer Grayson Clark rushes to Eve’s side in the aftermath of the explosion. Having known Eve from high school chemistry, he is just as stumped over why she would be targeted with a bomb. Yet as he tries to keep her safe, it some becomes clear the bomber will not stop until he’s gotten rid of Eve for good. Can Grayson find the killer before it’s too late? Roscoe – Betrayed by love Tactical police officer Roscoe Turner is shocked when his former girlfriend Libby Hall shows up on his doorstep six months pregnant with his child. Bullets start to fly before they have a chance to talk. A killer has followed Libby to Wisconsin all the way from Texas and it’s up to Roscoe to keep her and their unborn child, safe. Frightened and angry, Libby knows this mess is Roscoe’s fault. If he hadn’t lied to her, she wouldn’t be in a killer’s crosshairs. Yet as they dodge danger at every turn, Libby is forced to realize Roscoe is the only person standing between her and a painful death. Will they get a second chance at love? Jina – Cold case murder suspect After two attempts to kill her in the span of minutes, tactical police officer Jina Wheeler is determined to find the man responsible. But when Detective Cole Roberts questions her about the remains of a missing man found on her parents’ farm, she realizes she’s also a key suspect in the victim’s murder. Cole senses Jina isn’t being entirely forthcoming about events that transpired twelve years ago, but these recent attempts to kill her force him to focus on the immediate threat against her. Putting his life and his career on the line, he teams up with Jina to uncover the truth. Can he also convince her to consider being his partner, forever?