Deadly Adieu

Deadly Adieu
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2022-09-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Murder strikes close to home when an altercation between two dog owners in the famous Parc Monceau triggers a brutal murder in an alley behind the Paris apartment building of expat and private eye Claire Baskerville. Already struggling with the unexpected and rancorous visit of her daughter Catherine—as well as the desperate hunt for one of her missing grandbabies—Claire is reluctant to take the case of the murder of Madame Lavigne until she is brutally shown how vital it is that the elderly dog lover gets justice. Not just for her, and the building they all live in, but for Claire too—and as it turns out, the safety of her whole family.

Deadly Sails - Complete Collection

Deadly Sails - Complete Collection
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 7486
Release: 2023-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Deadly Sails - Complete Collection' assembles a flotilla of narratives from the pens of some of the most distinguished authors known for their contributions to adventure, mystery, and maritime literature. The anthology spans a vast ocean of themes including the raw confrontation with nature, the human spirit's indefatigable quest for the unknown, and the dark, oftentimes supernatural, mysteries that lurk beneath the deck. Each piece, varying from the classic high-seas adventure to tales of ghostly ships and uncharted territories, is meticulously chosen to represent the polyphony of styles and epochal voices that have shaped literature over centuries. Noteworthy are stories that innovate the maritime genre, weaving together narrative techniques that reflect the complexities of the human condition against a backdrop of the formidable sea. The diversity of literary stylesfrom the suspenseful gothic to the thrilling escapadeunderscores the anthologys significance within the literary canon, showcasing an unparalleled breadth in exploring the tempestuous relationship between humanity and the maritime world. The contributing authors, hailing from a spectrum of cultural backgrounds and historical periods, collectively illuminate the evolving dynamics of societal, historical, and personal challenges faced at sea. From Jules Vernes scientific romances to Edgar Allan Poes tales of mystery and macabre, and F. Scott Fitzgeralds poignant narratives, the anthology reflects a rich mosaic of literary movements, including Romanticism, Realism, and the Modernist wave. These authors, many of whom were pioneers in their own right, engage with themes of exploration, existential dread, and the dichotomy of man versus nature, offering a panoramic view of human resilience and frailty. The Deadly Sails - Complete Collection is not merely an anthology; it is a voyage across the tumultuous seas of human emotion and ambition through the lens of some of literatures greatest minds. It beckons readers to set sail into a realm where tales of adventure, mystery, and the supernatural converge, promising a journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary life. Scholars, enthusiasts of maritime lore, and aficionados of classic literature alike will find in these pages a confluence of stirring narratives that not only entertain but enlighten, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diverse currents that have shaped the literary world.

Deadly Faux Pas

Deadly Faux Pas
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2021-05-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A pleasant evening dinner boat ride on the Seine is destroyed by a shocking murder—and a kidnapping. This time, there is no question who the perpetrator is. Even his master plan is revealed in stunning clarity to anybody paying attention—which Claire Baskerville certainly is. But for Claire—expat American and private investigator living in Paris—and her daughter, that knowledge may come too late. As Claire desperately searches for her daughter in a Paris whose borders have been briefly sealed due to a threatening viral pandemic, she knows the clock is ticking. The lockdown is only meant to give the hospitals a head start and protect the rest of the country. Will she find Catherine before the lockdown lifts? And her daughter is lost forever into the endless, mysterious mist of the Middle East—where Claire has no doubt her only child is bound for.

A Haunting on Forsyth Street

A Haunting on Forsyth Street
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2024-08-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It was the screaming that would haunt all of them forever. When a group of curious teens decide to spend the night in a haunted mansion in 1924 Savannah, they get more than just a few laughs and some thrills. When terrifying screams echo through the mansion in the middle of the night, they flee for their lives—except one of them will never do anything ever again. When amateur detective Georgia Belle is begged by a new neighbor to find her son innocent of the murder of the dead teen, Georgia’s investigation reveals much more than slammed doors and creaking footsteps in a mansion that has always delivered what it promised. She finds an evil which just might already have her in its sights.

The Maggie Newberry Mysteries: Books 1,2,3

The Maggie Newberry Mysteries: Books 1,2,3
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 959
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Murder travels nicely in this popular mystery series featuring ex-pat Maggie Newberry who lives in France with her vintner French chef husband. Enjoy the sights and smells of Provence, the Côte d'Azur and Paris as Maggie uses her amateur (and very American) sleuthing skills to detect and confront the vilest murderers on the continent! Check out the series for yourself with the the first three books, bundled together and priced at the cost of less than two books at full price! Warning: This series is set in France so do NOT read hungry!

A Bad Éclair Day

A Bad Éclair Day
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2017-07-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Life in post-apocalyptic France has finally begun to settle down. The cafés all have candles, the bakery ovens are all coal-fired and reliance on electricity and electronics are now a thing of the past. So when the Provençal village of Chabanel decides to go ahead with its annual pastry contest, it’s a shock to everyone when one of the celebrity judges down from Paris dies a gruesome—and very public—death. When a plate of poisoned chocolate éclairs turns out to be the murder weapon, it’s up to expat and amateur sleuth Jules Hooker to prove that the little old ladies who made them aren’t the murderers. Because much in the same way that Jules can’t stop after one profiterole, it soon becomes clear that this murderer doesn’t intend to stop with one dead chef.

The Cottonmouth Club

The Cottonmouth Club
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2024-06-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Unraveling the past can change the future...if time doesn't run out for her first. In the third installment of the exciting Savannah time travel mysteries, Georgia Belle navigates speakeasies, flapper fashion, and a world without modern technology, all while attempting to solve a murder that has remained a mystery for a century. When she uncovers a secret Savannah society, the connections to the famous murder--and others--are undeniable. But the deeper she delves, the higher the stakes become—especially with what is happening unbeknownst to her in her personal life back in 2023. "The Cottonmouth Club" is a riveting blend of historical detail, thrilling mystery, and poignant family drama.

Murdering Madeleine

Murdering Madeleine
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2023-03-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When a high ranking American politician is murdered in the bed of a young sex worker, the US embassy and the Paris police make fast work of its obvious political implications and blanket the case. It never made the papers or social media. When the politician’s daughter Madeleine comes to Claire and Jean-Marc—now working together—to beg them to find the truth about her father’s death, they know they must help. In the process they discover a harrowing secret that many powerful people will do anything to hide—including the murder of a young American woman determined to get justice for her father.

Reckless

Reckless
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 251
Release:
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ISBN:

Mia Kazmaroff has a gift nobody wants. She's able to tell the story behind any object simply by touch. It’s a gift that comes in handy when her only brother, a detective in the Atlanta Major Crimes Division is murdered. Determined to find his killer, Mia reaches out to the one person in Atlanta she believes can help her—Dave’s ex-partner, Jack Burton. Unfortunately, Burton is also the prime suspect. Together, Mia and Jack create a partnership that breaks all the rules, skirts every law, and lobs as many sparks and landmines at each other as if they were adversaries–which half the time they are—all while attempting to ignore their undeniable mutual attraction. Can two people so different—one intuitive and inexperienced, the other cynical and by-the-book—work together to solve the murder? And can they do it before the killer turns his attention to Mia?

The Claire Baskerville Mysteries, Books 1,2,3

The Claire Baskerville Mysteries, Books 1,2,3
Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Publisher: Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Total Pages: 1088
Release: 2022-11-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Claire Baskerville is a sixty-something newly widowed American who finds herself living and working in Paris as a private investigator for the English-speaking expat community. In spite of a genetic brain anomaly that makes it impossible for her to remember faces –even ones she’d seen just moments before—Claire tackles the cases that the cops aren’t interested in solving. She does it with American know-how and dogged perseverance. Along the way she discovers that life in the City of Light can be a new beginning—in every way that makes life pleasurable—even for a woman of a certain age.