A new teaser poster has been released by Summit Entertainment for the sci-fi thriller Divergent (right; click for larger image).
Set in a future where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.
Directed by Neil Burger from an adapted screenplay by Vanessa Taylor and Evan Daugherty and based on the young adult dystopian thriller of the same title by Veronica Roth, Divergent opens in theaters March 21, 2014.
Monday, November 04, 2013
New Poster for Sci-Fi Thriller Divergent
A New MystereBook: In the Lion's Mouth by Linda McDonald
Here is a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during November 2013 priced $3.99 or less …
In the Lion's Mouth by Linda McDonald features a young couple, a friendly beachcomber, lots of bullets and plenty of death in a fast-paced thriller with colorful characters from both sides of the US/Mexico border.
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In the Lion's Mouth by Linda McDonald
A Crime Thriller
Publisher: Pure Gumption Press
Publication Date: November 02, 2013
It all starts innocently enough with Carrie and her new boyfriend driving her father's RV to south Texas. When they get stuck in the sand on Boca Chica beach, Leo, a seemingly easy-going local, comes to their rescue and pulls them out.
But after midnight, a wounded and far more intense Leo returns, now hunted by killers. Gun in hand, he forces the couple to help him escape. Once they're back on the road, the danger — and number of enemies — grows.
Leo and Carrie, tightly held In the Lion's Mouth, face a harrowing gauntlet of secrets stretching from Texas to the streets of Matamoros.
The Fifth Witness, A Mickey Haller Legal Thriller by Michael Connelly, Now at a Special Price
MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Little, Brown.
The ebook format of this title was priced at $2.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (11/04/2013 at 4:00 PM ET). Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.
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The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
A Mickey Haller Legal Thriller (4th in series)
Publisher: Little, Brown
Mickey Haller has fallen on tough times. He expands his business into foreclosure defense, only to see one of his clients accused of killing the banker she blames for trying to take away her home.
Mickey puts his team into high gear to exonerate Lisa Trammel, even though the evidence and his own suspicions tell him his client is guilty. Soon after he learns that the victim had black market dealings of his own, Haller is assaulted, too — and he's certain he's on the right trail.
Despite the danger and uncertainty, Haller mounts the best defense of his career in a trial where the last surprise comes after the verdict is in.
Important Note: This book was listed at the above mentioned price on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
A New MystereBook: Broadway Murder of 1928 by E. J. Knight
Here is a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during November 2013 priced $3.99 or less …
Broadway Murder of 1928 by E. J. Knight introduces Lucille Landau, who posits, "Who d'you think murdered Alfred Duff, actor in the new show by them lovely risin' Broadway stars Tommy Anzonetti and Manny Wolfe?" She might have found his body, but that blackmailing bastard is now the least of her worries.
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Broadway Murder of 1928 by E. J. Knight
A Lucille Landau Mystery
Publisher: allonymbooks
Publication Date: November 02, 2013
Just two weeks after stabbin' a man behind a pub in the East End of London — it was self defence, honest — I'm strugglin' to keep my new life in New York from overwhelmin' me, let alone the past from catchin' up with me. Problem is, I owe too much to too many people: poor old Gregor, the ship's doctor I married to get across the Atlantic, that nasty bit of work Lothar who got me that room at Miss Maisie's — and dear Miss Maisie herself (who might run a whorehouse but has given me a new family an' all) — and then there's Manny for givin' me a job and bringin' me a step closer to my dreams of playing jazz piano like Lil Hardin in Chicago.
But now there's far too much at stake: if I don't help that copper Holbein bring down Miss Maisie, he'll put me on a boat back to London, leavin' behind the gorgeous and adorin' Tommy Anzonetti. Can I keep my loyalties straight and keep Tommy from findin' out the truth about my past and my husband? And who did kill Alfred Duff?
Portrait of a Dead Guy, A Cherry Tucker Mystery by Larissa Reinhart, Now at a Special Price
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Portrait of a Dead Guy by Larissa Reinhart, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Henery Press.
The ebook format of this title was priced at $0.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (11/04/2013 at 3:00 PM ET). Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.
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Portrait of a Dead Guy by Larissa Reinhart
A Cherry Tucker Mystery (1st in series)
Publisher: Henery Press
In Halo, Georgia, folks know Cherry Tucker as big in mouth, small in stature, and able to sketch a portrait faster than buckshot rips from a ten gauge — but commissions are scarce. So when the well-heeled Branson family wants to memorialize their murdered son in a coffin portrait, Cherry scrambles to win their patronage from her small town rival.
As the clock ticks toward the deadline, Cherry faces more trouble than just a controversial subject. Between ex-boyfriends, her flaky family, an illegal gambling ring, and outwitting a killer on a spree, Cherry finds herself painted into a corner she'll be lucky to survive.
Important Note: This book was listed at the above mentioned price on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
Death of a Nightingale by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis, New in Bookstores This Week
Today's new hardcover mystery title, scheduled to be published this week by Soho Crime, is Death of a Nightingale by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis.
For a list of more new hardcover mysteries published this month, visit our New Mysteries page for November 2013. For new paperback mysteries, visit The Mystery Bookshelf where a selection of November 2013 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers are shelved.
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Death of a Nightingale
Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis
Series: Nina Borg (3rd)
Natasha Doroshenko, a Ukrainian woman who has been convicted of the attempted murder of her Danish fiancé, escapes police custody on her way to an interrogation in Copenhagen's police headquarters. That night, the frozen, tortured body of Michael, the ex-fiancé, is found in a car, and the manhunt for Natasha escalates. It isn't the first time the young Ukrainian woman has lost a partner to violent ends: her first husband was also murdered, three years earlier in Kiev, and in the same manner: tortured to death in a car.
Danish Red Cross nurse Nina Borg has been following Natasha's case for several years now, since Natasha first took refuge at a crisis center where Nina works. Nina, who had tried to help Natasha leave her abusive fiancé more than once, just can't see the young Ukrainian mother as a vicious killer. But in her effort to protect Natasha's daughter and discover the truth, Nina realizes there is much she didn't know about this woman and her past. The mystery has long and bloody roots, going back to a terrible famine that devastated Stalinist Ukraine in 1934, when a ten-year-old girl with the voice of a nightingale sang her family into shallow graves.
Telemystery: Law & Order, New This Week on DVD
Telemystery, your source for one of the most comprehensive listings of crime drama, amateur sleuth, private investigator, mystery and suspense television series, mini-series and made-for-television movies, now available on or coming soon to DVD, Blu-ray disc, or Video-on-Demand, is profiling one series from our site being released this week.
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Law & Order
Season Thirteen
Crime faces a new foe as Fred Dalton Thompson joins the cast as District Attorney Arthur Branch in the hard-hitting 13th season of Dick Wolf's legendary crime series.
Branch brings a new tough-as-nails methodology to the team that proves formidable against the wrongdoers who maim, mutilate and murder their victims. But no one is invincible, and before the season is over, more than one of New York's finest will be personally impacted by crimes that rock the headlines.
This thirteenth season of the long-running series originally aired from October 2002 through May 2003 on NBC.
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Visit the Telemystery website to discover more television mystery series currently available on and coming soon to DVD, Blu-ray disc, or video on demand.
MystereBooks: Carnival for the Dead by David Hewson, Available this Month at a Special Price
Every month Amazon releases a new selection of Kindle books priced $3.99 or less.
Today's featured title from the Mystery & Thrillers category is Carnival for the Dead by David Hewson. This Kindle book was listed at $1.99 as of the date and time of this post, Monday, November 04, 2013 at 1:30 PM ET, and should be available at this price through the end of the month.
More information about the book is below; if other vendors have priced-matched this title, links to their sites are also shown.
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Carnival for the Dead by David Hewson
A Nic Costa Mystery
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
For as long as she can remember, Teresa Lupo has envied her aunt Sofia. After all, she is everything Teresa is not: beautiful, adventurous, wildly creative. While Sofia enjoyed passionate love affairs and traveled the world, thoughtful, methodical Teresa stayed close to home, working her way through the civil-service system to become Rome's senior police forensic specialist.
So when Sofia encounters "a few problems" at her new home in Venice, it is Teresa to whom she turns for help — only to vanish abruptly on the eve of Carnival. Teresa's only clues to her aunt's whereabouts are a mysterious letter, a bouquet of flowers, and a series of short stories by an unknown author, stories in which Sofia and Teresa inexplicably appear.
The bizarre narratives create a complex puzzle, one Teresa can solve only by immersing herself in the art and history of Venice and the fantastic spectacle that is Carnival. But the deeper she ventures into the shadowy spirit of the festival, the more Teresa comes to realize that nothing in the magical city is as it seems.
Important Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.
New Mystery/Suspense from Carina Press: For Her Eyes Only by Shannon Curtis
Carina Press is a digital-first imprint from Harlequin, publishing books in an interesting and diverse selection of genres including contemporary romance, steampunk, gay/lesbian fiction, science-fiction, fantasy, and — but of course — mystery and suspense.
One new title is being released this week: For Her Eyes Only by Karina Cooper (listed under Romantic Suspense).
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For Her Eyes Only by Shannon Curtis
A McCormack Security Agency Novel
Publisher: Carina Press
Ryan Brennan has worked plenty of jobs for the McCormack Security Agency, so going undercover at a couples resort to identify a pair of killers should be easy. Except his assigned partner — uh, "wife" — is Vicky Hastings. It takes all his willpower to keep their relationship professional, even when they're not sharing a secluded cabin.
Finally out from behind her desk, Vicky can't wait to prove herself in the field. But with Ryan? Their office flirtation cooled when he turned her down after a scorching kiss at the office Christmas party. Working together while sharing close quarters certainly isn't making it easy for her to stop thinking about him.
After a series of escalating "accidents", including Vicky's near-fatal fall from a tampered bridge, the two have to work together to wrap up this case fast, before more than hearts get broken.
A New MystereBook: Picking Lemons by J. T. Toman
Here is a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during November 2013 priced $3.99 or less …
Picking Lemons by J. T. Toman introduces Economics professor C. J. Whitmore, who discovers that economic theories can predict many things — just not the death of a renowned professor.
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Picking Lemons by J. T. Toman
A C. J. Whitmore Mystery
Publisher: Cozy Cat Press
Publication Date: November 02, 2013
When Professor Edmund DeBeyer is found dead in his office, strangled to death by his own Ph.D. hood, the police don't have to look further than his colleagues in the Economics Department for suspects. After all, Edmund was the most despised member of the department. C. J. Whitmore, the department's only tenured female, (who also has a penchant for wearing pink cowboy boots to class) resolves to get to the bottom of the mystery using economic principles.
Comparing tracking down murder suspects to to selecting a used car, she attempts to discern the real deals from the "lemons". That is, which suspects are really telling the truth and which are lying to protect their guilt. Will C. J. be able to pick the lemon before her clever adversary strikes again?
New Poster for Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit
A new poster has been released by Paramount Pictures for the action thriller Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (right; click for larger image) via Den of Geek.
Chris Pine stars as Jack Ryan in an original story as he uncovers a financial terrorist plot. The story follows him from 9/11, through his tour of duty in Afghanistan, which scarred him forever, and into his early days in the Financial Intelligence Unit of the modern CIA, where he becomes an analyst under the guardianship of his handler, Harper (Kevin Costner). When Ryan believes he's uncovered a Russian plot to collapse the United States economy, he goes from being an analyst to becoming a spy and must fight to save his own life and those of countless others, while also trying to protect the thing that's more important to him than anything, his relationship with his fiancée Cathy (Keira Knightley).
Directed by Kenneth Branagh from an original screenplay by Adam Cozad and David Koepp and based on a character created by Tom Clancy, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit opens in theaters January 17, 2014.
Today Only, Save 15% on Select Kindles
Today only, Monday November 4th, 2013, Amazon is thanking the FAA for lifting the restriction on using personal electronic devices on airplanes by offering 15% off a Kindle, Kindle Fire HD 7", or the new Kindle Fire HDX 7".
Enter promotional code ThnksFAA at checkout. Discount valid on all versions of Kindle, Kindle Fire HD 7", and Kindle Fire HDX 7" sold and shipped by Amazon Digital Services.
Remember, this promotion is for today only, Monday November 4th, 2013.
A Conversation with Mystery Author Jane Tesh
with Jane Tesh
We are delighted to welcome mystery author Jane Tesh to Omnimystery News today.
Jane's latest mystery featuring PI David Randall is Now You See It (Poisoned Pen Press; October 2013 hardcover, trade paperback and ebook formats), the third in her Grace Street series.
We recently had the chance to spend a few minutes with Jane to talk about her books.
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Omnimystery News: The Grace Street mysteries is your second series. What is it about series characters that appeals to you?
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Jane Tesh
Jane Tesh: I think the idea of recurring characters comes from my childhood staring at the TV. I grew up watching my favorite characters have new adventures every week. When a show I liked went off the air, I wrote new adventures. I later found out there is an entire subculture called fandom where everyone writes new episodes. I thought I was the only one who did that!
When my own characters came to me, I wanted to see what happened to them as they grew and experienced life's situations. I have a plan for each one to find the happy ending they're searching for, so they will develop as the series progresses.
OMN: Into which mystery genre would you place your books?
JT: My books are considered cozy. The only disadvantage is that "cozy" sounds warm and fuzzy. I'd say my books are on the light side and have humorous moments, but my characters also deal with grief, estrangement, and guilt. These are murder mysteries, so somebody's going to get killed. Nothing real cozy about that. Someone needs to invent a better word for the more character-driven books.
OMN: Tell us something about Now You See It that isn't mentioned in the publisher's synopsis.
JT: Being from the South, I really enjoy exploring and using Southern slang, so one of my characters, Rufus Jackson — what some folks might call a redneck, but what's also referred to as a Good Old Boy — has a wealth of expressions that make my hero, David Randall, often stop and say, "What?" Here's an example: "He's so ugly, his mama takes him everywhere so she don't have to kiss him good-by." Rufus can always be called upon for the perfect expression. "All foam and no beer." "Poor as Job's turkey." And my particular favorite: "He looked like Death eatin' a cracker." I've heard that one all my life. Not exactly sure what it means, but it sounds really dry, as I always picture a skeleton eating a saltine.
OMN: How much of your own personal or professional experience do you include in your books?
JT: Each character in my series represents a facet of my personality. Kary is the maternal side that has a rapport with children. Ellin is the no nonsense, take charge, get things done side. Camden is the intuitive and musical side, and Randall, the man of action who solves the crimes and finds things for people, gets to say and do all the things I wish I could say and do, but being a nice Southern lady, I don't get to punch people.
Everything that happens to me creates possible story lines, whether it's my travels, my experiences with community theater, or the petty quarrels that go on in my small town. (The latest fuss is over a beer garden that wants to set up downtown during Mayberry Days — the horror! That'll find its way into a story.)
Everyone I meet is a potential character, especially if they have an interesting way of expressing themselves. I have a friend who gives a little nervous giggle after everything she says. That's the kind of quirk I'll change a little bit and use.
OMN: What's the best advice — and harshest criticism — you've received as an author? And what might you tell aspiring writers?
JT: The best advice I received was about point of view. Early in my writing career, I had multiple points of view all over the place, and once I was shown how to fix the problem, my work became considerably better.
The harshest criticism was in a review on my first book, A Case of Imagination, in which the reviewer said the book had "no imagination whatsoever."
Here's what I learned, and here's what I would tell others: Make sure you stay in one point of view throughout a chapter or a scene. And don't read your reviews.
OMN: Complete this sentence for us: "I am a mystery author and thus I am also …".
JT: I am a mystery author and thus I am also baffled. I was going to be a science fiction/fantasy author! At least, that was my plan. But somewhere along the line, I found Poisoned Pen Press, and all the great people there steered me into the world of mystery. I still use a lot of paranormal and fantasy elements in my mysteries, but I had to learn how to lay in clues (be obvious but not too obvious!) and understand police work. I like it now and I'm comfortable with the mystery genre. And maybe someday all those fantasy novels will find a home.
OMN: Describe your writing process for us.
JT: My writing process is what I would call free form. I usually start with "Day One — Tuesday," or whatever day I want the story to start on, and then the story evolves on its own. I do break up the story into days, though, to keep some kind of order. Sometimes I know how the story is going to end and sometimes I don't. And most of the time I don't know who the killer is to begin with — or the killer might change. You be the killer. No, you! Wait, maybe this guy did it.
This is the weird part and the part I can't really explain, but my characters start talking and I write down what they say. I may have a vague idea, such as Randall and Cam stop by the country club to talk to the people there about the missing bracelet, but I have no idea what they will say or do until they get there and tell me. How does this happen? I don't know. It's a mystery!
OMN: And where would we find you listening to your characters?
JT: I live upstairs in an apartment building, and several years ago, had extremely rowdy neighbors underneath me. I called them the Howler Monkeys. When they finally moved out, I decided not to go through that again and rented the downstairs apartment for an office. There is no phone, and I disconnected the doorbell, so I have a great writing environment with its own bathroom and kitchen. There's plenty of room for all my office stuff, and my living quarters are just upstairs. Thanks, Howler Monkeys! If you hadn't been so annoying, I wouldn't have thought of this solution.
OMN: Tell us about the book's title and cover.
JT: Since this book is about magic and magicians, I wanted a title that reflected that world, so Now You See It seemed appropriate, as in "Now you see it, now you don't." Also, my hero has received a DVD of his little daughter's dance recital, which he cannot bring himself to watch, as he still feels responsible for the car crash that resulted in her death. Many of the other characters in this book are having trouble seeing what they need to see.
The cover design is by Francois Thisdale, who also did the covers for the other Grace Street books. Francois always does a wonderful job capturing the spirit and the mood of the story. In the foreground, he has the Houdini box, the item Randall has been hired to find. In the background, you see Cam's house, 302 Grace Street, where all the main characters live, the place that Randall will eventually see is his true home. The dark colors and skeletal trees add a nice mysterious feel.
OMN: How do you research the plot elements of your stories?
JT: I do a lot of my research on the Internet. Any police questions I have I ask the Mt. Airy Police Department. They also have a citizens' police academy every year, and I have attended those classes to find out about police procedures. The officers will even let me ride around with them on patrol to see what's happening in our little town. More than I would expect!
I enjoyed looking up facts and reading books about Houdini for Now You See It. I knew a lot about him, but there were many things I found that surprised me. I really enjoyed researching Appalachian folk music for Stolen Hearts. I wanted the songs I made up for the book to have an authentic sound, so that was challenging.
OMN: Where are your mysteries set?
JT: In the Madeline Maclin Mystery series, Madeline's small North Carolina town of Celosia is based on my town, Mt. Airy, NC.
In the Grace Street series, Parkland, NC, is based on Greensboro, NC, the large city where I grew up.
It's just easier for me to have fictional cities. If I used the real Greensboro, for instance, I'd have to make sure all my streets and landmarks were correct, because people would let me know if they weren't!
OMN: What kinds of questions or comments do you enjoy receiving from readers?
JT: My favorite comment from readers is: I can't wait for the next book.
OMN: Suppose your books were optioned for film and you were asked to cast the parts. Whose agents are you calling?
JT: This is a question that comes often comes up. I recall Anne Rice wasn't happy with the choice of Tom Cruise to play Lestat in Interview With a Vampire, and then when she saw how well he interpreted the character, she had to admit she was wrong. I would be so happy that my books were going to be on TV or made into a movie, I don't think I'd have a problem with any actor. I'm sure every reader has his or her own idea of what the characters look like, and it would be impossible to find actors to please everyone's vision. As long as Randall was tall and dark, Cam was short and blond, and Kary and Ellin were blond, I'd be okay.
OMN: What kinds of books did you read when you were young?
JT: I learned to read when I was four, and I read everything. I was especially fond of fantasy and science fiction, fairy tales, and poetry. As I mentioned in an earlier question, somehow I became a mystery author. I remember reading my uncle's collection of Hardy Boys books. Perhaps that lay dormant for many years!
OMN: What specific authors or books, if any, influenced how and/or what you write today?
JT: I am a big fan of Terry Pratchett. I admire the way he can mix humor, drama, slapstick, and pathos all in the same book, something I strive for. Jasper Fforde is another favorite. His books are amazingly inventive, and I appreciate the clever wordplay. I've read all of P. G. Wodehouse, great and funny books filled with sparkling dialogue. And I enjoy C. J. Cherryh's Foreigner series. I've learned a lot about creating and maintaining a series from her books.
OMN: And what do you read today for pleasure?
JT: Fantasy and mystery.
OMN: Do you have any favorite characters from these genres?
JT: Literary Specialist Lewis in Kage Baker's Company series (SF/Fantasy) and Bren Cameron of C.J. Cherryh's Foreigner series (SF/Fantasy). From mystery, Lord Peter Wimsey, Pascoe and Dalziel, any of Dick Francis' protagonists, and any of Carl Hiaason's protagonists.
OMN: Do you watch movies regularly? And if so, what are some of your favorites?
JT: I love Pixar films because they really care about the story and how it influences the characters. My favorite is Monsters, Inc. I tend to watch a lot of films for children because for the most part, they're funny and don't have gross things in them that make me sleep with a light on. I thought the Harry Potter movies were excellent, and as a long time Tolkien fan, I was pleased with Peter Jackson's version of the Rings trilogy.
OMN: What are some of your outside interests? And do any of these find their way into your books?
JT: I play the piano, and I love learning how to play other instruments such as the folk harp, violin, mandolin, and concertina. I enjoy playing for productions at our local community theater, and occasionally, I'll take a part in a show, preferably a musical or a comedy. There is always music in my books. Randall's favorite music is traditional jazz, which is my favorite, too. Kary plays the piano, and Camden is a singer. I often involve my characters in some facet of community theater, because there's no better place to find real drama than in a local theater group.
My sister and I like to travel in the summer. We usually pick a state and check out what it has to offer. I also enjoy traveling overseas. I haven't written any adventures that take place outside of North Carolina yet, but I'm sure I will.
OMN: Create a Top 5 list for us on any topic.
JT: Top Five Authors Who Write Excellent Dialog:
• Terry Pratchett;
• Jasper Fforde;
• P. G. Wodehouse;
• Georgette Heyer; and
• Dorothy Sayers.
OMN: What's next for you?
JT: Poisoned Pen Press will publish the next Madeline Maclin Mystery, A Bad Reputation, in March, 2014. Meanwhile, I'll continue to edit and polish the Grace Street stories so they'll be ready.
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Jane Tesh is a retired media specialist and pianist for the Andy Griffith Playhouse in her hometown of Mount Airy, NC. For more information about the author and her work, please visit her website at JaneTesh.com or find her on Facebook.
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Now You See It
Jane Tesh
A Grace Street Mystery
Who is audacious enough to steal an antique box once owned by Harry Houdini? This collector's treasure, skillfully hidden in the local Magic Club — a nightclub where magicians perform — is not merely an old theatrical prop. It is the prize in a contest that promises to jumpstart a magician's career. At least that's what Taft and Lucas Finch hoped before their prized possession was stolen. Private investigator David Randall is already busy searching for socialite Sandy Olaf's missing diamond bracelet when he begins the search for Houdini's box. But instead of finding the valuable box, Randall finds Taft murdered, his body locked in a backstage trunk. The magical world is brimming with jealous suspects, less successful magical competitors, romantic rivals, business conflicts, and festering hurts from long ago. Randall's friend Camden is concerned with losing his voice, his girlfriend Kary insists on being a magician's assistant, and Cam's girlfriend Ellin has to deal with the overbearing Sheila Kirk, wife of a potential sponsor, who insists on hosting the Psychic Service Network's programs.
Warned away from interfering in a police homicide investigation, Randall focuses on finding the box, searching for a missing diamond bracelet, and handling the crises embroiling his unique housemates in their rambling home on Grace Street. It will take a stroke of magic to connect the interlocking circles of these crimes.
Ali's Pretty Little Lies by Sara Shepard is Today's Kindle Daily Deal for Teens
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Ali's Pretty Little Lies by Sara Shepard as today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal for Teens.
The deal price of $2.99 is valid only for today, Monday, November 04, 2013.
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Ali's Pretty Little Lies
Sara Shepard
A Pretty Little Liars Prequel Novel
HarperTeen
Before there was A, there was Alison DiLaurentis. Boys wanted to date her, girls wanted to be her, and somebody wanted her dead …
It's the end of seventh grade, and Alison DiLaurentis and her friends are the girls of Rosewood Day. Ali runs her clique with an iron fist, and she's got enough dirt on Hanna, Emily, Aria, and Spencer to keep them in line. But Ali's hiding a dark secret of her own, something so huge it would destroy everything if it ever got out. She's desperate to keep the perfect life she's worked so hard to build, but in Rosewood deadly secrets have deadly consequences.
Set in the weeks leading up to Ali's murder, this special Pretty Little Liars tale is told by the prettiest little liar of all: Ali herself. For the first time ever, we see how the mystery began … and how Alison DiLaurentis's life ended.
Important Note: This book was listed at the price mentioned above on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
Mystery Walk by Robert R. McCammon is Today's Kindle Fantasy Daily Deal
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Mystery Walk by Robert R. McCammon as today's Amazon Kindle Fantasy Daily Deal.
The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Monday, November 04, 2013.
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Mystery Walk
Robert R. McCammon
A Supernatural Thriller
Open Road
Two young psychics do battle with an ancient evil …
Billy Creekmore was born to be a psychic. His mother, a Choctaw Indian schooled in her tribe's ancient mysticism, understood that the barrier between life and death is permeable. She knew how to cross it, and used that knowledge to help the dead rest easier. She passed that power on to her son, and he has spent his whole life learning how to communicate with the dead to prevent them from meddling with the living.
Though his powers are the same, Wayne Falconer's background could not be more different. The son of a prominent preacher, he would be disowned if his father learned he was using supernatural powers in service of the church. Though they don't know each other, Billy and Wayne share a recurring dream—and a common enemy. When a nightmarish monster descends on their community in Alabama, mankind's fate will rest in their hands.
Important Note: This book was listed at the price mentioned above on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
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