Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Harlequin Intrigue Titles for April 2011

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eHarlequin.com has released the April 2011 titles in their Intrigue, breathtaking romantic suspense series. Get these edge-of-your-seat reads today with characters who conquer everything from kidnappings to murder mysteries, only to find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another!

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Missing by Debra Webb
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Missing by Debra Webb

"I need your help. Please."

And with those words, tough-guy Jonathan Foley melted. It had been years since he'd seen the only woman to climb his wall of solitude…months since he'd joined an elite team of operatives called the Equalizers and hidden away his secrets. But now Melissa Shepherd needed him—and there was no denying her.

Melissa's niece was missing and she knew only Jonathan could see past the lies in her small Alabama hometown and find Polly. Searching alongside the man she'd loved and lost would prove difficult … and downright dangerous. But she'd have to—because for the little girl, time was running out …

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Waterford Point by Alana Matthews
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Waterford Point by Alana Matthews

The perfect getaway was what Rachel Hudson expected, not a real-life mystery that could become her next bestseller. Escaping California for Waterford Point, Maine, was supposed to be all rest and relaxation. But instead of breakfast in bed, Rachel experienced night terrors, and woke to the cries of the Weeping Willow …

Nick Chavaree didn't like two things: chasing ghosts, and out-of-towners snooping around. Rachel didn't want to tangle with the sheriff, but found it hard to stay away. Despite Nick's picture-perfect scowl and reprimands, there was more going on beneath the surface, and it needed further investigation. And what she found was a courageous hero who would give her something better than a storybook ending.

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Hitched and Hunted by Paula Graves
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Hitched and Hunted by Paula Graves

On the day Jake Cooper said "I do" to his beautiful bride, Mariah, their future happiness seemed certain. But Jake always wondered what she wasn't telling him. And what it would take for the truth to come out …

Hoping to build a new life with Jake, Mariah thought she was free of the demons from her past. But when they were kidnapped and held at gunpoint, Mariah knew it was time she came clean—whatever the consequences. Her vow to confess was cut short, though, when bullets started flying and they were forced to run for their lives. Desperate to survive and not fall victim to the man hunting them, Mariah realized just how much she'd gained having Jake in her life. And how much they both had to lose.

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Mountain Ranger Recon by Carol Ericson
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Mountain Ranger Recon by Carol Ericson

Ian Dempsey knew he'd have a lot to answer for when he bumped into Meg, the wife he'd left behind to complete an undercover mission. Nearly three years had passed since he'd last seen her, but she was as beautiful as ever—and as angry. Before he could explain his reasons for temporarily walking away, shots rang out and Ian quickly went from husband to bodyguard. Investigating his enemies would take time. And whether Meg liked it or not, he wouldn't leave her side until he could guarantee her safety. One step back into her life, though, and Ian knew the stakes were even higher. She had a two-year-old son. And he looked exactly like Ian …

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Bulletproof Hearts by Kay Thomas
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Bulletproof Hearts by Kay Thomas

The discovery that her brother was the victim of a hit-and-run murder leads Abigail Trevor on a deadly hunt for answers—and straight into a killer's web. Her only protection comes from raw instinct, a cryptic video message and a dangerously sexy military bodyguard who seems too good to be true.

Private security specialist Shaun Logan doesn't want to care whether Abby trusts him or not. But in order to protect her, he needs to keep her close—very close. Keeping his hands off the feisty blonde is going to be tough, but he knows it's a line he shouldn't cross. After all, his focus needs to be on the shocking truths he continues to unravel—and the deadly force tracking Abby's every desperate attempt at escape.

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GI Cowboy by Delores Fossen
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GI Cowboy by Delores Fossen

Battered ex-soldier Parker McKenna is facing his riskiest mission yet: guarding Bailey Lockhart. Returning to civilian life hasn't been easy, but Parker's new job with Corps Security and Investigations gives him purpose again—if he can keep Bailey alive. The privileged governor's daughter has been receiving threats—and they've just escalated into dangerous territory. Someone close to her wants her dead. Parker can handle any adversary, but handling Bailey proves more difficult—the stubborn, independent beauty stirs the passion Parker had thought long buried. Passion has no place in war, and the enemy is always watching, waiting. Now with desire blurring his objectivity, Parker must face the fact that the greatest danger to Bailey just may be him …

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The First Nancy Drew Mystery Game, Secrets Can Kill (Remastered), New at BFG

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Games of Mystery is pleased to announce the availability of a new mystery casual game from Big Fish Games released today and available to BFG Club members. You can find out more about these games by visiting our Mystery Games: Big Fish Download Games page or by clicking on the links provided below.

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Nancy Drew 01: Secrets Can Kill (Remastered)
Nancy Drew 01: Secrets Can Kill (Remastered)

Jake Rogers was murdered and his killer is on the loose. A secret died with him that night, and you, as Nancy Drew, must read between the lines to expose the culprit!

Help Nancy go undercover at a high school to solve the mysterious killing and keep the murderer from claiming his next victim.

This is a remastered version of the first game in the "Nancy Drew" series, with updated graphics and new puzzles, and a new ending to the adventure.

Nancy Drew 01: Secrets Can Kill (Remastered) may be downloaded and purchased for $6.99 with a Big Fish Game Club membership. Due to its large size, a demonstration version is not available.

Watch a preview video below:

Get any standard game for $6.99 with a Big Fish Game Club membership. Other benefits include the $2.99 Daily Deal, Tomorrow's Game Today, and special member rewards. And if you purchase any 6 games within a single month, you earn a free game with the Big Fish Game Club Monthly Punch Card! (Collector's Editions earn 3 punches each, half-way towards your free game!)

Read Ms. Terri's reviews of the adventure and casual mystery games featured on this site, including Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy, Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!, Enlightenus, and many more!

Big Fish Games: Bestsellers

Big Fish Games: New releases

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Games of Mystery is your source for mystery-themed video, electronic, and board games, parties for kids and adults, and murder mystery weekends and mystery getaway vacations!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Telemystery: The Snoop Sisters, New This Week on DVD

Telemystery, the most complete selection of detective, amateur sleuth, private investigator, and suspense television mystery series now available or coming soon to DVD

Telemystery, your source for one of the most comprehensive selections of detective, amateur sleuth, private investigator, and suspense television mystery series, mini-series and made-for-television movies, now available on or coming soon to DVD or Blu-ray disc, is profiling one series being released this week.

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The Snoop Sisters: The Complete Series, a Mystery TV Series
Information on The Snoop Sisters: The Complete Series

Helen Hayes and Mildred Natwick star as The Snoop Sisters, Ernesta and Gwendolyn, whose insatiable curiosity all too often leads them to be deeply embroiled in real-life murders in New York City.

Both actresses were nominated for a Best Lead Actress Emmy for their performances in 1974, which Natwick won.

The The Snoop Sisters: The Complete Series DVD set of 3 discs contain the 1972 pilot plus the four episodes that aired as part of the rotating NBC weekly mystery movie from 1973 through 1974.

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Visit the Telemystery website to discover more television mystery series currently available on and coming soon to DVD and Blu-ray disc.

New Poster for Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

Last week we posted a banner-sized poster released by the studio for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Today, Disney has released a standard-sized poster (shown right; click for larger image).

The film, the fourth in the series and which stars Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow on a quest to discover the Fountain of Youth, is adapted from Tim Powers' novel On Stranger Tides. It opens in theaters May 20th.

The Headhunter's Daughter by Tamar Myers (Mystery Book Review)

The Headhunter's Daughter by Tamar Myers
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The Headhunter's Daughter by Tamar Myers. An Amanda Brown Mystery. William Morrow Trade Paperback, January 2011.

There is much to admire in this novel, from its interesting characters and vivid depictions of the countryside, though it is far more of a narrative on life in the late 1950s Belgian Congo -- and a somewhat heavy-handed one at that -- than it is a mystery.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: The Headhunter's Daughter by Tamar Myers.

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Mystery Godoku Puzzle for March 14, 2011

A new has been created by the editors of the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books and is now available on our website.

Godoku is similar to Sudoku, but uses letters instead of numbers. To give you a headstart, we provide you a mystery clue to fill in a complete row or column (if you choose to use it!).

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Mystery Godoku Puzzle for March 14, 2011

This week's letters and mystery clue:

A C E F I L O T V

Actor and amateur sleuth Hal Bannatyne is introduced in this mystery by Ron Chudley (9 letters).

We now have two weeks of our puzzles on one page in PDF format for easier printing. Print this week's puzzle here.

Previous puzzles are stored in the Mystery Godoku Archives.

Enjoy the weekly Mystery Godoku Puzzle from the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books, and Thanks for visiting our website!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Reviews of Mystery and Suspense Books for Kids, New This Week on Book Trends (110312)

Book Trends: Reviews of Young Adult and Children Books

Book Trends, a review site for young adult and children books, published several new book reviews this past week. We're presenting here a summary of those in the mystery/suspense/thriller category.

Break and Enter by Norah McClintock. The fourth mystery in the Chloe & Levesque series, recommended for readers aged 13 and older. Lexile measure: N/A. Reviewed by a 6th grade student, who writes, "I have read many creepy mysteries, but this is the best suspenseful mystery I have read. ... The details on every page make you daydream the story in your head." (Read the entire review.)

For more reviews of children and young adult books of all genres, visit Book Trends; their reviews will amaze you! You can also follow Book Trends on Twitter.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Jennifer Lawrence Expected to be Offered Role of Katniss in The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

We've been eagerly following the production news surrounding the upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' young adult thriller The Hunger Games. With the film scheduled to be released in just over a year, the focus recently has been on casting the leads, in particular that of series character Katniss Everdeen.

Last night Variety reported that Jennifer Lawrence will be offered the role, and is expected to sign on this coming week. Though Lawrence is a few years older than the character, we think she's an ideal choice, having proven in Winter's Bone that she can credibly play a teenager with outsized responsibilities.

The Hunger Games, the first of three books in the series (the other two are Catching Fire and Mockingjay), introduces Katniss as a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When her sister is chosen by lottery, Katniss steps up to go in her place.

Gary Ross will direct a screenplay adapted by Collins and Billy Ray.

Solve a Spine-Chilling Mystery in Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story, New from BFG

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Games of Mystery is pleased to announce the availability of a new mystery casual game from Big Fish Games released today and available to BFG Club members. You can find out more about these games by visiting our Mystery Games: Big Fish Download Games page or by clicking on the links provided below.

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Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story (Standard Edition)
Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story (Standard Edition)

Welcome to a dark and spooky town where something that should not exist runs free; where a desperate wife will risk her beating heart to find her missing husband; and where a terrible secret lies buried behind an orphanage.

Through 12 main chapters, search for clues, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas as you explore 50 spine-chilling locations, play stimulating mini-games and locate hidden objects.

For a more in-depth gaming experience, check out the Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story (Collector's Edition), full of exclusive extras not found in the standard version, including an integrated strategy guide, bonus gameplay in the form of a prequel chapter, deleted scenes, soundtrack, and more.

Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story (Standard Edition) may be downloaded and purchased for $6.99 with a Big Fish Game Club membership. A demonstration version (215.94 MB) may be downloaded and played for free for one hour.

Watch a preview video below:

Get any standard game for $6.99 with a Big Fish Game Club membership. Other benefits include the $2.99 Daily Deal, Tomorrow's Game Today, and special member rewards. And if you purchase any 6 games within a single month, you earn a free game with the Big Fish Game Club Monthly Punch Card! (Collector's Editions earn 3 punches each, half-way towards your free game!)

Read Ms. Terri's reviews of the adventure and casual mystery games featured on this site, including Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy, Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!, Enlightenus, and many more!

Big Fish Games: Bestsellers

Big Fish Games: New releases

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Games of Mystery is your source for mystery-themed video, electronic, and board games, parties for kids and adults, and murder mystery weekends and mystery getaway vacations!

Friday, March 11, 2011

The Cape Finale to be Posted Online Tonight at Midnight

The Cape (NBC)

A week or so ago we reported that the finale of NBC's crime drama The Cape would be shown online only. Now TV|Line is reporting that today is the day ... at Midnight ET on NBC.com. (We're guessing it will be available to watch for some time to come.)

The Cape premiered in January as a mid-season replacement, but never caught on with viewers. In early February, the network cut its order for the series from 13 to 10 episodes.

Here's what to expect from the season (and series) finale: "Police Chief Marty Voyt (Dorian Missick) lands behind bars, in the hands of ARK Corporation, fearing he may receive the same fate as Vince (David Lyons). Attempting to learn more about Vince’s disappearance, Dana (Jennifer Ferrin) takes on Marty’s case, and the impervious ARK Corporation, only to discover secrets of betrayal. The Cape’s double identity becomes blurred when Max (Keith David) and the carnival of crime attempt to protect Dana, Marty and his family."

Uncover a Mystery in the Amazon in Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard, New from BFG

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Games of Mystery is pleased to announce the availability of a new mystery casual game from Big Fish Games released today and available to BFG Club members. You can find out more about these games by visiting our Mystery Games: Big Fish Download Games page or by clicking on the links provided below.

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Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard
Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard

A mysterious adventure begins when you reach a derelict ship stranded in the middle of the Great Amazon jungle. The recently discovered ship set sail in the 1970s but it never reached its destination. There were no survivors and the fate of the whole crew still remains a mystery. With the help of the ghost of a little girl named Anna, you will search the ship in detail and uncover a story that is astonishing as well as tragic. Dive into this incredible hidden object adventure game.

See also the previous game in this series, Epic Adventures: La Jangada.

Epic Adventures: Cursed Onboard may be downloaded and purchased for $6.99 with a Big Fish Game Club membership. A demonstration version (400.40 MB) may be downloaded and played for free for one hour.

Watch a preview video below:

Get any standard game for $6.99 with a Big Fish Game Club membership. Other benefits include the $2.99 Daily Deal, Tomorrow's Game Today, and special member rewards. And if you purchase any 6 games within a single month, you earn a free game with the Big Fish Game Club Monthly Punch Card! (Collector's Editions earn 3 punches each, half-way towards your free game!)

Read Ms. Terri's reviews of the adventure and casual mystery games featured on this site, including Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy, Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!, Enlightenus, and many more!

Big Fish Games: Bestsellers

Big Fish Games: New releases

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Games of Mystery is your source for mystery-themed video, electronic, and board games, parties for kids and adults, and murder mystery weekends and mystery getaway vacations!

Mystery Bestsellers for March 11, 2011

Mystery Bestsellers

A list of the top 15 mystery hardcover bestsellers for the week ending March 11th, 2011 has been posted on the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books website.

For the first time in nearly a year, we have a new title atop the bestseller list: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Its move to the top was by the slimmest of margins, but it still wins bragging rights for the week. Two other titles move from just off the list into the top 15.

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The Night Season by Chelsea Cain
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Moving from 16th position to the 8th spot is The Night Season, the fourth thriller to feature Portland homicide detective Archie Sheridan by Chelsea Cain.

With the Beauty Killer Gretchen Lowell locked away behind bars once again, Archie Sheridan — a Portland police detective and nearly one of her victims — can finally rest a little easier. Meanwhile, the rest of the city of Portland is in crisis. Heavy rains have flooded the Willamette River, and several people have drowned in the quickly rising waters. Or at least that’s what they thought until the medical examiner discovers that the latest victim didn’t drown: She was poisoned before she went into the water. Soon after, three of those drownings are also proven to be murders. Portland has a new serial killer on its hands, and Archie and his task force have a new case.

Reporter Susan Ward is chasing this story of a new serial killer with gusto, but she’s also got another lead to follow for an entirely separate mystery: The flooding has unearthed a skeleton, a man who might have died more than sixty years ago, the last time Portland flooded this badly, when the water washed away an entire neighborhood and killed at least fifteen people.

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Murder in Passy by Cara Black
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Aimée Leduc is back in this week's 13th top bestseller, Murder in Passy, the 11th mystery in this series by Cara Black.

The village-like neighborhood of Passy, home to many of Paris’s wealthiest residents, is the last place one would expect a murder. But when Aimée Leduc’s godfather, Morbier, a police commissaire, asks her to check on his girlfriend at her home there, that’s exactly what Aimée finds.

Xavierre, a haut bourgeois matron of Basque origin, is strangled in her garden while Aimée waits inside. Circumstantial evidence makes Morbier the prime suspect, and to vindicate him, Aimée must identify the real killer. Her investigation leads her to police corruption; the radical Basque terrorist group, ETA; and a kidnapped Spanish princess.

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The top four mystery bestsellers this week are shown below:

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah HarknessThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg LarssonTick Tock by James PattersonTreachery in Death by J. D. Robb

Please visit the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books where we are committed to providing readers and collectors of mystery books with the best and most current information about their favorite authors, titles, and series.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

ABC Series Castle to Pay Tribute to Stephen J. Cannell in Upcoming Episode

Castle (ABC)

TV|Line is reporting that the ABC series Castle will pay tribute to the late Stephen J. Cannell on its April 11th episode.

Cannell, who died last fall, appeared on three episodes of the series as one of Richard Castle's poker playing buddies -- all of whom, like Castle, are crime novelists.

In the upcoming episode, Castle will be joined by Michael Connelly (making his third appearance) and Dennis Lehane (his first) for a night of cards when they make reference to Cannell's passing.

New Poster for HBO's Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones (HBO, 2011)

HBO has released a new poster for its upcoming fantasy/adventure series Game of Thrones, adapted from the novel The Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. Click on the image for a larger version.

Set in Westeros where "summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime," Game of Thrones chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among noble families for control of the Iron Throne.

The premiere of this 10-episode series airs Sunday, April 17th, on HBO.

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