Books 4-6 in Malcolm Archibald's 'Detective Watters Mysteries', a series of crime mystery novels set in 19th century United Kingdom, now in one volume! The Scuttlers: When Sergeant George Watters is assigned to a scuttling case, he thinks he can solve it in a few days. Instead, he discovers a connection to burglaries across Dundee. After one of Watters' informants tells him that someone from the police force is involved, he realizes that the mystery runs deeper than expected. Can Watters solve the case and bring the burglars, and their accomplices, to justice? Not a Pukka Gentleman: Sergeant Watters finds himself overwhelmed with three simultaneous cases. With a case of poisoning, a series of child kidnappings and somebody with a seeming dislike to clocks and watches, Watters and his team are stretched thin. Things get even more complicated when a circus comes to Dundee, and Watters has to help raid an illegal gambling den. Fortunately, Dr. Beaton is there to help. But who is the mysterious man who crosses his path in Dundee, and why would anyone wish to kidnap boys from impoverished backgrounds? A Carriage For Lochee: Already involved in closing down a spate of illegal drinking dens in Lochee and Dundee, Watters is ordered to solve a murder and theft of a carriage from a Lochee merchant. His investigations take him to a family of tinkers and a group of Russian dissidents, as well as back to an incident that occurred in the Crimean War. Together with his partner, Detective Scuddamore, can Watters tie up all the ends in this confusing case?

The first three books in Malcolm Archibald's 'Detective Watters Mysteries', a series of crime mystery novels set in 19th century United Kingdom, now in one volume! The Fireraisers: Dundee, Scotland, 1862. After the mill of businessman Matthew Beaumont burns down, Detective Sergeant George Watters is sent to investigate. When a man is found dead in the hold of a trade ship, George discovers a connection between Beaumont and foreign powers threatening the country. But what connects the enigmatic Beaumont to the murder and the strange events taking place in the Dundee shipyard? The Atlantic Street Murder: Sergeant Watters and Detective Silver investigate a tangled mystery in London, involving the murder of a guardsman and the wife of an Austrian diplomat. With the help of the Irish woman Rowena, Watters trawls through the back streets of London, encounters female prize-fighters and suave cracksmen, and finds himself in the savage world of espionage. But can he find the meaning behind the mysterious words: ‘There is a storm from the east and the west’? Murdered On The 13th: Dundee, 1860s. Sergeant George Watters and his team investigate the murder of a local banker, found dead on the 13th tee of a local golf course. Illicit prizefighters, merchants and prostitutes all seem to be connected to the murder, and even the toughest of Dundee are refusing to talk. In a case that stretches him to his limit, Watters' enquiries take him from the lowest brothels to the elite of Dundee society.

Books 4-6 of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series Sun-drenched Florida beaches. A Fair Trade jewelry shop owner. Mysteries that will keep you guessing. If you enjoy page-turner cozy mysteries, loveable characters, and palm trees swaying in the breeze, you’ll love the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series! Candy Canes and Cadavers (Book 4) Connie Petretta is thrilled that her family is spending Christmas with her in Sapphire Beach. They even come early to attend the opening of “A Christmas Carol,” performed in memory of her beloved Aunt Concetta. It has all the makings of a perfect holiday until one of the actors is murdered on opening night. With her mother and sister by her side, Connie puts her sleuthing skills to the test as she investigates the murder of her aunt’s friend and colleague. Snowbirds and Suspects (Book 5) The snowbirds have once again descended upon Sapphire Beach, keeping Connie Petretta busy in her thriving jewelry store. Ruby, the owner of the souvenir shop next door, is thrilled to discover a niece, Amy, that she never knew about. But when Amy is suspected of murder, Ruby turns to Connie to help find the real killer. Bridesmaids and Bodies (Book 6) A future bride commissions Connie Petretta to create jewelry for her bridal party. When the best man is murdered, the bride and groom turn to Connie to help find the killer. Begin your getaway today!

The second collection of Jack Benton’s thrilling Slim Hardy Mysteries, including books 4-6 in the series: Slow Train, The Angler’s Tale and Eight Days. Slow Train On the evening of Saturday, January 15th, 1977, a local commuter train is delayed at a small village station by a freak blizzard. Young nurse Jennifer Evans, keen to get back to her family, plans to walk the last couple of miles to her home in a neighbouring village. She phones her daughter to confirm that she’s on her way, but she never arrives home.In the ensuing police investigation, no trace of Jennifer Evans is ever found. The only evidence is a photograph taken by a fellow passenger of footprints in the snow in front of Holdergate station. It appears someone was fleeing for their life…. Contacted by Jennifer’s daughter, at first it seems private investigator John “Slim” Hardy has no chance of solving a forty-two-year-old mystery. But as the case begins to unravel, Slim finds himself caught in the centre of a whirlwind which will send him spinning to a dramatic conclusion. The Angler’s Tale Attempting to forget his problems with the bottle, former soldier turned private detective John “Slim” Hardy joins what ought to be a peaceful fishing package holiday in Dartmouth, South Devon. But when a violent tragedy affects one of the other tour guests, Slim finds himself on the trail of a potential killer. Set in the beautiful surrounds of the River Dart estuary and Agatha Christie’s Greenway, The Angler’s Tale will take Slim Hardy into places darker than any he has faced before. Eight Days After nearly a year out of the game, former soldier turned private detective John "Slim" Hardy takes what he hopes will be an easy comeback case in the quiet Devonshire town of Launceston. The disappearance in mysterious circumstances of local schoolgirl Emily Martin left police clueless. After being missing for eight days, her sudden reappearance left them equally baffled. Apparently unharmed, Emily claimed no memory of her period of abduction, and in time, the investigation faded. Two years later, as her relationship with her daughter falls apart, Emily's desperate mother Georgia turns to Slim, wanting answers. Her eight days missing has changed Emily, so much so that Georgia is unsure the girl is even her daughter at all ... The Slim Hardy Mysteries The Man by the Sea The Clockmaker’s Secret The Games Keeper Slow Train The Angler’s Tale Eight Days When the Wind Blows (coming soon)

Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery Series Box Set - Books 4-6: Dark Deeds (Book 4) Broken Trust (Book 5) Cold Revenge: A Psychological Thriller (Book 6) You'll want to add these three thrilling mysteries by award-winning author Sandra Nikolai to your reading list! Dark Deeds – Book 4 Where evil lurks, no one is safe. The suspicious fire that destroyed the shed exposes a surprise corpse—not what ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott expected when they reserved a cabin at their friends’ lakeside resort in rural Ontario. Fear overshadows their visit like a looming storm. Their friends are receiving anonymous threatening letters. An elderly resident is reported missing. Locals are wary. They aren’t used to outsiders snooping around town, asking questions. When Michael makes a connection to a cold case, evidence points to an ex-convict looking for revenge. He’s had reconstructive surgery. He could be anyone. Terror blankets the town as the body count mounts. The killer is playing dangerous mind games with everyone—especially with Megan. If she doesn’t find him first, she could well become his next victim. “Extremely well-plotted and punctuated with shocks… delivers great twists and turns.” — Reviewer “A solid, well-written taut mystery.” — Reviewer Broken Trust – Book 5 Hotel rooms often come with perks. A corpse isn’t one of them. Ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott are stunned to discover the body of a young woman in their hotel room. She’s wearing a black lace teddy. A carafe of red wine and two glasses sit on a table. Her purse contains thousands of dollars, three business cards, and a supply of pills — opioids. With Michael researching the recent opioid crisis for the media, this revelation hits close to home. Who is this woman and how did she get into their hotel room? As Megan and Michael dig deeper, elusive conspirators up the stakes and threaten to block their efforts at any cost. Is their trust in each other enough to save them on a perilous quest for a cold-blooded killer? “An exciting murder mystery, a brainteaser with intriguing twists and turns.” — Reviewer “Captivating reading…surprising twists!” — Reviewer Cold Revenge: A Psychological Thriller – Book 6 The message is one simple word: Vengeance. Anonymous threats aren’t unusual for a crime reporter. Even direct threats face to face are common, most never amounting to more than words. Michael Elliot has assisted the police with putting enough criminals behind bars to have earned his fair share. But when Megan Scott, the love of his life and frequent investigative partner, goes missing, Michael realizes this threat is real. He has a list of five potential kidnappers, each more cold-blooded than the last, for the police to investigate. Michael’s instincts often steer him in the right direction, but he can’t wait for the police to find Megan. Someone is out for revenge, and now they’ve given him just forty-eight hours to find her or she dies. How is he going to beat the killer at their sick game? “A hair-raising read…a hot page-turner.” — Reviewer “Great twists and turns. Grab it and read it!” — Reviewer Keywords: mystery, mysteries, mystery novel, thrillers, suspense, international mystery, ghostwriter, crime reporter, investigative reporter, journalist, murder investigation, police procedural, interrogation, justice, legal, lawyer, inheritance, money, police detective, contemporary, clean thriller, bookclub, cosy mystery, cozy mystery, adventure, news, small town, dead body, political, fraud, drugs, organized crime, diploma mill, theft, gold, gold bullion, robbery, identity, kidnap, kidnapping, real estate, historian, cabin in the woods, convict, prison, medical examiner, autopsy, betrayal, Agatha Christie, female sleuth, amateur sleuth, stalker, secrets, hero, heroine, psychopath, psychological suspense, domestic thriller, romantic suspense, women's fiction, jealousy, envy, revenge, vengeance, white collar crime, Sandra Nikolai, Celina Grace, A J Finn, David Baldacci, Diane Capri, Kendra Elliott, Rachel Abbott, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Scottoline, Leighann Dobbs, L A Dobbs, Louise Penny, M A Comley, Canadian authors, RCMP, provincial police, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Ontario.

Join the detective duo readers call “the best new detectives in town” in solving three Texas whodunit mysteries. The collection includes Five Card Murder (book three), Murder In The Dunes (book four) and The Name Game Murder (book five). Five Card Murder An inheritance worth millions. A killer with a list. Blind PI Smiley's only job is to execute a Texas rancher's estate... until the ranch foreman turns up dead. In his search for the killer, Smiley unearths a long-buried family secret that will either expose the murderer, or lead to his own funeral. Murder In The Dunes A detective’s perfect vacation: sun, sand, surf… and murder. Blind PI Smiley's island vacation is tainted when his friend, Kate, is accosted by her abusive ex-husband. After her ex turns up dead in the dunes, Kate is arrested for his murder. Smiley's search for the killer takes him deep into the dangerous world of dirty cops and the Mexican cartel. Can he clear Kate's name, or will the next blood in the sand be his? The Name Game Murder One recluse millionaire. One murder… so far. A missing man and a trail of fake passports takes blind PI Steve Smiley from Belize to Texas, where the trail turns cold… until the man turns up with a bullet in his back. After a bullet narrowly misses the victim’s widow, Smiley knows it’s up to him to stop the killer before he has another body on his hands. Smiley and McBlythe will take you on a wild ride through the Lone Star State in these fast-paced whodunits that will have you burning the midnight oil. Let the dizzying array of suspects carry you away as you binge read these three stand-alone complete mysteries. Best of all, there’s no graphic violence, foul language or sex scenes to stop you turning the pages!

Take a vacation at the most "killer" resort in Hawaii—Aloha Lagoon! Enjoy this beach-read boxed set of three, full-length cozy mystery novels in the Aloha Lagoon Mysteries series by USA Today bestselling and award winning authors, including: Deadly Bubbles in the Wine by Mary Jo Burke After Simone Ryan is stood up at the altar by her fiancé, Elliott, she decides to enjoy her would-be honeymoon in paradise alone. She checks into the Aloha Lagoon Resort's bridal suite and promptly begins to drown her sorrows in champagne. But when Elliott's body suddenly turns up at the resort, suddenly Simone finds herself not in the role of newlywed but prime murder suspect! Mele Kalikimaka Murder by Aimee Gilchrist The only thing that Aloha Lagoon Resort manager Charlotte Conner hates more than her employees working on "island time" is Christmas. It isn't just the over commercialized tripe, but it's also the fact that once-upon-a-time her Christmas would-be wedding went up in spectacular flames. But when her assistant turns up dead, it's up to her to hunt down the real murderer. Death of the Big Kahuna by Catherine Bruns New to both Hawaii and the Aloha Lagoon Resort, Carrie Jorgenson has big dreams of stardom. But while she awaits fame and fortune, she's forced to accept a job waitressing at the resort's The Loco Moco Café. It isn't long before she discovers the dish on her new boss—also known to many as "The Big Kahuna." Hale Akamu is rich, handsome, repulsive...and dead. The Aloha Lagoon Mysteries: Ukulele Murder (book #1) Murder on the Aloha Express (book #2) Deadly Wipeout (book #3) Deadly Bubbles in the Wine (book #4) Mele Kalikimaka Murder (book #5) Death of the Big Kahuna (book #6) Ukulele Deadly (book #7) Bikinis & Bloodshed (book #8) Death of the Kona Man (book #9) Lethal Tide (book #10) "If you like your mysteries on the fun side this is definitely one for you." —Night Owl Reviews "Engaging and enjoyable...and the killer was a huge surprise!" —StoreyBook Reviews About Aloha Lagoon: Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! visit us at alohalagoonmysteries.com