Tragedy strikes the Geauga County Maple Festival when a local judge is found murdered. Although the event is crowded with townsfolk, one man says the wrong thing and ends up the countys most wanted. He is president of the maple festival, Fred Newman, and he suddenly finds himself under arrest by the Chief of Police. Fred is an attorney in the small town of Chardon, and although he may be a prime suspect, hes thankfully not alone. Several of the townspeople are called before the court, and Fred takes it upon himself to represent his fellow citizens. However, he soon seems even more suspicious when he represents another attorney, which only causes additional small town trouble. Despite the cloud that has settled over Geauga County, Fred continues his duties as President of the maple festival. He takes his responsibilities seriously, but how can he run a successful event when half the attendees think he might be a murderer? Itll take further investigation and the help of a local police officer to clear Freds name and save the famous celebration.

The year is 1962 and this small west Tennessee town has been turned upside down by a labor strike at its main manufacturing plant. It seems that, as result of the strike, some very serious underworld crime problems have surfaced in Humboldt. A small town sheriff and small town Chief of Police have their hands full dealing with the strike - when the worst happens - one of the principal figures surrounding the labor problems is murdered. Carson Reno is very familiar with Humboldt - after all, he grew up and went to high school there. But Carson has a successful private investigation business in Memphis and no desire or reason to get involved. However, circumstances pull him into the turmoil and a situation that grows more dangerous everyday. By trying to not become involved, he becomes deeply involved and ultimately the prime suspect for the Murder in Humboldt.

Beginning modestly in 1977, the Troy Strawberry Festival now attracts more than 100,000 people for food and fun. The dream of one man grew into one of the largest festivals in the Midwest and has been named the best summer festival in the state by Ohio Magazine. With events like the strawberry pie eating contest and Strawberry Queen pageant, the festival has long signaled the start of summer. Lifelong Troy resident and former journalist David Fong presents the story of the sights, sounds and tastes of this popular annual event.--

The Idyllic life in Eden, Devon County, home of Spig and Molly O'Leary, is suddenly menaced by the spectre of a long-forgotten death and the grim reality of imminent murder. Meanwhile, the march of 'progress' in the form of a new bridge, a super highway, and a real estate boom -- complete with rumors that their neighbors are planning to sell part of their land to a gambling syndicate -- hangs over everything...

PEPPERONI PIZZA CAN BE MURDER by Chris Cavender (Pizza Lover’s Mystery Book 2) From the Pizza Lover’s Mystery Series, first published by Kensington. Praise for The Pizza Lover’s Mysteries “Pizza lovers will relish Cavender’s delightful first in a new cozy series.” Publisher’s Weekly “Cavender introduces a promising cast of characters.” Booklist “A delightful mystery—as filling as a big slice of warm pizza.” Armchair Detective “Saucy debut…with all the ingredients needed for an enjoyable treat” Lesa’s Book Critiques “Cavender is an ace at writing cozies.” Library Journal When deliveryman Greg Hatcher's brother is found murdered in the kitchen of A Slice of Delight, crime-solving sisters Suzanne and Maddy dig in to save their favorite employee!

“Canada’s first and foremost private eye” hunts for a missing woman amid a movie production in this mystery by an Arthur Ellis Award winner (Maclean’s). Niagara Falls is overrun with Hollywood types who are shooting a film. But Benny Cooperman isn’t scouting for talent—he’s scouring the area for a woman named Billie Mason, who’s gone missing from his hometown of Grantham, Ontario. Has she merely been bitten by the acting bug, or is a much more sinister force at play? “In Benny Cooperman, the author has leavened the hard-boiled school of detective fiction with comedy and compassion. With this book, Canada’s first and foremost private eye is well on his way to becoming a cherished national institution.” —Maclean’s “The Cooperman novels are heavy on full-bodied characters, sharp dialogue, and rich humor.” —Booklist “Benny Cooperman is . . . a lot of fun to hang out with.” —Donald E. Westlake Murder on Location is the third book in the Benny Cooperman Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Meet Christyna Montgomery, a 27 year old prominent fashion desginer who had it all. Wealth...success...a great love life. All of it comes to an end when she is foundmurdered in cold blood. Christyna, who now lingers amongst theworld of the living and the world of the dead, is filled with the heavy burden of knowing that her killing his still walking free. Throughout this suspenseful paperback, you will follow ChristynaMontgomery on her journey as she brings you into her life (prior to her death), and tell you firsthand the drama, secrets, and startlingrevelations leading up to her demise in the fictional town of Clover Grove, Illionis.