A mysterious mansion, a suspicious death, and a cat too smart for its own good...When Laura Lee took the summer job as a housekeeper at the old Thornberry Estate, she knew it was a creepy place, but she had no idea how creepy. Mrs. Fitzwater warned her to keep her mind on her work and her nose in her own business, but one thing after another leads her astray, between the mansion giving up its puzzles as she goes about her work, fun secrets to share with the clever ladies in her book club who are always up for a mystery, and a cat that seems to know more than she does. The death of a chauffeur just outside the estate gates changes everything and suddenly creepy turns to deadly as Laura Lee finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. When the police seem unable to solve the crime, can Laura Lee and her intrepid club find the killer before the killer finds Laura Lee?

A secret book club. A celebrity murder. And a boss that hates books... When Laura Lee and her club stumble on the dead body of Mrs. Fitzwater's nephew, (famous photographer to the stars, Andy) snooping takes on a whole new meaning. Especially when one of the house staff-and member of the book club-swears they saw the nephew later that night... very much alive. From whispers of espionage to the motive of a spurned lover, the book club collective isn't sure which way is up. Even worse, time is running out as the killer makes them the next target. Someone doesn't want to be found out and is willing to do anything to keep their secret.

A mysterious mansion, a suspicious death, and a cat too smart for its own good...Laura Lee and her secret book club, led by Hank the marmalade cat, find themselves in the heart of their deepest mystery yet! Laura Lee's efforts to bring the beautiful but decrepit old manor back to life uncover even more secrets that the ancient house has been keeping from her. Hank, hiding from the workmen, gets himself stuck under a broken board. Rescuing him, Laura Lee finds not only a small root cellar, but a nearly intact skeleton holding a sheaf of papers. How long has it been there? Who was it? And why were those papers so important? It's not just a lesson in history; someone who's very much alive is trying to stop them from discovering the secret . It will take the entire book club's help to discover the truth as every clue they find takes them in a different direction and puts them in unknown danger. Check out this whole series, also available in paperback and large print!

Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild LA—from the experts at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—is the guidebook you’ve been waiting for. Equal parts natural history book, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the factors shaping LA nature—including flood, fire, and climate change—and find profiles of over one hundred local species, from sea turtles to rare plants to Hollywood's famous mountain lion, P-22. Also included are day trips that detail which natural wonders you can experience on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.

From the author of Rule 34 and Halting State, a tale of deception, engineering, and the most unlikely rocket propulsion technology imaginable. "A Tall Tail" by award-winning science fiction author Charles Stross is a Tor.com Original set in a compelling alternative universe. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Becca, Megan, Emma, Cassidy, and Jess are not home for Christmas but traveling.

Nicholas loves getting what he wants. Being filthy rich and living the high life of a billionaire bachelor, it's all about expensive suits, sleek sports cars, and women who would do just about anything to get his attention.His life couldn't have been more perfect if he had ordered it out of a goddamn catalog...until one hot as hell encounter with a stripper turns his life upside down. Now he can't get her out of his head. Her body, her voice, those sexy as fuck stiletto heels-everything about her has him all tangled up in a giant cluster of lust and desire like he's never experienced before. But here's the problem-he has no idea who she is. He doesn't know the face that hides behind the mask she wears whenever he walks into her room. All he knows is that he wants her...And Nicholas Blake always gets what he wants.