Genres : Historical

What if Sherlock Holmes encountered a mystery in which no true crime had actually been committed?In The Bird That Fished at Dawn, Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to a quiet garden beside the Thames, where valuable koi carp are disappearing from dark ponds surrounded by mist and Japanese bridges. No footprints point to a thief — and yet the fish vanish one by one.The investigation leads Holmes through London’s fog-covered docklands, old Eastern traditions, and strange patterns connecting animals,...

Following his supposed death at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes lives in secrecy under the identity of Harald Sigurdson. His latest investigation takes him to Paris, where a network of master forgers is flooding the art world with flawless imitations of priceless masterpieces.What begins as an inquiry into forged paintings soon reveals a far-reaching conspiracy stretching across Europe. Hidden workshops, secret auctions, coded messages, and mysterious allies lead Holmes ever closer to an unseen organization whose influence reaches far beyond...

The Ravens of Whitechapel and Other Curious CasesSherlock Holmes – The Animal Cases, Volume 1A missing canary. Vanishing pigeons. Ravens blamed for theft and murder. Horses terrified by a danger no human seems able to see.In this unique collection of Sherlock Holmes mysteries, the world's greatest consulting detective encounters cases in which animals play a crucial role in uncovering the truth. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London, these stories explore the fascinating connection between human nature, instinct, and...

In 1953, two FBI agents are called in to investigate the disappearance of a young White woman in Louisiana. In their pursuit of clues, they stumble across the horrific murder of a Black youth. It soon becomes apparent that the two cases are linked, and solving the murder is the key to unlocking both cases. But the agents are impeded in their investigation by parties on the both sides of the color line in the victim's hometown of Evangeline, right...

In a town submerged with secrets and corruption, there are those who seek the truth…Seka Torlak, now a journalism cadet, relocates to the tranquil town of Riverwood in 1998, seeking a fresh start. However, her peace is short-lived when she stumbles upon a cold case involving the murder of a former Vietnam Vet. Driven by a grieving mother's plea for justice, Seka begins to uncover a web of secrets that this seemingly idyllic town has buried deep.In her quest for...

Top 10 mystery reads by Kings River Life Magazine!"Murder Under A Blue Moon is not merely a mystery; it’s an exploration of identity, legacy, and the cunning required to navigate a world that is both alluring and treacherous!" - Books For Hearts Review. Mona Moon is not your typical young lady. She is a cartographer by trade, explorer by nature, and adventurer by heart. But there’s a problem. Miss Mona is broke. It’s during the Depression, and National Geographic has...

“Griffin, I beg you. Go to Europe and find my daughter. I’ll give you any damn thing you want. I’ve got a bad feeling about waiting,…”April 1919. Scarred and disillusioned, John Griffin has returned home from the Great War with no job and no real prospects. He is contacted by Harry Armistan, a very worried father and a rich New York City financier. While on her honeymoon, Harry’s daughter disappeared from her London hotel. Armistan enlists Griffin to find her...

On Monday, Grace Reagan meets a teenager who says he is her son. Two days later her world is unrecognizable and there’s a dead woman on her doorstep.She’s been ignoring the warning signs for weeks. Something bad is coming, but until it’s right in front of her, Grace refuses to see it. When three seemingly unrelated disasters hit, her life flies out of control. In the center of the chaos is the stranger who believes she is his mother.Small town...

A sequel to the award-winning political mystery The History Teacher". . . COMPELLING . . . " — KIRKUS REVIEWSA Warhol protégé, a Manhattan murder and a long-hidden truth It is February 1987. Seal Larsen is a photographer, denizen of New York’s downtown scene and the subject of one of Andy Warhol’s short films. When she dies in a suspicious fall from the 15th floor of her Manhattan apartment building, her friend and neighbor, Emma Quinn, is determined to find...

Introducing private investigators Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham in the first of the brand-new World’s End Bureau Victorian mystery series.London, 1880. “I’m dreadfully afraid someone is threatening to kill my wife …” When accounts clerk Ernest Stibbins approaches the World’s End investigation bureau with wild claims that his wife Albertina has been warned by her spirit guides that someone is out to harm her, the bureau’s owner Lily Raynor and her new employee Felix Wilbraham are initially sceptical. How are...