Joan Hess crafted compelling mystery series, including the beloved Claire Malloy and Maggody Mysteries. She explored the genre with a distinctive voice, earning acclaim and becoming a former president of the American Crime Writers League. Under the pseudonym Joan Hadley, she further expanded her contributions to the world of crime fiction.
The ninth anthology celebrating the cozy mystery includes a tribute to Agatha Cristie, Christie's The Case of the Discontented Soldier, and contributions by such writers as Robert Barnard, Dorothy Cannell, Ann Granger, Teri Holbrook, and Susan Moody. Original.
Enforcing law and order in the Ozarks just got tougher for Arly Hanks: chaperoning the church youth group, she must keep ten hormonally-challenged teens in line on a retreat to Camp Pearly Gates. It's a hellish assignment sure to have Arly and her fellow travelers -- Mrs. Jim Bob Buchanon, the mayor's wife; the high school shop teacher; and preacher Brother Verber -- praying for strength. But adolescent angst soon turns to shocking revelation when the body of a white-robed woman turns up on the campgrounds. She belonged to the quirky cult Daughters of the Moon -- and now Arly, fishing for clues with a handsome angler named Jacko, must walk a narrow path to snare a killer who works in mysterious ways....
The arrival of a slick talking, bible thumping evangelist in the little town of Maggody signals the start of another rollicking mystery featuring Police Chief Arly Hanks, one of today's most delightful sleuths! When the townspeople of Maggody start taking the reverend's "cures", Arly keeps a watchful eye. But then two dead bodies turn up, and Arly decides it's time to learn the gospel truth.
Chief of Police Arly Hanks must bring order out of the chaos afflicting Maggody, Arkansas, after a widow allows a group of demented militarists to play war games in her woods in the middle of hunting season. Reprint.
In Manhattan to investigate her friend Ruby Bee's involvement in a murder, Chief of Police Arly Hanks goes behind the scenes at the KoKo-Nut Cooking Contest in order to find a killer. Reprint. NYT. AB.
A chilling telephone call from a long-thought-dead cousin sends amateur sleuth Claire Malloy on the trail of her kin, a prestigious scientist being threatened with blackmail over a sordid period of her life. Reprint.
Egypt, 1912. Amelia Peabody and her dashing archeologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, are once again in danger as they search for a priceless, stolen bust of legendary Queen Nefertiti in this long-awaited, eagerly anticipated final installment of Elizabeth Peters's bestselling series
A honeymoon trip to Luxor, Egypt ends up with Claire Malloy wrapped up in a most unconventional mystery.
When Claire Malloy and her daughter Caron attend the mock murder weekend at the charming Mimosa Inn, everything goes swimmingly until Harmon, the leader of the theatrical group staging the event, turns up as the corpse . . . for real. Now the game turns to deadly earnest . . .
Claire Malloy, for as long as she can remember, has been the local bookseller and owner of the Book Depot and the widowed mother of teenage Caron, who frequently speaks in ALL CAPS. But her life has changed dramatically in recent years. Claire has married her longtime beau, Deputy Police Chief Peter Rosen. Still the owner of the Book Depot, Claire has passed the day-to-day running of it on to her very efficient employees. With Caron inching ever closer to college, there's but one thing that remains steadfastly unchanged—Claire's astonishing ability to attract, find, or even just randomly stumble across trouble. Summoned for jury duty, the prosecutor on a murder case, harboring a grudge against her husband, decides to humiliate Claire and dismiss her. Having done so in spectacular enough fashion to make the local news, Claire decides that revenge will be the next dish she serves. She hunts down the defendant in the case, a woman accused of murdering her husband, and offers to help prove her innocence. And not just because Claire wants to humiliate the prosecutor. There are only two problems. One—the defendant is looking guiltier by the minute. And two—the worst day imaginable has finally come: Claire's dreaded new mother-in-law is coming to visit and life in prison is starting to look good.
A high school wallflower serves up justice at her 20th reunion, while a submissive wife sends her domineering husband to hell. A writer orchestrates a murder to eliminate his enemy. This captivating collection features twelve of America's finest authors exploring the theme of revenge-driven killings. The anthology showcases a stellar lineup, offering a satisfying feast of stories centered on the dark allure of vengeance. In Lawrence Block's chilling tale, a serial killer turns one victim's brother into an unwitting defender, leading to dire consequences. Mary Higgins Clark's "Power Play" presents a thrilling scenario where an ex-president and his congresswoman wife outsmart terrorists. Phillip Margolin's character, a career criminal, faces a twist of fate with an alibi that complicates his self-defense. Joyce Carol Oates delivers a gripping narrative in "Murder-Two," where a brilliant lawyer defends her worst enemy's son. Peter Straub's "Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff" reveals the steep price of revenge for a betrayed husband. This anthology also includes contributions from Thomas H. Cook, Vicki Hendricks, Joan Hess, Judith Kelman, Eric Lustbader, David Morrell, and Shel Silverstein, creating an unforgettable exploration of cold-blooded retribution. Otto Penzler, a prominent figure in the mystery genre, curates this wickedly entertaining volume.
In a small town rife with gossip, police chief Arly Hanks faces the challenge of investigating an exclusive rehabilitation center linked to mysterious deaths. As she navigates the tight-knit community's secrets, Arly must sift through rumors and uncover the truth before more lives are lost. The story blends elements of mystery and small-town dynamics, highlighting the complexities of human behavior and the impact of societal perceptions.
Eine alte Lehrerin wird der Unterschlagung verdächtigt und verschwindet spurlos. Als Buchhändlerin Claire Malloy versucht, Licht in die Sache zu bringen, geschehen an der High School des amerikanischen Provinzstädtchens weitere tödliche Verbrechen.
Der Mord an einer Dozenten-Gattin sorgt in einem amerikanischen Provinz-College für Unruhe
Claire Malloy, eine Buchhändlerin und Kriminalromanliebhaberin, hilft ihrer Freundin Luanne, die in einen Mann verliebt ist, der vom Sheriff wegen Mordes an seinen zwei Ehefrauen verfolgt wird. Dabei gerät Claire selbst in große Schwierigkeiten.
Claire Malloy, Buchhändlerin aus Leidenschaft, kümmert sich rührend um ihre Nachbarschaft. Aber das gepflegte Teetrinken mit Miss Emily Parchester, ihres Zeichens pensionierte Lehrerin, erweist sich am Ende als ziemlich mörderisch. Denn in Miss Parchesters Nachbarschaft ist ein exzentrischer Künstler eingezogen, der für einigen Unfrieden sorgt. Nicht nur daß ein Sarg im Hof und seltsame Spiele mit einem Nacktmodell die Anwohner entsetzen, dann geht auch noch ein Haus in Flammen auf. Und in dem Sarg liegt eine echte Leiche. Kein Zweifel, daß hier wahre Nachbarschaft angesagt ist. Claire Malloy übernimmt...
Amélie s manželem se vrátí do Káhiry, aby pokračovali ve vykopávkách. Hned první den naruší jejich pobyt pobodaný muž, který vběhne do jejich hotelové koupelny a padne na zem mrtev. V kapse má ke všemu lístek s jejím jménem. Manželský pár se nenechá zastrašit a vypraví se k nalezišti busty královny Nefertiti. Tam je překvapí další záhada: její objevitel se pomátl na rozumu a zmizel i s nálezem.
