Carole Nelson Douglas is a literary chameleon, crafting award-winning novels that fluidly blend contemporary and historical mystery, suspense, fantasy, and science fiction. She is celebrated for her ability to explore the roles of women, often weaving together elements of the supernatural and romance with pressing social issues. Her distinctive voice shines through in her masterful genre-bending narratives, creating compelling worlds and characters that captivate readers across a diverse literary landscape. Douglas's work is marked by its stylistic versatility and keen insight into human nature.
Set in a world filled with supernatural beings, this tale weaves together the lives of zombies, witches, and vampires, exploring their interactions and conflicts. As these creatures navigate their unique challenges, themes of identity, friendship, and the struggle for acceptance emerge. The narrative promises a blend of humor and horror, creating an engaging atmosphere where unlikely alliances form and tensions rise. Readers can expect an imaginative journey through a realm where the paranormal is an everyday reality.
The book is part of a bestselling series that has gained popularity on USA TODAY's charts. It features engaging characters and a captivating plot that keeps readers hooked. The storyline explores themes of love, adventure, and personal growth, making it relatable and entertaining. Readers can expect a blend of drama and excitement, with twists that add depth to the narrative. This installment promises to further develop the series' beloved characters while introducing new challenges and dynamics.
Midnight Louie, a cat, accompanies PR expert Temple Barr and her fiancé to Chicago to meet his family. When Louie is kidnapped, the motive ties back to Vegas and a series of unsolved murders linked to magic.
Working on the principle that the more you understand about pain, the more
power you have to influence it; this book presents a comprehensive yet
accessible guide to the scientific research into pain. It covers everything
from the physical and psychological processes to the different types of pain
and key issues such as social support.
Set against the backdrop of Las Vegas, the story features a silver screen icon from the silent film "Metropolis," revealing a duality within her. Beneath her metallic facade lies a young actress embodying both innocence and a dangerously seductive persona. This juxtaposition poses a threat as malevolent supernatural forces seek to exploit her darker side, challenging Delilah Street's beliefs and values. The narrative intertwines themes of identity, power, and the struggle between good and evil.
As she prepares to launch a high-risk Las Vegas mob museum and casino, publicist Temple Barr uncovers a buried safe and a recently murdered body and turns to Midnight Louie's cat posse to stave off mafia threats on her life
Temple Barr is a sharp and sassy public relations ace in Las Vegas whose life is finally taking a turn for the better. Hard-nosed homicide lieutenant Carmen Molina is too busy chasing after her own ex-lover, rogue L.A. cop Rafi Nadir, to pursue Temple's boyfriend, sexy magician Max Kinsella, and nobody Temple knows has been murdered... at least, not in the past few weeks. Temple takes this downtime as a signal she should buy a new pair of Jimmy Choo spike heels, and accept the job of planning a glitzy week of opening events for a trendy new furniture showroom. Dealing with temperamental décor mavens is no problem for a woman who's saved leopards from big game hunters, tracked killers through strip clubs, calmed the cantankerous owners of Las Vegas's most glamorous hotel, and seen the ghost of Elvis-until the life of feng shui expert and media-crowned domestic dominatrix Amelia Wong is threatened. Suddenly Temple is neck deep in trouble... and bodies. And Temple has one more problem-one she doesn't even know about: her roommate Louie, and his maybe-daughter Louise, have decided to make sure that Temple's search for a killer furniture arrangement doesn't mean curtains for her. Midnight Inc. Investigations, their PI firm, is on the case. The catch? Louie is Temple's cat. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Temple Barr and her fiancé Matt Devine are excited about his participation in a televised Las Vegas charity event, 'Dancing with the Celebs'. However, as Matt struggles with the tango, a killer lurks on the dance floor, creating a dangerous twist to their engagement.
The story features Midnight Louie, a witty and tough-talking tomcat private investigator, as he navigates a mystery to help his beloved roommate retain her romantic relationship. With his signature sass and a loyal gang, Louie embarks on an engaging adventure filled with intrigue and humor, characteristic of Carole Nelson Douglas's renowned series.
Miss Irene Adler is a diva, an American opera singer whose voice can charm the angels. Irene found herself matching wits with none other than Sherlock Holmes
