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New Bedford, the Whaling City where, for generations, men have rolled the dice to harvest the sea's bounty. Storms, reefs and fickle catches have traditionally plagued the New Bedford fishermen and their whalemen forebearers, but still, New Bedford men go to sea. When times are tough, desperate men will resort to desperate means to keep their boat and livelihood intact.

Rabbi Avrum Steinberg is so much more than just a horror movie loving rabbi of a small, run-down synagogue on New York City's Lower East Side - he is also a small time private eye, albeit with cases no more exhilarating than locating debtors and errant, deadbeat husbands. Following the bizarre murder of a young woman in his synagogue, Steinberg begins to suspect that a vampire may be loose in New York, and before long, his suspicions are proven true.

One Sunday, mid-August morning, Ben and Liz take their dogs for a romp on the beach below their house. The dogs come upon an apparent pile of rags, which turns out to be an obliterated corpse. A tailor's name tag, too, easily enables the police to identify the otherwise unidentifiable body as an international fugitive known as James Terry.

Although the presidential election of 1944 placed FDR in the White House for an unprecedented fourth term, historical memory of the election itself has been overshadowed by the war, Roosevelt’s health and his death the following April, Truman's ascendancy, and the decision to drop the atomic bomb. Today most people assume that FDR’s reelection was assured. Yet, as David M. Jordan’s engrossing account reveals, neither the outcome of the campaign nor even the choice of candidates was assured.

Mark "Slag" Ferguson (bartender, ex-boxer) adds unlicensed private investigator to his resume. Times are tough. The new side gig seems like a smart play. Kelly Mason is a cool, enigmatic blonde whose husband has been acting strangely. She believes he’s being extorted. Can Slag help? Slag is sure he knows where the case will lead. Of course, he might be wrong.

A Tale of Two Lawyers is a novel that chronicles the professional and personal lives of two Chicago attorneys - Mel Foster and Jerry Sloan - as they follow divergent pathways, beginning as law school roommates and continuing through their colorful, contrasting legal careers. Love and marriages come and go in the progression of their lives, but one woman becomes of key importance in the final confrontation that ends their careers - successfully and happily for one, and ignominiously for the other.

Zack Wise is a whip smart information technology specialist at the venerable Washington, D.C. lobbying firm Van Ness – Penn Consulting. Their biggest client – the Republican National Committee. When Zack is found dead in an alley after a night of heavy drinking, the Metropolitan D.C. Police are stumped. It looks like a robbery attempt, but his Rolex, cash, and Amex Platinum card are still on him.

A former Jesuit novitiate turned New York City detective, Mike Martel, receives a late-night assignment to investigate the murder of an investment broker killed during a Zoom dinner meeting. The group, formed during their high school years, called itself The Lucky Seven. As the pandemic winds down the group has their final meeting. Now successful and prominent in their professions, include an artist, a concert pianist, a college coach, an architect, a chemist, and a mystery writer, each claiming air-tight alibis, yet a killer is among their number.

How do you make a Deadly Desert? Take a sleepy, border town like Las Cruces, New Mexico. Add three parts each of Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem. Season with True Love and Mirth. Let Steve Hartshorn stir it all up to perfection. Dress it with an ample slice of Unbridled Greed and VOILA you have the perfect Deadly Desert.

Seltsame Ereignisse erschüttern die Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule: Paula stürzt von der Kletterwand, ein massives Regal bricht in der Schulbibliothek zusammen, und ein Brand bricht nahe der Turnhalle aus. Direktor Dobermeier beschuldigt Hausmeister Erwin Maulhart, der von den Kindern Mauli genannt wird, für diese Vorfälle. Die vier Superhelden, fest überzeugt von Maulis Unschuld, können nicht glauben, dass ihr Freund für die Unfälle verantwortlich ist.

Neuigkeiten an der Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule: Um den Unterricht spannender zu gestalten, hat der Musiklehrer Herr Hossbach die Idee, eine Schülerband zu gründen. Mit dieser Band möchte er an einem Musikwettbewerb für Schulen teilnehmen. Alle sind begeistert und Direktor Dobermeier lässt für das Projekt sogar ein Keyboard, ein Schlagzeug, eine E-Gitarre, einen Bass sowie weitere Technik anschaffen. Als wenig später in der Schule eingebrochen wird, werden die Instrumente gestohlen.

Ein Juwelenraub in einem benachbarten Museum führt den Dieb auf der Flucht zufällig auf das Gelände der Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule. Hier fühlt sich der Verbrecher erst einmal sicher, denn er trägt als Tarnung ein Kostüm – und auf dem Schulfest sind alle verkleidet. Die Polizei verliert seine Spur. Doch dann entdeckt Chat, das computergesteuerte Lautsprechersystem, eine Spur und alarmiert die Grundschul-Superhelden. In Windeseile schmiedet Caro einen Plan.

ie erste Folge der Grundschule-Superhelden! Ein spannendes Hörspiel für Kinder ab 5 Jahren. Große Aufregung an der Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule. Aus dem benachbarten Zirkus ist ein Löwe ausgebrochen. Als das Tier dann wirklich in unmittelbarer Nähe der Schule auftaucht, werden die Grundschul-Superhelden zu Hilfe gerufen. Anna, Caro, Finn und Jonas haben einzigartige Superkräfte, aber können es die vier Freunde wirklich schaffen den Löwen einzufangen, bevor er Unheil anrichten kann? Die Eingangstür des Schulgebäudes ist weit geöffnet.

This second novel in the Steve Hartshorn Adventures series is set on an overnight Caribbean broadcast cruise ship. Famous radio celebrities are aboard to celebrate the year in radio, including Steve Hartshorn's good friend Neil Stone. Neil convinced Steve to stow away overnight and help him celebrate his award. The cruise runs amuck when there is a murder onboard and Steve and a cast of willing characters pit themselves against the stubborn ship's captain to thwart his attempts to whitewash the murder.

Steve Hartshorn led a charmed life right up until he accidentally crossed paths with the Iguana. One misstep after another left Steve playing defense in a Deadly game of survival. From the desert of New Mexico, to the beaches of the Dominican Republic, and the burrows of New York City, the game became a ‘Deadly Triangle’ of death. The bodies stacked like cord wood until the final showdown. When Steve came face to face with the Iguana.

Deadly Coco Loco by Charles Glenn is a captivating novel that weaves together a tapestry of suspense, adventure, and humor across its chapters. The story unfolds with Felicidad Benavidez's daring escape from Cuba, setting the stage for a gripping narrative of resilience against an oppressive regime. The intricate family dynamics of the Gladstone family in Indiana add depth to the plot, showcasing the clash between rural and urban lifestyles.

Immerse yourself in this unforgettable collection of Western short stories that brings the grit, adventure, and spirit of the Old West to life. Perfect for lovers of frontier tales, this anthology is packed with vivid depictions of the American West, where lawmen, outlaws, cowboys, and settlers battle against both the elements and each other. Each story plunges listeners into a world of dusty trails, saloon brawls, and gunfights at high noon, where justice is swift and often brutal.

China schemes to steal the plans for America's newest nuclear submarine, the Columbia Class. China is furious that the newly signed AUKUS agreement allows Australia to deploy those subs in the China sea. A spy is sent to infiltrate the sub's manufacturer, but a TV reporter intervenes, and U.S. security services mount an all-out effort to flip him, turn him into a double agent. It is a tale of espionage, deception, blackmail, and deadly reprisals which involve cynical spymasters in deadly duels on land and at sea.