James and Minnie face numerous challenges as they set out from their small village in Scotland to take on the task of homesteading on the Canadian Prairies. On board the ship they are subjected to many mishaps that cause Minnie to second guess their decision to leave the comforts of home and family. Fortunately, they are befriended by others who, facing uncertain futures in Europe, are in similar situations. They share mutual uncertainties that enable them to gain strength and reassurance from each other. While some incidents are based on fact, others are included to add to the novel’s uniqueness.

Join Minnie Mouse and her friends as they figure out why Minnie’s daffodils disappeared, search for Minnie’s missing dog, Fifi, and work together to solve a museum riddle in this die-cut Disney Classic! Why are there disappearing daffodils, a missing pet, and a museum riddle? Minnie and her friends will figure them out! Disney: Minnie Mouse Mysteries is an illustrated die-cut storybook featuring Minnie Mouse and her friends as they work together to get to the bottom of three fun-filled mysteries. First, join Minnie has she figures out why her beautiful daffodils have disappeared. Then, tag along as she searches the town for her missing dog, Fifi. Finally, join Minnie and the gang for a trip to the museum where they need to solve a riddle. With bright, colorful illustrations on every page, this hardcover collectible is sure to become a family favorite!

From Chicago historian Adam Selzer, expert on all of the Windy City’s quirks and oddities, comes a compelling heavily researched anthology of the stories behind its most fascinating unsolved mysteries. To create this unique volume, Selzer has collected forty unsolved mysteries from the 1800s to modern day. He has poured through all newspaper, magazine, and book references to them, and consulted expert historians. Topics covered include who really started the great Chicago fire, who was the first “automobile murderer,” and even if there was actually a vampire slaying at Rose Hill cemetery. The result is both a colorful read to get lost in, a window to a world of curiosity and wonder, as well as a volume that separates fact from fiction—true crime from urban legend. Complementing the gripping stories Selzer presents are original images of the crime and its suspects as developed by its original investigators. Readers will marvel at how each character and crime were presented, and happily journey with Selzer as he presents all facts and theories presented at the time of the “crime” and uses modern hindsight to assemble the pieces.

Chicago Journalist Investigates Wyoming’s Old Rural Legends and Stumbles Into Modern-Day Murder and Mayhem in This Box Set Filled with Humor, History, and One Mean-Spirited Chicken. ALL THE OLD LIONS: On her first assignment—unravel the mystery of Halfway Halt, a defunct brothel in Hijax, Wyoming—Thea must ply townsfolk who don’t want their secrets revealed, and finger a murderer...if she wants to survive. FROGSKIN AND MUTTONFAT: In Wyoming with old flame Max Holman to interview the 82-year-old Kid Corcoran, last of the old-time bandits, Thea is caught up in a maelstrom of greed, murder, and revenge when a local reporter is found knifed to death in Thea’s room. DEAD IN HOG HEAVEN: In Hog Heaven to investigate the ruins of an old rural bordello, Thea stumbles upon a woman's body and is fingered for murder. "Good stories, interesting characters, a touch of romance, and a little humor. Lots of fun!" ~Mysterious Woman "Blends Old West and New with humor, lore, and an admirable, entertaining heroine." ~The Poisoned Pen "...an engaging and cleanly told. Highly Recommended." ~Gothic Journal THE THEA BARLOW WYOMING MYSTERIES, in order All the Old Lions Frogskin and Muttonfat Dead in Hog Heaven Death by Doodlebug

Mickey and Minnie suspect Clarabelle's new friend is up to no good after Clarabelle finds a diary that leads her to a secret buried treasure.

Enigmatic mediums, murders, monsters, and more are all part of Michigan's mysterious and sometimes supernatural history. The will of Detroit's first millionaire, Eber B. Ward, was hotly contested because he took the financial advice of spirits. Marian Spore Bush, Bay City's first female dentist, moved to New York City, where she became a psychic wonder--and a secret philanthropist. Old witchcraft superstitions drove a Mount Morris family insane and caused another man to murder his godmother in Trenton. Researcher Amberrose Hammond brings to light strange and unusual tales from Michigan's colorful and exciting past.

Annie Haynes' 'ANNIE HAYNES Premium Collection' is a meticulously curated selection of 8 Golden Age Mysteries, compiled into one riveting volume. With a blend of crime and suspense, Haynes' works transport readers back to a time where intricate plots and cleverly disguised clues reigned supreme in the mystery genre. Each story is carefully crafted with well-developed characters and intricate puzzles, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final reveal. Haynes' literary style is marked by her attention to detail and ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. Grounded in the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Haynes' work stands as a testament to her mastery of the genre, appealing to fans of classic mystery novels and fans of the Crime & Suspense genre. As a prolific author of her time, Haynes' personal journey and experiences undoubtedly influenced her writing, adding depth and authenticity to her captivating stories. I recommend Annie Haynes' 'ANNIE HAYNES Premium Collection' to anyone seeking a captivating and intellectually stimulating read that pays homage to the Golden Age of Mystery Fiction.

Chicago Journalist Thea Barlow Digs Deep to Unravel the Mystery of a Legendary Wyoming Brothel and Uncovers a Modern-Day Murderer Thea Barlow, Chicago native and newly minted editor for the city's Western True Adventures Magazine, is on her first assignment: prove her worth by unravelling the mysteries of Halfway Halt, a defunct brothel in Hijax, Wyoming. Upon arrival in Hijax, Thea is met with hostility from the town's "old lions." Assuming Thea is the "new girl" for the old brothel, the townsfolk do not want the old days revived or their secrets revealed. Then a local woman is murdered and the present owner of Halfway Halt is found unconscious in an old building. Now Thea must dig deep if she's to get the story...and survive. Publisher's Note: Readers who enjoy charming, captivating and clean stories with mystery and a touch or romance will not want to miss this breath of fresh air. "Good stories, interesting characters, a touch of romance, and a little humor. Lots of fun!" ~Mysterious Woman THE THEA BARLOW WYOMING MYSTERIES, in order All the Old Lions Frogskin and Muttonfat Dead in Hog Heaven Death by Doodlebug

When Minnie Mouse went to open the bag of butterscotch brownies she had just baked for Daisy Duck's party, she found they were gone! Where did they go? Did someone take her tasty treats? Join Minnie and her friends as they follow the clues, put the pieces together, and unravel the mystery of the butterscotch bandit!