"The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms" by Laura Lee Hope follows the thrilling adventures of Ruth and Alice DeVere, two talented sisters making a name for themselves in the world of silent films. In this installment, the DeVere sisters find themselves on a tropical paradise as they embark on a new film project. The allure of palm trees, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters sets the perfect stage for their latest motion picture. With the warm sun shining down on them, Ruth and Alice are excited to immerse themselves in their roles and bring the beauty of the exotic location to the silver screen. As the cameras start rolling, the girls work diligently with the film's cast and crew to capture the essence of the tropical setting. They encounter challenges unique to the environment, such as unpredictable weather, wildlife encounters, and logistical issues. However, their determination and passion for their craft drive them to overcome each obstacle with creativity and ingenuity. Amidst their professional endeavors, Ruth and Alice also find time for leisure and exploration. They embrace the local culture, savoring the delicious cuisine, learning about the customs of the island's inhabitants, and engaging in thrilling adventures like snorkeling and exploring hidden caves. As the days pass, the DeVere sisters forge new friendships and become deeply connected to the island and its people. Through these friendships, they gain insights into the lives and dreams of the locals, adding depth and authenticity to their film project. However, their island paradise adventure takes an unexpected turn when a powerful storm looms on the horizon. With their film equipment and set at risk, Ruth and Alice must once again summon their resourcefulness and determination to protect their work and ensure the safety of everyone involved. "The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms" is a captivating tale of creativity, adventure, and the magic of filmmaking set against the backdrop of a tropical paradise. Laura Lee Hope masterfully weaves a story that celebrates the beauty of nature, the richness of diverse cultures, and the thrill of pursuing one's passion in an enchanting setting. Readers will be transported to the mesmerizing world of filmmaking and the allure of an exotic island as they join Ruth and Alice on their unforgettable journey. This delightful book captures the spirit of exploration, the joy of friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of challenges.

After Chicago's ghost population starts going seriously postal, resident wizard Harry Dresden much figure out who is stirring them up and why they all seem to be somehow connected to him.

Many bibliographers focus on women who write. Lawyer Barnett looks at women who detect, at women as sleuths and at the evolving roles of women in professions and in society. Excellent for all women's studies programs as well as for the mystery hound. Look at the popularity of such reading guides as Willetta Heising's Detecting Women (3rd ed. 0-9644593-7-X) or Amanda Cross' fiction (Honest Doubt 0-345-44011-0 11/00).

Kinsey Millhone trusts her life to her instincts as her investigation into the disappearance of a renowned physician takes her into a dark and dangerous world of duplicity, betrayal, and double-dealing, in the noir-influenced novel by the author of fifteen mysteries spanning the first two-thirds of the alphabet. 750,000 first printing.

It is a sweltering day in Mesa, Arizona, when Dr. David Larsen is called into the hospital to perform plastic surgery on a teenager with a facial laceration. When she suddenly dies from an injury undetected by emergency room doctors, David is unfairly blamed. After he loses a lawsuit, his partners fire him, and his wife divorces him, it seems that Davids life has unraveled beyond repair. With a broken heart and no income, David flees to Saudi Arabia, reluctantly leaving his seven-year-old son behind. Hired as the new company physician for Saudia Airlines, David is immediately thrust into a new world of medicine and patient care. But his life is about to change forever when he rescues a beautiful American nurse from a public flogging by a religious policeman. It seems that fate has brought the young couple together, and they begin to fall in lovejust as David unintentionally becomes involved with a group of terrorists intent on killing the king of Saudi Arabia. In this gripping thriller, only time will tell if a doctor and his lover will defeat the evil terrorists and prevent the assassination of a beloved king.

Joe Kepper travels to Parksdale, Kansas to find the person who attacked his teenage daughter and left her battered body for dead. The assault against his daughter is only one of many mishaps to keep Keppers life in a tailspin. A failed marriage and a hostile relationship with his boss add to his many problems. The Parksdale police do not welcome Kepper with open arms as he offers his assistance. He finds help from an unlikely source when a young and beautiful policewoman comes to his aid. Together they discover the persons who have designs on blowing up a local high school building.