The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary

The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 135
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ISBN-10 : 9780698408111
ISBN-13 : 069840811X
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary by : Sue Ann Jaffarian

In this all-new Christmas mystery from the author of Ghost in the Guacamole, Granny Apples, medium Emma Whitecastle, and psychic PI Jeremiah Jones join forces to find a missing homeless woman. When a homeless veteran on LA’s Skid Row claims he’s seen the ghost of Mistletoe Mary, a down-and-out prostitute, private investigator Jeremiah Jones seeks the assistance of medium Emma Whitecastle and her great-great-great grandmother, the spirited Granny Apples, to determine if the woman is merely missing or if indeed someone has murdered her. Praise for The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary "Jeremiah Jones, introduced in Ghost in the Guacamole, is center stage here in Sue Ann Jaffarian’s grittiest and most moving story in this mystery series. With the action all taking place within a few blocks of downtown Los Angeles, the sense of place is present on every page. Sue Ann Jaffarian is one of my favorite living traditional mystery writers—you won’t be able to guess who did it!"—Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning author of Murder on Bamboo Lane “Gritty, hardboiled and ghostly all in one, Sue Ann Jaffarian invents a new genre—Ghost Noir—and makes it her own in the engaging and fast-paced The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary, the latest in her addictive Granny Apples series.”—Paul D. Marks, Shamus Award Winning author of the noir-thriller White Heat “For fans of Granny, it is well worth reading The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary. It might not be your typical Christmas cozy, but the story is enjoyable and will stick with you after you’ve read it.”—Carstairs Considers Praise for the Granny Apples Mysteries "Sue Ann Jaffarian never fails to make me chuckle."—New York Times bestselling author Joanne Fluke "Likable characters and steady suspense...[Jaffarian] makes paranormal activity seem plausible. One of the best cozy authors for light chatter and low-key humor."—Library Journal (starred review) "A charming tale, as appealing as apple pie."—Harley Jane Kozak, author of Dating Dead Men "Officially proves the vivacious Jaffarian is the literary heir apparent to Lucille Ball...A rollicking good time...Refreshing, enthralling, and absolutely scrumptious...an eclectic mix of laugh-out-loud fun, heart-touching moments, whimsy, and rapid-fire page turning."—The Book Resort "Delectable...[An] appealing ghost story."—Publishers Weekly "Another charming entry in a series that remains fun while seamlessly incorporating an incorporeal spirit who feels real and whose love of pop culture is always welcome...[A] mystery that expertly blends a novel of mature romances, spirits, and exciting action."—Kings River Life Magazine INCLUDES A TEASER FOR THE NEXT GRANNY APPLES MYSTERY, GHOSTS OF MISTY HOLLOW, COMING FROM BERKLEY PRIME CRIME IN 8/16!

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
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Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9780375856532
ISBN-13 : 0375856536
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by : Mary Pope Osborne

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Join Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House in this historical holiday story that puts a twist on Charles Dicken's classic The Christmas Carol--from the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! Jack and Annie must help the famous writer Charles Dickens! The brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London. There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has been thrown in jail! How can they help him? They will need all their magic-and help from three ghosts-to keep the great writer from ruining his life! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #44, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. The Merlin Missions books are more challenging adventures that will delight experienced readers who are fans of the original chapter book series! The Magic Tree House series has been a favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? • Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books • Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers • Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader • Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure • Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 205
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ISBN-10 : 9780786436675
ISBN-13 : 0786436670
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Mary Elizabeth Braddon by : Anne-Marie Beller

An important figure in the development of crime fiction, Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915) wrote more than 80 novels, numerous plays, poems, essays and short stories, and edited two magazines during her 55-year literary career. Her bestselling Lady Audley's Secret secured her reputation as a leading "sensation novelist." Though critics called her work immoral, Braddon's novels influenced the detective fiction of the late Victorian period. With entries on all her published writing, characters, relationships and influences, and themes and contexts, as well as numerous illustrations, a career chronology, and a chronological and alphabetical listing of all of her works, this companion to Braddon's mystery fiction is the definitive reference on this provocative but overlooked writer.

One Mistletoe Wish

One Mistletoe Wish
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Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 9781489229526
ISBN-13 : 1489229523
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis One Mistletoe Wish by : A.C. Arthur

All she wants for Christmas… Everything schoolteacher Morgan Hill loves is in her hometown of Temptation, Virginia–her twins, her students and the charming community center where she's staging their holiday play. But now the building's new owner, Grayson Taylor, is putting sexy visions into Morgan's head, making the young widow long for a future even Santa couldn't deliver. As the oldest of sextuplets, Gray grew up in the media spotlight. His family's fame once helped Temptation thrive, but drove his parents apart. Coming back is just a bittersweet necessity until he meets petite firecracker Morgan. Somehow she gets the handsome tech guru to forget about big business in favor of small-town delights…and steamy winter nights. It's a life he never knew he wanted, but can he put his past aside to turn a festive fling into the sweetest forever?

Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles

Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles
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Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781529334098
ISBN-13 : 1529334098
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles by : Nick Page

Why is Christmas the way it is? How did we get from the birth of Jesus to everyone pushing their credit card and their belts to their maximum extent? Starting with the events surrounding Jesus' birth, this book takes us through centuries of commemoration, celebration and over-consumption. Along the way we'll find out why we eat turkey, how an obscure Turkish saint turned into a man flying a sleigh, and why that tree in your house should really contain an apple and a snake. Combining in-depth historical research, cheerfully irreverent humour and cutting-edge guesswork, Nick Page explores what this festival really means, and how we can get back to something real and true beneath all that wrapping.

The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales

The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales
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Publisher : Orion
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1409148068
ISBN-13 : 9781409148067
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales by : Kate Mosse

A wonderfully atmospheric collection of stories from one of our most captivating writers, inspired by ghost stories, traditional folk tales and country legends from England and France. These tales are richly populated by spirits and ghosts seeking revenge; by grief-stricken women and haunted men coming to terms with their destiny - all rooted deep in the elemental landscapes of Sussex, Brittany and the Languedoc. The collection will include The Mistletoe Bride, La Fille de Melisande, Red Letter Day, The Lending Library, The House on the Hill ...

The Ghost of the Mary Celeste

The Ghost of the Mary Celeste
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9780307739544
ISBN-13 : 0307739546
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ghost of the Mary Celeste by : Valerie Martin

1872: the American merchant vessel Mary Celeste is discovered adrift off the coast of Spain. Her cargo is intact and there is no sign of struggle, but her crew has disappeared, never to be found. As news of the derelict ghost ship spreads, the Mary Celeste captures imaginations around the world—from a Philadelphia spiritualist medium named Violet Petra to an unknown young writer named Arthur Conan Doyle. In a haunted, death-obsessed age, the Mary Celeste is by turns a provocative mystery, an inspiration to creativity, and the tragic story of a family doomed by the sea. Based on actual events, spanning seas and continents, life and death, The Ghost of the Mary Celeste is a spellbinding exploration of love, nature, and the fictions that pass as truth.

Mistletoe and Mireworth

Mistletoe and Mireworth
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Publisher : Tilly Wallace
Total Pages : 101
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Mistletoe and Mireworth by : Tilly Wallace

Will Mireworth yield her secrets to her new mistress…? As the family gathers at Mireworth for their first Christmas, Hannah is determined to unravel the secrets within its walls. Why did Wycliff’s ancestor hide the tower from the world, and what grip did the long-ago shadow mage have upon his family? With Barnes as her assistant, Hannah sets out to discover the truth. This is an epilogue novella to the Manners and Monsters series.

The Ghosts of Misty Hollow

The Ghosts of Misty Hollow
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780425282083
ISBN-13 : 0425282082
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ghosts of Misty Hollow by : Sue Ann Jaffarian

The author of Ghost in the Guacamole returns as a spiritual medium and her spectral sidekick encounter murder and mystery in a Massachusetts farmhouse— Mysterious plots abound when spiritual medium Emma Whitecastle offers aid to a famous novelist, but her spectral sidekick Granny Apples will help her write all the wrongs... Bestselling crime writer Gino Costello is working on his next book in a historic farmhouse in the heart of Massachusetts. His story features some paranormal elements so he’s invited family friend Emma to provide her input as a medium. But as soon as Emma arrives—with her fiancé, Phil, and Granny Apples in tow—that’s when the real trouble begins. Emma is immediately contacted by the Browns, a family of ghosts who originally owned the house in the early nineteenth century. They need Emma to help them locate the spirits of their two children who disappeared. Meanwhile, a dead body appears at the house. Now Emma, Granny, and Phil must read between the lines to find answers before a killer books it...

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries
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Publisher : Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Total Pages : 674
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ISBN-10 : 9780345802989
ISBN-13 : 0345802985
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries by : Otto Penzler

The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.