A young woman investigates the death of her wealthy, estranged father in a small Rhode Island town in this novel by the author of the Peter Shandy Mysteries. Murder can happen anywhere, even in sleepy Meldrum, Rhode Island. And while the town’s old-money families may prefer to sweep such unseemliness under their Oriental rugs, its newest resident can think of nothing else. Nineteen-year-old Jenny Cirak has moved into the house her father, a once-famous movie producer, willed to her. She’s also using an assumed name, just like he did when he lived—and died—in Meldrum. But why did he leave a fortune to the child he abandoned . . . and what really killed him? Hoping to make sense of the father she never knew, Jenny must get to know his neighbors and expose their secrets and feuds. Somewhere among this cast of characters, which includes a retired corporate accountant from Baltimore who shows up on her doorstep with a clue, is a person who knows the truth—and will do anything to keep Cirak’s daughter from uncovering it. From the acclaimed author of the Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn series and other popular mysteries, this is a twisting tale of small-town secrets and suspense.

Witty, cynical, informative. Get ready to be transported to a vibrant and culturally rich Lagos, Nigeria, in the 1970s-90s, through the eyes of a young girl growing up in a middle-class family from Ibusa, the Enuani region of Delta State. "Corals of Youth" is a collective memoir that masterfully strings together the author's experiences and those of her peers, creating a stunning literal mosaic of school life, escapades, relationships, and cultural influences. From the legacy missionary schools in Yaba, Lagos mainland now a tech hub, this book captures the essence of a bygone era, exploring the intersection of cultures, traditions, and identities. With each "coral bead" of memory, the author takes us on a journey of self-discovery, laughter, and nostalgia, painting a vivid picture of a city that has become a melting pot of cultures. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it's like to grow up in a city where tradition meets modernity, and where the past and present blend seamlessly together. With its universal themes of courage and resilience, Friendship, love and family, and relatable characters, "Corals of Youth" is a story that will resonate with readers from all walks of life."

Captain RP Laxman and Oliver Cape sail to the Olympus Islands on the giant wind ferry Charon. Their mission is to administer the World Authority's peace at the end of the long anarchist war... Expecting to make a useful contribution in an outpost of empire, they instead become enmeshed in local intrigue and incompetence. The Resident Commissioner is a pompous alcoholic, with a Treasurer scheming to replace him. The Secretary, James Darling, is a buffoon with a dangerous, diseased mind. The Japanese trader, Omi, is also prominent in the affairs of the Islands, as are the Resident Commissioner's wife, Jocasta, and the Treasurer's daughter, Hope... The Olympus Islands are being slowly drowned by the ocean. The native People of the Coral, bemused by the Authority's representatives, realise they have to make use of their innate occult vision and take a more active role in their own affairs... Even though they know that, ultimately, the inhabitants of all worlds live at the direction of the Fates and the Furies.