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  The Professor's Mummy - Egyptian...

  Fergus Hume

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  Ferguson Wright Hume was born in Powick, Worcestershire on the 8th July 1859. 
   
  When he was three the family emigrated to Dunedin in New Zealand.  Here he started his education at the Otago Boys' High School before studying law at the University of Otago.  Hume was admitted to the New Zealand bar in 1885.  
   
  He moved to become a barrister’s clerk to Melbourne and once there also began writing plays.  The local theatres were not interested in his works, and it was only after one was stolen and presented as being by someone else that his stock rose at all.  Hume now moved in a different direction and wrote a novel based on those that were proving popular in Melbourne at that time.  The result ‘The Mystery of a Hansom Cab’ with its vivid descriptions of poor urban life was initially self-published and became a great success, albeit that was only after he had sold the copyright for a mere £50.  This Victorian age detective novel pre-dated Sherlock Holmes but is said to have inspired Conan Doyle.   
   
  Shortly thereafter Hume returned to England and began a writing career that would eventually exceed over 130 novels as well as short story collections, plays, song lyrics and even book reviews for the plethora of literary journals of the day.  Most of his output was detective stories, thrillers and mysteries. 
   
  Hume was known to be deeply religious as well as intensely private and avoided almost all publicity, except in later life, when he lectured at debating societies and young people’s clubs.  He travelled regularly to Europe and primarily to Italy, France and Switzerland.   
   
  Fergus Hume died on the 12th July 1932 at Thundersley in Essex.  He was 73 and was buried in an unmarked grave.

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  Booking A Killer Vacation

  J.R. Ripley

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  Meet Kelly Green and Harry Leland. One is the new owner of the Beach Lovers Inn in Myrtle Beach, SC. The other is a mystery writer staying at the inn who sees mysteries and murders everywhere. When Kelly’s aunt decides to retire, she jumps at the opportunity to run the inn. Soon after, a guest is murdered and Kelly and Harry are determined to find the killer before any more guests check out for good. So who wanted Dr. Charlie Barron dead and why? Was it a member of the reunion party or was it a local? Not even the Beach Lovers Inn employees are above suspicion as Kelly and Harry, at times working together and many times butting heads, track down a killer in this fun and fast-paced mystery. First in a new cozy series by critically-acclaimed, bestselling author J.R. Ripley!

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  Fractured Zero (An Agent Zero...

  Jack Mars

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  “You will not sleep until you are finished with AGENT ZERO. A superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. The description of the action scenes transport us into a reality that is almost like sitting in a movie theater with surround sound and 3D (it would make an incredible Hollywood movie). I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
  --Roberto Mattos, Books and Movie Reviews
  
  FRACTURED ZERO is book #15 in the #1 bestselling AGENT ZERO series, from #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews). The series begins with AGENT ZERO (Book #1), a free download.
  
  In the shadow of a revolutionary clean energy breakthrough, Agent Zero and his daughter, CIA Agent Maya Lawson, face a ticking clock as they battle to thwart an insidious plot designed to plunge the world into chaos.
  
  As rogue operatives conspire to sabotage the future of power, this father/daughter duo’s mission becomes a desperate hunt for missing scientists and the key to preventing an apocalyptic energy war.
  
  The AGENT ZERO saga offers a gripping journey packed with unexpected turns and dynamic action, keeping you enthralled from start to finish. At the core of this thrilling series is an engrossing relationship between a father and his daughter, which is sure to keep you reading voraciously until the early hours.
  
  Books #16--#24 in the series are also available!
  
  “Thriller writing at its best.” 
  --Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
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  “Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
  --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
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  “One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
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  Shadow of the Wind The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Enter the fog-shrouded streets of Barcelona in a spellbinding story by the author, where a hidden library holds a secret that transforms a young boy’s life. In this evocative narrative, Daniel Sempere stumbles upon an obscure novel—The Shadow of the Wind—and becomes determined to uncover the fate of its elusive creator. As he delves deeper, he unravels lost loves, dark conspiracies, and a mysterious figure bent on erasing every copy of the writer’s work.
   
  Ideal for listeners seeking both captivating suspense and motivational insights, this audiobook merges the magic of literature with the power of personal growth. With each twist, you’ll witness how resilience, curiosity, and the bonds of friendship can triumph over heartbreak and hidden dangers. Prepare to be swept away by the enduring promise that even in the most shadowed corners, a spark of hope can illuminate the path forward.

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  A Little Bit Dangerous

  Adele Clee

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  As a gaming hell owner and scholar, Christian Chance is a walking monument to contradiction. A dangerous man lurks beneath his handsome facade. Few are blessed with intelligence and brawn. Few have experienced life as an earl’s grandson and been forced to live in the rookeries. So, when fate offers him an opportunity to combine his talents, he agrees to investigate a case of fraud at the museum. He didn’t expect to be lumbered with a partner—an exotic beauty and his arch-enemy’s daughter. A woman who rouses his passion and his disdain.Isabella Lawton has spent a lifetime running from her problems. Left homeless after her mother’s death, she has no option but to return to London and pray her father can find an ounce of compassion. But the house is empty, and there’s no sign of the man who never wanted her. A chance meeting offers a perfect solution to her dilemma. But it means working with a man who despises her. A man who hides behind an impenetrable wall to keep people out.Will the couple overcome their differences and solve the case?What happens when contempt turns to forbidden desire?

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  Asylum Confessions The: Murder...

  Jack Steen

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  They arrive alive. They always leave dead. 
   But first, they give me their confessions. 
  My name is Jack Steen, and for those who arrive on my 'death' ward at the Asylum, I'm the last face many will see before they die. I am the night nurse at an Asylum for the Criminally Insane, and most of my patients know me as their Angel of Death. I know them as mass murderers, rapists, and serial killers - among other things. 
  Here's what happens: they come on my floor, they give me their deathbed confession, and I help to make their death less painful. There's a catch, though: I want the real story, the one they haven't told anyone else. 
  The majority of these killers are expert manipulators. They could be playing their final game with me by messing with my head. 
  Now, maybe they're messing with yours too. 
  Inside this book are 4 confessions that relate to marriage and murder (and how they go hand in hand):THE PREACHER has quite the past.BETH shouldn’t be trusted.WILSON is a farmer with buried secrets.SAM has a thing for soil and gardens. 
  WARNING: There is swearing in this book. And some stories might be a trigger for something you have a hard time handling. But, these are the confessions of serial killers, mass murderers, and such, so what do you expect?

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