Animal Detective

Basil the mouse detective is called to Paris when the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off (an international culinary competition) start receiving threats against the event. Who could want to deprive all of mousedom of one of its tastiest nights? Basil immediately suspects Ratigan, who has escaped yet again and was seen lurking around Paris, and sets off on his investigation at the event’s location, the Parisian College of Cooking. But Basil is baffled when circumstantial evidence shows that it couldn’t have been his old enemy after all.

TÖDLICHE SCHÖNHEIT: Die junge Oberösterreicherin Luisa nimmt einen Termin in einem tschechischen Beautystudio wahr, und kehrt nie mehr nach Hause zurück. 14 Monate später wird sie perfekt gestylt im Eisstockteich der tief verschneiten Mühlviertler Gemeinde Au gefunden. Mit einem einzigen Schönheitsfehler: Sie ist tot. Es mag etwas pietätlos klingen, aber hätte es Luisa nicht gegeben, wäre im beschaulichen Au noch alles beim Alten: Eine Schriftstellerin würde Historienromane schreiben, während sich ihr Kater Dru hauptberuflich durch das Vogelprogramm des Lokalsenders zappt.

Vanessa has been rushed to hospital, having been found unconscious at the foot of the stairs. Was it an accident or something else? Now, smiling weakly, suffering from a head injury that has left her with complete amnesia about the fall, the events leading up to it, and even the people closest to her, here she is, back in their midst. Or is she? In fact, the real Vanessa is still in a coma. Her devoted twin brother Vance, superbly disguised as a woman, has taken her place! Vance joins the self-absorbed retinue, determined to discover whether one of them had tried to kill his sister.

An American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats. Wanda Gág's enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book. First published in 1928, it was a recipient of the 1929 Newbery Honor Award and has gone on to sell over a million copies.

Returning home to England from New York, Margot finds her family in chaos. Her cousin Chloe is in prison awaiting trial for murdering her twin sister, Claudia, their mother has withdrawn into the imaginary world of her romance novels, Claudia’s 14-year-old daughter has regressed to early childhood and refuses to leave her bed, and to top it all off, the family cat has decided to live with the neighbors. As Chloe’s trial approaches, the atmosphere in the house becomes increasingly fraught, and Margot begins to wonder whether someone else is responsible for Claudia’s death.

June wedding bells are ringing! Cameron Cripps Hayman is the matron of honor, and her five furry good boys are all ushers, so what could go wrong? The day before the wedding, the new pastor is found hanging from the choir loft. It's ruled a suicide by the police, but Cam and her Action Agency suspect foul play. Cam's police-officer husband warns her to not stir up trouble where none exists, but when the pastor's home is ransacked, it's clear to Cam that she was murdered.

Natalie Sinclair has dedicated her life to animal rescue. From lost dogs and cats to lab rabbits and pigs, Nat and her team of volunteers at All Creatures Great and Small will do almost anything to keep animals out of harm's way. When a freak accident results in the death of her beloved horse, and the man responsible ends up murdered, Nat is a natural suspect. Worse, she has caught the attention of the dead man's brother, whose wealth and unsavory connections run deep, including a link to a dangerous ring of criminals trafficking in wild animals.

As a veteran of the Royal Navy and longtime police officer, Colin Butcher was no stranger to dangerous situations and challenges. Colin left the force to start his own private detective agency, specializing in helping reunite people with their lost pets. He soon knew he needed a partner. When Colin first met Molly, his friends doubted that she would be up for the job. While Colin was battle-tested after a long and varied career, Molly was young and inexperienced. Not only that but she had a reputation for bad behavior.

A gripping high-stakes thriller by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker ("A marvel...hits the high-water mark for crime fiction every time out." —Gregg Hurwitz) The hunt for the truth is the deadliest game. Former Marine sniper Lew Gale, now a...

Protecting his ex-girlfriend wasn’t a challenge ex-marine Brett Madison expected when he became a South Beach Security K-9 operative. But Anita Reyes saw the killer’s face when she witnessed a murder. And staying only seconds ahead of the perpetrator has Brett and Anita following his determined dog Mango’s lead…and drawing all too close again. But with betrayal around every turn, survival may be the one chance Anita and Brett shouldn’t trust....

The fifteenth title in Mandy Morton's delightful No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series.

Septuagenarian librarian Cleo Watkins won’t be shushed when an upstart young mayor threatens to permanently shelve her tiny town’s storm-damaged library. She takes to her bookmobile, Words on Wheels, to collect allies and rally library support throughout Catalpa Springs, GA. However, Cleo soon rolls into trouble. A major benefactor known for his eccentric DIY projects requests all available books on getting away with murder. He’s no Georgia peach, and Cleo wonders if she should be worried. She knows she should when she finds him murdered - and evidence points to her best friend.

If you love a good mystery, or a mystery about lovers, you'll adore this all-new collection of 14 seductively sinister tales.

For ex-accountant Emma Reed and her beloved corgi, Oliver, opening Reed's Classic Tea & Cakes in the idyllic village of Trevena in Cornwall has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. How about being asked to help cater the local Daphne DuMaurier literary festival? But when the festival organizer is found dead and foul play is suspected, Emma, Oliver, and their friends are plunged deep into a poisonous mix of village jealousy, family tension, money troubles, and secret love affairs.

In this third book of the middle-grade Adventures on Trains series by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, amateur sleuth Hal Beck travels to South Africa with his uncle to a ride a famous train...and stumbles onto a murder mystery! Following his adventure on the California Comet, artist and amateur...

"In Dinosaur Detectives: The Time Rift Chronicles" is a thrilling and immersive science fiction adventure novel that takes listeners on a journey through prehistoric worlds and cosmic mysteries. The story follows an intrepid group of scientists and explorers led by Emma, as they encounter strange artifacts, time-traveling portals, and powerful prehistoric creatures that test their courage, intellect, and teamwork.

Nick is settling into his role as a police constable in Aidensfield, getting to grips with rural life and his new colleagues and neighbors. But Nick soon finds himself facing a canine crisis. Farmer Lowe’s overworked sheepdog is feigning deafness. Without the dog, the cows cannot be milked, bringing his farming business to a screeching halt. Meanwhile, five sheep turn up dead, and Sidney Chapman’s dog is accused of the crime, much to his dismay. Can Nick salvage Aidensfield’s farming future, not to mention the reputations of two dogs, while juggling his other cases?

Durante la ceremonia de su proclamación como líder del Clan del Trueno, Corazón de Fuego recibe las nueve vidas que le corresponden por su alta jerarquía, al tiempo que la venerable Estrella Azul le revela en sueños una oscura profecía que presagia un aterrador futuro para los habitantes del bosque.

Tras el destierro de Garra de Tigre, el Clan del Trueno vive un tiempo de relativa paz y concordia, aunque la traición del antiguo lugarteniente ha supuesto un duro golpe para Estrella Azul. Por este motivo, Corazón de Fuego ha de ocuparse del día a día del clan, además de supervisar a Nimbo, su problemático aprendiz respondón y nada disciplinado.

La escasez de comida y la crecida del río a causa del deshielo ponen a prueba la relación entre los clanes. Látigo Gris no ha podido elegir peor momento para enamorarse de una gata de un clan rival, situación que se tornará insostenible cuando la pareja tenga dos cachorros.