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Although the presidential election of 1944 placed FDR in the White House for an unprecedented fourth term, historical memory of the election itself has been overshadowed by the war, Roosevelt’s health and his death the following April, Truman's ascendancy, and the decision to drop the atomic bomb. Today most people assume that FDR’s reelection was assured. Yet, as David M. Jordan’s engrossing account reveals, neither the outcome of the campaign nor even the choice of candidates was assured.

It was a cold and foggy February night in 1983 when a group of armed thieves crept onto Ballymany Stud, near The Curragh in County Kildare, Ireland, to steal Shergar, one of the thoroughbred industry's most renowned stallions. The thieves demanded a hefty ransom for the safe return of one of the most valuable Thoroughbreds in the world, but the ransom was never paid and Shergar's remains have never been found.

After a police officer's family is taken hostage, he faces a deadly choice: One of his family members will live, and the other will die. He must make the decision, and time is running out. Homicide Investigators Vincent Falcone and Farrah Richards take the case, and a team is assembled. Every effort is made to catch the psychopath before the next murder. The killer makes mistakes; it's almost as if getting caught doesn’t matter. But can they reach him in time?

Mark "Slag" Ferguson (bartender, ex-boxer) adds unlicensed private investigator to his resume. Times are tough. The new side gig seems like a smart play. Kelly Mason is a cool, enigmatic blonde whose husband has been acting strangely. She believes he’s being extorted. Can Slag help? Slag is sure he knows where the case will lead. Of course, he might be wrong.

Zack Wise is a whip smart information technology specialist at the venerable Washington, D.C. lobbying firm Van Ness – Penn Consulting. Their biggest client – the Republican National Committee. When Zack is found dead in an alley after a night of heavy drinking, the Metropolitan D.C. Police are stumped. It looks like a robbery attempt, but his Rolex, cash, and Amex Platinum card are still on him.

A former Jesuit novitiate turned New York City detective, Mike Martel, receives a late-night assignment to investigate the murder of an investment broker killed during a Zoom dinner meeting. The group, formed during their high school years, called itself The Lucky Seven. As the pandemic winds down the group has their final meeting. Now successful and prominent in their professions, include an artist, a concert pianist, a college coach, an architect, a chemist, and a mystery writer, each claiming air-tight alibis, yet a killer is among their number.

Ein Juwelenraub in einem benachbarten Museum führt den Dieb auf der Flucht zufällig auf das Gelände der Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule. Hier fühlt sich der Verbrecher erst einmal sicher, denn er trägt als Tarnung ein Kostüm – und auf dem Schulfest sind alle verkleidet. Die Polizei verliert seine Spur. Doch dann entdeckt Chat, das computergesteuerte Lautsprechersystem, eine Spur und alarmiert die Grundschul-Superhelden. In Windeseile schmiedet Caro einen Plan.

ie erste Folge der Grundschule-Superhelden! Ein spannendes Hörspiel für Kinder ab 5 Jahren. Große Aufregung an der Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule. Aus dem benachbarten Zirkus ist ein Löwe ausgebrochen. Als das Tier dann wirklich in unmittelbarer Nähe der Schule auftaucht, werden die Grundschul-Superhelden zu Hilfe gerufen. Anna, Caro, Finn und Jonas haben einzigartige Superkräfte, aber können es die vier Freunde wirklich schaffen den Löwen einzufangen, bevor er Unheil anrichten kann? Die Eingangstür des Schulgebäudes ist weit geöffnet.

Seltsame Ereignisse erschüttern die Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule: Paula stürzt von der Kletterwand, ein massives Regal bricht in der Schulbibliothek zusammen, und ein Brand bricht nahe der Turnhalle aus. Direktor Dobermeier beschuldigt Hausmeister Erwin Maulhart, der von den Kindern Mauli genannt wird, für diese Vorfälle. Die vier Superhelden, fest überzeugt von Maulis Unschuld, können nicht glauben, dass ihr Freund für die Unfälle verantwortlich ist.

Neuigkeiten an der Bärbel-Rapunzel-Grundschule: Um den Unterricht spannender zu gestalten, hat der Musiklehrer Herr Hossbach die Idee, eine Schülerband zu gründen. Mit dieser Band möchte er an einem Musikwettbewerb für Schulen teilnehmen. Alle sind begeistert und Direktor Dobermeier lässt für das Projekt sogar ein Keyboard, ein Schlagzeug, eine E-Gitarre, einen Bass sowie weitere Technik anschaffen. Als wenig später in der Schule eingebrochen wird, werden die Instrumente gestohlen.

This second novel in the Steve Hartshorn Adventures series is set on an overnight Caribbean broadcast cruise ship. Famous radio celebrities are aboard to celebrate the year in radio, including Steve Hartshorn's good friend Neil Stone. Neil convinced Steve to stow away overnight and help him celebrate his award. The cruise runs amuck when there is a murder onboard and Steve and a cast of willing characters pit themselves against the stubborn ship's captain to thwart his attempts to whitewash the murder.

Steve Hartshorn led a charmed life right up until he accidentally crossed paths with the Iguana. One misstep after another left Steve playing defense in a Deadly game of survival. From the desert of New Mexico, to the beaches of the Dominican Republic, and the burrows of New York City, the game became a ‘Deadly Triangle’ of death. The bodies stacked like cord wood until the final showdown. When Steve came face to face with the Iguana.

Deadly Coco Loco by Charles Glenn is a captivating novel that weaves together a tapestry of suspense, adventure, and humor across its chapters. The story unfolds with Felicidad Benavidez's daring escape from Cuba, setting the stage for a gripping narrative of resilience against an oppressive regime. The intricate family dynamics of the Gladstone family in Indiana add depth to the plot, showcasing the clash between rural and urban lifestyles.

Ever since the love of Steve Hartshorn’s life was murdered, nothing has seemed right in the world. What he needs is a change of pace, so Steve spends a bit of his fortune on a head-clearing trip to Indonesia. Convinced he’s cursed and that’s why his friends and lovers keep ending up dead, Steve decides never to return home. If one is going to run away from their life, is there a better place to run to than Bali?

Someone has murdered three prominent residents of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia including the wife of the city's sheriff. When the trail goes cold, the sheriff's son hires dismissed FBI agent, now private investigator CJ Hawk, to look into the murder with fresh eyes. His investigation leads to the discovery something a lot more sinister. A secret government agency, code-named ZULU CENTER, has been spun up inside the State Department with a single mission; hide the identities of the nation's covert intelligence operatives and the military's special operators. Technology is a double edged sword.

China schemes to steal the plans for America's newest nuclear submarine, the Columbia Class. China is furious that the newly signed AUKUS agreement allows Australia to deploy those subs in the China sea. A spy is sent to infiltrate the sub's manufacturer, but a TV reporter intervenes, and U.S. security services mount an all-out effort to flip him, turn him into a double agent. It is a tale of espionage, deception, blackmail, and deadly reprisals which involve cynical spymasters in deadly duels on land and at sea.

How do you make a Deadly Desert? Take a sleepy, border town like Las Cruces, New Mexico. Add three parts each of Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem. Season with True Love and Mirth. Let Steve Hartshorn stir it all up to perfection. Dress it with an ample slice of Unbridled Greed and VOILA you have the perfect Deadly Desert.

Immerse yourself in this unforgettable collection of Western short stories that brings the grit, adventure, and spirit of the Old West to life. Perfect for lovers of frontier tales, this anthology is packed with vivid depictions of the American West, where lawmen, outlaws, cowboys, and settlers battle against both the elements and each other. Each story plunges listeners into a world of dusty trails, saloon brawls, and gunfights at high noon, where justice is swift and often brutal.