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She doesn't remember the night her family vanished. But someone else does. Detective Ivy Bishop's first case should've been routine—until a headless body washes ashore, and the clues start to feel too familiar. Plagued by gaps in her memory and unable to stand physical touch without spiraling into panic, Ivy has spent her life outrunning the trauma she can't explain. But this killer? They aren't just targeting victims. They're peeling back her past. With each body, the nightmare resurfaces—and the truth inches closer.

Mary Stewart, one of the great British storytellers of the 20th century, transports listeners to rural Northumberland for this tale of romance, ambition, and deceit - a perfect fit for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Whitescar is a beautiful old house and farm situated in Roman Wall...

If you want to spend a night amid the luxury and charm of the early 20th century, book a room at Hotel 1911. You'll find 28-year-old Ivy Nichols behind the reception desk. The hotel is Ivy's only link to the family that abandoned her when she was a small child. Now, plagued by panic attacks, she pedals her sea-green Schwinn bicycle to work every evening, hoping desperately to hold on to her job.

The Luke Sackville Crime Thriller series continues… Where secrets are worth more than lives Ex-DCI Luke Sackville is asked by a friend to locate a missing woman. It appears to be a routine case, but as he digs deeper he discovers that all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, his Ethics Team face a variety of cases ranging from harassment to online bullying to physical intimidation. As these seemingly unconnected investigations progress, a prestigious private school is revealed as a common thread.

An academic so conservative he thought Ronald Reagan was a pinko, Hale Markham rules Prescott University like an intellectual tyrant - until the morning he’s found dead at the bottom of one of Prescott’s famously beautiful ravines. Every liberal on campus hated the crotchety old crank, but which one is responsible for giving Markham his final push to the right? The case so intrigues the incomparable, reclusive master detective Nero Wolfe that he takes the unusual step of leaving the confines of his home.

It's party time in Bunburry! The deluxe Magnolia Inn is hosting surprise birthday celebrations for Bunburry's favourite senior citizens, Liz and Marge. But the party is not the only surprise. A glamorous widow, Francesca Fairfax Adams, is staying in the Magnolia Inn, and catches the eye of self-made man and amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister.

Haunted by the fallout of a case gone tragically wrong, Detective Ivy Bishop is forced to confront the one mystery she's never been able to solve—her own. When new evidence resurfaces about the night her family was destroyed, Ivy is pulled into a web of secrets that stretches deeper than she ever imagined. But the truth won't set her free. It might even break her. As she investigates the shadows of her past, Ivy is also reckoning with a failure she can't forgive: the young victim she couldn't save.

Ivy Morgan is a burgeoning witch with a sarcastic side. Jack Harker is a big-city police officer searching for a quiet life in a small town. When they collide, sparks fly. Trouble follows pretty closely behind.

Ivy Malone is back! This "invisible" LOL (little old lady) has been on the run, hiding out from the vengeful Braxtons, for almost three years now. With an unlikely propensity for getting tangled up in murder, and with the threat of the Braxtons always on her heels, they have not been dull years. Friend (boyfriend?) Mac MacPherson is usually around too, hints of marriage occasionally surfacing — but always sinking. But Ivy's longing for home back in Missouri has been growing ever stronger.

Secrets have a way of coming back. Detective Ivy Bishop, fresh from cracking a high-profile case, is haunted by a night she can't remember, with her family gone and her past a blur. Oakhurst is barely back on its feet after dealing with a serial killer when a new crisis hits: two children and...

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Sukey Reynolds is enjoying a quiet period at work, taking time to get her garden in hand, catch up on some cooking, and spend time with her son. Murder is the last thing on her mind. But when she is called to the charming Ivy House to photograph the dead body of a young woman, Sukey feels compelled to drop everything and do all she can to shed light on this baffling mystery. And whilst collecting evidence at a nearby hotel which had a break-in around the same time as the murder, she starts to wonder if the two cases might be linked.

In the quiet community of Oakhurst, the brutal murder of a beloved local priest sends shockwaves through the town. Detective Ivy Bishop, coming off two of the toughest cases of her career, is thrust into an investigation that seems straightforward but quickly unravels into something far more...

Magic and mystery are about to collide as Ivy Morgan and Jack Harker make a run for the altar. Along the way, they will fight their share of monsters - both human and otherwise - as they struggle for their happily ever after. Some things are destiny, and Jack and Ivy are one of those things. The time has finally come. This three-book omnibus includes Wicked Reunion, Wicked Games, and Wicked Wedding.

After the devastating fallout from her last case, Detective Ivy Bishop is thrust into another chilling investigation. A family in the quiet town of Oakhurst is being terrorized by an unseen stalker—someone who watches their every move, knows their every secret, and seems to be impossible to catch. With her boss, Nat, still missing, Ivy is left to navigate the growing darkness alone. The case begins to unravel in unexpected ways, and Ivy can't shake the feeling that this stalker is more than just a threat to the family—it's a harbinger of something far more sinister.

Kate put her hands on her hips in exasperation. “Roger, I don’t know what else to tell you. I opened the door to pick up the Sunday paper, and her body fell inside.” The Tucker family planned the perfect vacation. They wanted to sail down the Sea of California, around the Baja to the Sea of Cortez, and explore the Mexican mainland. They were never seen alive again, and the boat was never found. How does Ivy Tucker end up dead on Kate Nash’s front porch 10 years after the family was presumed lost at sea? Did anyone else survive the tragedy?

The opulent furnishings and period theming of Hotel 1911 invite guests to experience the charm of the early 20th century. But for hotel clerk Ivy Nichols, the mansion also harbors secrets about her past and the family she never knew. When the Pittsburgh chapter of the Association for Gravestone Studies checks in for their national conference, Ivy is intrigued to learn that one of them has connections to her family. The group plans to kick off their event by touring the historic graves. But they didn’t plan to find one of their fellow members strangled to death afterward.

vy Morgan is a witch with a mind of her own. What she doesn't need is romantic entanglements. That's why Jack Harker's appearance in her life is such a conundrum. Jack Harker has a haunted past and all he wants is peace and quiet. He's left a life of violence and despair behind for the comforts of home and country. He might find peace in Ivy's presence, but he'll never find quiet.

Ivy Morgan is back and finding trouble at a fantastic rate. Join Ivy and her boyfriend, Jack Harker, as they unravel a bevy of different mysteries while untangling the confusing threads of their relationship while looking forward to the future. This three-book omnibus includes Wicked Season, Wicked Winter, and Wicked Hearts.

Ivy Morgan is a new witch with old friendships...and grudges. She’s finally found happiness with her fiancé Jack Harker. Of course, magic and mayhem keep them on their toes. Friendship, family, and love are the name in the game in Shadow Lake. Unfortunately, murder keeps intruding, and life is a constant adventure for Jack and Ivy. This three-book omnibus includes: Wicked Delight, Wicked Respite, and Wicked Decisions.