Donna Andrewsová je autorkou, ktorá sa s obľubou ponára do humorných záhad. Jej diela sú známe hravosťou a nečakanými zvratmi. S citom pre detail a bystrým okom pre komické situácie vytvára príbehy, ktoré čitateľov bavia a zároveň nútia k zamysleniu nad ľudskou povahou. Jej štýl je svieži a originálny, čo z nej robí obľúbenú autorku v žánri detektívnej fikcie.
Mystery and magic intertwine in this captivating collection of short stories from leading crime writers. Each tale explores fantasy realms and stage illusions, featuring characters who wield magic—both benevolent and malevolent. The anthology promises a thrilling blend of suspense and enchantment, showcasing the diverse talents of its contributors as they delve into the darker sides of magical powers.
This collection features two hilarious Christmas mysteries alongside an exclusive short story from the beloved Meg Langslow series. Fans of Donna Andrews will enjoy the witty plots and charming characters that bring festive cheer and comedic twists to the holiday season. Perfect for readers looking for lighthearted entertainment during the holidays, these stories promise to deliver laughter and intrigue.
A new side-splitting Meg Langslow mystery from award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Terns of Endearment. When Meg's grandmother Cordelia hosts a Renaissance Faire at her craft center, the whole family is put to work: Meg handles the blacksmithing, Michael and the boys will be performing, and no one misses the opportunity to dress up in full regalia. More exciting to Grandfather is the pair of rare falcons he discovers breeding at the fairgrounds. Concerned for their well-being amid all the activity, he appoints himself their protector. When one of the actors performing at the fair is found dead—an actor suspected of mistreating one of the falcons, among other sins—Grandfather is a prime suspect. Donna Andrews’s long-running Meg Langslow series continues to be beloved by its fans, who loyally read every new installment. The Falcon Always Wings Twice is a perfect new addition, full of laughter, adventure, and Andrews's wonderful cast of wacky characters.
The ebook bundle features the first two installments of the Meg Lanslow series, known for its humor and engaging mysteries. In "Murder with Peacocks," Meg navigates a chaotic summer filled with wedding planning and unexpected murders, while "Murder with Puffins" takes her to a quirky island where she must solve another intriguing case. Both books showcase Andrews's signature wit and clever storytelling, making for an entertaining read.
Meg Langslow and Michael's house is serving as the marshaling point for the annual Caerphilly holiday parade. The theme is "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and it features twelve drummers from the school marching band, eleven bagpipers, ten leaping lords costumed in medieval finery from the college drama department, and so on. There are also assorted floats, a live nativity scene on a flatbed truck, the Three Wise Men on Caerphilly zoo camels, and Santa in a bright red horse-drawn sleigh. As organizer, Meg's job is already hard enough. But when her nephew Eric, wide-eyed and ashen-faced, whispers, "something's wrong with Santa," things take a tragic turn. Turns out the local curmudgeon, whose beard and belly made him a natural for the role, has been murdered. Now it's up to Meg and Chief Burke, who is playing one of the wise men, to tackle a two-fold mission: Solving the murder and saving Christmas...
Meg Langslow was actually looking forward to renovating the old Victorian mansion she and her boyfriend Michael bought. But she wasn't thrilled by the lifetime of junk accumulated by the house's eccentric previous owner, Edwina Sprocket. The easiest solution: hold the end-all and be-all of gigantic yard sales. But when the event attracts the late Miss Sprocket's money-hungry heirs, the over-enthusiastic supporters of some endangered barn owls, and customers willing to go to any lengths to uncover a hidden treasure, Meg suspects things have gotten a little out of hand… Then an antiques dealer is found stuffed in a trunk with his head bashed in--and the yard sale turns into a day's-long media circus. Even worse, the suspect arrested for the crime is the person Michael needs to secure academic tenure. Now, Meg is juggling an ever-growing list of suspects. And she's going to have to outthink and outwit one clever murderer who lives by "everything must go…"
Meg Langslow knew the fan convention for her actor-boyfriend's hit television series was going to be the ultimate in weird. But she came along because she figured Michael could use an occasional dose of sanity-and because it was an inspired place to sell her hand-crafted weapons. And so far, she was dealing pretty well with the costumed fans camped outside, the batch of escaped parrots and monkeys frolicking throughout the hotel...and the minefield of egos lurking behind the show's success. But soon after Meg goes head-to-head with egomaniacal series star Tamerlaine Wynncliffe-Jones, the "Queen B" turns up brutally murdered. Now, with Michael in the running as prime suspect, Meg will go up against an all-star cast of not-even-innocent parties, hidden identities, and buried motives. And she'll cross swords with a deviously obsessed murderer determined to write her out of this picture for good
From the author of "Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos" comes a laugh-aloud adventure with Meg Langslow, who while working at her brother's office finds that the company's practical joker really is dead. Martin's Press.
When her old friend Karen drops by with her two-year-old son, Meg Langslow reluctantly agrees to mind him for a few hours. The next morning, when Karen is still MIA, Meg retraces her friend's footsteps and starts to suspect that her disappearance is linked to at least one serious crime. Has Karen been killed or kidnapped? Is she on the run? What's the story with her ex-husband Jasper? The police don't seem to care...So now it's up to Meg to crack the case--no small task when you consider she's also dealing with a house full of reptilian guests courtesy of Dad and Grandpa, thinking about starting a family of her own with new husband Michael, and chasing after a two-year-old who doesn't understand that the bad guys might be after him next.
In an attempt to get away from her family, Meg and her boyfriend go to a tiny island off the coast of Maine. What could have been a romantic getaway slowly turns into disaster.
Meg Langslow ist genervt. Die Mutter ihres Freundes Michael hat ganz Yorktown für ein Kostümfest ins 18. Jahrhundert zurückversetzt. Alles soll möglichst echt aussehen, deswegen verhängt Mrs. Waterston sogar Strafen für alles, was nicht in die Epoche passt. Echt ist jedoch auch der Tote, der in Megs antiker Schmiede gefunden wird. Verdächtige mit glaubwürdigen Motiven gibt es zuhauf. Roger Benson als unbeliebt zu bezeichen, wäre untertrieben: Der Geschäftsmann hatte viele Feinde. Doch wer ist der Täter? Meg will das Rätsel lösen, denn auch ihr bester Freund steht unter Verdacht ...