The Egghead Detective Agency

The Egghead Detective Agency
Author: Pika Nani
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2022-06-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9354925480

Has your pool turned pink recently? Are kidnappers after your pet chicken? Is an old forest in danger? Sisters and little investigators, Tam and Ant cannot believe their eyes when they meet 'Egghead' right in their living room! The soon discover that he is, in fact, the ghost of a famous detective who was quite sought-after in his time. The girls now enlist his services for their detective agency-after all, the friendly ghost does come with great abilities. Together they must solve the strange incidents that keep happening at their beloved Emerald Gardens-the quiet little residential complex. What's more, YOU can help the detectives crack the cases with Solve It Yourself clues (SIY), picture puzzles, secret codes and more in this 5-in-1 chapter book!

Robinson Family Detective Agency: Books 1-6 Collection

Robinson Family Detective Agency: Books 1-6 Collection
Author: Brittany E. Brinegar
Publisher: Britt Lizz Publishing
Total Pages: 910
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Actress by day, detective by night. See how a small-town girl balances a double life in Hollywood in this six-book cozy mystery box set. “Becky’s inheritance leads her in an entirely different direction after she falls down the stairs…hilarious spinoff series. I especially liked her new hodgepodge family.” Contents: Book 1: Red Herrings & Pink Flamingos Becky Robinson receives an invitation to the reading of her Uncle Al's last will and testament. the problem? She doesn't have an Uncle Al and she's never met the deceased. Book 2: McGuffins & Birdies To bust a case of corporate espionage, Becky and her best friend Lois go undercover as guides at a glamping resort. Book 3: A Hoax & a Hex The agency's latest client is on trial for murder but insists he's innocent. His alibi? He was hypnotized into committing the crime. Book 4: A Patsy & a Pastry Becky and Lois travel to the idyllic coastal town of Candlelight Cove to help a bookstore owner who's convinced her ex-husband is trying to murder her. Book 5: A Trick & a Pony When a world-famous trick riding horse is stolen, Becky goes undercover with the team to uncover whodunit. Book 6: A Masterpiece & a Murder Over the past five years, the Sunlight Swindler has stolen priceless paintings in broad daylight without a trace. And now he’s escalating to murder. Becky and the gang must stop him before he disappears into the starry night. If you love best friend shenanigans, quirky suspects, and adorable pets, this six-book collection is for you! ----------------- Keywords: cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, murder mystery, animal mysteries, dog mysteries, female sleuth mysteries, amateur sleuth mysteries, clean mysteries, mysteries with humor, funny cozy mystery, whodunit cozy mysteries, murder, Los Angles, Hollywood, actress, pop culture references, witty dialog, quirky characters, friendship, Jack Russell terrier, chasing your dream, box set, collection, omnibus, anthology

Little Indians

Little Indians
Author: Pika Nani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2022-02
Genre: India
ISBN: 9789350463543

Short stories about 15 of the states of India are preceded by a few interesting facts about the states.

The Sniper

The Sniper
Author: Kuo-Li Chang
Publisher: House of Anansi
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1487008589

Jason Bourne meets John McClane in this electrifying thriller about a special-forces sniper and a seasoned homicide detective who get caught up in a criminal conspiracy that involves the highest levels of power. Twelve days before retirement, Taipei police detective Wu is handed a curious case: a naval officer has been found dead in his hotel room. While it is immediately apparent to Wu that the officer has been murdered, the military insist it was suicide and want the case closed with no questions asked. Soon, however, more high-ranking officers turn up dead, and Wu realizes he has a full-blown conspiracy on his hands. Meanwhile in Italy, Alex, a young Taiwanese sniper, ex-Marine, ex–French Foreign Legion, and currently a fried-rice chef in Manarola, is called back into service. Ordered by his handler to assassinate a high-level Taiwanese government advisor in Rome, he soon finds himself on the run, hunted across Europe by his old brothers-in-arms.

Dark City

Dark City
Author: Eddie Muller
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1998-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312180768

There were a million stories in the naked cities of film noir and this ultimate noir compendium tells 'em all--from classics like DOUBLE INDEMNITY and NIGHT AND THE CITY to lost gems such as PITFALL and TRY AND GET ME! Eddie Muller weaves stunning images with a savvy, sharp text that propels you down every side street of those haunting cityscapes. color photos.

The Adventures of Shrilok Homeless

The Adventures of Shrilok Homeless
Author: Pika Nani
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 938681529X

Meet Mumbai's greatest teen detective No case is bizarre enough for detective Shrilok, a chaiwala with a penchant for deduction, disguises and drama, and his partner in crime, Rohan Doctor. Be it a hand turning up in a steel lunchbox, a stolen rose diamond reappearing in a vada pav, a selfie-scandal in Bollywood, the Red Signal League of blind beggars or the dogs of Bhaskarville disappearing into the fog, the duo is sure to nab the suspects. They crack ten thrilling cases, no problem, but will Shrilok be a match for his nemesis, Masterji, in his ultimate encounter?

Unbridled

Unbridled
Author: Diana Palmer
Publisher: HQN Books
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488095353

A lone wolf takes on the threat endangering everything he loves in an unforgettable story in the sensational Long, Tall Texans series Widowed Texas Ranger and single dad John Ruiz hardened his heart years ago. Day after day, he tracks the roughest criminals in the Lone Star State, leaving little room for love. So when John butts heads with the beautiful nurse who’s helping his young son, he’s floored by how quickly the sparks fly. Ever since her mother’s and brother’s brutal murders, Sunny Wesley has devoted her life to helping save others. Adorable Tonio Ruiz is just another youngster she’s trying to help—or so she tells herself. Little does she know he’s John’s son. When her life comes under fire, can one mysterious rancher rescue her?

Ultimate Marvel

Ultimate Marvel
Author: Adam Bray
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1465495371

Every significant Marvel Comics character, location, weapon, gadget, and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia. Packed full of incredible facts and stunning images, this authoritative encyclopedia contains more than 650 entries and features a foreword by the legendary comic book writer Roy Thomas. All of Marvel's iconic superheroes and villains are here, from Captain Marvel to Corvus Glaive and Iron Man to Gwenpool. Amazing vehicles are examined, such as the Avengers' Quinjets and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers. Magical artifacts, including Thor's hammer Mjolnir, are analyzed and extraordinary locations, such as Wakanda and Asgard, are explored. Advanced technology is explained, including Iron Man's incredible armor, and key events in the Marvel Comics universe are richly unpacked. Ultimate Marvel is an ideal go-to resource for enthusiasts who wish to brush up on their Marvel knowledge, and for a new generation of fans eager to start delving into the world of Marvel comics. © 2017 MARVEL