Dean James

England has a new sleuth--Simon Kirby-Jones, who is not only a vampire, but an American to boot. Settling in the village of Snupperton Mumsley, Simon's preternatural senses are tuned for trouble as he looks into the mysterious death of the village's mean spirited postmistress.

Posted to Death

Writer, vampire, and sleuth extraordinaire Simon Kirby-Jones becomes immersed in medieval mayhem when a renaissance fair comes to town bringing with it Tristan Lovelace, the man who made him a vampire, and murder. Reprint.

Baked to Death

Death By Dissertation

American vampire sleuth Simon Kirby-Jones is invited to be a speaker at a writer's workshop at Kinsale House, but finds himself hunting a killer when someone impersonating bestselling mystery author Dorinda Darlington is murdered. Reprint.

Faked to Death

Mary Tucker McElroy summons her proteges - ostensibly to help her with her memoirs. In truth, she suspects one is a killer.

An Ernestine Carpenter Mystery

Closer Than the Bones

Eight young people are thrown together to face what life has in store for them, living in an apartment building located on Melrose Place in Los Angeles.

A Novelization

Tough Love

Liebe nicht ausgeschlossen ...

From New York Times bestselling author of A Cat in the Stacks mystery series, a novel about murder, family secrets and the deep, deep South... A Deep South Mystery (#1) Graduate student Maggie McLendon is at home in Houston, studying for exams, when a letter from her great aunt arrives, bearing bad news. Maggie's grandfather, Henry McLendon is seriously ill in Jackson, Mississippi. Maggie's never met her relations: her father, English professor Gerard McLendon, has been estranged from his family since Maggie was an infant; perhaps now there is one last chance for the McLendons to be reunited. The family welcomes Maggie and her father with open arms to Jackson, but almost immediately, a murderer strikes—and Gerard McLendon is the chief suspect. But when the killer strikes a second time, it looks like Maggie’s father could be the next victim... Racing against time, Maggie delves deep into the mystery surrounding her grandmother’s suspicious death 25 years ago and discovers long-held family secrets that could lead her straight to the killer. If only she can get there in time to save her father... "In Cruel as the Grave, Dean James brings to life a family burdened by dark secrets. Determined sleuth Maggie McLendon peels away layers of hidden sadness to find the truth of her heritage in a haunting mystery steeped in the richness of Southern culture." –Carolyn Hart, author of the Death on Demand and Henrie O mysteries "Cruel as the Grave is an engaging, literate novel of family secrets and skullduggery. With a clever plot and appealing characterization, Mr. James has created the perfect English drawing room mystery set smack in the middle of steamy Mississippi. It is a witty and solid debut that will leave mystery readers clamoring for more." –Earlene Fowler, author of Seven Sisters "Cruel As The Grave exposes the underbelly of a Southern family, where secrets and skeletons lurk, cloaked in every imaginable guise. Well-written, deftly-plotted, and highly-recommended for fans of Faulkner and others who zeroed in on the dysfunctional social structure that, to this day, continues to be concealed by superficiality and faded magnolia blossoms." –Joan Hess, author of the Maggody and Clair Malloy mysteries

Cruel as the Grave

Simon Kirby-Jones Mysteries #3 From the New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mystery Series, a traditional British village cozy mystery series...with a twist! “A well-crafted mystery combines with whimsical characters to create an imaginative spoof on the classic locked-room mystery.” —Publishers Weekly “A delightful English village whodunit filled with some of the most eccentric characters you’ll ever run across in a mystery novel.” —The Denver Post The typically quiet British village of Snupperton Mumsley is bustling over the arrival of Zeke Harwood, the insufferable star of a popular TV decorating show. The Snupperton episode is supposed to feature the redecorating of Lady Prunella Blitherington’s drawing room, but Zeke plans to paint the room a garish red—and he and Lady Prunella are caught on tape in the midst of a dreadful argument. When Zeke is found murdered—and covered in red paint!—Lady Prunella becomes the chief suspect. But Simon Kirby-Jones, part-time amateur sleuth and full-time gay vampire, unearths plenty of other motives among the guests, villagers...and even the butler! Meanwhile, Simon is stumped as to why he suddenly has urges to nibble some necks— A symptom his medication is supposed to suppress! A charming and refreshing take on the classic locked-room mystery, Decorated to Death is sure to endear fans of the cozy mystery genre.

Decorated to Death

Put on your seat belt and get ready for a journey through an actual near-death experience that is unlike anything you have ever read before! You are about to be taken on a wild ride that careens back and forth between the fun-house and the horrifying scene of the authors' death as he lies broken, bleeding and paralyzed...in the middle of nowhere...in a wrecked car...during an ice storm...alone! Go with this man as he dies and experience the wild and awesome exhilaration of witnessing an actual miracle as you ready this mans' true story.

The Chronicle of a Dead Man

In the Footsteps of Lazarus

Graduate student Maggie McLendon is at home in Houston studying for exams when a letter arrives with the news that Maggie’s grandfather, Henry McLendon, is seriously ill. Maggie has never met her relations; her father, Gerard McLendon, has been estranged from his family since Maggie was an infant. Perhaps there is a chance for the McLendons to be reunited. The family welcomes Maggie and her father to Jackson but almost immediately a murderer strikes, and Gerard McLendon is the chief suspect. When the killer strikes a second time, it looks like Maggie’s father could be the next victim. Racing against time, Maggie digs into the mystery surrounding her grandmother’s suspicious death 25 years before and discovers long-held family secrets that could lead her to the killer.

Elizabeth Foxwell

Even before he was named Grand Master for Lifetime Achievement by the Mystery Writers of America, Edgar® Award-winning author Robert B. Parker had assumed the mantle of dean of American crime fiction. “Taking his place beside Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross MacDonald” (The Boston Globe), Parker has transcended the conventions of the crime genre. As one of the most popular and prolific writers in the world, he has reinvented crime writing with his inimitable style and unforgettable characters. Now discover everything about everything that is Robert B. Parker: • Comprehensive biography of Robert B. Parker • Inside the Spenser novels • All about the Jesse Stone and Sunny Randall novels • Parker’s stand-alone fiction • Complete cast of characters • Spenser on film • Robert B. Parker’s Boston—locales, crime scenes, and maps • Memorable quotes • Inclusive bibliography Plus, an exclusive and insightful new interview with Robert B. Parker.

The Robert B. Parker Companion

For Andy Carpenter, graduate school is stressful enough without adding romantic complications and dead bodies to the mix. First, Andy has to contend with the presence of Rob Hayward, a new student in the history PhD program. He thought Rob was out of his life for good, but now he has to confront his unresolved feelings and not let his work suffer.

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