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"Agatha and her assistant, Toni, are driving to their friend Bill Wong's wedding when a terrified young man comes running the country lane toward them wearing nothing at all. The encounter leads them to become embroiled with a naturist group, a disappearing corpse, fantasy games, witchcraft, an ice cream empire, intrigue, and murder. In meantime, Agatha's private detective agency is as busy as ever and her private affairs are in turmoil. But when...

The Alden family rents a houseboat to drift down the river, and encounters a mystery in the little towns along the river, involving a fast black car.

Agatha Mistery and her cousin travel to Venice to investigate the theft of an ancient crown during the Carnevale celebrations.

"Crissy Dowling has created a world that suits her perfectly. She passes her days by the pool in a private cabana, she splurges on ice cream but never gains an ounce, and each evening she transforms into a Princess, performing her musical cabaret inspired by the life of the late Diana Spencer. Some might find her strange or even delusional, an American speaking with a British accent, hair feathered into a style twenty years old, living and working...

A pregnant Charley Davidson must deal with twelve hellhounds hot on her trail, a decades-old murder of a newly-vowed nun, the still unsolved murder of her father, the strange behavior of her husband, and her tendency to attract the undead.

"From debut author Charlene Allen comes a captivating YA contemporary mystery and coming-of-age story, celebrating the power of friendship, first love, and exploring the criminal justice system from the lens of restorative justice. Perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, and Maureen Johnson. In the game of life, sometimes other people hold all the controls. Or so it seems to VZ. Four months have passed since his best friend Ed was killed...

The final leg of the Aldens' journey brings them to South America and to the Salt Flats in northern Argentina. But when they hit a dead end, they realize someone has tricked them in order to delay their plans! Returning to Buenos Aires, the Aldens connect with the Silvertons and are able to get back on track. But it is clear their rivals are closer than ever. The Aldens' final artifact is their most delicate yet, a rare orange orchid they must return...