Communion Turns Deadly in UNSETTLED SPIRITS, a Historical Cozy Mystery by Alice Duncan
--1920s, Pasadena, California--
People are dropping dead after communion services at Daisy's church, Detective Sam Rotondo has finally professed his love for Daisy, and Daisy sees swaying trees in her crystal ball, a prop in which she doesn't place any faith.
But when the crystal ball's image leads Daisy to her client's missing butler, and then a bunch of bootleggers, Daisy unknowingly bumps into the man responsible for the parishioners' deaths. She doesn't recognize him, but he recognizes her and that lands Daisy at the top of his to-be-murdered list.
"Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor . . . as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day." Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews
"Cozy fans will find Daisy's] simple, sweet, budding relationship with Sam refreshingly free of artifice." Publishers Weekly
THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Spirits Revived Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits
Описание: "(A) history that everyone should know: required and inspired." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review This historical fiction picture book presents the story of nine-year-old Lorraine Jackson, who in 1968 witnessed the Memphis sanitation strike--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand for justice before his assassination--when her father, a sanitation worker, participated in the protest. In February 1968, two African American sanitation workers were killed by unsafe equipment in Memphis, Tennessee. Outraged at the city's refusal to recognize a labor union that would fight for higher pay and safer working conditions, sanitation workers went on strike. The strike lasted two months, during which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was called to help with the protests. While his presence was greatly inspiring to the community, this unfortunately would be his last stand for justice. He was assassinated in his Memphis hotel the day after delivering his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" sermon in Mason Temple Church. Inspired by the memories of a teacher who participated in the strike as a child, author Alice Faye Duncan reveals the story of the Memphis sanitation strike from the perspective of a young girl with a riveting combination of poetry and prose.
"When the Klan Comes to Pasadena, Intimidation Takes a New Form in DARK SPIRITS, a Historical Cozy Mystery by Alice Duncan"
The Ku Klux Klan has opened a chapter in Daisy Gumm Majesty's home town of Pasadena, California. Worse, Klan members are harassing Joseph Jackson, the gatekeeper for Daisy's best client, Mrs. Pinkerton.
When Mrs. Pinkerton also becomes a target of vicious pranks, Daisy tries to get Detective Sam Rotondo, her new leading man, involved.
Sam isn't thrilled. Worse, the bodies are piling up, and now he needs Daisy's help speaking to some of the Klan's victims.
That makes Daisy a target, forcing Sam to redouble his efforts and keep Daisy from doing in the Klan with a zinc bucket and a baseball bat.
"Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor . . . as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day." Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews
"Cozy fans will find Daisy's] simple, sweet, budding relationship with Sam refreshingly free of artifice." Publishers Weekly
THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Spirits Revived Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits
Ghost Seeks Help from Fake Spiritualist in Spirits Revived, a Historical Cozy Mystery by Alice Duncan
--Pasadena, California, 1926--
While conducting a s ance for a client with more money than sense, Daisy Gumm Majesty is surprised when a seemingly real spirit makes contact. Eddie Hastings, an attorney in life, wants Daisy to prove his death was not a suicide, but murder.
Curious, and a little afraid, she can't reveal how she learned of Eddie's murder to anyone, least of all to her deceased husband's best friend, the mildly detestable Detective Sam Rotondo. Daisy launches her own investigation on the sly only to find a hornet's nest awaits.
When Sam learns of Daisy's involvement, he's more than a little annoyed. But in the end, Daisy gets her man.
From the Publisher: The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. Readers who enjoy Carola Dunn, Amanda Quick, Elizabeth Peters, Rhys Bowen and M. Louisa Locke will not want to miss this series.
"Daisy is great, I love the feel of 1920s Pasadena . . ." Yafa Crane Luria, Verified Reviewer
"Each book gets better and better and better." Doobs, Verified Reviewer
You can start anywhere, but you'll want to read all of the Daisy Gumm Majesty Mysteries: Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Spirits Revived Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits Scarlet Spirits
ABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild Dachshunds.
"A truly gifted writer who has proven herself a master of the mystery/suspense genre, Alice Duncan's "Bruised Spirits" is another uncompromisingly entertaining read from cover to cover . . ." Midwest Book Reviews
--1920s, Pasadena, California--
It's 1924 and spiritualist-medium Daisy Gumm joins with friends Flossie and Harold to help Lily Bannister, whose abusive husband nearly killed her.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Pinkerton--Daisy's best client--is in a tizzy, insisting Daisy use her (fake) spiritualist talent to end the engagement between her daughter and a most unsuitable man.
To Daisy's surprise, the two cases collide, placing her in the middle.
Now, Daisy must prove Lily's husband and Mrs. P's soon-to-be-son-in-law are in cahoots with nefarious human traffickers . . . before it's too late.
"Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor . . . as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day." Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews
"Bruised Spirits" is the tenth volume in author Alice Duncan's "Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery" series. A truly gifted writer who has proven herself a master of the mystery/suspense genre, Alice Duncan's "Bruised Spirits" is another uncompromisingly entertaining read from cover to cover and will prove to be an enduringly popular and highly prized addition to community library Mystery/Suspense collections. It should be noted for the personal reading lists of dedicated mystery buffs that "Bruised Spirits" is also available in a paperback edition and in an ebook format." James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief Midwest Book Review 278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575
THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Spirits Revived Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits
There's a Body in the Stacks and Wedding Bells in the Air in SPIRITS UNITED, A Historical Cozy Mystery from Alice Duncan
--1920s Pasadena, California--
It's 1924 and spiritualist-medium Daisy Gumm and her fianc , Detective Sam Rotondo, discover a dead body tucked away in the Pasadena Public Library's bibliography stacks.
Worse, Daisy's old friend, Mr. Browning, is holding the bloody knife, putting him at the very top of Sam's suspect list.
But Daisy isn't convinced and sets out to exonerate her friend, only to stumble into a professor's geological study, encounter a mad scientist, and uncover a phony gold rush that someone is killing to hide.
"Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor . . ." Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews
THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Spirits Revived Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits
Автор: Duncan Alice Название: Hungry Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 4) ISBN: 1614175632 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614175636 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3677.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Duncan Alice Название: Fine Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 2) ISBN: 1614175594 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614175599 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3677.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Duncan Alice Faye Название: A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks ISBN: 1454930888 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781454930884 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. This book celebrates her life and work.
Автор: Duncan Alice Название: Ancient Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 6) ISBN: 1614175659 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614175650 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3677.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Duncan Alice Название: Genteel Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 5) ISBN: 1614175640 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614175643 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3677.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The movie biz has come to Pasadena and Daisy Gumm Majesty is up to her ears in trouble. Spike is in obedience training, a spoiled actress wants Daisy as her very own spiritualist and someone is sending poison-pen letters to the Leading Man. Worse, the motion picture folks claim that Germans are out to steal their new invention being used on the set. Butting heads with Detective Sam Rotondo, assigned to the movie-set as security, Daisy is on the case with Spike in tow. Now, if she can just find a way to keep everyone's secrets a secret without letting the Germans get away with grand theft. REVIEWS: "Perfect 10, by gum This story is pure entertainment" Romance Reviews Today "An intriguing plot with ample twists that] moves along at a fast pace to the startling ending." RT Book Reviews THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits ABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild dachshunds. Visit Alice at www.aliceduncan.net.
Автор: Duncan Alice Название: Strong Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 1) ISBN: 1614175233 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614175230 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3677.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: It's the 1920s and Daisy Gum Majesty is doing her part to support her family as a medium by holding s ances and interpreting tarot cards for the rich and famous. When the wealthy Mrs. Kincaid comes to Daisy to help solve her husband's disappearance, Detective Sam Rotondo isn't far behind. Sam isn't fooled by Daisy's choice of "vocation" and blackmails her into spying on the Kincaids. Then Daisy reads Sam's cards... and the tables turn. AWARDS: Romantic Times Top Pick Reviewer's Choice Awards, finalist REVIEWS: "...teems with period detail... and] characters who make it so enjoyable, especially effervescent Daisy." Booklist THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits ABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild dachshunds. Visit Alice at www.aliceduncan.net.
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