Two Murders

On the eve of the Victorian era, London has a new sleuth . . . In the winter of 1835, young Charles Dickens is a journalist on the rise at the Evening Chronicle. Invited to dinner at the estate

As scandalous as any modern-day celebrity murder trial, the “Giroux affair” was a maelstrom of intrigue, encompassing daggers, poison, adultery, archenemies, servants, royalty, and legal

The death penalty is never without its ethical conflicts or moral questions. Never more so than when the person being led to the gallows may very well be innocent of the actual crime, if not innocent

On the night of October 3, 1922, as Edith Thompson and her husband, Percy, were walking home from the theatre, a man sprang out of the darkness and stabbed Percy to death. The assailant was none other

On the night of October 3, 1922, as Edith Thompson and her husband, Percy, were walking home from the theatre, a man sprang out of the darkness and stabbed Percy to death. The assailant was none other

Two seemingly unrelated murders rock Washington DC. Only Oliver Stone and the Camel Club can make the connection.

"A first-rate thriller . . . Past and present merge in The Current, Tim Johnston's atmospheric, exquisitely suspenseful novel of two murders separated by ten years."—The Washington Post“Gripping . . .

When two murders occur during the weekend party of the unladylike Countess of Warwick, the Prince of Wales, hoping to avoid a scandal, orders Sir Charles and Miss Ardleigh to solve the case

The salacious and scandalous murders of a series of couples on Texarkana's "lovers lanes" in seemingly idyllic post-WWII America created a media maelstrom and cast a pall of fear ove

1. 本書以增進學生英文閱讀和理解能力為目標。課文選自國外教材，主題生活化，讀來活潑有趣。 2. 每課均有聽說讀寫四大單元，讓學生均衡發展英文四大能力。 3. 版面設計採用豐富多元的圖片和插圖，教學使用更活潑；標題依照聽說讀寫分類設計，功能分類一目了然。 隨書附朗讀光碟 學校團訂贈教師手冊、電子教學投影片

New York Times BestsellerNew York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz brings back his famous literary detective Atticus Pund and Susan Ryeland, hero of Magpie Murders, in an inventive, labyrinth

Meet two sleuths from a sleepy Yorkshire village as they investigate murders and discover the secrets behind the twitching curtains. Date with Death is the first cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.Samson O'Brien has been dismissed from the police force, and returns to his hometown of Bruncliffe in the Yorkshire Dales to set up the Dales Detective Agency. However, the villagers aren't that welcoming to a man they see as trouble. Delilah Metcalfe is struggling to keep her business, the Dales Dating Agency, afloat as well as trying to control her wayward Weimaraner dog, Tolpuddle, when Samson's first case - a supposed suicide - takes an unexpected turn, and a trail of deaths lead back to the door of Delilah's agency.With suspicion hanging over someone they both care for, the two feuding neighbours soon realize that they need to work together to solve the mystery of the dating deaths. But

The world's most famous detective returns in this ingenious, stylish, and altogether delicious mystery from the author of the instant bestseller The Monogram Murders ("I was thrilled" -- Gillian Flynn

Dark and violent, Macbeth is also the most theatrically spectacular of Shakespeare's tragedies. Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ens

What’s the point in solving murders if we’re all going to die soon, anyway?Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. There’s no chance left. No hope.

Wynter Atrialan, the Winter King, once lived in peace with his southern, Summerlander neighbors, but when the prince of Summerlea steals Wynter’s bride and murders his young brother, Wynter calls upon

Flavia de Luce, a dangerously smart eleven-year-old with a passion for chemistry and a genius for solving murders, thinks that her days of crime-solving in the bucolic English hamlet of Bishop’s Lacey

Translated by Constance Garnett with an introduction by Anthony Briggs.Dostoevsky's fascination for mental breakdown and violence (20 murders in his four main novels) was based on his own life, and th

★結合日記、信件和錄音等多媒體線索，呈現獨特的解謎體驗。★充滿懸疑氣氛的兒童推理小說，適合年輕讀者培養邏輯推理能力。★講述古老謀殺案與現實危機交織，故事張力十足令人欲罷不能。《A Box Full of Murders》是暢銷作家Janice Hallett首次為兒童讀者打造的推理小說，適合喜歡Robin Stevens和Rhian Tracey作品的年輕偵探愛好者。故事講述Ava和Luke在閣樓發現一個裝滿紙張的神祕盒子，裡面藏有信件、日記、報紙剪報和秘密錄音。隨著他們揭開這些線索，發現一宗數十年前未解的謀殺案竟然正在眼前重新展開。兩人決心親自破解謎團，卻愈深入調查，愈發覺兇手仍然在暗處，甚至可能就在他們身邊。讀者同時擁有所有事實與線索，挑戰在主角之前解開真相。'Pure catnip for budding young sleuths' The TelegraphThe first children's murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder mystery is unfolding right in front of them . . .Ava and Luke decide to try and crack the case themselves. But as they work through the clues, it soon becomes clear that the myster

Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental break

A two-headed chicken races across the multiverse to escape a hungry moose in this full-colour illustrated adventure, ideal for fans of Dogman and Bunny Vs Monkey.Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky, two-headed chicken. But look out - there’s a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this hilarious, interactive adventure, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose to a land covered with pizza sauce. With each BZOOP of Two-Headed Chicken's universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected...Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games; a lightning-fast caper with a wacky sci-fi spin

Margaret Wise Brown’s classic picture book about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west gets a bold new look from Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli.

An adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of gay fathers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two dads.Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that f

Sophia quickly learns her new pet comes with two giraffe-sized problems in this enterprising sequel to One Word from Sophia, which was named one of the best picture books of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews.Sop

DescriptionOne-Eye, Two-Eyes, Three-Eyes Level 6-6Two-Eyes is a kind and pretty girl. She lives with her two bad sisters, One-Eye and Three-Eyes. In the forest, Two-Eyes meets and old woman. The old w

A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Dickens' greatest historical novel, traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution and the Terror. Dickens based his his

"These twins make learning to read double the fun." - Kirkus From award winning author, Grace Lin, comes another installment of the irresistible early reader series, Ling & Ting! Join these iconic twins as as they celebrate Lunar New Year! Ling and Ting are twins. They are Chinese and American. They celebrate the new year two times. Now they are preparing for Lunar New Year. They want a lucky year. What happens when Ting makes a mistake? Can their year still be lucky? * Don't miss Ling and Ting's other adventures!: Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly Ling & Ting: Together in All Weather Ling & Ting Share a Birthday

From acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino comes this joyful board book about a girl and her grandmother as they plan the perfect visit together This joyful rhyming board book is a tender love letter between every grandchild and grandmother who live far apart. Dan Yaccarino's enchanting illustrations and Shelly Becker's jaunty text--based on the beloved nursery rhyme "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe"--carry a reminder that no matter how far away Grandma may be, her love is always with you. One, two, Grandma loves you. / Three, four, visit more. Five, six, precious pics. / Seven, eight, mark the date. Publishers Weekly praised the hardcover edition of this book: "The duo's intergenerational affection is portrayed as effortless, effusive, and unconditional. A wonderful celebration of reunions." And in a starred review, School Library Journal called it "a pure, cadenced classic, where the clues to good times past and present add up to a generous look at the special bonds of an exten

The brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by Ian Falconer, the bestselling creator of the Olivia series! One day, home alone, dachshund brothers Perry and Augie look longingly out the window, desperate to be outside. Working together, the clever dogs finally manage to open the back door and soon they're diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole in the lawn, and causing all kinds of chaos. Will all return to normal before their owners come home? Written with humour and brilliantly illustrated by Ian Falconer, bestselling creator of the Olivia series, these delightful dogs are sure to become a firm favourite in every home!