A high-profile murder case falls into the lap of a former policeman in this Golden Age mystery from the groundbreaking author of At One-Thirty.   Though financially independent, Timothy McCarty still has second thoughts about resigning from the police force. But when the body of a woman falls from above and crashes into the sidewalk at his feet, he finds himself back in the game, haunted by the victim's last words: "The flying man."   The dead woman is the stepdaughter of a prominent New York City banker—and the chief inspector needs all hands on deck. Along with calling in a celebrated "scientific" detective, the victim's stepfather makes McCarty a special officer. Matching his street smarts against the latest technology, McCarty feels the old thrill of the hunt as he investigates an apartment building full of suspects, and the secrets they keep behind locked doors . . .

A woman returns to Egypt to clear her archaeologist father's name in this mystery by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Amelia Peabody series.   Althea Tomlinson's ostensible reason for returning to Egypt is to chaperone a spoiled teenager through this fabulous desert land. The truth is more complex—and dangerous. Ten years ago, something that happened here brought about her archaeologist father's ruin and subsequent death. . . . and Althea intends to clear his disgraced name and finally lay a dark past to rest.   But there are some mysteries best left buried in the shifting sands, and a devoted daughter's search for answers is stirring up forgotten memories almost too painful to endure, which propel her onward among ancient tombs, legendary treasures, miraculous discoveries . . . and ever closer to her own threatened doom.   Praise for the novels of Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Elizabeth Peters   "Deeply satisfying." —Entertainment Weekly   "Elizabeth Peters is truly great." —San Francisco Chronicle   "This author never fails to entertain." —Cleveland Plain Dealer

London hunts the Ripper. A widow hunts her husband’s killer.London, 1888. While Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror grips the city, Emma Langley’s world shatters when her husband is found murdered in Whitechapel. But grief is quickly overshadowed by a startling discovery: William Langley was not the man she thought she knew.As panic fills London’s streets, Emma delves into her husband’s secret life, uncovering a web of lies that stretches from glittering society drawing rooms to the seedy gambling dens of the East End. Aided by Penny Green, a former reporter with a nose for trouble, Emma follows a trail of blackmail and corruption.But exposing her husband’s killer could make her the next victim and in the shadows of gaslit streets, a murderer waits, ready to strike again…From the bestselling author of Penny Green comes a spellbinding new Victorian mystery series introducing Emma Langley.Readers love Emma Langley murder mysteries: ‘Hooked me in from the beginning!... I can’t wait to read the next book involving the dynamic crime solving duo of Emma and Penny!’ Reader review, ?????‘The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ?????‘I loved this book…excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London… Excellent read… can't wait for more!’ Reader review, ?????‘Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.’ Reader review, ?????‘Fabulous introduction to a new Victorian mystery series. Very atmospheric and engaging. I stayed up way too late reading this, trying to solve the mystery before Emma did. Many twists and turns with a satisfying ending, The Whitechapel Widow is grounded in history with the author’s creative storytelling.’ Reader review, ?????‘Amazing cozy mysteries… I am anxiously awaiting the next book!’ Reader review, ?????‘The Whitechapel Widow draws readers in with a blend of suspense and rich character development... From the immersive experience the author creates with her depictions of 1888 London to a mystery that leaves the reader guessing enough to keep turning the pages, the author does a great job drawing the reader in from the first page.’ Books and Benches, ?????‘Great mystery plot and easy to read - impossible to put down.’ Reader review, ?????‘I loved this book… excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London.’ Reader review, ?????‘An excellent first book of a new historical fiction series!… I had a great time reading this!’ Reader review, ?????’So many twists and turns!’ Reader review, ?????

GET **FOUR** GRIPPING 1920s MURDER MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.Fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Hilary Green, Rhys Bowen, Verity Bright, Fliss Chester, Benedict Brown, T.E. Kinsey, Frances Brody and Elly Griffiths are sure to be hooked.WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE JACK HALDEAN MURDER MYSTERIES:????? ‘Suspenseful and satisfying!’ Carol????? ‘Every book gets better.’ Diane????? ‘Couldn’t put it down!’ Helen????? ‘Well-written books in an entertaining series.’ LindsayIN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: A FÊTE WORSE THAN DEATHSussex, 1922. The village fête has never been Jack’s idea of a good time. Especially when a body is found in Madame Zelda’s fortune-telling tent. Someone shot him and left him there for dead. Before long, the police turn to Jack for answers. It’s no secret that he and the victim have a history. When another of his acquaintances turns up dead, Jack realizes he must find the killer before fate deals him a similarly sticky end . . .BOOK 2: MAD ABOUT THE BOY?Sussex, 1923. One sultry summer’s night, Jack attends a glittering ball at grand old Hesperus House. While all eyes are on the dazzling fireworks, a shot rings out upstairs. Soon afterwards, Jack’s friend Tim Preston is found dead. Everyone assumes the poor fellow took his own life. But Jack’s not convinced. But if Tim didn’t pull the trigger then who did?BOOK 3: AS IF BY MAGICLondon, 1923. Jack’s old friend George Lassiter finds himself wandering the streets with no place to go. Delirious and down on his luck, he breaks into the kitchen in search of food. Appetite sated, he falls into a feverish doze . . . then wakes, in time to witness the murder of a beautiful young woman. When police search the house, the corpse has vanished, as if by magic. Jack realizes that all the threads in this tangled web lead back to George’s mysterious townhouse. What deadly secrets hide behind its doors?BOOK 4: A HUNDRED THOUSAND DRAGONSEngland, 1923. Sipping cocktails in Claridge’s Hotel, Jack locks eyes with the last person he wants to see. Hot-headed explorer Durant Craig. Craig comes storming over, ranting of the terrible wrong Jack has done him. Days later, Jack’s witnesses a motorcar explode into flames. One look at the staged scene and Jack knows this wreck was no accident. It’s a smokescreen for murder. Is Jack ready to face his own demons for the sake of the case?**YOU GET ALL FOUR UTTERLY GRIPPING BOOKS IN THIS BOX SET**MEET THE SLEUTHJack Haldean is a man of many talents. Flying is in his blood and, when World War One broke out, he grasped his chance to join the Royal Flying Corps. He soared through the ranks, becoming one of the youngest ever majors. But life in peacetime left him feeling a little flat. Until his dear aunt, Lady Alice of Hesperus House, Sussex, took him in. Jack soon reignited his passion for writing. His knack for detective stories soon made him a rising star in the world of crime fiction. But does he have what it takes to catch a true-life killer?