"In a seamless blending of historical fact and narrative skill,
Richard Helms reimagines the sensational case of Daniel M'Naghten, whose
1843 murder trial set a precedent that reverberates to this day. Helms has
crafted a thoroughly gripping historical mystery that will leave readers
eager to hear more of the “notorious thief-taker” Vicar
Brekonridge.
—Daniel Stashower, Edgar Award Winning Author of American Demon
About the Author:
A lifelong North Carolinian, Richard Helms retired from active practice as
a forensic psychologist in 2005, after working in the field for over two
decades. At one time, he was the only court psychologist covering four
counties in NC. A court-recognized expert in sex crimes and the psychology
of sex offenders, mystery writing was an easy transition and a logical next
step after Helms left his professional career to become a college professor
in Charlotte. He retired from teaching in the summer of 2016 to become a
full time writer. Helms has twenty-two novels in print.
Besides writing, Helms loves gourmet cooking, woodworking, traveling,
simracing, amateur astronomy, playing with his grandsons, and rooting for
the Carolina Tarheels and Carolina Panthers. For a peek at his non-writing
life, check out his other website at www.rickhelms.com
The parents of two grown children, Richard Helms and his wife Elaine live
in Charlotte, NC.
Hanging by a Thread (A Sewing Studio Mystery)by Dorothy Howell
About Hanging by a Thread:
Hanging by a Thread (A Sewing Studio Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – Fictional Town of Hideaway Grove
Kensington Cozies (September 26, 2023)
Hardcover: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 1496740424
ISBN-13: 978-1496740427
Digital ASIN: B0BRF14464
The latest novel in a new crafting cozy series in the genre-leading Kensington Cozy Mystery program focusing on the members of a Sewing Studio.
Some of the independent shops in this sleepy town are barely hanging on financially—and that includes Sarah’s Sweets, Abbey’s aunt’s bakery. The shop’s advantage—aside from the deliciousness of its products—is the fact that it’s the only bakery in the area. But it looks like that’s about to change. The second wife of a wealthy businessman wants her own bakery—and money is no object.
When murder unravels the plans for the competing shop, Aunt Sarah is an immediate suspect—and Hideaway Grove’s merchants are on pins and needles about a big upcoming women’s conference, fearing the organization will cancel their booking because of the crime. Abbey’s doing her best to stay optimistic and stitch some custom tote bags for the attendees, but she’s also concerned with patching up Aunt Sarah’s good reputation. And when it comes to sorting through the possible motives of the victim’s family members and associates, she’s got a few tricks up her sleeve . . .
About Dorothy Howell:
USA Today Bestselling author Dorothy Howell is the author of 49 novels. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and sold worldwide. She writes the Sewing Studio mystery series, the Haley Randolph mystery series, and the Hollis Brannigan and Dana Mackenzie mystery series. Dorothy also writes historical romance novels under the pen name Judith Stacy. Dorothy lives in Los Angeles.
Sitou’s Journey into the World of Emotions by Linda Luchtman
Children’s Book, Middle Grade
Date Published: September 30, 2023
Come along with Sitou on a magical journey of emotional discovery!
About the Book:
Are you ready for a magical trip through a beautiful autumn forest, where
you'll learn lessons on joy, sadness, anger and fear and meet some wonderful
friends? We're excited to tell you about "Sitou’s Journey into
the World of Emotions," a captivating children's book that takes kids
over seven and older on a trip of emotional discovery that changes
them.
The Journey Starts with the main character Sitou, a young and sensitive
girl. Sitou makes friends with a scared, talking hedgehog. As they go on a
journey together, Sitou learns that even the smallest animals have their own
emotions and feelings. Sitou wants to learn more about fear, sadness, joy
and anger and she does. Sitou learns to recognize and understand her
own feelings and those of others as she meets different animals. The book
shows in a beautiful way how important understanding and emotional
intelligence are, giving young readers the tools they need to deal with
their own feelings with confidence and kindness.
Interesting is that the story isn't the end of the trip! The second part of
the book is a workbook "Discover for Yourself the Essence of Joy,
Sadness, Anger, and Fear". The workbook has a set of interactive tasks
that encourage readers to use the lessons Sitou learned on her trip in their
own lives. The assignments help kids understand and deal with their
feelings, which is important for their mental health.
The author really wants to make a difference in the mental and emotional
health of young readers. If this book can make a child smile or help someone
who is having a hard time with their feelings and emotion, it will make the
author very happy and proud. Parents, guardians, teachers, and therapists
are encouraged to talk to their kids, students and clients about
what's in the book. This can lead to fun and important conversations.
Why read: "Sitou’s Journey into the World of
Emotions"?
· A heartwarming and
interesting story for kids 7-12 years of age.
· Shows youngsters
how important emotional intelligence and kindness can be.
· Interactive tasks
reinforce what you've learned and help you grow as a person.
· A helpful resource
for parents, guardians, teachers, and therapists who want to help children's
mental health and intelligence.
· Beautiful
illustrations made by an award-winning illustrator
Get a copy right away! Don't miss the chance to join Sitou and her friend
the hedgehog on this touching trip. You can now buy the book
"Sitou’s Journey into the World of Emotions, at
https://www.amazon.com/Sitous-Journey-into-World-Emotions-ebook/dp/B0CGJTSZLT.
Let your child's heart be touched by the magic of emotions as they discover
the beauty of the autumn forest and the depth of their own feelings.
About the Author:
Linda Luchtman is a debut author from the Netherlands. During the COVID-19
pandemic in 2020, which was a hard time for many people emotionally and
mentally, the story of Sitou was born, but the author put it aside to write
"The Bum Biter," a sweet little book for toddlers that was only
released in her private circle in the Netherlands but will be available on
Amazon later this year.
It wasn't until her daughter, Lara, struggled with anxiety in 2023 that the
author revisited the story of Sitou. She knew it was the perfect way to help
her daughter, and it did just that. Now, Linda is on a mission to share the
story to help kids and adolescents with their emotional well-being. Next to
this, she has made several assignments to go along with Sitou's story to
help readers connect Sitou's journey to their lives. This makes it a more
interactive and meaningful experience.
Linda is not only an expert in writing. She is also an expert in
instructional design and using neuroscience to create effective classrooms.
She has a Master's degree in this field and has helped many teachers and
trainers in universities, vocational training, and businesses. She is a
certified coach and is currently seeing her first coaching clients.
In a bid to heal from the grief of a personal loss, forensic genealogist,
RaeJean Hunter, takes on a straightforward case —identify human
remains found on a nearby college campus, believed to be the 180-year-old
remains of Mary Rogers, a woman who died mysteriously in 1841 and was
believed to have been buried in the nearby cemetery that had washed away. It
should be simple enough, a project to get her back in the game.
Unfortunately, it quickly becomes anything but. In fact, it becomes
downright dangerous.
Someone doesn't want RaeJean to investigate the puzzling death of the woman
whose death inspired Edgar Allan Poe's "The Mystery of Marie
Roget." As she follows clues through four states and discovers living
family members who both help and hinder her search, she quickly realizes
that the secrets of Mary Rogers' demise were never meant to be
exposed.
What lengths will someone go to keep the truth buried in the past? As
threats escalate and RaeJean and her family's lives become endangered, she's
forced to follow every lead and use every skill she has to find the answers
she needs before it's too late. Using DNA from two famous New England
families, historical data, modern genealogical techniques, and a little
guidance from a seemingly mystical antique desk, RaeJean takes on the cold
case despite being given every reason to abandon it.
After all, what truths have been hidden for 180 years that would be worth
bribery, kidnapping, and even murder?
RaeJean Hunter is about to find out.
About the Author:
ML Condike has published short stories in anthologies that include Strange
& Sweet, (2019), Tall Tales and Timeless Stories, (2022), Malice in
Dallas, Metroplex Mysteries, Volume 1 (2022), and won first place in the
fifteenth annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards, Mystery/Crime
category (2019), and 2nd Place in the Tennessee Williams Short Story
Contest, Key West Art & Historical Society (2022).
She’s an associate member of Mystery Writers of America Florida
Chapter, Sisters in Crime National, Sisters in Crime North Dallas
(Treasurer), Granbury Writers’ Bloc, and Key West Writers Guild.
As the result of her study of genealogy for her debut novel The Desk from
Hoboken, she researched her own family and she discovered she had a direct
bloodline to a Patriot. So, most recently she has been inducted into the
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
A missing ladder. A relentless bully. Can the junior lawyer uncover the
truth before chaos erupts?
Luana Porcello has discovered a new love: volunteering at the community dog
pound. Still, as much as she enjoys working with animals, law remains her
true passion. So, when the local bully accuses his neighbor of theft, she
happily resumes her attorney role, confident of her client’s
innocence.
But as Luana gets to work, a formidable wall of evidence stands against her
client, from physical proof linking him to the alleged crime scene to an
eyewitness who insists he saw the accused commit the deed. Undeterred by the
odds stacked against her, Luana is relentless in her quest to vindicate her
client. Will her determination be enough to tip the scales of justice in
their favor?
About the Author:
Caron Pescatore was born in the United Kingdom. She spent most of her
childhood in Jamaica before migrating to the United States. After practicing
as a registered nurse for many years, Caron decided to enter law school,
obtaining her J.D. in 2001. She worked as an attorney for several years
before leaving the profession to become a stay-at-home mom—her most
challenging career to date. She recently resumed working as an attorney at
Legal Aid, representing people from marginalized communities. Ms. Pescatore
is passionate about justice and fairness for all, a sentiment that led, in
part, to her decision to write the Kids’ Court Whodunit series. Her
favorite pastimes are reading, writing, and watching true-crime shows. She
also recently discovered a love of painting using stencils. At present, Ms.
Pescatore lives in Florida with her husband and two children.
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