· 2015
Winter breaks are supposed to be exciting, but this one is murder.In December 1918, the Great War is over, the influenza pandemic that killed millions is abating, and everyone in the small town of Cora, Georgia is ready for some festive fun. Stepping off the train from school, sixteen-year-old Emmie McAllister looks forward to a pleasant Christmas, one in which she can fix up a motorcycle and enjoy the look on her mother's face.Yet the holidays turn darker as the town's most prominent suffrage activist turns up murdered. In the aftermath, Emmie finds herself saddled with her least favorite classmate, prim and proper Dessa, as both girls are determined to help find the perpetrator of the murder they are sure they actually heard happening.As they investigate, though, hostilities toward suffragists rise; outspoken women find their homes vandalized. Given that speaking out is enough to get threats, investigating a crime is far riskier. If Emmie and Dessa don't learn to work together and find the killer quickly, they themselves could be the next victims.
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· 2020
Murder comes flying in. Spring 1920: Emmie, Dessa, and Hank are home for Easter break, and the small town of Cora, Georgia is abuzz with excitement for the air show, to be hosted by a famous silent film star. The festivities go horribly wrong when the host is killed during the first day's events. Hank's pilot friend from the Great War is a suspect, but could the actor's glamorous Hollywood girlfriend be involved? This case is twistier than the stunts the pilots perform. A historical whodunit with LGBT+ characters that will leave you spinning, this book is perfect for a mystery fan looking to be transported to another time... and a place high in the sky. Get it now.
· 2019
Savannah, 1919: Two teen girls leave a speakeasy in the dead of night...And walk right up to a murder scene.Emmie and Dessa are on vacation, but their relaxing summer gets off to a dangerous start when the girls find a dead musician in a fountain. Then Theresa, Dessa's ex-girlfriend, is arrested for the crime. Dessa thinks she didn't do it, but the police are sure Theresa's the one.Soon the girls are embroiled in a world of jazz, bootleggers, and activist groups with clashing goals, as they circle closer to the crime.Meanwhile, the police find more evidence to pin on TheresaCan Emmie and Dessa find the killer before an innocent girl is hanged?You'll love this book if you like twisty mysteries and the aesthetic of the early Jazz Age.Get it now.
· 2014
How would you like to perform with the passion of an Oscar winning actor, compete with the drive and fervor of an Olympic athlete, or teach like you've got a Nobel Prize slung around your neck all while doing your homework? Believe it or not, you can do all of this and much more in the course of writing your college papers. This book takes you through the overlapping stages of the writing process, using game mechanics, cooperation, and learning styles to help you have as much fun as possible and take charge of your own education. With exercises and activities for groups and individuals, this text focuses on the meat of writing, the big picture elements that matter most in both college papers and real world writing situations, all with an eye toward enjoyment. Sit down, crack open this guide, and give your favorite notebook a big hug. You may not have a choice about writing your papers, but who says you can't love them?
· 2017
A down-on-her-luck burglar. A trust fund college kid with something to prove. Will they outfox a master thief? All eighteen-year-old Darlene wants is to rob the joint. College guy Ian comes home too soon. And some ill-timed flatulence brings them together. Darlene thinks she's toast. Instead Ian gives her a job offer, leading a heist team to steal a rare species of vanilla orchid. Only catch, she's swiping from one of the best thieves in the biz. With her dad's store on its last legs, Darlene needs the cash she'll get when the job is done. Ian's in it to win a bet. Can their rag-tag team pinch the flower right under their mark's nose? And can they remember not to eat beans for breakfast? The Orchid Caper is the first in a humorous YA action/adventure series. If you love action with a sense of humor, this is the book for you. Join the adventure and buy a copy now!