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Death Behind Every Door [electronic resource] : by Graham, Heather.aut; Wayne, Roger.nrt; cloudLibrary;
In the shadows of a Scottish castle, something deadly is lurking in every corner… When FBI special agent Luke Kendrick discovers chilling evidence of dozens of victims at a crime scene in London, he recognizes the calling card of the notorious H. H. Holmes Society. Named for the eighteenth-century monster regarded as America’s first serial killer, the society is comprised of a twisted web of killers, working to carry out heinous murders in Holmes’s memory. And now the group’s been linked to a Scottish castle turned B and B—where guests check in but never check out. Arriving at the sinister Graystone Castle posed as a tourist, Luke is joined by Special Agent Carly MacDonald, and the pair is immediately confronted by dangers hidden in the castle’s depths. With guests disappearing and a network of killers closing in, Luke and Carly have only each other to rely on—and they’ll have to race to cut off the head of the snake before the blood trail of the past can culminate in a very real and deadly present. The Blackbird Files Book 1: Death Behind Every Door Book 2: Market for Murder Book 3: Legacy of Blood
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Police Procedural; Ghost; Supernatural;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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Death of a policeman / by Beaton, M. C.;
"Local police stations all over the Scottish Highlands are being threatened with closure. This presents the perfect opportunity for Detective Chief Inspector Blair, who would love nothing more than to get rid of Sergeant Hamish Macbeth. Blair suggests that Cyril Sessions, a keen young police officer, visit the town of Lochdubh to monitor exactly what Macbeth does every day. Macbeth hears about Blair's plan and is prepared to insure that Cyril returns back to headquarters with a full report. But Cyril is soon found dead and Hamish quickly becomes the prime suspect in his murder"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Murder; Police;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Dog Soldiers. by Marshall, Neil,film director.; Cleasby, Emma,actor.; McKidd, Kevin,actor.; Cunningham, Liam,actor.; Pertwee, Sean,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Emma Cleasby, Kevin McKidd, Liam Cunningham, Sean PertweeOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 2002.In this action-packed horror film, a group of British soldiers on a training exercise in the Scottish Highlands is unexpectedly attacked by deadly werewolves. Led by Sergeant Wells (Sean Pertwee) and Private Cooper (Kevin McKidd), the squad takes refuge in an isolated farmhouse, but their situation quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival. As the soldiers try to fend off the relentless creatures, they uncover a terrifying secret lurking in the woods. DOG SOLDIERS blends intense military action with gripping werewolf horror, creating a suspenseful and brutal battle for survival.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Cult films.; Motion pictures, British.; Monsters in motion pictures.; Motion pictures--Europe.; Werewolves.;
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Blood runs cold / by Lancaster, Neil(Crime author),author.;
On her fifteenth birthday, trafficking victim Affi Smith goes for a run and never returns. With a new identity and secure home in the Scottish Highlands, she was supposed to be safe ... With personal ties to Affi's case, DS Max Craigie joins the investigation. When he discovers other trafficking victims have disappeared in exactly the same circumstances, he knows one thing for certain -- there's a leak somewhere within law-enforcement. The clock is ticking ... Max must catch Affi's kidnappers and expose the mole before anyone else goes missing. Even it if means turning suspicions onto his own team.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Detectives; Human trafficking; Missing persons; Moles (Spies);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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X marks the Scot / by Dunnett, Kaitlyn.;
The old Chadwick mansion on the edge of Moosetookalook, Maine, has been shrouded in mystery for generations. But when Scottish Emporium owner Liss MacCrimmon uncovers a treasure map at the mansion's estate sale, she never expected her curiosity would lead to a dead body. It's clear Liss isn't alone on this treasure hunt. With her life in real peril and the map at risk of being stolen, she launches into full-scale investigation mode. But as she deciphers clues and inches toward the dangerous culprit, Liss quickly realizes she's only a step away from ending up like the Chadwick clan--permanently wiped out.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Mansions; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The turn of the key / by Ware, Ruth,author.;
Rowan Caine stumbles across a lucrative job as a live-in nanny for a picture-perfect family in the Scottish Highlands. What she doesn't know is that she's stepping into a nightmare that will end with a child dead and herself in prison awaiting trial for murder. Writing to her lawyer from prison, she struggles to explain the events that led to her incarceration. She knows she's made mistakes, and she admits that she lied to obtain the post, and that her behavior toward the children wasn't always ideal. She's not innocent, but she maintains she's not guilty, at least not of murder.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Haunted houses; Impersonation; Letters; Secrecy; Home automation; Nannies; Families; Murder; Country homes;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 8
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Hide away / by Johansen, Iris,author.;
"Iris Johansen's beloved forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is back and now the stakes are higher than ever. Dramatic changes are on the horizon for Eve and Joe Quinn and their relationship may never be the same. Faced with the task of protecting Cara Delaney, a young girl with ruthless enemies who want to see her dead, Eve takes her away to the remote Scottish Highlands where they join Jane MacGuire in search of a hidden treasure. But nowhere is far enough away to protect Cara from danger. With enemies closing in from all sides, Hide Away is a high-octane thriller that fans will not want to miss"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Duncan, Eve (Fictitious character); Facial reconstruction (Anthropology); Women sculptors;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A lone star Christmas / by Johnstone, William W.; Johnstone, J. A.;
It's December 1890. A Texas rancher named Big Jim Conyers has a deal with Scottish-born, Wyoming cattleman named Duff MacAllister. Along with Smoke and Matt Jensen, the party bears down on Dodge, Kansas, to make a cattle drive back to Forth Worth. But before they can get out of Dodge, guns go off and a rich man's son is killed. Soon the drive turns into a deadly pursuit, then a staggering series of clashes with bloodthirsty Indians and trigger-happy rustlers. And the worst is yet to come - the party rides into a devastating blizzard, a storm so fierce that their very survival is at stake.LSC
Subjects: Western stories.; Christmas stories.;
© c2011., Kensington Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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To Calais, in ordinary time / by Meek, James,1962-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Three journeys. One road. England, 1348. A gentlewoman is fleeing an odious arranged marriage, a Scottish proctor is returning home to Avignon and a handsome young ploughman in search of adventure is on his way to volunteer with a company of archers. All come together on the road to Calais. Coming in their direction from across the Channel is the Black Death, the plague that will wipe out half of the population of Northern Europe. As the journey unfolds, overshadowed by the archers' past misdeeds and clerical warnings of the imminent end of the world, the wayfarers must confront the nature of their loves and desires."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Upper class; Clergy; Agricultural laborers; Voyages and travels; Black Death;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Saints of the shadow bible / by Rankin, Ian.;
Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. A 30-year-old case is being reopened, and Rebus's team from back then is suspected of foul play. With Malcolm Fox as the investigating officer are the past and present about to collide in a shocking and murderous fashion? And does Rebus have anything to hide? His colleagues back then called themselves 'the Saints', and swore a bond on something called 'the Shadow Bible'. But times have changed and the crimes of the past may not stay hidden much longer, especially with a referendum on Scottish independence just around the corner. Who are the saints and who the sinners?
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Police; Rebus, Inspector (Fictitious character);
© 2013., Orion,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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