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On the Street Where You Live
Mary Higgins Clark Manufacturer: Pocket ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0671004530 Release Date: 2002-04-02 |
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Emily Graham knows what it's like to have enemies. The pretty New York attorney--a millionaire due to a lucky stock market break--has been sued by her greedy ex-husband and stalked by a man who thinks she helped his mother's murderer escape punishment. But when she buys her great-great-grandmother's childhood home in the sleepy resort town of Spring Lake, Emily thinks her new life will be saner, even though five other young women, including Emily's ancestor Madeline Shapley, have disappeared from Spring Lake under creepy circumstances over the past century.No sooner has Emily moved in than she starts receiving frightening, anonymous messages. Worse, when she breaks ground for a backyard pool, the backhoe brings up the body of Martha Lawrence, who vanished four years ago, and whose dead hand clutches the finger bone of Madeline Shapley, identified by her sapphire ring. Both women disappeared on September 7, 105 years apart. When the cops and Emily realize that a similar parallel exists between two other missing women and that the anniversary of yet another girl's disappearance is fast approaching, they quickly surmise that a sixth murder will be attempted in just a week. But by whom? Is today's serial killer a copycat of the Spring Lake murderer of the 1890s--or a reincarnation? Fueled by fear, anger, and scary little notes from the killer, Emily's actively researching the murders, but even she doesn't realize how many suspects there are: the retired college president, who's being blackmailed, and his perpetually angry wife; the town's bankrupt restaurateur with a weakness for pretty blondes; the middle-aged detective with his finger right on the pulse of the crimes. Even Emily's friend Eric, the software CEO who made her rich, and Nick, her new coworker, seem to show up at suspiciously convenient times.
Mary Higgins Clark's cast of characters may be overly large; in going for quantity she skimps on the characterization, and all of them, including Emily, are as wooden as Al Gore. But characterization isn't what's made this 24-book author a bestseller-list regular. The cleverly complex plot gallops along at a great clip, the little background details are au courant, and the identities of both murderers come as an enjoyable surprise. On the Street Where You Live just may be Clark's best in years. --Barrie Trinkle
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In the gripping new novel from the Queen of Suspense, a woman is haunted by two grisly murders separated by more than a century, yet somehow, inextricably linked...
ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE
Following a nasty divorce and the trauma of being stalked, criminal defense attorney Emily Graham leaves Albany to work in Manhattan. Craving roots, she buys her ancestral home, a Victorian house in the seaside resort town of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Her family sold the house in 1892, after one of Emily's forebears, Madeline Shapley, then a young girl, disappeared.
As the house is renovated and a pool dug, a skeleton is found and identiWed as Martha Lawrence, a young Spring Lake woman who vanished several years ago. Within her hand is the Wnger bone of another woman, with a ring -- a Shapley family heirloom -- still on it. Determined to Wnd the connection between the two murders, Emily becomes a threat to a seductive killer...who chooses her as the next victim.
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Mary Higgins Clark, America's #1 bestselling author of suspense, always excels in exploring the quirks and twists of the human psyche, and in this new thriller she takes a journey into the uncharted territory of the criminal mind. Anxious to relocate after an acrimonious divorce, Emily Graham decides to buy her great-grandmother's childhood home -- an old Victorian house in the New Jersey seaside resort town of Spring Lake. The family had sold the house in 1892, after one of Emily's great-aunts, then still a young girl, disappeared. Now, more than a century later, as the house is being renovated and the backyard excavated for a pool, the body is found. But as one mystery is solved another begins, for next to those skeletal remains lies another body -- that of eighteen-year-old Martha Lawrence, who disappeared from her Spring Lake home only nine years ago. It soon becomes apparent that by trying to reclaim some part of her family's past, Emily has stumbled upon secrets that will threaten a devious and seductive killer. She will soon learn that he has chosen her as his next victim.Customer Reviews:
"Reflections Of A Girlhood?".......2007-09-01
A wonderful story, but a bit confusing.......2007-08-01
Another Great Job by Mary Higgins Clark.......2007-06-26
Mary Higgins Clark On the Street Where You Live.......2007-05-15
Excellent mystery.......2007-04-14
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The Street Where You Live: A Guide to the Place Names of St. Paul
Donald Empson Manufacturer: Univ Of Minnesota Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0816647291 |
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From the architectural landmarks of Cathedral Hill to the tranquil charm of Lake Phalen, St. Paul possesses a long, colorful history that its residents celebrate with an almost cultish fervor. Each neighborhood offers a glimpse into the city’s roots and every street tells a story. Combining rigorous research with a feisty wit, Donald L. Empson has written an entertaining history of St. Paul’s place names. Here people throughout the city can discover the often-quirky origins of every place name—from A Street to Zimmerman Place. Who knew that Payne Avenue was named after Rice W. Payne, whose property was confiscated after he fought in the Civil War as a Confederate major? Or that Lexington Parkway was named after the first battle of the Revolutionary War because the developer’s wife felt the neighboring streets sounded too British? With more than one thousand entries and over one hundred photographs, The Street Where You Live is the most complete inventory of public spaces in St. Paul in existence. At long last this new edition—the first update since 1975—has been revised and expanded to include neighborhoods, parks, lakes, streams, islands, bridges, cemeteries, caves, and other landmarks, as well as streets and avenues. Learn the perfect trivial tidbit for cocktail parties, find destinations for Sunday drives, and get to know the city from pavement to park—in The Street Where You Live, St. Paul’s secrets are revealed. Donald L. Empson is a local historian based in Stillwater, Minnesota. Don Boxmeyer wrote for the St. Paul Dispatch and St. Paul Pioneer Press for more than three and a half decades. He is the author of A Knack for Knowing Things: Stories from St. Paul Neighborhoods and Beyond.Customer Reviews:
Looking Forward.......2007-08-01
Great Local History.......2007-01-10
Great Book.......2006-10-21
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On the Street Where You Live
Mary Higgins Clark Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NW6GD0 |
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On the Street Where You Live (Reader's Digest Select Editions)
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association, Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000E63SD6 |
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6 Titles By Mary Higgins Clark : You Belong to Me We'll Meet Again Before I Say Good-Bye On the Street Where You Live Daddy's Little Girl The Second Time Around
Mary Higgins Clark Manufacturer: Various ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000QMWXRK |
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multiple books ship as one item. save on shipping/handling charges.
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Livable Neighborhood Program: About Making Life Better on the Street Where You Live
Global Action Plan for the Earth Manufacturer: Aatec Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0964437341 |
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lots of common sense.......2004-03-15
However, most of the information is just basic common sense. Pick up litter, call the police if you see drug dealers, plant a community garden - those are some of the earth-shattering ideas contained within. And they're not even discussed in depth.
If you live in a neighborhood that's basically problem-free and you're just looking for some nice neighborly activities, this book is for you. But if your community is struggling with more serious issues, don't waste your time. Do a seach for "community development" and choose one of those books instead.
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On the Street Where You Live
Frederick; Lerner, Alan Jay Loewe Manufacturer: Chappell & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000PRO2CA |
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On the Street Where You Live
Danad Humphreys Manufacturer: Heritage House Publising Co Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1895811902 |
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On the Street Where You Live
Mary Higgins Clark Manufacturer: Pocket Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0743414993 |
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On The Street Where You LIve "My Fair Lady"
Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner ProductGroup: Book Binding: Sheet music ASIN: B000PYY3JK |
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Vintage Sheet Music. Starring AUDREY HEPBURN and REX HARRISON.
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Killing Gifts: A Shaker Mystery (Shaker Mysteries)
Deborah Woodworth Manufacturer: Avon ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0380804263 |
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The Depression's winter gloom has crept into the summerhouse of the Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts. The dead body of a woman "of dubious reputation" -- a lost soul befriended by many of the brothers and sisters -- sits at a table in an evening gown, snow swirling around her frozen ankles, her lifeless arms stretched out before her. A frantic call goes out to Kentucky, begging Eldress Rose Callahan to brave the February cold and come East, where her keen eye and peerless deductive powers are needed to help lift a terrible weight from the bereft and dwindling community of Believers. But Sister Rose's arrival is greeted with local suspicion and spreading terror when murder once again scars the gentle village. And as the fury of winter further isolates the small village from its suspicious neighbors, Sister rose and her dear friend Gennie Malone must race to unmask a killer who may be mad enough to keep killing throughout this frigid season of dying.
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An intriguingly fresh mystery.......2001-02-01
Eldress Rose Callahan receives a request to travel from her home, the North Homage Shaker Village, Kentucky to Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts to investigate a homicide. Once Rose, accompanied by her friend Gennie Moline, arrive, they immediately feel the taint of evil. Strange happenings and outbursts from people who have not signed the Convent provide the detecting duo with a plethora of suspects. When another murder occurs, Rose increases her search only to place herself and Gennie in danger.
Deborah Woodworth does a fantastic job of explaining the Shaker religious and philosophical beliefs, and their efforts to survive the dwindling population during the 1930s. The only remnant of this once powerful movement is their hand carved furniture. Within that backdrop interwoven into the plot lies a mystery with many suspects having motives and opportunities. This leaves the reader wondering just who the killer is and that answer occurs when the heroine provides it. The who-done-it of KILLING GIFTS is well orchestrated as with the previous books in this strong historical mystery series, but the gift in this tale and its predecessors is the warm detailed glimpse of a fascinating bygone culture.
Harriet Klausner
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A Killing Gift
Leslie Glass Manufacturer: Onyx ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0451410912 Release Date: 2003-06-03 |
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Just when NYPD lieutenant Bernardino was ready to retire, he won the lottery. But when word of his good fortune gets out, the sharks start circling... and one of them wants to collect on an old debt.Customer Reviews:
Slow Paced Murder Plot.......2006-06-04
April Woo is again fantastic........2004-01-18
Lt. Bernardino is mysteriously killed at the end of his retirement party. At the same time April is attacked by the killer. The killer almost succeeds in killing April but in the end is interrupted and just damages her neck and voice. This of course sends "Skinny Dragon Mother" into hysterics and makes her cook up some of those scary smelly recipes to help with the Yin and Yang.
As usual Glass has made fantastic characters that draw you into the story and want to help figure out who did it. I love how she infuses the story with April's culture but also takes into account the feelings of people. You are able to see how in real life situations you have to follow up on all of the leads.
Another winner from Glass. I can hardly wait for the next one.
Murder Mystery.......2003-11-18
April Woo almost dies going after her mentor's killer.......2003-11-04
When Bernardino left the party without his retirement gifts, April rushed after him to take them to him. What she found was him dead. She took off her shoes and rushed out in the dark to find the killer and was almost killed herself.
Jack Devereaux and his dog helped save April. She fears he may be in danger if the killer thinks he was seen.
Mike is assigned the case. April begins investigating when she is supposed to be recuperating. Finally Mike tries to let her help.
The killer used martial arts skills. April had not been able to attempt using hers. He had taken her by surprise and was very powerful.
Then a second victim is struck down in the same place in a similar fashion. Birdie Bassett had inherited her husband's fortune against his children's wishes. They didn't like Birdie and had planned to fight the will.
Bernardino's wife had died a month ago, shortly after winning the lottery. Could there be a connection?
Some of Bernardino's money is missing so they investigate his children, DA Bill Bernardino and FBI agent Kathy Bernardino. They also look into his known friends and contacts.
I like April Woo. She is a fun character with a mother that is a hoot. She is warm and caring but also a cop.
The setting of New York is always an enjoyable setting. These crimes are very believable in this setting.
The friction between Mike and April adds to the story and helps us get to know them as a couple, not just individuals.
This was a new series to me and I am happy I have gotten to know April Woo. I look forward to reading the next book. I highly recommend this book.
Disappointed.......2003-08-08
The strength of the April Woo series has always been the compelling cast of characters Leslie Glass employs. April Woo, a smart police detective who becomes meek and subservient in the presence of her Chinese mother, Skinny Dragon. April's mother has to be one the most terrifying mothers on the planet and their scenes together are always funny. Mike Sanchez, the Mexican detective and partner to April in more ways than one. Past April Woo books have been rife with culture clashes with a comedic turn. They have been highly enjoyable books. There is something missing in this one. Besides the primary cast, I felt no connection to any of the characters. The story felt disjointed and chaotic. At the end, I was just glad the book was over.
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DETECTIVE BOOK CLUB: MURDER AS THE CURTAIN RISES, THE ROCKEFELLER GIFT, A KILLING IN ANTIQUES
Judson, Pauline Glen Winslow, Bill Knox Philips Manufacturer: Walter J. Black ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000OYRXT8 |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: Signet ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000O5IGR0 |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: Heinemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0434877808 |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: G P Putnam's Sons ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NPNXLK |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: A Signet Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000OMIIFI |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1978 ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NQ8RQ0 |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: A Signet Book/ New American Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000NPRO6K |
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The Killing Gift
Bari Wood Manufacturer: Signet ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0451098854 |
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You had better hope Jennifer never wishes you were dead.........2004-09-04
Incredibly complex and thought provoking.......2003-04-12
Incredibly complex and thought provoking.......2003-04-12
psychic killer .... quite suspenseful.......2002-08-08
Excellent, captivating, I've read it several times........1999-01-07
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