Carole Nelson Douglas is een literair kameleon, die bekroonde romans schrijft die moeiteloos hedendaagse en historische mysteries, spanning, fantasy en sciencefiction combineren. Ze wordt geroemd om haar vermogen om de rol van vrouwen te onderzoeken, waarbij ze vaak elementen van het bovennatuurlijke en romantiek verweeft met dringende sociale kwesties. Haar onderscheidende stem schijnt door in haar meesterlijke, genre-overstijgende verhalen, die boeiende werelden en personages creëren die lezers uit een divers literair landschap aanspreken. Het werk van Douglas kenmerkt zich door stilistische veelzijdigheid en scherp inzicht in de menselijke natuur.
Working on the principle that the more you understand about pain, the more power you have to influence it; this book presents a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the scientific research into pain. It covers everything from the physical and psychological processes to the different types of pain and key issues such as social support.
The story follows a feisty black cat detective as he investigates a dangerous group of renegade magicians known as the Synth, who are wreaking havoc in Las Vegas. With tensions rising, the stakes are high for Louie's human friends, especially ex-magician Max Kinsella. As the plot unfolds, Louie must navigate the treacherous world of magic and deception, where the line between ally and enemy blurs, and the ultimate trick may be played on him.
In a glamorous Las Vegas setting, Midnight Louie, a clever and charismatic feline private investigator, navigates danger when a high-profile museum opening turns deadly. As he balances on the edge of intrigue and peril, Louie must unravel the mystery surrounding the unexpected murder, showcasing his unique sleuthing skills amidst the glitz and glamour of Sin City.
Irene Adler, once a renowned opera singer, is now a detective grappling with a lost past after outsmarting Sherlock Holmes. Living in self-imposed exile in Europe, she seeks to reinvent herself but is compelled to confront her forgotten history when circumstances draw her back home. As she investigates her past, she must navigate the complexities of her former life while uncovering truths that could change everything.
Temple Barr is a sharp and sassy public relations ace in Las Vegas whose life is finally taking a turn for the better. Hard-nosed homicide lieutenant Carmen Molina is too busy chasing after her own ex-lover, rogue L.A. cop Rafi Nadir, to pursue Temple's boyfriend, sexy magician Max Kinsella, and nobody Temple knows has been murdered... at least, not in the past few weeks. Temple takes this downtime as a signal she should buy a new pair of Jimmy Choo spike heels, and accept the job of planning a glitzy week of opening events for a trendy new furniture showroom. Dealing with temperamental décor mavens is no problem for a woman who's saved leopards from big game hunters, tracked killers through strip clubs, calmed the cantankerous owners of Las Vegas's most glamorous hotel, and seen the ghost of Elvis-until the life of feng shui expert and media-crowned domestic dominatrix Amelia Wong is threatened. Suddenly Temple is neck deep in trouble... and bodies. And Temple has one more problem-one she doesn't even know about: her roommate Louie, and his maybe-daughter Louise, have decided to make sure that Temple's search for a killer furniture arrangement doesn't mean curtains for her. Midnight Inc. Investigations, their PI firm, is on the case. The catch? Louie is Temple's cat. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Set in a world filled with supernatural beings, this tale weaves together the lives of zombies, witches, and vampires, exploring their interactions and conflicts. As these creatures navigate their unique challenges, themes of identity, friendship, and the struggle for acceptance emerge. The narrative promises a blend of humor and horror, creating an engaging atmosphere where unlikely alliances form and tensions rise. Readers can expect an imaginative journey through a realm where the paranormal is an everyday reality.
Temple Barr and her fiancé Matt Devine are excited about his participation in a televised Las Vegas charity event, 'Dancing with the Celebs'. However, as Matt struggles with the tango, a killer lurks on the dance floor, creating a dangerous twist to their engagement.
Back in Las Vegas after a holiday trip to the big apple, feline detective Midnight Louie witnesses death on the Nile when the battling Egyptian barges outside the Oasis hotel bring a dead body to the surface. The soggy victim is well known to Louie's redheaded, high-heeled human companion, Temple Barr: her two best beaux are loosely related to the drowned man, and both have reasons to want him dead. Perhaps Temple can finally choose between handsome hotline counselor Matt Devine and the mysterious magician, Ma Kinsella--by finding out which of them is a killer.And then there are the new girls in town: an inscrutable lady magician named Shangri-La, who may play a bigger role in this scenario than anyone might think; and her winsome Siamese familiar, who may solve Louie's problems by giving him the key to her heart--or the key to solving the mystery.
Midnight Louie, jet-black feline sleuth with an attitude, si on the prowl again--and this tme to a rock'n'roll soundtrack. Louie's human partner, Temple Barr, learns that the remodeling of a local hotel is being held up by a ghost--and no ordinary ghost at that. In fact, the workmen sware it's none otyher than that jumpsuit-wearing King of Ronk'n'Roll, Elvis Presley. The opening of Las Vegas's first Elvis-themed attraction might explain this unscheduled appearance. But what of the death threats against the Priscilla Presley-esque daughter of Crawford Buchanan, Temple's professional enemy? And who is the late-night caller to Temple's former suitor, radio counselor Matt Devine, who sounds remarkably like the King of Rock 'N Roll? When a dead Elvis is found, the question is not only whodunit, and why, but who the dead man really is. Could the King himself have been hiding behind the guise of his own imitators, and is he really dead again, or for the first time . . . or not at all?
