Set in Los Angeles in 1946, My Sweet Lorraine is a story of corruption, passion, loyalty, and of a homicide detective's biggest mistake: assuming. Cynical veteran, Tom Dreyfus is called from vacation to do a favor for his boss: work what appears to be a routine investigation into the brutal murder of a beautiful young call girl. As Dreyfus and his partner, Munson, work scant evidence they uncover the woman was desperately trying to escape the sordid business, and that her clientele were some of the most powerful men in Los Angeles. Here are characters and dialogue that will stay in your head long after you've finished the book. Echoing Raymond Chandler, Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, and the Polanski-Towne film noir masterpiece, Chinatown, My Sweet Lorraine will go the distance to deliver a KO to the jaw. Better keep your guard up, because whatever happens is going to happen the hard way. In 1949 the term 'serial killer' didn't exist; a psychopath just exhibited the same MO. Tom Dreyfus and his partner, Munson are back in Jake Leg and it's the hottest summer on record in Los Angeles. In this sequel to My Sweet Lorraine they investigate a series of four brutal murders of homeless men and women, seemingly anonymous faces on the streets that no one, especially the DA, cares about. Each of the victims was at one time a prominent member of society, and each had fallen from grace. Not one seems to have offered the least resistance to his killer. It's a race against time to find victim number five before the psycho, the self-proclaimed 'Angel of Mercy, ' does.

The Domestic Chef is a boutique collection of recipes and stories, as told by close friends and associates over many years, and retold here for your dining pleasure. This cookbook is a labor of love-meant to be shared with family and friends through entertaining. A must have for your collection of delicious recipes and fun.

Miss Annie Presents: Mabel Sets the Table... Mabel has the best of intentions when she offers to help mom set the table for a special Sunday dinner. Ready? Set? Uh- where's Mabel? Find out why Mabel keeps finding everything else to do, BUT setting the table for this very special dinner, of some importance. Her mother sees a golden opportunity here and empowers her daughter. Mabel Sets the Table, is the first in a series of delightful stories, focusing on manners helping build a child's "toolbox" of important life skills. Parental tips and helpful suggestions for hands-on activities are also included.

Summary: Sailor Eyes, the lost manuscript of Alexander Hackett, written circa 1953 is a fictional account of life on the Cape outside Boston, Massachusetts in the 1850s. It follows the lives of an aristocrat ship builder, his debutante daughter, rugged and brave ship captains, widows and a young man who has sailor eyes. Courting story lines are weaved into this charming tale of land and sea and heart. The manuscript was passed down for generations and eventually forgotten until it arrived without ceremony at the passing of the late author's wife. The grandson, William Turrell, wishes to honor his step-grandfather, who passed in 1970, by publishing the manuscript as was intended. A polished, finished novel may follow.

Summary: A charming little adventure with obstacles, lessons and self-discovery. A tale about a very special penguin-who just happens to be purple-and who must complete his misguided journey before he learns the importance of faith, friendship, patience, gratitude and trusting in those he loves.

A delightful story which portrays a busy mother suspending her daily activities to join her child on an outdoor adventure.

This is a charming tale. A very special fish, two friends, and an exciting adventure.

This storybook is based on true events. It is a fond collaboration between sisters. Great care was made in capturing the authenticity of the moment. This childhood tale is about a little girl's love and appreciation of music. It is a story of destiny.