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If you haven’t been fascinated by her brilliant Sherlock Holmes type of logic in the first 15 Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries, then now’s your chance to see what little Suzi can do when she’s out on her own… well, almost her own. She still lives on a luxurious yacht in Marina del Rey California...

Because of a mini flu epidemic going around in Los Angeles that has affected the judicial system, Peter has been ‘drafted’ to fill in as a temporary judge, but everything is put on hold when Suzi fails to appear at her own birthday party, apparently having been kidnapped. Will Peter find her? An amazing surprise ending occurs when we see who may solve this case.

Peter is appointed to represent a defendant who wants to plead guilty. A plea bargain has already been agreed to. When it’s time for the plea to be made in court, the surprises start, and don’t stop until surprise ending

Peter is retained by the prosecutor’s office: they want little Suzi, Peter’s 12-year-old legal ward and computer genius, to help break the iron-clad alibi of a murder suspect. Suzi’s efforts also result in her buying her first car: too bad she can’t see over the steering wheel or reach...

A man calls the police to report that he saw what he believes to be some gun flashes in the window of an apartment near his boat.When the police respond to the call they discover two dead men who look like they shot each other, and the CSI and medical examiner agree that it was a shoot-out......

The one attorney that rubs Peter and Suzi the wrong way most is Mister Morris Arthur, and this time he commits what our protagonists feel is the worst offense: getting one of them in trouble with the law.They all feel that Arthur’s actions have gone unpunished for a previous crime, and he...

In this 15th adventure in the series, Peter has no client to defend. Instead, he is being taunted by some strange clues that may lead to an upcoming crime. His ex-wife, the district attorney, has asked him to assist it determining whether or not the alleged clues will result in a crime, or...

Peter attends a cocktail party at which, Suzi and the other guests are shocked by a loud noise coming from their host’s study. When they all go to investigate, they find their host dead of a gunshot wound to his head. The gun is in his hand, and several witnesses in the hallway state that no person...

The movie business is complicated enough on its own, but that doesn't stop little Suzi from manipulating the production of a film to help her find out who killed someone she knew.As usual, all the adults are amazed at how she puts her plan in motion, and pulls it off with the cameras rolling.You'll...

Orangeburg, South Carolina, is home to an abundant history, shown in this second volume through over 225 rare images of times gone by. The epitome of the small town, Orangeburg is where friends would gather at the famous Bluebird Theatre or the old soda fountains at a turn-of-the-century drugstore. Residents...

When does life begin?... A well-known book says "forty". A well-known radio program says "eighty". Some folks say it's mental, others say it's physical. But take the strange case of Mel Carlson who gave a lot of thought to the matter. Mel felt as if he were floating on clouds...

We're a nation of countless bathrooms that are on the brink of being torn apart, redesigned, and remodeled. Bathrooms are big! They've gone from being a convenience to a luxury. Welcome to Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies, where you'll discover how to transform your bathroom from blah to beautiful...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Venice: City walks and tours: Eight detailed self-guided walks including a Rialto to Frari Church Walk and tours of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, plus...

Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, and closest medical care, along with the sort of intimate, insider information only someone working on the river can share.