Books with title The Hornet's Nest

In this first title of a new mystery series, Cornwell introduces us to a dynamic trio of crime solvers in Charlotte, North Carolina: Andy Brazil, an eager young reporter; Judy Hammer, the city's police chief; and Virginia West, Hammer's deputy and a genuine head turner. They're after a serial killer who pulls male out-of-towners from their rental cars and then mutilates, spray paints, and shoots them, in that order. What the trio uncovers jolts them like the sting of the hornet - Charlotte's symbol.

Patricia Cornwell turns from forensics to police procedures in her latest novel, Hornet's Nest. This book is less a thriller than a character study of the main characters: Judy Hammer, chief of police in Charlotte, North Carolina; Hammer's deputy, Virginia West; and Andy Brazil, a young reporter assigned to ride with the police as they go about their jobs.

Scotland and America, 1774. Thirty years and one generation after Highland Rebel, the Camerons have returned to Scotland and are living under the English occupation with their five children. Ronald and Lauchlin, the oldest, wage private war, presently abetted by third cousin-twice-removed ‘Uncle’ Matthew, Jade’s younger brother, and as reprehensible as she could have wished. To avoid being hanged, the three go to the loyal Tory Lennox cousins in Virginia. A lot of opinions get revised before they end up having a go at a third King George. And while Rory returns to his beloved Highlands, Lauchlin marries the teasing Andrew Dare who adores her irrepressible ways.

Patricia Cornwell turns from forensics to police procedures in her latest novel, Hornet's Nest. This book is less a thriller than a character study of the main characters: Judy Hammer, chief of police in Charlotte, North Carolina; Hammer's deputy, Virginia West; and Andy Brazil, a young reporter assigned to ride with the police as they go about their jobs.

Deputy Chief Virginia West likes and respects her boss, Hammer, but with an increasing number of visiting businessmen being murdered in her city by a maniac with a penchant for painting his victims bright orange, she finds it hard to accept Hammer's edict that a rookie reporter should ride on patrol with her to better relations with their citizens. Her worst fears are confirmed when the reporter, Brazil, presses the button to activate the boot-release rather than the siren on their first outing. He's not the only blight on her life right now: her cat's angsty, her hormones are misbehaving. her opposite member in the uniformed division is behaving like a jackass, the radio despatched is determined to trip her up, the D.A. is in the middle of a hot battle with Hammer and the visiting judge's bladder problems are causing havoc with the trial schedule. And orange coloured corpses keep turning up on her patch.

This illustrated novel was published in 1917.Book Excerpts:The Girl walked down Fifth Avenue from Fifty- ninth street, while the Ghost walked up from Four- teenth. Since they were on the same side of the street, their passing was as inevitable as it was un- premeditated. Converging rays from widely differ- ing spheres, they were destined by the sheer logic of direction to meet. The Girl's name was Muriel Fletcher, and she was about twenty years old. Now and then as she walked, some one would turn to look at her. Her individual- ity was even more arresting and vivid than her looks, and yet upon that mere question of looks she was not easily to be ignored. There was a sort of vital glow about her, but it was the glow of fire not of sunshine, and it had its contrasting one might better say, its corresponding gloom, a gloom with an edge on it. No matter from what point of view one took her, whether mental or physical, one quality always seemed to contradict another. Her melody had its dis- sonances. ......................................................................................Mr. Whitefield's secretary, young Everett Bab- cock, had just told the chauffeur that instead of hav- ing the motor before the front door at exactly twenty minutes to eleven, the invariable custom every busi- ness day in the year, it might not be required at all ; Mr. Whitefield hardly thought he would go down to his office. Then, telephoning one or two more mes- sages, he returned to the study to receive any further orders which might be issued. This room, which had been invaded the night before by policemen and detectives, not to mention reporters, now showed no trace of these rude presences. The dusty bootmarks of many feet, the litter of cigar and cigarette stubs which had been strewn heedlessly over the broad hearthstone and handsome rugs, the disorder caused by books, papers, and ornaments having been indifferently disturbed in the unavailing but con- scientious search for clues, these had all been removed......................................................................................He walked over to the safe which he had left open, and laid the papers inside. Then he came back with a package of bills, and placed it on the table before her. " There, my child, are fifty thousand-dollar bills, and I may say that I have never paid out fifty thousand dollars before with more pleasure, or to better advan- tage." Her eyes widened, her color came and went. She picked up the money in a frightened sort of a way. Her supreme self-confidence vanished ; she appeared all at once very small and meek. Slowly, and still in a bit of a daze, she turned over the crisp, rustling notes.

When South Dakota State Marshal, Tom Riggins finds the wealthy owner of one of the largest ranch spreads in the northern Black Hills dead in his own new, multi-million dollar casino complex, an investigation is started into the who and why of his death. As Tom Riggins proceeds, he is subjected to an ambush on his life. In addition to lies, fraud, he discovers the deception, politics and corruption within the individuals of the Deadwood community. Enlisting help from his close friend, ex-Navy SEAL, Nick Kovalenko, a master sleuth and undercover operative, evens the playing field for Tom Riggins. Coming to grips with the real killer and the disclosure of the killer is a real surprise to the local community. Mystery… Thriller… Suspense… a real Hornet’s Nest!

Following an extraordinary cast of characters, American, British and Indian, and their loved ones on both sides of this violent conflict, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South. At the heart of the story is Ethan Pratt, a farmer in Georgia who is drawn into the war after not only his brother and his best friend are killed, but also his son. This powerful and moving personal tale forms the centre of a glorious novel that paints a vivid and resonant picture of desperate warfare, ever-shifting allegiances, the massacre of innocents, and increasing political dissent. With its moving love story, vivid action and the suspense of a war fought with increasing ferocity and stealth, THE HORNET'S NEST is historical fiction at its very best.