Best Selling Books by Alan Bradley

New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley is a master of the British cozy mystery, and in Flavia de Luce, he has created a wickedly clever and intrepid young sleuth, hailed as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent literature” (USA Today). Now readers can follow the captivating Flavia as she stirs up trouble to solve the most confounding of crimes in this six-volume eBook bundle: THE SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE THE WEED THAT STRINGS THE HANGMAN’S BAG A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD I AM HALF-SICK OF SHADOWS SPEAKING FROM AMONG THE BONES THE DEAD IN THEIR VAULTED ARCHES Also includes an excerpt from Alan Bradley’s seventh Flavia de Luce novel, As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust. It is the summer of 1950—and a series of inexplicable events has struck Buckshaw, the decaying English mansion that Flavia’s family calls home. A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches as he takes his dying breath. For the appalled and delighted Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. Her investigation is the stuff of science: full of possibilities, contradictions, and connections. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” Praise for the Flavia de Luce series, winners of the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award, Barry Award, Agatha Award, Macavity Award, Dilys Winn Award, and Arthur Ellis Award “One of the most remarkable creations in recent literature . . . Every Flavia de Luce novel is a reason to celebrate.”—USA Today “Part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Flavia is a pert and macabre pragmatist.”—The New York Times Book Review “Think preteen Nancy Drew, only savvier.”—Entertainment Weekly “This idiosyncratic young heroine continues to charm.”—The Wall Street Journal “Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes.”—The Boston Globe “The most intrepid and charming adolescent chemist/detective/busybody in all of rural, post–World War II England.”—The Seattle Times

New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley is a master of the British cozy mystery, and in Flavia de Luce, he has created a wickedly clever and intrepid young sleuth, hailed as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent literature” (USA Today). Now readers can follow the captivating Flavia as she stirs up trouble to solve the most confounding of crimes in this five-volume eBook bundle: THE SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE THE WEED THAT STRINGS THE HANGMAN’S BAG A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD I AM HALF-SICK OF SHADOWS SPEAKING FROM AMONG THE BONES Also includes an excerpt from Alan Bradley’s sixth Flavia de Luce novel, The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches. It is the summer of 1950—and a series of inexplicable events has struck Buckshaw, the decaying English mansion that Flavia’s family calls home. A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches as he takes his dying breath. For the appalled and delighted Flavia, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. Her investigation is the stuff of science: full of possibilities, contradictions, and connections. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” Praise for the Flavia de Luce series, winners of the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award, Barry Award, Agatha Award, Macavity Award, Dilys Winn Award, and Arthur Ellis Award “Every Flavia de Luce novel is a reason to celebrate.”—USA Today “Part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Flavia is a pert and macabre pragmatist.”—The New York Times Book Review “Think preteen Nancy Drew, only savvier.”—Entertainment Weekly “This idiosyncratic young heroine continues to charm.”—The Wall Street Journal “Delightful . . . a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes.”—The Boston Globe “The most intrepid and charming adolescent chemist/detective/busybody in all of rural, post–World War II England.”—The Seattle Times

Award-winning author Alan Bradley is a master of the British cozy mystery, and in Flavia de Luce, he has created a wickedly clever and intrepid young sleuth, hailed as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent literature” (USA Today). Now, in this captivating eBook bundle, readers can follow Flavia as she stirs up trouble to solve the most confounding of crimes. THE SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE “Delightful . . . [Flavia is] a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes.”—The Boston Globe It is the summer of 1950—and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, Flavia de Luce, an eleven-year-old aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. THE WEED THAT STRINGS THE HANGMAN’S BAG “A smart, irreverent, unsappy mystery.”—Entertainment Weekly Flavia de Luce, a genius at investigating murders, thinks that her days of crime-solving in the bucolic English hamlet of Bishop’s Lacey are over—until puppeteer Rupert Porson has his own strings sizzled in an unfortunate rendezvous with electricity. But who’d do such a thing, and why? All clues point toward a suspicious death years earlier and a case the local constables can’t solve—without Flavia’s help. But in getting so close to who’s pulling the strings of this dance of death, has Flavia gotten in way over her head? A RED HERRING WITHOUT MUSTARD “Irresistibly appealing.”—The New York Times Book Review In the hamlet of Bishop’s Lacey, the unflappable Flavia de Luce had asked a Gypsy woman to tell her fortune—never expecting to later stumble across the poor soul, bludgeoned almost to death in her own caravan. Was this an act of retribution by those convinced that the soothsayer abducted a local child years ago? As the red herrings pile up, Flavia must sort through clues fishy and foul to untangle dark deeds and dangerous secrets. I AM HALF-SICK OF SHADOWS “One of the most original, charming, devilishly creative and hilarious detectives of any age or any time.”—Bookreporter It’s Christmastime when a film crew arrives at Buckshaw, Flavia de Luce’s beloved home, to shoot a movie starring the famed Phyllis Wyvern. Amid a raging blizzard, the entire village of Bishop’s Lacey gathers to watch Wyvern perform, yet nobody is prepared for the evening’s shocking conclusion: a body found strangled to death with a length of film. Who among the assembled guests would stage such a chilling scene? As the storm worsens, Flavia must ferret out a killer hidden in plain sight.

The Art of Living Holistically - Balance and Purpose At the heart of existence, everything is interconnected. Body, mind, emotions, and spirit form a dynamic web of energy that shapes the way life is experienced. In an increasingly fragmented world, the path to balance and well-being lies in reconnecting with this wholeness—a holistic approach that integrates ancient wisdom, modern discoveries, and a profound awareness of the present. This work is a transformative guide for those seeking to live with greater purpose, health, and connection. It explores the art of aligning internal cycles with natural rhythms, nourishing the body with conscious choices, and expanding the mind through meditation, gratitude, and reconnection with what truly matters. More than a book on personal development, it offers practical tools and deep reflections to integrate spirituality, sustainability, and well-being into all areas of life. Combining techniques in mindfulness, vital energy, and self-awareness, this book reveals how small changes can create profound transformations. Discover how conscious eating impacts physical and emotional balance, how ancient practices can be applied to modern daily life, and how holistic science is reshaping our understanding of health and happiness. Perfect for those seeking self-discovery, reconnection with nature, and a more fulfilling life, this journey is an invitation to embrace the present and live in harmony with the whole. Explore the power of conscious choices, energy balance, and expanded awareness, and prepare to rediscover the art of living with integrity, purpose, and authenticity.

The Other Face of the Cross - The Forbidden Testament of Death on Calvary by Barnabas The Other Face of the Cross unveils a forbidden gospel that history tried, in vain, to keep buried. Based on the Apocryphal Testament known as the Gospel of Barnabas, this hidden gospel confronts one of the most controversial mysteries of early Christianity: the suggestion that it was Judas, and not Jesus, who was crucified. For centuries, this apocryphal Barnabas text was silenced, hidden among secret manuscripts, feared for the way it challenges the foundation of Christian faith. In this daring exploration, Alan Bradley delves into the lost gospels, revealing Barnabas’s forbidden witness of a divine exchange on the cross. This ancient testament of a Christ follower describes how Judas Iscariot, betrayer and symbol of guilt, may have been sacrificed in place of Jesus, spared from the crucifixion. Locked away and suppressed for ages by those who sensed its disruptive power, the Gospel of Barnabas offers an alternative gospel that questions the divinity of Christ. As part of the biblical apocrypha, this apocryphal crucifixion account stirs up Christian controversies and reveals the shadowy side of apostle narratives often left out of mainstream accounts. A journey into ancient revelations and New Testament secrets, The Other Face of the Cross connects readers with the historical documents of early Christianity, unearthing hidden teachings and faith mysteries from an era when beliefs were fiercely contested. With ties to gnostic texts and other historical Christian texts, Bradley’s account invites the reader into a landscape of forbidden writings and spiritual teachings, where divine prophecy, spiritual formation, and historical gospels converge. Here, between myth and lost truth, the echoes of a religious mystery call, daring readers to question the early church and the alternative gospel it sought to conceal.

Personal Alchemy - The Art of Self-Transformation What if the power to transform your life has always been within you, waiting to be unleashed? Through a unique blend of timeless wisdom and modern techniques, this journey invites you to master the art of reshaping not just your thoughts but your entire reality. Every belief you hold, every habit you repeat, forms the foundation of the life you experience. But what if those patterns could be redefined? Imagine breaking free from the limits imposed by outdated narratives, uncovering hidden strengths, and stepping into a version of yourself aligned with your true potential. This is the essence of personal transformation—a process as profound as it is practical, as mysterious as it is empowering. Explore the power of reframing your experiences, dissolving limiting beliefs, and embracing the infinite potential found in the present moment. Learn to access resourceful states that align your mind and emotions, disrupt cycles of stagnation, and ignite the alchemy of change within. This journey is not about becoming someone else; it is about reconnecting with the essence of who you truly are. Through this path, you will uncover the dynamic interplay between thought and action, uncover tools to navigate challenges with clarity, and discover how your inner shifts can ripple outward, transforming your relationships and environment. For those ready to unlock the mysteries of personal growth and embrace the limitless potential within, these ideas will act as your guide to profound change. Your future, reimagined, begins here.

The spectacular final novel starring Flavia de Luce—"the world''s greatest adolescent British chemist/busybody/sleuth" (The Seattle Times)—from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Alan Bradley. Flavia de Luce, the twelve-year-old chemist and amateur detective, is eager to turn professional. She and her father''s valet, Dogger, have founded a detective agency, Arthur Dogger & Associates, and unexpectedly cut into their first case during the revelry at her sister Ophelia''s wedding reception. After an eventful ceremony with a missing best man and spontaneous ventriloquist act, spirits are high as Feely and her new husband head for the towering and beautifully iced wedding cake. But as Feely slices into the first piece, a scream rings out—the bridal cake contains a severed human finger. Delighted, Flavia wraps the finger in a napkin and whisks it away to her chemical laboratory. By studying the embalmed skin, the indentation of a ring and the slope of the fingernail, she''ll not only be able to determine the identity of the victim—but also point a finger at a killer.

Readers beware the rides may take your arms! You are traveling into a dark and humorous place. We start you off with light, soft stories, but be warned. You will find yourself falling into the ever darker, gorier, and more demonic stories with each passing story. From heartwarming endings to feeling like you just walked out of the Carnival Port-a-potty into another dimension - this collection will leave your mind spinning. The Fried Food stall, the Ferris Wheel, and even that carnival themed hotel in Vegas... all of it will never be the same for you after your visit to the Demonic Carnival. Remember... First Ticket’s Free...

The Hidden Power of Oaths - Invisible Pacts That Rule Your Life There is a hidden architecture silently governing your life — an intricate web of ancient promises, oaths, and vows woven into the very fabric of your soul. Every whispered commitment, made in moments of despair, passion, or devotion, echoes across time, binding you to invisible forces that shape your destiny. These are not mere words lost in forgotten memories; they are energetic contracts encoded in the deepest layers of your being, dictating patterns, emotional blockages, and mysterious limitations. This book unveils the secret mechanisms of spiritual agreements that often transcend lifetimes, connecting you to unresolved karmic debts, inherited ancestral bonds, and unseen spiritual entities. It reveals how the power of the word—when charged with pure intent—carries the force to program reality, creating energetic seeds that bloom into your life experiences. From self-sabotage to prosperity blocks, from emotional turmoil to inexplicable fears, these silent compacts influence your path with precision. Within these pages, lies the key to identify, release, and transmute these powerful agreements. Through profound insights, transformative rituals, and sacred practices, you are guided to reclaim your spiritual autonomy and realign with your highest truth. As these invisible ties dissolve, you awaken to a liberating state of spiritual freedom, where your soul commands its own destiny.

La jove Flavia de Luce queda corglaçada quan a primera hora del matí, entre els cogombres, descobreix un cadàver al seu jardí! Tothom sospita que ha estat el seu pare, el coronel De Luce, qui ha matat l''home, perquè uns dies abans havia tingut una forta discussió amb el finat. Però una sola persona creu fermament en la innocència del coronel: la setciències de la Flavia.La víctima ha mort enverinada i, ben al contrari que la seva filla -una superdotada en l''art de fabricar pocions-, el seu pare mai no ha tingut cap mena d''interès pels verins. Així doncs, la Flavia comença a empaitar tothom amb preguntes, amb aquella suposada innocència que només tenen els nens, i segueix tossudament cada pista que troba fins que... ha de reconèixer que el seu pare amaga un secret molt fosc.Espavilada, irònica i irresistible, Flavia de Luce és una detectiu com poques al món!

Wer Wednesday Addams als Ermittlerin liebt, kommt an Flavia de Luce nicht vorbei. Für die notorisch klamme Familie de Luce tut sich eine unverhoffte Geldquelle auf: Eine Filmcrew will ihr Herrenhaus für Dreharbeiten nutzen. Die Schaulustigen strömen nach Buckshaw, um den Star des Ensembles zu sehen, die berühmte Diva Phillys Wyvern. Doch dann geschieht das Unfassbare: Eine Leiche wird gefunden – erdrosselt mit einem Filmstreifen. Zu allem Überfluss ist Buckshaw durch einen tosenden Schneesturm von der Außenwelt abgeschnitten. Der findigen Hobbydetektivin Flavia ist klar: Der Täter muss sich unter den Gästen befinden. Unverzüglich beginnt sie mit ihren Ermittlungen und gerät dabei selbst ins Visier des Mörders ... Diese außergewöhnliche All-Age-Krimireihe hat die Herzen von Lesern, Buchhändlern und Kritikern aus aller Welt im Sturm erobert! Die »Flavia de Luce«-Reihe: Band 1: Mord im Gurkenbeet Band 2: Mord ist kein Kinderspiel Band 3: Halunken, Tod und Teufel Band 4: Vorhang auf für eine Leiche Band 5: Schlussakkord für einen Mord Band 6: Tote Vögel singen nicht Band 7: Eine Leiche wirbelt Staub auf Band 8: Mord ist nicht das letzte Wort Band 9: Der Tod sitzt mit im Boot Band 10: Todeskuss mit Zuckerguss Außerdem als E-Book erhältlich: Das Geheimnis des kupferroten Toten (»Flavia de Luce«-Short-Story) Alle Bände sind auch einzeln lesbar.

Eine liebenswerte Giftmischerin Der Debütroman von Alan Bradley sorgte bereits vor Erscheinen für eine beispiellose Sensation: Er wurde mit dem renommiertesten Krimipreis der Welt ausgezeichnet, dem "Dagger Award"--Auf der Basis eines einzigen Kapitels! Die junge Flavia de Luce staunt nicht schlecht, als sie im ersten Morgenlicht eine Leiche im Garten entdeckt - ausgerechnet im Gurkenbeet! Jeder hält ihren Vater für den Mörder, denn Colonel de Luce hat sich noch tags zuvor mit dem Verblichenen gestritten. Nur ein einziger Mensch glaubt felsenfest an die Unschuld des Colonels- seine neunmalkluge Tochter Flavia. Schliesslich ist der Ermordete vergiftet worden, und- ganz im Gegensatz zu Flavia, die eine begnadete Giftmischerin ist - ihr Vater hat nie Interesse an der Chemie des Todes gezeigt. Also fragt Flavia in vermeintlich kindlicher Unschuld sämtlichen Zeugen Löcher in den Bauch. Hartnäckig folgt sie jeder noch so abwegigen Spur- bis sie einsehen muss, dass ihr Vater tatsächlich ein dunkles Geheimnis hütet. Und so befürchtet Flavia, dass sie vielleicht eine zu gute Detektivin ist. Gewitzt, ironisch und unwiderstehlich liebenswert- Flavia de Luce ist eine Ermittlerin, wie sie die Welt noch nicht gesehen hat!

Wer Wednesday Addams als Ermittlerin liebt, kommt an Flavia de Luce nicht vorbei. Endlich kehrt Flavia vom Internat in Kanada zurück nach Buckshaw, nur um dort zu erfahren, dass ihr Vater im Krankenhaus liegt und keinen Besuch empfangen darf. Um ihren boshaften Schwestern zu entkommen, schwingt Flavia sich auf ihr Fahrrad: Sie soll für die Frau des Pfarrers eine Nachricht an den abgeschieden lebenden Holzbildhauer Mr. Sambridge überbringen. Doch niemand öffnet. Neugierig betritt Flavia die Hütte und ist überrascht, einen Stapel Kinderbücher im Zuhause des ruppigen Junggesellen zu entdecken. Und noch ein unerwarteter Fund steht Flavia bevor – denn an der Schlafzimmertür hängt, kopfüber gekreuzigt, der tote Mr. Sambridge ... Diese außergewöhnliche All-Age-Krimireihe hat die Herzen von Lesern, Buchhändlern und Kritikern aus aller Welt im Sturm erobert! Die »Flavia de Luce«-Reihe: Band 1: Mord im Gurkenbeet Band 2: Mord ist kein Kinderspiel Band 3: Halunken, Tod und Teufel Band 4: Vorhang auf für eine Leiche Band 5: Schlussakkord für einen Mord Band 6: Tote Vögel singen nicht Band 7: Eine Leiche wirbelt Staub auf Band 8: Mord ist nicht das letzte Wort Band 9: Der Tod sitzt mit im Boot Band 10: Todeskuss mit Zuckerguss Außerdem (nur) als E-Book erhältlich: Das Geheimnis des kupferroten Toten (»Flavia de Luce«-Short-Story) Alle Bände sind auch einzeln lesbar.

CULTE DANS 40 PAYS, LA SÉRIE COSY MYSTERY GOTHIQUE BIENTÔT SUR VOS ÉCRANS ! Flavia de Luce, onze ans, croyait en avoir fini avec les enquêtes. Mais ça, c’était avant que le célèbre marionnettiste Rupert Porson se fasse électrocuter en plein spectacle. Qui pouvait à ce point lui en vouloir ? Car pour Flavia c’est évident, il s’agit d’un meurtre... Accompagnée de Gladys, sa fidèle bicyclette, la détective en herbe quitte le manoir familial pour déterrer les secrets les plus noirs des villageois de Bishop’s Lacey ! Entre la vieille ermite qui hante les bois, le pasteur de l’église et la fermière dépressive du village, Flavia aura fort à faire. Sans parler de ce pilote allemand obsédé par les sœurs Brontë et du personnage le plus troublant de ce drame : Nialla, la charmante et mystérieuse assistante du pauvre Porson... « Un charme fou ! » Lisa GARDNER « La meilleure des détectives ! » Diana GABALDON, Outlander

Rakastettu harrastelijasalapoliisi on täällä taas! Alan Bradleyn suositun dekkarisarjan pitkään odotetussa yhdennessätoista osassa Flavia de Lucen terävä äly kohtaa myrkyllisen murhamysteerin. Bishop’s Laceyn kylässä kuohuu. Erakkomaisesti elellyt majuri Grayleigh kuolee sienimyrkytykseen, ja syytökset kohdistuvat aterian valmistaneeseen taloudenhoitajaan. Kemian salat tunteva ja arvoituksellisiin kuolemantapauksiin erikoistunut nuori harrastelijasalapoliisi Flavia de Luce ei kuitenkaan usko taloudenhoitajan syyllisyyteen ja päättää selvittää tapauksen itse. Murhatun majurin menneisyys alkaa kietoutua auki: hän on aiemmin toiminut pahamaineisena pyövelinä. Mutta kun johtolangat osoittavat syylliseen, jota kukaan ei osannut odottaa, Flavian maailma kääntyy ylösalaisin. Hiljaa keinuu hirttoköysi tuo takaisin vaarallisen älykkään Flavia de Lucen, joka on entistäkin sanavalmiimpi, nerokkaampi ja pelottomampi. Kanadalainen Alan Bradley syntyi Torontossa ja varttui Ontariossa. Hän asuu Mansaarella vaimonsa Shirleyn kanssa. Hiljaa keinuu hirttoköysi on Flavia de Luce -sarjan yhdestoista osa.

En plein été caniculaire, le paisible manoir de Buckshaw est agité par de curieux événements : un oiseau mort, timbre collé au bec, est retrouvé devant la porte de la cuisine, un cadavre fait son apparition au beau milieu d''un plant de concombres, et le colonel de Luce, maître des lieux, n''est plus lui-même. Sa fille Flavia décide alors de mener l''enquête et va se retrouver plongée au coeur du passé tourmenté de son père. Véritable chimiste en herbe à l''esprit vif et imprévisible, ses lunettes rondes lui servent autant à attirer la compassion qu''à protéger ses yeux des projections d''acide, et nul ne peut résister à sa fabuleuse repartie... surtout pas ses soeurs.

Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, must exonerate her father of murder. Armed with more than enough knowledge to tie two distant deaths together and examine new suspects, she begins a search that will lead her all the way to the King of England himself.

Saammeko esitellä: Harrastelijasalapoliisi. Mestarimyrkyttäjä. Ikää vasta... ette kyllä ikinä usko. Piiraan maku makea aloittaa 1950-luvun Englantiin sijoittuvan dekkarisarjan, jossa rikoksia paikallispoliisin apuna ratkoo 11-vuotias Flavia de Luce.