Most Popular Books by Alan Bradley

The Beatles were one of the most important musical phenomena of the twentieth century, and together with their manager, Brian Epstein, it can truly be stated that they changed the world. But there were dark aspects to the Beatles story to go along with the million-sellers, and the record-breaking tours. Lost opportunities, millions of pounds lost or squandered or stolen, and the involvement of some very unpleasant characters. "For No One" is the story of the Beatles rise to super-stardom and their descent into a petty squabbling break-up, and a decline highlighted by tragic death and squalid murder and a host of unanswered questions.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A finger in a wedding cake is only the beginning in this deliciously shocking mystery featuring Flavia de Luce, “the world’s greatest adolescent British chemist/busybody/sleuth” (The Seattle Times). Don’t miss Flavia de Luce in the upcoming major motion picture Flavia Girl Detective! Although it is autumn in the small English town of Bishop’s Lacey, the chapel is decked with exotic flowers. Yes, Flavia de Luce’s sister Ophelia is at last getting hitched, like a mule to a wagon. “A church is a wonderful place for a wedding,” muses Flavia, “surrounded as it is by the legions of the dead, whose listening bones bear silent witness to every promise made at the altar.” Flavia is not your normal twelve-year-old girl. An expert in the chemical nature of poisons, she has solved many mysteries, sharpening her considerable detection skills to the point where she had little choice but to turn professional. So Flavia and dependable Dogger, estate gardener and sounding board extraordinaire, set up shop at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, eager to serve—not so simple an endeavor with her odious little moon-faced cousin, Undine, constantly underfoot. But Flavia and Dogger persevere. Little does she know that their first case will be extremely close to home, beginning with an unwelcome discovery in Ophelia’s wedding cake: a human finger. Praise for The Golden Tresses of the Dead “Delightful . . . The mysteries in Mr. Bradley’s books are engaging, but the real lure is Ms. de Luce, the irreverent youngster.”—The Wall Street Journal “A ghoulish question is at the heart of Bradley’s excellent tenth Flavia de Luce novel. . . . Bradley, who has few peers at combining fair-play clueing with humor and has fun mocking genre conventions, shows no sign of running out of ideas.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Eine giftige Pilzmahlzeit, eine unschuldige Verdächtige und viele Rachesuchende mit Motiv – die bezaubernde Flavia ermittelt wieder! Major Greyleigh, ehemals Henker, ist tot. Ursache: der Verzehr giftiger Pilze. Schnell gerät die Köchin Mrs Mullet ins Visier der Polizei. Doch ganz so einfach ist die Lösung nicht – Flavia ermittelt auf eigene Faust. Bei ihrer Suche nach dem Mörder wird sie auf einige Familien aufmerksam, die durch den Henker Angehörige verloren und damit alle ein Motiv haben. Oder hat etwa ihre unerträgliche Cousine Undine ihre Finger im tödlichen Spiel? Schließlich kommt Unvorstellbares ans Licht: Flavia erfährt, was wirklich mit ihrem toten Vater geschah – das wohl größte Rätsel ihres Lebens ... Sie können gar nicht genug bekommen von der herrlich versponnenen Flavia de Luce? Dann lesen Sie doch Band 1 bis 10 ihrer Abenteuer!

Møt Flavia de Luce – en krimhelt ulik alle andre: snart 11 år gammel, iskald, lynskarp, uforutsigelig, med en formuleringsevne som Charles Dickens og detektivtalent som Sherlock Holmes. Den internasjonale bestselgeren Det søte i bunnen av kaken er den første boken i serien om den uforlignelige Flavia og hennes utforsking av de blodige hemmelighetene bak det engelske landsbylivet. Alan Bradley har mange år bak seg som journalist i canadisk radio og fjernsyn før han bestemte seg for å bli krimforfatter på heltid.

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.

Flavia de Luce, onze ans, est passionnée par la chimie et plus spécifiquement par la préparation de poisons qu''elle destine à ses pestes de soeurs. Dans ce deuxième tome de la série, la fillette enquête sur le meurtre d''un célèbre marionnettiste tombé en panne dans son village. Ses recherches l''amènent à découvrir la vérité sur la mort d''un enfant décédé il y a quelques années ... [SDM].

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.