Talia didn’t want to be apprenticed, not even to the prestigious Dragon Knight’s Guild.She is taken to the school by a cross-eyed dragon and his partner, Kel. A dizzying, madcap ride which leaves her less than eager to be a knight, but soon she finds out the guild has need of many types of people. Running into the dragon and squire again and again, she comes to realize the unlikely pair are outsiders in their own school-participants of the dragon-human pairing ritual, which in the end didn’t work quite as intended. They are stubborn loners who are determined to overcome the obstacles in their path and make a true pair. Or are they?As Talia’s first year at the guild evolves, she must deal with the quirks of the Administrator, her lessons, the odd rules of the school, the students, the mystery of Clarence and Kel, and somewhere in there, possibly decide what it is she wants for her own future.

Cross-eyed Dragon Troubles: Dragon Knight's Guild

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Oliver, Gloria

Fantasy

Dimension Palace Publishing

Could a gorgeous old ballgown be used to commit murder?Deep in the heart of Texas, Chinese immigrant Daiyu Wu discovers a mysterious ballgown in her family's laundry business. It reeks of burned garlic and there is money pinned to it to pay for the cleaning. But no one knows who left it there.Harnessing her instincts, knowledge, and determination, Dai sets out to learn everything she can about this strange green dress. Who wore it? Who left it at the laundry?As she unravels the mystery behind the dress, Dai discovers a lot more than she bargained for. Someone has committed a murder using arsenic. Dai believes the dress is the key and that the murderer is trying to use the laundry to hide this crucial piece of evidence, the green ballgown.Many factors conspire against Dai, but she remains undeterred. The police don't even know about the murder. People think her blindness stops her from doing things. It's Dallas in 1930, and Chinese people like Dai are not welcomed by the white residents of the city. Pushing these factors to one side, Dai turns detective. With Prince Razor, her canine best friend, and Jacques Haskins, her human one, she knows she must take on the challenges posed by a spoiled popinjay, his jealous self-appointed girlfriend, and Dai's overprotective parents.Time is ticking, but even though the killer is unaware that Dai is on their trail, they are destroying any evidence of their foul deed. Can she and her friends work out the mystery despite all the obstacles stacked against them? For lovers of Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Melanie Fletcher - ***** - An absolutely marvelous historical mystery. The last thing you'd expect in a mystery set in 1930's Dallas is a blind Chinese female detective, but Gloria Oliver deftly makes Miss Daiyu Wu the equal of Holmes, Poirot, and Dupin.Kuzlin - ***** - Delightful new cozy mystery with a strong woman character. This story presented a unique plot twist - it starts with the discovery of the murder weapon, leading the main characters to discover the who and why.ConiW - ***** - An incredible trip to the past. I was so surprised and very delighted to quickly see that this book was a mystery but also so very much more. The writing style is incredible and so detailed as to have me there in each scene with our characters; please let me say this before I embarrass myself, I truly fell head over heels for them.Roxx Tarantini - ***** - Totally unexpected...but in the very BEST way!!! Daiyu Wu is a different sort of sleuth. Young, cerebral, unexpected, the blind Miss Wu uses her finely honed senses to help find the truth when others are content to look at the surface and call it done. In 1930s society this is hardly an acceptable pastime for a young lady; that Miss Wu is also of Chinese heritage muddies the waters further still. For "them".

Black Jade: A Daiyu Wu Mystery (Daiyu Wu Mysteries)

Literature & Fiction

United States

Review ★★★★★ - I loved this story!Another fascinating investigation! Daiyu has a very observant mind undistracted by visual input, has deductive reasoning down to a science, and an impeccable memory. - Jetagen at Bookbub ★★★★★ - Looking forward to more adventures! Dai is a very strong female character, who refuses to allow her blindness become a disability, instead relying on the strengths of her other senses. I really enjoy the relationship between Dai and Jacques, as well as the developing characters of Truman and even Dr. Aiden Campbell. And of course, who could resist the antics of Prince, the Scottish terrier/Pomeranian mix pet. -Kuzlin at Bookbub ★★★★★ - Evocative historic details! The historical facts about Dallas, the casual racism and discrimination are all well depicted. The author is truly gifted in both the story telling and the evocative historic details. - Mrs. LIR Linda at Goodreads ★★★★★ - A really well done mystery! This was a strong sequel to the Daiyu Wu Mysteries series. It was a really well done mystery and the characters that I enjoyed were back. - Katy M at Goodreads Product Description A socialite accused of murder, planted evidence, and mysterious enemies challenge blind detective Daiyu Wu in her new sleuthing adventure.When a highly respected member of the 'Little Mexico' community is killed in 1930 Dallas, all the evidence points towards Grace Pierce, wife of a local businessman and a former member of the Ku Klux Klan. Grace’s son Truman turns to Daiyu Wu and her unique detective skills for help, but Dai quickly discovers that nothing about this case is what it seems.With her companion Jacques and canine bodyguard Prince Razor, Dai must navigate a family in turmoil, racial tensions, and shady business deals to find the actual killer before Truman's mother is sentenced to death.Book 2 of the Daiyu Wu Mysteries

The JOY of Murder: A Daiyu Wu Mystery (Daiyu Wu Mysteries)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

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