Lost Dog (A Gideon and Sirius Novel Book 3) <p>Detective Michael Gideon is used to being handed L.A.’s oddest cases, but his newest one assigned itself. When Gideon’s K-9 partner, Sirius, rescues a lost dog from a pack of coyotes, the duo tries to return her home—only to discover her owner is missing.</p><p>Heather Moreland has clearly disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and the more Gideon digs into her past, the more he’s convinced of her abduction.</p><p>As Gideon strives to help the missing woman, he is also troubled by the suspicious death of Detective Langston Walker, the leader of a support group for families of murder victims. The last time they’d met, Walker told Gideon about a cold case he had reopened, making Gideon wonder if the detective’s demise is the accident everyone believes.</p><p>In this third book in Alan Russell’s gripping cop–K-9 series, Gideon and Sirius race to save a young woman—and stop another killer from striking again.</p>
Political Suicide: A Thriller <b>"A rocket ride of action, political intrigue, and suspense."</b>—<i>San Diego Magazine</i> <br> <br><b>"A sharp thriller. Russell has us in the palm of his hand."</b>—<i>Chicago Tribune</i> <br> <br><b>"Ingeniously imagined and skillfully told, <i>Political Suicide</i> must be included in any list of this year's best thrillers."</b>—<i>San Diego Union-Tribune</i> <br> <br><b>"<i>Political Suicide</i> takes off at light speed and doesn't slow down until the unbelievably exciting climax."</b>—<i>Midwest Book Review</i> <br> <br><b>"One of the best writers in the mystery field today."</b>—<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <br> <br><b>"Russell makes it seem new all over again. He's a skillful writer."</b>—<i>Booklist</i> <br> <br><b>"Russell understands action and dialogue."</b>—<i>Charlotte Observer</i> <br> <br><b>"A crime fiction rara avis."</b>—<i>Los Angeles Times</i> <br> <br>Available on Election Day in e-book and paperback. Three Tails Press editions have been revised and updated by the author. <br> The Hotel Detective: A laugh-out-loud beachside mystery (A Hotel Detective Mystery Book 1) <b>Sun. Sand. Surf. Murder.</b> <br> <br><b>"Recommended with absolutely no reservations!"</b>―<em>Orange County Register</em> <br> <br>When the security director of the posh Hotel California abruptly departs, assistant manager Am Caulfield steps into the role. The newbie hotel detective is quickly overwhelmed when a murder-mystery weekend descends on the hotel at the same time as a Bob Johnson convention (yes, the attendees are all named Bob Johnson)—and that’s before a bra thief strikes, a contractor leaps to his death, and two more dead bodies turn up. <br> <br>Mayhem has checked in to the Hotel California. So, as it turns out, has a murderer. Like the little Dutch boy, Am must try and plug one leak after another. Will he be able to get the job done before yet another hotel guest checks out forever? <br> <br><b>"This witty novel is the next best thing to spending a weekend in a posh hotel."</b>―<em>Southbridge Evening News</em> <br> <br><b>"Spectacular! This richly comic thriller is crammed with guffaws."</b>―<em>San Diego Union-Tribune</em> <br> <br><b>"Exuberantly entertaining. What makes the book really special is Russell's intimate knowledge of hotel management."</b>―<em>Denver Post</em> <br> <br><b>"Packed with hilarious situations."</b>―<em>Kansas City Star</em> <br> <br><b>“Cleverly crafted and enormously enjoyable.”</b>—<em>Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine</em> <br> <br><b>"Intelligent, laugh-filled. This is a novel even mystery purists can enjoy."</b>―<em>Mystery News</em> <br> <br><b>"This is one mystery that deserves wider investigation."</b>―<em>La Jolla Light</em> <br> <br><b>"Winsome...A waggish take on the Grand Hotel."</b>―<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> <br> <br><b>"With fun, madness, and mayhem aplenty, <em>The Hotel Detective</em> can't be beat."</b>―<em>Mostly Murder</em> No Sign of Murder: A Private Investigator Stuart Winter Novel (Stuart Winter Novels Book 1) <b>“Chilling...satisfying...offers up tasty tidbits of San Francisco lore . . . [Russell] has a gift for dialogue, slyly using it to reveal character.”</b>—<i>New York Times Book Review</i> <br> <br>San Francisco P.I. Stuart Winter looks into the death of a young, deaf heiress who volunteered as a sign language instructor—for a gorilla who may have witnessed her murder. <br> <br><b>“Polished and provocative...a California mystery of the hard-boiled school...very well written, with a corking good plot and fine characters.”</b>—<i>Booklist</i> <br> <br><b>“Remarkable...[hops] from avant-garde theater to a deaf school, from winos’ alleys to an artist’s studio, to a double-twist conclusion.”</b>—<i>Armchair Detective</i> <br> <br><b>“An exemplary debut. Highly recommended.”</b>—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <br> <br><b>“A shocker...a genuinely original PI novel.”</b>—Jeremiah Healy, Shamus Award-winning author <br> <br><b>“A wise book, distilled from a life’s understanding of the human animal: its limits, excesses, and, on occasion, its surpassing beauty.”</b>—Loren D. Estleman, author of the Amos Walker Mysteries <br> <br><i>Three Tails Press editions have been revised and updated by the author.</i> The Forest Prime Evil: A Private Investigator Stuart Winter Novel (Stuart Winter Novels Book 2) <b>“Smoothly plotted, deftly written, and thought provoking.”</b>—<i>San Diego Union-Tribune</i> <br> <br>When P.I. Stuart Winter investigates the death of an environmental activist in a redwood forest, he encounters a radical ecocommune, a fundamentalist preacher, and a trio of marijuana moguls. <br> <br><b>"Highly competent mystery-mongering, generously stuffed with red-herrings, subplots, and woodsy background."</b>—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <br> <br><b>“A well-written, excellently paced mystery.”</b>—<i>Rendezvous Reviews</i> <br> <br><b>“<i>The Forest Prime Evil</i> is an excellent book...You’ll love the mystery.”</b>—<i>Macon Beacon</i> <br> <br><b>“A fine second outing for Russell.”<b>—<i>Library Journal</i> <br> <br><i>Three Tails Press editions have been revised and updated by the author.</i> Alan Russell Books Reading Order: Gideon and Sirius Series, Stuart Winter Series, The Hotel Detective Series and list of all Alan Russell books <p>Books in a series are meant to be read in the correct order as the author intended. It can be confusing and at times frustrating to figure out what the correct order is.</p><p>We have created this exhaustive list to make it easier to find the correct reading order of all the series written by Alan Russell. Also included is a list of all the books authored by Alan Russell.</p><p>Below are the series for which you will find the correct reading order:</p><ul><li>A Gideon and Sirius Series</li><li>Stuart Winter Series</li><li>The Hotel Detective Series</li></ul><p><strong>How this book is useful:</strong></p><ul><li>You will get an exhaustive list of all the books written by Alan Russell. Now you don't miss out on any of the amazing books written by Alan Russell.</li><li>Correct reading order of the series written by Alan Russell. Removes the frustration of figuring out the correct order in which the books have to be read.</li><li>Use this as a checklist. Know exactly which books you already have read and the ones you want to read next. 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This list is compliant with United States Copyright Office circular 34.</p> The Fat Innkeeper: A hilarious oceanside mystery (A Hotel Detective Mystery Book 2) <b>Enjoy an instant beach vacation with this hilarious oceanside mystery set at a posh California resort.</b> <br> <br><b>Winner of the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery <br>Critics’ Choice Award Winner</b> <br> <br>The fog isn’t the only thing wreaking havoc at La Jolla’s landmark Hotel California. A prankster has been hiring employees for nonexistent jobs, a decomposing whale interrupts a grunion run, and a group of swingers has arrived at the property for a love-in. Not for the first time, hotel detective Am Caulfield is overheard saying, “Hotels are like a circus without the tent.” <br> <br>In addition to those headaches, Am has more than a few mysteries on his hands: Which one of the hotel guests murdered the famed paranormal debunker in room 374? What changes does the hotel’s new owner—aka the Fat Innkeeper—have in store? And can Am juggle a new romantic interest and the increasing animosity of the local police while still nabbing a killer? <br> <br><b>"Perfect...screamingly funny."</b>—<em>Ocala Star Banner</em> <br> <br><b>"Booked solid with humor."</b>—<em>Pittsburgh Post Gazette</em> <br> <br><b>"<em>The Fat Innkeeper</em> makes Alan Russell one of the best of the comic detective novelists."</b>—<em>Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star</em> <br> <br><b>"Ebullient and irresistible."</b>—<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> (starred review) <br> <br><b>"Russell and his readers have great fun."</b>—<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <br> <br><b>"Like Tony Hillerman and Sue Grafton, Russell has created characters we care about, whom we want to visit again."</b>—<em>San Diego Blade-Citizen</em> <br> <br><b>"A dandy piece of humorous storytelling guaranteed to produce laughter. Russell and his readers have a rollicking good time."</b>—<em>San Diego Union-Tribune</em> <br> <br><b>"Well-written and very funny."</b>—<em>Mystery News</em> <br> <br><b>"Am Caulfield is...charming, witty, and appealing."</b>—<em>Booklist</em> <br> <br><b>"The characters are reminiscent of masters like Hiaasen....Am's east-vs.-west meeting with the new management is terrific."</b>—<em>Mystery Collector's Bookline</em> A Cold War <p>Nina Granville believes her business trip to Alaska will give her a short respite from the merry-go-round that came with her engagement to Congressman Terrence Donnelly. But instead of allowing her the peace she craves, Nina’s getaway from the public eye means that no one witnesses her abduction into a very cold hell.</p><p>Taken by a mountain man who calls himself Baer and then transported to a remote cabin surrounded by nothing but frozen wilderness, Nina descends into a nightmare of terror, privation, and bitter cold. Nina’s privileged life did not prepare her for imprisonment at the hands of this survivalist trapper. If she is to live—and to escape—Nina realizes she must do it on her own.</p><p>Undaunted and with startling determination, Nina pits herself against her captor, her fear, and nature itself in a battle for her life—but can she win against such deadly opponents?</p> Exposure <p>Capturing the seedy and sordid side of life isn’t anything new for photojournalist-turned-paparazzo Graham Wells. But when a shoot turns deadly—secretly causing the car crash that takes the lives of two beloved public figures—he knows the ensuing media spotlight could easily destroy him. Fortunately, no one else knows his shameful secret except for a mysterious CIA operative, and that clandestine agent swears he’ll keep quiet…for a price.</p><p>Blackmailed into documenting the orchestrated downfalls of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Graham finds his role in the operation disturbingly murky. But the picture soon begins to clear and comes into horrifying focus after he prevents the suicide of celebrated actress Lanie Byrne, revealing a sprawling web of lies that reaches from the glittering lights of Hollywood to the dark political intrigue of Europe and Washington, DC.</p><p>A page-turning thriller, Alan Russell’s <i>Exposure</i> is a fast-paced and riveting read focusing on an international conspiracy and a truth-seeking antihero armed only with a camera.</p><p><b>Revised edition: This edition of <i>Exposure</i> includes editorial revisions.</b></p> St. Nick <p>When Santa Claus is a cop, you better watch out.</p> <p></p> <p>It’s not looking like a very merry Christmas for San Diego cop Nick Pappas. Suspended from his job, alienated from his family, and persecuted by the press, he’s sorely tempted to turn his gun on himself. Except for his first name, he couldn’t possibly have less in common with jolly old St. Nicholas. But when a local mall decides it needs a secret Santa to help collar some vicious muggers preying on its holiday shoppers, Nick’s persuaded to red-suit up so as to take the naughty punks down and avert a ho-ho homicide. For a chance to bust bad guys, Nick’s willing to deal with crying kids, pushy parents, and a chronically cheerful “elf” sidekick. But the biggest challenge for this cop-turned-Claus is one that would confound even the real Kris Kringle: Making a pair of next-to-impossible Christmas wishes come true for two children in need…before it’s too late.</p> <p></p> Multiple Wounds <p>Holly Troy’s mind is a complex maze of myth and reality, multiple personalities vying for time in the spotlight. As an artist, she is creative and compelling. As a witness, she is painfully unreliable, unsure of even which person she was the night of the murder. Even Holly can’t be sure of her own innocence. Homicide detective Orson Cheever never thought he would find himself playing psychologist to a Greek goddess in a modern-day murder investigation, but many of Holly’s personalities come straight from classical mythology, from Cronos and Pandora to the Fates. As Cheever attempts to unravel truth from myth, he learns that there is even more to Holly than meets the eye. One personality in particular—that of a five-year-old girl—hits a little too close to home, and Cheever is forced to finally pull back the dark curtains of his own past in order to uncover the truth in this psychological thriller.</p> The Homecoming <p>Seven years ago, young Stella Pierce vanished from the face of the earth. Now her grieving, broken family—along with Detective Orson Cheever, who never stopped working her case—is stunned by her mysterious return.</p><p>The now-teenage girl claims to have spent her missing years in the company of Travelers—extraterrestrial nomads—voyaging through space.</p><p>Despite her family&apos;s effort to keep Stella&apos;s incredible tale secret, the story becomes a national sensation. Most people want to discount her story, saying it&apos;s the result of trauma; only Detective Cheever seems to want the same thing Stella does: the truth.</p><p>The enigmatic Stella finds herself in the eye of the storm while vying forces—some visible and some not—swirl around her. Is it her tale that is incredible, or is it Stella? As new questions surrounding the girl gain terrifying urgency, Cheever learns that there is nothing—and no one—he can trust.</p>