Sam Applewhite Series by Heide Goody, Iain Grant, Iain Grant

Some bodies just won't stay buried.When a client tells Sam Applewhite she's seen ghosts in the nearby graveyard, Sam dismisses it as the ramblings of an old woman. She's got bigger things to worry about - keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn't easy - particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper... moreSome bodies just won't stay buried.When a client tells Sam Applewhite she's seen ghosts in the nearby graveyard, Sam dismisses it as the ramblings of an old woman. She's got bigger things to worry about - keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn't easy - particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper.Aided by her retired stage magician father and the owner of the most outlandish junk shop on the sea front, Sam dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded air force munitions, DIY foot surgery and a corpse that just won't quit. less

There's something very wrong at the Otterside care home.When Sam Applewhite tries to help a friend who's lost a beloved pet she finds that it's just the first in a series of seemingly unconnected deaths... moreThere's something very wrong at the Otterside care home.When Sam Applewhite tries to help a friend who's lost a beloved pet she finds that it's just the first in a series of seemingly unconnected deaths. Is it her imagination, or do all of them somehow point back to the same residential home for seniors?Sam's skills are in demand elsewhere however, as she must orchestrate a safety drill with animal actors, cook dinner on an abandoned oil rig and keep an eye on those vikings who are building a longship.When the police don't see the pattern, it's all down to Sam, and the closer she gets to uncovering what's going on at Otterside, the more danger she's in. less

The aristocracy abide by a different set of rules......or so it seems to Sam Applewhite when her job brings her to Candlebroke Hall, the stately home. The burglary definitely wasn't what it appeared to be, and the subsequent accidents suggest that it's a dangerous place to spend time.Sam is caught up in events as she tries to protect the interests of young Hilde Odinson, part of the local viking family. The Odinsons insist on doing things their own way though, with scant regard for the law... moreThe aristocracy abide by a different set of rules......or so it seems to Sam Applewhite when her job brings her to Candlebroke Hall, the stately home. The burglary definitely wasn't what it appeared to be, and the subsequent accidents suggest that it's a dangerous place to spend time.Sam is caught up in events as she tries to protect the interests of young Hilde Odinson, part of the local viking family. The Odinsons insist on doing things their own way though, with scant regard for the law. In the meantime, Sam starts to understand that while many people would kill to live at Candlebroke Hall, maybe there are others who would kill to get away from it. less

Desperate men take desperate actions.When an armed robber targets a local bank, things quickly go wrong and hostages are taken. Retired magician Marvin Applewhite finds himself in the firing line and no magic tricks are going to get him out of this situation.The police say they’ve got the matter under control but Marvin’s security consultant daughter, Sam, thinks there’s something strange going on... moreDesperate men take desperate actions.When an armed robber targets a local bank, things quickly go wrong and hostages are taken. Retired magician Marvin Applewhite finds himself in the firing line and no magic tricks are going to get him out of this situation.The police say they’ve got the matter under control but Marvin’s security consultant daughter, Sam, thinks there’s something strange going on. Why has a law-abiding man suddenly turned to crime? How can it be an armed robbery if the robber has left his gun at home?As the hours tick by and the threat of violence escalates, Sam has to put the pieces together before it’s too late because, in this money heist, things just don’t add up… less

Life is full of impossible questions.How did Sam Applewhite end up living in a tiny caravan with her dad?How does local company Synergenesis survive with no customers and a cast of clueless employees?And why is everyone desperate to get their hands on a stuffed kangaroo toy called Joey Pockets?In the height of summer, it’s not just holidaymakers who are drawn to the seaside town of Skegness... moreLife is full of impossible questions.How did Sam Applewhite end up living in a tiny caravan with her dad?How does local company Synergenesis survive with no customers and a cast of clueless employees?And why is everyone desperate to get their hands on a stuffed kangaroo toy called Joey Pockets?In the height of summer, it’s not just holidaymakers who are drawn to the seaside town of Skegness. Desperate thieves and callous killers are searching for a hidden treasure and they don’t care who they hurt in their quest to claim it.The most important question of all is, can Sam get to the bottom of this mystery before those closest to her are put in further danger?Praise for the Sam Applewhite “Original, inventive and funny — what more do you want in a crime drama?”“An up-to-date sassy Agatha Christie.”“The characters here are so real that you feel you know them after just a few pages.”“Crazy, laugh out loud mayhem all the way through, and an amazing finale. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.”“Lovable main characters, greedy villains who self-destruct with a vengeance and enough laugh out loud moments to make my day.” less