Charles Todd

"Charles Todd hasn't made a misstep yet in his elegant series featuring Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge, and A Matter of Justice keeps the streak going."--Cleveland Plain Dealer The Washington Post calls the Ian Rutledge novels by Charles Todd, "one of the best historical series being written today." A Matter of Justice--the eleventh in the New York Times Notable, Edgar(R) Award-nominated, and Barry Award-winning series--brings back the haunted British police inspector and still shell-shocked World War One veteran in a tale of unspeakable murder in a small English village filled to bursting with dark secrets and worthy suspects. A New York Times bestseller as spellbinding and evocative as the best of Ruth Rendell, Anne Perry, Martha Grimes, and P.D. James, A Matter of Justice represents a new high for this exceptional storyteller.

Late on a spring night in 1920, five boys cross the Yorkshire dales to the ruins of Fountains Abbey, intent on raising the Devil. Instead, they stumble over the Devil himself, sitting there watching them. Terrified, they run for their lives, leaving behind a book on alchemy stolen from their schoolmaster. The next morning, a body is discovered in the cloisters of the abbey - a man swathed in a hooded cloak and wearing a gas mask. There are no clues other than the left-behind book. In an effort to uncover the dead man's identity, one of the police constables, who fancies himself a portraitist, sketches a likeness to send to other police stations. It turns out there's a strong chance the man worked on poisoned gases for the British government after the Germans had used them at Ypres during the late war.Scotland Yard dispatches Inspector Rutledge to confirm the ID and to find out why the man died in such mysterious circumstances. Rutledge begins his investigation, dealing with villagers who clearly have something to hide and trying to decipher if the death links back to the Great War. And what does the huge chalk sculpture of a pale horse of the Apocalypse have to do with the crime?

July, 1921: England is suffering a heatwave and the coast of Northumberland, just across the border from Scotland, is filled with holiday-makers bird watching and enjoying the beaches. Pilgrims also come to visit the home of Saints Cuthbert and Aiden--the founders of Christianity in England--located on the "Holy Island" of Lindisfarne, accessible by a causeway at low tide.When the murdered body of a local man washes ashore just south of Lindisfarne, the government and the Church of England are concerned about protecting both the reputation of the Church and the sacred sites that are a destination for hundreds of pilgrims at this time of year. With his ability to move in the highest social and political circles, Rutledge is sent by Scotland Yard to solve this crime and dispel any association with the Church.Upon arrival, Rutledge finds himself pulled between two coastal fishing villages, scarred by home front battles and coastal bombardment from the German Navy, where animosity towards Germany still runs high even years after the war. This, combined with a constabulary in the process of being consolidated to form a countywide police force, with local militias still wielding a great deal of power, means Rutledge must tread with care.Facing a puzzling case and a cast of locals that don't take kindly to outsiders, the newly promoted Rutledge meets one of the most challenging cases of his career. To solve it, he'll also have to confront his own demons left over from his time in the war.

December 1921: Being single and a new Chief, Inspector Rutledge of Scotland Yard gets the short straw at Christmastime and is called upon by Chief Superintendent Markum to go to the Kentish home of a lord recovering from an attempt on his life. In bed with a concussion, the man is convinced someone is trying to kill him after he claims he was struck by the hoof of a running horse whose rider never stopped to check on him. Struggling with his own demons from the war and misgivings about helping a man who, as a colonel, oversaw the suffering of those on the frontlines from afar, Rutledge undertakes an uneasy investigation. And as the winter holiday approaches, he becomes increasingly convinced that nothing is as it seems...

New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd takes readers into Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge's past--to his perplexing final case before the outbreak of World War I. On a fine summer's day in June, 1914, Ian Rutledge pays little notice to the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo. An Inspector at Scotland Yard, he is planning to propose to the woman whom he deeply loves, despite intimations from friends and family that she may not be the wisest choice. To the north on this warm and gentle day, another man in love--a Scottish Highlander--shows his own dear girl the house he will build for her in September. While back in England, a son awaits the undertaker in the wake of his widowed mother's death. This death will set off a series of murders across England, seemingly unconnected, that Rutledge will race to solve in the weeks before the fateful declaration in August that will forever transform his world. As the clouds of war gather on the horizon, all of Britain wonders and waits. With every moment at stake, Rutledge sets out to right a wrong--an odyssey that will eventually force him to choose between the Yard and his country, between love and duty, and between honor and truth.

In the aftermath of World War I, nurse Bess Crawford is caught in a deadly feud between two families in this thirteenth book in the beloved mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.Restless and uncertain of her future in the wake of World War I, former battlefield nurse Bess Crawford agrees to travel to Yorkshire to help a friend of her cousin Melinda through surgery. But circumstances change suddenly when news of a terrible accident reaches them. Bess agrees to go to isolated Scarfdale and the Neville family, where one man has been killed and another gravely injured. The police are asking questions, and Bess is quickly drawn into the fray as two once close families take sides, even as they are forced to remain in the same house until the inquest is completed. When another tragedy strikes, the police are ready to make an arrest. Bess struggles to keep order as tensions rise and shots are fired. What dark truth is behind these deaths? And what about the tale of an older murder—one that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the Nevilles? Bess is unaware that when she passes the story on to Cousin Melinda, she will set in motion a revelation with the potential to change the lives of those she loves most—her parents, and her dearest friend, Simon Brandon…

Fun activities and coloring pages designed to accompany the Say No To Debt book. In this new addition to the series, The Loan Shark, a fang'tastic bad guy full of money-luring antics, along with his witty Gang of friends Money Mike, Giving Grace, and Saving Sam, will engage with kids on activities like Coloring Pages, Dot to Dot, Match the Shadow, Maze Game, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search presenting important financial vocabulary outlined and mentioned in the Say No To Debt book. The Money Mike & The Gang four-book series (Money Is Easy, Giving Is Easy, Saving Is Easy, and Say No To Debt) are Christian-based illustrated rhyming books with a message of hope to break the misconception that money is difficult, lose the cycle of debt, and break a poverty mentality - that starts early in childhood development. It also helps parents and their kids start talking about money early so that they can be successful.This inspirational series has quickly become the favorite kids' money books of parents, teachers, and Christian homeschool groups for helping children understand basic money concepts.For ages 0-8, but really intended for parents Page Up and Order Now.Check out the other Activity and Coloring books available in The Money Mike & The Gang series.

In the aftermath of World War I, nurse Bess Crawford is caught in a deadly feud between two families in this thirteenth book in the beloved mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.Restless and uncertain of her future in the wake of World War I, former battlefield nurse Bess Crawford agrees to travel to Yorkshire to help a friend of her cousin Melinda through surgery. But circumstances change suddenly when news of a terrible accident reaches them. Bess agrees to go to isolated Scarfdale and the Neville family, where one man has been killed and another gravely injured. The police are asking questions, and Bess is quickly drawn into the fray as two once close families take sides, even as they are forced to remain in the same house until the inquest is completed. When another tragedy strikes, the police are ready to make an arrest. Bess struggles to keep order as tensions rise and shots are fired. What dark truth is behind these deaths? And what about the tale of an older murder—one that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the Nevilles? Bess is unaware that when she passes the story on to Cousin Melinda, she will set in motion a revelation with the potential to change the lives of those she loves most—her parents, and her dearest friend, Simon Brandon…

USA Today BestsellerIn this newest installment of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling series, Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge is faced with his most perplexing case yet: a murder with no body, and a killer who can only be a ghost.Spring, 1921. Scotland Yard sends Inspector Ian Rutledge to the sea-battered village of Walmer on the coast of Essex, where amongst the salt flats and a military airfield lies Benton Abbey, a grand manor with a storied past. The lady of the house may prove his most bewildering witness yet. She claims she saw a violent murder—but there is no body, no blood. She also insists she recognized the killer: Captain Nelson. Only it could not have been Nelson because he died during the war.Everyone in the village believes that Lady Benton’s losses have turned her mind—she is, after all, a grieving widow and mother—but the woman Rutledge interviews is rational and self-possessed. And then there is Captain Nelson: what really happened to him in the war? The more Rutledge delves into this baffling case, the more suspicious tragedies he uncovers. The Abbey and the airfield hold their secrets tightly. Until Rutledge arrives, and a new trail of death follows…

Fun activities and coloring pages designed to accompany the Saving is Easy book.In this new addition to the series, Saving Sam, along with his witty Gang of friends Money Mike, Giving Grace, and the bad guy The Loan Shark, will engage with kids on activities like coloring pages, word search, word scramble, spot the differences, how many, and match the money, presenting important financial vocabulary outlined and mentioned in the book. The Money Mike & The Gang(TM) series of books teaches kids and families how to make money grow like the leaves on Money Mike's tree by revealing positive Biblical money management values of how to tithe, save, invest, give, and stay out of debt.Check the other books available in The Money Mike & The Gang(TM) series: Money Is Easy and the Money Is Easy Activity and Coloring BookGiving Is Easy and the Giving Is Easy Activity and Coloring BookSaving Is Easy and the Saving Is Easy Activity and Coloring Book

In the aftermath of World War I, nurse Bess Crawford is caught in a deadly feud between two families in this thirteenth book in the beloved mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.Restless and uncertain of her future in the wake of World War I, former battlefield nurse Bess Crawford agrees to travel to Yorkshire to help a friend of her cousin Melinda through surgery. But circumstances change suddenly when news of a terrible accident reaches them. Bess agrees to go to isolated Scarfdale and the Neville family, where one man has been killed and another gravely injured. The police are asking questions, and Bess is quickly drawn into the fray as two once close families take sides, even as they are forced to remain in the same house until the inquest is completed. When another tragedy strikes, the police are ready to make an arrest. Bess struggles to keep order as tensions rise and shots are fired. What dark truth is behind these deaths? And what about the tale of an older murder--one that doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Nevilles? Bess is unaware that when she passes the story on to Cousin Melinda, she will set in motion a revelation with the potential to change the lives of those she loves most--her parents, and her dearest friend, Simon Brandon...

Money Mike & The Gang(TM) are back with a new important message from Saving Sam, a piggy bank full of money, that reveals, "Saving is as easy as counting one, two, three " Saving Is Easy is the third Christian-based illustrated children's rhyming book of the Money Mike & the Gang(TM) four-book series. In this colorful picture book, Saving Sam, along with Money Mike (the main character from the first book, Money Is Easy), interacts with a young boy and girl, showing them unique lessons and values on the various ways to save. They involve the kids in doing what they teach as they share simple principles that govern increase, promotion, and biblical success. Added features include a glossary of terms and scripture references to engage families in becoming familiar with saving vocabulary and learning more about scriptures that back up saving prospering principles. Money Mike & The Gang(TM) thrives on giving inside secrets to toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school-aged kids by showing them fun and easy steps to prosper God's way of how to Tithe, Save, Invest, Give, and Stay out of Debt.Make learning fun and engage kids early to apply simple steps to prosper God's way

Fun activities and coloring pages designed to accompany the Money Is Easy book.In this new addition to the series, Money Mike, along with his witty Gang of friends Giving Grace, Saving Sam, and the bad guy The Loan Shark, will engage with kids on activities like Coloring Pages, Dot to Dot, Match the Shadow, Maze Game, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search presenting important financial vocabulary outlined and mentioned in the Money Is Easy book. The Money Mike & The Gang four-book series (Money Is Easy, Giving Is Easy, Saving Is Easy, and Say No To Debt) are Christian-based illustrated rhyming books with a message of hope to break the misconception that money is difficult, lose the cycle of debt, and break a poverty mentality - that starts early in childhood development. It also helps parents and their kids start talking about money early so that they can be successful.This inspirational series has quickly become the favorite kids' money books of parents, teachers, and Christian homeschool groups for helping children understand basic money concepts.For ages 0-8, but really intended for parents Page Up and Order Now.Check out the other Activity and Coloring books available in The Money Mike & The Gang series.

Money Mike & The Gang(TM) are back with a new important message from Giving Grace, a sassy present that reveals, "Giving is as easy as blowing a kiss "Giving Is Easy is the second Christian-based illustrated children's rhyming book of the Money Mike & the Gang(TM) four-book series. In this colorful picture book, Giving Grace, along with Money Mike (the main character from the first book, Money Is Easy), interacts with a young boy and girl, showing them unique lessons and values on the various ways to give. They involve the kids in doing what they teach as they share simple principles that govern increase, promotion, and biblical success. Added features include a glossary of terms and scripture references to engage families in becoming familiar with giving vocabulary and learning more about scriptures that back up giving prospering principles. Money Mike & The Gang(TM) thrives on giving inside secrets to toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school-aged kids by showing them fun and easy steps to prosper God's way of how to Tithe, Save, Invest, Give and Stay out of Debt.Make learning fun and engage kids early to apply simple steps to prosper God's way

“[Readers] are bound to be caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford . . . While her sensibility is as crisp as her narrative voice, Bess is a compassionate nurse who responds with feeling.”— The New York Times Book ReviewIn the uneasy peace following World War I, nurse Bess Crawford runs into trouble and treachery in Ireland—in this twelfth book in the New York Times bestselling mystery series.The Great War is over—but in Ireland, in the wake of the bloody 1916 Easter Rising, anyone who served in France is now considered a traitor, including nurse Eileen Flynn and former soldier Michael Sullivan, who only want to be married in the small, isolated village where she grew up. Even her grandmother is against it, and Eileen’s only protection is her cousin Terrence who was a hero of the Rising and is still being hunted by the British. Bess Crawford had promised to be there for the wedding. And in spite of the danger to her, she keeps that promise—only to be met with the shocking news that the groom has vanished. Eileen begs for her help, but how can Bess hope to find him when she doesn’t know the country, the people, or where to put her trust? Time is running out, for Michael and for Bess herself, and soon her own life is on the line. With only an Irish outlaw and a man being hunted for murder on her side, how can she possibly save herself, much less stop a killer?

Money Mike is a super cool money tree that branches out with the message, "Money is as easy as counting one, two, three " Money Mike interacts with a young boy and girl, showing them his money leaves that have unique lessons and values of how to Tithe, Save, Invest, Give and Stay out of debt. He explains three easy steps that reveal secrets to success: making money grow like the leaves on his tree, and involving the kids to do what he teaches. He also presents scriptures that back up money and prospering principles. MONEY IS EASY is a Christian-based illustrated children's rhyming book with a message of hope to break the misconception that money is difficult, lose the cycle of debt, and break a poverty mentality - that starts early in childhood development. Make learning fun and to engage kids to get familiar with financial vocabulary and how to apply simple steps to prosper God's way.