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Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work.

Two years after losing his husband, the last thing widower Rob Asher wants to do is go on a cruise-for-two by himself. But after some practical advice from his best friend, Rob realizes that his husband wouldn’t have wanted him to hide away from the world with only his grief for company. So despite some lingering doubts, Rob packs his bags for his cruise adventure and flies to Barcelona to board the Ocean Wanderer.

Shouldn’t a psychic know she’s about to be murdered? One of Samantha Summers’ college teammates has gone missing, and the case has gone cold. The police turn to psychic Harvest Moon for assistance. She points the finger in Sam’s direction. Furthermore, the police discovered the missing woman left a message – Sam’s name with the word blackmail next to it. Sam and Chancy head for Wisconsin Dells to find Sara Addison Westing and to clear Sam’s name. Shortly after they meet with Ms. Moon, she’s found murdered. As Sam and Chancy work the case, they are sent warning after warning ...

When truth is an illusion, danger lurks in every shadow. P.I. Samantha Summers takes on her most perplexing case yet. A murder disguised as suicide, cleverly masked as a murder. Summoned to investigate the death of a prominent doctor's wife, Sam embarks on a journey to the idyllic town of La Crosse, WI. What she uncovers is a web of deception woven by a doctor who appears too perfect, a marriage built on lies, and a cast of suspects straight out of an Agatha Christie novel. As Sam and her trusted ally, Chancy Evans, navigate through a labyrinth of false leads and a tapestry of misdirection,...

Samantha Summers receives an email from a college professor asking her to investigate his murder. After attending the University’s holiday party, the professor is found dead on the railroad tracks below the house. As Sam and her housemate Chancy Evans join the investigation, they uncover shocking information about the professor's murky past. The further the duo investigate, the wider the list of suspects expands, forcing Sam to dig even deeper to discover the truth behind the professor's death. If you enjoyed the suspenseful thrill of Agatha Christie's acclaimed novels, you'll love the ...

Golf is said to be a good walk spoiled, but sometimes it’s murder. When the most loathed member of an exclusive country club is found murdered on the golf course, suspicion quickly turns to the newest members: Private Investigator Samantha Summers and her partner, professional gambler Chancy Evans. To make matters worse, Police Captain Reichman—brother to the victim's widow—is itching to pin the crime on them. Now, Sam and Chancy must race against the clock to uncover the real killer lurking among the club’s elite. But with secrets buried deep and alliances built on lies, finding ...

I watched Trey Williams from afar—a man seemingly blessed with everything: basketball all-star, an adored husband, boundless wealth and fame. Murderer??? On the night I first met and played poker with the world-famous star, my life took a bewildering turn. Returning home, I stumbled upon his wife leaving my loft after having spent the night with my housemate, private detective Samantha Summers. Ironically, Sam had been hired to determine whether Trey’s wife was cheating on him. That awkward situation changed when the Williams’ housekeeper – who’d accused Trey of fathering her ...

A Party For Charity Turns Deadly. Private eye Samantha Summers is hired to prove a wealthy executive is innocent of murdering the man who, purportedly, was having an affair with the executive's wife. Sam and her housemate, Chancy Evans, discover the victim was hated by more than a dozen guests who attended the party at the couple’s estate -- one that holds more secret passageways than London’s Rainbow House. As Sam and Chancy delve into their investigation, they discover the secret passages weren’t so secret after all. Along the way, they stumble upon more than one shocking revelation...

P.I. Samantha Summers is set on a path of vengeance when her friend, Lyssa Evers, is murdered. When Private Investigator Samantha Summers saves her friend Lyssa Evers from abduction, she refuses to tell Sam who is after her and why. To protect Lyssa, Sam insists she stay with her that night. But early the next morning, Lyssa slips out of Milwaukee and heads to Minneapolis. But before she can get there, she’s murdered. Determined to find the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice, Sam uncovers a coast-to-coast sex cult made up of powerful and influential people. Sam and ...

In a web of deceit, trust is the killer’s greatest weapon. When private investigator Samantha Summers is called to investigate a missing person’s case in Washington, D.C., she quickly realizes it's more than a simple missing person’s case. Along with her associate Chancy Evans, Sam soon discovers a national security matter involving the FBI, the CIA, the Russian Mafia, and an American spy. With bodies piling up and the danger growing, they must find the perpetrator before they, their family, and their friends become targets. If you enjoy the Robert Crais’ Elvis Cole and Joe Pike or ...

Who knew fashion could be so lethal? In the wake of supermodel Margo Weller-Morgan's tragic death from anorexia and pneumonia, suspicion clouds the demise of her husband, Dante, who succumbed to the same afflictions seven months later. With authorities pointing fingers at Martha Weller, Margo's mother, for foul play, she turns to Samantha Summers for legal defense. Joined by her eclectic team - housemate and seasoned gambler Chancy Evans and tech-savvy hacker Adrianna Truwell - Sam delves into the dark underbelly of the New York fashion scene. Amidst a landscape teeming with jealous rivals ...

A ninety-year-old man is accused of murder. At the heart of a gripping sixty-year-old mystery lies an accusation of murder against a ninety-year-old man. Determined to clear his name, P.I. Samantha Summers embarks on a relentless pursuit for justice that extends beyond his death. Alongside her intuitive housemate Chancy Evans, the duo peel back layers of the past, unearthing a trail of death shrouded in secrets. As Sam and Chancy edge closer to unraveling the truth, their quest becomes perilous, putting their own lives in jeopardy. Faced with the imminent danger posed by an elusive killer, ...

Private Investigator Samantha Summers receives a startling phone call - her father has been killed, and her dad arrested for his murder. Determined to uncover the truth and clear her father's name, Sam embarks on a perilous journey with her loyal confidant and housemate Chancy Evans, a skilled gambler. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Sam unravels shocking secrets about her enigmatic biological father, Tony D'Aquisto, a man she has never met. However, these dark revelations threaten her own safety and well-being, forcing Sam to question whether some secrets are better left ...

When American mercenaries ambush three US Marines, someone steps from the shadows seeking revenge. Private investigator Samantha Summers and her housemate, and best friend, Chancy Evans are in Lake Geneva, Wis., when they happen upon the police investigating a suicide. Sam, examining the scene from the doorway, points out several discrepancies that disprove their theory. When a second man is killed in Milwaukee, Sam and Chancy are brought onto the case. The person out for revenge soon discovers he has a second, greater problem: how to stay one step ahead of Ms. Summers until he can complete...

When Miles Wickford happens upon a locket one day during his morning walk, little did he realize how his life would change. Elias Grafton is frantic when his beloved locket is taken from his antique shop. He fears it may be lost forever. Miles is intrigued by the power the locket possesses but can’t in good conscience keep what doesn’t belong to him. Although it can’t hurt to try it once or twice, can it?

A Beautiful View for a Murder Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Devil's Lake, Wisconsin, the tragic demise of football sensation John "Jack" Russell "Terrier" shatters the tranquility. When his girlfriend, Cait Sullivan, is accused of his murder following a heated altercation witnessed by many, attorney John Anthony Thomas seeks help from the enigmatic Samantha Summers, who agrees to join as his second counsel. Enter Samantha and her astute housemate, Chancy Evans, a seasoned gambler. Together, they plunge into a labyrinth of secrets entwining past lives, steroid-fueled athletes, ...

A movie scene turns deadly. Private Investigator Samantha Summers is asked to do a cameo in a remake of a Hollywood movie, but as the cameras roll for the film's climactic scene, tragedy strikes. Someone has replaced the prop gun for the real thing, leading to the death of the insufferable leading lady. With a snowstorm shutting off the island and the local police not having a murder to investigate in over sixty years, Sam is forced to head the inquiry. Every person associated with the film hated the dead woman, including her husband, making Sam’s job one of the toughest she's ever had.

Three Double Murders Have The Police And The FBI Baffled. The hunt for the truth becomes a matter of life and death in the riveting mystery novel, Doubling Down. Ex-cop, disbarred lawyer, and current private investigator Samantha Summers is approached by a desperate former state senator whose son is one of the victims of a series of double homicides. Despite warnings from the FBI and her former partner at Madison PD to back off, Sam and her best friend and housemate, professional gambler Chancy Evans, are determined to uncover the truth. As they begin to unravel the mystery, an attempt is ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Chautauqua Lake Region, New York State, United Statesi, by R Peterson, offers the inside scoop on the Chautauqua Lake region. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

A Locked Room Mystery When movie star Stacy Marcus is found dead in a locked house, Chancy Evans is asked to make a request of his housemate, private investigator Samantha Summers. Sam is hesitant to take the case, but the promise of $500,000 to prove the innocence of NBL’s Toronto Huskies head coach Coty Mitchum, is too much to pass up. But when Samantha uncovers the truth and Mitchum refuses to pay her, it sets off a series of events that prove to have dire consequences for Sam and Chancy. She now needs to solve a second, more complex mystery to save Chancy’s neck. Or is the deck ...