Autism Mystery

Temple Grandin’s professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think—putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate “animal talk.”

Charlotte Ritter is a survivor and so much more. As a highly caffeinated go-getter busy raising three teenage kids on her own while juggling a full-time job at a family law practice, Charlotte has always dealt with things one day and one cup of coffee at a time. It’s not always easy, especially with a highly autistic teenager and a new, snarky paralegal that was recently hired at the firm, but she manages. Then one day her average but hectic life gets turned upside down when her boss asks her to do some simple research for an adoption case. Charlotte’s talent for connecting dots that ...

Born with autism, both Temple Grandin and Sean Barron now live famously successful social lives. However, their paths were quite different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. She interacted with many adults and other children, experiencing varied social situations. Logic informed her decision to obey social rules and avoid unpleasant consequences. Sean's emotions controlled his social behavior.

Cole Soprano's autism doesn't usually keep him down. Freshly graduated from Rochester Technic, he's been awarded an exclusive internship at Transco Enterprises, the mysterious company that's the talk of the town due to their secrecy and strict non-disclosure agreements. His social anxiety issues do wreak havoc on his love life, however, and as he turns a new page with his new job, he's hoping that will change as well. Little does he know just how much things are about to change. On the work front, he's faced with being Transco's second intern and considering no one has heard from Tran ...

When Murderbot discovers a dead body on Preservation Station, it knows it is going to have to assist station security to determine who the body is (was), how they were killed (that should be relatively straightforward, at least), and why (because apparently that matters to a lot of people - who knew?). Yes, the unthinkable is about to happen: Murderbot must voluntarily speak to humans! Again!

In Washington, D.C., a homeless man dies in Commander Gray Pierce's arms, shot by an assassin's bullet. But the death leaves behind a greater mystery: a bloody coin found clutched in the dead man's hand, an ancient relic that can be traced back to the Greek Oracle of Delphi.

Dr. Willa Watters is a prominent child psychologist at the height of her career. But when a viral video of a disastrous television interview puts her reputation on the line, Willa retreats to Broken Bayou, the town where she spent most of her childhood summers. There she visits her aunts’ old house and discovers some of her unstable mother’s belongings still languishing in the attic—dusty mementos harboring secrets of her harrowing past. Willa’s hopes for a respite are quickly crushed, not only by what she finds in that attic but also by what’s been found in the bayou.

Elvis has entered the building! Charlotte and Cole’s first actual date gets interrupted by a man dressed as the King of Rock n Roll...and he’s carrying an unconscious woman. Our girl has a suspicious mind and delves deeper into the man’s sketchy story. Back at her ‘real’ job, Mr. Baker has her helping a desperate family searching for a loved one. After some digging, Charlotte thinks there may be a link to the between the missing drug addict and the unconscious woman. Cole reluctantly lends a hand in the search for an eyewitness that can expose the truth as they both suspect the ...

A struggling Dr. John Watson becomes involved in a scheme. He's paired up with Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock investigates a murder that leads to a larger confrontation.

Molly Chapman, a mother of three, finds her once-loving marriage falling apart. Struggling with her mental health and neurodivergence, she seeks support from her psychiatrist. To escape her troubled home life, Molly walks her puppy along the beach, where she encounters a handsome stranger. One night, after another fight with her husband, Molly contemplates taking her own life but falls from the sea wall under mysterious circumstances. Injured and in a coma, Molly wakes up with no memory of her life and a stranger by her bedside. As Molly questions her new reality, will she uncover the truth...

A STORM IS COMING! Despite a hurricane approaching her East Coast Florida town, Charlotte Ritter insists on tracking down the long-lost great uncle of a boy whose adoption trial is coming up soon. Without her former tagalong partner, Cole, to help her, she reluctantly resorts to taking her other coworker Ginny with her to check out the uncle's last known address a couple of cities away. After careening off the road in a deluge of rain, the duo take refuge in the man's creepy and filthy house. Luck doesn't seem to be on their side as the storm knocks out power, and their cell phones have no ...

Set in Blackpool, Lancashire. After emerging from a coma, Molly is thrust into a world of deceit, betrayal, and hidden truths. Haunted by amnesia, she struggles to piece together fragments of her past, clinging to the one person she trusts implicitly. Her previous marriage holds dark secrets of abuse and undisclosed conditions that remain shrouded in her lost memories. As a team of detectives races against time to unravel the mystery of her disappearance, Molly's husband becomes the prime suspect in her supposed murder. PC Carter harbours a gut feeling that Molly is still alive, sparking a ...

Jonathan Roper is a key player in the elite Special Investigations Unit. His autism, and a relentless drive, have given him an extraordinary range of skills which make him a formidable detective. His reputation has grown to the point where he has been invited to join the digital fight against terror - but that's not working out as it means losing contact with his boss, Chief Inspector Brian Hooley. The pair formed a powerful bond while bringing down a gang of ruthless mercenaries running riot in London, and now events are throwing them back together.

Family ties run deep in the heart of Texas. Is there room in Paradise Valley for three more Daltons? Ford Dalton’s luck seems to have run out. The job he loved on the rodeo circuit left him with a back injury, and he was replaced. That’s about the time his fiancée broke things off, leaving him wondering about the next step in his life. When a frantic call for help comes from his family to come fight a wildfire in Paradise Valley, he and his brothers jump in the truck and head out. After all, what’s family for? When the crisis fades, Ford is left feeling let down—until his uncle ...

A frantic phone call on Christmas day from her snarky coworker starts the ball rolling on Charlotte's next detective case! This time it's a hit and run. Did Ginny actually kill one of her husband Chad's colleagues in a jealous rage or can our favorite part-time sleuth find much needed evidence to the contrary? When our resident drama queen is arrested and faces a criminal trial, the stakes get higher and higher at top speed. Plus, Charlotte has a new detective with an attitude to deal with while trying to get to the truth. Better fasten your seatbelts because this may prove to be her ...

Mermaids are real! At least Charlotte’s son Tommy thinks so and a family vacation to Weeki Wachee Springs does little to change his mind. Back at the office, Ginny is practically inconsolable when the woman who does her manicures dies unexpectedly from natural causes. Our favorite moonlighting detective dives into danger again when she snoops into the woman’s death and thinks something fishy is going on. Cole tags along to try his best to keep her out of too much trouble but Charlotte always seems to find a way. If she doesn’t nail the killer, she may end up being the next victim. ...

Wishing Shelf Awards Finalist (Teens); Book Excellence Awards Finalist (SF); Global Book Award Silver Medalist (SF Action & Adventure). "For young adults from 9 to 99" The building of the hadron collider was once big news, but now it is just part of the scenery for most of the community, until Airlie and other kids start showing unusual gifts. Airlie uses her psi abilities to solve a number of mysteries and crimes at her school and in her neighborhood - and comes to the attention of Inspector Jonathan Humble of Minor Crimes. Towards the end of the school year, Airlie gets two intriguing ...

Chief Inspector Brian Hooley has a plan, and it won't make him popular. He wants to bring back autistic detective Jonathan Roper. Currently suspended on misconduct charges, his condition, coupled with a relentless work ethic, makes Roper a unique investigator with observational skills that allow him to see what others miss. But he is also a complex man who doesn't get social boundaries, and plenty of his colleagues just don't like him. Hooley doesn't care about that. He knows Roper is the one to make a difference.

Ho, ho, ho! Charlotte Ritter is back, and Santa Claus is coming to town! Actually… hundreds of them. Yes, your favorite amateur sleuth has finally made it to the Surfing Santas event and it’s even more fun than she and her family expected. Unfortunately, the yuletide cheer nearly comes to a screeching halt when a friend of her son Joseph gets sent to the hospital after using some deadly, fentanyl laced pot. When Carrie informs her mother that a lot of the kids at school have been buying the same stuff too, Charlotte sets out to find out who the supplier is and bring them down. All the ...

In the gripping finale of the series, Molly finds herself at a crossroads after the arrest of her closest companion. Haunted by flashbacks and struggling to reconcile her past with her present, Molly embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As she pieces together the fragments of her memories, she is faced with a crucial decision: continue down the path she's on or reclaim the love and connections she once cherished. Alongside Molly, the detectives race against time to unravel the truth and secure justice for her. With tension mounting and stakes higher than ever, "The Finale" promises an ...