Penny Warner

Party planner Presley Parker is the prime suspect after a bride and a party planning competitor are both found murdered after a wedding Presley had organized.

How to Host a Killer Party

When the murder mystery party at the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park results in foul play and her best friend, who is dating the victim's son, is accused of the crime, event-planner Presley Parker must clear her friend's name before a twisted party crasher gets away with murder. Original.

How to Crash a Killer Bash

Using their code-breaking skills, four middle-schoolers solve the mystery of the eccentric man who draws stick figures on his second-floor bedroom window.

The Secret of the Skeleton Key

Presley Parker, while hosting a seance party at San Jose's famous Winchester Mystery House, gets embroiled in a murder investigation when a voice from beyond accuses her client Jonathan Ellington of infidelity and a guest is found dead. Original. 20,000 first printing.

How to Survive a Killer Séance

When JoAnne Douglas, the president of the Green Grape Association environmental group who believes that wineries are damaging the local environment, is found dead at wine-tasting event, event planner Presley Parker must catch a killer before things turn even more sour. Original. 15,000 first printing.

How to Dine on Killer Wine

While hosting a lavish party in a graveyard for big-time producer Lucas Cruz, event planner Presley Parker finds her reputation on the line when an entertainment reporter crashes the party and winds up dead. Original. 20,000 first printing.

A Party-planning Mystery

How to Party with a Killer Vampire

Using the skills and personality of Nancy Drew as a guide, presents tips and advice on how to live one's life like the girl detective, covering fashion, beauty, romance, relationships, survival, sleuthing, and success.

Skills, Tips, and Life Lessons from Everyone's Favourite Girl Detective

The Official Nancy Drew Handbook

An enigmatic message leads the Code Busters to embark on a treasure hunt on creepy Alcatraz Island, where they must use their problem-solving skills to unravel the mystery.

The Haunted Lighthouse

A fisherman is hired to scatter human ashes found stashed at a storage facility. When he turns up dead, Conner, a hearing-impaired journalist, must navigate mortician politics and skinhead teenagers to find the truth. But someone is determined to make sure that Connor bites the dust, along with the biggest story of the year.

A Connor Westphal Mystery

A Quiet Undertaking

Dead Body Language (Crime Line.)

Right to Remain Silent

Sign of Foul Play (Connor Westphal Mystery)

Buford the Bullfrog is dead. And that's only the beginning. Connor Westphal, the feisty deaf publisher of the weekly Eureka , jumps into the annual Jubilee festivities when her sidekick and main squeeze, private eye Dan Smith, is retained by Buford's jockey to find the murderer. With the help of Sheriff Elvis Mercer and the eccentric denizens of Flat Skunk, Connor and Dan think it'll be a snap, until the sheriff's son Jeremiah comes under suspicion and a human body surfaces in Critter's Creek, along with a lot more dead frogs. Connor, with the aid of a new blind friend, sets about finding out who is killing the frogs and people of Calaveras County.

Blind Side

In the sleepy town of Flat Skunk, newspaper editor Connor Westphal tries to help her ex-boyfriend clear his name after he is implicated in the murder of his ex-wife, while local prospector Sluice Jackson claims he has discovered gold.

Silence is Golden

"A trip to a museum to learn about Ancient Egypt turns into a new case for the Code Busters when they discover that someone may be stealing artifacts and replacing them with cunning forgeries"--

The Mummy's Curse

When the Code Busters visit the Carmel Mission, a series of coded messages sets them on the hunt for long hidden pirate treasure.

The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure

Written for adults who want to have inexpensive but fun birthday parties for their children.

Creative Party Ideas Your Kids and Their Friends Will Love

Birthday Parties for Kids!

35 Exciting Outdoor Theme Parties for Kids! This book offers 35 outdoor party themes, complete with invitations, costumes, decorations, games, activities, food, cake, favors, variations, and helpful hints. The parties can be thrown in your backyard, a park, or any other outdoor space. Party ideas include: • Archeology Expedition, with kid-sized pyramids, mummies, and mystery maps; • Circus, with lion taming, tightrope walking, and clown cakes; • Hayride, with songfests, scarecrow making, and painting with hay; • Hollywood Stunts, with bicycle slalom, leapin’ limbo, and other physically challenging games; • Olympic Gold, with decathlon events, team sports, and trophies or medals for everyone; • Outdoor Theater, with reenacting of favorite movie scenes, trivia games, and makeup makeovers; • Space: The Final Frontier, with alien invaders, flying saucers, and model rocket building.

Kids Outdoor Parties

This book is the ultimate guide to throwing the perfect bash—at home. Whether there is a special birthday looming, a new baby to celebrate, or just a craving for a night full of chocolate, professional party coordinator Penny Warner has it all planned. With 75 fun-filled themed events, this book offers unique ideas for parties: PMS Pamper Party; Spicy Spanish Fiesta; Valentine’s Day Sucks Party; Cookies and Cocktails Christmas Party; and more! There is always a reason to party—and with this book, hosting a fabulous celebration has never been easier!

75 Excuses to Party with Your Girlfriends

Ladies Night

New parents can now rely on more than 200 tried and true slumber solutions, taken from the real sleep experts: parents, grandparents, nannies, and doctors. Penny Warner delivers here the widest selection of time-tested tricks, from classic (take a drive around the block) to quirky (fake sleep next to your baby). With lullabies, nursery rhymes, and lists of helpful sleep aides, it's an indispensable resource. Parents can flag their favorites then relax knowing everyone will rest easy.

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