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The Fury of Beijing: An Ava Lee Novel: The Triad Years (An Ava Lee Novel #16)
Par Ian Hamilton. 2024
Learning to Kill: Stories
Par Ed McBain. 2007
A &“gripping&” collection of crime stories from the author of the acclaimed 87th Precinct novels (People). Ed McBain&’s 87th…
Precinct is &“perhaps the finest police procedural series of all time&” (Publishers Weekly). But before he turned to novels, McBain wrote short crime fiction under various names, for pulp magazines including Manhunt and Argosy. Collected in this anthology are twenty-five of these early stories, organized under headings such as &“Women in Jeopardy,&” &“Private Eyes,&” &“Loose Cannons,&” and &“Gangs.&” For fans of Ed McBain, the author&’s introduction to this anthology will be just as exciting as the stories themselves. There and in his introductory notes to each section, he offers valuable insight into his writing and his singular career.Dark Pursuit
Par Brandilyn Collins. 2008
&“Ever hear the dead knocking?&” Novelist Darell Brooke lived for his title as King of Suspense—until an auto accident left…
him unable to concentrate. Two years later, reclusive and bitter, he wants one thing: to plot a new novel and regain his reputation. Kaitlan Sering, his twenty-two-year-old granddaughter, once lived for drugs. After she stole from Darell, he cut her off. Now she&’s rebuilding her life. But in Kaitlan&’s town two women have been murdered, and she is about to discover a third. She&’s even more shocked to realize the culprit is her boyfriend, Craig, the police chief&’s son. Desperate, Kaitlan flees to her estranged grandfather. For over forty years, Darell Brooke has lived suspense. Surely he&’ll devise a plan to trap the cunning Craig. But can Darell&’s muddled mind do it? And—if he tries—with what motivation? For Kaitlan&’s plight may be the stunning answer to the elusive plot he seeks . . .Little Lamb Lost (Claire Conover Mysteries)
Par Margaret Fenton. 2009
&“A relentless social worker makes an intriguing amateur sleuth&” in this southern crime novel, the first in a &“promising new…
series&” (Booklist). Two-year-old Michael Hennessey is found dead and his mother, Ashley is arrested. The only person who doesn&’t believe Ashley Hennessey killed her son is Claire Conover, the social worker who put Michael back in his mother&’s home. Claire believes Ashley has recovered from a life of booze and drugs and turned over a new leaf for the sake of her child. Now Claire just has to prove Ashley&’s innocence to the police. There&’s no shortage of other suspects. There&’s the boyfriend who didn&’t like being saddled with his girlfriend&’s kid, and Ashley&’s alcoholic stepfather with a shady past. And what about the boy&’s mysterious father? But the search for answers is fraught with uncertainty as Claire comes up against her own doubts. Maybe she got it wrong. Maybe Ashley was using again. Maybe reuniting mother and son was a misjudgment Claire would regret for the rest of her life. Whatever the truth is, one thing is certain: Claire is about to uncover secrets that could ruin lives—or end her own. &“Fenton puts her experiences as a social worker to good use in her promising debut. . . . With her fine ear for regional speech, Fenton may do for Birmingham what Margaret Maron has done for rural North Carolina.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A riveting story . . . Little Lamb Lost is highly recommended reading.&” —Midwest Book Review &“Well done.&” —Library JournalMurder on Frequency: Harrie Mckinsey Mystery #3 (Harrie McKinsey Mysteries #Vol. 3)
Par Patricia Smith Wood. 2016
An amateur sleuth with psychic abilities is drawn into a missing person mystery that puts her and her best friend…
on the trail of a murderer. When Harrie McKinsey is dragged to a ham radio course by her best friend Ginger Vaughn, they discover some pretty strange occurrences in the world of amateur radio. Like the operator who made contact with another enthusiast, despite the fact that he was reported dead five years earlier. Harrie and Ginger&’s hunt for the missing caller turns into a murder investigation and a major confrontation with a Mafia don. Good thing the ladies have the FBI, the Albuquerque police, and a team of private detectives for back up, because it looks like another murder is about to take place, unless Harrie and Ginger can crack this case first. &“Leave it to the redoubtable Harrie, her sidekick Ginger, and a gang of faithful friends to uncover the truth.&” —Robert D. Kidera, Hillerman Prize–winning author of the Gabe McKenna mystery series &“Murder on Frequency is the murder mystery equivalent of a New Mexico sandstorm. Fast paced. Whirling. Making you question what&’s right before your eyes. And irresistible. . . . A great read.&” —J. Michael Orenduff, author of the award-winning Pot Thief murder mysteriesMurder on Sagebrush Lane (Harrie McKinsey Mysteries)
Par Patricia Smith Wood. 2013
A murder on a quiet street in Albuquerque leads a psychic amateur sleuth and her FBI agent husband into an…
investigation of stolen government secrets. Trouble always seems to find Harrie McKinsey. From the darkness that haunts her dreams at night, to the morning she discovers a toddler sitting in the flower bed on her front porch, covered in blood. A search for the little girl&’s parents leads Harrie and her husband, FBI agent DJ Scott, into a grisly murder investigation of the child&’s father, a computer lab employee at Sandia National Labs with a security clearance at the highest government levels. Whatever Katie&’s father knew, it led to his brutal death. And now with the child&’s life at stake, Harrie won&’t sit still until the killer is caught. Along with DJ, her best friend Ginger, and Ginger&’s husband, Harrie is drawn into a world where there are those who would stop at nothing shy of theft, kidnapping, and murder to gain power. Harrie might just be in over her head this time. But that doesn&’t stop her from pursuing a killer who intends to make her his final victim. &“Filled with tension and suspense. . . . This is Patricia Wood&’s best book yet.&” —Joseph Badal, Hillerman Prize–winning author of Ultimate BetrayalLittle Girl Gone (Claire Conover Mysteries)
Par Margaret Fenton. 2016
A social worker turns amateur sleuth when a teen in her care goes missing, and the girl&’s mother is found…
murdered, in this southern domestic thriller. Claire Conover is in a bind. The thirteen-year-old girl who had been taken into custody for sleeping behind a grocery store has disappeared without a trace. Worse, her mother&’s dead body is discovered on a construction site. Is it possible the runaway daughter pulled the trigger? Or is the girl a victim of her murdered mother&’s shady lifestyle? The only thing Claire knows is she needs to find the girl—fast—even if it means teaming up with an investigative reporter whose intentions toward her may be more than platonic. Prowling the streets of Birmingham, Claire works to solve the dark puzzle of the girl&’s life, desperate to find her alive and keep her safe, once and for all. Praise for Little Lamb Lost, Book 1 of the Claire Conover Mysteries: &“Fenton puts her experiences as a social worker to good use in her promising debut. . . . With her fine ear for regional speech, Fenton may do for Birmingham what Margaret Maron has done for rural North Carolina.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A relentless social worker makes an intriguing amateur sleuth, and Birmingham offers a fresh take on the New South as a setting for crime fiction. . . . [A] promising new series.&” —BooklistLittle White Lies (Claire Conover Mysteries)
Par Margaret Fenton. 2022
A social worker turns amateur sleuth when the child in her care is endangered in this southern domestic thriller. …
Claire Conover&’s first instinct is always to keep children safe. So when the social worker&’s latest case involves a biracial baby orphaned by what looks like a racially-motivated attack, Claire works night and day to find a family to take in the eight month old. But the only relatives she uncovers could put the baby&’s life into more danger. The case quickly upends her personal life, and the home she is making with her boyfriend, Grant. Things get even more complicated when the teen runaway Claire has been worrying about turns up, brutalized and homeless. Of course, Claire takes her in, even though the move puts her job—and her relationship—at risk. Keeping the children in her care out of harm&’s way is second nature for Claire. But this time, it could cost her everything. Praise for Little Lamb Lost, Book 1 of the Claire Conover Mysteries: &“Fenton puts her experiences as a social worker to good use in her promising debut. . . . With her fine ear for regional speech, Fenton may do for Birmingham what Margaret Maron has done for rural North Carolina.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A relentless social worker makes an intriguing amateur sleuth, and Birmingham offers a fresh take on the New South as a setting for crime fiction. . . . [A] promising new series.&” —BooklistThe Easter Egg Murder (Harrie McKinsey Mysteries)
Par Patricia Smith Wood. 2013
In a mystery inspired by a historical murder, best friends become amateur sleuths when a senator&’s memoir reveals secrets someone…
would kill to keep quiet. Why was a US senator suddenly writing a book about an unsolved murder that happened fifty years ago? Dynamic duo Harrie McKinsey and Ginger Vaughn know the story is bound to stir up trouble, especially since the ruthless killing on Easter Sunday in 1950 led to the end of illegal casinos in New Mexico. Eager to tell the tale, the two ambitious editors take on the high profile project. But just moments after the Albuquerque press announces the news of the senator&’s upcoming exposé, a person closely connected to the case is killed, and another narrowly escapes death. Suddenly Harrie and Ginger are not just editing the story but racing to get to the bottom of it. Uncovering the clues pits Ginger against her overprotective husband, and Harrie against an attractive FBI agent who would prefer she keep her pretty nose out of it. But Harrie is having mysterious dreams about the murder victims, so she feels an urgency to stay on the case, even if it means confronting a cold-blooded killer intent on silencing Harrie and Ginger forever. &“Patricia Smith Wood deftly guides you through this thrilling tale to its surprise conclusion. You&’ll love it!&” —Sandi Ault, the Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author of the Wild mystery series &“Imaginative and compelling! A tantalizing plot and memorable characters combine to make this a spellbinding debut.&” —Margaret Tessler, author of the Sharon Salazar mystery seriesThe Suicide Murders (Benny Cooperman Mystery Ser. #1)
Par Howard Engel. 1980
Myrna Yates was cool, attractive - a real society lady - and in trouble. Benny Cooperman, a private eye in…
Grantham, Ontario, Canada with a hard head and a tender heart, was ready to help her in any way he could. Her concern? Whether her husband Chester was having an affair. But when Ches commits suicide the day Benny begins his investigation, our detective realizes he may be dealing with something beyond a simple "family affair." Probing into the curious circumstances surrounding the death, Benny finds himself in the midst of a strange group of people - one that involves a mysterious psychiatrist, eminent but shady citizens, and soon, a few more suicides. Or are they murders?The Likeness: The inspiration for BBC/RTE drama series DUBLIN MURDERS
Par Tana French. 2008
'One of the best crime writers working today' Guardian'The Likeness isn't just a good page-turner, but a skilfully written modern…
novel' Sunday IndependentStill traumatised by her brush with a psychopath, Detective Cassie Maddox transfers out of the Murder Squad and starts a relationship with fellow detective Sam ONeill. But she's too badly shaken to commit to him, or to her career.When Sam calls her to the scene of his new case, she is shocked to find that the murdered girl is her double. What's more, her ID says she is Lexie Madison - the identity Cassie used, years ago, as an undercover detective. With no leads, no suspects and no clues to Lexie's real identity, Cassie's old boss spots the opportunity of a lifetime: send Cassie undercover in the dead girl's place, to tempt the killer out of hiding to finish the job.Death of the Black Widow
Par James Patterson, J. D. Barker. 2022
She destroys the men she loves—and escapes every time. The most dangerous killer James Patterson has ever created is also…
his most seductive. On his first night with Detroit PD, Officer Walter O&’Brien is called to a murder scene. A terrified twenty-year-old has bludgeoned her kidnapper with skill that shocks even O&’Brien&’s veteran partner. The young woman is also a brilliant escape artist. Her bold flight from police custody makes the case impossible to solve—and, for Walter, even more impossible to forget. By the time Walter&’s promoted to detective, his fascination with the missing, gray-eyed woman is approaching obsession. And when Walter discovers that he&’s not alone in his search, one truth is certain. This deadly string of secrets didn&’t begin in his home city—but he&’s going to make sure it ends there.Win
Par Harlan Coben. 2021
In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Harlan Coben, a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of a vigilante…
antihero—drawing him down a dangerous road.Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors — and the items stolen from her family were never recovered. Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead — not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case — with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him — doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism — and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11 (Smashie McPerter Investigates)
Par N. Griffin, Kate Hindley. 2015
The day the hamster disappears from Smashie McPerter’s class begins like any other. As Room 11 descends into paranoia-fueled chaos,…
as natural suspects produce natural alibis, and as motives remain unmotivated, Smashie and her best friend, Dontel, are forced to the limits of their parlor-room detecting to set things right.Anything But Civil (A hattie Davish Mystery Ser. #2)
Par Anna Loan-Wilsey. 2013
In this historical mystery from the &“superb&” Hattie Davish series, the traveling secretary discovers some Civil War grudges are still…
deadly twenty-five years on (Library Journal). Hattie Davish is delighted to be ably assisting her wealthy employer, Sir Arthur Windom-Greene, an English scholar who is fascinated by the American Civil War and who is hard at work putting together a definitive biography of Union general Cornelius Starrett. Their research takes them to the small town of Galena, Illinois, where they quickly learn that the twenty-five years since the war&’s end have done little to heal old wounds. Distrust and betrayal seem to linger in everyone&’s minds—none more so than General Starrett&’s own pompous son, Henry. Hattie is certain he has something to do with a string of bizarre incidents that have recently plagued the town—and her suspicions are bluntly confirmed when the much-disliked Henry turns up dead. Between her work for Sir Arthur, preparing for Christmas, and unscheduled visitors from her past, Hattie hardly has time to investigate a murder—but her curiosity prevails, and she soon finds herself lost in a labyrinth of secrets and deceit that leads to more questions than answers . . . The bestselling author of A Lack of Temperance continues her Victorian-era mystery series that Emily Brightwell calls &“a welcome addition to the genre.&”A Lack of Temperance: A Hattie Davish Mystery (A Hattie Davish Mystery #1)
Par Anna Loan-Wilsey. 2012
Introducing Hattie Davish, a traveling secretary who arrives in small Ozark town only to discover her new employer has disappeared . . .…
On the eve of the heated presidential election of 1892, Miss Hattie Davish arrives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a scenic resort town where those without the scent of whiskey on their breath have the plight of temperance on their tongues. Summoned for her services as a private secretary, Hattie is looking forward to exploring the hills, indulging her penchant for botany—and getting to know the town&’s handsome doctor. But it&’s hard to get her job done with her employer nowhere to be found . . . An army of unassuming women wielding hatchets have descended on the quiet Ozark village, destroying every saloon in their path—and leaving more than a few enemies in their wake. So when their beloved leader, Mother Trevelyan, is murdered, it&’s easy to point fingers. Now that she&’s working for a dead woman, Hattie turns to her trusty typewriter to get to the truth. And as she follows a trail of cryptic death threats, she&’ll come face to face with a killer far more dangerous than the Demon Rum . . .&“A wonderful read from a welcome addition to the genre. This one shouldn&’t be missed—it has it all!&” —Emily Brightwell, New York Times–bestselling author &“[A] delightful debut . . . Cozy fans will eagerly await Hattie&’s next adventure.&” —Publishers Weekly &“This historical cozy debut showcases the author&’s superb research . . . this is a warm beginning.&” —Library JournalKiller Gourmet (A Savannah Reid Mystery #20)
Par G. A. McKevett. 2015
A PI with a love of food and justice is on the case after a celebrity chef is eighty-sixed in…
this cozy mystery by the author of Killer Physique. When Savannah Reid and the Moonlight Magnolia gang learn their friends Ryan Stone and John Gibson are planning to open a chic new restaurant in San Carmelita, California, they eagerly offer their input on everything from what dishes to serve to how many calories they should contain. But all Ryan and John can think about is how excited they are to have hired the temperamental but talented chef Baldwin Norwood. Too bad the only thing being sliced and diced in the kitchen is the chef himself . . . As Savannah turns her attention from munchies to murder, she quickly realizes the cantankerous chef left a bad taste in everyone's mouth, and any number of people could have whipped up a recipe for revenge. Could the jilted sous chef he stabbed in the back have done the same to him? Perhaps the loyal girlfriend he took for granted was finally fed up. Or maybe the business partner whose career he ruined had an appetite for blood. Savannah has her work cut out for her, and just when she thinks there couldn&’t be any more suspects, she uncovers a plot more precarious than a perfect soufflé . . .Praise for Killer Gourmet &“Engrossing . . . . Natural dialogue and characters with real-life problems set this series well above the cozy average once again.&” —Publishers WeeklyEvery Body on Deck (A Savannah Reid Mystery #22)
Par G. A. McKevett. 2017
In this cozy mystery by the author of Killer Reunion, a plus-sized PI&’s latest job on an Alaskan cruise ends…
when her boss&’s death rocks the boat.When famed mystery writer Natasha Van Cleef invites the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency on an Alaskan cruise in exchange for some personal protection, Savannah is instantly onboard with the idea. The voyage goes smoothly—until Natasha and her husband flee the ship and get killed in a suspiciously explosive crash . . .Awash in regret, Savannah and the MM crew won&’t return home to San Carmelita until they expose whoever caused the fatal &“accident.&” But Savannah and her team discover that Natasha&’s life was far more dramatic than any of her bestsellers. Not only was her marriage and literary career splattered with bad blood, but a crazed fan was tracking her every move. With suspects and clues flooding in by the boatful, it&’s all hands on deck as Savannah rushes to seize the murderer before she lands herself in hot water next . . .Praise for Every Body on Deck&“Well-drawn, sympathetic characters; satisfying plot twists; and plenty of humor distinguish this lively, long-running cozy series.&” —Booklist&“Humor and romance leaven McKevett&’s 22nd whodunit . . . This lighthearted cozy builds to a double surprise ending.&” —Publishers WeeklyDream Town (An Archer Novel #3)
Par David Baldacci. 2022
Private investigator and World War II veteran Aloysius Archer heads to Los Angeles, the city where dreams are made and…
shattered, and is ensnared in a lethal case in this latest thriller in #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci&’s Nero Award-winning series. It&’s the eve of 1953, and Aloysius Archer is in Los Angeles to ring in the New Year with an old friend, aspiring actress Liberty Callahan, when their evening is interrupted by an acquaintance of Callahan&’s: Eleanor Lamb, a screenwriter in dire straits. After a series of increasingly chilling events—mysterious phone calls, the same blue car loitering outside her house, and a bloody knife left in her sink—Eleanor fears that her life is in danger, and she wants to hire Archer to look into the matter. Archer suspects that Eleanor knows more than she&’s saying, but before he can officially take on her case, a dead body turns up inside of Eleanor&’s home . . . and Eleanor herself disappears. Missing client or not, Archer is dead set on finding both the murderer and Eleanor. With the help of Callahan and his partner Willie Dash, he launches an investigation that will take him from mob-ridden Las Vegas to the glamorous world of Hollywood to the darkest corners of Los Angeles—a city in which beautiful faces are attached to cutthroat schemers, where the cops can be more corrupt than the criminals . . . and where the powerful people responsible for his client&’s disappearance will kill without a moment&’s hesitation if they catch Archer on their trail.These Deadly Prophecies
Par Andrea Tang. 2024
&“An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.&” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And SmokeA teenage…
sorcerer&’s apprentice must solve her boss&’s murder in order to prove her innocence in this twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.Being an apprentice to one of the world's most famous sorcerers has its challenges; Tabatha Zeng just didn&’t think they would include solving crime. But when her boss, the infamous fortuneteller Sorcerer Solomon, predicts his own brutal death—and worse, it comes true—Tabatha finds herself caught in the crosshairs.The police have their sights set on her and Callum Solomon, her murdered boss&’s youngest son. With suspicion swirling around them, the two decide to team up to find the real killer and clear their own names once and for all.But solving a murder isn&’t as easy as it seems, especially when the suspect list is mostly the rich, connected, and magical members of Sorcerer Solomon&’s family. And Tabatha can&’t quite escape the nagging voice in her head asking: just how much can she really trust Callum Solomon?Nothing is as it seems in this quick-witted and fantastical murder mystery.