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Wolf to the slaughter (Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery #3)
Par Ruth Rendell. 2009
Anita Margolis has vanished. There was no body, no crime, nothing more concrete than an anonymous letter and the intriguing…
name of Smith. With the letter providing them with only one questionable lead to follow, Wexford and his sidekick Inspector Burden are compelled to make enquiries. They soon discover Anita is wealthy, flighty, and thoroughly immoral. The straight-laced Burden has a very clear idea of what happened to her. But Wexford has his own suspicions. Sequel to "A new lease of death", followed by "The best man to die". 2009.A new lease of death: Some Cases Are Impossible To Bury (Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery #2)
Par Ruth Rendell. 2009
Chief Inspector Wexford believed he'd solved Mrs Primero's murder fifteen years ago. It was no real mystery. Everyone knew Painter,…
her odd-job man, had done it. Henry Archery's son is engaged to Painter's daughter. Only Henry Archery can't let the past remain buried. He wants to prove Wexford wrong, and in probing into the lives of the witnesses questioned all those years ago, he stirs up more than old ghosts. Sequel to "From Doon with death", followed by "Wolf to the slaughter". 2009.From Doon with death (Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery #1)
Par Ruth Rendell. 2009
No one believed Mr Parsons' fears for his missing wife. Until two days later she was discovered in the woods,…
her face swollen and her clothes damply clinging to her lifeless body. Chief Inspector Wexford is baffled until he discovers Margaret's dark secret, a collection of rare books, each inscribed from a secret lover and signed only as 'Doon'. Followed by "A new lease of death". 2009.Never Forget (A Victor Lessard Thriller #book 1)
Par Martin Michaud. 2020
Tormented, rebellious police detective Victor Lessard races to track down a ruthless killer in Montreal. “Martin Michaud is a master…
at twisty storytelling and compelling atmosphere.” — Catherine McKenzie “Never Forget is a crackerjack read.” — Quill & Quire “A raucous crime thriller.” — Publishers Weekly When a homeless man jumps to his death in Old Montreal, the police discover two wallets in his possession: one belonging to a retired psychiatrist who was murdered in a bizarre ritual, the other to a powerful corporate lawyer who has vanished. As Montreal police detective Victor Lessard and his partner, Jacinthe Taillon, work to solve the separate mysteries, a dark conspiracy begins to emerge. While the pressure builds and the bodies accumulate, disturbing secrets come to light about a pivotal moment in political history. But will Lessard and Taillon crack the case in time to stop the killer from striking again?Sleeping in the Ground: An Inspector Banks Novel (Inspector Alan Banks #24)
Par Peter Robinson. 2018
DSI Alan Banks is determined to track down a gunman after a mass shooting in this thrilling, latest instalment of…
Peter Robinson's internationally bestselling series. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks is called in to lead the investigation after a shocking mass murder occurs during a wedding outside a small church in the Yorkshire Dales. An exhaustive manhunt ensues and the shooter is run to ground as the investigation follows its inevitable course. But Banks, his colleague DI Annie Cabbot, and the newest and youngest team member, DI Gerry Masterson, are plagued by doubts as to exactly what happened in the churchyard that day, and why. Have they apprehended the right suspect? Is there more to uncover? Struggling with the death of an old flame and the return of profiler Jenny Fuller, a former love interest, Banks is compelled to dig deeper into the suspect's past and motivations, and as he does, he uncovers forensic and psychological puzzles that lead him to long forgotten secrets. It's possible that eventually they'll provide the answers he is looking for, but will he piece together the clues in time? Chilling, suspenseful, and deftly plotted, Sleeping in the Ground, will keep long-time fans and new readers guessing to the very end, and it proves without a doubt that Peter Robinson is a crime writer at the top of his game.The Wrong Hands and Other Stories: Not Safe After Dark / The Price of Love
Par Peter Robinson. 2020
Over two dozen of the very best mystery short stories from crime-fiction's maestro, Peter Robinson. Set in places as far-flung…
as Inspector Alan Banks's turf in Yorkshire, Robinson's own neighbourhood in Toronto, and in Los Angeles and Florida, these stories also reach back in time: to 1873 to an utopian milltown in northern England, Thomas Hardy country in 1939, and a small Yorkshire town during the Second World War. Complete with the award-winning stories "Innocence" (Crime Writers of Canada Best Short Story Award), "The Two Ladies of Rose Cottage" (Mystery Readers International's Macavity Award), "Murder in Utopia" (Robinson's fifth Arthur Ellis Award) and "Missing in Action" (Edgar Award), this collection is full of spellbinding plots, suspense that grips and won't let go, utterly unpredictable twists, psychological truths both sweet and scary, and characters you'd like to meet (and some you'd hope never to encounter).Les filles de Caleb: 1, Le chant du coq (2 continents)
Par Arlette Cousture. 1985
Tissée sur une toile de fond authentique et inspirée principalement de la vie de deux femmes, voici l'histoire des descendantes…
de Caleb, un paysan de la Mauricie. Plus particulièrement, c'est l'histoire d'Émilie, d'Ovila et de leur amour. Suivi de "Les filles de Caleb. Tome 2: le cri de l'oie blanche, 1918-46" (FD01377). 1985.Blackwater Falls: A Thriller (Blackwater Falls #1)
Par Ausma Zehanat Khan. 2022
From critically acclaimed author Ausma Zehanat Khan, Blackwater Falls is the first in a timely and powerful crime series, introducing…
Detective Inaya Rahman.“A gripping and compulsive mystery, but much more than that: an exploration of faith, prejudice and fear of the unknown.” —Ann Cleeves, New York Times bestselling author of the Vera, Shetland and Two Rivers seriesGirls from immigrant communities have been disappearing for months in the Colorado town of Blackwater Falls, but the local sheriff is slow to act and the fates of the missing girls largely ignored. At last, the calls for justice become too loud to ignore when the body of a star student and refugee--the Syrian teenager Razan Elkader--is positioned deliberately in a mosque.Detective Inaya Rahman and Lieutenant Waqas Seif of the Denver Police are recruited to solve Razan’s murder, and quickly uncover a link to other missing and murdered girls. But as Inaya gets closer to the truth, Seif finds ways to obstruct the investigation. Inaya may be drawn to him, but she is wary of his motives: he may be covering up the crimes of their boss, whose connections in Blackwater run deep.Inaya turns to her female colleagues, attorney Areesha Adams and Detective Catalina Hernandez, for help in finding the truth. The three have bonded through their experiences as members of vulnerable groups and now they must work together to expose the conspiracy behind the murders before another girl disappears.Delving deep into racial tensions, and police corruption and violence, Blackwater Falls examines a series of crimes within the context of contemporary American politics with compassion and searing insight.Violets are blue (Alex Cross series. #7.)
Par James Patterson. 2001
Alex Cross joins forces with a female San Francisco detective to investigate a pattern of murders occurring across the country…
that draws him into the bizarre subculture of ritual role-playing and vampirism. Sequel to "Roses Are Red" (EB69598). Followed by "Four blind mice". Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2001. (Alex Cross series ; 7)London bridges (Alex Cross series. #10.)
Par James Patterson. 2004
A bomb goes off in a small town in the west of America and FBI agent Alex Cross is summoned…
in to help investigate. Calls from an anonymous villain do little to explain the violence as reports come in of similar bombings across the globe. Sequel to "The big bad wolf" (EB74159), followed by "Mary, Mary" (EB74897). 2004. (Alex Cross Series ; 10)Four blind mice (Alex Cross #8)
Par James Patterson. 2002
Alex Cross helps buddy John Sampson investigate the case of an army sergeant framed for serial murder. The pair discover…
a pattern of wrongful military court convictions around the country, but authorities are uncooperative, and the real killer is ready to strike again. Eighth Alex Cross mystery. Sequel to "Violets are Blue." 2002. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sexThe law of innocence (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel #6)
Par Michael Connelly. 2020
Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of…
his Lincoln. When Haller is charged with murder and can't make the exorbitant bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge, he must strategize and build his defense from his jail cell. Strong language and some violence. 202022 seconds (Women's murder club #22)
Par James Patterson, Maxine Paetro. 2022
San Francisco Police Department Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind thanks to the buzz of a last-ditch shipment…
of drugs and weapons crossing the southern border ahead of new, restrictive gun laws. But before she can act, her top informant tells her of former cops participating in professional hits and leaving threatening messages. Violence and strong language. 2022The religious body (The Calleshire Chronicles Ser. #1)
Par Catherine Aird. 2015
"The day begins like any other for Sister Mary St. Gertrude. When her alarm sounds at 5 a. m., Sister…
Mary begins rousting her convent sisters from their beds, starting with the Reverend Mother. Down the Order she goes with a knock and a warm blessing. But when the young nun reaches Sister Anne's door, there is no answer. She assumes that Sister Anne got up early, and continues on her way. But later, when a fellow nun leaves a bloody thumbprint on the sheet music for a hymn, and Sister Anne is nowhere to be found, it becomes apparent that something is very wrong. Then Sister Anne's body is found at the bottom of a steep set of stairs, her veil askew and her head crushed. Religious Body introduces the sophisticated Detective Inspector C. D. Sloan along with his eager and trustworthy sidekick, Detective Constable Crosby, and the acerbic Superintendent Leeyes in a mystery of holy proportions that will have readers guessing until the last page." -- Provided by publisherThe best is yet to come: A Novel
Par Debbie Macomber. 2022
"A new beginning in charming Oceanside, Washington, is exactly what Hope Godwin needs after the death of her twin brother.…
There are plenty of distractions, like her cozy cottage with the slightly nosy landlords next door, and a brewing drama among her students at the local high school. Even having settled quickly into the community, Hope still feels something is still missing. That is, until her landlords convince her to volunteer at their animal shelter. There she meets Shadow, a rescue dog that everyone has given up on. But true to her name, Hope believes he's worth saving. Like Shadow, shelter volunteer Cade Lincoln Jr. is suffering with injuries most can't see. A wounded ex-marine, Cade identifies with Shadow, assuming they are both beyond help. Hope senses that what they each need is someone to believe in them, and she has a lot of love to give. As she gains Shadow's trust, Hope notices Cade begins to open up as well. Finding the courage to be vulnerable again, Cade and Hope take steps toward a relationship, and Hope finally begins to feel at peace in her new home. But Hope's happiness is put to the test when Cade's past conflicts resurface, and Hope becomes embroiled in the escalating situation at the high school. Love and compassion are supposed to heal all wounds, but are they enough to help Hope and Cade overcome the pain of their past and the obstacles in the way of a better future?" -- Provided by publisherHenrietta who? (The Calleshire Chronicles Ser. #2)
Par Catherine Aird. 2015
"Early one morning in the quiet English village of Larking, the body of a woman named Mrs. Jenkins is found…
in the road. Miles away, her daughter, Henrietta, receives the bad news while working in the university library. Poor Mrs. Jenkins appears to have been the victim of a horrible car accident. When an autopsy proves not only that this was no accident but also that Mrs. Jenkins had never had a child, young Henrietta's life is thrown upside down. If she's not Mrs. Jenkins's daughter, then who is she? It's up to Detective Inspector C. D. Sloan of the Calleshire police force to bring the murderer to justice, and a sense of order back to Henrietta's life." -- Provided by publisherKnown dead: a novel (Carl Houseman #2)
Par Donald Harstad. 2000
A botched drug raid leaves a small-time marijuana dealer and a narcotics agent mysteriously dead. State and federal agencies wrestle…
for jurisdiction while Iowa deputy sheriff Carl Houseman from Eleven Days (DB 59474) and investigator Hester Gorse scope out a possible connection to local extremists. Violence and strong language. 1999The Zero: a novel
Par Jess Walter. 2006
An empty cup
Par Sarah Price. 2015
Rosanna Zook existed in a loveless and abusive marriage until an accident killed her husband. She has another chance at…
love and marries godly Reuben Troyer. But a mysterious illness soon brings Rosanna down. She must confront the empty well she draws on in order to give to others. 2015Last seen wearing (Library of Congress Crime Classics)
Par Leslie S. Klinger, Hillary Waugh. 2021
Based on a true story, this novel is considered to be one of the first police procedurals. Lowell Mitchell disappears…
in the middle of the day from her dorm room at a Massachusetts women's college. When she fails to return, the police begin a thorough investigation of the baffling case. 1952