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Sacrifice: A Novel (The Nevernight Chronicle Ser. #11)

By Sharon Bolton, S. J. Bolton. 2008

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Suspense and thrillers, Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, General fictionGeneral non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

Digging in the Shetland Islands peat, newcomer obstetrician Tora Hamilton unearths the body of a woman who had recently given…

birth and whose heart was removed. Tora becomes obsessed with investigating, even when the police, her colleagues, and eventually even her husband--a local--warn her against it. Violence and strong language. 2008

Rage against the dying (Brigid Quinn Ser. #1)

By Becky Masterman, St. Martin`s Press. 2013

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Suspense and thrillers, Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

Retired Tucson FBI agent Brigid Quinn hides the violent details of her career from her new husband until an old…

case resurfaces. Floyd Lynch confesses to being the Route 66 killer and leads authorities to the body of Brigid's long-missing protégée. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2013

Crush: a Karen Vail novel (Karen Vail Ser.)

By Alan Jacobson, Perseus. 2009

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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillersGeneral non-fiction
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In Napa Valley for a much-needed vacation after the events of The Seventh Victim (DB 70938), FBI profiler Karen Vail…

and her boyfriend, policeman Robby Hernandez, stumble upon a murder scene. Vail, who suspects a serial killer, forces her way onto the case. Strong language and some violence. 2009

A detective under fire (Harriet Martens Mysteries Ser. #No. 3)

By H. R. F. Keating, St. Martin`s Press. 2004

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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

When a London newspaper article threatens to expose corruption in the prestigious Maximum Crimes Squad, the Inspector of Constabulary appoints…

detective superintendent Harriet Martens (a.k.a. the "Hard Detective") to head an ultra-sensitive inquiry. Office politics and an uncooperative crew hinder Harriet's investigation. 2002

A presumption of death (Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane Mysteries Ser. #2)

By Dorothy L. Sayers, Jill Paton Walsh, St. Martin`s Press. 2003

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Mysteries and crime stories, Historical fiction, Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

Hertfordshire, England; 1940. Harriet, wife of Lord Peter Wimsey, is living in the country with her children while her husband…

is away fighting. After an air raid drill in the village, a glamorous city-bred girl doing wartime farmwork is found murdered. Harriet assists the police superintendent with the investigation. 2002

In the dead of summer: an Amanda Pepper mystery (Amanda Pepper Mystery Ser.)

By Gillian Roberts. 1995

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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction
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Philadelphia high school English teacher Amanda Pepper is grumpy about teaching summer school until she meets her one enthusiastic pupil,…

a Vietnamese girl, April Truong. Then a series of hate crimes and April's apparent abduction force Amanda into her sleuth mode. Some violence

How I spent my summer vacation: an Amanda Pepper mystery (Amanda Pepper Mystery Ser.)

By Gillian Roberts. 1994

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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

Philadelphia teacher Amanda Pepper, previously in Caught Dead in Philadelphia (DB 37547) is invited to vacation in Atlantic City with…

her friend Sasha Berg. Sasha later finds a dead man in her bed and is arrested for murder. With the help of Amanda's police boyfriend and some colorful locals, Amanda hunts for the real killer

Hardboiled and High Heeled: The Woman Detective in Popular Culture

By Linda Mizejewski. 2004

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction, Lifestyle
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Can a gumshoe wear high heels? In a genre long dominated by men, women are now taking their place-as authors…

and as characters-alongside hard-boiled legends like Sam Spade and Mike Hammer. Hardboiled and High Heeled examines the meteoric rise of the female detective in contemporary film, television, and literature. Richly illustrated and written with a fan's love of the genre, Hardboiled and High Heeled is an essential introduction to women in detective fiction, from past to present, from pulp fiction to blockbuster films.

Empire of Wild: A Novel

By Cherie Dimaline. 2019

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Christian fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Family stories, Fantasy, Ghost and horror stories, Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, General fictionParanormal, Health and medicine, Witchcraft, Business and economics, Family and relationships, Environment, Christianity, Indigenous peoples, General non-fiction, Canadian non-fiction
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A #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of the most anticipated books of the summer for Time, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle and Publishers Weekly'Deftly…

written, gripping and informative. Empire of Wild is a rip-roaring read!' Margaret Atwood'Empire of Wild is doing everything I love in a contemporary novel and more. It is tough, funny, beautiful, honest and propulsive' Tommy Orange, author of There There 'Dimaline turns an old story into something newly haunting and resonant' New York Times'Close, tight, stark, beautiful - rich where richness is warranted, but spare where want and sorrow have sharpened every word. Dimaline has crafted something both current and timeless' NPR'Revelatory... Gritty and engaging, this story of a woman and her missing husband is one of candor, wit and tradition'Ms. Magazine Broken-hearted Joan has been searching for her husband, Victor, for almost a year - ever since he went missing on the night they had their first serious argument. One hung-over morning in a Walmart parking lot in a little town near Georgian Bay, she is drawn to a revival tent where the local Métis have been flocking to hear a charismatic preacher. By the time she staggers into the tent the service is over, but as she is about to leave, she hears an unmistakable voice.She turns, and there is Victor. Only he insists he is not Victor, but the Reverend Eugene Wolff, on a mission to bring his people to Jesus.With only two allies - her Johnny-Cash-loving, 12-year-old nephew Zeus, and Ajean, a foul-mouthed euchre shark with deep knowledge of the old Métis ways - Joan sets out to remind the Reverend Wolff of who he really is. If he really is Victor, his life and the life of everyone she loves, depends upon her success.Inspired by traditional Métis legends, Cherie Dimaline has created a propulsive, stunning and sensuous novel.

One Eye Open: A gripping standalone thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

By Paul Finch. 2019

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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillers, General fictionMedicine, General non-fiction
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If the lies don't kill you, the truth will An electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a…

Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.**********************************Readers love ONE EYE OPEN: "Finch does it again! Tightly plotted, well written and pacy as hell" - Netgalley Review"Excellent thriller with great characters." - Netgalley Review"Paul's writing yet again catapults you straight into the book..." - Netgalley Review**********************************YOU CAN RUNA high-speed crash leaves a man and woman clinging to life.Neither of them carries ID. Their car has fake number plates.In their luggage: a huge amount of cash.Who are they? What are they hiding?And what were they running from?YOU CAN HIDEDS Lynda Hagen, once a brilliant detective, gave it all up to raise her family.But something about this case reignites a spark in her... BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS SLEEP WITH...What begins as an investigation soon becomes an obsession.And it will lead her to a secret so dangerous that soon there will be nowhere left to hide.ONE EYE OPEN

Smashing Grammar: A guide to improving your writing skills and avoiding common mistakes

By Craig Shrives. 2019

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Women sleuthsGeneral non-fiction, Writing
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Have you ever sent an email and then realised you've used the wrong kind of your? Do you hope for…

the best when writing loose or lose? Are semicolons a mystery to you?Armed with Smashing Grammar, you will be able to boost your confidence, sharpen your writing skills and refine your vocabulary without breaking a sweat.Easy to navigate and packed with real-life examples, this helpful and friendly guide includes a comprehensive checklist of common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid, from knowing when to use a possessive apostrophe correctly to mastering there and their. Smashing Grammar also features an A-Z guide of grammar essentials to help bring your writing up to scratch. Each entry includes a variety of examples to illustrate the grammar rules, as well as reasons why you should care and key points to summarise. With Craig's clear-cut advice, you will struggle to find yourself getting caught out by grammar again.

One Eye Open: 2021's must-read standalone from the Sunday Times bestseller!

By Paul Finch. 2019

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillers, General fictionMedicine, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

If the lies don't kill you, the truth will An electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a…

Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.**********************************Readers are already loving ONE EYE OPEN: "Finch does it again! Tightly plotted, well written and pacy as hell" - Netgalley Review"Excellent thriller with great characters." - Netgalley Review"Paul's writing yet again catapults you straight into the book..." - Netgalley Review**********************************YOU CAN RUNA high-speed crash leaves a man and woman clinging to life.Neither of them carries ID. Their car has fake number plates.In their luggage: a huge amount of cash.Who are they? What are they hiding?And what were they running from?YOU CAN HIDEDS Lynda Hagen, once a brilliant detective, gave it all up to raise her family.But something about this case reignites a spark in her... BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS SLEEP WITH...What begins as an investigation soon becomes an obsession.And it will lead her to a secret so dangerous that soon there will be nowhere left to hide.ONE EYE OPEN

One Eye Open: 2021's must-read standalone from the Sunday Times bestseller!

By Paul Finch. 2020

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (CD), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillers, General fictionMedicine, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

If the lies don't kill you, the truth will An electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a…

Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.**********************************Readers are already loving ONE EYE OPEN: "Finch does it again! Tightly plotted, well written and pacy as hell" - Netgalley Review"Excellent thriller with great characters." - Netgalley Review"Paul's writing yet again catapults you straight into the book..." - Netgalley Review**********************************YOU CAN RUNA high-speed crash leaves a man and woman clinging to life.Neither of them carries ID. Their car has fake number plates.In their luggage: a huge amount of cash.Who are they? What are they hiding?And what were they running from?YOU CAN HIDEDS Lynda Hagen, once a brilliant detective, gave it all up to raise her family.But something about this case reignites a spark in her...BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS SLEEP WITH...What begins as an investigation soon becomes an obsession.And it will lead her to a secret so dangerous that soon there will be nowhere left to hide.ONE EYE OPEN

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