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Stay
By Nicola Griffith. 2002
With Stay, Nicola Griffith has written her most accomplished and searing work. She juxtaposes beauty and brutality in a stunning…
amalgam of pyrotechnic noir poetry to match James Ellroy, lush meditativeness that recalls Barbara Kingsnlver, and hard-boiled moral conviction worthy of Andrew Vachss. And she develops her hero, Aud, bristling with emotional complexity and barely suppressed violence, into one of the most fascinating protagonists in fiction today. Stay opens with Aud, normally the epitome of cool-under-fire contained competence, disintegrating with grief and guilt over the violent death of her lover. These emotions are new to her, and she has moved deep into the North Carolina woods, away from people, afraid of what she might do if pushed. Into her refuge comes her oldest friend asking an impossible favor: to track down his missing fiancee, a woman Aud despises. The police won't take his concern seriously, and Aud-an ex-cop whose sense of right and wrong has little respect for the law-is the only person he can turn to for help. But to follow the woman's trail to New York City, she must leave the shelter of her trees and confront a series of physical, moral, and emotional challenges that she has been dodging for weeks, months, and years. None of her choices are easy. Stay is a dazzling showcase for Griffith's literary talent. She layers an array of different elements-urban tension and pastoral beauty, complex characters and white-knuckled narrative suspense, lyric prose and visceral violence-into a novel of depth, subtlety, and riveting noir storytelling.Never Say Sty (Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery #7)
By Linda O. Johnston. 2009
When wealthy hunk and pet-supply magnate Dante DeFrancisco sets his sights on her new reality show--and her--Kendra Ballantyne is in…
heaven until a murder occurs on the set and the suspects include Kendra's cop friend Ned, his sister, and Dante.Another Sun (The Anne Marie Laveaud Novels #1)
By Timothy Williams. 2013
The long-awaited return of Timothy Williams CWA award-winning grand master of crime fiction whom The Observer named one…
of the 10 Best Modern European Crime Writers The sun-drenched Caribbean island of Guadeloupe is technically part of France subject to French law and loyal to the French Republic But in 1980 the scars of colonialism are still fresh and ethnic tensions and political unrest seethe just below the surface of everyday life French-Algerian judge Anne Marie Laveaud relocated to this beautiful Caribbean island confident that she could make it her new home But her day-to-day life is rife with frustration Now she is assigned a murder case in which she is sure the chief suspect an elderly ex-con named H g sippe Bray is a political scapegoat Her superiors are dismissive of her efforts to prove Bray innocent and to add insult to injury Bray himself won t even speak to her because she s a woman But she won t give up and Anne Marie s investigations lead her into a complex tangle of injustice domestic terrorists broken hearts and maybe even voodooA Timely Vision
By Joyce and Jim Lavene. 2010
A seaside-set paranormal mystery-from the authors of the Renaissance Faire mystery Ghastly Glass Meet Dae O'Donnell, a woman with a…
gift for finding lost things-and the stories behind lost lives... Dae O'Donnell is the mayor of Duck, North Carolina-and the person everyone turns to when they've lost something. One touch and Dae can find it, and missing pieces seem to find their way to her, whether she wants them to or not. When Miss Mildred asks Dae to find her missing watch, Dae finds herself looking for more than mislaid jewelry-she must prove the town matriarch isn't a cold-blooded killer.Irrational Numbers
By Robert Spiller. 2008
When her phone number is found in the pocket of a murdered student who previously came out of the closet…
in a speech to his classmates, full-time math teacher and part-time troublemaker Bonnie Pinkwater is drawn into the case. Joining forces with the school's principal, Lloyd Whittaker, Bonnie begins to investigate-only to have potential suspects start turning up dead. Using logic and math as a backbone of her investigation, Bonnie must catch the killer before she, too, is added to the growing list of bodies in this chilling casebook full of stunning twists and turns.How to Wash a Cat
By Rebecca M Hale. 2008
Two cats are better than one... First in an adorable new series! A deceased uncle and a surprising inheritance propel…
a woman and her two very curious cats into the mystery surrounding his death. An investigation that starts amid the curios and novelties of a San Francisco antiques shop follows a twisted trail of dangerous deception that leads all the way back to the days of the Gold Rush itself.Swordsman's Legacy
By Alex Archer. 2008
In need of a break from work and some recent near-death adventures, archaeologist Annja Creed visits France to indulge one…
of her greatest fantasies: finding D'Artagnan's lost sword. The rapier was a gift from the reigning monarch and has been missing since the seventeenth century. And Ascher Vallois, one of Annja's treasure-hunting friends, believes he has located the site of the relic. But when Annja meets with Vallois, she learns that he's made a huge sacrifice to protect the sword and its secret from a relic hunter. Annja discovers that the artifact holds the key to a fortune. And the man won't stop until he gets everything he wants--including Annja.This superb international mystery features a Slovakian police commander shattered by loss and…
set on justice Publishers Weekly starred review Devastated by her lover s death in an explosion on the same day a student was shot and killed in sleepy Bratislava after sneaking into a hotel to steal food Jana is transferred to The Hague headquarters of the international police force Europol On the flight she encounters the dead student s uncle a retired magician who is determined to help Jana investigate his nephew s death And his help is indeed needed as Jana faces an international criminal conspiracy that may emanate from Europol itselfAunt Dimity Takes a Holiday (Aunt Dimity Mystery #8)
By Nancy Atherton. 2004
The eighth title in Nancy Atherton's widely acclaimed Aunt Dimity crime series. For readers of Ann Granger and M. C.…
Beaton. When Lori Shepherd's husband, Bill, is summoned to the reading of a Will at the Earl of Harrisford's grand Palladian home, she jumps at the chance to join him. But none of the Harrisford clan could have possibly predicted the scandal that would ensue as the contents of the Will are revealed. What starts as a sombre occasion quickly devolves into full-blown family dispute. Burning topiaries, threatening notes, suspicious maids, and family intrigue lead Lori to seek her ghostly Aunt Dimity's help in identifying the person responsible. For it's clear they mean business, and if they're not found soon, the consequences could be deadly. . .Cradle to Grave
By Aline Templeton. 2011
Who can you trust?Accused of murdering the baby in her care, seemingly cold and measured nanny Lisa Stewart maintains her…
innocence. But when she changes her name and tries to flee, terrifying threats continue to follow her. Is she an innocent victim of public anger--or a calculating murderer on the run? Can Detective Marjory Fleming, dogged by her own past, uncover the truth?This psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Tana French and Susan Hill.Dead Guilty
By Beverly Connor. 2004
In the shadow of Diane Fallon's new forensic lab in Georgia, a land survey team has discovered three bodies hanging…
in an isolated patch of woods. The sensational case has aroused the interest of the media, unnerved the locals - and inspired a gruesome game between the killer and forensic anthropologist Diane. It begins with taunting e-mails and chilling phone calls. Where it leads is a personal investigation as each bizarre clue brings Diane closer to danger. . .Borrowing Death (A Charlotte Brody Mystery #2)
By Cathy Pegau. 2016
Suffragette and journalist Charlotte Brody is bracing herself for her first winter in the frontier town of Cordova in the…
Alaska Territory. But the chilling murder of a local store owner is what really makes her blood run cold. . .After three months in Cordova, Charlotte is getting accustomed to frontier life. She is filing articles for the local paper--including a provocative editorial against Prohibition--and enjoying a reunion with her brother Michael, the town doctor and coroner. Michael's services are soon called upon when a fire claims the life of hardware store owner Lyle Fiske. A frontier firebug is suspected of arson, but when Michael determines Fiske was stabbed before his store was set ablaze, the town of Cordova has another murder to solve. Her journalist's curiosity whetted, Charlotte begins to sort through the smoldering ruins of Lyle Fiske's life, only to discover any number of people who might have wanted him dead. As the days grow shorter, Charlotte's investigation turns increasingly complex. She may be distant from the trappings of civilization, but untangling the motives for murder will require plumbing the very depths of Charlotte's investigative acumen. . .Farm Fresh Murder
By Paige Shelton. 2010
First in the Farmer's Market Mystery Series. Becca Robins leads a simple life, making jams and preserves on her very…
own farm. But when there's a murder in her quaint little town, she puts herself in the line of fire to defend her friend's innocence-and goes from making jam to being in one.A Toast to Murder
By Michele Scott. 2010
Pop open a new Wine Lover's mystery. The big day is swiftly approaching for Nikki Sands-Manager of the Malveaux Estates…
in Napa Valley-and her fiancé Derek Malveaux, who owns the winery. But when they start receiving cryptic messages questioning their belief in fate, things quickly turn fatal.A Drunkard's Path
By Clare O'Donohue. 2009
Book #2 of the Someday Quilts Mystery series By the author of The Lover?s Knot, a brand-new quilting mystery in…
the tradition of Jennifer Chiaverini and Emilie Richards. In the sleepy town of Archers Rest, Nell Fitzgerald is finishing her first quilt and preparing for her first date? with Police Chief Jesse Dewalt. When Jesse stands her up, it turns out he has a good reason?the body of a murdered young woman has been discovered near the Hudson River. Meanwhile the members of Nell?s quilting circle encourage her to take drawing classes with the famous artist Oliver White. When Nell?s professor meets her grandmother Eleanor, owner of the Someday Quilts shop, he seems instantly smitten. But once another woman?s body is found outside her grandmother?s home under a blanket of snow, Nell begins to patch together clues and follow a path of evidence that suggests her professor may also have a degree in the art of murder.Diva's Last Curtain Call
By Angela Henry. 2007
Part-time GED instructor Kendra Clayton's spring break is proving to be anything but relaxing. First her best friend, Lynette, suffers…
a major panic attack days before her wedding and vanishes. Then her sister, Allegra, who craves attention the way Kendra craves chocolate brownies, arrives in town determined to land an interview with screen legend Vivianne DeArmond for the TV show Hollywood Vibe. But Allegra's interview plans hit a glitch when she discovers the diva's lifeless body in her dressing room, stabbed in the back with a letter opener. The police peg Allegra as the prime suspect, but Kendra knows her sister is no murderer, even if she is guilty of acting a little too friendly around Kendra's man lately. As Kendra starts to investigate and whittle down the list of Vivianne's enemies, she uncovers some surprising Hollywood secrets. But she'll need to act fast. Because every step toward the truth puts her in danger of becoming the victim of a ruthless killer's encore performance. hellip;Aunt Dimity: Detective
By Nancy Atherton. 2001
The seventh novel in the Aunt Dimity crime series, for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger. Returning home…
to the Cotswold village of Finch, Lori Shepherd is shocked to discover resident Prunella Hooper has been killed. This is the first murder in Finch for over a hundred years, and the locals are in uproar. Before the town implodes in the wake of scandal, Lori sets out to solve the murder. But the newly arrived Prunella had already made a number of enemies, and narrowing the list of suspects won't be easy. With the help of Lori's ghostly Aunt Dimity and Nicholas - an enigmatic self-defense instructor - Lori attempts to align motive, means and opportunity in order to unravel the tangled mystery.Loyalty
By Ingrid Thoft. 2013
When your family's on the wrong side of the law...what side are you on? The Ludlows are a family of…
fast-talking Boston lawyers, and patriarch Carl Ludlow treats his offspring like employees--which they are. Black-sheep daughter, Fina, dropped out of law school, but her father keeps her in the fold as the firm's private investigator, working alongside her brothers. Juggling family, business, cops and crooks is no problem for Fina. But when her sister-in-law disappears, she's caught up in a case unlike any she's encountered before. Carl wants things resolved without police, but the deeper Fina digs, the more impossible that seems. As she unearths more dirt, the demands of family loyalty intensify. But she is after the truth--no matter where it lies...Deadly Shaker Spring
By Deborah Woodworth. 1998
We have frightening enemies living among us, known by their strange dress. These so-called Shakers are shrewd and canny. .…
.a scourge; a tumor that must be sliced from our side . .Sister Rose Callahan read the printed flyer and shivered. Its message terrified her. She was aware that Believers had sometimes been objects of resentment from the outside world, but nothing like this. Who could write such things? And who could be responsible for recent acts of violence directed against the peaceful Shaker community?A sister had suffered a mysterious wound to the head; a sackful of rats were set loose in the schoolroom, food had been stolen -- and now a hate-filled message points to continued mischief. Sister Rose, recently honored with the position of Eldress despite her youth, seeks clues in the journals of her aged predecessor. She discovers a shocking similarity to outrages perpetrated years before, as well as a scandalous secret about a present-day sister. Now Rose must look both outside and within the cloistered religious community to find clues that link an old murder, a recent death, and an unknown enemy whose thirst for revenge overrides the ultimate sin...of murder.Independence Slay
By Shelley Freydont. 2014
On the Fourth of July, Old Glory is flying high in Celebration Bay--until someone raises a red flag... With Independence…
Day fast approaching, Liv Montgomery is swamped coordinating one of the town's biggest festivals. In addition to the traditional July fourth events, the town stages a spooky Revolutionary War reenactment that can't be missed. Every year, the ghost of local war hero Henry Gallantine--played by his eccentric descendant of the same name--appears at the top of the family mansion, kicking off the night's revelries. But Henry's annual cameo goes awry after the ghost signals SOS instead of his traditional cue. When Liv rushes to the rescue, she finds Henry missing and a real dead body instead of a fake haunt. Now she will have to hunt down both a murderer and a missing person quickly before unwanted political fireworks ignite and someone else winds up as local history...