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By Ian Hamilton. 2024
By Shaun Meeks. 2024
Dillon and Rouge are back for one of the strangest and deadliest cases to date.When Dillon's friend, Detective Garcia contacts…
him after a series of murders, Dillon and Rouge are thrusted into the middle of a bizarre puzzle. Bodies have been found in different parts of the city looking like mummified corpses, all the fluids drained from them. Dillon believes it has to be some sort of monster or alien-a type he is unaware of that resembles the stories of vampires on Earth. Or could it be the legends in books and movies are based on some sort of Earthbound creature that is now roaming the city, killing people at random?As Dillon and Rouge follow the trail of death, meeting with old friends along the way, they find something far stranger than they could ever imagine. Something vicious and hungry that threatens to destroy their entire world.By Jesse Q. Sutanto. 2024
What should have been a family celebration of Chinese New Year descends into chaos when longtime foes crash the party…
in this hilariously entertaining novel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.After an ultra-romantic honeymoon across Europe, Meddy Chan and her husband Nathan have landed in Jakarta to spend Chinese New Year with her entire extended family. Chinese New Year, already the biggest celebration of the Lunar calendar, gets even more festive when a former beau of Second Aunt&’s shows up at the Chan residence bearing extravagant gifts—he&’s determined to rekindle his romance with Second Aunt and the gifts are his way of announcing his courtship. His grand gesture goes awry however, when it&’s discovered that not all the gifts were meant for Second Aunt and the Chans—one particular gift was intended for a business rival to cement their alliance and included by accident. Of course the Aunties agree that it&’s only right to return the gift—after all, anyone would forgive an honest mistake, right? But what should have been a simple retrieval turns disastrous and suddenly Meddy and the Aunties are helpless pawns in a decades-long war between Jakarta&’s most powerful business factions. The fighting turns personal, however, when Nathan and the Aunties are endangered and it&’s up to Meddy to come up with a plan to save them all. Determined to rescue her loved ones, Meddy embarks on an impossible mission—but with the Aunties by her side, nothing is truly impossible…By Ron Roy, Kayla Whaley. 2024
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in…
the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers.No one has seen cougars in Maine for more than a hundred years. Then, a TV crew starts filiming in the woods near Abbi's home, looking for cougars! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are curious: could this sly animal have returned to Maine? All clues point to YES! -- but something doesn't quite add up. . . .Don't miss the first books:A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the CastleReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!By S. L. Menear. 2024
Mystery and Murder Collide in an Unforgettable Soiree of Suspense in Dead Ends, a Murder Mystery from S.L. Menear— Palm…
Beach County, Present Day —When a renowned British MP is found murdered, Jettine Jorgensen finds herself at the heart of another chilling mystery. Just two months following the harrowing body-drop murders, Jett hosts a ten-day Mystery Fest at her illustrious Valhalla Castle, bringing together the crème de la crème of mystery aficionados, each with secrets lurking beneath their practiced exteriors. But the mysterious and sinister death of the MP is just the beginning.Amid the ensuing chaos, a seance led by best-selling author Lady Amelia Ainsworth unveils disturbing accusations, drawing Jett's international guests into a web of suspicion. But, when the body count begins to rise, loyalties are tested, forcing Jett to unravel a complex tapestry of deceit, utilizing her unique intuition and the spirit world.But with her closest friend entangled in a love affair with a suspected murderer and her own heart torn between duty and desire, Jett faces her most personal challenge yet as she searches for a killer before the curtain falls on her own story.Publisher’s Note: Dead Ends is the third in a series of suspenseful mysteries with a baffling series of crimes that lead three female sleuths to surprising discoveries and shocking resolutions. Readers who enjoy clean and wholesome entertainment with a touch of humor, romance, and paranormal will not want to miss this exciting series.The Jettine Jorgensen Mystery SeriesDead SilentDropped DeadDead EndsDead ReckoningAbout the Author:A trailblazer in aviation, Sharon shattered the glass ceiling as US Airways' first female pilot in 1980, a time when women pilots constituted less than 0.5% of the global total. Her peers dubbed her "Bombshell," a testament to her standout presence in a male-dominated field. Sharon skillfully piloted an array of aircraft, including Boeing 727s and 737s, DC-9s, and BAC 1-11s, ascending to the rank of captain in just seven years.Her journey into aviation was preceded by a glamorous stint as a water-sports and boating model, followed by globetrotting adventures as a flight attendant for Pan American World Airways. Sharon's passion for flying extends to piloting antique and experimental aircraft, as well as engaging with fighter airplanes in diverse international settings.Now residing on a picturesque South Florida island, Sharon continues to inspire readers through her rich legacy in aviation.By Maria DiRico. 2024
Mia Carina has steered her Italian-American family&’s Astoria, Queens, catering hall, Belle View Banquet Manor, into becoming the borough&’s premiere…
party site, and nothing could make her happier—except her boyfriend proposing. There&’s just one presumed-dead obstacle in the way . . . A strong, independent woman and respected entrepreneur, Mia never imagined she&’d pine for a marriage proposal. Yet lately, with her beloved Shane, she&’s on tenterhooks. It&’s especially surprising, considering Mia&’s first husband, Adam, was a philandering grifter, assumed lost-at-sea after a boating disaster. But everyone knows what happens when you assume . . . While working a huge wedding expo in Manhattan, Mia is shocked to spot the man who nearly destroyed her life. The one who&’s supposed to be sleeping with the fishes. But she loses him in the crowd. And when it happens again the next day, it&’s time for an emergency meeting with the family—and the Family. Because if Adam is alive, Mia is still married . . . Everyone wants Adam dead. Everyone except Mia. She&’s dealt with enough police for a lifetime. Mia needs to be a divorcée, not a widow. But someone out there disagrees, and if Mia doesn&’t discover who, she may never be free to marry Shane—or anyone else . . .Italian recipes included!By Dervla McTiernan. 2023
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Murder Rule comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at…
war.Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign.HOW FAR WILL HIS FAMILY GO TO KEEP HIM SAFE?Soon, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side, and the story goes viral, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town, followed by a few obsessive "fans."HOW FAR WILL HER FAMILY GO TO GET TO THE TRUTH?Nina’s family is under siege, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy, powerful family, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere, it’s time to break them.By Jen Storm. 2016
Fire Starters tackles restorative justice on a contemporary reserve in Northwestern Ontario.When two white teenagers accidentally set fire to a…
gas station, their Indigenous classmates are wrongly accused. The truth slowly comes to light as contrasting systems of justice are explored—both the traditional ways of the community and Canadian law enforcement.Fire Starters explores prejudice, racism, and what reconciliation could look like, "moving it from a concept to [an] on-the-ground example of what reconciliation could mean, in action, in a small community" (Debbie Reese).By Richard Van Camp. 2015
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to…
live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they've done?Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in one Northern Indigenous community and the cultural legacy that can empower future generations.By Kristen Perrin. 2024
'Smart, twisty, and original' Heat Frances always said she'd be murdered.She was right.In 1965, seventeen-year-old Frances Adams was told by…
a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead. For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder. When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions. Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?******************************Praise for How To Solve Your Own Murder'Warm, clever and wildly original' Elly Griffiths'A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed' Ian Moore'Stuffed with secrets and surprises . . . a terrific read' J. M. Hall'A puzzling whodunnit, with plenty of action and some VERY funny one liners' Jennie Godfrey'I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery' Beth O' Leary'A deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mystery' Bobby Palmer 'Ridiculously fun . . . unputdownable . . . One to savour for fans of Only Murders in The Building' My Weekly'Fresh, unconventional . . . charming and multilayered' Sarah Penner'A masterclass in the art of mystery' Elle Cosimano'I loved it . . . an utterly charming whodunnit' Karma Brown'A brilliant and masterful whodunnit' Liv Constantine'This humorous mystery is ideal for fans of The Thursday Murder Club' Candis 'If you loved Hot Fuzz, or binged Only Murders in the Building, this one is for you!' Samuel Burr'A bright, fresh and natural voice' Jessica BullBy Emmeline Duncan. 2024
A fresh-voiced and witty cozy mystery series set in Portland, Oregon, from rising star Emmeline Duncan, starring twenty-something master barista…
Sage Caplin. Perfect for coffee-lovers, cozy readers, and fans of Cleo Coyle&’s Coffeehouse Mysteries. Ground Rules isn&’t the only newcomer set to open in Portland&’s grand new Button Building. Fortunately, most of the fellow micro-restaurant owners and patrons are great—with two exceptions. There&’s Rose, a true-crime podcaster and active TikToker who&’s pestering Sage for an interview about her estranged con-artist mother; and Bianca, the familiar and perpetually unpleasant owner of Breakfast Bandits. Bianca is abrasive to everyone, so Sage doesn&’t feel singled out. . . . Until Bianca falls dead at the building&’s grand opening—a to-go cup of Ground Rules coffee in her hand. Laced with Ketamine, also known as Special K. It doesn&’t help that just before she collapsed, Bianca was publicly rude to Sage. Or that Bianca&’s boyfriend points the police toward Sage. Or that Rose, still hung up on investigating Sage&’s mom, has declared she&’ll solve the murder. Now it will be up to Sage to sift through a complex blend of motives, blackmail, and old and new rivalries to get to the truth of a very bitter brew . . .Praise for Double Shot Death&“A clever sleuth, music trivia, and plenty of West Coast vibes add up to an enjoyable read.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Solid prose, a well-crafted plot, and plenty of coffee lore draw the reader in. A socially liberal vibe . . . sets this cozy apart.&” —Publishers WeeklyWhile not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine Wright is equally…
inventive – especially when it comes to solving crimes – in USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower&’s radiant new historical mystery series inspired by the real sister of the Wright Brothers.December 1903: While Wilbur and Orville Wright&’s flying machine is quite literally taking off in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with its historic fifty-seven second flight, their sister Katharine is back home in Dayton, Ohio, running the bicycle shop, teaching Latin, and looking after the family. A Latin teacher and suffragette, Katharine is fiercely independent, intellectual, and the only Wright sibling to finish college. But at twenty-nine, she&’s frustrated by the gender inequality in academia and is looking for a new challenge. She never suspects it will be sleuthing… Returning home to Dayton, Wilbur and Orville accept an invitation to a friend&’s party. Nervous about leaving their as-yet-unpatented flyer plans unattended, Wilbur decides to bring them to the festivities . . . where they are stolen right out from under his nose. As always, it&’s Katharine&’s job to problem solve—and in this case, crime-solve. As she sets out to uncover the thief among their circle of friends, Katharine soon gets more than she bargained for: She finds her number one suspect dead with a letter opener lodged in his chest. It seems the patent is the least of her brothers&’ worries. They have a far more earthbound concern—prison. Now Katharine will have to keep her feet on the ground and put all her skills to work to make sure Wilbur and Orville are free to fly another day.By Erica Ruth Neubauer. 2024
The latest installment in the new Jane Wunderly Mystery series featuring an American widow turned private investigator in 1920s Europe.Isle…
of Iona, 1927: Cast away on a remote locale, Jane&’s latest assignment depends on concealing her identity and blending in at an occult gathering. Not even her fiancé, Redvers, can be too close as she uncovers the truth about Robert Nightingale, enigmatic leader of the Order of the Golden Dawn—a group made up of supernatural ceremonies, influential people, and an undefinable darkness. When a woman tries to escape to the mainland only to be found murdered in the moors, the shocking scene reveals it&’s easier to join the Golden Dawn than it is to leave. Jane, set on solving the crime and catching the next ferry with Redvers, realizes she may be among the few still grasping reality. One high-ranking member searches for the killer by attempting to access otherworldly planes of existence, while others become immersed in a strange solstice ritual. Then there&’s Nightingale and the rivals who discarded him to start a new temple. As a second death brings fresh clues into focus, Jane needs to navigate a frightening dilemma—playing along won&’t help her crack the mystery, but revealing too much could be a fatal mistake . . .By Rebecca Tope. 2016
“Rich in psychological insight . . . Tope is particularly skilled in creating interesting and unique characters.” –Deadly Pleasures Valentine’s…
Day is fast approaching and business at Persimmon “Simmy” Brown’s flower shop is booming. But when Simmy fulfills a string of anonymous delivery orders, she is startled to realize that each contains a secretly menacing message for the recipients. When one of the people who receives a bouquet disappears, it seems that her worst fears have been confirmed. As if that isn’t enough, Simmy’s friend Kathy turns up, on the trail of her wayward daughter Joanna, who she fears has grown too close to one of her university tutors. When Kathy attempts to reason with her daughter she finds that Joanna’s older lover may be even more dangerous than she had imagined. With both Kathy and Joanna in peril, Simmy and her friends find themselves caught up in a web of deception, blackmail and murder . . .By Stuart Gibbs. 2020
In the eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley faces the Croatoan—a new evil…
organization that&’s so mysterious, the only proof it exists is from the American Revolution.With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life getting back to normal, or as normal as possible when you&’re a superspy in training. Until someone bombs the CIA conference room next door. To Ben&’s astonishment, the attacker is none other than Erica Hale, the spy-in-training he respects more than any other. His mission: prove Erica is not a double agent working against the US, locate the fabled colonial-era insurgent group that&’s blackmailing her, figure out what their devious plot is, and thwart it. But this time, Ben finds himself up against opponents he has never encountered before: his own friends. How can he succeed when he doesn&’t even know who he can trust?By Joshua Moehling. 2023
"One of the best new voices in the mystery genre." —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author"Observant and authentic…
(and funny, too)...the literary descendant of Fargo and Mare of Easttown." —Adam White, bestselling author of The MidcoastA small town's dark secrets turn deadly…When an early morning call brings Deputy Ben Packard to the scene of a home invasion. Everyone Packard talks to has a story about Bill, but no one has a clear motive for wanting him dead. The business partner. The ex-wife. The current wife. The high-stakes poker buddies. Any of them—or none of them—could be guilty.As the investigation begins, tragedy strikes the Sheriff's department, forcing Packard to make a difficult choice about his future: step down as acting Sheriff and pursue the quiet life he came to Sandy Lake in search of, or subject himself to the scrutiny of an election for the full-time role of Sheriff, a job he's not sure he wants.There's a hidden history to Sandy Lake that Packard, ever the outsider, can't see. Bad blood and old secrets run deep. But an attempt on Packard's life means he's getting uncomfortably close to the dangerous legacy of the quiet Minnesota town. And someone will do anything to keep it hidden.By Eriq La Salle. 2023
"Eriq La Salle has emerged as a terrific writer with unique gifts." —Don Winslow, #1 international bestselling authorA war is…
brewing in New York City, and no one can stop it.With grit, relentless action, and twists you'll never see coming, Laws of Annihilation is the third installment in the highly-acclaimed Martyr Maker series by Eriq La Salle.It's another blistering summer in New York City, and a sweltering heat wave stifles the area. Hostility between the Hasidic and Black communities has been steadily increasing since a tragic incident left a Black teenager dead. When two rabbis are killed in a gruesome attack on their synagogue, it has all the signs of retaliation.The entire city is on edge.Through it all, Agent Janet Maclin's dreams of becoming the FBI's first female director come crashing down when she receives some devastating news. In spite of it all, she's determined to help NYPD detectives Quincy Cavanaugh and Phee Freeman find the rabbis' killer as more hate crimes put the city on the brink of all-out war. As the body count climbs with the temperature and the tensions, time is running out for Maclin in more ways than one.Apart from his critically-acclaimed thriller titles, La Salle is a masterful mystery/crime storyteller. He may be best known for his acting roles in productions such as ER, Coming to America, and Logan, but his background in crime fiction was finely honed as he directed and executive produced countless episodes of popular shows such as Law & Order, Law and Order SVU, Law & Order: Organized Crime, CSI: NY, and Chicago PD with Dick Wolf.Praise for Eriq La Salle's Martyr Maker Series"Laws of Wrath is all thriller; no filler—a white knuckled treat." —James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author"Laws of Depravity is a gritty crime thriller, spiritual quest, and love story all woven into one compelling tale." —Publishers Weekly"Fast paced…Characters are richly textured [and] none is without faults." —Kirkus Reviews, for Laws of WrathBy Sulari Gentill. 2022
USA TODAY BESTSELLER * MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD NOMINEE * 2022 BOOKPAGE BEST MYSTERIES AND SUSPENSE * LIBRARY READS TOP…
10 BOOKS OF 2022 * CRIME READS BEST NEW CRIME FICTION"Investigations are launched, fingers are pointed, potentially dangerous liaisons unfold and I was turning those pages like there was cake at the finish line." —Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times must-read books for summer 2022Ned Kelly award winning author Sulari Gentill sets this mystery-within-a-mystery in motion with a deceptively simple, Dear Hannah, What are you writing? pulling us into the ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library.In every person's story, there is something to hide...The tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers, who'd happened to sit at the same table, pass the time in conversation and friendships are struck. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just happens that one is a murderer.Sulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with The Woman in the Library, an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most treacherous weapons of all.What readers are saying about The Woman in the Library:"I loved this intelligent, high tension, addictive, unputdownable book so much!""I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!""This is a smart, well-written whodunit with an interesting cast of characters and a well-developed plot.""A murder mystery that starts off in a crowded library full of book lovers? SIGN ME UP!""What an outstanding job and literary work in the crime-fiction genre!"By Robert Thorogood. 2023
"Fiendishly clever." —Kirkus Reviews"Judith and Co have to bring all their bonkers interview techniques and leaps of logic into play…
to uncover the truth." —Crime Fiction Lover BBCOne show creator of Death in Paradise, Robert Thorogood delights in giving the Christie-mystery a busy-body twist. Judith (our favorite skinny-dipping, whiskey-sipping, crossword puzzle author), along with Becks the vicar's wife, and Susie the dogwalker find themselves in a head-scratching, utterly clever country house, locked-room murder mystery. Holiday festivities are now January doldrums when Judith gets a call—Sir Peter Bailey, a prominent Marlovian is inviting notable citizens to his house the day before his wedding to celebrate. Judith decides to go—after all, it's a few houses up the Thames and free champagne, for sure. During the party, a loud crash inside stops the festivities. The groom-to-be has been crushed to death in his study. The door was locked from the inside so the police say suicide, obviously. Friends. Sir Peter cannot be left for dead like that…Judith and the Marlow Murder Club are on the case. Next in series from 2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN AWARD for Marlow Murder ClubReaders love The Marlow Murder Club:"A delightful story that involves an unlikely trio of amateur detectives. Loved the English setting the quirky characters.""A very cleverly-constructed puzzle. Definitely worth reading!""Excellent mystery!"'Unputdownable . . . spookily familiar, funny, and darkly captivating. I loved it'Sally Hepworth Question: How long does it take…
to tear someone's life apart?Answer: Sometimes just one night.From the outside the parents of the kindergarten class at Darley Heights primary school seem to have it all. Living in the wealthy Sydney suburbs, it's a community where everyone knows each other - and secrets don't stay secret for long.The big date in the calendar is the school's annual fundraising trivia night, but when the evening gets raucously out of hand, talk turns to partner-swapping. Initially scandalised, it's not long before a group of parents make a reckless one-night-only pact.But in the harsh light of day, those involved must face the fallout of their behaviour. As they begin to navigate the shady aftermath of their wild night, the truth threatens to rip their perfect lives apart - and revenge turns fatal.THE TRIVIA NIGHT is a gripping, domestic page-turner full of shocking reveals, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth.