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Alma is a private detective in a near-future England, a country desperately trying to tempt people away from the delights…
of Shine, the immersive successor to the internet. But most people are happy to spend their lives plugged in, and the country is decaying.Alma's partner is ill, and has to be treated without fail every 4 hours, a task that only Alma can do. If she misses the 5 minute window her lover will die. She is one of the few not to access the Shine.So when Alma is called to an automated car factory to be shown an impossible death and finds herself caught up in a political coup, she knows that getting too deep may leave her unable to get home. What follows is a fast-paced Hitchcockian thriller as Alma evades arrest, digs into the conspiracy, and tries to work out how on earth a dead body appeared in the boot of a freshly-made car in a fully-automated factory.Read by Zara Ramm(p) Orion Publishing Group with Audible Ltd 2017
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Suspense and thrillers, Women sleuths, Mysteries and crime stories
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"Murder Takes a Vacation has all Laura Lippman's trademark razor-sharp insight and effortlessly absorbing writing, plus huge amounts of warmth…
and fun. Mrs. Blossom is a pure joy, and I'm already hoping for more." – Tana French Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator and middle-aged widow whose vacation on a Parisian river cruise turns into a deadly international mystery...that only she can solve. A New York Times "Best Beach Reads of Summer" One of Washington Post's "Best Mysteries to Read This Summer" One of Boston Globe's ""Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List"" One of Minneapolis Star Tribune's ""24 terrific books for the beach, cabin or lawn chair you'll want to read this summer"" One of Chicago Tribune's Summer Books 2025 Mrs. Blossom has a knack for blending into the background, which was an asset during her days assisting private investigator Tess Monaghan. But when she finds a winning lottery ticket in a parking lot, everything changes. She is determined to see the world that she sometimes feels is passing her by. When Mrs. Blossom booked her cruise through France on the MS Solitaire, she did not expect to meet Allan on her transatlantic flight. He is the first man who's sparked something inside her since her beloved husband passed. She also didn't expect Allan to be found, dead, twenty-four hours later in Paris, a city he wasn't supposed to be in. Now Mrs. Blossom doesn't know who to trust on board the ship, especially when a mystifying man, Danny, keeps popping up around every corner, always present when things go awry. He is convinced that Allan was transporting a stolen piece of art, and Mrs. Blossom knows more than she lets on, regarding both the artifact and Allan's death. Mrs. Blossom's questions only increase as the cruise sails down the Seine. Why does it feel like she is being followed? Who was Allan, and why was he killed? Most alarmingly, why do these mysterious men keep flirting with her?
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From the bestselling author of Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage comes a murder mystery perfect for fans of…
Richard Osman, Julia Chapman, or MC Beaton Richard Ainsworth's French B&B has been taken over by a production company shooting a historical film at the Château de Valençay. But everything grinds to a halt with the sudden passing of an actor under suspicious circumstances. To get to the bottom of things, Valérie d'Orçay and Richard offer catering services to the hastily resumed production. There they discover that the vanity, duplicity and murder of an 18th century French court is nothing compared to that of a 21st century film set, with more heads yet to roll
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Police procedural fiction, Suspense and thrillers, Mysteries and crime stories, Ghost and horror stories
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The #1 New York Times bestselling authors Preston & Child return with a thrilling tale in which archaeologist Nora Kelly…
and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, while investigating bizarre deaths in the desert, awaken an ancient evil more terrifying than anything they've faced before. In the New Mexico badlands, the skeleton of a woman is found—and the case is assigned to FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. The victim walked into the desert, shedding clothes as she went, and died in agony of heatstroke and thirst. Two rare artifacts are found clutched in her bony hands—lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods. Is it suicide or... sacrifice? Agent Swanson brings in archaeologist Nora Kelly to investigate. When a second body is found—exactly like the other—the two realize the case runs deeper than they imagined. As Corrie and Nora pursue their investigation into remote canyons, haunted ruins, and long-lost rituals, they find themselves confronting a dark power that, disturbed from its long slumber, threatens to exact an unspeakable price
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Suspense and thrillers, General fiction, Mysteries and crime stories
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When eldest son Roman Carruthers is summoned home after his father's car accident, he finds his younger brother, Dante, in…
debt to dangerous criminals and his sister, Neveah, exhausted from holding the family—and the family business—together. Neveah and their father, who run the Carruthers Crematorium in the run-down central Virginia town of Jefferson Run, see death up close every day. But mortality draws even closer when it becomes clear that the crash that landed their father in a coma was no accident and Dante's recklessness has placed them all in real danger. Roman, a financial whiz with a head for numbers and a talent for making his clients rich, has some money to help buy his brother out of trouble. But in his work with wannabe tough guys, he's forgotten that there are real gangsters out there. As his bargaining chips go up in smoke, Roman realizes that he has only one thing left to offer to save his brother: himself, and his own particular set of skills. Roman begins his work for the criminals while Neveah tries to uncover the long-ago mystery of what happened to their mother, who disappeared when they were teenagers. But Roman is far less of a pushover than the gangsters realize. He is willing to do anything to save his family. Anything. Because everything burns
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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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Revisiting the past threatens a woman&’s future, in a stunning new thriller by the author of The Good Child.Emma and…
I did everything together—including getting kidnapped . . . As teenagers, we were both taken but only I survived. I promised myself that I would tell my story, and Emma&’s story, when the time was right. Now here we are. I&’m on the cusp of launching my true crime novel which is predicted to be a huge bestseller. Life is good. I have a home, a dog, and a woman who loves me—but I&’m a complete fraud. Worse still, someone knows it. One way or another, I&’ll find the person who is threatening me. One way or another, I&’ll stop them. Whoever is sending me sinister fan mail, whoever is hoping to ruin it all, they should know one thing: I&’ll do whatever it takes to survive. I&’ve done it before, and I&’ll do it again . . . &“Mind. Blown!&” —Amazon reviewer, five stars &“Excellent thriller!&” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars &“A brilliant twist . . . keeps you gripped.&” —Amazon reviewer, five starsPraise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes &“An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller.&” —Donna&’s Book Blog &“Smartly plotted. . . . Definitely an author to watch!&” —Grace J Reviewerlady
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Adventure stories, Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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A family held hostage. A prison escape. A deadly game of survival. The author of The Pact delivers a pulse-pounding…
home invasion thriller. Emma thought a secluded country cottage would be the perfect break for her family. But their peaceful retreat is shattered when two masked men break in, turning the holiday into a waking nightmare. Calling themselves Jekyll and Hyde, the intruders are no ordinary criminals. They don&’t want money. They want control. And they&’ve devised a sinister plan that will force Emma and her husband Joel to make unthinkable choices—ones that could destroy their family from the inside out. Joel, a bank manager, is sent to rob his own bank. But the real target is Emma, a prison governor with dangerous connections. When the kidnappers force her to help a notorious inmate escape, the stakes turn deadly. One wrong move could cost Emma not only her freedom, but the lives of her husband and daughter. As the plan spirals out of control, alliances shift, and trust is shattered. Jekyll and Hyde&’s motivations run deep and someone close to Emma is hiding a dangerous secret. With time running out, Emma must outsmart the criminals and protect her family—even if it means sacrificing everything.Dark, gritty, and utterly addictive, The Trap will keep you breathless until the final page.
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Humourous fiction, Suspense and thrillers, Mysteries and crime stories
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From a rising stand-up comedian and exciting new talent in children’s fiction comes a brilliantly funny murder mystery series that…
BBC Radio called “ Knives Out meets Poirot—but for children!” Bonnie Montgomery is the world’s greatest detective. Not that anyone—other than Grampa Banks—has heard of her. But they will have heard of Montgomery Bonbon, the gentleman detective with the bristly mustache, fashionable beret, and accent that’s hard to place. Montgomery Bonbon is responsible for solving many high-stakes crimes, including unmasking the Emmental Bandit, restoring the Rusakova diamonds to their rightful owner, and busting an international owl-smuggling ring, resulting in the arrest of over twelve owls. But now Montgomery Bonbon is needed on a case much closer to home, at the Hornville Museum in Bonnie’s hometown of Widdlington, where a mysterious death has occurred. Don’t look too carefully, however—from certain angles, Montgomery Bonbon looks suspiciously like a ten-year-old girl . . . Brimming with charm and wit, this debut offering from comedian and writer Alasdair Beckett-King is a delightful modern take on the classic whodunit
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Mysteries and crime stories, Humourous fiction, Adventure storiesCanadian non-fiction
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L’enquêteur privé Jimmy Smiss (le 32e meilleur de sa ville!) pourra-t-il prouver l’innocence de son ami Goran, faussement accusé du vol de la langue de Julia Louette?
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Mysteries and crime stories
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"Congressional staffer Kit Marshall is looking forward to a much-deserved summer vacation in the Outer Banks. When the mayor of…
the beach town turns up dead, Kit and her friends need to put their fun on hold to help solve the crime."-- From publisher
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Mysteries and crime stories, Fantasy, Police procedural fiction
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Book 2 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Body and Soul. The…
song. That's what London constable and sorcerer's apprentice Peter Grant first notices when he examines the corpse of Cyrus Wilkins, part-time jazz drummer and full-time accountant, who dropped dead of a heart attack while playing a gig at Soho's 606 Club. The notes of the old jazz standard are rising from the body - a sure sign that something about the man's death was not at all natural but instead supernatural. Body and soul - they're also what Peter will risk as he investigates a pattern of similar deaths in and around Soho. With the help of his superior officer, Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, and the assistance of beautiful jazz aficionado Simone Fitzwilliam, Peter will uncover a deadly magical menace - one that leads right to his own doorstep and to the squandered promise of a young jazz musician: a talented trumpet player named Richard "Lord" Grant - otherwise known as Peter's dear old dad.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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'The Talented Mr Ripley meets How to Kill Your Family. Sharp, funny and has a twist you won't see coming'…
Eve KellmanEven for a con artist, Liz is about to take things way, way too far . . . Liz has always had a knack for charming people and gaining their trust. That's what makes her such a talented con artist. But lately the pressure's rising - Liz's past crimes have started snapping at her heels. So she leaps at the chance to escape to the Mexican coast to decorate a socialite's new villa, planning to lie low, enjoy paradise, and behave herself for once.When Liz is mistaken for her absent employer, Isabelle, she can't help getting drawn into this glamorous seafront community. But dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface, and it's not long before Liz realises that this time, she might be in over her head . . .Spoiler: it's going to be carnage.'Sexy, breakneck, full of surprises. A wild ride' Mary Kubica'Written with enormous verve, this effervescent story featuring the resourceful - if amoral - Liz glitters like the diamond on her finger' Daily Mail'Try not to drop it in the pool at the jaw-dropping twist' Ellery Lloyd'A fiendish tale of trouble in paradise. Expertly paced, tightly plotted' LA Times'This book was a great read. Who doesn't love a well-written bad girl?' ***** Reader Review'Razor-sharp' Wendy Walker'This book was so much fun to read! One big twist and turn after another' ***** Reader Review'A dynamite read' Rachel Sargeant'A whirlwind. I read it over the course of a few hours' ***** Reader Review'Seductive and satisfying' Vikki Patis
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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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'Beautifully written . . . This dark tale never loses its grip. Best not to read it at night' DAILY…
MAIL'Atmospheric, creepy . . . kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it' ANDREA MARA'Scary and thrilling in equal nature, I was obsessed with finishing this book. A must read' JO SPAIN------------Since losing her parents in a car crash as a teen, Allie has struggled to cope. Meeting Rory finally made things easier. She's come to rely on him for almost everything, so when he disappears while filming a documentary in the West of Ireland, she fears she'll come undone. Again.Tap...When a couple arrive at the Dublin apartment she and Rory share, claiming to be the new tenants, Allie is distraught. Why did Rory let out their home without telling her? And - where is he?Tap-tap...She seeks refuge at the run-down and reputedly haunted Raven Cottage in the Slieve Bloom mountains, where she and Rory were planning to move one day. Allie slowly starts to build a life for herself - and begins to believe that she might manage to make it alone.Tap-tap-tap...But then Rory's car is found submerged at the end of a pier, nowhere near where he was supposed to be - and the body in the driver's seat isn't his. Alison starts to revisit her memories of their time together, and begins to question if she can trust them...A gripping, haunting thriller that will give you chills - perfect for fans of Tana French, Erin Kelly and Jane Casey.------------'A rural community full of secrets, a satisfyingly baffling mystery and a plot that races along to a perfect conclusion' JANE CASEY'Hauntingly atmospheric . . . will keep you up all night!' SAM BLAKE'Devoured this in two sittings. A hugely atmospheric mystery with a creeping sense of dread' BRIAN MCGILLOWAY'Had me gripped from the start' AMANDA JENNINGS
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Holiday fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Gentle mysteries, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillers
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Just as New York transplant Tori Miracle was starting to enjoy the Christmas season in her quaint little Pennsylvania town,…
the community is upset by a missing boy, two murders, and a thirty-year-old mystery. And with the police chief- her boyfriend- out of town, Tori's got her hands full helping his replacement and making enemies along the way
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Historical fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, General fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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Jon Frederick spent his adolescence protecting his mentally ill brother and worrying about his parents' farm as it headed toward…
bankruptcy. So when Mandy Baker, the alluring new girl in town, pursued him, he was easily enamored. But on the day he ended their tryst, Mandy vanished. There is no doubt in the small Minnesota town of Pierz that the flirtatious girl is dead, and there is little doubt that Jon got away with murder. A decade later, Jon is made an investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. While investigating a case near his hometown, Jon quietly reopens the murder book on Mandy Baker and begins to see commonalities between Mandy's disappearance and his new case. Digging up the past raises intriguing possibilities with an old friend, Serena Bell?but also forces them to work through old betrayals. As the investigation intensifies, Jon realizes he has crossed paths with the killer before. Frank Weber, a forensic psychologist, expertly examines the intricacies of investigations, victim impact, and predatory thought in his debut thriller. Adult. Unrated
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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuthsAdventure and exploration
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Kansas City caterer Heaven Lee turns amateur sleuth to save her business when a local lawyer drops dead from poisoning…
in the middle of dinner at Heaven's trendy new restaurant, Cafe Heaven. Some strong language
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Christian fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Romance, General fiction
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Sassy city girl Tandy Brandt moves to the small town of Grace Springs to start a coffee shop, never imagining…
she'll be competing with local beauty queen Marissa Alexander and her dreams of running a tea house. Unfortunately, the current store owner dies before selling the location to either of them, and they both become murder suspects. The unlikely pair team up in an attempt to discover the real killer, though with the secrets in Tandy's past and Marissa's infamous clumsiness, they could be their own works enemies. Despite their differences, they follow clues to question a sweet, apple pie baking antique store owner, a GQ Santa in the retirement center, and a hipster millionaire with no social skills. Will they be able to figure out whodunit and prove their innocence before one of them goes to jail ... or worse? Adult
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"It's springtime in Washington, D.C. and congressional staffer Kit Marshall has more on her plate than she can handle. With…
her boss campaigning for an open U.S. Senate seat, Kit is left to run the office in her absence and manage a new week long American history extravaganza filled with high-profile events, lectures, and receptions. When the Director of the Capitol Visitor's Center ends up dead, Kit springs into action to clear a longtime friend, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder. With her best pal Meg pressuring her to solve the mystery quickly, Kit must figure out how to navigate her closest relationships while keeping an eye out for the diabolical killer. The investigation takes Kit across the city to famous locations, including Georgetown University, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the White House. When the killer strikes a second time, the pressure to solve the crimes intensifies. Has our favorite Capitol Hill sleuth finally met her match? In the end, Kit learns the hard way that history tends to repeat itself, often with deadly consequences."-- From publisher
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"In 1482 an English army invades Scotland in order to put King James III's younger brother, the Duke of Albany…
on the Scottish throne. Albany insists that Roger Chapman be a member of his personal bodyguard, but a series of sinister events centered around the cult figure of the Green Man make Roger question Albany's true motive."-- OCLC
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"The new Roger the Chapman novel. When the remains of Isabella Linkinhorne, who disappeared twenty years earlier and was known…
to have had three secret lovers, are discovered on nunnery land, Roger the Chapman is called in. Faced with the task of tracking down three people of whom he knows next to nothing, Roger nicknames them Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior after the Magi the Three Kings of Cologne."-- Goodreads