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The Master Key
by Masako Togawa
What it's about: The K Apartments for Ladies are occupied by over a hundred unmarried women, once young and lively, now grown and old - and in some cases, evil. Their residence conceals a secret connecting to the clandestine burial of a child's body in the basement bath-house. So, when news comes that the building must be moved to make way for a road-building project, more than one tenant waits with apprehension for the grisly revelation that will follow.
What reviewers say: "...a brilliant, suspenseful, and classic mystery that will leave readers wondering who really lives next door." (Library Journal)
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| Plum Tea Crazy by Laura ChildsWhat it's about: In Charleston, S.C., tea shop proprietor Theodosia Browning and her 60-something tea sommelier Drayton Conneley witness a banker's death during a special Gaslights and Galleons parade, and tenacious Theodosia tries to figure out who shot him.
Is it for you? If you like cozy mysteries and teas of all types, you'll want to indulge in this richly detailed 19th Tea Shop mystery. Recipes, tea time tips, and tea resources are included. |
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| The Echo Killing: A Mystery by Christi DaughertyIntroducing: Risk-taking Savannah, Georgia, crime reporter Harper McClain, who as a 12-year-old found her mother murdered.
What happens: When there's a new killing that eerily resembles Harper's mother's death, Harper can't help but look for answers when the police won't, even if that means alienating her secret lover -- who happens to be a cop.
Author buzz: This is the first adult book by Christi Daugherty, a former crime reporter and the author of the young adult Night School series. |
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To die but once
by Jacqueline Winspear
What it's about: Investigating the disappearance of an apprentice craftsman who had been working on a secret government contract, Maisie Dobbs discovers suspicious links to the London underworld and another boy close to her heart.
Series alert: This is the 14th Maisie Dobbs mystery.
What reviewers say: "Winspear has created another rich reading experience for Maisie's many fans, but this title could be seen as entry point for new fans as well. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy a thoughtful mystery." (Library Journal)
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| The Legacy by Yrsa Sigurdardottir; translated from Icelandic by Victoria CribbIntroducing: newly promoted (and unhappy about it) Detective Huldar and child psychologist Freyja, who has her own issues.
What happens: A seven-year-old girl witnesses her mom's murder. Protecting the traumatized child, Huldar and Freyja navigate around each other (they recently had a one-night stand) while trying to discover what the girl knows...and then the killer strikes again.
Who it's for: Fans of complex characters, atmospheric settings, and Nordic police procedurals will like this 1st in a series. |
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If You Like: Laura Lippman
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| The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. CainStarring: the sultry young wife of a rural diner owner and the aimless drifter she falls for...and with whom she conspires to kill her husband.
Did you know? Originally published in 1934, this compelling noir is considered one of the best novels ever written, and two movies based on it have been made: one in 1946 starring Lana Turner and John Garfield, and another in 1981 starring Jessica Lange and Jack Nicholson.
Why Laura Lippman fans might like it: James M. Cain's dark, gritty tales inspired Lippman's new novel...and Sunburn's femme fatale is a fan of Cain's work too. |
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| Invisible City by Julia DahlIntroducing: Rebekah Roberts, a New York Tribune reporter raised from infancy by her dad after her Hasidic mom left them.
What happens: To find the killer of another Hasidic woman, Rebekah digs into the insular world her estranged mother still belongs to.
Award buzz: This 1st in a series won a Macavity and a Shamus Award.
Why Laura Lippman fans might like it: the determined female reporter, the richly described city, and the tight plotting. |
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| A is for Alibi: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue GraftonWhat it's about: Tough California PI Kinsey Millhone (no pets, no plants, no kids, and no current spouse) tries to uncover who really killed Nikki Fife's husband, even though Nikki's already served time for the crime.
Series buzz: This 1st book in Sue Grafton's alphabet series was originally published in 1982. Due to Grafton's recent death, there'll be no "Z" for fans: the last Kinsey book is 2017's Y is for Yesterday.
Why Laura Lippman fans might like it: the crackling dialogue, the strong sense of place, and the appealing, clever heroine. |
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| Missing, Presumed: A Novel by Susie SteinerIntroducing: smart, single (but lonely and looking) DS Manon Bradshaw.
What it's about: Using multiple narrators, this rich mystery and 1st in a series follows the high-profile case of a missing Cambridge graduate student. Meanwhile, Manon also looks into the death of a black teen and tries to help his young brother.
Why Laura Lippman fans might like it: the authentic characters; the interplay of the personal and professional; and the city setting (though Manon is in England instead of the U.S.). |
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