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Stolen in Death
by J. D. Robb
A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a hidden vault stands open, stuffed with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—once a scrappy Irish thief—immediately recognizes stolen pieces among the hoard. It looks like a burglar was caught mid-heist… except only one item appears to be missing.
Then Eve learns the vault actually belonged to Nathan’s late father, and the family didn’t even know it existed until a remodeling project uncovered it. Hoping to protect their name, they claim they planned to return the goods anonymously. Now Eve must untangle a murder wrapped in secrets, and discover whether Nathan died for love, revenge, or his father’s sins.
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Death of a Groom
by M. C. Beaton
In February, an unexpected snowstorm turns the Scottish Highlands village of Lochdubh into a glittering winter wonderland. But for Sergeant Hamish Macbeth, the charm wears thin fast as he struggles to keep the roads open—especially when a flood of outsiders arrives for a high-society wedding.
The lavish Valentine’s Day celebration is set at Tommel Castle Hotel, owned by Colonel George Halburton-Smythe, whose daughter is the blushing bride. The festivities promise to be the most extravagant Lochdubh has ever seen—until the groom is found dead mid-reception, the cake-cutting sword plunged into his chest.
With the village snowed in and no one able to leave, Hamish must sift through gossip, secrets, and a long list of suspects to catch a killer before the rumours bury the truth.
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I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home
by Fergus Craig
Carol is delighted to be leaving her tiny prison cell behind to take her place in a luxury retirement home. She's hoping her past as a serial killer won't come to light so she can make a few friends and find some murder-free hobbies. But it's not long before a fellow resident—who happens to be a former police commissioner—drops dead, and Carol's true identity is leaked—making catching up over daily activities of bingo and baking rather awkward.
Just her luck, Carol soon realizes that the victim wasn't the only former law enforcement officer at Sheldon Oaks—it's filled to the brim with former cops, barristers, and government representatives, her newfound friends included. And everyone thinks Carol's guilt is a no-brainer, but she is ready to prove them dead wrong...without killing anyone, for once.
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Robert B. Parker's Big Shot
by Christopher Farnsworth
Fresh off an acquittal in a multibillion-dollar fraud case, Ramsey Devlin is convinced the law doesn’t apply to him. That becomes painfully clear when Jesse finds him passed out drunk on the roadside beside a McLaren worth more than most people’s homes. After Devlin takes a swing, Jesse hauls him to the drunk tank—making a powerful enemy in the process.
Devlin uses his money and influence to torment Jesse at every turn, backed by Paradise’s corrupt mayor, Gary Armistead, and even tempting Deputy Chief Molly Crane to give in to her darker instincts.
But when Devlin suddenly vanishes and bloodstains are found in his seaside mansion, Jesse becomes the prime suspect. Suspended from duty, he must solve the case fast—or risk losing everything.
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Pearls and Poison
by Erin Lindsey
Fully fledged Pinkerton agent Rose Gallagher has just caught her first solo case. Stolen jewels and suspicious deaths in a building on Pearl Street with supernatural markings in the wall are right up her alley. But without her partner, Thomas—whose abrupt departure still hurts her bruised heart—Rose fears she might not be up to the challenge. Especially when the investigation takes a deadly turn . . .
Attending a high society séance hosted by a psychic of dubious repute should have been nothing more than a great opportunity to gather clues. And yet Rose finds herself being followed, her dear friend is brutally attacked, and her mother’s life is threatened. With her loved ones in danger, can Rose stop the killer before their sinister scheme claims another victim?
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Death and the Librarian
by Victoria Gilbert
Library director Amy Muir has always been wary of wealthy art dealer Kurt Kendrick. Though he’s a close family friend—and godfather to Amy and her husband Richard’s six-year-old twins—his shadowy past raises uncomfortable questions. When a visitor to their small historic Virginia town is found dead after publicly accusing Kurt of a decades-old murder, Amy is determined to prove he’s innocent.
But evidence the accuser sent to Sheriff Brad Tucker before her death paints a damning picture. As Amy’s aunt and other longtime residents confirm unsettling details, and a witness places Kurt near the latest crime scene, suspicion tightens around him.
With an arts festival underway and Richard’s dance company debuting, Amy must juggle work, family, and growing danger—while racing to uncover the truth before another killer strikes.
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The Hadacol Boogie
by James Lee Burke
When a cloaked, disfigured man leaves a dead woman in a garbage bag on Dave Robicheaux’s property, he knows his world and family are about to change.
With Valerie Benoit, a detective new to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department who is grappling with sexist and racist harassment from their colleagues, and the volatile but fiercely loyal Clete Purcel, Dave embarks on an investigation that brings him into the most dangerous moments of his career and threatens the lives of Valerie and his daughter Alafair.
He encounters a local handyman who leaves cryptic notes and warns of the ghosts who roam the shores of the bayou and is targeted by a vicious New Orleans button man and gangsters from the north.
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A Killer in the Cordgrass
by Brian Thiem
When Courtney Evanson’s body is found in the dunes of Spartina Island, the quiet retirement haven is rocked to its core. Retired detective Sean Tanner joins forces with Detective Sergeant Charlie Nash, only to discover the case is far darker than it first appears.
A stolen credit card offers an early lead—until their prime suspect turns up dead, leaving the investigation stalled. Then the Mudflats Murder Club makes a chilling discovery: a piece of a ruby pendant hidden in Courtney’s pocket. The fragment ties her death to a 27-year-old cold case involving another young woman’s murder.
As Sean and Charlie dig deeper, long-buried secrets surface, including clues about Charlie’s father’s disappearance. With bodies piling up and cases colliding, the Cordgrass Killer is closing in—and they may be next.
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Hotel California: An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories
by Don Bruns
Eight deliciously talented mystery authors have lent their skills of crafting murder and suspense to this collection of gripping short stories. Each of these eight provocative tales is designed to entertain and mystify - and maybe even chill you to your core. Get lost in the wild imaginations of such 'New York Times' best-selling writers as Andrew Child, Heather Graham, Reed Farrel Coleman, and John Gilstrap, plus authors Rick Bleiweiss, Jennifer Dornbush, Amanda Flower, and Don Bruns. From the titular tale “Hotel California" to a new, original Jack Reacher adventure, these stories have a little something for every mystery lover.
Go ahead. Check in, enjoy some room service, and stay until the very last tantalizing page. Just don’t forget to search the closet or behind the curtains.
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