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| Ruby Falls by Gin PhillipsTo drum up publicity and attract tourists during the Great Depression, the proprietors of Ruby Falls, a massive waterfall inside a Tennessee cave, have a psychic attempt to find a hatpin hidden inside. In case of emergency, the psychic and his group of five are secretly shadowed by Ada, a friend of the owners who knows the caves well, and Quinton, a cavern guide. Then a shocking murder occurs deep underground. For fans of: suspenseful impossible crime stories; well-researched historical novels. |
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| Wolf Hour by Jo NesbøIn 2022, a Norwegian true crime writer visits Minneapolis, Minnesota, to research a set of 2016 serial killings. Back in 2016, everything starts with the sniper shooting of a gun dealer known for not asking questions. Divorced cop Bob Oz becomes obsessed with the case, working it even after he's suspended from the force, believing a taxidermist may hold the key to it all in this twisty dual-timeline standalone. Try this next: Stephen Mack Jones' August Snow series; Christoffer Carlsson's Blaze Me a Sun. |
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| The Final Problem by Arturo Pérez-ReverteAfter bad weather cuts off an idyllic Greek island in 1960, a dead British tourist is found inside a locked cabana. Aging actor Ormond Basil, who played Sherlock Holmes in 15 films, finds himself tasked with investigating while a Spanish mystery writer acts as his Watson. Also on the island are an Italian film producer, a former opera star, and others. For fans of: locked-room mysteries; Sherlock Holmes; Anthony Horowitz; Knives Out. |
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The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp
by Leonie Swann
A quirky group of seniors attempts to solve one murder while covering up another--with the help of an enterprising tortoise--in this twisty, darkly funny mystery from the author of Three Bags Full. It has been an eventful morning for Agnes Sharp and the other inhabitants of Sunset Hall, a house share for the old and unruly in the sleepy English countryside. Although they have had some issues (misplaced reading glasses, conflicting culinary tastes, decreasing mobility, and gluttonous grandsons), nothing prepares them for an unexpected visit from a police officer with some shocking news. A body has been discovered next door. Everyone puts on a long face for show, but they are secretly relieved the body in question is not the one they're currently hiding in the shed (sorry, Lillith). It seems the answer to their little problem with Lillith may have fallen right into their laps. All they have to do is find out who murdered their neighbor, so they can pin Lillith's death on them, thus killing two (old) birds with one stone (cold killer). With their plan sorted, Agnes and her geriatric gang spring into action. After all, everybody likes a good mystery. Besides, the more suspicion they can cast about, surely the less will land on them. To investigate, they will step out of their comfort zone and tangle with sinister bakers, broken stairlifts, inept criminals, the local authorities, and their own dark secrets.
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The Murder Wheel: A Locked-Room Mystery
by Tom Mead
Sleuthing stage magician Joseph Spector (Death and the Conjuror) returns to investigate a baffling series of impossible crimes.Even readers who live to match wits with canny authors and detectives are likely to be outwitted by this one.--Kirkus
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The Indian Bangle
by Fergus Hume
The Indian Bangle by Fergus Hume is a captivating detective novel that intertwines mystery and crime fiction within a Victorian England setting. The story centers around a puzzling whodunit involving an exotic Indian bangle, which serves as a crucial element in the unfolding intrigue. The narrative is rich with suspense and plot twists as the detective protagonist navigates a labyrinth of clues and red herrings to unravel hidden secrets. The atmospheric tension of Victorian society adds depth to the investigation, creating a compelling backdrop for the crime-solving process. Hume's skillful storytelling ensures that each detail contributes to the suspense, keeping readers engaged as motives and secrets are gradually exposed. The novel exemplifies classic detective fiction with its intricate plot and engaging narrative, showcasing Hume's talent for crafting suspenseful and memorable mysteries.
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Clark and Division
by Naomi Hirahara
The devastation: After Pearl Harbor, teenage Aki, her adored older sister Rose, and their first-generation Japanese American parents are forced from their middle-class Southern California home and incarcerated at Manzanar.
What happens: As part of a special program, Rose gets released early and is relocated to Chicago in 1944. Twenty-year-old Aki and her parents follow later, only to learn that Rose has been killed by a subway train. The police say suicide, but Aki knows better and vows to find the truth.
For fans of: richly detailed, well-researched historical fiction; mysteries featuring strong, young female sleuths; and evocative Chicago stories.
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A Door in the River
by Inger Ash Woolfe
When Henry Wiest turns up stung to death at an Indian reservation, Detective Hazel Micallef senses not all is as it seems. And when it turns out the bee was a diabolical teenaged girl on a murder spree with a strange weapon, a dark and twisted crime begins to slowly emerge...
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10 Marchfield Square
by Nicola Whyte
When a minor criminal is murdered in the smallest residential square in London, elderly heiress and landlady Celeste van Duren recruits two of her tenants to investigate. Her cleaner, Audrey, knows everyone and is liked by all, while failed writer Lewis is known by no one. He hates his job, hates his life, and he's not that fond of Audrey either--but Celeste is persuasive. As they hunt for clues in and around the Square, they discover everyone has something to hide, including their fellow residents. Audrey and Lewis must find a way to work together if they're to find the killer in their midst. Assuming of course, there's just the one . . .
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