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Winter of Despair
by Cora Harrison
In November of 1853, when one of his brother Charley’s artist friends is found brutally murdered, Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens set out to uncover the truth—especially when Charley falls under suspicion.
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Careless whiskers
by Miranda James
When his lead-actress daughter is wrongly accused of poisoning a fading, drama-prone actor during a local stage production, Charlie teams up with feline sidekick, Diesel, to identify the true killer. By the author of The Pawful Truth.
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Hi five
by Joe Ide
A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes, Righteous and Wrecked, finds genius private investigator Isaiah Quintabe’s efforts to build a quiet life with Grace challenged by unexpected new threats. 45,000 first printing.
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| All That's Bright and Gone by Eliza NellumsStarring: precocious six-year-old narrator Aoife Scott, whose mother had a breakdown at a Detroit mall; Aoife's imaginary friend, Teddy; and her neighbor, eight-year-old budding detective Hannah.
What happens: With her mom hospitalized and her Uncle Donny staying with her, Aoife's determined -- with help from Teddy and Hannah -- to sort out the mystery of her older brother's disappearance years ago.
Who it's for: This first novel is a delight and will please fans of young detectives, like Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce, as well as juvenile narrators in general fiction novels, like Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Emma Donoghue's Room. |
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Shattered justice
by Susan Furlong
When the ears of a man she met the night before are found hanging from the monkey bars at a local playground, Brynne Callahan begins an investigation that forces her to confront the demons of her own past.
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| The Missing American by Kwei QuarteyIntroducing: Ghanaian Emma Djan, who finds work at a private detective agency after her dream of becoming a homicide detective like her deceased dad ends when a police superior sexually assaults her.
What happens: An American widower goes to Accra, Ghana, to meet a woman he met online, discovers he's been scammed, and goes missing. His son hires Emma to find him in a case that includes internet scams, a fetish priest, a helpful reporter, and a political assassination.
Is it for you? If you like gritty, atmospheric novels, try this series starter by Kwei Quartey, a physician who grew up in Ghana who also writes the Darko Dawson mysteries. |
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| Whiskers in the Dark: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie BrownWhat it is: the history-rich 28th entry in character-driven cozy mystery series that takes place in the present day as well as 18th-century Virginia and features anthropomorphic animals.
What it's about: A massive nor'easter on the eve of a National Beagle Club benefit for war veterans finds Harry Harristeen and her crime-solving animals, including cat Mrs. Murphy, discovering a link between the recent murder of a foreign services officer and a centuries-old unsolved killing. |
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| Fever in the Dark by Ellen HartWhat it's about: A year into their marriage, a video of stage manager Fiona asking law student Annie to marry her goes viral -- which charms Fiona, infuriates Annie (who's hiding secrets from her past), and brings journalists, strangers, and Annie's estranged family to their door. When things turn deadly, and the couple are suspects, they turn to Minnesota private investigator Jane Lawless, who has her own problems, for help.
Series alert: This 24th entry in the Lambda Award-winning series reads fine as a standalone and is followed by A Whisper of Bones and Twisted at the Root. |
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| In the Dark Places: An Inspector Banks Novel by Peter RobinsonWhat happens: In North Yorkshire, the stolen tractor of a gentleman farmer and a fresh bloodstain in an abandoned World War II airport hangar lead DCI Alan Banks, DI Annie Cabbot, DS Winsome Jackman, and others to a disturbing murder case that involves the local slaughterhouse.
What you should know: This compelling, cleverly plotted 22nd book in the Alan Banks series has also been published under the title Abattoir Blues. |
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| A Shot in the Dark: A Constable Twitten Mystery by Lynne TrussWhat it's about: In 1957 Brighton, England, someone murders a theater critic who's about to reveal new details about the long-ago bank robbery he witnessed, and enthusiastic rookie Constable Twitten investigates.
About the author: Lynne Truss wrote the grammar bestseller Eats, Shoots and Leaves; though Constable Twitten has appeared on BBC Radio in her Inspector Steine series, this is the witty 1st novel to feature him (the 2nd is The Man That Got Away).
Read this next: For another intriguing look at crime in 1950s Brighton, pick up Elly Griffiths' acclaimed Magic Men mysteries. |
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