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| A Bitter Wind by James R. BennA Boston cop prior to World War II, United States Army Captain Billy Boyle is on leave just before Christmas 1944. Walking with his English girlfriend along the White Cliffs of Dover, he discovers a murdered U.S. Air Force major in a case that leads him to Axis-controlled Yugoslavia. Though this is the 20th outing for Billy, readers can start here. For fans of: well-researched war mysteries with memorable characters, especially ones based on historical figures. |
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Hunter's Heart Ridge: A Mystery
by Sarah Stewart Taylor
Agony Hill, Detective Frank Warren and his formerly CIA-connected neighbor Alice Bellows return to investigate the death of a diplomat.
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And to All a Good Bite
by David Rosenfelt
When a heroic dog dad is arrested for murder, reluctant lawyer Andy pauses his holiday plans to clear his name and reunite him with his pup.
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The World's Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant
by Liza Tully
Olivia Blunt doesn't want to be an assistant detective for the rest of her life. She's determined to learn everything she can from her mentor, renowned investigator Aubrey Merritt -- but the latter is no easy grader. After weeks of fielding phone calls from parties pining for the celebrated detective's help, a case comes across Olivia's desk that just might be worthy of Merritt's skills. On the evening of her sixty-fifth birthday party, Victoria Summersworth somehow fell to her death over her balcony railing on the rocky shore of Lake Champlain. The police have ruled it a suicide, but her daughter, Haley, thinks it was murder.
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A Deceit of Lapwings
by Steve Burrows
Three murder scenes; two causes of death; one body. It is a case that would challenge Domenic Jejeune even under the best of circumstances. But his DCS's temporary absence means that Jejeune must work under Marvin Laraby, an ex-superior with whom he has a particularly fractious history. Jejeune and Laraby will need to combine their skills to discover why a ruthless land contractor would want to invest in new bird migration software, and what possible interest the death of a birding app developer could be to the British intelligence services. With the appearance of Lindy's ex-boyfriend disrupting Jejeune's private life, and Danny Maik dealing with divided loyalties, is this the case that finally defeats Domenic Jejeune?
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The Grave Artist
by Jeffery Deaver
A wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of one of the newlyweds. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, security expert Jake Heron, discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play. The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, this man isn't interested in his victims but in creating his own macabre masterpiece from their graves, focused on the survivors and reveling in their grief. And now his dark obsession has turned to Carmen and Jake.
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The Girl from Devil's Lake
by J. A. Jance
While preparing to celebrate her daughter’s police academy graduation, Sheriff Joanna Brady is drawn into a chilling hunt for a serial killer whose crimes stretch from Arizona to North Dakota, forcing her to untangle dangerous secrets and confront betrayal close to home.
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Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife
by Martin Edwards
Six people with connections to the world of crime writing are invited to participate in a Christmas-themed mystery game organized by the enigmatic Midwinter Trust. Set in a remote Yorkshire village soon to be isolated by snow, the players must solve the fictional murder of a crime writer to win a life-changing prize. As the game progresses, tensions rise among contestants and organizers, and it becomes unclear whether everyone is following the rules.
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The Killer Question
by Janice Hallett
A weekly trivia night has revived Sue and Mal Eastwood's struggling rural pub, until a body is found nearby and a suspiciously successful new team arrives; five years later the pub lies derelict and the Eastwoods’ nephew Dominic is determined to discover what happened.
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A Particularly Nasty Case
by Adam Kay
When his toxic medical director dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does, though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the medical examiner. So Eitan vows to uncover the truth himself. But Eitan's own past and reputation are far from spotless, despite his budding relationship with Cole, a handsome hospital porter, and reluctant camaraderie with his office mate, Margaret-with-the-cats. As his colleagues become increasingly concerned about his mental health, Eitan's investigation spirals out of control. Could a killer really be stalking the wards? Or is Eitan making a catastrophic mistake?
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Clown Town
by Mick Herron
David Cartwright, long buried, has left his library to the Spooks' College in Oxford, and now it turns out that one of the books has gone missing. Or perhaps it never existed. Now River, once a "slow horse" of Slough House, MI5's outpost for demoted and disgraced spies, has some time to kill while awaiting medical clearance to return to work, and investigating the secrets of his grandfather's library seems a harmless activity. But nothing involving the slow horses ever stays harmless for long.
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A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge
by Kate Khavari
After her grandfather's heart attack, botanist Saffron Everleigh returns to the family estate with her new beau and her long-time best friend, Elizabeth. In addition to family tensions, they find a dangerous man pretending to be a cardiologist and a medium preying upon Elizabeth's family, who lost a son in the war.
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Just Another Dead Author
by Katarina Bivald
Mystery author Berit Gardner heads to a writer's conference in the French countryside, expecting relaxation - but her getaway takes a dark turn when the keynote speaker, a ruthless literary titan, drops dead after her lecture. As whispers of foul play swirl, Berit finds herself entangled in jealousy, betrayal, and grudges. A skeptical French commissaire resents her meddling, but with suspects piling up, she realizes Berit's sharp instincts may crack the case. Meanwhile, a bold journalist determined to solve the mystery first lands in the killer's sights. Racing against time, Berit must navigate deception and danger before her own story ends in tragedy.
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A Slowly Dying Cause
by Elizabeth George
Michael Lobb has just been found dead on the floor of his family’s tin & pewter workshop. It’s suspicious enough that his body was found by a representative of Cornwall EcoMining, a company keen on acquiring his family’s land, and it’s made even worse when he’s revealed to have been the majority owner of the business and the sole obstacle preventing a deal from being made. Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers are brought in to help solve the crime and search for justice in a community where lust, greed, and family traditions collide with devastating consequences.
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Dark Horse
by Felix Francis
Imogen Duffy is an up-and-coming Irish jump jockey making her mark in steeplechase racing. But not all is well in Imogen's life. Jealous of her success, Imogen's controlling boyfriend Liam is stalking her and when she tries to break it off with him, he turns violent. Fleeing to England, Imogen hopes to leave Liam behind. But Liam vehemently refuses to let her go-until he's found dead, stabbed with a knife bearing Imogen's fingerprints. Imogen's father, convinced of her innocence, seeks out Sid Halley to ask for his help uncovering the truth and Sid reluctantly agrees to investigate.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Côte Saint-Luc Public Library
5851 Cavendish Blvd.
Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec H4W 2X8
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