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| The Shadow Step by Mark BillinghamWhen a body is found in a park, the dog walker who'd had a violent encounter with the victim the previous evening believes he's responsible and confesses. But with the dead man linked to a drug queenpin, DS Declan Miller and his partner DS Sara Xiu keep digging. As another killing and a kidnapping occur, Miller consults with his dead wife's ghost, whom only he can see, in this third book in the Detective Miller series. Try these next: Tim Sullivan's George Cross novels; Peter Robinson's Inspector Alan Banks mysteries. |
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Death on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ekstrom CourageContinue the fun that began with Murder by Cheesecake in this an all-new Golden Girls cozy mystery. When the Girls accept a very strange invitation to a lavish party on a remote island estate, they find that murder has a way of ruining even the most glamorous of evenings. The invitation was short on details, only promising to celebrate the greatest artist of the century, who turns out to be Declan, a former lover of Blanche's. But when Declan is found dead the next morning, all eyes are on her, his supposed muse of thirty-plus years. Trapped at the estate with the other guests--suspects all--the Girls must band together to find the true killer and get back to pleasant evenings of card games and cheesecake. You might also like Robert Thorogood's Murder Mystery Club series.
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| Whose Body in the Library by Eva GatesLucy McNeil, newly promoted director of Bodie Island Lighthouse Library, welcomes 50-something Nichelle Gilchrest, who's become a librarian after a divorce. On her first day, Nichelle finds the body of her long-missing father, leading her to investigate his murder with detecting tips from boss Lucy, who's solved a few crimes in the past. Introducing a new sleuth, this 13th Lighthouse Library mystery is great for newcomers. Read-alike: Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's mysteries. |
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Fear the Reaper: A McKenzie Novel by David HousewrightAfter taking down a man wielding an AR-15 at a small town winery, Rushmore McKenzie has to find out who, if anyone, was the shooter's target before he, or someone else, tries again. The would-be shooter was arrested, and normally, that would be the end of it. But Wisconsin is an open carry state and the police can't prove that the gunman intended to do anything. But it does appear that he might have been looking for one specific target. And, if so, that person is not out of danger. Now, before the gunman is released, McKenzie decides to find out who was the real target and why, before it is too late. Try this next: Twice the Trouble by Ash Clifton. |
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| Murder at the Spirit Lounge by Jess KiddIn 1950s Kent, England, former nun Nora Breen resides in a shabby coastal boarding house while creating a new life for herself. In her 2nd outing, her close friend DI Rideout attends a séance where the spiritualist is mysteriously murdered. When other attendees are soon killed, Nora is desperate to catch the murderer and keep Rideout alive. Try this next: The Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery. |
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| Rules for Aging and Larceny by Julia LondonFrances Deluca was once part of a gang of four who stole from those who deserved it, but that ended decades ago with some drama. Now she's 74, widowed, and bored. Deciding she'll pull one last heist, she gathers the gang, and they target a young crypto-loving con artist in Las Vegas who swindled one of women's granddaughters. For fans of: Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn; Rachel Ekstrom Courage's Golden Girls Cozy Mysteries series. |
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| The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert ThorogoodAfter the murders of a famous footballer and a bestselling writer, DI Tanika Malik turns to the Marlow Murder Club for help. But before elderly crossword maker Judith, dogwalker Suzie, and vicar's wife Becks can do much, Tanika is unfairly placed on leave. Meanwhile, the daughter of Judith's long-dead Greek husband turns up accusing Judith of murdering him. Despite all obstacles, the trio search for a killer in their fun 5th outing. For fans of: the PBS TV adaptation of the series; Richard Osman. |
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| Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli WeidenThough he's hoping to escape his past as a hired vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, Virgil Wounded Horse gets pulled back in when a legendary figure from the reservation is murdered. Complicating things, a street gang from a neighboring reservation wants to expand into Rosebud in this gritty follow-up to the award-winning Winter Counts. For fans of: S.A. Cosby; Craig Johnson. |
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