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Faithless in Death (In Death #52)
by J. D. Robb
The Scene: A bed with two nearby wine glasses, music playing, and the young sculptor, Ariel Byrd with the back of her head bashed in. Eve Dallas tries to figure out what happened and why the person who called it in waited an hour to do so.
Layers of deception: Like sculptures, there are layers of mystery with this case, starting with Gwen Huffman, a wealthy resident of the Upper East Side. She is the one who reported Ariel's murder. As Eve and her team investigate Gwen's past, they notice tiny lies and things that don't add up. Once they begin to chip away at the lies, the FBI become involved and an entire criminal conspiracy is unearthed. Physical | Digital
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Blood Grove (Easy Rawlins #15)
by Walter Mosley
A vet in trouble: It's the summer of '69 and protests are abundant. Private Detective Easy Rawlins gets a visit in his new office from a Vietnam Veteran. The man claims that he his a lover were attacked in a citrus grove near the edge of the city. He may have the killed the man who attacked them, and the woman he was with and his dog are now missing.
A family matter: Seeing a troubled vet, Easy takes the case. But things get complicated when when his adopted daughter Feather's uncle shows up. Fearing that Feather's uncle might undo everything that Easy has done for her, he prepares himself for heartbreak.
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A Fatal Lie (Inspector Ian Rutledge #23)
by Charles Todd
A disrupted peace: When a boy discovers a body in a nearby river, a peaceful Welsh village is thrown into turmoil. There is no identification on the body, and he is not a local. With no one wanting to admit that they have seen him before, they turn to Scotland Yard to solve the crime.
The investigation: Inspector Ian Rutledge is sent from London to investigate. Using what little clues are available to him, a faded military tattoo on the victim's arm and an unusual label in the collar of his shirt, he eventually discovers the victims identity. The bigger mystery is what lead to his death. To uncover the truth behind this murder, Rutledge retraces the victims journey, but at each turn death seems to be waiting for him.
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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder (Hannah Swensen #27)
by Joanne Fluke
A busy season: Hannah is as busy as ever at The Cookie Jar, preparing Easter orders and a festive meal for her mom's dinner party. All of that comes to a halt when she gets phone call from her sister Andrea. Mayor Richard Bascomb has been murdered and Andrea is top suspect!
Who did it?: Mayor Bascomb was known as a bully, but in his final days he was unusually testy. Could it be that he knew he was being targeted? As more and more suspects are popping up, each with a motive, it becomes clear that everyone had a reason to kill the mayor. Could it have been disgruntled colleague? A political rival? A jealous wife? Or a scorned mistress? Hannah has to work fast to solve this murder while also filling all the Easter orders coming in.
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If You Like: Deanna Raybourn
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| And Only to Deceive (Lady Emily Ashton Mysteries #1) by Tasha AlexanderWhat it's about: Tired of her overbearing mother, Emily marries a viscount and is widowed before she even gets to know him. Meeting his associates, including his handsome best friend, she learns he may have been involved in illegal activities -- and could even still be alive.
Series alert: This lively book introduces Lady Emily Ashton, whose 15th outing, The Dark Heart of Florence, comes out in March.
Why Deanna Raybourn fans might like it: Both Lady Emily and Lady Julia Grey star in lighthearted romantic Victorian mysteries featuring widows who first investigate by delving into their husbands' deaths.
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| The Woman in the Water (Charles Lenox Mysteries # .1) by Charles FinchStarring: Charles Lenox, a 23-year-old aristocrat in 1850 London, who's beginning to formally pursue his interest in detection -- an interest that is considered unseemly for someone of his station -- with his loyal valet Graham always ready to assist.
Series alert: Since this is a prequel, new readers can easily start with this 11th Charles Lenox mystery. The latest Lenox book, An Extravagant Death, comes out this month.
Why Deanna Raybourn fans might like it: Though the main character is male, he's a witty, charming sleuth in an atmospheric Victorian London, and the books have character-driven plots and a bit of romance.
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| The Deeds of the Disturber (Amelia Peabody #5) by Elizabeth PetersStarring: Amelia Peabody Emerson, a feminist archaeologist married to an eccentric Egyptologist and the mother of a precocious son.
What it's about: In 1896 England, Amelia takes care of her brother's two insufferable children for the summer and gets caught up in a mystery at the British Museum that involves a curse, a cure, and murder.
Why Deanna Raybourn fans might like it: First published in 1988, this fun 5th entry in a beloved series offers adventure-filled plots, fully realized characters, sparkling writing, and vivid settings.
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| A Conspiracy in Belgravia (Lady Sherlock #2) by Sherry ThomasWhat it's about: After her social ruination, extraordinarily clever Charlotte Holmes created the alter ego male detective Sherlock. Now, amid other cases, she helps a woman find a missing former love...who turns out to be Charlotte's own illegitimate half-brother.
Series alert: Though this is the 2nd Lady Sherlock book, it's fine for newcomers. If you like first things first, pick up A Study in Scarlet Women. Want the latest? Murder on Cold Street came out in October.
Why Deanna Raybourn fans might like it: Charlotte is an intelligent and convention-defying character in a vividly depicted England.
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