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Fortune and Glory (Stephanie Plum #27)
by Janet Evanovich
Marriage, death, and treasure: Stephanie Plum's Grandma Mazur's wedding night is cut short when her new husband dies. From his death though, Grandma Mazur has inherited two curious items: an old easy chair and the keys to a life-changing fortune.
Race for the treasure: Stephanie and Grandma Mazur aren't the only ones searching for this treasure; two enemies from Stephanie's past are on the hunt, but they are the least of Stephanie's worries as a new adversary stands in her path. A new adversary who is about to give Stephanie a run for her money, Gabriela Rose.
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The Kingdom
by Jo Nesbø
Two brothers: Roy and Carl grew up in quiet mountain town. Roy knew he would always stay there but Carl, the younger brother, couldn't wait to leave. No one thought that he would ever come back. When Carl does return, he returns with a wife and dreams of turning this quiet town into something great.
Tensions and history: In Carl's excitement, he doesn't realize that some people in the town aren't thrilled with his ideas. Powerful people are looking to take the brothers down by exposing their role in the town's bloody history.
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Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland #2)
by Anthony Horowitz
A hotel, a murder, and a book: The Trehearnes have an extraordinary tale. A murder took place at the same hotel and on the same day as the wedding of their daughter, Cecily. This murder was the inspiration for the late Alan Conway's third book in his detective series, Atticus Pund Takes the Cake.
What happens: While retired publisher Susan Ryeland is running a small hotel on a Greek Island, she is missing London. When the Trehearnes come to stay at her hotel and tell her their story, she realizes their connection through her former writer, Alan Conway. Having read the book, Cecily now believes that there is more to the crime. When she goes missing, Susan returns to London to find out the truth.
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Hot to trot (Agatha Raisin #31)
by M. C. Beaton
A wedding gone wrong: PI Agatha Raisin learns that her friend and once lover Charles Fraith is to be married. As any concerned friend would do, Agatha tries to find any information she can about the mysterious socialite, Miss Mary Brown-Field. Coming up with nothing, Agatha does the next sensible thing and crashes the wedding and causing a scene.
The morning after: Battling a hangover, Agatha wakes up to learn that Mary has been murdered. On the case, Agatha becomes immersed in Mary's world of competitive equestrian. With no shortage of people who would wish Mary ill, Agatha has a long list of suspects to go through. She herself becomes a prime suspect of the police in their investigation.
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| The Night Fire (Harry Bosch #22, Renée Ballard #3) by Michael ConnellyWhat happens: Retired cop Harry Bosch is given an old police file by the widow of his newly deceased mentor, who'd inexplicably and illegally taken it. LAPD detective Renée Ballard helps Bosch dig into the old case while also working the arson murder of a homeless man.
Series alert: After working together in Dark Sacred Night, Bosch and Ballard team up for the 2nd time here, in the 3rd Renée Ballard book overall and the 22nd in the popular Bosch series.
What about Mickey Haller? He makes an appearance, too! For the next in his series, look for The Law of Innocence, out this month.
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| Almost Midnight (Mike Bowditch #10) by Paul DoironWhat it's about: A corrections officer is killed in a Maine state prison, and a prisoner, the best friend of game warden Mike Bowditch, is injured trying to help -- but it's all related to bigger crimes outside the pen.
Series alert: Newcomers can start with this 10th Mike Bowditch novel, but to follow him from his rookie year, grab The Poacher's Son. Readers looking for the 11th and latest entry should pick up One Last Lie.
For fans of: C.J. Box, Nevada Barr, and William Kent Krueger's well-plotted mysteries featuring the great outdoors.
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| Nighttown (Junior Bendre #7) by Timothy HallinanStarring: Junior Bender, a book-loving Los Angeles burglar who dabbles in detective work when his fellow thieves need help.
What happens: Breaking his rule against suspiciously lucrative jobs, Bender agrees to steal an antique doll. When he discovers that he's not the only one hired to get the doll and the competing burglar is murdered, Bender pokes around for answers.
Who it's for: If you like eccentric characters and tight plotting, pick up this "exceedingly funny" (New York Times) 7th Junior Bender mystery.
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| Treacherous Is the Night (Verity Kent #2) by Anna Lee Huber1919 England: At a séance, Madam Zozza gives wartime spy Verity Kent a warning, supposedly from a dead spy. The next morning, the medium is dead, so Verity and her estranged husband try to sort out what's going on, heading to war-torn Europe to do so.
Series alert: This is the richly detailed 2nd entry in the Verity Kent mysteries; the 4th book, A Pretty Deceit, came out in October.
For fans of: Charles Todd, Jacqueline Winspear, Ashley Weaver, and other evocative novels set in the first half of the 20th century.
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