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Stolen in Death
by J. D. Robb
A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead--while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas's husband, Roarke--who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief--recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing. Then it's revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim's late father--and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they'd been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve. By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father--he clearly had secrets. Now it's up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed--and if it was a crime of passion or revenge. Read-alikes: Face of Greed by James L'Etoile, Fatal Affair by Marie Force.
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No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done
by Sophie Hannah
The doorbell. The policeman. The words that turn your world inside out--I'm afraid there's been an incident. For Sally Lambert, those words mean only one thing--danger. Not just for her family, but for Champ, their loyal and beloved dog. A single accusation, a neighbor's grudge, and suddenly the Lamberts are trapped in a nightmare with no escape. Unless they make one. Most people would never run. Most people would never leave behind everything they know to protect an animal who can't defend himself. But for Sally, Champ is more than a dog--he's one of her children. And most people aren't the Lamberts. No one has ever done this before. No one has ever gone this far. But the Lamberts have never been quite like any other family. For fans of The Widow by Dan Brown, The Maid by Nita Prose.
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Terror on the Train
by Jeanne M. Dams
Dorothy Martin is travelling from England to Canada for a wedding, but her journey takes a dark twist when a man falls from the train. Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbitt, are leaving England behind to attend a wedding on Vancouver Island, Canada. Opting for the scenic route, the pair board the Empire Builder sleeper train from Chicago to Seattle. But the journey takes a terrifying turn when Dorothy witnesses a person falling from the train. The body of a man is quickly found on the route, and Dorothy feels compelled to investigate. Who was he? Was he alive or dead when he fell? Could his fate be linked to a confrontation on the train? As Dorothy and Alan unravel the secrets surrounding the dead man, they uncover disturbingly dark truths. This twisty, engaging mystery featuring an Anglophile sleuth is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin.
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| Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa KellyWhen Emma Knightley, née Woodhouse, learns her father is to remarry, she's alarmed about having excitable Miss Bates as a stepmother and having to plan a betrothal party in six days. When Emma's maid is discovered dead at the festivities, most think it was an accident, but suspicious Emma uses her quick, observant mind to investigate her 2nd case. For fans of: mysteries featuring Jane Austen or her characters, such as Stephanie Barron's Jane Austen mysteries. |
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Death and Other Occupational Hazards
by Veronika Dapunt
Her job is to die for. Literally. Most people think that when they meet Death, it'll be a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she's just a woman doing a job, and she's very good at it. But when Death takes a much-needed break to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong. Someone's killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it's down to her to find the culprit before it's too late. To make matters worse, her sanctimonious sister, Life - whom Death hasn't got on with in millennia - won't stop blaming her . . . And then there's the slight problem of the charming (sexy) parasitologist she's suspicious of. But she'll be fine, right? After all, who better to investigate a murder than Death herself? Read-alikes: What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie, A Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie Dara.
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| The Case of the Murdered Muckraker by Rob OslerIn 1898, 21-year-old detective agency junior field operative Harriet Morrow investigates when a journalist who'd been looking into corrupt government officials is fatally stabbed in a Chicago tenement house. Going undercover, Harriet dons a variety of guises to get to the truth in her richly detailed 2nd outing, which also sees her find a girlfriend. For fans of: Stephen Spotswood; Lev AC Rosen; Cathy Pegau's A Murderous Business. |
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The First Time I Saw Him
by Laura Dave
Five years after her husband Owen disappeared, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter Bailey have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together, they've forged a relationship with Bailey's grandfather Nicholas and are putting the past behind them. But when Owen shows up at Hannah's new exhibition, she knows that she and Bailey are in danger again. Hannah and Bailey are forced to go on the run in a relentless race to keep their past from catching up with them. As a thrilling drama unfolds, Hannah risks everything to get Bailey to safety--and finds there just might be a way back to Owen and their long-awaited second chance. Read-alikes: She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica, Never Far Away by Michael Koryta.
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Jigsaw
by Jonathan Kellerman
A young woman is found dead, DNA pointing to an ex-boyfriend—until the case twists into a mind-bending whodunit. Homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis calls in psychologist Alex Delaware to help. Then an elderly woman is discovered murdered, her body hidden in a hoarder’s home filled with trash—and cash. As Milo and Alex dig deeper, shocking links emerge between the victims, revealing a deadly, labyrinthine puzzle. Read-alikes: The Loose End by A.J. Cross, One Last Kill by Robert Dugoni.
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Man One
by Loren D. Estleman
Young widow Sage Holland isn’t a murderer—but her late husband’s vengeful brother thinks she is. Fleeing Alaska, she hires Detroit PI Amos Walker for protection. Walker knows better than to trust husky-voiced women, but as he hunts for clues on wintry streets, the bodies pile up. To keep Sage—and himself—alive, he’ll need every trick he knows before their blood stains the snow. For fans of: Bitterfrost by Bryan Gruley, The Cut by George P. Pelecanos.
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| Wreck Your Heart by Lori Rader-DayChicago's Doll Devine hopes to make it as a country singer, but for now she's singing at a tavern owned by Alex McPhee, who's helped her since she was a kid. When her estranged mom briefly shows up after 20 years, followed by a woman claiming to be Doll's half-sister, Doll doesn't know what to think, and then her ex is found dead outside the bar. For fans of: standalone mysteries with a strong sense of place and a wisecracking main character. |
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