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| I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus CraigFresh out of prison after 35 years, 75-year-old serial killer Carol Quinn moves into a North London retirement home. While she once targeted people she thought deserved it, she's (probably) done with murder. When a resident is killed and she's blamed, she looks for the real killer. Meanwhile, three other residents also investigate. For fans of: Robert Thorogood's Marlow Murder Club books; Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club novels; Helene Tursten's An Elderly Lady stories. |
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Canyon of Deceit
by DiAnn Mills
A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy.When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing--and that Rurik wants Therese's help finding her. She's sure Rurik hasn't given her the whole story . . . especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child's life hanging in the balance, Therese can't turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can't do this alone.Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane's specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik's terms to keep Alina's disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won't distract from their mission to save Alina.Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina's last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they're receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot--no matter the risk to their own lives.A thrilling Christian contemporary novel with themes of courage and resilience from award-winning author DiAnn MillsPerfect for fans of clean, action-packed romantic suspenseIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
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The Storybook Killer
by Kerri Beevis
must-read spellbinding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis Perfect for the fans of Karen Rose, Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill you... The graveyard of the New Hope Baptist Church in Juniper, Oregon should be a peaceful place, but when two teenagers are found murdered in the prime of their lives, the horror-story begins. I have seen plenty of shocking things as a police detective, but this is the kind of scene that you never, ever forget. We discover a tatty paperback, written by bestselling crime author, Amy Gallaty, and learn that its pages have been used as a blueprint for murder. But by who and why? Diving into Amy s past we try to discover why this killer is targeting her novels. Is she as innocent as she claims or is the motive far more sinister? When the murderer strikes again, mirroring yet another of Amy's plots, it becomes clear that someone smart, ruthless, and obsessed is pulling the strings and will not stop until we stop them. Rebecca Angell is back in a darker tale that pulls no punches, as she takes on a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda. This book was previously published as Dead Write and D for Dead What everyone is saying about the Detective Rebecca Angell series: 'I was grabbed from page 1 - brilliant Rebecca Angell is back - and better than ever ' Valerie Keogh Angell and Hickock the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me Anita Waller This book has it all. A well-constructed plot, twists and turns, look away moments and heart pounding scenes of suspense, then the finale I was waiting for, when the light dawned, leaving my jaw on the floor. - Patricia Dixon A fantastic rollercoaster of as story well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers tracks highly recommended - Amanda James 'kept me gripped until the end'- Reader Review 'recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction'- Reader Review 'Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery' - Reader Review 'Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn't put it down' - Reader Review
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| Crown City by Naomi HiraharaAfter his parents' deaths in 1903 Japan, 18-year-old Ryui Wada lands in Pasadena, California. Grief-stricken and in culture shock, he works and adjusts to life in a boardinghouse with his enigmatic roommate, Jack. When a painting is stolen from a famous Japanese artist, Ryui and Jack investigate, and then a murder occurs. Focusing less on the mystery aspect than earlier books, Naomi Hirahara's well-researched 3rd Japantown novel will also please fans of historical fiction. |
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You've Lost That Livin' Feelin'
by Nicholas George
Introducing Adam Parrall--retired drummer, vinyl record store owner . . . and amateur sleuth Adam Parrall's wild days as a drummer in a rock band are far behind him. Now semi-retired and running a record store in the sleepy town of Cordoba on the mid-California coast, life is considerably calmer, with pleasant surprises such as winning a lifetime achievement award (which Adam learns, depressingly, is intended for deceased artists). There's plenty of life left in Adam yet, though sadly the same can't be said of Righteous Brother tribute artist Barry Haddon, whose dead body is discovered by Adam outside a nightclub. Suddenly Adam discovers an exciting new hobby--sleuthing Is a knife-wielding robber terrorizing the locals responsible for Barry's murder? As panic and confusion sweep through the town, Adam can't rule anything--or anyone--out. Unfortunately, his meddling may mean that he'll qualify for that lifetime achievement award sooner than he thought The first in an irresistibly charming cozy mystery series featuring a retired drummer seeking to recapture the excitement of his rock band heyday by solving crime. A page-turning must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and J.M. Hall
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| The Murder at World's End by Ross MontgomeryOn a Cornish tidal island in 1910, 19-year-old Stephen Pike is the new footman at Tithe Hall, where Viscount Stockingham-Welt believes Halley's Comet will destroy the earth. That doesn't happen, but someone does kill the viscount in his locked study. When ex-con Stephen is suspected, the viscount's elderly, scientific-minded aunt teams up with him to prove his innocence in this delightful series starter. For fans of: atmospheric Edwardian mysteries; witty, unlikely detective duos. |
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| Wolf Hour by Jo NesbøIn 2022, a Norwegian true crime writer visits Minneapolis, Minnesota, to research a set of 2016 serial killings. Back in 2016, everything starts with the sniper shooting of a gun dealer known for not asking questions. Divorced cop Bob Oz becomes obsessed with the case, working it even after he's suspended from the force, believing a taxidermist may hold the key to it all in this twisty dual-timeline standalone. Try this next: Stephen Mack Jones' August Snow series; Christoffer Carlsson's Blaze Me a Sun. |
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Murder on the Cricket Green
by Catherine Coles
Don't miss the BRAND NEW and next instalment in the gripping Martha Miller Mysteries from bestselling cozy crime author, Catherine Coles Westleham Village, May 1948The villagers of Westleham are excited for the first village cricket match since the end of the war. But Martha Miller has more pressing concerns - namely, the sudden reappearance of her husband, Stan, missing for two years and acting as though nothing has happened.Martha doesn't know what to feel, especially now that his return threatens her growing fondness for the kind-hearted village vicar, Luke. Yet she's not the only one unsettled by Stan's return...As the match begins and the crowd cheers, Stan suddenly collapses - dead before he hits the ground. And all eyes turn to Martha.To clear her name, she must uncover the truth about Stan's missing years and his sudden reappearance. But in a village this small, everyone has something to hide. Will Martha's amateur sleuthing find the real killer or will she pay the price for someone else's deadly deed?Let the investigation commence Find out if Martha and Luke can catch the killer in a brand new Martha Miller mystery from bestselling author Catherine Coles, perfect for fans of Lee Strauss and Beth Byers Praise for Catherine Coles: 'An utterly charming 1940's mystery. Definitely a new series addiction ' Bestselling author Debbie Young'Poison at the Village Show is pure mystery buff entertainment and has all the qualities expected of an English mystery' James Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review'I was totally hooked and really looking forward to see whats next for Martha' 5 Star Reader Review'I've read books one and two in this series and loved them both. Lovely characterisations and enough tension to keep you reading' 5 Star Reader Review
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O, Biscuit!
by Lynne Hinton
From New York Times best-selling author Lynne Hinton comes this Southern-fried mystery rich with character and comedy, a treat for cozy mystery and literary fiction lovers alike.
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