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Come Through Your Door
by Carlene O'Connor
On a stormy night in Dingle, veterinarian Dimpna Wilde and her assistant Patrick are driving home when they find their employee Niamh standing in the road—soaked, disoriented, and muttering incoherently. After Niamh collapses, Dimpna takes her home, only to uncover a horrifying scene: a dead woman lies in Niamh’s bed, shot in the head with a hunting rifle. When Niamh awakens, she remembers nothing—not the woman, not the murder—only that she’s felt watched for weeks. As Detective Inspector Cormac O’Brien begins his investigation, dark secrets and buried fears rise to the surface in this chilling Irish mystery.
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And to All a Good Bite: An Andy Carpenter Mystery
by David Rosenfelt
Reluctand defense lawyer Andy Carpenter is ready for a quiet Christmas filled with football and relaxation—until a murder pulls him back into the courtroom. Two years earlier, Jeff Wheeler became a hero after rescuing a dog, Rufus, from a deadly gas explosion. But when one of the building’s owners—the man Jeff suspected was behind the tragedy—is found murdered, Jeff is arrested for the crime. With Rufus once again without his owner, Andy takes the case, determined to prove Jeff’s innocence and reunite man and dog. Blending holiday warmth, wit, and mystery, David Rosenfelt delivers another clever, heartfelt Andy Carpenter Christmas tale.
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Sugar and Spite: An Agatha Raisin Mystery
by M. C. Beaton
When several members of a Cotswolds birdwatching club turn up dead, Agatha Raisin suspects more than coincidence. With her team at Raisin Investigators, she digs into the tangled rivalries and long-buried secrets among the birding community to stop a killer before they strike again. Meanwhile, Agatha’s personal life is just as chaotic—her romance with John Glass falters while Sir Charles Fraith tries to win her back. Juggling murder, jealousy, and temptation, Agatha must rely on her sharp instincts (and sharper tongue) to catch the culprit before she becomes the next target.
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Five Golden Wings: A Meg Langslow Mystery
by Donna Andrews
Meg’s Christmas season turns chaotic when two feuding cousins from her mother’s massive Hollingsworth clan plan destination weddings in Caerphilly—on the same day and at the same venues. As Meg tries to keep the peace between the warring brides and their families, disaster strikes: the wedding photographer is found murdered. With a long list of suspects—including jealous lovers, humiliated guests, and possibly even one of the bridal parties—Meg must race to solve the crime before the ceremonies begin. But if the killer is among the couples themselves, Meg may have to expose the truth just as the vows are about to be spoken.
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Dying Cry: A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery
by Margaret Mizushima
In Dying Cry, the tenth Timber Creek K-9 mystery, newlyweds Mattie Cobb and Sheriff Cole Walker are snowshoeing with Cole’s daughters in Colorado’s high country when a scream shatters the quiet. Mattie and her K-9 partner, Robo, discover a body buried by a rockslide—one of Cole’s close friends, and clearly the victim of foul play. As the Timber Creek investigative team hunts a killer driven by greed, Mattie must protect her new family while confronting one of the most harrowing challenges of her career as a K-9 handler.
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The Pines Were Watching
by Linda Norlander
When Joanie Crea is found strangled on the decaying Grandgeorge estate, Sheriff Red Hammergren must confront the dark secrets lurking in her small Northwoods town. Suspicion first falls on Derek Grandgeorge, the reclusive heir known for his eerie green jacket—but when a second body is discovered with Joanie’s house key stuffed in its mouth, it’s clear a calculating killer is sending a message. As fear grips the community and Red begins seeing flashes of green in the shadows, she races to uncover the connection between the victims before the murderer claims their final target—her..
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The Girl in the Green Dress: A Mystery Featuring Zelda Fitzgerald
by Mariah Fredericks
From the author of 'The Lindbergh Nanny' comes an evocative mystery about the 1920 murder of the gambler Joseph Elwell, featuring New Yorker writer Morris Markey and Zelda Fitzgerald. In 1920s New York, newlywed Zelda Fitzgerald is restless and craving excitement while her husband, F. Scott, writes The Beautiful and the Damned. Meanwhile, struggling Atlanta journalist Morris Markey is desperate for a story that will launch his career. Their worlds collide when notorious socialite Joseph Elwell is found shot dead in his Manhattan townhouse—hours after both Zelda and Markey saw him alive. Drawn together by the mystery, the two dive into the glittering, dangerous world of Jazz Age excess, chasing clues about Elwell’s lovers and a mysterious woman in a green dress. Inspired by true events, The Girl in the Green Dress is a dazzling blend of historical mystery and literary drama that explores ambition, desire, and the dark glamour of fame.
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A Perilous Plot
by Lorna Barrett
Everything was going great for Tricia Miles, right up until her estranged mother, Sheila, arrives on her front step with an urn she says contains the remains of Tricia's father. Shocked and saddened, Tricia and her sister, Angelica, attempt to get to the bottom of what happened. But their efforts for clarity are dashed when Shelia disappears the very next day, leaving behind the urn and a cryptic note. Naturally, the sisters are upset--especially after they take the remains to the local funeral parlor and discover that not only is the urn filled with kitty litter, but hidden inside is a valuable (and stolen) Rolex watch. Digging deeper, the sisters find their parents are in dire financial trouble and seem to be lurking around Booktown. Tricia and Angelica can't help but wonder how many more secrets their mother was keeping--and whether that includes murder--
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