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"There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read." ~ G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), English writer
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| Providence Rag: A Liam Mulligan Novel by Bruce DeSilvaCrime Novel. Is doing the right thing always right? Personal morals and journalistic ethics clash in this suspenseful tale based on a true story. Edward Anthony Mason III, a reporter at the Providence Dispatch and the publisher's son, works to free a merciless serial killer who he thinks is in prison illegally. A juvenile when he was convicted, the murderer technically should have been freed at the age of 21...but he is still in prison years later due to maneuverings by officials who are positive he will kill again if released. Liam Mulligan, a reporter who helped get the teen convicted back in the 1990s, works against his friend Mason, teaming up with others to find a way to keep the cold-blooded killer locked up for good in this gripping, thought-provoking 3rd in a series. |
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| Why Kings Confess: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery by C.S. HarrisHistorical Mystery. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, investigates the horrific murder of a young French doctor, whose heart was cut from his chest, and the brutal assault of a French woman. He learns that the pair were on a peace mission from Napoleon, but what were they doing in one of Regency London's worst slums at night? To answer these questions, St. Cyr finds he must dig into a troubling, nightmare-inducing piece of his own past. Meanwhile, his beloved wife, Hero, is nine months pregnant, but as the baby is breech, both of their lives are in danger. Though readers can enjoy this compelling 9th in a well-researched series on its own, those who want to watch well-drawn relationships develop should start with What Angels Fear. |
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| In the Morning I'll Be Gone: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel by Adrian McKintyPolice Procedural. In 1980s Northern Ireland, the Troubles rage and acts of prejudice are common. Catholic cop Sean Duffy has recently been demoted from detective with the predominantly protestant Royal Ulster Constabulary to simply sergeant (not even detective sergeant). But MI5 shows up with a way Sean can be a detective again: hunt down Dermot McCann, Sean's childhood friend and an IRA master bomber, who has escaped from infamous Maze Prison. To locate Dermot, Sean makes a deal with the bomb maker's former mother-in-law: if he can solve the locked-room death of her daughter, she'll tell him where Dermot is hiding. Combining a classic mystery device with a fascinating political tale, this fine final novel in the Sean Duffy trilogy is not to be missed (though newcomers should pick up the excellent 1st book, The Cold, Cold Ground). |
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| The Disappeared: A Novel by Kristina OhlssonMystery. Detective Fredrika Bergman returns from maternity leave early to help Sweden's Criminal Investigation Department solve Rebecca Trolle's murder. Leading the case is recent widower Alex Recht, who was obsessed with finding the missing college student when she disappeared two years earlier. As the cops sift through evidence, they find connections with a mute bestselling novelist, a snuff film shot in a family's summer house, and a student who's accused a professor -- the father of Fredrika's child -- of sexual misconduct. Using multiple points of view and police interview transcripts, this twisty, multi-layered novel will keep readers turning the pages and guessing until the very end. The Disappeared is the 3rd gritty book in the superb Fredrika Bergman mysteries. |
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| Death's Dark Shadow: A DCI Paniatowski Mystery by Sally SpencerPolice Procedural. In 1975, Yorkshire DCI Monika Paniatowski and her 15-year-old adopted daughter, Louisa, travel to Spain for vacation, where they stay with Monika's former boss, Charlie Woodend, and visit Louisa's blood relatives, none of whom the girl has ever met. And it is there that a "seemingly innocuous suggestion" that Monika makes to Louisa leads to a murderer striking in England. As Monika investigates, she discovers ties to an old friend of Louisa's grandmother and the dying Generalissimo Franco. If you love a mystery that "ends with twists nobody will see coming" (Kirkus Reviews), grab this 7th book featuring Monika as lead. Also, readers who long for more of Monika will be happy that she appears in the author's excellent DCI Charlie Woodend series, beginning with The Golden Mile to Murder, the 7th book of 20. |
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| Death of a Nag: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery by M.C. BeatonMystery. With his relationship with wealthy Priscilla Halburton-Smythe ended and the villagers blaming him, Lochdubh police constable Hamish Macbeth needs to get away. Along with his dog Towser, Hamish goes to the remote seaside village of Skag for a vacation -- but he quickly discovers that the Friendly House bed and breakfast isn't pleasant at all: the food is horrible, and one guest in particular is so abusive that Hamish threatens to kill him...and then the man is found murdered. This "standout" (Booklist) 11th entry in the witty Hamish Macbeth series is great fun for old and new fans alike. |
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| The Burglar in the Library: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery by Lawrence BlockHumorous Mystery. Greenwich Village bookstore owner -- and part-time burglar -- Bernie Rhodenbarr plans a romantic weekend getaway at a remote New England bed-and-breakfast. But things go awry when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Quick to recover, Bernie convinces his best friend, Carolyn, to go with him so that he can (permanently) check out the inn's irreplaceable copy of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep, inscribed by the author to Dashiell Hammett. But when a snowstorm strands all the guests and a body turns up in the library, Bernie must use his other talent -- solving crimes -- to prevent further deaths until the police arrive in this delightful 8th book in a series. |
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| Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha ChristieClassic Mystery. Everyone agrees that 20-year-old Linnet Doyle has it all: she's beautiful, wealthy, and smart. And when she falls in love with her friend Jackie's fiancé, she soon has a husband, too. While honeymooning in Egypt, Linnet and Simon are perfectly happy...until Jackie appears. They confide to fellow traveler Hercule Poirot that she's been stalking them. As the four embark on a cruise down the Nile, there is danger, murder, and airtight alibis ahead, and the inimitable Poirot will need to uncover a very clever killer. This excellent book, which was first published in 1937, "deserves its reputation as one of Christie's best travel mysteries" (Library Journal). |
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| Mr. Monk Is Miserable: An Original Mystery Novel by Lee GoldbergHumorous Mystery. After following his therapist to Germany, obsessive-compulsive Adrian Monk -- who's afraid of germs, flying, dust bunnies, wind, etc. -- goes with his assistant Natalie on a pleasure trip to France. In Paris, Monk, an amazing detective, takes a tour through the underground world of the Parisian sewers, where he notices a very new skull among old bones in the catacombs and discovers a murder case with ties to his hometown, San Francisco. This 7th novel in a book series based on the long-running television program starring Tony Shalhoub is sure to please fans of the popular show as well as those who enjoy funny, character-driven mysteries. |
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| Dead Man's Chest: A Phryne Fisher Mystery by Kerry GreenwoodHistorical Mystery. The always sexy and charming Australian flapper Phryne Fisher, who dabbles in PI work when the mood suits, goes on a summer holiday to Queenscliff. Well, of course, there's no quiet vacation for Phryne, her maid, Dot, and her adopted daughters, Ruth and Jane! Upon arrival, it's discovered that the dependable housekeeper and butler are gone as is all of the food, thus beginning a case that involves a smart young lad, pirates, treasure, and some mysterious neighbors. Though this is the 16th Phryne novel, newcomers can easily start here. |
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