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"Sometimes at night he lay awake and thought of his dead." ~ from Ben Sanders' American Blood
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| One man's flag by David DowningFans of classic espionage novels by John le Carré or Graham Greene will appreciate this atmospheric latest by David Downing, set in 1915, two years after the events of series opener Jack of Spies. British agent Jack McColl is in India, defending the British Empire against threats to its existence, when he's called to Ireland to do the same, this time by seducing a former lover in order to uncover the names of IRA members. What he doesn't know is that she's also planning to seduce him with similar, if deadlier, goals in mind. Downing's skill lies in recreating historical eras, and he doesn't miss a beat in One Man's Flag. |
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The scottie barked at midnight
by Kaitlyn Dunnett
After rescuing a Scottish terrier on a dark and stormy night, Liss MacCrimmon finds herself embroiled in the world of reality competitions while investigating the mysterious death of the dog's owner.
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Silent nights: Christmas mysteries
by Martin Edwards
This book introduces readers to some of the finest Christmas detective stories of the past. Martin Edwards' selection blends festive pieces from much-loved authors with one or two stories which are likely to be unfamiliar even to diehard mystery fans. The result is a collection of crime fiction to savour, whatever the season.
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The prisoner's gold
by Chris Kuzneski
The travels of Marco Polo are known throughout the world. But what if his story isn't complete? What if his greatest adventure has yet to be discovered? Guided by a journal believed to have been dictated by Polo himself, the Hunters set out in search of his final legacy: the mythical treasure gathered during Polo's lifetime of exploration. But as every ancient clue brings them closer to the truth, each new step puts them in increasing danger.
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| The mulberry bush by Charles McCarryAuthor Charles McCarry has created a successful career out of the tales of spooks good and bad, and his latest offering is another stunner. With complex characters, smart dialogue, and treachery aplenty, The Mulberry Bush is an intelligent, entertaining read. It stars an unnamed narrator with a plan to destroy American intelligence HQ from the inside; successful at unearthing terrorists, he rises quickly in the estimation of his superiors, and is soon in a position to cause a lot of damage. As the tale takes place over several years, don't expect a lot of action and suspense -- revenge is, after all, a dish best served cold. |
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The company she kept
by Archer Mayor
Joe Gunther and his Vermont detective team investigate the brutal murder of a state senator with scandalous ties to the governor. By the best-selling author of Proof Positive.
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| American blood: a novel by Ben SandersMarshall Grade was once an undercover Brooklyn narcotics officer. Now, he's in witness protection in New Mexico, though he's sublet his safe house to a felon, preferring to provide his own cover. So far so good (if unorthodox), until a missing girl becomes something of an obsession for him, putting him square in the path of some nasty individuals. Fortunately, Marshall is just as violent and deadly as his opponents. The dialogue sparkles, the blood flows...and apparently there are already plans to make American Blood into a feature film. |
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Each year, the International Thriller Writers select finalists and award-winners in six categories, including Best Hardcover Novel and Best First Novel. Some of the 2015 winners and their runner-ups in these two categories are found below.
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| The fever: a novel by Megan AbbottNo one is really sure what's happening when teenage girls in a small northeastern American town start having unexplained seizures. Theories fly -- it's contaminated lake water, it's caused by the HPV vaccination, it's an STD -- but actual information is hard to come by. Hysteria spreads, friendships are destroyed, and the atmosphere becomes reminiscent of the Salem witch trials. If you enjoy the perspective of teens, such as in author Megan Abbott's previous book, Dare Me, or Tana French's The Secret Place, you won't want to miss this 2015 Winner for Best Hardcover Novel. |
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| Broken monsters by Lauren BeukesAn unusually gruesome series of murders has Detroit homicide detective Gabriella Versado puzzled -- and revolted -- by the victims, whose bodies have been fused to animal carcasses. Her investigation into these horrific crimes weaves into an intricate tale that also incorporates a sculptor's nightmares and a homeless man's fears. A pervading atmosphere of horror -- Booklist says this ITW finalist for Best Hardcover combines the techniques and styles of Peter Straub and Karin Slaughter -- will have the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end. |
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| Suspicion by Joseph FinderFearing that he'll be unable to pay his daughter's private school tuition, writer Danny Goodman accepts a loan from his daughter's best friend's father, which has unintended and very dangerous consequences. The FBI and the DEA, accusing Danny of money laundering, coerce him into spying on the other man, claiming he works for a brutal drug cartel. A tense game of amateur spying evolves, as Danny walks the tightwire between the feds and the cartel. A "zipping Jaguar of a ride," says Publishers Weekly of this finalist for Best Hardcover. |
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| Natchez burning by Greg IlesThis 4th in the Penn Cage series was also a finalist for Best Hardcover, and it's set just after Penn's election as mayor of Natchez, Mississippi. His father, a beloved family doctor and a pillar of their community, has been accused of murdering a nurse he'd worked with in the turbulent 1960s, but he refuses to talk about it, even to defend himself. Penn's investigation uncovers secrets about his town and his family that some would prefer to remain buried, and angers a violent offshoot of the KKK. This harrowing novel ends in something of a cliffhanger -- look for two more books to complete the trilogy (The Bone Tree, published this year, and Unwritten Laws, likely to be published in 2016). |
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| The weight of blood: a novel by Laura McHughAs in Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone, the Ozarks are not a welcoming place for a teenage girl digging up family secrets and dark local history best left buried. Seventeen-year-old Lucy Dane has always been treated as an outsider, in part because of rumours surrounding her mother's disappearance not long after Lucy's birth. The discovery of the body of a long-missing school friend compels Lucy to look into both disappearances, but few are willing to help her. Vividly depicting both small town life and rural poverty, this 2015 ITW Winner for Best First Novel also offers gripping suspense and quick pacing. |
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