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Tomlinson's wake
by Randy Wayne White
Marion “Doc” Ford may seem to the outside world to be just a marine biologist living on the Florida coast, but unbeknownst to many, he uses his skills as a former government agent to protect his town, its shores, and its eccentric inhabitants. In this installment of the long-running series, Doc Ford makes a perilous journey into Mesoamerica after a world-shattering earthquake threatens his squad's safety—and all of their lives.
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Halloween night murder
by Leslie Meier
There’s usually a chill in the air when Halloween arrives—but in these three novellas by beloved cozy mystery authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Liz Ireland, the crimes are even colder than the haunted climate. In this Halloween-themed trio, a reporter in Maine investigates a teen's mysterious death, a group of friends shelters in a spooky farmhouse during a storm, and Mrs. Claus untangles magical mischief in Christmastown when Halloween chaos strikes.
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| Murder on Sex Island by Jo FirestoneUsing a wig, makeup, and fake teeth, struggling Marie Jones has created a glamorous alter ego: New York detective Luella van Horn, who specializes in finding lost dogs. Offered her biggest case yet, she travels to an island to find a reality TV show's missing cast member, but a dead body means she might be in over her head in this quirky, fun, and satirical 1st in a series. Try this next: Heather Gudenkauf's Everyone Is Watching; Jessa Maxwell's The Golden Spoon. |
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| Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-OpokuRecently widowed Savvy Summers runs a Chicago soul food restaurant and catering business in this engaging series opener that includes recipes. After a customer dies and people blame her, she must figure out what really killed the man to save herself and her livelihood. Thankfully she has help from her gossipy sous-chef and her cop ex-husband. Try this next: Danielle Arceneaux’s Glory Broussard Mysteries. |
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| The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo NicholsElderly Mrs. B. rents her Santa Barbara, California, cottages to people who need help in this charming 1st in a series. Her newest renter, an ex-convict, is blamed when a body is found nearby, so Mrs. B. sets out to prove his innocence with help from other tenants, including a single mom and her kids, an agoraphobic man, and a workaholic perfectionist. For fans of: Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building; Richard Osman; Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Vera Wong Mysteries. |
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| The World's Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza TullyWhen 20-something Olivia Blunt gets a job assisting famous New York City detective Aubrey Merritt, she's eager to get to work, but finds herself doing boring tasks. Things change when the duo travel to Vermont to investigate the supposed suicide of a wealthy woman at her luxurious resort. There are plenty of suspects, and soon more murders, in this entertaining fair-play mystery. Read-alike: The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan. |
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The burial place
by Stig Abell
Archaeologists receive ominous threats after unearthing a Roman settlement in the English countryside, drawing retired detective Jake Jackson back into action as he races to solve a murder at the dig site before the killer strikes again. This is a beautifully written and deeply immersive mystery that will challenge your deductive skills. Publishers Weekly calls it "a taut, atmospheric whodunit."
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| History Lessons by Zoe B. WallbrookLife as a new history professor at prestigious Harrison University has been pretty good for Daphne Ouverture, even though her love life needs help. But when the school's star professor is murdered right after texting Daphne, she is suspected by the police and targeted by the killer. Teaming up with a handsome book store owner, she plays amateur sleuth. For fans of: debut mysteries and smart, witty academic novels. |
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