Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Legend Press Ltd The Necklace: a gripping thriller about justice
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£8.54
The Book Guild Ltd The Soloist
Book SynopsisPianist Max Silento has been murdered, but who did it? It wasn’t Scarlet – she would have made it look like a death of natural causes, and then DI Ronnie Twist and her sergeant, Luke Carter, wouldn’t be poking around. Scarlet would do almost anything for retired judge Ada, but going to jail was never part of the bargain. Unable to confide in her manipulative employer and benefactor, Scarlet knows one of her new-found family must be to blame… but what could the motive possibly be? Who is the killer in the seemingly perfect Rosewood family? As the police net closes in around her, Scarlet puts her home-grown detective skills to use in a race against time to uncover the killer before she is arrested herself. Set in the market town of Beverley, this is the second Twist in the Tale novel.
£10.44
Cgd Publishing The Russian Case: A Bettie Private Eye Mystery
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£15.19
Cgd Publishing A Case Most Personal: A Bettie Private Eye
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£15.19
Cgd Publishing The Federation Protects: A Bettie Private Eye
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£15.19
Book Guild Publishing Ltd Dolly Butler's Eight-Day Week
Book SynopsisJune 1908: Cross-dressing Dolly Butler is starting a new career as a detective with her very own Soho agency. Her first case takes her into the brutal world of an East End plumage factory where it’s not just birds that are under threat. While Dolly is off sleuthing, her adored lover, Caroline, hides from her violent husband at Dolly’s home. However, when their embittered housemaid becomes aware of Dolly and Caroline’s ‘unnatural practices’, she becomes intent on destroying their happiness. Her scheming, and Dolly’s refusal to confront a friend’s suspicions about Caroline’s mysterious past, puts them all in grave danger. In a page-turning, darkly comic story of obsession, self-delusion and deception, can Dolly save the woman she loves, as well as face the grisly reality of her new line of business – and the truth about herself?
£9.49
Legend Press Ltd In the Shadows: the chilling chase between a
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£8.54
Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parker's Bad Influence
Book SynopsisFROM ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEST-SELLING AUTHORS IN THE WORLD'Parker packs more meaning into a whispered "yeah" than most writers can pack into a page' — The Sunday TimesBoston PI Sunny Randall investigates the dark side of social media in this new exciting thriller.Sunny Randall's newest client, Blake, seems to have it all: he is an Instagram influencer, with all of the perks that the lifestyle entails — a beautiful girlfriend, wealth, and adoring fans. But one of those fans has turned ugly, and Sunny is brought on board to protect Blake and to uncover who is out to kill him. In doing so, she investigates a glamorous world rife with lies, schemes and ties to Boston's mob.Sunny must learn new tricks - and call in old friends - to stop a killer.Trade Review 'Parker's trademark dialogue, chockablock with wit, has never been better, nor have his psychological insights' - Chicago Sun-Times 'Great stuff, Parker fans. Sunny's back!' - Booklist 'Parker packs more meaning into a whispered yeah than most writers can pack into a page' - Sunday Times
£9.49
Bedford Square Publishers Mrs Plansky's Revenge: The brand new, hilarious
Book Synopsis'I absolutely adored this book' - Stephen KingMeet Mrs Planksy, supposed retiree, reckless motorbike rider and exasperated solver of international internet scams.Mrs Plansky's Revenge is bestselling author Spencer Quinn's first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie -- introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial fiction readers.Mrs Loretta Plansky, a widow in her seventies, is settling into retirement in Florida while dealing with her 98-year-old father and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren. Thankfully, her new hip hasn’t changed her killer tennis game one bit.One night Mrs Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson Will, who needs ten thousand dollars to get out of a jam.By morning, Mrs Plansky has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that her life savings have vanished, and that it’s hopeless to find the scammers behind the heist. First humiliated, then furious, Loretta Plansky refuses to be just another victim.In a courageous bid for justice, Mrs Plansky follows her only clue on a whirlwind adventure to a small village in Romania to get her money and her dignity back — and perhaps find a new lease on life, too.Trade Review'If you like Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich, hop on this train.''Terrific... Quinn radiates pure comedic genius.''I absolutely adored this book. Really fun but with a few teeth, as well. Mrs. Plansky is a terrific character. The story ticks along like a good watch.' -- Stephen King'Nothing short of masterful.''Mrs Plansky is a wonderfully memorable heroine, full of wit ... Readers will be eager to see what Mrs Plansky gets up to next.' * Publisher's Weekly *
£15.29
The Book Guild Ltd The Narcissist
Book SynopsisWhen famous actress Vanessa Forsyth is found dead in her dressing room, with a bullet hole in her head and a gun on the floor, everyone assumes she has taken her own life. It is only a matter of time, however, before DI Ronnie Twist and her sergeant, Luke Carter, discover that the film star was murdered. As suspicion falls on Vanessa’s family and friends, the police discover that more than one person had reason to want her out of the way. And as the net closes around her own family, Vanessa’s neighbour and protégée, Billie, finds that those she trusts most have more secrets than she ever imagined. Set in the market town of Beverley, The Narcissist is the third Twist in the Tale novel.
£10.44
Constellations Press Darkness in the City of Light
Book SynopsisVulpe Tempest is in charge of her uncle's detective agency for the summer. Against the backdrop of a series of murders in which the victims are all mermaids, she takes on what appears to be the simple case of a missing person. To solve the mystery, she must descend into the dark underworld of the city, its rivalries and its fantastical stories.
£10.44
AIA Publishing Double Indemnity
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£19.09
Bluemere Books The First Rung
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£8.05
Clan Destine Press The Nosy Detectives
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£16.14
Allen & Unwin Hester and Harriet
Book SynopsisSisters Hester and Harriet are reluctantly driving to visit relatives when they come across a young woman hiding with her baby in a bus shelter. Seeing the perfect excuse for returning to their own warm hearth, the pair insist on bringing Daria and Milo home with them.But with the arrival of a sinister stranger looking for a girl with a baby, followed quickly by their cousins' churlish fifteen-year-old son, Ben, who also appears to be seeking sanctuary, Hester and Harriet's carefully crafted peace and quiet quickly begins to fall apart. And, perhaps, that's exactly what they need...Trade ReviewThe gentle humour and relaxed pace make this an enjoyable read. * Daily Mail *A delightfully British story... An engaging read. * Women's Weekly *Europe's refugee crisis, the criminal underground, adolescent mental health and the challenges of ageing are all part of this package, wrapped up in warm, off-beat humour and a twisting, turning plot that make this a winning read... Harriet and Hester are unforgettable characters and what appears at first to be yet another cosy village read, complete with brambles and apple pie, turns out to be so much more. * Brisbane News *A lighthearted read...with hilarious results. * Sunday Telegraph (Australia) *Spiers succeeds in her aim of "giving a voice to ordinary women in sometimes extraordinary circumstances". * Sydney Morning Herald *Hold on to your teacups - you're about to fall head over heels for Hester and Harriet. * The Westerner *[Hester and Harriet] may well be my favourite characters of the year. -- Jamie Ashbird * Newtown Review of Books *Meet Hester and Harriet: two hilarious widowed sisters. * Canberra Times *Hester and Harriet is one of those books that is just so fun to read. The characters are absolutely amazing. * The Galaxial World *An enjoyable read. * Newcastle Herald *Spiers has created a lovely holiday or weekend read here with smart, funny and quirky main characters who go on a journey of discovering things they didn't even realise were missing from their lives. This is an easy, entertaining read perfect for long summer days or that rainy Saturday afternoon. * Queensland Times *
£8.54
Bluemere Books The Life and Death of Carmelita Basingstoke: A
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£5.90
Stark House Press Dogtown/Soultown: Two Mysteries
£12.30
Valancourt Books Miss Cayley's Adventures
£17.67
Moonstone Press This Girl for Hire
£17.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Dead Reckoning
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£9.45
Torrey House Press Cold Blood, Hot Sea
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£14.20
Elizabeth F Hellmann Nobody's Child
£13.06
Prospect Park Books Edited to Death: A Maggie Fiori Mystery
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£10.99
Edgy Reads Blood Stained: Large Print Edition
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£28.99
Edgy Reads Open Grave: Large Print Edition
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£27.54
J&r Publishing LLC Gator Bait
£15.29
J&r Publishing LLC Soldiers of Fortune
£15.29
Brash Books Sleeping Dog
Book SynopsisSLEEPING DOG is ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED CRIME NOVELS EVER.A New York Times Book of the Year, A Nero Wolfe Award WinnerAn Edgar Award Finalist, A Shamus Award Finalist and an Anthony Award FinalistNamed by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association as one of the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century.This beloved, comedy-noir thriller teams up Leo Bloodworth, a hard-drinking, middle-aged Los Angeles PI with hypertension and a low tolerance for precious teenagers, with Serendipity Dahlquist, a bright and strong-willed roller-blading 14-year-old searching for her lost dog. But things quickly escalate, plunging the oddest of odd couples into the dark underworld of sunny Southern California and pitting them against one of the biggest, and most brutal, organized crime families in Mexico.'Outclasses, in many ways, the tales of Raymond Chandler, Ross Macdonald and other renowned California mystery writers.' Publishers Weekly'Dick Lochte is a superb craftsman.' Sue Grafton“Sleeping Dog is funny and strong and a joy to read.' Robert B. Parker
£15.29
Velvet Petal Press Wrecked by Rum
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£18.95
Clickworks Press White Russian
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£18.99
Clickworks Press Massacre
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£18.99
Peg Herring Her Ex-GI P.I.
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£11.87
Chestnut Street Press 90 Days to Score
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£24.69
Boutique of Quality Books The Secluded Village Murders
Book SynopsisWritten in the style of a classic Brtish Mystery with a contemporary young American woman as the amateur sleuth. Entertaining. Keeps you guessing until the end. From a small secluded village in Connecticut to the English Countryside, readers are taken on a roller coaster of events and quirky characters as amateur sleuth Emily Ryder tries to solve a murder that everyone thinks was an accident. For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fateful early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It's labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions around Chris Cooper's death. For Emily, if Chris hadn't been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn't fit. As Emily heads across the pond for a scheduled tour of Lydfield's sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor... she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.
£15.15
Timberdoodle Press LLC Stalked in Paradise: A Destination Death Mystery
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£15.19
Elizabeth Spann Craig Edit to Death
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£16.81
Elizabeth Spann Craig A Body in the Attic
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£16.80
Catalyst Books Divine Justice: A Rae Valentine Thriller
Book SynopsisRuthless underworld criminal Rocco Robano’s group of right wing fanatics, inspired by crazed evangelist Heinz Dieter, are responsible for mayhem and murder in the city of Cape Town. As they prepare to leave for their new home, Aurora, a protected community where the White Brothers, the Core, will live out their days in solidarity, they run amok in the city already cursed by xenophobia. Employed to find a set of missing uncut diamonds, ex-addict Rae Valentine, a feisty, sexy, intrepid, newly-minted Private Investigator, falls prey to the gang of men intent to use her and destroy her for sport. Rae can’t outrun the storm of righteous fury as the vicious gang escalate their violence. As a victim of a kidnapping, she does what she can to protect herself from these depraved and barbarous men, and to save her PI partner, Vincent Saldana, from certain death. From Cape Town to the banks of the Orange River in Namibia, the tension rises as Rae fights for her life and discovers that the missing diamonds are linked to the illicit dealings of the brutal gang without conscience.Trade Review“I just couldn’t put it down.” — Debi Mack, New York Times best-selling author
£11.69
Dominika Waclawiak The Haunting of Sunshine House
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£18.99
McGuffin Ink Un Meurtre À Quatre Épingles: Roman policier au
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£14.40
Emma Belmont The Witch Who Knew the Game (Pixie Point Bay Book
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£11.99
Arcade Crimewise Thunder Bay: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller
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£20.79
Arcade Crimewise The Blood Is Still: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller
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£20.79
Arcade Crimewise Thirty-One Bones
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£19.79
Rusty Chicken Books Hazy Grooms and Homicides: A Raina Sun Mystery: A
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£10.99
Willow Hill Books Christmas Presence: A Ghost Cozy Mystery Series
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£8.99
Girl Friday Productions Deliver Them From Evil: A Camille Delaney Mystery
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£12.34
Gbsw Publishing Castle Killing
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£9.99
