Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives

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Book Synopsis'Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.' Lemn Sissay on When the Dead Come Calling Gone but not forgotten... An archaeological dig exposes a brutal history and a witness finally speaks. It seems the wickedness swirling in the harsh sea air of Burrowhead might be excised at last. But before DI Georgie Strachan can lift the veil of evil, a black horse is slaughtered on an altar in the woods and human remains begin to surface. Sinister rituals connect past and present but no one wants to see, or tell, or hear, the truth. Soon Georgie must face the question: where do the missing souls of the village gather?Trade Review‘Another triumph. A masterful blend of crime and psychological suspense, with a hint of the supernatural for added chill... An immersive, haunting read.’ -- Mary Paulson-Ellis, author of Emily Noble's Disgrace‘Those who loved When the Dead Come Calling… will enjoy getting reacquainted with DI Georgie Strachan.’ -- Herald, 25 of the best summer books‘Sedgwick’s writing is evocative and compassionate and always draws us back… For a novel which has its roots in the ancient past, Where the Missing Gather is a sharply observed story for these anxious, post-Brexit times.’ -- Scotland on Sunday‘[Sedgwick] sustains a suspenseful atmosphere of psychological and supernatural unease that will have you glancing nervously over your shoulder.’ -- Herald‘[Sedgwick] explores sinister rituals and missing souls in this unputdownable crime novel.’ -- Scottish Book TrustPraise for When the Dead Come Calling: ‘Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.’ Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why ‘Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.’ Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths ‘Sedgwick’s writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.’ Scotsman

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Book Synopsis'MacDonald . . . writes gripping suspense with strong, resilient female lead characters' Booklist'Carefully plotted [with] a nest of sinister secrets' Publishers Weekly'I HAVE TO TELL YOU SOMETHING . . . I DID SOMETHING BAD.'Fifteen years ago, Blair's best friend Molly was murdered.Fifteen years ago, Adrian Jones went to prison for it.Fifteen years ago, the real killer got away with it. And now, Blair's terminally ill sister has made a devastating deathbed confession, which could prove that the wrong man has been imprisoned for years - and that Molly's killer is still out there. Blair's determined to find him, but the story behind Molly's death is more twisted than she could imagine. If she isn't careful, the killer will ensnare her and bury Blair with his secret.Trade ReviewMacDonald . . . writes gripping suspense with strong, resilient female lead characters * * Booklist * *Carefully plotted [with] a nest of sinister secrets * * Publishers Weekly * *MacDonald has written another terrific novel of psychological suspense * * Library Journal * *

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Book Synopsis‘Begins as a compelling psychological mystery [and] turns to the supernatural... A well-plotted, original, nightmare blend of madness and monsters.’ Guardian The Regent Hotel in Birmingham is a place of lush glamour, where guests sip absinthe cocktails on velvet banquettes and obliging waiters are always on hand. Yet behind its glittering façade, you might find monsters lurking in the shadows... On a cold February evening, Nora Dickinson checks in. A psychoanalyst with a dubious past, Nora has battled not to let her own demons overcome her. But when a terrible snowstorm cuts The Regent off from the outside world, the entire hotel’s grip on reality slips – and the nightmares Nora’s worked so hard to control begin to bare their teeth. Kate Mascarenhas’s latest novel offers her readers a horrifying ride through murder, madness and the darkest recesses of the mind. 'A delicious piece of art deco Gothic' Natalie Marlow ‘Dark, complex and beautifully plotted' Rebecca Netley ‘Immersive, unique... with a dark supernatural core’ Essie Fox ‘An atmospheric, claustrophobic novel... mesmerising’ Elizabeth LeeTrade ReviewWhat begins as a compelling psychological mystery in a vividly real setting turns to the supernatural... A well-plotted, original, nightmare blend of madness and monsters * The Guardian *'In Hokey Pokey, Kate Mascarenhas has produced a delicious piece of art deco Gothic which explores the psychological complexities of both the age and the genre. I adore Kate's pitch perfect prose and fearless way with dishing out the thrills.' -- Natalie Marlow, author of Needless Alley'Hokey Pokey is an atmospheric, claustrophobic novel, expertly bringing the glamour of the 1920s to life. Nora's journey of self-discovery is both poignant and chilling, gripping the reader from the first line to the last. A dark and mesmerising read.' -- Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women'Dark and complex and beautifully plotted. I did not want to put it down.' -- Rebecca Netley, author of The Whistling'An immersive and unique treat of obsession, murder and madness, skilfully wrapped in a glittering twist of golden age crime, with a dark supernatural core. Very clever writing.' -- Essie Fox, author of The FascinationPRAISE FOR KATE MASCARENHAS: 'Witty, inventive and unflashily wise about human hearts; Mascarenhas's future promises to be an exciting one' Guardian. 'Breathtakingly tender and wryly understated, The Psychology of Time Travel feels like an antidote to a great deal of reported (and even fictionalized) history, its excised women now finding their way back into the spotlight' New York Times. 'Bringing magical realism to a contemporary Oxford setting in an atmospheric examination of gender inequality' Guardian, on The Thief on the Winged Horse. 'Captivating, inventive and tender... A dazzling mix of crime, romance, magic and myth' Adele Parks, on The Thief on the Winged Horse. 'This is a novel packed with ideas... It'll leave you turning over the concepts in your mind long after the story is finished' * SFX, on The Psychology of Time Travel *

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Book Synopsis'The plot goes like a train . . . vivid and compelling' Ian Rankin One chance to crack the case. A million ways to lose. Federal prosecutor Nora Carleton has spent years building a case against a powerful New York mobster. She finally has a star witness whose testimony will lock the defendant away for good. But the courtroom is an unpredictable place. While the killing of a disgraced former governor appears unconnected to the trial, the fallout from his death means a guilty verdict hangs in the balance. Desperate to stop the mobster walking free, Nora investigates the darker side of the city to find out how everything connects. The more she uncovers, the deeper the corruption runs. And Nora knows better than most that the truth is a fragile thing – especially in court. Drawing on James Comey’s thirty years in federal law enforcement, Central Park West is a fast-paced thriller, bursting with tension and authenticity – perfect for fans of John Grisham. Reviews for Central Park West 'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller.' Michael Connelly 'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver 'A gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut – one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben 'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' Douglas Preston 'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' Alafair Burke 'Comey’s experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' Reader's Digest 'I loved this novel... It’s a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' Nicolle WallaceTrade Review'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller.' -- Michael Connelly'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' -- Jeffery Deaver'A gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut – one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.' -- Harlan Coben'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' -- Douglas Preston'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' -- Alafair BurkeFast-moving and authentic, it grips like a vice and proves that the former FBI chief has a promising future in fiction * Daily Mail *'Comey’s experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' * Reader's Digest *An accomplished debut * The Sunday Times *[A] clever legal thriller * Literary Review *'I loved this novel... It’s a modern ‘good guys vs the bad guys’ story in which nearly all of the good ‘guys’ are actually strong, smart, steely women. It’s a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' -- Nicolle Wallace[A] twisty American legal thriller and a very good one at that... zing[s] with tension * SHOTS Magazine *Comey...has a lot of fun with this very readable debut novel - it's not easy to make legal proceedings as compelling as this on the page * The Times *A powerful mix of courtroom drama, police procedural and psychological thriller * Sunday Express *If you enjoy either FBI investigations or courtroom jugglery, you're bound to like this debut combining the best of both worlds * The Morning Star *An engrossingly twisty thriller... very tightly plotted * The Spectator Book Club Podcast *Terrific courtroom scenes and a splendidly serpentine plot * Irish Independent *Comey, a former director of the FBI, brings impressive insider knowhow to a twisty contemporary legal thriller * Financial Times *There’s plenty of action. Plenty of bodies. And a satisfying denouement. Recommended for fans of legal procedurals or New York crime * Law Institute Journal *

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Book Synopsis'A gripping high-octane masterpiece' – Andrew Child To make the perfect Spanish whodunnit cocktail, take one dead gangster, mix in six shifty expats, add one ruthless baddie and garnish with a suspicious police officer . . . Daniella Coulstoun has recently moved to the Costa Blanca. When the dead body of a prominent London gangster is discovered in the cellar of her bar she quickly becomes the number one suspect. With the police closing in, the local expats turning on her and a psychotic rival to the dead gangster in the background, Daniella knows she needs to nail the real killer, and fast.Trade Review'Morgan Cry has come up with the perfect summer novel… strikes the perfect balance between seriousness and light-heartedness, and there are some moments of real genius thrown in the narrative' * Dundee Courier *'Told with trademark wit and flair, Six Wounds is a brilliant, pacey, riveting read. A roller coaster of a Euro-thriller, it’s Morgan Cry (Gordon Brown) at his best. I’m already looking forward to the next one!' -- Abir Mukherjee'From its explosive opening to its bone-crunching finale, Six Wounds is a gripping high-octane masterpiece' -- Andrew Child, (Lee’s brother and Jack Reacher co-author)'It’s murder on the Costa del Sol as a fearless Daniella unearths just how far the Expats will go to cover their murky pasts – highly recommended' -- Lin Anderson'Dark, disreputable and hugely entertaining. I loved it!' -- Marion Todd'A tight, taut and totally terrific read from Morgan Cry. Smart characters, smart dialogue and a smart plot' -- Douglas Skelton'Six Wounds by Morgan Cry is just brilliant. Sunshine, a body, a bar, a kick-ass but funny protagonist, and the action never stops. I romped through it and loved every page. Highly recommended. All the stars' -- Helen Fields'Morgan Cry possesses that rare magic of being able to tell a dark tale with light humour. So great to be back with Daniella - a woman who just can’t seem to shake trouble. A breakneck speed read that explodes on to the first page - literally - and doesn’t let up' -- Deborah Masson'Six Wounds from Morgan Cry, deliciously dark laced with Scottish humour on the Costa del Crime - do NOT miss this one!' -- Sharon Bairden'A cracking, pacey whodunit with villainous villains, dodgy expats and a whip smart protagonist in Daniella Coulstoun... Loads of fun in the sun' -- Neil Lancaster'Really enjoyable and exciting read. Loved reading a crime story set in the sun with some wonderful, relatable characters’ * FIVE STARS, GoodReads *'A brilliant addition to the series that will have you willing Daniella to come out on to top’ * FOUR STARS, GoodReads *‘Sun, sea and suspicious murders in a gripping, high octane plot set against the backdrop of Costa Blanca.’ * The Scots Magazine *‘The first in Cry’s Costa Blanca crime thriller series, Thirty One Bones, left readers begging for more. And the second, Six Wounds, certainly delivers… riveting.’ * The Sunday Post *‘The storyline is spot on, the pacing is perfect, the rising tension occasionally lightened by sunshine and humour.' * SimplySuzeReviews *‘From that opening scene to the very end had me gripped!’ * Gemz Books *'Gripping and pacy, a real roller-coaster of a read.' * Random Things *'It's edgy, fast-paced, engaging and serves you with the right kind of suspense and thrill that won't disappoint.' * Surjit's Book Blog *'Six Wounds is an action-packed, entertaining mixture of pacy thriller and gritty whodunnit. An ideal summer read.' * LoveReading *

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Book SynopsisFirst there was the detective novel with its stubble-chinned PI. Then came the feminist super-sleuths. Feisty, fierce and real. Now there’s Figments of a Murder. And Babes. Babes is about lust. Babes is about power. But what else is she up to? In her world women are torn asunder by love and lust, by murder and menace. Babes says she calls the shots. But does she?

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Book SynopsisWhen Margot Gorman finds a body in the women's toilets a tangle of mysteries opens up. Margot Gorman, ex-cop, is now a free agent, a triathlete and has the equivalent of perfect pitch in the sense of smell and, naturally, is a connoisseur of good wine. From murder and kidnap, drug dealing and gay bashing, to illegal mining and an underground network of cyberfeminists - the Solanacites - there are many skeins to be unravelled. A complex and intriguing novel that deals with the selfhood of women, it ranges from musings on the Amazons to a self-sufficient community in Australia's womenslands. There is mystery and philosophical enquiry in money, madness, motherhood and much more.Trade Review"Wry, sardonic, cool and spirited, its themes of subversion and survival are exciting and marvellous ... A contemporary classic." --Debra Adelaide, "Sydney Morning Herald"

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Book Synopsis“Sex, silence and sin”, this is what newly appointed professor, Dee P. Scrutari, writes in her notebook as she turns her anthropological gaze on the tribe of “non-reproducing males” who dominate St Jude's, a prestigious Catholic liberal arts college. Evil is in the air. Something is awry. What happened to the previous occupant of her newly-painted office? Professor Scrutari's fieldwork begins. Her notebooks fill. And the mystery mounts: disturbing odours that no air cleanser will disperse, turbulent faculty meetings, tenure politics, intrigue around women's bodies, and a strange ginger cat. The mix is complicated by secret student alliances, predatory priests, the end of a marriage and new love, an imperious college president, a lumbering dean, a faction-ridden Religious Studies Department, a radical mass and a dissident feminist liturgy.Trade Review"What Diane has done is to create out of her imagination, out of her experience, a wonderfully structured, layered novel." --Sara Dowse, author, "Sapphires" and "Schemetime"

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Book Synopsis‘Luminously written, thrilling, unexpectedly erudite, and beautifully structured’ Geoffrey Wansell, Daily MailTrade Review‘Few writers in the genre today have Hill’s gifts: formidable intelligence, quick humour, compassion and a prose style that blends elegance and grace’ Donna Leon, Sunday Times ‘The fertility of Hill’s imagination, the range of his power, the sheer quality of his literary style never cease to delight’ Val McDermid, Sunday Express ‘He is probably the best living male crime writer in the English-speaking world’ Andrew Taylor, Independent ‘Reginald Hill’s novels are really dances to the music of time, his heroes and villains interconnecting, their stories entwining’ Ian Rankin, Scotland on Sunday ‘An increasingly lyrical and always humorous writer, he is first and foremost an instinctive and complete novelist who is blessed with a spontaneous storytelling gift’ Francis Fyfield, Mail On Sunday

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Book SynopsisWow, wow, wow!!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsGripping, original, with a great storyline.' B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The DilemmaShe looked like she'd drifted off to sleep, curled up in her white dress, blonde hair floating in the breeze. They called it the Angel Murder.Eighteen-year-old Angelica Brock is found dead at a local beauty spot, dressed in a pure white nightgown, her white-blonde hair arranged around her. For years her death is a mystery, her killer the one who got away for a whole generation of police.For DS Gaby Darin, it's not just any cold case the victim is intimately linked to someone close to her, and emotions are high. But just as the team finds a breakthrough clue on Angelica's nightdress, another case crashes into the station. Could they be linked? After all this time, can Gaby finally discover what really happened to Angelica?This gripping and emotional thriller will have you flying through the pages and on the edge of your seat. PerfeTrade Review Praise for Jenny O’Brien’s Gaby Darin series: ‘Gripping, emotional and full of twists and turns, this pacy thriller is fraught with tension – and we just loved it!’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Chilling and twisted…’ Woman & Home ‘Gripping, original, with a great storyline. I especially love the relationship between Gaby and her colleagues.’ B A Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The Dilemma ‘Gripping… Twists and turns aplenty and a great sense of place.’ S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarming ‘Compelling…a heart-breaking emotional ride, topped off with a satisfying resolution.’ John Barlow, author of the DS Joe Romano series ‘This is one gripping book!’ Clare Chase, author of the Tara Thorpe Mystery books ‘I absolutely love this series… A solid 5 stars from me since it's the most I can give!’ Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Little Lies and The Housewife ‘A cracking instalment in this wonderful series. If you’re looking for a well-developed procedural…this series is for you!’ Terry Lynn Thomas, USA Today bestselling author ‘An engaging, fast-paced read that hooked me from the very start… Another chilling addition to a great series that stands strong on its own!’ Karin Nordin, author of Where Ravens Roost

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Book SynopsisA gun dealer is the first to die, his entire stock ofweapons cleaned out. But the killer isn’t finished yet, as aseries of brutal, blood-chilling murders paralyzes the smallSouthwestern community the maniac has chosen to feed upon.Every stranger is suspect, every house the possible sanctuaryof a monster who skillfully eludes each move of his pursuers.With fear electric and crackling in the bone-dry Arizona air,Sheriff Joanna Brady of Cochise County knows that she isthe one who must protect the town she was chosen to serve.But her desperate hunt for a murderer is leading her intoterrifying places . . . and it threatens to take a terriblepersonal toll on the people she most dearly loves.

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Trade ReviewPraise for the Ian Rutledge series: "I love series that follow particular characters over time and through their experiences, so I automatically read the latest installments from ... Charles Todd." -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York Times Book Review "Highly recommended for fans of wartime mysteries, plucky women sleuths like Maisie Dobbs, and the Downton Abbey television series." -- Library Journal "Todd's novels are known for compelling plotting with a thoughtful whodunit aspect, rich characterization, evocative prose, and haunting atmosphere." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch Praise for An Unmarked Grave: "Vivid period mystery series." -- New York Times Book Review on AN UNMARKED GRAVE 'Todd has a sharp eye for scene and character, and he surrounds his leading lady with a lively cast." -- Washington Times "A masterpiece of imagination." -- New York Times bestselling author Lee Child on the Ian Rutledge series "A smartly plotted, well-told mystery." -- Booklist on An Impartial Witness "An Unmarked Grave gives the reader everything they could wish for in a book." -- Bestsellersworld.com "With every installment, Bess' stature as a heroine to cherish soars." -- Tampa Tribune "Well-rounded, believable characters, a mutilayered plot solidly based on human nature, all authentically set in the England of 1917, make A Bitter Truth an outstanding and riveting read." -- Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author "An intricate plot populated by superbly drawn characters, not least of whom is the captivating and courageous Bess. With seamless prose, "An Unwilling Accomplice" - like all of Todd's work - offers a moving portrait of war's physical and emotional devastation." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch on AN UNWILLING ACCOMPLICE "[AN UNWILLING ACCOMPLICE] truly surprises and takes the series to a whole new level of complexity." -- Bookreporter.com "With careful attention to such details and a gift for story telling, the Todd team has mastered the art of the historical mystery in the series set in the tragic days of the First World War." -- Iron Mountain Daily News on AN UNWILLING ACCOMPLICE "Bess is a character with depth and complexity, an army nurse during that awful war, so, like that series, not only intricate mysteries but engrossing historical fiction.' -- SCDemocrat.com on AN UNWILLING ACCOMPLICE

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Book SynopsisAmateur detective and caterer Faith Fairchild is at her Penobscot Bay, Maine cottage preparing for a summer wedding, when she stumbles across .Trade Review“If you think of cozy mysteries as palate cleaners, The Body in the Wake is for you.” — New York Times Book Review “Pure pleasure to read from the opening paragraph to the all-too-soon ending....An intelligent, well-plotted, satisfying mystery with some twists at the end that I loved. Highly recommended.” — Suspense Magazine “It’s a treat to wish Faith Fairchild a Happy Anniversary. May she be around for many more! The world—the real one, as well as the world of books—needs more people who are smart and compassionate and can cook.” — Lois Lowry “The twenty-five mysteries that Katherine Hall Page has cooked up for her sleuth, Faith Fairchild, make for delectable reading. What a body of work! Dig in.” — Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked “Book by book for more than 20 years, Katherine Hall Page has earned a place among the best American mystery writers.” — Joe Meyers, Hearst Connecticut Media Group “Cheers and good wishes for a landmark 25th anniversary for Katherine and Faith. Here’s to another great 25, for a very special lady and her creator!” — Charles and Caroline Todd “This long-running traditional mystery series is still as fresh as a cool pitcher of Faith’s strawberry shrub.” — Publishers Weekly “Traditional yet timely, this mystery also confronts the opioid crisis head-on in a dramatic, disturbing way.” — Library Journal (starred review) “Happy Happy HAPPY 25th Anniversary to Katherine Hall Page and one of my favorite amateur sleuths, Faith Fairchild! For those of us who are longtime fans, it’s a great time to rejoice and read. For those new to the series, you’re in for a treat -- in more ways than one.” — Harlan Coben “Fans of the long-running series will enjoy this twenty-fifth installment, which is filled, as usual, with tasty recipes.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Adds new and important history to the Crawford saga, fleshing out the existing novels and adding new depth to our reading of them. For series fans, it’s a must-read." — Booklist on A Hanging at Dawn "Tightly plotted . . . A tidy, energetic origin story about Simon as well as intriguing look at India at the turn of the 20th Century." — Sun Sentinel (South Florida) on A Hanging at Dawn “As always, Todd’s intense feelings for the traumatized survivors of war make one mother’s son the broken hero of an entire generation of lost souls.” — New York Times Book Review on A Cruel Deception “Sensitive, beautifully written, disconcertingly familiar.” — Kirkus Reviews on A Cruel Deception "Bess is among the most compassionate and intelligent characters, whose observations on life and people are advanced for the era in which she lives." — The Sun-Sentinel (Florida) "As always, the mother-son writing team of Charles Todd does a magnificent job with atmosphere and dialogue, all while keeping their good-hearted heroine one step (but only one) ahead of the bad guys .” — BookPage on A Cruel Deception "As usual, Todd mixes historical verisimilitude with exemplary character design and sharp plotting. Another fine entry in this popular series.” — Booklist on A Cruel Deception “Terrific . . . A Cruel Deception shows that there are still plenty of stories left for Bess Crawford, and I cannot wait to see what happens next." — Book Reporter on A Cruel Deception

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Book SynopsisK-9 DetectionBy Nichole SevernThey survivedfor nowAfter her bomb-detecting K-9 helps Jocelyn Carville save Captain Baker Halsey's life, she doesn't expect them to be working together on the investigation. The policeman clearly doesn't trust widowed Jocelyn's mercenary' background, but he needs her company's expertise. Infiltrating a powerful cartel to discover who wants him dead is intensely dangerous. Perhaps just as risky as getting close to JocelynSwiftwater EnemiesBy Danica WintersBrought together by dangerThe last thing Detective Leo West needs is a tourist telling him how to do his job, even a tourist who claims to be a search-and-rescue pro. But once he sees Aspen Stevens in action, he discovers that she's as capable as she is gorgeous. As lies and raging water swirl around them, they have no choice but to trust each otherwhile resisting an off-limits attraction

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER? GMA BOOK CLUB PICK? AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR? From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mysteryinspired by the life and diaryof Martha Ballard,a renowned18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.Fans of Outlander?s Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon?s Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent. . . impressive.?The Washington PostOnce again, Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine. ?People MagazineMaine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town?s most respected gentlemen?one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie.Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon?s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

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Book SynopsisSebastian Gage returns home to battle the ghosts of his past and prevent them from destroying his future with Kiera in the latest exciting installment in this national bestselling series.July 1831. It's been fifteen years since Sebastian Gage has set foot in Langstone Manor. Though he has shared little with his wife, Lady Kiera Darby, about his past, she knows that he planned never to return to the place of so many unhappy childhood memories. But when an urgent letter from his grandfather reaches them in Dublin, Ireland, and begs Gage to visit, Kiera convinces him to go.All is not well at Langstone Manor. Gage's grandfather, the Viscount Tavistock, is gravely ill, and Gage's cousin Alfred has suddenly vanished. He wandered out into the moors and never returned. The Viscount is convinced someone or something other than the natural hazards of the moors is to blame for Alfred's disappearance. And when Alfred's brother Rory goes missing, Kiera and Gage must concede hTrade ReviewPraise for A Brush with Shadows:"A missing heir, an estranged family, and a possible poisoner add up to a pretty puzzle for two far-from-disinterested sleuths…. Huber draws on the beauties and dangers of the mysterious moorlands to provide a fitting setting for a knotty mystery filled with envy, greed, and thwarted love.”—Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Lady Darby Mysteries “[A] history mystery in fine Victorian style! Anna Lee Huber’s spirited debut mixes classic country house mystery with a liberal dash of historical romance.”—Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author “Riveting…Huber deftly weaves together an original premise, an enigmatic heroine, and a compelling Highland setting.”—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author “[A] fascinating heroine…A thoroughly enjoyable read!”—Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author “Reads like a cross between a gothic novel and a mystery with a decidedly unusual heroine.”—Kirkus Reviews "Set largely in Scotland in 1830, Huber's well-done sequel to 2012's The Anatomist's Wife includes all the ingredients of a romantic suspense novel, starting with a proud and independent heroine...Strong and lively characters as well as believable family dynamics, however, elevate this above stock genre fare."—Publishers Weekly “[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection.”—Carol K. Carr, national bestselling author “[Huber] designs her heroine as a woman who straddles the line between eighteenth-century behavior and twenty-first-century independence.”—New York Journal of Books “[A] must read…One of those rare books that will both shock and please readers.”—Fresh Fiction “Fascinates with its compelling heroine who forges her own way in a society that frowns upon female independence. The crime itself is well planned and executed. The journey to uncover a killer takes many twists and leads to a surprising culprit.”—RT Book Reviews “One of the best historical mysteries that I have read this year.”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisA collection of pulse-pounding tales featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan—including the untold story of her first case! The #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the hit Fox series Bones, Kathy Reichs is renowned for chilling suspense and fascinating forensic detail. The Bone Collection presents her trademark artistry in this collection of thrilling short fiction.   In First Bones, a prequel to Reichs’s first novel, Déjà Dead, she at last reveals the tale of how Tempe became a forensic anthropologist. In this never-before-published story, Tempe recalls the case that lured her from a promising career in academia into the grim but addictive world of criminal investigation. (It all began with a visit from a pair of detectives—and a John Doe recovered from an arson scene in a trailer.) The collection is rounded out with three more stories that take Tempe from the low co

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Book SynopsisFrom one of the world’s number top selling crime writers comes the extraordinary twentieth Kay Scarpetta novel.A woman has vanished while digging a dinosaur bone bed in the remote wilderness of Canada. Somehow, the only evidence has made its way to the inbox of Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, over two thousand miles away in Boston. She has no idea why.   But as events unfold with alarming speed, Scarpetta begins to suspect that the paleontologist’s disappearance is connected to a series of crimes much closer to home: a gruesome murder, inexplicable tortures, and trace evidence from the last living creatures of the dinosaur age.   When she turns to those around her, Scarpetta finds that the danger and suspicion have penetrated even her closest circles. Her niece Lucy speaks in riddles. Her lead investigator, Pete Marino, and FBI forensic psychologist and husband, Benton Wesley, have secrets of their own. Feeling alone and betray

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Book SynopsisSYNESTHESIA:A neurological condition characterized by automatic, involuntary sensory perceptions triggered by seemingly unrelated stimuli.  There is something unusual about Dr. Jenna Ramey’s brain, a rare perceptual quirk that punctuates her experiences with flashes of color. They are hard to explain: red can mean anger, or love, or strength. But she can use these spontaneous mental associations, understand and interpret them enough to help her read people and situations in ways others cannot. As an FBI forensic psychiatrist, she used it to profile and catch criminals. Years ago, she used it to save her own family from her charming, sociopathic mother. Now, the FBI has detained a mass murderer and called for Jenna’s help. Upon interrogation she learns that, behind bars or not, he holds the power to harm more innocents—and is obsessed with gaining power over Jenna herself. He has a partner still on the loose. And JennaRTrade Review“Color Blind is fast paced, suspenseful, and surprising. Forensic psychiatrist Jenna Ramey is a great heroine, whose synesthesia offers a fascinating approach to investigation. Colby Marshall has written a top-notch debut novel.” —Meg Gardiner, author of Phantom Instinct “Readers will look forward to seeing more of this appealing heroine.”—Publishers Weekly “[A] stellar debut… Marshall's style is clipped and spare, her main character and her powerful perceptions an intriguing hero.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “High stakes and frequent setbacks keep the action taut and demonstrate Jenna's human frailties. Readers will eagerly await Jenna's next adventure, and with an imminent sequel, their wishes will quickly come true.”—Shelf Awareness “One of the most original heroines to grace the pages of thriller fiction in years...[A] rivetingly effective tale that will stoke memories of early James Patterson at his best.”—Providence Journal Praise for the novels of Colby Marshall “Colby Marshall has written a book that deserves to be called THRILLER.”—R.L. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of the Goosebumps series “An intricate puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end!”—C.J. Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Broken “Colby Marshall’s sterling debut may transpire over more than six or seven days, but like me you'll probably finish it in a single night, racing the dawn to flip the last page. A classic concept updated to fit our politics wary world.”—Jon Land, bestselling author of The Tenth Circle

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Book SynopsisIn this thrilling novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy when she investigates the disappearance of a former U.S. Senator.   Just as Dennis Mira is about to confront his cousin Edward about selling the West Village brownstone that belonged to their grandfather, he gets a shock: Edward is in front of him, bruised and bloody...and then everything goes black.   When Dennis comes to, Edward is gone. Luckily Dennis’s wife is a top profiler for the NYPSD—and a close colleague of Lieutenant Eve Dallas. Now Eve is determined to uncover the secrets of Edward Mira and learn what enemies he may have made in his long career as a lawyer, judge, and senator. A badge and a billionaire husband can get you access to places others can’t go, and Eve intends to shine some light on the dirty deals and dark motives behind the disappearance of a powerful man, the f

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