Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Poisoned Pen Press Before She Was Helen
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£14.39
Sourcebooks, Inc Buried in a Good Book
Book SynopsisDon't miss the first book in a brand-new gripping and hilarious bookish cozy mystery series by author Tamara Berry! Put your sleuthing hat on-Buried in a Good Book features: A thriller writer who knows way more than anyone should about death and dismemberment Her young daughter who's more intrigued by dead bodies than she probably should be An isolated cabin in the woods that's probably-definitely-hiding something The tiny mountain town that seems less than troubled by a sudden abundance of murdersBestselling thriller writer Tess Harrow is almost at the end of her rope when she arrives with her teenage daughter at her grandfather's rustic cabin in the woods. She hopes this will be a time for them to heal and bond after Tess's recent divorce, but they've barely made it through the door when an explosion shakes the cabin. Suddenly it's raining fish guts and...is that a human arm?Tess was hardly convincing Gertie that a summer without Wi-Fi and running water would be an adventure. Now she's thrust into a murder investigation, neighbors are saying they've spotted Bigfoot in the woods near her cabin, and the local sheriff is the spitting image of her character Detective Gabriel Gonzales-something he's less than thrilled about. With so much more than her daughter's summer plans at stake, it's up to Tess to solve this case before anyone else gets hurt.
£9.74
Sourcebooks, Inc Last But Not Leashed
Book SynopsisAs the only veterinarian at Oak Falls Animal Hospital, Dr. Kate's life is complicated. Winter storms hit the Hudson Valley, she's swamped with hospital patients and house calls, and her long-distance relationship with law student Luke Gianetti is precarious.And then Sookie Overman, a professional organizer, is found dead - and when another body is found, it's clear there's a murderer on the loose. Rumors swirl and suspicion falls on Sookie's husband. But Kate isn't convinced he's a killer, not after getting to know him while treating the family cat. Realizing she'll need more than old-fashioned hunches and sleuthing to crack the case, Kate teams up with Rainbow, a quirky hacker. But can the tech genius be trusted? Kate will have to trust her own instincts-and those of her beloved animals-to stop a killer in their tracks.
£6.99
Sourcebooks, Inc Murders of a Feather
Book SynopsisIt's February in the Hudson Valley and Oak Falls veterinarian Dr. Kate is once again up to her galoshes in corpsesHudson Valley winters can be brutal...and deadly! Dr. Kate is once again on the case (not to mention thin ice) after discovering a young engaged couple frozen to death in the lake. To make matters worse, her temporary receptionist appears to have overdosed from a recreational sedative used at the animal hospital. Kate barely has time to dread Valentine's Day (and the fact that she's alone on this holiday, once again) as the police investigation shows that all three fatalities are in fact homicides.But who would want the young couple dead, just as they were embarking on a new life together? And who pumped the temp employee full of enough animal tranquilizers to drop an ox? Kate doesn't know where to begin until she stumbles upon a connection between the three victims and decides she needs to investigate further. But will her investigation leave her any time to get to know the handsome large animal vet she's just met on a house call? And is the injured wild crow she's taken under her wing in fact an omen of more bad things to come?
£9.72
Poisoned Pen Press The Marlow Murder Club
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£11.94
Poisoned Pen Press Death Comes to Marlow
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£11.94
Poisoned Pen Press The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions: The
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£14.39
Sourcebooks, Inc A Doomful of Sugar
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£16.67
Sourcebooks, Inc Syrup to No Good
Book SynopsisOnly a sap would try to ruin a bride's special day...Spring has finally come to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and with it the end of syrup-making season. But Leila Khoury, new owner of Sappy Endings Farm, won't be making like molasses any time soon. Her best friend Heather's wedding is coming up, and Leila will do anything to make sure it lives up to all her sweetest dreams.Even with Leila's own romantic past stirring up trouble, everything is going to plan until the bridal shower ends up with a body count.Heather's rich and backstabbing aunt had a whole orchard of enemies, so Leila will have her work cut out for her. Can she tap the killer before Heather's dream wedding becomes a nightmare?Includes delicious Middle Eastern recipes!
£13.93
Poisoned Pen Press Whisper Room
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£16.14
Sourcebooks, Inc The Bone Riddle
Book SynopsisCape Kidnappers, New Zealand: On a cliff overlooking the ocean and one of the largest gannet bird colonies in the world, American CEO Harlan Quinn has built his "Plan B"--a lavish estate, complete with an underground doomsday bunker. When the cleaning staff finds a body within, it appears the victim died of natural causes but advanced facial decomposition leaves him unidentifiable. It can't be Quinn, according to his property manager/mistress and his wife back in the states, both of whom insist that the tech mogul is in Germany on business. But the uncooperative wife will not allow the police to search the main house for signs that the billionaire was on site, and so forensic odontologist Alexa Glock is called in to identify the body via dental records. Teeth never lie; the victim is indeed Harlan Quinn. All that's left is an autopsy to determine the cause of death.But something odd in the deceased's mouth sets Alexa and the team on a new track--to find Quinn's murderer. As they work to narrow the suspect field, a second homicide--and a stolen cache of weapons from a locked room in the bunker--ramp up the investigation and the risk to Alexa's life. Will she be able to solve this particular riddle before she becomes victim #3?With cutting-edge forensic technology, a stunning setting, and a deepening relationship between Alexa and D.I. Bruce Horn, The Bone Riddle will delight science geeks, armchair travelers, and procedural buffs who like a little romance with their body count.
£15.49
Sourcebooks, Inc Secret Lives
Book SynopsisEverybody has something to hideAt 75-years-old, Ethel Fiona Crestwater is used to being underestimated. She looks like someone's grandma, though she's never married or had children; petite and a bit frail, she's not a threat to anyone. Or is she...? Ethel runs a boarding house for government agents, and when someone murders one of her boarders, she springs into action-much to the surprise of her distant cousin Jesse, who has recently come to stay with her while he attends university. As he watches her photograph the crime scene, conceal evidence, and speed-dial the Secret Service Director, Jesse realizes that there's much more to Ethel than appearances suggest.But when Jesse is assaulted and the gym bag full of cash Ethel had hidden is stolen from the basement, the pair decides it's time to launch their own unofficial investigation. With no one to trust but each other, these double-first-cousins-twice-removed form an unlikely bond, and learn that the only thing truly worth risking your life for is family.
£15.06
Sourcebooks, Inc Dangerous Women
Book SynopsisIn a case deciding the future of clean energy, everything hinges on how the chief justice of Supreme Court will lean. DANGEROUS WOMEN stirs up the perfect cocktail of ingenious spy-craft and political intrigue of Thomas Perry's The Old Man brightened with the charming, uncanny energy of Killers of a Certain Age. This urgent, cleverly plotted high stakes thriller is set in motion by botched attack on two law clerks leaving one dead and the other in a coma. The ensuing cover up leaves a string of bodies and too many players at cross-purposes. It also leaves Chief Justice Clarissa Baxter with a target on her back.We'll need an off the grid hero with friends in high places: enter retired FBI agent-turned-boardinghouse landlady, Ethel Fiona Crestwater (legend) and her double-first-cousin-twice-removed Jesse Cooper (sidekick). Although in her mid-seventies, Ethel is no bumbling amateur sleuth; she's a seasoned pro with razor-sharp instincts and Bond-worthy skills. College-aged Jesse brings tech savvy and boundless enthusiasm, along with an innate talent for intrigue. Together, the unlikely duo will face malicious back-stabbing political sycophants, conniving lobbyists, and a motivated assassin bent on removing the Chief Justice from the equation-along with Ethel, who stands defiantly between the hitman and his payday.
£15.17
Poisoned Pen Press The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions: The Ultimate Miss Phryne Fisher Story Collection
£25.19
Poisoned Pen Press Just Murdered
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£16.14
Poisoned Pen Press The Woman in the Library
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£21.59
Poisoned Pen Press The Christmas Murder Game
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£16.14
Poisoned Pen Press The Wrong Good Deed
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£15.29
Sourcebooks, Inc Lost in Paris: A Novel
Book SynopsisFour years after being exiled to Paris for disgracing the family name, Alabama debutante Zoe Barlow is still reeling from the horror of her ejection. Still, she's managed to create a new family among fellow expats and artists, including Hadley and Ernest Hemingway. When a valise containing all of Ernest's writings goes missing, Zoe volunteers to help Hadley track it down. Unfortunately, the valise leads to two murders-the train porter who stole the bag, and a young woman rumored to be Anastasia Romanov-shot to death on the edge of a small village. With much more at stake than the missing manuscripts, Zoe risks everything she holds dear to find out who among her adopted family is a murderer.
£15.20
Poisoned Pen Press The Puzzle of Blackstone Lodge
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£15.29
Poisoned Pen Press The Wrong Good Deed
£25.19
Poisoned Pen Press Murder in Williamstown
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£16.14
Poisoned Pen Press Murder in Williamstown
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£31.49
Poisoned Pen Press Murder on the Christmas Express
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£14.44
Sourcebooks Landmark One Puzzling Afternoon
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£16.14
Sandra Richardson Music can be Murder
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£10.91
Kate Minchin Sleep Like the Dead (A Charleton House Mystery
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£11.39
Kate Minchin Mulled Wine and Murder (A Charleton House Mystery
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£12.34
Kate Minchin A Capital Crime: (A Charleton House Mystery Book
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£12.34
James Roberts Publishing The Milkman: Another Julia Lillus Crime Thriller
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£6.86
Ann Bakshis Red Rover
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£10.44
Ultimo Press Canticle Creek
Book Synopsis‘Hyland, a seasoned firefighter, ensures the climactic inferno takes your breath away. More please.‘ – Mark Sanderson, The Times‘An atmospheric gripper‘ – Crime Monthly‘A gritty, inventive slice of Outback noir‘ – Paul Burke, Crime Fiction Lover‘had me gripped from beginning to end. I hope this is the start of a series as I'll be looking out for the next Jesse Redpath book.‘ – Victoria Goldman, LoveReadingCanticle Creek is a twisty crime thriller set in small town Australia. Two bodies. One long hot summer. A town that will never be the same. When Adam Lawson's wrecked car is found a kilometre from Daisy Baker’s body, the whole town assumes it’s an open and shut case. But Jesse Redpath isn’t from Canticle Creek. Where she comes from, the truth often hides in plain sight, but only if you know where to look. When Jesse starts to ask awkward questions, she uncovers a town full of contradictions and a cast of characters with dark pasts, secrets to hide and even more to lose. As the temperature soars, and the ground bakes, the wilderness surrounding Canticle Creek becomes a powderkeg waiting to explode. All it needs is one spark. Trade Review ‘The rural crime fiction wave continues with this brilliant new arid drama.’ * Australian Women's Weekly *‘Hyland has mastered the architecture of noir – his sinister tale seethes with small-town atmosphere and satisfying twists, set against the dangers and harsh beauty of the Australian landscape.’ * Sydney Morning Herald *‘an entertaining and engrossing novel. Hyland has written the ideal story for a long, hot summer, where fire always seems a possibility.’ * The Canberra Times *‘You can almost feel the blanketing heat and crunch of dry foliage underfoot while reading Canticle Creek ... a well-paced, atmospheric thriller with unexpected twists’ * The West Australian *‘An atmospheric gripper.’ * Crime Monthly *‘More please.’ * The Times *‘Canticle Creek had me gripped from beginning to end.’ * Lovereading *
£8.54
Ultimo Press Canticle Creek
Book Synopsis"Outstanding crime novel [...] electrifying." – The Sunday Times, November 2022 Crime Book of the Month"Adrian Hyland... sure has a way with words... The climactic inferno takes your breath away. More please." – The TimesCanticle Creek is a twisty crime thriller set in small town Australia. When Adam Lawson's wrecked car is found a kilometre from Daisy Baker’s body, the whole town assumes it’s an open and shut case. But Jesse Redpath isn’t from Canticle Creek. Where she comes from, the truth often hides in plain sight, but only if you know where to look. When Jesse starts to ask awkward questions, she uncovers a town full of contradictions and a cast of characters with dark pasts, secrets to hide and even more to lose. As the temperature soars, and the ground bakes, the wilderness surrounding Canticle Creek becomes a powderkeg waiting to explode. All it needs is one spark. Trade ReviewAn atmospheric gripper. * Crime Monthly magazine *Canticle Creek had me gripped from beginning to end. I hope this is the start of a series as I'll be looking out for the next Jesse Redpath book. * Victoria Goldman, Lovereading *A gritty, inventive slice of Outback noir that at first appears to be a routine mystery but soon becomes more involved and deeply intriguing... Jesse Redpath is an interesting detective to spend time with, facing up to sexism and the walls put in front of a woman detective, especially one investigating a case outside her jurisdiction. A second outing would be welcome if Hyland has a mind for it. * Paul Burke, Crime Fiction Lover *
£11.69
ECW Press He Wasn't There Again Today: An Epitome
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£16.11
Cormorant Books,Canada Cover Art
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£9.49
House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada The Scottish Banker of Surabaya: An Ava Lee
Book SynopsisThe fifth installment in the wildly popular Ava Lee series exposes the dark world of money laundering and the Italian mob.Ava begins an investigation into what she thinks is a Ponzi scheme. The trail leads her to a bank in Indonesia that is run by a Scot, but in actuality is a front for an elaborate money-laundering operation for Italian mobsters. The relationship between Ava and the Scotsman turns nasty and personal. Meanwhile, Uncle’s health problems become apparent…Trade ReviewHamilton deepens Ava’s character, and imbues her with greater mettle and emotional fire, to the extent that book five is his best, most memorable, to date. * National Post *…increasingly compelling pages of high-value, high-octane Ava Lee adventures. * London Free Press *Filled with the usual twists and turns that make detective fiction fun, this one is… irresistible. * Sun Times *Those new to [Ava Lee's] world will find the book easily accessible… with their tight plotting and crackerjack heroine, Hamilton’s novels are the sort of crowd-pleasing, narrative-focused fiction we find all too rarely in this country. * Quill & Quire *The fifth Ava Lee novel is a winner on all fronts… The pacing is furious yet sneaky: You’re hooked before you realize it. The novel is driven by characterizations, action and multiple settings. Ian Hamilton’s textured voice allows the action to convey the emotional focus and his story-telling puts you at the centre of the conflict. The poignant conclusion adds yet another dimension to this multi-layered story. The series is addictive. * Hamilton Spectator *Hamilton knows how to keep the pages turning. He eases us into the seemingly tame world of white-collar crime, then raises the stakes, bringing the action to its peak with an intensity and violence that’s stomach-churning. His Ava Lee is a winner and a welcome addition to the world of strong female avengers. * NOW Toronto *
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House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada The Two Sisters of Borneo: An Ava Lee Novel: Book
Book SynopsisThe sixth installment in the wildly popular Ava Lee series from Arthur Ellis Award winner Ian Hamilton.Ava has been in Hong Kong looking after Uncle. She has also set up an investment company with May Ling Wong and her sister-in-law, Amanda Yee. One of their first investments — a furniture company owned by two sisters in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo — runs into immediate problems with a Dutch customer. Ava goes to the Netherlands to investigate, but her life is threatened when she is confronted by a gang of local thugs in Borneo. Out of the shadows comes a mysterious man from Shanghai…Trade ReviewIan Hamilton’s great new Ava Lee mystery has the same wow factor as its five predecessors. The plot is complex and fast-paced, the writing tight, and its protagonist is one of the most interesting female avengers to come along in a while. -- Lesley McAllister * NOW Magazine *…the series as a whole is as good as the modern thriller genre gets. -- David Worsley * The Cord *entertaining series -- Athena McKenzie * Zoomer *
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Spiderline The Water Rat of Wanchai + the Dragon Head of
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House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada The Goddess of Yantai: An Ava Lee Novel: Book 11
Book SynopsisIn the latest installment of the Ava Lee novels, Ava must infiltrate the seedy world of the Chinese film industry to protect the woman she loves. Ava travels to Beijing for the premiere of Mao’s Daughter, the latest film starring her secret lover, Pang Fai. After the screening, a distraught Fai tells Ava that she is being blackmailed by senior officials of the China Movie Syndicate, who seek sexual favours in return for their continued support of Fai’s career and films. When Fai resists, the threats become increasingly menacing and include the release of scandalous videos of the young Fai that could end her career entirely.Working alongside Fai and several of her friends, Ava delves deep into the dark side of the Chinese film industry in an attempt to liberate her lover from the grasp of the Syndicate. But can Ava save Fai from her memories?Trade ReviewAva at her most intimate and vulnerable. * Toronto Star *Action packed and thrilling. * Words of Mystery *Told in his typical punchy and forthright style, Hamilton’s latest thriller is a rapid-fire read that leaves the reader breathless and eagerly anticipating the next installment . . . This is a series of books that just seems to get better and better. * The Mind Reels *This time, [Ava’s] crusade is personal, and so is her outrage. * London Free Press *In The Goddess of Yantai … Ava’s personal and professional lives collide in a manner that shakes the usually unflappable character. * Quill & Quire *I wanted to just rip through this book … If you love great writing, an intense pace, and a bit of a thrill, then [the Ava Lee novels] are perfect for you. * Reading on the Run *
£13.49
Inanna Publications and Education Inc. Flush: A Robin Macfarland Mystery
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£10.95
Inanna Publications & Education Plots: A Robin Macfarland Mystery
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£13.25
TouchWood Editions It Begins in Betrayal
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£15.22
Second Story Press The Dogs of Winter
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£11.69
Second Story Press Whale Fall
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£11.69
Acorn Press Mercy, Mercy
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£16.16
Acorn Press Killings at Little Rose
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£17.05
Wattpad Books Lead Me Astray
Book SynopsisWelcome to Overlay City in New Orleans-a shadowy in-between where the paranormal and the real world meet. Its newest resident: Aurie Edison. A victim of a hit-and-run, Aurie now exists as a ghost in this mysterious realm. Convinced there is more to her death than what she remembers, Aurie sets out to uncover the truth. She soon finds herself in the company of Mys, a psychic empath, whose need to help others trumps all else, and Zyr, a werewolf detective able to work both the human and occult worlds. As they begin to piece together the events leading up to her death, Aurie can't deny the deeper connection developing between them. Yet, with each new secret suggesting a more sinister danger at play, they realize they may not make it out (dead or) alive. Undeniably queer and devilishly sexy, Lead Me Astray will take you to the shadowy depths of New Orleans and never let you go.
£13.99
Orion Publishing Co Tartan Tragedy: A Jemima Shore Mystery
Book SynopsisAn atmospheric and gripping mystery set in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland from Lady Antonia Fraser's Jemima Shore series.'I warned you, Jemima Shore, things up here are seldom all they seem . . .'The body of a young man has been found floating in a pool on a remote island in the Scottish Highlands. It just happens to be the island that TV reporter Jemima Shore has rented for a holiday - a holiday that is rapidly falling apart. Confronted with a foreboding stone house, a bitter family feud and cryptic warnings from locals Jemima begins to regret her choice.It is only when another body is found tangled in weeds in the river she begins to realize she has become caught up in something very dark indeed. As she tries to fight her attraction to a suspect, Jemima struggles to work out just who she can trust. In this lonely spot it seems that nobody is quite as they first appear...Trade ReviewA judicious mixture of puzzle, excitement, and terror ... [the story] is written with humour and sympathy and has a heroine of whom, happily, it is promised that we shall know moreFraser writes with fluent flair - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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