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When death comes stealing
Par Valerie Wesley. 1994
Now a private detective, Tamara Hayle quit her job on the police force when her young son, Jamal, was harassed…
by cops just because he was black. Her ex-husband, DeWayne Curtis, has four other sons all by different women. When two of the sons die, DeWayne begs Tamara to find out if someone killed them. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sexMissing Joseph
Par Elizabeth George. 1993
When the St. Jameses visit Lancashire, they are shocked to learn that an acquaintance, the vicar, has died of poisoning.…
They are also disturbed because the constable handling the case is having an affair with Juliet Spence, the herbalist responsible for the "accidental" poisoning. But, since the vicar was trying to help Juliet with her troubled thirteen-year-old daughter, would she kill him? Strong language and explicit descriptions of sexMurder at the God's gate: a Lord Meren mystery
Par Lynda Robinson. 1995
The young pharaoh Tutankhamun is beset by problems: a crumbling empire, invaders at the gates, and unrest within his court.…
Pharaoh's adviser, Lord Meren, suspects a conspiracy and uses ingenious investigative methods to uncover a plot that threatens the Egyptian empire. Sequel to Murder in the Place of Anubis (BR 10186)The valley of fear
Par Arthur Doyle. 1994
Sherlock Holmes grapples with the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty to solve a foul murder that takes place in a Sussex…
manor house. The investigation uncovers an earlier and grimmer history of lawlessness and wholesale slaughter in a mining valley in the United States. Includes Doyle's chronology and an introduction by editor Owen Dudley EdwardsManila time
Par Jack Trolley. 1995
In this sequel to Balboa Firefly (BR 10531), detective sergeant Donahoo can't understand why a local crime boss is trying…
to bribe him. What Donahoo doesn't know is that his dead partner had been blackmailing the criminal and hinting that Donahoo was involved. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sexOxford exit
Par Veronica Stallwood. 1994
Novelist Kate Ivory is asked to help identify who is stealing books from the Oxford Bodleian Library and deleting their…
records from the computer database. Posing as a cataloger, Kate investigates the handful of people with the necessary computer access. She also looks for a link to the recent murder of a library trainee. Meanwhile, a friend of Kate's is getting odd essays from a student in the creative writing class she teaches. Some violenceEnchanted hill
Par Emily Murphy. 2023
The year is 1930, and Cora McCavanagh is posing as a maid at Hollywood magnate Truman Byrd's legendary estate. She's…
closing in on the damning evidence she needs for a high-profile client. An aspiring PI, Cora was trained by her father, a former prison guard at the notorious Pelican Island, where she grew up surrounded by hardened criminals. And that's why she recognizes Jack Yates as soon as he walks through the door. The last time she saw him was on an ill-fated night that changed the course of her life and still haunts her more than a decade later. Cora never expected to see Jack again—and now a single misstep could cause both their secret identities to come crashing down. They strike a tentative truce to help each other during a week of parties overflowing with champagne and caviar. But there are puzzles hidden in every corner of Truman Byrd's labyrinthine estate, and if Cora is to finally learn the truth about Jack Yates, she must unravel a sinister history that the rich and powerful will do anything to keep concealed. Filled with intrigue and Old Hollywood glamour, Enchanted Hill is an unforgettable, sweepingly romantic novel set in a world you won't want to leaveThe manor house
Par Gilly Macmillan. 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what…
can happen after all your dreams come true Be careful what you wish for... Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple—until a massive lottery win changes their lives overnight. Soon they've moved into a custom-built state-of-the-art Glass Barn on the stunning grounds of Lancaut Manor in Gloucestershire. They have fancy cars, expensive hobbies, and an exclusive lifestyle they never could have imagined. But this dream world quickly turns into a nightmare when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool. Was Tom's death a tragic accident, or was it something worse? Nicole is devastated. Tom was her rock. And their beautiful barn —with all its smart features that never seem to work for her—is beginning to feel very lonely. But she's not entirely by herself out there in the country. There's a nice young couple who live in the Manor itself along with their middle-aged housekeeper who has the Coach House. And an old friend of Tom's from school has turned up to help her get through her grief. But big money can bring big problems and big threats. And is Nicole's life in danger as well? Nicole's beginning to feel like a little fish in a big glass bowl. Surrounded by piranhas. Don't miss these other chilling novels by New York Times bestselling author Gilly Macmillan: The Long Weekend To Tell You the Truth The Nanny I Know You Odd Child Out The Perfect Girl What She KnewResurrection walk
Par Michael Connelly. 2023
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly: Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller enlists the help of his half-brother, Harry…
Bosch, to prove the innocence of a woman convicted of killing her husband. Defense attorney Mickey Haller is back, taking the long shot cases, where the chances of winning are one in a million. After getting a wrongfully convicted man out of prison, he is inundated with pleas from incarcerated people claiming innocence. He enlists his half brother, retired LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, to weed through the letters, knowing most claims will be false. Bosch pulls a needle from the haystack: a woman in prison for killing her husband, a sheriff's deputy, but who still maintains her innocence. Bosch reviews the case and sees elements that don't add up, and a sheriff's department intent on bringing quick justice in the killing of one of its own. Now Haller has an uphill battle in court, a David fighting Goliaths to vindicate his client. The path for both lawyer and investigator is fraught with danger from those who don't want the case reopened and will stop at nothing to keep the Haller-Bosch dream team from finding the truth. Packed with intrigue and courtroom drama, Resurrection Walk shows once again that Michael Connelly is "the most consistently superior living crime fiction author" ( South Florida Sun Sentinel)Alibi for an actress
Par Gillian Farrell. 1992
In this prequel to Murder and a Muse (BR 10121), struggling actress Annie McGrogan offers her services to flashy private…
detective Duke DeNobili. When he assigns her to help protect soap opera actress Lucinda Merrill, Annie is proud of her realistic portrayal of a private eye and grateful for the easy money. But things get complicated when Merrill's husband is killed and Lucinda is a suspect. Strong language"L" is for lawless
Par Sue Grafton. 1995
Following "K" Is for Killer (RC 39664, BR 9880), P.I. Kinsey Millhone has a week off to help with the…
wedding of her landlord Henry's elderly brother. But Henry has another favor to ask. Neighbor Johnny Lee has passed away, and his relatives are trying to get the army to pay for the funeral, but the army has no record of Mr. Lee. The case takes Kinsey on a cross-country chase for a hidden treasure. Some strong language and some violence. BestsellerSplit-levels: a novel
Par Thomas Rayfiel. 1994
When David Stanley is found dead in the bathtub of his suburban house, his son Allen returns for the first…
time in thirteen years. Allen's mother is dead, and his teenaged sister disappeared long ago without a trace. Now, as the investigation shifts from suicide to murder, Allen has disturbing dreams and becomes a suspect, local women attempt to seduce him, and nasty rumors circulate about his father. Strong language and some descriptions of sexEdsel: a novel of Detroit
Par Loren Estleman. 1995
Estleman's fourth Detroit novel, following King of the Corner (RC 37202, BR 9357), is set in the 1950s. Former newspaperman…
Connie Minor now works in advertising and has been asked to secretly create an ad campaign for the new Edsel car. But Minor runs into problems when some people, especially the UAW leader, begin to think Minor is a spy for management or the competition. Strong language and some violenceKid's stuff
Par Susan Kelly. 1994
After Detective Chief Inspector Nick Trevellyan arrests Arturo Bottone for selling child pornography, he's frustrated to find no clues leading…
to Bottone's other clients or the photographer of the pornography. Meanwhile Bottone's estranged wife is coping admirably with the fact that Bottone hung himself after the arrest, but the harassed wife of Bottone's arrested client is not doing as well. Strong languageTelling lies: a Maggie MacGowen mystery
Par Wendy Hornsby. 1992
Twenty-two years ago today, investigative filmmaker Maggie MacGowen's twenty-two-year-old brother Marc was killed in Vietnam and his twin sister Emily…
was the cover story of Time magazine because of her antiwar activities. On this anniversary, Emily, now a well-loved doctor, has summoned Maggie and others together for a "mystery guest" but is shot before the unveiling. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sexThe seventh sacrament
Par James Bradberry. 1994
Wealthy Renzo Piruzzi has invited six famous architects to his villa to design new world headquarters for his Italian firm.…
They will be advised by Jamie Ramsgill, a university professor. When the architects arrive, they learn they will actually be competing to design a chapel. But when two of the competitors die, Jamie begins to suspect foul play--and a connection with the seven sacraments. Strong languageThe innocents
Par Richard Barre. 1995
A flash flood uncovers a small skeleton in the California desert. The remains of six more children are found nearby.…
Successful restaurateur Ignacio Reyes is horrified to discover one of the children is his own. Benito was given up for adoption to wealthy Americans in 1967 when Reyes was destitute in Mexico. Now Reyes calls in private investigator Wil Hardesty to help avenge the child's death. Strong language and violenceA typical American town
Par John Roberts. 1994
After being asked to leave the LAPD, Gabe Treloar is heading to a new job in Cleveland when his latest…
failed suicide attempt lands him in his hometown. An old girlfriend welcomes him back, and he finds a room to rent in his boyhood home. After his landlady encourages him to unload the horrors that led to his job change, she is murdered, and Gabe realizes he is being set up. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sexDream boat
Par Doug Swanson. 1995
Private investigator Jack Flippo has come to Baggett County, Texas, to uncover the real cause behind the death of Mingo…
Gideon. Apparently Mingo and Rex Echols, his partner in the Melon Patch Ranch Bar, were out on Lake Dolph Briscoe when Mingo fell out of the boat and drowned. But is that what really happened? After all, Rex had just taken out a large insurance policy on Mingo. Some strong languageTurtle baby
Par Abigail Padgett. 1995
In this sequel to Strawgirl (BR 9681), child-abuse investigator Bo Bradley offers to help out her ill, Spanish-speaking colleague by…
looking into the case of a poisoned Mayan infant, Acito. Acito stays with caretakers in San Diego County, while his mother, a singer called Chac, is living in Tijuana until her American recording contract comes through. Chac's love for Acito is fierce, but she's hiding something. Some strong language