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The big sleep (Vintage crime/Black Lizard)
Par Raymond Chandler. 1939
System collapse (The Murderbot Diaries #7)
Par Martha Wells. 2023
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse. Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back. Following the events…
in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there's an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if Barish-Estranza can't have the planet, they're sure as hell not leaving without something. If that something just happens to be an entire colony of humans, well, a free workforce is a decent runner-up prize. But there's something wrong with Murderbot; it isn't running within normal operational parameters. ART's crew and the humans from Preservation are doing everything they can to protect the colonists, but with Barish-Estranza's SecUnit–heavy persuasion teams, they're going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what's wrong with itself, and fastA chapter on murder
Par Sue Minix. 2023
I loved writing murder mysteries, until I was thrust into the centre of one ... It's Christmas in Riddleton and…
crime novelist turned amateur sleuth, Jen, is in desperate need of a cozy festive season running the town's local bookstore. But, between trying to drum up business for Ravenous Readers and attempting to finish her latest novel, Jen is totally run off her feet. Matters get worse, however, when a man's body is found outside the bookstore, along with a scrap of paper in his pocket with none other than Jen's address on it! To solve the murder – and clear her own name – Jen must, once again, become Riddleton's best detective. The stakes have never been higher and the pressure is on – but with the help of her best friend, Brittany, and trusty dog, Savannah, can Jen catch the killer, finish her novel and save Ravenous Readers before time runs out? Fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams will be hooked by this Christmas bookish cozy mystery, which will leave you guessing right up until the final page. Readers and authors love The Bookstore Mystery Series! 'Sue Minix has created a world any reader would love to escape to! When I reached the exciting ending I still wanted to hang out with what felt like my new friends!' Jamie L. Adams,Author of The Ghost Town Mystery Series 'A captivating cozy mystery with twists and turns in all the right places. Keeps you guessing right to the end!' Christina Romeril, Author of A Killer Chocolate Mystery Series 'The plot is clever and well developed and the supporting characters are likable and add a great dimension to the overall story! I would highly recommend this book!' Gillian Morrissey, crime novelist "A super cozy mystery... The perfect pick up for a weekend read by the fire. It has everything... Hijinks, who-dun-its, loveable characters, and a wonderful setting. And a main character who is FIERCE" NetGalley reviewA christmas vanishing (Christmas Stories #21)
Par Anne Perry. 2023
Charlotte Pitt's clever grandmother investigates the sudden disappearance of a dear friend in this chilling whodunit, the final holiday novel…
by the late New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. Mariah Ellison, Charlotte Pitt's grandmother, accepts an invitation to spend Christmas with her longtime friend Sadie and Sadie's husband, Barton, in their picturesque village. But upon arrival, Mariah discovers that Sadie has vanished without a trace, and Barton rudely rescinds the invitation. Once Mariah finds another acquaintance to stay with, she begins investigating Sadie's disappearance. Mariah's uncanny knack for solving mysteries serves her well during her search, which is driven by gossip as icy as the December weather. Did Sadie run off with another man? Was she kidnapped? Has someone harmed her? Frustratingly, her neighbors' questions reveal more about the villagers themselves than about Sadie's whereabouts. Yet in the process of getting to know Sadie's friends, Mariah finds a kind of redemption, as she rediscovers her kinder side and her ability to love. It is up to Mariah to master her own feelings, drown out the noise, and get to the bottom of what occurred, all before Christmas Day. With the holiday rapidly approaching, will she succeed in bringing Sadie home in time for them to celebrate together—or is that too much to hope for?The christmas appeal: A novella
Par Janice Hallett. 2023
This immersive holiday caper from the "modern Agatha Christie" ( The Sunday Times , London) follows the hilarious Fairway Players…
theater group as they put on a Christmas play—and solve a murder that threatens their production. The Christmas season has arrived in Lower Lockwood, and the Fairway Players are busy rehearsing their festive holiday production of Jack and the Beanstalk to raise money for a new church roof. But despite the season, goodwill is distinctly lacking among the amateur theater enthusiasts with petty rivalries, a possibly asbestos-filled beanstalk, and some perennially absent players behind the scenes. Of course, there's also the matter of the dead body onstage. Who could possibly have had the victim on their naughty list? Join lawyers Femi and Charlotte as they investigate Christmas letters, examine emails, and pore over police transcripts to identify both the victim and killer before the curtain closes on their holiday production—for goodMurder on mistletoe lane (Stella and Lyndy Mystery #5)
Par Clara McKenna. 2023
Taking on the responsibilities that come with being Lady Lyndhurst, Stella is eager to embrace yuletide traditions in the Edwardian…
English countryside and use her strong social influence for good. Her world becomes so consumed with starting a horse farm charity for the holidays that she barely notices the usual oddities attached to her upper crust lifestyle. At least, not until items vanish from her bedroom and maligned housekeeper, Mrs. Nelson, becomes seriously ill-only to be found dead in the cold on Mistletoe Lane . . . Cheery spirits are dashed following the sudden death, especially once Stella questions whether her own staff knows what-or who-killed the woman. Her suspicions mount when another person dies under strange circumstances during New Forest's annual Point-to-Point Boxing Day race. Then there's the case of Morrington Hall becoming plagued by false identities, secret affairs, and disgruntled employees . . . Now, with two murders unfolding before their eyes in late December, Stella and Lyndy realize they can't fully trust anyone except for themselves while investigating. Because as disturbing answers come into focus, identifying the criminal responsible and surviving into the new year would be the greatest gift of the seasonHercule poirot's silent night: A novel (New Hercule Poirot Mystery #5)
Par Sophie Hannah. 2023
The world's greatest detective, Hercule Poirot—legendary star of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile—puts…
his little grey cells to work solving a baffling Christmas mystery. It's December 19, 1931. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool are looking forward to a much-needed, restful Christmas holiday, when they are called upon to investigate the murder of a man in a Norfolk hospital ward. Cynthia Catchpool, Edward's mother, insists that Poirot stay with her in a crumbling mansion by the coast, so that they can all be together for the festive period while he solves the case. As Poirot digs into the mystery, he discovers that the murdered man was a retired post office master, and by all accounts very well-liked. The local constabulary's investigation failed to uncover how someone could have entered a hospital room and killed him under the noses of the staff. Cynthia's friend Arnold is soon to be admitted to that same hospital, and his wife is convinced he will be the killer's next victim, though she refuses to explain why. With no obvious motive or suspect, Poirot has less than a week to solve the crime and prevent more murders, if he is to escape from this nightmare scenario and get home in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, someone else—someone utterly ruthless—also has ideas about what ought to happen to Hercule PoirotLet it crow! let it crow! let it crow! (Meg Langslow Mystery #34)
Par Donna Andrews. 2023
"Dunne channels Meg effectively, helping listeners envision all the action of the audiobook" — AudioFile on Gift of the Magpie…
(Earphones Award Winner) 'Tis the season for sleuthing in Donna Andrews' cheery new addition to the New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow series. Meg has been roped into participating in a weaponsmithing competition, a Forged in Fire wannabe organized by a blacksmith friend. Meg originally turned down an invitation to participate, but the night before the filming starts, someone attacks Faulk, her blacksmithing mentor, breaking his arm and eliminating him from the contest before it begins. Meg agrees to step in as his replacement to keep the project from failing. She's not thrilled that the filming will take place during December – Christmas is already a crazy time for her. Since the competition is taking place on Ragnarshjem, the picturesque estate that her friend Ragnar, the retired heavy metal drummer, is turning into a Goth castle, Meg won't have to spend Christmas alone and gets to bring Michael and her twin sons with her. So Meg joins the cast, to the dismay of several old-school blacksmiths who think women have no place in the profession anyway. And if the show's producers were hoping for drama, they're in luck. The blacksmithing world is a small one, and some of the contestants arrived already laden with grudges and feuds. It's a high-stakes, cutthroat competition between people who wield large hammers and make swords and have forges full of fire at their disposal. What could possibly go wrong? A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books'twas the bite before christmas: An andy carpenter mystery (Andy Carpenter #28)
Par David Rosenfelt. 2023
"Listening to Grover Gardner narrating a David Rosenfelt novel is like sliding into favorite slippers at the end of a…
long day: One feels the joyful gratification of a perfect fit." — AudioFile on Bark of Night In National Bestseller David Rosenfelt's 'Twas the Bite Before Christmas , all through the Carpenter house, five dogs are stirring, and not even Andy can get out of working this latest case at his door. Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation's annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that's come through the rescue—and their families—are invited to celebrate. This year's party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore, one of the foundation's best foster volunteers, is arrested for murder. Andy discovers Derek—whose real name is Bobby—is in the witness protection program after giving evidence against his former gang. The police believe Bobby murdered a member. But Bobby swears to Andy he didn't do this. He's built a new life, a new business, has two new dogs after being a double foster-failure. There isn't much Andy likes about this case, but he likes Bobby. If he's innocent, Andy wants to help. Before Andy can settle down for his long winter's nap, he has a client's name to clear, a murderer to catch, and two new dogs to look after: a golden and a Dalmatian. Andy's golden retriever, Tara, will have to adjust to not being the only golden at the house while Andy gets to the bottom of this one... A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur BooksAn unfortunate christmas murder (The Dinner Lady Detectives #2)
Par Hannah Hendy. 2023
In the small town of Dewstow, 'tis the season for gold, frankincense, and murder...It's Margery's first year as kitchen manager…
for Summerview school and supported by her wife, Clementine, she is trying to stay focused. When a tragic accident claims the life of the music teacher during rehearsals for the Christmas concert planning, they are caught in the crossfire. Mrs Smith, the Head of Drama, becomes the prime suspect, and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. Mrs Smith is convinced that it's sabotage by her rival from Ittonvale Secondary, but there's evidence that points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things start to heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time?A charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch.In the peaceful town of Dewstow, dinner ladies Margery and Clementine's calm existence takes a chilling turn when they discover their kitchen manager dead in the school's walk-in freezer. The police deem it a tragic accident, but the duo smells something rotten. Diving headlong into an investigation of their own, they must navigate the secrets and dangers lurking beneath the surface of their quiet community. Eccentric and undeterred by danger, these two unlikely detectives refuse to let the case go cold. "The Dinner Lady Detectives" series by Hannah Hendy is a delightful and suspenseful mystery series that will thrill fans of Richard Osman and Anthony HorowitzA great deliverance
Par Elizabeth George. 1988
Inspector Thomas Lynley, the eighth Earl of Asherton, and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers are investigating the murder of a Yorkshire…
man. Obese Roberta Teys was found sitting by the headless corpse of her father. Her first words were, "I did it. And I'm not sorry." Was it because of the incestuous abuse she and her sister endured?The bloodied ivy: a Nero Wolfe mystery
Par Robert Goldsborough. 1988
Rex Stout's master detective, Nero Wolfe, is sent on a rare outdoor excursion to help his clever if overzealous young…
assistant Archie. Archie's investigation into the death of an aging, right-wing professor uncovers several suspects amid the tensions of the cloistered academic world, while Archie's enthusiasm lands him in jailBlue Belle: a novel
Par Andrew Vachss. 1988
Private eye Burke is hired by a local pimp to find out who is kidnapping and murdering young prostitutes. Burke,…
aided by his girlfriend Belle and his usual informants and accomplices, sets up a massage-parlor scam in order to get to the kidnapper-murderer. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex"F" is for fugitive: a Kinsey Millhone mystery
Par Sue Grafton. 1989
In the California coastal town of Floral Beach, the residents don't dwell on the past. So no one thinks too…
much about the long-dead Jean Timberlake, or Bailey Fowler--the self-confessed killer who was tried, convicted, and a year later walked away from jail. But now, seventeen years later, Bailey has reappeared and Kinsey Millhone has been hired to prove his innocence. Book club selectionVane pursuit: a Peter Shandy mystery
Par Charlotte MacLeod. 1989
Someone is stealing the weather vanes in Balaclava County and Peter Shandy is attempting to uncover the culprit. But along…
the way his wife, Helen, is kidnapped by the vane-snatching gang as she works on a project of photographing the remaining vanes for the Smithsonian. Unaware of her plight, Peter battles a group of survivalists and is rescued by a naturalist, who lives undergroundHell-bent for election: a Joe Binney mystery
Par Jack Livingston. 1988
New York City Detective Joe Binney, who has a hearing impairment, travels to West Virginia for his client, a Manhattan…
publisher. The client wants to know why textbook salesman Charlie Welland died in a car wreck down in Caunotaucarius County and what happened to $150,000 worth of missing books. Few of the locals give the shamus a warm welcome, and he nearly becomes a hit-and-run victim. Some strong languageThe veiled one
Par Ruth Rendell. 1988
In this Inspector Wexford mystery, a middle-aged housewife is found murdered in an underground parking garage. This time Wexford's sidekick,…
Mike Burden, does most of the work, because Wexford has been injured in a car-bomb explosion. Burden pursues the boy who reported the murder, while Wexford pursues the victim's daughter, blackmail schemes, and the relationship between Burden and suspect number oneSpider webs
Par Margaret Millar. 1986
Cully King, the Caribbean captain of a private yacht, is on trial for the murder of a well-to-do housewife. This…
courtroom drama, which focuses primarily on personalities, argues that laws are like spider webs through which big flies pass and in which little ones get caught. Some strong languageMan in the cage (A Pacemaker book)
Par Lisa Eisenberg. 1981
Ann Iwasaki works part-time at Mr. Peterson's Pet Parlor. When a lady brings in a poodle with a "rhinestone" collar…
and asks that he be kept for a few days and returned to no one but herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that will leave one man dead and Ann in the hospital. Easy reading for adultsBum steer
Par Nancy Pickard. 1990
Jenny Cain, the director of a civic foundation in Massachusetts, learns that "Cat" Benet intends to leave the foundation his…
four million dollar Kansas ranch. He wants to meet her before he dies, and she flies to Kansas City, only to find that Benet has been smothered in his hospital bed. Jenny's investigations take her to the ranch, to Dallas, to Santa Fe, and to an old-fashioned shoot-out ending. Some strong language