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Coconut Layer Cake Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery #25)
Par Joanne Fluke. 2020
New York Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerPublishers Weekly BestsellerBakery owner Hannah Swensen is leaving Lake Eden to help a friend in…
sunny California. But an unexpected phone call swiftly brings her back to a cold Minnesota winter . . . and murder . . . When Hannah learns that her sister Michelle&’s boyfriend, Detective Lonnie Murphy, is the prime suspect in a murder case, she flies straight home from a Los Angeles movie sound stage to frigid Minnesota. But proving Lonnie&’s innocence will be harder than figuring out what went wrong with a recipe, especially with Lonnie&’s hazy memory of the night in question. Hannah doesn&’t know what to believe. Before everything comes crashing down on Lonnie like a heaping slice of coconut layer cake, it&’ll be up to Hannah to rack up enough clues to toast a flaky killer . . . Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!Murder in Westminster: A Riveting Regency Historical Mystery (The Lady Worthing Mysteries #1)
Par Vanessa Riley. 2022
Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on Bridgerton, this first in a vibrant, inclusive historical mystery series from…
an acclaimed author Vanessa Riley portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as an aristocrat whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on is named as the prime suspect in a murder case… &“A great read to add to your current must-read lists.&” —Essence Magazine&“Riley&’s storytelling gift is strong and her prose is lovely and evocative…particularly clever.&” – Mystery Scene Magazine &“Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapleton&’s increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie.&”—Kirkus Reviews A BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Mystery Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail&’s skin color and her mother&’s notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it. Abigail can&’t divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife. Perhaps together, he and Abigail can learn the truth. . . . Abigail, whose marriage was not a love match, knows well how appearances can deceive—and how treacherous London&’s high society can be. Yet who would have killed Juliet, and why? Taking the reins of her life in a way she never has before, Abby intends to find out—but she may uncover more danger than she ever imagined . . .A Hard Day for a Hangover: A Novel (Sunshine Vicram Series #3)
Par Darynda Jones. 2022
A Library Reads Pick The blockbuster conclusion to the bestselling Sunshine Vicram trilogySome people greet the day with open arms.…
Sheriff Sunshine Vicram would rather give it a hearty shove and get back into bed, because there’s just too much going on right now. There’s a series of women going missing, and Sunny feels powerless to stop it. There’s her persistent and awesomely-rebellious daughter Auri, who’s out to singlehandedly become Del Sol’s youngest and fiercest investigator. And then there’s drama with Levi Ravinder—the guy she’s loved and lusted after for years. The guy who might just be her one and only. The guy who comes from a family of disingenuous vipers looking to oust him—and Sunshine—for good.Like we said, the new day can take a hike.Compulsively readable, laugh-out-loud funny, and brimming with big-hearted characters, A Hard Day for a Hangover will have readers cheering to the very last page. "Fans will be delighted." -Publishers WeeklyMurder at Haven's Rock: A Novel (Haven's Rock #1)
Par Kelley Armstrong. 2023
New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong’s Rockton Novels had one of the most unique towns in crime fiction. Murder…
at Haven's Rock is a spinoff, a fresh start... with a few new dangers that threaten everything before it even begins.Haven’s Rock, Yukon. Population: 0Deep in the Yukon wilderness, a town is being built. A place for people to disappear, a fresh start from a life on the run. Haven’s Rock isn’t the first town of this kind, something detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, know first-hand. They met in the original town of Rockton. But greed and deception led the couple to financing a new refuge for those in need. This time around, they get to decide which applicants are approved for residency.There’s only one rule in Haven’s Rock: stay out of the forest. When two of the town's construction crew members break it and go missing, Casey and Eric are called in ahead of schedule to track them down. When a body is discovered, well-hidden with evidence of foul play, Casey and Eric must find out what happened to the dead woman, and locate those still missing. The longer Casey and Eric don’t know what happened, the more danger everyone is in.The House of Secrets
Par Brad Meltzer, Tod Goldberg. 2016
A secret worth killing for, a woman with no past, and an act of treason that changed America: #1 bestselling…
author Brad Meltzer returns with The House of Secrets."When Hazel Nash was six years old, her father taught her: mysteries need to be solved. He should know. Hazel's father is Jack Nash, the host of America's favorite conspiracy TV show, The House of Secrets. Even as a child, she loved hearing her dad's tall tales, especially the one about a leather book belonging to Benedict Arnold that was hidden in a corpse. Now, years later, Hazel wakes up in the hospital and remembers nothing, not even her own name. She's told she's been in a car accident that killed her father and injured her brother. But she can't remember any of it, because of her own traumatic brain injury. Then a man from the FBI shows up, asking questions about her dad -- and about his connection to the corpse of a man found with an object stuffed into his chest: a priceless book that belonged to Benedict Arnold.Back at her house, Hazel finds guns that she doesn't remember owning. On her forehead, she sees scars from fights she can't recall. Most important, the more Hazel digs, the less she likes the person she seems to have been.Trying to put together the puzzle pieces of her past and present, Hazel Nash needs to figure out who killed this man -- and how the book wound up in his chest. The answer will tell her the truth about her father, what he was really doing for the government -- and who Hazel really is. Mysteries need to be solved. Especially the ones about yourself."The Blackest Crimson (The Shades of Death Novels #1)
Par Debra Webb. 2016
A detective’s search for a serial killer leads her into a deadly trap as Christmas approaches in the New York…
Times–bestselling author’s suspense novel.Detective Bobbie Gentry was thrilled to join an FBI task force searching for a heinous serial killer known as the Storyteller. But Bobbie had no idea what price she’d pay for the opportunity. She never imagined the serial killer would follow her home on Christmas Eve . . . The Storyteller couldn’t resist Bobbie no matter the risk. He murdered her husband and would have murdered her child if only the little boy hadn’t gotten away. Now Bobbie’s fight for justice has become a desperate fight for survival . . .Murder Simply Brewed (The Amish Village Mysteries #1)
Par Vannetta Chapman. 2014
Two women from different walks of life must join together to solve a mystery in Middlebury&’s Amish Artisan Village. Spring has…
arrived in Middlebury, Indiana, and Amber Wright is optimistic about the growing profit from her collection of Amish shops—until she receives a call that Ethan Gray is dead. Hurrying over to A Simple Blend, she finds a solitary hole in the front window and the store manager lying next to the espresso machine, dead from an apparent heart attack. All the money is still in his register.When Amber hires a young Amish woman, Hannah Troyer, to take over the shop&’s duties, the two women become fast friends—as well as amateur sleuths. The police believe Gray&’s death is a by-product of vandalism, but Amber and Hannah aren't convinced.Clues that don't add up, a neighbor who is pulled into the midst of the investigation, a town with secrets to hide, and a blossoming romance—all will combine to push Amber and Hannah into unfamiliar roles in order to reveal answers to the mysteries around them. &“Vannetta Chapman has crafted a tightly woven tale in the best tradition of cozy mystery . . . Chapman&’s light touch and thoughtful representation of the Amish culture make Murder Simply Brewed a delightful read for an evening by a warm fire, a cup of tea in hand.&” —Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of The Amish of Bee County series &“Murder Simply Brewed combines all the coziness of an Amish home with the twists and turns of great suspense. With a little romance thrown in, you can&’t go wrong! Vannetta Chapman has crafted a charming story that shows things are always as they first appear.&” —Beth Shriver, bestselling author of the Touch of Grace trilogy &“Vannetta Chapman&’s Murder Simply Brewed is a heartwarming whudunit that is sure to satisfy fans of both Amish romance and cozy mystery.&” —Amanda Flower, author of A Plain Disappearance &“A wonderful story of first love, second love, and a murder that pulls them all together in a page turning way. Murder Simply Brewed is a must read for all Amish fans!&” —Ruth Reid, bestselling author of the Heaven on Earth and the Amish Wonders series Sweet and cozy Amish mysteryPart of the Amish Village Mystery Series. Book 1: Murder Simply Brewed; Book 2: Murder Tightly Knit; Book 3: Murder Freshly BakedBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsThe Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side: A Miss Marple Mystery (Miss Marple Mysteries #8)
Par Agatha Christie. 2011
Now with a beautiful new series look, a fatal dose of poison meant for a glamorous movie star fells her ardent admirer instead—and…
Miss Marple is there to unmask a murderer.One minute, silly Heather Babcock had been babbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure, poisoned by a deadly cocktail.It seems likely that the cocktail was intended for the beautiful actress. But while the police fumble to find clues, Miss Marple begins to ask her own questions, because as she knows—even the most peaceful village can hide dark secrets.Hand of Fate: Face Of Betrayal, Hand Of Fate, Heart Of Ice, And Eyes Of Justice (The Triple Threat Novels #2)
Par April Henry, Lis Wiehl. 2010
When the host of a popular radio talk show is murdered, the suspects almost outnumber his millions of listeners. Outspoken radio…
talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically when poisonous gas fills the studio while his polarizing show, &“The Hand of Fate,&” is on air.The triple threat of FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce must piece together the madness, motive, and mystery of what just happened. And this time, it&’s personal since one of the women was secretly dating the host and has access to his home . . . as well as possible evidence.In the days following Fate&’s murder, these three friends confront a betrayal within the team while unearthing the not-so-public life of Jim Fate. Together, they must uncover the stunning truths behind this cold-blooded murder. &“Who killed loudmouth radio guy Jim Fate? The game is afoot! Hand of Fate is a fun thriller, taking you inside the media world and the justice system—scary places to be!&” —Bill O&’Reilly, FOX News anchor, host of The O&’Reilly Factor&“Pulse-pounding. Major twists. Delivers big!&” —Pam Veasey, writer and executive producer of CSI: NY Fast-paced political thrillerBook 1 in the Triple Threat Series. Book 1: Face of Betrayal; Book 2: Hand of Fate; Book 3: Heart of Ice; Book 4: Eyes of JusticeBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Pair of Sharp Eyes: A captivating historical murder mystery
Par Kat Armstrong. 2023
&“Murder and mischief in eighteenth-century Bristol. . . . A treat for fans of Ambrose Parry.&” —Mick Herron, Gold Dagger Award–winning author of…
Slow Horses Coronation hears of the murders before she even reaches the slave port of Bristol—six boys found with their throats slit. Horrified, she questions the locals&’ readiness to blame the deaths on Red John, a traveling-man few have actually seen. Corrie yearns to know more about the mystery. But first she has to outsmart the bawds, thieves, and rakes who prey on young girls like her, fresh from the countryside and desperate for work. And when the killer strikes shockingly close, Corrie will have to scheme, eavesdrop, and spy on all around her until the shameful truth is out . . . &“Not only is this novel a roller-coaster ride of frantic coach rides through floods and collapsing buildings, it is a serious, thoughtful account of racial and religious prejudice, love and compassion. Highly recommended.&” —Historical Novel Society &“Fans of historical crime fiction will love this one. An outstanding debut.&” —Stephen Booth, author of the Cooper and Fry mysteries &“A vivid, compelling and immersive read.&” —Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton seriesGwen Marcey takes death in stride. Until she&’s faced with her own mortality.Forensic artist Gwen Marcey is between jobs when…
she accepts temporary work in Pikeville, Kentucky—a small town facing big-city crime. But before Gwen can finish her first drawing of the serial rapist who is on the loose, the latest witness vanishes. Just like all the others.Gwen suspects a connection between the rapist and the &“accidental&” deaths that are happening around town, but the local sheriff has little interest in her theories. When her digitally-obsessed teenage daughter joins her, Gwen turns her attention to a second assignment: going undercover in a serpent-handling church. She could get a handsome reward for uncovering illegal activity—a reward she desperately needs, as it seems her breast cancer has returned. But snakes aren&’t the only ones ready to kill. Can Gwen uncover the truth—and convince anyone to believe her—before she becomes a victim herself?In a thrilling race against time, When Death Draws Near plunges us into cold-case murders, shady politics, and a den of venomous suspects.The Prophet (The Graveyard Queen #3)
Par Amanda Stevens. 2012
An expert in gravestones must help a dead detective solve his own murder in this contemporary gothic paranormal mystery.My name…
is Amelia Gray. I am the Graveyard Queen, a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. Though my father passed down four rules to keep me safe. I’ve managed to break every last one. Now it’s time to pay the price. A door has opened and evil wants me back.In order to protect myself, I’ve vowed to return to those rules. But the ghost of a murdered cop needs my help to find his killer. The clues lead me to the dark side of Charleston—where witchcraft, root doctors and black magic still flourish—and back to John Devlin, a haunted police detective I should only love from afar.Now I’m faced with a terrible choice: follow the rules or follow my heart.Cold Betrayal: An Ali Reynolds Novel (Ali Reynolds Series #10)
Par J. A. Jance. 2015
From the New York Times bestselling author hailed for her “inimitable, take-no-prisoners style” (Kirkus Reviews), Cold Betrayal forces Ali Reynolds…
to confront the face of evil, and the women who are being hunted.Revenge isn’t the only dish served cold... Ali’s longtime friend and Taser-carrying nun, Sister Anselm, rushes to the bedside of a young pregnant woman hospitalized for severe injuries after she was hit by a car on a deserted Arizona highway. The girl had been running away from The Family, a polygamous cult with no patience for those who try to leave its ranks. Something about her strikes a chord in Sister Anselm, reminding her of a case she worked years before when another young girl wasn’t so lucky. Meanwhile, married life agrees with Ali. But any hopes that she and her husband, B. Simpson, will finally slow down and relax now that they’ve tied the knot are dashed when Ali’s new daughter-in-law approaches her, desperate for help. The girl’s grandmother, Betsy, is in danger: she’s been receiving anonymous threats, and someone even broke into her home and turned on the gas burners in the middle of the night. But the local police think the elderly woman’s just not as sharp as she used to be. While Ali struggles to find a way to protect Betsy before it’s too late, Sister Anselm needs her help as well, and the two race the clock to uncover the secrets that The Family has hidden for so long—before someone comes back to bury them forever.Credible Threat (Ali Reynolds Series #15)
Par J. A. Jance. 2020
Ali Reynolds and her team at High Noon Enterprises must race against the clock to save an archbishop who faces…
mysterious death threats in this &“masterly study of the effects of grief, rage, and the power of forgiveness&” (Publishers Weekly) by New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance.Years after her son&’s fatal overdose, grieving mother Rachel Higgins learns that his addiction may have grown out of damage suffered at the hands of a pedophile priest while he was in high school. Looking for vengeance, she targets the Catholic Church&’s most visible local figure, Archbishop Francis Gillespie. When the archbishop begins receiving anonymous threats, local police dismiss them, saying they&’re not credible. So he turns to his friends, Ali Reynolds and her husband, B. Simpson. With B. out of the country on a cybersecurity emergency, it&’s up to Ali to track down the source of the threats. When a shooter assassinates the archbishop&’s driver and leaves the priest himself severely injured, Ali forms an uneasy alliance with a Phoenix homicide cop in hopes of preventing another attack. But Ali doesn&’t realize that the killer has become not only more unhinged but also more determined to take out his or her target. Credible Threat is another &“terrific entry in a series distinguished by its consistent quality, [and] sensitive treatment of a difficult subject makes this an extraordinary literary experience&” (The Providence Journal).Cruel Intent (Ali Reynolds Series #4)
Par J. A. Jance. 2008
From New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance comes a chilling tale of suspense, where a cold-blooded murderer lures former…
newscaster Ali Reynolds into a chilling web of online romance—and doom.On a dating site, SingleatHeart.com, bored housewives can find romance with married men looking for sex without strings. But these “married singles” are flirting with more than just their vows. At the heart of this seemingly innocent service, a vengeful computer hacker is playing games with people’s lives...and deaths. Ex-television journalist Ali Reynolds just wants a break from excitement. In the midst of a remodel, the last thing she expects is a murder investigation that will stop the construction on her home. But when the savagely murdered body of stay-at-home mom Morgan Forester is found, Ali’s contractor Bryan is the prime suspect. Bryan swears he has nothing to do with his wife’s murder—but as the investigation progresses Ali seems to be the only resident of Sedona who believes him. Determined to prove Bryan’s innocence, Ali unknowingly lands herself directly in the path of a calculating killer. In a world filled with encrypted computer traps and life-threatening lies, will Ali be able to decode the actions of a ruthless man determined to destroy women—before he uses his wicked website to find her?The A List (Ali Reynolds Series #14)
Par J. A. Jance. 2019
In this timely &“devilish page-turner&” (People) from New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance, Ali Reynolds learns that no good…
deed goes unpunished.More than ten years after the sudden end of her high-profile broadcasting career, Ali Reynolds has made a good life for herself in her hometown of Sedona, Arizona. She has a new house, a new husband, and a flourishing cybersecurity company where her team of veritable technological wizards hunts down criminals one case at a time. But the death of an old friend brings Ali back to the last story she ever reported: a feel-good human interest piece about a young man in need of a kidney to save his life, which quickly spiraled into a medical mismanagement scandal that landed a prestigious local doctor in prison for murder. Years may have passed, but Dr. Edward Gilchrist has not forgotten those responsible for his downfall—especially not Ali Reynolds, who exposed his dirty deeds to the world. Life without parole won&’t stop him from getting his revenge. Tattooed on his arm are the initials of those who put him behind bars, and he won&’t stop until every person on that Annihilation List is dead. In this gripping suspense novel from &“one of the finest practitioners of the suspenseful thriller&” (The Strand Magazine), Ali Reynolds and her team race against the clock to stop this ruthless killer—before her own name is crossed out for good.Formula of Deception: A Novel
Par Carrie Parks. 2018
&“I love Carrie Stuart Parks&’s skill in writing characters with hysterical humor, unwitting courage and page-turning mystery. I hope my…
readers won&’t abandon me completely when they learn about her!&” —Terri Blackstock, USA TODAY bestselling author of If I Run, If I&’m Found, and If I LiveAn artist hiding from an escaped killer uncovers one of World War II&’s most dangerous secrets—a secret that desperate men will do anything to keep hidden.After the murder of her twin sister, Murphy Anderson changed her name and appearance and moved to Kodiak, Alaska, to avoid the press and publicity. But when local authorities discover she&’s an artist and request her help in drawing a dying man&’s memories, she unintentionally ends up in the limelight again—and back in the killer&’s crosshairs.The deathbed confessions of an Alaskan hunter have Murphy drawing the five bodies he discovered on remote Ruuwaq Island ten years ago. But what investigators find has them mystified. Evidence suggests that the bodies were deliberately destroyed, and what they uncover in an abandoned Quonset hut from World War II only brings more questions.As one by one the investigators who were at the hut die, Murphy knows there is something much darker at stake. What happened on this island during the war? And who is willing to kill to keep its secrets buried?Falling Darkness: A Novel of Romantic Suspense (The South Shores Novels #3)
Par Karen Harper. 2017
Forensic psychologist Claire Britten finds herself at the mercy of a treacherous sea in the third nail-biting South Shores novel.Claire…
Britten’s training never prepared her for this—the forensic psychology curriculum didn’t cover plane crashes. Or how to help fellow survivors cope, seven frightened people huddled in two small rafts awaiting a rescue that may never come. Especially when three of them are your ex-husband, your young daughter—and the man you love, Nick Markwood, whose pursuit by a criminal mastermind forced you all to run in the first place. When the bedraggled crew finally reaches dry land, they are still far from safe. Nick tries to secure transport to their witness-protection placement, urging everyone to stick to the identities laid out for them. They don’t need any complications. But when danger follows them to their supposed safe haven, Claire and Nick no longer know who is helping or harming them. Racked by doubt and mistrust, still hunted, they must band together—or fall.5 Bodies to Die For (Body Movers #5)
Par Stephanie Bond. 2009
A debutante-turned-department store clerk hides out from a serial killer at her high school sweetheart’s place in this romantic mystery.The…
Charmed Killer is on the loose in Atlanta and Carlotta Wren is caught up in the terror—especially when her body-moving side business brings her dangerously close to the action.And then . . .She’s forced to take refuge in her former fiancé’s house—much to the chagrin of other interested parties . . .Her brother Wesley begins to behave as if he has his own death wish . . .And someone close to her is implicated in the mass murders.Meanwhile, Carlotta can’t shake the feeling that danger is dogging her seemingly cursed family—and that the serial killer’s exploits are starting to get personal. . . .Praise for 5 Bodies to Die For“Bond’s latest mystery brims with suspense while also offering a liberal peppering of wickedly funny dialogue and situations as well as a Persian cat whose goal in life is to make Carlotta miserable. This standout is part of a terrific series librarians will want to have in full.” —Booklist, Starred ReviewShallow Grave (The South Shores Novels #4)
Par Karen Harper. 2018
“Top-notch characters caught up in a thrilling novel of suspense! A must-read and a keeper” from the author of Falling…
Darkness (Heather Graham, New York Times–bestselling author).The truth won’t stay buried forever . . . It’s been four months since forensic psychologist Claire Britten last crossed paths with danger. Finally feeling she can catch her breath, together with her partner, criminal lawyer Nick Markwood, Claire has settled into a new role, volunteering with a support group for children stressed by domestic violence. But a leisurely field trip to a wildlife sanctuary turns deadly, leaving Claire to question whether the death was an accident, suicide—or something far more sinister.Nick gets the South Shores team on the case, hunting down anyone with a potential grudge against the sanctuary. But their investigation turns wild when other attacks come too close to home. With a hostile predator on the loose, Nick and Claire will have to race to unbury the truth before a killer wipes them from the endangered-species list for good.