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New York

The Final Judgement 

Ann Cleeves

Michigan

A Vera Stanhope Novel

From Ann Cleeves—New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, both of which are hit TV shows—comes the stunning new Vera Stanhope novel, The Darkest Evening. "Ann Cleeves is one of my favorite mystery writers."—Louise Penny "As a huge fan of both the Shetland and Vera series of books, I had high expectations for Cleeves’ latest. . . . A stunning debut for Cleeves’ latest crimefighter."—David Baldacci on The Long Call On the first snowy night of winter, Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope sets off for her home in the hills. Though the road is familiar, she misses a turning and soon becomes lost and disorientated. A car has skidded off the narrow road in front of her, its door left open, and she stops to help. There is no driver to be seen, so Vera assumes that the owner has gone to find help. But a cry calls her back: a toddler is strapped in the back seat. Vera takes the child and, driving on, she arrives at a place she knows well. Brockburn is a large, grand house in the wilds of Northumberland, now a little shabby and run down. It’s also where her father, Hector, grew up. Inside, there’s a party in full swing: music, Christmas lights and laughter. Outside, unbeknownst to the revelers, a woman lies dead in the snow. As the blizzard traps the group deep in the freezing Northumberland countryside, Brockburn begins to give up its secrets, and as Vera digs deeper into her investigation, she also begins to uncover her family’s complicated past.

The Darkest Evening

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Amulya Malladi

Minnesota

The First Gabriel Præst Novel





Meet Gabriel Præst, an ex-Copenhagen cop (who dresses with panache), jazz aficionado, and relentless pursuer of truth as he explores Denmark's Nazi-collaborator past and anti-Muslim present in a page-turning Nordic murder mystery with a cosmopolitan vibe

Everyone in Denmark knew that Yousef Ahmed, a refugee from Iraq, brutally murdered the right-wing politician Sanne Melgaard. So, when part-time blues musician, frustrated home renovator, and full-time private detective Gabriel Præst agrees to investigate the matter because his ex--the one who got away--asked him to, he knew it was a no-win case.

But as Gabriel starts to ask questions, his face meets with the fists of Russian gangsters; the Danish prime minister asks him for a favor; and he starts to realize that something may be rotten in the state of Denmark.

Wondering if Yousef was framed to heighten the local anti-Muslim sentiment, Gabriel follows a trail back in time to World War II when anti-Semitism was raging in Europe during the German occupation of Denmark. Fearing a nationalistic mindset has resurfaced, Gabriel rolls up the sleeves of his well-cut suit and gets to work. From the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen to the historic Strassen of Berlin where the sounds of the steel-toed boots of marching Nazis still linger, Gabriel finds that some very powerful Danes don't want him digging into the case--as the secrets he unearths could shake the foundations of Danish identity.

A Death in Denmark

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DeAnna Cameron

New Jersey

Sometimes the lies we're told are nowhere near as deadly as the lies we tell ourselves . . .


Four months after the murder of golden-boy Griffin Tomlin, the entire town of Shiloh is still in shock. For Clara Porterfield, the world has crumbled into a million chaotic pieces.

At home, her sister awaits trial for Griffin's murder, her mother obsessively digs in a dead garden, and her father lives in perpetual denial.

At school, Clara is haunted by her classmates' morbid stares and the unspoken questions they are too afraid to ask.

And deep inside, Clara holds a truth she isn't ready to face--and it could explain what really happened the night of Griffin's murder.

What Happened That Night

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Perri O'Shaughnessy

California

A Novel

Lightning strikes twice.

Two people have died in Lake Tahoe in shocking accidents.nbsp;nbsp;In a nearly empty parking lot, a hit-and-run driver kills probation officer Anna Meade Hallowell.nbsp;nbsp;High up on a jagged mountain, wife abuser Ray de Beers gets what he deserves: he's struck by lightning.nbsp;nbsp;Attorney Nina Reilly, hiking on a rare day off from her one-woman law practice, sees him die.nbsp;nbsp;So does her date, Tahoe deputy DA Collier Hallowell.nbsp;nbsp;Still shaken from his wife's violent death, Hallowell is hit hard by the accident.nbsp;nbsp;It's a bad end to a first date...nbsp;nbsp;and the start of a case that will test Nina's ethics and her heart.

Nina is certain de Beers's death is an act of God.nbsp;nbsp;But his aging father wants to exhume the body to rule out foul play.nbsp;nbsp;De Beers's frantic wife and teenage twins hire Nina to stop the disinterment.nbsp;nbsp;What gets unearthed are secrets that raise new questions about Anna Hallowell's death, an indictment against one twin for murder, and a damning piece of evidence that can convict the boy .nbsp;nbsp;.nbsp;nbsp;.nbsp;nbsp;unless Nina obstructs justice by hiding it.nbsp;nbsp;No good lawyer will take that kind of risk.nbsp;nbsp;But a brilliant lawyer, one with a passion for truth, just might .nbsp;nbsp;.nbsp;nbsp;.nbsp;nbsp;.

Obstruction of Justice

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Marissa Piesman

This book, "Personal Effects" by Marissa Piesman, is a gripping legal mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Published by Felony & Mayhem, LLC in 2007, this book is the perfect addition to any mystery lover's bookshelf. Measuring 7.6 inches in length, 5.7 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in height, this book is easy to carry around and read anywhere you go.

With 220 pages, this book is packed with suspense and intrigue, following the story of Nina Fischman as she navigates the legal world and solves a mystery. Written in English, this book is suitable for anyone who loves fiction and the mystery genre. So, whether you're a seasoned mystery reader or just starting out, "Personal Effects" is a must-read.


Nina Fischman has dated plenty of lifes losers, but she has always steered clear of actual crazed killers. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of Nina's friend Susan, whose habit of making bad choices in the Man Department has turned deadly. Unfortunately, Susan left few clues about her final, fatal date: all Nina knows about him is that he wears contact lenses, likes to hike, and reads the New York magazine personals column. To catch the killer, the cops agree to provide back-up while Nina supplies the bait, in the form of a hike-happy personals ad.

Personal Effects

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City Spies

Caroline Leavitt

In 1956, Ava Lark rents a house with her twelve-year-old son, Lewis, in a desirable Boston suburb. Ava is beautiful, divorced, Jewish, and a working mom. She finds her neighbors less than welcoming. Lewis yearns for his absent father, befriending the only other fatherless kids: Jimmy and Rose. One afternoon, Jimmy goes missing. The neighborhood—in the throes of Cold War paranoia—seizes the opportunity to further ostracize Ava and her son. Years later, when Lewis and Rose reunite to untangle the final pieces of the tragic puzzle, they must decide: Should you tell the truth even if it hurts those you love, or should some secrets remain buried?

Is This Tomorrow

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Lisa Gardner

This gripping crime novel by Lisa Gardner is a must-read for all thriller fans. The story follows Detective D.D. Warren as she investigates a case involving a family massacre in Boston. Aspects such as the book title "Look for Me", the author's name, and the publication year of 2018 make this a timely and intriguing read.

The book is published by Penguin Publishing Group and is in trade paperback format with 416 pages. The dimensions of the item are 8.2in (L) x 5.5in (W) x 0.9in (H) and it weighs 11.4 oz. The language is English and the genre is fiction, specifically in the categories of thrillers, crime, police procedural, and suspense.


A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An utterly absorbing story about troubled families and twisted fates. You won’t be able to put it down—and it will haunt you long after you turn the final page.”—Shari Lapena “A complex crime scene, a missing girl, a ticking clock: no one writes a more page-turning, gut-wrenching thriller.”—Tess Gerritsen In #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner's latest twisty thrill ride, Detective D. D. Warren and Find Her's Flora Dane return in a race against the clock to either save a young girl's life . . . or bring her to justice. The home of a family of five is now a crime scene: four of them savagely murdered, one—a sixteen-year-old girl—missing. Was she lucky to have escaped? Or is her absence evidence of something sinister? Detective D. D. Warren is on the case—but so is survivor-turned-avenger Flora Dane. Seeking different types of justice, they must make sense of the clues left behind by a young woman who, whether as victim or suspect, is silently pleading, Look for me.

Look for Me

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With No One As Witness

Julie Kenner

Discover the thrilling story of The Givenchy Code by Julie Kenner. This captivating trade paperback published by Downtown Press in 2005 will take you on an adventure through a world of mystery and romance. Follow the journey of the protagonist as she navigates through a plot filled with unexpected twists and turns.

With its 384 pages, this English language book is the perfect choice for fans of contemporary women's fiction, thrillers, and mystery & detective novels. The item dimensions are 8.2in. x 5.3in. x 1.1in. and it weighs 11.5 Oz. The book is in excellent condition and is sure to provide hours of entertainment.


Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A mind-bending code spawned from the mind of a madman...or maybe just a jealous ex. A desperate race through the cathedrals and hotels of New York City...with a teeny bit of time for shopping, it's true. An astonishing truth concealed for years, unveiled at last...with more than a little help from a supercute new guy. As if a recent breakup, scrounging for rent money, and lusting after designer shoes weren't enough to make graduate student Melanie Prescott's life challenging, suddenly she's practically living The Da Vinci Code. A mysterious stranger is sending obscure codes and clues her way and she soon discovers she has to solve them in order to stay alive. With stakes like that, her dissertation on "the derivation and primary characteristics of codes and ciphers used by prevailing nations during wartime" is looking a little less important than it was yesterday. Right now she's just worrying about living to see tomorrow. The only bright spot in the whole freakish nightmare is Matthew Stryker, the six-foot tall, dark, and handsome stranger who's determined to protect her. Well, that and the millions of dollars that will be her reward if she survives this deadly game. And she'd better survive. Because that's a heck of a lot of money to be able to spend on shoes and handbags and sunglasses and dresses, and, well, it's hard to be fashionable when you're dead. Join bestselling author Julie Kenner on a heel-breaking adventure in code-breaking that will bring out the math geek and the fashionista in you.

The Givenchy Code

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Nevada

As dusk approaches a small Dublin suburb in the summer of 1984, mothers begin to call their children home. But on this warm evening, three children do not return from the dark and silent woods. When the police arrive, they find only one of the children gripping a tree trunk in terror, wearing blood-filled sneakers, and unable to recall a single detail of the previous hours. Twenty years later, the found boy, Rob Ryan, is a detective on the Dublin Murder Squad and keeps his past a secret. But when a twelve-year-old girl is found murdered in the same woods, he and Detective Cassie Maddox—his partner and closest friend—find themselves investigating a case chillingly similar to the previous unsolved mystery. Now, with only snippets of long-buried memories to guide him, Ryan has the chance to uncover both the mystery of the case before him and that of his own shadowy past. Richly atmospheric, stunning in its complexity, and utterly convincing and surprising to the end, In the Woods is sure to enthrall fans of Mystic River and The Lovely Bones.

In the Woods

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Catherine Ryan Howard

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Thriller

No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead. 56 DAYS AGO Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. 35 DAYS AGO When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who--and what--he really is. TODAY Detectives arrive at Oliver's apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime?

56 Days

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Kimberly Raye

Florida

A Novel of Vampire Love

Launching Dead End Dating, a Manhattan-based matchmaking service, in order to help pay for her cosmetics obsession, fashionable vampire Lil Marchette decides that Francis Deville, a geeky vampire, will make a terrific first client, but her plans for Francis soon take a back seat to gorgeous bounty hunter Ty Bonner, in New York to chase down a serial killer. Original.

Dead End Dating

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Erin Young

The Fields

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West Virginia

Bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Scottoline reaches new heights with this riveting novel about how a single decision can undo a family, how our past can derail our present, and how not guilty doesn't always mean innocent. Allie Garvey is heading home to the funeral of a childhood friend. Allie is not only grief-stricken, she's full of dread. Because going home means seeing the other two people with whom she shares an unbearable secret. Twenty years earlier, a horrific incident shattered the lives of five teenagers, including Allie. Drinking and partying in the woods, they played a dangerous prank that went tragically wrong, turning deadly. The teenagers kept what happened a secret, believing that getting caught would be the worst thing that could happen. But time has taught Allie otherwise. Not getting caught was far worse. Allie has been haunted for two decades by what she and the others did, and by the fact that she never told a soul. The dark secret has eaten away at her, distancing her from everyone she loves, including her husband. Because she wasn't punished by the law, Allie has punished herself, and it's a life sentence. Now, Allie stands on the precipice of losing everything. She's ready for a reckoning, determined to learn how the prank went so horribly wrong. She digs to unearth the truth, but reaches a shocking conclusion that she never saw coming--and neither will the reader. A deeply emotional examination of family, marriage, and the true nature of justice, Someone Knows is Lisa Scottoline's most powerful novel to date. Startling, page-turning, and with an ending that's impossible to forget, this is a tour de force by a beloved author at the top of her game.

Someone Knows

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

From debut author Stacy Willingham comes a masterfully done, lyrical thriller, certain to be the launch of an amazing career. A Flicker in the Dark is eerily compelling to the very last page. When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath. Now twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge and getting ready for her wedding. While she finally has a fragile grasp on the happiness she’s worked so hard to achieve, she sometimes feels as out of control of her own life as the troubled teens who are her patients. So when a local teenage girl goes missing, and then another, that terrifying summer comes crashing back. Is she paranoid, seeing parallels from her past that aren't actually there, or for the second time in her life, is Chloe about to unmask a killer?

A Flicker in the Dark

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Lizzy Barber

There are summers that will change your life.

There are summers that may end it.

In the lush green hills beyond Florence sits the Villa Medici--a graceful pensione surrounded by manicured gardens. Rachel, a college student from an unfashionable London suburb, can't believe her luck in landing a summer job here. Especially when she's drawn into a circle of privileged young sophisticates, including her glamorous coworker Diana, who promises to help Rachel win the affections of handsome, confident Sebastian.

But as champagne flows and rivalries fester in the Tuscan countryside, Rachel realizes that Diana has motivations of her own. Adrift in a world of backstabbing and bed-hopping, lavish parties and easy betrayal, Rachel feels the stakes rising along with the temperature until, one night, something snaps. Someone dies. And nothing will ever be the same...

In this atmospheric thriller set in sun-drenched Tuscany, Lizzy Barber weaves a deadly web of manipulation and desire that will keep readers enthralled until the breathtaking last page.



Out of Her Depth

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Nina de Gramont

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Ohio

Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a beguiling novel of star-crossed lovers, heartbreak, revenge, and murder—and a brilliant re-imagination of one of the most talked-about unsolved mysteries of the twentieth century. Every story has its secrets. Every mystery has its motives. “A long time ago, in another country, I nearly killed a woman. It’s a particular feeling, the urge to murder. It takes over your body so completely, it’s like a divine force, grabbing hold of your will, your limbs, your psyche. There’s a joy to it. In retrospect, it’s frightening, but I daresay in the moment it feels sweet. The way justice feels sweet.” The greatest mystery wasn’t Agatha Christie’s disappearance in those eleven infamous days, it’s what she discovered. London, 1925: In a world of townhomes and tennis matches, socialites and shooting parties, Miss Nan O’Dea became Archie Christie’s mistress, luring him away from his devoted and well-known wife, Agatha Christie. The question is, why? Why destroy another woman’s marriage, why hatch a plot years in the making, and why murder? How was Nan O’Dea so intricately tied to those eleven mysterious days that Agatha Christie went missing?

The Christie Affair

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Robin Sloan

A Winner of the Alex Award, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for First Fiction, named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Chronicle The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few, and they never seem to buy anything--instead, they "check out" large, obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Suspicious, Clay engineers an analysis of the clientele's behavior, seeking help from his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore's secrets extend far beyond its walls. Rendered with irresistible brio and dazzling intelligence, Robin Sloan's Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is exactly what it sounds like: an establishment you have to enter and will never want to leave.

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

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Mickey Friedman
Viking, 1989 - Fiction - 183 pages
Georgia Lee Maxwell eagerly agrees to help ghostwrite a book in Provence until she arrives at the home of the would-be author--a wealthy widow and an accused murderer, who presides over a houseful of suspicious characters.

A Temporary Ghost

Colorado

Sadie

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Kansas

A haunting, contemporary love story from the New York Times bestselling author of Conversion


It's July in New York City, and aspiring filmmaker Wes Auckerman has just arrived to start his summer term at NYU. While shooting a séance at a psychic's in the East Village, he meets a mysterious, intoxicatingly beautiful girl named Annie.

As they start spending time together, Wes finds himself falling for her, drawn to her rose-petal lips and her entrancing glow. There's just something about her that he can't put his finger on, something faraway and otherworldly that compels him to fall even deeper. Annie's from the city, and yet she seems just as out of place as Wes feels. Lost in the chaos of the busy city streets, she's been searching for something--a missing ring. And now Annie is running out of time and needs Wes's help. As they search together, Annie and Wes uncover secrets lurking around every corner, secrets that will reveal the truth of Annie's dark past.

The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen

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Kate Atkinson

Millionaire ex-detective Jackson Brodie follows his girlfriend to Edinburgh for the famous arts festival, but when he witnesses a brutal attack on a man, he becomes caught up in a string of events that draws him into a deadly conspiracy.

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