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Murder in an Irish pub
by Carlene O'Connor
When competing card sharps stir up Siobhán O’Sullivan’s quiet Irish village, a poker tournament turns into a game of Hangman.
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Broken bone china
by Laura Childs
Theodosia and Drayton cater a hot-air-balloon rally, where a horrific drone attack kills a software CEO in possession of a rare historical flag. Includes recipes and tea-time tips. By the New York Times best-selling author of Plum Tea Crazy
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The stranger diaries
by Elly Griffiths
A first stand-alone mystery by the author of the Ruth Galloway series finds a high-school English teacher chronicling her suspicions about the murder of a colleague before discovering a sinister message in her own diary. 35,000 first printing.
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Unto us a son is given
by Donna Leon
When an elderly family friend is urged to bequeath his fortune to a specific heir before suddenly dropping dead, Commissario Guido Brunetti untangles a disturbing mystery from the victim's past. By the award-winning author of The Temptation of Forgiveness
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Last night
by Karen Ellis
In a highly anticipated sequel to A Map of the Dark, NYPD detective Lex Cole tracks a missing Brooklyn teen whose bright future has been imperiled by the unknown ghosts of the past. 40,000 first printing
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Crashing heat
by Richard Castle
Nikki investigates the activities of a secret society when an invitation by Rook's alma mater is thrown into chaos by the scandalous death of a student reporter. By the New York Times best-selling author of Heat Storm. 35,000 first printing
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| A Murderous Marriage: A Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery by Alyssa MaxwellWhat happens: In 1920, on the Isle of Wight, 20-year-old Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady's maid, Eva, try to catch a killer after the cops suspect Phoebe's sister Julia of murder (her much older, much richer husband was found dead the morning after their love-less wedding).
For fans of: Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes' Mitford mysteries, or Tessa Arlen's Lady Monfort mysteries.
Series alert: This is the cleverly plotted 4th entry in a cozy series. |
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A justified murder
by Jude Deveraux
When a longtime resident is found murdered by three possible methods, unlikely friends Sara, Kate and Jack assist the authorities, only to discover unexpected realities about the victim's true nature. By a New York Times best-selling author. 150,000 first printing
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| The Reckoning by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir; translated by Victoria CribbWhat happens: Newly demoted Reykjavik police detective Huldar teams up a second time with child psychologist Freyja (see The Legacy for their 1st outing). After a school's time capsule is opened, an anonymous letter inside indicates several people, identified only by initials, will be killed -- and then the first victim is found.
Read it for: the Icelandic setting; the clever, fast-paced plot; vivid characters; and tons of atmosphere.
For fans of: Scandinavian crime novels, Tana French, and Ragnar Jonasson. |
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| Trigger by David SwinsonWhat happens: Retired DC cop and recovering drug addict Frank Marr, now a PI, tries to prove his ex-partner's innocence after he shoots and kills an African American teen while on the job. Marr knows there are bad cops, but he also knows Al Luna isn't one of them, so what happened?
Why you should read it: This 3rd (and possibly final) book in the Frank Marr crime series features realistically flawed characters, an atmospheric look at the seedy side of DC, and wonderfully crisp dialogue.
Enjoy: the reappearance of a memorable character from the 1st book in the series, The Second Girl, who plays a large role here. |
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| In Farleigh Field: A Novel by Rhys BowenWhat it's about: World War II reaches British shores, changing life at the Kent estate of Lord Westerham, when one of his daughters secretly works at Bletchley Park. Then, a paratrooper, possibly a German spy, fatally lands at the home -- MI5 operative and family friend Ben Cresswell covertly investigates and tries to learn if someone was aiding him.
Winner of: an Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel and a Macavity Historical Mystery Award.
For fans of: Susan Elia MacNeal's Maggie Hope mysteries, Charles Todd's books, and Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs novels. |
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| Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica LockeWhat it's about: In a rural East Texas town, the body of a black lawyer from Chicago is found in a bayou, followed several days later by that of a white woman. African American Texas Ranger Darren Mathews investigates and finds a complex case of love and hate.
Why you should read it: With fully realized characters and a timely look at race relations in the U.S., this powerful book by Attica Locke (who's written and produced for TV's Empire) is the 1st in a planned series.
Winner of: both an Edgar and an Anthony Award for Best Novel as well as a Dagger Award. |
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| Sleeping in the Ground: An Inspector Banks Novel by Peter RobinsonWhat happens: A wedding at a picturesque Yorkshire church is interrupted by gunfire, leaving five dead. DS Alan Banks and his team work with Banks' ex, profiler Jenny Fuller, to unravel the killer's identity and figure out a motive.
Series alert: This well-plotted 24th Inspector Alan Banks mystery slowly builds tension until the surprising conclusion. The 25th entry in the series, Careless Love, was recently released.
Winner of: an Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel. |
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