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An Accidental Death

A Novel

by Peter Grainger ...

Series Book 1 - A DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation
An experienced detective’s unorthodox methods land him in troubled waters in this first book in the DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation series by prolific British crime writer Peter Grainger.The story opens with the apparently accidental drowning of a sixth form student in the Norfolk countryside. As a matter of routine, or so it seems, the case passes across the desk of Detective Sergeant Smith, ... Read more

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An experienced detective’s unorthodox methods land him in troubled waters in this first book in the DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation series by prolific British crime writer Peter Grainger.The story opens with the apparently accidental drowning of a sixth form student in the Norfolk countryside. As a matter of routine, or so it seems, the case passes across the desk of Detective Sergeant Smith,
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House of Bone and Rain

by Gabino Iglesias ...

In this "stunningly visceral" (New York Times Book Review) novel, a group of young men seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered in a Puerto Rican slum; STAND BY ME with a haunted, obsidian-dark heart.A Barnes & Noble Best Horror Book of the YearA Locus Award FinalistFor childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo, death has always been close. Hurricanes. Car accidents. Gang ... Read more

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In this "stunningly visceral" (New York Times Book Review) novel, a group of young men seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered in a Puerto Rican slum; STAND BY ME with a haunted, obsidian-dark heart.A Barnes & Noble Best Horror Book of the YearA Locus Award FinalistFor childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo, death has always been close. Hurricanes. Car accidents. Gang
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The Elements

A Novel

by John Boyne ...

From bestselling author John Boyne, a gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma, and the human capacity for redemption.In The Elements, acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has created an epic saga that weaves together four interconnected narratives, each representing a different perspective on crime: the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator, and the victim.The narrative follows ... Read more

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From bestselling author John Boyne, a gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma, and the human capacity for redemption.In The Elements, acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has created an epic saga that weaves together four interconnected narratives, each representing a different perspective on crime: the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator, and the victim.The narrative follows
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The Hand of Evolution

by David R. Lewis ...

Series Book 1 - The Hand of Evolution
They wanted to push humanity forward. Now, death was the only option.In an attempt to unlock the next stage of human potential, two brilliant university professors push the boundaries of science. Their collaboration leads to a discovery that could change everything, but powerful forces are closing in, eager to claim their research for darker purposes.Meanwhile, a young girl struggles to find her ... Read more

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They wanted to push humanity forward. Now, death was the only option.In an attempt to unlock the next stage of human potential, two brilliant university professors push the boundaries of science. Their collaboration leads to a discovery that could change everything, but powerful forces are closing in, eager to claim their research for darker purposes.Meanwhile, a young girl struggles to find her
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And then there were none

by Agatha Christie ...

"And Then There Were None" is a mystery novel written by Agatha Christie. Ten strangers are lured to a remote island under various pretexts, only to discover that their host is mysteriously absent. As they gather, they are accused of crimes from their past, and one by one, they begin to die according to a chilling nursery rhyme. Isolated and trapped, they must unravel the truth behind their host's ... Read more

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"And Then There Were None" is a mystery novel written by Agatha Christie. Ten strangers are lured to a remote island under various pretexts, only to discover that their host is mysteriously absent. As they gather, they are accused of crimes from their past, and one by one, they begin to die according to a chilling nursery rhyme. Isolated and trapped, they must unravel the truth behind their host's
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Death Comes to Marlow

A Novel

by Poisoned Pen Press ...

"Fiendishly clever." —Kirkus Reviews"Judith and Co have to bring all their bonkers interview techniques and leaps of logic into play to uncover the truth." —Crime Fiction LoverBBCOne show creator of Death in Paradise, Robert Thorogood delights in giving the Christie-mystery a busy-body twist. Judith (our favorite skinny-dipping, whiskey-sipping, crossword puzzle author), ... ... Read more

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"Fiendishly clever." —Kirkus Reviews"Judith and Co have to bring all their bonkers interview techniques and leaps of logic into play to uncover the truth." —Crime Fiction LoverBBCOne show creator of Death in Paradise, Robert Thorogood delights in giving the Christie-mystery a busy-body twist. Judith (our favorite skinny-dipping, whiskey-sipping, crossword puzzle author), ...
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Age of Vice

A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)

by Deepti Kapoor ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKNamed a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Oprah Daily and NPR!“Dazzling...Finally free from the book’s grip, now all I want to do is get others hooked.”— The Washington Post“A page-turning social novel…It stirs the pulse while digging into the entrenched and evolving structures and contradictions of modern India.” ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKNamed a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Oprah Daily and NPR!“Dazzling...Finally free from the book’s grip, now all I want to do is get others hooked.”— The Washington Post“A page-turning social novel…It stirs the pulse while digging into the entrenched and evolving structures and contradictions of modern India.”
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Not a Word

A Novel

by Linwood Barclay ...

In the latest chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a man’s world is upended after he stumbles upon a grisly crime scene in the family home.Every family has secrets, but when Reece visits his parents’ house, he’s shocked to find them in bed, dead. At first glance it looks like a murder-suicide perpetrated by his father, but on closer inspection there’s clearly ... Read more

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In the latest chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a man’s world is upended after he stumbles upon a grisly crime scene in the family home.Every family has secrets, but when Reece visits his parents’ house, he’s shocked to find them in bed, dead. At first glance it looks like a murder-suicide perpetrated by his father, but on closer inspection there’s clearly
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The Hollow

A Harry Bosch Novel

by Michael Connelly ...

Series series A Harry Bosch Novel
Retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch delves into the darkest chapter of his past in this electric thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly."The final showdown will make your heart thrum with vigilante pride.” (Kirkus Reviews)When Harry Bosch was eleven years old, his mother was murdered and he became a ward of the state, housed in ... ... Read more

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Retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch delves into the darkest chapter of his past in this electric thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly."The final showdown will make your heart thrum with vigilante pride.” (Kirkus Reviews)When Harry Bosch was eleven years old, his mother was murdered and he became a ward of the state, housed in ...
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Guards! Guards!

A Discworld Novel

by Terry Pratchett ...

Series Book 9 - City Watch
"As traumatic as it is to only choose one Pratchett, this first entry in his Guards sub-series encompasses everything that is brilliant about his writing: terrific characterization and plotting, a completely believable world, and new details that come up with each re-reading. . . . The story of dwarves, dragons and good police work remains fresh, sharp, and incredibly funny." — Telegraph (UK)Magic ... Read more

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"As traumatic as it is to only choose one Pratchett, this first entry in his Guards sub-series encompasses everything that is brilliant about his writing: terrific characterization and plotting, a completely believable world, and new details that come up with each re-reading. . . . The story of dwarves, dragons and good police work remains fresh, sharp, and incredibly funny." — Telegraph (UK)Magic
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Murder on the Orient Express

A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

by Agatha Christie ...

Series Book 9 - Hercule Poirot Mysteries
THE MOST WIDELY READ MYSTERY OF ALL TIME—NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY KENNETH BRANAGH AND PRODUCED BY RIDLEY SCOTT!“The murderer is with us—on the train now . . .”Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. ... Read more

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THE MOST WIDELY READ MYSTERY OF ALL TIME—NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY KENNETH BRANAGH AND PRODUCED BY RIDLEY SCOTT!“The murderer is with us—on the train now . . .”Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside.
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Ruthless Prey

by John Sandford ...

Series Book 37 - A Prey Novel
Lucas Davenport must avenge the murder of a loved one, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.When the mother of Lucas Davenport's child is found dead in the backyard of her family home, nestled in an old affluent suburb in Minneapolis, the authorities immediately rule it a suicide. But Lucas is not as convinced.Lucas begins to investigate the case and ... Read more

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Lucas Davenport must avenge the murder of a loved one, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.When the mother of Lucas Davenport's child is found dead in the backyard of her family home, nestled in an old affluent suburb in Minneapolis, the authorities immediately rule it a suicide. But Lucas is not as convinced.Lucas begins to investigate the case and
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Graham and the Flitchcombe Murders

by David Fairer ...

When macho thriller writer Graham Tomlinson is rebranded by his agent as “Tamara Wilde, Mistress of Cosy Crime”, he swaps Yorkshire noir for the picture-postcard Cotswolds – only to find the village of Flitchcombe-on-the-Water is far from cosy…With its eccentric locals, simmering feuds and a book group bristling with dark secrets, he is surrounded by irresistible material for his new novel. But ... Read more

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When macho thriller writer Graham Tomlinson is rebranded by his agent as “Tamara Wilde, Mistress of Cosy Crime”, he swaps Yorkshire noir for the picture-postcard Cotswolds – only to find the village of Flitchcombe-on-the-Water is far from cosy…With its eccentric locals, simmering feuds and a book group bristling with dark secrets, he is surrounded by irresistible material for his new novel. But
... Read more
Hideout at Whiskey Gulch

by Elle James ...

Series Book 2 - The Outriders Series
**The town’s former bad boy…is aiding and abetting the law**After saving a woman and baby from would-be kidnappers, ex-marine Matt Hennessey discovers he and Aubrey Blanchard have much in common—starting over, painful pasts and an ice-cold murder case. Their attraction is instant and undeniable. But as they search for the baby’s abducted sister, a human trafficking cartel threatens their lives. ... Read more

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**The town’s former bad boy…is aiding and abetting the law**After saving a woman and baby from would-be kidnappers, ex-marine Matt Hennessey discovers he and Aubrey Blanchard have much in common—starting over, painful pasts and an ice-cold murder case. Their attraction is instant and undeniable. But as they search for the baby’s abducted sister, a human trafficking cartel threatens their lives.
... Read more
Homicide at Whiskey Gulch

by Elle James ...

Series Book 1 - The Outriders Series
**Someone murdered his father.He’s home to set things right.**The moment he learns his father has been murdered, Delta Force soldier Trace Travis knows he must return home. But finding resourceful Lily Davidson, his high school sweetheart, helping his mother in the wake of the tragedy leaves him shaken. As old desires and deceits come flooding back, Trace partners with Lily to find his father’s ... Read more

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**Someone murdered his father.He’s home to set things right.**The moment he learns his father has been murdered, Delta Force soldier Trace Travis knows he must return home. But finding resourceful Lily Davidson, his high school sweetheart, helping his mother in the wake of the tragedy leaves him shaken. As old desires and deceits come flooding back, Trace partners with Lily to find his father’s
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Her Last Kiss

A totally jaw-dropping and addictive serial-killer thriller

by Lisa Regan ...

Series Book 25 - Detective Josie Quinn
She lies on the bed, staring sightlessly at the ceiling. The gold cross necklace ripped from her neck and tossed onto the comforter. Around her throat is a deep red welt. But that isn’t what chills Josie’s skin. It’s the bright red lipstick smeared across the woman’s pale cheek. The mark of the Last Kiss Killer.Racing into a burning house, Detective Josie Quinn is the only witness to Sylvia West’s ... Read more

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She lies on the bed, staring sightlessly at the ceiling. The gold cross necklace ripped from her neck and tossed onto the comforter. Around her throat is a deep red welt. But that isn’t what chills Josie’s skin. It’s the bright red lipstick smeared across the woman’s pale cheek. The mark of the Last Kiss Killer.Racing into a burning house, Detective Josie Quinn is the only witness to Sylvia West’s
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In the Woods

A Novel

by Tana French ...

Series Book 1 - Dublin Murder Squad
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLER OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY“[Tana French is] required reading for anyone who appreciates tough, unflinching intelligence, and ingenious plotting.” —The New York TimesThe bestselling first novel in the Dublin Murder Squad series, with over a million copies sold, that launched Tana French, “the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past 10 years” (The ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLER OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY“[Tana French is] required reading for anyone who appreciates tough, unflinching intelligence, and ingenious plotting.” —The New York TimesThe bestselling first novel in the Dublin Murder Squad series, with over a million copies sold, that launched Tana French, “the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past 10 years” (The
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The Midnight Feast

A Novel

by Lucy Foley ...

An instant New York Times bestseller!"Sharp, stylish and stunning...Foley's best yet." — Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark**"It is an absolute bonkers delight (and I haven’t even mentioned the local bird cult yet …)." — NPR, Best Books of the YearSecrets. Lies. Murder. Let the festivities begin…<... ... Read more

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An instant New York Times bestseller!"Sharp, stylish and stunning...Foley's best yet." — Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark**"It is an absolute bonkers delight (and I haven’t even mentioned the local bird cult yet …)." — NPR, Best Books of the YearSecrets. Lies. Murder. Let the festivities begin…<...
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Butter

A Novel of Food and Murder

by Asako Yuzuki ...

Translated by Polly Barton ...

The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true storyThere are two things that I simply cannot tolerate: feminists and margarineGourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in the Tokyo Detention House convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, whom she is said to have seduced with her delicious home ... Read more

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The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true storyThere are two things that I simply cannot tolerate: feminists and margarineGourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in the Tokyo Detention House convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, whom she is said to have seduced with her delicious home
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Death on the Nile

A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

by Agatha Christie ...

Series Book 17 - Hercule Poirot Mysteries
**“A top-notch literary brainteaser.” –**New York TimesSoon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot**—coming February 11, 2022!**Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha... ... Read more

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**“A top-notch literary brainteaser.” –**New York TimesSoon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot**—coming February 11, 2022!**Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha...
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Next of Kin

by Kia Abdullah ...

‘A gripping legal thriller that will leave you reeling. A book that will stay with you long after the last page. The ending is a stunner!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was a roller coaster of a book, an immersive read, a sublime plot with very open and direct dialogue. Expertly written and highly recommended’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kia Abdullah is the absolute queen of the courtroom drama<... ... Read more

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‘A gripping legal thriller that will leave you reeling. A book that will stay with you long after the last page. The ending is a stunner!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was a roller coaster of a book, an immersive read, a sublime plot with very open and direct dialogue. Expertly written and highly recommended’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kia Abdullah is the absolute queen of the courtroom drama<...
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Tell Me What You Did

A Novel

by Poisoned Pen Press ...

ONE OF THE BEST MYSTEY-THRILLERS OF THE YEAR — Marie ClaireShe gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she's hiding a terrible secret. It's time for the truth to come out…Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants ... Read more

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ONE OF THE BEST MYSTEY-THRILLERS OF THE YEAR — Marie ClaireShe gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she's hiding a terrible secret. It's time for the truth to come out…Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants
... Read more
It's Not Her

A Twisty Thriller about Two Families and a Chilling Lake Resort Crime from the Author of Local Woman Missing

by Mary Kubica ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A GOODREADS TOP THRILLER OF 2026!“A gripping thrill ride.” —Jeneva Rose“Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real.” —Shari Lapena**Two families at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime in this twisty thriller from the bestselling author of Local Woman MissingA scream shatters the silence…Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A GOODREADS TOP THRILLER OF 2026!“A gripping thrill ride.” —Jeneva Rose“Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real.” —Shari Lapena**Two families at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime in this twisty thriller from the bestselling author of Local Woman MissingA scream shatters the silence…Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a
... Read more
The Armchair Detectives

A totally unputdownable and hilarious British cozy murder mystery

by Matt Dunn ...

Series Book 1 - The Armchair Detective Mysteries
‘Wow!!!! Just flipping wow!!!!… Absolutely LOVED it!!… Fantastic… Absolutely addictive, humorous, cosy, page-turning… I completely devoured it in one sitting… I just could not put it down… Hooked!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Meet Martin Maxwell: octogenarian, dog lover and amateur sleuth.For most residents at Twilight Lodge, a picture-perfect retirement home by the sea, their days are filled with jigsaws, ... Read more

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‘Wow!!!! Just flipping wow!!!!… Absolutely LOVED it!!… Fantastic… Absolutely addictive, humorous, cosy, page-turning… I completely devoured it in one sitting… I just could not put it down… Hooked!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Meet Martin Maxwell: octogenarian, dog lover and amateur sleuth.For most residents at Twilight Lodge, a picture-perfect retirement home by the sea, their days are filled with jigsaws,
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