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The Ninth Step: Red Hook, The Graving Dock, Neptune Avenue, And The Ninth Step (The Jack Leightner Crime Novels #4)
by Gabriel CohenIn this fourth novel in Edgar Award finalist Gabriel Cohen&’s acclaimed crime series, Brooklyn homicide detective Jack Leightner reopens the case of his brother&’s death four decades later. Cutting class, young Jack Leightner and his brother, Petey, are playing near the Brooklyn waterfront when they find a hidden case of Scotch. They are carrying it home when two teenagers from outside the neighborhood stop them and demand they hand over the booze. Jack refuses, and one of the muggers draws a knife, changing Jack&’s life forever. Forty years later, now a veteran of the elite Brooklyn South Homicide Task Force, Leightner still has not come to grips with that fateful day in Red Hook. He is making breakfast one morning when a man appears on his doorstep and introduces himself as Petey&’s killer. Leightner could arrest him, but the man makes him a deal: Let me go and I&’ll tell you the real reason I stabbed your brother. As Leightner digs into the hidden causes of his family tragedy, he finds his brother&’s murder was about much more than a case of Scotch.The Ninth Step is the 4th book in the Jack Leightner Crime Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Mummy (Point Horror Ser.)
by Barbara SteinerWhile volunteering at the local museum&’s Egypt exhibit, Lana Richardson begins to feel haunted by a mummified princeAll her life, Lana has been fascinated by stories of ancient Egypt. So when a new exhibit featuring the mummy of the young Egyptian prince Nefra comes to the town museum, Lana volunteers to give tours to visitors. Inexplicably, Lana feels herself drawn to the tragic story of Nefra, who died on the eve of his wedding to his love, the beautiful princess Urbena. Although Nefra has been dead for thousands of years, Lana cannot get the young man out of her mind. When a priceless treasure is stolen from the exhibit and Lana is the only witness, she knows it&’s up to her to find the thief. But vivid dreams of Nefra and Urbena have been haunting her sleep, and Lana swears she can hear Nefra&’s voice calling out to her. Is she going crazy? Or is she more connected to the story of the doomed lovers than she could ever have imagined?
Rogue Wave (The Kiernan O'Shaughnessy Mysteries #2)
by Susan DunlapThree years after a hit-and-run, Kiernan searches the sea for the missing suspectAs Robin Matucci sails under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the Pacific, the sea is calm and her deckhand, Carlos, is sober. By the next day, the sky is black and Carlos is passed out drunk. The waves crest higher as Robin fights to reach land, until they finally overwhelm her small ship. Fire springs up from the engine room, and the tiny craft goes to the bottom of the Pacific. When the wreck&’s remains surface, Robin is gone, but the police recover samples of her hair. They then discover that the samples match those found at the site of a hit-and-run accident from three years before. The hit-and-run victim&’s widow wants Robin found, dead or alive, and hires medical examiner turned private detective Kiernan O&’Shaughnessy to find her. The answer to the riddle of the missing mariner will take Kiernan to the depths of the ocean, and back into the arms of a man she thought she had left behind forever.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.Rogue Wave is the 2nd book in the Kiernan O'Shaughnessy Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Truth of the Matter
by John LutzA con man takes to the road with a blond drifter, trying to stay one step ahead of a vengeful killer in this chilling thriller from New York Times–bestselling author John LutzLou Roebuck couldn&’t tell the truth if his life depended on it. If he could, he might not have lost his job and his wife, or ended up driving over his old nemesis, Ingrahm, in his Thunderbird. Now Roebuck&’s a thief and a murderer on the run with nobody to listen to his tall tales but Ellie, a pretty blonde who&’s looking for excitement. They&’ll have to keep moving, though, because not only are the cops dangerously close behind, but Ingrahm&’s cold killer friend, Gipp, is coming after them as well. Roebuck&’s going to have to do some pretty fast talking if he and Ellie want to keep breathing. And if he can&’t lie his way out of this one, he&’s going to find himself lying in an early grave.A true master of suspense, John Lutz dazzles with a breakneck thriller that has more twists and turns than a winding country road. The Truth of the Matter is a bravura display of Lutz&’s justifiably acclaimed storytelling prowess.
The Art Restorer: A Novel
by Julián SánchezIn this long-awaited sequel to The Antiquarian, the discovery of an enigma concealed in the paintings of the Spanish artist Sert proves the restoration of the past to be a fascinating but deadly businessEnrique Alonso travels from his new home in Manhattan to San Sebastián, Spain, to attend the reopening of the San Telmo museum, where his ex-wife, Bety, works in public relations. There he meets American Craig Bruckner, a retired art restorer studying the museum&’s collection of works by Sert—a contemporary of Picasso and Dalí who worked for the most famous billionaires of his time and whose mural American Progress graces the walls of Rockefeller Center. When Bruckner is found drowned in La Concha bay, Bety suspects foul play and Enrique agrees to help her look into the man&’s death. Their investigation reveals a mystery connected with Sert&’s checkered past, which provides fertile ground for the new thriller Enrique is writing, and the plot develops in parallel to his research.Enrique and Bety&’s reconstruction of the artist&’s clandestine activities during World War II leads them to Paris, Barcelona, and New York, and in the process forces them to face their own past. But they are not the only ones interested in Sert&’s work, and it appears there is more to his paintings than meets the eye.
Sleep No More: Sleep No More, Sorted, And Close Quarters (The Aden Vanner Novels #1)
by Jeff GulvinInspector Aden Vanner&’s investigation into vigilante killings in London takes a bizarre twist when the inspector himself becomes the prime suspect. London&’s Det. Chief Inspector Aden Vanner, former member of the Irish army, has never tracked a serial killer as haunting or as elusive as the Watchman. The victims: seemingly ordinary citizens in need of retribution, shot execution-style, and left with the Watchman&’s calling cards—a photograph of the crime scene, and the same cryptic message sent to authorities: All my pretty ones. After four years on the case, Vanner snaps and beats a suspect senseless—an incident that could cost him more than his career. Because Superintendent Morrison has been following the Watchman case closely. He&’s convinced the vigilante is one of his own. And everything now points to Aden Vanner. Sleep No More begins Gulvin&’s gritty police-procedural trilogy, followed by Sorted and Close Quarters. &“Gulvin keeps your nose glued to the page.&” —The Literary Review
Time of Death (The PJ Gray Series #5)
by Shirley KennettPJ Gray and her partner strive to uncover a murderer—and reveal their feelings for each otherA serial killer dubbed the Metro Mangler is on the loose in St. Louis. PJ Gray, psychologist and virtual reality sleuth, heads the investigation, alongside her partner, the veteran homicide detective Leo Schultz. Are the killings the work of one criminal, or two? The partners sift through baffling evidence, which links to a thirty-year-old crime and a wealthy family&’s secrets. But in this case, there&’s an added complication: The relationship between the partners is heating up. Gray is a recently divorced single mother, though, and outside of work she&’s preoccupied with her son&’s new gaming addiction. And on top of it all, there&’s another man after her, too—she&’s next on the Mangler&’s hit list.
Foghorn Flattery and the Vanishing Rhinos (Foghorn Flattery #1)
by Barbara SteinerThe Flattery siblings put their heads together to figure out who&’s poaching rhinos in a Kenyan wildlife parkFoghorn Flattery may be a twelve-year-old genius, but to his sister C.C., he&’s just her know-it-all big brother. Foghorn can be annoying, but when they&’re faced with a mystery, he is definitely someone C.C. wants on her side. Their father takes them to Kenya, where he&’s doing research for an article about rhinoceros preservation, and the family discovers that a group of poachers is killing rhinos at a wildlife park. What&’s worse, it appears that one of the park&’s workers may be helping the criminals!The Flattery siblings are determined to save the park&’s two new baby rhinos and catch the bad guys. With Foghorn&’s big brain and C.C.&’s big heart, these two make a great team. However, protecting the rhinos may put Foghorn and C.C. in more danger than they ever imagined.
Cynthia
by Howard FastAn insurance investigator chases a vanished heiress— and a huge paydayOne of the richest girls on Park Avenue is missing. Cynthia Brandon left her father&’s apartment on Monday, and three days later has not been seen anywhere on the respectable side of town. She may have been kidnapped, or murdered. Or she may have simply gotten bored with her pampered life in a twenty-two-room apartment, and split. Harvey Krim wouldn&’t care about Cynthia if it weren&’t for the fact that girls like her pay his rent. His employers have insured Cynthia&’s life for $3 million, making her more than another missing heiress. Krim agrees to find her in exchange for a hefty bonus, but what he&’s making is nothing compared to the price on Cynthia&’s head. As any insurance agent knows, being so valuable to so many people can be very bad for a young girl&’s health. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
The Initiation: A Nightmare Hall Thriller (Nightmare Hall #14)
by Diane HohA college freshman tries to escape the clutches of an occult gangThe first months of college take a toll on Molly Keene. In high school she knew everyone, but at Salem University she&’s just another face in the crowd. No one notices her besides Norman, a peculiar intellectual who invites her to join his new club: the Others. The first meeting is just small talk, but at the second, things get weird. A ceremony takes place in the woods, around a campfire. Norman declares that the Others have secret powers which give them the right to impose their will on the school. It should be funny, but Molly isn&’t laughing. As she makes more friends, Molly tries to get away from Norman and his creepy club. But she has already been initiated, and the Others aren&’t going to let her go without a fight. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
The Killing Circle (The Neal Rafferty New Orleans Mysteries #1)
by Chris WiltzThe murder of a rare book expert leads New Orleans PI Neal Rafferty down a rabbit hole of Big Easy corruption in this &“lean, smart&” debut mystery (Kirkus Reviews). Nothing is what it seems in New Orleans, but this murder was one for the books . . . two books to be exact; a missing set of William Blake rarities—and street-smart detective Neal Rafferty has been hired to find them. Instead, what he finds is the body of a rare book dealer and a growing list of females—each with a pretty good reason to do him in. There&’s his all too ready to confess wife, his unhappy, illegitimate daughter, and the beautiful, sensual Catherine—a woman who&’s a lot easier to love than she is to believe. What does a tough private eye do when he finds himself falling for the prime suspect in a murder case? The answers, and the truth, may be hiding in the steamy streets and sleazy bars of New Orleans, and Rafferty&’s got to choose the right one . . . choose between a truth he can live with and one he could end up dying for.
Too Close to the Edge (The Jill Smith Mysteries #4)
by Susan DunlapAn activist&’s murder forces Jill to infiltrate Berkeley&’s psychedelic underworldA town as diverse as Berkeley, California, is never without controversy. This year the uproar is over the Rainbow Village, a hippie-occupied bayside lot that has degenerated into a drug-infested cesspool. As the city tries to eject the squatters, two Grateful Dead fans are murdered and a developer is assaulted. But for homicide detective Jill Smith, the conflict at the Village is only a nuisance until the violence gets personal. While staking out a coffee shop, Jill sees Liz Goldenstern, a handicapped activist who has long been a thorn in the side of local business. Her wheelchair has broken down, and Jill offers to push her home. The next morning, Liz is found savagely murdered at the Village. To find her killer, Jill will have to remember that sometimes hippies are far from pacifists.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
Blue Limbo (The Doctor Orient Novels #7)
by Frank LauriaA nuclear sub trapped in the Bermuda Triangle . . . A sensual widow&’s lover, stalked by her zombie husband . . . A cadre of undead assassins—in a devastating plot to dominate the world . . . A beautiful voodoo priestess with the power of sexual healing . . . This is Blue Limbo, a Doctor Orient Occult Novel. Telepathy, technology, and supernatural evil intertwine in this high-energy thriller. Doctor Owen Orient attempts to locate a crippled nuclear sub somewhere in the Caribbean—and becomes drawn into a soul-chilling battle with Voodoo Lord, whose power ripples from Jamaica to the Pentagon.
Timelocke (The John Locke Mysteries #3)
by Jack BarnaoAn ex-SAS agent turned bodyguard must protect a historian from a vengeful mobster in this &“action-packed&” crime thriller (Publishers Weekly). John Locke has always prided himself on keeping his clients safe from dangerous situations. His latest case involves historian Amy Roger, seeking protection from a Corsican mobster named Orsini. Orsini is hot for revenge after having been scorned by the lovely Amy, and only Locke stands between him and his prey. On a research jaunt in France, Amy knows she is an open target, unable to leave behind traces of her past. If she is to have a future at all, Locke must step up and protect her. But the past and its tragic legacy are never far behind.
Blood Roots
by Richie Tankersley CusickDrawn to her ancestral home, a young woman uncovers a dangerous legacyOlivia always wanted to be part of a big family, but all her life it&’s been only her mother and her. As Olivia grew into a young woman, her mother&’s erratic behavior turned to madness, with fits of rage and despair over her childhood home, the grand plantation Devereaux House, which Olivia never knew. During her mother&’s dark rages, Olivia dreamed of going to her family home and reclaiming her legacy.After her mother&’s death, Olivia yearns to find her roots and meet the grandmother she never knew. Keeping her identity a secret, she travels to Devereaux House, where she is hired as a member of the household staff. At last, the doors to Devereaux House are opened. But Olivia can sense that something is not right, and soon she is drawn into a world of dark secrets, and a poisoned legacy of lust and desecration.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richie Tankersley Cusick including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
The Big Enchilada (A Sam Hunter Mystery #1)
by L. A. Morse&“Next to Sam Hunter, Dirty Harry looks like Mother Theresa.&” —New York Daily News Los Angeles is a hot town. Hot women. Hot clubs. And, when private eye Sam Hunter is involved, hot tempers. Sam doesn&’t take kindly to threats, so when a street thug busts up his office and warns him to &“Stay away from Domingo,&” he might as well draw Sam a map pointing where to swing his fists. Soon, Sam finds himself racing around L.A., dodging bullets and spiraling deeper and deeper into a world of sex, drugs and danger. A teenage porn star, an heiress and some spoiled rich brat lead Sam to the Black Knight club, a place dark enough to hide heroin and sleaze from the bright lights of the law. What will he find when he finally reaches Domingo? Big rewards or a deadly end? From Edgar Award-winning L.A. Morse, author of THE FLESH EATERS and THE OLD DICK, comes the thrilling story of pimps, pushers and porn that will hit you in the chest like the kickback of a Colt .38 Special.
Suspicion of Vengeance: Suspicion Of Betrayal, Suspicion Of Malice, And Suspicion Of Vengeance (The Suspicion Series #6)
by Barbara ParkerAttorney Gail Connor is out to save a wrongly convicted man from execution in this &“thought-provoking mystery&” from the New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). No one in the quiet coastal town of Stuart, Florida, can forget what happened twelve years ago. Notorious local Kenny Ray Clark brutally murdered a young wife and mother, and was righteously sentenced to death for the crime. But Kenny&’s grandmother, Gail&’s former housekeeper, won&’t believe it. So she goes to the only person who can help get her grandson off death row. It doesn&’t take Gail—or her fiancé, fellow attorney Anthony Quintana—long to see that the entire case was built on quicksand. The problem is that there are some very powerful people who don&’t want Kenny to go free. They want to keep the past buried. And if Gail doesn&’t watch her step, they&’ll bury her right along with it. This sixth in the bestselling Suspicion series, authored by an Edgar Award finalist and former Florida state prosecutor, guarantees that &“once readers are pulled in by the intricate plot . . . they won&’t want to skip a word&” (Publishers Weekly). Suspicion of Vengeance is the 6th book in the Suspicion series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
An Equal Opportunity Death: An Equal Opportunity Death, The Bohemian Connection, And The Last Annual Slugfest (The Vejay Haskell Mysteries #1)
by Susan DunlapTo escape arrest for her best friend&’s murder, Vejay must find the real killer—before it&’s too lateIn the small woodsy town of Henderson, California, the electric company is strict about sick days. So when meterreader Vejay Haskell decides to play hooky, her first concern is staying out of sight. She skirts around the edge of town, making her way to Frank&’s Place, a cozy saloon owned by her friend Frank Goulet. After two cups of hot buttered rum, they have an argument and she storms out into the pouring rain. She goes home, takes a nap, and awakens sober, embarrassed, and ready to apologize. But by the time she gets back to Frank&’s bar, he is dead. Vejay was seen leaving Frank&’s house in a huff, and her lack of an alibi combined with her suspicious sick day makes her the number-one suspect. As the police close in on her, Vejay turns detective in search of Frank&’s real killer. It&’s a perilous task, but she has one advantage when she puts on her work clothes: Nobody ever notices the meterreader.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.An Equal Opportunity Death is the 1st book in the Vejay Haskell Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Kidnapped (Nightmare Hall #27)
by Diane HohFramed for a crime she didn&’t commit, Nora must prove her innocence For Nora Mulgrew, the days between the end of Salem University&’s summer session and the start of fall semester are the &“dead time.&” The campus is deserted, and Nora is the only resident in eerie old Nightingale Hall, a ramshackle dorm whose dark past has earned it the nickname &“Nightmare Hall.&” Nora hasn&’t heard any of those rumors, but her own nightmare is about to begin. An education major, Nora has spent the summer working at a day care where her favorite pupil is a darling child named Mindy. When Mindy goes missing, campus security suspects Nora. As she battles migraines and the suspicions of the police, Nora hunts the campus for the child. Someone has framed her for a terrible crime, and Nora must find out who it is before it&’s too late. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
A Stiff Critique (The Kate Jasper Mysteries #6)
by Jaqueline GirdnerKate Jasper, Marin County, California&’s own organically grown amateur sleuth, returns in this sixth mystery in the series.Kate is considering writing something besides jokes on the sides of coffee mugs for her gag gift company, Jest Gifts. To her own embarrassment, the stuff she is writing is poetry. In A Stiff Critique, she joins a writers&’ critique group with her friend Carrie, hoping for sensitive support. But the group&’s criticisms are more cruel than supportive, especially the verbal abuse from successful thriller novelist Slade Skinner (born Sherman Francis Skinner), uttered with condescension as he pumps a dumbbell up and down. When Slade is found face down on his keyboard with the bloody dumbbell beside him, no one seems surprised by the poetic justice. After all, writing is murder. But Kate wants the real story on the killing, before someone in the group plots the next chapter.
Death and Taxes: A Jill Smith Mystery (The Jill Smith Mysteries #7)
by Susan DunlapWhen an IRS agent is poisoned, Jill Smith faces a murder case in which dozens of California taxpayers are suspectsIRS agent Philip Drem is found face down in People&’s Park, a haven of drug addicts and streetwalkers in the heart of liberal, eccentric Berkeley, California. By the time homicide detective Jill Smith arrives on the scene, Drem&’s wallet is gone and the tax collector is near death. The method of attack is as uncommonly cruel as the IRS agent himself. After his death, Jill goes through Drem&’s files in search of those whose lives he made miserable. An exercise guru, a bankrupt small business owner, and a hippie sculptor are all possible suspects, but as she researches the dead man she finds that the pain of filling out a 1040 might not be the only motive for murder.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
The Legend of Deadman's Mine (Casebusters #2)
by Joan Lowery NixonWhile on vacation at a dude ranch, the Casebusters chase a horse thiefSean and Brian Quinn can&’t think of anywhere cooler than the Austin Dude Ranch. Although neither has ever ridden a horse, they&’re positive that playing cowboy is going to become their favorite pastime. But before they can learn to rope and ride, they&’re going to have to practice their other favorite hobby: solving mysteries. A racehorse has been stolen from the neighboring farm, and the ranch&’s owners think that their horses may be the next to disappear. To find the missing pony, Brian and Sean will have to confront something even more scary than horse thieves: the ghost of the crazy old gold prospector who is said to haunt a nearby abandoned mine. Whether the culprit is living or dead, Brian and Sean must catch him faster than they can say, &“Giddy-up!&”
Greenwich: A Novel
by Howard FastBestselling author Howard Fast&’s final novel—a page-turning tale of intrigue, power, and betrayal set in one of America&’s wealthiest suburbsGreenwich follows a diverse cast of characters in one of the country&’s most affluent towns: Greenwich, Connecticut. When evidence emerges that Richard Castle, a wealthy ex-government official, approved the 1980 killings of Jesuit priests and nuns in El Salvador, Castle must find a way to save himself from his ruthless former colleagues, who are bent on keeping the past buried any way they can. Told with Fast&’s typical brisk pacing, Greenwich explores the links between wealth and power, and the violence waged to maintain them. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
Revenge of the Cootie Girls (The Robin Hudson Mysteries #3)
by Sparkle HayterOn Halloween, TV news producer Robin Hudson takes a deadly stroll down memory lane in award-winning author Sparkle Hayter&’s profoundly funny mystery, which Janet Evanovich hailed as &“sexy, irreverent, and wacky&” Things are looking up for Robin Hudson. She&’s been promoted, her nonmonogamous love life is cruising along, and her cat is making decent money as an advertising spokesfeline. It&’s time for a girls&’ night out. And what better night than Halloween? Bad decision. Robin plans to meet up with her gal pals and her new intern, Kathy, in a Times Square bar. But Kathy doesn&’t show. According to a phone message, she&’s trapped in a married man&’s closet. Turns out Kathy was chasing a story for Robin. As Robin and her posse track Kathy&’s last movements, they find strategically placed notes that refer to Robin&’s teenage past, when she and her best friend, Julie, were class outcasts, also known as the cootie girls. Now an evening of trick or treat turns into an encounter with real and present danger as Robin is plunged into a morass of money-laundering mobsters, mayhem, and murder that could get a nice girl killed. The Robin Hudson Mystery series is a winner of the Sherlock Award for Best Comic Detective.Revenge of the Cootie Girls is the 3rd book in the Robin Hudson Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Kiss Me, Kelly
by Mary Kay McComasAn enigmatic cop and a beautiful bartender become enmeshed in a morass of secrets, lies, and irresistible passionThe stranger who shows up at Kelly Branigan&’s bar tells her his name is Baker. No first name. No intimate details. The attraction is instant—and unstoppable. They share a sizzling, toe-curling kiss. But Baker is off limits because Kelly has one ironclad rule: Never date a cop. If she only knew . . . Baker didn&’t just happen to walk into the Brooklyn tavern by chance. Before this night is over, Kelly will become an unwitting pawn in a sting to take down a dangerous criminal.For Baker, getting close enough to win her trust is one thing. Falling for the sensual beauty who hails from a long line of cops just ratcheted up the stakes. Now, keeping Kelly safe is the number-one priority for the Chicago cop. Keeping his hands off her is a close second . . .This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.