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The Probability Broach
by L. Neil SmithDenver detective Edward William "Win" Bear, on the trail of a murderer, discovers much more than a killer. He accidentally stumbles upon the probability broach, a portal to a myriad of worlds--some wildly different from, others disconcertingly similar to our own. Win finds himself transported to an alternate Earth where what little government there is is called the North American Confederacy, where Congress is in Colorado, everyone carries a gun, there are gorillas in the Senate, and public services are controlled by private businesses. The followers of Albert Galatin want to keep it that way, but those of Alexander Hamilton want it otherwise. Somehow Win Bear has stumbled into the middle of this conflict and must protect that most precious right of all, his survival.
Bundle of Trouble (Maternal Instincts Mystery #1)
by Diana OrgainFirst-time mom Kate Connolly may have found the perfect work-from-home mommy job: private investigator. After all, the hours are flexible, she can bring the baby along on stakeouts, and if you're going to be up all night anyway, you might as well solve some crimes . . . Kate imagined she'd spend her maternity leave crooning lullabies and snuggling her beautiful new baby. But then she receives a disturbing phone call telling her that a body has been pulled from the San Francisco Bay, and the police think it may be her brother-in-law. Now, in addition to trying to solve the mystery of how one six-pound baby can generate ten times her weight in laundry, Kate finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation with multiplying victims. And when her husband is detained in connection with the crimes, Kate must crack the case faster than you can say "diaper rash" to keep her little family together . . .
Bloodwood
by Gillian Bradshaw[From the book jacket.] When Antonia Lanchester is told she has only months to live, she decides to give those months meaning by blowing the whistle on her employers. Masterpiece Home Design, an upmarket home furnishing company has links to an atrocity committed by illegal loggers in Borneo. As she has nothing to lose, Antonia steals some incriminating files from her employer's computer and hands them over to an environmental campaign group. Suddenly powerful interests from London to Kuala Lumpur find themselves threatened with exposure. Antonia is out of her depth, forced to struggle not only against ruthless enemies but also the ever increasing frailty of her own body.
My So-Called Death
by Stacey JayAfter dying in a cheerleading accident, high-school freshman Karen becomes a zombie and attends a boarding school for the undead, where she soon uncovers a murder mystery.
Dancing with Demons: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland (Sister Fidelma Mystery #18)
by Peter TremayneIn the late 7th Century, the High King of Ireland is killed at night in the middle of his compound. Who killed him is not in question - there are unimpeachable witnesses that point directly to the clan chieftain responsible. Dubh Duin is, after all, found by the High King's guards in the High King's bed chamber holding the murder weapon. But with impending civil war in the balance, the motive for the murder becomes of paramount importance. The Chief Brehon of Ireland asks Fidelma of Cashel - sister to the King of Muman and a dalaigh - to investigate. What her investigations reveal is an intricate web of conspiracy and deception that threatens to unbalance the five kingdoms and send them spiraling into a violent and bloody civil war and religious conflict. And it's up to Fidelma to not only see to justice but to prevent the violent fracturing of an increasingly fragile peace.
Shark Lake (Ben Gannon Series #3)
by John MckinnaDeep-sea diver Ben Gannon owes his life to his friend Nick, who once saved him from certain death. So when Ben learns that Nick is being held in an African prison by rebel guerrillas, he vows to return the favor. But never has reciprocity required such courage - Because Nick's makeshift cell is a dry well on a prison island surrounded by shark-infested waters.
Death of a Dying Man (Micky Knight Mystery #5)
by J. M. RedmannFifth in the Mickey Knight mystery series based in New Orleans; lesbian detective.
Face of Betrayal (Triple Threat #1)
by April Henry Lis WiehlWhile home on Christmas break, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for a walk and never returns. Reporter Cassidy Shaw is the first to break the story. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. The three unique women are life-long friends who call themselves The Triple Threat--a name derived from their favorite dessert and their uncanny ability to crack cases via their three positions of power. Though authorities think Katie might have been kidnapped or run away, those theories shatter when Nicole uncovers Katie's blog. They reveal a girl troubled by a mysterious relationship with an older man. Possibly a U.S. Senator. As the three women race against time to find Katie alive, their increasing emotional involvement brings out their own inner demons and external enemies. There are many faces of betrayal, but they must find the one face in a crowd of growing suspects before they become the next victims. In FACE OF BETRAYAL, Lis Wiehl's expertise in law, politics, and criminal investigation merges with April Henry's narrative genius to create a gripping mystery filled with rich characters, real danger, and a shocking yet satisfying final twist.
Listen
by Rene GutteridgeNothing ever happens in the small town of Marlo . . . until the residents begin seeing their private conversations posted online for everyone to read. Then it's neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend, as paranoia and violence escalate. The police scramble to identify the person responsible for the posts and pull the plug on the Website before it destroys the town. But what responsibility do the people of the town have for the words they say when they think no one is listening? Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
Tiger Reef (Ben Gannon Series #2)
by John MckinnaBen Gannon and his girlfriend have sailed across the Pacific for a restful vacation before he reports to work at his next deep-sea diving job. But when they witness a freighter under attack from machinegun-toting pirates, they find their lives in peril. Reporting the incident does no good, as the authorities find no trace of the ship in their registry. Soon Ben an Sasha are hunted by the dangerous men who seek the ship's valuable cargo--a mysterious cache worth millions on the black market. Trouble is, the doomed freighter lies at the bottom of the ocean. When Sasha falls into the wrong hands, Ben finds himself unwillingly working with the enemy--to retrieve the cargo and stay alive.
Missing in Action
by Dean HughesWhile his father is missing in action in the Pacific during World War II, Jay moves with his mother to small-town Utah, where he sees prejudice from both sides, as a part-Navajo himself and through an unlikely friendship with Japanese American Ken.
Calculated Revenge (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonIt's been eighteen years since Laney Thompson's sister was abducted and killed, but the pain Laney feels has never faded. And now the murderer is back, taunting Laney with mementos of her sister and threatening Laney's young daughter. School principal Noah Ryder is her best hope for protecting her daughter-if she can convince the former investigator to take the case. As the threats accelerate, a string of clues leads Laney to uncover old secrets. But without Noah's help, how can she piece together the puzzle before her child-like her sister-is lost to a killer's revenge?
The Spring Cleaning Murders
by Dorothy Cannell"If there's anybody funnier than Dorothy Cannell", says Nancy Pickard, "I don't want to meet her until my sides stop aching". For thirteen years, the award-winning author of The Thin Woman, The Widows' Club, and Down the Garden Path has enchanted readers who relish Nancy Atherton, Carolyn Hart, and Diane Mott Davidson. Now she brings us her inimitable Ellie Haskell--heroine of the weight-loss wars--with her handsome husband, Bentley, and other beloved characters, like the caustic home helper Mrs. Malloy and truculent gardener Jonas Phipps, in a new mystery already selected, sight unseen, by the Mystery Guild.<P> Spring-cleaning fever almost has Ellie scrubbing the Merlin's Court chandeliers with a toothbrush. But when yet another member of the Chitterton Fells Charwomen's Association is found dead, with a duster still clutched in her hand, Ellie must drop everything to discover what secrets the victims had swept under the carpet. Fizzing with deadly wit, an outrageous plot, and a wonderfully dotty cast, The Spring Cleaning Murders is Cannell at her best.
Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery
by Jennifer Richard JacobsonThe spirit of giving takes a twisty turn as Andy schemes to give Granny Webb the best present ever and ends up with a mystery on his hands.
Hazard
by Gardiner HarrisWhen a block of coal the size of a stove shoots out of the wall, miner Amos Blevins barely has time to react before the entire area is flooded with water. He tries to rescue his crewmates, but in an underground space that is pitch-black and too cramped for anyone to even stand up, he can barely crawl to safety himself. Inspector Will Murphy is sent to investigate, ordered by his superiors to clear up things quickly so the mine can reopen. It seems to be a straightforward accident, but Will senses something suspicious about this case--or maybe he's just lashing out at his older brother, who has usurped his place as heir to the largest mining company in Eastern Kentucky and is the owner of the flooded mine--but Will has decided he won't let this one go, whatever it might cost him.
Murder by the Book (Helen Black Mysteries #1)
by Pat WelchChristmas in Berkeley is grim for Helen Black Private Investigator. Clients are scarce and her lover doesn't like Helen's new career. Then Helen lands her first important case: A wealthy lesbian whose lover is a murder suspect. Pat Welch's first novel.
A Wild Sheep Chase
by Haruki Murakami Alfred T. BirnbaumMurakami has crafted a taut and suspenseful novel that is equal parts detective story, fantasy, and Kafkaesque allegory. In a Japan of the imgination, an advertising executive is sent on a harrowing journey in puruit of a mythical sheep reported to embody an irresistible will to absolute power.
Heist Society (Heist Society #1)
by Ally CarterWhen Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her to the Louvre...to case it. For her seventh birthday, Katarina and her Uncle Eddie traveled to Austria...to steal the crown jewels.
Black Caesar's Clan: A Florida Mystery Story
by Albert Payson TerhuneThis is an entertainment book. For the action-loving people, the rattlesnakes will definitely thrill you.
Rex Tabby: Cat Detective
by Daniel KirkRex Tabby is the world's best cat detective. He always catches his crooks. But Ma Manx and her furry feline family are not your average cat burglars-they're the sneakiest thieves to have set paw in Whisker ville, and they've developed an appetite for stolen fish. Can Rex Tabby catch the kitty criminals before they make their next steal. . . or will the mischievous Manx gang slip through his claws?
Quicksolve Whodunit Puzzles: Challenging Mini-mysteries
by Jim Sukach Lucy CorvinoHelp Dr.Quicksolve solve murders, burglaries, frauds, kidnappings, and other mysteries. By reading each puzzle carefully, paying attention to detail and what people say, you'll be able to catch the crooks just as quickly as the ace detective, and you'll have a lot of fun doing it.
Edge of Apocalypse (End Series #1)
by Tim Lahaye Craig ParshallIn Tim LaHaye---creator and co-author of the world-renowned Left Behind series---and Craig Parshall's Edge of Apocalypse, Joshua Jordan's new weapons defense system will secure America against an array of new enemies, including a nuclear strike on New York City by North Korea. But global forces are mounting and corrupt government leaders will go to any extreme to prevent an impending economic catastrophe. As world events begin setting the stage for the 'end of days' foretold in Revelation, Jordan must weigh the personal price he must pay to save the nation he loves.
Manhattan Grimoire
by Sandy DelucaGina and her sister, Allie, have seen strange visions since childhood. Allie steals a book of demonic spells from a depraved conjurer known as Mojo DeCanne, and hides the book in Gina's apartment in the days before she vanished. As Manhattan braces for the worst snowstorm in decades, Mojo DeCanne comes looking for what is his.
The Darkest Place
by Daniel JudsonThe cold of winter has come to the far reaches of Long Island, New York. The summer people are gone. So is the sunshine. And in the dark, a man carries a body to the water's edge. It's not his first--and he's not done yet...
The Cinderella Ballet Mystery (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #4)
by Carolyn KeeneCan Nancy follow the trail of this fairy tale? Nancy and her friends are going to be in a ballet! After months of taking dance classes, Nancy, George, and Bess will perform in a ballet version of Cinderella! The Clue Crew is excited to wear fancy costumes and dance on a real stage! Nancy's friend Andrea is going to play the part of Cinderella. And she'll wear special glass slippers just like in the fairy tale! But when the glass slippers disappear, Nancy is determined to help. Can the Clue Crew uncover Cinderella's slippers before the clock strikes show time?