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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?
Ticket Trouble (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #10)
by Carolyn Keene"Wow," eight-year-old Nancy Drew exclaimed. "This might be the best Fall Festival River Heights Elementary School has ever had!"
Whiteout (Hunted #3)
by Walter SorrellsA teacher is found dead in a whiteout blizzard. If Chass doesn't act fast, she could be next. Whiteout continues the story of Chastity, who has been on the run with her mother for as long as she can remember. Stumbling through a whiteout blizzard in Greenville, Minnesota, Chass trips over a dead body, and then sees a mysterious man disappear into the storm. With her haunted past, Chass knows all about running from killers, and she is sure that Kyle Van Epps is back. But Chass is sick of running, and if she hopes to ever have a normal life again, she has only one choice: find the killer before the killer finds her.
The Black Cat (Richard Jury #22)
by Martha GrimesThe inimitable Richard Jury returns in a thrilling tale of mystery, madness, and mistaken identity. Written with Grimes's trademark insight and grace, "The Black Cat" signals the thrilling return of her greatest character.
Exchange Alley
by Michael WalshA respected journalist makes a riveting suspense-thriller debut as a violent death rocks New York's diplomatic, cultural, and criminal worlds, from the days of JFK's Camelot to present time.
A Crime in the Neighborhood
by Suzanne BerneSet in the Washington, DC suburbs during the summer of the Watergate break-ins, Berne's assured, skillful first novel is about what can happen when a child's accusation is the only lead in a case of sexual assault and murder. A New York Times Notable Book, and a BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB selection.
Crashing Down
by Meg O'BrienFrom the creator of the Jessica James mystery series comes a sharp, edgy psychological thriller in which a woman is forced to confront the demon of her past--before he destroys her future. Long ago, Carrie Holt had accepted the legacy of her traumatic childhood, tucking the memories away where they couldn't hurt her. And until now she's succeeded in putting her past behind her. She's a successful writer, on the brink of becoming a bestseller. She has achieved all she set out to. When she returns to her hometown to speak at a writers' festival, Carrie comes face-to-face with the man--the monster--who victimized her for years as an innocent child. A man who has become a prominent television personality. A man who holds a terrifying amount of power. No longer able to ignore her anger, and fearing he is targeting a new victim, Carrie confronts her tormentor. But in doing so, she unleashes a fury of doubts, questions and dangers, as she realizes her memories are not all that they seem.
The Wrong Man
by David E. FisherWalter is intent on assassinating Gottfried who is about to visit the United States and is supposedly plotting to resurrect the Third Reich. David a Mossad agent is dispatched to meet with the U.S. authorities to prevent the assassination.
The Law of the Four Just Men
by Edgar WallaceThe judge finds Jeffrey Storr guilty, not Stedland. As Storr's wife Grace leaves the court a foreign-looking gentleman introduces himself. He and his companion are friends of her husband. Justice has failed and the four just men have stepped in.