Women Sleuths

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“If there is any complaint about A New Lease on Death, it is that the story ends on a cliffhanger. Hopefully that indicates there may be a sequel.”

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a fast-paced mystery with lots of humorous interplay between the characters, crimes to solve, and recipes to try as well.”

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“Don’t let the subtitle of the series fool you into thinking this novel will lean into espionage. Georgie’s no spy.”

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“Moss’ fans will enjoy this story, and no doubt be anticipating the next in the Cheese Shop Mystery series.”

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“This Bostwana series is reliably satisfying in how the ‘people problems’ eventually resolve, and Book 25 is no exception. . . .

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“[the series] consistently delivers intriguing cases, the human cost of them, and enough canine details to make dog lovers wag their tails.”

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“spins a compelling tale of crime, the supernatural, and Navajo culture with vivid style and evocative storytelling.”

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“a beautiful blend of reality and the paranormal, a fresh way of looking at life and a guide to moving beyond guilt and sorrow into a world where hope and light are possible.”

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“The action is expertly propelled forward by a well-constructed plot and the scintillating dialogue that showcases the skills of the author . . .”

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“a well-constructed take on Bram Stoker’s classic Dracula with a gender-switching twist, making the story a thinly veiled allegory for the mistreatment and subjugation of women by

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“Alexander’s fans will not be disappointed.”

What could possibly go wrong at a Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, except, well. . . maybe murder.

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“a rich and important novel with unforgettable characters who spell out a critical message.

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“a mixed-qualities novel that will appeal to a mixed audience.”

Ever heard of “forensic linguistics”?

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Isabel Dalhousie is a rarity in modern fiction in that she’s a philosopher. Not just a philosophically minded character, as is found across genres, but an actual working philosopher.

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More spy story than mystery, Maggie Hope's last mission has as many twists and turns as a rollercoaster.

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“Everyone has three lives: a public life, a private life, and a secret life.” Gabriel Garcia Marquez is quoted as saying on the frontispiece of The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard.

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“Some Murders in Berlin blends historic forensics and international intrigue in ways that should guarantee it a place on the thriller and investigations shelf.”

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The mother and son team of Iris and Roy Johansen have united again for the 11th Kendra Michaels thriller.

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“Secrets are revealed and surprise after surprise unfolds in this suspenseful, unforgettable novel filled with mystery and intrigue.”

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“This final episode in the series of an independent woman who’s risen to financial and emotional security through her investigations must diverge from the classic crime fiction patterns in

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Nina Travers is a chameleon—a woman who constantly changes who she is to fit in with her surroundings. She’s mastered the art of sounding rich by being able to drop a few key phrases.

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“This 24th in the series will do for a quickly moving airport or travel read, but only the ‘mental disorder as disability’ premise is memorable . . .

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“Well-written with enough twists and turns to keep a reader turning the pages, Perrin weaves a taut and unusual tale.”

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Nosy Neighbors is comforting as a cuddle, delightful as a favorite aunt, and filled with familiar characters who will remind you of people you know.

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“It sounds like the opening of a joke: Four lawyers die in a plane crash.

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