Mystery & Thriller

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“Another entry in the Lucas Davenport series that keeps raising the bar on thrills and excitement, in a fast-paced police procedural.”

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“A skillful blending of paranormal horror with a political thriller.”

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“As the first novel of an award-winning short story writer, In the Midst of the Sea makes an impressive debut.”

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“As the 24th novel in this long-running series, Bitter Brew is a welcome entry in which Savannah Reid’s detecting skills shine.”

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Book five and the final installment of The Jane Hawk series is a must-read for lovers of espionage and conspiracy theories.

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The appeal of this series is its utter straightforwardness. No “stylin’.” Sheriff Dave Cubiak goes about his business, is confronted by a crime, and steps right in to solve it.

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“The ideas Eugene Linden works with are compelling, and they have sharp relevance to today’s real-life headlines.”

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“The Satapur Moonstone is a flawless gem. Historical mysteries don’t get any better than this.”

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“Phillips’ novel invites us to step into this community and the lives of these characters as if we were visitors to a foreign land.”

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“Chris Pavone has continued to cultivate his craft and has become one of the elite writers of the thriller genre.”

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“Scottoline reminds us that the truth will set you free—if it doesn’t kill you first.”

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“The Mad Hatter Mystery is credible and enjoyable, and makes readers hungry for the next opportunity to match wits with Dr. Gideon Fell.”

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“A well-turned-out, exciting, and at times downright nail-biting traditional mystery, with satisfying emotional resonance.”

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". . . an engrossing, mind boggling mystery."

This book is a mystery reader favorite—a puzzle. There's a murder, a murder list and, eventually, numerous suspects.

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“Page’s humor is delightful, and her descriptions of life on the island bring both the landscape and the characters to life.”

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When a crime is committed, it should be considered the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately, this is not the case with Karl Lawson. 

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"Overall, Knott's worthy attempt fails in style and form."

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“Beverly Cleary once said great fiction should be, above all things, a pleasure to read, and Westside is certainly that, and then some.”

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“From murder and madness to secrets and fraught family relationships, the non-stop glitz gives this tale soapy sheen that makes for perfect escapist summer reading.”

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“Like Lions is excellent fiction . . .”

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“Celtic Empire hits all the right notes for lovers of classic adventure.

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“Melanie Golding has written a scary, creepy, disturbing book you will thoroughly enjoy.” 

Imagine this, dear reader.

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“Strong as Steel is an over-written splatterfest that may be fine for the shoot-’em-up crowd . . .

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“Lansdale delivers another exciting East Texas action thriller that will satisfy his many fans, while whetting their appetite for adventures with Hap and Leonard. Well done, Mr.

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“Veteran novelist Timothy Jay Smith knows how to spin an interesting tale.”

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