Mystery & Thriller

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“In City of Whispers, volume 29, Ms. Muller continues to deliver what she’s known for . . . Fans of Sharon McCone will welcome her next adventure.

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Tough-talking Homicide Detective Jane Perry takes a deep drag of her cigarette before firmly crushing it under the heel of her well-worn cowboy boot, in anticipation of viewing yet another homicide

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In the second book in this series, Daniel Rinaldi, a psychiatric consultant to the Pittsburgh police department for trauma victims, gets called to bank robbery/hostage situation.

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“Sorry has all the ingredients to make it a compulsive read. It’s slick, chock full of twists and turns, and dripping with narrative thrust and intrigue. . . .

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“On the credit side, Mr. Drvenkar’s narrative and dialogue are strong and move each section of the story along. He selects his words with care . . .

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“J. D. Robb is at the peak of her powers as a writer—truly masterful.”

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“The Wrecker is a truly magnificent historical adventure with a relentless pace, speedy as the trains it describes, populated by noble heroes and dastardly villains.

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“Trackers is an ambitious novel that opens a window into the people, the problems, and the landscapes of South Africa.

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“. . . don’t be put off by the magic and sorcery. If you like noir and hard-boiled mysteries, you might want to give Low Town a chance.

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“If the reader has never had the pleasure of experiencing Jamaica or its people before reading The Goat Woman of Largo Bay, s/he will be captivated by a cast of characters as inter

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“Just one title in a series of Bess Crawford mysteries, A Bitter Truth is a definite keeper.”

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“Bottom line: A skillfully paced and plotted adult thriller (for readers who aren’t afraid of open discussions of sex, religion, and politics) written by an up-and-coming author whose caree

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“Good writing can be so revolutionary that often it is not recognized in its own time.

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“Floating Staircase deserves to stand alongside a Stephen King or a Dean Koontz—at their best. . . .

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“Detective Green is a believable character, down on his luck with little going for him but his job.

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“Circle of Enemies is well worth the read. . . . fresh and new . . . noir made vital again with really strange monsters. It’s a thriller . . .

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This is a novel filled with contrasts: stilted writing vs. elegant prose, existential thought vs. Christian beliefs, selfishness vs. generosity, accuracies vs. inaccuracies. Mr.

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“Taut, atmospherically gritty and cleverly constructed, Truth Dare Kill is a fascinating depiction of a post-war London, capturing accurately the ambiance of that terrible and mora

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“What keeps the reader relentlessly glued to Children of Paranoia are the unrelenting suspense and complex characters.”

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“Mr. Gage is a hell of a good craftsman.”

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Perhaps to capitalize on the enormous success of the Stieg Larsson trilogy, the publisher Soho Crime is introducing The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaberbøl and Agnete Friis.

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The peaceful, picturesque village of Nether Monkslip is like a time capsule where the clock stopped sometime in the mid-20th century—at least on the outside; but the inhabitants of Nether Monkslip

“Pass on this one.”

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“There are layers and depths to this short novel that only surface after the last page has been read, and it has been set aside and that leave you reaching for it to start reading again.”

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Raymond Benson is the author of over 24 published books, including several original James Bond novels and three Bond novelizations.

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