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The Ghost Fields
by Elly Griffiths
Ruth Galloway investigates a World War II plane crash and a missing person case, uncovering dark secrets in the Norfolk countryside.
The chilling discovery of a downed World War II plane with a body inside leads Ruth and DCI Nelson to uncover a wealthy family’s secrets in the seventh Ruth Galloway mystery. Norfolk is suffering ... (Goodreads)
A Dying Fall
by Elly Griffiths
A murder investigation leads forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway to explore the connections between a long-dead king and a modern-day killer.
Ruth’s old friend Dan Golding dies in a house fire. But before he died Dan wrote to Ruth telling her that he had made a ground-breaking archaeological discovery. Could this find be linked to his ... (Goodreads)
A Room Full of Bones
by Elly Griffiths
Ruth Galloway investigates a mysterious death in a museum, leading her to uncover secrets buried in the past.
Combine a splash of Alan Bradley with a pinch of Kathy Reichs and you have a gripping new Ruth Galloway Mystery – a good-hearted mystery series with a dark edge. Set in Norfolk, England, A Room Full ... (Goodreads)
In the Bleak Midwinter
by Julia Spencer-Fleming
An ex-priest investigates a murder in a small, rural town, uncovering dark secrets.
Clare Fergusson, St. Alban's new priest, fits like a square peg in the conservative Episcopal parish at Millers Kill, New York. She is not just a "lady," she's a tough ex-Army chopper pilot and ... (Goodreads)
A Banquet of Consequences
by Elizabeth George
A gripping whodunit set in England, as a detective unravels a complex web of secrets.
Inspector Lynley investigates the London end of an ever more darkly disturbing case, with Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted ... (Goodreads)
Lethal White
by Robert Galbraith
Private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin investigate a blackmail case involving a government minister.
At Robin Ellacott's marriage to Matthew Cunliffe, Cormoran Strike's capture of the Shacklewell Ripper the night before is already widely known, except by Robin. When Strike tells her that he had been ... (Wikipedia)
The Crow Trap
by Ann Cleeves
Three women come together to investigate a murder in a remote English village, uncovering secrets and lies along the way.
Vera Stanhope's first appearance was in The Crow Trap , published in 1999 and now available in a new edition; it forms the third episode of the TV series Vera, adapted by Stephen Brady. At the ... (Goodreads)
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
by Gabrielle Zevin
Life of an isolated bookseller is transformed when an unexpected visitor brings unexpected joy.
“Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.”—, The Washington Post, A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Man With a Load of Mischief
by Martha Grimes
A murder mystery set in a quaint English village, where secrets and lies unravel as the investigation progresses.
At the Man with a Load of Mischief, they found the dead body stuck in a keg of beer. At the Jack and Hammer, another body was stuck out on the beam of the pub’s sign, replacing the mechanical man who ... (Goodreads)
Glass Houses
by Louise Penny
A suspenseful murder mystery set in a remote Quebec village.
An instant, New York Times Bestseller, and August 2017 LibraryReads pick!, “Penny’s absorbing, intricately plotted 13th Gamache novel proves she only gets better at pursuing dark truths with ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Black Tower
by P.D. James
Commander Adam Dalgliesh investigates a murder at a psychiatric clinic, uncovering dark secrets and personal demons.
Commander Dalgliesh is recuperating from a life-threatening illness when he receives a call for advice from an elderly friend who works as a chaplain in a home for the disabled on the Dorset coast. ... (Goodreads)
Concealed in Death
by J.D. Robb
Detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with an unlikely suspect and the possibility of a deep-seated conspiracy.
In a decrepit, long-empty New York building, Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband begins the demolition process by swinging a sledgehammer into a wall. When the dust clears, there are two skeletons ... (Goodreads)
Déjà Dead
by Kathy Reichs
An action-packed mystery featuring a female forensic anthropologist as she investigates a series of mysterious murders.
When the meticulously dismembered body of a woman is discovered in the ground of an abandoned monastery in Montreal , Canada , which is too "decomposed for standard autopsy ", an anthropologist is ... (Wikipedia)
Shakespeare's Landlord
by Charlaine Harris
A young woman discovers secrets surrounding her new landlord and a centuries-old family feud.
Welcome to Shakespeare, Arkansas. Lily Bard came to the small town of Shakespeare to escape her dark and violent past. Other than the day-to-day workings of her cleaning and errand-running service, ... (Goodreads)
Mad River
by John Sandford
A crime thriller featuring a detective's investigation into a series of gruesome murders.
They thought they were Bonnie and Clyde. And what's-his-name, the sidekick. Three teenagers with dead-end lives, chips on their shoulders, and guns. The first person they killed was a woman during a ... (Goodreads)
Shadow Spell
by Nora Roberts
An Irishwoman discovers secrets of her past while uncovering a powerful, magical legacy.
With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O’Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It’s where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has ... (Goodreads)
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
by Matthew J. Sullivan
A gripping mystery set in a bookstore, revealing secrets from the past.
When a bookshop patron commits suicide, his favorite store clerk must unravel the puzzle he left behind in this “intriguingly dark, twisty” ( Kirkus Reviews ) debut novel from an award-winning short ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shakespeare's Christmas
by Charlaine Harris
A mysterious holiday tale of a family's secrets and a chance at redemption.
Even in a sleepy Arkansas town, the holidays can be murder. Lily Bard is going home for the holidays. More comfortable in baggy sweats than bridesmaid's frills, Lily isn't thrilled about attending ... (Goodreads)
The Body Farm
by Patricia Cornwell
A thrilling crime mystery, uncovering the truth behind a series of gruesome murders.
Kay Scarpetta is called in to assist in the investigation of the brutal murder of 11-year-old Emily Steiner in rural North Carolina , whose murder resembles the handiwork of a serial killer who has ... (Wikipedia)
Dark Witch
by Nora Roberts
A young woman's struggle for independence, as she discovers her magical power and heritage.
With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and ... (Goodreads)
Shakespeare's Trollop
by Charlaine Harris
A small-town librarian investigates the murder of a local woman with a scandalous reputation.
Welcome back to Shakespeare - a charming Arkansas town with endless back roads, an eclectic mix of residents, and a dollop of noir. Featuring cleaning woman/karate expert Lily Bard, Charlaine ... (Barnes & Noble)
Still Life
by Louise Penny
A murder investigation leads to the discovery of secrets surrounding a small Canadian town.
Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards., Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shroud for a Nightingale
by P.D. James
Mystery novel set in a London hospital, involving a trail of murder and intrigue.
Student nurses Heather Pearce and Josephine Fallon have died of mysterious circumstances in the hospital nursing school of Nightingale House. As Scotland Yard’s Chief Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh ... (Wikipedia)
The Heist
by Daniel Silva
A daring jewel heist, as a team of thieves attempt to outwit the authorities.
"Silva is a true genius."—BOB WOODWARD, POLITICO L egendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is in Venice repairing an altarpiece when he receives an urgent summons from the Italian police. The art ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica
A woman's desperate attempt to save her kidnapped daughter reveals dark secrets of her past.
Look out for Mary Kubica’s new twisty psychological thriller,, The Other Mrs., perfect for fans of “You”.,Over a million copies sold.,“A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of, Gone Girl, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Target
by David Baldacci
A government assassin is framed for murder and must clear his name while being pursued by a ruthless team of killers.
The President knows it's a perilous, high-risk assignment. If he gives the order, he has the opportunity to take down a global menace, once and for all. If the mission fails, he would face certain ... (Goodreads)
Thief of Time
by Terry Pratchett
A humorous fantasy adventure to save time from being stolen.
The Auditors hire young clockmaker Jeremy Clockson to build a perfect glass clock, without telling him that this will stop time and thereby eliminate human unpredictability from the universe. Death ... (Wikipedia)
The Secret Place
by Tana French
A murder investigation leads to a girls boarding school, uncovering dark secrets and powerful emotions.
Much of the novel takes place at St. Kilda's, a girls' boarding school in Dublin. The chapters alternate between the points of view of detective Stephen Moran and the students of St. Kilda's. The key ... (Wikipedia)
Cards on the Table
by Agatha Christie
A detective tale of murder and mystery, as a renowned detective investigates a case of four suspects with cards in their hands.
The mysterious Mr Shaitana hosts an unusual dinner party. His guests include four sleuths – Hercule Poirot, secret agent Colonel Race, mystery writer Mrs Ariadne Oliver, and Superintendent Battle of ... (Wikipedia)
Pope Joan
by Donna Woolfolk Cross
A story of a female Pope's rise to power in a male-dominated world.
Joan, the daughter of a priest and his Saxon wife, is born in 814 as the last of three children. When he discovers that Joan has learned to read, her father calls her “child of the devil” and blames ... (Wikipedia)
