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Kickback
by Damien Boyd
A body is found in a harbor, leading to a complex investigation involving corruption and betrayal.
Trainee jockey, Noel Woodman, has been kicked to death by an aggressive stallion at a horse racing stables near Bridgwater. Everyone is convinced it was an accident, except his brother, Jon, home on ... (Goodreads)
Swansong
by Damien Boyd
A body is found in a lake, and DI Nick Dixon must solve the case before the killer strikes again.
Isobel Swan, a sixth form student, has been murdered. First, her ring finger is severed, then her throat is cut. With the investigation going nowhere fast, Detective Inspector Nick Dixon is sent ... (Goodreads)
Death Sentence
by Damien Boyd
A convicted murderer is released on a technicality, and DI Nick Dixon must race against time to find new evidence before the killer strikes again.
The highly anticipated new book in the bestselling DI Nick Dixon Crime Series. The body of an elderly man is found in an abandoned World War Two pillbox beside the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. With ... (Goodreads)
The Girlfriend
by Michelle Frances
A psychological thriller about a mother's obsession with her son's girlfriend, leading to a dangerous game of manipulation and deceit.
A mother. A son. His girlfriend. And the lie they’ll wish had never been told.,, Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three-year-old son, Daniel, who ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sycamore Gap
by L.J. Ross
DCI Ryan investigates a murder in the iconic Sycamore Gap, while dealing with personal demons and a potential love interest.
Detective Chief Inspector Ryan believes he has put his turbulent history behind him. Then, in the early hours of the summer solstice, the skeleton of a young woman is found inside the Roman Wall at ... (Goodreads)
Stranger Child
by Rachel Abbott
A woman's life is turned upside down when a young girl appears claiming to be her daughter who went missing years ago. Twists and turns abound.
From the author of number one bestseller,, Sleep Tight., One Dark Secret. One act of revenge. When Emma Joseph met her husband David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed ... (Goodreads)
Close to Home
by Cara Hunter
A young girl goes missing in a quiet Oxford neighborhood, and the investigation uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives among the residents.
They know who did it. Perhaps not consciously. Perhaps not yet. But they know. When eight-year-old Daisy Mason vanishes from her family’s Oxford home during a costume party, Detective Inspector Adam ... (Goodreads)
Evil Games
by Angela Marsons
Detective Kim Stone investigates a series of murders linked to a twisted game. As the body count rises, she races against time to catch the killer.
The greater the Evil, the more deadly the game… When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal attack, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But, as more vengeful ... (Goodreads)
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)
Silent Scream
by Angela Marsons
A suspenseful thriller, uncovering the truth behind a killer's twisted motivations.
Even the darkest secrets can’t stay buried forever… Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been ... (Goodreads)
The Couple Next Door
by Shari Lapena
A suspenseful tale of a missing child, revealing the secrets and lies of the seemingly perfect neighbours.
AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Shari Lapena’s new thriller,, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!,“,The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.,”, ,—,People,“,Provocative and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Angel Tree
by Lucinda Riley
A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, family, and forgiveness, as a group of strangers come together to uncover a long-buried secret.
Thirty years have passed since Greta left Marchmont Hall, a grand and beautiful house nestled in the hills of rural Monmouthshire. But when she returns to the Hall for Christmas, at the invitation of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Abducted
by T.R. Ragan
A woman is abducted and held captive by a serial killer, but she fights back to survive and bring him to justice.
Lizzy Gardner is a one-million copy bestselling series. When Lizzy Gardner was only seventeen, what should have been the perfect night became the perfect nightmare. Kidnapped just blocks from home ... (Goodreads)
The Girl With No Name
by Diney Costeloe
A young girl is evacuated from London during WWII and ends up in a new family, facing challenges and uncovering secrets about her past.
Thirteen-year-old Lisa has escaped from Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport. She arrives in London unable to speak a word of English, her few belongings crammed into a small suitcase. Among them is ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Collection of 12 short stories featuring the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving complex cases.
A scandal in Bohemia – A case of identity -- The Boscombe Valley mystery -- The five orange pips -- The adventure of the blue carbuncle -- The adventure of the speckled band -- The adventure of the ... (Goodreads)
The Devil's Work
by Mark Edwards
A woman starts a new job, but soon realizes that her boss is not what he seems. A psychological thriller that will keep you on edge.
A gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of, Follow You Home, and, The Magpies,., It was the job she had dreamed of since childhood. But on her very first day, when an unnerving ... (Goodreads)
Dead Weight
by T.R. Ragan
A serial killer is on the loose, and private investigator Lizzy Gardner must race against time to stop them before they strike again.
Private investigator Lizzy Gardner knows a thing or two about living in the past. As a teenager, she was terrorized by a serial killer, an ordeal that haunted her for more than a decade before the ... (Goodreads)
A Dark Mind
by T.R. Ragan
A serial killer is on the loose and the only person who can stop him is a woman haunted by her own dark past.
Lizzy Gardner is a one-million copy bestselling series., They call him the Lovebird Killer, a merciless fiend unleashing a flood of unspeakable cruelty upon Sacramento’s most loving couples, young ... (Barnes & Noble)
Broken Promise
by Linwood Barclay
After his wife's death, David Harwood returns to his hometown and uncovers dark secrets that threaten his family.
From, New York Times, bestselling author Linwood Barclay comes an explosive novel set in the peaceful small town of Promise Falls, where secrets can always be buried—but never forgotten…, After his ... (Goodreads)
Riding Lessons
by Sara Gruen
After a tragic accident, a former Olympic equestrian struggles to rebuild her life and relationships while training a difficult horse.
As a world-class equestrian and Olympic contender, Annemarie Zimmer lived for the thrill of flight atop a strong, graceful animal. Then, at eighteen, a tragic accident destroyed her riding career and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by Hiawyn Oram
Four siblings enter a magical world of Narnia, ruled by the evil White Witch. They must unite with Aslan, the lion, to defeat her and restore peace.
A picture book retelling of C. S. Lewis's classic story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , for the youngest fans! Introduce them to the magic of Narnia with this picture book featuring ... (Goodreads)
Private L.A.
by James Patterson
Jack Morgan, Private Investigator, is hired to solve a high-profile murder case in Los Angeles. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit.
This book has several plots. Most directly involve Jack Morgan, the owner of Private, a private investigation company started by his father. One plot involves the disappearance of a Hollywood acting ... (Wikipedia)
The Girl on the Cliff
by Lucinda Riley
A woman discovers a family secret while visiting her grandmother's home in Ireland, leading her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past.
Why has a secret from 1914 caused a century of heartache?,Troubled by recent loss, Grania Ryan has returned to Ireland and the arms of her loving family. And it is here, on a cliff edge, that she ... (Goodreads)
Gone the Next
by Ben Rehder
A private investigator searches for a missing boy, uncovering dark secrets in a small Texas town.
Meet Roy Ballard, freelance videographer with a knack for catching insurance cheats. He's working a routine case, complete with hours of tedious surveillance, when he sees something that shakes him ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Making of Us
by Lisa Jewell
Three strangers discover they share the same biological father and embark on a journey to uncover their past and find their true identities.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone comes a “compelling and heartbreaking” (Jojo Moyes) novel about three strangers who are brought together by the father they never knew. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Not Dead Enough
by Peter James
A detective investigates a murder case where the prime suspect has a solid alibi. As the investigation progresses, more secrets are revealed.
On the night Brian Bishop murdered his wife, he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed at the time. At least, that’s the way it looks to Detective Superintendent Roy Grace who is called in to ... (Goodreads)
Your Perfect Year
by Charlotte Lucas
A man receives a diary from a stranger, which leads him on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected love.
A man consumed by a meaningless life is going to do something he’s never considered doing before. He’s going to enjoy the day…, For hyper-particular publishing heir Jonathan Grief, the day starts ... (Barnes & Noble)
Relic
by Douglas Preston
Scientists investigate an ancient secret, hidden deep in the South American jungle.
In September 1987, Dr. Julian Whittlesey is leading an expedition through the Amazon Basin , in the Brazilian rainforest , in search of the lost Kothoga tribe. He hopes to prove that they still do ... (Wikipedia)
The Wretched of Muirwood
by Jeff Wheeler
A young girl with forbidden powers must navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics to uncover the truth about her past and save her people.
In the ancient and mystical land of Muirwood, Lia has known only a life of servitude. Labeled a “wretched,” an outcast unwanted and unworthy of respect, Lia is forbidden to realize her dream to read ... (Goodreads)
The Fifth To Die
by J.D. Barker
A serial killer is on the loose, and Detective Porter must race against time to catch him before he strikes again.
In the thrilling sequel to The Fourth Monkey , a new serial killer stalks the streets of Chicago, while Detective Porter delves deeper into the dark past of the Four Monkey Killer. Detective Porter ... (Goodreads)
