Recommendations based on New York Deadby Stuart Woods

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  1. Blood Orchid

    by Stuart Woods
    A thrilling mystery novel featuring a murder investigation in the world of high-end fashion and modeling.

    Blood Orchid: the name of Ed Shine's favorite flower –- and his latest real-estate venture. New to town, the dapper developer makes the acquaintance of Holly, her father, Ham, and her wily Doberman, ... (Goodreads)

  2. Orchid Beach

    by Stuart Woods
    A former cop turned private investigator is hired to solve a murder case in a wealthy Florida community.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Stuart Woods delivers a riveting thriller that introduces his first female protagonist, Deputy Chief of Police Holly Barker. Forced into early retirement at ... (Goodreads)

  3. Contagion

    by Robin Cook
    A medical thriller about a deadly virus outbreak and the race to find a cure before it spreads globally.

    One of Cook's most successful—and timely—bestsellers. Contagion is a terrifying cautionary tale for the millennium as a deadly epidemic is spread not merely by microbes—but by sabotage.... ... (Goodreads)

  4. First to Kill

    by Andrew Peterson
    A former Marine sniper is recruited by a secret government agency to take down a dangerous terrorist. Fast-paced action and suspense ensue.

    Ten years ago, a botched mission in Nicaragua ended covert ops specialist Nathan McBride’s CIA career. Now he utilizes his unique skill set in the private sector—until the night Frank Ortega, former ... (Goodreads)

  5. Outfox

    by Sandra Brown
    FBI agent is on the hunt for a cunning conman, but the tables turn when she becomes the hunted.

    From the #1, NYT, bestselling author: After a thirty-year search for a serial killer, FBI agent Drex Easton becomes a suspect's next-door neighbor — but can he navigate a shocking series of twists ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Deadly Heat

    by Richard Castle
    Detective Nikki Heat investigates a string of murders connected to a high-profile New York senator. Fast-paced and thrilling.

    Picking up where Frozen Heat left off, top NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat pursues the elusive former CIA station chief who ordered the execution of her mother over a decade ago. For the hunt, ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Bourne Objective

    by Eric Van Lustbader
    Jason Bourne is on a mission to uncover a global conspiracy involving a mysterious group known as "The Severed Man."

    After Bourne is ambushed and nearly killed while in Indonesia, he fakes his death to take on a new identity and mission- to find out who is trying to assassinate him. In the process, Bourne begins to ... (Goodreads)

  8. Scruples

    by Judith Krantz
    A young woman rises to the top of the fashion industry, navigating love, betrayal, and scandal along the way.

    Born the only child of a distinguished scientist, who is a member of the venerable Winthrop family but must work for a living, Wilhelmina is nicknamed "Honey," a diminutive of her middle name. In her ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Before I Let You Go

    by Kelly Rimmer
    Sisters Lexie and Annie are reunited when Annie's drug addiction resurfaces. A heart-wrenching story of love, sacrifice, and the bond between siblings.

    “Before I Let You Go, is a heartbreaking book about an impossible decision. Kelly Rimmer writes with wisdom and compassion about the relationships between sisters, mother and daughter…. She captures ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The 8th Confession

    by James Patterson
    An NYPD Detective and her partner investigate a series of gruesome murders.

    Stacey Glenn, a dropout girl from the high society is convicted of multiple counts of murder by Yuki Castellano - the lawyer of the Murder Club. Glenn is killed and beheaded once she arrives in ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Job

    by Janet Evanovich
    A down-on-her-luck woman takes on a job as a bounty hunter, leading to wild adventures and unexpected romance.

    Charming con man Nicolas Fox and dedicated FBI agent Kate O'Hare secretly take down world’s most-wanted and untouchable felons, next job Violante, the brutal leader of a global drug-smuggling empire. ... (Goodreads)

  12. Deeper Than the Dead

    by Tami Hoag
    A serial killer terrorizes a small California town in the 1980s, and a group of investigators race against time to catch the culprit.

    California, 1985. Four children, running in the woods behind their school, stumble upon a partially buried female body, eyes and mouth glued shut. Close behind the children is their teacher, Anne ... (Goodreads)

  13. Metro Girl

    by Janet Evanovich
    A young woman searches for her missing brother in Miami, encountering danger and romance along the way.

    A spectacular new novel, complete with high stakes, hot nights, murder and graft—not to mention car chases, car races, car explosions, and car—well, you get the idea Alexandra Barnaby got the brains ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Six Days of the Condor

    by James Grady
    A CIA researcher returns from lunch to find his colleagues murdered. He must evade the killers and uncover the truth.

    Ronald Malcolm is a CIA employee who works in a clandestine operations office in Washington, D.C. responsible for analyzing the plots of mystery and spy novels. One day, when he should be in the ... (Wikipedia)

  15. N is for Noose

    by Sue Grafton
    Private investigator Kinsey Millhone investigates the death of a cop 12 years ago, and uncovers secrets and lies in a small town.

    The story takes place mainly in the small-town mountain community of Nota Lake, California (population 2,356, elevation 4,312), where Kinsey has inherited a client named Selma Newquist from her ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Easy Prey

    by John Sandford
    A wealthy businessman is murdered, and the investigation leads to a group of teenage hackers.

    A Lucas Davenport thriller by internationally bestselling novelist John Sandford In life she was a high-profile model. In death she is the focus of a media firestorm that's demanding action from ... (Goodreads)

  17. Mary, Mary

    by James Patterson
    A thrilling mystery involving a missing woman and the secrets she left behind.

    FBI Agent Alex Cross is on vacation in Los Angeles with his family and his girlfriend Jamilla Hughes (from, Violets Are Blue, ) when he receives word that a Hollywood actress has been murdered. The ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Chase

    by Janet Evanovich
    A fast-paced, comedic mystery novel about a bounty hunter chasing down a criminal.

    Internationally renowned thief and con artist Nicolas Fox runs daring cons, now teams undercover for FBI with agent who caught him, Kate O'Hare. Together they catch the world’s most wanted—and ... (Goodreads)

  19. Fireproof

    by Eric Wilson
    A firefighter's journey of faith, self-discovery and redemption.

    INSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Other Woman

    by Sandie Jones
    Emily thinks she has found the perfect man, until she meets his fiancée. A twisted love triangle ensues.

    THE REESE WITHERSPOON X HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK AND, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER "One of the most twisted and entertaining plots. " —Reese Witherspoon "Whiplash-inducing."— New York Times Book ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Flight Attendant

    by Chris Bohjalian
    A flight attendant wakes up next to a dead man in a hotel room, and her life spirals out of control as she tries to clear her name.

    Flight attendant Cassandra Bowden wakes with a hangover in a hotel room in Dubai to find a dead body next to her. Afraid to call the police, she continues as though nothing happened, joining the ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Of Blood and Bone

    by Nora Roberts
    A young girl discovers her magical destiny in a post-apocalyptic world, fighting to save humanity from evil forces.

    Nora Roberts, the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of the epic, Year One, returns with, Of Blood and Bone, , a new tale of terror and magic in a brand new world. They look like an everyday ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. T is for Trespass

    by Sue Grafton
    Detective Kinsey Millhone investigates the disappearance of a client's daughter, uncovering a web of secrets and lies.

    Kinsey's cantankerous neighbor Gus is badly injured in a fall and hires Solana Rojas, a private nurse, to help him while he recuperates. Kinsey becomes suspicious when Gus becomes isolated and ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Confessor

    by Daniel Silva
    A master spy embarks on a thrilling mission to uncover secrets and protect the innocent.

    Gabriel Allon is tasked to investigate the murder of scholar Benjamin Stern in Munich . The lack of Stern's computer and other documents indicate that he was not killed for being a Jew — but rather ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Rich Man, Poor Man

    by Irwin Shaw
    A family saga spanning generations, exploring the power of money and its influence on relationships.

    In the early parts of the novel Shaw goes to great lengths to make the point about "Jordache blood" – violent, bitter, resentful. One of the ways he does this is by meticulously describing the ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Die Again

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A homicide detective races to solve a murder and uncover a dark conspiracy hidden within the city.

    The latest enthralling case in Tess Gerritsen's New York Times bestselling Rizzoli & Isles series, the blockbuster books behind the smash hit TNT series. Boston Detective Jane Rizzoli is on the case ... (Goodreads)

  27. A Death in Vienna

    by Daniel Silva
    An international assassin is pursued by a CIA operative through the streets of Vienna.

    An Israeli-run Holocaust research office in Vienna is bombed, resulting in the death of the two female staff and serious injury to the Director. Gabriel Allon, a former assassin for 'The Office' and ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Rembrandt Affair

    by Daniel Silva
    An art restorer embarks on a thrilling mission to uncover a conspiracy involving a stolen Rembrandt painting.

    Gabriel Allon and his team seek a lost Rembrandt whose previous owners have included both Holocaust victims and terrorists. In addition to regularly recurring characters, Julian Isherwood in his role ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Night Fire

    by Michael Connelly
    Detective Harry Bosch and LAPD detective Renee Ballard team up to solve a cold case that leads to a dangerous investigation.

    Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch's mentor in this, New York Times, Best Crime Novel of the Year and, Los Angeles Times, Book ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Millennium Trilogy

    by Stieg Larsson
    Thrilling crime novel exploring the dark side of human nature and the consequences of secrets.

    Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy is now available in a complete hardcover set., The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, , Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden’s wealthiest families disappeared without ... (Goodreads)