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Phantom Prey
by John Sandford
Detective Lucas Davenport investigates a series of murders in Minneapolis, with a phantom-like killer on the loose.
A widow comes home to her large house in a wealthy, exclusive suburb to find blood on the walls, no body — and her college-age daughter missing. She's always known that her daughter ran with a bad ... (Goodreads)
Hidden Prey
by John Sandford
A detective investigates a murder in a small town, uncovering secrets and corruption. Fast-paced and suspenseful.
"One of the strongest in Sandford's Prey series."–,Entertainment Weekly, "Good, dark, perverse, bloody fun."--,The Washington Post Book World, Theories abound when a Russian gets himself killed on ... (Goodreads)
Invisible Prey
by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport investigates a high-profile murder case involving a wealthy family, uncovering dark secrets and dangerous alliances.
In the richest neighbourhood of Minneapolis, two elderly women lie murdered in their home, killed with a pipe, the rooms ransacked, only small items stolen. It's clearly a random break-in by someone ... (Goodreads)
Along Came a Spider
by James Patterson
A detective races against time to solve a kidnapper's twisted game.
What have we got? A missing little girl named Maggie Rose . . . a family of three brutally murdered in the projects of Washington, D.C. . . . the thrill-killing of a beautiful elementary school ... (Goodreads)
I, Alex Cross
by James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross investigates a series of brutal murders while balancing his personal life and struggles with his own emotions.
Detective Alex Cross is enjoying a birthday party with his family when he receives a call from his bosses informing him that Caroline, the 24-year-old only daughter of his late brother Blake, has ... (Wikipedia)
Die Trying
by Lee Child
An intense thriller involving a daring mission to rescue a kidnapped woman.
While in Chicago, former military policeman Jack Reacher is helping a young woman with an injured leg with her dry cleaning when they're captured at gunpoint by three men and thrown into a car, then ... (Wikipedia)
Kiss the Girls
by James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross races against time to stop a serial killer from abducting more victims.
As a teenage boy in 1975 Boca Raton , Florida , a future serial killer calling himself Casanova kills his first four victims. Elsewhere in 1981 Chapel Hill , North Carolina , another killer calling ... (Wikipedia)
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine
by Alexander McCall Smith
Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's finest detective, takes a vacation and finds herself solving a mystery in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta.
In this latest installment of the beloved and best-selling series, Mma Ramotswe must contend with her greatest challenge yet—a vacation! Business is slow at the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, so ... (Goodreads)
The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café
by Alexander McCall Smith
A tale of the accidental proprietor of a small café in an African country.
Mma Makutsi has decided to start a new venture: The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café. She envisages this to be place for fashionable men to hobnob, and in her excitement ignores the various warning signs, ... (Wikipedia)
S is for Silence
by Sue Grafton
A female detective investigates a missing persons case that reveals a sinister family secret.
In 1953, Violet Sullivan vanishes after going out for a Fourth of July party in the small town of Serena Station, California. The exact reason for her disappearance is unknown, but rumors abound that ... (Wikipedia)
Castle of Wizardry
by David Eddings
Epic quest to find a magical artifact and save a kingdom from danger.
A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled! THE ... (Goodreads)
Odd Thomas
by Dean Koontz
A young man with an unusual gift encounters an ancient evil, and must use his powers to save his town.
In the beginning of the book, Odd Thomas is silently approached by the ghost of a young girl brutally raped and murdered, and through his unique ability to understand the dead, is psychically led to ... (Wikipedia)
R is for Ricochet
by Sue Grafton
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone sets out to unravel a decades-old unsolved case of a missing woman.
Kinsey Millhone agrees to escort Reba, the daughter of Nord Lafferty, out of prison to the Lafferty mansion and watch over Reba until she is settled into her life out of prison. Reba was serving a ... (Wikipedia)
Enchanters' End Game
by David Eddings
The final battle between good and evil, as Garion and his companions fight to save the world from destruction.
THE DRIVE OF PROPHECY The quest was over. The Orb of Aldur was restored. And once again, with the crowning of Garion, there was a descendant of Riva Iron-grip to rule as Overlord of the West. But the ... (Goodreads)
Magician's Gambit
by David Eddings
A young man's quest to save his kingdom from a powerful sorcerer and restore peace.
Ce'Nedra, Imperial Princess of Tolnedra, is confused. Everyone knows the tales of the Orb protecting the West from the evil god Torak are just silly legends. But here she is, forced to join a ... (Goodreads)
A Wanted Man
by Lee Child
Thrilling journey of an ex-military fugitive on the run, pursued by dangerous enemies.
The novel opens with Jack Reacher, whose nose is broken from his last adventure (Worth Dying For), trying to get a ride out of Nebraska, hitch-hiking in the middle of the night, without any car ... (Wikipedia)
The Affair
by Lee Child
An ex-military cop investigates a murder that leads him to uncover a deeper conspiracy.
In March 1997, Maj. Jack Reacher is briefed by his superior Leon Garber on a troubling development in Carter's Crossing, Mississippi : a woman has been found murdered, her throat slit, with signs of ... (Wikipedia)
The Cold Dish
by Craig Johnson
Small-town sheriff investigates a grizzly murder, uncovering dark secrets in the process.
Walt Longmire, sheriff of Wyoming's Absaroka County, knows he's got trouble when Cody Pritchard is found dead. Two years earlier, Cody and three accomplices had been given suspended sentences for ... (Goodreads)
The Kite Runner: A Portrait of the Marc Forster Film
by David Benioff
A novelization of the film adaptation of "The Kite Runner," exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of friendship in war-torn Afghanistan.
With more than 120 photos in full color and the complete screenplay, the story behind the making of the movie based on the beloved bestselling novel directed by Marc Forster ( Monster's Ball , ... (Goodreads)
Postmortem
by Patricia Daniels Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner, investigates a serial killer in Richmond, Virginia.
The novel opens as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Virginia, receives an early-morning call from Sergeant Pete Marino, a homicide detective at the Richmond Police ... (Wikipedia)
NOS4A2
by Joe Hill
A supernatural adventure of a young girl trying to save her family and others from an evil immortal.
The book opens in a hospital in 2008. Charles Manx, a convicted child abductor, briefly wakes from a coma to threaten a nurse. Her coworkers don't believe her claim, because he exhibits only limited ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Fancy Pants
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A socialite and a bad boy football player are forced to work together, leading to unexpected romance.
THEY'RE CAVIAR AND BEER. KEROSENE ON FIRE. AND THEY'RE FALLING HEAD-OVER-HEELS IN LOVE.... She was the most beautiful British bauble in Europe's jet-set playgrounds. Now she's broke, furious, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Once Upon a Dream
by Liz Braswell
A retelling of Sleeping Beauty where Aurora never woke up, and Maleficent won. A dark and twisted version of the classic fairy tale.
What if the sleeping beauty never woke up? It should be simple—a dragon defeated, a slumbering maiden, a prince poised to wake her. But when said prince falls asleep as soon as his lips meet the ... (Goodreads)
Dying for Chocolate
by Diane Mott Davidson
Caterer Goldy Schulz investigates a murder at a chocolate-themed party. Recipes included.
The Caterer Meet Goldy Bear: a bright, opinionated, wildly inventive caterer whose personal life has become a recipe for disaster. She's got an abusive ex-husband who's into making tasteless threats, ... (Goodreads)
Disney at Dawn
by Ridley Pearson
The second book in the Kingdom Keepers series, where five teens must save Disney World from the evil Overtakers.
Award-winning author, Ridley Pearson delivers his 2nd installment in the famed Kingdom Keepers series! , It's supposed to be a happy day at the Magic Kingdom-the return of the teenaged holographic ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shadows
by John Saul
A family moves into a new home, unaware of the dark secrets hidden within its walls. As they uncover the truth, they must fight for their survival.
They call it the Academy. A secluded, cliff-top mansion overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A school for children gifted – or cursed -- with extraordinary minds. Children soon to come under the ... (Goodreads)
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
by Laini Taylor
A young woman discovers a secret world of angels, monsters, and a destiny she never knew was hers.
Karou, a 17-year-old art student living in Prague , goes about her daily life attending classes and hanging out with her best friend Zuzana, while simultaneously trying to evade her ex-boyfriend ... (Wikipedia)
The Night Strangers
by Chris Bohjalian
After a plane crash, a haunted pilot moves his family to a new town, where they encounter a coven of witches.
From the bestselling author of The Double Bind , Skeletons at the Feast , and Secrets of Eden , comes a riveting and dramatic ghost story. In a dusty corner of a basement in a rambling Victorian ... (Goodreads)
