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Lady in the Lake
by Laura Lippman
A housewife-turned-journalist investigates the murder of a missing woman in 1960s Baltimore, uncovering secrets and corruption along the way.
A New York Times Bestseller The revered, New York Times, bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Old Bones
by Douglas Preston
A team of archaeologists unearths a long-buried secret in the American West, leading to a dangerous quest for treasure and truth.
The #1, NYT, bestselling authors Preston & Child bring the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party to new life in this thrilling novel of archaeology, history, murder, and suspense. Nora Kelly, a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Akin
by Emma Donoghue
A retired professor and his 11-year-old great-nephew embark on a trip to France, uncovering family secrets and forging a new bond.
A retired New York professor's life is thrown into chaos when he takes a young great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother's wartime secrets in the next masterpiece from ... (Goodreads)
The Season
by Sarah MacLean
A young woman navigates the treacherous waters of high society in search of a husband. But love and scandal threaten to derail her plans.
Murder, treason, ball gowns, and boys . . . Regency London has never been so deliciously treacherous, adventure-filled, or . . . romantic, from, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author ... (Barnes & Noble)
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
by Joseph Bruchac
The story of Navajo code talkers who used their language to create an unbreakable code during World War II.
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their ... (Goodreads)
The American Lady
by Petra Durst-Benning
A young German woman travels to America in the 19th century to start a new life, facing challenges and finding love.
Tempestuous and beautiful Wanda Miles, daughter of Ruth and Stephen Miles (or so she thinks), aspires to more than the life of a debutante, but the trouble is she doesn’t know precisely what she ... (Goodreads)
The First Lady
by James Patterson
The President's wife goes missing, and the Secret Service agent tasked with finding her uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.
One secret could bring down the government when the President's memorable affair becomes a nightmare he longs to forget in this page-turner from James Patterson that will keep you up reading all ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Warehouse
by Rob Hart
A dystopian future where a powerful corporation controls everything, including its employees' lives. Two workers uncover the company's dark secrets.
Cloud isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place to live. And when you’re here, you’ll never want to leave.Paxton never thought he’d be working for Cloud, the giant tech company that’s eaten much of ... (Goodreads)
The Royal Secret
by Lucinda Riley
A young woman discovers a hidden family secret that leads her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and her true identity.
Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title, The Love Letter,. “Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high. For anyone looking for a dose of ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Beautiful Poison
by Lydia Kang
In 1918 New York, a wealthy family's daughter is murdered and three friends become suspects. Secrets and lies unravel in this historical mystery.
Just beyond the Gilded Age, in the mist-covered streets of New York, the deadly Spanish influenza ripples through the city. But with so many victims in her close circle, young socialite Allene ... (Goodreads)
Shadow Music
by Julie Garwood
A medieval romance between a Scottish laird and an English lady, with political intrigue and danger threatening their love.
For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows–skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite ... (Goodreads)
Do You Want to Start a Scandal
by Tessa Dare
A young woman is caught in a compromising position with a handsome lord, leading to a scandalous investigation and unexpected romance.
On the night of the Parkhurst ball, someone had a scandalous tryst in the library. • Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? • Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? • Perhaps the ... (Goodreads)
No Perfect Hero
by Nicole Snow
A wounded soldier returns home to find love with a woman who has secrets of her own. Can they overcome their pasts to build a future together?
Bossy. Heart of stone. Snarly mess next door.,Send help before I'm prick-matized... My next big mistake has a name. Warren Ford. Best kept secret in this weird little town. An alpha's alpha. Spartan ... (Goodreads)
Highland Velvet
by Jude Deveraux
A Scottish laird and an English lady fall in love amidst clan wars and political intrigue.
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0671739727 here.Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot. Stephen Montgomery was one of the hated English.He came to Scotland as a conqueror, saw her ... (Goodreads)
Crazy House
by James Patterson
In a dystopian society, twins Becca and Cassie are torn apart and sent to separate prisons for their nonconformity. Becca must fight to save her sister.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER, A B&N'S BEST BOOK OF 2017,There were no charges. There was no trial. There will be no escape. Becca Greenfield was snatched from her small hometown. She was thrown into a ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Mystery of Blue Train: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation
by Agatha Christie
A luxurious train ride turns into a murder mystery. Hercule Poirot must solve the case before the killer strikes again.
A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and gives to his heartsick daughter, Ruth Kettering, the "Heart of Fire," one of the world's legendary jewels that once adorned the crown of ... (Goodreads)
A Memory of Violets: A Novel of London's Flower Sellers
by Hazel Gaynor
A heartwarming story of two flower sellers in Victorian London, their struggles, and the power of hope and love.
From the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girl Who Came Home comes an unforgettable historical novel that tells the story of two long-lost sisters—orphaned flower sellers—and a young woman who ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Castle in the Clouds
by Kerstin Gier
A young woman starts a new job at a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps, but soon discovers secrets and danger lurking within its walls.
A Castle in the Clouds, follows a girl as she navigates secrets, romance, and danger in an aging grand hotel. Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded ... (Goodreads)
Jackaby
by William Ritter
Abigail Rook, a young woman with a love for adventure, teams up with the eccentric detective R.F. Jackaby to solve supernatural crimes in 19th century New England.
“Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” —,Chicago Tribune, Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Case of the Left-Handed Lady
by Nancy Springer
Enola Holmes investigates the disappearance of a young noblewoman, Lady Cecily, and uncovers a sinister plot.
Enola's name backwards spells "alone," and alone she is, in the world's biggest, darkest, dirtiest city. She is being hunted down by the world's most famous detective - her own brother, Sherlock ... (Goodreads)
The Haunting of Maddy Clare
by Simone St. James
A ghost-hunter and his assistant investigate a haunted barn, uncovering the dark secrets of a young woman's tragic death.
Sarah Piper's lonely, threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist a ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis—rich, handsome, scarred by World War I, and obsessed with ghosts—has ... (Goodreads)
The Woman on the Orient Express
by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
A journey of self-discovery for a woman traveling on the Orient Express, retracing the steps of Agatha Christie's famous trip.
Hoping to make a clean break from a fractured marriage, Agatha Christie boards the Orient Express in disguise. But unlike her famous detective Hercule Poirot, she can’t neatly unravel the mysteries ... (Goodreads)
The Lifeboat
by Charlotte Rogan
After a shipwreck, a group of survivors struggle to survive on a lifeboat, revealing their true nature as they fight for survival.
The sinking of an ocean liner leaves a newly married woman battling for survival in this powerful debut novel. Grace Winter, 22, is both a newlywed and a widow. She is also on trial for her life. In ... (Barnes & Noble)
Frog Music
by Emma Donoghue
A murder mystery set in 1870s San Francisco, revolving around the death of a cross-dressing frog catcher.
Summer of 1876: San Francisco is in the fierce grip of a record-breaking heat wave and a smallpox epidemic. Through the window of a railroad saloon, a young woman named Jenny Bonnet is shot dead. The ... (Goodreads)
As the Crow Flies
by Jeffrey Archer
A family saga that follows the fortunes of a man who embarks on a dangerous journey to find his father.
Growing up in the slums of East End London, Charlie Trumper dreams of someday running his grandfather's fruit and vegetable barrow. That day comes suddenly when his grandfather dies leaving him the ... (Goodreads)
The Woman in Our House
by Andrew Hart
A couple's decision to rent out their guesthouse to a mysterious woman leads to dark secrets and dangerous consequences.
What happens when you open your home to the perfect stranger?, Anna Klein is ready to return to work as a literary agent for the first time since having children. She and her husband, Josh, decide to ... (Barnes & Noble)
One Good Deed
by David Baldacci
A WWII veteran, Aloysius Archer, is released from prison and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation in a small town.
In this fast-paced historical thriller, the #1, New York Times, bestselling author introduces Archer, a WWII veteran forced to investigate a small-town murder — or risk returning to prison. , It's ... (Barnes & Noble)
Midnight Betrayal
by Melinda Leigh
A woman's past comes back to haunt her when her ex-husband is murdered, and she becomes the prime suspect.
Curator Dr. Louisa Hancock left behind Maine and her troubled past for Philadelphia and a job at a prominent museum. Just when it seems that Louisa’s new life is safe from her dark secrets, the body ... (Goodreads)
The Colossus Rises
by Peter Lerangis
Jack McKinley and his friends must find seven magical Loculi to save themselves and the world from destruction.
One Boy Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he’s going to die. One Mission Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to ... (Goodreads)
Broken Things
by Lauren Oliver
Two girls are accused of murdering their best friend, but years later, they discover the truth about what really happened.
With all the intensity and whiplash turns of Sharp Objects and One of Us Is Lying , this engrossing psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver is an unforgettable, ... (Barnes & Noble)
