Recommendations based on Blood Defenseby Marcia Clark

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  1. A Criminal Defense

    by William L. Myers Jr.
    A high-profile murder case puts a successful lawyer's career and personal life on the line. Twists and turns abound in this legal thriller.

    Losing the trial of his life could mean losing everything., When a young reporter is found dead and a prominent Philadelphia businessman is accused of her murder, Mick McFarland finds himself ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Butterfly Garden

    by Dot Hutchison
    A young woman's struggle to escape captivity after being imprisoned in a garden of butterflies.

    An Amazon Charts bestseller., Near an isolated mansion lies a beautiful garden. In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady trees…and a collection of precious “butterflies”—young women who have been ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Digging In

    by Loretta Nyhan
    A woman quits her corporate job to start a community garden, discovering the joys and challenges of a simpler life.

    In author Loretta Nyhan’s warm, witty, and wonderful novel, a widow discovers an unexpected chance to start over—right in her own backyard., Paige Moresco found her true love in eighth grade—and lost ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Still Waters

    by Viveca Sten
    A summer vacation on a Swedish island turns deadly when a woman's body is found. Secrets and lies unravel as the investigation unfolds.

    The first book in Swedish author Viveca Sten’s enormously popular Sandhamn Murders series., On a hot July morning on Sweden’s idyllic vacation island of Sandhamn, a man takes his dog for a walk and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Matchmaking for Beginners

    by Maddie Dawson
    A young woman inherits a matchmaking business and discovers her own ability to bring people together.

    Marnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life—a husband, kids, and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix ... (Goodreads)

  6. Everything We Keep

    by Kerry Lonsdale
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery, uncovering secrets of her past.

    An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller., A luminous debut with unexpected twists,, Everything We Keep, explores the devastation of loss, the euphoria of finding love again, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. An Innocent Client

    by Scott Pratt
    A lawyer's heroic fight against a corrupt system to save an innocent man from execution.

    A preacher is found brutally murdered in a Tennessee motel room. A beautiful, mysterious young girl is accused. In this Mystery Readers International finalist for "Best Debut Mystery," criminal ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Naturalist

    by Andrew Mayne
    An entomologist's adventures as he pursues his passion for the study of insects.

    Professor Theo Cray is trained to see patterns where others see chaos. So when mutilated bodies found deep in the Montana woods leave the cops searching blindly for clues, Theo sees something they ... (Goodreads)

  9. Stillhouse Lake

    by Rachel Caine
    A woman and her children are forced to constantly move and change identities after her husband is revealed to be a serial killer.

    Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she ... (Goodreads)

  10. Clear and Present Danger

    by Tom Clancy
    CIA analyst Jack Ryan uncovers a covert war against drug cartels in Colombia, leading to a dangerous mission to stop the violence.

    The President of the United States , who is running for reelection, finds a fierce opponent in Ohio Governor J. Robert Fowler, who has rallied the American public behind his administration's failures ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Crossing

    by Michael Connelly
    Thriller involving a homicide detective's search for a serial killer in Los Angeles.

    In this "tense" thriller and #1, New York Times, bestseller, Detective Harry Bosch teams up with Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller to track down a killer who just might find them first (,Wall Street ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Third Degree

    by Greg Iles
    A lawyer's life is turned upside down when he defends his best friend, a doctor accused of murdering a nurse. Twists and turns abound.

    “A keep-you-engaged-to-the-very-last-page thriller” (,USA TODAY,) from, New York Times, bestselling author Greg Iles—an unforgettable plunge into a world of sex, violence, marital betrayal, medical ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Bones

    by Jonathan Kellerman
    A psychologist helps solve a murder mystery involving a family with dark secrets.

    When it comes to writing deftly layered, tightly coiled novels of suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman reigns supreme as “master of the psychological thriller” (People). ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Outsider

    by Stephen King
    A man is accused of a brutal murder he claims he didn't commit, but evidence suggests otherwise. Is he really guilty or is something more sinister at play?

    In Flint City, Oklahoma , police detective Ralph Anderson arrests the popular English teacher and Little League coach, Terry Maitland, in front of a crowd of baseball spectators. Maitland is charged ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Grand Finale

    by Janet Evanovich
    Stephanie Plum is back, this time trying to solve a string of robberies while dealing with her love life and eccentric family.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author comes a revised, repackaged novel sure to please her many fans. She writes "high speed comic mayhem" (,Detroit Free Press,); she's "a blast of fresh ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. While You Were Mine

    by Ann Howard Creel
    A nurse in WWII falls in love with a soldier, but when he returns home engaged, she must raise his child alone.

    Everything she loved could so easily be lost. The end of World War II should have brought joy to Gwen Mullen. But on V-J Day, her worst fear is realized. As celebrating crowds gather in Times Square, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Once and Future King

    by T.H. White
    Epic chronicle of King Arthur, exploring themes of morality, justice, and power.

    The story starts in the final years of the rule of King Uther Pendragon . The first part, "The Sword in the Stone", chronicles Arthur's upbringing by his foster father Sir Ector , his rivalry and ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Wife for Hire

    by Janet Evanovich
    A woman hires a man to pose as her husband for a family gathering, but things get complicated when they start to fall for each other.

    Hank Mallone knows he's in trouble when Maggie Toone agrees to pretend to be his wife in order to improve his rogue's reputation. Will his harebrained scheme to get a bank loan for his business ... (Goodreads)

  19. Origin

    by Dan Brown
    An exploration of secret societies and history, uncovering dark secrets of the past.

    Edmond Kirsch, a billionaire philanthropist, computer scientist and futurist , as well as a strident atheist , attends a meeting in Catalonia ( Spain ) with Roman Catholic Bishop Antonio Valdespino, ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Murder on the Mind

    by L.L. Bartlett
    Jeff Resnick, a man with psychic abilities, becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. He must use his powers to clear his name and find the real killer.

    Jeff Resnick hardly knew his well-heeled half-brother. But after suffering a fractured skull in a vicious mugging, he reluctantly accepts the fact that he has a long and brutal recovery to face—and ... (Goodreads)

  21. Bright Side

    by Kim Holden
    A heartwarming story of a woman's journey through life, love, and loss, finding hope and positivity in the darkest of times.

    "THIS BOOK! You. Must. Read. It. It's beautiful. Heart-wrenching." -Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling authorAn inspiring, life-changing story about the power of love in all its forms, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Ghost Gifts

    by Laura Spinella
    A woman with psychic abilities is hired to solve a murder case, but the ghosts she encounters may be more than she bargained for.

    All Aubrey Ellis wants is a normal life, one that doesn’t include desperate pleas from the dead. Her remarkable gift may help others rest in peace, but it also made for an unsettling childhood and ... (Goodreads)

  23. No One to Trust

    by Iris Johansen
    A forensic sculptor is forced to use her skills to identify a terrorist. She must navigate danger and betrayal to save her son and stop the attack.

    He is the most terrifying of killers: ruthless, cunning, charismatic. And he has the means to get whatever he wants. And what Rico Chavez wants most is Elena Kyler–and he wants her dead. Trained as ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Pelican Brief

    by John Grisham
    A law student's investigation into a political assassination, uncovering a deadly conspiracy.

    The story begins with the assassinations of two ideologically divergent Supreme Court Justices. Both murders are committed by Khamel, the most wanted hitman in the world. Justice Rosenberg, a ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Beautiful Exiles

    by Meg Waite Clayton
    A fictionalized account of the tumultuous love affair between Ernest Hemingway and journalist Martha Gellhorn.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton comes a riveting novel based on one of the most volatile and intoxicating real-life love affairs of the twentieth century., Key West, 1936. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Targeted

    by Kendra Elliot
    FBI agent finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer while investigating a murder in her hometown.

    A, Wall Street Journal, bestseller, All Detective Mason Callahan wanted was a quiet fishing trip with the guys—a chance to get away and unwind before Halloween. Until he finds the body of his boss, ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Bourne Betrayal

    by Eric Van Lustbader
    Jason Bourne is back in action, fighting against a global conspiracy that threatens his life and the world's safety.

    At the beginning of the book, Bourne is in Doctor Sunderland's office. Sunderland, recommended by Lindros, is a specialist in memory restoration and miniaturization. Unfortunately for Bourne, he ... (Wikipedia)

  28. In Good Faith

    by Scott Pratt
    A lawyer defends a man accused of murder, but soon realizes his client may not be as innocent as he seems.

    A family of four is slaughtered in rural Tennessee. Two weeks later, a retired high school principal and his wife are brutally slain. Two Satan-worshipping teens stand accused. It’s up to prosecutor ... (Goodreads)

  29. Animal Magnetism

    by Jill Shalvis
    A veterinarian and a pilot navigate their attraction while dealing with a series of animal-related mishaps.

    Read Jill Shalvis's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. Co-owner of the town's only kennel, Lilah Young has lived in Sunshine, Idaho, all her life. Pilot-for-hire Brady Miller is just ... (Goodreads)

  30. Whiskey Sour

    by J.A. Konrath
    A serial killer is on the loose and Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels must catch him before he strikes again.

    First in an explosive series, millions sold worldwide... Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels is having a bad week. Her live-in boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer, chronic insomnia has ... (Barnes & Noble)