Category: New Release
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A British Cop Thriller Led by a Wary and Whip-smart Protagonist
Detective Inspector Jan Talantire of the Devon and Cornwall Police is called away from a rare date to a murder echoing a similar stabbing from 50 years ago, complete with crucifix through the heart and the victim’s name, Ruth Lyle.
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Welcome Back, Vic! The Tough Chicago PI Returns
The now middle-aged Warshawski is still reeling from her last case when she agrees to search for a missing young woman in Kansas — and then stumbles across another woman’s body. I loved book 22 in this series.
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Holly: Stephen King Lets His Unusual Female PI Shine
It’s been a minute since I read a novel by Stephen King. I’d forgotten a) what a great storyteller he is and b) how gross he can get. You’ll need a strong stomach for this chilling tale of two academics gone very, very wrong.
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Cyanide and Sensibility: A Cozy with Flavors of Austen
It’s fun to spot the references to Jane Austen and her characters in this cozy mystery featuring a professor of English literature who likes to dress in Regency-style gowns while teaching — and solving murders.
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A Welcome Holiday Puzzle: The Christmas Jigsaw Murders
Edie O’Sullivan may be an elderly English amateur sleuth but she’s no Miss Marple. The acid-tongued puzzler loathes most people but she’s going to need help to stop the body count from climbing.
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It’s Glory’s World, and We’re Lucky to Be Living in It
Author Danielle Arceneaux has created a darkly humorous amateur sleuth/bookie who doesn’t let age — or anything else — stand in her way. The relationships shine in this mystery set in small-town Louisiana.
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