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Thursday Murder Club novels volume 2
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This second book of the Thursday Murder Club series is so good it can be read on its own. A group of four seniors living in an English retirement community are back at it. Full of wonderful characters, murders, lots of plot twists and many smile worthy moments, I loved it! - Mike N
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Aurora Teagarden mysteries volume 1
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If you're looking for a bit of an escape and mystery than "Real Murders" is for you. It's a great audio listen for your morning walks. You'll be right there with Aurora mulling of over details and working to solve the murder. Can't get enough? There are 9 more in the series! - Karen S
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When the Earl of Wrexford is accused of murder, he turns to a satirical cartoonist to clear his name. Charlotte Sloane knows all of London's secrets, but this investigation threatens to reveal her own. Compelling characters make this a strong series opener. - Jennifer R
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Rose Gallagher mysteries volume 1
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When her boss goes missing, the police may not be concerned, but housemaid Rose Gallagher knows something's amiss. Her investigation spans the fabulous wealth of 5th Avenue to the tenements of Five Points, but is complicated by her discovery of the supernatural. - Jennifer R
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Daniel Hawthorne novels volume 2
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Writer Anthony Horowitz and ex police detective Daniel Hawthorne team up again to solve the obfuscated murder of a divorce lawyer. The fictitious Horowitz unravels the twisting murder plot and Hawthorn’s past while poking fun at his own Foyle’s War and Alex Rider series. - Sarah C
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Mikael is found wandering after 13 years thought dead. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Joona Linna races against time to save Mikael's sister and Saga Bauer goes undercover in a top security psychiatric ward to pry secrets from a convicted madman before he can kill again. - Sarah C
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Maggie Hope mysteries volume 1
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Intertwining plot lines, family secrets, and an abundance of historical detail combine for a page-turning read set in the early days of WWII. With a whip-smart heroine, excellent supporting cast, compelling action, and more than a few twists, it's a strong series opener. - Jennie R
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Hamish Macbeth mysteries volume 13
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A dentist with a bad reputation winds up dead and the whole town has a motive for his murder. This Hamish Macbeth Mystery has plenty of plot twists and a cast of characters--from the dental assistant to a pair of local moonshiners--that will keep you guessing until the very last page. - Arabeth B.
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Julian Kestrel mysteries volume 4
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Sadly, Kate Ross died before completing more Julian Kestrel mysteries, but this one -- the fourth and latest -- takes readers out of London to Italy and the world of 19th century opera, and deepens her detective's character in unexpected ways. -Charlotte M.
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This sheep's eye tale of a flock investigating their shepherd's mysterious death is much more than a detective story. Adorable, hilarious, and philosophical. -Charlotte M.
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11) Stockholm noir
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Short stories illuminate the seamy underbellies of the world’s cities in this exciting series. Introduce yourself to a range of authors not often available in English and get a whole new perspective on places such as Paris, Helsinki, Singapore, Tel Aviv, San Diego, and even DC. - Jennifer R.
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Dave Gurney novels volume 1
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Dave Gurney is a brilliant “retired” NYPD detective who is drawn back into a baffling crime. Gurney is clever, intense, and sees the big picture. Great characters, including Dave’s wife, who pushes him to stay retired. First in a series. - Laurie V.
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13) The Eyre affair
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Thursday Next novels volume 1
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Literary detective Thursday Next travels though time, entering works of classic literature to solve crimes, in this witty first installment of the acclaimed series set in alternate-reality England. A must read for lovers of literature and wordplay! - Michelle F.
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Reverend Clare Fergusson mysteries volume 1
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This mystery series featuring Russ, a small town police chief and Clare, a military helicopter pilot turned minister, is set in the Adirondacks and seems destined for PBS Masterpiece. Local gossip and politics mixed with murder make for addictive reading. - Nico P.
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Lady Sherlock novels volume 1
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What if Sherlock Holmes was a woman scorned by society for her scandalous behavior? What if Dr. Watson also had a storied past? Together, this team thwarts everyday criminals as well as criminal masterminds in this Sherlock retelling. - Sarah C.
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16) The last child
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In this dark mystery, a boy investigates the disappearance of his twin sister, whom hardly anyone still believes is alive. When a second child goes missing, the stakes are even higher. This is a story you can't put down. - Tracy K.
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