Mystery/Crime/Thriller Books
Embark on a gripping journey with our Mystery, Crime, and Thriller section. Explore master storytellers such as Agatha Christie and contemporary powerhouses like Gillian Flynn and Lee Child. Whether it's a classic mystery novel or a psychological thriller, this collection offers tales that will keep you and your finger on the page.
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Penguin
The Whisper Man : The chilling must-read Richard & Judy thriller pick
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You'll hear the whispers. And then you'll hear the screams...
Still devastated after the loss of his wife, Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the sleepy village of Featherbank, looking for a fresh start.But Featherbank has a dark past. Fifteen years ago a twisted serial killer abducted and murdered five young boys. Until he was finally caught, the killer was known as 'The Whisper Man'.Of course, an old crime need not trouble Tom and Jake as they try to settle in to their new home. Except that now another boy has gone missing. And then Jake begins acting strangely.He says he hears a whispering at his window...
Reg Keeland, Stieg Larsson |
Maclehose
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest
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The TrialLisbeth Salander - outsider and apparent enemy of society - is charged with attempted murder. The state has also ruled that she is mentally unstable, and should be locked away in an institution once again But she is closely guarded in a hospital having taken a bullet to the head so how will she prove her innocence?The EnemyPulling the strings of the prosecution is the powerful inner circle of Säpo, the state security police. Determined to protect the secrets and corruption at Sweden's rotten core, Säpo is not an adversary to take on alone.The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest Only with the help of Mikael Blomkvist and the journalists at Millennium magazine can Salander avoid the fate that has been decided for her. Together they form a compelling and dynamic alliance. This final volume of the Millenium Trilogy is the culmination of one of the most mesmerizing fictional achievements of our time.
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Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village in North Yorkshire, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son Nathan and ageing Labrador Dido, both at the discretion of his former partner Julia. It’s a picturesque setting, but there’s something darker lurking behind the scenes.Jackson’s current job, gathering proof of an unfaithful husband for his suspicious wife, seems straightforward, but a chance encounter with a desperate man on a crumbling cliff leads him into a sinister network—and back into the path of someone from his past. Old secrets and new lies intersect in this breathtaking new literary crime novel, both sharply funny and achingly sad, by one of the most dazzling and surprising writers at work today.
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St. Paul, Minnesota, 1939. The body of a beautiful dime-a-dance girl is found on a hillside, and Police Lieutenant Wesley Horner, struggling and alone after his wife's recent death, heads the investigation into her murder. His chief suspect is Herbert White, an eccentric recluse and hobby photographer who spends his days recording his life in detailed journal entries and scrapbooks. In Mr. White's Confession , Robert Clark illuminates the complex relationships between truth and fiction, past and present, faith and memory. Mr. White's Confession is the winner of the 1999 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
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The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn fog and plows through a crowd of men and women on line for a job fair in a distressed American city. Then the lone driver backs up, charges again, and speeds off, leaving eight dead and more wounded. The case goes unsolved and ex-cop Bill Hodges is out of hope when he gets a letter from a man who loved the feel of death under the Mercedes’s wheels…Brady Hartsfield wants that rush again, but this time he’s going big, with an attack that would take down thousands—unless Hodges and two new unusual allies he picks up along the way can throw a wrench in Hartsfield’s diabolical plans.
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Beside Myself is a literary thriller about identical twins, Ellie and Helen, who swap places aged six. At first it is just a game, but then Ellie refuses to swap back. Forced into her new identity, Helen develops a host of behavioural problems, delinquency and chronic instability. With their lives diverging sharply, one twin headed for stardom and the other locked in a spiral of addiction and mental illness, how will the deception ever be uncovered? Exploring questions of identity, selfhood, and how other people's expectations affect human behaviour, this novel is as gripping as it is psychologically complex.
Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child |
Grand
Central
Publishing
The Lost Island : A Gideon Crew Novel
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Gideon Crew--brilliant scientist, master thief--is living on borrowed time. When his mysterious employer, Eli Glinn, gives him an eyebrow-raising mission, he has no reason to refuse. Gideon's task: steal a page from the priceless Book of Kells, now on display in New York City and protected by unbreakable security.Accomplishing the impossible, Gideon steals the parchment--only to learn that hidden beneath the gorgeously illuminated image is a treasure map dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks. As they ponder the strange map, they realize that the treasure it leads to is no ordinary fortune. It is something far more precious: an amazing discovery that could perhaps even save Gideon's life.Together with his new partner, Amy, Gideon follows a trail of cryptic clues to an unknown island in a remote corner of the Caribbean Sea. There, off the hostile and desolate Mosquito Coast, the pair realize the extraordinary treasure they are hunting conceals an even greater shock-a revelation so profound that it may benefit the entire human race . . . if Gideon and Amy can survive.
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Mirza, a secretive neighbour of the Chens in Japanese Occupied Singapore, is a known collaborator and blackmailer. So when he is murdered in his garden, clutching a branch of mimosa, the suspects include local acquaintances, Japanese officials -- and his own daughters.Su Lin's Uncle Chen is among those rounded up by the Japanese as reprisal. Hideki Tagawa, a former spy expelled by police officer Le Froy and a power in the new regime, offers Su Lin her uncle's life in exchange for using her fluency in languages and knowledge of locals to find the real killer.Su Lin soon discovers Hideki has an ulterior motive. Friends, enemies and even the victim are not what they seem. There is more at stake here than one man's life. Su Lin must find out who killed Mirza and why, before Le Froy and other former colleagues detained or working with the resistance suffer the consequences of Mirza's last secret.
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The Expats is an exciting and suspenseful novel that would appeal to fans of espionage and thrilling plots. As Kate begins to uncover secrets of those around her, she finds herself in situations that threaten her family, marriage, and life. Through the layers of deceit, readers will be captivated by the unraveling of Kate's life as an expat in Europe.
Andy McDermott
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The Sacred Vault (Wilde/Chase 6)
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The sixth brilliant book from Andy McDermott - Clive Cussler's heir apparent. The world is in shock when Michelangelo's David is stolen from a museum in Florence, Italy. The latest in a series of audacious thefts of historical treasures, it's only a matter of time before another priceless artefact is targeted. When the Talonor Codex -- a great Atlantean explorer's account of his travels -- is stolen, it becomes clear that the thefts form only part of the raiders' ultimate plan. The codex holds clues to the location of the Vault of Shiva and its fabled contents -- the legendary Shiva-Vedas, the chronicles of the ancient Hindu god of destruction. Witnesses to the latest daring robbery, archaeologist Nina Wilde and former SAS soldier Eddie Chase are forced into a treacherous hunt across the world to discover the vault before its secrets fall into dangerous hands. The vault's prize is a treasure beyond price, but it may also be the catalyst for global annihilation...
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Lisa Kallisto is the not-so-perfect model of the modern woman. During an impossibly hectic week, Lisa takes her eye off the ball for a moment and her world descends into a living nightmare. Not only is her best friend's thirteen-year-old daughter missing, but it's Lisa's fault. To make matters worse, Lucinda is the second teenage girl to disappear within the past two weeks. The first one turned up stripped bare and abandoned on the main street after a horrible ordeal. Wracked with guilt over her mistake, and after having been publicly blamed by Lucinda's family, Lisa sets out to right the wrong. As she begins digging under the surface, Lisa learns that everything is not quite what it first appears to be.
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'A master of the intelligent thriller…The Ghost is Harris back on sparkling form' The Times
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Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase are back for their seventh blockbusting adventure by the bestselling author of THE HUNT FOR ATLANTIS, Andy McDermott.When archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase, are given the chance to work on an Interpol investigation into smuggled artefacts, they are stunned to realise that the artefacts hold clues to the location of a lost Inca settlement hidden somewhere in South America. As Nina and Eddie dig deeper, it soon becomes clear that finding the settlement may only be the start of their incredible quest. One which, astonishingly, may lead them to one of the greatest legends of all time: El Dorado - the mythical city of gold.Nina and Eddie are desperate to locate the fabled city. But they are not alone in their search. Deep in the jungles of Venezuela, they face corrupt soldiers, murderous revolutionaries and ruthless drug lords who will stop at nothing to obtain the city's treasures. With so much at stake, what price will they pay for the greatest of fortunes?
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If you're a fan of action-packed thriller novels that delve into the world of ancient mysteries and power struggles, "The Emperor's Tomb" is a must-read. Steve Berry's detailed descriptions and well-crafted plot will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. With a mix of history, politics, and action, this book is a page-turner that will leave you wanting more.
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What if someone thinks they deserve their life more than you?When a Lesley Kinnock buys a lottery ticket on a whim, it changes her life more than she could have imagined . . . Lesley and her husband Mack are the sudden winners of a £15 million EuroMillions jackpot. They move with their 15-year-old daughter Rosie to an exclusive gated estate in Buckinghamshire, leaving behind their ordinary lives - and friends - as they are catapulted into wealth beyond their wildest dreams. But it soon turns into their darkest nightmare when, one beautiful spring afternoon, Lesley returns to their house to find it empty: their daughter Rosie is gone. DC Maggie Neville is assigned to be Family Liaison Officer to Lesley and Mack, supporting them while quietly trying to investigate the family. And she has a crisis threatening her own life - a secret from the past that could shatter everything she's worked so hard to build.As Lesley and Maggie desperately try to find Rosie, their fates hurtle together on a collision course that threatens to end in tragedy . . . Money can't buy you happiness.The truth could hurt more than a lie.One moment really can change your life forever.
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In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his will. With his death just hours away, Troy Phelan wants to send a message to his children, his ex-wives, and his minions—a message that will touch off a vicious legal battle and transform dozens of lives. Because Troy Phelan’s new will names a sole surprise heir to his eleven-billion-dollar fortune: a mysterious woman named Rachel Lane, a missionary living deep in the jungles of Brazil.Enter the lawyers. Nate O’Riley is fresh out of rehab, a disgraced corporate attorney handpicked for his last job: to find Rachel Lane at any cost. As Phelan’s family circles like vultures in D.C., Nate goes crashing through the Brazilian jungle, entering a world where money means nothing, where death is just one misstep away, and where a woman—pursued by enemies and friends alike—holds a stunning surprise of her own.
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In December 1893, Sherlock Holmes-adoring Londoners eagerly opened their Strand magazines, anticipating the detective's next adventure, only to find the unthinkable: his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, had killed their hero off. London spiraled into mourning -- crowds sported black armbands in grief -- and railed against Conan Doyle as his assassin. Then in 1901, just as abruptly as Conan Doyle had "murdered" Holmes in "The Final Problem," he resurrected him. Though the writer kept detailed diaries of his days and work, Conan Doyle never explained this sudden change of heart. After his death, one of his journals from the interim period was discovered to be missing, and in the decades since, has never been found. Or has it? When literary researcher Harold White is inducted into the preeminent Sherlock Holmes enthusiast society, The Baker Street Irregulars, he never imagines he's about to be thrust onto the hunt for the holy grail of Holmes-ophiles: the missing diary. But when the world's leading Doylean scholar is found murdered in his hotel room, it is Harold - using wisdom and methods gleaned from countless detective stories - who takes up the search, both for the diary and for the killer.
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What would you do for love? Would you die? Would you kill? "So, we have your wife. You can get her back for 2 million cash."Landscape gardener Mitchell Rafferty thinks it must be some kind of a joke. He was busy planting flower beds for one of his clients when his phone rang. Now he’s standing in a normal suburban neighborhood on a bright summer day having a phone conversation out of his darkest nightmare.Whoever is on the other end of the line is dead serious. "See that guy across the street?" Rifle fire shatters the stillness as the man goes down, shot in the head. "An object lesson."The caller doesn’t care that Mitch has no way of raising such a vast sum. He’s confident that Mitch will find a way. If he loves his wife enough.Mitch does love her enough. He’s got sixty hours to prove it. He’ll pay anything. He’ll pay a lot more. than two million dollars.From the master storyteller comes a story of love, tenacity and courage with the pace of a runaway train, "The Husband" is a thriller that holds the reader in its relentless grip from its tense opening to its shattering climax.
Alexander McCall Smith
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Abacus
The Good Husband Of Zebra Drive
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As winter turns to spring across Botswana's red earth and slow green rivers, all is not well on Zebra Drive. Mma Ramotswe has plenty of work, ranging from thefts at the printing works to suspicious deaths at the Mochudi hospital. Meanwhile Mma Makutsi's forthcoming marriage appears to threaten a happy working relationship. But when Mr J.L.B. Matekoni - trying to prove himself as a worthy husband - has to go at a little detective work, disaster looms...Witty and wise, the latest instalment in the lives of McCall Smith's extended Botswana family teaches the importance of trust, love and what really makes a good husband.
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Nobody likes The Complaints - they're the cops who investigate other cops. Complaints and Conduct Department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as 'the Dark Side', or simply 'The Complaints'. Malcolm Fox works for The Complaints. He's just had a result, and should be feeling good about himself. But he's middle-aged, sour and unwell. He also has a father in a care home and a sister who persists in an abusive relationship.In the midst of an aggressive Edinburgh winter, the reluctant Fox is given a new task. There's a cop called Jamie Breck, and he's dirty. Problem is, no one can prove it. But as Fox takes on the job, he learns that there's more to Breck than anyone thinks. This knowledge will prove dangerous, especially when murder intervenes.
Alexander McCall Smith
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Abacus
The Miracle At Speedy Motors
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A client, who was adopted, askes Precious Ramotswe to trace her biological family. But will her searches bring happiness or something rather different, something rather frightening?
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The most gripping thriller since Thomas Harris's Red Dragon. ONE. TWO. THREE. That's all it takes to drive the nail into her head, to leave her hanging on the wall. She deserved to die. Now all he needs is absolution for his sins. And he knows just the people who can help. Kris, Tamara,Wolf and Frauke. Four friends, living in Berlin, with one big an agency called Sorry. Unfair dismissals, the wrongly everyone has a price, and Sorry will find out what it is. It's as simple as that. But they didn't count on their next client being a killer. Standing face to face with a brutally murdered woman, the philosophy that has brought them so much success sounds hollow. But who is the killer and why has he killed her? Someone is mocking them for playing God and hell is only just beginning.
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Balford-le-Nez is a dying seatown on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community is found dead near its beach, his neck broken, sleepy Balford-le-Nez ignites. And working solo, without her long-time partner Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, Sergeant Barbara Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but the terrible price people pay for deceiving others...and themselves.
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Paperback. Pub Date :2006-05-02 512 English HarperCollins UK The new thrill a minute blockbuster from bestselling author Dale Brown.International terrorists. funded by a corrupt petroleum company. are attempting to destabilise the Global economy and profit from rocketing oil prices.Responsibility for tracking down the terrorists lies with one man. Jason Richter.But how effective can one man beA ruthless group of petroleum company owners known as the Consortium. are financing an international terrorist organisation. their mission is to stage a series of attacks around the world in an effort to destabilise the global economy and profit from sky rocketing oil prices.It comes down to Jason Richter and his group of seasoned military veterans to track down the terrorists before they strike at the heart of America itself . Introducing an exciting new cha...
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Samantha Laschen, a doctor specialising in post-traumatic stress disorder, has moved to the Essex coast with her small daughter, Elsie, to escape the problems of her London life. Or so she thinks. Fiona Mackenzie barely survived the savage, murderous attack which left her parents dead. Now she is in need of sanctuary and the police see Sam as the ideal person to offer her a safe house. But as Fiona makes her way into the hearts of her hosts, Sam discovers that the risks she has foreseen are nothing to the terrifying danger she actually faces ...
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While making the best of her new telemarketing job, Helen Hawthorne thinks she hears a murder on the other end of the line-and must avoid a close call with a killer.
Brigid Kemmerer
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Thicker than Water
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Thomas Bellweather would never knowingly hurt someone he loved. But when his mother is murdered inside their locked house, he is the only suspect. Even his cop-stepdad can't protect him forever in a new town where no one knows or trusts him.The only person who believes him is Charlotte, sister to three protective cops and straight-up dangerous to Thomas. She knows there are pieces missing in the puzzle, and she's determined to find them.But finding things that are hidden could get them both killed.
Jennifer Shaw Wolf
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Bloomsbury
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Dead Girls Don't Lie
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Rachel died at two a.m . . . Three hours after Skyler kissed me for the first time. Forty-five minutes after she sent me her last text. Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before. . .before that terrible night at the old house. Before Rachel shut Jaycee out. Before Jaycee chose Skyler over Rachel. Then Rachel is found dead. The police blame a growing gang problem in their small town, but Jaycee is sure it has to do with that night at the old house. Rachel’s text is the first clue—starting Jaycee on a search that leads to a shocking secret. Rachel’s death was no random crime, and Jaycee must figure out who to trust before she can expose the truth. In the follow-up to her powerful debut, Jennifer Shaw Wolf keeps readers on their toes in another dark, romantic story of murder and secrets.
Ruth Rendell
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Arrow
The Fallen Curtain And Other Stories
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If you're looking for a collection of gripping psychological mysteries, Ruth Rendell's "The Fallen Curtain And Other Stories" is a must-read. Each story will make you question the motivations and sanity of the characters involved, leaving you on edge until the very end. Rendell's writing is dark and haunting, perfect for those who enjoy exploring the depths of the human psyche.
Peter Abrahams
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Walker
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Behind the Curtain : An Echo Falls Mystery
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Too many things are amiss at 99 Maple Lane. What's bothering Ingrid's dad? Why has her brother Ty turned so moody? Meanwhile Ingrid stumbles upon some suspicious goings-on at the high school. She begins fishing around to find out who's really pulling the strings in Echo Falls.
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From the bestselling author of the Bone Collector novels, soon to be an NBC seriesTwenty-one-year-old Rune is an aspiring filmmaker, but so far her only break has been scoring a job as an underpaid production assistant in Manhattan. Still, she's always on the lookout for the perfect topic for her own film--and she thinks she's found it when she witnesses the bombing of a triple-X movie theater in Times Square. Rune's got a great hook for her documentary: She plans to film it through the eyes of Shelly Lowe, the porn star whose movie was playing at the theater when it exploded. But just hours after Rune films a poignant Shelly reflecting on her dreams of becoming a serious actress, a second bomb silences the beautiful film star forever. Was Shelly in the wrong place at the wrong time--or was she the bomber's target all along? Rune vows to find out the truth behind the death of this blue movie star. But as she struggles to finish shooting her film, Rune's labor of love may be her final masterpiece--as a shooting of a more lethal kind threatens to write an ending to this story that no one wants to see. . . .
Rumaan Alam
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Leave the World Behind
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"Leave the World Behind" will keep you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns, exploring the complexities of parenthood, race, and class, as two families come together in a moment of crisis. The novel's unpredictable plot will leave you guessing until the very end as it explores how our closest bonds are reshaped in moments of uncertainty.
Arthur Conan Doyle, Jonathan Stroud |
Puffin
Books
The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes
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Through the foggy streets of Victoria London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson embark on eight thrilling investigations. In some of his best known cases including 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Reigate Puzzle', Holmes brings his unique powers of deduction to bear on the most challenging mysteries.The adventure of the speckled band --The adventure of the blue carbuncle --The Musgrave ritual --The Reigate puzzle --Silver blaze --The adventure of the dancing men --The adventure of the six Napoleons --The missing three-quarter.
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The Secrets We Keep is a great read for fans of psychological thrillers and YA fiction. It offers a unique premise of identical twins, one pretending to be the other, and the consequences that arise from that decision. One of the most distinctive features of the book is its exploration of the complex relationships and the secrets that lie within. Readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, longing to unravel each mystery. Overall, this book offers an emotional and captivating journey that keeps readers engaged until the very end.
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Vanishing Girls could be a good read for young adults who enjoy thrilling mysteries with an emotional edge. The book is characterized by its strong emotional pull and the intriguing plotline, which keeps readers hooked till the end. The author's ability to create a feeling of suspense and suspicion throughout the novel, makes it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
Robin Benway
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Sleuth or Dare : An AKA Novel
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Former safe-cracking spy, Maggie Silver, likes her new life as a regular high-school girl. Mostly. Okay, so there's the usual cliques, bad lunches and frustratingly simple locker combinations, but there's also her new boyfriend, Jessie, and insanely cool best friend, Roux. Then her parents are falsely accused of a crime, so Maggie and her new team flee to Paris where she will have to use all her skills as a spy in order to clear their names. Too bad it only puts her and everyone she loves in danger.
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Kate Morton
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Pan
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The Lake House : A Heart-wrenching and Atmospheric Mystery
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The Lake House could be a good read for those who enjoy sophisticated suspenseful novels with complex and mysterious family secrets. The book features vivid writing, evocative descriptions, and well-developed characters. The story weaves between the past and the present to unravel the mystery of the disappearance of a baby boy and the impact it had on the Edevane family. Overall, it's a heart-wrenching tale that will keep you guessing until the final pages.
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Alexander McCall Smith
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The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection
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"The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection" would be a good read for someone who appreciates cozy mysteries with a cultural twist. Alexander McCall Smith's writing style is gentle, yet engaging, and the characters are endearing. This particular installment of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series features the beloved characters Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi, and introduces a new character, Mr. Clovis Andersen, a famous detective who is the author of the classic guide to their trade. The story is a delightful blend of mystery, humor, and culture, as the characters navigate both personal and professional challenges, and work together to solve a case involving a missing boy. Overall, "The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection" is a charming and heartwarming mystery that is sure to delight fans of the genre.
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Anthony Horowitz
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Hachette
The House of Silk : A Sherlock Holmes Novel
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The House of Silk would be a good read for those who are fans of Sherlock Holmes. Anthony Horowitz was authorized by the Arthur Conan Doyle estate to continue the series and his writing style is reminiscent of Doyle's original works. The story is set in Victorian England and follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate the mysterious House of Silk. The most unique feature of the book is that it stays true to the original Doyle characterizations while also delivering a fresh new story.
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Lou Berney
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William
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The Long and Faraway Gone : A Novel
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"The Long and Faraway Gone" intertwines two unsolved crimes and the impact they have on the survivors. The characters' paths cross as they seek answers, leading them to confront their own past traumas. Berney's novel is a compelling exploration of memory and the aftermath of violence.
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Jeffery Deaver
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Twisted : The Collected Stories of Jeffery Deaver, Volume I
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Twisted is a collection of diverse and spine-tingling suspense stories that will leave readers on the edge of their seat. From a chilling Christmas disappearance solved by criminalists Lincoln Rhyme to a daughter's desperate attempt to save her father from a serial killer, each story is carefully crafted with unexpected endings that will surprise even the most astute readers. With nods to literary greats Edgar Allan Poe and O. Henry, Twisted showcases Jeffery Deaver's unparalleled imagination and masterful storytelling abilities. Highly recommended for lovers of suspense and unexpected plot twists.
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Debra Webb
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Nameless
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Nameless is a thrilling crime novel that would appeal to fans of suspense and mystery. The book follows FBI rookie Vivian Grace, who is on a personal mission to catch a kidnapper. She teams up with ex-agent Ryan McBride, and together they must solve the case before time runs out for the victims. The most unique feature of the book is the personal connection that the protagonist has with the case, which adds an emotional depth to the story. Fans of crime thrillers are sure to enjoy Nameless.
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Scott Turow
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The Laws of Our Fathers
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Recommended for fans of legal thrillers, The Laws of Our Fathers twists the lives of 60s activists and their trial for murder. Turow, a seasoned legal expert, paints vivid descriptions of court procedures that add to the thrilling experience.
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Lawrence Sanders
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The Fourth Deadly Sin
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This book is perfect for those who enjoy psychological mysteries that keep them on edge. The Fourth Deadly Sin is a thrilling read that takes you through the investigation of six suspects who were the patients of a murdered psychiatrist. It's a page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end. Lawrence Sanders' writing style is engaging and draws the reader into the story, making it hard to put down.
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Iris Johansen
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Firestorm
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Firestorm could be a good read for fans of thrilling psychological mysteries with strong female leads. This book has a unique feature in that it explores the world of arson investigation, and the main character has a special bond with her evidence-sniffing dog. The plot is fast-paced and suspenseful, and the complex dynamics between the characters make for a satisfying read. Some users might appreciate the romantic subplot between the two protagonists. Overall, Firestorm is a highly entertaining mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
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Shadow Family
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Shadow Family could be a good read for those interested in exploring the psychological tension between reality and fantasy, as well as the dangers of anonymous online interactions. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its exploration of the "shadow lives" people can lead online and the consequences that can emerge in reality. Users may review this book as a thought-provoking and suspenseful page-turner that raises important questions about technology and human behavior.
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Ellie Marney
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Allen
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Every Word
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Recommended for fans of thrilling mysteries and romantic plots. The book is an interesting read due to its intricate plot and the well-developed character of Rachel and Mycroft. As the two investigate a murder, readers are kept on the edge of their seats with the suspenseful plot twist and the emotional turmoil of the central couple.
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MAGPIE MURDERS
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Recommendation: Magpie Murders is a captivating vintage crime novel with a clever and unexpected dual narrative. You'll be drawn into the charming English village setting and the puzzle of a murder mystery within a murder mystery. Anthony Horowitz's unique storytelling style and richly developed characters will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and those who enjoy a twist on the classic whodunit.
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A Scarpetta Omnibus: "Postmortem", "Body of Evidence", "All That Remains"
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With expertly crafted plots that keep you guessing, A Scarpetta Omnibus offers three of Cornwell's classic crime novels with strong central characters and pulse-pounding suspense. These novels offer a unique perspective on forensic procedures and psychological profiling, making them a must-read for anyone who loves heart-pounding crime fiction.
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Always a Thief is a thrilling novel with a gripping plot, where a master thief seeks the help of Morgan West to catch an unseen adversary. Kay Hooper skillfully creates an intense atmosphere with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of mystery and thriller genres will enjoy the well-developed characters and the intricacies of the plot.
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