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The NeighborThe Neighbor by Lisa Gardner
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A mystery that will keep you guessing. A woman vanishes. Just when you think you might have it figured out, you get a new twist. And some people keep their secrets.
The Girl Who Played with FireThe Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
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This second novel in the series by the late Stieg Larsson continues the action of elite computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, aka "Wasp," and investigative reporter Mikael Blomkvist.
VanishedVanished by Joseph Finder
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The latest mystery thriller by the author, as usual set in a corporate environment. A woman is assaulted and her husband vanishes. His brother, a highly trained PI with special skills, sets out to find him.
A Trace of Smoke (Hannah Vogel)A Trace of Smoke (Hannah Vogel) by Rebecca Cantrell
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The author's debut novel. Newspaper report Hannah Vogel in 1931 Berlin becomes involved in intrigue surrounding the murder of her brother, and is confronted by brownshirts including the infamous Ernst Roehm.
The ScarecrowThe Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
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A chilling mystery involving a serial killer. Set in contempory times, the hero is a newspaper reporter who has been pink slipped. Side issues about information technology, access to your privacy, etc.
Starvation Lake: A MysteryStarvation Lake: A Mystery by Bryan Gruley
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The debut novel by the author, it is a mystery dealing with ice hockey and investigative reporting. It may start out seeming like a little too much hockey, but stick with it. The story will draw you in.
Lonesome PointLonesome Point by Ian Vasquez
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Leo has been on the run most of his life. Now a man shows up from his past wanting a favor.
Rain Gods: A NovelRain Gods: A Novel by James Lee Burke
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Set in small towns and on back road in Texas, the novel features Sheriff Hackberry Holland. Nobody seems to trust anyone else. A number of illegal immigrants were murdered, and the sheriff finds himself drawn into the mess.
The DeceivedThe Deceived by Brett Battles
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The second novel in the Jonathan Quinn series. Quinn, a cleaner by trade, finds himself called in to dispose of a body. The body is someone he knows, and that sets off a chain of events. You can't tell the bad guys without a program, as the story has some twists and turns.
Even (A David Trevellyan Thriller)Even (A David Trevellyan Thriller) by Andrew Grant
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The debut novel featuring Commander David Trevellyan of British Naval Intelligence. An action filled thriller with considerable violence (take no prisoners).
Gone Tomorrow (Jack Reacher, No. 13)Gone Tomorrow (Jack Reacher, No. 13) by Lee Child
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As in other novels in the series, Jack Reacher stumbles into something. An interesting plot, set mostly in New York City, where you have to figure out who is doing what to whom.
Crazy Fool Kills Five: A Fifi Cutter MysteryCrazy Fool Kills Five: A Fifi Cutter Mystery by Gwen Freeman
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The second novel in the series about Fifi Cutter, independent insurance investigator in Los Angeles, and her freeloading half brother, Bosco Dorff.
Trigger City (Ray Dudgeon)Trigger City (Ray Dudgeon) by Sean Chercover
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A novel dealing with the contemporary issue of contracted security services and black bag jobs. Ray Dudgeon has to determine who the bad guys are, who is doing what to whom, who he can trust, and who is trying to kill him.
The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries)The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries) by P.D. James
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When investigative reporter Rhoda Gradwyn makes an appointment for some routine cosmetic surgery, she turns up dead. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is on the job with his team.
Naked OptionNaked Option by Joe Kolman
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Set in New York City's financial district (Wall Street) following 9/11. This is the best story about Wall Street since Lawrence Sanders "Tomothy's Game." A murder mystery with various financial crimes. A lot about options trading. It illustrates what went wrong in 2008.
The Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme NovelThe Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel by Jeffery Deaver
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A psychodrama about identity theft and murder. If someone steals your identity they can cause you all sorts of problems. They can ruim your credit, steal your money, create and alter records, even cause your arrest for crimes.
A Prisoner of BirthA Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer
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A modern version of the Count of Monte Cristo. A man is imprisoned based on false testimony. Now he seeks revenge, and a little bit more.
Hold TightHold Tight by Harlan Coben
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A novel about contemporary social problems. Children live separate lives from their parents. They have secrets. The novel may give you pause for thought if you have teenage children.
The Suspect (Signet Novel)The Suspect (Signet Novel) by John Lescroart
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Guilty until proven innocent. A Web of circumstantial evidence causes a man to be accused of murder. Attorney Gina Roake needs to unravel the information in the case, and find a real killer. The novel provides some chilling thoughts about how you might find yourself accused of a crime.
Blue HeavenBlue Heaven by C.J. Box
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Children in the wrong place at the wrong time observe a murder. Now everything has hit the fan, and they are on the run. A suspense novel.
The Good GuyThe Good Guy by Dean Koontz
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Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Tim just wanted to stop in for a quiet beer at a friend's bar. A case of mistaken identity draws him into a conflict with a hired killer. An excellent, well written novel that kept me up late to finish the book.
The Alibi ManThe Alibi Man by Tami Hoag
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A group of wealthy men provide alibis for each other to avoid criminal prosecution when they commit crimes. This time the crime is murder.
The AppealThe Appeal by John Grisham
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The latest of the John Grisham novels deals with the consequences following a jury's verdict in a civil case. Krane Chemical polluted the water in a Mississippi community. Now things have hit the fan. This has proved to be a controversial novel, i.e., a large number of reviewers rate it high, and a large number rate it low.
Moscow Rules (Gabriel Allon)Moscow Rules (Gabriel Allon) by Daniel Silva
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Gabriel becomes involved with Russian intrigue in a case dealing with the new Russia where former members of the KGB have enriched themselves to form a new elite class. There is a danger to the western world and to Israel.
T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries) by Sue Grafton
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The latest in the Kinsey Millhone series. Set in the 1980s, it deals with a contemporary issue.
Executive Privilege: A NovelExecutive Privilege: A Novel by Phillip Margolin
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Abuse of power and a fixer to clean up the mess. An interesting novel of murders and coverups. It can be dangerous to get involved in the wrong situations. You may become a loose end.
Lady KillerLady Killer by Lisa Scottoline
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Mary DiNunzio returns, after an absence of five years. It is about The Neighborhood, friends, and bullies. Mary has secrets that have been buried in her past. Now the past catches up with her. You may relate to some characters in the novel.
The Watchman: A Joe Pike Novel (Joe Pike Novels)The Watchman: A Joe Pike Novel (Joe Pike Novels) by Robert Crais
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A Joe Pike Novel. Partly a mystery and partly action adventure as Joe is given an assignment to protect a rich young woman.
No Good Deeds: A Tess Monaghan Novel (Tess Monaghan Mysteries)No Good Deeds: A Tess Monaghan Novel (Tess Monaghan Mysteries) by Laura Lippman
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Winner of the 2007 Anthony Award for best mystery novel. Tess in drawn into a murder investigation while teaching a class to journalists
A Wanted Man (Stone Creek Novels)A Wanted Man (Stone Creek Novels) by Linda Lael Miller
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Set in Stone Creek, Arizona Territroy, in 1905. It is a story about people hiding things in their pasts and includes tales of spousal abuse, child abuse, white slavery, train robbers, and reformed outlaws. Strong sexual content, and some amount of violence consistent with the story.
Dead Wrong (Joanna Brady Mysteries, Book 12)Dead Wrong (Joanna Brady Mysteries, Book 12) by J. A. Jance
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outstanding novel about Sheriff Joanna Brady. Two main cases, a murder and a dogfighting investigation, and various side issues involving the family and the office.
China Lake: An Evan Delaney Novel (Evan Delaney Mysteries)China Lake: An Evan Delaney Novel (Evan Delaney Mysteries) by Meg Gardiner
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Evan Delaney confronts a fanatical religious cult.
The Last SpymasterThe Last Spymaster by Gayle Lynds
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A novel of deception and intrigue where everything is not as it seems.
Death's Half Acre (Deborah Knott Mysteries)Death's Half Acre (Deborah Knott Mysteries) by Margaret Maron
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A continuation in the Deborah Knott series, the book wanders a bit through her life but is mainly about property development, greed, people making deals, and murder.
Bones to Ashes: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels)Bones to Ashes: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels) by Kathy Reichs
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The 10th novel in the series about forensic anthropologist Temperence Brennan. It visits her past as she investigates murdered young women in Montreal.
Kidnapped: An Irene Kelly Novel (Irene Kelly Mysteries)Kidnapped: An Irene Kelly Novel (Irene Kelly Mysteries) by Jan Burke
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A nominee for the 2007 Anthony Award, this is a novel about missing children, with a few murders thrown in. Children can go missing for a number of reasons. There are large numbers of cases every year. Irene Kelly is drawn in the cases.
The Ever-Running Man (Sharon McCone Mysteries)The Ever-Running Man (Sharon McCone Mysteries) by Marcia Muller
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Mystery and intrigue. A mad bomber seems to be on the loose with a grudge against Hy's company. McCone's agency is hired to investigate, and has to turn over some rocks when they look for a motive. Some people have secrets in their pasts.
Strange Affair: A Novel of Suspense (Inspector Banks Mysteries)Strange Affair: A Novel of Suspense (Inspector Banks Mysteries) by Peter Robinson
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The underside of society, dealing with white slavery and worse.
Under OrdersUnder Orders by Dick Francis
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The last of the novels about former jockey turned PI Sid Halley. It has a lot of information about gambling, and questions about fixing the results. Sid Halley's best advice is "keep your money in your pocket."
A Drink Before the WarA Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.66
An interesting novel, the first about Boston PIs Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro.