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From amateur sleuths to chief inspectors to retired veterans, follow these modern day mystery solvers through their most exciting cases.

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No Plan B

No Plan B

A Jack Reacher Novel

by Child, Lee

Book - 2022

One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in...Show more One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in grey hoodie and jeans, swift and silent as a shadow, pushed the victim to her death, before grabbing her bag and sauntering away. Show less

One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in...Show more One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in grey hoodie and jeans, swift and silent as a shadow, pushed the victim to her death, before grabbing her bag and sauntering away. Show less

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A Safe House

A Safe House

by Woods, Stuart

Book - 2022

Stone Barrington is asked to transport precious, top-secret cargo across the Atlantic. Taking on the challenge, Stone flies off unaware of what—or who—he ...Show more Stone Barrington is asked to transport precious, top-secret cargo across the Atlantic. Taking on the challenge, Stone flies off unaware of what—or who—he is bringing with him. But his plans to lie low are quickly spoiled when a dangerous dispatcher tracks down Stone and his tantalizing mystery guest, intent on payback—and silencing anyone who poses a threat. Show less

Stone Barrington is asked to transport precious, top-secret cargo across the Atlantic. Taking on the challenge, Stone flies off unaware of what—or who—he ...Show more Stone Barrington is asked to transport precious, top-secret cargo across the Atlantic. Taking on the challenge, Stone flies off unaware of what—or who—he is bringing with him. But his plans to lie low are quickly spoiled when a dangerous dispatcher tracks down Stone and his tantalizing mystery guest, intent on payback—and silencing anyone who poses a threat. Show less

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The Match

The Match

by Coben, Harlan

Book - 2022

After months away, Wilde has returned to the Ramapo Mountains in the wake of a failed bid at domesticity that confirms what he’s known all along: He belon...Show more After months away, Wilde has returned to the Ramapo Mountains in the wake of a failed bid at domesticity that confirms what he’s known all along: He belongs on his own. Suddenly, a DNA match on an online ancestry database brings Wilde closer to his past than he’s ever dreamed, and finally gives Wilde the opening he needs to track down his father. But meeting the man brings up more questions than answers. Show less

After months away, Wilde has returned to the Ramapo Mountains in the wake of a failed bid at domesticity that confirms what he’s known all along: He belon...Show more After months away, Wilde has returned to the Ramapo Mountains in the wake of a failed bid at domesticity that confirms what he’s known all along: He belongs on his own. Suddenly, a DNA match on an online ancestry database brings Wilde closer to his past than he’s ever dreamed, and finally gives Wilde the opening he needs to track down his father. But meeting the man brings up more questions than answers. Show less

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A Harmless Lie

A Harmless Lie

A Novel

by Blædel, Sara

Book - 2022

Detective Louise Rick is on a beach in Thailand when she hears Louise′s beloved brother, Mikkel, has attempted suicide. His wife, Trine, left him days ear...Show more Detective Louise Rick is on a beach in Thailand when she hears Louise′s beloved brother, Mikkel, has attempted suicide. His wife, Trine, left him days earlier, walking out the door and leaving Mikkel devastated. As the local police begin to think that Mikkel mat be a suspect, Louise struggles to clear his name but is forced to confront some hard truths: Small towns always hide secrets. The past always comes back to haunt you. And lies are never harmless. Show less

Detective Louise Rick is on a beach in Thailand when she hears Louise′s beloved brother, Mikkel, has attempted suicide. His wife, Trine, left him days ear...Show more Detective Louise Rick is on a beach in Thailand when she hears Louise′s beloved brother, Mikkel, has attempted suicide. His wife, Trine, left him days earlier, walking out the door and leaving Mikkel devastated. As the local police begin to think that Mikkel mat be a suspect, Louise struggles to clear his name but is forced to confront some hard truths: Small towns always hide secrets. The past always comes back to haunt you. And lies are never harmless. Show less

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Righteous Prey

Righteous Prey

by Sandford, John

Book - 2022

Beloved heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are up against “The Five”, a powerful vigilante group with an eye on vengeance. After a woman is murdered in the Twin Cities, the two are sent in to investigate. And they soon have their hands full. Beloved heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are up against “The Five”, a powerful vigilante group with an eye on vengeance. After a woman is murdered in the Twin Cities, the two are sent in to investigate. And they soon have their hands full. Show less

Beloved heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are up against “The Five”, a powerful vigilante group with an eye on vengeance. After a woman is murdered in the Twin Cities, the two are sent in to investigate. And they soon have their hands full. Beloved heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are up against “The Five”, a powerful vigilante group with an eye on vengeance. After a woman is murdered in the Twin Cities, the two are sent in to investigate. And they soon have their hands full. Show less

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Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

by Archer, Jeffrey

Book - 2021

Murders in London, Geneva, and on a luxury liner…..And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star...Show more Murders in London, Geneva, and on a luxury liner…..And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star of the department, and ex-undercover agent Ross Hogan, brought in from the cold. But can they catch the killers before it’s too late? Show less

Murders in London, Geneva, and on a luxury liner…..And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star...Show more Murders in London, Geneva, and on a luxury liner…..And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star of the department, and ex-undercover agent Ross Hogan, brought in from the cold. But can they catch the killers before it’s too late? Show less

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The Madness of Crowds

The Madness of Crowds

by Penny, Louise

Book - 2021

When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is asked to provide crowd control at a statistics lecture given at the Université de l'Estrie in Quebec, he is dubious...Show more When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is asked to provide crowd control at a statistics lecture given at the Université de l'Estrie in Quebec, he is dubious. Why ask the head of homicide to provide security for what sounds like a minor, even mundane lecture? When a murder is committed days after the lecture, it's clear that within crowds can lie madness. Show less

When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is asked to provide crowd control at a statistics lecture given at the Université de l'Estrie in Quebec, he is dubious...Show more When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is asked to provide crowd control at a statistics lecture given at the Université de l'Estrie in Quebec, he is dubious. Why ask the head of homicide to provide security for what sounds like a minor, even mundane lecture? When a murder is committed days after the lecture, it's clear that within crowds can lie madness. Show less

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The Rising Tide

The Rising Tide

by Cleeves, Ann

Book - 2022

Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years t...Show more Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship, and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion. Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera Stanhope is called in. Show less

Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years t...Show more Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship, and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion. Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera Stanhope is called in. Show less

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Desert Star

by Connelly, Michael

Book - 2022

For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him but that he hasn’t been able to crack—the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him but that he hasn’t been able to crack—the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. Show less

For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him but that he hasn’t been able to crack—the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him but that he hasn’t been able to crack—the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. Show less

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1989

1989

by McDermid, Val

Book - 2022

It's 1989 and Allie Burns is back. The world of newspapers is undergoing a revolution, there's skullduggery in the medical research labs and there are se...Show more It's 1989 and Allie Burns is back. The world of newspapers is undergoing a revolution, there's skullduggery in the medical research labs and there are seismic rumblings behind the Iron Curtain. When kidnap and murder are added to this potent mix, Allie is forced to question all her old certainties. Show less

It's 1989 and Allie Burns is back. The world of newspapers is undergoing a revolution, there's skullduggery in the medical research labs and there are se...Show more It's 1989 and Allie Burns is back. The world of newspapers is undergoing a revolution, there's skullduggery in the medical research labs and there are seismic rumblings behind the Iron Curtain. When kidnap and murder are added to this potent mix, Allie is forced to question all her old certainties. Show less

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The Other Emily

The Other Emily

by Koontz, Dean R.

Book - 2021

A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's vict...Show more A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's victims whose remains were never found. Then writer David Thorne meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. But what really takes his breath away is that everything about Maddison, down to her kisses, is just like Emily. Show less

A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's vict...Show more A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's victims whose remains were never found. Then writer David Thorne meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. But what really takes his breath away is that everything about Maddison, down to her kisses, is just like Emily. Show less

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Girl, Forgotten

Girl, Forgotten

A Novel

by Slaughter, Karin

Book - 2022

A girl with a secret… Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret. A...Show more A girl with a secret… Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, she will be dead. Andrea Oliver arrives in town with a simple assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But her assignment is a cover. Because, in reality, Andrea is here to find justice for Emily. Show less

A girl with a secret… Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret. A...Show more A girl with a secret… Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, she will be dead. Andrea Oliver arrives in town with a simple assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But her assignment is a cover. Because, in reality, Andrea is here to find justice for Emily. Show less

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Overboard

Overboard

by Paretsky, Sara

Book - 2022

Legendary detective V.I. Warshawski uncovers a nefarious conspiracy preying on Chicago's weak and vulnerable, in this thrilling novel. Told against the b...Show more Legendary detective V.I. Warshawski uncovers a nefarious conspiracy preying on Chicago's weak and vulnerable, in this thrilling novel. Told against the backdrop of a city emerging from its pandemic lockdown, Overboard lays bare the dark secrets and corruption buried in Chicago’s neighborhoods in masterly fashion. Show less

Legendary detective V.I. Warshawski uncovers a nefarious conspiracy preying on Chicago's weak and vulnerable, in this thrilling novel. Told against the b...Show more Legendary detective V.I. Warshawski uncovers a nefarious conspiracy preying on Chicago's weak and vulnerable, in this thrilling novel. Told against the backdrop of a city emerging from its pandemic lockdown, Overboard lays bare the dark secrets and corruption buried in Chicago’s neighborhoods in masterly fashion. Show less

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The Investigator

The Investigator

by Sandford, John

Book - 2022

Sandford fans rejoice! Letty Davenport next generation has arrived and she is exactly the kind of cool-eyed, smart-mouthed, lethally dangerous heroine we...Show more Sandford fans rejoice! Letty Davenport next generation has arrived and she is exactly the kind of cool-eyed, smart-mouthed, lethally dangerous heroine we’ve been waiting for. Partnered with DHS investigator John Kaiser, they track a militia group that has set in motion an explosive plan . . . and the clock is ticking down. Show less

Sandford fans rejoice! Letty Davenport next generation has arrived and she is exactly the kind of cool-eyed, smart-mouthed, lethally dangerous heroine we...Show more Sandford fans rejoice! Letty Davenport next generation has arrived and she is exactly the kind of cool-eyed, smart-mouthed, lethally dangerous heroine we’ve been waiting for. Partnered with DHS investigator John Kaiser, they track a militia group that has set in motion an explosive plan . . . and the clock is ticking down. Show less

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Shattered

Shattered

by Patterson, James

Book - 2022

Working case after case, NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker each can predict the other’s next mov...Show more Working case after case, NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker each can predict the other’s next move. So when she fails to show at FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, Bennett risks venturing far outside his jurisdiction. The investigation her undertakes is the most brilliant detective work of his career…and the most intensely personal. Show less

Working case after case, NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker each can predict the other’s next mov...Show more Working case after case, NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker each can predict the other’s next move. So when she fails to show at FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, Bennett risks venturing far outside his jurisdiction. The investigation her undertakes is the most brilliant detective work of his career…and the most intensely personal. Show less

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Shadows Reel

Shadows Reel

by Box, C. J.

Book - 2022

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife, Marybeth, make separate discoveries that put the Pickett family in a pair of killers’ crosshairs in this thrilling new novel in the bestselling series. Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife, Marybeth, make separate discoveries that put the Pickett family in a pair of killers’ crosshairs in this thrilling new novel in the bestselling series. Show less

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife, Marybeth, make separate discoveries that put the Pickett family in a pair of killers’ crosshairs in this thrilling new novel in the bestselling series. Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his wife, Marybeth, make separate discoveries that put the Pickett family in a pair of killers’ crosshairs in this thrilling new novel in the bestselling series. Show less

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Fox Creek

Fox Creek

A Novel

by Krueger, William Kent

Book - 2022

This story follows Cork O’Connor in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. This story follows Cork O’Connor in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. Show less

This story follows Cork O’Connor in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. This story follows Cork O’Connor in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. Show less

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Desperation in Death

Desperation in Death

by Robb, J. D.

Book - 2022

New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while t...Show more New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while their souls are slowly but surely destroyed. No matter what, Lt. Eve Dallas must keep her head clear--because above all, she is desperate for justice and to take down those who prey on and torment the innocent. Show less

New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while t...Show more New York, 2061: The place called the Pleasure Academy is a living nightmare where abducted girls are trapped, trained for a life of abject service while their souls are slowly but surely destroyed. No matter what, Lt. Eve Dallas must keep her head clear--because above all, she is desperate for justice and to take down those who prey on and torment the innocent. Show less

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