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The Dancing Girls: An absolutely gripping crime thriller with nail-biting suspense (Detective Jo Fournier)
‘Wow, what a book!! I don't think I drew a full breath for the entire time I was reading… I took it everywhere I went… I needed to read it at every opportunity!… Unbelievably twisty… I loved every word of it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsJo pulled together the victims’ pictures. In all cases their arms were askew, in a way that looked like—what? It was like they were freeze-framed in the middle of some action. It was like they were dancing.When loving wife Jeanine Hammond is found dead in a small leafy town in Massachusetts, newly promoted Detective Jo Fournier is shocked to her core. Why leave her body posed like a ballerina? Why steal her wedding band and nothing else? Hungry for answers, Jo questions Jeanine’s husband, but the heart-breaking pain written on his face thr... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: 1786818248
- ASIN: 1786818248
- ISBN: 1786818248
- Manufacturer: Bookouture
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The Life We Bury
A USA Today bestseller and book club favorite! College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder. As Joe writes about Carl's life, especially Carl's valor in Vietnam, he cannot reconcile the heroism of the soldier with the despicable acts of the convict. Joe, along with his skeptical femal... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: B00JTA9Z7G
- ASIN: B00JTA9Z7G
- Manufacturer: Seventh Street Books
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Ordinary Grace
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2014 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2014 DILYS AWARD A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2013 From New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger, a brilliant new novel about a young man, a small town, and murder in the summer of 1961.“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.” New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at the soda counter of Halderson’s Drugstore, and Hot Stuff comic books were a mainstay on every barbershop magazine rack. It was a time of innocence and hope for a country with a new, young president. But f... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: 1451645856
- UPC: 884740901625
- ASIN: 1451645856
- ISBN: 1451645856
- Brand: Atria Books
- Manufacturer: Atria Books
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Where the Crawdads Sing
Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: B078GD3DRG
- ASIN: B078GD3DRG
- Manufacturer: G.P. Putnam's Sons
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The Mansion Mystery: A Detective Story About ... (whoops - almost gave it away! Let's just say it's a children's mystery for preteen boys and girls, ages 9-12) (The Sen Kids)
Nick and Neel are playing cricket on the terrace of their ancestral home when they stumble across an old riddle written by someone identified only as Mrs -. Who is this mysterious lady? Where does the riddle lead? And is Neel simply the most annoying little brother ever? It will take all of Nick's ingenuity, Neel's quick-wittedness and maybe a teeny-tiny bit of help from rather unexpected quarters to crack this code! *** Customer Reviews *** "... it feels like the first book of a great detective book series in the making" "I like all the modern references with super good clues and twists. On top of that, the illustration is just amazing." Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: 198315945X
- ASIN: 198315945X
- ISBN: 198315945X
- Manufacturer: Independently published
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The Girl Who Lived: A Thrilling Suspense Novel
Ten years ago, four people were brutally murdered—one girl lived.No one believes her story. The police think she's crazy. Her therapist thinks she's suicidal. Everyone else thinks she's a dangerous drunk. They're all right—but did she see the killer? Best Mystery/Thriller eBook of the Year — Independent Publisher Book AwardsWinner Best Thriller — National Indie Excellence AwardsWinner Best Thriller — Silver Falchion AwardFinalist eBook Fiction — Indie Book AwardsSilver Medal Suspense — Reader’s Favorite Book AwardsVoted Most Loved Cover — NetGalley ReadersGrab your copy of this highly-acclaimed psychological thriller today!As the anniversary of the murders approaches, Faith Winters is released from the psychiatric hospital and yanked back to the last spot on earth she wan... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: 1683993039
- ASIN: 1683993039
- ISBN: 1683993039
- Brand: CreateSpace Classics
- Manufacturer: Greyson Media Associates
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Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel
Schoolyard rivalries. Baking disasters. Puffed sleeves. Explore the violet vales and glorious green of Avonlea in this spirited adaptation.The spirit of Anne is alive and well in Mariah Marsden's crisp adaptation, and it's a thrill to watch as the beloved orphan rushes headlong through Brenna Thummler's heavenly landscapes. Together Marsden and Thummler conjure all the magic and beauty of Green Gables. Like Anne herself, you won't want to leave. — Brian Selznick, author/illustrator of “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” and “The Marvels”The magic of L.M. Montgomery’s treasured classic is reimagined in a whimsically-illustrated graphic novel adaptation perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike.When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan who can help manage the... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: 144947960X
- UPC: 050837356474
- ASIN: 144947960X
- ISBN: 144947960X
- Brand: Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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The Tale Teller: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel (A Leaphorn and Chee Novel Book 23)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLegendary Navajo policeman Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn takes center stage in this riveting atmospheric mystery from New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman that combines crime, superstition, and tradition and brings the desert Southwest vividly alive.Joe Leaphorn may have retired from the Tribal Police, but he finds himself knee-deep in a perplexing case involving a priceless artifact—a reminder of a dark time in Navajo history. Joe’s been hired to find a missing biil, a traditional dress that had been donated to the Navajo Nation. His investigation takes a sinister turn when the leading suspect dies under mysterious circumstances and Leaphorn himself receives anonymous warnings to beware—witchcraft is afoot.While the veteran detective is busy working to... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: B078QY1QVV
- ASIN: B078QY1QVV
- Manufacturer: Harper
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The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure
A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers! When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier.... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: 0956932304
- ASIN: 0956932304
- ISBN: 0956932304
- Brand: CreateSpace Classics
- Manufacturer: Well Said Press
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The Price of Time
Would your character change ...if you had all the money in the world?And all the time?Would you become a better person?Or worse?Imagine Agatha Christie meets Michael Crichton in a fast-paced, philosophical mystery thriller._______________________________________There’s a secret in Silicon Valley. A discovery. An invention. One so startling and surprisingly sinister that it needs to be concealed—at any price. Tim Tigner takes a step back from his bestselling Kyle Achilles series to introduce Zachary Chase and Skylar Fawkes in a fresh standalone novel that’s bound to keep you glued and guessing. With secluded meetings, sudden disappearances and strange murders; secret agents, skillful assassins and sexy locations; The Price of Time is packed with fast-paced action and first-class intel... [Read More] Best Historical Detective Novels
- ASIN: B07NXXYG1G
- ASIN: B07NXXYG1G
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The Bedlam Detective : A Novel
Madmen may see monsters - but some monsters hide in plain sight From a basement office in London's notorious Bethlehem Hospital, former policeman and Pinkerton agent, Sebastian Becker investigates those whose dubious mental health may render them unfit to manage their own affairs. When Becker is sent to interview wealthy landowner Sir Owain Lancaster, he claims that the same dark creatures who killed his family and colleagues in the Amazon have followed him home and are responsible for the deaths of two local young girls. It is not the first time that children have come to harm in his rural Best Historical Detective Novels Madmen may see monsters – but some monsters hide in plain sight From a basement office in London’s notorious Bethlehem Hospital, former policeman and Pinkerton agent, Sebastian Becker investigates those whose dubious mental health may render them unfit to manage their own affairs. When Becker is sent to interview wealthy landowner Sir Owain Lancaster, he claims that the same dark creatures who killed his family and colleagues in the Amazon have followed him home and are responsible for the deaths of two local young girls. It is not the first time that children have come to harm in his rural countryside town, though
- UPC: 21756432
- Rating: 3.5
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The Secret Sense of Wildflower - Southern Historical Fiction, Best Book of 2012
The story of Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister whose life has been shaped around the recent death of her beloved father in a sawmill accident. While her mother hardens in her grief, Wildflower and her three sisters must cope with their loss themselves, as well as with the demands of daily Best Historical Detective Novels Named a Best Book of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews.Small southern towns have few secrets. But when a grieving daughter confronts the local bad boy, she exposes a dark history.Appalachia, 1941. Thirteen-year-old Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister's heart still aches for her father. A year after her dad's tragic sawmill accident, she relies on her strength of spirit and her heightened intuition to deal with a critical mother and cope with the aftermath.But when she's targeted by the town's teenage bully, she may need more than her "secret sense" to survive.Despite these hardships, Wildflower has a resilience that is forged with humor,
- UPC: 53392142
- Rating: 4.3
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The Book of Extraordinary Historical Mystery Stories : The Best New Original Stories of the Genre
One of the world's top writers and anthology editors is launching a new series with only brand new and original stories with the very best writers at the top of their game and their Best Historical Detective Novels Your New Favorite Book of MysteriesIf you are a fan of The Best American Mystery Stories series, you'll love The Book of Extraordinary Historical Mystery Stories.Some of the Best New Mysteries: The Book of Extraordinary Historical Mystery Stories features outstanding new stories of crime, dering do, fast-paced adventures and puzzles set in the past, ranging widely over the centuries and offering a cornucopia of mysteries, dark deeds, investigations and a fascinating array of investigators both professional and amateur.Never-Before-Seen Stories from Your Favorite Mystery Authors: Collected by one of the genre's eminent editors, Maxim Jakubowski, whose many anthologies like The Mammoth
- UPC: 940860286
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Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare - eBook
Cyril Hare's short stories were mostly written for the London Evening Standard. Among them, The Story of Hermione, in which the eponymous character grows rich from the all too convenient deaths of several relatives, has been called one of the most chilling short stories ever written. Sister Bessie describes vividly the agonies of a blackmail victim and the desperate crimes he commits in the hope of freeing himself from his tormentor. Miss Burnside's Dilemma describes the predicament of a person who uncovers a piece of unscrupulous, but entirely legal chicanery by someone she had previously admired. A Life for a Life explores the possibility of atonement for one's earthly sins Best Historical Detective Novels Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare - eBook
- UPC: 595491556
- Rating: 3.0
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The Removal Company: A Joe Scintilla Historical Mystery Novel - eBook
Katharine Vance had supposedly committed suicide in 1932, but when she surfaces under another name a year later, with no memory of her previous life, private eye Joe Scintilla is hired to investigate. He must travel from his native New York to Los Angeles to Italy, to uncover the nefarious schemes of "The Removal Company." A thrill-a-minute hard-boiled adventure, the first of a Best Historical Detective Novels The Removal Company: A Joe Scintilla Historical Mystery Novel - eBook
- UPC: 817572406
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Dead Born + Dead Image: 2 Detective Sergeant Best Mystery Paperbacks - Joan Lock
- UPC: 254542811360
- Category: Fiction & Literature
- Price: 5 USD
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The Da Vinci Code - Now a Major Motion Picture - #1 Best Seller - Dan Brown
- UPC: 143570764845
- Category: Fiction & Literature
- Price: 2 USD
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TWO Tom Clancy Best Seller Paperbacks-"Net Force, Point of Impact" & "Without R
- UPC: 283834149327
- Category: Fiction & Literature
- Price: 2 USD
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Book, The Shadow Patrol, By Alex Berenson #1 NYT Best Selling Author Hardcover
- UPC: 163968362818
- Category: Fiction & Literature
- Price: 8 USD
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LIBRARY OF THE WORLD'S BEST MYSTERY AND DETECTIVE STORIES 1907 By JULIAN HAWTHOR
- UPC: 182995040642
- Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
- Price: 30 USD
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