Category Archives: mystery
Iceling – Sasha Stephenson
Lorna’s father is a scientist and was working in the Arctic when he discovered a boat drifting. They board and discover babies. No crew. Just babies. Many died, but those that survived were placed with families that had a child … Continue reading
The Door that Led to Where – Sally Gardner
AJ never knew his father or knew of his father. He was raised by a single mother in a small apartment in London, who seemed to always resent having him. After failing most of his graduation exams, his mother decides … Continue reading
The Leaving – Tara Altebrando
Six kindergarteners don’t return home from school. They are missing for eleven years. Then one night, five are returned. Blindfolded, they are dropped off in a playground in town with a map to their home in their pocket with no … Continue reading
The Sisters – Claire Douglas
Abi sees Lucy everywhere. She forgets for a second that she’s gone and then is devastated again when the memory returns and she knows that she will never see her again. That’s what started it all, for Bea looked so … Continue reading
Whisper to Me – Nick Lake
Withdrawn, awkward, and lonely Cassie’s life rapidly tumbles into darkness. She hears a voice punishing her, criticizing her, controlling her. She thinks finding a human foot on the beach triggered the voice. The small beach community has suffered a series … Continue reading
Shadow Magic – Joshu Khan
Thorn has amassed many survival skills to assist him when he leaves home to search for his father who has been declared an outlaw. Thorn uses all of his skills when he is captured by slavers and sold to the … Continue reading
The Murder of Mary Russell: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes – Laurie R. King
When Mrs. Clara Hudson came home from the market she had no cause to feel uneasy. It was a beautiful day, she had to prepare for a party, and she had perfect strawberries. But something felt wrong, smelt odd. She … Continue reading
Journey to Munich – Jacqueline Winspear
Munich can be an exciting place to visit, full of life and energy. But in 1938 the excitement is not welcome. This is a different Munich, a Munich filled with fear and tension and Brownshirts. Reluctantly, Masie has agreed to … Continue reading
The Invisible Guardian – Dolores Redondo
The Basque Country in Spain is beautiful and remote. It has its own history, language, and has a strong belief in its mythology. Inspector Amaia Salazar grew up there, so she was the logical one to be assigned to head … Continue reading
The Waters of Eternal Youth – Donna Leon
As a Venetian police inspector, Guido Brunetti was called upon to investigate all manner of crimes, but when his mother-in-law’s best friend asked for a favor, Brunetti needed to find a gentle way to decline. After all, the incident … Continue reading
Entry Island – Peter May
When he first saw her coming down the steps, Sime was gripped by a feeling of unease. He knew her. He was sure he had seen her before. She was covered with blood, her husband’s blood, and her eyes had dark shadows … Continue reading
Rook – Sharon Cameron
History is doomed to repeat and the setting in Paris, France. This dystopia features a society that has shunned all things related to old technology. The ruthless leader of the revolution created a blood bath in killing the former ruling … Continue reading
Rock with Wings – Anne Hillerman
Officer Bernie Manuelito couldn’t let go of the drug bust that didn’t happen. The guy seemed nervous, even offered her a bribe, but he and his car were clean. The only things found in the trunk were boxes of dirt. … Continue reading
In a World Just Right – Jen Brooks
When Jonathan was in grade school, he survived an airplane crash that killed his family. He has many scars from the crash and he distances himself from his classmates. He is raised by an uncle who is curiously absent from … Continue reading
Dead to Me – Mary McCoy
Annie and Alice are daughters of a movie studio publicist who caters to the stars by providing perks and cleaning up their image. This duty also includes rounding up pretty young ladies to decorate star parties and perhaps more. This is … Continue reading
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