Recommendations based on Heat Risesby Richard Castle

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  1. Naked Heat

    by Richard Castle
    Detective Nikki Heat investigates the murder of a gossip columnist, while navigating a complicated relationship with journalist Jameson Rook.

    The title of the book refers to a heat wave that gripped the city, the heat that is inside the characters’ attraction for each other, and the character’s surname. Castle’s protagonist is NYPD ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Frozen Heat

    by Richard Castle
    Detective Nikki Heat investigates the murder of a prominent New York City real estate tycoon.

    NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat gets more mystery than she imagined when she arrives at her latest crime scene. The body of an unidentified woman has been found stabbed to death and stuffed inside ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Heat Wave

    by Richard Castle
    Detective solves a string of murders in a scorching summer heat wave in New York City.

    The New York Times bestseller, HEAT WAVE, is a tie-in to the ABC primetime show, CASTLE, that premiered in March 2009. The main character of the show, Richard Castle, is a bestselling mystery writer. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Perfect Hope

    by Nora Roberts
    A romantic journey of finding true love and hope in a small town.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces you to the Montgomery brothers - Beckett, Ryder, and Owen - as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their hometown. Ryder ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Shepherd's Tale

    by Joss Whedon
    A fantastical adventure of a young shepherd and her magical protector, as they battle a dark force threatening to destroy their world.

    One of Serenity 's greatest mysteries is finally revealed in The Shepherd's Tale , filling in the life of one of the show's most beloved characters—Shepherd Book! Who was Book before meeting Mal and ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Litigators

    by John Grisham
    Two small-time lawyers take on a big pharmaceutical company in a class-action lawsuit.

    Oscar Finley and Wally Figg are ambulance chasers at a small law firm in the South Side of Chicago . , Their constant bickering is often mediated by Rochelle, their highly competent African-American ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Ambassador's Mission

    by Trudi Canavan
    A former thief is tasked with protecting the life of a young girl, who may hold the key to peace between warring factions.

    Twenty years after the "Ichani Invasion" the Guild has witnessed some major changes. Talented children from all social ranks are now accepted into the Guild even though tensions arise between the ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Delusion in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder shrouded in virtual reality, uncovering a web of secrets.

    After years on the force, Eve Dallas didn't think she could be shocked anymore... until now. It was just another after-work happy-hour bar downtown, where business professionals unwound with a few ... (Goodreads)

  9. Fantasy in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    In a future New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a murder that seems to be inspired by a popular fantasy game.

    Bart Minnock, founder of the computer gaming giant U-Play, is found in his locked private playroom, in a pool of blood, his head separated from his body. Despite his violent end, Eve can’t find ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Scarpetta Factor

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta investigates the death of a young woman while dealing with personal and professional challenges.

    It is the week before Christmas and Dr Kay Scarpetta has offered her services pro bono to New York City’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But in no time at all, her increased visibility seems ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Last Boyfriend

    by Nora Roberts
    Romance between two lost souls, as they both find their way back to love.

    Owen is the organizer of the Montgomery clan, running the family's construction business with an iron fist - and an even less flexible spreadsheet. And though his brothers give him grief for his ... (Goodreads)

  12. Cross Fire

    by James Patterson
    Detective Alex Cross investigates a series of murders targeting Washington's elite. The killer's motive remains a mystery until the final twist.

    Psychotic former FBI agent and serial killer Kyle Craig , who escaped from ADX Florence Supermax Prison in, Double Cross, , awaits FBI agent Max Siegel. After questioning him, he reveals he plans to ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Library of the Dead

    by Glenn Cooper
    A mysterious library in Naples holds the key to immortality, but at a deadly cost. A race against time to uncover its secrets ensues.

    The most shocking secret in the history of mankind is about to be revealed...A murderer is on the loose on the streets of New York City: nicknamed the Doomsday Killer, he's claimed six victims in ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Rose Garden

    by Susanna Kearsley
    A woman's journey of self-reflection and healing, as she pieces together her family's past.

    When Eva's film star sister Katrina dies, she leaves California and returns to Cornwall, where they spent their childhood summers, to scatter Katrina's ashes and in doing so return her to the place ... (Goodreads)

  15. Treachery in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    A detective investigates a mysterious death in a futuristic world of advanced technology.

    Eve Dallas and her partner, Peabody, are following up on a brutal, senseless crime — an elderly grocery owner killed by three stoned punks for nothing more than kicks and snacks. And for the first ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Next Always

    by Nora Roberts
    Romance blooms between two people in a small town, as their lives intertwine.

    The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it’s getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. Beckett ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line

    by Rob Thomas
    A mystery set in a beach town, where a hacker must uncover the truth behind a missing girl.

    From Rob Thomas, the creator of groundbreaking television series and movie, Veronica Mars, comes the first book in a thrilling new mystery series. Ten years after graduating from high school in ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Moor

    by Laurie R. King
    A gripping tale of murder, mystery, and suspense set in the English countryside.

    The book opens with Mary Russell receiving a telegram to come immediately to Devon and to bring her compass. Initially Mary is reluctant to abandon her academic studies in Oxford to assist Sherlock, ... (Wikipedia)

  19. First Grave on the Right

    by Darynda Jones
    A female Grim Reaper sleuth solves supernatural mysteries in a world of the living and the dead.

    First Grave on the Right, is the smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper. Charley sees dead people. That's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly

    by Luis Sepúlveda
    A charming story of a seagull and a cat who teach each other lessons of determination and resilience.

    A cat. A seagull. An impossible task. A worldwide bestseller and the subject of a feature film, THE STORY OF A SEAGULL... is finally out in paperback! Her wings burdened by an oil slick, a seagull ... (Goodreads)

  21. Hawkeye, Volume 1: My Life as a Weapon

    by Matt Fraction
    A look into the life of Marvel's iconic superhero, Hawkeye, and his journey to finding his place in the world.

    The breakout star of this summer's blockbuster Avengers film, Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye - fights for justice! With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to prove ... (Goodreads)

  22. A Discovery of Witches

    by Deborah Harkness
    An enchanted journey of forbidden love, as a witch and a vampire search for an ancient magical book.

    Book one of the, New York Times,-bestselling All Souls trilogy—"a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of, Harry Potter, and, Twilight,” (,People,). Look for the hit TV series ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Rainbow Six

    by Tom Clancy
    A team of elite international agents on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat.

    CIA operative John Clark forms a secret multi-national counter-terrorist unit known as Rainbow. Based in Hereford , United Kingdom, the unit consists of two operational squads composed of elite ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Hannibal

    by Thomas Harris
    A psychological thriller about a renowned FBI agent and his pursuit of a dangerous serial killer.

    Years after his escape, posing as scholarly Dr. Fell, curator of a grand family's palazzo, Hannibal lives the good life in Florence, playing lovely tunes by serial killer/composer Henry VIII and ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Broker

    by John Grisham
    A lawyer on the run from the FBI and CIA must use his expertise to help them uncover a powerful conspiracy.

    Joel Backman is "the Broker," a considered to be one of the most powerful lobbyists in Washington, D.C. . However, Backman's life falls apart when a deal collapses involving a hacked spy satellite ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Those Left Behind

    by Joss Whedon
    Survivors of a post-apocalyptic world struggle to build a brighter future.

    Here's how it is – in a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly -class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, ... (Goodreads)

  27. A Hat Full of Sky

    by Terry Pratchett
    A young witch must use her newfound magical powers to survive the trials of her witch apprenticeship.

    A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett is a fantasy novel about a girl who is learning her place as a witch. Early in the novel, Tiffany Aching leaves her home in the chalk country (based on England's ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Prom & Prejudice

    by Elizabeth Eulberg
    A modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" set in a prestigious prep school, where Lizzie navigates social hierarchies and romance.

    It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single girl of high standing at Longbourn Academy must be in want of a prom date.After winter break, the girls at the very prestigious Longbourn Academy ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Wind Through the Keyhole

    by Stephen King
    A young boy embarks on a quest for truth, uncovering secrets of a forgotten past.

    The novel begins with Roland and his ka-tet arriving at a river on their journey to the Dark Tower. An elderly man who operates a ferry gets them across the river, and warns them that a severe ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    by Seth Grahame-Smith
    A classic tale of love and manners, now with added zombies. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fight the undead while navigating societal expectations.

    In early 19th-century England, a zombie plague has spread across the country. Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman, lives with her parents and four sisters. Mr. Bennet drills his daughters in martial ... (Wikipedia)