Recommendations based on Strangers in Deathby J.D. Robb

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  1. Salvation in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a prominent religious leader, uncovering a web of secrets and corruption within his congregation.

    Seconds after partaking of wine during a Catholic funeral mass, Father Miguel Flores is dead on the altar. Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas confirms that the consecrated wine contained enough ... (Goodreads)

  2. Origin in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    In a futuristic New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a murder case that leads her to uncover dark secrets of the victim's past.

    When Lt. Eve Dallas and Detective Delia Peabody are called to the murder scene of Dr. Wilfred B. Icove Sr., things already don't make sense. Dr. Icove was renowned as a sainted genius of cosmetic and ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Creation in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    In a futuristic New York City, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a series of murders that seem to be linked to a controversial scientific breakthrough.

    When the body of a young brunette is found in East River Park, artfully positioned and marked by signs of prolonged and painful torture, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is catapulted back to a case nine years ... (Goodreads)

  4. Remember When

    by Nora Roberts
    A couple's love story spanning decades, from their teenage years to old age, with secrets and obstacles along the way.

    Part 1: Hot Rocks,Part 2: Big Jack She's one author - with two number-one New York Times-bestselling careers. As Nora Roberts, her novels include Three Fates and Birthright. As J. D. Robb, she offers ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Witness

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's quest to uncover the truth about her family's past, uncovering a sinister conspiracy.

    Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking at a nightclub and allowing a strange man's seductive Russian accent lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Keepsake

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A woman's investigation of her late mother's past uncovers a shocking family secret.

    New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen knows how to expertly dissect a brilliantly suspenseful story, all the while keeping fascinated readers riveted to her side. By turns darkly ... (Goodreads)

  7. Hope to Die

    by James Patterson
    A gripping mystery involving a detective's desperate search for a serial killer.

    Detective Alex Cross is being stalked by a psychotic genius, forced to play the deadliest game of his career. Cross's family – his loving wife Bree, the wise and lively Nana Mama, and his precious ... (Goodreads)

  8. Mean Streak

    by Sandra Brown
    A woman on the run, desperately trying to uncover secrets of her past.

    In this, New York Times, bestselling thriller, a doctor is kidnapped in the mountain wilderness after a fight with her husband — and as the FBI closes in, she must make dangerous choices to survive. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Stars of Fortune

    by Nora Roberts
    Three people join forces to search for ancient scrolls that could unlock the secrets of immortality.

    Sasha Riggs is a reclusive artist, haunted by vivid dreams and nightmares that she turns into extraordinary paintings. Desperate to understand her visions, she finds herself drawn to the Greek island ... (Goodreads)

  10. Polgara the Sorceress

    by David Eddings
    The life story of Polgara, a powerful sorceress, and her role in shaping the fate of the world.

    Polgara the Sorceress begins with Ce'Nedra entreating Polgara to write a book about her life, filling in the gaps left by her father's story,, Belgarath the Sorcerer, . The main part of the story ... (Wikipedia)

  11. 3rd Degree

    by James Patterson
    A detective investigates a series of murders to uncover a web of secrets and lies.

    In this installment after a house with a family home blows up and Lindsay rushes in to save whoever may have survived the blast, a group of killers known as August Spies vow to kill every three days. ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Sugar Queen

    by Sarah Addison Allen
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery as she unlocks the mysteries of her small town.

    Twenty-seven-year-old Josey is sure of three things: winter in her North Carolina hometown is her favorite season; she's a sorry excuse for a Southern belle; and sweets are best eaten in the privacy ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Bone Garden

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A present-day mystery is linked to a 19th-century medical student's discovery of a series of murders.

    Present day: Julia Hamill has made a horrifying discovery on the grounds of her new home in rural Massachusetts: a skull buried in the rocky soil–human, female, and, according to the trained eye of ... (Goodreads)

  14. Acheron

    by Sherrilyn Kenyon
    Epic fantasy adventure exploring the underworld and its creatures.

    Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron endured a lifetime of hatred. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. ... (Goodreads)

  15. Kushiel's Chosen

    by Jacqueline Carey
    A courtesan embarks on a quest to save her homeland from a powerful, mysterious force.

    Mighty Kushiel, of rod and weal,Late of the brazen portals,With blood-tipp'd dart a wound unhealed,Pricks the eyen of chosen mortals The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Bone Collector

    by Jeffery Deaver
    A detective and a forensic specialist race against time to stop a serial killer.

    Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics – until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging ... (Goodreads)

  17. Garden Spells

    by Sarah Addison Allen
    A tale of family secrets and magical powers, set in a small Southern town.

    Claire Waverley lives alone in small Bascom, North Carolina. The only person she's close to is an elderly relative named Evanelle, who has the gift of giving people exactly what they need before they ... (Wikipedia)

  18. When the Wind Blows

    by James Patterson
    An ex-CIA agent is forced to go on the run when his past catches up to him.

    The book centers on Frannie Devin O'Neill, a veterinarian , whose husband was killed three years before the story takes place. The action takes place in Bear Bluff, Colorado . She meets Kit Harrison, ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Colossus Rises

    by Peter Lerangis
    Jack McKinley and his friends must find seven magical Loculi to save themselves and the world from destruction.

    One Boy Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he’s going to die. One Mission Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to ... (Goodreads)

  20. Shadow of Night

    by Deborah Harkness
    A time-traveling adventure through Elizabethan England, uncovering secrets of the past.

    Picking up from A Discovery of Witches’ cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night takes Diana and Matthew on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, ... (Goodreads)

  21. Betsy-Tacy and Tib

    by Maud Hart Lovelace
    The adventures of three best friends in a small town, exploring their world and growing up together.

    Three of a Kind Betsy and Tacy are best friends. Then Tib moves into the neighborhood and the three of them start to play together. The grown-ups think they will quarrel, but they don't. Sometimes ... (Goodreads)

  22. Nowhere But Here

    by Katie McGarry
    A teenage girl raised in a motorcycle club falls for a boy from a rival club, leading to a dangerous clash between the two groups.

    An unforgettable new series from acclaimed author Katie McGarry about taking risks, opening your heart and ending up in a place you never imagined possible Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Edge

    by Catherine Coulter
    FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town, uncovering a web of secrets and lies.

    FBI agent Ford "Mac" MacDougal is recovering from injuries he received in a terrorist car bombing when his sister, Jilly, a medical researcher, drives her Porsche off an Oregon cliff - on purpose, it ... (Goodreads)

  24. Whisper of Evil

    by Kay Hooper
    A psychic FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town, uncovering a dark conspiracy.

    Someone is stalking the little town of Silence... Three victims have fallen to a killer’s savage vengeance. Each of the dead men was a successful and respected member of the community — yet each also ... (Goodreads)

  25. Corrupt

    by Penelope Douglas
    A young woman seeks revenge on the powerful men who ruined her family, but falls for one of them along the way.

    From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a new dark romance...Erika I was told that dreams were our heart's desires. My nightmares, however, became my obsession. His name is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Fancy Pants

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A socialite and a bad boy football player are forced to work together, leading to unexpected romance.

    THEY'RE CAVIAR AND BEER. KEROSENE ON FIRE. AND THEY'RE FALLING HEAD-OVER-HEELS IN LOVE.... She was the most beautiful British bauble in Europe's jet-set playgrounds. Now she's broke, furious, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Devil of the Highlands

    by Lynsay Sands
    A fierce Scottish warrior kidnaps an Englishwoman, but soon finds himself falling for her.

    They call him the Devil . . . He is the most notorious laird of Scotland: fierce, cold, deadly . . . and maybe even worse. Yet Evelinde has just agreed to wed him. Anything, she thinks, is better ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Year We Hid Away

    by Sarina Bowen
    Two college hockey players find love while dealing with personal struggles and family secrets.

    She’s hiding something big. He’s hiding someone small. Bridger Macaulley used to be a player both on and off the ice. But now, while his teammates chase the next hockey victory, Bridger worries that ... (Goodreads)

  29. Queen of Sorcery

    by David Eddings
    The second book in the Belgariad series follows Garion and his companions as they continue their quest to defeat the evil god Torak.

    The Trail of Prophecy... Legends told of how the evil God Torak had coveted the power of the Orb of Aldur, until defeated in a final battle. But prophecy spoke of a time when he would awake and again ... (Goodreads)

  30. Deep Dish

    by Mary Kay Andrews
    A culinary competition between two rival chefs turns into a personal feud, with secrets and scandals revealed.

    Gina is a 30-year-old chef obsessed with using fresh, wholesome, high-quality ingredients in the food she prepares. Her cooking show is cancelled when a big sponsor pulls out after seeing the show's ... (Wikipedia)