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  1. Red Mist

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates the murder of a young woman, while dealing with personal and professional challenges.

    The new Kay Scarpetta novel from the world's #1 bestselling crime writer. Determined to find out what happened to her former deputy chief, Jack Fielding, murdered six months earlier, Kay Scarpetta ... (Goodreads)

  2. Flesh and Blood

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of murders with a personal connection to her past.

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers another enthralling thriller in her high-stakes forensic series starring Kay Scarpetta. It’s Dr. Kay Scarpetta’s birthday and she’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Depraved Heart

    by Patricia Cornwell
    Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of murders connected to her past, while dealing with personal and professional challenges.

    Dr. Kay Scarpetta is working a highly suspicious death scene in a historic home in Cambridge, Massachusetts when an emergency alert sounds on her phone. A video link lands in her text messages, ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Dovekeepers

    by Alice Hoffman
    Four women living in a fort in ancient Israel tell their stories of survival and faith.

    According to the official trailer , Tagline: The trailer featured the tagline, "Their journey. Their passion. It all leads up to this. Take a stand." The adaptation garnered negative reviews: Keith ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Gray Mountain

    by John Grisham
    A young lawyer navigates the corrupt world of coal mining in Appalachia, uncovering dangerous secrets along the way.

    Samantha Kofer is a lawyer at a major New York City law firm, which is hit hard at the onset of the Great Recession . Rather than lay her off, the firm suggests that Sam conduct a charity service ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Never Go Back

    by Lee Child
    Ex-army cop Jack Reacher returns to take on a powerful adversary.

    At a motel outside Washington D.C. , former army cop Jack Reacher is confronted by two men, who call him a disgrace and order him to leave town. Reacher refuses, and subdues them in a brief ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Defending Allye

    by Susan Stoker
    A former soldier turned bodyguard must protect a woman from her dangerous ex. Romance and suspense ensue.

    Love is a life-and-death risk for the Mountain Mercenaries in, New York Times, bestselling author Susan Stoker’s explosive series of alpha heroes, hot action, and hard passion…, Ever since his rescue ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Bones

    by Jonathan Kellerman
    A psychologist helps solve a murder mystery involving a family with dark secrets.

    When it comes to writing deftly layered, tightly coiled novels of suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman reigns supreme as “master of the psychological thriller” (People). ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Outsider

    by Stephen King
    A man is accused of a brutal murder he claims he didn't commit, but evidence suggests otherwise. Is he really guilty or is something more sinister at play?

    In Flint City, Oklahoma , police detective Ralph Anderson arrests the popular English teacher and Little League coach, Terry Maitland, in front of a crowd of baseball spectators. Maitland is charged ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

    by Jamie Ford
    A touching story of the intersection of love, family, and culture during World War II.

    Henry Lee, the son of Chinese parents in Seattle , Washington, is the only Asian child at his elementary school. His father makes him wear an "I Am Chinese" button so he will not be mistaken for a ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Awakened

    by Brenda K. Davies
    A young woman discovers she's a vampire and must navigate a dangerous world of supernatural creatures while falling in love with a powerful vampire.

    Traumatized by her past, Sera spent the last three years at college hiding from the world., She’s content to stay locked away until a chance encounter with Liam changes her life. Though she’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Forced to Kill

    by Andrew Peterson
    A former CIA agent is forced to come out of retirement and use his skills to protect his family from a dangerous enemy.

    Trained Marine sniper Nathan McBride is the sole survivor of Montez de Oca, the brutal Nicaraguan interrogator who tortured countless souls to death before vanishing fourteen years ago. Though ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Age of Innocence

    by Edith Wharton
    A romantic drama set in the high society of 19th century New York, exploring the limits of love and longing.

    Newland Archer, gentleman lawyer and heir to one of New York City's most illustrious families, happily anticipates his highly desirable marriage to the sheltered and beautiful May Welland. Yet he ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Postern of Fate

    by Agatha Christie
    A retired couple moves to a new house and discovers a mysterious connection to a murder case from the past.

    Now in their seventies (though the author never states their age clearly), Tommy and Tuppence move to a quiet English village, looking forward to a peaceful retirement. But, as they soon discover, ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Girl with a Clock for a Heart

    by Peter Swanson
    A man's past comes back to haunt him when his former girlfriend reappears, bringing danger and mystery into his life.

    Already optioned for film, The Girl with a Clock for a Heart is Peter Swanson’s electrifying tale of romantic noir, with shades of Hitchcock and reminiscent of the classic movie Body Heat . It is the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Silkworm

    by Robert Galbraith
    Detective investigates the murder of a novelist, uncovering shocking secrets.

    Several months after solving the Lula Landry case , Cormoran Strike is asked by Leonora Quine to locate her novelist husband Owen, a former literary genius whose attempts to recreate his past success ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Down the Darkest Road

    by Tami Hoag
    A mother's search for her missing daughter leads her to a small town with dark secrets and dangerous inhabitants.

    Once upon a time I had the perfect family. I had the perfect husband. I had the perfect children. I had the perfect life in the perfect home. And then, as in all fairy tales, evil came into our ... (Goodreads)

  18. My Notorious Life

    by Kate Manning
    A young girl rises from poverty to become a controversial midwife in 19th century New York City.

    A brilliant rendering of a scandalous historical figure, Kate Manning's My Notorious Life is an ambitious, thrilling novel introducing Axie Muldoon, a fiery heroine for the ages. Axie's story begins ... (Goodreads)

  19. Private L.A.

    by James Patterson
    Jack Morgan, Private Investigator, is hired to solve a high-profile murder case in Los Angeles. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit.

    This book has several plots. Most directly involve Jack Morgan, the owner of Private, a private investigation company started by his father. One plot involves the disappearance of a Hollywood acting ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Gemini Contenders

    by Robert Ludlum
    A man uncovers a conspiracy involving the Vatican and a secret society, leading to a dangerous race to uncover the truth.

    In 1939, Savarone Fontini-Cristi is the padrone of an immensely wealthy and powerful Italian family. At this time, the Order of Xenope, a remote Greek monastic brotherhood, possesses ancient ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Pelican Brief

    by John Grisham
    A law student's investigation into a political assassination, uncovering a deadly conspiracy.

    The story begins with the assassinations of two ideologically divergent Supreme Court Justices. Both murders are committed by Khamel, the most wanted hitman in the world. Justice Rosenberg, a ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Mr. Mercedes

    by Stephen King
    Detective investigates a series of murders by a maniacal driver in a stolen Mercedes.

    Many jobless people are standing in line for a job fair , but then a Mercedes plows into the crowd, killing sixteen and severely injuring many. Bill Hodges, a recently retired detective from the ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Christmas Wedding

    by James Patterson
    A heartwarming story of a family coming together for a Christmas wedding, with secrets and surprises along the way.

    The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby's ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Shadow Land

    by Elizabeth Kostova
    A young American woman searches for a family lost in Bulgaria, uncovering secrets and confronting the country's dark past.

    From the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes an engrossing novel that spans the past and the present and unearths the dark secrets of Bulgaria, a beautiful and haunted country. A young ... (Goodreads)

  25. Come Rain or Come Shine

    by Jan Karon
    A heartwarming story of love, family, and community set in the charming town of Mitford.

    #1, New York Times,–bestselling author Jan Karon returns—with the story readers have been waiting for. Over the course of ten Mitford novels, fans have kept a special place in their hearts for Dooley ... (Goodreads)

  26. Private #1 Suspect

    by James Patterson
    Jack Morgan, Private Investigator, is accused of murder and must clear his name while also solving the case. Fast-paced thriller with twists and turns.

    This book has several plots. The most important one involves Jack Morgan, the owner of Private, a private investigation company started by his father. Morgan comes back from a trip to find a former ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Silent Victim

    by Caroline Mitchell
    Emma is trapped in an abusive marriage, but when her husband is murdered, she becomes the prime suspect. Can she clear her name and find the real killer?

    Emma’s darkest secrets are buried in the past. But the truth can’t stay hidden for long. Emma is a loving wife, a devoted mother…and an involuntary killer. For years she’s been hiding the dead body ... (Goodreads)

  28. Night Moves

    by Jonathan Kellerman
    Psychologist Alex Delaware investigates the murder of a young woman, uncovering dark secrets and twisted motives in the process.

    The new novel from Jonathan Kellerman, 'MASTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER', perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and David Baldacci. ALEX DELAWARE RETURNS . . . A brilliant criminal psychologist, Alex ... (Goodreads)

  29. We'll Meet Again

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A woman investigates the murder of her sister and uncovers a web of secrets and lies.

    Socialite Molly Lasch is released from prison after serving a six-year sentence for the murder of her husband, Dr. Gary Lasch. Now with the help of Fran, an investigative reporter , Molly sets out to ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Your Heart Belongs to Me

    by Dean Koontz
    After a heart transplant, Ryan Perry becomes obsessed with the mysterious deaths of his heart donors.

    At thirty-four, Internet entrepreneur Ryan Perry seemed to have the world in his pocket—until the first troubling symptoms appeared out of nowhere. Within days, he’s diagnosed with incurable ... (Wikipedia)