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A Firm Foundation (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife Series, Book #22)
by Anne Marie RodgersON SOLID GROUND ... AS SUMMER REACHES MIDSWING, Kate arrives home from vacation, anxious to reunite with her friends, especially head librarian Livvy Jenner. But at church on Sunday, Kate notices that her best friend is nowhere in sight. When Livvy's husband reveals that she is at work, Kate checks on her, only to find that she is not her usual self...and neither is the library. Kate soon discovers that the library has been closed, and no one knows why. Meanwhile, Paul joins a team of workers to help repair the storm-damaged home of one of the library's volunteers. As Kate supports Paul's efforts and tries to comfort Livvy, she sets off in search of answers, desperate to find out who's behind the closing of the beloved downtown institution. She quickly discovers that the building's history is more complicated than she ever imagined and that the fate of the library is in question. Will she find out who owns the building and reopen it before time runs out?
Witchcraft
by Jayne Ann KrentzMystery writer Kimberly Sawyer lives alone and likes it that way. But when she is threatened by a hooded figure, and a blood-red rose with a needle thrust into its heart is left on her doorstep, she knows she needs protection. So it seems like perfect timing when Napa Valley vineyard owner Darius Cavenaugh returns to Kimberly’s life, offering help and a place to stay. But how did he know she needed him? Was it the deep, intuitive intimacy of a soulmate . . . or was it witchcraft?
Kansas Troubles (Benni Harper #3)
by Earlene FowlerWhat happens when Bennie Harper finally meets her in-laws? Who will turn up dead?
The Count of Nine
by A. A. FairTHE COUNT OF NINE, another tingling mystery adventure featuring pint-sized Donald Lam and pig-shaped Bertha Cool. ALL three of us started through the doorway. Then all three of us stopped. The corpse was sprawled out on the floor, knees doubled, feet back under him. "Look, look," Phyllis Crockett screamed. "A dart from the blowgun in his throat!" "And another sticking in that shelf up there," Donald Lam said. Mrs. Crockett leaned forward and reached up to grasp the dart on the shelf. "Leave that alone!" Donald commanded. "You're taking on a lot of authority," Melvin Olney said coldly. "You're damn right I am. I know the procedure in these matters. Both of you get out of here and close that door. I'm telephoning homicide."
Flash Point
by Richard Aellenhatred erupted like a volcano Sam saw it coming and yelled her name. Too late. Without hesitation or warning she spit in Tayib's face. There was a gasp, Tayib's features darkened, his hand moved in a blur beneath his robe and emerged with a knife. Sam rushed forward but soldiers wrestled him back. Tracy was shouting, "Get your hands off." Two of the shaheen pinned Katherine's arms. Tayib grabbed her hair, yanked her head back and brought the blade to her throat. "No," Sam yelled. He rammed an elbow into one man's stomach, broke free and threw himself at Tayib. Something smashed the back of his head, jagged pinwheels of light, the room tilted and he was on his hands and knees. A drop of blood glistened and disappeared into the rug. Dead, he thought. We're all dead.
H is for Homicide
by Sue GraftonH IS FOR HUSTLER... When PI Kinsey Millhone's good friend and colleague Parnell Perkins is found murdered in the parking lot behind California Fidelity Insurance, she can't believe he had any enemies. The only clue that raises a red flag for Kinsey is one of Parnell's files on a Bibianna Diaz, who appears to have made a lucrative career out of scamming insurance companies with phony claims... H IS FOR HAZARDOUS... Taking an alias, Kinsey goes undercover to befriend Bibianna, hoping she'll get close enough to catch the con artist at her own game. But Kinsey never dreams that hanging out with Bibianna will get them both thrown in jail. And when they're released, Bibianna's very jealous, very dangerous ex-fiancé Raymond Maldonado is waiting for them. H IS FOR HOMICIDE Kinsey soon discovers the short-tempered thug is the kingpin behind Bibianna's and countless other phony insurance claims. But was Raymond also responsible for Parnell's death? All Kinsey knows is that she'll have to think quick to nab one of the most treacherous criminals she's come face to face with-and keep herself alive...
The D.A. Holds a Candle
by Erle Stanley Gardner"A Guy in One of the Cabins Is Ready for a Funeral." District Attorney Doug Selby slammed down the receiver and ten minutes later was at the Keystone Auto Camp. "Where is he?" Selby asked. Sheriff Brandon moved the dresser. The corpse was slumped down in a grotesque sitting position. In his right hand he held a revolver and in his left a long pin such as florists give with corsages. The clues indicated the Palm Thatch, a local roadhouse, as the starting point in the investigation. There Selby ran into Mr. Big of Madison City who told him, "Lay off!" But the D. A. ignores the warning and uncovers a set-up loaded with explosive action.
The Cross-Legged Knight (Owen Archer Historical Mystery #8)
by Candace RobbEighth book of the Owen Archer mystery series
Off the Record (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #23)
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonA SPOONFUL OF SUGAR... DURING A VISIT WITH NEHEMIAH JACOBS at Orchard Hill retirement home, Kate is surprised when the serene atmosphere turns into a full-fledged drama. Resident Shirley Kraemer, beloved mother-in-law to Copper Mill's mayor, has a severe allergic reaction to a medication. As Kate observes the commotion around the home and prays for the fragile woman, she notices several folks behaving mysteriously behind the scenes. Soon, Kate begins to suspect that Mrs. Kraemer's improper care was not an accident at all. As Kate digs into her latest mystery, she and Paul help mediate between two local blood-drive volunteers--Renee Lambert and Joe Tucker--whose philosophies on advertising for such an event contrast to the point of chaos. With the blood drive threatening to collapse and Mrs. Kraemer's health hanging by a thread, can Kate help the mayor's family pinpoint the culprit before it's too late?
A Distant Memory (Mystery and the Minister’s Wife #24)
by Traci DepreeMISSING IN ACTION WHILE HIKING IN COPPER MILL PARK, taking nature photographs for a stained-glass project, Kate thinks she hears yelling in the distance. She can't clearly make out the noise, so she dismisses it. Soon enough, however, news broadcasts report that Sonja Weaver, a new member of Faith Briar Church, has gone missing from the park. Kate is sure it's connected to the yelling, but the only proof she has is her intuition and clues found in the background of her pictures. Perplexed, Kate sets out to find her new friend with the little information that she has. Meanwhile, Paul notices that Bobby Evans, one of the ministers in town, has grown distant not only from his pastor friends, but also from his parish and his family. Can Paul help Bobby de-stress even when. Kate's stress levels are skyrocketing?
The Case of the Fugitive Nurse, Utter Death, The Waikiki Widow
by Erle Stanley Gardner John Hymers Juanita SheridanThis is an omnibus volume of three murder mysteries published by The Detective Book Club.
Vengeance
by Sarah MorrisSomeone is trying to ruin ADC and kill its best field operatives but who? While trying to adapt to his new disability, Zach Johnston along with Katherine Alexander must figure it out before it is too late. They have worked on several dangerous cases during their tenures with the agency but never one this personal.
Someone to Watch Over Me
by Judith McnaughtAn actress searches for her missing husband and soon is a suspect herself.
First Lady
by Michael MaloneCritically acclaimed novelist and award-winning short story writer Michael Malone is the smart, literate, compassionate voice of the American south. His gift for crafting the great American comedy, as he did in Handling Sin, is matched only by his ability to create mystery novels ripped with tension, twists and humanity. A woman’s body has been found-murdered, mutilated, tagged and addressed to Lt. Justin Savile V and Police Chief Cuddy R. Mangum. Dubbed the "Guess Who Killer" by a voracious press, Hillston, North Carolina, has a serial killer on its hands. The media and the mayor demand answers while the city lives in fear. Savile and Mangum are being taunted and stalked. Worse, they have no leads. Plot driven in the classic sense of a bestseller, yet written with literary style and substance, First Lady is a novel you will want to read and savor yourself and share with a friend. Continuing the series begun with lauded novels Time’s Witness and Uncivil Seasons, Michael Malone’s return proves a thrilling success.
Traps: A Novel of the F.B.I.
by Paul LindsayA novel of the strengths and weaknesses of the F.B.I. This book is set in Chicago.