The eminent Sir Lockwood Hamilton, a Member of Parlaiment, is murdered and his body is found on Westminster Bridge. Inspector Thomas Pitt and his wife Charlotte are just beginning to investigate when yet another member of Parlaiment is...
Detective and mystery stories
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Author:Perry, AnneSummary: - Author:Royal, GillesSummary:
Ancien enquêteur recyclé en détective privé, Christian Lemieux est un homme solitaire, plutôt asocial et certainement déçu par l’amour. Il regarde la vie passer en observateur désabusé. Jusqu’au jour où un homme gravement malade...
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Author:Pennie, RossSummary:The eagerly anticipated fourth medical thriller in the award-winning series
Epidemic investigator Dr. Zol Szabo hopes an extended cruise on the Indian Ocean with his girlfriend and his son will salve the wounds of the...
- Author:ROBERTS, BarrieSummary:
Aussie social historian Sheila McKenna is in the UK to research a book when she buys an old penny - one that has been used as a farewell token by a Victorian convict about to be transported. Someone tries to stop her from tracking down...
- Author:Robinson, PeterSummary:
This novel puts Inspector Banks in the middle of the most personal investigation of his career. What starts out as a simple weapons possession case quickly spirals out of control when it becomes clear that Banks' own daughter is...
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Author:Ondaatje, MichaelSummary:Anil Tissera, a forensic anthropologist, has returned to Sri Lanka, a land steeped in culture and tradition, to investigate organized campaigns of murder engulfing the island. This is a story of love, family, and identity, set in a...
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Author:Doyle, BrianSummary:A Phoenix Honor Award Book Young Tommy is seeing Angel Square through new eyes since his best friend's father was beaten up just because he's Jewish. Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery...
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Author:Weaver, KeithSummary:Richard Gould was looking forward to his retirement, to spending at least part of his time in the heritage home he had renovated in a quiet village in Ontario, and particularly to his major project—bringing a ruin back to its former...
- Author:Van Rooy, MichaelSummary:
Montgomery “Monty” Haaviko has done the crimes—robbery, assault, embezzlement, arson, smuggling, attempted murder—and has lived the criminal lifestyle, where nothing is permanent. Crime may look easy, but a career criminal can’t even...
- Author:GREEN, EvanSummary:
Once a fortnight, Fred Crawford drives his battered truck on the toughest mail run in the world - across sand dunes, salt pans and the fearsome Stony Desert. Fred's visits are welcomed by station owners but he faces trouble in the...
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Author:Calmes, MarySummary:Volume Two: Books Three and Four Three years ago, Jory Harcourt changed his name and shut the door on a past full of pain, only to emerge stronger on the other side. He has a new career, a great working partner and a satisfying life—...
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Author:Calmes, MarySummary:Volume One: Books One and Two Jory Keyes leads a normal life as an architect’s assistant until he is witness to a brutal murder. Though initially saved by police Detective Sam Kage, Jory refuses protective custody—he has a life he loves...
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Author:Rendell, RuthSummary:On Valentine's Day, four members of the Coverdale family were murdered in the space of 15 minutes. Their housekeeper, Eunice Parchman, shot them, one by one, in the blue light of a televised performance of Don Giovanni. When Detective...
- Author:Copeland, LoriSummary:
Several peeping tom incidents have been reported across town. With an unknown individual on the loose, and the townsfolk terrified, Stella jumps into action. Unfortunately, this time not all of the Diamond women are available to work on...
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Author:GRISHAM, JohnSummary:Two of the Supreme Court's leading justices are murdered and beautiful law student Darby Shaw's life is put at risk when she establishes a link between the two crimes.
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Author:ROBERTS, BarrieSummary:The summer of 1897 brings visitors flocking to London for Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. With them comes a Russian nobleman, as well as an English lady from Canada. This lady calls on Holmes and Watson for their assistance in...
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