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The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

by Welsh, Louise

eBook - 2008

Featuring brooding, flawed characters Welsh tells an intricately plotted mystery in a gritty and compelling style with an atmospheric tone. An Auctioneer ...Show more Featuring brooding, flawed characters Welsh tells an intricately plotted mystery in a gritty and compelling style with an atmospheric tone. An Auctioneer discovers a cache of violent erotica leading him on a compulsive search for the creators--and the victims--of the porn. Show less

Featuring brooding, flawed characters Welsh tells an intricately plotted mystery in a gritty and compelling style with an atmospheric tone. An Auctioneer ...Show more Featuring brooding, flawed characters Welsh tells an intricately plotted mystery in a gritty and compelling style with an atmospheric tone. An Auctioneer discovers a cache of violent erotica leading him on a compulsive search for the creators--and the victims--of the porn. Show less

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Southland

Southland

by Revoyr, Nina

eBook - 2008

This family saga/mystery features culturally diverse characters. Jackie, a young Japanese American woman, learns of the deaths of four young men in her gr...Show more This family saga/mystery features culturally diverse characters. Jackie, a young Japanese American woman, learns of the deaths of four young men in her grandfather's store during the 1965 Watts riot and sets out to discover more uncovering long-buried family secrets as well. Show less

This family saga/mystery features culturally diverse characters. Jackie, a young Japanese American woman, learns of the deaths of four young men in her gr...Show more This family saga/mystery features culturally diverse characters. Jackie, a young Japanese American woman, learns of the deaths of four young men in her grandfather's store during the 1965 Watts riot and sets out to discover more uncovering long-buried family secrets as well. Show less

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The Long Call

The Long Call

by Cleeves, Ann

eBook - 2019

This intricately plotted mystery features flawed characters in atmospheric tone. Set in Devon, England. Introspective detective Matthew Venn and his team search for an itinerant worker's murderer. This intricately plotted mystery features flawed characters in atmospheric tone. Set in Devon, England. Introspective detective Matthew Venn and his team search for an itinerant worker's murderer. Show less

This intricately plotted mystery features flawed characters in atmospheric tone. Set in Devon, England. Introspective detective Matthew Venn and his team search for an itinerant worker's murderer. This intricately plotted mystery features flawed characters in atmospheric tone. Set in Devon, England. Introspective detective Matthew Venn and his team search for an itinerant worker's murderer. Show less

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A Grave Talent

A Grave Talent

by King, Laurie R.

eBook - 1993

King tells a fast-paced, dramatic albeit bleak story in a compelling style. Homicide detective Casey Martinelli is assigned to investigate the murders of three little girls for PR reasons. King tells a fast-paced, dramatic albeit bleak story in a compelling style. Homicide detective Casey Martinelli is assigned to investigate the murders of three little girls for PR reasons. Show less

King tells a fast-paced, dramatic albeit bleak story in a compelling style. Homicide detective Casey Martinelli is assigned to investigate the murders of three little girls for PR reasons. King tells a fast-paced, dramatic albeit bleak story in a compelling style. Homicide detective Casey Martinelli is assigned to investigate the murders of three little girls for PR reasons. Show less

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Desert Blood

Desert Blood

The Juárez Murders

by Gaspar de Alba, Alicia

eBook - 2007

Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. Ivon Villa travels to Mexico to arrange an adoption for herself and her female love but discovers the pregnant mother has been murdered. Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. Ivon Villa travels to Mexico to arrange an adoption for herself and her female love but discovers the pregnant mother has been murdered. Show less

Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. Ivon Villa travels to Mexico to arrange an adoption for herself and her female love but discovers the pregnant mother has been murdered. Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. Ivon Villa travels to Mexico to arrange an adoption for herself and her female love but discovers the pregnant mother has been murdered. Show less

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Savage Season

Savage Season

A Hap and Leonard Novel

by Lansdale, Joe R.

eBook - 2010

This fast-paced, action-packed mystery series features banter-filled and racy humor and a darkly humorous tone. Begins with Savage Season when Hap Collins's old flame returns to LaBorde, Texas. This fast-paced, action-packed mystery series features banter-filled and racy humor and a darkly humorous tone. Begins with Savage Season when Hap Collins's old flame returns to LaBorde, Texas. Show less

This fast-paced, action-packed mystery series features banter-filled and racy humor and a darkly humorous tone. Begins with Savage Season when Hap Collins's old flame returns to LaBorde, Texas. This fast-paced, action-packed mystery series features banter-filled and racy humor and a darkly humorous tone. Begins with Savage Season when Hap Collins's old flame returns to LaBorde, Texas. Show less

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Blind Goddess

Blind Goddess

A Hanne Wilhelmsen Novel

by Holt, Anne

eBook - 2012

Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. This intricately plotted series has an atmospheric and ...Show more Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. This intricately plotted series has an atmospheric and menacing tone and compelling style. Begin with Blind goddess when a small-time drug dealer is found beaten to death on the outskirts of Oslo. Show less

Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. This intricately plotted series has an atmospheric and ...Show more Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. This intricately plotted series has an atmospheric and menacing tone and compelling style. Begin with Blind goddess when a small-time drug dealer is found beaten to death on the outskirts of Oslo. Show less

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Dressed for Death

Dressed for Death

by Leon, Donna

eBook - 2008

This third book in the series exposes some of likable Police Commissario Guido Brunetti's flaws, including some prejudice as he struggles to solve what initially appears to be the violent murder of a transvestite whore. This third book in the series exposes some of likable Police Commissario Guido Brunetti's flaws, including some prejudice as he struggles to solve what initially appears to be the violent murder of a transvestite whore. Show less

This third book in the series exposes some of likable Police Commissario Guido Brunetti's flaws, including some prejudice as he struggles to solve what initially appears to be the violent murder of a transvestite whore. This third book in the series exposes some of likable Police Commissario Guido Brunetti's flaws, including some prejudice as he struggles to solve what initially appears to be the violent murder of a transvestite whore. Show less

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Bury Me When I'm Dead

Bury Me When I'm Dead

A Charlie Mack Motown Mystery

by Head, Cheryl A.

eBook - 2016

The suspenseful and compelling mystery with a strong sense of place begins when PI Charlene "Charlie" Mack (who struggles with her sexuality and her ailing mother) arrives in Birmingham for a routine missing person case. The suspenseful and compelling mystery with a strong sense of place begins when PI Charlene "Charlie" Mack (who struggles with her sexuality and her ailing mother) arrives in Birmingham for a routine missing person case. Show less

The suspenseful and compelling mystery with a strong sense of place begins when PI Charlene "Charlie" Mack (who struggles with her sexuality and her ailing mother) arrives in Birmingham for a routine missing person case. The suspenseful and compelling mystery with a strong sense of place begins when PI Charlene "Charlie" Mack (who struggles with her sexuality and her ailing mother) arrives in Birmingham for a routine missing person case. Show less

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The Blue Place

The Blue Place

by Griffith, Nicola

Book - 1998

Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. A hardboiled mystery told in a compelling and richly de...Show more Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. A hardboiled mystery told in a compelling and richly detailed style. Features former cop And Torvingen, a young Norweigan woman living in Atlanta, an expert in self-defense and firearms. Show less

Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. A hardboiled mystery told in a compelling and richly de...Show more Belonging to #ownvoices--about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group. A hardboiled mystery told in a compelling and richly detailed style. Features former cop And Torvingen, a young Norweigan woman living in Atlanta, an expert in self-defense and firearms. Show less

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The Last Place You Look

The Last Place You Look

by Lepionka, Kristen

Book - 2017

This flawed strong female character is featured in a suspenseful and compelling story. PI Roxane Weary agrees to help the sister of a man on death row. Th...Show more This flawed strong female character is featured in a suspenseful and compelling story. PI Roxane Weary agrees to help the sister of a man on death row. The sister is convinced is convinced she just spotted one of her brother's presumed victims in town. . . Show less

This flawed strong female character is featured in a suspenseful and compelling story. PI Roxane Weary agrees to help the sister of a man on death row. Th...Show more This flawed strong female character is featured in a suspenseful and compelling story. PI Roxane Weary agrees to help the sister of a man on death row. The sister is convinced is convinced she just spotted one of her brother's presumed victims in town. . . Show less

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Firewatching

Firewatching

by Thomas, Russ

Book - 2020

With well-developed characters this compelling and suspenseful police procedural introduces Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler who works in the Cold Case Review Unit. With well-developed characters this compelling and suspenseful police procedural introduces Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler who works in the Cold Case Review Unit. Show less

With well-developed characters this compelling and suspenseful police procedural introduces Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler who works in the Cold Case Review Unit. With well-developed characters this compelling and suspenseful police procedural introduces Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler who works in the Cold Case Review Unit. Show less

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A Study in Honor

A Study in Honor

by O'Dell, Claire

Book - 2018

This intricately plotted science fiction mystery series begins with A Study in Honor as Dr. Janet Watson--homeless and jobless after being dishonorably discharged during the New Civil War--is offered a place to stay by mysterious Sara Holmes. This intricately plotted science fiction mystery series begins with A Study in Honor as Dr. Janet Watson--homeless and jobless after being dishonorably discharged during the New Civil War--is offered a place to stay by mysterious Sara Holmes. Show less

This intricately plotted science fiction mystery series begins with A Study in Honor as Dr. Janet Watson--homeless and jobless after being dishonorably discharged during the New Civil War--is offered a place to stay by mysterious Sara Holmes. This intricately plotted science fiction mystery series begins with A Study in Honor as Dr. Janet Watson--homeless and jobless after being dishonorably discharged during the New Civil War--is offered a place to stay by mysterious Sara Holmes. Show less

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The Land of Dreams

The Land of Dreams

by Sundstø Vidar

Book - 2013

This transplanted Scandinavian thriller evokes the North Shore of Lake Superior and its people--Norweigian, Swedish and Finnish settlers as well as Objbwa...Show more This transplanted Scandinavian thriller evokes the North Shore of Lake Superior and its people--Norweigian, Swedish and Finnish settlers as well as Objbway Native Americans. Meet brooding and flawed Lance Hansen, forest service officer as he finds a tourist's dead body near a stone cross on the shore of Lake Superior. Show less

This transplanted Scandinavian thriller evokes the North Shore of Lake Superior and its people--Norweigian, Swedish and Finnish settlers as well as Objbwa...Show more This transplanted Scandinavian thriller evokes the North Shore of Lake Superior and its people--Norweigian, Swedish and Finnish settlers as well as Objbway Native Americans. Meet brooding and flawed Lance Hansen, forest service officer as he finds a tourist's dead body near a stone cross on the shore of Lake Superior. Show less

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Silent City

Silent City

A Claire Codella Mystery

by Smith, Carrie

Book - 2015

A richly detailed and intricately plotted police procedural series with well-developed characters begins as NYPD detective Claire Codella is welcomed back to the job after beating cancer. A richly detailed and intricately plotted police procedural series with well-developed characters begins as NYPD detective Claire Codella is welcomed back to the job after beating cancer. Show less

A richly detailed and intricately plotted police procedural series with well-developed characters begins as NYPD detective Claire Codella is welcomed back to the job after beating cancer. A richly detailed and intricately plotted police procedural series with well-developed characters begins as NYPD detective Claire Codella is welcomed back to the job after beating cancer. Show less

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Best Murder of the Year

Best Murder of the Year

by Bloch, Jon P.

Book - 2002

This debut is a clever, witty, campy and amusing Hollywood mystery. Rick Domino becomes the prime suspect in a murder when his lover, Shane Kirk--who Rick finds with a gun and dead body--takes off leaving Rick to face the police. This debut is a clever, witty, campy and amusing Hollywood mystery. Rick Domino becomes the prime suspect in a murder when his lover, Shane Kirk--who Rick finds with a gun and dead body--takes off leaving Rick to face the police. Show less

This debut is a clever, witty, campy and amusing Hollywood mystery. Rick Domino becomes the prime suspect in a murder when his lover, Shane Kirk--who Rick finds with a gun and dead body--takes off leaving Rick to face the police. This debut is a clever, witty, campy and amusing Hollywood mystery. Rick Domino becomes the prime suspect in a murder when his lover, Shane Kirk--who Rick finds with a gun and dead body--takes off leaving Rick to face the police. Show less

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