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30 New Mysteries & Thrillers (page 5)


Cover art for OFF THE GRID
FICTION
Released: Aug. 2, 2012

"Despite the high body count, Tracy (Shoot to Thrill, 2010, etc.) seems to have taken something off her customary manic formula: The murders are much less florid than usual, and the regulars seem almost subdued."
Amazing but true: The Monkeewrench gang, that misfit quartet of lovable cybergeeks who moonlight as the nemesis of Twin Cities serial killers, actually gets upstaged by the Minneapolis Police Department. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOUSE OF BELLS
FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2012

"A page turner full of mystery and horror that's unfortunately marred by a weak ending."
A girl with a troubled past takes an undercover assignment that may be the death of her. Read full book review >
Cover art for BAGPIPES, BRIDES, AND HOMICIDES
FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2012

"The latest from Dunnett (Scotched, 2011, etc.) doesn't exactly break new ground, but cozy readers may well enjoy a story that meets their expectations."
The still waters of a quiet Maine town run deep when a local professor is killed and suspects abound. Read full book review >
Cover art for INVISIBLE COUNTRY
FICTION
Released: July 3, 2012

"Alfieri (City of Silver, 2009) has written an anti-war mystery that compares with the notable fiction of Charles Todd."
1868's War of the Triple Alliance pits little Paraguay against its mighty neighbors Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay--and a freelance killer. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PORTRAIT OF DOREENE GRAY
FICTION
Released: July 3, 2012

"Streamlining the complexities of this series by focusing on dialogue and character development rather than elaborating everyone's connection to Chihuahuas might expand its reach beyond readers infatuated with the breed."
The staff of a supernatural magazine can't decide if its latest mystery is a case of human trickery or something more. Read full book review >
Cover art for LEAST OF EVILS
FICTION
Released: July 1, 2012

"Peach is a formidable opponent whose insight and persistence earn him top honors among British procedurals."
A foiled robbery pits DCI Percy Peach (Merely Players, 2011, etc.) against a wolf in philanthropist's clothing. Read full book review >