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October Mysteries & Thrillers


Cover art for ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING
FICTION
Released: Oct. 30, 2012

"Tom's second (Twelve Drummers Drumming, 2011) is a must-read for lovers of classic English mysteries, chock-full of suspects, red herrings and details of village life."
The vicar of Thornford Regis finds his parish riddled with gossip and crimes, past and present. Read full book review >
Cover art for A SMALL HILL TO DIE ON
FICTION
Released: Oct. 30, 2012

"Although its mystery isn't the best among Duncan's Welsh cozies (A Killer's Christmas in Wales, 2011, etc.), this latest entry provides flashes of local color and the usual likable characters."
A mercantile rivalry turns murderous for Canadian expat Penny Brannigan. Read full book review >
Cover art for UNDER THE EYE OF GOD
FICTION
Released: Oct. 30, 2012

"The result is a political cocktail almost as fizzy and inventive as The Onion or The Wall Street Journal in which every development is dark, urgent and apocalyptic, and none of it matters a bit."
Isaac Sidel, commissioner of police turned New York City mayor, adds a new title to his résumé: vice president-elect of the United States. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE OLD GRAY WOLF
FICTION
Released: Oct. 30, 2012

"The puckish Doss, who combined charm, mayhem and deviously clever clues, will be much missed."
Doss, who died this past spring, parts company with Charlie Moon (Coffin Man, 2011, etc.) in this 17th and final go-round. Read full book review >
Cover art for FEAR ITSELF
FICTION
Released: Oct. 25, 2012

"A rich premise, with a readable if sometimes predictable and heavy-handed delivery."
Serviceable historical thriller from publishing veteran Rosenheim. Read full book review >
Cover art for MURDER BY VEGETABLE
FICTION
Released: Oct. 19, 2012

"Like Tony's earlier cases (Murder By Music, 2011, etc.), this one is more interesting for its eclectic characters than its meandering plot. Quilt fans will welcome the included pattern for a mystery quilt."
A small-town Tennessee sheriff has his hands full with murder, arson and his mother's ramp festival. Read full book review >