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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE 13TH TARGETThough its prose is merely serviceable and its characters stereotypical, this intricate thriller from de Castrique (The... Full review >
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THE ALTERED CASEBrisk and businesslike, Turnbull’s latest in the series proves a worthy addition to his reliable franchise. Full review >
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THE CASE OF THE DEADLY BUTTER CHICKENby Tarquin Hall
Vish Puri’s third outing continues the tradition of Hall’s lively franchise. Full review >
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CAT IN A WHITE TIE AND TAILSLouie’s 23rd (Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta, 2011, etc.) brings together many of the characters beloved by loyal fans, along... Full review >
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CHAMPAGNE: THE FAREWELLFirst in a planned series inspired by the author’s many trips to France. The mystery is less complex than the heroine, who’s... Full review >
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THE CROWDED GRAVEAnother delicious romp through a French menu garnished with politics. Full review >
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DARK HEARTby Peter Tonkin
Although Tonkin forgoes his usual maritime action, he energetically describes the wielding of weapons and fists in another... Full review >
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DEATH TRAPHall’s second begins where her first leaves off, mixing straight-up procedural with a dose of local color. Full review >
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DYING ECHOby Judy Clemens
Having Death as her tipster makes sleuthing easier for Casey (Flowers for Her Grave, 2011, etc.), whose latest adventure... Full review >
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THE FEAR ARTISTAs usual (The Queen of Patpong, 2010, etc.), the real star of the show is the hero’s hometown. As Rafferty observes,... Full review >
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FIRE SEASONby Jon Loomis
Coffin's third (Mating Season, 2009, etc.) has a smart, easy feel, a large cast of likable characters and snappy dialogue. Full review >
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HELL OR HIGH WATERby Joy Castro
Castro’s first mystery is fierce and intense, with both harrowing depictions of New Orleans after Katrina and psychological... Full review >
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LEADER OF THE PACKThe mob intrigue, as is customary with Rosenfelt (On Borrowed Time, 2011, etc.), is unconvincing, and, despite the title,... Full review >
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LETHAL OUTLOOKLaurie’s latest in the series (Vision Impossible, 2011, etc.) brings Abby back to her circle of friends. Fans will cheer her... Full review >
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THE LOST ONESby Ace Atkins
A valiant hero to root for, a vividly rendered small-town setting, lots of expertly managed violence: another crowd-pleaser... Full review >
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THE PIGEON PIE MYSTERYby Julia Stuart
Stuart’s third (The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise, 2010, etc.) continues her exploration of famous English historic... Full review >
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SCONE ISLANDThe latest mystery-thriller for Ike (Rogue, 2011, etc.) provides all the fast-paced action and danger readers have come to... Full review >
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SOME LIKE IT HAWKNot even Andrews (The Real Macaw, 2011, etc.) can sustain the comic inspiration of her wacky opening premise for an entire... Full review >
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STICK A FORK IN ITby Robin Allen
Murder is definitely at the back of the house in Poppy’s second case, with jousting between exes firmly planted in the front. Full review >
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THE STRANGE FATE OF KITTY EASTONA grim manor-house mystery with English upper-class decor and a present-day noir sensibility. Full review >
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STREET GIRLSby Linda Regan
Regan (Brotherhood of Blades, 2011, etc.) continues her sure-footed walk on the noir side. Entertaining stuff, but not for... Full review >
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THE TRUSTA fast and furious novel from Vonnegut (The Gods of Greenwich, 2011, etc.) and a guaranteed good time. Full review >
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TWISTED VINESby Carole Price
Suspense and romance, though not much mystery, meet in Price’s debut, first in a planned series. Full review >
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THE WURST IS YET TO COMEby Mary Daheim
Breezy and sardonic, with Judith and Renie (All the Pretty Hearses, 2011, etc.) in top form for their 26th adventure. Full review >
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CLOSE YOUR EYESA not-so-thrilling thriller that leaves readers wishing that the bad guys were better shots. Full review >
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DISCRETIONBetter editing could have made this memorable, but even with Leotta’s tendency to provide character fashion reports on every... Full review >
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FALLEN MASTERSby John Edward
Edward makes Dan Brown look like Shakespeare. And that’s a powerful bit of conjuring indeed. Full review >
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KILL DECISIONA confident thriller that leaves us wondering not whether its fictional premise will one day become reality, but when. Full review >
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