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  Dandy Gilver and the Proper...

  Catriona McPherson

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  One of The Boston Globe's Best Mysteries of 2011 "Guaranteed to appeal to those who have never got over the death of Dorothy L. Sayers." —Financial Times (UK)Welcome to Edinburgh, 1926. Dandy Gilver, a wealthy and witty aristocrat (and sometimes amateur sleuth) receives a letter from Lollie Balfour, who insists that her husband of five years is having her followed and her mail is being steamed open. The only way for Dandy to help is by pretending to applying for a job as a lady's maid in Lollie's house. Dandy gets a crash course from her own maid and arrives at 31 Heriot Row, ready to put all of her detection skills to good use. Why does Mr. Balfour want to get rid of his wife? And can Dandy stay in disguise long enough to evade the villains?  Charming and funny, Dandy Gilver is an irresistible sleuth who is sure to win over mystery lovers everywhere. Readers who can't get enough of Dorothy L. Sayers, Barbara Pym, and Dorothy Parker will definitely find a new favorite in Catriona McPherson's smart and original mystery.

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  Tom Clancy's Net Force: Breaking...

  Steve Perry, Various Authors

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  In the year 2010, computers are the new superpowers. Those who control them control the world. To enforce the Net Laws, Congress creates the ultimate computer security agency within the FBI: the Net Force. 
  Reeling from a shattered personal life, Net Force Commander Alex Michaels is informed that top secret information from a joint Air Force-Navy venture has been accessed and downloaded. The research involves an atmospheric weapon with the capability to drive half a country into madness using low frequency wave generation. Now the technology has fallen into the wrong hands -- and testing has begun... 
  A powerful examination of America's defense and intelligence systems of the future, Tom Clancy's Net Force TM is the creation of Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik.Read by Stephen Lang

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  The Banker and the Bear

  Henry Kitchell Webster

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  "The Banker and the Bear" by Henry Kitchell Webster is a compelling novel that follows the ambitious banker, John Kilbuck, who finds himself embroiled in a financial scandal. Seeking refuge, he flees to the remote woods, encountering Ursus, the bear. Their unlikely friendship and Kilbuck's self-discovery shape the narrative. Set against the backdrop of societal upheaval, the novel explores themes of integrity, transformation, and the contrasts between civilization and nature. Through Webster's storytelling, the book offers a thought-provoking journey of redemption, highlighting the powerful impact of human connections and the unpredictability of life's twists.

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  My Fatal Valentine

  Leighann Dobbs

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  Juniper Holiday’s annual Valentines Day party is all about love and romance... and this year, it’s also about murder. 
  When the grand prize winner is found dead in the bathroom, there are very few clues as to who did it. With a house full of guests, there are plenty who had means and opportunity, but who had motive? 
  Detective Mallard is already in trouble with his boss, so he needs to solve this one fast... even if that means getting some help from the mansion ghosts. 
  And just when Juniper thinks she has it all figured out, she discovers that making the wrong assumptions can be deadly.

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  Forgotten

  C.J. Carmichael

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  Five unsolved murders. A shocking new discovery. He's back for the truth but Jane Doe holds a deeper secret. 
   
   
   
  Sheriff Wade Mackay needed a break. Little did he know, a day of fishing would land him right into the aftermath of a deadly accident. 
   
   
   
  The only survivor is a woman who doesn't remember her name and has no identification. Wade's instincts ignite when he notices the telltale marks of old bruises on Jane Doe. What hidden truths lie beneath the layers of her forgotten past? 
   
   
   
  For true crime writer Dougal Lachlan, Twisted Cedars holds secrets that refuse to stay buried. The librarian murders, unsolved for decades, drew him back to town but intuition tell him there's more to Jane Doe than anyone suspects. 
   
   
   
  Teaming up with local librarian Charlotte Hammond, they uncover a chilling link between the past murders and the mysterious Jane Doe. Will their discovery of past and present colliding be enough to convince the sheriff that a serial killer has resurfaced in Twisted Cedars? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Mania: An Alexander Gregory...

  LJ Ross

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  FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DCI RYAN MYSTERIES 
   
  A new Doctor Alexander Gregory thriller performed by Richard Armitage 
   
  You can’t run from the past… 
   
  Back in London after a dramatic trip to North America, Doctor Alexander Gregory finds himself without an occupation while he awaits the all-important decision of the disciplinary panel at Southmoor Hospital. That is, until he witnesses the death of a famous actor, live on stage during the opening night of King Lear. When the police rule the death suspicious, they call upon the elite services of Gregory and his partner in criminal profiling, Bill Douglas. 
   
  Gregory is paired with attractive investigating officer DCI Hope and tensions arise—especially when an old foe resurfaces. 
   
  With bodies piling up and no new leads, Gregory and Hope realise they must look to the past to uncover the truth—before it’s too late. Immersed in the glamorous world of celebrity, Gregory soon learns that, beneath the surface, things are far murkier than they seem… 
   
  Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst London’s vibrant Theatreland.

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