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  The Case of the Missing Lady

  Agatha Christie

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  When a six-foot-tall tan giant of man comes into Albert Blunt's International Detective agency, Tommy and Tuppence—married couple and detective aficionados—are in for a treat. Not only has Mr. Stavansson emerged after a two-year Arctic adventure, but he's lost his fiancée Hermione too. What telegrams and scraps of information Tommy and Tuppence can gather are all the hope the adventurer has in finding her. But this information leads the duo into dangerous situations, investigating secluded country houses in the dead of night, and that's only the start of it….

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  Cappuccino Criminal

  Tonya Kappes

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  In the quaint town of Honey Springs, the Bean Hive Coffee Shop is the heart and soul of the community, and its vivacious owner, Roxy Bloom, is always ready to serve up a steaming cup of java with a side of gossip. But when a brewing storm of real estate treachery ends with the cold-blooded murder of a local agent, Roxy finds herself in the thick of a frothy whodunit that's anything but decaffeinated. 
  The victim, a hotshot real estate agent, had been spearheading a massive development project that went sour after an intrepid environmentalist unearthed a reason for the town to put the kibosh on the plan. Now, with the town's picturesque charm drawing tourists in droves, Roxy must grind through a list of suspects as long as a coffee bean's journey from farm to cup. 
  From double-shot deceptions to espresso intrigues, Roxy's quest to unmask the Cappuccino Criminal will plunge her deep into the dark heart of Honey Springs' seedy underbelly. As she sifts through a muddy mixture of secrets, lies, and steamed milk, Roxy will have to rely on her wit, intuition, and the help of her loyal friends to solve the mystery before it boils over and scalds them all. 
  In this steamy, cozy mystery with a frothy blend of suspense and humor, the stakes have never been higher—or the coffee stronger. It's time for Roxy Bloom to pull the perfect shot and catch the Cappuccino Criminal before their next bitter brew leaves someone else in the grinder. So, curl up with a cup of your favorite beverage, and join Roxy in this un-put-downable tale of murder, mystery, and macchiatos.

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  Arthur Machen - A Short Story...

  Arthur Machen

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  Arthur Llewelyn Jones was born in Caerleon, Monmouthshire on the 3rd March 1863. 
   
  Machen came from a long line of clergymen, and when he was two, his father became vicar of a small parish about five miles north of Caerleon, and Machen was brought up at the rectory there. 
   
  In his early years he received an excellent classical education, but family poverty ruled out university, and he was sent to London to sit exams to attend medical school but failed the exams.  He did show literary promise with the publication of the poem ‘Eleusinia’ in 1821.  But life in London was difficult and it was only in 1884 that he published again and was taken on to translate several French works which thereafter became the standard editions for many years. 
   
  In 1887, his father died.  That same year he married Amelia Hogg, a maverick music teacher with a passion for the theatre.  He also began to receive legacies from Scottish relatives which allowed him to devote more time to writing. 
   
  After publishing in literary magazines in 1894 he published his first book ‘The Great God Pan’.  Its sexual and horrific content very much helped sales. 
   
  Over the next decade or so he wrote some of his best work but was unable to find a publisher mainly due to the collapse of the decadent market over Oscar Wilde’s scandalous trial. 
   
  In 1899, his wife died and during his long recovery he took up acting and travelled around the country as part of a travelling company.  Three years later he was publishing again and had remarried. 
   
  Re-publishing of earlier works helped anchor both his reputation and his income.  By the time the Great War opened Europe’s wounds he returned to the public eye with ‘The Bowmen’ helped by the publicity around the ‘Angel of Mons’ episode. 
   
  However, by the late 20’s new works had dried up and his back catalogue was no longer a source of regular income. 
   
  In 1932 he received a Civil List pension of ₤100 per annum but other work was not forthcoming.  His finances finally stabilised with a literary appeal in 1943 for his eightieth birthday and allowed him to live his remaining years in relative comfort. 
   
  Arthur Machen died on 15th December 1947 in Beaconsfield. He was 84. 
   
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  5 - The Bowmen by Arthur Machen 
  6 - Witchcraft by Arthur Machen 
  7 - The Novel of the White Powder by Arthur Machen

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  The Party Guest

  Amanda Robson

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  ‘At the end of chapters, I was either “Wow” or “Oh my God!”’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Robson does it again. The end will leave you flabbergasted!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The intense suspense had me finishing this novel in a day!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  A birthday to remember. But would they rather forget…? 
  Ralph is turning 45, and the only gift he wants is his ex-wife. 
  Gemma, his trophy girlfriend, won’t let anything ruin her plans for an engagement. 
  Sarah, the ex-wife, has agreed to attend Ralph’s party, with her new man in tow. 
  And Jack, her partner, will stop at nothing to keep Sarah out of her ex-husband’s clutches. 
  It’s a celebration like no other. The whole extended family in a villa on the beautiful Amalfi coast. 
  But by the end of the trip, two people will be dead. 
  At this birthday party to remember, will anybody unwrap the truth…? 
  Two weeks. Four guests. One party to die for. 
  A compulsive and twisty suspense thriller with an ending you won’t see coming, perfect for fans of Louise Candlish and Adele Parks…Readers are GRIPPED by The Party Guest: 
  ‘A gripping story of lies and betrayal’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The type of thriller you cannot tear away from. Great suspense all the way through!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fast-paced novel filled with vibrant characters, some great cliff-hanging moments, and a satisfying ending’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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  ‘Kept me guessing all the way through’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A guilty pleasure! The setting is beautiful, the plot intricate and fast-paced, with a surprising conclusion’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A real page turner and an intense thriller!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I couldn’t help but devour it! Actually felt like I was there in the villa – so atmospheric’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Hooked me from the very first chapter and kept me hooked the entire time!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A great who-dunnit!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In the heart of the Amalfi coast, a domestic drama unfolds, where the lines between life and death blur in the face of divorce and marriage. The best of crime fiction, this mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. 
  For fans of Shalini Boland (The Secret Mother), Arianne Richmonde (The Breakdown), Sue Watson (His First Wife), B. A. Paris (The Prisoner), and K.L. Slater (The Girlfriend). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Truth Stays Buried

  Alexia Boland Herrick

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  How far would you go to bury a story? This spine-tingling thriller takes readers on a mind-bending journey, filled with twists, turns, suspicion, and murder. 
  Journalist Tasman Hill must chase every angle in the biggest story of his career - the suspicious disappearance of his own colleague, star crime and investigative news reporter Harrison Marks. 
  When Tasman is suddenly and mysteriously offered his chance at glory, he must take Harrison’s place at the Sapphire Times newspaper, located in a famous mountainous city on Australia’s east coast. 
  As Tasman discovers the truth about Harrison, he gets closer to the story - and the killer - than he ever imagined. 
  Now, Tasman must stop them before they strike again, or risk losing it all. But in a city full of sources and secrets, the truth can’t stay buried forever. 
  "Crime and journalism combine in a deadly investigation with all the twists and turns you could want." - Sherryl Clark, author of "Woman, Missing" 
  "Truth Stays Buried is a perfectly paced thriller that fizzes with tension as it sweeps you along in a flurry of secrets, lies and betrayals. The ruthless world of investigative journalism provides the perfect setting for this enthralling mystery to unfold; you'll be racing to dig up the truth." - Kelly Brodie-Brown, author.

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  Unhinged (A Cora Shields...

  Blake Pierce

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  In this action-packed mystery thriller by #1 bestselling author Blake Pierce, Cora Shields, 30, former Navy Seal turned FBI Special Agent, will stop at nothing to catch a killer—but she is stunned, after bending one rule too many, to find herself fired. At the pleading of a military friend, Cora scrutinizes a case long closed by local cops—and realizes that this case is far wider-reaching, and more dangerous, than she ever expected. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐UNHINGED (A Cora Shields Suspense Thriller—Book 3) is the third novel in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Blake Pierce.On the outside, Cora Shields is a total badass. A Navy SEAL veteran and a top agent in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, Cora has a reputation for doing whatever it takes to catch a killer. What no one knows, though, is that she’s a wreck on the inside, addicted to painkillers and deeply depressed. Cora, working as a vigilante, is the only one who would dare take on this case.She knows that if she succeeds, she can save a woman’s life in time.And if she fails, she may just find herself behind bars for good.A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured vigilante, the CORA SHIELDS series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.Future books in the series will soon be available.“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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