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  The Contestant

  Nick Thacker

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  Save himself? Or save the world? 
  When ex-Air Force computer genius Josh Lane is kidnapped at gunpoint and wakes up in a cell, he's faced with a deadly ultimatum: solve a computer problem... or die. 
  With no way out and no idea who his captors are, Josh must use all his skills and quick thinking to survive. But as he delves deeper into the complex puzzle, he realizes that the stakes are even higher than he thought. 
  The consequences of failure could be catastrophic. 
  But to win... that may cost even more. 
  It's a game called Escape from Eden, and Josh is the newest Contestant. He has no choice but to play, even if losing means death. 
  "A brilliant, groundbreaking technothriiller!" 
  From USA Today Bestselling Author Nick Thacker comes a near-future, action-packed technological thriller you simply will not be able to put down. Twists at every turn, the Josh Lane Technothrillers series is perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, Douglas E. Richards, and Tom Clancy.

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  Three Card Murder: The gripping...

  J.L. Blackhurst

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  SOON TO BE ADAPTED FOR TV! The first in a gripping new mystery series introducing Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs 
  ’A tasty whodunnit’ The Sun 
  ’Three deviously clever impossible crimes’ Gigi Pandian, Edgar-award winning author 
  ’A real puzzle box of a story’ J.M. Hall, author of a A Spoonful of Murder 
  ’An ending I never saw coming’ Faith Martin, multi-million-copy selling author 
  DI Tess Fox’s first murder scene has two big problems. One, the victim was thrown from the balcony of a flat locked from the inside. Two, Tess knows him. 
  But the biggest problem of all is Tess’s half-sister, Sarah. She has links to the deceased and has the skills and criminal background to mastermind a locked-room murder. But she’s a con-artist, not a killer. 
  When two more bodies turn up, Tess now has three locked room mysteries to solve and even more reason to be suspicious of Sarah. Can she trust someone who breaks the law for a living, even if she is family? 
  Tropes 
  🔒🚪 Locked room 
  🤷 Impossible crime 
  ☠️☠️☠️ Multiple murders 
  🤼 Family feuds 
  🕵️‍♀️ Sherlockian detective 
  Readers LOVE Three Card Murder 
  ‘Incredibly ingenious’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘One of the few authors where the twists leave me speechless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘From the first sentence to the end I was hooked’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book was so much fun!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Has a narrative which is unique and one that you won't see coming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  J.L. Blackhurst's Three Card Murder is a masterclass in procedural thrillers, where sleuths and police work take centre stage. The narrative is as gripping as the best fiction, making it a top pick for any thriller enthusiast. 
  For fans of Tm Logan (The Daughter), Shalini Boland (The Family Holiday), Sue Watson (His First Wife), K.L. Slater (Message Deleted), and Jp Delaney (The Perfect Wife). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  The Clue

  Carolyn Wells

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  This is the start of an exciting series of tales featuring detective Fleming Stone. It was first published in 1909 by American mystery writer Carolyn Wells, who wrote a total of 170 books on diverse subjects, this being the first in her Fleming Stone mysteries. Stone is called on to find who murdered a bride-to-be in her home the night before her wedding. There are several suspects in a well-to-do household, plus incoming guests for the planned wedding. It all whets your appetite for more such scintillating mysteries to follow, so look ahead with excitement.

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  Madman's Tale The: Book summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Madman's Tale, by John Katzenbach. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by John Katzenbach. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Step into the shadowy corridors of The Madman’s Tale, a riveting psychological thriller that blurs the line between reality and delusion. In this dynamic audiobook adaptation by the author, follow Franny Petrel—a troubled patient whose harrowing recollections of life within a crumbling psychiatric institution unveil a dark mystery hidden deep within its walls. As Franny grapples with haunting memories of abuse, systemic neglect, and personal loss, he embarks on an unexpected quest for truth that challenges not only his own grasp on reality but also the very foundation of the institution that once confined him.
   
  Told in a vivid and suspenseful style, this audiobook doesn’t merely narrate a story of murder and madness—it offers powerful insights into resilience, self-reflection, and the transformative power of confronting our deepest fears. As you listen, discover how the courage to face uncomfortable truths can spark profound personal growth and sharpen your problem-solving skills. Perfect for an adult audience eager to boost productivity and navigate life’s complexities, The Madman’s Tale invites you to find clarity and strength in the midst of chaos, proving that even the darkest secrets can illuminate a path toward renewal.

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  Moorings: A Chilling Norfolk...

  David Blake

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  Moorings is the third in a chilling series of books, which will rapidly convert followers of L J Ross, Faith Martin, Joy Ellis and Helen H. Durrant into David Blake devotees. 
   
  When Harry Falcon, a wealthy boatyard owner and decorated World War Two veteran, is found drowned in his bath, DI John Tanner and DC Jenny Evans start by questioning his two sons, each with a motive for wanting him dead. But when the elder son is found with his head smashed in under a toppled yacht, and the younger son has been talking to a local property developer, one who’d spent months trying to buy the yard from his father, the investigation soon leads them towards a dark and dangerous secret, one which nobody can quite believe. Set within the Norfolk Broads, this fast-paced British detective series is a murder mystery that will have you guessing until the very end, when the last shocking twist is finally revealed.

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  Grand Theft Death

  Ann Philipp

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  Patricia Schuster acquires both independence and furniture polish after inheriting her grandmother’s house and antique business. Her new life in the Northern California town of Lakeville is in jeopardy, however, when she is falsely arrested for stealing a rare 1950s Cadillac and is blackmailed by Jimmy, a toothpick-wielding used-car salesman. When the real car thief ends up dead, she turns to her grandmother’s friends—four women in their golden years who play fast and loose with the law. But how far over the line will Patricia have to go to find a killer and clear her name?

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