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  The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

  Samuel Clemens

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  In one of his later novels, the master storyteller spins a tale of two children switched at infancy. A slave takes on the identity of master and heir while the rightful heir is condemned to live the life of a slave. Twain uses this vehicle to explore themes of nature vs. nurture, racial bigotry and moral relativism. The case of mistaken identity is a theme that Twain explored also in THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER; in THE TRAGEDY OF PUDD'NHEAD WILSON he turns the theme into a well-crafted detective story. It is unfortunate that this is one of Twain's lesser known works as it is one of his most enjoyable reads.

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  The Return of Sherlock Holmes

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of 13 Sherlock Holmes stories, originally published in 1903-1904, by Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories were published in the Strand Magazine in Great Britain, and Collier's in the United States.
  The book was first published in February 1905 by McClure, Phillips & Co. (New York) then on 7 March 1905 by Georges Newnes, Ltd. (London) and was the first Holmes collection since 1893, when Holmes had "died" in "The Final Problem". Having published The Hound of the Baskervilles in 1901–1902, which was set before Holmes' "death", Doyle came under intense pressure to revive his famous character. The first story is set in 1894 and has Holmes returning in London and explaining the period from 1891–1894, a period called "The Great Hiatus" by Sherlockian enthusiasts. Also of note is Watson's statement in the last story of the cycle that Holmes has retired, and forbids him to publish any more stories.
  Content: The Adventure of the Empty House / The Adventure of the Norwood Builder / The Adventure of the Dancing Men / The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist / The Adventure of the Priory School / The Adventure of Black Peter / The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton / The Adventure of the Six Napoleons / The Adventure of the Three Students / The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez / The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter / The Adventure of the Abbey Grange / The Adventure of the Second Stain

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  Try the Girl

  Raymond Chandler

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  In Try the Girl, Raymond Chandler delivers a taut and thrilling tale that exemplifies his mastery of the hardboiled detective genre. This short story brims with intrigue, danger, and the sharp wit for which Chandler is renowned, immersing readers in the gritty underworld of crime and deception.The story follows a seasoned private detective, navigating a murky case involving a missing person, a suspicious nightclub, and a cast of characters hiding dangerous secrets. As the detective delves deeper, he discovers that the key to solving the mystery lies in uncovering the true identity of a seemingly insignificant woman—"the girl" who holds the answers to everything.Chandler's signature style shines through in his razor-sharp dialogue, atmospheric settings, and complex characters, from cynical detectives to femme fatales. Every clue and revelation propels the narrative forward, leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion that leaves readers enthralled.Try the Girl is a testament to Chandler's unparalleled ability to weave suspenseful, character-driven mysteries that capture the essence of noir fiction. For both long-time fans and newcomers to his work, this story offers a vivid snapshot of a writer at the peak of his craft, delivering an unforgettable journey into the shadows of human ambition and fallibility.

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  Betrayal - A Robin Lockwood Novel

  Phillip Margolin

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  In Phillip Margolin's Betrayal, attorney Robin Lockwood finds herself defending her old nemesis in a multiple-murder case with too many suspects, where success might cost her own life.Robin Lockwood is now a prominent defense attorney in Portland, Oregon but a decade ago, she was a ranked and rising MMA fighter.  Her career came to a quick end when she was knocked out and concussed in the first round by Mandy Kerrigan, a much more talented fighter.Now the situation couldn't be more different, with Kerrigan on her last legs, her career nearly over, arrested for the quadruple murder of the entire Finch family...and Kerrigan's only possible friend is the attorney she beat so many years ago.  For Robin, it's no simple case: Margaret Finch was a lawyer working for vicious Russian mobsters, and was in the cross-hairs of both the mobsters and the widower of a woman a client killed; her husband Nathan Finch was deeply in debt to a bookie who threatened his life; her son Ryan was the one who sold Kerrigan illegal performance enhancing drugs and was beaten severely by her when Kerrigan failed her drug test. To complicate matters further, the DA that Robin is facing is the man she's just started dating, the first person she's begun seeing seriously after her husband was killed.In a case where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive, where each new fact twists the case in a new direction, there is seemingly no way to win or direction to turn that will leave Robin Lockwood unscathed.A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

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  Murder at the Seven Dials

  Cara Devlin

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  A murdered opera singer. A duke drenched in her blood. For Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden, the brutal killing is a straightforward case. Ever since his exile from polite society, the chance to arrest a high and mighty peer of the realm has never presented itself. Hugh won't snub the opportunity now. 
   
   
   
  But Audrey Sinclair, the Duchess of Fournier, is certain her husband is wrongly accused, and she's determined to prove it to the arrogant Bow Street officer, even if she must employ her most peculiar ability—or perhaps curse—to guide her investigation. After all, a duchess can do as she pleases. 
   
   
   
  Exasperated with the meddling duchess, Hugh is convinced she is protecting her own secrets, and the duke's. But when Audrey's discoveries persuade him to believe the true killer is still at large, he has no choice but to join her in the hunt—if only to keep her from becoming the next victim.

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  Serial Killer Support Group The:...

  D B Stephens

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  The perfect revenge thriller for fans of John Marrs, A. R. Torre, Jeneva Rose and Lucinda Berry! 
  ‘A deliciously dark, twisty turny thriller with characters who leap off the page’ John Marrs 
  'A book which shines a light on a frightening and often hidden world; dark, disturbing, addictive’ Jackie Kabler 
  Therapy just got deadly 
  When Jess Pendle agrees to attend a support group to meet other women who have lived similar experiences, she doesn’t expect much. 
  The group has been set up for like-minded women to come together, but when their therapist leaves, they close the blinds and find a new, and altogether more deadly way to support each other…See what readers are saying about The Serial Killer Support Group  
  ‘Has the reader on the edge of their seat screaming for justice and delivers a well-planned mid-point twist’ AJ Willis 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fast paced, gory, and dare I say empowering!' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's a thrilling novel of friendship, loyalty, rediscovery of self and murder' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The novel is frightening and hopeful all at once as we see the underbelly of society and what good people will do in the face of adversity!' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Vigilante justice and moral support, a one stop shop! Domestic violence victims find a bit more than they thought in the support group that has become a lifeline, in many ways. You will root for them, feel for them, and cheer them!' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With twists galore, this book gets better with the turn of each page' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It had everything you could want in a thriller book, plenty of suspense, excellent characterisation and a brilliant brunch of female leads!  Can’t recommend enough! This was an easy 5 stars!' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’This was such a wild ride! I'm still in shock after putting the book down. I loved the unexpected twists and turns. I had so many ideas of who The Caretaker was, and boy, was I wrong' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The book leaves the reader pondering what they would do if they were in the same situation and if two wrongs make a right' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A powerful exploration of social injustice and the desire for revenge’ 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Clever, cathartic, and wickedly satisfying, this book earns every one of its five stars. Read it with the lights on' 
  For fans of Jennifer Hillier (The Butcher), John Marrs (Dead in the Water), Rachel Harrison (So Thirsty), Noelle West Ihli (Ask for Andrea), and Samantha Downing (My Lovely Wife).

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