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  Oliver Holmes and the Case of...

  Cheree Alsop

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  A junior high janitor. A kidnapped pop star. And a talking guinea pig who saw too much. 
  Oliver Holmes was content with his life as a janitor until the day he wakes to find a guinea pig on his bed adamant that he investigate a murder that might not be what it seems. Throw in a captivating veterinarian and an officer who knows the secrets of Oliver’s past, and he has his work cut out for him.

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  The Devil of the Provinces

  Juan Cárdenas

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  After a series of failures, a biologist returns to his hometown to live with his grieving mother. But in this gripping crime novel that upends the genre's conventions, strange events unravel what he thought he knew of his past, his present, and himself. 
   
   
   
  When a biologist returns to Colombia after fifteen years abroad, he quickly becomes entangled in the trappings of his past and his increasingly bizarre present: the unsolved murder of his brother, a boarding school where girls give birth to strange creatures, a chance encounter with his irrevocably changed first love. A brush with a well-connected acquaintance leads to a biotechnology job offer, and he's gradually drawn into a web of conspiracy. Ultimately, he may be destined to remain in the city he'd hoped never to see again—in The Devil of the Provinces, nothing is as it seems.

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  A Quiet Man

  Tom Wood

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  One day a man arrives in town. Unassuming. Quiet.The assassin known as Victor is hiding out in a small motel in Canada after a job across the border. A few days laying low and he'll be gone and leave no trace behind.He doesn't count on getting to know a mother and her boy who reminds him of his own troubled childhood. When both vanish, only Victor seems to notice.Once he starts looking for them, he finds himself at odds with the criminals who own the town. They want him gone. Only Victor's going nowhere until he discovers the truth and to them he's just a quiet man asking the wrong questions.But that quiet man is a dangerous man.

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  Guarding Gus

  Karryn Nagel

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  What would you do if you found a rare magical animal? 
  Nico, who has just begun passing as a transgender man, relishes the quiet life working as a bonsai bodyguard. But during a chance encounter one night amidst the aftermath of a territory dispute, he meets Brant, an excitable, good-natured cookie guard, and the two strike an instant friendship. They form an irresistible bond with Gustopher, a baby gargoyle in need, setting off on a thrilling 3-day adventure to rescue the creature and reunite it with its rightful owner. 
  As they set out on their mission, the mismatched duo encounter predicaments unusual to new foster parents. Unscrupulous enemies lurk in the shadows, eager to exploit Gustopher on the black market. In order to ensure Gus's safety, Nico and Brant must quickly learn how to nurture (what do gargoyles eat, anyway?) and safeguard their newfound charge. Fortunately, their journey leads them to encounter Remi the vampire, an eccentric cheese guard from Wisconsin, and Jasper, a seasoned traveler, who faithfully accompanies the renowned Manley Cup, the cherished trophy of a championship hockey team. 
  Together, this peculiar quartet must combine their unique talents navigating both gargoyle-raising and crime-boss hunting. As they traverse the mountain metropolis of Multnomah, their hidden secrets gradually come to light, forging unbreakable bonds and solidifying their motley chosen family. And in the midst of it all, Gustopher surprises them with delightful…qualities, adding an extra dose of astonishment everywhere they go. 
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  sneak peek pages from Book 2 
  a treasure hunt map that will lead you to all the real-life locations in the town the book is based on!  
  Content details: This book is intended for adults, but can also be enjoyed by teenagers 13-18. The themes are positive masculinity, chosen family, friendship, and adoption.

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  Lord Peter Views the Body - The...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  In this thrilling short story from Lord Peter Views the Body, Dorothy L. Sayers presents another gripping adventure featuring the sharp-witted aristocratic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. "The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers" unfolds as Lord Peter is drawn into a bizarre case involving a peculiar and unsettling figure—an artist with a sinister reputation and mysterious copper-coated fingers. When the artist's dark obsessions lead to murder, Lord Peter must unravel the clues hidden in the shadows of high society and the world of the avant-garde to reveal the truth.With Sayers' characteristic blend of wit, keen psychological insight, and intricate plotting, this story showcases Lord Peter's impeccable skills as a detective and a gentleman. Rich in atmosphere and intrigue, it offers readers a captivating mystery with a chilling edge.

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  Tail of the Dragon

  Connie di Marco

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  A rare astrological event could help San Francisco astrologer Julia Bonatti avoid a deadly destiny. 
   
   
   
  Julia Bonatti loves the freedom of working for herself as a professional astrologer. But after receiving several unexpected bills, she considers a temp job offer from her old boss a stroke of luck too good to pass up. 
   
   
   
  On her first day, the posh law office becomes a crime scene when one of the partners is found dead. Julia discovers that a series of death threats have been sent to several employees of the firm, and she uses her astrological expertise to discover possible motives. But before she can convince the authorities of what she knows, the killer strikes again. Will Julia unmask the culprit before he, or she, takes another life? 
   
   
   
  "Connie di Marco does a good job keeping the reader guessing whodunit in this psychic cozy." —Publishers Weekly

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