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  Shadow of the Alchemist

  Jeri Westerson

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  The Tracker takes the case of a French alchemist who is targeted for his secrets in this mystery set in the gritty streets of fourteenth century London. 
   
   
   
  After losing his knighthood, Crispin Guest has found a new calling as the Tracker, a private investigator who can locate anything—or anyone. Now famed French alchemist Nicholas Flamel needs Crispin to locate his wife, Perenelle, and his apprentice, Thomas Cornhill. But the case takes a sinister turn when Flamel's apprentice is found murdered. The kidnapper promises that Flamel's wife will be next . . . unless he hands over his precious Philosopher's Stone, a magical object that can turn lead into gold. 
   
   
   
  Soon, strange, antiquated symbols begin appearing throughout the city. Crispin must decipher their meaning to unearth the kidnappers true motive. Plunged into an underground world where alchemy combines with treacherous politics, Crispin will have to unravel the mystery in order to find his wife and unmask a dangerous mastermind determined to wreak havoc throughout the city.

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  Death by Chapters

  Will Thurston

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  “Would you like to be the main character in my next book?” 
  How many of Larry Llewellyn’s millions of fans could turn down the chance to see themselves become the glorious victim of his latest, poetic, ironic death? 
  But as the budding friendship ends acrimoniously, should Sam have hesitated? When the deaths of previous protagonists seem to be mirrored in the real world, and chapters arrive in the mail, the doubts are confirmed. He kills people. He really kills people. How long can she hope to survive? 
  When the events foreseen in each chapter play out, can Sam find a way to live beyond the final chapter? Can she put a stop to the author before he puts a stop to her?

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Red Circle

  Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes uses his amazing brain to unravel another strange occurrence. A mysterious lodger in his own building who remains locked away and is very secretive, causes fear and agitation in his landlady who brings her concern to him. At first reluctant to get involved in such a petty matter, he is persuaded at last and proceeds to unravel a mystery that spans the Atlantic and involves a secret Italian society of murderers and blackmailers. And it has a satisfying conclusion where the killer is actually congratulated.

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  Shadow's Conspiracy

  Mary Stone, Lori Rhodes

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  Not every conspiracy is a theory. 
  When a man washes up onto Shadow Island, Sheriff Rebecca West has a moment of déjà vu. This isn’t the first body the ocean spat out on one of her beaches, but it’s the first one she’s found alive. 
  Barely. 
  The brutal gunshot wounds to the victim’s hand and the lower part of his face indicate he was shot offshore and dumped overboard, but there’s no boat or perpetrator. Just a few cryptic clues before the victim becomes unresponsive. 
  At first glance, the investigation points to pirates or a drug deal gone bad. But as Rebecca delves deeper, she realizes that this is far more than an attempt on a low-level criminal’s life. The case stretches out its tendrils, entangling the esteemed members of Shadow Island's Select Board, the sinister Yacht Club, and even her own sheriff's department. 
  And it could jeopardize everything. 
  Blackmail, power, and corruption collide as Rebecca resolves to clean the island up once and for all. Unless she dies trying. 
  From its puzzling beginning to the devastating conclusion, Shadow’s Conspiracy—the eighth book in the Shadow Island Series by Mary Stone and Lori Rhodes—will make you realize that whatever you sweep under the rug always comes back to haunt you.

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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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  Softly Calls the Devil

  Chris Blake

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  From NZ cop-turned-novelist Chris Blake comes a dark, gripping, intricate crime thriller set on the South Island's wild and remote west coast. 
   
   Things are going well for Matt Buchanan. After some hard times, life is peaceful as sole-charge constable for the small, isolated settlement of Haast on New Zealand's wild West Coast. He's made friends among the locals, won their trust. He keeps their little world safe. And he's working in spectacular surroundings - the fierce Tasman Sea, the dense beech forest, the dark, cold swamps, the snowy Southern Alps. 
   
  But then his much-loved predecessor, Gus, is discovered beside a river with a bullet through his head. He'd been looking into a disturbing murder-suicide from 1978: the parents' bodies were found, but not their daughter's. Suspecting a darker truth, Matt is certain the answers can't be too far away in this close-knit community. How does former forest service ranger Liam, with his gang links, fit into the story? What about Joe, the alcoholic hermit whose knowledge and intelligence seem so at odds with his appearance and lifestyle? 
   
  Tensions rise, there are more deaths, people are threatened, memories surface of a cult that went horribly wrong ... Even when support arrives, Matt finds himself pursuing a case that's well outside his remit and is taking him to places he'd sooner not revisit. Also part of an increasingly terrifying situation are an over-curious journalist and a woman who could be someone special. 
   
  Matt has managed to shun his own demons, and is desperate not to face them again, but when confronted by the devil himself, he must take action, rediscover something of the person he was - for his own sake and to save those he loves. 
   
  This is the work of an award-winning master storyteller. Fast-moving, spare, compelling and rich in laconic humour, Softly Calls the Devil will grab you from the first page and refuse to let go. 
   
   
  'Softly Calls the Devil is a cracking crime tale replete with procedural insight and an engaging, authentic voice. I had no idea where the story was going, but I knew I was in safe hands; I'd follow Chris Blake anywhere.' J.P. POMARE 
   
   
  ‘Chris Blake harnesses his insider perspective alongside substantial storytelling chops to craft a layered rural noir tale set on Aotearoa's wild West Coast … A crime novel that is about much more than the investigation of a crime (or crimes), where Blake illustrates the shards of trauma that police absorb over the course of their careers, and the importance of connection and community … This is world-class crime fiction. Highly recommended.’ CRAIG SISTERSON

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