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  The Case of the Missing Maid

  Rob Osler

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  AudioFile Earphones Award Winner 
   
   
   
  Rough-around-the-edges Harriet Morrow has long been drawn to the idea of whizzing around the city on her bicycle as a professional detective, solving crimes for a living without having to take a husband. She seizes the chance when the prestigious Prescott Agency hires her as its first woman operative. The move sparks controversy—with skeptical male colleagues, a high-strung office secretary, and her boss, Mr. Theodore Prescott, all waiting for her to unravel under the pressure . . . 
   
   
   
  Harriet has an assignment: Discover the whereabouts of a missing maid from one of the most extravagant mansions on Prairie Avenue. Owner Pearl Bartlett has a reputation for sending operatives on wild goose chases around her grand estate, but Harriet believes the stunningly beautiful Agnes Wozniak has indeed vanished under mysterious circumstances . . . 
   
   
   
  With Mr. Prescott pushing a hard deadline, Harriet's burgeoning career depends on working through a labyrinth of eccentric characters and murky motives in a race to discover who made Agnes disappear. When her search leads to Chicago's Polish community and a new friendship in Agnes's charming older sister, Barbara, clues scattered across the city slowly reveal just how much depends on Harriet's inexperienced investigation for answers . . . and the deep danger that awaits once she learns the truth.

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  The Work Retreat

  S. L. Harker

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  I should not be crushing this hard on my married boss. And yet here I am, trapped with him for several days on this work retreat, and there's nothing to do at night but drink at the bar . . . 
   
   
   
  What's worse is that he's sending me all the right signals. He wants this just as much as I do. 
   
   
   
  Since my mom died, I've craved comfort, but now I'm seeking it in the worst place possible, the arms of a married man. I'm obsessed, and there's nothing more destructive than obsession. 
   
   
   
  And now, I have to deal with the consequences of my actions. There is a photo and a threatening message to go with it. Someone knows about our secret affair. And they're going to make us pay . . . one way or another. 
   
   
   
  Fans of Kiersten Modglin and Freida McFadden will devour this twisted tale of an affair gone wrong. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Bone Broth - A Novel

  Lyndsey Ellis

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  Justine Holmes is a widow, former activist, and funeral thief, mourning her husband's death during the aftermath of the Ferguson unrest in St. Louis, Missouri. As family tensions deepen between Justine and her three grown children - a former Bay Area activist at odds with her hometown's customs, a social climbing realtor stifled by the loss of her only child, and a disillusioned politician struggling with his sexual identity, the matriarch is forced to face her grief head-on. By reconciling a past tied to her secret involvement in civil rights activism during the early 1970's in St. Louis, Justine quickly learns the more she attempts to make peace with her history, the more skeletons continue to rise to the surface.  
  Set in a struggling suburb of North St. Louis during the Ferguson unrest in 2014, Bone Broth delivers the touchstones of an inequitable society: violence, suppression, and the human capacity to continue in the face of extreme adversity.

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  Mary Poser - Young Adult Edition

  Angel A

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  2023 SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) best VoiceOver finalist 
  A heartwarming and intriguing read that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt, anxiety, or the fear of vulnerability, making it a perfect fit for readers seeking a relatable and uplifting love story with a message of hope and inspiration. 
  Join Mary's complex journey of self-discovery as she navigates family expectations, romantic entanglements, and an unexpected near-death experience. The story showcases Mary's internal struggles with faith, love, and personal identity, as she grapples with her feelings for the charming Indian filmmaker, Simha, while simultaneously trying to maintain a relationship with her long-term boyfriend, Jason. Mary's encounters with her family, friends, and colleagues illustrate the diverse perspectives and challenges she faces in her quest for personal growth and fulfillment. 
  Angel A is an Australian writer, filmmaker, and chiropractor who creates "stories that heal." His award-winning debut Mary Poser (SOVAS audiobook finalist) and second novel Holy Parrot explore "Angel's Leap" moments—when characters must choose between defeat or authentic transformation. Film directing, he won the Special Jury Remi Award at WorldFest-Houston. Drawing on 30 years of clinical experience, his work asks readers to recognize their patterns and live authentically. Stories that heal. 
  From The Author 
  "Three decades as a healer taught me: our deepest pain isn't physical—it's the gap between who we are and who we pretend to be. I write about "Angel's Leap" moments when characters must choose between defeat or authentic transformation. If you're trapped by expectations, paralyzed by imposter syndrome, or ready to stop pretending, these stories will mirror your journey. Readers tell me my books changed them."

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  A Body of Water - A DCI Evan...

  Rhys Dylan

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  The egg man cometh... 
  When a delivery driver stumbles across the dead body of a reclusive author in a remote area within a stone’s throw of the Llyn Brianne dam, his first thoughts are that the elderly man has had a heart attack. But the knife sticking out of the corpse’s chest tells a different story. Dial in some missing walkers, a secretive cult, and the unwelcome presence of paranormal-hunting podcasters and DCI Warlow has his work cut out getting to the rotten heart of the case.

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  The Mystery Box

  Eva Pohler

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  Is her neighbor a friend or a foe? Soccer mom Yvette Palmer lives an ordinary life in San Antonio, Texas when a box is delivered to her by mistake, and in taking it to its rightful owner—a crotchety neighbor named Mona who shares her back fence—is drawn into a strange and haunting tale. Mona’s ratty robe, mood swings, and secretive behavior all raise red flags, and Yvette is sure someone else is living there despite Mona’s claim to live alone, but Yvette is unable to break away as she listens to how Mona transformed from a young college woman about to be married to the odd, reclusive, ghost of a woman she is now. As Yvette listens to her neighbor's tale, she discovers a shocking connection, but doesn't know whether Mona's come to help or to harm her and her family. A brilliantly compelling read!--Perkins, Amazon Reviewer ????? It is extremely compelling and I could not stop reading, this book is pure escapism and would make a brilliant film or mini series. I found it completely different to the usual thrillers that I read, but I really enjoyed it and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.--A L H, Amazon Reviewer ????? This is an exciting book that will definitely take you out of your ordinary, day-to-day routine.--Linda Brooks, Amazon Reviewer ?????

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