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  The Interpreter's Secret

  Andrew Rosenheim

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  When State Department interpreter Weaver is summoned to an off-the-books meeting during a G20 summit, he expects routine diplomacy. What he gets is a chilling glimpse into a secret arrangement between the White House and the Kremlin?an arrangement that could destroy lives, careers, and nations. With only a red digital pen as evidence and a growing sense that he was never meant to walk away from that room, Weaver flees to the safety of England. 
   
  But there is no safety. 
   
  Hunted by invisible forces and unsure whom to trust, he must uncover the truth before the truth consumes him. The Interpreter’s Secret is a taut, sophisticated literary thriller about power, language, and the dangerous things left unsaid.

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  Murder by Melody

  A.C. Baantjer

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  Inspector DeKok finds himself in the midst of outwardly disparate motives and personalities surrounding the deaths of two reformed junkies and their landlady, a former prostitute. However, there is one connection in the madness, because music threads its way among and around the list of suspects and victims.
  DeKok discovers that the trail leading to this melodious murderer is as long as a symphonic masterpiece.

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  Guilt - Book One of the Nancy...

  Maisie Moon

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  We are introduced to Nancy Flanagan, a young Irish Catholic woman who migrates from post-war Ireland to England to train as a nurse. The narrative chronicles her inner turmoil as she struggles with the guilt surrounding her decision to leave her illegitimate child, Maeve, in Ireland. The story unfolds as Nancy navigates life in a new country post-World War II, encountering haunting memories, building friendships, and witnessing tragic moments as she diligently pursues her nursing career. The plot thickens when she becomes deeply involved with a mysterious patient, John, who bears physical and emotional scars from his past, which links him to the horrors of war and a demonic presence that threatens to tear Nancy's life apart. She must fight what pursues her, and traveling to Argentina with a ragtag team, she is unsure what awaits her.   
  The story features paranormal events, and Nancy and John are linked to mythical beings and evil that threaten to destroy them. In the decision to right the wrongs of her past, Nancy unravels mysteries and discovers her latent gifts. Nancy is a relatable heroine wrestling with her past decisions, channelling her guilt into her work and the care of others. John, the enigmatic patient, evokes both sympathy and suspicion as his traumatic stories reveal a multifaceted individual shaped by the tumult of history. Suspense builds throughout the narrative, especially by introducing the supernatural elements represented by the demonic creature Azazel. This presence augments the tension within the plot and symbolises Nancy's internal struggles and the burden of her guilt.   
  This noirish, quickly-paced, and emotionally charged thriller features an intriguing character development that blends effortlessly with a deeply disturbing plotline. 

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  Skeleton Man

  Tony Hillerman

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  Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Tony Hillerman is an Edgar, Silver Spur and Nero Wolfe Award winner. Skeleton Man received starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly. Former Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn comes out of retirement to investigate a simple robbery. But soon the trail leads back 50 years, to a plane crash in the Grand Canyon that killed a man protecting a fortune in diamonds. ". considerable suspense in the race to bottom of one of the most spectacular and treacherous landscapes Hillerman's ever explored."-Kirkus Reviews

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  Lost Souls

  Theo Baxter

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  He's doing the holiest work—murder.When LAPD Homicide detective Marcy Kendrick and her partner Angel Reyes investigate the bizarre death of a drug dealer in an abandoned warehouse, they discover he was waterboarded—with baptismal water.It isn't long before the killer strikes again. This time the victim is a young woman. Her hands and feet were bound, she was decapitated, and her heart was cut out. Traces of baptismal water are found in her wounds.As the death toll continues to rise, it becomes clear the killer is on a religious mission. It's the kind of sensational case the press loves, and they make the most of it, stirring up a frenzy, dubbing the killer the Templar.With the investigation under intense public scrutiny, Marcy's boss demands a quick resolution. But that's easier said than done because there doesn't seem to be any connection between the victims.Marcy finds herself hunting a killer who thinks he's on the side of the angels, with no idea where he'll strike next. Can she stop the Templar before he kills again? 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Dead Center

  Dawn Lee McKenna, Axel Blackwell

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  The quaint coastal town of Port St. Joe, FL isn’t the kind of place where people go around getting stabbed to death.So, when Jake Bellamy – an insurance agent and beloved father – is found murdered in the dewy grass of a local park, it comes as a bit of a shock. Now it’s up to Evan Caldwell, the new Sheriff and recent transplant, to solve the case.All he wants to do is live peacefully on his boat and tend to his comatose wife, but that’s easier said than done when he’s tasked with solving the murder of a man with no enemies. Evan struggles to find a motive for the brutal slaying, but when the killer strikes a second time, even the theories he thought he had fall apart. The only thing he knows for sure is that no one will be safe in Port St. Joe until he closes this case.This is the second book in the Still Waters series; character-driven suspense filled with rich, coastal atmosphere and dry humor. See why The Still Waters Suspense Series has earned thousands of five-star reviews. Grab your copy today.

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