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  Faded Coat of Blue

  Ralph Peters

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  The first Major Abel Jones Civil War mystery. “Immensely rewarding . . . irresistibly readable . . . finely wrought . . . a genuine novel of ideas.” —The Washington PostWinner of the Herodotus Award In this winning blend of history and mystery, Owen Parry brings to life the story of Abel Jones, a Welsh immigrant and Union army officer. Jones finds himself mysteriously chosen as a confidential agent to General George McClellan. No stranger to the cruel paradoxes of war, he is asked to investigate the death of Anthony Fowler, a young volunteer captain shot through the heart. Set against the backdrop of battles and bordellos, of the intrigues of war-time Washington and the elegant mansions of old Philadelphia, Faded Coat of Blue paints a deeply moving portrait of the United States in the midst of our harshest trial.   Fowler’s murder is blamed on the Confederates, but whispers haunt the death of the fallen martyr, leading Abel Jones from the blood of the battlefield into a web of secrets and sinister relationships where evil and good intertwine . . . and where heroes fall prey to those who cherished them the most. “A marvelous historical fiction work for Civil War buffs and for mystery lovers who simply appreciate a novel rich in language.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch“Impeccably researched and energetically written . . . thoroughly believable . . . exciting, heartbreaking.” —Chicago Tribune “Jones’s narrative voice is a feast of fine language . . . ingeniously authentic.” —Publishers Weekly

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  What Lies Beneath

  Bill Kitson

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  Detective Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. Little did he know . . . 
   
   
   
  BONES IN THE WATER 
   
   
   
  Two skeletons are discovered in Lamentation Tarn, a mountain lake. Talented detective Mike Nash and his team have little evidence with which to work, until a surprising discovery prompts them to contact law enforcement agencies in Eastern Europe. 
   
   
   
  A GRIPPING, FAST-PACED MYSTERY WITH SOME STUNNING TWISTS 
   
   
   
  A joint task force is formed to uncover a criminal network involved in prostitution, drugs, and human trafficking, but Nash's preoccupation with internal politics, as well as with an attractive Russian detective, proves to be a distraction. 
   
   
   
  A BREATHTAKING CRIME THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF IAN RANKIN, JD KIRK, DS BUTLER, or PETER ROBINSON 
   
   
   
  Finally, a young victim escapes the gang's clutches, providing Nash with much needed evidence. A search of the neighboring tarn yields evidence of even more heinous crimes. Who else will die before the criminals are brought to bitter justice?

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  Quilt City Murders - A Hadley...

  Bruce Leonard

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  Quilter Hadley Carroll thinks her life can't get any worse after being demoted from reporter to newspaper courier and having her fiancé, Matt Ackerman, dump her without explanation. But then, while chucking a sack of newspapers into the Ohio River in Paducah, Kentucky—known as Quilt City—she finds Matt's body snagged under the transient dock. She knows she'll never find peace if she doesn't figure out why he left her and who killed him, so she gets to work. 
   
   
   
  As QuiltWeek Paducah, the largest quilting event in the world, approaches, then fills the small town with 30,000 textile connoisseurs, quilters turn up dead. Paducah's mayor tries to instill calm as citizens panic, protests flare up, and visiting quilters flee by the thousands. 
   
   
   
  Despite grieving the loss of Matt, Hadley perseveres, strengthened by her troubled upbringing and aided by her weekly quilting group. She uses her investigative skills and impressive intellect to solve the murders, to bring peace back to her hometown, and to get a good night's sleep—finally.

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  The Seven Dials Mystery

  Agatha Christie

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  Dive into the heart of intrigue and suspense with Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery. This classic whodunit takes listeners into a web of secrets, mysterious societies, and unexpected twists, where every clue leads closer to danger. 
  When a practical joke at the manor house of Chimneys takes a deadly turn, the discovery of a murdered guest and a strange clock point to a deeper conspiracy. Bundle Brent, a spirited and clever heroine, sets out to unravel the enigma of the Seven Dials Club—a shadowy group whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As Bundle pieces together cryptic clues and faces growing peril, she discovers that the truth may come at a shocking price. 
  Filled with Christie’s signature blend of wit, intrigue, and memorable characters, The Seven Dials Mystery is a masterful tale of deception and discovery. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, this audiobook will keep you riveted until its thrilling conclusion.

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  Katie Winter FBI Suspense...

  Molly Black

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  A bundle of books #1 (SAVE ME), #2 (REACH ME), and #3 (HIDE ME) in Molly Black’s Katie Winter FBI Suspense Thriller series! This bundle offers books one, two, and three in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading.“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”—Reader review for Girl One: MurderFBI Special Agent Katie Winter is no stranger to frigid winters, isolation, and dangerous cases. With her sterling record of hunting down serial killers, she is a fast-rising star in the BAU, and when a woman is discovered in the middle of a frozen lake, Katie is the natural choice to partner with Canadian law enforcement to track the killer across the brutal and unforgiving landscape.Yet Katie’s past haunts her, demanding her attention and dragging her down into a well of secrets.In SAVE ME (Book #1), a string of murders around a frozen lake on the American-Canadian border leads the FBI and Canada to create an elite unit to tackle cross-border killers. FBI BAU Special Agent Katie Winter, originally from the Upper Peninsula and accustomed to its harsh winters and rough terrain, is the perfect candidate—yet with the childhood disappearance of her sister still haunting her, it was the one place Katie had hoped never to return. Tensions run high between Katie and her new Canadian partner, and time is running out before the killer’s trail goes cold. Can Katie keep her demons at bay long enough to enter a killer’s mind and stop him before it’s too late? Or will this diabolical monster outwit her in his game of cat and mouse?In REACH ME (Book #2), when a serial killer escapes and crosses the border into Canada, FBI Special Agent Katie Winter must team up with her Canadian counterpart to stop him before others die. But as secrets from her own past bubble up, Katie must also follow a lead for her own sister’s disappearance before it, too, goes cold. Can she stop him in time? Or will he find her first?In HIDE ME (Book #3), when cross country skiers discover a body on the remote grounds of a luxury resort in northern Montana, FBI Special Agent Katie Winter must team up with her Canadian counterpart to stop a new serial killer before he strikes again. Yet Katie, lost in the secrets of her past, has finally found a lead into her missing sister—and this time she will track it down—even if she must battle a killer while doing so. Can Katie keep it together long enough to solve both crimes? Or will this case lead to her undoing?A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the KATIE WINTER mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night.Books #4-#6 in the series—BELIEVE ME, HELP ME, and FORGET ME—are now also available.

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  Unnatural Death - Lord Peter...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers is a thrilling mystery featuring the sharp-witted Lord Peter Wimsey as he uncovers the dark truth behind a seemingly natural death. This audiobook takes you into the world of intricate investigations, suspicious circumstances, and hidden motives, where every clue brings you closer to unraveling the mystery. 
  The story begins with Lord Peter’s casual conversation with a doctor who expresses doubts about the peaceful passing of an elderly woman. Though officially deemed natural, her death strikes Lord Peter as suspicious, prompting him to take on the case. What unfolds is a complex mystery involving wills, inheritances, and a web of deceit that spans generations. As Lord Peter digs deeper, the danger intensifies, leading to unexpected revelations and a chilling conclusion. 
  In Unnatural Death, Dorothy L. Sayers weaves an intelligent and captivating narrative filled with twists and turns. Lord Peter Wimsey, known for his aristocratic charm and keen detective skills, shines as he navigates this deeply layered case, relying on his intuition, logic, and unique investigative methods to uncover the truth. 
  Narrated with elegance and suspense, this audiobook captures the essence of the Golden Age of detective fiction, making it a perfect listen for fans of classic mysteries. 
  Start Listening to Unnatural Death today and join Lord Peter Wimsey in solving a case where appearances can be deceiving and justice is far from straightforward!

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