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  Someone Else's Daughter

  Linsey Lanier

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  "The absolute best book I've read in ages!" Reader review. 
  Thirteen years ago, Miranda Steele's abusive husband stole her newborn baby daughter and gave her up for adoption. 
  Now Miranda thinks she's close to finding her. 
  Until she finds the body of a young teen in the woods. 
  Is this her daughter? 
  And will the handsome detective investigating the case help her? Or drive her crazy? He thinks she can be a private investigator, too. 
  She has to find her daughter. 
  He has to find a killer. 
  Together, can they save a lost young girl? 
  Someone Else's Daughter, book #1 in the 5-book Miranda's Rights Mystery series, the prequel to the ongoing Miranda and Parker Mystery series. 
  You'll want to read book #1 in this exciting mystery-thriller series from bestselling author Linsey Lanier, because readers say they can't put it down. 
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  "An empowered and formidable heroine." —Kirkus Reviews 
  "Fast paced and full of twists." 
  "Best series I've read in a long time." 
  "I just love this author." 
  "Enthralling read." 
  "This book keeps you guessing until the end! Can’t wait to read the rest!" 
  "Couldn't put it down...I am hooked." 
  "Great characters and strong story line. I would recommend this to any mystery enthusiast. Linsey Lanier is a wonderful writer." 
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  THE MIRANDA’S RIGHTS MYSTERY SERIES 
  Someone Else’s Daughter 
  Delicious Torment 
  Forever Mine 
  Fire Dancer 
  Thin Ice 
  THE MIRANDA AND PARKER MYSTERY SERIES 
  All Eyes on Me 
  Heart Wounds 
  Clowns and Cowboys 
  The Watcher 
  Zero Dark Chocolate 
  Trial by Fire 
  Smoke Screen 
  The Boy 
  Snakebit 
  Mind Bender 
  Roses from My Killer 
  The Stolen Girl 
  Vanishing Act 
  Predator 
  Retribution 
  Most Likely to Die 
  Sonata for a Killer 
  Fatal Fall 
  Girl in the Park 
  (more to come)

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  Voices in the Vapors

  Eva Pohler

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  The water remembers what history buried. 
   
  Curses rise with the steam. 
   
  When Ellen, Sue, and Tanya travel to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to cleanse a seemingly mischievous Airbnb, they expect misplaced keys and flickering lights—not ancient voices rising from the natural springs. 
   
  But when Ellen begins hearing words in Cherokee—words she’s never learned yet somehow understands—the case takes a darker turn. The water speaks of a curse. Of treasure. Of something buried beneath the Ouachita Mountains long before the bathhouses, before the wax museums, before Al Capone’s tunnels carved through the earth. 
   
  As summer solstice approaches, the warnings intensify. 
   
  Visions. Possession-like episodes. Whispered prophecies in steam and spring water. 
   
  When the women descend into a flooded Prohibition-era tunnel beneath Josephine Tussaud’s Wax Museum, they uncover more than gangster lore. They stumble into a centuries-old mystery tied to Cherokee displacement, lost gold, and a legacy that may run through Ellen’s own bloodline. 
   
  But they aren’t the only ones searching. 
   
  A powerful Atlanta attorney arrives with his own agenda, and modern greed proves just as dangerous as ancient curses. 
   
  In this haunting installment of the Mystery House Series, history refuses to stay silent—and the water remembers everything.

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  Fifty-one Tales (version 2)

  Lord Dunsany

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  A multitude of very short stories populated with things that lurk in the dark corners of human imagination. Wonderfully crafted and sometimes ending with an unexpected outcome, these stories are well rooted in mythology and speak of things beyond the thin veil of reality.  - Summary by Rosslyn Carlyle

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  Solitaire Series Episode 23 The:...

  Troy Lambert

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  Jack didn’t expect the end of his trust to come wrapped in elegant deception, or that a golden ring might hold the key to his future. Exhausted and haunted by his own scars, Jack is led into a hotel room by the enigmatic Yuko, where a relic from his past sits waiting — Joseph, an old ally steeped in secrecy. Promises of healing and a return to normalcy dangle like a whiskey-soaked mirage, but nothing in Jack's tangled world comes without a price. 
  As the intricate web of the Solitaire organization unfolds, every card in Jack’s hand — from his father’s cryptic legacy to a deadly game of hidden treasures — becomes a matter of survival. Amidst hazel-eyed deals and whispers of treacherous decks, Jack is offered a Faustian bargain: the chance to rewrite his shattered body, but at a cost that could strip him of the last ties to his storied past. 
  In this gripping episode, loyalty blurs and shadows deepen, driving Jack to the most secretive corners of Nevada, where the stakes are not just his scars, but the very essence of who he is — or who he might become. With a crafty ally, a mysterious surgeon, and the ever-loyal Boris by his side, Jack sets out to say farewell to the man he knows in hopes of becoming something more… or risk losing everything he can't afford to bet. 
  Listen to "The Three of Diamonds" and dive into a world where every drink is a wager, every conversation a gamble, and every choice could be your last.

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  Murder By the Clock

  Rufus King

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  "Murder by the Clock," written by Rufus King in the late 1920s, is a detective novel that follows the story of Mrs. Endicott, who is deeply concerned for her husband Herbert's safety. Fearing for his well-being, she contacts the police for help, which leads to the shocking discovery of a dead body in his room. 
  As the narrative unfolds, Detective Lieutenant Valcour takes on the investigation, delving into the circumstances surrounding the murder. He explores the strained relationships and hidden secrets that may provide motives for the crime. At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Endicott is overwhelmed with anxiety about her husband, whom she believes could be in danger due to his involvement with a mysterious woman named Marge Myles. 
  During her conversation with Lieutenant Valcour, the tension mounts as his investigation uncovers various clues, including a threatening note and signs of a struggle. The chilling revelation of Herbert's body found in the cupboard heightens the urgency of Valcour's inquiry. This leads to a detailed examination of marital dynamics, possible motives for murder, and the shocking twists that unfold as the night progresses.

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  The Golden Rendezvous

  Alistair MacLean

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  A timeless classic of modern-day piracy from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. 
  Aboard the SS Campari, all is not well. 
  For Johnny Carter, the Chief Officer, the voyage has already begun badly; but it’s only when the Campari sails that evening, after a succession of delays that he realises something is seriously wrong. 
  A member of the crew is suddenly missing and the stern-to-stern search only serves to increase tension. Then violence erupts and suddenly the whole ship is in danger. Is the Campari a victim of modern day piracy? And what of the strange cargo hidden below the decks? 
  The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean is a classic adventure that takes you on a thrilling journey of mystery and suspense. This top-tier piece of fiction is a testament to MacLean's mastery in crafting traditional thrillers. 
  For fans of Frederick Forsyth (The Deceiver), Rory Clements (A Cold Wind From Moscow), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (Circle of Days), and Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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