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  The Boscombe Valley Mystery

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Boscombe Valley Mystery, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the fourth of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in the Strand Magazine in 1891.Lestrade summons Holmes to a community in Herefordshire, where a local landowner has been murdered outdoors. The deceased's estranged son is strongly implicated. Holmes quickly determines that a mysterious third man may be responsible for the crime, unraveling a thread involving a secret criminal past, thwarted love, and blackmail.Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson take a train to Boscombe Valley, in Herefordshire. En route, Holmes reads the news and briefs Watson on their new case.John Turner, a widower and a major landowner who has a daughter named Alice, lives there with a fellow expatriate from Australia, Charles McCarthy, a widower who has a son named James. Charles has been found dead near Boscombe Pool; it was reported that he was there to meet someone. Two witnesses testify that they saw Charles walking into the woods followed by James, who was carrying a gun. Patience Moran, daughter of a lodgekeeper, says that she saw Charles and James arguing and that, when James raised his hand as if to hit his father, she ran to her mother, and while she was telling her mother what she saw James rushed to their house seeking help. The Morans followed James back to the Pool, where they found his father dead. James was arrested and charged with murder. Alice Turner believes that James is innocent and has contacted Lestrade, a Scotland Yard detective who in turn has asked Holmes' help.Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle's: "A Study in Scarlet", "Silver Blaze", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "The Yellow Face", "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", A Case of Identity", "The Boscombe Valley Mystery", "The Five Orange Pips", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Blue Carbuncle", "The Speckled Band", "The Engineer's Thumb", "The Noble Bachelor", "The Beryl Coronet", "The Copper Beeches" and many more.

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  Exile Texas

  Rachel Caine

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  From New York Times–bestselling author Rachel Caine: A woman long suspected of murder returns to her hometown as a PI—and soon finds her own life at risk . . . 
   
   
    
  Most folks in Exile, Texas, think Megan Leary got away with murder. Megan was acquitted of her mother's vicious killing after someone else confessed—but suspicion still shadows her fifteen years later. Now a private investigator, she's come back to help a friend look for her missing teenage daughter—and it's not just gossip that's being stirred up. 
   
   
    
  Sheriff's Deputy Dan Fox wasn't sure what to think of Megan or her mysterious past when he pulled her over for speeding. But suddenly, people are dying—and Dan may have to decide whether he can put his trust in Megan to ensure both of them survive . . .

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  Revenge Pact The: An utterly...

  Liz Mistry

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  'A violent and dark addition to the series' The Sun 
  'A complex and expertly crafted thriller.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Breathtakingly brilliant' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  TWO DEATHS 
  Tommy and Markie Jones are discovered dead at the side of a road in Scotland. 
  TWO RIVAL GANGS 
  Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen are on the scene where the bodies are identified as the nephews of Loanie Gibbs, head of a notable Edinburgh gang. 
  The turf war between the gangs of Glasgow and Edinburgh has existed for years, but these murders signal an escalation in violence. 
  ONE UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL 
  As the investigation unfolds, there’s suspicion about a leak within the police force, and to her dismay Jazzy is asked to keep a watchful eye on someone close to her. With distrust on all sides, can the pair uncover the truth before the body count mounts even more? 
  'A violent and dark addition to the series.' The Sun  
  Don't miss the next instalment in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd.Praise for Liz Mistry: 
  'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun 
  'Riveting' The Post 
  'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons 
  ‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done’ Nadine Matheson 
  'Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo' Tom Mead 
  ‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In the sequel to the thrilling novel, The Revenge Pact, the sleuths are back, delving deeper into the world of crime and gang rivalry. This work of fiction is a final testament to Liz Mistry's ability to weave a captivating story. 
  For fans of J M Dalgliesh (When Death Calls), Cheryl Rees-Price (Winter's Cry), Nick Louth (The Last Ride), Andrew Raymond (The Shortlist), and Joy Ellis (ECHOES ON THE FENS a brand new gripping crime thriller full of twists). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Dog Cops - Book 1

  Brian Barnard

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  Ben Gibson is living the dream. Married to his high school sweetheart and with two beautiful young children, he’s also achieved his ultimate goal of becoming a member of the elite Victoria Police Dog Squad. For Ben life just couldn’t be better! 
  But disaster strikes when his canine partner, Duke, is killed in the line of duty. Then, as he slowly recovers from the loss of Duke, disaster strikes again when his wife and daughter are tragically killed in a car accident. As Ben struggles to overcome his own feelings of devastation, he is also faced with the reality of being a sole parent to his eight-year-old son Cooper. 
  He feels he has no choice but to quit the job he loves in order to care for his son, until his boss steps in and presents him with the opportunity to make a fresh start. Still wracked with grief he accepts the challenge to become the first police dog handler to relocate to country Victoria. 
  He reluctantly leaves his son in the care of his father and mother-in-law while he completes a six-month trial period in the Central Victoria town of Clarkdale. Overcoming the initial doubters amongst the locals that a city-boy can cope in the country, Ben and his police dog Sabre set about showing their worth. 
  From detecting drug stashes concealed in cars to tracking down violent criminals and apprehending armed and dangerous offenders, Ben and Sabre quickly become an invaluable asset to the local police members and prove that, even with the many technological advances in crime detection, nothing matches the skill and tenacity of a well-trained police dog team.

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  Cold Justice Duo Cold In the...

  Anonym

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  Two riveting, emotional Romantic Thrillers from New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. 
  A CIA officer on a covert mission falls for a woman who may be a deadly assassin. 
  A detective haunted by her past must team up with the FBI profiler she can’t forget, to stop a serial killer. 
  In COLD IN THE SHADOWS and COLD HEARTED, danger and desire ignite as love battles betrayal, secrets, and survival. These audiobooks deliver gritty emotional depth, heart-pounding suspense, and red-hot chemistry between fearless heroines and the protector heroes who risk everything for them. 
  Tropes you’ll love 
  Protector Hero 
  Enemies to Lovers 
  Second Chance Romance 
  Forced Proximity 
  Woman in Peril 
  Small Town Murder Mystery 
  Found Family 
  Happily Ever After 
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  In COLD IN THE SHADOWS, CIA Officer Patrick Killion works deep undercover to determine whether brilliant biologist Audrey Lockhart is a ruthless assassin—or an innocent scapegoat. When an ambush leaves her fighting for her life, Killion becomes both her captor and protector. Caught between loyalty and love, he risks everything to save the woman who may be the key to uncovering a deadly conspiracy. Mistaken identity, undercover ops, and off-the-charts chemistry collide in this gripping enemies-to-lovers thriller. 
  In COLD HEARTED, Detective Erin Donovan thought she’d put her town’s nightmare behind her—until a new string of murders suggests she caught the wrong man. To stop the killer, she must work with FBI profiler Darsh Singh, the ex-lover who shattered her heart. As old feelings rekindle and danger closes in, Erin and Darsh must trust each other before the murderer makes her his next target. A tense, emotional second-chance romance filled with pulse-pounding suspense and sizzling attraction.

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  Total Control: The essential...

  Alex Shaw

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  ‘Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around!’ Stephen Leather 
  The target doesn’t exist 
  When cyber terrorist Fang Bao abruptly reappears after years in hiding, MI6 agent and former SAS trooper Jack Tate is sent to bring him in – but when Fang is assassinated by an unknown assailant, Tate realises he was only a pawn in a plot that threatens to put the whole world in danger. 
  The mission is impossible 
  Now Tate has to uncover a lethal conspiracy that stretches all the way from Germany through the United States and into the dark heart of the jungle in Myanmar. As the enemy hunt down the owners of military secrets that would make them indestructible, Tate must race to identify not only their next target, but the enemy themselves. 
  The war is about to begin… 
  Soon he learns the dark truth at the heart of the global conspiracy. The enemy doesn’t want to just assassinate a world leader; they want to make war – and Tate is the only one who can stop them. 
  The blockbuster new action thriller perfect for fans of James Deegan, Chris Ryan and Lee ChildReaders love Alex Shaw! 
  'High octane and tense, this is a great book for fans of Jack Tate and Mitch Rapp' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'An excellent read. Thoroughly recommended' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  The world of international espionage is fraught with danger and mystery, and no one knows this better than Tate. As he delves deeper into the world of crime and adventure, he must use his detective skills to unravel the plot and prevent a war. 
  For fans of Chris Ryan (Blackout), Stephen Leather (Clean Kill), Mark Greaney (The Gray Man), Jack Carr (Savage Son), and Tom Wood (Kill For Me). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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