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  The Social Hour - A Decklin...

  Faith Wood

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  As candles flickered, she pulled out a small stool then sat, resting her palms gently on the surface of the smooth wood. Then, again reaching into her robe pocket, she pulled out a small, sepia-colored photograph, resting it against a plain, black urn. 
  With candle flames mirrored in her eyes, Amelia lit the cigar with one of the candles, blowing its thick, acrid smoke at the photo—and, it was then she spoke, her words unintelligible. Chanting her desires, she gently picked up the photograph, raising it to her God. 
  And, there she stayed until it was done . . . 
  Once again, author Faith Wood transports her readers into a world of intrigue and the unexpected. When The Social Hour’s Decklin Kilgarry pulls up stakes to embark on a new life in Miami, he never considered changes to his heart. His soul. Even so, as his investigation transforms from something routine and familiar into an undercurrent of darkness and corruption, he digs in, stunned when confronted with a person from his past—one whom he barely knows. Forming an unanticipated allegiance, mysteries unlock one-by-one, revealing an insidious truth. One, when illuminated, reveals a malevolent, treasonous intent—and, murder.

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  Dirty Little War - A Crime Novel

  Dietrich Kalteis

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  For readers of Elmore Leonard and George Pelecanos, a tense crime novel set in mob-filled Chicago during the 1920s Prohibition
  		 
  It’s 1920 and the start of Prohibition. Circumstances beyond his control find a young man, Huckabee Waller, involved in the death of a gangster in his hometown of New Orleans. Fearing repercussions from the gangster’s associates, Huck hops a northbound freight and heads for the promise of Chicago.
  		 
  Expecting to make an honest living, he’s surprised to find that he’s arrived at the epicenter of crime, corruption, and commerce. Unable to find legitimate work, he gets mixed up in bare-knuckle fights run by the notorious North Side Gang. Reviving his skills as a club fighter, Huck quickly becomes a crowd favorite and makes enough to get by. When it becomes apparent to him that the gang is also heavily involved in running illegal whiskey, a very profitable enterprise, he’s drawn into their world by the desire for more.
  		 
  As Huck starts running booze across the Canadian border for the North Side Gang and gets tangled up in Chicago’s taxi wars, tensions between them and the South Side Gang flare up, and soon he’s in the crosshairs of enforcer Al Capone. The smart thing to do would be to get out of Chicago — fast — that is if the life he wants to leave behind doesn’t kill him first.

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  Billion Dollar Bracket

  Drew Bridges

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  Many lives collide in this quest to win a billion dollars for picking all the winners in the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament. Some are looking for riches, others for simple survival and personal redemption.Mathematician Sinclair Dane sponsors the contest, seeking money for a safety net for her troubled mother. She does not have a billion dollars to pay a winner. Risking her reputation and possible legal charges for fraud, she pins her hopes on the astronomical odds against anyone picking all the winners.Math professor Lewis Cusac uses the basketball contest to teach remedial math to college students, two of whom are playing in the tournament. He enters the contest and finds himself having selected all the winners with only three games remaining. He also gets a call from the NCAA investigators for suspicion of trying to fix the outcomes of games.Add to the mix a retired casino operator, a group of twenty-something social media wizards, and professional basketball's next megastar.As the contest goes global, the story races to an ending that will surprise the reader.

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  Murder on Bluebell Hill: Perfect...

  Jane Bettany

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  'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients' Daily Mail 
  'Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' Clare Chase 
  'Kept me guessing right until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder is brewing… 
  Violet Brewster is settling into the quiet life in Merrywell. The last thing she needs is to get mixed up in a police investigation… 
  When a snazzy tearoom opens at the local garden centre on Bluebell Hill, residents flock to visit the establishment. But not everyone is happy about the new business venture… 
  Matters escalate when the owner of the tearoom is found dead on the premises. As Violet unwittingly finds herself at the centre of another murder mystery, can she shift suspicion away from those closest to her and find the true culprit?Praise for the Violet Brewster series: 
  'An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase 
  'A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.' Roz Watkins 
  'If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache 
  The closer Violet gets to the truth, the more this rural town’s friendly faces begin to look like suspects, turning every conversation into detective work for the sleuths. A twisty fiction sequel and satisfying novel, it weaves small-town stories into a final, chilling answer. 
  For fans of Clare Chase (Mystery at Apple Tree Cottage), Katie Gayle (Murder in the Library), Jane Adams (THE SISTER'S TWIN an absolutely gripping mystery thriller that will take your breath away), M S Morris (Beneath Cold Earth), and Marion Todd (Watch Them Fall). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Patriot Down (A Zack Force...

  Vin Strong

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Vin Strong, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. When top scientists are kidnapped and a deadly pathogen stolen, Homeland Agent Zack Force plunges into the heart of danger to thwart a devastating attack. Can he decipher the clues from this radical new threat before the final countdown?
  
  PATRIOT DOWN (A Zack Force Action Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by thriller author Vin Strong. The series begins with PATRIOT FORCE (book #1).
  
  Zack Force is an action thriller you won’t be able to put down. With heart-pounding suspense and unforgettable twists, this series will have you falling in love with a brand-new action hero—and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero.
  
  Future books in the series are also available!

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  Crystal Gardens

  Amanda Quick

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  New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick delivers "a promising start to a Victorian-era series" with the first Ladies of Lantern Street novelEvangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle—who died of mysterious causes. With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.

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