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  The Squaw - A gruesome tale...

  Bram Stoker

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  Abraham Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland on the 8th of November 1847, the third of seven children.  
   
  His early years were plagued with such ill-health that he was unable to start school until the age of seven.  He turned the long periods of recovery into an opportunity for thinking and said “I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years”.  
   
  Strikingly at Trinity College, Dublin his health had returned with such vigour that he was named their University Athlete whilst also achieving a BA in Mathematics with honours.  
   
  At this time his interest in theatre became a job offer to be the Dublin Evening Mail’s theatre critic, co-owned by Sheridan Le Fanu.  He now began to also write short stories and in 1872 ‘The Crystal Cup’ was published.  An interest in art developed and he co-founded the Dublin Sketching Club.  
   
  In 1878 came marriage to Florence Balcombe.  She had formerly been courted by Stoker’s acquaintance, Oscar Wilde.  The marriage produced one child.   
   
  Stoker had some years before reviewed Henry Irving’s Hamlet and had dined with him.  That friendship now resulted in a proposal from Irving to move to London and to manage his Lyceum Theatre.  His numerous commercial innovations ensured both he and the theatre thrived.  Irving would also often take Stoker with him when he toured abroad. 
   
  Despite this busy life Stoker continued to write and these works paved the way for his most famous creation, published in 1897, ‘Dracula’.  It is rightly recognised as one of the greatest horror novels of all time and although not the first with a theme of Vampires, it is undoubtedly the most well-known. 
   
  Stoker also wrote poetry and many excellent short stories and continued to write novels and other works throughout his career. 
   
  Politically Stoker supported Home Rule, though only by peaceful means.  He was also keen on following scientific trends particularly in medicine. 
   
  In 1902 his tenure at the Lyceum Theatre ended and although he continued to write his health was deteriorating, mainly due to a series of debilitating strokes. 
   
  Bram Stoker died on the 20th April 1912, in Pimlico, London.  He was 64.

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  Death of an Irish Druid

  Catie Murphy

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  Featuring the humor and charm of Ireland, a compelling whodunit, a sleuthing American expat, and Jack Russell Terrier puppies, the latest book in the Dublin Driver cozy mystery series is perfect for fans of Carlene O'Connor! 
   
   
   
  Megan is excited to show her visiting American friends the best of Ireland. A dead body in a holy well, however, was not on her list. The victim is Seamus Nolan, nicknamed "the Irish Druid" for his controversial efforts to rewild his country estate. The local police seem all-too-willing to write off his death as an accident. But Megan's instincts say not so fast. 
   
   
   
  Megan knows that sleuthing cost her her last girlfriend. Maybe solving another murder will help her make peace with that. And she's even more determined to figure out whodunnit when she learns that an antiquated law may pass the estate on to Nolan's land-grabbing, sell-out uncle instead of his beloved daughter. 
   
   
   
  But then, with Nolan out of the picture, a rival conservationist's bid for a major grant is uncontested. And as more suspects crop up, so does a toxic surprise on the estate, throwing everyone's plans, and Nolan's reputation, into jeopardy. Now Megan will have to unearth a killer with a dirty secret.

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  Collision Course

  Mike Ryan

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  Bridge and Nicole are hired by a friend of a murdered woman. The man she believes is guilty escaped punishment and fled the country. Though it’s not usually the type of case Bridge accepts, he eventually agrees. Bridge and Nicole will have to find what country the man fled to in order to bring him back to face justice. And to do that, Bridge has to resort to unorthodox methods, including… fighting in an underground fight club?!

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  Show No Mercy (A Steve Dane...

  Brian Drake

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  STEVE DANE AND NINA RETURN! 
  When the deadly duo witnesses a catastrophic terrorist attack, they don't stand idly by. They run into the fray, engaging the enemy, and stumble upon a message the killers leave behind. 
  Graypoole has resurrected. 
  It's an impossible development. Dane knows Graypoole, a terrorist who targeted capitalists, is dead – killed by a black ops team. But as he and Nina follow the evidence, they learn Graypoole's son has taken over his father's organization. And Junior wants revenge. One incident of mass murder, and killing the men who murdered his father, isn't enough. He's planning a bigger attack for an encore, and thousands of lives are at risk. 
  Only Steve Dane and Nina Talikova stand in his way. If they fail, the blood of innocents is on their hands.

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  Who’s Lying Now?

  Susan Lewis

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  Don’t miss the captivating new page-turner from internationally bestselling author Susan Lewis 
  You think you’re safe. 
  You think you know your neighbours. 
  But can you ever really know who’s telling the truth? 
    
  Jeannie Symonds is a force to be reckoned with – an eccentric, award-winning publisher, spending lockdown with her husband in a house near Kesterly-on-Sea. She seems to have it all: a high-flying career, a happy marriage, a niece she adores. 
    
  And then one day, she vanishes. 
    
  Cara Jakes is a new trainee investigator – young, intelligent and eager to prove herself. When she teams up with detective Andee Lawrence to look into the disappearance, she is determined to find out what has really happened to Jeannie. Cara begins to question the residents of this close-knit community, sure that someone has a secret to hide. 
    
  But how can she separate the truth from the lies? 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Believe Me (A Katie Winter FBI...

  Molly Black

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  A dangerous killer makes his way north from Denver, heading for the upper reaches of Canada and leaving a trail of victims in his wake, all caught in his signature macabre traps. The FBI needs Special Agent Katie Winter to team up with her elite cross-border team to hunt him down—but in the remote northern regions of Canada, will this diabolical hunter lead her straight into a trap?“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: MurderBELIEVE ME is book #4 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black.FBI 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 Katie is the natural choice to partner with Canadian law enforcement to track killers across brutal and unforgiving landscapes.Yet this time, she may have just met her match.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 #5 and #6 in the series—HELP ME and FORGET ME—are now also available.“I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!”—Reader review for Found You“I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Found You“Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.”—Reader review for Found You

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