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  No God West of Hays

  Eric B. Ruark

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  In the 1870s, a young John Wesley Hardin is just beginning to develop his gunslinging reputation.  At eighteen, he is already a killer and in Abilene adds to his legend by shooting a man for snoring.  He goes on the run pursued by the town's marshal, the formidable Wild Bill Hickok.  While on the run, Hardin falls in with a vicious gang of outlaws and falls in love with one of their hostages.  He realizes that there are too many of them for him to take on alone.  His only option is to ask Hickok for help. This story first appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.

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  Murder in the Ranks - A Novel

  Kristi Jones

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  Algiers, North Africa, 1943. After her abusive German husband left her for dead and took their daughter with him behind enemy lines, Dottie Lincoln learned that it's better to be a trained soldier rather than a victim. As a newly minted squad leader in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, she spends her days moving men and materials to the front and her nights attending mandatory dances to boost the morale of the men. Despite the grueling nature of her job, she has found a sanctuary amongst the women in the Army. When Ruth, a member of her squad, is murdered, she's devastated and determined to get to the bottom of the murder. 
   
   
   
  Dottie's company is the first group of American women assigned to a combat theater, and with Ruth's death, the entire operation is being questioned. Determined to do everything she can to help win the war, bring justice to her friend, and hopefully reunite with her daughter, Dottie must rise to the occasion before the killer strikes again. 
   
    
   
  But when her past comes back to haunt her, Dottie must prove she's not a German spy and put a stop to a deadly conspiracy that threatens the entire American war effort.

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  Trouble is Our Business - New...

  Declan Burke

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  Thrilling, disturbing, shocking and moving, Trouble Is Our Business: New Stories by Irish Crime Writers is a compulsive anthology of original stories by Ireland's best-known crime writers. Featuring: Patrick McGinley, Ruth Dudley Edwards, Colin Bateman, Eoin McNamee, Ken Bruen, Paul Charles, Julie Parsons, John Connolly, Alan Glynn, Adrian McKinty, Arlene Hunt, Alex Barclay, Gene Kerrigan, Eoin Colfer, Declan Hughes, Cora Harrison, Brian McGilloway, Stuart Neville, Jane Casey, Niamh O'Connor, William Ryan Murphy, Louise Phillips, Sinéad Crowley, Liz Nugent. Irish crime writers have long been established on the international stage as bestsellers and award winners. Now, for the first time ever, the best of contemporary Irish crime novelists are brought together in one volume. Edited by Declan Burke, the anthology embraces the crime genre's traditional themes of murder, revenge, intrigue, justice and redemption. These stories engage with the full range of crime fiction incarnations: from police procedurals to psychological thrillers, domestic noir to historical crime – but there's also room for the supernatural, the futuristic, the macabre. As Emerald Noir blossoms into an international phenomenon, there has never been a more exciting time to be a fan of Irish crime fiction.

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  The Water Tower

  Amy Young

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  Josie Ashbury was a successful Hollywood actress with a booming career—until an on-set breakdown sends her back to her small Ohio hometown to recover. Taking a job teaching at her old high school, Josie is beginning to put the pieces of her life back together when one of her students dies under suspicious circumstances. The police close the case quickly, without any real answers. Josie is determined to find the truth behind the girl's death. 
   
   
   
  At the same time, Josie is battling demons of her own. As she faces debilitating insomnia that leaves her with gaps in her memory, she dives into the tangled secrets surrounding the investigation. When she finally unravels the web, she discovers that the truth lies much closer to home than she could have ever imagined.

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  Murder at Archly Manor - A 1920s...

  Sara Rosett

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  A high society murder. A spirited lady detective. Can she out-class the killer before an innocent person takes the fall?  London, 1923. Olive Belgrave needs a job. Despite her aristocratic upbringing, she’s penniless. Determined to support herself, she jumps at an unconventional job—looking into the background of her cousin’s fiancé, Alfred. Alfred burst into the upper crust world of London’s high society, but his answers to questions about his past are decidedly vague. Before Olive can gather more than the basics, a murder occurs at a posh party. Suddenly, every Bright Young Person in attendance is a suspect, and Olive must race to find the culprit because a sly murderer is determined to make sure Olive’s first case is her last. Murder at Archly Manor is the first in the High Society Lady Detective series of charming historical cozy mysteries. If you like witty banter, glamorous settings, and delightful plot twists, you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett’s series for Anglophiles and mystery lovers alike.Travel back to the Golden Age of detective fiction with Murder at Archly Manor.

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  Find Me (An Addison Shine FBI...

  Kate Bold

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Kate Bold, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. Medical examiner-turned-FBI Agent Addison Shine is known for her uncanny ability to discern the cause of death from minimal evidence. Now she uses her deep understanding of human anatomy and pathology to catch killers in the Pacific Northwest.
  
  When victims in Seattle find themselves ensnared in personalized mazes of death, crafted from their private terrors, FBI Agent Addison Shine must piece together the clues woven into each sinister trap. Can she outsmart the diabolical architect behind these labyrinths before another life is extinguished?
  
  “This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
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  FIND ME (An Addison Shine FBI Suspense Thriller–Book #1) is the first book in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT NOW (a free download) has received over 600 five star ratings and reviews.
  
  The ADDISON SHINE mystery series delivers a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative, brimming with chilling surprises and edge-of-your-seat tension. It breathes new life into the genre by presenting an ingenious yet troubled female protagonist who captures your heart and compels you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Lisa Gardner, Melinda Leigh, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.
  
  Future books in the series will soon be available!
  
  “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
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  “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
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  “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
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  “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
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  “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
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  “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
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  “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
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  “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”
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  “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”
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  “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”
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