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Diners, Dives, & Drive-Bys (Reality Show Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
★★★★★ “A wonderful tale that has both funny moments and heartfelt ones. The dialogue sparkled, and the pacing never dragged… The mystery was crafted so well that it kept me guessing.” — Demetria Head for Readers’ Favorite
In the quaint town of Walnut Falls, Ohio, excitement bubbles as two celebrity chefs arrive to compete in a culinary battle reality show. But when shots ring out in a shocking drive-by, the competition takes a violent turn. Chef Remmsey is the victim of the attack, and Chef Finetti is swiftly handcuffed and charged. The town reels, but local sleuth Holly Harkins suspects a more complex recipe for murder. She’s convinced that the arrested chef is just a scapegoat, and someone else is stirring the pot.
Determined to uncover the truth, Holly sifts through the underbelly of the show’s glittering facade. With a dash of intuition and a sprinkle of persistence, she follows a trail of clues that promises to reveal the real villain. As the cameras roll on, the stakes rise, and Holly must race against time to serve justice before the final curtain call. In this first installment in the Reality Show Cozy Mysteries, the small screen hides big secrets, and the truth is a dish best served cold.
Get ready to step inside the world of reality TV, where the drama may be scripted, but the crimes are chillingly real. Download your copy today!
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Great Bake Offed (Reality Show Cozy Mystery Series Book 2)
When Hollywood producer Will Greyson finds himself in a bind because a star baker has been poisoned, he travels to Walnut Falls to recruit Holly Harkins as a substitute contestant. After she steps into the heat of the kitchen of The Great Baking Contest, she’s thrust into the dangerous role of amateur sleuth. With the competition on the line and a saboteur on the loose, Holly must sift through clues and suspects, all while whipping up delectable desserts!
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries or televised baking contests, this installment in the Reality and Game Show Cozy Mystery series serves up a perfect blend of intrigue, romance, and culinary delight.
Get your copy now to find out if Holly can rise to the occasion before the killer crumbles the competition!
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The Lighthouse Recipe (CHOOSE THE FUTURE BOOK COLLECTION)
She wanted a health permit. She got a murder suspect.
Clara Von Hapsburg used to worry about seating arrangements at the Met Gala. Now, she worries about the humidity ruining her blowout and the structural integrity of her great-aunt’s crumbling lighthouse.
Exiled to the foggy, fishing village of Salt Point after her husband’s high-profile financial disgrace, Clara has one goal: open her bistro and bake her way back to dignity. But when she arrives at the town hall with a box of “Persuasion Muffins” for the grumpy health inspector, she finds him dead behind a locked door.
The police chief thinks it was a heart attack. The town thinks it’s the “Mainlander Curse.” But Clara’s nose, insured for millions, smells something else: Devil’s Lavender, a rare poison that grows on the cliffs.
With her assets frozen and her freedom on the line, Clara teams up with her hacker niece and a tarot-reading local to clear her name. But as she peels back the layers of this sleepy town, she discovers that bad flour isn’t the only thing being smuggled through the harbor.
Clara must trade her stilettos for combat boots (metaphorically—she’d never actually wear them) to catch a killer before her new life goes up in smoke.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Louise Penny, and culinary cozy mysteries with a sharp, witty edge.
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The Case of the Shipwreck Locket: The Parker Sisters & the Talking Bunny
The Case of the Shipwreck LocketWhen a mysterious fire threatens to destroy The Curious Cove antique shop, Lily discovers that some secrets are worth killing for—even after 170 years.
Three days after an electrical fire nearly destroys her beloved antique shop, Lily finds a tarnished locket hidden among the salvaged jewelry. The moment her fingers close around it, Sir Nibbles—her psychic rabbit companion—erupts into terrified warnings about death, drowning, and souls trapped beneath the waves.
The locket bears intricate engravings of sailing ships and carries the weight of maritime legend. According to local historian Harold Fairfield, this is the Beatrice’s Heart, supposedly lost when Captain Penistone’s ship went down in 1847, taking his bride and all hands with it. But if the locket went down with the ship, how did it survive in Lily’s shop?
When Harold reveals that the fire was deliberately set, the sisters realize someone was willing to commit arson to find this particular piece of jewelry. Their investigation uncovers a conspiracy involving insurance fraud, murder, and some of Seafern Cove’s most prominent founding families—secrets that powerful people will kill to protect.
With the help of Rose’s practical wisdom, Harold’s academic expertise, and Sir Nibbles’s supernatural insights, Lily must decode the locket’s true significance before the mysterious arsonist strikes again. But when they finally open the antique clasp, they discover evidence of crimes that stretch back centuries and threaten to topple the carefully constructed reputations of half the town.
In Seafern Cove, the past never stays buried for long—and some treasures are worth more than their weight in gold, secrets, and blood.
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A Bookish Puzzle: A gripping English cozy mystery full of twists (The Chiltern Hills Mysteries Book 2)
Cozy up with a cup of tea and treat yourself to an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s breathtakingly beautiful Chiltern Hills.Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the golden retriever, nipping loyally at her heels!
The little town of Buckford may be brimful of charm, with its quaint cobbles and bustling market. But it’s not without its dark side . . .
Rona’s in town, researching local tales and forgotten histories for a brand-new book. The townsfolk are happy to reminisce with her.
Except for frail old Edna Rosebury. There’s a secret weighing on her conscience. Something she saw one night and can’t forget.
A midnight tryst between a cheating couple. Edna kept it to herself, for the sake of a child she can’t — or won’t — name.
Is it a real memory — or just a figment of Edna’s wild imagination?
The deeper Rona digs, the more she fears it all links back to not one, but two mysterious local deaths.
A young girl, killed in a tragic accident, and a man stabbed in cold blood outside the King’s Head pub.
As Rona races to piece together the puzzle, a third victim drops dead on the streets of Buckford.
Someone out there is trying to erase every trace of their guilty secret. Including Rona herself?
Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.
Please note, this book was previously published as Jigsaw.
Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:
‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist
‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, Amazon
MEET THE SLEUTH
Spirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey.THE SETTING
Sophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London. But Marsborough, the town where she was born, is the home she’ll always return to. Somewhere betwixt London and Oxford, nestled in the rolling green Chiltern Hills, Rona knows every street in this market town off by heart. Or so she thinks . . . because there’s far more to sleepy little Marsborough than meets the eye.Read more
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Alibi by Accident
F*ck It isn’t just the name of her favorite smoothie—it’s also Verona Montero’s approach to murder investigations.
“I grinned like a lunatic from page one to the end.” —Shannon Baker, award-winning author of Stripped Bare
Verona Montero loves calling herself a private dick because it makes her sound like she’s in a 1940s detective movie. And she gets to say “dick” a lot. So when Miami—a walking Barbie with an emoji addiction—needs proof her billionaire husband Javier is cheating, Verona’s all over it. Bonus: it means working with divorce lawyer Quentin, whose cologne gives her “crotch headaches.”
Then bam—Javier turns up dead in Greece, and Miami is staring down a murder charge. With her client’s billions at stake and a hefty retainer padding her account, Verona’s jetting off to Mykonos faster than you can say “Dark and Stormy.”
Between conning hotel staff and recruiting a drag queen to go undercover in a secret sex club, evidence suggests that the wrong person might be taking the fall. Now Verona’s facing her toughest moral dilemma yet: pursue justice for a dead predator, or let a killer with excellent taste in victims walk free.
Wickedly funny and twisty, this whodunit delivers the goods for fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series and Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series.
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Death in a Green Room: A 1920s Murder Mystery (The Maeve Morgan Historical Cozy Mystery Series Book 10)
Bad acting is forgivable. Murder is not!Strathfulton Castle is many things—ancient, imposing, and never dull for long—but when a troupe of temperamental London actors descends upon the estate, even Maeve Morgan isn’t prepared for the drama that follows.
What begins as a harmless rehearsal for a touring production quickly spirals into real-life tragedy when a celebrated actress collapses in the castle’s green room. At first, it looks like theatrical excess gone too far. But Maeve, former police officer turned reluctant countess, knows the difference between make-believe murder and the real thing, and this is most definitely the latter.
With the police frustratingly absent, Maeve finds herself navigating a castle full of oversized egos, secret grudges, and actors who all seem to be performing even when the curtain is down. As tensions rise and another death shocks the household, it becomes chillingly clear that someone is rewriting the script—and they’re not done yet.
Surrounded by poison pens, prop daggers, and a company where everyone has a motive and no one is entirely trustworthy, Maeve must uncover the truth before the final act claims yet another victim.
Witty, atmospheric, and delightfully twisty, Death in a Green Room is a classic British cozy mystery packed with sharp dialogue, theatrical intrigue, and a heroine who proves that murder is far harder to conceal than bad acting.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, golden-age mysteries, and British TV dramas where secrets lurk behind every polite smile—and the deadliest performances happen offstage.
Get your copy of Death in a Green Room and see how events unfold in this historical cozy mystery.
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Petteril’s Party (Lord Petteril Mysteries Book 9)
Past, present, and a philandering footman…The Petterils have arranged a reunion of Piers’s old university friends at a borrowed country house. But from the beginning, nothing seems quite right. There are barely any servants, and the few remaining are disorderly and insolent. Random items disappear, and eerie noises in the night disturb April’s sleep.
April is shocked to meet an unexpected female guest whom Piers seems reluctant to explain. Piers discovers that time has created problems for all his friends. But the real trouble begins with bloodshed in the night, and no one in the house is above suspicion.
Although the Petterils investigate together, is Piers too hampered by friendship to face the truth?
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Land of Dreams: A Novel
In the 1930s, scandal, secret loves, and murder shatter a woman’s Hollywood dream in a gripping novel by the USA Today bestselling author of When the World Goes Quiet.
It’s 1933, and though the country is stuck in the Great Depression, movies are the ultimate escape. But Hollywood is skilled at selling lies, and nothing is as it seems.
Frankie Donnelly is scrappy, smart, and ambitious. Her knack for spinning any story into stellar publicity has made her an invaluable “fixer” at RCO Studios, where she works under the tutelage of powerful Nico Marconi. Frankie’s latest fix is the upcoming marriage of Hollywood royals Jack Sawyer and June Finney, and millions of fans can’t wait to see their favorite silver-screen lovers tie the knot. But Frankie knows the truth: The marriage is an artful cover for Jack and June’s darkest secrets.
When a shocking murder occurs, allegiances fracture, the tabloids go wild, and a devastated public is left reeling. Frankie uncovers new layers of scandal and deception and is forced to choose which Hollywood player to protect and who to destroy. Now, more than ever, the country needs a happy ending—but at what cost?
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The Crow Moon (Crow Investigations Book 10)
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The tenth instalment in the bestselling urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations.Praise for the series:
‘I’m a huge fan!’
Charlaine Harris, award winning and bestselling author of mystery and fantasy‘My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Genevieve Cogman or Robert Galbraith!’
Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled‘I raced through this book, it’s thrilling, fast paced and full of adventure and intriguing characters. I cannot wait to read more about Lydia so I’m delighted that this will be a series and that there will be more stories about the Crow family. The Night Raven is perfect for fans of Anna McKerrow, Laura Laakso, Ben Aaronovitch and V. E. Schwab.’
LisaReadsBooks‘All my favourite things together – mystery, crime, a sassy female PI and a Magical underworld going on right under Londoner’s noses.’
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The Assassin’s Mark (The Tudor Rose Murders Book 4)
It is March 1570 and Elizabeth’s court has just crushed the Northern rebellion that sought to throw her from the throne in favour of Mary Queen of Scots.Relief is shattered when a body is found near the palace. The ritualistic killing, a cloven hoof-print, a calling card, and the terrifying message daubed on the wall, point to a long-forgotten pagan deity linked to the Templars.
John Dee and Margaretta must navigate a community under threat, a pattern of poisoning, a City in fear of a spectre, and the dark arts of rival queens as they race between England and the courts of France to uncover an assassin known only as Baphomet.
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The Big Steal (MCM Investigations Book 3)
Heads You Lose …Phil Nellis is missing, which is bad – but nowhere near as bad as the reason he had to disappear. His dearly departed uncle double-crossed some truly heinous individuals who have some very specific ideas about how to exact their revenge. Fifty-two hours is an unreasonably short amount of time to be given to steal Ireland’s greatest national treasure, but then again, having a bomb strapped around your neck is an unreasonable form of motivation.
Phil and Paul have no choice but to attempt to carry out the crime of the century against the clock, and Brigit must try to keep her head when all about are in danger of losing theirs.
The Big Steal is book 3 in the MCM Investigations series, a spin-off from the award-nominated, TV-show-pending and infuriatingly inaccurately titled Dublin Trilogy.
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Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor: A totally addictive cozy historical English murder mystery (A Lady Margot Blackwell Mystery Series Book 5)
One man’s death ignites a mystery… another man’s love may save her life.
Lady Margot Blackwell has survived village gossip, social obligations, and the occasional festive disaster, but nothing quite prepares her for the silver-tongued charmer who arrives at Blackwell Manor… and promptly drops dead.
During a glittering exhibition meant to elevate Crayford’s cultural standing, tragedy strikes, tongues wag, and Margot’s name shoots straight to the top of the suspect list. (“Terrible for the Manor, splendid for conversation,” as Mrs Biddlecombe cheerfully puts it.)
Inspector Simon Grant returns to investigate, struggling between bureaucratic duty and increasingly undeniable feelings for Margot, feelings that flare the moment someone appears determined to halt her involvement in the most lethal manner possible.
Armed with courage, wit, and a lady’s maid who treats gossip like a competitive sport, Margot dives headfirst into a maze of jealous lovers, financial betrayals, and suspiciously polished motives.
If she does not discover the killer first, the killer may well discover her.
Dramatic, charming, and wickedly funny, Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor proves that in Kent, death is never simple, romance is never straightforward, and a silver goblet can be far deadlier than it looks.
If you crave sparkling banter, delicious intrigue, and a heroine who turns society on its ear, Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor will keep you guessing (and smiling) to the very last page. This is historical cosy mystery with heart, humour, and a heroine you will simply want as your new best friend.
Get your copy of Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor and see how events unfold in this historical cosy mystery.
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Paradox: a twisty supernatural-themed thriller and sequel to New York Times bestselling novel Extinction
Reviewers love PARADOX – the great new thriller from Douglas and Aletheia Preston!‘A wonderfully original mystery.’ John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author
‘As thought-provoking as it is thrilling… (The authors) have deservedly entered the realm of thriller superstardom.’David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThis sequel to New York Times bestselling novel Extinction is a twisty supernatural-themed thriller full of gripping twists, perfect for fans of Michael Crichton and Scott Mariani.
A holy relic brutally defaced. A series of grisly murders. A secret that could change the world.
When a holy relic is defaced and a reclusive old prospector horribly murdered, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frankie Cash and Eagle County Sheriff Jim Colcord team up on their most enigmatic and dangerous case yet.
The murder is followed by the equally horrendous killing of a controversial scientist, tortured using medieval methods. The investigation uncovers further bizarre killings, a baffling money trail, and a fanatical secret society. But the key to everything is an alien artefact UFO researchers believe will change the world…
Meanwhile, the resurrected Neanderthals who vanished into the Colorado mountains during Cash and Colcord’s last case are planning something that can only spell disaster for any nearby Homo sapiens.
Reviews for Paradox
‘An ancient secret. A modern threat. An eternal paradox. Douglas Preston’s fans can celebrate. He and his daughter, Aletheia, have joined forces to create a pulse-pounding thrill ride.’ David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Creepers
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From Lompoc with Love (A James Flynn Escapade Book 6)
“James Flynn is debonair, deadly and delightfully deranged as he undertakes his latest adventure in From Lompoc With Love.” -Gary Gerlacher, bestselling author of the AJ Docker series
An insane world demands an equally unhinged hero.
A beautiful Russian sleeper agent living in Lompoc, California, contacts MI6. She wants to defect with all her secrets, but only if James Flynn brings her in from the cold. There’s just one hitch-Flynn doesn’t work for MI6. He’s a psychiatric patient convinced he’s an international super spy.
Now living in Switzerland with the love of his life, Flynn has retired from the “secret agent” business. But when duty calls, Flynn steps up. Delusional as ever, he travels to California. MI6 sends a handler to handle him, but Flynn is Flynn-an unhinged hero determined to save the world, whether it wants to be saved or not.
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A Dangerous Train of Thought: A gripping crime, golden age murder mystery from multimillion bestseller author of A Fatal Obsession, Faith Martin, to read in 2026! (The Val &…
A brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin.
‘A masterfully constructed pageturner of a murder mystery. Clever, compelling, and intriguing. An excellent read’ T.A. Williams
‘Suspicious notes, a lethal hat pin and a body in the library … As far as I’m concerned Faith Martin is the Grand Dame of Country House Crime!’ J. M. Hall
‘A charming, cleverly-constructed caper, chock-full of captivating characters. I loved it’ Matt Dunn
‘Hugely entertaining with an ingenious solution! I loved it!’ Clare Chase
Yorkshire, 1926. Gentleman ghost-hunter Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift and his old friend Val arrive at Cleeves Lea Manor, looking forward to the promise of a lavish weekend party.
The lady of the house, an avid reader of Arbie’s books, is eager to show him off to her distinguished guests. Amidst the festivities, Arbie is also tasked with investigating rumours of a ‘ghost train spitting fire’ for the third instalment of the increasingly popular (to Arbie’s great surprise) Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-hunting.
But when the guests start dying, Arbie instead finds himself thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. With time running out, will he and Val be able to uncover the truth?
Praise for the Val and Arbie Mysteries:
‘Brilliant characters that leap off the page’The Sun on Murder by Candlelight
‘Amuses and intrigues in equal measure’ Daily Mail
‘A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary’ J.M. Hall
‘A charming and clever take on a locked room murder’ Sarah Yarwood-Lovett
‘A wonderful Wodehousian world of intrigue and suspicion and a tricky puzzle to solve.’ Helena Dixon
‘All the ingredients of a classic mystery – engaging characters and an impossible crime. The story races along like a runaway locomotive… enormous fun.’ Orlando Murrin
‘A beautiful written 1920’s murder mystery series full of fun, wit and red herrings’ Anita Davison
‘The perfect “country house” murder mystery. The book is terrific fun.’ Jane Bettany
‘We devoured this whoddunit in one sitting!’ Bella
‘With murder, intrigue, and ghostly happenings, this will satisfy cosy crime fans.’ Heat
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Dying to Escape: Swinging Into Love (Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery Series Book 11)
Cozy Mystery, Book 11
Dying to Escape (Swinging Into Love)Each book is a self-contained mystery, but the character arcs build upon each other.
When Safia splurges her singing-competition winnings on a Valentine’s Day field trip to Southwest Park Zoo, Rosi expects cupcakes, cupids—and maybe a few cranky flamingos. What she doesn’t expect: the gibbons staging a jailbreak, a missing zoo director, and her old newsroom instincts roaring back to life.
Between escaped primates, meddling seniors, and Keaton begrudgingly back for round two, Rosi and the Tucson Valley crew are about to learn that curiosity doesn’t just complicate a holiday: it turns it into an adventure. Valentine’s Day might not go as planned, but it’s sure to bring chaos, laughter, and a surprise that changes everything.
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Cross and Sampson: The thrilling new spin-off in the bestselling Alex Cross series, now an original series on Amazon Prime
‘No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent – which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it’ LEE CHILD
Discover the thrilling spin-off to the bestselling Alex Cross series… now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross.
Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes.
In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack.
In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a target?
From FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart.
It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership.
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PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES
‘Alex Cross is a legend’ HARLAN COBEN
‘Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints’ USA TODAY
‘Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn’t forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent – which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it’ LEE CHILD
‘Alex Cross… only gets better and better’ LISA SCOTTOLINE
‘[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages’ DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD
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Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief: A Novel (The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries Book 4)
Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.
I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before.
The doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, everyone is a suspect.
THE BANK ROBBER
THE MANAGER
THE SECURITY GUARD
THE KID
THE FILM PRODUCER
THE PRIEST
THE RECEPTIONIST
THE PATIENT
THE CAREGIVER
ME
Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money.
Who is stealing what? Are they willing to kill for it? And can I solve the crime before the police kick down the door and rescue us?
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Murder in Purple and Gold
When Flavia Albia stumbles upon the murdered corpse of a young man near Rome’s famous Circus Maximus, she is about to embark on one of her most dangerous and complicated cases.
Rome and the Romans are obsessed with chariot racing. Lepo was the rising star of the Purples, a new team created by the psychotic Emperor Domitian with big money backing. Suspicion immediately falls on Lepo’s greatest rival, Agathon, a young man emerging from a rival team, the Golds. Convinced of his guilt, a lynch mob is hunting him.
The Golds faction hire Flavia to clear their man’s name. He appears to have an alibi for the night of the murder but, as Flavia soon finds out, nothing is as it seems in the dangerous and glamorous world of the charioteers in which fortunes can be won or lost in seconds and violent death in the arena is always just one race away.
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