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An Eye for an Eye: The Mallet Murders by Denny Darke

Twisted, unpredictable, and darkly witty… Darke’s clever mystery explores the dark undercurrents of justice, obsession, and madness. Daryl Smith is no stranger to trouble, but a dead doctor with a missing eye is a new low—even for Yeovilton County. Once…
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The Anderson Chronicles (4 book series) by Kit Karson

A tense, atmospheric, and unpredictable crime series… Karson delivers tightly wound mysteries where justice is never simple, and danger lurks beneath Montana’s rugged beauty. In Land Grab, outsiders scheme to carve up Anderson for profit. A baker’s wife finds a…
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Deception by Loretta Enright

Taut, relentless, and profoundly relatable… Love, desperation, and a corrupt healthcare system collide in Enright’s tense, high-stakes novel.  In the midst of the global chaos of 2020, 10-year-old Nick Hampton battles kidney failure, landing him in a top hospital in…
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WHO? (The Bone Shrine Crimes #2) by Scott MacFarlane

A lean, intelligent thriller that pulses with suspense and heart… MacFarlane returns to The Bone Shrine Crimes series with this sharp, compelling story where justice and corruption collide against a dark, haunting mystery. The story follows Biff McCoy, a college…
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Dying Was Easy (Zachary Zander Series) by Larry J. Kachik, M.D.

A darkly humorous, unconventional exploration of life, loss, and moral complexity… Life, death, and chaos collide in Kachik’s witty and emotionally stirring novel. The story follows Dr. Zachary Zander (“ZZ”), an emergency physician whose sharp wit and self-deprecating humor cut…
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Indelicate Deception: a novel by V.S. Kemanis

Gripping, intense, and profound… Love, loss, and buried secrets take center stage in Kemanis’s intense narrative, as a young woman seeks the truth about her family’s past. Caty Robertson grows up surrounded by her father’s love and the mystery of…
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The Plagiarism Plot (Brad Parker and Karen Richmond Book 8) By Geoffrey M. Cooper

A tense, edge-of-your-seat medical thriller that explores the dark side of ambition and betrayal. Cooper’s eighth installment in the Brad Parker and Karen Richmond series is a riveting tale of ambition, betrayal, and ethical quandaries set against the backdrop of…
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Death, Made Proud (Urquhart & MacDonald Murder Mysteries Book 5) by D.E. Ring

A perfect blend of historical intrigue and character-driven drama… Set in the fictional town of Barrachois in 1949, Ring’s fifth Urquhart & MacDonald mystery plunges readers into a tense, layered murder investigation where labor disputes, post-war tensions, and personal secrets…
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Our Lady of the Overlook by R L Carpentier III

A taut, atmospheric mystery that keeps the pages turning. Carpentier’s debut is a tightly wound tale where buried secrets threaten to unravel everything. Mike Ellis, a rookie cop in a small Catskill town, struggles under the shadow of his late…
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This Must Be the Place by Beth Curry

A chilling, immersive journey into the uncanny… Curry’s latest is a thrilling cocktail of suspense, surrealism, and psychological intensity. Alex Whitaker and his friends embark on a road trip, only for their journey to take an unexpected turn when their…
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I’m the Answer to Your Confusion by Jim Lively

A riveting, page-turning tale of obsession, blurred boundaries, and the fragile line between sanity and madness… Lively thrusts readers into the fractured psyche of a man teetering between reality and his darkest fears. Simon Steed’s once-steady life—rooted in his legal…
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The Rebirth: A Dark Noir Thriller by V.P. Evans

A gripping, cinematic tale that probes the murky depths of power and corruption. Set against the gritty backdrop of Chicago, Evans’ latest is an electrifying thriller that draws readers into a labyrinth of corruption, intrigue, and suspense. For a decade,…
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Kickback: A Dafne Olabarrieta Mexico Mystery by Ana Manwaring

Thrilling, twisted, and unpredictable… In the opening of the Dafne Olabarrieta Mexico Mystery series, Manwaring throws readers into a high-stakes world of loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption, where every choice teeters on the edge of the impossible. Dafne Olabarrieta is torn…
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All the Bodies Do by William J. Cook

A page-turning thriller packed with magnificently complex characters, psychological intrigue, and murder… In Cook’s gripping thriller, murder and deceit are seamlessly woven into the fabric of everyday business. As the relentless drought continues to ravage Lake Mead, it reveals its…
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And Then I Heard The Quiet by Alyssa Hall

A page-turning thriller with hints of romance… Hall’s latest novel is a fascinating mystery adorned with well-developed characters and atmospheric settings. Haunted by the nightmares of her tumultuous past, Valerie Russo flees to the seemingly idyllic village of Fort Langley…
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Death in Secret (Urquhart & MacDonald Murder Mysteries Book 4) by David Ring

A complex, suspense-filled mystery that will keep the reader guessing… In Ring’s latest installment in the Urquhart & MacDonald Murder Mysteries series, Jimmy and Notepad, facing limited resources and no backup, confront their ultimate challenge—a relentless battle against secrecy and…
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Series review: Nick Severs Mysteries (2 books) by D.V. Chernov

Remarkably penetrating and humane; a winding literary mystery series. Chernov’s foray into the realm of fiction kicks off with these heart-racing, captivating mysteries featuring the efficient Detective Nick Severs. In sleepy Pine Lake, Colorado, ex-cop Nick Severs is no stranger…
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Death of the Dancing Doll: An Urquhart and MacDonald Murder Mystery by D.E. Ring

A compelling, character-driven historical mystery with a searing period flavor… Ring’s latest in the Urquhart and MacDonald Murder Mystery series is characterized by vibrant prose, sharp dialogue, and a refreshingly charming lead pair. On a warm, autumn day, a new bronze…
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Killer Motives: A Hudson Valley Mystery (Hudson Valley Series) by Dr. Bonnie L. Traymore

A twisty, dark whodunit… Infidelity and murder turn a married couple’s life upside down in Traymore’s stellar first installment in the Hudson Valley Mystery series. Victoria is still reeling from the devastating discovery that her husband Nick is cheating on…
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The Two Lives of Eddie Kovacs by Mike Nemeth

A compelling and absorbing page-turner… The retired detective Karl Novak takes on a case marked by danger and intrigue in Nemeth’s entertaining mystery. Recently widowed, Karl is still struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of his beloved…