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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…
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Of Power and Pain: A Murder Mystery Suspense Thriller (Detectives Daniels and Remalla Book 5) by J. T. Bishop

Riveting and surprising… Impossible to put down. Bishop’s fifth installment in the Detectives Daniels and Remalla series sees the detective pair hunting a vicious killer. When Daniels and Remalla are called to investigate a murder, they do not think much…
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Dead Man’s Pose: Yoga Mat Mysteries by Susan Rogers, John Roosen

A satisfying cozy mystery that offers thrills and sharp insights into human behavior… Susan Rogers and John Roosen deliver a fine blend of amateur sleuthing, beguiling romance, murder, mayhem, and human drama in their debut installment in the Yoga Mat…
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Iconoclast: A Sean McPherson Novel by Laurie Buchanan

An absolute page-turner… Not the one to be missed. The ex-cop Sean McPherson learns danger never strays far from home in this enthralling second installment in Buchanan’s Sean McPherson series. Still struggling with survivor’s guilt, Sean is gradually settling into…
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Killer Deception (Kathy Hamilton Mystery Book 1) by Maggie Casteen

A layered and nuanced mystery… Casteen kicks start her Kathy Hamilton Mystery series with this taut, fast-paced installment. When Marcie Brooks, a bereaved widow, hires Kathy to look into the recent theft of a family heirloom, Kathy doesn’t think much…