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A wickedly plotted mystery with a metafictional twist, The Noh Mask Murder is a gripping tale of locked-room detection. When a murder takes place in a mansion, an amateur crime writer is called in to...

Christmas on the remote Scottish island of Mure is a bleak, stark, and incredibly beautiful time of year. It's a season for hunkering down, getting cosy, and enjoying a dram with the people you love...

A little music, a little dancing, a little murder at the spring ball. In 1925 England, Lord Edgington plans a grand birthday celebration, but when family members start meeting their untimely demise,...

Julia Larwood's life is turned upside down when her copy of the Finance Act is found near a body. As she tries to navigate this unexpected turn of events, she finds herself at odds with the Inland...

A gripping locked room murder mystery set in 19th century Tokyo. In 1869, Detectives Kazuki and Kawaji are tasked with solving a series of gruesome murders that defy explanation. With the help of a...

A Very Murderous Christmas Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season by Cecily Gayford is a chilling collection of ten classic crime stories that will keep you on edge during the holiday...

Gordon Burn's Happy Like Murderers is a powerful and unflinching account of two people who lived together, raised children, provided sexual services, and pretended to offer social services for single...

The Samurai Sword: A Handbook provides an in-depth exploration of these iconic blades. This comprehensive guide delves into the history and development of the samurai sword, including its various...

This comprehensive guide to C# programming provides professional skills for developing Windows Forms applications and more. With this self-paced book, you'll learn how to use Visual Studio, C#, and...

Daisy Dalrymple's journey to Edinburgh takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a stowaway on board. Belinda, the daughter of Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher, joins Daisy for the trip,...

Murder By Natural Causes by Helen Erichsen is a gripping mystery that explores the complexities of human relationships and the secrets we keep.The story follows a cast of characters as they navigate...

Three new stories bring together the Smurfs in a celebration of individuality and friendship. As they prepare for the Smurfberry Festival, each Smurf finds their own unique way to contribute...

A Riot In Murphy's Pub by Irene Melaugh is a humorous account of life in a small village. When the local pub's resident falls victim to an unexpected demise, the community is left reeling. As the...

A chilling tale of psychological suspense and homage to the thriller genre, Eight Perfect Murders is a gripping story about a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation. A...

A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales is a delightful debut that combines elements of mystery, romance, and humor. When a disgraced detective appears at an autumnal ball, Beatrice Steele's...

A bold outpouring of flesh and crisis at once horrifying and familiar. This is the world of Tade Thompson's The Murders of Molly Southbourne, a horror novel that explores the darkest corners of human...

A perplexing murder at Oxford University's renowned Merton Library sets off a chain of events in this atmospheric Regency-set mystery. When the Earl of Wrexford receives an urgent plea for help, he...

The Dressing Room Murder by J. S. Fletcher is a gripping mystery that takes place in a setting where secrets and lies are woven into everyday life.When a murder occurs in the dressing room of a small...

For two expert teams across the country, games can be deadly. In this violent challenge, the winning team is the one that gets the most kills. Rumoured to be genetically enhanced warriors known as...

Betrayals by Charles Palliser is an ingenious and mesmerising puzzle that weaves together ten seemingly separate stories into a complex web of obsession and revenge.As the threads of these disparate...

Samurai Wisdom Stories: Tales from the Golden Age of BushidoA collection of 28 wisdom tales from Japan's samurai era, featuring some of its greatest warriors and military leaders. Martial artist and...

Amateur sleuth Lindsey Bakewell is busy preparing for Beacon Harbor's St. Patrick's Day festivities at her boyfriend's uncle's Irish import gift shop, the Blarney Stone. With the help of her adorable...

Hannah Swensen's life becomes a whirlwind of Hollywood glamour when Main Street is transformed into a movie set. As tensions simmer beneath the cameras' gaze, no one expects the action to turn deadly...

Frances Palmer's dream voyage from Australia to England is filled with magic tricks and daring stunts as she entertains passengers on the "Empress of the Sea". But beneath the cheerful atmosphere,...

Set in the idyllic village of Milham in North Devon, Murder in the Mill-Race is a gripping mystery that explores the darker side of small-town life. When Dr Raymond Ferens and his wife move to the...

Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson is a gripping true-crime thriller that follows two intertwined cases of murder and mayhem. When a man claiming to be an SEC agent arrives at a quiet suburban...

Alfred Bing's lifeless body is found pinned beneath his own electric motorcar at the first ever auto show in Madison Square Garden. The police investigation points to Mrs. Bing, but nothing seems as...

A Los Angeles Times National Bestseller and BBC Best Summer Read of 2017, this gripping mystery follows Aimée Leduc as she becomes embroiled in a complex case involving a former Yugoslav warlord...

At the storybook resort of Storyton Hall, a Murder and Mayhem week is hosted to bring together fans of mystery fiction. Resort manager Jane Steward organises the event to attract more bookings, but...

Forensic entomology is a highly specialized field that combines expertise in insect biology with keen powers of observation and deduction. Dr. Zakaria Erzinclioglu, a seasoned practitioner with over...

The Palm Beach Murders by James Patterson is a gripping thriller set in Florida's wealthiest zip code. In this bestselling novel, Palm Beach doesn't just have billionaires and luxury lifestyles - it...

Chicago in 1935 was a city struggling to find entertainment for its people. To lift spirits, a murder had been planned for opening night at The Red Rising Theater. When the lead actress received a...

Dagmar Petrzywalski's life was marked by prudence and thrift in Austerity Britain. Her murder in October 1946 sparked a unique exploration of the complexities of human fate.The case drew attention...

Harry Holiday's world is crumbling around him. His father lies in a coma after a six-month-old attempt on his life, and someone is trying to steal what's left of their family fortune. Desperate for a...

Lawrence Malone, a private detective, is hired by the Crabbe brothers to investigate the murder of their uncle. The case appears to be straightforward, with the youngest brother as the prime suspect...

Agatha award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn's debut novel introduces us to Emma Starrs, a small-town bookseller with a passion for mystery and literary events. When her family's bookstore is struggling,...

A quaint Vermont inn offers idyllic peace until a body is found on its property. Hannah Solace returns to her hometown to renovate and reopen the inn she co-owns with her sister, but her mission is...

Summer Merriweather's academic life hangs by a thread after her mother's sudden death. Returning to Brigid's Island, North Carolina, for the funeral, Summer inherits her mother's romance bookstore...

A family reunion turns deadly in this gripping mystery. Giles and Marion Wilkerson are celebrating their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with friends and family at their French farmhouse, but...

Lucy Stone's summer is off to a sticky start. With three kids underfoot and a fourth on the way, she's already feeling frazzled. But when her waistline isn't the only thing that's recently vanished,...

Riley Fitzhugh, an ambitious young private eye with a checkered past, is hired by a major film producer to investigate the disappearance of his girlfriend. He also recovers a stolen Monet, which...

The Socialite's Guide to Murder by S. K. Golden is a charming mystery debut set in 1958. Evelyn Elizabeth Grace Murphy has been confined to her father's hotel, the Pinnacle Hotel, for fourteen months...

Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith becomes embroiled in a mystery when two women are found dead at a Women's Club luncheon. With her academic career put on hold to care for her...

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Steve Craig's life is in turmoil after being accused of murder. Convinced he didn't commit the crime, he sets out to uncover the truth behind his father's death. As he delves...

The Thursday Murder Club A Novel by Richard Osman In a quiet retirement village, a group of four friends meet weekly to discuss unsolved crimes, calling themselves the Thursday Murder Club. Their...

Step into the world of murder mystery and challenge your detective skills with 20 intriguing puzzles to solve. This sumptuously illustrated book presents a unique blend of mystery and logic, inviting...

Threatening notes from beyond the grave, a ghostly face at a window, and a woman found murdered in a locked room that no one could have entered. Hercule Poirot is back, and mystery is on the menu. On...

The Murder of Princess Diana: The Truth Behind the Assassination of the People's Princess The tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997 sent shockwaves around the world. While the official account of...

The Little Sparrow Murders by Seishi Yokomizo is a gripping murder mystery that weaves together a complex web of clues and puzzles. When a series of bizarre murders takes place in a remote mountain...

Humility is the foundation upon which true nobility is built. Andrew Murray explores this often misunderstood Christian virtue, revealing its profound impact on our relationship with God and...

Paul O'Grady's Autobiography is a candid and humorous account of his life, spanning a decade of highs and lows. The book is packed with stories of his time as a comedian, including a plane crash, a...

The Murderbot Diaries Vol. 3 Fugitive Telemetry, System Collapse The adventures of Murderbot continue in this collection of two novellas. When Murderbot discovers a body on Preservation Station, it...

Sword of Honour by David Kirk is a gripping tale of honour, duty and vengeance set in feudal Japan. After being defeated at the great battle of Sekigahara, Musashi Miyamoto must confront his future...

Will's household is a chaotic mix of teasing and sibling rivalry. But when his mother sends him to the library during the holidays, he finds himself in the presence of the legendary librarian Spud...

The Murder Club du jeudi by Richard Osman is a cosy mystery that combines suspense with a delightful sense of humour. When Tony Curran, an associate of their village's director, is found dead in his...

Murder on Brittany Shores: A Mystery is set against the enchanting backdrop of the Glénan Islands, off the coast of Brittany. When three bodies wash up on shore in May, Commissaire Dupin is drawn...

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai offers insight into the mind of a legendary Japanese warrior. Written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo in the 18th century, this collection of texts explores the concept of...

The Tickler's Jam Murders by Peter Tickler is a gripping mystery set in 1919. When businessman Sir Wilfred Walker is killed in a brutal bombing, Detective Sergeant Kite is tasked with solving the...

Jane Wunderly, a modern young American widow, finds herself at Wedgefield Manor in 1926, enjoying the hospitality of an English lord and his manor house. However, her stay is disrupted by murder,...

The Murder at Kendrick Manor by Jody Derby is a fast-paced mystery that follows Lily Jones as she navigates a complex web of clues and suspects at a murder mystery weekend. With a modern cast of...

A snow day in the seaside village of Chalk Gap takes a sinister turn when an unprecedented snowfall cuts off the community and a body is found. School librarian Edward Crisp must team up with his...

The Murders in Great Diddling by Katarina Bivald is a charming and uplifting mystery novel that explores the power of storytelling. In the small village of Great Diddling, Berit Gardner senses the...

The Boyband Murder Mystery by Ava Eldred A teenage girl's passion for her favourite boyband becomes an unlikely key to solving a murder mystery. When Frankie, the frontman of internationally famous...

The Sirens Sang of Murder by Sarah Caudwell A young barrister's trip to the Channel Islands takes a deadly turn when his legal team begins to disappear. With the help of his mentor, he must unravel...

Two gripping true crime thrillers that inspired a popular TV series come together in this collection. When a wealthy man is kidnapped and held for ransom, he must fight to survive against the clock...

A missing author and a sleepy English village rife with secrets. In September 1923, Olive Belgrave takes on a new challenge: discreet inquiries about a famous author who's disappeared. Her search...

Johnny Cash's music was a unique blend of light and dark, reflecting his own complex faith. In "Trains, Jesus, and Murder", Richard Beck explores this paradox through analysis of twelve of Cash's...

Spooky season has arrived in Cape May, New Jersey, and for Poppy McAllister and her aunt Ginny, it's time to prepare for Mischief Night. Their B&B is hosting the annual Haunted Dinners Tour, but...

Death by Fatal Murder is a play by Peter Gordon, first published in 2006.The drama explores themes and ideas through its dramatic works by one author.With 122 pages, this paperback edition offers a...

Simon Spittle thinks he's murdered Miss Belcher. He doesn't carry a gun or a knife, but yesterday he wished for her to be run over by a bus - and later that day, it happened. A big, red double-decker...

The Grainger Market Murders by Barry Hindson is a gripping mystery that takes place in Newcastle's famous Grainger Market in 1934. When young assistant Mary Bartlett is found stabbed to death,...

Murder in the Drawing Room by C J Archer is a gripping mystery that unravels the tangled web of lies and secrets surrounding a politician's wife. When her body is found stabbed in her drawing room,...

Anandamurti: The Jamalpur Years offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a spiritual figure shrouded in mystery. Based on oral histories from those who knew him, this collection of devotional...

Larry McMurtry: A Life by Tracy Daugherty is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry. Spanning over...

The Murder of Jesus by John MacArthur A gripping narrative that brings to life one of history's most infamous injustices. This book tells the story of the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion,...

Bethoc Matheson risks her own safety to save another soul in Scotland. When she finds a bleeding man on the verge of drowning, she secures him safely in a cave and returns day after day to tend to...

Diary of Murders by Steven Cook and Andrew Jones is a beautifully twisted masterpiece. In this dark romantic tale, two doctors - Miriam Clayton and John Bennett - fall in love with each other when...

Aimée Leduc's latest case becomes a personal one when a bomb explodes at the police laboratory and her friend's partner is found with explosives under his fingernails. As she battles to clear Boris...

Belinda Harbinger's summer vacation is off to a rocky start. After receiving a letter stating she's inherited a tearoom and home, she's shocked it's from an aunt she can't remember.As Belinda delves...

Samson Ryder, a Melbourne-based private investigator with a troubled past, is hired to investigate the death of a Bollywood starlet on a location shooting in Australia. The police had initially ruled...

When her sister Cammy's death is ruled an accident, Bethany Halderman begins to suspect otherwise. A grand prize contest had been underway, with Cammy as one of the contestants, and she had expressed...

Mud Run Murder by Leslie Langtry is a laugh-out-loud mystery that follows Ex-CIA Agent turned Girl Scout leader Merry Wrath as she navigates a complex web of lies and deceit. After a trip to the...

Murder and The Monkey Band by Dianne Harman is a mystery that unfolds in the world of antique appraisals. Marty Morgan, a recently divorced expert, moves to California to live with her sister, who...

A serial killer is on the loose in New York City during the Christmas holidays, and it's up to Detective Frank Schultt and his partner to stop them. Five years ago, Frank's life was forever changed...

Investigate the mysterious murder of Daisy Zick, a crime that shocked the community and the Kellogg Company in 1963. On a bitterly cold January morning, her body was found brutally murdered at home...

The May Week Murders by Douglas Gordon Browne is a gripping mystery that unfolds against the backdrop of academic life. A tragic event at a dinner party sets off a chain of events as Major Maurice...

The Diaries of Martha and Murphy chronicles the lives of two young university students over six years. Through honest diary entries, their daily routines and thoughts are revealed.Martha's dedication...

A killer's presence in the Outer Banks disrupts the tranquil atmosphere of Cattail Island, a popular destination for honeymooners and nature lovers. Bookseller Callie Padget launches her own...

This in-depth study examines 424 cases of male-male murder, using both quantitative and qualitative data to explore five distinct types: Confrontational/Fighters, Murder for Money/Financial Gain,...

Small-town bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is out to close the book on a killer. To help save her family's struggling bookstore, she agrees to plan a mystery-themed dinner party for...

Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts lives a peaceful life in a faded mansion in Marlow, surrounded by the comforts of solitude. However, her tranquility is shattered when she witnesses a brutal...

A Cornish Christmas Murder by Fiona Leitch is a deliciously engaging mystery that combines festive cheer with a dash of intrigue. When a charity event at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor is marred...

A murder on a golf course is a shocking discovery, one that sets off a chain of events that will challenge even the greatest detective. When a man is found stabbed to death, his body lying face down...

When the annual Compton Poppleford Horticultural Society Show takes place, a sinister presence lurks beneath the surface of the local gardening community. As the body count rises, Inspector Mappin is...

A brutal murder in a secluded winter paradise sets off a chain of events in a gripping novel of suspense. Johan Andersson, a former Olympic skier, is found bound and beaten to death in the forest,...

The Philadelphia Murder Story by Leslie Ford and Zenith Brown is a gripping tale of obsession, revenge, and the power of words. A man with a razor-sharp pen can destroy lives, but what happens when...

The Samurai of the Red Carnation by Denis Thériault is a tale of transformation and artistic passion. Born to follow in the footsteps of his samurai ancestors, Matsuo discovers an unexpected calling...

Afro Samurai Vol.1 (Graphic Novel) by Takashi Okazaki. In feudal Japan, samurai battle to become No.1 and rule the world, but when his father is challenged and killed, a young Afro Samurai vows...

When a tragic accident occurs, suspicion falls on those closest to the victim. For Bec, the death of her best friend Izzy is more than just an unfortunate event - it's a devastating blow that...

The Murder of Christina Collins is a true story of a tragic event that took place on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Rugeley in 1839. On June 17th, three boatmen seized and murdered a helpless female...