Fiction - Crime

A brand new gangland series by bestselling author Kerry Kaya!Meet the Tempest family - and get ready for the storm.Tracey Tempest adores her husband, Terry. But when on his 50th birthday, tragedy strikes, Tracey must face the terrifying prospect of a future without him....

In the slums of Victorian London, many burglaries were happening...To survive the city, Ginger turned to crime and accumulated many jewels.Ginger is both a thief and an Accomplice. Emily suspects Ginger and observes.One day, when struggling to get out of a window, Ginger 'turned...

"Yokomizo at his absolute best... From the ominous opening through the brilliant final reveal, [he] ably blends suspense and fair-play detection... A classic of the genre." --Publishers Weekly, starred review An ingenious classic locked-room murder mystery about the feuding family of a composer that's...

Manhattan Manhunt tells the behind-the-scenes story of the intense police manhunt for international jewel thieves juxtaposed to the inner workings of the elusive crime organization. Led by Major Case Squad Detective Bobby Walsh, the police are on the hunt for Bardyllis "the Bard" Leka,...

L.A.'s oldest and most unconventional Jewish gumshoe is back and more relentless than ever in the highly anticipated fourth Amos Parisman Mystery!When a legend of late-night comedy is found brutally murdered in his Hollywood home, suspicions immediately fall on his former partner, Benny Wolfe....

Lanny Mitchell, an enthusiastic birder, returns to Panama, a place with good memories. She's thinking about moving there permanently when she has a casual meeting with a Chinese businessman who is combining a work assignment in Panama with adding birds to his life list....

Regal and dazzlingly beautiful, Mary was often misunderstood yet revered for the mystery of her life. Succumbing to the irresistible impulses of passion, she gambled away her throne for love. Unbelievable acts of abduction, rape and even murder were performed at her behest; she...

Regal and dazzlingly beautiful, Mary was often misunderstood yet revered for the mystery of her life. Succumbing to the irresistible impulses of passion, she gambled away her throne for love. Unbelievable acts of abduction, rape and even murder were performed at her behest; she...

The well-dressed and sick leader of a group of thieves andhis crew hit, shoot, and rob their way toward what theythink will fulfill them.Can they hang together long enough to enjoy the score?Author: R. J. MarshISBN-10: 1633022463ISBN-13: 9781633022461Publisher: Total Publishing and MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2022Pages:...

Modeled after detective "pulp" novels of the 1960s, Mafia III: Plain of Jars, based on the hit videogame Mafia III, takes readers into the dark world of organized crime in 1968 New Bordeaux, Louisiana. This novel, modeled in the style of detective "pulp" novels...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of Canada Fifteen years ago a young girl named Moonlight Smith went to her best friend Nicky Nowak's house for a sleepover. Moonlight joined the family for breakfast the following morning and was...

"...a beautifully-evoked sense of the Lake District and an interesting and diverse group of characters. Martin Edwards got plenty of kudos for his Harry Devlin series, and he should get even more for this one. His DCI Hannah Scarlett is a fine creation." --Peter...

"John Deal is such a rich creation, full of anger, courage and doubt, that you may have to remind yourself that you're reading fiction."--Chicago TribuneJohn Deal's life is finally coming together--he is reunited with his lovely wife, they have a beautiful baby, and DealCo,...

Voted the top crime novel of all time by the UK Crime Writer's Association, The Daughter of Time is Josephine Tey's last and most successful book. Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The book fairly races along to its surprising resolution. Fans of vintage crime fiction will hope for more reissues of Hull's work." --Publishers WeeklyEdward Powell lives with his Aunt Mildred in the Welsh town of...

Next book in the Posadas County Mystery Series"This is one of the very best entries in a consistently excellent series."--Booklist STARRED reviewWhen County Sheriff Bill Gastner retired from Posadas County, Deputy Robert Torrez rose through ranks of small town law enforcement. But what were...

Nero Wolfe Award Finalist for 2018"Oenophiles and aspiring vintners will enjoy the wine lore in this well-wrought tale of love and betrayal." --Publishers WeeklyCal Claxton's old farmhouse sits high in Oregon's Red Hills, home of scores of wineries and some of the most coveted...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Readers will be rewarded with a suspenseful read, rich in setting; characters; details about WWI and its aftermath; and a horrific resolution worthy of Hitchcock." --Booklist'My friend Ellingham has persuaded me to reveal to the...

"Axelrod and his protagonist bring an amused, judicious, and ultimately tolerant eye to the foibles large and small of a mixed Santa's bag of characters." --Kirkus ReviewsIt's Christmas Eve on Nantucket and prominent businessman Jackson Blum is about to live out his own version...

A fascinating historical mystery by Sulari Gentill, author of #1 LibraryReads pick The Woman in the Library"This book has it all: intrigue among the British aristocracy, the Nazi threat and a dashing Australian hero. I didn't want it to end!" --Rhys Bowen, New York...

A fascinating historical mystery by Sulari Gentill, author of #1 LibraryReads pick The Woman in the LibraryShortlisted for the Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime Fiction for 2013"The combination of famous historical figures, detailed descriptions of a troubling time, and plenty of action makes...

A fascinating historical mystery by Sulari Gentill, author of #1 LibraryReads pick The Woman in the LibraryWinner of the Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime Fiction for 2012Travel back in time to 1932 and book a first-class suite on the passenger liner RMS Aquitania,...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"In terms of plot, the novel is almost pure puzzle, making it a prime example of a Golden Age mystery, but Hay injects humor and keen characterization into the mix as well." --Booklist STARRED reviewWhen...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Originally published in 1935, Bude's murder mystery remains as intriguing today as it was upon its release almost 80 years ago." --Publishers WeeklyWhen a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"First published in 1930, this entry in the British Library Crime Classics series evokes a time when stouthearted chaps did their duty for king and country, and the village had only one telephone." --Publishers Weekly'They're...

"Axelrod packs plenty of layers and surprises into this intelligent, twisty tale. Henry's wry humor as well as his affection for the residents he serves exude warmth and will appeal to fans of Bill Crider's Sheriff Dan Rhodes." --BooklistDuring a long winter and short,...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"The book is both utterly of its time and utterly ahead of it." --New York Times Book ReviewThe Notting Hill Mystery was first published between 1862 and 1863 as an eight-part serial in the magazine...

"Axelrod crafts an enjoyable, fast-paced read." --Publishers WeeklyHenry Kennis, Nantucket island's poetry-writing police chief who will remind readers of Robert B. Parker's Jesse Stone and Spenser, works a second challenging case in Nantucket Five-spot.At the height of the summer tourist season, a threat to...

Top 5 Modern Westerns by True West Magazine"Loaded with healthy doses of humor, adventure, and intrigue, populated by a remarkable cast of characters both good and bad and featuring one heck of an electrifying climax is a throwback to the pulp era in the...

2019 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch award from the Crime Writers of Canada It's the end of March and Trafalgar, British Columbia, is preparing for the last influx of the seasonal skiers. Teachers, parents, and students are preparing to relax at home or head...

"Axelrod's promising debut introduces a protagonist who will remind readers of Robert Parker's sleuths. The two-part story structure ("Premeditation"and "Post Mortem") also gives readers an Ellery Queen type of opportunity to "help solve" the crime." --Library JournalWhen Nantucket homeowner Preston Lomax is killed, everyone...

"Gastner's capabilities are plausible for a septuagenarian, and Havill peoples the book with believable characters." --Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewWhat do you do when you inherit $330 million after taxes? If you're New Mexico rancher Miles Waddell, you build a dream. Waddell's dream is NightZone,...

"The perfect piece of noir fiction." --New York Times Book Review"Terse, brutal, poetic, perfectly wrought." --Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewAt the end of Drive, Driver has killed Bernie Rose, "the only one he ever mourned," ending his campaign against those who double-crossed him. Driven tells...

1914. Sherlock Holmes has been murdered. Nobody knows who did it, but Wiggins, former Baker Street Irregular and Holmes' prot馮馥, suspects a German spy. However, Europe is descending into the chaos of the First World War. Captain Kell of Military Intelligence has limited resources,...

'Well into MARTINA COLE territory' Independent 'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANESHE MUST FIND THE TRUTH BEFORE THE KILLER FINDS HER Stealing from the rich is what Cara Kendall does for a living. She's twenty-four, bold and fearless, convinced that she'll never get caught....

ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED NOVELS OF 2023 - "A bravura feat of storytelling...a daring and completely satisfying mystery." --James Patterson, #1 best-selling author A PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SERIAL KILLER NARRATED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM: HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, HIS GIRLFRIEND--AND THE...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Chain comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a family that must face their darkest fears--and deepest secrets--when they go on the run for their lives. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A NEW YORK TIMES "BEST...

One of Agatha Christie's most famous novels, featuring her beloved Detective Hercule Poirot - and her most surprising twist. The story that made Agatha Christie famous ends with one of her most dramatic twists. The villagers of King's Abbot are shocked when a wealthy...

In this second volume, Jordan and his wife Jessica, the Special Agent of FBI continuing in persuction of the folowers of Louis Brett who is already dead.This new task in not goinng be easy bu they are going to catch the main murder of...

"It's been so long since we've had a murder in this town that people forget; a murder case is something that drags down everyone involved. There is no good outcome. There are no winners..." These are some of the first words of advice Michelle...

Blood Bound: The radical debut thriller of intense proportions. Are you looking for a chilling and suspenseful read? Look no further than Blood Bound! This edge-of-your-seat thriller follows FBI agent Ray and Manhattan police department cop Julia as they team up to take down...

Three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway to die for in this chilling locked-room thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger. What could be more restful, more restorative, than a weekend getaway with family and friends?...

St. Nicholas Salvage & Wrecking, a largely illegal bounty hunting operation, tracks down the worst of the worst criminals for the presiding judge of the International Criminal Court. In this action-packed international thriller, will the hunters become the hunted?Michael Finnegan might be off the...

St. Nicholas Salvage & Wrecking, a largely illegal bounty hunting operation, tracks down the worst of the worst criminals for the presiding judge of the International Criminal Court. In this action-packed international thriller, will the hunters become the hunted?Michael Finnegan might be off the...

Turner Hahn and Frank Morales work as homicide detectives for the South Side Precinct. They are two old pros in the art and science of tracking down and arresting society's darkest predators. This time, Lieutenant Dimitri Yankovich - the command of the precinct's second...

Turner Hahn and Frank Morales work as homicide detectives for the South Side Precinct. They are two old pros in the art and science of tracking down and arresting society's darkest predators. This time, Lieutenant Dimitri Yankovich - the command of the precinct's second...

Turner Hahn and Frank Morales work as homicide detectives for the South Side Precinct. They are two old pros in the art and science of tracking down and arresting society's darkest predators. This time, Lieutenant Dimitri Yankovich - the command of the precinct's second...

Turner Hahn and Frank Morales work as homicide detectives for the South Side Precinct. They are two old pros in the art and science of tracking down and arresting society's darkest predators. This time, Lieutenant Dimitri Yankovich - the command of the precinct's second...

Turner Hahn and Frank Morales work as homicide detectives for the South Side Precinct. They are two old pros in the art and science of tracking down and arresting society's darkest predators. This time, Lieutenant Dimitri Yankovich - the command of the precinct's second...

The Death of a Diplomat starts off, as St. Louie visits an old school friend of his in 1913, expecting and envisioning an amazing holiday of sea, sand, and good times. However the British Ambassador is found dead, and St.Louise meets chief detective of...