Mysteries
On the Ropes: Round One
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A surprisingly good first book, fast paced and funny, with an involved plot that has little to do with boxing. Don't miss Round Two.
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Millie, East Shore Area Library
The Prostitutes' Ball
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A very different Shane Scully story than usual -- light-hearted and funny, but still a great police drama.
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Pat, East Shore Area Library
St. Patrick's Day Murder
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The author blends Celtic culture and Irish folklore into this murder mystery set in a quaint Maine harbor town. Really enjoyable read.
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Pat, East Shore Area Library
Sworn to Silence
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This is a gripping story of serial murders committed in an idyllic Amish community. The ending will surprise you.
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Pat, East Shore Area Library
Dead Scared
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Det. Flint discovers her investigation is the mere tip of the most unspeakable crime imaginable.
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Ginger, East Shore Area Library
The Secrets of Wishtide
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A clever and charming new series featuring a widow and her cohorts solving crimes in Victorian England.
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Phyllis
Blackout
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This is a thriller involcing computer hackers, terrorism, loss of power, and intrigue.
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Ann Marie
Alexandria
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Marcus Didius Falco is the first-century Roman equivalent of Columbo. In this mystery, Falco has to solve multiple murders at the Great Library of Alexandria. Good story, with lots of witty insights on human nature.
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
Wrecked
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Mysterious deaths and surprises on current-day Cape Cod.
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
The Accusers
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Another Marcus Didius Falco adventure, this time set in his hometown of ancient Rome. Watch as he unravels the twisting schemes of the ancient Roman court system.
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
Gideon's Corpse
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Another edge-of-the-seat Gideon Crew adventure - this time Gideon must stop a global destruction plan while evading the authorities. A great read!
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
Storm Cycle
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Great story combining ancient Egyptian secrets, super-computers, and international intrigue.
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
Death Cloud
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This is a wonderful "young Sherlock Holmes" adventure.
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
The Tainted Relic
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A great mystery spanning half a millennium, regarding a relic with a history and a curse.
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
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First of the delightful Stephanie Plum novels. Read it and you'll be hooked!