Mystery/Crime Fiction
Latest Contributing Articles
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I, Alex Cross by James Paterson
When his niece is killed in gruesome fashion, Cross is thrust into an uncomfortable mystery that leads him to discover lurid details about his niece's lifestyle.
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The Lovely Bones as Academic Literature
Although Sebold's novel "The Lovely Bones" may not appear as a scholarly book, there are elements in the novel that can be discussed from an academic perspective.
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The Forgotten Queen of Suspense
Everyone knows that Agatha Christie is the Queen of Mystery, but few seem to recall the spine-tingling works of American suspense authoress Mary Roberts Rinehart.
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The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes
Published in 2009, 150th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birth, this new edition of his Sherlock Holmes mysteries includes all four novels and 56 short stories.
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Haiku Review
Best known for his Burke series, Andrew Vachss turns his considerable talents to illuminating the life of the homeless in a novel that will please new and old fans alike.
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Review of Tower
Ken Bruen and Reed Farrel Coleman combine their crime writing talents to create a tale of two characters with intertwined fates.
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The Diva Runs out of Thyme by Krista Davis
First in a series of "Domestic Diva Mysteries," The Diva Runs out of Thyme is a perfectly seasoned, cozy Thanksgiving mystery with bonus entertaining tips and recipes.
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Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier
Lucy Stone's Thanksgiving includes tradition and family. But a controversial tribal casino, a disagreeable Indian activist, and a near riot add murder to her menu.
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Eric Jerome Dickey's Gideon Series
Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.
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Let The Right One In – Book Review
Let the Right One In is the story of a friendship between 12-year-old boy Oskar and a 200-year-old vampire trapped in the body of a 12-year-old girl.
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Review of New Orleans Mourning
Julie Smith explores the limits of southern justice in this Edgar-winning tale of societal politics, family dysfunction and murder.
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Walking Dead Review
Greg Rucka (Patriot Games) consistently writes best sellers. In Walking Dead, the Atticus Kodiak series earns its reputation for absorbing and socially critical fiction.
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Book Review of The Lost Symbol
Dan Brown's newest book, previously titled The Solomon Key, now named The Lost Symbol is more of the same from the author.
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Review of The Chicago Way
Terse prose, cracking dialogue, fast pace and a complex plot make this an engaging hard-boiled mystery.
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Crime Writer Alex Gray
Alex Gray, who is often hailed as Glasgow's answer to Ian Rankin, departs from the grittier side of city life to explore murder among the cultured.
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2009 Anthony Awards Announced
Bouchercon 2009 closed October 17 with its announcement of this year's Anthony Awards. Connelly, Larsson, Hyzy, Chercover and Grabenstein won top fiction prizes.
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Trixie Belden Books
The Trixie Belden mystery series captivated readers since the first book in 1948. Because the novels are being reprinted, fans and new recruits can enjoy the books again.
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Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol is Published
Popular author Dan Brown caused controversy with his 2003 book The Da Vinci Code, made into a movie in 2006. The Lost Symbol is his third book featuring Robert Langdon.
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Patricia Cornwell – Book of the Dead
With a serial killer at large, terrifying murders to contend with, and tension-filled relationships, Scarpetta's life has reached a pivotal moment; will she survive?
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The Quickie by James Patterson
A quickie, a murder and a husband who is not who he seems to be are the ingredients of James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge's murder mystery published by Headline in 2007
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The Jury Master by Robert Dugoni
New York Times best-selling author Robert Dugoni introduces seasoned lawyer David Sloane in his thriller novel which was published by Warner Books in 2006.
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Slights by Kaaron Warren, Reviewed
The new Harper Collins imprint leads with a dark psychological fantasy that mines similar fictional territory to The Wasp Factory and Let the Right One In.
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Review: L.A. Requiem
Elvis Cole and, his partner, Joe Pike, plunge into peril in this superb story about a young girl's murder in L.A.
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The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Dan Brown's newest thriller combines mystical wisdom, Masonic history and esoteric science in a harrowing tale of mystery and intrigue.
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Nevada Barr's 13 1/2
Nevada Barr proves her versatility in 13 1/2, a psychological thriller that retains the basic themes of her Anna Pigeon series while differing dramatically in content.
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