Modern Detective Mysteries

“This series has definitely hit the ground running and cannot be missed.” – InD’Tale Magazine Delve into the riveting world of the Dublin Detectives, where Irish and American characters unite in their relentless quests for truth and justice. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, and each story weaves together the enigmatic allure of mysteries with the warmth of human connections, and even a hint of romance—because cops are human too. DARE GAME: When the only clue left at a crime scene is an ace of spades, Detective John O’Sullivan needs to find out if the murder was a one-off,...

DCI David Garrick is haunted by the past—and it’s about to cost more lives. Still scarred by his sister’s brutal murder and tormented by visions he can’t explain, Garrick is barely holding his team together when mutilated bodies begin appearing in Kent’s picture-perfect villages. Each corpse carries the same grotesque signature: a trophy carved from the victim’s flesh. As Garrick digs deeper, he uncovers a hidden world of human trafficking and organised crime festering beneath the county’s idyllic surface. But with the death toll rising and no clear link between the victims, ...

Step back into Baker Street with a Sherlock Holmes who feels as sharp and readable as if he were written today. This refreshed edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes presents Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tales in clean, contemporary typography and carefully clarified language, preserving every twist, deduction, and dry joke. Archaic phrasing and cluttered layouts have been gently updated, making Holmes’s brilliance and Watson’s narration instantly accessible for modern readers and new fans alike. Set against the fog-bound streets and drawing rooms of Victorian London, these stories...

Step back into the world of intrigue and deduction with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Adapted for Modern Readers. This refreshed edition breathes new life into Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales, making it easier than ever to dive into the brilliant mind of the world's most famous detective. With clean formatting and contemporary typography, this version maintains the original tone and plot while offering clarified language that resonates with today's readers. Immerse yourself in the foggy streets of Victorian London, where mystery and suspense await at every corner. Experience ...

“Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Crossroads, Texas, is a town of second chances in this new small town romance series from Sharon Sala, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Blessings, Georgia series. Asher...

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts serves up a sizzling novel of explosive suspense and sensual romance as the search for a murderer ignites passion between a beautiful psychiatrist and the sexy, brooding detective determined to crack the case. In the unbearable heat of another...

A New York Times Notable Book "Brilliantly written...a joy to read...Bleeding Edge is totally gonzo, totally wonderful. It really is good to have Thomas Pynchon around, doing what he does best." - Michael Dirda, The Washington Post "Exemplary...dazzling and ludicrous." - Jonathan Lethem, The New...

Invite Hannibal Lecter into the palace of your mind and be invited into his mind palace in turn. Note the similarities in yours and his, the high vaulted chambers of your dreams, the shadowed halls, the locked storerooms where you dare not go, the scrap of half-forgotten music, the muffled cries...

When reluctant witch Marlowe Thorne inherits her family’s apothecary in the charmingly odd town of Hawthorne Hollow, she hopes for a quiet life brewing potions and perfecting her spells. But the Hollow is anything but ordinary—its cobblestone streets hide a secret network of ley lines, and its magic is the lifeblood of everything Marlowe holds dear. That fragile balance is shattered when shadowy figures begin tampering with the ley lines, unleashing chaos that threatens to tear the Hollow apart. With the help of Juniper, a brilliant mage with a knack for ancient magic, and Felix, a ...

“Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin A cranky former actress teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor to solve the murder that threatens to send her back to prison in this dazzling new mystery novel from the USA Today...

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For the first time in trade paperback: the fifth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Laurell K. Hamilton. When Branson, Missouri, is hit with a death wave 'four unsolved murders' it doesn't take an expert to realize that all is not well. But luckily for the locals, Anita Blake...

“Hex Kitchen transports you to a delicious world of culinary magic and fantastical, sometimes deadly, competition where every dish keeps you at the edge of your plate—wondering who will win the next move and what bite may be their last.” —Elizabeth Karmel, best-selling cookbook author, and Chopped and Iron Chef judge Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets The Hunger Games in this mouthwatering, magical, and murderous fantasy. Hex Kitchen is a once-a-decade tournament where contestants have to cook magical dishes that are to die...and maybe even to kill...for. Kenzie has perfected ...

Orson Carver doesn’t usually work for men like Ezra Bokal; rich and powerful, and the owner of Westview Property Development. But when Bokal is charged with the murder of Albert Shipley, Bokal’s lawyer, a friend of Carver’s, believes he’s innocent. Carver takes the case. The evidence against Bokal is airtight and Carver and his sharp-tongued partner, Beryl Adams, wonder why they’re working for a man who doesn’t deserve to be saved. As they dig deeper, they discover a woman who swore she’d never sell her condo to Westview, then she did, and now she’s missing. Beryl tracks her...

Detective stories existed for centuries before the concept of the detective itself—amateur or professional— was fully formulated, and tales of mystery and intrigue have been thrilling readers since ancient times. The Lock and Key Library is the classic overview of the history of the mystery genre, at once a rousing listen for fans of the unsolved and unknown as well as an essential literary resource for those seeking to understand the roots of modern pulp fiction. This volume is sure to delight and enthrall armchair detectives and fans of classic mysteries alike.

When eccentric TV star Vivica June accuses a castmate of rape, detective Ivan Hellstrom is hired to discreetly uncover the truth. But what begins as a PR crisis leads Ivan to The [Redacted] Ledger — a hidden archive of abuse and power protected by the entertainment elite. As he peels back layers of lies, Ivan is forced to confront not just predators and enablers, but the emotional collapse of his own life: a crumbling marriage, a daughter who needs him, and Charlemay — the influencer icon who once shattered his heart and might be the only person who truly sees him. The Sex Detective: ...

When Agent Tony Mendoza is tasked with apprehending a deadly supernatural entity, he’ll do whatever it takes to close the case—even risking his humanity in the process.

After Maria Mast's abusive ex-boyfriend is arrested for being involved in sex trafficking and modern-day slavery, she thinks she and her son, Carter, can safely return to her Amish community. But the danger has only just begun. Someone begins stalking her, and they want blood and revenge.

Hemlock House promises sanctuary for troubled celebrities—but beneath its immaculate surface, something sinister stirs. When psychiatric nurse Evangeline Maybank inherits the estate from a notorious serial killer, she hopes to leave the past behind. But as guests begin to experience chilling visions, wailing voices, and ghostly apparitions, the house’s dark history refuses to stay buried. Frankie D’Angelo, a TV presenter haunted by her own “hallucinations,” arrives at the retreat desperate for healing. Instead, she’s drawn into a web of secrets, murder, and supernatural terror. ...

Mystery People of the UK The use of modern forensic methods on this long-forgotten case is fascinating as is the incorporation of real figures from 1902 New York. 5-Stars on Goodreads In 1902, nineteen-year-old Ruby was charged with murdering her family and sent away to a women’s asylum. Fast forward to 2016 to another family murder. Are they connected? This book was wonderfully written, and I love the history of old mental institutions and a murder mystery on top. . . what an excellent read! Hart Island is a small island located in the Long Island Sound, off the coast of the Bronx, in ...