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Fidelity
By Thomas Perry $25
A private detective is murdered and his wife is left with a host of unanswered questions. The man hired to do the hit has a few twists of his own. This is a great suspense
page-turner by one of my favorite writers.
--Phil
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Holmes on the Range
By Steve Hockensmith $12.95
Two cowboy brothers in the 1890’s old west are devoted fans of the stories of
Sherlock Holmes. When a mystery comes their way, they set about “deducifyin” the clues to solve the case. Funny, well written and thoroughly enjoyable!
--Phil
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A Pale Horse
by Charles Todd $23.95
A school boys prank ultimately involves Inspector Rutledge in a convoluted
mystery concerning a missing scientist. Set shortly after WWI and revolving around a cluster of cottages below the great chalk horse, this is another in a great series.
--Jane,Phil,Lynn
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Firewall
by Henning Mankell $13
An interesting study of a middle-aged cop surrounding a deliciously intricate police procedural.
No wonder Mankell is one of Sweden’s popular writers. Better than Before the Frost which was exceptional.
--Jim
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Maisie Dobbs
by Jacqueline Winspear $14
Maisie Dobbs is a sleuth in training until she opens her own business in 1929. Her first client brings her a
case that recalls to her the sacrifice and horror of World War I and the part she herself played. This is a mystery, a war story, and a romance rolled cleverly into one good
novel. If you enjoyed The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, you will enjoy Maisie Dobbs.
--Nancy, Lynn
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Birds of a Feather
by Jacqueline Winspear $14.00
Maisie Dobbs, “Psychologist and Investigator”, continues to intrigue in this chilling, suspenseful sequel set in England a decade after the Great War.
Hired to find the daughter of a wealthy man, she is drawn into the deaths of three women- a white feather left at the scene of each crime. The riveting mystery and historical
detail make this book hard to put down and a treat to read.--Lynn
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Live Bait
by P. J. Tracy $7.50
This is the sequel to Monkeewrench
and is every bit as good! It takes place in Minneapolis with Magozzi and Rolsethand the Monkeewrench crew. Fast-paced, quirky characters and a few unexpected twists and turns!
--Phil
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A Cold Treachery
by Charles Todd $6.99
Finally, a new episode in the outstanding mystery series involving WWI Scotland-yard inspector Ian Rutledge and his ever-present ghost, Hamish! This one is
every bit as good as the preceding mysteries...if you have never read the series, start with the first “Test of Wills”.
--Phil
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Monkeewrench
by P.J.Tracy $6.99
This is a debut fast paced thriller done by a mother/daughter writing team. It is intricate, suspenseful, funny and has great character development! Bring along a
putty knife when you read this one –cause you’ll need it to get your face out of the book....--Phil & Jean
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Bookman’s Promise
by John Dunning $7.99
This is the third installment in a great mystery series. Not only do you get a first class mystery, but, you also
get an education in the rare book business. I do suggest that you begin with the first in the series, Booked To Die $7.99 and don’t miss Bookman’s Wake (#2) $7.99 .
--Phil, Jean
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