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For your convenience, here are all my book review by author's last name. A Is For Alibi by Sue Grafton
Who poisoned a divorce lawyer and framed his wife?
Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein
A murder trial leads a prosecutor to a blood-feud and a subterranean world 600 feet below Manhattan. Black Cherry Blues by James Lee Burke - Review
In order to clear himself of a first-degree murder charge, Dave Robicheaux goes to Montana to investigate a mobster's take-over of tribal lands. Bones by Jan Burke - Review
Crime reporter Irene Kelly accompanies a serial killer into the wilderness to recover the bodies of his victims. Book of Moons by Rosemary Edghill
A modern-day witch in NYC is drawn into a plot involving theft and murder. Bowl of Night by Rosemary Edghill
A modern-day witch stumbles across a murder at a pagan festival held at a remote campground. Burning Angel by James Lee Burke - Review
Killers come after a notebook Dave Robicheaux holds for a friend while he investigates the unrelated case of a black family about to lose their land. Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke - Review
Dave Robicheaux contends with a politician who may have framed an escaped redneck convict for murder. California Girl by T. Jefferson Parker - Review
In California in 1968, three brothers (a cop, a minister, and a reporter) try to solve the murder of a young woman whom they knew from childhood. Case of the Missing Marquess - Review
14 year-old Enola must escape her restrictive life in Victorian England and find her missing mother. Christine Falls by Benjamin Black
A pathologist in 1950s Dublin, Ireland investigates a young woman´s suspicious death. Citizen Vince by Jess Walter
A con-man in the Witness Protection program fears that his past is catching up to him in this often-hilarious Edgar Award winner. Collaborator of Bethlehem, The by Matt Beynon Rees
A Palestinian teacher tries to save a friend accused of murder and collaboration with the Israelis. Counterfeit Son (Young Adult Mystery) by Elaine Marie Alphin
The 14 year-old son of a serial killer assumes the identity of one of his dad’s victims.
Darker Place, A by Laurie R. King - Review
A middle-aged woman professor uses her expertise to infiltrate a sinister cult. Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
Meet Dexter, the world's most polite serial killer. Dead Connection by Alafair Burke
A rookie homicide detective enters the risky world of online dating to catch a killer. Death Will Get You Sober by Elizabeth Zelvin
When a fellow alcoholic dies a suspicious death in a detox unit in NYC, Bruce conducts an unofficial murder investigation with his friends. Double Dead by Terry Hoover
In 1961, an idealistic private investigator works to clear a loathsome defendant in a murder trial. Down the Rabbit Hole (Young Adult Mystery) by Peter Abrahams
13 year-old Ingrid must balance her stage-acting and soccer playing while solving the murder of a local eccentric. Faithful Spy, The by Alex Berenson
An American spy who has infiltrated al-Qaeda is ordered back to the U.S. to participate in a terrorist attack. Farthing by Jo Walton
In an ALTERNATE-1949 (Britain makes peace with Hitler), a noblewoman's Jewish husband is framed for murder.
Field of Darkness, A by Cornelia Read
A former debutante stuck in Syracuse NY investigates a 19 year-old murder to clear her cousin´s name.
Forgotten Man, The by Robert Crais - Review
Elvis Cole must investigate when police tell him that a murder victim claimed to be his long-lost father. Foul Matter by Martha Grimes - Review
Hit-men and authors match wits in a zany mystery set in the publishing world. Generation Loss by Elizabeth Hand
Cass, a has-been photographer, enters a nightmarish world of evil on the violent, windswept Maine coast. Gentlemen & Players by Joanne Harris
One teacher must unmask another bent on destroying the school through murder and scandal.
Girl in the Glass, The by Jeffrey Ford - Review
New York con artists in 1932 uncover a bizarre plot involving eugenics. Good Guy, The by Dean Koontz
A humble man with a heroic past is mistaken for a hitman and must flee for his life with the intended victim. Grave Tattoo, The by Val McDermid
Murder follows Wordsworth scholar Jane to the historic Lakes District in England. Great Deliverance, A by Elizabeth George
Two detectives (one a titled lord, the other a resentful sergeant) must solve a gruesome murder. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
A drug-addicted cop and a troubled girl reporter track down a serial killer. Heaven's Prisoners by James Lee Burke - Review
When Dave Robicheaux rescues a child from a plane crash in the Gulf, he draws evil back into his now-quiet life. Hellfire Conspiracy, The by Will Thomas
When a girl is kidnapped in 1885 London, Barker and Llewelyn fear a resurgence of the notorious Hellfire Club. Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith
Two cowboys use the methods of Sherlock Holmes to solve some murders on a Montana ranch in 1893. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead
Dave Robicheaux hunts a serial killer as a Civil War movie backed by the mob films in his hometown. Janissary Tree, The by Jason Goodwin
A eunuch in Instanbul in 1836 must solve a series of political murders that threaten to tear the city apart. Jar City by Arnaldur Indridason
A troubled Icelandic detective investigates the murder of an old man with dark secrets. L.A. Requiem by Robert Crais
A private investigator must solve a murder before his mysterious partner goes to prison as the main suspect.
Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich - Review
Stephanie's icky ex-husband disappears -- and she looks like the prime suspect! Location Location by Kit Sloane - Review
Film-editor Margot and film director Max go to Panama to make a movie and face financial ruin, kidnapped employees, sinister investors, and a possible murder! Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon
Lord John risks his life in an investigation to clear his family's name. Lord John and the Hand of Devils
An 18th century nobleman solves mysteries tinged with the supernatural in these three novellas. Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
In 1757 London, a nobleman who is a major in His Majesty's army investigates the death of a traitor. Maven by Tyler Gant
Maven's past ties to organized crime threaten her as she negotiates an uncertain future in dangerous Los Angeles. Meredith's Secret by Michael Champoux
A detective links a series of interstate murders to a bank robbery gone awry. Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear
In 1931 London, Maisie Dobbs investigates a controversial artist's death. Mongoose Deception, The by Robert Greer
C.J. Floyd, a 53 year-old Nam vet, uncovers evidence in Denver CO of a 1963 plot to kill President Kennedy. Murder Between the Covers by Elaine Viets - Review
When Helen's obnoxious boss at the bookstore is murdered, her friend Peggy is arrested! My Soul to Keep by Melanie Wells - Review
A Dallas psychology professor seeks a missing child in this metaphysical thriller. Nail through the Heart, A by Timothy Hallinan
An expatriate in Thailand risks his life for his family in a harrowing plot involving old war crimes, blackmail, and murder. Narrows, The by Michael Connelly - Review
The Poet returns to taunt the FBI and Rachel Walling and Harry Bosch must investigate. Neon Rain, The (Book 1) by James Lee Burke
Lieutenant Dave Robicheaux of New Orleans homicide investigates a girl's murder that draws him into the nightmarish world of Colombian drug lords. One for Sorrow by Mary Reed & Eric Mayer - Review
This is the first book in the highly acclaimed John the Eunuch historical mystery series set in Constantinople during the time of the Christian Emperor Justinian. Pale Blue Eye, The by Louis Bayard
In 1830, a cop investigating a murder at the U.S. Military Academy gets an assistant, Cadet Edgar Allan Poe. Poet, The by Michael Connelly
A reporter tracks down a serial killer who preys on cops. Rain Fall by Barry Eisler - Review
A Vietnam vet working as an assassin in contemporary Tokyo falls for the daughter of his target. Resurrection Men by Ian Rankin - Review
Detective Inspector Rebus goes undercover at a Scottish Police College course for disgraced cops. Reunion to Die For, A by Lauren Carr
Small-town prosecutor Joshua Thornton investigates the murders of a cheerleader. S Is For Silence by Sue Grafton
A woman disappeared 34 years ago from a town filled with guilty secrets. Screaming Room, The by Thomas O´Callaghan
Lieutenant Driscoll faces a bizarre string of vigilante serial killings. Seven for a Secret by Mary Reed & Eric Mayer
In 6th century Constantinople, the Emperor Justinian's Lord Chamberlain John the Eunuch must solve a murder that affects him on a disquietingly personal level. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn - Review
A reporter returns to the scene of her horrific childhood to investigate a murder. Shop Till You Drop by Elaine Viets
Helen's new job as a shopgirl leads to blackmail and murder! Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur Indridason
A troubled Icelandic detective solves a decades-old murder involving domestic violence. Silent Joe by T. Jefferson Parker - Review
When a powerful California politician is murdered, his disfigured and lonely son who served as his "enforcer" must bring his killer to justice. Slip & Fall by Nick Santora
A lawyer in dire need of money launches an ingenious scam that binds him to the Mafia. Speak Daggers To Her by Rosemary Edghill
A Wiccan in NYC investigates the death of a fellow pagan drawn into a creepy shamanistic cult. Stalin's Ghost by Martin Cruz Smith
Arkady Renko uncovers a political conspiracy centering on a hero of the Chechen war. Still Life by Louise Penny
The murder of a beloved amateur-artist in a tiny Canadian town has Inspector Gamache considering several colorful suspects in this Dilys-Award winning mystery. T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton
Kinsey suspects that her elderly neighbor is in danger from his caretaker, a master manipulator. Thirty-three Teeth by Colin Cotterill - Review
In 1977 Communist Laos, the aging and psychic national coroner must solve a series of murders with supernatural overtones. Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert
When the town activist dies under suspicious circumstances, it's up to a lawyer-turned-herbalist to investigate. Tin Roof Blowdown, The (Book 16) by James Lee Burke
Dave Robicheaux pursues a complex investigation as Hurricane Katrina obliterates New Orleans. Trial & Error by Paul Levine
Lawyer lovebirds Solomon and Lord end up on opposite sides in a trial involving kidnapped dolphins in this fast-paced, comical mystery Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich - Review
Stephanie Plum must help Ranger rescue his kidnapped daughter. Underdead by Liz Jasper
Besides getting framed for murder, Jo is now underdead (a vampire with all of the weaknesses and none of the perks)! Volk's Game by Brent Ghelfi
A Russian ex-Special Forces veteran gets involved in a dangerous art-theft. Watchman, The by Robert Crais
An unusual bodyguard protects a rich girl targeted for assassination. Where Serpents Lie by T. Jefferson Parker - Review
A down-and-out cop must catch a serial killer who preys on little girls. Yiddish Policemens Union - Review
In an alternate-history Alaska which is now the homeland of the Jews, a washed-up detective must solve a murder that links to a conspiracy of Biblical proportions.
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