Friday, April 22, 2011

Mystery Bestsellers for April 22, 2011

Bestselling Hardcover Mystery Books

A list of the top 15 mystery hardcover bestsellers for the week ending April 22nd, 2011 has been posted by the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books.

Michael Connelly's 4th Mickey Haller legal thriller, The Fifth Witness, assumes the top spot this week. One new title debuts.

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The Sixth Man by David BaldacciAmazon.com Print/Kindle EditionBarnes&Noble Print/Nookbook EditionApple iBookstore eBookGoogle/Alibris eBookKobo eBook

The fifth thriller to feature PIs Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, The Sixth Man by David Baldacci, enters the list this week in 13th position.

Edgar Roy -- an alleged serial killer held in a secure, fortress-like Federal Supermax facility -- is awaiting trial. He faces almost certain conviction. Sean and Michelle are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the case. But their investigation is derailed before it begins -- en route to their first meeting with Bergin, Sean and Michelle find him murdered.

It is now up to them to ask the questions no one seems to want answered: Is Roy a killer? Who murdered Bergin? With help from some surprising allies, they continue to pursue the case. But the more they dig into Roy's past, the more they encounter obstacles, half-truths, dead-ends, false friends, and escalating threats from every direction. Their persistence puts them on a collision course with the highest levels of the government and the darkest corners of power. In a terrifying confrontation that will push Sean and Michelle to their limits, the duo may be permanently parted.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Review: Bit Player by Janet Dawson

Bit Player by Janet Dawson
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Bit Player by Janet Dawson. A Jeri Howard Mystery. Perseverance Press Trade Paperback, April 2011.

Film buffs who may have grown up during the Golden Age of Hollywood -- or are simply fond of the movies produced during this period -- will take delight in reading about some of the screen legends mentioned in this fine mystery, a return of the Oakland PI after an absence of more than 10 years.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: Bit Player by Janet Dawson.

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Harlequin Intrigue Titles for May 2011

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Bear Claw Conspiracy by Jessica Andersen
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Bear Claw Conspiracy by Jessica Andersen

Forensic analyst Gigi Lynd had an agenda. And it didn't include facing off against cop-turned-ranger Matt Blackthorn. But she'd do anything to help investigate a deadly attack in the Colorado back country and uncover a conspiracy … even partner up with a hardened loner who saw her inexperience as a liability.

Matt couldn't afford a partner like stubborn, sexy Gigi. He'd lost too many men in the line of duty to pretend that he could keep her safe. If he was going to catch the killer, he needed to stay focused. Determined. But his greatest distraction came from a woman he had no choice but to protect …

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Unforgettable by Cassie Miles
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Unforgettable by Cassie Miles

After trekking through the Rocky Mountains, surviving a head injury and the amnesia that followed, Jack Dalton couldn't imagine anything more healing than Caitlyn Morris and her remote cabin. Unfortunately, Jack's peace was shattered thanks to dangerous men toting guns and demanding answers. Although Jack had no idea who they were or what information he possessed, the thought of Caitlyn getting caught in the cross fire had him defending them against this unknown enemy. Still, Jack feared his true identity would add another deadly layer to his seemingly complicated past … and force Caitlyn to walk away. But whatever happened, he couldn't just let her go. Because regardless of his memory loss, Caitlyn was a woman he'd never forget.

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The Man from Gossamer Ridge by Paula Graves
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The Man from Gossamer Ridge by Paula Graves

To criminology professor Alicia Solano, serial killers aren't just academic. A very real one is stalking her now, possibly the same madman who brought Gabe Cooper to town. The sexy Southern lawman still blames himself for an unsolved murder and this time, he'll do anything to catch the killer—and keep Alicia alive.

Not that the feisty prof wants his protection. Her protests prove useless when Gabe insists on moving in with her. And although Gabe senses getting Alicia to trust him—especially after surviving her own traumatic past—is going to be a challenge, it'll be worth it. Gabe knows better than anyone just how far this murderer will go to get what he wants. But so will Gabe. And what he wants is Alicia.

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Damaged by Debra Webb
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Damaged by Debra Webb

It was supposed to be a simple assignment—follow a woman. As an operative with the elite team of Equalizers, Dakota Garrett had faced hell and lived. So why was he left with dead bodies, a kidnap victim and a damsel in distress?

Wannabe Colby agent Lucky Malone was in over her head. Only the dark stranger could save her and her kidnapped boss. But like Lucky, Dakota had demons that haunted him, a past that shadowed him. And this case forced him to face his biggest fear. Lucky would give anything to help the man she'd come to love, but her fate was in Dakota's hands. Could he play the role he'd always avoided—hero?

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Branded by B. J. Daniels
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Branded by B. J. Daniels

Responding to a 911 call, Whitehorse Deputy Halley Robinson is stunned to find herself face-to-face with her teenage crush, Colton Chisholm. The schoolboy who had teased her is now a strong and sexy man—and he's on a mission to solve a case! But if he plans on unmasking a killer, he's going to need her help.

Colton can no longer run from the truth … someone in his small town has gotten away with murder. Now it's up to him to bring the killer to justice—with the help of local authorities, which, to his surprise, include Halley. The girl who had once idolized him is now a woman he must fight to resist. But as they work on the case, the attraction between them only grows stronger. Their rocky past may lead to a future together … unless the killer parts them forever.

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Baby Bootcamp by Mallory Kane
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Baby Bootcamp by Mallory Kane

War vet Matteo Soarez's assignment is simple: watch and listen. An undercover agent for Corps Security and Investigations, Matt learned patience the hard way on a dusty desert battleground. So sitting in a Texas café waiting for information is a piece of cake—make that a piece of pie. Faith Scott's cherry pie, that is. The young café owner and mother-to-be could light up a room with her smile, and send a jaded ex-soldier's heart racing like a stallion with just a touch. But Matt's job involves saving the governor's life, and protecting vulnerable single mothers isn't his priority. Yet when Faith's café becomes the epicenter of danger, Matt knows he cannot let Faith and her baby become collateral damage. Even if it means compromising the mission …

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Review: Shadows of a Down East Summer by Lea Wait

Shadows of a Down East Summer by Lea Wait
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Shadows of a Down East Summer by Lea Wait. A Maggie Summer "Antique Print" Mystery. Perseverance Press Trade Paperback, April 2011.

The convincing and well-thought out mystery plot here is made better by the engaging character of Maggie Summer and the descriptions of the local art scene in Maine. Too, a list of credible suspects and a strong storyline give this cozy an edge.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: Shadows of a Down East Summer by Lea Wait.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Random Violence by Jassy Mackenzie, A Jade de Jong Mystery (1st in series)

The Mystery Bookshelf: New Mystery,  Suspense and Thriller Books

The Mystery Bookshelf, where you can discover a world of mystery and suspense, is pleased to feature a new crime novel we recently received from the publisher.

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Random Violence by Jassy Mackenzie
A Jade de Jong Mystery (1st in series)
Soho Crime (Trade Paperback)
Publication Date: April 2011
ISBN-13: 978-1-56947-911-7

Random Violence by Jassy Mackenzie
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About Random Violence (from the publisher): In Johannesburg, prosperous whites live behind gates; when they exit their cars to open the gates, car-jackings are common. But seldom is the victim killed, much less shot twice, like Annette Botha. Piet Botha, the husband of the wealthy woman, is the primary suspect in his wife's murder.

PI Jade de Jong fled South Africa ten years ago after her father was killed. Now back in town, she offers to help her father's former assistant, Superintendent David Patel, with his investigation of this case. Under apartheid, Patel, of Indian descent, could never have attained his present position. But he is feeling pressure from his “old line” boss with respect to this investigation and fears lingering prejudice is at work.

As Jade probes into this and other recent car-jacking cases, a pattern begins to emerge, a pattern that goes back to her father's murder and involves a vast and intricate series of crimes for profit.

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About Jassy Mackenzie: Born in Rhodesia (as, she notes, all ex-Zimbabweans still prefer to call it), Jassy moved to South Africa when she was eight years old. She loves the energy, danger and excitement of Johannesburg, and believes there is no better place for a thriller writer. Jassy lives in Kyalami with her partner Dion, two horses and two cats. Visit her website at JassyMackensie.com.

Mysterious Reviews: Mysteries Reviewed by the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books Mysteries by Jassy Mackenzie reviewed by Mysterious Reviews: Random Violence (2010).

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