Browsing: Murders

A thrilling read that “screams cult classic” (Booklist): Eddie Vegas is on the run after a debt collection goes awry — and becomes a double homicide. With a crime boss, a former assassin, and the LAPD after him, can he get out of this alive? This suspenseful work contains “much to savor” for Elmore Leonard and Jim Thompson fans (Kirkus Reviews).

Years after her mother’s murder, forensic photographer Faith can still recall the details. She’ll need them, because an arsonist is now after her — and clues to his identity may be hidden within her memories…

Was successful businessman Elby Salter killed by one of his many powerful enemies — or silenced for his link to a secret society? Detective Frank Luca enters a deadly world in this adrenaline-charged crime thriller.

When a man is murdered at a wedding, four college friends all confess to the crime — and claim they did it alone. What are they hiding… and who is telling the truth? “Oodles of drama keep the pages turning all the way to a genuinely surprising final twist. This is the perfect summer beach read” (Publishers Weekly).

When Maine detective Joe Burgess investigates a young girl’s savage murder, his dogged pursuit of justice leads him to a powerful human trafficking ring… An Edgar Award finalist “pours on the intensity in this criminal, legal, and moral maze” (Kirkus Reviews).

Finally we’re playing a game. A game that I have chosen. I give one last push of the roundabout and…

Prizewinning jockey Jonah now makes a living as an honest horse trader — but when crooked agents try to lure him into their schemes, he’ll be forced to either play their games or pay the price. “Francis captures our attention and holds us spellbound” (The New York Times Book Review).

Throughout the Hawaiian islands, multiple luxury yachts have been attacked and robbed — and nobody knows where the passengers have gone. Can Sergeant Lei Texeira unravel this dangerous mystery? The latest in a “persistently riveting” series! (Kirkus Reviews).

This attorney’s darkest regret just knocked on her front door… Cass Leary thought she was done defending shady mobsters. But…

Everything a detective novel should be–gripping, clever, and filled with deep characters.Ninety-nine shovels of dirt on the grave, ninety-nine shovels…