Browsing: Mysteries

With over 1,900 five-star Goodreads ratings: When a priest disappears, all eyes turn to a meek novice whose night terrors have earned him a demonic reputation… Can Brother Cadfael prove the boy’s innocence? “Enchanting… Medieval England comes marvelously alive” (The Washington Post).

“Classic stories” (Booklist) from a masterful author: In the 12th century, Cadfael begins a journey that will eventually transform him into a celebrated monk. With nearly 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

With nearly 1,800 five-star Goodreads ratings: A newly plowed field yields a murdered woman’s corpse — and Brother Cadfael has a mystery on his hands… “You’ll love Brother Cadfael, wily veteran of the Crusades” (Los Angeles Times).

A “finely wrought” historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews): When visitors come to the Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul, trouble comes with them… Can Brother Cadfael unmask the killer in their midst? “You’ll love Brother Cadfael, wily veteran of the Crusades” (Los Angeles Times).

A “superbly crafted and paced” New York Times bestseller (Entertainment Weekly): When a botched vehicle theft escalates into a deadly emergency, San Diego police detective Fin Finnegan plunges into a wild search for the culprits. This witty police procedural is “Wambaugh at his cleverest” (Kirkus Reviews).

Trapped in a dead man’s office, Don Diavolo plans his greatest escape This collection brings together two adventures with Don…

Two tall tales of mystery, the occult, and death-defying escapes The women of London have taken to wearing thin black…

A “breakneck” conspiracy thriller (Library Journal) from “a master of intrigue” (John Grisham): After a sudden attack leaves Ronald Malcolm as the last surviving member of his CIA team, he finds himself on the run from the few people he thought he could trust.

From an Edgar Grand Master: When a local bank temporarily sets up shop in a mobile home, con man John Dortmunder formulates a plan to steal the whole thing! “Everyone who’s read Donald Westlake knows he’s the funniest man in the world” (The Washington Post).

This rollicking tale of an aging robber who wants to blow up a reservoir “will keep readers laughing” (Publishers Weekly).…