Books: Mystery
2 Bodies for the Price of 1 by Stephanie Bond
A "sexy mystery" recommended for those who enjoy romantic suspense and a "chick" sleuth.
A Sea of Troubles, by Donna Leon
Well-drawn characters, an evocative setting and a page-turner ending all combine for a satisfying read.
A Thousand Bones by P.J. Parrish
This page-turner features well-developed characters and complex psychological motives.
Below Zero by C.J. Box
This is the ninth installment in a series featuring Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett.
Blacklands by Belinda Bauer
An imprisoned serial killer and an inquisitive 12-year-old play a chilling cat-and-mouse game in this thrilling mystery debut.
Bleeding Hearts by Susan Wittig Albert
This installment of a series featuring herbalist China Bayles could be described as a "cozy with a cause."
Blood Memory by Margaret Coel
This thriller introduces Catherine McLeod, an investigative reporter for the "Denver Journal."
Blood Money, by Thomas Perry
This thriller is the fifth in a series featuring Jane Whitefield, a Native American "guide", but can be read as a stand-alone.
Blue Heaven by C.J. Box
A gripping stand-alone mystery – winner of the 2009 Edgar award for Best Mystery Novel
Bone By Bone, by Carol O'Connell
Unforgettable, complex characters and red herrings make this stand-alone a suspenseful read.
Borderline, by Nevada Barr
This fast-paced thriller is part of a series featuring National Park Service ranger Anna Pigeon, but can easily be read as a stand-alone.
Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor
A clever update to Agatha Christie's classic whodunit, And Then There Were None.
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews
This humorous cozy is part of a series featuring blacksmith Meg Langslow.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
What really goes on inside the mind of a serial killer? AND How on earth do women manage to fall in love with these men?
Deadman's Switch by Barbara Seranella
This character-driven mystery features Charlotte Lyon, a crisis management expert and consultant, who maintains that her obsessive-compulsive disorder makes her a perfect fit for her job.
