Mystery and Suspense

Death Wore White
By Jim Kelly
Set in coastal England during a cold and snowy February, this novel of crime and suspense is dominated by a series of dead bodies, complicated fact patterns, and two detectives trying to sort out both the crimes and their own unlikely partnership. The British flavor and wonderful descriptions of the relentless cold and snow contributes to a compelling and atmospheric story. ~Judie
ISBN 978-0312570811

Big City, Bad Blood
By Sean Chercover
Ray Dudgeon doesn't want to save the world; he just wants to do an honest job well. But when he is caught in a war between the FBI, the Chicago police, and the mob he doesn't know who he can trust—or if he can even trust himself. ~Julie
ISBN 978-0061128684.

The Blade Itself: A Novel
By Marcus Sakey
After a botched pawnshop robbery by childhood friends Evan and Danny, Evan serves prison time while Danny goes legit. Seven years later, Evan is out and comes looking for payback. Tension from the first chapter to the last—this is a must read! ~Julie
ISBN 978-0312371043.

The Likeness: A Novel
By Tana French
The Likeness brings back Cassie, a character from French’s wonderful 1st novel In the Woods. French’s deft touch with characters and descriptions creates a subtly menacing atmosphere that builds the suspense to the very end. To say this is a thriller is to shortchange it; it’s also a fine novel. ~Suzanne
ISBN 978-0143115625

The Increment: A Novel
By David Ignatius
When an Iranian scientist emails the CIA’s Iranian division with a cryptic message about his country’s nuclear weapons program, agent Harry Pappas is alarmed to learn that the CIA director and the president want to “take immediate action.” Harry, tormented by his Marine son's death in Iraq, doesn't want his country to start another war. Desperate to prevent conflict, Harry has to turn to colleagues outside the Agency. This is a solid spy thriller. ~Suzanne
ISBN 978-0393065046

The Black Tower: A Novel (P.S.)
By Louis Bayard
The only son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the guillotined king and queen of France, was locked in the Temple Prison where he languished for years, an innocent victim. History tells us he died there.......or did he? In this historical thriller, hapless Dr. Hector Carpentier investigates the fate of the unfortunate orphaned prince. The characters move around 19th century Paris, which is dirty, dangerous and rat-infested, not the City of Light it is today. Great fun and a book with heart. ~Suzanne
ISBN 978-0061173516