The Widening Gyre by Robert B. Parker

The Widening Gyre (Spenser Novels (Dell)) - #10 Spenser is hired to be a bodyguard for a candidate for Senate. The candidate confides to Spenser that he his being blackmailed because of his wife’s indiscretions. Spenser finds out about a mob capo’s son who has started up his own business.

The Widening Gyre by Robert B. Parker

The Widening Gyre (Spenser Novels (Dell)) - #10 Spenser is hired to be a bodyguard for a candidate for Senate. The candidate confides to Spenser that he his being blackmailed because of his wife’s indiscretions. Spenser finds out about a mob capo’s son who has started up his own business.

Valediction by Robert B. Parker

Valediction - #11 Spenser. Paul Giacomin asks Spenser to look into Sherry Spellman’s disappearance. Apparently, the dancer was forcibly abducted to join a local cult, the “Bullies”. The cult is a source for the local mob to launder their monies.

Valediction by Robert B. Parker

Valediction - #11 Spenser. Paul Giacomin asks Spenser to look into Sherry Spellman’s disappearance. Apparently, the dancer was forcibly abducted to join a local cult, the “Bullies”. The cult is a source for the local mob to launder their monies.

Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs

Spider Bones: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels) - John Lowery’s body is found drowned in Quebec. His military record has him dying in Vietnam in 1968. When the body that was buried is exhumed, that body is identified as a guy who was listed as KIA/BNA (Killed in Action/Body Not Found) from Vietnam. A third body found in Vietnam whose remains have not been identified has Lowery’s dog tags among the remains. While in Hawaii, identifying these remains, Tempe is asked to identify remains of a teenage boy found in a bay.

Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs

Spider Bones: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels) - John Lowery’s body is found drowned in Quebec. His military record has him dying in Vietnam in 1968. When the body that was buried is exhumed, that body is identified as a guy who was listed as KIA/BNA (Killed in Action/Body Not Found) from Vietnam. A third body found in Vietnam whose remains have not been identified has Lowery’s dog tags among the remains. While in Hawaii, identifying these remains, Tempe is asked to identify remains of a teenage boy found in a bay.

Tough Customer by Sandra Brown

Tough Customer: A Novel - Caroline King calls Dodge Hanley after 30 years to investigate Oren Starks who is stalking their daughter, Berry. Dodge hasn’t seen Berry or Caroline since Berry’s birth. Oren blames Berry for his dismissal from Delray, the company Berry and Starks worked for. Dodge teams up with Ski Nyland to track down Starks.

Tough Customer by Sandra Brown

Tough Customer: A Novel - Caroline King calls Dodge Hanley after 30 years to investigate Oren Starks who is stalking their daughter, Berry. Dodge hasn’t seen Berry or Caroline since Berry’s birth. Oren blames Berry for his dismissal from Delray, the company Berry and Starks worked for. Dodge teams up with Ski Nyland to track down Starks.

Hangman by Faye Kellerman

Hangman: A Decker/Lazarus Novel - Terry McLaughlin asks Peter Decker to be present when she confronts her husband, Chris Donatti, with her demands to leave her and her son, Gabe, alone. Shortly afterwards, Terry disappears and Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus, take in Gabe. Also, Adrianna Blanc, a nurse, is found hanging at construction site. Suspicion for her death centers on her boyfriend, Garth Hammerling whose alibi is a rafting trip in Nevada, with a side trip to Las Vegas.

Hangman by Faye Kellerman

Hangman: A Decker/Lazarus Novel - Terry McLaughlin asks Peter Decker to be present when she confronts her husband, Chris Donatti, with her demands to leave her and her son, Gabe, alone. Shortly afterwards, Terry disappears and Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus, take in Gabe. Also, Adrianna Blanc, a nurse, is found hanging at construction site. Suspicion for her death centers on her boyfriend, Garth Hammerling whose alibi is a rafting trip in Nevada, with a side trip to Las Vegas.

Cure by Robin Cook

Cure - Laurie Montgomery is returning from 20 months of maternity leave. Her only case is a Japanese man who apparently suffered a heart attack at a subway station. Because she is thorough, Laurie begins to investigate further than most medical examiners would.


Two Japanese gangs who have connections to the mafia in New York both want the lab books of the Japanese man who died. One has stolen the books from a company in Japan; the other is killing to find the books in New York.

The second gang is also threatening Laurie, determined to stop her investigation.

Cure by Robin Cook

Cure - Laurie Montgomery is returning from 20 months of maternity leave. Her only case is a Japanese man who apparently suffered a heart attack at a subway station. Because she is thorough, Laurie begins to investigate further than most medical examiners would.


Two Japanese gangs who have connections to the mafia in New York both want the lab books of the Japanese man who died. One has stolen the books from a company in Japan; the other is killing to find the books in New York.

The second gang is also threatening Laurie, determined to stop her investigation.

God Save the Child by Robert B. Parker

God Save the Child - #2 Spenser. The Bartletts hire Spenser to find their son, Kevin. Kevin has run away taking only his guinea pig. Spenser suspects Vic Holloway who is the leader of the local gang.

God Save the Child by Robert B. Parker

God Save the Child - #2 Spenser. The Bartletts hire Spenser to find their son, Kevin. Kevin has run away taking only his guinea pig. Spenser suspects Vic Holloway who is the leader of the local gang.

In Harm’s Way by Ridley Pearson

In Harm's Way (Walt Fleming Novel) - Walt Fleming and Fiona Kenshaw’s have a developing relationship. When Fiona rescues a child from a raging river she asks Walt to keep her picture out of the paper. Walt investigates the murder of a sports agent. Fiona’s ward goes missing after she believes she sees the man that kidnapped her while she is giving a speech.

In Harm’s Way by Ridley Pearson

In Harm's Way (Walt Fleming Novel) - Walt Fleming and Fiona Kenshaw’s have a developing relationship. When Fiona rescues a child from a raging river she asks Walt to keep her picture out of the paper. Walt investigates the murder of a sports agent. Fiona’s ward goes missing after she believes she sees the man that kidnapped her while she is giving a speech.

A Savage Place by Robert B. Parker

A Savage Place - #8Candy Sloan, an investigator reporter, hires Spenser on Rachel Wallace’s recommendation. Candy is investigating racketeering in the movie industry and has received threats if she continues.

A Savage Place by Robert B. Parker

A Savage Place - #8Candy Sloan, an investigator reporter, hires Spenser on Rachel Wallace’s recommendation. Candy is investigating racketeering in the movie industry and has received threats if she continues.

The Search by Nora Roberts

The Search - Fiona Bristow is the only survivor of a serial killer now in jail. Simon Doyle is a newcomer to Orcas Island. His mother gave him a puppy that he has no idea how to handle. He brings it to Fiona to train. A copycat killer is again killing young women and it has become obvious that he will come after Fiona.

The Search by Nora Roberts

The Search - Fiona Bristow is the only survivor of a serial killer now in jail. Simon Doyle is a newcomer to Orcas Island. His mother gave him a puppy that he has no idea how to handle. He brings it to Fiona to train. A copycat killer is again killing young women and it has become obvious that he will come after Fiona.

That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey

That Perfect Someone (Malory) - Richard Allen and Julia Miller were betrothed by their parents when they were children. Every time they met, they fought and eventually hated each other. Richard left England to escape his father. Because Richard had been gone for 10 years, Julia plans to have him declared dead. At the first ball, she meets a gentleman who she believes could be that perfect someone.

That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey

That Perfect Someone (Malory) - Richard Allen and Julia Miller were betrothed by their parents when they were children. Every time they met, they fought and eventually hated each other. Richard left England to escape his father. Because Richard had been gone for 10 years, Julia plans to have him declared dead. At the first ball, she meets a gentleman who she believes could be that perfect someone.

This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection by Carol Burnett

This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection - Carol Burnett recounts several moments from her personal and professional life.

This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection by Carol Burnett

This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection - Carol Burnett recounts several moments from her personal and professional life.

Looking for Rachel Wallace by Robert B. Parker

Looking for Rachel Wallace - #6 Spenser is hired to be Rachel Wallace’s, a lesbian feminist, bodyguard, but because Spenser defends her when she doesn’t want to be defended, Rachel fires him. Subsequently, Rachel is kidnapped.

Looking for Rachel Wallace by Robert B. Parker

Looking for Rachel Wallace - #6 Spenser is hired to be Rachel Wallace’s, a lesbian feminist, bodyguard, but because Spenser defends her when she doesn’t want to be defended, Rachel fires him. Subsequently, Rachel is kidnapped.

The Vigilantes by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Vigilantes (Badge of Honor) - Will Curtis is bitter because the guy who raped and murdered his daughter was acquitted by a legal technicality. He begins killing perpetrators of like crimes. Matt Payne, sitting behind a desk is the researcher on the case.

The Vigilantes by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Vigilantes (Badge of Honor) - Will Curtis is bitter because the guy who raped and murdered his daughter was acquitted by a legal technicality. He begins killing perpetrators of like crimes. Matt Payne, sitting behind a desk is the researcher on the case.

Insatiable by Meg Cabot

Insatiable - Meena Harper is a writer for a TV soap opera, Insatiable. Their sponsor has demanded that they write in a vampire storyline. Meena has a psychic ability that allows her to see how people die. Her perky neighbor, Mary Lou Antonescu, is constantly trying to set Meena up with dates. Mary Lou’s husband, Emil, is cousins with a Romanian prince, Lucien Antonescu. There have been several women who have died by vampire attacks. Lucien, the prince of vampires, has come to the US to find out who is attacking the women. Mary Lou throws a dinner party for Lucien and invites Meena to match them up.

Insatiable by Meg Cabot

Insatiable - Meena Harper is a writer for a TV soap opera, Insatiable. Their sponsor has demanded that they write in a vampire storyline. Meena has a psychic ability that allows her to see how people die. Her perky neighbor, Mary Lou Antonescu, is constantly trying to set Meena up with dates. Mary Lou’s husband, Emil, is cousins with a Romanian prince, Lucien Antonescu. There have been several women who have died by vampire attacks. Lucien, the prince of vampires, has come to the US to find out who is attacking the women. Mary Lou throws a dinner party for Lucien and invites Meena to match them up.

Shadow Zone by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen

Shadow Zone - Hannah Bryson and her crew are investigating the undersea ruins of the city of Marinth.  They discovered an artifact that may give the answer to the city’s demise.  While the artifact is being transferred it is stolen.  The thief who stole the artifact plans to sell the weapon it describes to those who will use it against India.

Shadow Zone by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen

Shadow Zone - Hannah Bryson and her crew are investigating the undersea ruins of the city of Marinth.  They discovered an artifact that may give the answer to the city’s demise.  While the artifact is being transferred it is stolen.  The thief who stole the artifact plans to sell the weapon it describes to those who will use it against India.

Lords of Corruption by Kyle Mills

Lords of Corruption - Josh Hagarty has a master’s degree and graduated at the top of his class. But Josh has a juvenile record, so noone will hire him, except a charity operating in Africa. When he gets to Africa, Josh finds that not only that the charity projects don’t exist but that his predecessor had been brutally murdered. AS he finds more about the charity, Josh’s life and his sister’s are threatened.

Lords of Corruption by Kyle Mills

Lords of Corruption - Josh Hagarty has a master’s degree and graduated at the top of his class. But Josh has a juvenile record, so noone will hire him, except a charity operating in Africa. When he gets to Africa, Josh finds that not only that the charity projects don’t exist but that his predecessor had been brutally murdered. AS he finds more about the charity, Josh’s life and his sister’s are threatened.

Mortal Stakes by Robert B. Parker

Mortal Stakes - 3rd Spenser: Spenser is asked to investigate a Red Sox pitcher suspected of losing games on purpose. Spenser finds that the pitcher’s wife has a hidden past.

Mortal Stakes by Robert B. Parker

Mortal Stakes - 3rd Spenser: Spenser is asked to investigate a Red Sox pitcher suspected of losing games on purpose. Spenser finds that the pitcher’s wife has a hidden past.

Big Jack by J.D Robb

Big Jack - Samantha Gannon has come home after her book tour for Hot Rocks and finds her home wrecked and best friend Andrea Jacobs in her bedroom dead. Eve Dallas investigates and determines that someone believes that Samantha knows where the rest of the diamonds that was stolen 50 years before are.

Big Jack by J.D Robb

Big Jack - Samantha Gannon has come home after her book tour for Hot Rocks and finds her home wrecked and best friend Andrea Jacobs in her bedroom dead. Eve Dallas investigates and determines that someone believes that Samantha knows where the rest of the diamonds that was stolen 50 years before are.

Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts

Hot Rocks - Laine Tavish runs an antique shop in a small town. One day a man comes to her shop wanting to talk her; she tells him she is busy. He walks out and is run over by a car and is killed. Before the man dies, Laine recognizes him as a friend of her criminal father, Jack O’Hara. Later, Max Gannon, insurance investigator looking for the diamonds Jack has recently stole, walks in and steals Laine’s heart.

Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts

Hot Rocks - Laine Tavish runs an antique shop in a small town. One day a man comes to her shop wanting to talk her; she tells him she is busy. He walks out and is run over by a car and is killed. Before the man dies, Laine recognizes him as a friend of her criminal father, Jack O’Hara. Later, Max Gannon, insurance investigator looking for the diamonds Jack has recently stole, walks in and steals Laine’s heart.

In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson

In the Name of Honor - With a month left to retirement, Captain Paul Terry is asked to defend Lieutenant Brian McCarran, a general’s son, who has shot Captain Joe D’Abruzzo. D’Abruzzo’s wife is Kate Gallagher. The McCarrans and the Gallaghers have been like one family, and Brian considered Kate his sister.

In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson

In the Name of Honor - With a month left to retirement, Captain Paul Terry is asked to defend Lieutenant Brian McCarran, a general’s son, who has shot Captain Joe D’Abruzzo. D’Abruzzo’s wife is Kate Gallagher. The McCarrans and the Gallaghers have been like one family, and Brian considered Kate his sister.

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

The Rembrandt Affair (Gabriel Allon) - Gabriel Allon is asked to find a painting by Rembrandt. The painting was stolen from the home of a restorer; the restorer was killed during the robbery. The search leads Gabriel to Holland where the daughter of the Jewish man who died during the Holocaust lives, to Argentina where the son of the German officer who stole the painting and to Switzerland where the Germans deposited their spoils of the Holocaust.

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

The Rembrandt Affair (Gabriel Allon) - Gabriel Allon is asked to find a painting by Rembrandt. The painting was stolen from the home of a restorer; the restorer was killed during the robbery. The search leads Gabriel to Holland where the daughter of the Jewish man who died during the Holocaust lives, to Argentina where the son of the German officer who stole the painting and to Switzerland where the Germans deposited their spoils of the Holocaust.

Darkness Falls by Kyle Mills

Darkness Falls - Erin Neal has retired from the world in his self contained home far from civilization. He believes the world needs to adapt their habits to the declining environment. He still mourns the death of his girlfriend, Jenna Kalin. Jenna was more militant in her ‘save the environment’ actions and actually sabotaged an Alaskan oil field. However, Jenna left Erin when she took up with a man even more militant than she. When Saudi oil wells are infected with an oil eating bacteria, Mark Beamon drafts Erin to find a way to kill the bacteria.

Darkness Falls by Kyle Mills

Darkness Falls - Erin Neal has retired from the world in his self contained home far from civilization. He believes the world needs to adapt their habits to the declining environment. He still mourns the death of his girlfriend, Jenna Kalin. Jenna was more militant in her ‘save the environment’ actions and actually sabotaged an Alaskan oil field. However, Jenna left Erin when she took up with a man even more militant than she. When Saudi oil wells are infected with an oil eating bacteria, Mark Beamon drafts Erin to find a way to kill the bacteria.

Private by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Private - Jack Morgan inherits a private investigation firm from his father, who he really dislikes. Private Investigations current cases are a NFL game fixing, a serial killer attacking schoolgirls, and the murder of Jack’s best friend’s wife. Jack also deals with his twin’s gambling, connection to the Mob and their reciprocal dislike of each other.

Private by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Private - Jack Morgan inherits a private investigation firm from his father, who he really dislikes. Private Investigations current cases are a NFL game fixing, a serial killer attacking schoolgirls, and the murder of Jack’s best friend’s wife. Jack also deals with his twin’s gambling, connection to the Mob and their reciprocal dislike of each other.

The Second Horseman by Kyle Mills

Fade - Brandon Vale is broke out of jail by Richard Scanlon. Scanlon wants Vale to organize the theft of Las Vegas money on the way to the Federal Reserve in Sacramento. Scanlon wants the money to purchase nuclear warheads. However, there is a Man who is working with Scanlon that wants the warheads to destroy Israel.

The Second Horseman by Kyle Mills

Fade - Brandon Vale is broke out of jail by Richard Scanlon. Scanlon wants Vale to organize the theft of Las Vegas money on the way to the Federal Reserve in Sacramento. Scanlon wants the money to purchase nuclear warheads. However, there is a Man who is working with Scanlon that wants the warheads to destroy Israel.