Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl: A Novel - Nick Dunne's wife, Amy, disappears on their fifth anniversary.  The story, told by Nick as well as Amy's diary slowly reveals a marriage that had slowly dissolved since its inception. The police investigation continues to point to Nick as the perpetrator of a faked kidnapping. As he follows Amy's clues for their Anniversary Treasure Hunt, he learns that Amy knew him better than he knew himself; and he realizes that in order to find her abductor, he has to take action himself.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl: A Novel - Nick Dunne's wife, Amy, disappears on their fifth anniversary.  The story, told by Nick as well as Amy's diary slowly reveals a marriage that had slowly dissolved since its inception. The police investigation continues to point to Nick as the perpetrator of a faked kidnapping. As he follows Amy's clues for their Anniversary Treasure Hunt, he learns that Amy knew him better than he knew himself; and he realizes that in order to find her abductor, he has to take action himself.

Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy

Nights of Rain and Stars - A tourist boat explodes in a small Greek village.  Several people from around the world are in the village for extended stays.  Elsa, a German reporter is running from a lousy relationship.  Andreas, the owner of a tavern in the village, regrets an argument that alienated his son.  Fiona and Shane are from Ireland; Fiona ran away from her family because she believes that Shane loves her and nobody understands him.  David, from England, is the only son of a successful businessman who wants him to take over the business, which David hates.  Thomas is from California, USA; he believes that a year away will give his son, Bill, time to adjust to his new life with his mother and step-father.  And finally, Vonni, the Irish girl who settled in the village and takes care of everyone.

Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy

Nights of Rain and Stars - A tourist boat explodes in a small Greek village.  Several people from around the world are in the village for extended stays.  Elsa, a German reporter is running from a lousy relationship.  Andreas, the owner of a tavern in the village, regrets an argument that alienated his son.  Fiona and Shane are from Ireland; Fiona ran away from her family because she believes that Shane loves her and nobody understands him.  David, from England, is the only son of a successful businessman who wants him to take over the business, which David hates.  Thomas is from California, USA; he believes that a year away will give his son, Bill, time to adjust to his new life with his mother and step-father.  And finally, Vonni, the Irish girl who settled in the village and takes care of everyone.

Storm Front by Richard Castle

Storm Front (Derrick Storm) -  Storm Front drops us in the middle of the Derrick Storm saga.  Since, Castle has been writing this series long before ABC began the TV series.  In this story, Storm has been hired by Jedidiah Jones, head of the National Clandestine Services, to investigate the deaths of several bankers in different countries.  Apparently, an old nemesis Gregor Volkov is behind the deaths  As he hooks up covertly with a Chinese agent, his old flame Clara Strike is investigating Graham Whitely Cracker V for embezzlement.

Storm Front by Richard Castle

Storm Front (Derrick Storm) -  Storm Front drops us in the middle of the Derrick Storm saga.  Since, Castle has been writing this series long before ABC began the TV series.  In this story, Storm has been hired by Jedidiah Jones, head of the National Clandestine Services, to investigate the deaths of several bankers in different countries.  Apparently, an old nemesis Gregor Volkov is behind the deaths  As he hooks up covertly with a Chinese agent, his old flame Clara Strike is investigating Graham Whitely Cracker V for embezzlement.

Frozen Heat by Richard Castle

Frozen Heat (Nikki Heat) - A woman is found frozen in a suitcase in a freezer truck.  When Nikki connects it to her mother's death ten years prior, she believes that solving one will solve the other.  She and her crew not only work the Jane Doe but also dig deeper into the cold case her mother's murder. As Nikki learns more about her mother, she goes to Paris, meets secret operatives, and finally learns about her mother's secret past.

Frozen Heat by Richard Castle

Frozen Heat (Nikki Heat) - A woman is found frozen in a suitcase in a freezer truck.  When Nikki connects it to her mother's death ten years prior, she believes that solving one will solve the other.  She and her crew not only work the Jane Doe but also dig deeper into the cold case her mother's murder. As Nikki learns more about her mother, she goes to Paris, meets secret operatives, and finally learns about her mother's secret past.

Heat Rises by Richard Castle

Heat Rises (Nikki Heat 3) - A priest is murdered in a sex club.  As Heat and her crew investigate, they have several leads, but Heat is instructed by her boss not to stray from the sex angle.  After Heat aces her lieutenant's test, those in higher office take notice and assure Heat that she will be getting her gold bar soon.  Later, after the death of the commander and Heat is ambushed and nearly killed, she is put on forced leave.  However, she has Rook and her new friends in high places.

Heat Rises by Richard Castle

Heat Rises (Nikki Heat 3) - A priest is murdered in a sex club.  As Heat and her crew investigate, they have several leads, but Heat is instructed by her boss not to stray from the sex angle.  After Heat aces her lieutenant's test, those in higher office take notice and assure Heat that she will be getting her gold bar soon.  Later, after the death of the commander and Heat is ambushed and nearly killed, she is put on forced leave.  However, she has Rook and her new friends in high places.

Naked Heat by Richard Castle

Naked Heat (Nikki Heat) - After Jameson Rook's article, Nikki Heat has received much unwanted attention.  When the much hated gossip columnist, Cassidy Towne is murdered, Heat is dismayed to learn that Rook has been shadowing Towne for his next article.  Towne had been working on an secret article that someone has been trying to keep quiet.  Heat has a plethora of suspects, from sports figures to restaurant owners, all of who Towne has exposed or threatened to expose their secrets.

Naked Heat by Richard Castle

Naked Heat (Nikki Heat) - After Jameson Rook's article, Nikki Heat has received much unwanted attention.  When the much hated gossip columnist, Cassidy Towne is murdered, Heat is dismayed to learn that Rook has been shadowing Towne for his next article.  Towne had been working on an secret article that someone has been trying to keep quiet.  Heat has a plethora of suspects, from sports figures to restaurant owners, all of who Towne has exposed or threatened to expose their secrets.

Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Heat Wave (Nikki Heat) - In this first literary spin-off of ABC's Castle, Detective Nikki Heat has to endure journalist Jameson Rook as he rides along to gather material for an article.  The case Heat's crew is working on concerns the murder of a real estate tycoon, Matthew Starr.  Starr had been thrown off the balcony of his home.  The investigation reveals that Starr was broke, living beyond his means, and that his trophy wife was anything but loyal.

Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Heat Wave (Nikki Heat) - In this first literary spin-off of ABC's Castle, Detective Nikki Heat has to endure journalist Jameson Rook as he rides along to gather material for an article.  The case Heat's crew is working on concerns the murder of a real estate tycoon, Matthew Starr.  Starr had been thrown off the balcony of his home.  The investigation reveals that Starr was broke, living beyond his means, and that his trophy wife was anything but loyal.

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

The Keeper of Lost Causes: The First Department Q Novel (A Department Q) - After an incident where Carl Mørck was shot, one of his colleagues paralyzed, and a third killed, Mørck has become impossible. Mørck can't be fired, but nobody wants to work with him.  Therefore, they "promote" him to head the new Department Q.  The new department is tasked with investigating Copenhagen's cold cases.  The first case Mørck investigates involves the death of a woman, Merete Lynggaard, who apparently fell off a ferry while on vacation with her disabled brother.

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

The Keeper of Lost Causes: The First Department Q Novel (A Department Q) - After an incident where Carl Mørck was shot, one of his colleagues paralyzed, and a third killed, Mørck has become impossible. Mørck can't be fired, but nobody wants to work with him.  Therefore, they "promote" him to head the new Department Q.  The new department is tasked with investigating Copenhagen's cold cases.  The first case Mørck investigates involves the death of a woman, Merete Lynggaard, who apparently fell off a ferry while on vacation with her disabled brother.

The Last Witness by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Last Witness (Badge of Honor) - Matt Payne and his pregnant fiance, Amanda, are in Florida on vacation.  While there they witness a politician arriving in a casino's airplane.  The casino is owned by the Russian mob.  Meanwhile, back in Philadelphia, PA, Amanda's friend Maggie McCain has gone missing after her home was firebombed and a young girl is found murdered in her kitchen.

The Last Witness by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Last Witness (Badge of Honor) - Matt Payne and his pregnant fiance, Amanda, are in Florida on vacation.  While there they witness a politician arriving in a casino's airplane.  The casino is owned by the Russian mob.  Meanwhile, back in Philadelphia, PA, Amanda's friend Maggie McCain has gone missing after her home was firebombed and a young girl is found murdered in her kitchen.

The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly

The Wrath of Angels: A Charlie Parker Thriller - As Harlan Vetters lay on his death bed, he told his son and daughter about a plane crash deep in the Maine woods.  Vetters and his friend had come upon the crash site and found a bag of money and a satchel that contained a list of names. Charlie Parker is hired to investigate the crash and some of the names on the list. Darina Flores, a reporter, and Brightwell, a fallen angel, had tried to find out about the plane crash but were unable to at that time.  Now that the son and daughter know, Flores and Brightwell are back again.

The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly

The Wrath of Angels: A Charlie Parker Thriller - As Harlan Vetters lay on his death bed, he told his son and daughter about a plane crash deep in the Maine woods.  Vetters and his friend had come upon the crash site and found a bag of money and a satchel that contained a list of names. Charlie Parker is hired to investigate the crash and some of the names on the list. Darina Flores, a reporter, and Brightwell, a fallen angel, had tried to find out about the plane crash but were unable to at that time.  Now that the son and daughter know, Flores and Brightwell are back again.

The Burning Soul by John Connolly

The Burning Soul: A Charlie Parker Thriller (Charlie Parker Stories) - As a teenager, Randall Haight with another boy, killed a girl. After serving his time, he moved to Pastor's Bay, Maine.  Now, someone is leaving pictures in his mailbox that are reminiscent of his actions.  He is afraid to go to the police because another young girl has gone missing from Pastor's Bay.  Charlie Parker is hired to find the stalker.  Meanwhile, a Boston gangster,Tommy Morris, believes that he is being targeted by the other mob bosses and that Pastor's Bay's issues are related to him.

The Burning Soul by John Connolly

The Burning Soul: A Charlie Parker Thriller (Charlie Parker Stories) - As a teenager, Randall Haight with another boy, killed a girl. After serving his time, he moved to Pastor's Bay, Maine.  Now, someone is leaving pictures in his mailbox that are reminiscent of his actions.  He is afraid to go to the police because another young girl has gone missing from Pastor's Bay.  Charlie Parker is hired to find the stalker.  Meanwhile, a Boston gangster,Tommy Morris, believes that he is being targeted by the other mob bosses and that Pastor's Bay's issues are related to him.