Gathering Prey by John Sandford

Gathering Prey - Lucas Davenport's daughter Letty befriends, Skye, a traveler (kind of like a modern day hobo), in San Francisco. Home on a college break, Letty receives a call from Skye telling her that her friend, Henry, is missing, and believed dead.  After Lucas and Letty meet with Skye, Lucas believes Skye has reason to worry.  As he investigates, he learns there is a murderous group whose leader is Pilate.

Gathering Prey by John Sandford

Gathering Prey - Lucas Davenport's daughter Letty befriends, Skye, a traveler (kind of like a modern day hobo), in San Francisco. Home on a college break, Letty receives a call from Skye telling her that her friend, Henry, is missing, and believed dead.  After Lucas and Letty meet with Skye, Lucas believes Skye has reason to worry.  As he investigates, he learns there is a murderous group whose leader is Pilate.

The Liar by Nora Roberts

The Liar - As Shelby Foxworth tries to deal with the death of her husband, Richard, she learns that he has been lying to her.  They had no money, he had not made one payment on their new mansion, and they had over $3 million in debt.  Furthermore, an investigator accosts her saying that Richard stole $30 million in jewels and rare stamps from a woman in Miami, Florida; and he insists that Shelby hand them over.

Shelby and her 3 year old daughter return to Rendezvous Ridge, where her family helps her deal with Richard's mess.  She reunites with her best friend, Emma Kate, who is dating Matt.  Matt is partnered with Griff in a construction business.  Griff and Shelby are mutually struck when they meet.  However, the fallout from Richard's mess follows her and they have to deal with the violence that ensues.

The Liar by Nora Roberts

The Liar - As Shelby Foxworth tries to deal with the death of her husband, Richard, she learns that he has been lying to her.  They had no money, he had not made one payment on their new mansion, and they had over $3 million in debt.  Furthermore, an investigator accosts her saying that Richard stole $30 million in jewels and rare stamps from a woman in Miami, Florida; and he insists that Shelby hand them over.

Shelby and her 3 year old daughter return to Rendezvous Ridge, where her family helps her deal with Richard's mess.  She reunites with her best friend, Emma Kate, who is dating Matt.  Matt is partnered with Griff in a construction business.  Griff and Shelby are mutually struck when they meet.  However, the fallout from Richard's mess follows her and they have to deal with the violence that ensues.

Memory Man by David Baldacci

Memory Man (Amos Decker series) - Baldacci introduces Amos Decker, a man who has perfect memory.  Decker's memory wasn't always perfect.  His brain, and personality was changed due to an extremely hard hit during his first, and only, pro football game.  His life was changed once again when his wife and daughter, and brother-in-law were brutally murdered in his home.  Eighteen months later, homeless, and working as a private investigator, Mary Lancaster, his ex-partner at the police department informs him that they made an arrest.  While they are discussing the matter, a mass murderer attacks at the local high school.

Special Agent Ross Bogart investigates on behalf of the FBI and Alex Jamison, a reporter, attaches herself to Decker in the investigation.  As Decker investigates, he learns that the murders are related.  Furthermore, somehow, they relate to his time at the institute where he was after his accident, learning how to deal with his new memory.

Memory Man by David Baldacci

Memory Man (Amos Decker series) - Baldacci introduces Amos Decker, a man who has perfect memory.  Decker's memory wasn't always perfect.  His brain, and personality was changed due to an extremely hard hit during his first, and only, pro football game.  His life was changed once again when his wife and daughter, and brother-in-law were brutally murdered in his home.  Eighteen months later, homeless, and working as a private investigator, Mary Lancaster, his ex-partner at the police department informs him that they made an arrest.  While they are discussing the matter, a mass murderer attacks at the local high school.

Special Agent Ross Bogart investigates on behalf of the FBI and Alex Jamison, a reporter, attaches herself to Decker in the investigation.  As Decker investigates, he learns that the murders are related.  Furthermore, somehow, they relate to his time at the institute where he was after his accident, learning how to deal with his new memory.

NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson

NYPD Red 3 - Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald investigate the death of Peter Chevalier, chauffeur to Hunter Hutchinson Alden Jr.  Chevalier's body, sans head, was found in Riverside Park.  Unbeknownst to the detectives, however, Peter's head was found by Alden.  As they investigate, the detectives learn that Alden's son, Tripp, has been kidnapped, but Alden refuses to cooperate.

NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson

NYPD Red 3 - Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald investigate the death of Peter Chevalier, chauffeur to Hunter Hutchinson Alden Jr.  Chevalier's body, sans head, was found in Riverside Park.  Unbeknownst to the detectives, however, Peter's head was found by Alden.  As they investigate, the detectives learn that Alden's son, Tripp, has been kidnapped, but Alden refuses to cooperate.

Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb

Obsession in Death - A murderer claims to be helping Eve Dallas by killing people that have shown disrespect to Dallas.  The first victim is Leanor Bastwick, a lawyer who represented criminals.  The second, a confidential informant who hit Dallas. Eve and her team are determined not stop the killer before he turns on Dallas' friends and family.

Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb

Obsession in Death - A murderer claims to be helping Eve Dallas by killing people that have shown disrespect to Dallas.  The first victim is Leanor Bastwick, a lawyer who represented criminals.  The second, a confidential informant who hit Dallas. Eve and her team are determined not stop the killer before he turns on Dallas' friends and family.

Motive by Jonathan Kellerman

Motive: An Alex Delaware Novel - Alex Delaware's cop friend Milo Sturgis has an unsolved case.  Katherine Hennepin was murdered in her home. No theft, rape, or break-in.  A dinner for two set on the table.  There are no breaks in the case, until another woman is found in similar circumstances

Motive by Jonathan Kellerman

Motive: An Alex Delaware Novel - Alex Delaware's cop friend Milo Sturgis has an unsolved case.  Katherine Hennepin was murdered in her home. No theft, rape, or break-in.  A dinner for two set on the table.  There are no breaks in the case, until another woman is found in similar circumstances

Hot Pursuit by Stuart Woods

Hot Pursuit (Stone Barrington) - Stone picks up his new airplane in Wichita.  There he meets Pat Frank who travels back to New York with him.  However, Pat's ex-boyfriend is also following.  So they go to Europe but find the boyfriend in Europe as well.  Meanwhile, Kate Lee is sworn in as President of the US and immediately finds herself embroiled in international intrigue.

Hot Pursuit by Stuart Woods

Hot Pursuit (Stone Barrington) - Stone picks up his new airplane in Wichita.  There he meets Pat Frank who travels back to New York with him.  However, Pat's ex-boyfriend is also following.  So they go to Europe but find the boyfriend in Europe as well.  Meanwhile, Kate Lee is sworn in as President of the US and immediately finds herself embroiled in international intrigue.