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Throughout November we're featuring mysteries set in other times and places in Reader Services. Stop by to browse in person, or view a partial list of titles online. Here are a few the Staff have particularly enjoyed over the years to get you started:
Dirge for a Doge by Elizabeth Eyre
Political intrigue, complex plot twists, and memorable characters (including a one-eared dog) make for a suspenseful story set in Renaissance Venice.
Funeral in Blue by Anne Perry
This entry in the William Monk series finds the Victorian private detective and his wife, Hester, involved in solving a murder that hits very close to home.
Piece of My Heart by Peter Robinson
Rotating between murder mysteries set in England in 1969 and 2006, veteran author Robinson revisits rock music festivals and the hippie scene of the late sixties while creating a baffling modern case for DCI Alan Banks. In this mystery Robinson reminds us of the anguished struggles between teenagers and parents, the angst of the late 60s, the devastating effects of dabbling with drugs, and the unappreciated but important role of the police. It seems impossible for Robinson to disappoint. That said, ardent fans of Banks might not find this as satisfying as the excellent Playing With Fire since Banks must share billing with 60s counterpart, Chadwick, who himself is an intriguing character. Suitable For Young Adults.
Stalking Horse by Miriam Grace Monfredo
This exciting historical mystery follows the adventures of one of the first female Pinkerton detectives as she races to protect President-elect Lincoln from assassination before he can assume office. A wonderful series and highly recommended.
The Winter Queen by Boris Akunin
Set in Moscow in the late 1800s, this mystery features the bright, young and naïve policeman, Erast Fandorin. Full of twists, the plot takes Erast to the salons of wealthy Muscovites as well as the shabbier sections of London.
The historical election held this past week ushered in a new president-elect, Barack Obama.
Though he hails from Chicago, the easiest way to get better acquainted with him is via your library! Being an author in his own right as well as the subject of several biographies means that you can find a variety of interesting titles about our nation's first African-American President right here. Try searching his name as both an author and as a subject, or simply choose "Everything" for multiple results.
Is the item you're looking for checked out? Simply click on the "Hold Hand" to place a reserve and we'll notify you when it is available for you to pick up.
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Perfect for blustery days, here's a nice crop of mysteries that members of the Library staff have enjoyed over the years!
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman
Widowed and bored with the grandmotherly life she's “expected” to live, Mrs. Pollifax impulsively offers to work for the CIA. Through a mix-up she is given a simple assignment as a courier in Mexico, but she is captured and taken to Albania where her captors and co-prisoners can't figure out if she's a spy or not. First published in 1966, the cold-war villains are a little dated, but the charming, intelligent characters plus the humor and adventure packed into this fast-paced story will make you want to continue reading the entire series!
A Fatal Vineyard Season by Philip Craig
Craig’s books make you want to pack up and head for Martha’s Vineyard in spite of the occasional murder or two that upsets the routine of ex-big city cop J.W. Jackson. An enjoyable series.
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P. D. James
First published in 1972, this novel introduces private detective Cordelia Gray. As the novel opens, Cordelia's partner and mentor Bernie Pryde has committed suicide, leaving all his belongings and the private detective agency to Cordelia. Her first case takes her in search of the real story behind another suicide, that of Mark Callender.
A young Cambridge student, Mark, left school to become a humble and underpaid gardener in the English countryside. Cordelia's investigations turn up some surprises for her and the reader in this suspenseful and satisfying mystery. It is traditional British cozy and would appeal to readers who enjoy Agatha Christie.
Cozy by Parnell Hall
New York detective Stanley Hastings finds himself a reluctant vacationer at a New Hampshire bed-and-breakfast. When two of the other guests are murdered, Hastings and his wife Alice are drawn into the investigation.
Bloodroot by Susan Wittig Albert
Set on a Mississippi plantation, Bloodroot is a vivid, haunting novel brimming with dangerous family secrets. It features lawyer-turned-herbalist China Bayles.
An Isolated Incident by Susan Sloan
This is an incredible story of murder on a small island in the Pacific Northwest. The characters are wonderful. The end is a shocker.
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Michael Crichton, the best-selling author of novels such as Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, and Rising Sun, and the co-creater of the long-running TV show, "ER," has died unexpectedly following a "courageous and private battle against cancer," according to his publisher. He was 66.
A medical doctor, Crichton used his training as inspiration for his tales involving science and its sinister implications for contemporary society, and published his first novel while a med student at Harvard University. More recently, Crichton invited controversy with his views on global climate change as voiced in the 2004 novel, State of Fear.
A display of Crichton's works can be found on the glass shelving behind the Reader's Services desk, as well as in our Adult Fiction collection.
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