"The Big Four," published in 1927, represents an intriguing departure from Christie's usual style, blending elements of the detective novel with the emerging thriller genre. Originally published as a series of short stories in The Sketch magazine, the novel was later compiled and adapted into a single narrative. This unique genesis is reflected in its episodic structure and its more sensational, conspiracy-driven plot. The story follows Hercule...

Christie's third novel, "The Murder on the Links," published in 1923, is a pivotal work in the development of her iconic detective, Hercule Poirot. This intricate mystery, set in northern France, showcases Christie's evolving mastery of the whodunit format and her skill in crafting complex, misleading plots. The novel is particularly noteworthy for its use of multiple narrators and its exploration of the unreliable narrator trope, techniques that...

"In the seventh installment in the Strike series, Cormoran and Robin must rescue a man ensnared in the trap of a dangerous cult. Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside. The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organization that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there...

New York Times–Bestselling Author: The man she loved is gone forever. The son she lives for could be next . . . "The twisty plot . . . builds to a stunning conclusion" (Publishers Weekly) Each day is a struggle for Amanda Gleason's newborn son as he battles a rare immune deficiency. Justin's best chance for a cure lies with his father-who was brutally murdered before Amanda even realized she carried his child. But, after seeing a recent photo...

"Stephen King's HOLLY marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly's gradual transformation from a shy and reclusive (but also brave and ethical) homebody in Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodges's partner in Finders Keepers and End of Watch to a full-fledged, smart and occasionally tough private detective on her own in The Outsider and If It Bleeds. In this new novel, Holly once again claims the spotlight,...

Frank Marr was a good cop with a bad habit, until his burgeoning addictions to alcohol and cocaine forced him into retirement from the DC police. Now barely eking out a living as a private investigator, he agrees to take on a family case: a favor for his aunt, who was like a second mother to him growing up. Frank's surveillance confirms that his cousin Jeffrey is involved with a small-time drugs operation. Modest stuff, until Frank's own home is burglarized,...

These social worker bear shifters give the term "mama bear" a whole new meaning! Bestselling author MaryJanice Davidson is back with this brand-new paranormal romance series featuring a foster care system for at-risk shifter babies and teens. Werebear shifter Annette Garsea is a caseworker for the Interspecies Placement Agency. When a selectively mute and freakishly strong teen werewolf is put in her custody, Annette has to uncover the young girl's...

Published in 1924, "Poirot Investigates" is a collection of short stories featuring Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. This compilation is significant in Christie's oeuvre as it demonstrates her ability to craft compelling mysteries in a shorter format, while still maintaining the complex plots and misdirection for which she was becoming known. The collection includes eleven stories in the UK edition (and fourteen in the US...

Grieving the death of his wife, private investigator Mark Novak reluctantly accepts a case from a suspected murderer who may or may not be innocent.

Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes(1917) is an outstanding collection of some of the later stories and most dramatic exploits of Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These stories were composed between 1908 and 1917, with the exception of the infamous tale "The Cardboard Box", which was written in 1893. Six of these adventures were initially published The Strand magazine, and the final titular story was published...