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No Plan B (Jack Reacher 27) by Lee Child

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⭐⭐⭐ Stars No Plan B (Jack Reacher 27) by Lee Child  Blurb In Gerrardsville, Colorado, a woman dies under the wheels of a moving bus. The death is ruled a suicide. But Jack Reacher saw what really happened: A man in a gray hoodie and jeans, moving stealthily, pushed the victim to her demise, before swiftly grabbing the dead woman’s purse and strolling away. When another homicide is ruled an accident, Reacher knows this is no coincidence. With a killer on the loose, Reacher has no time to waste to track down those responsible. But Reacher is unaware that these crimes are part of something much larger and more far-reaching: an arsonist out for revenge, a foster kid on the run, a cabal of powerful people involved in a secret conspiracy with many moving parts. There is no room for error, but they make a grave one. They don’t consider Reacher a threat. “If any step is compromised, the threat will have to be quickly and permanently removed. There’s too much at stake to start running from ...

The Mill House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji Translated by Ho-Ling Wong

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Description A hugely enjoyable, page-turning classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the author of The Decagon House Murders, translated into English for the first time Don’t miss this beautifully constructed, highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery--its propulsive plot makes for a compelling, page-turning read. As they do every year, a small group of acquaintances pay a visit to the remote, castle-like Water Mill House, home to the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi, son of a famous artist, who has lived his life behind a rubber mask ever since a disfiguring car accident. This year, however, the visit is disrupted by an impossible disappearance, the theft of a painting and a series of baffling murders. The brilliant Kiyoshi Shimada arrives to investigate. But will he get to the truth, and will you too be able to solve the mystery of the Mill House Murders? About the Author -  Yukito Ayatsuji  Naoyuki Uchida  who writes under his pen name " Yukito Aya...

Fade Away - Myron Bolitar 3 by Harlan Coben

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  From the Back Cover In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating heroes in suspense fiction: the wisecracking, tenderhearted sports agent Myron Bolitar. In this gripping third novel in the acclaimed series, Myron must confront a past that is dead and buried—and more dangerous than ever before. The home is top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room is Martha Stewart. The basement is Legos—and blood. The signs of a violent struggle. For Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he once competed against is bringing back memories—of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wannabes, the gamblers, and the groupies, Myron is embarking upon the strange ride of a sports hero gone wrong that just may lead to certain death. Namely, his own. Fade Away - Myron Bolitar 3 by Harlan Coben This is my re-reading of this third in the Myron Bolitar series. I have owned these Harla...

Perry Mason Mystery - The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister by Erle Stanley Gardner (Case 42)

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  From the Back Cover Perry Mason was retained to protect the interests of the Bain family, who were being blackmailed with an audio confession of a crime they didn't commit. Mason manages to erase the recording right out from under their nose, but then finds himself defending Hattie Bain on a murder charge. Mason's courtroom dramatics hit a high note when he produces a theory which changes the time of death, and puts an witness with an seemingly unshakeable alibi on the hot seat. Then the theory is collaborated with evidence overlooked by the police, and all hell is raised with the prosecutions theory of the case. A Perry Mason Mystery  The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister by Erle Stanley Gardner (Case 42) Some books are like old whisky aged in casks. Rare and smooth. The Perry Mason books fall in that category. This is the 42nd in the series of some 86 books which were written in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Some of the famed luster has been lost because of the generatio...

A Perry Mason Mystery - The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister by Erle Stanley Gardner (Case 42)

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  From the Back Cover Perry Mason was retained to protect the interests of the Bain family, who were being blackmailed with an audio confession of a crime they didn't commit. Mason manages to erase the recording right out from under their nose, but then finds himself defending Hattie Bain on a murder charge. Mason's courtroom dramatics hit a high note when he produces a theory which changes the time of death, and puts an witness with an seemingly unshakeable alibi on the hot seat. Then the theory is collaborated with evidence overlooked by the police, and all hell is raised with the prosecutions theory of the case. A Perry Mason Mystery The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister by Erle Stanley Gardner (Case 42) Some books are like old whisky aged in casks. Rare and smooth. The Perry Mason books fall in that category. This is the 42nd in the series of some 86 books which were written in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Some of the famed luster has been lost because of the generation...