A Cursed Inheritance by Kate Ellis (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) #9 in the series featuring DI Wesley Peterson of the Tradmouth Police, Devon, England. A journalist reasearching the massacre of a family at a Devon estate 20 years ago (1985--book pub. in 2005) is murdered and the case has ties to numerous characters, some still in the area, some not. There is also a connection to the history of an early American settlement in Virginia (Jamestown, thinly disguised as Annetown) where Wesley's archaeologist friend Neil Watson is helping US historians uncover. Another very complicated plot which is wrapped up very well by the end. Ellis's books always have a fascinating historical perspective so history buffs will enjoy this one as much as mystery fans. -- Added by ElizabethR on 02/23/2013 Add Comment

Killer Market by Margaret Maron (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) 5th book in the Deborah Knott series. Deborah subs for a collegue in High Point during the busy Market week and encounters a murder, an old friend and a crazy designer. -- Added by Kathy5 on 02/22/2013 Add Comment

What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This non-fiction book is one of the most fascinating books that I have read in a long time. It is a compilation of Gladwell's essays from the New Yorker. Each essay is an indepth look at a rather mundane subject ranging from ketchup to criminal profiling. I find myself quoting many of the facts learned in this book in everyday conversations. Excellent. -- Added by Cyndy on 02/22/2013 Add Comment

Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Another wonderfully entertaining espionage adventure with 12 year-old sleuth Flavia de Luce as she investigates the death of the village church's organist -whose body is found in the tomb of St. Tancred - the local saint. C. Alan Bradley's Flavia series brings to life a small English village in the 1950s. The audiobook is delightfully narrated by Jayne Entwistle. -- Added by nkennedy on 02/22/2013 Add Comment

Affairs of Steak by Julie Hyzy (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This wasn't a strong as her other White House mysteries, but Ollie is still a fun character who can make the mysteries light but never inconsequential. -- Added by ARileyL on 02/21/2013 Add Comment

The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Many people under a certain age (like me), aren't as familiar with Galbraith as they should be. Despite being a major influence on leading Democrats of the late 20th Century, Galbraith's ideas never really gained ground. Conservatives revile him, and are glad of this fact. Yet, conservative and liberal alike will find ideas they agree with in these pages. In fact, they might find ways to craft policy, especially tax policy, that would be acceptable to both camps. That alone should recommend the book to anyone interested in politics today. -- Added by zstock on 02/21/2013 Add Comment

Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A vintage Alex Cross thriller, though lighter on gory violence than past stories. Love the Cross character; he's smart, engaging and human. -- Added by Roundabout girl on 02/21/2013 Add Comment

The Widower's Two-Step by Rick Riordan (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A light mystery is my favorite companion for a long car trip and this one fit the bill perfectly. The fact that it was set in and around Austin, TX, by an author that was obviously familiar with that wonderful city was icing on the cake. -- Added by Cyndy on 02/20/2013 Add Comment

The Vendetta Defense by Lisa Scottoline (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Interesting defense -- Added by Teri on 02/18/2013 Add Comment

Worst Case by James Patterson (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This time, Detective Michael Bennett partners with attractive FBI agent Emily Parker to search for the criminal abducting kids from wealthy families. Bennett hates the crimes, but otherwise doesn't seem to mind going to work. The story follows the formula that has worked pretty well for Patterson. If you like his formula and want a quick read, this one will satisfy. -- Added by dabell on 02/18/2013 Add Comment

Zero Day by David Baldacci (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) I've read most Baldacci books, but this was the first with John Puller as the main character. Puller is a war hero who gets assigned to investigate the murders of a military man and his family in a small coal town in West Virginia. As he and the local police detective search for clues, nothing makes any sense, including why he, and no other military personnel, pulled this assignment. Puller is a likeable guy and there are enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. -- Added by dabell on 02/18/2013 Add Comment

A Cast-Off Coven by Juliet Blackwell (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This was the 2nd book in the Witchcraft Mystery series. I found this one a much better read than the first. I think the first one is just to set the scene and the second was a better story. Enjoy! -- Added by Roundaboutgirl on 02/18/2013 Add Comment

The Plague Maiden by Kate Ellis (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This is the 8th in a series featuring Detective Sgt. Wesley Peterson of the Tradmouth police in the West Country of England. Wesley is one of very few black officers in the police, and his family story is explored as well as several murders. Wesley's white wife has to shoulder most of the burden of caring for their young toddler while pregnant with their second child as Wesley works long hours to solve crimes. As always in Ellis' books, several apparently disparate plots are woven together. There are threats against a local grocery store, a letter claiming a man in prison for murder is innocent, and a modern-day murder victim's body found at the site of an archaeological dig. This was another really compelling story with an archaeological theme by this author. I'm glad I have the next 4 in the series to work on . . . -- Added by ElizabethR on 02/17/2013 Add Comment

Collateral Damage by Stuart Woods (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Following Severe Clear...Jasmine Shazaz out to avenge deaths of brothers. Uses bombs in London & New York City. It's up to Holly Barker and Stone to stop her. Dino/Viv tie knot. Holly, Dino, Viv, Lance, and Kate Rule all have new positions at end of book. -- Added by raderc on 02/17/2013 Add Comment

Time of Death by J. D. Robb (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) I love J D Robb and was surprised that I had not read this anthology yet. It is three novellas about Eve Dallas and the crimes she solves. It was fun to read them and see if I could figure out where they fit in the whole series. I am never disappointed in an Eve Dallas story and these did not let me down. -- Added by k2disos on 02/16/2013 Add Comment

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