No Mark upon Her by Deborah Crombie (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This is the 14th entry in Crombie's series starring DS Duncan Kincaid of Scotland Yard and DI Gemma James of the London Metropolitan Police. A female detective in the Met goes missing, and then is found drowned in the Thames River. She was a highly skilled rower, so her death is suspicious. The postmortem reveals injuries which indicate murder, and a complicated story ensues. If you have read other books in this series, you will enjoy this one. The usual cast of characters is present and we meet some new ones, and there are a few twists in the plot before the answers are revealed. As always, a map of the area involved in the story is included on the endpapers (hardback copy). Very useful! Crombie is an outstanding writer and keeps the reader's attention all the way through. I'm glad the next book in the series is about to be released--can't wait to see what's next for some of my favorite literary "friends." -- Added by ElizabethR on 02/16/2013 Add Comment

Powers of Arrest by Jon Talton (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This mystery/crime novel was on the list of recommended titles; it was enjoyable. I was reluctant to read a crime novel because those I have read previously are generally based on a true story, and thus are often tragic, sad and haunting. This was fiction and had a strong solve the crime mystery element to it. I am not generally adept at solving mysteries, but I did pick up on one clue towards the end, so delve in, you amateur sleuths. The characters captured my interest, and I learned there was another book in this Cincinnati Casebook series which precedes this one. I am curious to learn more about the characters and their inner workings so will read it in the future. This is a quick, fun read, I recommend it. -- Added by chemist on 02/16/2013 Add Comment

The Confession by John Grisham (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) It changed my mind about the death penalty. -- Added by Jean F on 02/16/2013 Add Comment

Unnatural Habits by Kerry Greenwood (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) The latest in Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series has The Honorable and her minions resorting to a little swashbuckling piracy to bust up a white slavery ring in 1920s Melbourne. Absolutely love this series on audio. -- Added by Wyperson on 02/15/2013 Add Comment

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Several plots twine together in this Swedish novel. Really enjoyed the characters. Looking forward to reading the othe 2 books in the series. -- Added by Kathy5 on 02/15/2013 Add Comment

The Bishop in the West Wing by Andrew M. Greeley (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Great book, 2nd time reading it. I love how Greeley mixes faith and mystery. -- Added by dilbert1 on 02/15/2013 Add Comment

The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) When the Canadian Chief Inspector is called to solve a murder at an isolated monastery in the wilderness, he takes his trusted co-worker and shows up to find this rare order...the only one in the world...where they do the most gorgeous chants, but where the choir leader has been murdered! -- Added by Ethel Hartman on 02/13/2013 Add Comment

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) My first Sherlock Holmes read and I wasn't disappointed. Although not an incredibly long story, it was a good length with nice pacing and description. It combined third person narrative with letters from the narrator so it felt like Watson was telling me the tale directly. I quite enjoy Holmes and his mannerisms - he is witty and mildly sarcastic with an air of almost arrogance, soft though. For most of the book I could not predict the ending, which is a welcomed surprise in novels. A much enjoyed read. -- Added by pnnylnskywlkr on 02/12/2013 Add Comment The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a classic Sherlockian story. Plenty of characters, lots of suspects, red herrings, and great deductive reasoning. Sherlock Holmes stories never fail to entertain. -- sarasotasun on 02/15/2013

Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Another winner from Hiassen. Very dark, funny, detailed, entertaining, and again Florida eco-friendly in a left-handed sort of way. On to his next one. -- Added by billz on 02/12/2013 Add Comment Love all his books! -- Ethel Hartman on 02/21/2013

Ghost Of A Chance by Yasmine Galenorn (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A little more hard core than I like, but overall it wasn't bad. I did like the story line and will probably read the next one in the series. This was the first in this series. -- Added by Roundaboutgirl on 02/12/2013 Add Comment

Plum Island by Nelson DeMille (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A fun mystery with a few good laughs,but the narrator (and main character) is unpleasantly juvenile at times. -- Added by LegallyMinded on 02/12/2013 Add Comment A good Nelson DeMille story. There are lots of geographic locations to investigate, and interesting characters. It's good to have a map handy. -- sarasotasun on 02/15/2013

The Vanishing of Katharina Linden by Helen Grant (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Very good first novel that incorporates mystery with the wonder of fairy tales and ghost stories. -- Added by Lmclev on 02/11/2013 Add Comment

Monument to Murder: A Capital Crimes Novel by Margaret Truman (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Follows a similar format to her other mysteries...an interesting read with familiar characters like the Washington sleuths used in each of the author's books. -- Added by Ethel Hartman on 02/11/2013 Add Comment Margaret Truman mysteries are always entertaining and fun. -- sarasotasun on 02/15/2013

Worth Dying For by Lee Child (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A favorite Jack Reacher mystery! The setting is in rural Nebraska where some adult bullies are running the town and Jack just stumbles upon their troubles and can't leave without helping. Very enjoyable! -- Added by Spetzie on 02/11/2013 Add Comment

One Was a Soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Continued adventures of Rev. Claire Fergusson and Chief of Police Russ Van Alstyne as a group of veterans make their way back to the town of Millers Kill. -- Added by Kathy5 on 02/11/2013 Add Comment

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