18 books like Spencerville
The burning bed
Recounts the tragic story of Francine Hughes, a battered wife who in desperation murdered her abusive husband, detailing their marriage, the deterioration of their relationship, the murder, and the trial that followed.
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The Moon-Spinners
Young, beautiful, and adventurous Nicola Ferris loves her life as a secretary at the British Embassy on Greece. On leave from her job as a secretary in Athens, has been looking forward to a quiet week's holiday in the lush island of Crete, enjoying the wild flowers and the company of her cousin Frances. Then on her day off, her impulse led her on a little-used path into the foreboding White…
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Blessing of the Lost Girls
Blessing of the Lost Girls
From J. A. Jance’s New York Times bestselling Brady and Walker novels, federal investigator Dan Pardee, Brandon Walker’s son-in-law, crosses paths with Sheriff Joanna Brady as he traces the bloody path of a merciless serial killer across the Southwest in this intense thriller.Driven by a compulsion that challenges his self-control, the man calling himself Charles Milton prowls the rodeo circuit,…
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Magic City Murder
Magic City Murder
A missing husband. A murdered journalist. A city where everyone has something to hide.Blind former Houston homicide detective Steve Smiley and his partner Heather McBlythe take on what looks like a straightforward case: track down a missing husband so his estranged wife can finally file for divorce.The simple case turns deadly when the body of the woman the husband has been living with is found…
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Skeleton's Key (Delta Crossroads Mystery Romance)
Skeleton's Key (Delta Crossroads Mystery Romance)
With the right motive, anyone can be a killer.
Caring for Ironwood Plantation is a dream come true for Cage Foster. The dream doesn't last long when a skeleton is found buried beneath the antebellum home. The unearthing of two additional fresh bodies quickly turns into a nightmare which could land him on Mississippi's death row. 
Newcomer Dani Evans, a pushy Yankee specialist in historical…
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Ashes and Bone (Delta Crossroads Mystery Romance)
Ashes and Bone (Delta Crossroads Mystery Romance)
Just when Jaymee Ballard’s life seems to be on track, a massive derecho attacks the Delta Crossroads sowing destruction in its path. Her boyfriend, investigative journalist Nick Samuels, comes up missing, and she fears the worst. 
Nick’s abandoned car contains evidence of his involvement uncovering a controversial case mired in political power and greed. While her friend and local detective,…
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Salvation
Salvation
If you like mouthy detectives, serial killers, and suspenseful mysteries that don't quit, this chilling and action-packed hardboiled detective series has you covered! Try this intense thriller today! Perfect for fans of Gregg Olsen, Kendra Elliot, and Teresa Driscoll.
“Wickedly entertaining, deliciously shocking... a dark and addictive start to the Ash Park series.”
~Bestselling Author Kristen…
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Fear the Reaper
Fear the Reaper
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The Workers of Iniquity: A C.T. Ferguson Private Investigator Mystery
The Workers of Iniquity: A C.T. Ferguson Private Investigator Mystery
A bankrupt client. A missing husband. One cyber sleuth will follow the money trail to the root of all evil. Private investigator C.T. Ferguson believes justice shouldn't come with a price tag. As a trust fund baby and former hacker, he uses his resources to track down criminals who prey on society's most vulnerable members.When an old acquaintance falls on hard times, he vows to solve…
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A Lighthouse for the Lonely Heart
A Lighthouse for the Lonely Heart
They find his body at the bottom of Heceta Head Lighthouse—Ed Boone, a longtime volunteer who commits suicide rather than see his grim diagnosis to its bitter end. The strangeness of the old man's death makes the local news, but Garrison Gage thinks little of it until the famous Nora West sneaks into town with an unsettling letter in hand.
Professing he wants to go to his grave with a clear…
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The Courtroom Coroner
The Courtroom Coroner
A dead defendant. A court in lockdown. And a murderer in the room.Fenway Stevenson came to her father's arraignment to support him. She didn't expect another murder—this time, right before her eyes.When two gunshots shatter the tense courtroom, panic erupts—and the doors lock automatically, trapping Fenway inside with twelve others.One of them is the killer.With no backup, limited tools, and time…
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One Last Secret
One Last Secret
"I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time"—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment"Absolutely gripping"—Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of The Family Remains"Whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying"—Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten"Parks gets better and…
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Shadow’s Keep
Shadow’s Keep
A compulsively readable thriller in the vein of Rachel Abbott, Lucinda Berry, and Gillian Flynn, Shadow’s Keep is a mind-bending exploration of obsession, desperation, and how far we’ll go to protect those we love. Get this suspenseful standalone ebook today!
"Dark, intense, and addictively twisted.”
~Bestselling Author Kristen Mae
OLD SINS. NEW BLOOD.
Deputy Sheriff William Shannahan doesn’t…
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The Donut Legion
The Donut Legion
In this standalone, Edgar-award winning author, Joe R. Lansdale, whom "few can match" (Booklist) beams a light on an East Texas town where a QAnon-style, evangelist cult is brewing trouble.  Charlie Garner has a bad feeling. His ex-wife, Meg, has been missing for over a week and one quick peek into her home shows all her possessions packed up in boxes. Neighbors claim she’s running from bill…
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The Curator
The Curator
Shortlisted for the VN Thriller of the Year 2022Longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger 2021'Dark, sharp and compelling' PETER JAMES'Fantastic' MARTINA COLE'Britain's answer to Harry Bosch' MATT HILTON'A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent' DAVID MARKLONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER______________________Nothing says Christmas like severed fingersIt's December and a…
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The Bone Winter
The Bone Winter
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A Desperate Place for Dying
A Desperate Place for Dying
An old flame.A killer on the loose.A crazy cult on the rise.Nearly a year has passed since Garrison Gage became the reluctant guardian of a troubled teenage girl, but neither fatherhood nor the the intervening months has improved his mood. His right knee is still mostly worthless. He still prefers to drink his bourbon alone. And even with a certain blonde bombshell a persistent part of his life,…
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La obra maestra
La obra maestra
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