mystery fiction

Type: 
Topical Term
Subfield: 
a
Alias: 
mystery fiction

The red house mystery

2009
When a shooting occurs at a country estate, the guests become amateur detectives and quickly realize that their host may be the murderer.

Secrets of Shakespeare's grave

2012
"Twelve-year-old Colophon Letterford has a serious mystery on her hands. Will she discover the link between her family's literary legacy and Shakespeare's tomb before it's too late?"--Provided by publisher.

Hunting fear

2005
Kidnapping would-be victims in Golden, N.C., a serial killer sets up a torturous ending for them and then dares the lawmen to arrive in time for a last-second rescue. The primary agent assigned to stop the carnage is Lucas Jordan, who leads the investigation with a unique team of clairvoyant agents.

I've got you under my skin

2014
Laurie Moran, widowed when her husband was murdered five years ago, is again dealing with murder, but this time as producer of a true-crime cold-case television show, and it is sure to be a hit, but when the filming begins it is clear that each character is hiding secrets, and what if her husband's killer, witnessed by her three-year old son Timmy, is still watching.

The moving finger

2011
Miss Jane Marple investigates a series of poison pen letters accusing many citizens in the quiet village of Lymstock of illicit love affairs and scandals leading to at least one distraught victim to take her own life.

Burnout

1999
After Lacie Wagner's daughter is kidnapped, she receives a videotape which shows her daughter being burned alive, accompanied by a voice that is right out of Lacie's nightmares, and now, with the help of FBI agent Jack Stein, Lacie is forced to face her past and find the man whose quest for revenge is ruining her life.

The swallows

a novel
2019
"A new teacher at a New England prep school ignites a gender war--with deadly consequences"--OCLC.

Crime in the crypt

2021
"When Ruth Rose's grandmother is accused of stealing, it's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to clear her name"--Provided by publisher.

The great rat rally

2021
"It's the most exciting race the city has ever seen. Geronimo wants no paw in it, but it's a matter of Stilton family honor. The cars are fast, the road is winding, and the racers are... cheating! Can Trap and Geronimo figure out who is rigging the race?"--Back cover.
Cover image of The great rat rally

The stitchers

"Thirteen-year-olds Quinn Parker and Mike Warren uncover the awful truth about their strange neighbors and the gruesome secret of how they stay young"--Provided by publisher.
Cover image of The stitchers

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - mystery fiction