Skinny Dip is already in the collection with an excellent rating: http://www.bookshare.org/web/SingleTitle.html?submittitleid=27707 Along with Strong Poison, also excellent: http://www.bookshare.org/web/SingleTitle.html?submittitleid=29661 Carrie ----- Original Message ---- From: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 6:31:14 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Fw: Mystery January 2008 { } .recordlinks { CLEAR:both;PADDING-RIGHT:10px;PADDING-LEFT:10px;PADDING-BOTTOM:10px;MARGIN:0px;WIDTH:100%;PADDING-TOP:10px;} .recordlinks A { COLOR:#2851a4;TEXT-DECORATION:underline;} .recordlinks A:visited { COLOR:#2851a4;TEXT-DECORATION:underline;} .body { PADDING-RIGHT:0px;PADDING-LEFT:0px;FONT-WEIGHT:normal;FONT-SIZE:12px;PADDING-BOTTOM:0px;MARGIN:0px;COLOR:#000000;PADDING-TOP:0px;FONT-STYLE:normal;FONT-FAMILY:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;BACKGROUND-COLOR:#ffffff;TEXT-ALIGN:center;FONT-VARIANT:normal;} .bookdescription { 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Big Boned: A Heather Wells Mystery - by Meg Cabot Publisher: Avon Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/1/2007 ISBN: 9780060525132 ISBN-10: 0060525134 Mystery. Ex-teen pop star, current college student, and occasional amateur sleuth Heather Wells is paying for school (her mom stole her teenage earnings) by working as the assistant director at Fischer Hall (aka "death dorm") at a New York City university. Her studies are interrupted when she finds the dead body of her less-than-popular boss. Suspects are plentiful--and include Heather--so, of course, she must investigate. Heather also continues her secret relationship with her math professor while hankering for the PI next door. This 3rd installment in the fun-filled mystery series (after Size 12 Is Not Fat and Size 14 Is Not Fat Either) will please readers who want a lighthearted read. Deadly Shoals - by Joan Druett Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/10/2007 ISBN: 9780312353377 ISBN-10: 0312353375 Historical Mystery. If you like naval stories like those by Patrick O'Brian as well as a good whodunit, you should check out the Wiki Coffin series written by maritime historian Joan Druett. Wiki, who is half-Maori, is a linguist with the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842--and he's also the agent of law and order aboard ship, which puts him into some interesting situations. In his 4th outing, set in January, 1839, Wiki is off the coast of Patagonia when he is called upon to help out a New England whaler who's been had: a trader has taken his money and the schooner he was purchasing. Wiki searches for the unscrupulous man and quickly finds another victim, a vulture-picked corpse. The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam - by Chris Ewan Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/13/2007 ISBN: 9780312376338 ISBN-10: 0312376332 Crime Caper. In Chris Ewan's debut novel, mystery novelist Charlie Howard is in Amsterdam doing research for his latest crime novel (which features a burglar hero) when he's contacted by an American who wants him to steal two seemingly innocuous monkey figurines. Charlie reluctantly agrees and finds himself in a world of trouble when everyone wants the figurines and the Dutch police want Charlie for murder. If you enjoy The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam, keep an eye out for Charlie's next adventure--rumor has it that he'll be in Paris. Chat - by Archer Mayor Publisher: Grand Central Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/25/2007 ISBN: 9780446582582 ISBN-10: 0446582581 Mystery. Vermont may seem like a peaceable locale, but it has its share of crime. Just ask Joe Gunther, a longtime Vermont cop. In Joe's 18th outing, the bad guys hit a bit too close for comfort when his brother and mother are in a serious car accident that might not have been an accident after all. While struggling with this personal crisis as well as some romantic troubles, Joe also must deal with two strange murders, where both victims may have made the same mistake of chatting to the wrong person on the Internet. Library Journal says that Chat has "fast pacing, a believable plot, a plausible solution, and characters so real they walk off the pages." Person of Interest - by Theresa Schwegel Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/27/2007 ISBN: 9780312364267 ISBN-10: 0312364261 Noir Fiction. Chicago cop Craig McHugh is in deep trouble...as is everyone in his family. He is working undercover at a gambling and drug operation in Chinatown--but he can't tell his wife what's going on, the stress is getting to him, and he's using some of his own money to bankroll the investigation. Meanwhile, Ivy, his 17-year-old daughter, is taking drugs and hanging out with a bad crowd. And then there's his wife, Leslie, who thinks Craig is cheating on her. She's also upset about Ivy's behavior and is attracted to Ivy's boyfriend--who also seems interested in her. If you enjoy delving into the life of the characters, this "pitch-perfect portrait of a family in crisis" (Publishers Weekly) has you covered. Cries & Whiskers: A Theda Krakow Mystery - by Clea Simon Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/15/2007 ISBN: 9781590584644 ISBN-10: 1590584643 Mystery. If you're looking for a mystery featuring a cat detective living in a cozy village, this isn't the book for you. If you want a gritty tale starring a Boston freelance journalist who dotes on her darling cat and ends up involved in murder cases, you should check out Cries & Whiskers. In her 3rd outing, Theda Krakow investigates the hit-and-run death of an animal rights activist who'd been rescuing feral cats before a winter storm, checks out rumors of a nasty new drug, nurses her homicide-detective boyfriend who's broken his leg, writes stories about Beantown's music scene, and lavishes attention on her kitty, Musetta. If you're a fan of Boston or live music, this series offers an intriguing look at both. Focus on: Troubled Love Pride and Prescience, or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged: A Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery - by Carrie Bebris Publisher: Tor Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 1/1/2005 ISBN: 9780765350718 ISBN-10: 0765350718 Historical Mystery. Ever wondered what happened to Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy? This 1st in a series has an answer. On their wedding day, the Darcys are somewhat upstaged by Elizabeth's former rival for Mr. Darcy's affections, Caroline Bingley, who announces her surprising engagement to an American. The newlyweds are soon shocked by Caroline's strange behavior (wandering alone in an unsavory part of town) and sudden injuries (are they self-inflicted?) and end up investigating matters. Austenophiles who enjoy a bit of the supernatural will delight in this visit with old friends, written by a member of the Jane Austen Society. Pour a cup of Earl Grey and enjoy. First Chapter See Isabelle Run - by Elizabeth Bloom Publisher: Warner Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 3/1/2006 ISBN: 9780446617185 ISBN-10: 0446617180 Mystery. Isabelle Leonard knows how to make the best of a bad situation--after she's dumped at the alter by her fiancé, she dances on the table at the reception and makes headlines for her scandalous behavior. Impressed with her attitude, a magazine publisher and media mogul (a cross between Oprah and Martha Stewart), hires Isabelle. But the bumpy ride isn't over for Isabelle when she learns that her predecessor and numerous fellow employees have been murdered in seemingly random attacks...and that she could be next. Author Elizabeth Bloom also writes the Alex Bernier mysteries under the name Beth Saulnier. First Chapter The Postman Always Rings Twice - by James M. Cain Publisher: Vintage Books Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 8/1/1992 ISBN: 9780679723257 ISBN-10: 0679723250 Classic Noir Fiction. Thanks to the 1946 and 1981 films starring Lana Turner and Jessica Lange respectively, lots of people have heard of this 1934 book--but how many have actually read it? If you haven't but enjoy chilling tales of love gone wrong, pick it up without thinking twice. Twenty-four-year-old drifter Frank Chambers walks into a rural diner/gas station and changes the lives of the diner owner and his sultry--and younger--wife, Cora. At a little more than 100 pages, this groundbreaking novel is a quick--if dark--read for those short on time. First Chapter Skinny Dip: A Novel - by Carl Hiaasen Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 7/1/2004 ISBN: 9780375411083 ISBN-10: 0375411089 Humorous Mystery. Lovers of quirky mysteries relish Carl Hiaasen's hilarious novels featuring some of the strangest, yet oddly true-to-life, characters in crime fiction. In Skinny Dip, Hiaasen relates the adventures of a motley group: Joey Perrone, who's pushed overboard by her husband while on an anniversary cruise; Chaz Perrone, Joey's husband, who shoves her into the ocean because he thinks she's discovered that he's covering up pollution in the Everglades; and Mick Stranahan (fans will remember him from Skin Tight), the ex-cop who fishes Joey out of the water and helps her figure out why her husband tried to kill her. Library Journal calls this book "one of Hiassen's best." First Chapter Strong Poison - by Dorothy L. Sayers Publisher: HarperPaperbacks Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 4/1/1995 ISBN: 9780061043505 ISBN-10: 0061043508 Classic Mystery. When Peter met Harriet, an already delightful mystery series grew even better. In Strong Poison, the 5th in the Lord Peter series, mystery novelist Harriet Vane (who becomes a recurring character) is on trial for the poisoning death of her live-in lover. At her trial, Lord Peter Wimsey falls for Harriet; he later visits her in prison, vows to clear her name...and asks her to marry him. Dorothy L. Sayers' mysteries feature stylish prose, complex characters, and the devilishly clever plots that golden age mystery writers are so well-known for. It is fine to start with this book, first published in 1930, or readers can pick up the 1st in the series, 1923's Whose Body? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. 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