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Synopsis Slay Me Tender Jenny Scholten SGD26.90 The
second 'Aubrey Lyle' mystery ('Day Stripper') is a lively depiction of San
Francisco's nightlife, full of big bosoms, back rent and bad guys. The
disappearance of stripper Plushious Velvet has Aubrey in a state,
especially when she discovers a bloody breast implant in the garbage.
Following the clues she uncovers a drug ring using Asian prostitutes as
carriers. Closed
In Silence Joan M Drury
SGD24.90 The
follow-up to Drury's Edgar Award finalist 'Silent Words' is another
atmospheric, absorbing, passionately feminist novel with fine
characterisations, a storm-tossed setting and a most enigmatic mystery.
Drury stretches the traditional mystery genre with novels that break
silences and allow women's voices to be heard. Dead
& Blonde
Jean Marcy The
second 'Meg Darcy' mystery ('Cemetery Murders') finds Meg thrown together
with police detective Sarah Lindstrom after Sarah's ex-lover is found
bludgeoned to death in her bed. When it becomes apparent that Sarah was
the intended victim, Meg rushes to protect her, but her wandering hand
style is not altogether welcome. A rousing good read!! Hunting
the Witch Ellen Hart
SGD18.10 She
Came Too Late Mary Wings
SGD36.30 Out of Stock Finally,
a reprint of the first volume in the very popular 'Emma Victor' mystery
series. Discover what legions of readers around the world already know -
Emma Victor is 'smart and funny, and she can sling a one-liner like
nobody's business.' Sharp witted and fast paced. When
Evil Changes Face
Therese Szymanski
When
a concerned teacher suspects that a drug ring is operating at her school,
Brett Higgins and her lover Allie adopt disguises and enrol at Alma High
School. Brett soon finds herself returning the affections of a luscious
cheerleader, while Allie is stuck fighting off the raging hormones of
their main suspect. Cat
Catcher Caroline
Shaw SGD28.80 The
Dollmaker's Daughters
Abigail Padgett
Janny Malcolm is nearly catatonic with fear, and social worker Bo Bradley
feels it has something to do with her beautifully crafted doll. Bo,
suffering from manic depression starts to work on the case only to be
suspiciously taken off it by her supervisor. More determined than ever to
discover the source of the girl's pain, Bo finds not only the creator of
the pain and much more. Set
Up Claire McNab
SGD22.80 Out of Stock
Accidental
Murder
Claire McNab When
Detective Inspector Carol Ashton is called in to investigate Captain John
Trelawney's fatal fall, she discovers that
his death may fit into a disturbing state-wide pattern of
accidental deaths. Carol's suspicions are heightened when
these 'accidents' reveals that they effectively eliminate a problem
person and provide a substantial insurance payout. But before Carol can
catch the killer, she must prove that these deaths are, in fact, murder
and very much related. Under
Suspicion
Claire McNab When
a law enforcement officer dies in highly suspicious circumstances, it
seems like the perfect case for D.I. Carol Ashton. Too bad, then, that
Carol is the prime suspect. Stormy Desires
Victoria St Christopher Stormy Desires is a steamy and sensual mystery introducing Private Investigator Analiese Charmaine Electra Montgomery (a.k.a. ACE) and her lover, Attorney Lina Sato. When a small rural town in Indiana leads to scandal and deadly tragedy, family and love are put to the test as ACE must uncover the twisted scheme and its culprit! Stormy Desires is enthusiastically recommended as an engaging, suspense-filled, contemporary mystery.
Damn Straight : A Lillian Byrd Crime Story
Elizabeth Sims Freelance writer and amateur sleuth Lillian Byrd leaves for California, where former hetero Truby hopes to meet a woman. At a party, Lillian is swept off her feet and into bed with LPGA star Genie Maychild. However, Genie is terrified of someone but says little, leaving Lillian to nose around and entertain readers with a sassy and smart, thoughtful thriller. A beguiling star athlete in distress; hot romance between these two; an endearing friend in a laugh-out-loud predicament; and a winsome bunny sidekick add up to problems putting this down. Allot a chunk of time for it, for it will keep you up 'til dawn. Street Rules
Baxter Clare For 'Frank', LAPD homicide Lieutenant L. A. Franco and her homicide squad, it's business as usual - a multiple murder, ugly as it is, at least seems to have an easy explanation - until it coincides with an untimely drive-by shooting. The investigation pulls Frank and her squad in conflicting directions while drawing Frank closer to the new Chief Coroner, Gail Lawless.
Strictly Confidential
Alison Tyler Carolyn Winters is a smooth-talking disc jockey at a hip LA radio station. Although known for her sexy banter over the airwaves, she leads a reclusive life, despite the urging of her flirtatious roommate, Dahlia. Carolyn grows dependent on living vicariously through Dahlia, eavesdropping and then covertly watching as her roommate's sexual behavior becomes more and more bizarre. But something is about to happen that will blow the lid on everyone's secret lives, and Carolyn must overcome her fears in order see that justice is done.
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