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• And Then There Were None

  Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976

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  A classic from Agatha Christie's prolific writings, this book is a standalone masterpiece. A locked room murder of sorts, the story takes place on Soldier Island, where a group of 10 strangers start being killed one by one.

• Straight From the Pig's Mouth

  the Life and Crimes of a Kiwi Detective

  Lester, Big Al, 1960-

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  An awesome biography that gives a peek into the life of a kiwi police detective. Al Lester shares stories and experiences from his 31 year career as a kiwi policeman, some of them humourous, others more intense.

• Juror No. 3

  Patterson, James, 1947-

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  This courtroom murder story follows Ruby Bozarth, a Mississippi defence attorney, as she attempts to uncover evidence and defend a former college football star who has been convicted of murder.

• Death of An Honest Man

  a Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery

  Beaton, M. C., pseud., 1936-2019

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  A new 2018 book from the much beloved MC Beaton, Death of an Honest man is the next in the Hamish Macbeth mystery series.

• Mary Ann Cotton

  Dark Angel : Britain's First Female Serial Killer

  Connolly, Martin, 1951-

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  Also known as the 'Dark Angel', Mary Ann Cotton is considered England's first female serial killer. This biography explores the details of her 20-victim crime spree and subsequent court case, while also challenging current misconceptions surrounding…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alias Grace

  Atwood, Margaret, 1939-

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  Now also a (very awesome) TV series, Alias Grace is a fictionalization of a true crime. We follow the story of Grace Marsh's life leading up to her imprisonment for double homicide, as she retells her story fifteen years later to an 'alienist'.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Girl Before

  Delaney, JP, pseud

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  A great psychological mystery, Jane can't believe her luck when she gets the chance to live in a beautiful ultra-minimalist house designed by a famous, but eccentric, architect. But, when she discovers that the girl who lived here before her, Jane…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bone Collection

  Reichs, Kathy, 1950-

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  From one of the queens of forensic crime fiction, The Bone Collection explore the case that inspired Tempe Brennan to trade in an academic career for one as a forensic anthropologist.

• The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Book 1

  Mina, Denise, 1966-

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  Arguably one of the most popular example of Scandi Crime Fiction, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is a fast-paced read with very well fleshed out characters, and twists that'll keep you guessing. Now in graphic novel format.

• Except the Dying

  Jennings, Maureen

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  The first book in the Murdoch Mysteries series (also a very popular Canadian TV show), this book is great for fans of Victorian crime.

• In Bloom

  Skuse, C. J., 1980-

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  A very compelling read, Rhiannon Lewis has managed to successfully frame her fiancé for her killing spree, but she isn't out of trouble yet. She's pregnant with her ex-lover's (whom she recently murdered) child. Can she resist the continuing urge to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Second Deadly Sin

  Larsson, Åsa, 1966-

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  Another great piece of Scandi Crime fiction, The Second Deadly Sin is a dark crime book. Set across two different times, the present and WWI- Kiruna, this book features dark and brutal violence, and, as a warning, does include animal abuse.

• The Spotted Dog

  Greenwood, Kerry, 1954-2025

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  A nice piece of cozy crime, Kerry Greenwood's Corinna Chapman returns in this new story about a Scottish war veteran, a missing dog, a drug runners gang, and how they all connect.

• The Liar

  Cavanagh, Steve

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  Winner of the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel written in English, The Liar makes for a highly compelling read.

• Tales of Mystery & Imagination

  Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849

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  No crime and mystery book list is complete without Poe- and Tales of Mystery and Imagination certainly lives up to its title!