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Take a spine-tingling journey without leaving the house. Read or listen for free - all from the comfort of your own home.
Take a spine-tingling journey without leaving the house. Read or listen for free - all from the comfort of your own home.
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eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines

Quick access to eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines.
Quick access to eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines.
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Top 10 eBooks Top 10 eBooks

By Simoneccl
Here are the favourite eBooks of Christchurch City Libraries' customers so far this year.
Here are the favourite eBooks of Christchurch City Libraries' customers so far this year.
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Read an eBook Day Wednesday 18 September Read an eBook Day Wednesday 18 September

By Simoneccl
If you haven't read an eBook, now is your chance. Download Libby, choose your book, and share the #eBookLove.
If you haven't read an eBook, now is your chance. Download Libby, choose your book, and share the #eBookLove.
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Fiction A to Z newsletter Fiction A to Z newsletter

By Cclstaff
Take a walk through the aisles of our general fiction section with our Fiction A to Z newsletter & discover reads to engage and…
Take a walk through the aisles of our general fiction section with our Fiction A to Z newsletter & discover reads to engage and…
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The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show & Awards The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show & Awards

By Fionaccl
Fee reports back from The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show and Awards on Saturday 14 September 2019 at Tūranga.
Fee reports back from The Great Ngaio Marsh Game Show and Awards on Saturday 14 September 2019 at Tūranga.
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Popular Culture newsletter Popular Culture newsletter

By Moata
New and recommended reads from the worlds of television and film, fashion, sport, the internet, music and theatre.
New and recommended reads from the worlds of television and film, fashion, sport, the internet, music and theatre.
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Many a Close Run Thing: 45 Years in the… Many a Close Run Thing: 45 Years in the…

By Helenccl
Helen reviews the action-packed autobiography of Kiwi pilot, Tom Enright.
Helen reviews the action-packed autobiography of Kiwi pilot, Tom Enright.
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Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa Vincent O’Malley: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa

By Kateccl
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
Kate reports back from Vincent O'Malley's session about the New Zealand Wars at WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View 2019
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Mystery fiction genre guide Mystery fiction genre guide

From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
From historical whodunnits and cosy crime to psychological thrillers and Scandi noir - our guide will help you find your next mystery read.
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NZ Chinese Language Week 2019 NZ Chinese Language Week 2019

基督城市图书馆与您共庆新西兰中文周 Come and celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week with Christchurch City Libraries.
基督城市图书馆与您共庆新西兰中文周 Come and celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week with Christchurch City Libraries.
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The Booker prize 2019 shortlist The Booker prize 2019 shortlist

From the longlisted titles, six have been chosen for the Booker Prize shortlist. Which will win?
From the longlisted titles, six have been chosen for the Booker Prize shortlist. Which will win?
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Mental Health and Wellbeing evening Mental Health and Wellbeing evening

Oct 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tūranga
Former 1 News Health Correspondent Lorelei Mason leads a kōrero with authors Naomi Arnold & Steve Langley, Dame Sue Bagshaw & more.
Former 1 News Health Correspondent Lorelei Mason leads a kōrero with authors Naomi Arnold & Steve Langley, Dame Sue Bagshaw & more.
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Ngaio Marsh Awards 2019 Ngaio Marsh Awards 2019

By Reneeccl
The Ngaio Marsh Awards are on Saturday 14 September, part of WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View season.
The Ngaio Marsh Awards are on Saturday 14 September, part of WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View season.
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New titles - September 2019 New titles - September 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
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Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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The funny side of farm life in the 1860s The funny side of farm life in the 1860s

By Alireadsccl
Getting your eyebrows nearly burnt off and other things that shouldn't happen to a Lady - the amusing letters of settler, Mary Anne…
Getting your eyebrows nearly burnt off and other things that shouldn't happen to a Lady - the amusing letters of settler, Mary Anne…
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Marilyn Waring: WORD Christchurch Marilyn Waring: WORD Christchurch

By Cclpaulie
Marilyn vs Muldoon and other tales from the political maelstrom - Marilyn Waring at WORD Christchurch, Saturday 31 August 3pm.
Marilyn vs Muldoon and other tales from the political maelstrom - Marilyn Waring at WORD Christchurch, Saturday 31 August 3pm.
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Kiwi Comedy? It's 'Funny As' Kiwi Comedy? It's 'Funny As'

By Kateccl
Kate is looking forward to a "Funny as" night - WORD Christchurch, Friday 13 September, 8pm at The Piano.
Kate is looking forward to a "Funny as" night - WORD Christchurch, Friday 13 September, 8pm at The Piano.
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#BlackLivesMatter: DeRay Mckesson #BlackLivesMatter: DeRay Mckesson

By Donna R
DeRay Mckesson is talking at a WORD Christchurch event on Monday 26 August, 7.30pm. Find out more about his activism and new book.
DeRay Mckesson is talking at a WORD Christchurch event on Monday 26 August, 7.30pm. Find out more about his activism and new book.

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Read an eBook Day Wednesday 18 September Read an eBook Day Wednesday 18 September

By Simoneccl
If you haven't read an eBook, now is your chance. Download Libby, choose your book, and share the #eBookLove.
If you haven't read an eBook, now is your chance. Download Libby, choose your book, and share the #eBookLove.
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New titles - September 2019 New titles - September 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
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Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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Embracing snugness Embracing snugness

By Reneeccl
Renee recommends some great reads to get cosy with, all in accessible formats and "snug" events in August.
Renee recommends some great reads to get cosy with, all in accessible formats and "snug" events in August.
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Moon landing Moon landing

On 20 July 1969 (21 July, New Zealand time) the first humans visited the moon. Find books and online resources about this historic event.
On 20 July 1969 (21 July, New Zealand time) the first humans visited the moon. Find books and online resources about this historic event.
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Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ

By Cclstaff
Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.
Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.
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Short stories reading guide Short stories reading guide

Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
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Mid-year fiction review - 5 of the best Mid-year fiction review - 5 of the best

By Devilstatedan
We're halfway through the year so Dan shares 5 of his favourite fiction reads so far in 2019.
We're halfway through the year so Dan shares 5 of his favourite fiction reads so far in 2019.
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To Venus & Back: Women in… To Venus & Back: Women in…

recommended by fionajay
A May 2019 round up of Women Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers: Nebula and Hugo Award Nominees and some of my favourite classics.
A May 2019 round up of Women Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers: Nebula and Hugo Award Nominees and some of my favourite classics.
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New Zealand Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi New Zealand Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi

recommended by ChristchurchLib
A selection of titles celebrating Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
A selection of titles celebrating Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
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eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines

Quick access to eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines.
Quick access to eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines.
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Lucy Foley's debut in crime Lucy Foley's debut in crime

By Helenccl
A remote luxury lodge in Scotland. A group of university friends. A murder. Helen reviews The Hunting Party, a modern murder mystery.
A remote luxury lodge in Scotland. A group of university friends. A murder. Helen reviews The Hunting Party, a modern murder mystery.
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Summertime Reading Challenge winners Summertime Reading Challenge winners

Here's lucky Logan picking up his Summertime Reading Challenge prize. Congratulations to all the winners, & thanks to everyone who…
Here's lucky Logan picking up his Summertime Reading Challenge prize. Congratulations to all the winners, & thanks to everyone who entered.
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The Scholar: for crime fiction fans The Scholar: for crime fiction fans

By Kalmccl
Do you love a whodunnit? Kamala recommends Dervla McTiernan's latest book.
Do you love a whodunnit? Kamala recommends Dervla McTiernan's latest book.
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Read me a story! Story Box Library Read me a story! Story Box Library

By Simoneccl
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
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RBdigital Comics RBdigital Comics

By Simoneccl
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
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Romance fiction genre guide Romance fiction genre guide

Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
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Te Hāpua Reads: February 2019 Te Hāpua Reads: February 2019

recommended by TeHapuaStaff
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
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Decluttering Decluttering

By Dazaccl
Want books like Marie Kondo's famous tidying up ones? Darryl suggests decluttering books to help you reorganize.
Want books like Marie Kondo's famous tidying up ones? Darryl suggests decluttering books to help you reorganize.
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Historical Fiction Genre Guide Historical Fiction Genre Guide

Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.
Recommended titles and authors for readers who love royal intrigue, fans of sagas, or those gripped by the action in historical adventure.

New in eBooks

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Something Deeply Hidden
Something Deeply Hidden
Carroll, Sean M., 1966-
Fixing It
Fixing It
Aisbett, Bev
Persuasive Thoughts
Persuasive Thoughts
Silva, José, 1914-
The Hotel Magnate's Demand
The Hotel Magnate's Demand
Rae, Jennifer
Out of Istanbul
Out of Istanbul
Ollivier, Bernard
Night Prey
Night Prey
Sandford, John, pseud., 1944 February 23-
Stealing Roses
Stealing Roses
Cooper, Heather
Alaskan Ambush
Alaskan Ambush
Varland, Sarah
The Arrangement
The Arrangement
Harding, Robyn
Innocent
Innocent
Glass, Cathy, pseud
Super Pumped
Super Pumped
Isaac, Mike
Secret Friends
Secret Friends
Laird, Elizabeth, 1943-
Secrets of Santorini
Secrets of Santorini
Wilson, Patricia, 1929-2005
The Love Child
The Love Child
Hore, Rachel
Darkdawn
Darkdawn
Kristoff, Jay, 1973-
There's An Alien in your Book
There's An Alien in your Book
Fletcher, Tom, 1985-
Scarlet Pimpernel
Scarlet Pimpernel
Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
The Blessed Child
The Blessed Child
Goodwin, Rosie
The Dinosaur That Pooped A Princess!
The Dinosaur That Pooped A Princess!
Fletcher, Tom, 1985-
Blitz Hospital
Blitz Hospital
Starns, Penny

Romance

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The Hotel Magnate's Demand
The Hotel Magnate's Demand
Rae, Jennifer
Stealing Roses
Stealing Roses
Cooper, Heather
Alaskan Ambush
Alaskan Ambush
Varland, Sarah
The Marquis She's Been Waiting for
The Marquis She's Been Waiting for
Quinn, Ella
My Wildest Dream
My Wildest Dream
Freethy, Barbara
Ford
Ford
Warren, Susan May
Diamond in the Rough
Diamond in the Rough
Turano, Jen
A Lady in Disguise
A Lady in Disguise
Sands, Lynsay
Dune Drive
Dune Drive
Stewart, Mariah
The Chesapeake Bride
The Chesapeake Bride
Stewart, Mariah
The Road Home
The Road Home
Way, Margaret
The McCullagh Inn in Maine
The McCullagh Inn in Maine
McLaughlin, Jen
Forbidden to Love
Forbidden to Love
Hagan, Patricia, 1939-
Velvet Night
Velvet Night
Goodman, Jo, pseud., 1953-
The Bushranger's Wife
The Bushranger's Wife
Adnams, Cheryl
The Patchwork Quilt of Happiness
The Patchwork Quilt of Happiness
Miles, Ava
What Happens Now?
What Happens Now?
Money-Coutts, Sophia
Irresistible Bargain With the Greek
Irresistible Bargain With the Greek
James, Julia (Romance fiction writer)
The Last Concerto
The Last Concerto
Alexander, Sara, 1976-
Redeemed by Passion
Redeemed by Passion
Wood, Joss

Biography & Memoir

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Becoming
Becoming
Obama, Michelle, 1964-
Princess
Princess
Sasson, Jean P.
Green, Ho!
Green, Ho!
Sugrue, Rosalie, 1941-
The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters
The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters
Kashner, Sam, 1954-
Māori Boy
Māori Boy
Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-
Kate
Kate
Nicholl, Katie
The Residence
The Residence
Brower, Kate Andersen
The Song of Simon De Montfort
The Song of Simon De Montfort
Ambler, Sophie
Eleanor and Hick
Eleanor and Hick
Quinn, Susan
First Women
First Women
Brower, Kate Andersen
Those Wild Wyndhams
Those Wild Wyndhams
Renton, Claudia
Young Prince Philip
Young Prince Philip
Eade, Philip
Ned & Katina
Ned & Katina
Grace, Patricia, 1937-
Bringing Culture Into Care
Bringing Culture Into Care
Haami, Bradford, 1966-
Gale Biographies
Gale Biographies
Popular People
Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi
Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi
Ka'ai, Tania
When They Call You A Terrorist
When They Call You A Terrorist
Khan-Cullors, Patrisse, 1984-
Journey Towards Justice
Journey Towards Justice
Workman, Kim
The Reluctant Billionaire
The Reluctant Billionaire
Quinn, Tom, 1956-
Imperfect Courage
Imperfect Courage
Honegger, Jessica

Business

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Marketing
Marketing
Retail 101
Retail 101
Reyhle, Nicole
Doing Business
Doing Business
The Practical Guide to Mastering Management
Web Marketing for Small Business
Web Marketing for Small Business
Diamond, Stephanie
The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management
The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management
Kurian, George Thomas, 1931-
A Dictionary of Business and Management in India
A Dictionary of Business and Management in India
Enderwick, Peter
A Dictionary of Business and Management
A Dictionary of Business and Management
How to Start A Home-based Mobile App Developer Business
How to Start A Home-based Mobile App Developer Business
Brooks, Chad
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Weiss, Joseph W., 1945-
The Grown-up Business
The Grown-up Business
Mansfield, Shirley (Business coach)
Starting An Online Business All-in-one
Starting An Online Business All-in-one
Belew, Shannon
Starting An Online Business All-in-one for Dummies
Starting An Online Business All-in-one for Dummies
Belew, Shannon
Built-in Social
Built-in Social
Korhan, Jeff, 1957-
Digital Marketing for Dummies
Digital Marketing for Dummies
Deiss, Ryan
How to Start A Home-based Fashion Design Business
How to Start A Home-based Fashion Design Business
Wolf, Angela (Fashion designer)
Internet Management for Nonprofits
Internet Management for Nonprofits
Strategies, Tools & Trade Secrets
Encyclopedia of Small Business
Encyclopedia of Small Business
Run your Own Business
Run your Own Business
Duncan, Kevin, 1961-
Discovering New Business Opportunities
Discovering New Business Opportunities
English, John W., 1944-
Getting Started in Small Business for Dummies
Getting Started in Small Business for Dummies
Curtis, Veechi
Small Business for Dummies
Small Business for Dummies
Curtis, Veechi
#AskGaryVee
#AskGaryVee
Vaynerchuk, Gary
Social Media Marketing All-in-one for Dummies
Social Media Marketing All-in-one for Dummies
Zimmerman, Jan
Customer-centric Marketing
Customer-centric Marketing
Richardson, Neil, 1963 January 25-
Successful SEO and Search Marketing in A Week
Successful SEO and Search Marketing in A Week
Smith, Nick, 1962-

Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror

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Squirrelflight's Hope
Squirrelflight's Hope
Hunter, Erin, pseud
Dragon Curse
Dragon Curse
McMann, Lisa, 1968-
The Big Shrink
The Big Shrink
Mlynowski, Sarah, 1977-
Krondor, Tear of the Gods
Krondor, Tear of the Gods
Feist, Raymond E., 1945-
The Gurkha and the Lord of Tuesday
The Gurkha and the Lord of Tuesday
Hossain, Saad Z.
A Crystal of Time
A Crystal of Time
Chainani, Soman
Into the Fire
Into the Fire
Lore, Pittacus
Ghost Fleet
Ghost Fleet
Singer, P. W.
The Wild Boy and Queen Moon
The Wild Boy and Queen Moon
Peyton, K. M., pseud
The Harp of Kings
The Harp of Kings
Marillier, Juliet, 1948-
The Water Cure
The Water Cure
Mackintosh, Sophie
Novella One
Novella One
Lore, Pittacus
Black Flag
Black Flag
Taylor, Brad, 1965-
Air Logic
Air Logic
Marks, Laurie J.
The Curse of Misty Wayfair
The Curse of Misty Wayfair
Wright, Jaime Jo
Enders
Enders
Price, Lissa
Starters
Starters
Price, Lissa
Water Logic
Water Logic
Marks, Laurie J.
The Dragon Republic
The Dragon Republic
Kuang, R. F.
The Princess Who Flew With Dragons
The Princess Who Flew With Dragons
Burgis, Stephanie
The Philosopher's War
The Philosopher's War
Miller, Tom, 1980-
The Merciful Crow
The Merciful Crow
Owen, Margaret, 1986-
The Queen of Crows
The Queen of Crows
Cole, Myke
Cursed
Cursed
Arthur, Keri
The Race
The Race
Allan, Nina, 1966-

Crime

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Night Prey
Night Prey
Sandford, John, pseud., 1944 February 23-
The Arrangement
The Arrangement
Harding, Robyn
Whatever It Takes
Whatever It Takes
Cleave, Paul, 1974-
The Short Life and Mysterious Death of Jane Furlong
The Short Life and Mysterious Death of Jane Furlong
Dennett, Kelly
Where the Dead Men Go
Where the Dead Men Go
McIlvanney, Liam
One Final Breath
One Final Breath
Blackburn, Lynn H.
Desperate Creed
Desperate Creed
Kava, Alex, 1960-
My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife
Downing, Samantha
The Tale Teller
The Tale Teller
Hillerman, Anne, 1949-
Best Friends Forever
Best Friends Forever
Hunt, Margot, pseud
Mac Undercover
Mac Undercover
Barnett, Mac
The Lies We Tell
The Lies We Tell
Schwegel, Theresa
Robert B. Parker's Colorblind
Robert B. Parker's Colorblind
Coleman, Reed Farrel, 1956-
Out of the Ashes
Out of the Ashes
Newham, Vicky
Hush Hush
Hush Hush
Patterson, James, 1947-
The Verdict
The Verdict
Isaac-Henry, Olivia
Where the Dead Go
Where the Dead Go
Bailey, Sarah (Australian author)
Killer's Choice
Killer's Choice
Begley, Louis
DISAPPEARING EARTH
DISAPPEARING EARTH
PHILLIPS, JULIA.
Rough Country
Rough Country
Sandford, John

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Action & Adventure

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The Bridge
The Bridge
Radcliffe, Robert, pseud
The House of Special Purpose
The House of Special Purpose
Christopher, Paul, pseud., 1949-
The Second Assassin
The Second Assassin
Christopher, Paul, pseud., 1949-
Mysterium
Mysterium
Froderberg, Susan
Mac Undercover
Mac Undercover
Barnett, Mac
Ghost Fleet
Ghost Fleet
Singer, P. W.
The Island of Sheep
The Island of Sheep
Buchan, John, 1875-1940
Zambezi
Zambezi
Park, Tony, 1964-
Domination
Domination
Lewis, J. S.
Alienation
Alienation
Lewis, J. S.
Inked
Inked
An American Spy
An American Spy
Christopher, Paul, pseud., 1949-
Safe Houses
Safe Houses
Fesperman, Dan, 1955-
The Quantum Spy
The Quantum Spy
Ignatius, David, 1950-
Tower Down
Tower Down
Hagberg, David, 1942-
End Game
End Game
Hagberg, David, 1942-
Retribution
Retribution
Hagberg, David, 1942-
Jack in A Box
Jack in A Box
Capri, Diane
Without Honor
Without Honor
Hagberg, David, 1942-
The New Girl
The New Girl
Silva, Daniel, 1960-
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