For the Mystery Reader

Dead Heat by Dick Francis

Young chef Max Moreton takes center stage in Dick Francis’ latest Dead Heat, written in collaboration with his son Felix who has researched many of his father’s earlier novels. Food poisoning and a bomb at a race track are the events that drive Max to turn sleuth in this engaging thriller certain to please fans. $25.95

Double Cross by James Patterson

Alex Cross rejoins the police force to face the most diabolical villain he’s ever encountered--a serial killer with a hunger for mega-celebrity—in James Patterson’s Double Cross. $27.99

Exit Music by Ian Rankin

Can it be? The end of Rebus? Find out in Ian Rankin’s Exit Music as Edinburgh detective John Rebus prepares for retirement—but not before he cleans up a few loose ends. This is a British import, quantities are limited. $36.95

Temples, Tombs and Heiroglyphs by Barbara Mertz

Mystery fans know her as Elizabeth Peters, author of the Amelia Peabody books but the real Barbara Mertz has studied and written about Egyptology for many years. Temples, Tombs and Heiroglyphs is her popular history of ancient Egypt, completely revised and updated. An accessible treatment of this fascinating subject that will enhance the enjoyment of any Elizabeth Peters fan. $26.95

The Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys

Fans of the series will much to delight, entertain and inform them in The Mysterious Case of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys by Marvin Heiferman and Carole Kismaric. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book traces the evolution and significance of these pre-eminent mystery series that have entertained generations. $20

T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton
signed copies available

Sue Grafton continues to delight in changing the formula for her Kinsey Milhone books. In T is for Trespass, she alternates the first person narrative between Kinsey and a sociopath, Solana Rojas, who fascinates as she repels. Bravo, Sue for another innovative take on a long-running series. Signed copies, $26.95

Rumpole Misbehaves by John Mortimer

It seems that each holiday brings forth its own Rumpole and this year is no exception with Rumpole Misbehaves by John Mortimer. The embattled barrister is fighting something called an Anti-Social Behaviour Order which has been applied to a child of the infamous Timson family as well as to Rumpole himself. $23.95

Stone Cold by David Baldacci

David Baldacci brings back Oliver Stone and his misfit gang, The Camel Club, in Stone Cold. They’re going to save the life of a beautiful con-artist, to implicate a shady casino king, and to solve a string of murders of Washington, D.C., political staffers. $26.99