NEWLY SIGNED BOOKS
COMING SOON
Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl ($26)
A tour de force debut that
combines the high school ambiance of Heathers; the dazzling language of a
Nabokov novel; & the adventures of Nancy Drew. Senior Blue Van Meer, a
captivating & compelling narrator, investigates the mysterious death of a
popular teacher. (8/15).
The Ruins by Scott
Smith ($25)
The long awaited
second novel from the author of A Simple Plan ($7.99) is the tale of a
Mexican vacation gone wrong. A horror novel for the thinking man that
ranks with King at his absolute best. (8/15)
The Fourth Bear by
Jasper Fforde ($25)
The Big Over
Easy ($14) lampooned the
detective novel & established the loony world of the Reading Nursery Crimes
division headed by DI Jack Spratt. In his rollicking second case, he
investigates the disappearance of reporter “Goldy” Hatchett, last seen by three
bears in Anderson’s woods. (8/22)
Coronado by Dennis Lehane ($25)
A collection of five
disturbing short stories and the eponymous play written with the power & insight
expected from the author of Mystic River. We particularly recommend
“Until Gwen” as a knockout. (8/18)
Debuts:
Sequence by Lori Andrews ($24)
Debut novel featuring a geneticist on the hunt for a serial killer.
Family Matters by Ira Berkowitz ($25)
This debut has it all -- a NYC cop on
the edge, a beautiful dead girl and realistic NYC locations. For fans of the
new generation of NYC crime writers like Coleman, Rozan & Spiegelman.
The King of Lies by John Hart
($23) Debut novel that is a cross
between Conroy's The Prince of Tides and Turow's Presumed Innocent.
Still
Life by Louise Penny ($25)
This
traditional mystery introducing Inspector Armand Gamache of the Quebec Surete
will appeal to readers of all tastes. One of 2006’s most acclaimed novels.
Smoked by Patrick Quinlan ($24)
A
hardboiled debut with colorful characters & relentless action that is a must for
Leonard fans.
Officer Down by Theresa Schwegel ($24)
This story of a Chicago cop whose
partner is gunned down won the Edgar Award for best first novel.
Returning Favorites:
White Shadow by Ace Atkins ($25)
The
author of the Nick Travers music mysteries tells the tale of the unsolved murder
of a real life Tampa crime boss in 1950’s. For fans of James Ellroy’s epic crime
stories.
Heart of the World by Linda Barnes ($25)
Carlotta Carlyle investigates the disappearance of her “little sister” Paolina.
The
Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard ($25)
With his career ahead
of him, West Point Cadet Poe aides a retired NYC detective investigating the
hanging and mutilation of a fellow student
Hit
Parade by Lawrence Block
($25)
One of
the genre’s greats returns with his third book about Keller, the hitman, a
complex character drawn with subtle wit & consummate skill.
In Plain Sight by C.J. Box ($25)
A
family feud puts Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett & his family in the sights of
a ruthless killer. Out of Range ($7.99), now in paper.
The Dramatist by Ken Bruen ($23)
In his fourth outing Jack
Taylor is hunted by a group of vigilantes called the Pikeman as he hunt the
killers of his connection's daughter. The ending will shock you!
Signed
copies of
A Fifth of Bruen ($18),
which collects Ken’s early books are in stock.
Promise Me by Harlan Coben ($27)
Myron
Bolitar is ensnared in the nightmare world of suburban noir.
At Risk
by Patricia Cornwell ($22) The novella that was
serialized in the New York Times Sunday magazine now appears in book form. The
characters introduced here provide a refreshing change from Kay Scarpetta & her
cronies and deserve another appearance in a full length novel.
The
Cold Moon by Jeffrey Deaver ($26)
A new Lincoln Rhyme thriller. The
quadriplegic detective hunts a sadistic serial killer called the Watchmaker.
The Night of the Jaguar by Michael Gruber ($25)
Gruber
satisfyingly & brilliantly completes his spellbinding Jimmy Paz trilogy.
The Sweet Golden Parachute by David Handler ($24) The
murder of a homeless man & the theft of a vintage car thicken the plot of this
charming Berger & Mitry mystery.
Gentlemen & Players by Joanne Harris ($24)
From the author of the
charming Chocolat, a story worthy of Highsmith. This richly textured
novel of murder and revenge set in an elite English boys school pits a teacher
who has long served the school against one determined to destroy it.
The
Next Time You Die by Harry Hunsicker ($24)
If waiting for favorite
private eye has got you down, spend some time with Dallas PI Lee Henry Oswald
and enjoy topnotch hard boiled action that will get your blood pumping.
Still River ($6.99), now in paper.
already Dead by Charlie Huston (PBO $13)
From the
author of Edgar nominated Six Bad Things. A hip, downtown update of the
Dracula myth. Vampire PI Joe Pitt carefully navigates among the NYC vampire
clans and the human elite to find a missing teenage girl.
The Lighthouse by P.D. James ($26)
Very limited quantity of signed
copies remain of the US edition of the latest Adam Dalgliesh mystery.
The Darkest Place
by
Daniel Judson
($24).
The
Shamus Award winner demonstrates that the Hamptons is more than summer shares &
expensive homes in this elegantly written novel with strongly rendered
characters whose lives are smashed (and ironically invigorated) by the death of
a student at a local college.
A
Garden of Vipers by Jack Kerley ($25)
Joe is a big fan of this
series with Mobile cops Harry Nautilus and Carson Ryder, who investigate the
murder of a young reporter in this entry after The Hundredth Man & The
Death Collectors
Rusty
Nail by J.A. Konrath ($24)
Chicago cop Jacqueline “Jac”
Daniels investigates a murder with the trademarks of a killer she captured.
Sorrow’s Anthem by Michael Koryta ($23)
The
sequel to the Edgar nominated Tonight I Said Goodbye ($6.99) is as good
as or even better than its predecessor. Koryta may be one of the most original
private eye writers since Dennis Lehane.
NO GOOD DEEDS
by
LAURA LIPPMAN
($25)
When Baltimore PI Tess
Monaghan and her boyfriend
Crow lend a helping hand to a homeless boy, they find themselves embroiled in
the murder of an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
The
Finishing School by
Michele Martinez ($24).
Her exciting follow-up to Most Wanted ($6.99).
The drug deaths of two Upper East
Side schoolgirls lead prosecutor Melanie Vargas to upper class corruption and
underworld treachery.
The Dead Yard by Adrian Mckinty ($25) As
noir and darkly entertaining as Dead I Well May Be ($6.99). Michael
Forsythe returns, blackmailed into infiltrating an IRA splinter cell in
Boston.
Hidden River ($7.99), now
in paper.
The
Dead Hour by Denise Mina
($25)
Paddy
Meehan again confronts a moral dilemma in her efforts to be a Glasgow reporter
in the follow-up to the terrific Field of Blood ($7.50).
The Fallen by T.
Jefferson Parker ($25)
Another fine novel from the
two time Edgar winner with a title that has multiple meanings and can describe
almost all the novel's characters. Parker is a true heir to the Southern
California legacy of Ross MacDonald.
The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl ($25)
From
the author of The Dante Club, a new mixture of literature & murder. An obsessed fan & the model for famed sleuth Auguste Dupin investigate
the mystery of the poet’s death
The
Night Gardener by George Pelecanos ($25)
George is so good that his
novels can only be compared to his other works. This is one of his best, on a
par with The Big Blowdown & Hell To Pay. Reflecting his
experience on The Wire, the novel focuses on a homicide detective and 2
ex-cops investigating a death that may signal the return of a serial killer.
His examination of their personal lives reminds you of Wambaugh’s best.
Tomb
of the Golden Bird by Elizabeth Peters ($26)
The
new Amelia Peabody novel revolves around the discovery of King Tut’s tomb.
The Serpent on the Crown ($10), now in paper in a new larger format.
The
Messenger by Daniel Silva ($26)
Silva’s complex portrait of Israeli spy Gabriel Allon raises this series above
the standard thriller fare. In the latest, terrorists attack the Vatican.
Don’t I Know You? by Karen Shepard ($24)
An expertly crafted
exploration of a murder of a young mother on the Upper West Side told from three
distinct perspectives including the son who discovers the body
Blindfold Games by Dana Stabenow ($24)
From the Edgar winning creator of Kate Shugak, a gripping thriller of a
terrorist plot against Alaska and the husband and wife team of professionals who
race to stop it.
Shakedown
by Charlie Stella ($24). This novel is for
everyone who was disappointed by this season's The Sopranos. Bookie Bobby
G wants to live the straight life but it ain't easy with bosses who are rats,
greedy and stupid crews and a future brother in law running a Chinese gang.
Snow
Blind by P.J. Tracy ($25)
Clever high concept plots
(think Snakes on a Plane) never got in the way of the terrific
characters, sharp plotting & witty writing found in the Monkeewrench novels. The
latest is no exception as dead cops are being found inside snowmen.
Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger (aka Lisa Miscione) ($23),
a very
scary novel of a young woman’s search for her true family history.
Murder Unleashed by Elaine Viets ($20)
The
hard cover debut of the Dead End Job mysteries finds Helen Hawthorne at an
upscale pet groomer.
Dark Light by Randy Wayne White ($25) A
hurricane uncovers treasures worth killing for in the 13th Doc Ford novel.
Key West Connection ($6.99)
written as Randy Striker 25 years ago, now back in print.
Specials:
A
Dirty Job by Christopher Moore ($25) A
wonderfully whacked out horror story involving Death, demons and the end of
the world. Moore keeps his over the top story believable with great humor and
terrific characters.
Maximum
Fantastic Four conceived by Walter Mosley (Special
Price $40)
Whether you are nostaglic for the
silver age of comics or are a fan of the great Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, this is
the book for you. Walter Mosley, who provides an essay for the book, lovingly
recreates the first issue of The Fantastic Four with each panel having
its own page. A beautiful coffee table book for comic lovers of all ages.
Strivers Row by
Kevin Baker
($27).
The author of Dreamland
and Paradise Alley completes his masterful NYC trilogy with
this story of 1940’s Harlem. Through the tale of two young men whose paths cross
— a young minister struggling with his own demons & the young man who would be
Malcolm X — Baker convincingly conveys the experience of Black Americans in the
era prior to the civil rights movement. An epic achievement.
Behind The Mystery: Top Mystery Writers Interviewed by Stuart Kaminsky ($30).
MWA’s 2006 Grand Master
combines insightful interviews of some of today’s best crime writers with
intimate photos of their homes and families. Among the profiles are Evan Hunter,
Donald E. Westlake, Michael Connelly & Sara Paretsky (including a priceless
picture of her husband). A must for any mystery lover.
QUANTITES LIMITED:
Murder in Montmartre
by Cara Black ($23) Reading Cara’s novels is the next best thing to enjoying an April in Paris. In her
6th case, Aimee Leduc strives to clear the name of a childhood friend.
Murder in Clichy ($12), now
in paper.
Slipping
into Darkness by Peter Blauner ($25)
When the
murder of a young doctor is reopened, the cop whose career was made by the case
again must again prove the guilt the Hispanic teenager originally convicted of
the crime. Three-dimensional characters provide depth & pathos to this page
turning story.
Oh Danny Boy by
Rhys Bowen ($24)
In her fifth turn of the
century adventure, Molly Murphy must discover who wants her policeman beau off
the trail of the infamous East Side Ripper.
The Hard Way by Lee Child ($26)
Action
& adventure as Reacher hunts a kidnapped wife in NYC.
The Big Bamboo by Tim Dorsey ($25)
Serge Storms in Hollywood!
In
the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant ($24) In
her second historical novel after The Birth of
Venus ($14), crime
writer Dunant tells the tale of a famed courtesan
and her dwarf servant as they climb the ladder of society in Renaissance Venice. Witty,
clever and a must for those who love novels set in Italy.
The
Last Assassin by Barry Eisler ($25)
A new John Rain thriller.
Death
Dance by
Linda
Fairstein ($26)
While crafting persuasive procedurals, Linda is also an
entertaining guide through the NYC cultural landscape and historic landmarks. In
her latest, Alex Cooper investigates the disappearance of a famed ballerina
after a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House.
The Foreign Correspondent by Alan Furst ($25)
Furst
continues his grand portrait of Europe on the eve of WWII. An exiled Italian
journalist based in Paris fights the Mussolini government in 1938.
The Tap Dancing Gorilla by Renee Gardiner (PBO $22).
Bonnie enjoyed this charming amateur detective mystery set in
NYC’s Sutton Place with a feisty senior sleuth tracking a killer at a posh
health club.
Mr. Monk Goes to the Firehouse by Lee Goldberg (PBO $6.99)
If you
love the show, you are going to love the book.
The Ghost Orchid by Carol Goodman ($25)
An
atmospheric, intelligent mystery from the Hammett Award winning writer. An
upstate NY mansion houses a famed writers’ retreat as well as the key to the
mysterious tragedy of the original owners.
Dope
by Sara Gran ($22)
A noir
tour of the depths of 1950's New York City when a wealthy couple hire a former
junkie & prostitute to find their missing daughter.
A
Necessary Evil by Alex Kava ($22)
The
fifth Maggie O’Dell mystery finds the FBI profiler on the trail of the killer
(or is it killers?) of men who abuse their power and authority
Through a Glass, Darkly by Donna Leon ($23)
Brunetti investigates a murder on Murano, the Venetian island of glassmakers.
Nothing But Trouble by Michael McGarrity ($25).
It’s
nothing but murder when Santa Fe police chief Kevin Kearney acts as a consultant
on a film about the rodeo but finds the bloody corpse of a Border Patrol agent.
Borkmann’s Point by Hakan Nesser ($23) The introduction to this award-winning Swedish crime writer. Inspector Van Veeteren
travels to a small Swedish town to hunt for an axe-wielding serial killer.
With a dry sense of humor.
Perfection by Walter Satterthwait ($25)
A
serial killer novel with a wicked sense of humor. Do not be offended by its
politically incorrect plotline but savor its fine writing and very clever, witty
story.
Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline ($26) A
rookie federal judge becomes a target after dismissing a high stakes civil suit.
Devil’s Corner ($7.99),
now in paper.
A Long
Shadow by Charles Todd ($24)
the new Ian Rutledge
mystery
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