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Shop NowThese murder mystery brain teasers are sure to bring out your inner Columbo! Use your deductive reasoning to figure out the solutions to these head-scratching puzzles (raincoat and cigar not included).
These murder mystery brain teasers are sure to bring out your inner Columbo! Use your deductive reasoning to figure out the solutions to these head-scratching puzzles (raincoat and cigar not included).
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See AllThis Month's Pick: The Paleontologist
A delicious and intense psychological thriller with just enough supernatural elements to have horror overtones. If "Night at the Museum" meets The Shining with a heavy Jurassic Park influence sounds appealing, then this is the book for you. Be prepared for surprises the whole way.
A delicious and intense psychological thriller with just enough supernatural elements to have horror overtones. If "Night at the Museum" meets The Shining with a heavy Jurassic Park influence sounds appealing, then this is the book for you. Be prepared for surprises the whole way.
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See AllBarnes & Noble presents our Midday Mystery Virtual Event series where we feature your favorite mystery authors for afternoons of thrilling and chilling discussions. Come join the conversation! Learn more here.
Barnes & Noble presents our Midday Mystery Virtual Event series where we feature your favorite mystery authors for afternoons of thrilling and chilling discussions. Come join the conversation! Learn more here.