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Light the pipe and don the cap, it’s time to deduce your way through a murder mystery. Scamper across rooftops or cozy up by the fireside in a thriller or cozy mystery from classics like Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or rip-roaring modern titles from Freida McFadden or Harlan Coben. Whatever case needs cracking, it’s all up to you!
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The latest from former B&N Book Club author Whitaker (We Begin at the End) is set in 1970s Missouri — where the world feels unpredictable and dark. This thriller is as addictive as Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll.
The latest from former B&N Book Club author Whitaker (We Begin at the End) is set in 1970s Missouri — where the world feels unpredictable and dark. This thriller is as addictive as Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll.
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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.