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Romantic suspense combines the romance novel's character emphasis and the mystery novel's plot development with the positive ending that is expected in both genres.

Through her development of the character of Cassandra Fallows, memoir writer, Laura Lippman explores the responsibility writers hold for the content of their work.

Their tolerance for risk determines which new paths authors will take in response to the limitations imposed by writing a mystery series.

Understanding genres enables a writer to focus his work in a certain direction.

A serial killer is targeting the Hollywood, California, A-list celebrities in this clever mystery and suspense novel by Adrienne Barbeau and Michael Scott.

Author Walter Mosley adds to his literary repertoire with his newest mystery novel by creating a new character in a contemporary context.

Case Histories provides an entertaining story that introduces the unorthodox and humorous detective Jackson Brodie.

A winter festival turns into mayhem in this short, but enjoyable holiday tale by the mother-daughter mystery duo of Mary and Carol Higgins Clark.

There have been plenty of cat detectives, but Chet introduces us to a dog's point of view as he helps Bernie solve a missing person's case.

Janet Evanovich's mystery series featuring hapless bounty hunter Stephanie Plum never fails to amuse while delivering a good mystery. The latest novel? More of the same.

Does a transplanted heart carry with it traits and memories from its donor? That is the question that Mary Higgins Clark's latest thriller explores.

Bleeding Kansas, Sara Paretsky's 14th novel, features the relationships and social conflicts between farm families. Events unfold as religious influences come into play.

For over 25 years, John Bellairs wrote best selling mystery novels for young adults. Following his death in 1991, Brad Strickland now writes this gripping series.

A refreshing, unique voice in the mystery genre, Lisa Lutzes "Spellman Files" is sure to be the beginning of a hit series, in the spirit of Carl Hiaasen and others.

Agatha Christie, born in 1890, wrote 80 mystery novels and numerous plays and short stories. Her works have sold over two billion copies in 45 languages.

Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed is written in a unique voice that is fast, dangerous, disturbing and hilarious at the same time. It's like a hip-hop version of Sin City.

Although the basic plot structure of the Stephanie Plum series has not changed since its beginning in 1994, readers continue to find comfort in its familiarity.

Bouchercon, the world's largest annual mystery convention, will once again award its prestigious Anthony Awards at the event's closing ceremonies.

A young detective inspired by Sherlock Holmes solves crimes while trying to undercover a greater mystery.

Ten years ago, Mac disappeared without a note or a goodbye. Yet, he still calls home every Mother's Day. His now-grown sister wants to find him, but should she?

Even without the familiar Agatha Christie detectives, these mystery books enthrall with their closed locations, red herrings, and small group of suspects.

Gift certificates make great presents for audiobook and ebook fans. These are almost instant gifts that allow the recipient to choose their own titles.

Writer Nicola Griffith talks about her writing, sf conventions, genre, and podcasting.

The Navajo Tribal Policeman Jim Chee faces a constant clash between investigating crimes and trying to live "The Navajo Way."