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The exciting adult life Jo had always envisioned is about to begin. Then she gets bitten by a vampire.

The Mystery Series is a set of 15 books, which Enid Blyton began writing in 1942. The books give an insight into life in the 50s and have gripped children for decades.

In her In Death series, Nora Roberts, as J.D. Robb, reverses the practice of other mystery writers by turning to the series format for extended character development.

By enlarging the roles of True Detectives' characters Moses Reed and Aaron Fox, Jonathan Kellerman has created the second spinoff from his Alex Delaware mystery series.

Stoneham is the kind of town in which you'd like to spend a summer vacation. Lined with bookstores, the small New Hampshire villages is delightful until murder arrives.

Susan Wittig Albert gives mystery fans of all ages and interests something to look forward to-her next novel.

On leave from her position as a National Park Service ranger, Anna Pigeon travels to Big Bend National Park, where she encounters death, birth and political power.

The Lost Girl touches on a number of interesting methods used by fortune tellers and serves as an introduction to parapsychology.

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

The Southern Vampire Mysteries series, better known as the Sookie Stackhouse series, is growing in popularity thanks in part to the HBO series True Blood.

Tony Hillerman was best known for his mystery novels set in the Southwest. His detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee set a new tradition in detective fiction.

The French and Indian War, Native American rituals, Scottish bagpipes and British ambition set the stage for a thrilling murder mystery, Bone Rattler by Eliot Pattison.

Not all authors who write about Great Britain are actually British. These three "Great Pretenders" would fool even the most discerning reader.

British mystery writers Stephen Booth and Reginald Hill produce modern investigative mysteries steeped in British mystique and populated by unforgettable characters.

Sara Rosett's cozy mystery offers insights into the lives of military spouses through professional organizer, amateur sleuth and pregnant Air Force wife, Ellie Avery.

By employing a friendship theme to highlight Eve Dallas' emotional growth, Nora Roberts again uses her J.D. Robb In Death series to develop her central character.

The last 30 seconds of the climber's memory weren't pretty, nor were they the expected thoughts of survival and resignation. Instead they told a horrific tale of torture.

Whether Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon is categorized as a cozy mystery or as a paranormal mystery influences the results of the readers advisory process, genreflecting.

Nevada Barr proves her versatility in 13 1/2, a psychological thriller that retains the basic themes of her Anna Pigeon series while differing dramatically in content.

When Pepper is asked to represent her boss at the cemetery convention in Chicago, the trip is far from relaxing. In fact, it's almost lethal.

With quirky humour and a fascinating young heroine, readers will be hooked from the opening pages until the mystery of the body in the cucumber patch is finally solved.

The murder mystery, Beautiful Ghosts by Eliot Pattison is a complex study of faith and trust set in exotic Tibet.

China's turbulent past casts a long shadow as enigmatic Inspector Chen reluctantly takes on a baffling murder case.

The Alehouse Murders by Maureen Ash showcases life in medieval Britain as Templar Knight, Bascot de Marins, solves several mysteries and meets many of Lincoln's citizens.

What's more fun than a new mystery series from a favorite author? Claudia Bishop has launched a new cozy series featuring vet, Austin McKenzie and his wife.

Flavia de Luce, 11-year-old expert on poisons, uses her detective skills to clear her father from suspicion of the murder of a childhood schoolmate.

Young amateur sleuth Nancy Drew's adventures have been a favorite read for girls since the series made its first appearance in the 1930s, and continue to be so today.

Getting preteens to read can be nearly impossible with all the competition from video games and TV. Exciting mystery books may just be the answer to their boredom.

Add one part vintage clothes, one part identity crisis, and one part Harry Potter for a witch's brew that is not terribly original but still a fun read on a dark night.

Thousands of mystery fans will convene online to meet and mingle with their favorite mystery authors at the first ever mystery writing conference on October 24, 2009.

Each year, the Morris Avenue Boys from the old Bronx neighborhood get together for dinner and stories. This year the group got more than they intended; they got murder.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Mystery writer Jane Finnis shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer F. M. Meredith shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Professional organizer, amateur sleuth, and Air Force wife, Ellie Avery; finds human remains in her new neighborhood and is once again tangled in a murder investigation.

The 1960s and 1970s were the decades of the gothic romance in the US and in Great Britain. In the US, VIrginia Coffman, Phyllis Whitney and Barbara Michaels reigned

Here are some great basic knitting books that teach general techniques, knitting patterns, stitch patterns, yarn composition, and general knitting hints and tips.

Evanovich changes the characterization of her series heroine, Stephanie Plum, by presenting her as a highly competent detective rather than as a delightful ditz.

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

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

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Sheila Connolly, AKA Sarah Atwell shares the secrets of her approach to writing.

Kathryn Wall writes about the history and tradition of coastal South Carolina like a true native - great writing for a resident who is a former accountant from Ohio!

Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan co-star in this thriller adapted from the Dennis Lehane novels.

"Murder in Montmartre" is the lastest in a series of Paris-based murder mysteries, featured young, edgy private detective, Aimee Leduc.

Classic cartoon channel Boomerang will present 10-day marathon, with focus on a single character each day. Marathon begins July 21.

Annie has just been fired. When she finds herself home all day with her pre-teen daughter and frequently traveling husband, she realizes she has a lot to learn.

A twenty year old death, an aging and grieving mother, inexperienced detectives, and conflicting facts -- that's what Christine Bennett sorts through in this May mystery.

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.

These three authors use bare bone to uncover clues. TV viewers who enjoy CSI and other television shows about forensics might enjoy novels by these fiction writers

Swedish writer Henning Menkel, author of the bestselling Kurt Wallander mystery series, is also adept at other kinds of fiction, as proved by his novel Italian Shoes.

When Aimee's lost love suddenly returns to Paris, she is confused, even more when he asks her to marry him. By morning, however, he is dead.