crime
Innie Shadows by Olivia M. Coetzee
The structure offers a fresh twist on whodunnits in that the lead detective operates mostly in the background and the story unfolds by recounting the daily lives of central characters, many of whom do not hide their trans or queer identities.
Hard Cases by Gareth Mitton
When a group of friends discover an abandoned briefcase on a city bus, they had no idea how quickly their lives would erupt and be tied together.
Throwback: The Raven’s Revenge by Kevin Sands
Will they succeed and figure out the Raven’s identity, or will they die trying? Follow the three kids’ journey of cat and mouse all over London, where anything could turn for the worst in this intense and thrilling finale of the Blackthorn series.
To Our Graves by Paul Nicholas Mason
The idea that anyone could be the killer is at the centre of To Our Graves, the newest novel from Paul Nicholas Mason.
A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb
In A Gentleman and a Thief, history is its own character instead of simply a time or era. Jobb frames his look at history with the fast paced, clever and elusive tale of Arthur Barry, a dapper kind of thief.
The Human Scale: Murder, Mischief and Other Selected Mayhems by Michael Lista
Be honest, the subtitle intrigues, right? Murder! Mischief! Mayhem! The adrenaline flows. O Canada! Turn the page. What’s next?! The base of humanity revealed.
The River Murder by Patrick J. Collins
A young Catholic cop is challenged to find out who killed Thomas Callahan, the only son of Patrick Callahan, while he faces resistance from an untrusting public—including members of his own family.
Bill Arnott’s Showcase, a Visit With Bestseller Eve Lazarus
Bill Arnott interviews Eve Lazarus, author of the book, Cold Case BC.
A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong
In A Rip Through Time, New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong introduces a brand-new series mixing mystery, romance, and fantasy with thrilling results.
Under an Outlaw Moon by Deitrich Kalteis
Under an Outlaw Moon is based on the true story of Depression-era bank robbers Bennie and Stella Mae Dickson. She’s a teenage outsider longing to fit in. He’s a few years older and he’s trouble. They meet at a local skating rink and the sparks fly.
Rough Justice: Policing, Crime, and the Origins of the Newfoundland Constabulary, 1729-1871 by Keith Mercer
Rough Justice, written by Newfoundland historian and Memorial University graduate, Keith Mercer, chronicles “the first detailed study of policing in early Newfoundland.”
The Body On The Beach by Patrick J. Collins
Inspired by a true event in Harbour Grace, 1920 Frank Fallon, a veteran policeman, finds himself demoted and transferred back to his hometown. Having left the community in 1905 after being rejected by his first love, Constable Fallon never wanted to return to the place of his childhood. Although they were young budding lovers, Marie Callahan’s denial of him for the love of another is still a painful memory.
The Hanged Woman’s Daughter by Nellie P. Strowbridge
The Hanged Woman’s Daughter Newfoundland, 1835 Where does a person go when she loses her family, her home, and her place in a community? What can she do when she feels she doesn’t belong anywhere and to anyone? The disappearance of John Snow from Salmon Cove is shrouded in mystery.
Cheap Thrills: A Novel by David Kloepfer
Cheap Thrills takes place over the course of a single weekend, beginning with the incessantly stoned Ethan and his roommate Phil discovering the body of their weed dealer in a Vancouver alley alongside a box of porno magazines and crime noir paperbacks.
