Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Evonne Wareham

Everyone has secrets. Some are stranger than others. Madison Albi is a scientist with a very special talent – for reading minds. When she stumbles across a homeless man with whom she feels an inexplicable connection, she can’t resist the dangerous impulse to use her skills to help him. J is a non-person – a vagrant who can’t even remember his own name. He’s got no hope, until he meets Madison. Is she the one woman who can restore his past? Madison agrees to help J recover his memory, but as she delves deeper into his mind, it soon becomes clear that some secrets are better off staying hidden. Is J really the man Madison believes him to be? Evonne describes J, the hero, in terms of chocolate: J would be the last perfect liqueur in the battered box at the back of the fridge. The contents is a mystery, but on biting into it there is a breathtaking rush of fire, spirit and power.

DEATH OF A LONG- LOST SON BY P. F.FORD

Meet ex-detectives Slater and Norman, an unlikely crime-solving duo. They might seem like they have nothing in common, except a love of doughnuts and banter. But they never give up on a case, no matter how tough things get . . . Please note, this book was previously published as A Puzzle of Old Bones. Newly promoted Detective Inspector Dave Slater can’t believe his luck. Or lack thereof . . . On his first day on the job, Forensics turn up the skeleton of a young child, at the bottom of a ditch in the middle of nowhere. As Slater gazes down at the tiny bones, something shiny catches his eye among the muck. A striking silver pendant. Now it’s up to Slater to start some digging of his own. He soon stumbles on a cold case, a missing child named Sonny Randall whose body was never found. Nor his favourite silver pendant. Slater calls on Sonny’s parents to break the news, certain that he’s cracked the case. But Slater’s the one who’s in for a shock when Sonny’s hostile parents say the body in the ditch can’t possibly be their son. But there’s an unfortunate fact about digging — once you start, you never know what else you might find. When a second body is unearthed in the very same ditch, Slater realizes he’s up against a ruthless killer. Someone with a talent for burying the truth. And more besides. This absolutely gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Pauline Rowson, Elly Griffiths, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.

Deceptions of Love by Dixie Carlton

What's Really Been Bugging Me follows Carrie as she revisits her past in a small town and confronts the ghosts of her teenage years. When she reconnects with her old flame Bruce, she is forced to confront the reality of the paths their lives have taken. As they navigate what-could-have-beens, Carrie's trip becomes a reflection on identity, the price of beauty, and the art of moving on. A poignant tale of self-discovery and coming to terms with one's choices, this story proves that sometimes, the biggest revelations come from confronting our past. In Price of a Lie, truth and deception become entwined in a complex relationship. As the Brett grapples with the consequences of his actions, from the past and is overheard in an argument about it by their neighbour. Set in the modern world, this story delves into how the lies we tell can shape our destinies and the hearts we seek to mend. A must-read for those who enjoy stories of love and deception. A thought-provoking exploration of love's uncertainties, The Schrödinger's Cat Theory of Love considers the intricacies of human relationships. As the Marcey faces the parallel possibilities of decisions made in the past, readers are invited to contemplate the coexistence of love's presence and absence, and the infinite possibilities that love brings into our lives. A captivating read for those who enjoy delving into the complexities of love and 'what ifs' from long ago. Deflections of Love is a collection that invites readers to explore the depths of the heart, the uncharted territories of past decisions, and the infinite possibilities that love brings into our lives. If you enjoyed books like "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and "The Time Traveler's Wife," you'll love this thought-provoking collection. Don't miss out on this captivating and emotional journey – purchase now before the price changes.

A Conspiracy of Aunts by Sally Spencer

The past will always catch up with you… Robert – or Rob or Bobby as his aunts like to call him – is a child prodigy at bridge. After his mother was drowned at sea, the young master tactician was left to be brought up by her four responsibility-shirking sisters, Jacqueline, Peggy, Catherine and Sadie. All Rob remembers about his mother are her words of guiding wisdom, but unbeknownst to him, his aunts have made a solemn pact never to reveal exactly how his mother died. Finding himself in the reluctant care of his chain-smoking Aunt Catherine, Rob buries himself in his bridge. Head and shoulders above his adult partners, he is destined to become a Grand Master – and what could be better when life, he decides, is a bit like a game of bridge? Taking his theory into the world, the young Rob sets out on the road of life. And as he grows he discovers that bridge is not his only talent: he also has success with the ladies – all of them except his wantonly neglectful aunts, of course! One by one the four women meet unfortunate ends and Rob, now a feted TV celebrity as well as a chess genius, lands on the doorstep of another woman: the ambitious reporter, Rosalyn. But while Robs star continues to rise, Rosalyn struggles, and the green-eyed monster of jealousy rears its ugly head. Fame as a reporter is all she craves, so she digs and digs until she discovers the secret of the pact that Rob’s aunts swore to each other. And it will have devastating consequences …

I Need my Monster by Amanda Noll Howard McWilliam

“I Need My Monster" is a whimsical children's book about a young boy named Ethan who is searching for his missing monster under the bed. When he discovers that the monster has gone on vacation, Ethan embarks on a journey to find a suitable replacement to chase away the monsters in his dreams. Will he succeed? Read I Need My Monster book to find out. I Need My Monster book is a lighthearted tale full of humor and heart. I Need My Monster book is sure to be a bedtime favorite for young readers

A Killer Christmas by Jessica Flechtner & Terrie Farley Moran

Christmas is not an easy time to sell a house, but in Boston tycoon John Bragdon, Cabot Cove Realtor Eve Simpson has found a buyer for the old Jarvis homestead. Unfortunately, Eve gets a lump of coal in her stocking in the form of Kenny Jarvis, who has been missing for years and presumed dead but has now come back to stop his sister from selling their childhood home. Eve presses on, organizing a welcome dinner for Bragdon and his wife, Marlene, to meet the leading citizens of the town, including Jessica Fletcher. Dinner is interrupted by an uninvited guest—not Santa but Kenny, who threateningly promises Marlene she will never live in his house. When Marlene is found dead a few days later, Kenny is the natural suspect. But Jessica isn′t so sure he′s on the naughty list . . .

The Mystery of the Three Quarters (Hercule Poirot mysteries) by Sophie Hannah

Hercule Poirot returns home after an agreeable luncheon to find an angry woman waiting to berate him outside his front door. Her name is Sylvia Rule, and she demands to know why Poirot has accused her of the murder of Barnabas Pandy, a man she has neither heard of nor ever met. She is furious to be so accused, and deeply shocked. Poirot is equally shocked, because he too has never heard of any Barnabas Pandy, and he certainly did not send the letter in question. He cannot convince Sylvia Rule of his innocence, however, and she marches away in a rage. Shaken, Poirot goes inside, only to find that he has a visitor waiting for him -- a man called John McCrodden who also claims also to have received a letter from Poirot that morning, accusing him of the murder of Barnabas Pandy... Poirot wonders how many more letters of this sort have been sent in his name. Who sent them, and why? More importantly, who is Barnabas Pandy, is he dead, and, if so, was he murdered? And can Poirot find out the answers without putting more lives in danger?

At Home with Mr LIncoln by Katelynn Webb

Tess is happy. She loves living in Springfield, Illinois with Abraham Lincoln and his family. Orphaned at a young age, Tess doesn't remember much about her parents besides a few photographs. But she does remember how Mr. Lincoln was kind enough to take her in. And now Tess can't imagine living anywhere else. But this happiness is tested when a court notice arrives from previously unknown relatives of Tess's, who want her to live with them. Will Tess be taken away from the Lincolns forever? Meanwhile, the National Republican Convention nominates Mr. Lincoln to run for President in 1860. But tensions are great between North and South. The Southern States promote slavery, while Mr. Lincoln and the North argue against it. If he is elected, the Southern States are threatening to secede! Will Mr. Lincoln, an unknown country lawyer, be able to win the election? And if so, will he be able to keep the Union together, even under the threat of war?

Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick by Roz Rosenbluth

When the coolest kid in the class drops by David's house after school, David is worried about how popular, zany Ruben Plotnick will react upon meeting unpredictable Grandma Rosie. Will he make fun of her to his classmates? Will he imitate her whispery voice? What will he do if Grandma Rosie suddenly wants to dance? To his surprise, and relief, David learns that although Ruben may be a joker, he has an instant rapport with Grandma Rosie and accepts her odd behavior. In fact, when Grandma Rosie calls out, "Nate, let's waltz!" Ruben gallantly and proudly dances around the kitchen with her. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone. By accepting Grandma with all of her quirks, Ruben shows that he has a warm heart and can be a true friend.

Cracked by Imy Ellis

MEET DI TRACY COLLIER. SHE TOLD HERSELF THE PAST DIDN’T MATTER. SHE WAS WRONG . . . It’s Friday and Detective Tracy is looking forward to the weekend. She needs a minute to recharge, to be a normal person instead of some mad woman who runs around chasing criminals. But all thoughts of rest and relaxation vanish the minute her office phone rings. A dead woman has been found in one of the beds at Wallinburg’s, a local furniture store. Tracy grabs DS Damon Hanks and makes her way to the shop, where they find twenty-six-year-old Shannon Mullins lying in a top-of-the-line display bed. Tracy pulls back the layers of fancy bedding and stares down in disbelief. Shannon’s body has been chopped into pieces and then carefully put back together — like a twisted jigsaw. Then Tracy finds a piece of crossword puzzle under one of the pillows: Item used for ferrying shopping around inside a supermarket. If Tracy can crack the code, it will put her one step closer to catching the most hideous criminal mastermind she’ll ever have the displeasure of dealing with. This utterly gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Martina Cole, J.D. Kirk, Ian Rankin, Charlie Gallagher, Steve Parker and J.M. Dalgliesh.

Murder at the St. Regis by Dianne Harman

A celebrity television chef with a Fledgling VIP catering company. A 10-year-old niece she didn’t know she had. Mix those with poison, car bombs, and murderers And her carefully laid out plans for a future life become completely upended! Tragically, her parents died in a plane crash, and Dani Rosetti leaves law school behind, heads to Paris, and becomes a chef. And not just any old chef – but a chef who goes on to become the darling of the celebrity chef world. When a rabid fan tries to kill her, she ends her television career as a celebrity chef to start a catering company for the VIPs of the world. What she never expected, after not speaking with her brother for years, is that he had a child, and when he unexpectedly dies, that she would become that child’s guardian. Suddenly she’s Auntie Dani to a ten-year-old. But someone wants to kill her. It takes all the resources her bodyguard, Arthur, who doubles as her sous-chef, has to keep Dani and her niece safe. Whipping up cream for chocolate mousses was a lot easier for both Dani and Arthur!

Coffin Cove by Jackie Elliott

Journalist-turned-sleuth Andi Silvers is on the trail of another brutal killer. And this time it’s her father. It starts with an altercation in the dead of night. Two men arguing on the streets of Coffin Cove fishing village. Professor Gerald Weber comes off worst. He’s found dead the next morning. Head beaten to a bloody pulp. As for the second man? He fled the scene and can’t be found . . . Fans of Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross, Peter Robinson, Thomas King, Louise Penny and Pauline Rowson will devour this mesmerizing series of mysteries.

Murder on a Country Walk by Janice Frost

Halloween. One of the busiest nights of the year for Lincolnshire police. Special Constable Jane Bell is called out to reports of someone in a Dracula mask terrorising the residents of a nearby estate with a fake knife. She races to the scene — but the man in the mask flees into the night. The next morning, Detective Steph Warwick turns up on Jane’s doorstep. There’s been a murder. Dracula went on to attack two women, retired schoolteacher Susan Gedney and her daughter Gina. Susan died at the scene, Gina survived. The knife turned out to be all too real. Then another young woman disappears from the picturesque village where Susan and Gina lived. She was last seen out on a country walk — but she never returned. Three women targeted from the same small village. This is no coincidence. This unputdownable mystery full of twists is the perfect read for fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant, Rachel McLean and Michael Hambling.

Grandfather's Wrinkles by Kathryn England

Lucy and her grandfather are the focus of this poignant and warm story that teaches that wrinkles are badges of happiness rather than signs of age. Lucy asks Granddad, “Why doesn't your skin fit you? It’s all crinkly,” to which he replies, “Those crinkles are called wrinkles,” each of which he got when he smiled especially big. As Lucy traces Granddad’s joy-filled face, he describes his memories and shares the cause of each line—his wedding day, Lucy’s mother’s birth, precious moments from her childhood, and Lucy’s birth, among others. Beautiful drawings recreate each thoughtful memory, and the recollections showcase an intimate bond between the two generations.

Maddis Fidge by Lois Brandt Vin Vogel

Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on antihunger groups, is also included.

Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack

Found at the bottom of his exercise pool, police believe the death of Steve Smiley’s friend is an accident. Smiley doesn’t buy it. There are a lot of things a blind man can do, but solve a murder alone isn’t one of them. He needs a partner…one who knows their way around a crime scene. In walks McBlythe. Only time will tell if she’s a help or a hindrance. Armed with years of experience as a homicide detective and his new partner, Smiley sets out to find a killer. He knows he’s on the right trail when a bullet whizzes by. Will Steve resurrect his life as a master crime solver, or will his sleuthing get them both killed?

A Killer Chistmas by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Faley Moran

Christmas is not an easy time to sell a house, but in Boston tycoon John Bragdon, Cabot Cove Realtor Eve Simpson has found a buyer for the old Jarvis homestead. Unfortunately, Eve gets a lump of coal in her stocking in the form of Kenny Jarvis, who has been missing for years and presumed dead but has now come back to stop his sister from selling their childhood home. Eve presses on, organizing a welcome dinner for Bragdon and his wife, Marlene, to meet the leading citizens of the town, including Jessica Fletcher. Dinner is interrupted by an uninvited guest—not Santa but Kenny, who threateningly promises Marlene she will never live in his house. When Marlene is found dead a few days later, Kenny is the natural suspect. But Jessica isn′t so sure he′s on the naughty list . . .

Pride and Perjury by Alice McVeigh

"I have very little hope," said Mr Bennet, "of disposing of even one of my daughters much before luncheon." (from McVeigh's Pride and Perjury) What really happened when Wickham eloped with Lydia? What did the Longbourn servants secretly think of the Bennet sisters? Take a deep dive into Caroline Bingley's schemes, Lady Catherine's de Bourgh's diary - and Mr Knightley’s heart.

The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan

Poirot can’t resist a case, even when holidaying in Brighton with Hastings. When a necklace goes missing, the case is a simple matter of logic for the little Belgian.

Best Canadian Short Stories 2025 by Steven W. Beattie

Selected by editor Steven W. Beattie, the 2025 edition of Best Canadian Stories showcases the best Canadian fiction writing published in 2023. Featuring: Chris Bailey • Christine Birbalsingh • Cody Caetano • Kate Cayley • Lynn Coady • Caitlin Galway • Marcel Goh • Beth Goobie • Mark Anthony Jarman • Saad Omar Khan • Chelsea Peters • Kawai Shen • Liz Stewart • Glenna Turnbull • Catriona Wright • Clea Young