Stand Alone Mysteries

Searching for your next great mystery but don't want to commit to a series? These stand alone mysteries might be for you!
Updated August 19, 2023
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And then there were none
Christie, Agatha
Paper Book
The book that topped the international online poll held in Agatha Christie's 125th birthday year to discover which of her 80 crime books was the world's favourite. 1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island, an isolated rock near the Devon...
The devil and the dark water
Turton, Stuart
Paper Book
'If you read one book this year, make sure it's this one' Daily MailCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY EXPRESS AND i PAPERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR FICTION SELECTED FOR THE BBC TWO BOOK...
I have some questions for you
Makkai, Rebecca
Paper Book
**A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FOR OPRAH DAILY, TIME, NPR, USA TODAY, BUSTLE, STAR TRIBUNE, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND MORE** 'Whip-smart and uncompromising' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'Quietly riveting' IRISH TIMES 'It's the perfect crime' NEW...
Midnight at the Bright Ideas bookstore : a novel
Sullivan, Matthew
Paper Book
Notes on an execution a novel
Kukafka, Danya
Paper Book
'THRILLING' Paula Hawkins 'COMPULSIVE' The Times 'SEARING' Brit Bennett 'DEVASTATING' Observer 'UNFORGETTABLE' Ashley Audrain 'BRILLIANT' Chris Whitaker Ansel Packer is scheduled to die in twelve...
November road : a novel
Berney, Louis
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE 2020 CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD WINNER OF THE 2018 HAMMETT PRIZE 'A great read, combining brutal action with a moving love story; gorgeous writing, too' Ian Rankin 'Exceptional' Stephen King ...
The searcher
French, Tana
Paper Book
Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a remote Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force, and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But then a local kid comes...
The Thursday murder club
Osman, Richard
Paper Book
THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES. ---------- 'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes 'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin 'Thrilling,...
Vera Wong's unsolicited advice for murderers
Sutanto, Jesse Q.
Paper Book
The new must-read cozy crime mystery from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties Put the kettle on, there's a mystery brewing... Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys...
The witch hunter
Seeck, Max
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARD 2023 FOR THE LAST GRUDGE If you enjoyed Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo, you'll love this international #1 bestseller. *** HOLLYWOOD MOVIE IN PRODUCTION *** ___________ WHEN THE STORY ENDS, THE...

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