A Dozen Stand-Alone Novels by Series Mystery Writers
Discover a dozen must-read stand-alone mystery novels by acclaimed series writers. Explore thrilling, self-contained stories from your favorite authors—perfect for mystery lovers seeking fresh, captivating reads.
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The Murder Stone
by Charles Todd
To Francesca Hatton her grandfather was always a loving, caring protector, but following his death it isn't long before skeletons start rattling cupboard doors. Murder is one of the charges laid at his door & there is curious request in his will about a 'murder stone'. Francesca resolves to uncover the truth.
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Dream of Scipio
by Iain Pears
In national bestseller The Dream of Scipio, acclaimed author Iain Pears intertwines three intellectual mysteries, three love stories, and three of the darkest moments in human history. United by a classical text called "The Dream of Scipio," three men struggle to find refuge for their hearts and minds from the madness that surrounds them in the final days of the Roman Empire, in the grim years of the Black Death, and in the direst hours of World War II. An ALA Booklist Editors' Choice. Iain Pears's An Instance of the Fingerpost and The Portrait are also available from Riverhead Books.