An Informational Pathfinder on
MYSTERIES
(Courtesy of Ashfield U3A)
This pathfinder is designed to help you find a variety of mystery books. Books listed on this page are available at the Dover Public Library. You may also search the DE Library Catalog and place holds on items from other libraries in Kent and Sussex counties. The following links will help you navigate through this page to access the information:
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| PRINT RESOURCES |
The links below will direct you to various authors and titles the library carries:
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Cozy:
(Call Number—Author/Editor’s Name. Title)
- Andrews, Donna. The Penguin Who Knew Too Much
- Andrews, Donna. No Nest For The Wicked
- Andrews, Donna. Murder With Puffins
- Babson, Marian. Only The Cat Knows
- Babson, Marian. Please Do Feed The Cat
- Babson, Marian. The Cat Who Wasn't A Dog
- BROW
- Brown, Rita Mae. The Purrfect Murder
- Brown, Rita Mae. The Hounds and the Fury
- Brown, Rita Mae. The Hunt Ball
- DAHE
- Daheim, Mary. The Alpine Traitor: An Emma Lord Mystery
- Daheim, Mary. Scots On The Rocks: A Bed-and Breakfast Mystery
- Daheim, Mary. Saks & Violins: A Bed-and Breakfast
- DAVI
- Davidson, Diane. Sweet Revenge
- Davidson, Diane. Double Shot
- Davidson, Diane. Sticks & Scones
- Graves, Sarah. The Book Of Old Houses
- Graves, Sarah. Trap Door
- Graves, Sarah. Nail Biter
- Hart, Carolyn G. Death Walked In: A Death on Demand Mystery
- Hart, Carolyn G. Letter From Home
- Hart, Carolyn G. Skulduggery
- McCall Smith, Alexander. Love Over Scotland
- McCall Smith, Alexander. Harriet Bean and the League of Cheats
- McCall Smith, Alexander. Espresso Tales
Historical:
(Call Number—Author/Editor’s Name. Title)
- Doherty, P.C. The Poisoner of Ptah
- Doherty, P.C. The Hangman's Hymn
- Doherty, P.C. Corpse Candle
- Gregory, Philippa. The Boleyn Inheritance
- Gregory, Philippa. The Constant Princess
- Gregory, Philippa. Virgin Earth
- PERR
- Perry, Anne. Buckingham Palace Gardens
- Perry, Anne. At Some Disputed Barricade
- Perry, Anne. Angels in the Gloom
- PETE
- Peters, Elizabeth. Tomb of The Golden Bird
- Peters, Elizabeth. The Serpent on the Crown
- Peters, Elizabeth. Children of the Storm
(Call Number—Author/Editor’s Name. Title)
- Beaton, M.C. Death of a Dreamer
- Beaton, M.C. Death of a Bore
- Beaton, M.C. Death of a Village
- BLOC
- Block, Lawrence. The Burglar in the Rye
- Block, Lawrence. The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza
- Block, Lawrence. The Burglar in the Library
- BRAU
- Braun, Lilian, Jackson. The Cat Who Dropped A Bombshell
- Braun, Lilian Jackson. The Cat Who Went Bananas
- Braun, Lilian Jackson. The Cat Who Talked Turkey
- Fluke, Joanne. Carrot Cake Murder
- Fluke, Joanne. Cherry Cheesecake Murder
- Fluke, Joanne. Strawberry Shortcake Murder
- Hall, Parnell. You Have The Right To Remain Puzzled
- Hall, Parnell. Manslaughter
- Hall, Parnell. Client
- MYER
- Myers, Tamar. As The World Churns
- Myers, Tamar. Assault and Pepper
- Myers, Tamar. No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk
(Call Number—Author/Editor’s Name. Title)
- Baldacci, David. Stone Cold
- Baldacci, David. The Collectors
- Baldacci, David. Hour Game
- BILL
- Billingham, Mark. Buried
- Billingham, Mark. Lifeless
- Billingham, Mark. Sleepyhead
- BROW
- Brown, Dan. Deception Point
- Brown, Dan. The Da Vinci Code
- Brown, Dan. Digital Fortress
- Clancy, Tom. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Fallout
- Clancy, Tom. Red Rabbit
- Clancy, Tom. Tom Clancy's Net Force: State of War
- CLAR
- Clark, Carol Higgins. Laced
- Clark, Carol Higgins. All Through The Night
- Clark, Carol Higgins. Burned (Large Text)
- CLAR
- Clark, Mary Higgins. Where Are You Now?
- Clark, Mary Higgins. I Heard That Song Before
- Clark, Mary Higgins. Two Little Girls In Blue
- COBE
- Coben, Harlan. The Innocent
- Coben, Harlan. Just One Look
- Coben, Harlan. No Second Chance
- COOK
- Cook, Robin. Critical
- Cook, Robin. Crisis
- Cook, Robin. Marker
- CORN
- Cornwell, Patricia. Book of the Dead
- Cornwell, Patricia. At Risk
- Cornwell, Patricia. Predator
- CUSS
- Cussler, Clive. Trojan Odyssey
- Cussler, Clive. Dark Watch
- Cussler, Clive. Black Wind
- FOLL
- Follett, Ken. Whiteout
- Follett, Ken. Code To Zero
- Follett, Ken. Lie Down With Lions
- FORS
- Forsyth, Frederick. The Afghan
- Forsyth, Frederick. The Avenger
- Forsyth, Frederick. The Veteran: 5 Heart-Stopping Stories
- Grisham, John. The Partner
- Grisham, John. The Last Juror
- Grisham, John. The King of Torts
- Hamilton, Steve. Night Work
- Hamilton, Steve. Ice Run
- Hamilton, Steve. Winter of the Wolf Moon
- HOAG
- Hoag, Tami. The Alibi Man
- Hoag, Tami. Prior Bad Acts
- Hoag, Tami. Dark Horse
- KOON
- Koontz, Dean. The Darkest Evening of the Year
- Koontz, Dean. The Good Guy
- Koontz, Dean. The Husband
- Patterson, James. 7th Heaven
- Patterson, James. Cross
- Patterson, James. The Quickie
- Reichs, Kathy. Bones To Ashes
- Reichs, Kathy. Cross Bones
- Reichs, Kathy. Grave Secrets
Police/Detective:
(Call Number—Author/Editor’s Name. Title)
- Block, Lawrence. Hit Man
- Block, Lawrence. Tanner's Virgin
- Block, Lawrence. Hit List
- Francis, Dick. Dead Heat
- Francis, Dick. Whip Hand
- Francis, Dick. Second Wind
- Grafton, Sue. R is Ricochet
- Grafton, Sue. G is for Gumshoe
- Grafton, Sue. B is for Burglar
- LIPP
- Lippman, Laura. Another Thing To Fall
- Lippman, Laura. What The Dead Know
- Lippman, Laura. By A Spider's Thread
- Muller, Marcia. The Ever-Running Man
- Muller, Marcia. Vanishing Point
- Muller, Marcia. Dead Midnight
- PARK
- Parker, Robert B. Stranger in Paradise
- Parker, Robert B. Spare Change
- Parker, Robert B. Cold Service
- Woods, Stuart. Santa fe Dead
- Woods, Stuart. Short Straw
- Woods, Stuart. Reckless Abandon
| KEYWORDS & PHRASES for SEARCHING |
When using the DE Library Catalog use the following or similar search terms in the SEARCH box and use the SUBJECT button:
- Mystery
- Detective Mystery
- Mystery fiction
When using an Internet search engine (i.e. Google, MSN, and Altavista) use the following or similar search terms in the SEARCH box:
- Mystery authors
- Mystery books
- Mystery literature
- Mystery fiction
| NON-PRINT RESOURCES: Internet sites |
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Authors’ Websites:
The following section is a listing of author’s and their official websites:
- Anne Perry
- Carl Hiaasen
- Carol Higgins Clark
- Carolyn Hart
- Clive Cussler
- David Baldacci
- Dan Brown
- Dick Francis
- James Patterson
- Janet Evanovich
- John Connolly
- Kathy Reichs
- Ken Follett
- Laura Lippman
- Lawrence Block
- Marcia Muller
- Mary Higgins Clark
- Parnell Hall
- Patricia Cornwell
- Paul C. Doherty
- Robert Parker
- Steve Hamilton
- Sue Grafton
- Suzanne Simmons
- Tami Hoag
- More authors: http://www.mysterynet.com/authors/
Websites:
The following is a listing of various websites promoting mystery authors in various genres:
- Classic Crime Fiction
- Hidden Staircase Mystery Books
- Library Book List
- Mystery Writers of America
- Short Mystery Fiction Society
Journals & Newsletters:
If you are interested in receiving journals or newsletters, try the following links:
- PBS: American Mystery! Specials!
- Virtual Murder: What's on the Internet for mystery buffs?
- Mystery Readers International
| OTHER RESOURCES |
Helpful References:
(Call Number – Title)
- REF 808.8 EN19 -- Encyclopedia of Mystery and Detection
- REF 809.3872 NIEB -- Make Mine A Mystery: A Reader's Guide To Mystery and Detective Fiction
- REF 823 TWEN -- Twentieth Century Crime and Mystery Writer
- REF 823.0872 MYST V.1 -- Mystery and Suspense Writers: The Literature of Crime, Detection, and Espionage
- REF 823.0872 MYST V. 2 -- Mystery and Suspense Writers: The Literature of Crime, Detection, and Espionage
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