Librarian D.O.A.: Modern Mystery

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Five Things Friday 8/28/26

August is almost over, yay! Relentless heat and drought. My poor garden. Hopefully September won’t be all about the weather.

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Two Twisted Crowns

by Rachel Gillig

A wonderful second book in the Shepherd King duology. Curses, unholy bargains, bravery and romance make for a compelling tale.

Christmas Presents

by Lisa Unger

A well known true crime podcaster comes to town looking into a ten year old murder. Bookstore owner Madeline Martin survived a night of horror, and has been getting Christmas gifts yearly from an anonymous person she’s sure is the killer...

A Darkness Absolute

by Kelley Armstrong

Book two in the Rockton series brings a blizzard, two bodies in a cave, and a woman trapped in a hole in the caves who says she’s been held captive for a year. She can’t identify her kidnapper, and the town is gripped by fear that the pe...

One Dark Window

by Rachel Gillig

An ancient king made a deal with a wood spirit to create cards that would give magical powers to their wielders. He was betrayed though, and now lurks in the mind of a girl, keeping her safe till he can get his revenge. Lyrical and fairy...

City of the Lost

by Kelley Armstrong

Intense novel about a town in the Yukon where people can go to hide from their problems or crimes. Casey is allowed to come to town because she’s a detective, and the body count of citizens dying is growing. First in the Rockton series.

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