Thinking Thriller? Think Tuesday!

Week of October 18th's Hot Picks

Several of next Tuesday's additions to our collection have something in common : crime, mystery, suspense and plot-twisting. Enjoy your favorite detectives, forensic specialists, or a little romance for good measure.

The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell

Kay Scarpetta, now a senior forensic analyst for CNN, becomes embroiled in a surreal plot that includes a famous actor accused of an unthinkable crime and the disappearance of a beautiful millionairess with whom her niece Lucy seems to have shared a secret past.

Locked In by Marcia Muller

After being shot, PI Sharon McCone, last seen in 2008's Burn Out, suffers from locked-in syndrome, which involves almost total paralysis but an alert conscious mind. As Sharon lies in a hospital bed, she and members of her agency work to figure out 'who dunnit'.

Blood Game by Iris Johansen

This forensics thriller finds Johansen favorite, Eve Duncan, fresh off her investigation in 2008's Quicksand, matching a surprise found in her refrigerator to a U.S. Senator's murdered daughter. Expect paranormal twists and a stronger romance line with Joe Quinn, Eve's FBI guy.

Southern Lights by Danielle Steel

Assistant D.A. Alexa Hamilton, assigned to prosecute accused serial killer Luke Quentin, is confronted with difficult career and personal choices. Set in Manhattan's gritty courts and in the antebellum South, this part family saga/part thriller is reported to be much more than usual Steel fare.

Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle

Peter Mayle, arguably most famous for his non-fiction works about Provence (France), here delivers a caper mystery featuring Sam Levitt, a jack of all trades lawyer with a love for fine food and wine and a definite flair for investigation.