As we wind down the year, we are going to be counting off our top five picks in several categories for the year. To start with, we are kicking off with the Crime Fiction/Legal Thriller category.
1st Place
The Ninja’s Daughter by Susan Spann
With a quick pace and quirky characters, this book dives deep into Japanese Samurai culture. If you haven’t started this series yet, you better get going. The next one comes out summer 2017.
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2nd Place
Night Work by David C. Taylor
Michael Cassidy is back at it and stuck in Cuba during the revolution. Adding even more to the pot is that Dylan has surfaced in Cuba bringing back the romance from the first book. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
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3rd Place
Dressed for Death by Julianna Deering
After a two year absence, Drew Farthering has again graced our bookshelf with a new mystery. Can he and Madeline survive their first mystery as a married couple? Find out inside.
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4th Place
In the Clearing by Robert Dugoni
Detective Tracey Crosswhite is back in action with a new mystery. As one of our favorite detectives, it is easy to see why Dugoni makes the list every year.
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5th Place
Murder Comes by Mail by A. H. Gabhart
Do you love fun, cozy mysteries? So do we. This series has keep us entertained the whole way through.
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Near Miss
Fifth Column by Mike Hollow
With plenty of British detective humor and banter, this book will satisfy both mystery lovers and WWII history enthusiasts.
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Near Miss
Who Let the Dog Out? by David Rosenfelt
Pet lovers, this is the series for you. Andy Carpenter will warm your heart and keep you hooked on the reading.
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Great list! Can’t wait to read them all. I’ll be doing a guest blog on best character-driven legal thrillers in the new year, so send me your nominations @ hillroweditions@gmail.com or comment on this site.
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