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“Beyond a Doubt” By Colleen Coble Bree Nicholls is busy with her canine search and rescue business, the training school she just opened and spending as much time with her son as possible. So, when she finds a dead body in her basement, she is at a loss as to who it could be or how and when they got there. The police are investigating, but every one knows Bree must be involved. As if that weren’t enough to deal with, her best friend’s wedding is interrupted by gunshots. People suspect the shooter is Quentin, the man who was arrested for domestic violence and kidnapping but got away. He’s been in hiding and sending threatening messages to Bree for helping his wife. This little town has a lot going on with all this and a house fire, burglaries and a group of kids breaking into some cabins in the woods. One of which is the sister of Bree’s boyfriend Kade. She found a photo of Bree and her son in one of the cabins with a red circle around their faces. Bree must find out who her enemies are before they get to her and her family.
“The Lost Apothecary” By Sarah Penner In 1791, Nella owns a wellhidden apothecary shop in one of the dark alleys of London. Her shop is only known to women who need her services. The service she provides is undetectable poisons to kill the men that are harming women. She only has two rules. The poison is never to be used on a woman and the killer must write their name and the victim’s name in her ledger. Her secrets seem to be well kept.
But murder has a way of catching up to you.
In presentday London, Caroline Parcewell finds herself walking alone after learning of her husband’s infidelity.
During her walk, she discovers a vial of poison from 1791 that traces back to the still unsolved “apothecary murders.” As a historian, Caroline sets out to discover the secrets of the apothecary. Although she might not survive unearthing people’s long forgotten secrets.
This book is the perfect blend of historical fiction and mystery. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book can be found in the library, on Hoopla and on Libby.
