Mysteries & Thrillers - Susan McBride

THE JO LARSEN MYSTERIES:

Walk a Crooked Line
Thomas & Mercer
July 10, 2018

A young girl has taken her own life. But what—or who—drove her to it?

When a teenager’s body is found at the base of the old water tower, Detective Jo Larsen is one of the first on the scene. Tragically, it appears to be a clear case of suicide.

But the more Jo learns about Kelly Amster, the more she finds herself needing to understand why the high school sophomore would take that fatal plunge. As they interview family and friends, Jo and her partner, Hank Phelps, begin to fit together the pieces of a dark puzzle. Something happened to Kelly in their small town of Plainfield, Texas—and it sent the young girl straight over the edge.

Haunted by the memories of her own childhood, Jo digs deep into the shadowy corners of a seemingly tight-knit community—to uncover a devastating secret…

“Walk a Crooked Line is that rare bird, a police procedural with a huge heart. Seamlessly weaving threads of plot and backstory into a rich, emotional tapestry, Susan McBride delivers a deeply compelling story of a teenaged girl whose big dreams bring her nothing but tragedy. I guarantee you’ll enjoy your time with the two dogged detectives on the case, Jo Larsen and Hank Phelps. This is a book you’ll gobble up in one sitting.”
—William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author of Ordinary Grace

“A taut, tense thriller from the powerful opening chapter to the shocking end. Authentic characters in a realistic plot that makes the crime all the more horrific. Settle in. You won’t put it down.”
—Robert Dugoni, international bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave

“Absorbing and intricately plotted. If you love police procedurals with a determined, compelling detective at the helm, you’ll love Susan McBride’s new series. Move over, Harry Bosch. Jo Larsen’s on the job!”
—Diane Capri, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Hunt for Jack Reacher series

Walk Into Silence
Thomas & Mercer
December 1, 2016

“McBride’s intense, heartbreaking thriller grabs from the start and stays long after the end. She masterfully leads readers in multiple directions via her fast-paced narrative, giving them clues through the police investigation—plus insightful in-between chapter snippets from her missing woman’s journal. Her star is amazingly empathic, complex and unapologetically imperfect and her co-stars rock the read. The complexities of each character plus the pulse pounding twists and turns make this one memorable story. (Four stars)”
—RT Book Reviews Magazine

THE RIVER ROAD MYSTERIES:

Come Helen High Water
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
June 2017 (Ebook) / July 2017 (Paperback) / June 2017 (Audiobook)

“A delightful read… as much as readers might be tempted to speed through to the end to discover the truth, the pleasure of every moment spent with these characters will make them resist.”
—Kings River Life

To Helen Back
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
May 2014 (Ebook) / July 2014 (Paperback) / October 2015 (Audiobook)

“…packed with small-town charm. The clever senior sleuth is a cross between Miss Marple and your favorite grandmother, and the intriguing plot will keep readers turning the pages until the surprising conclusion.”
—New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson

Mad as Helen
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
July 2014 (Ebook) / September 2014 (Paperback) / October 2015 (Audiobook)

“Reading a novel by Susan McBride is like sitting down with an old friend for a cup of coffee… With vim and vigor, McBride peppers the mystery with humorous scenes… Definitely worth the read.”
—Jennifer Vido

Not a Chance in Helen
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
September 2014 (Ebook) / October 2014 (Paperback) / October 2015 (Audiobook)

DEBUTANTE DROPOUT MYSTERIES:

Say Yes to the Death
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
September 2015

“This was a fun and enjoyable read that I could not put down… I enjoyed getting to know Andy and her friends and I especially love the dialogue and interactions between Andy and Cissy… I can’t wait to read the next book in this engagingly entertaining series.”
—Dru’s Book Musings

The Susan McBride Collection
Ebook bundle
Books included: Blue Blood, The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, The Lone Star Lonely Hearts Club, Night of the Living Deb and Too Pretty to Die
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
December 2014
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Blue Blood
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
February 2004 (Avon Mass Market Paperback) / December 2013 (Ebook) / October 2015 (Paperback)

“…Blue Blood is set in Dallas, and Ms. McBride knows her territory. She has put together a funny, eccentric bunch of characters who bound around town with perfect manicures, big hair and lots of social savvy… a hilarious romp.”
—Dallas Morning News

The Good Girl’s Guide To Murder
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
February 2005 (Avon Mass Market Paperback) / December 2013 (Ebook) / October 2015 (Paperback)

“…as alluring as an Escada evening dress and as tempting as a slice of death-by-chocolate cake.”
—Publishers Weekly

The Lone Star Lonely Hearts Club
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
January 2006 (Avon Mass Market Paperback) / December 2013 (Ebook) / October 2015 (Paperback)

“Ahh, the simple pleasures of a cozy mystery. This one has it all: suspicious deaths of wealthy widows, a smart-aleck narrator who reluctantly investigates the deaths, and even a little tasty cuisine…. this is a fun book with plenty of humor and mystery.”
—Lincoln Journal Star

Night of the Living Deb
HarperCollins Witness Impulse
January 2007 (Avon Mass Market Paperback) / January 2014 (Ebook) / October 2015 (Paperback)

“Fans of the series will enjoy this lively entry that starts with the club celebration and never slows down until the end.”
—Midwest Book Review

Too Pretty to Die
Mass Market PB, Avon / Ebook / Audiobook, Witness Impulse (HarperCollins)
February 2008 (Avon Mass Market Paperback) / January 2014 (Ebook)/ October 2015 (Paperback)

“McBride’s tightly-wrapped plot and comedic touches make her latest the one of the sassiest, most satisfying books of the Debutante Dropout Mysteries… a fabulous tale.”
—Romantic Times Book Reviews

MAGGIE RYAN MYSTERIES:

And Then She Was Gone
Mayhaven Publishing
July 2000

Overkill
Mayhaven Publishing
October 2001

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