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Genre Guide

Bay Area Mysteries

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This is a list of current mysteries with links to the San Francisco Bay Area--MCFL

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18 items

18 items

The Killing Lessons

The Killing Lessons

by Black, Saul

Book - 2015

San Francisco detective Valerie Hart leads the investigation into a series of baffling murders. The only connection among the crimes is the discovery of seemingly random objects inserted into the victims’ bodies. San Francisco detective Valerie Hart leads the investigation into a series of baffling murders. The only connection among the crimes is the discovery of seemingly random objects inserted into the victims’ bodies. Show less

San Francisco detective Valerie Hart leads the investigation into a series of baffling murders. The only connection among the crimes is the discovery of seemingly random objects inserted into the victims’ bodies. San Francisco detective Valerie Hart leads the investigation into a series of baffling murders. The only connection among the crimes is the discovery of seemingly random objects inserted into the victims’ bodies. Show less

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Time of Fog and Fire

Time of Fog and Fire

by Bowen, Rhys

Book - 2016

Molly Murphy Sullivan’s NYPD police captain husband goes on a covert assignment working for President Theodore Roosevelt. Molly doesn’t know where he is ...Show more Molly Murphy Sullivan’s NYPD police captain husband goes on a covert assignment working for President Theodore Roosevelt. Molly doesn’t know where he is until she spots him in a movie newsreel shot in San Francisco. When she receives a coded letter from her husband asking for help, she sets off to join him. Show less

Molly Murphy Sullivan’s NYPD police captain husband goes on a covert assignment working for President Theodore Roosevelt. Molly doesn’t know where he is ...Show more Molly Murphy Sullivan’s NYPD police captain husband goes on a covert assignment working for President Theodore Roosevelt. Molly doesn’t know where he is until she spots him in a movie newsreel shot in San Francisco. When she receives a coded letter from her husband asking for help, she sets off to join him. Show less

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Ripped From the Pages

Ripped From the Pages

by Carlisle, Kate

Book - 2015

When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents’ house in Northern California, she finds that wooden barrels aren’t ...Show more When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents’ house in Northern California, she finds that wooden barrels aren’t the only things stored in wine caves. In one cave a room is discovered containing artwork, rare books, a chest of jewelry, and a mummified body…. Show less

When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents’ house in Northern California, she finds that wooden barrels aren’t ...Show more When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents’ house in Northern California, she finds that wooden barrels aren’t the only things stored in wine caves. In one cave a room is discovered containing artwork, rare books, a chest of jewelry, and a mummified body…. Show less

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The Sauvignon Secret

The Sauvignon Secret

A Wine Country Mystery

by Crosby, Ellen

Book - 2011

The death of Paul Noble, a wine importer and distributor with lots of enemies, leads Virginia vintner/detective Lucie Montgomery to the vineyards of California's Napa and Sonoma valleys in search of answers. The death of Paul Noble, a wine importer and distributor with lots of enemies, leads Virginia vintner/detective Lucie Montgomery to the vineyards of California's Napa and Sonoma valleys in search of answers. Show less

The death of Paul Noble, a wine importer and distributor with lots of enemies, leads Virginia vintner/detective Lucie Montgomery to the vineyards of California's Napa and Sonoma valleys in search of answers. The death of Paul Noble, a wine importer and distributor with lots of enemies, leads Virginia vintner/detective Lucie Montgomery to the vineyards of California's Napa and Sonoma valleys in search of answers. Show less

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The Man on the Washing Machine

The Man on the Washing Machine

A Mystery

by Cox, Susan R.

Book - 2015

Theo Bogart is hiding under an alias in San Francisco, trying to distance herself from a family scandal in England. She runs a small business, and works ...Show more Theo Bogart is hiding under an alias in San Francisco, trying to distance herself from a family scandal in England. She runs a small business, and works in a close-knit neighborhood. When strange events bring the police into play, Theo's false identity and new life are about to be exposed. Show less

Theo Bogart is hiding under an alias in San Francisco, trying to distance herself from a family scandal in England. She runs a small business, and works ...Show more Theo Bogart is hiding under an alias in San Francisco, trying to distance herself from a family scandal in England. She runs a small business, and works in a close-knit neighborhood. When strange events bring the police into play, Theo's false identity and new life are about to be exposed. Show less

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No Footprints

No Footprints

by Dunlap, Susan

Book - 2012

While scouting a location site on the Golden Gate Bridge, stunt double Darcy Lott sees a woman about to jump. Darcy manages to pull her back, but, as the...Show more While scouting a location site on the Golden Gate Bridge, stunt double Darcy Lott sees a woman about to jump. Darcy manages to pull her back, but, as the woman leaves, she tells Darcy that she will be dead by Thanksgiving. Darcy has four days to find her and keep her from killing herself, but she has no idea who the mysterious woman is. Show less

While scouting a location site on the Golden Gate Bridge, stunt double Darcy Lott sees a woman about to jump. Darcy manages to pull her back, but, as the...Show more While scouting a location site on the Golden Gate Bridge, stunt double Darcy Lott sees a woman about to jump. Darcy manages to pull her back, but, as the woman leaves, she tells Darcy that she will be dead by Thanksgiving. Darcy has four days to find her and keep her from killing herself, but she has no idea who the mysterious woman is. Show less

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Claire DeWitt and the Bohemian Highway

Claire DeWitt and the Bohemian Highway

by Gran, Sara

Book - 2013

When an ex-boyfriend of San Francisco detective Claire DeWitt is found murdered, the police are convinced it’s a robbery gone-bad. But Claire knows bette...Show more When an ex-boyfriend of San Francisco detective Claire DeWitt is found murdered, the police are convinced it’s a robbery gone-bad. But Claire knows better. She finds clues in two other cases, one in 1980’s East Village, NY, and the other in Marin county. Show less

When an ex-boyfriend of San Francisco detective Claire DeWitt is found murdered, the police are convinced it’s a robbery gone-bad. But Claire knows bette...Show more When an ex-boyfriend of San Francisco detective Claire DeWitt is found murdered, the police are convinced it’s a robbery gone-bad. But Claire knows better. She finds clues in two other cases, one in 1980’s East Village, NY, and the other in Marin county. Show less

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Pacific Burn

Pacific Burn

A Thriller

by Lancet, Barry

Book - 2016

In this 3rd Jim Brodie thriller, the San Francisco Japanese antiques dealer and PI goes up against the CIA, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security—and a killer operating on both sides of the Pacific. In this 3rd Jim Brodie thriller, the San Francisco Japanese antiques dealer and PI goes up against the CIA, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security—and a killer operating on both sides of the Pacific. Show less

In this 3rd Jim Brodie thriller, the San Francisco Japanese antiques dealer and PI goes up against the CIA, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security—and a killer operating on both sides of the Pacific. In this 3rd Jim Brodie thriller, the San Francisco Japanese antiques dealer and PI goes up against the CIA, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security—and a killer operating on both sides of the Pacific. Show less

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A Circle of Wives

A Circle of Wives

by LaPlante, Alice

Book - 2014

When a prominent surgeon is found dead in a Palo Alto hotel, local police detective Samantha Adams is assigned to the case. She discovers that the doctor...Show more When a prominent surgeon is found dead in a Palo Alto hotel, local police detective Samantha Adams is assigned to the case. She discovers that the doctor is married to three different women in three different states. Is one of his wives the murderer? Show less

When a prominent surgeon is found dead in a Palo Alto hotel, local police detective Samantha Adams is assigned to the case. She discovers that the doctor...Show more When a prominent surgeon is found dead in a Palo Alto hotel, local police detective Samantha Adams is assigned to the case. She discovers that the doctor is married to three different women in three different states. Is one of his wives the murderer? Show less

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The Fall

The Fall

A Novel

by Lescroart, John T

Book - 2015

Late one night an African American girl plummets to her death from the overpass above San Francisco's Stockton Tunnel. Did she fall, or was she pushed? Dismas Hardy and his daughter and law firm associate, Rebecca, take up the hunt for the killer. Late one night an African American girl plummets to her death from the overpass above San Francisco's Stockton Tunnel. Did she fall, or was she pushed? Dismas Hardy and his daughter and law firm associate, Rebecca, take up the hunt for the killer. Show less

Late one night an African American girl plummets to her death from the overpass above San Francisco's Stockton Tunnel. Did she fall, or was she pushed? Dismas Hardy and his daughter and law firm associate, Rebecca, take up the hunt for the killer. Late one night an African American girl plummets to her death from the overpass above San Francisco's Stockton Tunnel. Did she fall, or was she pushed? Dismas Hardy and his daughter and law firm associate, Rebecca, take up the hunt for the killer. Show less

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The Setup Man

The Setup Man

A Novel

by Monday, T. T.

Book - 2014

Johnny Adcock is winding down his career as a Major League Baseball player, and developing a new one as a private investigator. When a teammate tells him...Show more Johnny Adcock is winding down his career as a Major League Baseball player, and developing a new one as a private investigator. When a teammate tells him about a problem he has with his wife, Johnny thinks it’s the usual story of an athlete’s marriage on the rocks. However, when Johnny starts digging, he finds links to murder and human trafficking. Show less

Johnny Adcock is winding down his career as a Major League Baseball player, and developing a new one as a private investigator. When a teammate tells him...Show more Johnny Adcock is winding down his career as a Major League Baseball player, and developing a new one as a private investigator. When a teammate tells him about a problem he has with his wife, Johnny thinks it’s the usual story of an athlete’s marriage on the rocks. However, when Johnny starts digging, he finds links to murder and human trafficking. Show less

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The Poison Artist

The Poison Artist

by Moore, Jonathan

Book - 2016

Dr. Caleb Maddox, a San Francisco toxicologist, meets a mysterious and irresistible woman at a bar, and as he searches for her after their encounter, he becomes entangled in a serial murder investigation. Dr. Caleb Maddox, a San Francisco toxicologist, meets a mysterious and irresistible woman at a bar, and as he searches for her after their encounter, he becomes entangled in a serial murder investigation. Show less

Dr. Caleb Maddox, a San Francisco toxicologist, meets a mysterious and irresistible woman at a bar, and as he searches for her after their encounter, he becomes entangled in a serial murder investigation. Dr. Caleb Maddox, a San Francisco toxicologist, meets a mysterious and irresistible woman at a bar, and as he searches for her after their encounter, he becomes entangled in a serial murder investigation. Show less

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Someone Always Knows

Someone Always Knows

by Muller, Marcia

Book - 2016

San Franciso P.I.,Sharon McCone, and her husband and business partner, Hy Ripinsky, have settled into a new home and office and are just starting to feel ...Show more San Franciso P.I.,Sharon McCone, and her husband and business partner, Hy Ripinsky, have settled into a new home and office and are just starting to feel comfortable. Then the calm is shattered when a shady former colleague reappears, and it’s unclear what he wants. Show less

San Franciso P.I.,Sharon McCone, and her husband and business partner, Hy Ripinsky, have settled into a new home and office and are just starting to feel ...Show more San Franciso P.I.,Sharon McCone, and her husband and business partner, Hy Ripinsky, have settled into a new home and office and are just starting to feel comfortable. Then the calm is shattered when a shady former colleague reappears, and it’s unclear what he wants. Show less

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15th Affair

15th Affair

by Patterson, James

Book - 2016

As she settles into married life, San Francisco police detective Lindsay Boxer thinks she’s found domestic bliss. But when a beautiful blonde woman disap...Show more As she settles into married life, San Francisco police detective Lindsay Boxer thinks she’s found domestic bliss. But when a beautiful blonde woman disappears from the scene of a murder Lindsay's life begins to unravel. Her husband, Joe, vanishes, and the deeper Lindsay digs the more she suspects that Joe shares a secret past with the mysterious blonde. Show less

As she settles into married life, San Francisco police detective Lindsay Boxer thinks she’s found domestic bliss. But when a beautiful blonde woman disap...Show more As she settles into married life, San Francisco police detective Lindsay Boxer thinks she’s found domestic bliss. But when a beautiful blonde woman disappears from the scene of a murder Lindsay's life begins to unravel. Her husband, Joe, vanishes, and the deeper Lindsay digs the more she suspects that Joe shares a secret past with the mysterious blonde. Show less

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Vixen

Vixen

by Pronzini, Bill

Book - 2015

Nameless, the semi-retired San Francisco PI, meets with model Cory Beckett. Cory's brother, Kenneth, is accused of stealing a necklace from the wealthy V...Show more Nameless, the semi-retired San Francisco PI, meets with model Cory Beckett. Cory's brother, Kenneth, is accused of stealing a necklace from the wealthy Vorhees family. When questioned, Kenneth claims he was framed by his sister. It turns out that Cory’s real vocation is marrying and divorcing wealthy men, like Andrew Vorhees. Show less

Nameless, the semi-retired San Francisco PI, meets with model Cory Beckett. Cory's brother, Kenneth, is accused of stealing a necklace from the wealthy V...Show more Nameless, the semi-retired San Francisco PI, meets with model Cory Beckett. Cory's brother, Kenneth, is accused of stealing a necklace from the wealthy Vorhees family. When questioned, Kenneth claims he was framed by his sister. It turns out that Cory’s real vocation is marrying and divorcing wealthy men, like Andrew Vorhees. Show less

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Die-off

Die-off

A John Marquez Novel

by Russell, Kirk

Book - 2013

John Marquez works undercover for California Fish and Game’s Special Operations Unit. In this thriller he finds himself thoroughly involved when a two-ye...Show more John Marquez works undercover for California Fish and Game’s Special Operations Unit. In this thriller he finds himself thoroughly involved when a two-year-old murder case, a notorious animal trafficker, and thousands of invasive northern pike collide--but are these elements really tied together? Show less

John Marquez works undercover for California Fish and Game’s Special Operations Unit. In this thriller he finds himself thoroughly involved when a two-ye...Show more John Marquez works undercover for California Fish and Game’s Special Operations Unit. In this thriller he finds himself thoroughly involved when a two-year-old murder case, a notorious animal trafficker, and thousands of invasive northern pike collide--but are these elements really tied together? Show less

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A Sleuth in Sausalito

A Sleuth in Sausalito

by Sheldon, Carol

Book - 2014

After ten years of not knowing what happened to her mother, Gwen Harris is notified that recently discovered remains might be those of the missing woman. ...Show more After ten years of not knowing what happened to her mother, Gwen Harris is notified that recently discovered remains might be those of the missing woman. Leaving Michigan to find out what she can in Sausalito, where her mother disappeared, Gwen begins a long and arduous journey to discover what happened, and why. Show less

After ten years of not knowing what happened to her mother, Gwen Harris is notified that recently discovered remains might be those of the missing woman. ...Show more After ten years of not knowing what happened to her mother, Gwen Harris is notified that recently discovered remains might be those of the missing woman. Leaving Michigan to find out what she can in Sausalito, where her mother disappeared, Gwen begins a long and arduous journey to discover what happened, and why. Show less

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Death on Telegraph Hill

Death on Telegraph Hill

by Tallman, Shirley

Book - 2012

Returning from an evening performance by Oscar Wilde on Telegraph Hill in 1882 San Francisco, attorney Sarah Woolson and her brother, Samuel, are targeted...Show more Returning from an evening performance by Oscar Wilde on Telegraph Hill in 1882 San Francisco, attorney Sarah Woolson and her brother, Samuel, are targeted by a gunman. When Samuel is shot Sarah begins an investigation into the shooter's identity and his intended victim. Show less

Returning from an evening performance by Oscar Wilde on Telegraph Hill in 1882 San Francisco, attorney Sarah Woolson and her brother, Samuel, are targeted...Show more Returning from an evening performance by Oscar Wilde on Telegraph Hill in 1882 San Francisco, attorney Sarah Woolson and her brother, Samuel, are targeted by a gunman. When Samuel is shot Sarah begins an investigation into the shooter's identity and his intended victim. Show less

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