Murdoch Mysteries. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 1997 book, Except the Dying
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Except the Dying
Maureen Jennings, 1997
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Maureen Jennings, Cal Coons, Alexandra Zarowny, 2008-

The series takes place in Toronto starting in 1895 and follows Detective William Murdoch of the Toronto Constabulary, who solves many of his cases using methods of detection that were unusual at the time. Detective Murdoch is assisted by the three other main characters: Inspector Brackenreid, Doctor Julia Ogde, and the inexperienced but eager Constable George Crabtree, who aspires to be a mystery novel writer.


The Shape of Water. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Shape of Water
Guillermo del Toro, Daniel Kraus, 2018
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Guillermo del Toro, 2017

Elisa Esposito, who was found abandoned as an infant with wounds on her neck by the side of a river, is mute and communicates through sign language. She lives a very routine life, even masturbating at the same time every day which she times with an egg timer. The facility receives a mysterious creature captured from a South American river by Colonel Richard Strickland, who is in charge of the project, to study it.


Jesse Stone: Sea Change. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Sea Change
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Sea Change
Robert B. Parker, 2006
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Robert Harmon, 2007

Under the advice of his therapist, Police Chief Jesse Stone embarks on a mission to occupy his mind and curb his drinking habits by revisiting unresolved cases from the past. Out of the three cases predating his tenure, he decides to delve into the murder of a bank teller as his primary focus. Simultaneously, he finds himself involved in the investigation of an alleged rape, further stretching his resources and determination to seek justice.


The Crossing. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the 1971 book
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The Crossing
Howard Fast, 1971
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Robert Harmon, 2000

On December 17, 1776, General George Washington, plagued by superior British forces and suffering from a diminishing army due to disease, desertion and lack of funds, faces the possibility of losing the war for American independence. However, on Christmas Eve a week later, Washington makes a bold and courageous decision. Taking a chance with a daring surprise attack against a group of experienced Hessian mercenaries, he leads his army across the treacherous Delaware River covered in ice.


A Christmas Exchange. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Molly Cooper's Dream Date
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Molly Cooper's Dream Date
Barbara Hannay, 2010
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Justin G, 2020

The holiday season has started & Molly Cooper’s looking for joy. Finally living her dream, Molly swaps her quaint farmhouse for London Financier Patrick’s posh apartment. Molly begins to look forward to all communication with Patrick and he finds Molly’s warm emails and texts charming & compelling. Sparks fly between them as they get to know each other as they live in each other’s spaces.


The Pilot's Wife. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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The Pilot's Wife
Anita Shreve, 1998
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Robert Markowitz, 2002

Following the shocking discovery of a tragic mid-air explosion aboard Flight 274—piloted by her husband—Kathryn Lyons’ picture-perfect life abruptly comes crashing down. When the black box is found and alarming allegations about her spouse possibly being to blame for the crash are revealed, the tension increases. Could her husband have been a terrorist in disguise? Was everything she had done with him a lie?


Widows. Poster of the 2002 TV series and cover of the 1983 book
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Widows
Lynda La Plante, 1983
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Geoffrey Sax, 2002-

The spouses of three men who lost their lives during an attempt to steal a renowned painting unite to track down those responsible for their husbands’ deaths and to complete the mission of acquiring the valuable artwork.