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IMBA
The Independent Mystery Booksellers Association
March 2008
The following were the bestselling books at reporting member stores of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association in March:
Hardcover
1. The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny
2. Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
3. Another Thing to Fall by Laura Lippman
4. Friend of the Devil by Peter Robinson
5. Tell Me, Pretty Maiden by Rhys Bowen
6. Black Widow by Randy Wayne White
7. An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear
8. Murder Melts in Your Mouth by Nancy Martin
9. The Silver Swan by Benjamin Black
10. Shanghai Tunnel by Sharan Newman
tied with
Pushing Up Daisies by Rosemary Harris
tied with
Killer Heat by Linda Fairstein
Paperback
1. What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman
2. Calumet City by Charlie Newton
3. Damsels in Distress by Joan Hess
4. Murder in the Marais by Cara Black
tied with
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny
6. A Vicky Hill Exclusive! by Hannah Dennison
tied with
The Mezzo Wore Mink by Mark Schweizer
tied with
Christine Falls by Benjamin Black
9. ragonwell Dead by Laura Childs
10. Through a Glass, Deadly by Sarah Atwell
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January 2008
The following were the bestselling books at reporting member stores of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association in January:
Hardcover
1. BLEEDING KANSAS by Sara Paretsky
2. BLUE HEAVEN by C.J. Box
3. TOUCHSTONE by Laurie R. King
4. A PALE HORSE by Charles Todd
5. DEATH SONG by Michael McGarrity
6. THE TIMER GAME by Susan Arnout Smith
7. PLUM LUCKY by Janet Evanovich
8. BLASPHEMY by Douglas Preston
8. 'T' IS FOR TRESPASS by Sue Grafton
10. THE CHAMELEON'S SHADOW by Minette Walters
10. THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL by Steve Berry
Paperback
1. THE STATE OF THE ONION by Julie Hyzy
2. DEATH OF A MAID by M.C. Beaton
3. DARKLING by Yasmine Galenorn
4. CHILI CON CORPSE by J.B. Stanley
5. THE SHAPE SHIFTER by Tony Hillerman
6. A DEEPER SLEEP by Dana Stabenow
7. GETTING OLD IS TO DIE FOR by Rita Lakin
8. WATER LIKE A STONE by Deborah Crombie
9. THE OVERLOOK by Michael Connelly
10. BRING YOUR OWN POISON by Jimmie Ruth Evans
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December 2007
The following are the December bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. 'T' IS FOR TRESPASS by Sue Grafton
2. PERSON OF INTEREST by Theresa Schwegel
3. HER ROYAL SPYNESS by Rhys Bowen
4. LORD JOHN AND THE HAND OF DEVILS by Diana Gabaldon
5. THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL by Steve Berry
6. THE DARKEST EVENING by Dean Koontz
6. KISSING CHRISTMAS GOODBYE by M.C. Beaton
8. SPQR XI: UNDER VESUVIUS by John Maddox Roberts
8. KNITTING BONES by Monica Ferris
10. RED MANDARIN DRESS By Qiu Xiaolong
Paperback
1. DUST by Martha Grimes
2. TRAP DOOR by Sarah Graves
3. THE MYSTERY LOVER'S PUZZLE BOOK by Linda Murdock
4. THE TOMB OF ZEUS by Barbara Cleverly
5. REAL MURDERS by Charlaine Harris
5. THE BLADE ITSELF by Marcus Sakey
7. PREACHING TO THE CORPSE by Roberta Islieb
8. MURDER 101 by Maggie Barbieri
9. FIRE TRAP
* no number 10 -- not enough consensus
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November 2007
The following are the November bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. NOW & THEN (SPENSER) by Robert B. Parker
2. THE WANDERING GHOST by Martin Limon
3. A CHRISTMAS BEGINNING by Anne Perry
3. PETER AND THE SECRET OF RUNDOON by Barry & Pearson
5. PROTECT AND DEFEND by Vince Flynn
5. THE CHASE by Clive Cussler
7. CREATION IN DEATH by J.D. Robb
8. BOOK OF THE DEAD by Patricia Cornwell
9. KISSING CHRISTMAS GOODBYE by M.C. Beaton
Paperback
1. THE CRAFTY TEDDY by John Lamb
2. THE TOMB OF ZEUS by Barbara Cleverly
2. THE BODY IN THE IVY by Katherine Hall Page
4. A CAROL FOR A CORPSE by Claudia Bishop
5. BEATING THE BABUSHKA by Tim Maleeny
6. SHROUDS OF HOLLY by Kate Kingsbury
6. ACCESSORY TO MURDER by Elaine Viets
8. PAYING THE PIPER by Simon Wood
9. THE DEATH OF CORINNE by R.T. Raichev
10. TURKEY FLAMBE by Nancy Fairbanks
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October 2007
The following are the October bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. KISSING CHRISTMAS GOODBYE by M.C. Beaton
2. AN ICE COLD GRAVE by Charlaine Harris
3. DEXTER IN THE DARK by Jeff Lindsay
4. BLONDE FAITH by Walter Mosley
4. THE 47TH SAMURAI by Stephen Hunter
4. MIDNIGHT RAMBLER by James Swain
7. VOICES by Arnaldur Indridason
8. INTERRED WITH THEIR BONES by Jennifer Lee Carrell
9. NOW AND THEN by Robert B. Parker
9. WORLD WITHOUT END by Ken Follett
Paperback
1. BEATING THE BABUSHKA by Tim Maleeny
2. FIND ME by Carol O'Connell
3. THE THIRTEENTH TALE by Diane Setterfield
3. MOTIF FOR MURDER by Laura Childs
3. HOLMES ON THE RANGE by Steve Hockensmith
6. DYING TO BE THIN by Kathryn Lilley
6. THE FRIGHT OF THE IGUANA by Linda O. Johnston
6. DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER by Jeff Lindsay
6. TAPPED OUT by Natalie Roberts
6. STEALING THE DRAGON by Tim Maleeny
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September 2007
The following are the September bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. HEARTSICK by Chelsea Cain
2. THE GIRL WITH BRAIDED HAIR by Margaret Coel
3. DEXTER IN THE DARK by Jeff Lindsay
4. AN ICE COLD GRAVE by Charlaine Harris
4. THUNDER BAY by William Kent Krueger
6. THE 47TH SAMURAI by Stephen Hunter
6. BONES TO ASHES by Kathy Reichs
6. SECOND SHOT by Zoë Sharp
9. SWEET REVENGE by Diane Mott Davidson
10. THE BLOODY TOWER by Carola Dunn
Paperback
1. FIRST DROP by Zoë Sharp
2. THE ALEHOUSE MURDERS by Maureen Ash
3. A STOLEN SEASON by Steve Hamilton
4. LOVE, LIES AND LIQUOR by M.C. Beaton
5. CATNAPPED by Gabriella Herkert
6. CRIME SEEN by Victoria Laurie
6. THE DROWNING MAN by Margaret Coel
6. STILL LIFE by Louise Penny
9. STRING OF LIES by Mary Ellen Hughes
10. FACE DOWN O'ER THE BORDER by Kathy Lynn Emerson
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August 2007
The following are the August bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. THE PENGUIN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH by Donna Andrews
2. THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN by James Lee Burke
3. THUNDER BAY by William Kent Krueger
4. SWEET REVENGE by Diane Mott Davidson
5. JUSTICE DENIED by J.A. Janc
5. DEAD EX by Harley Jane Kozak
7. THURSDAY NEXT: FIRST AMONG SEQUELS by Jasper Fforde
8. BEYOND REACH by Karin Slaughter
9. AGNES AND THE HITMAN by Crusie & Mayer
9. HARD ROW by Margaret Maron
Paperback
1. THE CHOCOLATE JEWEL CASE by JoAnna Carl
2. A SECRET RAGE by Charlaine Harris
3. BILLY BOYLE by James Benn
4. A BRUSH WITH DEATH by Hailey Lind
5. THE MERLOT MURDERS by Ellen Crosby
6. A PLAY OF LORDS by Margaret Frazer
6. AMMUNITION by Ken Brunstied
6. THE TUNNELS by Michelle Gagnon
9. SHARP OBJECTS by Gillian Flynn
10. SAKS AND VIOLINS by Mary Daheim
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July 2007
The following are the July bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. HER ROYAL SPYNESS by Rhys Bowen
2. THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN by James Lee Burke
2. THE SECRET SERVANT by Daniel Silva
4. KILLER WEEKEND by Ridley Pearson
5. THE JUDAS STRAIN by James Rollins
6. THURSDAY NEXT: FIRST AMONG SEQUELS by Jasper Fforde
6. LEAN MEAN THIRTEEN by Janet Evanovich
8. A WELCOME GRAVE by Michael Koryta
9. SILENCE by Thomas Perry
10. A FATAL GRACE by Louise Penny
Paperback
1. DECAFFEINATED CORPSE by Cleo Coyle
2. STILL LIFE by Louise Penny
3. THE FALSE-HEARTED TEDDY by John Lamb
4. BRUSH WITH DEATH by Hailey Lind
5. A THOUSAND BONES by P.J. Parrish
6. DEATH BY SUDOKU by Kaye Morgan
7. MISSING WHITE GIRL by Jeffrey J. Mariotte
8. DEAD WRONG by J.A. Jance
9. JESUS OUT TO SEA by James Lee Burke
10. ANTIQUES ROADKILL by Barbara Allan
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June 2007
The following are the June bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. THE OVERLOOK by Michael Connelly
2. LEAN MEAN THIRTEEN by Janet Evanovich
3. FREE FIRE by C J Box
3. STALIN'S GHOST by Martin Cruz Smith
5. SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN by Donna Leon
6. REQUIEM FOR AN ASSASSIN by Barry Eisler
7. LOVE KILLS by Edna Buchanan
8. LITTLE TINY TEETH by Aaron Elkins
8. THREE BAGS FULL by Leonie Swann
10. BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE by Lee Child
10. PLAY DEAD by David Rosenfelt
Paperback
1. THE FALSE-HEARTED TEDDY by John Lamb
2. OUR LADY OF PAIN by Marion Chesney
3. JESUS OUT TO SEA by James Lee Burke
3. WITCH HUNT by Shirley Daamsgard
5. THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS by Nancy Pickard
6. THE LAST ASSASSIN by Barry Eisler
7. DEATH RIDES THE SURF by Nora Charles
8. THE ART OF DETECTION by Laurie King
9. CRUEL POETRY by Vicki Hendricks
10. HIT PARADE by Lawrence Block
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April 2007
The following are the April bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. WHAT THE DEAD KNOW by Laura Lippman
2. HUNTER'S MOON by Randy Wayne White
2. THE NAMING OF THE DEAD by Ian Rankin
4. THE WOODS by Harlan Coben
5. SPANISH DAGGER by Susan Wittig Albert
6. THE GOOD HUSBAND OF ZEBRA DRIVE by Alexander McCall Smith
7. SIMPLE GENIUS by David Baldacci
7. THE SPELLMAN FILES by Lisa Lutz
9. WITHERING HEIGHTS by Dorothy Cannell
10. MURDER WITH RESERVATIONS by Elaine Viets
Paperback
1. CATALOGUE OF DEATH by Jo Dereske
2. CONSIGNED TO DEATH by Jane Clelend
3. MURDER OF A BOTOXED BLONDE by Denise Swanson
3. BLOOD OF PARADISE by David Corbett
5. THE ALPINE RECLUSE by Mary Daheim
6. SECRETS ON SATURDAY by Ann Purser
7. MOLD FOR MURDER by Tim Myers
8. THE HARD WAY by Lee Child
8. COCAINE BLUES by Kerry Greenwood
10. BLEEDING HEARTS by Susan Wittig Albert
10. THE OLD WINE SHADES by Martha Grimes
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March 2007
The following are the March bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. WATER LIKE A STONE by Deborah Crombie
2. THE WATCHMAN by Robert Crais
3. DADDY'S GIRL by Lisa Scottoline
4. MAGIC CITY by James Hall
4. PUSS 'N CAHOOTS by Rita Mae Brown
6. WHAT THE DEAD KNOW by Laura Lippman
6. KEY LIME PIE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
8. HUNTER'S MOON by Randy Wayne White
8. HURRICANE PUNCH by Tim Dorsey
8. ROMA by Steven Saylor
8. A CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED DEATH by Nancy Martin
Paperback
1. THE OLD WINE SHADES by Martha Grimes
2. THE LOST GARDENS by Anthony Elgin
3. BLOOD ORANGE BREWING by Laura Childs
4. ACTS OF VIOLETS by Kate Collins
5. OH, DANNY BOY by Rhys Bowen
6. SWEET AND DEADLY by Charlaine Harris
7. DARK ASSASSIN (Monk. by Anne Perry
7. BLOOD OF PARADISE by David Corbett
9. NO GOOD DEEDS by Laura Lippman
10. CATALOGUE OF DEATH by Jo Dereske
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February 2007
The following are the February bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. WATER LIKE A STONE by Deborah Crombie
2. HIGH PROFILE by Robert B. Parker
3. THE GRAVE TATTOO by Val McDermid
4. DUST by Martha Grimes
5. BAD BLOOD by Linda Fairstein
6. THE CONJURER by Cordelia Frances Biddle
7. STORM RUNNERS by T. Jefferson Parker
8. DAMAGE CONTROL by Robert Dugoni
9. AUNT DIMITY GOES WEST by Nancy Atherton
10. THE ALEXANDRIA LINK by Steve Berry
Paperback
1. THE ORKNEY SCROLL by Lyn Hamilton
2. GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DIE? by Patricia Sprinkle
3. AUNT DIMITY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA by Nancy Atherton
4. TO LOVE AND TO PERISH by Laura Durham
5. MURDER CAN DEPRESS YOUR DACHSHUND by Selma Eichler
6. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEB by Susan McBride
7. MEOW IS FOR MURDER by Linda O. Johnston
7. CHERRY CHEESECAKE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
7. FAUX FINISHED by Peg Marberg
10. GROUND TO A HALT by Claudia Bishop
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January 2007
The following are the January bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. THE BLADE ITSELF by Marcus Sakey
2. DUST by Martha Grimes
3. WEB OF EVIL by J.A. Jance
4. FIND ME by Carol O'Connell
5. PLUM LOVIN' by Janet Evanovich
6. FALSE MIRROR by Charles Todd
7. THE SONG IS YOU by Megan Abbott
8. A DEEPER SLEEP by Dana Stabenow
8. WILD INDIGO by Sandi Ault
10. SHAPE SHIFTER by Tony Hillerman
Paperback
1. THE CAT WHO DROPPED A BOMBSHELL by Lilian Jackson Braun
2. NO DOMINION by Charlie Huston
3. EDGE OF EVIL by J.A. Jance
4. CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT SITTER by Blaize Clement
5. THE CASE OF THE MISSING BOOKS by Ian Sansom
6. DEATH ON THE FAMILY TREE by Patricia Sprinkle
7. THE FALLEN by T. Jefferson Parker
8. BRIDE AND DOOM by Deborah Donnelly
9. GLOSSED AND FOUND by India Ink
10. A LONG SHADOW by Charles Todd
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December 2006
The following are the December bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. THE SHAPE SHIFTER by Tony Hillerman
2. UNDER ORDERS by Dick Francis
3. HANNIBAL RISING by Thomas Harris
3. NATURE GIRL by Carl Hiaasen
5. TREASURE OF KHAN by Clive & Dirk Cussler
6. TRUE EVIL by Greg Iles
6. NO NEST FOR THE WICKET by Donna Andrews
8. STILL LIFE by Louise Penny
9. THE WINTER OF FRANKIE MACHINE by Don Winslow
9. HAT CAME BEFORE HE SHOT HER by Elizabeth George
Paperback
1. 'S' IS FOR SILENCE by Sue Grafton
2. FRENCH FRIED by Nancy Fairbanks
3. MRS. MALORY & A DEATH IN THE FAMILY by Hazel Holt
3. RAPID FIRE by Donna Ball
5. HURRICANE HOMICIDE by Nora Charles
6. SADDLED WITH TROUBLE by Michele Scott
7. NOTHING BUT TROUBLE by Michael McGarrity
7. JAR CITY by Arnaldur Indridason
9. BLINDFOLD GAME by Dana Stabenow
10. A CHARMED DEATH by Madelyn Alt
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November 2006
The following are the November bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. NATURE GIRL by Carl Hiaasen
2. ALL MOrTAL FLESH by Julia Spencer-Fleming
3. HUNDRED DOLLAR BABY by Robert Parker
4. SHAPE SHIFTER by Tony Hillerman
5. A CHRISTMAS SECRET by Anne Perry
5. WILDFIRE by Nelson DeMille
7. HOLLYWOOD STATION by Joseph Wambaugh
8. THE THIRTEENTH TALE by Diane Setterfield
9. THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS by John Connolly
9. L A REX by William Beall
Paperback
1. HIGH HEELS ARE MURDER by Elaine Viets
2. MRS. MALORY AND A DEATH IN THE FAMILY by Hazel Holt
3. BUBBLES ALL THE WAY by Sarah Strohmeyer
4. THE CLEANUP by Sean Doolittle
5. SLAY BELLS by Kate Kingsbury
6. OFFICER DOWN by Theresa Schwegel
6. COOKING UP MURDER by Miranda Bliss
8. WHO'S SORRY NOW? by Jill Churchill
9. DOLLED UP FOR MURDER by Deb Baker
10. NAIL BITER by Sarah Graves
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October 2006
The following are the October bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. UNDER ORDERS by Dick Francis
2. ECHO PARK by Michael Connelly
3. THE THIRTEENTH TALE by Diane Shetterfield
4. WHAT CAME BEFORE HE SHOT HER by Elizabeth George
5. ALL MORTAL FLESH by Julia Spencer-Fleming
6. MOTOR MOUTH by Janet Evanovich
7. KIDNAPPED by Jan Burke
8. MESSENGER OF TRUTH by Jacqueline Winspear
9. THE WINTER OF FRANKIE MACHINE by Don Winslow
10. STOLEN SEASON by Steve Hamilton
10. STILL LIFE by Louise Penny
Paperback
1. GREYWALKER by Kat Richardson
2. DOLLED UP FOR MURDER by Deb Baker
3. SHOOTING GALLERY by Hailey Lind
4. A DANGEROUS MAN by Charlie Huston
5. THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z by Don Winslow
5. THE MOURNFUL TEDDY by John Lamb
7. DEADLY YARN by Maggie Sefton
8. CHINA BAYLE'S BOOK OF DAYS by Susan Wittig Albert
9. A FATAL APPRAISAL by J.B. Stanley
10. A PEACH OF A MURDER by Livia Washburn
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September 2006
The following are the September bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. MESSENGER OF TRUTH by Jacqueline Winspear
2. GRAVE SURPRISE by Charlaine Harris
3. THE THIRTEENTH TALE by Diane Setterfield
4. THE DROWNING MAN by Margaret Coel
5. A MERRY BAND OF MURDERERS edited by Claudia Bishop and Don Bruns
6. LOVES, LIES AND LIQUOR by M.C. Beaton
7. PETER AND THE SHADOW THIEVES by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson and Greg Call
8. THE BOOK OF FATE by Brad Meltzer
9. A STOLEN SEASON by Steve Hamilton
10. THE MERLOT MURDERS by Ellen Crosby
Paperback
1. THE CINCO DE MAYO MURDER by Lee Harris
2. THE CASE OF THE ROASTED ONION by Claudia Bishop
3. THE GHOST AND THE DEAD MAN'S LIBRARY by Alice Kimberly
4. FEAR ON FRIDAY by Ann Purser
5. THROUGH THE DARKNESS by Marcia Talley
6. WREATH OF DECEPTION by Mary Ellen Hughes
7. BLOODLINES by Jan Burke
8. EYE OF THE WOLF by Margaret Coel
9. CITIZEN VINCE by Jess Walter
10. ASHES AND BONES by Dana Cameron
10. KILLER INSTINCT by Victoria Laurie
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August 2006
The following are the August bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
l. THE FOURTH BEAR by Jasper Fforde
2. THE MESSENGER by Daniel Silva
3. MESSENGER OF TRUTH by Jacqueline Winspear
4. PEGASUS DESCENDING by James Lee Burke
5. DEAD WRONG by J.A. Jance
6. NO NEST FOR THE WICKET by Donna Andrews
7. THE NIGHT GARDENER by George Pelecanos
8. BLOWN AWAY by G.M. Ford
8. CORONADO by Dennis Lehane
8. NO GOOD DEED by Laura Lippman
8. BILLY BOYLE by James Benn
Paperback
1. THE MOURNFUL TEDDY by John Lamb
2. DEADLY YARN by Maggie Sefton
3. MURDER MOST FROTHY Cleo Coyle
4. THE CHOCOLATE BRIDAL BASH by Joanna Carl
5. AN UNMENTIONABLE MURDER by Kate Kingsbury
6. DAMN NEAR DEAD edited by Duane Swierczynski
7. EDGE OF EVIL by J. A. Jance
8. THE BIG OVER EASY by Jasper Fforde
9. DEAD MAN DOCKING by Mary Daheim
10. MURDER OF A REAL BAD BOY by Denise Swanson
10. ONE HEX OF A WEDDING by Yasmine Galenorn
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July 2006
The following are the July bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. PEGASUS DESCENDING by James Lee Burke
2. BREAK NO BONES by Kathy Reichs
3. NO GOOD DEEDS by Laura Lippman
4. TWELVE SHARP by Janet Evanovich
5. PIECE OF MY HEART by Peter Robinson
6. VANISHING POINT by Marcia Muller
7. THE MESSENGER by Daniel Silva
8. BLACK ORDER by James Rollins
9. BONES TO PICK by Carolyn Haines
10. RUSTY NAIL by J.A. Konrath
Paperback
1. BOOKMARKED TO DIE by Jo Dereske
2. EVAN BLESSED by Rhys Bowen
3. FIRE SALE by Sara Paretsky
4. MURDER OVER EASY By Jimmie Ruth Evans
5. MERCY FALLS by William Kent Krueger
6. TO THE POWER OF THREE by Laura Lippman
7. THE LINCOLN LAWYER by Michael Connelly
8. A FIFTH OF BRUEN by Ken Bruen
9. SCRATCH THE SURFACE by Susan Conant
10. RAIDERS OF THE LOST CORSET by Ellen Byerum
10. THIRTY-THREE TEETH by Colin Cotterill
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June 2006
The following are the June bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. TWELVE SHARP by Janet Evanovich
2. THE ART OF DETECTION by Laurie King
3. THE LAST ASSASSIN by Barry Eisler
4. THE COLD MOON by Jeffrey Deaver
5. THE HARD WAY by Lee Child
6. PIECE OF MY HEART by Peter Robinson
7. BLUE SCREEN by Robert B. Parker
8. MURDER IN LITTLE ITALY by Victoria Thompson
9. THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY by Donna Leon
10. UNNATURAL SELECTION by Aaron Elkins
Paperback
1. BOOKMARKED TO DIE by Jo Dereske
2. MURDER BY THE BOOK BY D.R. MEREDITH
3. FLICKER OF DOUBT by Tim Myers
4. EMBROIDERED TRUTH by Monica Ferris
5. TO DARKNESS AND TO DEATH by Julia Spencer-Fleming
6. BLOOD FROM A STONE by Donna Leon
6. DON OF THE DEAD by Casey Daniels
8. STRANGE AFFAIR by Peter Robinson
8. DEADLY GREETINGS by Elizabeth Bright
10. KILLING RAIN by Barry Eisler
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May 2006
The following are the February bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. THE BOOKWOMAN'S LAST FLING, John Dunning
2. IN PLAIN SIGHT, C.J. Box
3. MURDER UNLEASHED, Elaine Viets
3. PROMISE ME, Harlan Coben
5. HEART OF THE WORLD, Linda Barnes
6. THE HARD WAY, Lee Child
7. THE TOMB OF THE GOLDEN BIRD, Elizabeth Peters
8. DEFINITELY DEAD, Charlaine Harris
9. DARK TORT, Diane Mott Davidson
9. BLEEDING HEARTS, Susan Wittig Albert
Paperback
1. EIGHT OF SWORDS, David Skibbins
2. MRS. JEFFRIES APPEALS THE VERDICT, Emily Brightwell
3. THE DA VINCI CODE, Dan Brown
4. THE CANE MUTINY, Tamar Myers
4. OUT OF RANGE, C.J. Box
6. DEEP BLUE SEA, Lori Avecato
6. BLUSH WITH DEATH, India Ink
6. BUST, Ken Bruen and Jason Starr
6. BOOKMARKED TO DIE, John Dunning
10. BLOOD FROM A STONE, Donna Leon
10. SUDDEN DEATH, David Rosenfelt
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April 2006
The following are the April bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. BLEEDING HEARTS by Susan Wittig Albert
2. PROMISE ME by Harlan Coben
3. DARK TORT by Diane Mott Davidson
3. THE TOMB OF THE GOLDEN BIRD by Elizabeth Peters
5. BLUE SHOES AND HAPPINESS by Alexander McCall-Smith
6. THE BIG BAMBOO by Tim Dorsey
7. DARK LIGHT by Randy Wayne White
7. LOST GARDENS by Anthony Eglin
9. THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS by Nancy Pickard
10. NICOTINE KISS by Loren D. Estleman
Paperback
1. THE SIGN OF THE BOOK by John Dunning
2. LOCKED ROOMS by Laurie R. King
3. THE MAJOLICA MURDERS by Deborah Morgan
3. THE SERPENT ON THE CROWN by Elizabeth Peters
5. LONG SPOON LANE by Anne Perry
5. THE DA VINCI CODE by Dan Brown
7. THE GOODBYE BODY by Joan Hess
8. SPICE BOX by Lou Jane Temple
9. DEAD MAN'S BONES by Susan Wittig Albert
10. THE MASK OF ATREUS by Andrew Hartley
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March 2006
The following are the March bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. THE FALLEN by T. Jefferson Parker
2. DARK LIGHT by Randy Wayne White
3. SOUR PUSS by Rita Mae Brown
4. NIGHTLIFE by Thomas Perry
5. THE TWO MINUTE RULE by Robert Crais
6. THE OLD WINE SHADES by Martha Grimes
7. OH DANNY BOY by Rhys Bowen
7. THE ETHICAL ASSASSIN by David Liss
9. HAVE YOUR CAKE AND KILL HIM TOO by Nancy Martin
10. THE CHERRY CHEESECAKE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
Paperback
1. WITH NO ONE AS WITNESS by Elizabeth George
2. DEATH OF THE PARTY by Carolyn Hart
3. OWLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL by Donna Andrews
4. CAT'S EYEWITNESS by Rita Mae Brown
4. MURDER IN GREENWICH VILLAGE by Lee Harris
6. FOR BETTER OR HEARSE by Laura Durham
7. LAKE OF SORROWS by Erin Hart
7. DEATH IN THE GARDEN by Elizabeth Ironside
9. BARK M FOR MURDER by J.A. Jance
9. CHAMOMILE MOURNING by Laura Childs
9. DESERT SHADOWS by Betty Webb
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February 2006
The following are the February bestsellers at Independent Mystery Booksellers Association member stores:
Hardcover
1. SEA CHANGE by Robert B. Parker
2. THE OLD WINE SHADES by Martha Grimes
3. AUNT DIMITY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA by Nancy Atherton
4. THE TWO MINUTE RULE by Robert Crais
5. PRAYERS FOR THE ASSASSIN by Robert Ferrigno
6. OUT OF ORDER by Charles Benoit
6. DEATH DANCE by Linda Fairstein
8. HOLMES ON THE RANGE by Steve Hockensmith
9. THE MARK OF THE LION by Suzanne Arruda
10. AN UNACCEPTABLE DEATH by Barbara Seranella
Paperback
1. THEFT ON THURSDAY by Ann Purser
2. WHERE THERE'S A WILL by Aaron Elkins
3. THE CLOSERS by Michael Connelly
3. HARD TRUTH by Nevada Barr
5. YOU MAY NOW KILL THE BRIDE by Deborah Donnelly
6. ENTOMBED by Linda Fairstein
7. DEATH IN THE GARDEN by Elizabeth Ironside
8. AUNT DIMITY AND THE NEXT OF KIN by Nancy Atherton
8. DEEP BLUE ALIBI by Paul Levine
10. DEAD MEN DON'T LYE by Tim Myers
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