In the 1945 movie "Pursuit to Algiers", Sherlock Holmes called poison "a woman's weapon" due to its subtlety, connection to food and non-violent deadliness. Poison captures the imagination of mystery readers (and writers) because it can be administered up close or from a distance, and can take effect immediately or very slowly over a long period of time. We've gathered some favorite poisoning whodunnits. These stories feature murder most foul, but without a spot of blood.
When Amanda Garth was born, a mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of her birth parents. The err...Show more
When Amanda Garth was born, a mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of her birth parents. The error was quickly fixed, Amanda was never told, and the secret was forgotten until revealed in casual conversation. Determined to discover her other identity, Amanda calls on her almost-family, only to discover a deadly secret.
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When Amanda Garth was born, a mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of her birth parents. The err...Show more
When Amanda Garth was born, a mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of her birth parents. The error was quickly fixed, Amanda was never told, and the secret was forgotten until revealed in casual conversation. Determined to discover her other identity, Amanda calls on her almost-family, only to discover a deadly secret.
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When a church fair ends in multiple murders, Agatha Raisin must investigate the secrets in her small village—and find out who poisoned the jam.
When a church fair ends in multiple murders, Agatha Raisin must investigate the secrets in her small village—and find out who poisoned the jam.
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When a church fair ends in multiple murders, Agatha Raisin must investigate the secrets in her small village—and find out who poisoned the jam.
When a church fair ends in multiple murders, Agatha Raisin must investigate the secrets in her small village—and find out who poisoned the jam.
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Flavia De Luce loves chemistry, poisons and playing pranks on her sisters. She also loves solving mysteries, which comes in handy when a dead man turns up in her garden.
Flavia De Luce loves chemistry, poisons and playing pranks on her sisters. She also loves solving mysteries, which comes in handy when a dead man turns up in her garden.
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Flavia De Luce loves chemistry, poisons and playing pranks on her sisters. She also loves solving mysteries, which comes in handy when a dead man turns up in her garden.
Flavia De Luce loves chemistry, poisons and playing pranks on her sisters. She also loves solving mysteries, which comes in handy when a dead man turns up in her garden.
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It's Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-bakin...Show more
It's Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-baking contest. The day is meticulously planned, from the judging panel to the maple lattes, and Leila can't wait for the entire town to enjoy some sweet treats. But when a neighbor drops dead from sampling a poisoned pumpkin pie, it's not just Leila's perfect day that's in jeopardy; her livelihood is now at stake. And after yet another near-fatal incident, she realizes an even more terrifying truth: the killer wasn't targeting her neighbor but someone even closer to home! Can Leila figure out who's behind the murder before the dough hits the fan?
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It's Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-bakin...Show more
It's Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-baking contest. The day is meticulously planned, from the judging panel to the maple lattes, and Leila can't wait for the entire town to enjoy some sweet treats. But when a neighbor drops dead from sampling a poisoned pumpkin pie, it's not just Leila's perfect day that's in jeopardy; her livelihood is now at stake. And after yet another near-fatal incident, she realizes an even more terrifying truth: the killer wasn't targeting her neighbor but someone even closer to home! Can Leila figure out who's behind the murder before the dough hits the fan?
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A group of aspiring detective novelists host a Murder Fête, a fundraiser that culminates in naming the winner of a mystery-writing contest and guaranteein...Show more
A group of aspiring detective novelists host a Murder Fête, a fundraiser that culminates in naming the winner of a mystery-writing contest and guaranteeing publication in Britain and the States. But when the local who was to announce the contest winner is poisoned at the opening-night cocktail party, Phyllida Bright is drawn in to investigate.
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A group of aspiring detective novelists host a Murder Fête, a fundraiser that culminates in naming the winner of a mystery-writing contest and guaranteein...Show more
A group of aspiring detective novelists host a Murder Fête, a fundraiser that culminates in naming the winner of a mystery-writing contest and guaranteeing publication in Britain and the States. But when the local who was to announce the contest winner is poisoned at the opening-night cocktail party, Phyllida Bright is drawn in to investigate.
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At a seemingly respectable dinner party, a man chokes on his cocktail and dies. However, there was no poison in his glass—and not motive to be found.
At a seemingly respectable dinner party, a man chokes on his cocktail and dies. However, there was no poison in his glass—and not motive to be found.
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At a seemingly respectable dinner party, a man chokes on his cocktail and dies. However, there was no poison in his glass—and not motive to be found.
At a seemingly respectable dinner party, a man chokes on his cocktail and dies. However, there was no poison in his glass—and not motive to be found.
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Sherlock Holmes was a master of poisons, and in his first appearance we see his expertise in action. This story has it all: love triangles, revenge, and a woman dying of a broken heart.
Sherlock Holmes was a master of poisons, and in his first appearance we see his expertise in action. This story has it all: love triangles, revenge, and a woman dying of a broken heart.
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Sherlock Holmes was a master of poisons, and in his first appearance we see his expertise in action. This story has it all: love triangles, revenge, and a woman dying of a broken heart.
Sherlock Holmes was a master of poisons, and in his first appearance we see his expertise in action. This story has it all: love triangles, revenge, and a woman dying of a broken heart.
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Pamela has organized a weekend-long knitting bee as part of a conference on fiber arts and crafts, but when pompous Professor Robert Greer-Gordon Critter,...Show more
Pamela has organized a weekend-long knitting bee as part of a conference on fiber arts and crafts, but when pompous Professor Robert Greer-Gordon Critter, the keynote speaker at the conference, crashes the bee, he seems more interested in flirting than knitting. After coffee and cookies are served, the professor suddenly collapses, seemingly poisoned. But how? Everyone had the coffee and cookies.
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Pamela has organized a weekend-long knitting bee as part of a conference on fiber arts and crafts, but when pompous Professor Robert Greer-Gordon Critter,...Show more
Pamela has organized a weekend-long knitting bee as part of a conference on fiber arts and crafts, but when pompous Professor Robert Greer-Gordon Critter, the keynote speaker at the conference, crashes the bee, he seems more interested in flirting than knitting. After coffee and cookies are served, the professor suddenly collapses, seemingly poisoned. But how? Everyone had the coffee and cookies.
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With a group of children's literature fans staying at her B&B, Charlotte falls down a proverbial rabbit hole after a guest is poisoned at a Mad Hatter...Show more
With a group of children's literature fans staying at her B&B, Charlotte falls down a proverbial rabbit hole after a guest is poisoned at a Mad Hatter tea party and must investigate a number of guests who all had a motive for disposing of the unfortunate victim.
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With a group of children's literature fans staying at her B&B, Charlotte falls down a proverbial rabbit hole after a guest is poisoned at a Mad Hatter...Show more
With a group of children's literature fans staying at her B&B, Charlotte falls down a proverbial rabbit hole after a guest is poisoned at a Mad Hatter tea party and must investigate a number of guests who all had a motive for disposing of the unfortunate victim.
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Attempting to blaze a new trail for women at the University College London in 1923, research assistant Saffron Everleigh becomes involved in solving the murder of a professor's wife who appeared to have been poisoned at a school dinner party.
Attempting to blaze a new trail for women at the University College London in 1923, research assistant Saffron Everleigh becomes involved in solving the murder of a professor's wife who appeared to have been poisoned at a school dinner party.
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Attempting to blaze a new trail for women at the University College London in 1923, research assistant Saffron Everleigh becomes involved in solving the murder of a professor's wife who appeared to have been poisoned at a school dinner party.
Attempting to blaze a new trail for women at the University College London in 1923, research assistant Saffron Everleigh becomes involved in solving the murder of a professor's wife who appeared to have been poisoned at a school dinner party.
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Untalented leading lady, Misty, playing Cryptessa, fatally collapses halfway through drinking her mid-afternoon smoothie, which is later discovered to hav...Show more
Untalented leading lady, Misty, playing Cryptessa, fatally collapses halfway through drinking her mid-afternoon smoothie, which is later discovered to have been laced with rat poison. Indeed, most of the people involved in the production had good reason to want Misty dead.
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Untalented leading lady, Misty, playing Cryptessa, fatally collapses halfway through drinking her mid-afternoon smoothie, which is later discovered to hav...Show more
Untalented leading lady, Misty, playing Cryptessa, fatally collapses halfway through drinking her mid-afternoon smoothie, which is later discovered to have been laced with rat poison. Indeed, most of the people involved in the production had good reason to want Misty dead.
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When Lila Macapagal's notorious food critic boyfriend Derek dies after eating in her family's restaurant, Lila is the first suspect. Lila needs to find the murderer to clear her name and save her family's restaurant.
When Lila Macapagal's notorious food critic boyfriend Derek dies after eating in her family's restaurant, Lila is the first suspect. Lila needs to find the murderer to clear her name and save her family's restaurant.
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When Lila Macapagal's notorious food critic boyfriend Derek dies after eating in her family's restaurant, Lila is the first suspect. Lila needs to find the murderer to clear her name and save her family's restaurant.
When Lila Macapagal's notorious food critic boyfriend Derek dies after eating in her family's restaurant, Lila is the first suspect. Lila needs to find the murderer to clear her name and save her family's restaurant.
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When up-and-coming singing sensation Shelby Vaughn arrives in town for two weeks of concert dates, she hires her old friend Angie and the rest of the bake...Show more
When up-and-coming singing sensation Shelby Vaughn arrives in town for two weeks of concert dates, she hires her old friend Angie and the rest of the bakery crew to supply cupcakes for the VIP guest lounge every night. After overhearing Shelby in a heated argument with her manager, Mel is concerned, but she and the crew decide to make the best of their time working with the star. Just as the bakers fall into the rhythm of the job, Shelby's manager is found dead, clutching a bit of fabric from a Santa suit and a cupcake. With the bakery crew and Shelby's backup dancers all dressed in similar Santa costumes, it's impossible to say who is the killer. When all suspicions lead back to Shelby, Mel and Angie stand up for their friend, determined to prove her innocence before she's frosted for a crime she didn't commit.
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When up-and-coming singing sensation Shelby Vaughn arrives in town for two weeks of concert dates, she hires her old friend Angie and the rest of the bake...Show more
When up-and-coming singing sensation Shelby Vaughn arrives in town for two weeks of concert dates, she hires her old friend Angie and the rest of the bakery crew to supply cupcakes for the VIP guest lounge every night. After overhearing Shelby in a heated argument with her manager, Mel is concerned, but she and the crew decide to make the best of their time working with the star. Just as the bakers fall into the rhythm of the job, Shelby's manager is found dead, clutching a bit of fabric from a Santa suit and a cupcake. With the bakery crew and Shelby's backup dancers all dressed in similar Santa costumes, it's impossible to say who is the killer. When all suspicions lead back to Shelby, Mel and Angie stand up for their friend, determined to prove her innocence before she's frosted for a crime she didn't commit.
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In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.
In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.
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In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.
In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.
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When an ostentatious and vindictive wine critic is murdered, retired NYPD detective Nico Doyle is once more pulled into an investigation in his new town. This time, there is no shortage of suspects.
When an ostentatious and vindictive wine critic is murdered, retired NYPD detective Nico Doyle is once more pulled into an investigation in his new town. This time, there is no shortage of suspects.
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When an ostentatious and vindictive wine critic is murdered, retired NYPD detective Nico Doyle is once more pulled into an investigation in his new town. This time, there is no shortage of suspects.
When an ostentatious and vindictive wine critic is murdered, retired NYPD detective Nico Doyle is once more pulled into an investigation in his new town. This time, there is no shortage of suspects.
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