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Trouble Island

Short (a.k.a. “Ruby Vaughn Mysteries” author Jess Armstrong) masters the descriptions of the fierce winter lake in an atmospheric suspense novel of murder, gangsters, and desperation.
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A Girl Like Us

With its fast-paced intriguing prose, this story filled with complicated family dynamics à la Saltburn or Succession, coupled with the isolation of a Ruth Ware novel or Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, will appeal to mystery/thriller lovers.

Johnny Careless

Blue Bloods fans will delight as Wade delivers a complicated police drama of the Don Winslow variety, written in the neo-noir style of Robert B. Parker’s Spenser books.
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The Reluctant Sheriff

The sequel to Code of the Hills is an atmospheric, exquisitely written Southern noir.

The Mailman

The author of The End of the Road introduces a determined, innovative courier in the vein of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher or James Byrne’s Dez Limerick. Appearances are deceiving in this fast-paced thriller, and the characters are introduced gradually so as not to overwhelm the outstanding series debut.
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The Case of the Missing Maid

Osler has created a likable heroine, a good mystery, and a solid LGBTQIA+ fiction entry.
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The Matchmaker

An engaging, quick read, Saeed’s mystery-romance hybrid will be popular at public libraries.
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My Darling Boy

Readers who like the slow burn of a mystery will enjoy this atmospheric thriller. Recommend to fans of Tana French or Kate Morton.
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Shoot the Moon

Barry captures her protagonist’s history of trauma, loss, and addiction in ways that help this somewhat formulaic mystery ring true.
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You Can’t Hurt Me

Pages fly by as secrets rise to the surface, and the engrossing premise keeps readers speculating. This debut builds alluring suspense into an exhilarating twist.
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The Next Deadly Chapter

Fans of this long-running cozy series will find two delightful mysteries in one, contemporary and historical, in the sequel to Murder on Tour.
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Schooled in Murder

The first in the “Campus Sleuth Mysteries” series isn’t quite up to the quality of Gilbert’s “Blue Ridge Library” or “Hunter and Clewe” mysteries. However, fans of cozies set in the world of academia might enjoy.
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A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

The sequel to A Deadly Walk in Devon is an atmospheric mystery with delightful descriptions of the countryside in the Lake District. The story may appeal to fans of closed-house or Golden Age mysteries.
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Mask of the Deer Woman

Strongly consider this for public libraries, particularly those serving tribal land.

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The Ice Retreat

Readers who prefer a likable narrator may be slow to warm to Hollie’s icy personality and hidden inner turmoil. But the suspense, the gothic setting, and a few unexpected twists will hook audiences into the mystery of what goes on behind the Ice Retreat’s locked doors.

Read-Alikes for ‘In Too Deep’ by Lee Child & Andrew Child | LibraryReads

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Where They Last Saw Her

This powerful, provocative novel humanizes the staggering statistics of thousands of Indigenous women who go missing or are murdered. This gripping story is for readers of Rendon’s Cash Blackbear series or Ramona Emerson’s books.

Shadows at Midnight

Like a classic Golden Age mystery, this clever, snappy, and enjoyable cozy offers solid characterizations and comical twists and turns.
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The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case

This third “Conrad the Cat Detective” title (after The Cat Who Solved Three Murders) will satisfy those looking for a book that blends cozy sensibilities and more gritty mystery-thriller elements and explores an unusual crime-fighting partnership.

Read-Alikes for ‘The Waiting’ by Michael Connelly | LibraryReads

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'Murder in the Dressing Room' by Holly Stars | Mystery Debut of the Month

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‘Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right’ by Walter Mosley | Mystery Pick of the Month

Dead in the Frame

A solid Pentecost and Parker installment, Spotswood’s newest title takes on another closed-door mystery to great effect. He balances the tension, the red herrings, and the clues well, and fans of the series will be in for a treat. Mystery readers in general would do well to place this series on their TBR lists to enjoy the twists and turns that make these titles a joy to read.

The Secret of the Three Fates

Fans of Armstrong’s debut and other gothic mysteries will appreciate this haunting, intriguing novel.

Murder in the Dressing Room

Stars’s drag-themed cozy mystery debut is a must-purchase. Give it to fans of Kitty Murphy, Rob Osler, and Frank Anthony Polito.
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The Note

Burke’s trademark style creates tension and suspense, but the deeply flawed protagonists might turn off some readers.
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Knife Skills for Beginners

It might disappoint readers seeking a character-led story, but this novel speaks to budding foodies, who will appreciate the recipes and culinary setting, as well as readers who favor a neatly tied-up mystery.
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Haunting and Homicide

Fans of Ellen Byron’s cozies will appreciate this new series centered on an atmospheric, haunted New Orleans.
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Chain Reaction

Byrne’s sequel to Deadlock is a fast-paced, explosive thriller with a charming hero, Russian terrorists on U.S. soil, high-stakes money schemes, and a worthy opponent.
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Pretty Dead Things

Though it can be slow-moving and repetitive, this novel may interest readers who enjoy cold cases with dual timelines.
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Alter Ego

This entertaining sequel vividly depicts the IP-obsessed contemporary comic book world and its threats to comic artists, such as being replaced by artificial intelligence. It’s a compelling setting for Segura’s richly complicated characters, who make up for some clunkiness and contrivance in the plotting.
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The Crime Brûlée Bake Off

Connolly (A Sporting Season), known for romances, ably opens this new ro-mystery series, crafting a slow, charming, sweet fall and filling the case with details of baking, estate living, and reality TV filming.
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She Doesn’t Have a Clue

The dialogue sparkles and the eccentric characters will delight readers. For fans of the movie Knives Out and those who zipped through Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Dial A for Aunties.

The Man in Black: Stories

As much as Griffiths’s fans will be excited for this collection, mystery readers in general will enjoy these fun mystery and ghost stories. This is a strong purchase for mystery collections.
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They All Fall the Same

The follow-up to Hillbilly Hustle is vicious, violent rural noir, a story of warring Kentucky drug kingpins who are reminiscent of the Hatfields and McCoys. The language and violence will turn some off, but it may remind readers of S.A. Cosby’s novels, without the humor.

Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right

A gritty crime novel with a pace that never lets up; Mosley’s best work since the incomparable Easy Rawlins series.

The Last Room on the Left

Tipping her literary cap to Stephen King’s The Shining, Konen serves up a superbly crafted novel of suspense that will thrill and delight fans of Lucy Foley, Alice Feeney, and Sarah Pearse.
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Imposter Syndrome

Readers may find this an unnecessarily complicated puzzle mystery with little real suspense and few memorable characters. The ending will be unanticipated, though perhaps too tricky to fall for.

The Queens of Crime

Fans of Benedict’s previous novels and those who enjoy historical whodunits will find this hard to put down.

Echo

Clark follows Fall with the third in the series featuring a complex Black police officer haunted by multiple violent deaths in her life. Characters are well-developed in this hard-hitting police procedural that examines justice, and who metes it out.
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The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime

Cozies don’t often work when the author removes the amateur sleuth from their usual environment, but Gemma’s gang comes along to comfort series readers. Fans who traveled to London with the crew in There’s a Murder Afoot will enjoy the return.

Booked for Murder

This atmospheric mystery from a pseudonymous novelist, actor, dramatist, and professor will appeal to readers who enjoy Southern or bookstore settings, quirky characters, and beautiful, descriptive writing.
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Cabaret Macabre

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a richly detailed historical mystery with a classic Christie-esque detective denouement. Recommended for fans of Nicola Upson, Fiona Davis, and Jessica Fellowes.
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The Astrology House

The fraught relationships, deeply held secrets, and mysteries of astrology might pique the interest of listeners seeking suspense about betrayal and revenge.
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Hidden Rooms

Featuring genuinely moving depictions of women facing chronic, mysterious illnesses, this fresh debut will be welcomed by those who love strong women protagonists and small-town mysteries.

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One of Our Kind

A gripping book for those seeking a suspenseful novel that grapples with race, identity, and privilege. Listeners who enjoyed Jordan Peele’s Get Out will want to check out this provocative slow-burn thriller, sure to terrify and spark intense conversation in equal measure.
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The Murder Inn

The suspense and the body count mount in Patterson and Fox’s exciting thriller, a follow-up to their bestselling The Inn. Fans of this popular writing duo will be satisfied.
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Cirque du Slay

With its intriguing circus setting and fascinating glimpses into the main characters’ dating columns, this mystery satisfies. Suggest to fans of Mark Waddell’s The Body in the Back Garden or Ellen Hart’s “Jane Lawless” mystery series.
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The Father She Went To Find

Wilson’s (The Dead Husband) propulsive psychological thriller boasts an intriguing premise and plenty of narrow escapes. It’s occasionally over the top, but riveting.
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The Hunter’s Daughter

A riveting story, combining elements of a psychological thriller and supernatural horror with discussions of mental health.
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Love Letters to a Serial Killer

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate, unsettling psychological thriller about serial killers and the women who love them. Recommended for fans of Karen E. Olson and Ana Reyes.
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You May Now Kill the Bride

Hilarious, bloody good fun.
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When We Were Silent

The audiobook, while filled with upsetting moments of grooming and abuse, will cause listeners to speed to the end to find out if Lou receives justice. Recommend to readers of noir mysteries and psychological suspense.
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A Botanist’s Guide to Society and Secrets

A satisfying mystery, enhanced by excellent narration and an intriguing introduction to Saffron’s Moriarty.
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Cobra Pose

Listeners hoping for a little armchair travel, complete with a fun mystery and endearing characters, need look no further.
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When I Was Alice

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a historical Hollywood mystery with a time-travel twist. Recommended for fans of Renee Patrick and Kelley Armstrong.
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The Return of Ellie Black

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate, intensifying suspense about kidnapping and control. Recommended for fans of Stacy Willingham, Karin Slaughter, and Amy Tintera.
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The Sleepwalkers

A bleakly amusing he said/she said that makes excellent use of the audio format.
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The Main Character

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking compelling contemporary suspense with nods to Agatha Christie classics. Recommended for fans of Laura Dave, Alice Feeney, and Paula Hawkins.
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Kill for Me, Kill for You

Tension builds steadily, and while some may guess the central mystery in this tale of many mysteries, they’ll enjoy the ride nonetheless.
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Tree Pose

An entertaining, superbly narrated audio mystery for those seeking action, intrigue, and romance.
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A Grave Robbery

A sparkling production and highly recommended purchase for any audio mystery collection. Recommend to fans of Elizabeth Peters’s Amelia Peabody series.
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Murder by Lamplight

A deliciously atmospheric historical mystery, sure to delight fans of C.S. Harris and Ambrose Parry.
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One of Us Knows

A twisty, atmospheric thriller with a creepy gothic setting and a cast of unforgettable characters. For fans of Maria Dong’s Liar, Dreamer, Thief.

Safe Enough: Crime Stories by the Author of Jack Reacher

This intriguing assortment should appeal to Child’s many fans, as well as mystery/thriller/crime readers.
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The Blue Hour

Mystery and psychological thriller readers will enjoy peeling back the countless layers of this novel.

The Waiting

Connelly’s name on the cover guarantees a great read; his latest is no exception. The story follows the cases methodically and realistically, and the characters continue to grow. With a TV series on Amazon Prime coming soon starring Maggie Q as Renée Ballard, this novel will generate more interest than usual.

Murder in Highbury

Charming and witty with a well-paced murder to solve, this series starter is sure to delight both Austen fans and mystery lovers.
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The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case

This third “Conrad the Cat Detective” title (after The Cat Who Solved Three Murders) will satisfy those looking for a narrative that blends cozy sensibilities and more gritty mystery-thriller elements and explores an unusual crime-fighting partnership.
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Double Barrel Bluff

Berney’s third Shake Bouchon novel (after Whiplash River) is as much fun as the others. Enthusiastically recommended for all crime fiction fans.
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An Inconvenient Wife

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a contemporary cozy-ish mystery with a Tudor twist. Recommended for fans of Jilly Gagnon, Richard Osman, and Angie Kim.
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Close to Death

Horowitz’s fans will enjoy the many twists in this clever mystery, complete with Horowitz’s signature frames-within-frames structure.
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A Game of Lies

A twisty thriller for fans of Blair Braverman’s Small Game.
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The Rush

This quick but intense tale will have listeners on the edge of their seats. Fans of Jane Harper will want to check this out.
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The Last Note of Warning

Though those new to the series may want to catch up before diving in, this book should appeal to fans of glitzy historical mysteries.
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One Perfect Couple

A tense fight for survival featuring multilayered characters and satisfyingly complex relationships. Ware’s fans will be all in.
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Off the Air

Estes’s debut combines an entertaining mystery with a thought-provoking look at how news is produced. Pair with Tamron Hall’s Watch Where They Hide, another mystery penned by a real-life journalist.
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Camino Ghosts

A brilliantly narrated, captivating story of cruelty, enslavement, and resilience. An essential purchase.
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A Murder Most French

Cozy foodie fun for fans of Rhys Bowen and Jacqueline Winspear.
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Tell Me Who You Are

For fans of intense psychological thrillers in the vein of Stacy Willingham’s A Flicker in the Dark.
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Pay Dirt

The disappearance of a young athlete and the unearthing of a property’s seamy secrets makes for compelling listening. Paretsky’s many fans will clamor for this.
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The Summer of Love and Death

Fans of this series and those who enjoy murder mysteries should enjoy this deft and surprising police procedural.
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The Dredge

A promising debut paired with a deft narrator make this an enjoyable and satisfying listening experience for suspense fans.
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Safe and Sound

McHugh’s atmospheric latest traces the story of a teenage girl who tries to leave her suffocating small town but vanishes without a trace. The many suspects and twists and turns will keep listeners spellbound.
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The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Whodunit buffs will enjoy this witty romp and marvel at how the author has woven plausible outcomes, eras later, for the heroines Austen carefully crafted. Gray doesn’t miss a beat to complicate matters for her sleuthing, would-be lovers and leaves listeners eager for more.
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Cold to the Touch

A taut, well-executed mystery/thriller for fans of Dana Stabenow’s Kate Shugak or Liam Campbell series.
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The Widening Stain

A classic mystery novel that will appeal to modern listeners.
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You Know What You Did

A layered psychological thriller examining the complexities of mental illness and healing. For fans of Lisa Jewell or Gillian Flynn.

'The Grey Wolf' by Louise Penny | Mystery Pick of the Month

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