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A gritty crime novel with a pace that never lets up; Mosley’s best work since the incomparable Easy Rawlins series.
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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.
Fans of Armstrong’s debut and other gothic mysteries will appreciate this haunting, intriguing novel.
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.
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.
A gritty crime novel with a pace that never lets up; Mosley’s best work since the incomparable Easy Rawlins series.
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.
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.
Fans of Benedict’s previous novels and those who enjoy historical whodunits will find this hard to put down.
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.
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.
This novel is effective in innumerable ways, particularly with its attention to the generational gap and the emotional disconnection created by the internet. Pargin’s deft combination of mystery and satire will appeal to the YA audience and to older readers.
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Readers can look forward to a Jazz Age murder mystery featuring Jay Gatsby’s sleuthing younger sister, a story inspired by a real-life antiquities scandal in Pakistan, and the return of senior sleuth Vera Wong.
David Baldacci sets his latest in a 1944 London bookshop, Julia Bartz offers a locked-room thriller, and Heather Graham writes about a would-be-murderous smart house and personal AI.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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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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.
The setting, characters, and structure of the novel are compelling, and, as the title suggests, there are secrets and lies aplenty. For fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.
Penny’s follow-up to A World of Curiosities plays on readers’ fears as she launches a new story arc that is completed in this installment but presents a cliffhanger. It’s a frightening novel of duality, of good versus evil, with an allegorical tale for today’s world, as only Penny can write.
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Guilt and Ginataan
There’s less emphasis on Filipino culture in the sequel to Murder and Mamon, a slower-paced story, but cozy readers will still enjoy the food descriptions.
The sequel to Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys is another delightful mystery filled with humor and mishaps.
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Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge
Although the mystery (Johnsen’s first to be published in English) is slight, the atmospheric Hallmark-style book is set up as if it were an Advent calendar: 24 chapters, one for each day in December leading up to Christmas. The multiple storylines offer a little for everyone: mountain climbing, village secrets, romance, bullying. The Norwegian customs and recipes are an extra treat.
Pass the popcorn and settle in for a terrific time with this seamlessly crafted blend of historical fiction and old-school suspense.
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The More the Terrier
Fans of the series will enjoy Andy Carpenter’s latest outing, which includes a complex but fast-moving mystery, plenty of offbeat characters on both sides of the law, and several dogs. As in the earlier books, Rosenfelt doesn’t weigh them down with too much backstory, so newcomers can dive right in.
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The Arizona Triangle
This desert noir features complex characters trapped in an ugly, emotional past. The vivid details and beauty of the Arizona landscape are in sharp contrast to the repellent secrets of a killer.
Readers who fondly remember Ellen Raskin’s The Westing Game and newer fans of Gigi Pandian’s “Secret Staircase Mysteries” will find Ryan’s cleverly crafted adventure to be a real treasure
Penny’s follow-up to A World of Curiosities plays on readers’ fears as she launches a new story arc that is completed in this installment but presents a cliffhanger. It’s a frightening novel of duality, of good versus evil, with an allegorical tale for today’s world, as only Penny can write.
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A Very Bad Thing
A fun, fast-paced thriller that keeps secrets until the very last page. A worthy addition to mystery and thriller sections.
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A Slay Ride Together with You
This festive novel is perfect for fans of Amanda Flower, Jacqueline Frost, and Ellie Alexander and for readers who enjoy mysteries and suspense with a dash of Christmas cheer.
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Gingerbread Danger
This follow-up to Blueberry Blunder is perfect for series fans and readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and books that explore the Amish way of life. Even readers unfamiliar with the series who crave a holiday read will enjoy Flower’s respectful balance of Amish culture with genre expectations.
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Murder in the Ranks
The characters need further development in this debut, but Jones excels at the vivid descriptions of Algiers during World War II. Readers interested in the roles of women and an atmospheric story set in a less-discussed theater of war will be fascinated by the details.
This novel is effective in innumerable ways, particularly with its attention to the generational gap and the emotional disconnection created by the internet. Pargin’s deft combination of mystery and satire will appeal to the YA audience and to older readers.
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Blue Christmas Bones
Fans of character-driven mysteries with madcap plots will find they can’t help falling in love with Haines’s latest (after Lights, Camera, Bones).
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We Solve Murders
Given the big-screen plans for The Thursday Murder Club, Osman’s new novel will be in high demand. Although it starts a little slowly, this humorous caper quickly picks up speed, and readers will root for the trio. The humor and characters are reminiscent of Deanna Raybourn’s hit Killers of a Certain Age.
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Misery Hates Company
With its old-fashioned language and slow pace, this historical mystery, which recalls Crimson Peak and Cold Comfort Farm, isn’t for everyone. However, the gothic atmosphere and family secrets will appeal to some.
Fans of Notaro’s essays will identify and appreciate the vein of absurdity and irony running throughout this novel, but there is also a pulsing brutality and shocking tragedy at its heart that will appeal to true crime fans. Fact may still remain stranger than fiction, but Notaro’s compelling novel gives truth a run for the money.
A riveting genre-blending audio, enhanced with excellent storytelling and plenty of surprises. Listeners won’t want to put this down. Share with those seeking a unique, closed-circle mystery with a twist.
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Blessed Water
This fresh, tongue-in-cheek mystery abounds with snark, heart-pounding thrills, vibrant characters, and the sweetness of found family. Listeners will eagerly await the next installment in this outstanding series.
This gripping racially charged murder mystery delves deeply into the harsh realities and societal attitudes of the South in the ’60s. Baldacci’s fans will be clamoring for it and can rest assured that they’re in for a satisfying ride.
A thrilling ending to a spectacular crime fiction series. Dramatic, outrageous, yet nuanced, this goes to the top of the list.
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Long Time Gone
This unputdownable listen would be a welcome addition to any thriller collection. Donlea’s fans will be delighted.
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The Redemption of Morgan Bright
A powerful blend of psychological horror and social commentary, this will have listeners catching their breath in fear. Fans of Ana Reyes’s The House in the Pines or Jennifer Cody Epstein’s The Madwomen of Paris won’t want to miss Panatier’s (The Phlebotomist) hair-raising latest.
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I Want You More
Expect the unexpected in this unsettling thriller, perfect for fans of Amelia Morris’s Wildcat.
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The Long-Shot Trial
This humorous novel, loosely based on a real case, captivates and entertains.
This debut paranormal mystery offers humor, love, and a strong cast of characters who form a found family. S.C.Y.T.H.E. is a fascinating premise that offers great possibilities for future mysteries.
Deanna Raybourn offers a follow-up to Killers of a Certain Age; new books from bestselling authors Sandra Brown, James Patterson, and Tess Gerritsen; plus a list of forthcoming series titles.
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