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Friends Helping Friends
Hoffman’s (Clean Hands) comic crime novel would please the master of such things, Donald Westlake.
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A Dream in the Dark
Fans of courtroom dramas will enjoy this well-performed series that’s based on real-life cases.
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The River View
While listeners may be glad they don’t live in Blue Deer, they will surely enjoy this twisty, precisely engineered tale.
Miller’s historical thriller provides a good sense of World War II; however, this is undermined by the ease with which Jake and his group plot and carry out escapes, which seem to minimize the danger they would have faced in real life. Includes a synopsis of The Hunt for the Peggy C, chapter notes, a bibliography, and the stories behind the real people who populate the novel.
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A Talent for Murder
Thrilling action and suspense combined with complex, well-developed characters make for a book that listeners won’t want to put down. Swanson’s fans will be shocked, horrified, and utterly captivated.
Fans of Golden Age mysteries should really enjoy this modern, metafictional take on the locked-room mystery.
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Wordhunter
This fast-paced novel is recommended for anyone wanting an engaging plot full of excitement and its fair share of drama.
A complex, atmospheric mystery that will keep listeners engaged, searching for clues, and thinking about the plight of others. This is an essential purchase for most libraries.
An audiobook to recommend to all thriller listeners and those who enjoy twisty podcast-style audios such as L.J. Dorn’s The Anatomy of Desire.
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You Are Fatally Invited
Readers who love puzzles, locked-room mysteries, and Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will enjoy this inaugural effort by Pliego, with its chilling conclusion.
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Beautiful Ugly
Feeney (Rock Paper Scissors) pens another superb domestic psychological thriller with plenty of twists, as her readers have come to expect. Demand will be high.
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The Naming of the Birds
A violent, complicated story with links to the past. Although Cutter’s lectures can get a little wordy, readers of Victorian-set mysteries, such as Bridget Walsh’s The Tumbling Girl, will appreciate the creepy atmosphere and intricate conclusion.
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Stone Certainty
The sequel to The Holy Terrors isn’t quite as frightening, but fans of Green’s Ishmael Jones mysteries will appreciate the supernatural elements.
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City of Smoke and Sea
At moments, Márquez’s (This Fierce Blood) prose enchants, but it doesn’t quite work as a package.
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Rebellious Grace
Westerson’s sequel to The Twilight Queen finds its astute jester, an expert entertainer and gossiper, once again serving as reluctant inquisitor. Fans of mysteries set during the Tudor era will appreciate the historical details that are skillfully woven into Westerson’s gripping story.
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Trust Issues
The title is perfect because there is no one trustworthy in this novel of family and secrets, and readers will find themselves hoping for everyone to get their just deserts.
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Eleanor and the Cold War
Readers who are looking for diversion might find the novel’s historical aspects appealing, but those who enjoy cleverly devised mysteries with well-observed characters should look elsewhere.
Miller’s sequel to The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder is a fast-paced, fun caper that reveals the author’s extensive knowledge of antiques.
What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Four iconic writers of Golden Age crime fiction—Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Margery Allingham—help DCI Lilian Wyles, the first woman detective chief inspector in the CID, solve a case.
For fans of New England family dramas like those by Ann Patchett and Ethan Joella, and listeners looking for a mystery with a summer setting and plot depth.
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The Night the River Wept
This sardonic Southern mystery about an amateur cold-case investigation is an optional purchase for most libraries. May appeal to fans of Delia Owens and William Kent Krueger.
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Toxic Prey
Contagion, ecoterrorism, and a relentlessly ticking clock make this latest installment in Sandford’s series well worth a listen.
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That Night in the Library
Bodies Bodies Bodies dressed up like The Secret History, but lacking the punch or social critique of either.
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Murder Most Owl
This entertaining cozy has many appeal points, including animals, small-town life, and a bit of magic. Listeners will be enchanted and excited for the next installation in Fox’s promising series.
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Eruption
A captivating collaboration between two thriller greats, this cinematic action-adventure novel does not disappoint.
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A World of Hurt
Mejia’s (To Catch a Storm) latest suspense will be a hit with those who enjoy stories of crime-solving.
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Hard To Kill
Patterson and Lupica’s tense series second delivers, with plenty of fast-paced action, well-rounded characters, and a twisty murder case. Series fans will be pleased.
Though this is the first in a series, its characters are so unlikable that listeners might not clamor for more. A supplementary purchase for libraries looking for a new mystery series with a bit of a twist.
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The Murders in Great Diddling
An absorbing audiobook perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz’s Susan Ryeland mysteries. Highly recommended.
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Echoes of Memory
While Quinn’s tale is an excellent thriller-mystery on an unusual subject with only minor writing issues, the narration lacks the feel of the characters and their experiences and falls flat.
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A Daughter of Fair Verona
An effervescent alternate ending to Romeo and Juliet. Dodd’s (Point Last Seen) amusing Shakespearean mystery will have fans of any genre chuckling.
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Broiler
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a gritty domestic fiction with an intricate, atmospheric plot. Recommended for fans of William Kent Krueger, Jennifer Herrera, and Kelly J. Ford.
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The Sequel
This novel, filled with characters that are easy to hate, will keep listeners hooked awaiting the next pivot in its twisty plot.
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Trust Her
An excellent addition to any mystery or thriller section. Recommended for fans of other Irish writers such as Tana French, Claire McGowan, and Dervla McTiernan.
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Grounds for Murder
A secondary purchase for collections where audio editions of cozy mysteries are popular.
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Burn
The fact that nothing is really ever explained and the novel ends before the men escape Maine adds to the helpless feeling conveyed by this dystopian novel that strikes a chord.
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Look in the Mirror
Listeners will not be able to stop this perfect summer thriller until the very end.
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Anna Bright Is Hiding Something
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fast-paced relationship fiction about ambition, deceit, and scandal. Recommended for fans of Freida McFadden and Erica Katz or the television series The Dropout.
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The Briar Club
While well-versed historical mystery fans may find this novel fascinating, others may find themselves lost and longing for a way out.
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Ladykiller
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fast-paced psychological suspense full of scandal and sex. Recommended for fans of Mary Kubica, Lisa Jewell, and Alice Feeney.
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Middle of the Night
Layered with mysteries, flawed characters, and a wonderful sense of dread, this thriller is Sager at his best.
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We Solve Murders
Quirky characters and fast-paced action make this rollicking mystery a sure bet for Osman’s fans and those who enjoyed Deanna Raybourn’s Killers of a Certain Age.
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Assassins Anonymous
Hart’s (enjoyably twisty thriller entertains. Recommended for fans of Byeong-mo Gu’s The Old Woman with the Knife.
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The Hollywood Assistant
A starstruck suspense novel that fans of interpersonal drama and passion (à la Gone Girl) will love.
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The Queen City Detective Agency
Listeners who enjoy detective mysteries will find this story compelling.
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Red River Road
Although the audiobook is somewhat lengthy, its storyline is captivating, with plot twists to keep listeners wondering if Phoebe will ever be found.
Fans of Freeman’s “Countess of Harleigh” mysteries will be happy to read the latest installment in this lively series, following A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder. Listeners who enjoy gentle, entertaining mysteries set in Victorian times will be equally invested.
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The Divide
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate mistaken-identity mystery about the hierarchy of the Hollywood entertainment industry. Recommended for fans of Alice Feeney, Jaclyn Goldis, and Katherine Wood.
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Charlotte Illes Is Not a Teacher
In this new era of cozy mysteries, this is a good example of how to create and narrate such a novel. Fans of Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective will enjoy its sequel, which can also be appreciated on its own.
Buckshaw and Bishop’s Lacey will entice longtime series followers as well as new audiences who like amateur-sleuth historical mysteries.
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The Hitchcock Hotel
While the resolution may receive mixed reviews, this locked-room mystery with plenty of Hitchcockian embellishments rewards with a creepy and sneakily innovative listening experience.
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Things Don’t Break on Their Own
Will appeal to listeners seeking a complex, character-driven literary suspense novel about false memories and missing persons. Recommended for fans of Ana Reyes, Shari Lapena, and Mary Kubica.
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If Something Happens to Me
Finlay’s (The Night Shift) latest action-packed thriller doesn’t disappoint, as its trio of stellar narrators never lets the intensity lag.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate psychological thriller with a fast pace and multiple perspectives. Recommended for fans of Megan Miranda, Amy Tintera, and Paula Hawkins.
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The Next Mrs. Parrish
Audacious, shocking, and riveting, this story will satisfy those looking for a fun listen about a bunch of rotten people and those they affect.
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Providence
Willse’s debut, which turns into a thriller about a lonely queer professor embarking on an unwise affair, fills a gap but is likely an optional purchase.
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The Burning
Graphic violence and a pat story arc make this mystery gruesome and a bit too predictable, but fans of the series might enjoy anyway.
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The Hungry Dark
A recommended listen. With its mix of mystery, paranormal thriller, and family drama, Williams’s latest should have broad appeal.
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The Midnight Feast
This combo mystery/thriller is full of twists and turns that will keep listeners hooked to the very end.
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You Will Never Be Me
Compelling performances will elicit a strong response in listeners right up to the shocking conclusion.
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Safe Enough: And Other Stories
This gritty, surprising, well-paced collection from a powerhouse author will garner many holds. Child’s fans will snap it up, but it is also highly recommended for crime fiction fans seeking something new.
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The Third Wife of Faraday House
For fans of Agatha Christie and tragic historical-fiction romances with depth.
Historical personalities bring this real story to life in a riveting account of the first U.S. murder trial for which there is a transcript.
Real-life historical figures solve and commit crimes, a puzzle master faces an ancient challenge, and an avenging equine rides to the rescue.
The glimpse inside the opulent world of a Russian oligarch is fascinating, with international intrigue ripped from the headlines. Creating compelling apprehension, this suspenseful thriller keeps readers off-balance and unsure whom to trust. Finder achieves a perfect one-sitting read.
Fans of Elly Griffiths’s Ruth Galloway or Nilima Rao’s Akal Singh will be eager for the next entry in Phillips’s exciting series.
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The Killing Plains
Fans of Paula Munier’s wounded protagonist Mercy Carr might appreciate Colly Newland and her struggles.
A first-rate, fiendishly clever suspense novel that fans of Lisa Jewell, Megan Miranda, and Laura Lippman will eat up with a spoon.
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An Island of Suspects
This slow-paced, descriptive mystery should appeal to fans of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.
This installment is the most polished in Bennett’s intriguing series featuring Queen Elizabeth, her network of women assistants, historical figures, and actual events. Anglophiles and fans of historical mysteries will enjoy.
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Kills Well with Others
Fans of Killers of a Certain Age will enjoy the return of the four senior assassins whose escapades from the past and present are intermixed in a fast-paced, humorous adventure. The books stand out for their wit and unlikely friendships.
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The Gatsby Gambit
This novel pays homage to the classic with a fresh point of view that will please Gatsby fans and mystery readers. Both Gigi and the novel are clever and breathe new life into one of the definitive novels of the 20th century.
Fans of Only Murders in the Building will enjoy this fun mystery rom-com by Rose (a.k.a. Amanda Elliot, with a protagonist who grows from superficial and unlikable into a caring adult.
Historical personalities bring this real story to life in a riveting account of the first U.S. murder trial for which there is a transcript. The author of the “Pink Carnation” series leans on that transcript for the trial testimony in a gripping novel that will appeal to true-crime buffs, those interested in Hamilton and Burr, and historical mystery fans.
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Cold as Hell
The wilderness surrounding Haven’s Rock is itself a major character in the book, and Casey’s approaching due date adds urgency to the plotline. For fans of strong women protagonists and Armstrong’s Rockton series, of which “Haven’s Rock” is a spin-off.
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All the Other Mothers Hate Me
This thriller debut will add flair to libraries’ crime fiction sections.
The inclusion of real historical figures (the authors, DCI Wyles) adds to the enjoyment of Limoncelli’s traditional mystery. Fans of Christie or Rhys Bowen will appreciate the details of the gala and the prewar intrigue.
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Murder at an English Séance
Fans of cozies involving English villages with high fatality rates will enjoy this.
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A Death in Cornwall
Ballerini’s deft performance ably captures the novel’s twists and turns. Silva’s fans will be thrilled to dive into this world of international intrigue, murder, corruption, and conspiracy at the highest levels.
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The Unwedding
Listeners will enjoy this fast-paced, locked-room thriller filled with secrets and unexpected twists. Edgar Award–winning YA author Condie’s (The Only Girl in Town) adult debut will keep listeners glued to their headphones.
Fans of Penny’s beloved audiobooks can breathe a sigh of relief, for new series narrator Brassard doesn’t miss a step. This latest trip to Three Pines is well worth the price of admission.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a cozy mystery featuring an octogenarian amateur detective and offbeat, amusing characters, including fans of Robert Thorogood, Richard Osman, and Helene Tursten.
For fans of spy novels, those who love intrigue, and foodies, who will discover what happens behind the scenes of celebrity cooking shows.
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People Will Talk
Juicy and interesting, this romp of a mystery will have listeners shocked, laughing, and intrigued all at the same time. A purchase for mystery fans who want to enjoy a murder but not take it too seriously.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a cozy British murder mystery full of wit, buoyed by the strength of the characters’ friendships. Recommended for fans of Richard Osman, Laurien Berenson, and Elly Griffiths.
Suspenseful and increasingly claustrophobic, this unique Appalachian gothic is sure to hook horror-minded listeners.
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The Bang-Bang Sisters
Recommend to fans of high-octane thrillers and strong women protagonists.
Now or Never by Janet Evanovich is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Bestselling Laura Lippman returns with a book featuring middle-aged widow Muriel Blossom from her Tess Monaghan books, Nilima Rao writes a second “Sergeant Akal Singh” historical mystery, and Sally Smith debuts with a cozy gaslight series set in 1901 London.
Readers can look forward to new suspense from Lisa Jewell, psychological thrillers from Matthew Blake and Liv Constantine, and a Godfather-inspired Southern crime epic from S.A. Cosby this month.
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Southern Man
An epic and timely political thriller for Iles’s fans and listeners with time to burn.
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The Bitter Truth
Readers of mystery and suspense will enjoy the intricate way Williams deftly weaves the characters together and exposes atrocities at the hands of someone sworn to protect the public.
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Invisible Helix
Higashino’s fifth Detective Galileo procedural (after Silent Parade) relies too much on coincidence and contrivance to solve Ryoto’s murder, which may cause readers to wonder how Professor Galileo comes to puzzle out the case.
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Perfect Storm
Shelton wraps up the Travis Walker storyline and brings all the characters together in the sequel to Lost Hours, a satisfying conclusion that will be enjoyed by followers of the series.
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A Slash of Emerald
Historical fiction fans will delight in this moody Victorian mystery that will transport them back in time. Suggest to readers of Irina Shapiro.
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