To Die For by David Baldacci (Grand Central) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

In bestselling Baldacci’s (The Edge) third “6:20 Man” thriller, Travis Devine, former soldier and financial analyst turned undercover special ops agent, takes his latest mission to try to lay low and keep off the radar of an enemy. He’s helping the FBI escort an orphaned girl to a meeting with her uncle, but as questions arise about the death of her parents, Devine goes looking for answers, which point to a bigger conspiracy.—LJ Reviews

Exposure by Ramona Emerson (Soho Crime)

Appeared on the October 2024 LibraryReads list

“A serial killer hides in plain sight, killing the indigent Native people of Gallup, New Mexico. On the verge of an emotional crisis, Rita, a forensic photographer, heads home to her Navajo reservation for a long-overdue rest. Soon her life is put at risk. Can she save others while attempting to save herself? Readers who enjoyed Emerson’s debut, Shutter, will enjoy this follow up.”—KC Davis, LibraryReads Ambassador

Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (Morrow)

Appeared on the March 2022 LibraryReads list

“This psychological thriller is about a list of nine names including FBI agent Jessica Winslow. The first to die is an old man with the list found near his body, and the FBI investigation begins. The author keeps everyone guessing before planting the twist he is known for.”—Wendy Paige, Shelby County Public Library, Shelbyville, IN

The Intern's Handbook by Shane Kuhn (S. &. S.)

Appeared on the April 2014 LibraryReads list

“How did Shane Kuhn pull this off? He’s written an action-packed, twisting thriller about professional assassins, and—guess what?—it’s also funny and romantic, too! In a totally quirky way, of course. You have to read it to believe it.”—Nancy Russell, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH