Angel of Vengeance by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (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.

The previous Agent Pendergast book, The Cabinet of Curiosities, left readers hanging with a to be continued ending. This 22nd entry of the series (and final book of the “Leng Quartet”) finds Constance Greene confronting dangerous serial killer Enoch Leng and trying to save her family, with Aloysius Pendergast traveling back in time to 19th-century New York City to help her.—LJ Reviews

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (Del Rey: Ballantine; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the February 2024 LibraryReads list

In a world where leviathan blood allows people to acquire amazing abilities, a brilliant investigator, Ana, and her sidekick in training, an “engraver” named Din capable of recalling details with amazing accuracy, work together to uncover the culprit behind the grisly death of a wealthy official. As the investigation progresses, Din becomes increasingly worried that Ana will see through his own deceptions. This hugely enjoyable fantasy and mystery blend will leave readers eager for another installment.—Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library, IL

Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley (Little, Brown)

Appeared on the June 2016 LibraryReads list

“In the long-awaited sequel to The Rook, negotiations between two highly secret organizations, one based on science and reason and the other on the supernatural, are continuing. Odette and Pawn both come to the forefront of the story as we get more of the history of the groups and why mortal enemies would want to join forces. With its blend of intricate world-building and fantastical situations, Stiletto both surprised me and made me laugh.”—Mary Bell, Wilbraham Public Library, Wilbraham, MA

Silver Silence by Nalini Singh (Berkley)

Appeared on the June 2017 LibraryReads list

“Silver Silence is a new chapter in the Psy/Changeling series. As the world tries to adjust after a peace accord, Silver Mercant takes center stage. As head of an aid organization reacting to rampant terrorism, she’s an obvious target. But Alpha Valentin Nikolaev has already decided she’s his to protect. Valentin and Silver start tracking down deadly shadow factions that want to undermine the Trinity Accords. Diverse and fascinating world-building are on full display along with a bumped up level of humor in the face of adversity.”—Jessica Trotter, Capital District Area Libraries, Lansing, MI