Lethal Prey by John Sandford (Putnam) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Twenty years after her sister’s murder, Lara is diagnosed with cancer and more determined than ever to finally the killer. She shares the investigative file with true-crime bloggers, hoping they’ll find new information. Investigators Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are called in to review any new leads—as the killer lurks in plain sight. Sandford offers the 35th entry in his bestselling “Prey” series.—LJ Reviews

The Widowmaker by Hannah Morrissey (Minotaur: St. Martin's)

Appeared on the December 2022 LibraryReads list

“As the case of Clive Reynolds’s disappearance 20 years ago unfolds, Detective Ryan Hudson discovers a link to his partner's murder. Skillfully woven together, the characters draw readers into a web of lies and deceitful actions that will keep them guessing who is the threat until the end.”—Janet Makoujy, New City Library, New City, NY

The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter (Morrow; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the August 2019 LibraryReads list

“A fast-paced thriller in the Will Trent series has Will and Sara trying to prevent a deadly epidemic. The book tells the story of what is happening to three different people during the same short time periods, as they are unaware of the actions of the others. For readers who enjoy Tana French and John Sanford.”—Susanne Guide, Union County Public Library, Liberty, IN

The Cipher by Isabella Maldonado (Thomas & Mercer)

Maldonado introduces FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera in this series launch. She escaped from a serial killer at 16, and now, that man is staging murders designed to pull her into the investigation and back within his grasp, while documenting it on social media. But Nina is determined to track the killer down and stop him before he can harm anyone else.—LJ Reviews