Lion & Lamb by James Patterson and Duane Swierczynski (Little, Brown) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Veena Lion, as smart as they come, and Cooper Lamb, investigator to the stars, are rival PIs working different sides of a high-profile case involving Grammy-winning singer Francine Hughes and her star quarterback husband, Archie Hughes. Patterson’s first novel set in Philadelphia; with a 400,000-copy first printing.—Barbara Hoffert

What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline (Putnam, LJ starred review)

Appeared on the April 2022 LibraryReads list

“A carjacking involving a seemingly perfect family from the Philadelphia suburbs launches a suspenseful tale of bad guys, good guys, good bad guys, and bad good guys. With enough red herrings to fill a smorgasbord, this book about grief, corruption, and family will appeal to fans of Iris Johansen, John Grisham, and Wanda M. Morris.”—Lois Gross, Hoboken Public Library, Hoboken, NJ

Missing, Presumed by Susie Steiner (Random)

Appeared on the June 2016 LibraryReads list

“This is a thoughtful police procedural about a missing person case and the secrets that come to the surface when a feisty detective becomes relentless in finding the truth. Edith is a successful college student from a well-known family, but all is not what it seems. Detective Manon Bradshaw is feeling the pressure to quickly resolve the case. What sets this apart from other detective stories is how the lead character is brought to life; she exposes her melancholy and it adds a satisfying mix to the thrills. Recommended for fans of Tana French."—Andrienne Cruz, Azusa City Library, Azusa, CA

Malice by Keigo Higashino (Minotaur: St. Martin's; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the Oct 2014 LibraryReads list

“Detective Kaga is investigating the murder of best-selling author Kunihiko Hidaka. Hidaka’s wife and best friend both have rock-solid alibis, but Kaga discovers that the friendship might not have been what it seemed. A classic cat-and-mouse game with twists that keep the pages turning."—Vicki Nesting, St. Charles Parish Library, Destrehan, LA