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Read-Alikes for ‘What the Wife Knew’ by Darby Kane | LibraryReads

'The Four Queens of Crime' by Rosanne Limoncelli | Mystery Debut of the Month

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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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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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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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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.
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Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

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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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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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.
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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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An Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and Murder

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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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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Shades of Mercy

This sequel to The Bitter Past has solid narration and is worth purchasing.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Eye of the Beholder

Twists and turns make for a quick, if unsurprising listen.
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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.

What Have You Done?

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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You Will Never Be Me

Compelling performances will elicit a strong response in listeners right up to the shocking conclusion.
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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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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.

What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust

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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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 Murders in Great Diddling

An absorbing audiobook perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz’s Susan Ryeland mysteries. Highly recommended.
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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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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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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 Queen City Detective Agency

Listeners who enjoy detective mysteries will find this story compelling.
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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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The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard

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 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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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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The Third Wife of Faraday House

For fans of Agatha Christie and tragic historical-fiction romances with depth.
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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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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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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.

‘The Girl from Greenwich Street’ by Lauren Willig | Mystery Pick of the Month

Best Crime Fiction of 2024

The Museum Detective

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.

Famous Last Words

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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A Campus on Fire

O’Dowd’s debut is a stunner, with a devastating ending.
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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.

A Death in Diamonds

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.

Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder

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.

The Girl from Greenwich Street: A Novel of Hamilton, Burr, and America’s First Murder Trial

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 Four Queens of Crime

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.

Loose Lips

Fans of humorous, deftly written mysteries will enjoy this one.

The Grey Wolf

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.

Agnes Sharp and the Trip of a Lifetime

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.
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The Accidental Joe: The Top-Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef

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.

The Queen of Poisons

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.

Smothermoss

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.
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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.

The Oligarch’s Daughter

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.

Read-Alikes for ‘Now or Never’ by Janet Evanovich | LibraryReads

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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.

Havoc

Bollen (The Lost Americans) delivers a hilarious yet dark sendup reminiscent of The Bad Seed as Maggie and Otto go to war to see who will rule the Royal Karnak. Readers will enjoy Bollen’s ringside seat to a war of the ages.
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The Lost House

This atmospheric, slow-paced suspense from Larsen (Shutter) will appeal to readers who enjoy descriptive crime novels set in isolated Nordic countries.
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Something in the Walls

In this tense page-turner, Pearce (The Missing) weaves together folklore and horror to create a haunting suspense novel that readers will not soon forget.

Read-Alikes for ‘To Die For’ by David Baldacci | LibraryReads

'Johnny Careless' by Kevin Wade | Mystery Debut of the Month

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Sleeping Giants

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an intricate suspense about cruelty and corruption in the child welfare system. Recommended for fans of Sally Hepworth, Jennifer McMahon, and Lisa Jewell.

‘The Mailman’ by Andrew Welsh-Huggins | Mystery Pick of the Month

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A Girl Like Us

With its fast-paced intriguing prose, this story filled with complicated family dynamics à la Saltburn or Succession, coupled with the isolation of a Ruth Ware novel or Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, will appeal to mystery/thriller lovers.
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The Reluctant Sheriff

The sequel to Code of the Hills is an atmospheric, exquisitely written Southern noir.

Johnny Careless

Blue Bloods fans will delight as Wade delivers a complicated police drama of the Don Winslow variety, written in the neo-noir style of Robert B. Parker’s Spenser books.
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The Case of the Missing Maid

Osler has created a likable heroine, a good mystery, and a solid LGBTQIA+ fiction entry.
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The Matchmaker

An engaging, quick read, Saeed’s mystery-romance hybrid will be popular at public libraries.
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My Darling Boy

Readers who like the slow burn of a mystery will enjoy this atmospheric thriller. Recommend to fans of Tana French or Kate Morton.

The Mailman

The author of The End of the Road introduces a determined, innovative courier in the vein of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher or James Byrne’s Dez Limerick. Appearances are deceiving in this fast-paced thriller, and the characters are introduced gradually so as not to overwhelm the outstanding series debut.
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Shoot the Moon

Barry captures her protagonist’s history of trauma, loss, and addiction in ways that help this somewhat formulaic mystery ring true.
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You Can’t Hurt Me

Pages fly by as secrets rise to the surface, and the engrossing premise keeps readers speculating. This debut builds alluring suspense into an exhilarating twist.

Trouble Island

Short (a.k.a. “Kinship Mysteries” author Jess Montgomery) masters the descriptions of the fierce winter lake in an atmospheric suspense novel of murder, gangsters, and desperation.

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Mask of the Deer Woman

Strongly consider this for public libraries, particularly those serving tribal land.
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