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Where They Lie
Irish author Coughlan’s debut offers a mildly suspenseful narrative that effectively conveys the challenges working women faced in the 1960s. Readers interested in exploring the historical quest for women’s rights and independence will enjoy.
There’s a face-off between organized religion and friendship in Jones’s well-written, compelling sequel to Dead of Winter. It’s a gritty crime novel for fans of Joe Ide’s “IQ” series or David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s Winter Counts.
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Calico
In an unusual mash-up, the author of the Eve Ronin books combines police procedural, Western historical, and time travel. An entertaining story for those who can suspend disbelief.
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Death Drop
The mystery itself often seems to take a backseat to personal dramas playing out among the engaging cast of characters concocted by award-winning Herren, author of the “Chanse MacLeod” and “Scotty Bradley” series. However, readers who enjoy crime fiction with a vividly evoked setting and an entertaining story frame will find this series launch to be the perfect literary lagniappe.
Readers of the other books in Frost’s series will be pleased with this newest addition, full of Christmas foods, decorations, and festivities, with an intriguing central mystery; it’s sure to be a hit with cozy-mystery lovers.
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Cahokia Jazz
Spufford has written an astounding homage to noir mysteries. A poignant drama-filled novel that his fans and readers of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian will thoroughly enjoy.
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Irish Milkshake Murder
Libraries looking for cozy St. Patrick’s Day mysteries might want to add this volume to a holiday mystery collection. Fans of the three authors will enjoy the returns of their favorite amateur sleuths.
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Lost Hours
Although the sequel to Winter’s End is tortuous at times, with a convoluted plot, the quirky characters and Alaskan setting are series strengths.
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The City of the Living
Lagioia’s literary thriller provides a more complicated picture of crime and punishment than many crime novels, and the vivid depictions of Rome leap from the page, but readers will require a firm resolve to wade through the detailed horrors of Varani’s murder.
The sequel to Righteous Prey reunites Davenport and Flowers in an intricate crime novel. The strong characters, known for their deep friendship and jokey relationship, will continue to appeal to fans of the long-running series.
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My Cousin Skinny
Readers who enjoy the humor in this legal mystery series will also appreciate the misdirection and twists that keep them guessing.
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There Should Have Been Eight
While “Psy-Changeling” series author Singh’s numerous fans will appreciate this intricate psychological thriller, there’s nothing new in the plot. Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None set the bar high for this storyline.
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Murder on Tour
Fans of cozy mysteries set in bookstores will enjoy Burns’s latest “Mystery Bookshop Mystery,” a sequel to Bookclubbed to Death.
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Light It, Shoot It!
Illustrated in gorgeous black-and-white brushstrokes and moodily evocative painted washes, this twisty thrill ride through old Hollywood features a large cast of complex and often surprisingly nuanced characters.
A fast-paced mystery, propelled by a fascinating cast of characters, that builds to a profoundly moving and deeply romantic climax. Absolutely not to be missed.
This totally unique depiction of Sherlock Holmes and Watson is likely to be embraced by fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories and also by those who enjoy abstract or experimental comic art.
The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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The Secret
This is a slow, methodical thriller that fans of the series will enjoy. The authors do a good job of creating characters that work for the story.
Readers who like their historical mysteries embellished with plenty of gothic ambience and enhanced with an abundance of dry wit will adore this splendid debut.
The Last Devil To Die by Richard Osman is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night
The Christmas details are light, memorably centering on Catchpool decorating multiple trees while simultaneously interviewing suspects, but the case is heavy and offers much to consider. Fans will devour this novel, but it is also a nice place to jump into Hannah’s series.
The Samuel Craddock series may be the best regional crime series around today. This installment is no exception.
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The Passover Protocols
A good story that is very timely, given the current political situation.
Code Red by Vince Flynn & Kyle Mills is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Holly by Stephen King is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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Murders of a Feather
This follow-up to Last but Not Leashed is for those who enjoy small-town mysteries and engaging animal characters.
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Cold Turkey
Fans of the series will enjoy the camaraderie and supportiveness between Tish and recurring characters, as well as the delicious menu cooked up for the upcoming holiday and Tish’s new café.
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The Darkness Surrounds Us
Lukasik blends all the elements needed for a dark suspense novel: a forbidding mansion, ghostly presences, secret passages, a hostile housekeeper, a temperamental employer, and residents unwilling to talk to outsiders. For fans of Rebecca, The Woman in White, and The Death of Mrs. Westaway.
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Murder Off Stage
The fifth “Roaring Twenties Mystery,” following Murder in Disguise, is an enjoyable treat with appearances by Pickford, Fairbanks, and Queen Marie of Romania, as well as the Astaires. For fans of earlier books in the series or of Katharine Schellman’s “Nightingale” mysteries, also set in 1920s NYC.
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In the Dark I See You
Through shifting timelines and alternating points of view, Narayanan takes readers on a perplexing yet compelling journey. The destination is worth it in the end.
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Death in the Dark Woods
Fans of A Death in Door County, the first book in the series, will be pleased with the reappearance of Chief of Police Jon Flanders. Purchase where Ryan’s other books circulate or where there’s interest in cryptids or monster lit.
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Christmas Presents
The latest psychological suspense by the author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six emphasizes survivor’s guilt and the inability to move on in this compelling story.
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The Dance of the Dolls
Based on the real ballet scene in prewar London, this immersive tale will be a delight for historical-fiction fans who like a touch of suspense.
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Second Term
Journalist and correspondent Adams knows the inner workings of DC and vividly portrays the Capitol’s underside. He writes Cora as a dystopic, flawed hero who is larger than life in this near-future narrative that’s frighteningly like the present.
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The Intern
This page-turner from the author of It’s Always the Husband delivers a suspenseful narrative with empathetic characters, while also raising timely, provocative questions about corruption within the justice system. Perfect for fans of legal thrillers.
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Cheap Trills
The sequel to Fogged Off is a humorous mystery that emphasizes Bali’s beauty and the human threats to its flora and fauna. Imagine Stephanie Plum as a travel agent. Readers seeking more Indonesian crime fiction should try Jakarta-based Booker nominee Eka Kurniawan.
With an intricate plot, authentic dialogue, rich details, and masterly McDermid twists and turns, this book will delight Pirie fans, existing and new.
Anyone who enjoys a solid police procedural will appreciate the 57th “In Death” title (after Encore in Death), but Robb’s fans will especially relish the return of Dallas’s found family of cops, her team, and of course, her husband Roarke.
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Murder in Drury Lane
Combining elements of an Agatha Christie–style whodunit with the vivid portrayal of a more encompassing view of Regency-era England, the second Lady Worthing mystery (following Murder in Westminster) does not disappoint.
An atmospheric Hollywood whodunit for fans of Kate Alcott and Marie Benedict. Purchase where historical mysteries are popular.
On the surface, this debut by Mukerji, herself a medical doctor, appears to be a mystery about the death of a working-class servant, but it’s much more, as it examines women’s rights, social conditions, and medicine in Philadelphia just a decade after the Civil War. Fans of Maddie Day’s “Quaker Midwife” series will appreciate this detailed historical mystery.
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Sugar Plum Poisoned
Readers of cozy mysteries, fans of McKinlay, and anyone looking for a fun Christmas-themed novel will enjoy.
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Distant Sons
This disturbing but ultimately redeeming story may remind detective-fiction aficionados of Thomas H. Cook’s Mortal Memory. Like Cook, Johnston writes with care for what words mean and how they hit. An exceptional novel.
Insightful and frequently funny analysis of family dynamics wrapped up in a cleverly crafted cozy crime novel.
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The Dog Across the Lake
Fans of the series will enjoy this latest, as will those who enjoy pet-centered mysteries. Newcomers will find the family tree in the front of the book handy to keep the relationships among the two- and four-legged characters straight.
This novel, filled with acid wit, political pokes, and a veritable basketful of “Slough House” Easter eggs, will thrill longtime Herron fans and delight newcomers and aficionados of cracking-good spy fiction.
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My Favorite Scar
This literary thriller with The Last of Us dynamics will please readers who like thrills with substance.
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To Sketch a Killer
A fair start to a series, but readers may hope for a more complex mystery in following books.
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Up on the Woof Top
Fans of the series will enjoy this latest case of Chet and Bernie’s. Quinn continues to perfectly capture the inner voice of the canine detective, and the Christmas setting provides many opportunities for seasonal wordplay.
Osman follows The Bullet That Missed with a bittersweet mystery about the problems facing many older people: dementia, computer fraud, death. Humor does, however, alleviate the poignancy in this strongest, most emotional book in the best-selling series.
Politics and climate issues are entangled in a complex case that still has moments of humor. Ethel’s adventures will appeal to fans of Richard Osman’s “Thursday Murder Club” series and Deanna Raybourn’s Killers of a Certain Age.
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Deep Freeze
A fast-paced thriller for mystery and techno-thriller readers, Grumley’s novel draws on speculative technology to forecast the dark side of scientific advancement and medical ethics.
The sixth William Warwick novel (after Next in Line) pits master criminal Miles Faulkner against the Warwick family in a riveting cat-and-mouse game. Best for fans of the series, although the book can be read as a stand-alone heist novel.
Ware’s latest fast-paced thriller, enhanced by Church’s outstanding narration, does not disappoint. Fans and newcomers alike will enjoy Ware’s signature twists and turns and will root for Jack as she fights to survive.
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The Only One Left
Sager delivers another haunting, twist-filled novel. Perfect for current fans and those just discovering Sager.
Listeners who enjoyed the Audie Award–nominated first book in Gray’s series will be charmed by Fulford-Brown’s delightful performance of this second whodunit.
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Death of a Bookseller
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an unsettling, open-ended suspense novel about envy and obsession. A tense and terrifying tale of a true-crime craze gone too far, recommended for fans of A.J. Finn, Lisa Jewell, and Rachel Hawkins.
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She Started It
Gilbert’s gripping thriller is a modern twist on Mean Girls and a contemporary adult version of Sara Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars. A sharply drawn, unputdownable listen.
Though the cover appears sedate, there is never a dull moment in this hilarious, action-filled tale. Share with fans of Amy Stewart’s “Kopp Sisters” series.
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Digging Up Daisy
Share with listeners who appreciate engaging characters and a lovely setting but don’t mind over-the-top sleuthing shenanigans.
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The St. Ambrose School for Girls
Listeners will be grabbed by this twisty thriller from the outset. A gripping thriller for fans of Lisa Lutz’s The Swallows or Ruth Ware’s The Lying Game.
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Wednesdays at One
A terrific novel, partly a psychological thriller but also a story of the mistakes people make and the possibilities for forgiveness and redemption.
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Beware the Woman
A great fit for fans of psychological horror with social commentary, as it touches on autonomy and reproductive rights.
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The Block Party
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking fast-paced suburban suspense that investigates the illusion of normalcy and security. Recommended for fans of Ashley Audrain, Shari Lapena, and Cate Ray.
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Death Comes to Marlow
Will appeal to listeners seeking a clever cozy mystery full of quirky characters, cryptic crosswords, and compelling twists. Recommended for fans of Helene Tursten, Richard Osman, and Tamara Berry.
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A Cruel Light
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking action-packed suspense with whispers of playful romance and the paranormal. Recommended for fans of Riley Sager, Maria Hummel, and Alice Feeney.
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The Tip Line
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an unnerving psychological suspense about compulsion and corruption. Recommended for fans of Colleen Hoover, Katie Sise, and Kelly J. Ford.
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Lost Coast Literary
Alexander’s latest reminds listeners that healing can sometimes involve pain; at the same time, it celebrates the joys of community, family, and everyday magic.
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You Look Beautiful Tonight
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a mild thriller with a satisfying, though not shocking, twist. Recommended for fans of Kiersten Modglin and Rachel Hawkins.
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The Nightingale Affair
An engrossing historical novel that takes listeners on a grisly journey from the Crimean Peninsula to the seedy recesses of underground London.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking fast-paced, frightening suspense about sisterhood, suspicion, and sinister secrets. Recommended for fans of Lisa Jewell, Janelle Brown, and S.C. Richards.
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Those Empty Eyes
An intricately plotted suspense novel for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter, and Stacy Willingham.
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Girls and Their Horses
Brazier’s (Good Rich People) latest is part thriller and part coming-of-age story, exposing how money can and cannot buy happiness.
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Murder Grove
Share with listeners who enjoy twisty mysteries where nothing is as it seems. The frantic, terrifying ending leaves a mark.
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Gone Tonight
Pekkanen’s (The Golden Couple, coauthored with Greer Hendricks) tangled web of lies and truth is a suspenseful, ever-surprising listen. Share with fans of Mary Kubica, Lisa Jewell, or Karin Slaughter.
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Hot Pot Murder
A wonderful cozy, seasoned with delicious food descriptions and just the right amount of mystery. Recipes at the end of the novel offer listeners a chance to make the dishes Chow lovingly describes.
A novel that reveals the tension of upholding one’s principles even in the face of malevolence and depravity. A can’t-miss audio.
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Thicker Than Water
This character-driven psychological thriller is a welcome addition to any thriller or suspense collection. Pair with Alice Feeney’s Sometimes I Lie.
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The Guilty One
Schweigart’s first foray into mystery and suspense is recommended for readers of Michael Connelly, David Baldacci’s “Memory Man” series, and T. Jefferson Parker.
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Night Will Find You
This gripping, highly recommended psychological thriller will have listeners on the edge of their seat.
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The Forgetting
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking domestic psychological suspense with disconcerting tension and disorienting twists. Recommended for fans of Gilly Macmillan, Lisa Jewell, and Mindy Carlson.
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Out of the Ashes
This story is a treat for mystery fans, but the middling production makes this an optional audio purchase.
Perfect for audiences who enjoy a good action-adventure story and lovers of heist films like Ocean’s Eleven and The Italian Job. A nail-biting thriller that will have listeners on the edge of their seat.
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Try Not To Breathe
This fast-paced thriller comes to a shocking conclusion and is a winning recommendation for Bell’s many fans.
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Blind Spots
A police procedural with a dystopian twist, this fast-paced thriller will also appeal to those who enjoy adrenaline-fueled stories.
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With a Kiss We Die
Podcast followers and mystery fans will wish they could tune in for another season of The Raines Report.
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A Novel Disguise
The first book in debuter Larsen’s “Lady Librarian Mysteries” series blends cozy mystery with clean romance. Historical romance fans will be charmed by Miss Woodall, a strong, intelligent woman seeking a peaceful life without the threat of death or marriage looming over her.
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Sisters of the Lost Nation
Straight-up supernatural horror fans may be disappointed that mystical elements take a backseat, but Medina’s real-world horrors are more frightening than anything from beyond the grave.
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Cutting Teeth
A story of psychological suspense that explores the unspoken aspects of motherhood and the lengths to which parents will go to protect their children. Fans of Zoje Stage’s Baby Teeth and Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires will enjoy this.
A chilling production that will keep listeners riveted to the end. Share with fans of Rachel Koller Craft’s Stone Cold Fox or Eliza Jane Brazier’s Good Rich People.
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