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Not since Michael Crichton entertained and thrilled readers with science-driven novels like Sphere and Jurassic Park has there been anything this frightfully fun.
Fast-paced fun that will appeal to fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan and Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Meddelin Chan.
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
The Tenant by Freida McFadden 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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Death and the Librarian
A perfect cozy mystery, from the setting and characters to the pacing and plot development. Readers may prefer to start with book one, but this installment has enough background that it could be read independently; of course, readers might then want to go back to find the earlier entries.
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Death at the White Hart
Chibnall’s spectacular novel offers intriguing suspense and drama, plus an outstanding cast of characters and a mystery that will keep readers riveted until the fulfilling climax. Fans of Knives Out and Murder on the Orient Express should thoroughly enjoy.
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A Mother Always Knows
The suspenseful plot and pacing work well to keep readers engaged and turning pages quickly. Fans of Freida McFadden and Jeneva Rose will enjoy.
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Pariah
Fesperman (Winter Work) creates an intriguing, entertaining and fast-paced plot, possibly mirroring events in the real world. Thoroughly satisfying.
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She Didn’t See It Coming
Lapena has written another solid domestic thriller with all the twists and red herrings that her readers have come to expect. The author’s fans and those who enjoy twisty domestic thrillers will flock to this one.
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A Terribly Nasty Business
A witty entry in the period cozy mystery genre, this is a fun example of a woman breaking the bonds of society to pursue her own dreams.
Goodman’s latest (after Return to Wyldcliffe Heights) delivers a mash-up of Greek mythology and Agatha Christie’s classic mysteries, to delightful effect. Readers who enjoy Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series, where a journey into history and culture weaves through a twisty mystery, will find lots to appreciate here.
This is another standout thriller from Robotham. Fans of Peter Swanson and Liz Moore will delight in the complex characters and layered plotlines that he delivers.
Hart (The Paradox Hotel) launches a fun and clever thriller series. It’s rare for a novel to be so engaging and intense while also leaving a smile on readers’ faces. Hart knows how to tell original stories with strong characters, and his latest should be on every thriller fan’s to-be-read list.
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Proof
Flawed protagonist Jake, driven to do the right thing, centers this complex, gripping thriller. Fans of Michael Connelly’s “Lincoln Lawyer” novels should jump on this one.
Preston and Child were brilliant to team up Kelly and Swanson in their own series, bringing the legends and geography of the New Mexico badlands to life. This installment would be a great launching point for readers who haven’t read one of their books.
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The Frozen People
The time-travel element adds something fresh for the author and the readers. Fans of Griffiths, police procedurals, and/or historical mysteries will find a lot to enjoy.
A critique of colonialism that still reads with the coziness of a cup of tea. Caroline Bingley proves herself worthy of her own mystery series.
Fast-paced fun that will appeal to fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan and Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Meddelin Chan.
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He’s To Die For
This witty, sexy, and mysterious debut is certain to satisfy both whodunit fans and romance lovers.
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The Game Is Afoot
A must-read for fans of It’s Elementary, but newcomers will also enjoy meeting feisty Mavis.
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A Murder for Miss Hortense
Infused with humor and heartbreak, playwright and screenwriter Pennant’s delightful first novel is for readers who enjoy community-based mysteries led by amateur detectives of an older generation, like Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers or Robert Thorogood’s The Marlow Murder Club.
This new entry in Hart’s solid series is just as good as the first, with thrills, humor, and an ingenious plot. The cast of characters continues to grow, and each is fleshed out enough to lead their own book. Readers should get on the Assassins Anonymous wagon.
Not since Michael Crichton entertained and thrilled readers with science-driven novels like Sphere and Jurassic Park has there been anything this frightfully fun.
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Everyone Is Lying to You
Readers will be drawn into the story by what feels like a backstage peek into the world of influencers and kept there by the fast pace and twisty plot.
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What the Night Brings
Anyone familiar with the reputation of Billingham’s outstanding police procedural series won’t be surprised at the novel’s ending. Readers who’ve quaffed a pint in a pub with Ian Rankin’s John Rebus or Colin Dexter’s Endeavour Morse will welcome this generous ploughman’s lunch with Tom Thorne.
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The Ghostwriter
With a fast-paced plot that blurs boundaries between present and past, along with a psychologically compelling cast of characters, Clark’s (The Lies I Tell) new thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and will have readers reconsidering what it means to write, right, and rewrite personal stories.
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The Pretty Ones
Enhanced by Shalan’s expert performance, Ahlborn’s (Dark Across the Bay) psychological thriller/horror crossover delivers. Give to fans of Heather Gudenkauf, Catriona Ward, and Anna Bailey.
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The Business Trip
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a plot-driven doppelgänger thriller about envy and ambition. Recommended for fans of Lisa Unger, Paula Hawkins, and Janelle Brown.
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The Gardener’s Plot
A fun, lighthearted listen, perfect for fans of gardening and cozy mysteries. This entertaining novel pairs well with Marty Eberhardt’s Bones in the Back Forty.
Listeners won’t know whom to trust or if they can trust anyone at all. Constantine’s many fans will love this new thriller.
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April Storm
Though the ending is a little too pat, Meacham’s fans won’t want to miss her final, posthumously published book. Predictable, but compelling.
25 Alive by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Reminiscent of the great tragedies, this is Cosby at his best. Will appeal to fans of Attica Locke, Jordan Harper, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
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Happy Wife
This page-turning debut blends suspense with a compelling exploration of the complexities of marriage.
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Hamburg Noir
Akashic’s latest “Noir” collection is a fascinating trip to one of Germany’s major cities.
Fans of Vera Wong will be delighted to experience more laugh-out-loud funny moments with the dedicated amateur sleuth and her found family.
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Don’t Let Him In
A large portion of the story is from Nick/Alistair’s perspective, and spending this much time in the mind of a devilish sociopath may be a turnoff for some readers. Jewell consistently creates compelling characters, so even with the predictable twists, this will delight her many fans and readers of domestic suspense.
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Our Secrets Were Safe
DEBUT Caroline and Brooke seem to have it all: they’re beautiful, blonde, and come from money...
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Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie
Burke’s trademarks of sudden violence, rough justice, and lyrical descriptions of people and places are on full display here. A knowledge of the other books about the Hollands is not necessary but will add poignancy to Bessie’s story.
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Jill Is Not Happy
With relentless pacing, this novel is perfect for fans of domestic thrillers. Every chapter dives deeper into the couple’s deceit, obsession, and the lengths they will both go to get what they want. A true page-turner, this is a must-read for fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins.
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Shaw Connolly Lives To Tell
Readers familiar with French will love this book, as will those who like true crime, strong female protagonists, and stories where the dog is the hero.
This series continues to delight and is perfect for readers of Deanna Raybourn’s Veronica Speedwell series or Sherry Thomas’s Lady Sherlock mysteries.
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The Bachelorette Party
Sten effectively uses flashbacks in this page-turner to keep up the suspense. Recommended for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.
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The Secrets We Keep
Readers of Amish romance in the vein of Beverly Lewis looking for a genre switch will enjoy, but police procedural fans may be disappointed.
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Knave of Diamonds
This solid series is perfect for fans of Sherry Thomas’s Lady Sherlock series or Stephanie Barron’s Jane Austen mysteries.
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A Novel Murder
With its cozy bookish setting and mystery-writer protagonist, this will be a hit with fans of Janice Hallett and Robert Thorogood.
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The French Honeymoon
Switching between past and present tense helps build the suspense and provides enough foreknowledge to make this a page-turner. For readers interested in psychological thrillers such as Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and The Perfect Marriage.
A lively story with engaging characters and fascinating bits about British colonial governance in Fiji. Rao’s second tale about Sgt. Akal is first-rate.
Higgins’s (The Forever Game) pulse-pounding political thriller is a must-read for fans of Vince Flynn and Lee Child. Based on events in the news, it is thought-provoking, scary, and hugely entertaining.
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A Purrfect Date
Erickson’s latest is a fun, well-paced cozy mystery with a memorable protagonist and cast of supporting characters. Recommended for readers who enjoy Lilian Jackson Braun’s “The Cat Who…” series or the novels of Donna Andrews and Krista Davis.
Horowitz crafts a deliciously witty, clever, and hefty mystery--two mysteries in one, really--in a terrific art-imitating-life send-up that works as a stand-alone as well as a series entry.
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Kill Your Darlings
An addictive read brimming with jaw-dropping surprises. The unique timeline will intrigue fans of psychological thrillers.
Edgar Award winner Abbott (Beware the Woman) effortlessly excels at exploring the complexities of women’s relationships with suspenseful, atmospheric storytelling. Unsettling and darkly clever, her latest will delight her many fans and attract new ones.
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Dying To Meet You
Readers who crave suspense novels written with an acerbic sense of wit and graced with a compelling cast of characters are in for a treat.
Pitts follows up Trouble in Queenstown with a literary, absorbing whodunit encompassing murder, human compassion, and grief. It’s a welcome addition to the Vandy Myrick series.
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The Busybody Book Club
The intertwining perspectives of the disparate members will tug at readers’ armchair sleuthing abilities as they try to puzzle out whodunit and why. A good fit for fans of bookish mysteries featuring reluctant allies who learn to work together.
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Emma on Fire
Patterson and Raymond (coauthors of Raised by Wolves) write a dramatic, quick-paced read that explores the power of grief, the questions left for the living after a loved one’s suicide, and a statement that through loss there can be hope for the future.
A dandy mystery with a surprising twisty plot, strong characterizations, and a village librarian whose sharp memory and no-nonsense demeanor make her an unexpected but invaluable ally to Polly.
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The Rushworth Family Plot
Austenites will delight in Gray’s deft retellings of the scandals at the center of Mansfield Park, with plenty of sly allusions woven into a plot that will keep readers guessing, as much about murders as about marriages.
Tracking the elapsed time from initial collapse encourages speed reading as if to aid the Shaws in their efforts. Perfect for a one-sitting read.
In her second adventure, Quinn’s heroine brings the same charm, humor, and sturdy constitution that readers enjoyed from book one. Mrs. Plansky uses others’ perceptions of older people to her detecting advantage to find answers. Fans of Only Murders in the Building, Richard Osman’s “Thursday Murder Club” series, and senior detectives in general will love Loretta and wish for many more adventures.
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Making Friends Can Be Murder
This lighthearted cozy with a charming premise addresses deeper themes of identity, loyalty, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman or TV’s Only Murders in the Building.
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Detective Aunty
Recommended for fans of Sujata Massey’s Perveen Mistry books and Robert Thorogood’s “Marlow Murder Club” series.
A lively story with engaging characters and fascinating bits about British colonial governance in Fiji. Rao’s second tale about Sgt. Akal (after A Disappearance in Fiji) is first-rate.
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The Retirement Plan
It all adds up to unlikable people doing crazy things in increasingly outlandish situations, with a tone that switches between mordant humor and camp.
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Guilty by Definition
Martha and her team are whip-smart and fun, providing a light juxtaposition to the suspense elements, while the lush and vibrant descriptions of Oxford create a lovely sense of place; readers will be both informed and entertained. Recommended for fans of Pip Williams’s The Dictionary of Lost Words and Jodi Picoult’s By Any Other Name.
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Beast of the North Woods
This third entry in Ryan’s engaging mystery series does not disappoint. Recommended for fans of J.J. Dupuis’s “Creature X” novels or those seeking a cozy mystery with creepy creatures.
This spy thriller gives new life to a much-loved character. Harkaway, whose writing rivals his father’s, has delivered a treat for fans of classic spy thrillers.
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The Railway Conspiracy
The frequent action-packed martial arts sequences are well-written but slow down the plot, though the cliffhanger ending will bring readers back for more of Dee’s adventures. Recommend to fans of Laurie R. King.
In addition to this being a solid follow-up entry in Landau’s series, historical and geographical footnotes at the beginning of each chapter are illuminating and rewarding. Suspense builds throughout the book, and the payoff far exceeds expectations.
Lethal Prey by John Sandford 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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Sister, Butcher, Sister
Three unreliable narrators gives readers both a puzzle to solve and a suspenseful psychological thriller to enjoy. For fans of Samantha Downing and Megan Miranda.
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A Proposal To Die For
Harper skillfully blends cozy mystery elements with the unique premise of professional proposal planning, creating an engaging read that will keep readers guessing.
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A Lethal Engagement
Fans of Anna Lee Huber’s Verity Kent books or Clara McKenna’s “Stella and Lyndy” series will welcome this equally entertaining addition to the genre of historical mystery.
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The House on Buzzards Bay
Murphy establishes a palpable sense of foreboding as these unexplainable mysteries begin to accrue. He is less successful, or less interested, in resolving them, however, and the book’s final impact is dulled as a result.
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A Tarnished Canvas
While the mystery is slow to take off, fans of Kiera, Sebastian, their companions in mystery-solving will again enjoy spending time with them.
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The Dark Library
Evans’s latest (after The Traitor Beside Her) misses the mark, failing to engross readers in the Ecker family secrets and the turmoil of World War II. Despite numerous intriguing elements, too many details dull the edge of the mystery.
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Gaslight
Filmmaker Joris-Peyrafitte and YA author Shepard (the “Pretty Little Liars” series) offer a tense thriller that will have listeners deeply invested in the characters’ unraveling lives.
Harrington’s spellbinding performance of Stokes-Chapman’s gothic novel, which also brilliantly explores issues of class, religion, and science versus. folklore, makes this an excellent choice for historical mystery fans and listeners who appreciate richly drawn characters in lovingly crafted settings. (In her author’s note, Stokes-Chapman describes the book as a love letter to Wales.)
Like the novel’s lottery-winning protagonist, Lippman’s fans will feel like they hit the jackpot with this warm and cozy romp through a Paris vacation and cruise, without too many lives lost along the way.
Genre blends, older sleuths, and subjects as expansive as Jane Austen and AI fill this season’s killer titles.
All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman 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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Now or Never
A fun and fast-paced adventure, blending romance and mystery. This is a must-read for series fans and anyone seeking a lighthearted mystery.
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Death in the Air
Murali’s debut is a richly detailed Himalayan mystery, recommended as an unusual addition to any audio whodunit collection.
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Booked for Murder
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a gentle mystery about bookshops, small towns, and secrets. Recommended for fans of Tamara Berry, Amanda Flower, and Ellery Adams.
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The Close-Up
Beyond the plodding exposition, this audio becomes an intricate, atmospheric suspense. This may appeal to fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid or Janelle Brown, but it is an optional purchase for libraries on a budget.
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The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a fast-paced, farcical thriller with endless nonsensical twists. Recommended for fans of Katy Brent’s The Murder After the Night Before.
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Knife Skills for Beginners
Jessa Maxwell’s The Golden Spoon meets Colleen Cambridge’s Mastering the Art of French Murder in this gruesome cozy, sure to shoot to the top of the charts.
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To Die For
A must-listen for all Travis Devine fans, who will be anxious to dive into this fast-paced and twisty story.
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Deadbeat
While the audio may have benefited from more nuanced character voices, this twisty, fast-paced thriller will likely appeal to listeners seeking taut action and morally complex antiheroes.
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The Last Room on the Left
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a shocking psychological thriller about women’s friendship and betrayal. Recommended for fans of Ruth Ware, Riley Sager, and Lisa Unger.
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Syndicate
Francis’s latest account of the dilemmas of the spoiled upper class entertains but may appeal most to diehard fans. An optional purchase for most libraries.
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Exposure
Immersive crime fiction enhanced with outstanding character portraits. Emerson remains an author to watch.
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The Trip
With high-quality narration, this British domestic thriller is a recommended addition for libraries looking to expand their vacation thriller collections. Share with fans of Ruth Ware or Roz Nay.
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Against the Grain
This story about beginnings, endings, and possibilities will resonate with listeners contemplating change and those who just like a good mystery.
Oates’s many fans will be enthralled by this pitch-perfect collection of that combines psychological thriller, mystery, and suspense. Oates doesn’t miss a beat.
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