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A solid Pentecost and Parker installment, Spotswood’s newest title takes on another closed-door mystery to great effect. He balances the tension, the red herrings, and the clues well, and fans of the series will be in for a treat. Mystery readers in general would do well to place this series on their TBR lists to enjoy the twists and turns that make these titles a joy to read.
Fans of Armstrong’s debut and other gothic mysteries will appreciate this haunting, intriguing novel.
Stars’s drag-themed cozy mystery debut is a must-purchase. Give it to fans of Kitty Murphy, Rob Osler, and Frank Anthony Polito.
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The Note
Burke’s trademark style creates tension and suspense, but the deeply flawed protagonists might turn off some readers.
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Knife Skills for Beginners
It might disappoint readers seeking a character-led story, but this novel speaks to budding foodies, who will appreciate the recipes and culinary setting, as well as readers who favor a neatly tied-up mystery.
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Haunting and Homicide
Fans of Ellen Byron’s cozies will appreciate this new series centered on an atmospheric, haunted New Orleans.
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Chain Reaction
Byrne’s sequel to Deadlock is a fast-paced, explosive thriller with a charming hero, Russian terrorists on U.S. soil, high-stakes money schemes, and a worthy opponent.
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Pretty Dead Things
Though it can be slow-moving and repetitive, this novel may interest readers who enjoy cold cases with dual timelines.
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Alter Ego
This entertaining sequel vividly depicts the IP-obsessed contemporary comic book world and its threats to comic artists, such as being replaced by artificial intelligence. It’s a compelling setting for Segura’s richly complicated characters, who make up for some clunkiness and contrivance in the plotting.
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