What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline (Putnam) is the top holds title of the week (3/28/22). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

“As star court reporter Jason Bennett drives his family home from his daughter’s lacrosse game, two men in a pickup truck attempt to carjack his shiny new Mercedes. As a result, Jason’s daughter is killed, and the rest of the family is placed in the witness protection program; the would-be carjackers are associated with an ominous criminal enterprise that distributes illicit opioids. Soon, though, Jason senses that the government isn’t being straight with him and sneaks out to do some investigating on his own."—Barbara Hoffert

Don't Look for Me by Wendy Walker (St. Martin's)

Appeared on the September 2020 LibraryReads list

“Years after Molly accidentally kills her young daughter in a car accident, her family remains torn apart by grief. When she vanishes one stormy night, the authorities determine she ran away. But when her elder daughter investigates, she realizes the truth may be more sinister.”—Vanessa Phillips, Pelion Branch Library, Pelion, SC

False WItness by Karin Slaughter (Morrow; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the July 2021 LibraryReads list

“Leigh is a successful Atlanta attorney while her estranged sister, Callie, is a drug addict. When Leigh defends a serial rapist, she and Callie are forced to confront their traumatic past and complicated future. This is a thrill ride with satisfying depth and two main characters worth rooting for.” —Donna Ballard, East Meadow Public Library, East Meadow, NY

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Flatiron; LJ Best Books, 2021)

Selected by the LibraryReads Advisory Board

"This compelling, violent thriller is another triumph for returning champ Cosby, whose Blacktop Wasteland was an LJ 2020 Best Book. Two men who’ve served time in prison, one Black and one white, find common ground when their married gay sons are murdered. The action-packed crime novel unites the men in vengeance, while confronting race, social class, and homophobia, issues that lead to redemption and understanding. Optioned for film." —Lesa Holstine