Mystery & Suspense

Dan Fesperman’s intense post-Cold War mystery savvily addresses both the personal and political pressures facing an East German spy.

Dan Fesperman's intense post-Cold War mystery savvily addresses both the personal and political pressures facing an East German spy.

Allison Montclair’s 1940s-set mystery brims with Noel Coward-esque banter as it explores women as intriguing as the mystery they’re investigating.

Allison Montclair's 1940s-set mystery brims with Noel Coward-esque banter as it explores women as intriguing as the mystery they're investigating.

Despite the tenser-than-usual plot, all of Walker’s fan-favorite characters are present and accounted for, as well as all of Bruno’s treasured pastimes: sports competitions, gourmet cooking and, of course, his engaging basset hound, Balzac.

Despite the tenser-than-usual plot, all of Walker’s fan-favorite characters are present and accounted for, as well as all of Bruno’s treasured pastimes: sports competitions, gourmet cooking and, of course, his engaging basset hound, Balzac.

Swedish author Johanna Mo returns with The Shadow Lily, the suspense-laden second book in her series featuring police detective Hanna Duncker.

Swedish author Johanna Mo returns with The Shadow Lily, the suspense-laden second book in her series featuring police detective Hanna Duncker.

In a twist that will thrill longtime fans of Mark Billingham’s bestselling series, arch villain Stuart Nicklin, “the most dangerous psychopath [Thorne] has ever put behind bars,” is back for a return engagement.

In a twist that will thrill longtime fans of Mark Billingham's bestselling series, arch villain Stuart Nicklin, “the most dangerous psychopath [Thorne] has ever put behind bars,” is back for a return engagement.

The latest from Megan Miranda is a perfectly balanced cross between a cold-case mystery and a psychological thriller that features a fascinating amateur sleuth.

The latest from Megan Miranda is a perfectly balanced cross between a cold-case mystery and a psychological thriller that features a fascinating amateur sleuth.

The Kingdoms of Savannah is a finely crafted mystery, a thought-provoking social commentary and an indelible portrait of the titular city.

The Kingdoms of Savannah is a finely crafted mystery, a thought-provoking social commentary and an indelible portrait of the titular city.

With unexpected twists, a paranoid atmosphere and a fascinating narrator, The Half Life of Valery K is a superb work of historical fiction and an excellent mystery.

With unexpected twists, a paranoid atmosphere and a fascinating narrator, The Half Life of Valery K is a superb work of historical fiction and an excellent mystery.

Full of suspense and plot development with a memorable Taipei setting, Death Doesn’t Forget is good fun all-round.

Full of suspense and plot development with a memorable Taipei setting, Death Doesn’t Forget is good fun all-round.

A Killing in Costumes has all the hallmarks of a great cozy: a unique setting, an intriguing cast of characters and an exciting mystery.

A Killing in Costumes has all the hallmarks of a great cozy: a unique setting, an intriguing cast of characters and an exciting mystery.

Riley Sager’s latest thriller is an addictive beach read that fans will devour in one sitting—and leave feeling thoroughly sated.

Riley Sager’s latest thriller is an addictive beach read that fans will devour in one sitting—and leave feeling thoroughly sated.

You’re Invited is a thoroughly satisfying and beautifully plotted thriller that deconstructs the trope of the crazy ex-girlfriend.

You’re Invited is a thoroughly satisfying and beautifully plotted thriller that deconstructs the trope of the crazy ex-girlfriend.

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