In Gytha Lodge’s clever and entertaining mystery, Louise wakes up next to a corpse with no idea who the dead man is or how he got there.
Lansdale nails the storyline, nails the suspense, seriously nails the dialogue and has created yet another character worthy of a series.
Sarah Stewart Taylor’s A Distant Grave is a complex, slow-burning mystery with an enigmatic female detective at its heart.
A Rogue’s Company is a delightful blend of historical intrigue, sharp-tongued humor and savvy sleuthing.
Murphy’s tale of two serial killers is also a twisted, at times hilarious portrait of sisterly love.
The Lost Girls is a richly textured missing persons story that drip-drops clues with each interview of long forgotten witnesses.
With each chapter, Spencer Quinn ramps up the action while still keeping things light, snappy and funny.
Razorblade Tears transcends genre boundaries and is a must-read for anyone looking for a mystery that provokes and thrills in equal measure.
The Final Girl Support Group is a quirky but refreshingly thoughtful homage to slasher films and the stalwart women left standing at the end.
Andrea Bartz’s creepy new thriller has alluring locales, Hitchcockian tension and the best pair of female leads since Thelma and Louise.
As Heidi’s investigation takes her through hostile and dangerous country, author John Galligan’s trademark dark humor is in fine form.
The Jazz Age setting infuses this mystery with a crackling feeling of possibility. Readers will unequivocally root for Nekesa Afia’s amateur sleuth.
This is a vivid and never-boring visit to 1920s Australia, led by the beloved and unconventional Miss Fisher.
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