Mystery & Suspense

Fans of “Big Little Lies,” The Island, Frankenstein and “Killing Eve” will love this gripping, skillfully told firecracker of a book.

Fans of “Big Little Lies,” The Island, Frankenstein and “Killing Eve” will love this gripping, skillfully told firecracker of a book.

With The Conjure-Man Dies, the first known mystery novel by an African American writer returns to print, transporting readers to 1930s Harlem.

With The Conjure-Man Dies, the first known mystery novel by an African American writer returns to print, transporting readers to 1930s Harlem.

Someone is doing his (or her) level best to stay one step ahead of this latest investigation, and in this case “level best” makes for a scorching good read.

Someone is doing his (or her) level best to stay one step ahead of this latest investigation, and in this case “level best” makes for a scorching good read.

Roslund cleverly interlaces two disparate storylines, and readers will marvel at just how much action can take place in only three days.

Roslund cleverly interlaces two disparate storylines, and readers will marvel at just how much action can take place in only three days.

There’s an unexpected twist or two, as well as a scene-stealing German shepherd that provides a little levity to this dark and satisfying romantic thriller.

There’s an unexpected twist or two, as well as a scene-stealing German shepherd that provides a little levity to this dark and satisfying romantic thriller.

Readers won’t be able to stop turning the pages of Mosley’s typically wonderful new mystery.

Readers won't be able to stop turning the pages of Mosley's typically wonderful new mystery.

Before She Disappeared is billed as a standalone, but it would be the perfect setup for a terrific series.

Before She Disappeared is billed as a standalone, but it would be the perfect setup for a terrific series.

Bait and Witch balances paranormal whimsy and small-town charm in a promising start to a new series.

Bait and Witch balances paranormal whimsy and small-town charm in a promising start to a new series.

Shelton proves she is more than capable of crafting a darker, more mature tone in this departure from her cozy mystery series.

Shelton proves she is more than capable of crafting a darker, more mature tone in this departure from her cozy mystery series.

The Dead Season is a thrilling and chilling addition to Tessa Wegert’s promising new series.

The Dead Season is a thrilling and chilling addition to Tessa Wegert's promising new series.

Timelines collide and secrets are revealed in gasp-inducing fashion in this Clue meets Agatha Christie page turner from the bestselling author of The Au Pair.

Timelines collide and secrets are revealed in gasp-inducing fashion in this Clue meets Agatha Christie page turner from the bestselling author of The Au Pair.

Engberg has crafted a fine police procedural. She is an author to look out for, one who will be cited years hence as a key player in Nordic noir.

Engberg has crafted a fine police procedural. She is an author to look out for, one who will be cited years hence as a key player in Nordic noir.

A strong sense of place, whether it’s the wilds of Alaska or the vineyards of California, draws the reader deeper into this irresistible and emotional story.

A strong sense of place, whether it’s the wilds of Alaska or the vineyards of California, draws the reader deeper into this irresistible and emotional story.

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