Mystery & Suspense

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.

Ace Atkins’ continuation of Robert B. Parker’s beloved series starring intrepid private investigator Spencer remains impressive.

Ace Atkins’ continuation of Robert B. Parker’s beloved series starring intrepid private investigator Spencer remains impressive.

A parade of suspects, all with plausible alibis and motives, will keep readers guessing as the book builds toward its disturbing, nay horrific, conclusion.

A parade of suspects, all with plausible alibis and motives, will keep readers guessing as the book builds toward its disturbing, nay horrific, conclusion.

Petersen poses some fascinating questions amid the wild characters and belly-rumbling hilarity of this Coen Brothers-esque thriller.

Petersen poses some fascinating questions amid the wild characters and belly-rumbling hilarity of this Coen Brothers-esque thriller.

People Like Her is a smart, sobering and suspenseful wake-up call for the internet-dependent.

People Like Her is a smart, sobering and suspenseful wake-up call for the internet-dependent.

Hot to Trot would have made Beaton proud, with no fewer than three brawls as Agatha flits between exes and new loves before returning to her cottage and cats.

Hot to Trot would have made Beaton proud, with no fewer than three brawls as Agatha flits between exes and new loves before returning to her cottage and cats.

By the end, justice has been served, along with English tea (for which recipes are provided) and several diner meals that are the stuff of dreams.

By the end, justice has been served, along with English tea (for which recipes are provided) and several diner meals that are the stuff of dreams.

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