Davis’ latest historical mystery balances a truly grim series of crimes with several funny subplots, often intermingling them in surprising ways.
This is a note-perfect whodunit, and even if Mayne went about his business unmolested it would still be a deliciously creepy novel
Imperfect Women is an engrossing deep dive into the collective history of a long-term friendship and the slow poison of being confined by gender roles.
The tension is often internal, and compellingly so in Sadowsky’s exploration of a narcissist and a liar who leaves chaos behind after he dies.
Occult investigator John Silence is a fascinating character you’ll want to see again after reading this series starter.
The painstaking research is evident, the story crackles with life, and the overlay of fictional characters onto very real historical events is seamless.
Penny’s books are always a cause for celebration, and this one is superb in every regard.
Ware proves she’s more than deserving of all those comparisons to Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime.
There are more red herrings than you would find at a Swedish breakfast buffet, and the diminutive mustachioed Belgian detective has never been cannier.
Cole leverages her strengths to great effect, incorporating history, biting social observation and even a little romance into this brilliant thriller debut.
Few novelists make an impression as quickly and effectively as Micah Nemerever does in his stirring debut, an explosively erotic and erudite thriller.
The mystery and ambiguity build with each subsequent chapter en route to a suspense-filled and breathless finale.
Set in mysterious and witchy woods, The Daughters of Foxcote Manor is the perfect read for mystery lovers who prefer thrills without gore and violence.
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