Catie Murphy balances grief and family secrets with a hunt for buried treasure, keeping things realistic even as the story flirts with the fantastical.
This no-nonsense police procedural stands apart due to its purposeful plotting and interesting characters.
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.
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.
With each chapter, Spencer Quinn ramps up the action while still keeping things light, snappy and funny.
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.
Maria Hummel tempers a glitzy depiction of the West Coast art world with a sobering examination of the roles of women in creative endeavors.
Robert J. Harris’ take on the iconic Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone is outstanding.
Fans of Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police series will find lots to like here, and the descriptions of the titular coast are mesmerizing.
Baldacci deftly navigates the cliche minefield that is historical mystery, giving his readers a sense of the milieu without drowning them in minutiae.
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