Mystery

The painstaking research is evident, the story crackles with life, and the overlay of fictional characters onto very real historical events is seamless.

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.

Penny’s books are always a cause for celebration, and this one is superb in every regard.

There are more red herrings than you would find at a Swedish breakfast buffet, and the diminutive mustachioed Belgian detective has never been cannier.

There are more red herrings than you would find at a Swedish breakfast buffet, and the diminutive mustachioed Belgian detective has never been cannier.

Never content with one twist, ‘Cut to the Bone’ is a high-speed, high-stakes labyrinth of reverses and double crosses.

Never content with one twist, ‘Cut to the Bone’ is a high-speed, high-stakes labyrinth of reverses and double crosses.

Sáenz lovingly depicts the unique and fascinating city of Vitoria, weaving in Basque folklore and culture while spinning a very complex and rich story.

Sáenz lovingly depicts the unique and fascinating city of Vitoria, weaving in Basque folklore and culture while spinning a very complex and rich story.

The balancing act between darkness and light keeps suspense high throughout, so readers will appreciate the sprinkles of silliness all the more.

The balancing act between darkness and light keeps suspense high throughout, so readers will appreciate the sprinkles of silliness all the more.

If this is indeed the final volume of the Siri series, he and Cotterill leave it on a high note.

If this is indeed the final volume of the Siri series, he and Cotterill leave it on a high note.

A whodunit with Southern hospitality, which makes for smiles full of very sharp teeth and characters we’re glad to meet—but can’t turn our backs on.

A whodunit with Southern hospitality, which makes for smiles full of very sharp teeth and characters we’re glad to meet—but can’t turn our backs on.

Featuring a memorable cast that includes a not-to-be-messed-with female lead, The Mountains Wild makes for perfect summer reading.

Featuring a memorable cast that includes a not-to-be-messed-with female lead, The Mountains Wild makes for perfect summer reading.

Masterfully plotted and paced, The Mist is atmospheric, haunting and not for the faint of heart.

Masterfully plotted and paced, The Mist is atmospheric, haunting and not for the faint of heart.

Juliet Blackwell’s refreshing The Last Curtain Call continues her Haunted Home Renovation series with a twist.

Juliet Blackwell’s refreshing The Last Curtain Call continues her Haunted Home Renovation series with a twist.

Read this one and see if it doesn’t send you scurrying in search of the previous three books in Lepionka’s series.

Read this one and see if it doesn’t send you scurrying in search of the previous three books in Lepionka’s series.

Quinn gets inside the mind of a dog, making Chet a terrific tour guide through this absolute riot of a mystery.

Quinn gets inside the mind of a dog, making Chet a terrific tour guide through this absolute riot of a mystery.

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