Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
Patrick Radden Keefe, London Falling
(Doubleday)
“Consider this a real-life Harlan Coben novel. After 19-year-old Zac Brettler plunges to his death in the river Thames, his grieving family discovers his secret life posing as the heir of a phony Russian oligarch. From there, Keefe reconstructs the seedy underbelly of London that the Brettlers delve into as they attempt to pinpoint what—or who—killed their son.”
—The New York Times
Christopher McDougall, Starstruck
(Vintage)
“A propulsive, horrifying account of the sexual abuse scandal involving Mexican pop singer Gloria Trevi and her manager, Sergio Andrade. . . . McDougall constructs an appalling cautionary tale about craving fame and the mechanics of abuse. It’s riveting.”
—Publishers Weekly
Tim Sullivan, The Monk
(Atlantic Crime)
“A meticulous English detective cracks a tight monastic community to solve a brutal murder . . . A delightful final twist will leave many readers impatient for Cross’ next case. A top-notch series that deepens with every installment.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Diana Awad, As Far As She Knew
(Mindy Kaling)
“An emotional story packed with deceptions, secrets, and intrigue. Diana Awad’s dark and twisty thriller will keep you guessing until the very end!”
–Laura Griffin
Connor Martin, The Silver Fish
(The Mysterious Press)
“What an impressive debut. Set in the teeming streets of Ghana, Martin’s intricate tale plumbs the depths of personal discovery, betrayal, and justice. Colorful characters, a gritty setting, high international stakes, and a healthy dose of deception—what more could one ask for in a spy novel? From the first page to the shocking ending, Martin’s twists and turns through today’s complex geopolitical landscape deliver in spades.”
–I.S. Berry
Alan Parks, Gunner
(Pegasus Crime)
“This is a powerful, dark, keep-‘em-guessing series starter that shows the utter horrors of war, the lengths to which powerful people will go to maintain their influence, and the meaning of love, loyalty, good, and evil.”
–Booklist
Ed Lin, The Dead Can’t Make a Living
(Soho Crime)
“A heartfelt crime novel that reaches deep into the lives of a rich collection of characters . . . Jing-nan brings along plenty of humor while still following the lives of undocumented immigrants and their living conditions.”
–First Clue Reviews
Erica Wright, The Museum of Unusual Occurrence
(Severn House)
“Ingenious . . . A promising series debut that will have cozy lovers and occult fans begging for more.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Rebecca Sharpe, Harmless Women
(Minotaur)
“Fans of thrillers by Lucy Foley will enjoy this intriguing novel that explores the damage so-called ‘harmless women’ can inflict on themselves and others.”
–Library Journal
Ally Condie, The Girls Trip
(Grand Central Publishing)
“Condie offers a wild, beautiful backdrop to the plot, reminding us that nature, not unlike human passions, can’t be controlled or bent to anyone’s plan. There’s plenty of action, so strap in for a ride.”–Kirkus
