Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
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Amanda Jayatissa, You’re Invited
(Berkley)
“This story is deliciously messy…Buckle up. This is a psychological thriller with corkscrew-tight twists and surprising depth as the novel explores issues of class, identity, and friendship.”
–Oprah Daily
Zac Bissonnette, A Killing in Costumes
(Crooked Lane)
“A Killing in Costumes has all the hallmarks of a great cozy: a unique setting, an intriguing cast of characters and an exciting mystery.”
–Bookpage
Martin Walker, To Kill a Troubadour
(Knopf)
“Smoothly integrated into Bruno’s investigation is information on a multitude of subjects, from medieval musical instruments to Ukrainian history, plus easy-to-follow recipes. . . . Good food, fascinating history, and a crackerjack mystery: who could ask for more?”
–Publishers Weekly
Kirk Wallace Johnson, The Fishermen and the Dragon
(Viking)
“Fast-paced though complex account of ethnic collision among the fisheries of Gulf Coast Texas…[Johnson’s] fascinating and disturbing narrative is a winning mix of biography, true crime, and ecological study. A carefully written investigation full of villains—and the occasional hero.”
–Kirkus
Lisa Jewell, The Family Remains
(Atria)
“Lively…Jewell effectively keeps readers off balance all the way to the happy ending. Though this tale of child abuse and mayhem works as a standalone, those who haven’t read The Family Upstairs will immediately want to rush out and do so.”
–Publishers Weekly
T. L. Finlay, Girls Without Tears
(Crooked Lane)
“A bone-chilling thriller set in the Everglades full of suspense and hauntingly surprising twists.”
–Claire Contreras
Mathew Betley, The Neighborhood
(Blackstone)
“Propulsive, suspenseful, and relentless, The Neighborhood is a roller-coaster thriller packed with twists and gritty action—Matthew Betley’s best novel yet. Grab it and hold on for a great ride.”
–Meg Gardiner
Julie Cameron, Nameless Acts of Cruelty
(Scarlet)
“The plot simmers for a long time before finally boiling over with dramatic revelations.”
–Publishers Weekly
Mark McKenna, Return to Uluru
(Dutton)
“Honest and thought-provoking, this book takes a hard look at some uncomfortable truths in Australia’s history. Recommended for anyone wanting to examine racism, colonialism, and their continued effects.”
–Library Journal
Joanna Schaffhausen, Long Gone
(Minotaur)
“Loads of exciting action, balanced with dramatic personal revelations and some fine nuts-and-bolts police work, keep the pages turning. Readers will look forward to the next outing for the complex, introspective Vega.”
–Publishers Weekly
Larry Beinhart, The Deal Goes Down
(Melville House)
“From the gripping opening line…Beinhart never takes his foot off the gas in the outstanding fourth outing for Tony Cassella… Fans of darkly funny crime dramas such as Fargo will be hooked.”
— Publishers Weekly
