Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
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William Boyle, Saint of the Narrows Street
(Soho)
“Boyle structures the sprawling tale like a Greek tragedy, mining potent themes of legacy and class with such force and empathy that readers may come to think of him as the Balzac of Brooklyn. It’s a stunning achievement.”
–Publishers Weekly
Kate Alice Marshall, A Killing Cold
(Flatiron)
“Terrific―and terrifying. . . This delicious setup is promisingly sinister. . . Marshall’s chilling new novel pushes all the right buttons when it comes to inexorable suspense and psychological frights.”
–Kirkus
Ava Barry, Shoot the Moon
(Pegasus)
“Well-paced and features a psychologically complex cast of characters. Barry captures her protagonist’s history of trauma, loss, and addiction in ways that help this mystery ring true.”
–Library Journal
Stephen Spotswood, Dead in the Frame
(Doubleday)
“Spotswood’s newest title takes on another closed-door mystery to great effect. He balances the tension, the red herrings, and the clues well, and fans of the series will be in for a treat. Mystery readers in general would do well to place this series on their TBR lists to enjoy the twists and turns that make these titles a joy to read.”
–Library Journal
Virginia Feito, Victorian Psycho
(Liveright)
“A twisted, bloodthirsty governess celebrates Christmas with her new employers. Where ironic horror and horrific irony meet, this unbridled madhouse of a novel dazzles like a bloody jewel.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Cornell Woolrich, The Black Curtain
(American Mystery Classics)
“Tense in mood and exciting in event.”
–New York Times
Jonathan Kellerman, Open Season
(Ballantine)
“The story moves quickly and smoothly, with vivid descriptions . . . A treat for fans of crime fiction. Delaware and Sturgis are a durable duo.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Suzanne Nelson, The Librarians of Lisbon
(Zando)
“Based on real historical figures, this captivating novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats while it explores themes of bravery, friendship, and sacrifice.”
–Booklist
Joshua Moehling, A Long Time Gone
(Poisoned Pen Press)
“The third in Moehling’s Ben Packard series is far and away the best…It’s amazing how Moehling keeps all these narrative balls in the air, but even more amazing is how they eventually come together. For those who love classic mysteries, police procedurals, and family drama.”
–First Clue Reviews
Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Mutual Trust
(Bloomsbury)
“Wolfgang-Smith explores tensions in the private lives of three queer misfits turned business titans in her stunning latest . . . Wolfgang-Smith’s sharp, sardonic narration brilliantly brings to life both the Gilded Age and her unforgettable protagonists. It’s a virtuosic performance.”
–Publishers Weekly
