Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.

Don Winslow, The Final Score
(William Morrow)
“After a brief period of retirement, Winslow’s welcome return to writing proves that he’s still a deft hand at crime fiction. Running the gamut from action-packed to uproariously funny to deeply poignant, every story in this collection hits its mark.”
–Library Journal

Nalini Singh, Such a Perfect Family
(Berkley)
“Singh shrewdly toys with readers’ expectations en route to some truly bombshell revelations. Even genre veterans are likely to be fooled by this devilish puzzler.”
–Publishers Weekly

Michael Idov, The Cormorant Hunt
(Scribner)
“Spy fiction at its headiest and most addictive. . . there’s plenty of action and intrigue . . . Idov offers real insight into the self-protective games his characters play.”
–Kirkus

Michelle L. Cullen, A Field Guide to Murder
(Crooked Lane)
“This cross-generational cozy-but-with-murder is sure to delight readers of Deanna Raybourn and Richard Osman.”
–First Clue

Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Pendergast: The Beginning
(Grand Central)
“Fans of Preston & Child will love this dive into Pendergast’s start at the FBI, and the exploration of Proctor’s origins as well. Newcomers will find this is a terrific place to start.”
–Criminal Element

Allison Brennan, Make It Out Alive
(Hanover Square)
“Unfolds like clockwork… A reliable thriller sure to provide comfort food for fans of the genre.”
–Kirkus

Annelise Ryan, Monster in the Moonlight
(Berkley)
“A fascinating and complex novel that will appeal to both mainstream mystery lovers and fans of paranormal mysteries. Ryan has created a unique character in cryptozoologist Morgan.”
–Library Journal

Pat Kelly, Rifle Season
(Atria/Emily Bestler)
“Nature and hunting advocates will devour this book as will fans of fast-paced, explosive, second-chance thrillers.”
–Mystery and Suspense

Rob Osler, The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
(Kensington)
“This historical color never slows the pace, however, and Osler’s trademark blend of humanity and wry humor is on full display. It’s a top-notch sequel.”
–Publishers Weekly

Freida McFadden, Dear Debbie
(Poisoned Pen Press)
“An exciting yarn…McFadden is an expert at keeping the pages turning and misdirecting her audience, ensuring several surprises. The same readers who fell in love with Millie from McFadden’s most popular outing, The Housemaid (2022), and its sequels will also be rooting for Debbie.”
–Booklist














