Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
JR Thornton, Lucien
(Harper Perennial)
“Lucien is a campus novel, a crime story, and a coming-of-age tale wrapped up in one stellar package by J. R. Thornton, whose gifts for plot, dialogue, and character are considerable.”
–Air Mail
CL Miller, Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle
(Atria)
“Irresistible, immersive, and completely unputdownable. Think the Antiques Roadshow meets Miss Marple.”
–Ellery Lloyd
EA Jackson, Missing
(Atria/Emily Bestler)
“Fans of moody British mysteries will cheer Jackson’s auspicious entry into the field.”
–Publishers Weekly
Ava Glass, The Hiding Season
(Bantam)
“A twisting cat-and-mouse chase from the mountains of Montana to the heart of Texas that warns the reader: Be careful who you trust!”
–Ruth Ware
Jeff Boyd, Hard Times
(Flatiron)
“Boyd’s impressive command of his engrossing novel’s multiple points of view is matched by his compassion for his often perplexing but always engaging characters. The novel’s heart and its smarts are almost as big as Buddy Mack’s own. . . [A] novel that puts humanity far ahead of sociology.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Benjamin Stevenson, Everyone in this Bank is a Thief
(Mariner Books)
“Stevenson’s hot streak continues… as always, Stevenson plays scrupulously fair with readers, offering all the evidence needed to solve his devilishly intricate puzzle from the jump. Still, even the most seasoned mystery fans will struggle to beat him to the final reveal. This series continues to impress.”
–Publishers Weekly
Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line
(Minotaur Books)
“Fans will delight in this return to Finlay’s madcap world . . . the hijinks, humor, and heart have never been better. The friendship between Finlay and Vero remains a highlight of the series, and this story beautifully demonstrates the love they have for each other. A satisfying, entertaining entry in a well-loved and enduring series.”
–Booklist
Rob Phillips, Stakeouts and Strollers
(Minotaur Books)
“Readers will hang on tight as Phillips’s hilarious Minotaur Books/Malice Domestic Best First Mystery Novel takes them for a wild stroller ride. Perfect for fans of mysteries and mayhem.”
–Library Journal
Joanna Margaret, The Daughters
(The Mysterious Press)
“Dark, gripping, and atmospheric, The Daughters is a haunting exploration of buried secrets, corrupt power, and the deadly cost of greed. I couldn’t put it down!”
–Lauren Nossett
Karma Brown, Mother Is Watching
(Dutton)
“A riveting and insightful ghost story about parental grief and bodily autonomy, this is sure to linger with readers long after the final page.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
