Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
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Sue Hincenbergs, The Retirement Plan
(William Morrow)
“A sure-footed and deeply funny debut….Readers will turn the pages with glee as the interests of the desperate husbands and determined wives collide with a pack of Mumbai gangsters and a dog-loving private investigator. Hincenbergs knocks it out of the park.”
–Publishers Weekly
Danielle Teller, Forged
(Pegasus)
“In Forged, Danielle Teller spins a thrilling and immersive historical adventure—a tale of power, reinvention, and delectable Tom Ripley-esque villainy. She plunges the reader into a vividly rendered past rife with suspense and schemes; twists and turns. This is a timeless American story of wealth, power, and the quest to craft an identity.”
–Sanjena Sathian
Paul Vidich, The Poet’s Game
(Pegasus)
“Vivid writing sets the tone: The plot delivers eye-opening twists as well as insights into the Russian psyche. Proof that we don’t need the Cold War for smart spy fiction.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Alison Goodman, The Ladies Guide to Utter Ruin
(Berkley)
“Goodman skillfully blends mystery, adventure and a dash of romance.”
–The Washington Post
Omar Hussain, A Thousand Natural Shocks
(Blackstone)
“An unconventional thriller that powerfully probes questions of family, death, and memory…Hussain effectively channels the surreal paranoia of Philip K. Dick’s A Scanner Darkly and the dark absurdity of Thomas Pynchon’s Inherent Vice to craft a wholly original serial killer tale.”
–Publishers Weekly
Alex Finlay, Parent’s Weekend
(Minotaur)
“From one of the genre’s best . . . Finlay has a gift for intertwining many storylines and characters in a cohesive, compelling way. The tropes used here don’t feel stale, and plenty of surprises and red herrings will keep readers interested. Fans won’t want to miss Finlay’s latest.”
–Booklist
Jenny Adams, A Poisonous Silence
(Crooked Lane)
“Richly detailed descriptions . . . the charming characters and the intricately plotted mystery will have readers ready for the next installment. A great suggestion for fans of Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear, Elizabeth Peters, and Rhys Bowen.”
–Booklist
Christina Li, The Manor of Dreams
(Avid Reader/Simon & Schuster)
“Packed with gothic plot, gushing blood, choking clods of dirt, and angry ghosts—a smorgasbord for devotees.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Anna Snoekstra, The Ones We Love
(Dutton)
“The Ones We Love is a thriller that’s so much more than a page-turner — although it’s certainly that, too! This is a book that’s about the meaning of family, and the bonds that connect us even as we drift apart. Anna Snoekstra has written a gripping and emotional story that’s full of surprises.”
–Janelle Brow
John Connolly, The Children of Eve
(Atria/Emily Bestler)
“Connolly’s bewitching latest whodunit featuring Maine PI Charlie Parker combines hard-boiled tropes with supernatural elements. . . . Connolly once again flexes his gifts for vivid characterization and striking prose. . . . This long-running series shows no signs of slowing down.”
–Publishers Weekly
