Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
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Louise Penny, A World of Curiosities
(Minotaur)
“Another superb achievement… Penny weaves together all these narratives―the
series of modern-day killings, the decade-old bludgeoning murder and the haunting artwork that has remained shrouded in mystery across the centuries―with a master’s deft hand.”
–BookPage
Rae Meadows, Winterland
(Henry Holt)
“Meadows skillfully articulates the risks and rewards of high-level competition, the divine feeling of being chosen to represent one’s country and the fragility of the human body… Winterland is a historic look back at a generation of Soviet talent, ambition, and sacrifice, inside and outside the gym.”
–Booklist
Holly Jackson, Five Survive
(Delacorte)
“Intervals of intense suspense and a well-crafted puzzle blend to create a thrill ride of a story.”
–Kirkus
Sara Driscoll, Still Waters
(Kensington)
“Fans of the series will enjoy this entry, which includes fascinating details about search dogs and their work as well as a unique settings and a colorful cast of recurring characters.”
–Library Journal
Edward Humes, The Forever Witness: How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder
(Dutton)
“Humes’ writing is suspenseful yet also journalistic, providing fascinating details about the case, technological advances in police work, and genetic genealogy. A winner for any fan of true crime.”
–Booklist
Sarah Fox, Through the Liquor Glass
(Kensington Cozies)
“When a food critic is killed, a Vermont pub owner is determined to keep her boyfriend from becoming a suspect.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Kaira Rouda, The Widow
(Thomas & Mercer)
“A deliciously diabolical take on marriage, politics, and the lies that bind.”
–Library Journal
Kimberly Belle, The Personal Assistant
(Park Row)
“This taut and twisty domestic thriller will keep readers guessing until the very end.”
–Booklist
Sharon Dempsey, The Midnight Killing
(Avon)
“A dark, twisting, compelling tale … Sharon is part of a new generation of crime writers able to mine Northern Ireland’s troubled history to craft gripping stories for today.”
–Stuart Neville
Rosemary Simpson, Death at the Falls
(Kensington)
“This one’s for history buffs and fans of smart female sleuths.”
–Publishers Weekly
