Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
*
Richard Osman, We Solve Murders
(Pamela Dorman)
“Bestseller Osman (the Thursday Murder Club mysteries) launches a promising new series with this sprightly tale . . . Osman pulls off the tricky task of making his leads both zany and human, with a sufficiently brain-teasing mystery to boot. This series is sure to garner a loyal following.”
–Publishers Weekly
Julia Dahl, I Dreamed of Falling
(Minotaur)
“The definition of gut-wrenching… I Dreamed of Falling is a perfectly crafted thriller that goes beyond a classic whodunit. Layered with complicated character arcs, unforeseen twists, and well-thought-out details, this novel—and the circumstances surrounding Ashley’s death—will be on the minds of readers well after they’ve finished.”
–Booklist
Kelsey Rae Dimberg, Snake Oil
(Mariner)
“Menace grows slowly here as Dimberg immerses readers in the complex interplay of affirmation and vicious retribution in cultish movements. A great recommendation for readers seeking a follow-up to Liane Moriarty’s Nine Perfect Strangers.”
–Booklist
Jacquie Waters, Dearest
(Mulholland)
“A fast-paced and frightening debut that explores the nightmares of new motherhood, with plenty of twists and scares.”
–Rachel Harrison
Laura Dave, The Night We Lost Him
(Simon and Schuster/Marysue Rucci)
“[A] compelling, family-driven mystery… Dave should have another hit on her hands with this involving tale.”
–Booklist
Lee Goldberg, Ashes Never Lie
(Thomas and Mercer)
“The sequel to Malibu Burning unites Goldberg’s Ronin and Pavone police team with his arson investigators Sharpe and Walker in a clever, complicated story. With its witty banter and well-developed characters, Goldberg’s latest procedural is tailor-made for readers who enjoy shrewd investigators in fast-paced dramas.”
–Library Journal
Joël Dicker (transl. Robert Bononno), The Alaska Sanders Affair
(HarperVia)
“Joël Dicker’s novels evoke the creepy pastoral dread of Twin Peaks, the clockwork plotting of Golden Age detective fiction, and the black comedy of the noir masters. If The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair read like Gatsby by way of David Lynch, then The Alaska Sanders Affair recalls True Detective: there’s something both classic and daring about it. One of the world’s most original voices in crime fiction.”
–A. J. Finn
Jessica Pishko, The Highest Law in the Land
(Dutton)
“Blending superb reportage and indispensable history, Jessica Pishko’s book could not be more timely. The Highest Law in the Land is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unbridled power of law enforcement in 21st Century America. An absolutely fascinating and harrowing read.”
–Gilbert King
Elise Hart Kipness, Dangerous Play
(Thomas and Mercer)
“Kipness’ depiction of the world of women’s sports, featuring crisp character portraits, is both relevant and well executed. A brisk whodunit set in the world of women’s soccer that arrives at an appropriate moment.”
–Kirkus Reviews
Dan Kois, Hampton Heights
(Harper Perennial)
“Delightfully immature and authentic dialogue, a refreshing lack of cynicism, and some genuinely unnerving threats all help elevate an engaging and eerie adventure.”
–Kirkus Reviews
