Wednesday, April 2, 2025

This month’s best new mysteries

 
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This Month's Best New Mysteries
 
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Book cover for Nobody's Fool by Harlan Coben
What if you ran into an old flame — one who was supposed to be dead?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Two decades after Sami woke up next to his girlfriend's dead body, Anna reappears — forcing Sami to face the darkest moments of his past
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Netflix-adapted books Fool Me Once and The Stranger
  • "Coben is simply one of the all-time greats" (Gillian Flynn)
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Media mentions for Nobody's Fool by Harlan CobenMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America, People, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Writer by James Patterson and J.D. Barker
'Consider blocking out a few hours of uninterrupted reading time' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A grisly murder scene, a storied Manhattan apartment building, and a true crime writer covered in blood: NYPD detective Declan Shaw has an unpredictable case on his hands…
  • This instant New York Times bestseller is "loads of fun" (Publishers Weekly)
  • A collaborative effort between two blockbuster authors
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Media mentions for The Writer by James Patterson and J.D. BarkerMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead
Amateur internet sleuths are tracking an elusive killer — but are they walking right into his trap?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Amy Tintera promises this ripped-from-the-headlines new release "is impossible to put down once you start"
  • After the murder of three college students in Idaho, Jane and her true crime–loving friends are determined to find the perpetrator
  • From the author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife and Midnight Is the Darkest Hour
  • Angie Kim, Edgar Award–winning author of Miracle Creek, says this book "will stay with you long after the novel's shocking, twisty end"
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Media mentions for This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley WinsteadMEDIA MENTIONS:Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
If The Godfather was set in northern Maine
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Crime matriarch and grandmother Babs Dionne rules her Maine hometown — and when her youngest daughter is found dead, her quest for vengeance will rattle her entire community
  • A genre-bending crime novel with comparisons to Mario Puzo, Dennis Lehane, and Ann Patchett
  • From an award-winning author who "survives the inevitable, apt comparisons to Kurt Vonnegut" (The New York Times)
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Media mentions for The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron CurrieMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, Oprah Daily, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Broken Fields by Marcie R. Rendon
Cash Blackbear returns in this latest installment of a 'winning' series (The New York Times)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When a young girl is found hiding at the scene of a gruesome crime, Cash Blackbear, a young Ojibwe woman and amateur sleuth, is drawn into a disturbing mystery
  • "I want a shelf of Cash Blackbear novels!" (Louise Erdrich, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Night Watchman)
  • Book four of an award-winning Native crime series set in 1970s Minnesota, praised for its rich atmosphere and deftly drawn details
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Media mentions for Broken Fields by Marcie R. RendonMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Lethal Prey by John Sandford
Two beloved series protagonists team up in a gripping crime thriller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Lara Grandfelt is diagnosed with cancer, she renews old efforts to solve the 20-year-old murder of her twin sister — but a large reward and an eager cohort of armchair sleuths may only help the killer stay one step ahead…
  • Features both Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers, stars of two long-running series
  • From a #1 New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize–winning author who counts Lisa Gardner and Stephen King among his fans
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Media mentions for Lethal Prey by John SandfordMEDIA MENTION:New York Post
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Book cover for You Deserve to Know by Aggie Blum Thompson
What dark secrets could be hiding in a quiet cul-de-sac?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The hidden tensions of a wealthy Washington, DC, suburb come to light when a man's brutal death shatters its fragile veneer
  • A must-read for fans of Ashley Audrain and Lisa Jewell
  • From the author of Such a Lovely Family, hailed as "the master of suburban scandal" (Samantha M. Bailey)
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Media mentions for You Deserve to Know by Aggie Blum ThompsonMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Blood Moon by Sandra Brown
'Sandra Brown has done it again' (Kathy Reichs)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Crime TV producer Beth Collins enlists disgraced detective John Bowie to find the truth behind a string of missing teenage girls… Can they save the next victim before the next blood moon rises?
  • An instant bestseller from "one of the best thriller writers around, period" (The Providence Journal)
  • From a legendary author who has over 70 New York Time bestsellers to her name
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Media mentions for Blood Moon by Sandra BrownMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch
A stunning crime debut with a TV adaptation already in the works
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When SAT tutor Evie arrives at the home of her wealthy clients only to find a bloodbath — and a woman locked in a closet — the two become fugitives as they flee across the US
  • Rave reviews from Paula Hawkins, Bonnie Garmus, and Chris Whitaker, who calls it "fierce, fun, wild, and enraging"
  • "I know this word is overused when talking about books, but truly: unputdownable" (Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters)
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Media mentions for Killer Potential by Hannah DeitchMEDIA MENTIONS:The Guardian, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen
For Maggie Bird and her group of ex-CIA friends, retirement is anything but boring
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Former spy Maggie Bird's quiet life in Maine is upended after her neighbor falls under a cloud of suspicion when a local teenager vanishes
  • A highly anticipated follow-up to The Spy Coast, which garnered praise from David Baldacci and Ann Cleeves
  • From the author of the beloved Rizzoli & Isles crime series
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The Short List
Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today's biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
The Life Impossible
The Life Impossible
By Matt Haig
It’s been five years since Matt Haig published worldwide literary sensation The Midnight Library, and he’s finally back with another wildly anticipated novel — a “magnificent” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly) singled out as a must-read by Time, People, and many others! When a retired math teacher inherits her long-lost friend’s ramshackle island home, what she discovers will change her life… “A hopeful, warm, very human journey that crackles with magic” (BookPage).
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The Boxcar Librarian
The Boxcar Librarian
By Brianna Labuskes
Book clubbers, listen up: Based on a true story, this riveting saga from an author beloved by Kristin Harmel and Madeline Martin is the cream of the crop! After editor Millie is sent to work in Montana, she’s pulled into a mystery involving the Boxcar Library — a book-delivery service for isolated mining towns created by a reclusive local librarian.
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The Inheritance
The Inheritance
By Trisha Sakhlecha
Knives Out meets The White Lotus in an “absolute page-turner” (Marie Claire) of a locked-room mystery that Lisa Jewell calls “insanely readable, with a brilliant setting and characters that jump off the page.” On an isle off the Scottish coast, one filthy rich family gathers for a reunion that will end in murder…
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The Moonlight Healers
The Moonlight Healers
By Elizabeth Becker
Two timelines intertwine in an “enchanting” new novel (Publishers Weekly) perfect for Alice Hoffman fans! When Louise flees to her grandmother’s lush Appalachian orchard, she uncovers a dusty journal revealing her family’s lineage of women who used their special healing abilities under moonlight… “A profound tale of love, family legacy, secrets, and the extraordinary power within us all” (Patti Callahan Henry).
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Lorne
Lorne
By Susan Morrison
Lauded as “one of the best biographies I’ve ever read” (Star Tribune), this absolutely “indispensable,” brand-new New York Times bestseller (Los Angeles Times) reveals every juicy detail of a cornerstone of American culture! The enigmatic leader behind the curtain of SNL comes into the spotlight in a “top-shelf” read (Kirkus Reviews) with unprecedented access to Lorne Michaels and the iconic stars in his orbit.
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Famous Last Words
Famous Last Words
By Gillian McAllister
This instant New York Times bestseller and February release from the author of Wrong Place Wrong Time is so “gasp-inducing” (People) that it stumped Jodi Picoult: “I always guess the ending of books — but this novel blindsided me with twists.” Cam is shocked when news of a developing hostage situation brings a chilling revelation: Her husband is the perpetrator. And he’s left her a cryptic note… “Fiendishly clever” (Library Journal).
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The King's Messenger
The King’s Messenger
By Susanna Kearsley
“I’ve loved every one of Susanna’s books,” raves Diana Gabaldon, who promises this March release “sucks you in and won’t let go.” In 17th-century Scotland, a king’s messenger executes a complex plot while matching wits with a scrivener’s daughter! “Will fit nicely on the shelf between Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory” (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary).
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Fight or Flight
Fight or Flight
By Fern Michaels
When Katherine Winston, the resident of a remote home perched atop a mountain, realizes a passionate fan of her popular book series is in danger, she must leave her familiar life behind to help them. Just released last week, this deliciously dramatic novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling heavyweight will make for great beach reading.
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Big Name Fan
Big Name Fan
By Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare
“Great fun” (The New York Times) awaits between the covers of this entertaining series starter called “half cozy mystery, half romance” and “full of heart” (Library Journal). When the stars of a former hit detective show are thrust together for a rewatch podcast, they must confront the past — and solve a murder! “Pitch-perfect” (BookPage).
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