Tuesday, March 3, 2026

This month’s best new mysteries

 
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This Month's Best New Mysteries
 
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Book cover for The Crossroads by C. J. Box
'I've got a cup of hot tea and a Joe Pickett novel, so who has it better than me?' (Stephen King)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Game warden Pickett has just been shot at the crossroads of three different ranches. Now, his daughters set out to investigate each of the dangerous families named prime suspects…
  • Adapted by Paramount+ into a hit miniseries
  • Find out why Megan Miranda, author of Reese's Book Club pick The Last House Guest, "devoured this book in a single, breathless sitting"
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Media mentions for The Crossroads by C. J. BoxMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig
A former serial killer's fresh start goes awry in this laugh-out-loud read
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Just after Carol moves in to her well-appointed retirement home, another resident drops dead — only this time, she really didn't do it…
  • "Witty, fast-paced, and plenty surprising… It's a delightfully twisted romp" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • This unique novel combines a page-turning mystery with brilliant humor — a perfect pick for fans of Richard Osman
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Media mentions for I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus CraigMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for It's Not Her by Mary Kubica
'Cancel your plans' (Chris Whitaker) for this smash-hit New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Already being adapted into a TV series!
  • Courtney's idyllic vacation spirals out of control when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage — and her niece missing
  • Find out why Ruth Ware, Jeneva Rose, and Megan Miranda are all fans of Mary Kubica, whose "incredibly twisted" latest (Ashley Elston) won't disappoint
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Media mentions for It's Not Her by Mary KubicaMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera
Ashley Winstead named this one of her favorite mysteries of the year
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An intrepid taxi driver and a determined lawyer team up to solve a crime when Siri finds a passenger murdered in the back seat of her cab
  • Picking up praise from Reese's Book Club alum Nina Simon and Finlay Donovan author Elle Cosimano, who calls it "an intriguing ride with plenty of surprising turns"
  • Tag along with the plucky cast as they scour Manhattan for a killer!
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Media mentions for The Midnight Taxi by Yosha GunasekeraMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for What Happened That Night by Nicci French
A reunion among old friends ends with murder in this locked-room thriller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Just released after serving 30 years for the murder of his friend, Tyler maintains his innocence. Now, he unites those who were there that fateful night…
  • A "beguiling page-turner" (Library Journal) from the author of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?
  • This British mystery is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware
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Media mentions for What Happened That Night by Nicci FrenchMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, Library Journal
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Book cover for Children of the Savage City by Elizabeth Heider
The killing of a young au pair reveals the dark underbelly of an Italian city
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Police liaison Nikki Serafino is the only person the witness will speak to — and the investigation will open her eyes to the web of intrigue that ensnares Naples
  • "The book's back half is a high-stakes, blood-soaked sprint that demands a sequel" (Publishers Weekly)
  • From the author of May the Wolf Die, named a New York Times Best Crime Novel of 2024
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Media mentions for Children of the Savage City by Elizabeth HeiderMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Ghost Women by Jennifer Murphy
An isolated academy is hit with a wave of ritualistic murders
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Library Journal recommends this gripping work of Southern noir to fans of Leigh Bardugo and Alex Michaelides
  • Dark academia meets witchcraft as detective Lola works to solve a centuries-spanning mystery
  • With praise from The Cloisters author Katy Hays ("intoxicating") and Caroline Leavitt ("sublime")
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Media mentions for The Ghost Women by Jennifer MurphyMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Only One Who Knows by Lisa M. Matlin
Alex Finlay predicts this will be 'one of the summer's top beach reads'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Something terrible lies under the surface of a small fishing town on Australia's southern coast… and a disgraced news reporter sent to cover the shark attacks will make a sinister discovery
  • "Visceral, haunting, and impossible to look away from" (Carter Wilson, author of Tell Me What You Did)
  • A well-developed protagonist and high-stakes suspense keep the pages turning
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Book cover for The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke
A dangerous investigation sweeps the Louisiana bayou in this 'absolute must-read' (Library Journal)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From a New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author called "a master of atmosphere and memorable characterization" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • When a dead woman is found on his property, Detective Dave Robicheaux is pulled into a web of corruption and violence
  • Booklist calls this latest installment "a work of art" in a series that's "one slice of brilliance after another"
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Media mentions for The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee BurkeMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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