Happy #ThrillerThursday! First, big congrats to our nominees on the 2017 CWA Dagger longlists:
The CWA Gold Dagger
THE DRY by Jane Harper
The Ian Fleming Steel Dagger
MOSKVA by Jack Grimwood
THE ONE MAN by Andrew Gross
REDEMPTION ROAD by John Hart
The John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger
WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW by JoAnn Chaney
GOOD ME BAD ME by Ali Land
The Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction
ARTHUR AND SHERLOCK: Conan Doyle and the Creation of Holmes by Michael Sims
The CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger
BY GASLIGHT by Steven Price
Now on to this week’s new books!
HE SAID/SHE SAID by Erin Kelly
Two starred reviews! On the eve of a solar eclipse, a couple forced into hiding discovers that they can no longer run from their past in this taut psychological suspense novel. “HE SAID/SHE SAID is a thriller to savor, and should be one of the highlights of the summer.” — Associated Press
WOLF ON A STRING by Benjamin Black
Bestselling author Black turns his eye to sixteenth century Prague and a story of murder, magic and the dark art of wielding extraordinary power. “Black displays his mastery of yet another mystery subgenre in this brooding, atmospheric whodunit set in 16th-century Prague. Superior prose complements the intricate plot.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
YOU BELONG TO ME by Colin Harrison
An elite immigration attorney and obsessive collector of antique New York City maps is drawn into a swiftly escalating series of murders in Harrison’s latest whodunit. “In his latest New York-centered crime thriller, Harrison spins a tightly wound tale of obsession and betrayal. The narrative is as impressively constructed as the maps in Paul’s collection: each section laid out in seamless order to allow for a satisfyingly neat conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly
SHIVER HITCH by Linda Greenlaw
New York Times bestselling author Greenlaw brings back sleuth Jane Bunker in a fantastic new mystery set in the fishing village of Green Haven, Maine. “The author’s experience as a lobster-boat captain is apparent in her vivid descriptions of nor’easters and in her portrayals of the quirky residents of Maine’s rural areas. An entertaining series, strong on setting.” — Booklist
THE DAUGHTER OF SHERLOCK HOLMES by Leonard Goldberg
From USA Today and internationally bestselling author Goldberg comes a new thrilling tale of Sherlock Holmes’ daughter and her companion Dr. John Watson, Jr. as they investigate a murder at the highest levels of British society. “Goldberg’s Sherlock Holmes pastiche is pitch-perfect as John Watson Jr. becomes the voice of a new generation and Joanna Blalock takes on her role as leader of the investigation. Fans of Laurie R. King’s ‘Mary Russell’ books will welcome a fellow female to the ranks of Holmes followers.” — Library Journal
WHAT THE DEAD LEAVE BEHIND by David Housewright
Looking into an unsolved murder as a favor, PI Rushmore McKenzie soon uncovers either the strangest set of coincidences or the sites of a very real, very deadly conspiracy. “The McKenzie novels are solidly plotted mysteries with, overall, a rather light tone—not comic mysteries, by any means, but a long way from noir. Housewright is one of those writers whose name on the cover guarantees readers a good time, and he definitely doesn’t disappoint this time.” — Booklist
THE LAST KID LEFT by Rosecrans Baldwin
When a scandalous small-town crime goes viral, a teen girl takes center stage in the story of a twenty-first-century Puritan witch hunt. “[A] well-crafted mystery… readers who like plenty of character analysis in their crime fiction will be satisfied.” — Publishers Weekly
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