“In the crowded market of WWII historical fiction, Schaitkin’s (ELSEWHERE, 2022) novel shines… Schaitkin weaves in sections from Simon’s novel with both characters’ present points of view; Kindness is not an exact copy of their experience, but it is close. With its powerful subject matter, the characters’ sharply different voices, and the lyrical prose, this book is a marvel. Its themes, nesting together like a Russian doll, will be irresistible for book clubs.”—Booklist, starred review
“A novel stirs up an elderly Florida woman’s memory of being a child refugee during WWII in the outstanding latest from Schaitkin (ELSEWHERE)… Schaitkin builds her novel out of powerful contrasts, shifting from a life-affirming story of Evelyn and Glaser’s mutual healing in the present, after he confirms he was Szymon and the pair set out to discover what happened to the family who hosted them all those years ago, to heartbreaking passages from Kindness that trigger Evelyn’s traumatic memories of her childhood. It’s a beautiful novel of resilience and hope.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“With powerfully spare prose, Mayshle pulls the boys together and apart again, their seemingly fated bonds symbolizing the rippling impacts of crime, poverty, impunity, and hope. Pair this gritty parable with Patricia Evangelista’s award-winning nonfiction account, SOME PEOPLE NEED KILLING: A MEMOIR OF MURDER IN MY COUNTRY(2023), for a doubly compelling look at the dangers of strongman allure.”—Booklist, starred review
“The Philippine drug war and Manila’s underground sex trade drive Mayshle’s smashing debut, a rollicking tale of crime, punishment, and queer survival… The raw, explicit story, steeped in the gritty subculture of back-alley transactions, is told from the perspectives of a series of dynamic characters who refuse to be stamped out by the bloodthirsty regime of the president (a thinly veiled Rodrigo Duterte). This illuminating and titillating novel is a winner.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This sparkling memoir by history professor Brown explores not only her personal past but the surprising story of how Chinese food has evolved over millennia, both influencing and being influenced by the cuisine of other cultures… Meticulously detailed recipes, 22 in total—from Miranda’s childhood moo shu pork to Buddha’s Delight (‘Mom-styled, simplified for my Michigan kitchen’)—give readers a chance to experiment with the flavors Brown evokes so lovingly.”—Booklist, starred review
“This will undoubtedly inspire favorable comparisons to Richard Osman’s THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB… [By] the end readers will be delighted at the sharp plotting. Readers who enjoy bookstore humor, love of crime fiction, and dark mysteries padded in found family will adore this novel, while demanding the whole series gets translated. Don’t let the bookshop cats—who don’t find clues—fool anyone into thinking this is too cozy.”—Booklist
“NOBODY DESERVES THIS is a painfully relatable novel about a family falling apart, bursting at the seams with its own despair, and a story of love, loss, and of what trusting the wrong people might cost. Readers will love this fast-paced thriller with a heart.”—Booklist
“This dazzling riff on THE GREAT GATSBY from Cotugno (HEAVY HITTERS) reimagines Daisy Buchanan as a 21st-century heiress reeling from the murder of her lover, Jay Gatsby, two years earlier… Playfully hauling Fitzgerald’s characters into the present while dotting the action with Jazz Age allusions, Cotugno pays tribute to the original with a taut psychological thriller that comfortably occupies its own lane. Fast, fun, and teeming with surprises, this shines as bright as the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock.”—Publishers Weekly
“[T]here’s humor to spare, especially in the scenes of Emma trying to figure out how to do her job—the marchioness’s unwieldy vehicle, a boat-like limousine, doesn’t help. Abbas shows promise with her witty farce.”—Publishers Weekly
“Rosenblum (MEAN MOMS, 2025) visits another splashy, wealthy community full of torrid secrets… This novel boasts a true ensemble cast, with no clear protagonist—it’s as if the country club itself is our main character. Rosenblum juxtaposes the haves and have-nots by showcasing the insiders, outsiders, and everyone in between.”—Booklist
Desperate for a ratings hit, TV reporter Becca flies to Florida to cover a simple story: a newlywed couple’s honeymoon gone wrong by a nightmare hotel stay. Eve’s story is sure to make for a stellar broadcast—until Eve suddenly vanishes, leaving Becca empty-handed and humiliated. But then the police arrive at Becca’s door. A murder has occurred, Eve has disappeared, and evidence points straight to Becca. As suspicion grows and every decision she made is scrutinized, she’ll have to clear her name before the story defines her for good. With Jessie’s signature multi-POV, rapid-fire style, this is a twisty thriller that will keep you on your toes until the last page.
ASHES OF AUSTEN is inspired by NORTHANGER ABBEY, set in a modern-day London high society that’s entirely run by the real-life descendants of Jane Austen’s most notorious families. It follows a woman who is driven into a marriage to the heir of Northanger Abbey, while whispers of a curse that he is destined to kill his wife grow, as does his obsession with her. It’s steamy, addictive, and a totally original spin on the classic story with a dark, gothic literary twist. Jane Austen’s novels are not romances, they are a warning.
Her grandfather was a serial killer. His father was the cop who put him in jail. Now a string of copycat murders puts them both in the crosshairs—and on the suspect list in USA Today‘s bestselling author Hannah Morrissey’s electrifying new novel.
From the New York Times bestselling author of WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS, Yellowjackets meets Nine Perfect Strangers in a new novel of troubled girlhood, ritual, transformation—and murder. Thirteen years ago, four girls were shipped off to a remote retreat where they were part of an experimental program for gifted but troubled girls. Three months later, the girls emerged from the program and went on to be extremely successful. None of them have revealed what really happened that summer. But now old tensions are rising and long-buried secrets are beginning to resurface, and the women must confront the truth of what happened thirteen years ago, and decide whether to embrace the circle they created, or unravel it for good.
In this voicy, shocking thriller, a coma patient who learns to communicate again begins sharing chilling messages about the accident that caused his injuries—and who may have been responsible. With a totally compelling main character and an irresistible high-concept premise, SPEECHLESSis a twisty, shocking thrill ride from start to finish and the introduction of a bold new voice in psychological suspense.
This is a haunting horror-thriller novel in which a series of gruesome murders forces a man to face the demons of his past if he has any hope of saving his future. Twenty-three years ago, while undergoing treatment at a mental health institute, Joel Sampson witnessed a massacre. The trauma reshaped him, yet he eventually built a steady life. But when his former therapist is murdered in the same manner as the original massacre’s victims, Joel is pulled back to his hometown, and as more bodies start piling up, suspicions turn toward Joel himself. His own long-buried memories remain fractured and unreliable, and desperate for answers, he launches his own investigation into the events and deaths. But the deeper he digs, the more he becomes convinced that something supernatural is connecting the past to the present.
During WWII, four women from vastly different backgrounds, recruited as agents for the Special Operations Executive, became bonded through triumph and tragedy. But on a final, fateful mission to France, they are betrayed, captured, and one of them, the beautiful and enigmatic Gabrielle, was executed. Now 20 years later, the extraordinary work done by women in the war is finally coming to light and Gabrielle’s daughter is investigating what really happened by teaming up with her mother’s old comrades. This is a multigenerational novel of strong women, World War II history, and espionage in an unputdownable mystery.
In this startling new history, Erin Goeres unveils the intense drama that unfolded over the tumultuous nineteen days between the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings in the Autumn of 1066, which led to the deaths of two monarchs, ending a centuries-long Anglo-Scandinavian rule. Drawing on sources from England, Normandy, and Scandinavia, Goeres uncovers the complex histories, real-life characters, and human motivations that formed the tapestry of those days, and brings to life the regular people who were swept up in events beyond their control. This is a gripping tale of three nations entwined, the devastating consequences of their unravelling, and the subsequent memorialization of this saga, which has given rise to the nationalistic myths of today.
THE KNIGHT AND THE MOTH meets PHANTASMA in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death, and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals. A Life mage and a Death mage are fighting on opposite sides of a war. When their opposing magics accidentally intertwine on the battlefield and create a volatile entity, it drags them both straight into the underworld, forcing a reluctant, high-tension alliance. DEATHSWORN is a gothic, dark romance fantasy perfect for readers who crave lush atmospheres, high stakes, and a subtle touch of horror.
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