The Stone in the Skull by Elizabeth Bear “In an overcrowded field, another entry that stands head and shoulders above nearly everything else.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “With a glorious and dramatic story, Bear begins a stunning new series set in the same world as her Eternal Sky trilogy.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review Trace by Archer Mayor […]
Tag: mystery
#thrillerthursday (08/31)
Welcome to #thrillerthursday on this very last day of August! Kill the Heroes by David Thurlo “This fast-paced mystery makes an easygoing read, spiced with plenty of humor… A solid southwestern mystery.”–Booklist Dark River Rising by John Rogers “A local criminal is found tortured to death, a snake stitched into his belly, and Baton Rouge […]
#thrillerthursday (08/24/17)
Telling Tales by Ann Cleeves “Cleeves’ taut, atmospheric thriller will keep readers guessing until the last page…Chilling.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Cleeves offers up evocative settings and flawed characters with depth, making her mysteries wonderfully addictive. Her latest is no exception.”–Library Journal, starred review “A nice mixture, in the British tradition, of social comedy and […]
Mystery Monday (08/21/17)
Dog Dish of Doom: An Agent to the Paws Mystery by E.J. Copperman “Admirers of old comedy sketches and anyone looking for a laugh-out-loud mystery should pick up this series launch.”–Library Journal, starred review “Well-drawn characters, including a heroine who talks directly to the reader, and effectively framed with details of the theater enhance this […]
Thriller Thursday (6/29/17 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday to these bestselling authors and their new books: TRAP THE DEVIL by Ben Coes “Coes continues to deliver intense and gripping novels showcasing the world of special ops with his hero Dewey Andreas. Coes continues to get better with each installment of the series, building on themes from The Da Vinci Code and […]
Thriller Thursday (6/15/17 Edition)
Summer’s heating up with these new mysteries: THE FORGOTTEN GIRL by Rio Youers Two starred reviews! “Canadian author Youers makes his U.S. debut with a paranormal thriller distinguished by subtle characterizations and emotionally evocative prose. Harvey’s compelling, moving search for Sally and the truth offers everything that fans of intelligent suspense could wish for.” — […]
New York Times Summer Reading Recommendations
The gray lady recently revealed several Summer 2017 reading lists in mystery, horror, graphic novels, and more, including these 10 Macmillan titles: True Crime (full list) In his lively literary biography ARTHUR AND SHERLOCK: Conan Doyle and the Creation of Holmes, Michael Sims traces the real-life inspiration for the first “scientific detective” to the renowned […]
Thriller Thursday (6/8/17 Edition)
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 […]
DOWN A DARK ROAD is a July 2017 LibraryReads pick!
FANTASTIC NEWS! DOWN A DARK ROAD by Linda Castillo is the #5 pick on the July 2017 LibraryReads list! In the electrifying ninth thriller in the New York Times bestselling series (AMONG THE WICKED was a July 2016 LibraryReads pick), a fallen Amish man convicted of murdering his wife, has escaped from prison and kidnapped […]
Happy #BookBday (6/6/17 Edition)
Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday, especially when they’re great summer reads! THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING by Grant Ginder One of Entertainment Weekly‘s Summer’s Must-Read Books and PW‘s Best Books of Summer 2017 with two starred reviews! A bitingly funny, hugely entertaining novel in which a fractured family from the […]
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