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Saturday, May 03, 2025

This month’s best new mysteries

 
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This Month's Best New Mysteries
 
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Book cover for Shadow of the Solstice by Anne Hillerman
The latest bestseller in the series that inspired AMC's Dark Winds
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Anne Hillerman deserves recognition as one of the finest mystery authors currently working in the genre" (New York Journal of Books)
  • Officer Bernadette Manuelito of the Navajo Nation police must monitor rising tensions as a mysterious cult arrives in small-town New Mexico
  • From a New York Times bestselling author known for her atmospheric prose and pacy plotting, described as "a star" by J. A. Jance
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Media mentions for Shadow of the Solstice by Anne HillermanMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for 25 Alive by Maxine Paetro and James Patterson
A homicide detective is shocked to recognize the victim at her latest crime scene
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An iconic series returns with its 25th installment as Lindsay Boxer discovers the body of her onetime partner — and he's left a clue behind
  • Cowritten by one of the bestselling authors of all time
  • Entertainment Weekly raves, "The reader never knows… what might happen. This continues to make the series successful and suspenseful"
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Media mentions for 25 Alive by Maxine Paetro and James PattersonMEDIA MENTION:Library Journal
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Book cover for Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Fans of The God of the Woods: Don't miss the April Read with Jenna pick
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In this "riveting wilderness suspense novel by a novelist at the height of her powers" (Jennifer Egan), the disappearance of a hiker on the Appalachian trail sets off a desperate search
  • Elin Hilderbrand raves: "I can't recall the last time I've been so dazzled by a novel"
  • Hailed as "the best thriller of 2025" by The Boston Globe, "genius," by The Washington Post, and "an unforgettable treat from first page to last" by Angie Kim
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Media mentions for Heartwood by Amity GaigeMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
'A page-turner par excellence, written with unobtrusive brilliance' (Stephen King)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Edward and Isabel's marriage crumbles after the night a serial killer breaks into their house. Decades later, they must face the full truth of what happened…
  • From the author of the New York Times bestselling sensation Girl A
  • "The Death of Us is astonishingly good — Abigail Dean's the real thing" (Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses)
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Media mentions for The Death of Us by Abigail DeanMEDIA MENTIONS:The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose
Dive into a fan-favorite series beloved by A. J. Finn, Lucy Foley, and Lisa Jewell
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Starring a protagonist Stephen King calls "the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time"
  • Hotel maid Molly finds her life turned upside down when a priceless heirloom she owns is stolen… Could the key lie in her beloved Gran's old diary?
  • "Wonderful… Energetic and full of heart, this proves that Prose's series deserves a long run" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for The Maid's Secret by Nita ProseMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, Elle, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, BookPage
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Book cover for Strangers in Time by David Baldacci
From a legendary suspense writer as you've never seen him before
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A #1 New York Times bestselling author, described as "one of the all-time best" (Lisa Gardner), takes readers on a thrilling journey to World War II–era London
  • A grieving bookstore owner finds his life transformed by two struggling teenagers — but his secrets could put all their lives in danger
  • This riveting read was praised by Mitch Albom, Peter James, and Lisa Scottoline, who calls it "a masterpiece of a historical thriller"
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Media mentions for Strangers in Time by David BaldacciMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Vera seems like a convivial tea shop owner — but she's one of the best sleuths around
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • She welcomes her future daughter-in-law into the family by diving headfirst into a deadly personal case…
  • Full of "laugh-out-loud antics from the nosy, no-nonsense Vera" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Another must-read whodunit from the author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Dial A for Aunties
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Media mentions for Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. SutantoMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Coram House by Bailey Seybolt
A crumbling orphanage reveals its tormented secrets
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A 50-year-old cold case surrounding a missing boy draws true crime writer Alex to a notorious institution on the banks of Lake Champlain
  • Inspired by a harrowing true story
  • This atmospheric gothic novel has rave reviews from Flynn Berry, Tracy Sierra, and ClĂ©mence Michallon, who said it "kept me guessing until the very last page"
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Media mentions for Coram House by Bailey SeyboltMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin
A classic English village murder mystery — with a twist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Two stories converge in this dual-timeline read that features an idyllic English town, a locked-room murder, and a community's dark secrets
  • From the author of How to Solve Your Own Murder, hailed by Elle Cosimano as "one of the best and most satisfying mysteries I've ever read"
  • Fans of Golden Age mysteries, rejoice: This book — part of an ongoing series — is a "perfect choice for readers of Agatha Christie" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen PerrinMEDIA MENTIONS:Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Ruth Run by Elizabeth Kaufman
Meet 'American Lisbeth Salander, with swagger for days' (Oprah Daily)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Misfit Ruth has made millions by hacking the banking system — but when the feds catch on, can she stay one step ahead as they pursue her in a cross-country chase?
  • Already drawing comparisons to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, this debut introduces an unforgettable new heroine
  • Publishers Weekly promises, "The pedal-to-the-medal pacing never lets up. This is impossible to put down"
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Stars in an Italian Sky
Stars in an Italian Sky
By Jill Santopolo
From the bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a “masterful and unforgettable” novel (Emily Giffin)! After convincing their grandparents to pose for a portrait together, Cass and Luca discover their families share a shocking connection reaching back to 1940s Italy. “I was swept away… You’ll savor this story” (Lisa Scottoline).
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The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
By David Lagercrantz
In this New York Times bestseller and “complicated, fascinating mystery” (Publishers Weekly starred review), Lisbeth Salander sets out to help a young woman in danger — and finds herself untangling the truth about her own shadowy past… “Wonderful” (The Wall Street Journal).
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Martin Dressler
By Steven Millhauser
A “wonderful, wonder-full” Pulitzer Prize winner (The New York Times Book Review): Discover the origin story of the Grand Cosmo — a luxurious hotel in turn-of-the-century New York City where each beautiful and whimsical floor takes your breath away… “[Dressler] bewitches you” (Entertainment Weekly).
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Love in the Present Tense
Love in the Present Tense
By Catherine Ryan Hyde
From a New York Times bestselling author comes a “satisfying” family saga that’s “sparked with humanity” (Kirkus Reviews). When young Leonard’s mother disappears, the five-year-old is left in the care of their neighbor Mitch, with whom he forms a tender bond. “Will envelop you like a fuzzy blanket” (USA Today).
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The Wolves of Paris
The Wolves of Paris
By Daniel P. Mannix
Based on a fascinating true story, this riveting novel follows a pack of wolves that wreaks havoc on the streets of 15th-century Paris… Medieval France comes to vibrant life in this page-turner that “will haunt almost anyone” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch).
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Razorblade Tears
Razorblade Tears
By S. A. Cosby
A New York Times bestseller named as one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2022: After the murder of their married sons, two fathers — one white, one Black — unite to seek justice. “Cuts right to the heart of the most important questions” (Michael Connelly).
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The Aeneid
The Aeneid
By Virgil, translated by Robert Fagles
From a critically acclaimed translator of The Odyssey and The Iliad comes a “triumphant” take (Kirkus Reviews) on a “pillar of classical poetic literature” (The New Yorker). On the heels of the Trojan War, Aeneas embarks on an epic journey to embrace his destiny and found the Roman Empire…
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The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
By Robin Pilcher
“A wonderful story” (Booklist): When Claire and her husband travel to Scotland to care for her ailing stepfather, she reconnects with an old friend — but begins to question his true motives… “The Long Way Home is Robin Pilcher at his best. I devoured every word of this masterful storyteller” (Debbie Macomber).
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Nothing More Than Murder
Nothing More Than Murder
By Jim Thompson
“Suspense in high gear” (The New York Times): A man’s desperate attempt to leave his wife leads to a dangerous plan in this classic crime novel. “My favorite crime novelist — often imitated but never duplicated” (Stephen King).
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Last Seen
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From the author of Into the Fire who writes “page-turners that don’t let up” (Louise Penny): When Chicago reporter Cal Hudson’s nine-year-old son goes missing, it shatters the boundary between the horrific crimes he writes about and the family life he cherishes…
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Goodbye Port Alma
Goodbye Port Alma
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