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Sunday, May 03, 2026

This month’s best new mysteries

 
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This Month’s Best New Mysteries
 
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Book cover for Last One Out by Jane Harper
An Australian ghost town provides the backdrop to this haunting novel
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • David Baldacci says, “Harper is peerless in creating an avalanche of suspense”
  • A set of footprints is the only clue about her son Sam’s last moments — and Ro suspects the crumbling community from which her child disappeared has more secrets to uncover…
  • The latest from a crime novelist with fans in Marian Keyes, Ann Cleeves, and Stephen King, who says, “I love Jane Harper’s Australia-based mysteries”
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Media mentions for Last One Out by Jane Harper MEDIA MENTIONS: The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
Jump right into a clever series ‘in peak form’ (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A delightful, metafictional whodunit that’s perfect for fans of classic British mysteries
  • Hollywood has finally come knocking… but as the movie adaptation of Hawthorne and Horowitz’s first case begins to film, the star is murdered
  • Match wits against pugnacious former detective inspector Daniel Hawthorne — but the author will “keep you guessing until the very last page” (Town & Country)
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Media mentions for A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
‘In the running for the best mystery of 2026’ (Stephen King)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The New York Times is raving about this brilliantly crafted read: “Christie, Conan Doyle, Carr… Now, enter Clarke”
  • Six writers, a reclusive author, a secluded island — and murder: The ingredients are all here for lovers of classic Golden Age mysteries
  • A collaboration between two beloved longtime writers
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Media mentions for The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Death Times Seven by Anne Perry
Jeffery Deaver is raving about this ‘towering achievement from a towering talent’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The final novel by the late New York Times bestselling author of the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt and William Monk series
  • In 1913, lives hang in the balance as junior attorney Daniel Pitt seeks to prove two men’s innocence in separate crimes
  • “The more you read, the more you want to know, and you can’t stop. Death Times Seven is irresistible!” (Jane Smiley)
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Media mentions for Death Times Seven by Anne Perry MEDIA MENTIONS: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Clawed and Dangerous by Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown
Something spookier than Halloween arrives in the small town of Crozet…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • You’ll want to curl up right away with this latest installment in a beloved New York Times bestselling cozy series
  • When multiple townspeople are found dead, Harry and her furry sleuths must find the connection among the victims to unmask a killer in their midst
  • A rollicking mystery unfolds as Harry’s community prepares for a Halloween bash
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Media mentions for Clawed and Dangerous by Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown MEDIA MENTION: Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Too Close to Home by Seraphina Nova Glass
The idyllic lives of three housewives turn upside down one fateful Labor Day weekend
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Fans of Liane Moriarty’s suburban thrillers will be delighted by Glass’s commitment to jaw-dropping twists” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
  • From the Edgar Award–nominated author of On a Quiet Street
  • Dark humor, wild twists, and domestic intrigue will keep the pages turning, and “each chapter leaves readers wanting more” (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Too Close to Home by Seraphina Nova Glass MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Mrs. Shim Is a Killer by Kang Jiyoung
‘A spectacular final standoff’ (The Guardian) awaits in this Korean bestseller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In this darkly comic read, a middle-aged widow’s reply to a vague job posting leads to a surprising discovery of a new set of skills…
  • Featuring an unforgettable protagonist who accidentally becomes an assassin
  • Publishers Weekly calls this “sharp and satisfying” novel “a rich narrative stuffed with surprises”
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Media mentions for Mrs. Shim Is a Killer by Kang Jiyoung MEDIA MENTIONS: The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Dead Can’t Make a Living by Ed Lin
See why this brand-new release comes ‘highly recommended’ by Lee Child
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sympathizer, is a fan of this series, calling it “smart” and “stylish”
  • The last thing food stand owner Jing-nan expects to come across one evening is a corpse — and his curiosity about the victim will send him on a high-stakes investigation through his community
  • Set in the vibrant city of Taipei, this novel features “cheeky humor and a team of investigators you’ll want to hang with” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for The Dead Can’t Make a Living by Ed Lin MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Monk by Tim Sullivan
The Irish Times says this ‘absolute treat’ is perfect for fans of P. D. James
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Hailed as “contemporary crime fiction at its finest” by Publishers Weekly
  • DS George Cross navigates an unexpected family reunion while investigating the strange murder case of a most unlikely victim
  • Stephen Fry is “in love with George Cross, a perfect detective for our time and for all time”
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Media mentions for The Monk by Tim Sullivan MEDIA MENTIONS: The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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