Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Sixty-year-old tea expert and amateur sleuth Vera Wong finds a dead man in her tea shop—and she’s sure she can solve the mystery better than the police. Armed with sharp instincts and plenty of Longjing, Vera sets out to catch the killer herself. After all, nobody spills the tea like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands.
Or Else by Joe Hart
When novelist Andy Drake rekindles a secret affair with his childhood friend Rachel, it offers her an escape from an abusive marriage—until her husband is found dead and she disappears with her children. As anonymous threats mount and dark secrets surface, Andy becomes the prime suspect in a neighborhood where no one can be trusted. And David’s death may be just the beginning.
Bobby March Will Live Forever by Alan Parks
In 1973 Glasgow, as rock star Bobby March dies of an overdose and a twelve-year-old girl goes missing, Detective McCoy is pulled into a web of chaos. Tasked off the books to find his boss’s runaway niece, McCoy must chase thin leads through a city drowning in drugs and secrets. With pressure mounting and time running out, he’s not sure who to trust—or if he can solve any of it in time.
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Brooklyn native Sydney Green teams up with new neighbor Theo to research a walking‑tour of their rapidly gentrifying block, only to find longtime residents are vanishing without a trace. The deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes that the neighborhood “revitalization” hides a sinister conspiracy far deadlier than condos and “For Sale” signs. Now Sydney and Theo must uncover the truth before they, too, disappear.
The Hotel Neversink by Adam O’Fallon Price
When the grand Hotel Neversink opens in 1931, a young boy’s disappearance sets off a string of vanishings that haunt the Sikorsky family for generations. As each era unfolds, family members confront the hotel’s dark legacy in their own way—from building its success to uncovering a long-hidden killer. Spanning decades and voices, this haunting mystery unravels the secrets buried in the walls of a once-glorious Catskills landmark.
If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin
Jackie Reed once knew her sons better than anyone—but now she’s not so sure. When a classmate of theirs is killed under suspicious circumstances, Jackie is forced to confront unsettling questions about what really happened that night—and whether her own son was involved. To uncover the truth, she’ll have to face the terrifying possibility that she no longer knows who her children truly are.
The Unseeing by Anna Mazzola
Set in 1837 London, The Unseeing follows Sarah Gale, a seamstress sentenced to hang for her role in a brutal murder, as she petitions for mercy. Edmund Fleetwood is assigned to investigate her case, but Sarah’s silence raises more questions than answers. As Edmund digs deeper, he must uncover the truth before it’s too late—why would someone willingly face their own execution?
Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty
Detective Sean Duffy faces a rare second locked-room mystery when journalist Lily Bigelow is found dead in a castle courtyard, an apparent suicide that doesn’t quite add up. As Duffy digs deeper, he uncovers her explosive investigation into high-level corruption—making her death look more like murder. Now he must unravel who killed her—and what secrets they were desperate to bury.
The Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney
Two unsolved crimes from 1986—an armed robbery that left six dead and the disappearance of a teenage girl—still haunt the survivors decades later. Private investigator Wyatt returns to Oklahoma City to confront the trauma he’s buried, while Julianna hunts for answers about her missing sister. As their paths cross, both must face the painful truths of the past—but uncovering them might bring healing… or destruction.
The Secret History of Las Vegas by Chris Abani
Detective Salazar, on the brink of retirement, thinks he’s found his killers in a pair of conjoined twins caught with a container of blood. He turns to Dr. Sunil Singh, a specialist in psychopaths haunted by his past in apartheid-era South Africa, to uncover the truth. As the investigation deepens, dark secrets, personal demons, and a deadly assassin converge in this gripping, unsettling mystery.
The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood
One summer day in 1986, two eleven-year-old girls meet—and by nightfall, they’re charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, journalist Kirsty Lindsay’s investigation into attacks on young tourists brings her back to Amber Gordon, a funfair cleaner and her childhood companion in a dark secret. With new lives and families at stake, can they truly keep the past buried?
The Last Policeman: A Novel by Ben H. Winters
Detective Hank Palace investigates a suspicious hanging in a world counting down to an asteroid impact that will end life in six months. Amid societal collapse and despair, he remains committed to justice, raising profound questions about meaning, morality, and what it means to live when the end is near. A gripping mystery set on the brink of apocalypse.
The Company Man by Robert Jackson Bennett
In 1919, the McNaughton Corporation’s shining city of Evesden hides a dark secret beneath its surface. When eleven union men are found brutally murdered on a trolley, Cyril Hayes is caught between warring factions and must uncover the truth behind the killings—and the company’s sinister inventions—before the city descends into chaos.
Long Time Coming by Robert Goddard
Stephen Swan is stunned to learn his uncle Eldritch, believed dead for decades, is alive after years in an Irish prison. Eldritch’s story unravels a WWII mystery involving lost Picassos and a diamond dealer, drawing Stephen and American Rachel Banner—who seeks justice for her family—into a dangerous quest. As secrets resurface, they must fight for survival against forces determined to keep the truth hidden.
Body Blows by Marc Strange
Ex-boxer Joe Grundy must solve the murder of his boss Leo Alexander’s lover to protect the man he’s come to trust. As Leo’s dark past of death, betrayal, and broken ties unfolds—and another body appears—Grundy faces threats that test both his body and mind. In the dangerous halls of the Lord Douglas Hotel, he must keep fighting to survive.
China Lake by Meg Gardiner
Evan Delaney is shocked when her ex-sister-in-law Tabitha joins the dangerous cult-like Remnant and plans to flee with her son. But when a member of the Remnant is murdered and Evan’s brother becomes a suspect, she’s pulled into a deadly web of fanaticism and betrayal.
Queenpin by Megan Abbott
Follows a young woman who rises through the ranks of the mob under the ruthless Gloria Denton, a legendary figure from the era of Bugsy Siegel and Lucky Luciano. Immersed in the world of casinos, heists, and big money, she must navigate dangerous alliances—and avoid falling for the wrong man—to survive. This edition also includes the original short story, “Policy,” that inspired the novel.
Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara
Mas Arai, a Hiroshima survivor and L.A. gardener, is drawn into a dark mystery when a friend’s $500,000 slot machine win ends in murder. Reluctantly investigating a battered Okinawan shamisen left at the crime scene, Mas uncovers a web of deception stretching from Okinawa to Los Angeles.
Girl in the Glass by Jeffrey Ford
During the Great Depression, seventeen-year-old illegal immigrant Diego teams up with master grifter Thomas Schell to scam New York’s wealthy through staged séances. But when Schell sees the ghostly image of a missing girl, they embark on a dangerous quest that unravels deadly secrets and dark experiments. A gripping mystery and vivid portrait of Depression-era New York.
The Confession by Domenic Stansberry
Jake Danser has it all—until his mistress is found murdered with his necktie, and all evidence points to him. As his world unravels, Jake must race to prove his innocence before it’s too late. The Confession is a taut, noir thriller in the chilling tradition of Cornell Woolrich and Patricia Highsmith.
Find Me Again by Sylvia Maultash Warsh
Still grieving her husband’s death, Dr. Rebecca Temple is drawn into a murder mystery after discovering a body at the home of a charming Polish count. When the police dismiss her suspicions, she turns to his historical manuscript—set in Enlightenment Europe—for clues, uncovering a tale that may hold the key to the killer’s identity. Spanning centuries, this gripping sequel to To Die in Spring blends past and present in a richly layered mystery.
Out of Sight by TJ MacGregor
The Townsend family’s camping trip in the Everglades quickly turns into a nightmare when they stumble upon a mysterious stilt village frozen in time. After a strange explosion of light, they awaken to a terrifying discovery—and must fight to survive a deadly threat they never saw coming.
Adios Muchachos by Daniel Chavarria
Alicia, a savvy and alluring prostitute in Havana, seduces clients from her bicycle, dreaming of a way out of her crumbling city. When she falls for Canadian businessman John King, the two hatch a scheme following the mysterious death of his wealthy, deviant boss. But in this darkly seductive tale of deception and desperation, only one of them may escape Cuba alive.
The Black Maria by Mark Graham
Philadelphia detective Wilton McCleary—disgraced after a failed kidnapping case—uncovers the mutilated body of a young girl during the 1876 World’s Fair. With a strange needle in her neck and powerful forces eager to silence the case, McCleary defies orders to uncover the truth. Gritty, atmospheric, and layered, this historical mystery plunges deep into the shadows of 19th-century Philadelphia.
Fulton County Blues by Ruth Birmingham
While investigating the death of a man who once served with her late father in Vietnam, Atlanta private investigator Sunny Childs uncovers troubling clues that suggest her father’s death may not have been as heroic as she believed.
The Widower’s Two-Step by Rick Riordan
Just hours from earning his P.I. license, Tres Navarre is staking out a musician suspected of demo tape theft when the suspect, Julie Kearnes, is suddenly gunned down before his eyes. What should have been a simple job pulls Tres into the high-stakes world of Texas music, where rising star Miranda Daniels is caught between rival managers, one dangerously ruthless and the other missing. As Tres digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a deadly web of greed, betrayal, and murder.
Charm City by Laura Lippman
Former reporter-turned-P.I. Tess Monaghan knows Baltimore inside and out—even while dog-sitting her uncle’s drooling greyhound. When a damning exposé mysteriously makes its way into print and leads to the death of local tycoon “Wink” Wynkowski, Tess is hired to track down the hacker responsible. But as she digs deeper, Tess uncovers far more than digital sabotage—this is a case of murder, and she might be the next target.
Fade Away by Harlan Coben
In this gripping third installment of Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar series, the wisecracking sports agent is pulled back into a past he thought was buried. When a former rival disappears and blood is found in his home, Myron is forced to confront old wounds and dangerous secrets. What begins as a search for answers quickly turns into a deadly game.
Tarnished Blue by William Heffernan
A cop’s murder uncovers a web of conspiracy, sex, and blackmail reaching the highest levels of government. As Devlin digs deeper, the case becomes more dangerous—and more personal. A tense psychological suspense from reporter-turned-author Steven Havill.
Final Appeal by Lisa Scottoline
Grace Rossi’s fresh start with a federal appeals court job quickly turns intense when she’s assigned a high-stakes death penalty appeal—and begins a risky affair with the chief judge. Soon, she’s caught up in a murder investigation and uncovers a web of bribery and judicial corruption that even the FBI can’t crack. For Grace, being under fire has never been more literal.
Dead Folk’s Blues by Steven Womack
Divorced and scraping by as a part-time car repossessor, ex-reporter turned private eye Harry James Denton is surprised when Rachel Fletcher—the woman who once broke his heart—walks into his Nashville office. Now, her husband’s life is on the line, and Rachel needs Harry to set aside the past and save him.
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow
Aleut private investigator Kate Shugak is called in to solve the mysterious disappearances of a park ranger and an FBI agent in the remote Alaskan wilderness. Scarred, tough, and fiercely independent, Kate must navigate treacherous terrain and buried secrets to uncover the truth. This Edgar Award-winning mystery launches a critically acclaimed series praised for its unique heroine and vivid setting.
Dark Maze by Thomas Adcock
In this gritty New York mystery, NYPD detective Neil Hockaday encounters a strange, disheveled man calling himself Picasso, who issues a cryptic threat before vanishing. When a string of murders follows, Hockaday is drawn into a chilling hunt for a killer who sees murder as art. Set in Hell’s Kitchen, the story blends dark psychology with streetwise noir.
The Man Who Would Be F. Scott Fitzgerald by David Handler
When ghostwriter Stewart Hoag agrees to pen an exposé on the shady side of blockbuster book deals and rising star Cam Noyes, he doesn’t expect real-life murder to follow. As publishing insiders start turning up dead, Hoag must uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. This Edgar Award-winning mystery offers a sharp, satirical look at the literary world.
The Rain by Keith Peterson
When reporter John Wells visits his troubled source Mayforth Kendrick III, he declines to buy scandalous photos of a Senate candidate. The next day, Kendrick is found murdered and the photos are missing. Drawn into the case, Wells must navigate political intrigue and uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
The Telling of Lies by Timothy Findley
When powerful tycoon Calder Maddox is found dead, photographer Nessa Van Horne’s beach snapshots from the day of the murder may hold crucial clues. As she digs deeper, a web of suspects at the luxurious Aurora Sands Hotel emerges—including a glamorous mistress, a secretive doctor, and a vanishing chauffeur. In this stylish mystery, appearances deceive and everyone has something to hide.
Bimbos of the Death Sun by Sharyn McCrumb
At the chaotic Rubicon sci-fi and fantasy convention, egotistical author Appin Dungannon manages to offend nearly everyone—before turning up dead. With a hotel full of costumed suspects and fandom drama, a weary cop must solve the murder of a man almost everyone wanted gone. A sharp, witty mystery set in the wonderfully weird world of fan conventions.
The Junkyard Dog by Robert Campbell
Jimmy Flannery is a street-smart Chicago political fixer who takes it personally when a bombing at an antiabortion protest kills two women. As he investigates, Flannery uncovers a web of corruption, cover-ups, and political revenge. When the killer targets someone he loves, Flannery fights back with the grit of a junkyard dog.
Pigs Get Fat by Warren Murphy
Thomas Collins, a real estate agent with a notorious libido, has mysteriously vanished—and he’s also a client of Garrison Fidelity Insurance. What starts as a routine case quickly spirals into something far stranger and darker. Behind his disappearance lies a tangle of secrets no policy could cover.
Grandmaster by Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy
A gripping spy thriller about two men—American agent Justin Gilead and Soviet spymaster Alexander Zharkov—born on the same day, destined to be rivals in a global battle for supremacy. From their first encounter as chess prodigies to deadly confrontations as adults, their intertwined fates unfold across a world of espionage, mysticism, and violence. Only one can emerge as the true Grandmaster in this Edgar Award-winning tale of power and destiny.
Mrs. White by Margaret Tracy
In the quiet Connecticut town of Putnam Wells, a brutal murder shatters the illusion of suburban safety. The killer, a seemingly ordinary carpenter named Paul White, hides a monstrous secret from his unsuspecting wife. As she begins to uncover the truth, she learns just how horrifyingly dark love can become.
Triangle by Teri White
Three men—Mac, a desperate gambler tied to the Mob; Simon, a vengeful San Francisco cop; and Johnny, a simple-minded killer who obeys Mac without question—are drawn together by violence and fate. As their paths converge, each step brings them closer to a deadly reckoning. In this dark, fast-paced thriller, fear and manipulation form the edges of a triangle no one escapes unscathed.
The Old Dick by LA Morse
Retired private eye Jake Spanner may be past his prime, but when a gangster from his past resurfaces, he’s ready to dive back into the gritty world of crime and revenge. Armed with decades of experience and nothing to lose, Jake tackles a high-stakes ransom case across L.A. with wit, grit, and an old-school edge.
Public Murders by Bill Granger
In a city gripped by fear, Chicago cop Karen Kovac volunteers to go undercover as bait when a killer targets blond, attractive women—just like her. As the body count rises, the hunt becomes personal, and Karen must outwit a predator before she becomes his next victim.
The Hog Murders by William L DeAndrea
A small New York town is rocked by a string of bizarre deaths—each followed by a taunting note from someone calling himself “Hog.” When the local police are stumped, brilliant and unconventional detective Niccolo Benedetti is brought in to stop the killer and explore the mind behind the murders. With his sharp intellect and flair for the dramatic, Benedetti turns the hunt into a chilling study of evil.
The Quark Maneuver by Mike Jahn
Diana Contardo may look like just another pretty face, but she’s a force to be reckoned with. Trained in karate and driven by vengeance, she finds herself battling mobsters, corrupt killers, and a rogue military mastermind armed with a devastating weapon. In The Quark Maneuver, self-defense turns deadly—and Diana’s fight becomes a high-stakes war.
Confess, Fletch by Gregory McDonald
The ever-witty investigative reporter arrives in Boston to track down a stolen art collection tied to his fiancée’s family—only to find a dead body in his apartment. Now the prime suspect in a murder case, Fletch must juggle the police, a skeptical Inspector Flynn, and his own offbeat methods to clear his name. With charm, misdirection, and a few questionable moves, Fletch dives headfirst into a mystery where nothing is quite as it seems.
The Corpse That Walked by Roy Winsor
When Steve Barnes heads to Nantucket for a peaceful vacation, he’s quickly drawn into a bizarre murder mystery involving a corpse that seems to have walked. Teaming up with his sharp-witted host, Dr. Ira Cobb, the pair delve into the island’s secrets—lies, affairs, and rivalries lurking beneath its calm surface. As the bodies pile up, Cobb races against time to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight.
The Invader by Richard Wormser
Dominick thought small-town cop Ken was too naive to uncover his slick, high-level scheme. But he didn’t count on Ken’s quiet determination—and just how far the officer would go to bring him down. In this tense clash of ambition and duty, underestimation proves dangerous.
For Murder I Charge More by Frank McAuliffe
Contract killer Augustus Mandrell navigates post-WWII America, crossing paths with a Hitler look-alike, a C.I.A. nemesis, and a baseball team. McAuliffe’s sly style and Mandrell’s deadly antics deliver the same sharp humor and thrills as ever.
The Dragon’s Eye by Scott CS Stone
Plunges a battle-weary war correspondent into a high-stakes rescue mission behind China’s Bamboo Curtain. Dragged back into danger by an old friend, he must uncover why a man with deadly secrets will trust no one but him.
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