Thrillers and Suspense
November 2025

Events @ Your Library
 Podcasting 101
Thursday, November 20, 6:00 PM
Almonte Library
Interested in entering the world of podcasts and content creation? Do you have a story to tell or expertise to share with the world? Don't know how to start? Join us at the Almonte Library for the start of a series on Podcasting with our STEM Librarian. You will learn what types of podcasts there are, the basic equipment and skills, and how to develop your ideas to be ready for broadcast. 
Scrapbooking and Crafting
Thursday, December 4, 6:00 PM
Ralph Ellison Library
Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts. *Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Learn various scrapbooking techniques including photo layout design, embellishment, journaling, and creating thematic albums. No experience required!
 Our Oklahoma History: the Frontier Drug Store
Sunday, December 7, 2:00 PM
Bethany Library
Join us to learn more about the compelling history of the Frontier Drug Store in Guthrie, Oklahoma! 
The Caring Van Visit
Tuesday, December 9  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Capitol Hill Library
The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families. The Oklahoma Caring Van Program is uniquely designed to eliminate barriers that commonly prevent children from receiving on-time, age-appropriate immunizations in traditional health care settings.
Recent Releases
The Cut
by Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage delivers a layered, atmospheric novel that shifts between a small-town murder in the 1990s and its haunting aftermath decades later. As disgraced architect Ben Knot struggles to keep his career afloat, a film crew arrives to recreate a crime rooted in his past -- forcing long-buried secrets to resurface with devastating consequences.
Crooks
by Lou Berney

Spanning four decades, Crooks follows the unforgettable Mercurio family as they wrestle with crime, ambition, and loyalty. From Las Vegas hustles to Moscow’s dangers and Hollywood’s glitter, each sibling faces the pull of their outlaw roots. Lou Berney delivers a vivid, epic tale of inheritance, reinvention, and the inescapable weight of legacy. Highly recommended for fans of Elmore Leonard.
A Murder in Paris
by Matthew Blake

In his follow-up to Anna O, Matthew Blake entwines memory, history, and danger. Olivia Finn, a London specialist in memory disorders, is drawn to Paris when her grandmother confesses to a 1945 murder at the Hôtel Lutetia. As shocking links between past and present emerge, Olivia must unravel the truth before more lives are lost.
Photograph
by Brian Freeman

Private investigator Shannon Wells must unravel a decades-old mystery when her former client, Faith Selby, is found dead. With only a vintage photograph of a girl in a motel parking lot as a clue, Shannon traces the case from Florida to Michigan, confronting dangerous secrets that intertwine with her own troubled past.
King Sorrow
by Joe Hill

Haunted by a reckless pact, a group of college students call forth King Sorrow, a dragon who demands blood in exchange for their survival. What begins as a desperate attempt to escape blackmail turns into a lifelong curse, forcing them to face sacrifice, betrayal, and the weight of dark magic.
All That We See or Seem
by Ken Liu

A former teenage hacker, Julia Z has retreated from the digital spotlight until a missing dream artist forces her back into a dangerous game. Using her unique ability to interact with AI-driven virtual worlds, Julia must recover stolen dreams, outwit a ruthless criminal, and confront the fragile line between technology, perception, and reality.
The Vanishing Place
by Zoë Rankin

After witnessing a shocking murder in the New Zealand bush, Effie is forced to return to the wilderness she once escaped, drawn by a bloodied girl who mirrors her younger self. In her debut thriller, Zoë Rankin delivers vivid, immersive prose that brings the wild bush to life while unraveling dark family secrets and past traumas. Recommended for fans of Jane Harper.
Slashed Beauties
by A. Rushby

When antiques dealer Alys obtains the final wax figure from a notorious eighteenth-century set, she believes destroying it will break their curse once and for all. But the figures, modeled on women wronged by men, carry a history of vengeance, and their power is far from finished with her.
eResources from your library!
Cypress Resume
Create professional resumes, cover letters and reference lists in minutes by simply entering basic information about yourself.
New York Times
NYTimes.com provides free and remote access (using a 24-hours pass) to articles from 1851-1922 and 1981-present as well as a number of blogs, interactive features, videos, and other web-only content. Our subscription provides access to The Athletic, Cooking, Wirecutter, and to games like Wordle and Connections, too!
988 Mental Health Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress. It has suicide prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Consumer Reports
Access the latest reviews and ratings of cars, appliances, electronics, home and garden equipment, products for babies and kids and more from Consumer Reports. You can also access Cars Best Deals Plus which gives you the information you need to select the right car and negotiate the best price for it.
Contact your librarian for more great books!