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December 2026
December Releases  
Private Monaco: A Private Novel by James Patterson
Private Monaco
by James Patterson
 
Private investigator Jack Morgan is opening a new office in Monaco when the woman he loves is kidnapped, and he’s ordered to commit murder to save her. With his own life and reputation on the line, Morgan must uncover who is pulling the strings before time runs out.
When the Birds Don't Sing by Imran Mahmood
When the Birds Don't Sing
by Imran Mahmood
 
Decades after a school fire and a devastating betrayal, a London professor begins uncovering secrets that connect his troubled past to the recent death of his wife. Blending a gripping revenge thriller with a coming-of-age story, this haunting novel explores love, accountability, and the devastating consequences of silence.
The Bridge by Colm Toibin
The Bridge
by Colm Toibin
 
In a remote Pyrenean valley, Miquel struggles to navigate a fractured family and a life haunted by his mother’s death as a new bridge threatens to transform his isolated home. This moving, intimate novel explores grief, desire, and the difficult search for connection in a world caught between past and future.
The Parkwood Murders by Chris Chibnall
The Parkwood Murders
by Chris Chibnall
 
A body is discovered in the swimming pool of an idyllic holiday resort, leaving Detective Nicola Bridge with a crowded field of suspects and a troubling lack of witnesses. With guests and staff hiding their own secrets, she must uncover the killer before they disappear—or strike again.
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews by Amanda Chapman
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews
by Amanda Chapman
 
A rare Agatha Christie book vanishes from a library celebration, and a guest is found murdered; book conservator Tory Van Dyne turns to an unexpected ally: the possible ghost of Agatha Christie herself. With a colorful cast of amateur sleuths, Tory must solve a seemingly impossible crime before the killer escapes justice.
Wolf Point by Lisa Howells
Wolf Point
by Lisa Howells
 
Newly promoted sergeant Terril Black faces her first major test as a teenage girl disappears from a remote Alaskan motel just as a brutal snowstorm threatens to cut off the town. With a hostile colleague undermining her authority and time running out, Terril races to find the girl while uncovering a darker mystery lurking beneath the surface of the isolated community.
Call Me Traitor by Everina Maxwell
Call Me Traitor
by Everina Maxwell
 
Trained as a magical weapon and bound to obey the empire, En must join forces with a seemingly unreliable soldier to retrieve a group of exiled traitors. But as attraction grows and a monstrous threat emerges, En must question her orders and decide where her true loyalties lie in this sapphic fantasy adventure.
The Fires of December: A Cosmere Novel by Brandon Sanderson
The Fires of December
by Brandon Sanderson
 
Young December discovers that a devastating plague is coming and sets sail along a mysterious river to warn a skeptical royal court. With a clever priestess and an aspiring fashion designer at her side, she faces political intrigue, dangerous magic, and an unexpected connection that could change everything.
Lina & June by Genevieve Wheeler
Lina & June
by Genevieve Wheeler
 
Lina and June seem like opposites, but an unexpected encounter at university sparks a friendship that neither imagines could ever end. When illness and distance pull them apart, they must decide whether their bond can survive heartbreak, changing dreams, and the passage of time.
Face Last Seen by Jeffery Deaver
Face Last Seen
by Jeffery Deaver
 
A revolutionary AI-powered weapon disappears, sending federal agent Carmen Sanchez and hacker Jake Heron racing to stop it from falling into dangerous hands. As mercenaries, conspiracies, and secrets from Jake’s past complicate the hunt, Carmen must decide whether she can trust her partner.
Murder Returns to Gravigna by Camilla Trinchieri
Murder Returns to Gravigna
by Camilla Trinchieri
 
The beloved local butcher is found murdered in his shop, drawing former NYPD detective Nico Doyle into an investigation that threatens the peace of his adopted Tuscan village. As old grudges, financial disputes, and romantic tensions surface, Nico must uncover the truth while protecting the life he has built.
A Fist of Molten Fire by James Rollins
A Fist of Molten Fire
by James Rollins
 
As the moon hurtles toward Earth and extinction looms, Nyx and her allies embark on a desperate quest to find the key to saving the world. Facing ancient enemies, deadly landscapes, and secrets that could destroy everything, they must make an impossible choice between salvation and annihilation.
Cry of the Rain Crow by Laurie L. Dove
Cry of the Rain Crow
by Laurie L. Dove
 
When an oil worker is found dead on Saliquaw Nation with his heart missing, Tribal Marshal Starr discovers disturbing signs that something is wrong with the land and its wildlife. As she connects the murder to a long-unsolved disappearance and a controversial drilling operation, an eerie warning suggests a greater danger is approaching.
The Soul Mate by Lana Ferguson
The Soul Mate
by Lana Ferguson
 
Single mother Ada Langley is stunned when she unexpectedly reunites with Levi Madden, the charismatic alpha wolf she has tried to forget since their passionate night together. As they work together to save a local art gallery, old sparks reignite and both must decide whether to risk their hearts on a second chance at love.
Cold Redemption by Nalini Singh
Cold Redemption
by Nalini Singh
 
Brilliant scientist Amara Aleine joins forces with Pax Marshall, a man whose mind is deteriorating from a devastating psychic illness, to search for a cure. As enemies close in and their carefully controlled worlds begin to unravel, their choices could determine the fate of countless lives.
The Swiss Agent by Anna Pitoniak
The Swiss Agent
by Anna Pitoniak
 
A suspicious death in Capri leads CIA station chief Amanda Cole to a Russian oligarch, prompting her to reunite with a legendary former partner to investigate a global bribery scheme. As the conspiracy reaches the highest levels of international power, Amanda must confront her partner’s shadowy past and decide whether she can trust her.
Pressure Point: A National Parks Thriller by A. J. Landau
Pressure Point
by A. J. Landau
 
An international arms dealer's death at Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park leads Special Agent Michael Walker to a conspiracy connecting a century-old murder, a sudden volcanic eruption, and threats to multiple national parks. With thousands of lives at stake, Walker must untangle the connections before disaster strikes again in this fast-paced thriller.
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage by Heather Webber
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage
by Heather Webber
 
After a painful breakup and a devastating diagnosis, storyteller Sunny Callaway discovers a struggling small town and a family connection she never knew existed. Together with tea shop owner Nova, she sets out to revive the community and discovers how healing, hope, and a little everyday magic can transform lives.
Red, White & Royal Blue: The Private Correspondence by Casey McQuiston
Red, White & Royal Blue: The Private Correspondence
by Casey McQuiston
 
Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry return in this romantic sequel, told through handwritten letters, postcards, and journal entries spanning twenty years of their lives together. Filled with witty banter, intimate confessions, steamy fantasies, and heartfelt reflections on building a future, this collection offers a deeply personal glimpse into the enduring love story of two beloved characters.
Blood Money by Fern Michaels
Blood Money
by Fern Michaels
 
A wealthy British banker’s trusted butler and beloved dog are kidnapped, prompting the Sisterhood to uncover the culprits and deliver their own brand of justice. With a former service dog in danger of being forced into dogfighting, these resourceful women are ready to take down anyone who stands in their way.
Rabbit Rabbit by Jennifer E. Smith
Rabbit Rabbit
by Jennifer E. Smith
 
On New Year’s Eve, American film editor Billie decides to pursue motherhood on her own, only to meet Arthur, a charming Scottish conservationist who doesn’t want children. Over the next year, she navigates fertility treatments and an unexpected romance while trying to decide which future will make her happiest.
Possession Island by Sarah McCarry
Possession Island
by Sarah McCarry
 
Angela Bell returns to her remote Pacific Northwest island home after the murder of her estranged best friend, joining forces with her former high school nemesis, Sally Raleigh, to uncover the truth. As the women investigate the island's sinister secrets, this queer gothic thriller explores grief, obsession, and the dangerous lengths people will go to protect those they love.
Rising Thunder: A Prequel to Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Rising Thunder
by Neal Shusterman
 
 As humanity edges toward immortality, two powerful artificial intelligences develop competing visions of how to protect and control civilization. Meanwhile, a group of teenagers debating the future online unknowingly find themselves at the center of events that will change the world forever.
Top Dog Murder by Leslie Meier
Top Dog Murder
by Leslie Meier
 
Newly wealthy empty-nester Carole Capobianco begins investigating when her daughter’s boyfriend is shot dead in what appears to be a targeted attack. With help from her inquisitive dog, Poopsie, Carole goes undercover on a movie set to uncover the victim’s secrets and catch a killer.
Bleed by Robin Cook
Bleed
by Robin Cook
 
Forensic pathologist Jack Stapleton investigates a suspicious death after routine surgery and uncovers a shocking pattern of fatal infections at a hospital owned by a ruthless private equity firm. As he follows the money and exposes a deadly conspiracy, Jack discovers that the truth could cost him his life.
Murder Unabridged: An Old Juniper Bookshop Mystery by P. J. Nelson
Murder Unabridged
by P. J. Nelson
 
An elderly stranger confesses to a decades-old murder at Madeline Brimley’s bookstore, then turns up dead the next morning, disrupting her quiet new life. With the bookstore now a crime scene and herself a possible suspect, Madeline must unravel two connected mysteries to clear her name.
Winter Song by Rebeca Lee Morales
Winter Song
by Rebeca Lee Morales
 
In the frozen Minnesota winter of 1986, a retiring police chief and a recently released prisoner find themselves on opposite sides of a long-contested case. As the younger man fights to reclaim his life and prove his innocence, the chief must reconsider his past decisions, loyalties, and legacy.
Vine of Hearts (Standard Edition) by Julie Soto
Vine of Hearts
by Julie Soto
 
Forced to share her magic and heartbeat with Toven Hearst, the man whose family helped destroy her kingdom, Briony Rosewood must navigate dangerous courts while secretly aiding a rebellion. As their uneasy alliance deepens into forbidden love, buried secrets and devastating powers threaten to change the fate of their world.
Murder Returns to Gravigna by Camilla Trinchieri
Murder Returns to Gravigna
by Camilla Trinchieri
 
The discovery of the town butcher's body in a picturesque Tuscan village draws ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle into an investigation fueled by old grudges, romantic entanglements, and mounting tensions among the locals. As Nico navigates a case close to home, this richly atmospheric mystery brings the Tuscan Mystery series to a satisfying conclusion.
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