The Mist
by Ragnar Jonasson; translated by Victoria Cribb

What it is: the twisty, suspenseful final entry in the acclaimed Hidden Iceland trilogy starring Reykjavik Inspector Hulda Hermannsdottir. The series' inventive chronology follows Hulda's career from its end (depicted in the 1st book, The Darkness) to its early years, detailed here.

What it's about: Hulda is haunted by personal events that occurred in December 1987, but is back at work, perhaps too soon, in February 1988, investigating both a missing young woman, who'd been traveling the country, and the discovery of two bodies at a remote farmhouse where an older couple had taken in a stranger during a storm.

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Muzzled
by David Rosenfelt

A stray dog: Content with working for his dog rescue organization, lawyer Andy Carpenter is hesitant to take a case as a favor for a friend. But when this case involves both of his dogs Tara and Sebastian, and a stray belonging to a murder victim, he can't say no.

What happened: The owner of the stray dog died along with two of his coworkers in an explosion a few weeks ago. When the murdered man contacts Andy's friend Beth, asking to be reunited with his dog, Andy knows that there is more to the story. 

Series alert: This is the 21st book in the Andy Carpenter series. The 22nd book, Silent Bite, is expected to be released in October.

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The Revelators
by Ace Atkins

An attempted murder: Sheriff Quinn Colson is out for revenge after being left for dead. After recuperating, with the help of his new wife, he sets out to resume his duties and take revenge.

The new governor:  Someone stands in Quinn's path of revenge, the interim sheriff appointed by the newly elected Governor Vardaman.  Standing at the top of the legal and criminal power of the state, Vardaman is the exact person who ordered Quinn's murder.

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One Last Lie
by Paul Doiron

Last words: "Never trust a man without secrets." These are the last words spoken by retired game warden Charley Stevens to his surrogate son, Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch. Soon after, the retired warden disappears without a trace in a forest along the Canadian border.

An old case and an old badge: Mike suspects that Charley's disappearance has to do with an old badge found at a flea market, a badge that belonged to a warden who supposedly died 15 years ago, but whose body was never found. Looking into that case to find clues to save Charley, Mike learns that some people want that case to remain unsolved.

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One Good Turn
by Kate Atkinson

What it's about: Attending the Edinburgh Arts Festival, restless former detective Jackson Brodie witnesses a road rage attack that draws him and other witnesses -- including a housewife and a crime novelist -- into danger.

For fans of: clever crime novels with intriguing, well-drawn characters. 

Series alert: This is the 2nd Jackson Brodie novel; there's also a BBC television series, Case Histories, based on the books.

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Mumbo Gumbo Murder
by Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran

What happens: During Jazz Fest in New Orleans, scrapbooking store owner Carmela and her best friend, Ava, investigate the murder of their antiques shop owner friend -- but Carmela's cop boyfriend is not happy with their efforts nor that Carmela's ex has opened a store next to hers.

Read this next: If you enjoy this 16th Scrapbook mystery and want another romantic, cozy read that's centered around a musical event in Louisiana, try Ellen Byron's fun Fatal Cajun Festival.

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A Capitol Death
by Lindsey Davis

What happens: In 89 C.E. Rome, the city prepares to celebrate Emperor Domitian's military successes with a large festival, and a project manager falls to his death. Was it suicide or a political assassination? Private informer Flavia Albia tries to find out, uncovering unsettling truths about the victim and a disturbing number of suspects.

Series alert: This is the richly detailed, atmospheric 7th Flavia Albia mystery; the 8th entry, The Grove of the Caesars, comes out this month. Fans of the author's Marcus Didius Falco series will recognize Flavia as his captivating daughter.

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Spider Web
by Earlene Fowler

Starring: Benni Harper Ortiz, the director of a folk art museum in a California college town; Gabe Ortiz, Benni's husband, who's the chief of police of San Celinas and a Vietnam veteran.

What it's about: Set in 1998, Benni's planning a Memory Festival street fair, but it's all upended when a sniper injures local cops, causing Gabe's PTSD to resurface and Benni to investigate the incidents. Meanwhile, Benni's dad faces unwelcome matchmaking from family members. 

Series alert: This 15th entry in a quilt-centric series will please cozy fans who enjoy a cast of quirky characters and small-town charm. 

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