Mystery
July 2026
Recent Releases
Sex on Murder Island: A Luella Van Horn Mystery by Jo Firestone
Sex on Murder Island
by Jo Firestone

As her alter ego PI Luella van Horn, Marie Jones solved the murder of a Sex Island reality show contestant. In her 2nd outing, she's investigating if a billionaire's wife is cheating. Donning her wig and Luella persona, she visits New York City's Murder Island, owned by several members of the uber-rich, but she's soon investigating another killing and making intriguing friends, including a ferry boat captain. For fans of: Janet Evanovich; Catherine Mack.
The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield by Claudia Gray
The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield
by Claudia Gray

Despite Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney's success solving murders together, his parents believe it's too dangerous and want him to stop. Furthermore, Juliet is now a young lady of ruined reputation. But when there's a death at Netherfield Park, Jonathan and Juliet are called upon to find the culprit. While newcomers can start with their 5th outing, those who want to see relationships develop should pick up the 1st book, The Murder of Mr. Wickham. For fans of: Jane Austen-inspired mysteries, like those by Carrie Bebris, Stephanie Barron, and Vanessa Kelly.
Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Heather
by Caitlin Mullen

Callie Hauser moves back to her New Jersey Pine Barrens hometown to be the police chief and to help her best friend, who's recovering from a hit-and-run. She's quickly pulled into a 30-year-old cold case connected to her estranged mother that also involves the death of an infant and long-missing 16-year-old twin sisters. For fans of: twisty mysteries with multiple narrators; Liz Moore’s Long Bright River; HBO's Mare of Easttown.
Murder Most Delicious by Danielle Postel-Vinay
Murder Most Delicious
by Danielle Postel-Vinay

After COVID stole her sense of taste, American sommelier Olivia Beech lost her job. Doing better, she's hoping to work in Paris, but the beloved chef she's interviewing with dies in front of her after drinking poisoned wine. Teaming up with an eccentric group of locals led by agoraphobic detective Augusta Dupin, Olivia makes new friends and helps find the killer in this witty tale. For fans of: mysteries combining France and food, such as Colleen Cambridge's American in Paris Mysteries.
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