Mystery
August 2026
Recent Releases
Killer Vibes: The First Peter Key Mystery by Jack Friday
Killer Vibes
by Jack Friday

Unemployed stoner Peter Key has been justifiably kicked out of the place he was crashing after sleeping with both the owner's girlfriend and his brother. So when Peter inherits a million-dollar house in Austin, Texas, he's sad about his great uncle's death but happy to have a home. Then he learns about missing money, meets sketchy people who want the house, and decides his uncle might have been murdered. For fans of: funny, fast-paced mysteries; twisty series starters.
Whose Body in the Library: A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates
Whose Body in the Library
by Eva Gates

Lucy McNeil, newly promoted director of Bodie Island Lighthouse Library, welcomes 50-something Nichelle Gilchrest, who's become a librarian after a divorce. On her first day, Nichelle finds the body of her long-missing father, leading her to investigate his murder with detecting tips from boss Lucy, who's solved a few crimes in the past. Introducing a new sleuth, this 13th Lighthouse Library mystery is great for newcomers. Read-alike: Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's mysteries.
Murder at the Spirit Lounge by Jess Kidd
Murder at the Spirit Lounge
by Jess Kidd

In 1950s Kent, England, former nun Nora Breen resides in a shabby coastal boarding house while creating a new life for herself. In her 2nd outing, her close friend DI Rideout attends a séance where the spiritualist is mysteriously murdered. When other attendees are soon killed, Nora is desperate to catch the murderer and keep Rideout alive. Try these next: Don't Upstage the Body by Naomi Stephens; The Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery.
 
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The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert Thorogood
The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts
by Robert Thorogood

After the murders of a famous footballer and a bestselling writer, DI Tanika Malik turns to the Marlow Murder Club for help. But before elderly crossword maker Judith, dogwalker Suzie, and vicar's wife Becks can do much, Tanika is unfairly placed on leave. Meanwhile, the daughter of Judith's long-dead Greek husband turns up accusing Judith of murdering him. Despite all obstacles, the trio search for a killer in their fun 5th outing. For fans of: the PBS TV adaptation of the series; Richard Osman.
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