LibraryAware September 2025

Recent Releases

The Last Ferry Out
by Andrea Bartz

In this stylish, twist-filled thriller from bestselling author Andrea Bartz, Abby travels to remote Isla Colel to uncover the truth behind her fiancée Eszter’s mysterious death. Among a suspicious group of expats, Abby’s grief-fueled search reveals chilling truths, offering readers emotional depth and a haunting, unpredictable journey.

Dying to Meet You
by Sarina Bowen

From the author of The Five Year Lie comes a chilling novel about trust, obsession, and buried secrets. When architect Rowan Gallagher finds her ex murdered outside the mansion she's restoring, she becomes the prime suspect. As she digs deeper, dark truths -- and someone watching her -- suggest she could be next.

El dorado drive : a novel
by Megan Abbott

"When Harper moves in with her sister Pam, she's surprised to find Pam doing so well financially after her messy divorce. After all, Pam's ex-husband wiped their bank accounts, even stole from their kids. But Pam managed to find her way back. Thanks to the Wheel. Twice a month, the women of the Wheel meet. New members bring cash to the party that is pooled together and then gifted to one lucky member. It's all about giving back. Lifting each other up. As women should. As they must. But when Harper is invited, with the promise of an end to her financial burdens, the sisters inadvertently unleash a darkness lurking within the group. If they're not careful, it might just get them killed"

Proof : a thriller
by Jon Cowan

Jake West, disgraced lawyer with a drinking problem, took on his father's biggest client to prove his dad was corrupt; now Jake is almost at rock bottom, and that's before his ex-best friend is murdered and Jake is accused of the crime.

Parents Weekend
by Alex Finlay

During Parents Weekend at an elite California college, five students vanish without a trace. As panic spreads and secrets unravel, FBI Agent Sarah Keller is called in to investigate. Told through multiple perspectives, this suspenseful, character-driven story explores family dysfunction, public scrutiny, and buried pasts. Fans of Mary Higgins Clark will be hooked.

Pariah
by Dan Fesperman

Hal Knight, a movie star-turned politician who resigns from Congress after a humiliating encounter on set, disappears to the Caribbean island of Vieques to nurse his wounds; approached by CIA operatives to infiltrate the power structure of Bolrovia, Knight agrees to spy on President Horvatz and redeem himself.

Don't let him in
by Lisa Jewell

When charming Nick Radcliffe enters Nina's life, her daughter Ash grows suspicious, uncovering unsettling secrets that connect them to Martha, a florist with a husband who keeps disappearing, leading all three women toward a chilling truth they never expected.

Angel down
by Daniel Kraus

World War I soldier Cyril Bagger and his squad venture into No Man's Land on a mission, only to discover a fallen angel whose fate could end the war, if they can overcome their own greed, paranoia and darkest instincts.

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