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We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery
by Richard Osman
Richard Osman’s We Chase Shadows follows Amy, Rosie, and Steve as they reunite to solve their first major case for We Solve Murders. Their investigation begins when a body is discovered outside a private villa in the Italian hills, accompanied by a threatening note signed by a mysterious man. As they pursue leads across Italy, Palm Springs, and Barcelona, they encounter a dangerous criminal, a clever ex-wife, and a ruthless business rival while struggling to identify the elusive killer. With danger drawing closer to home, the team must use their skills and determination to uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again.
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Eat, Drink, and Get Buried
by Cleo Coyle
In Cleo Coyle’s latest Coffeehouse Mystery, master roaster Clare Cosi caters a coffee-themed rooftop party for Ava Welsh, her daughter Joy’s childhood best friend. The celebration turns deadly when a woman is thrown from the balcony, and Ava’s boyfriend, Ryan, becomes the prime suspect after fleeing the scene. Determined to clear Ryan’s name, Clare investigates and uncovers links to a dangerous incident from the girls’ teenage years. As a ruthless killer tries to bury the truth, Clare and her coffeehouse crew must solve the mystery before they become the next victims.
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Ghost Barn: A Dave Gurney Novel
by John Verdon
Retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney faces one final case when a bitter local election over a major development project divides a once-peaceful Upstate New York town. As tensions escalate and bodies begin to appear, Gurney suspects corruption and realizes the local police may be allowing the violence to continue. Still struggling to repair his marriage to Madeleine after his previous case nearly cost his best friend his life, he must decide whether to intervene or walk away. In this thrilling conclusion to the Dave Gurney series, Gurney confronts a dangerous nemesis and his own obsession with solving crimes, risking everything to uncover the truth.
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A Critical Conjunction
by Lorna Barrett
In Lorna Barrett’s latest Booktown mystery, Tricia Miles is surprised when her sister, Angelica, announces they will go into business together by revitalizing a struggling kitchenware store. Their plans take a dark turn when they discover the shop has been vandalized and its former owner, Leona, dead. Leona had bitterly disputed the sale with Angelica, but Tricia soon discovers that several other people also had reasons to resent the victim. Determined to protect her sister and their new business, Tricia must uncover the killer before more lives are lost.
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Major Bricket and the Body in the Bell Tower: A Cozy Crime Mystery Set in an English Village
by Simon Brett
Recently retired Major Bricket enjoys attending church in his Suffolk village of Stunston Peveril to keep up with local gossip. One Sunday, he discovers a body at the bottom of the bell tower stairs, leaving him wondering who the dead man was and whether a villager committed the crime. While the residents seem more interested in parish activities than the murder, Bricket is determined to uncover the truth. With help from his trusted friends Nga Luong and Rod, he draws on his experience and detective skills to solve the village’s latest mystery.
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Maisy Bell Is Missing: A Charlie James Mystery
by Kirsty Manning
In prewar Paris, young American tourist Maisy Bell disappears after accepting a charming stranger’s invitation to a day trip, leaving her aunt desperate for answers. When the police dismiss the case, ransom notes and telegrams begin arriving, raising fears that something sinister has happened. Australian investigative reporter Charlotte “Charlie” James takes on the mystery, feeling a personal connection to Maisy and her dreams of adventure. Her search leads her through Paris’s glamorous worlds of diamonds, haute couture, and high society before uncovering the city’s dangerous criminal underworld.
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A Murderer's Guide to Mardi Gras
by Ellen Byron
Step 1: join a killer krewe - It's carnival season in New Orleans, and Ricki James-Diaz and her friends from Bon Vee are dressing up for Mardi Gras. They've joined the notorious krewe of Chew to support Ricki's chef boyfriend, Virgil, who is to be crowned this year's king. It's all fun, throws, and over-the-top outfits until the krewe's captain is found strangled with his own medallion. Step 2: survive the festivities - The prime suspect is Ricki's friend, the deceased's wife who discovered he was cheating on her. It seems a straightforward case, but Ricki isn't so sure. The krewe's leader had many enemies including his mistress, his krewe co-founder who he ousted, and his college friend whose girlfriend he stole. One thing's clear, Ricki's at the center of yet another murder investigation. And if she's not careful, her first Mardi Gras could also be her last . . .
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The Ghost and the Dead Librarian
by Cleo Coyle
Young widow Penelope revitalizes her aunt’s bookshop in a quaint Rhode Island town, accidentally awakening the ghost of Jack, a wisecracking private investigator with a passion for hardboiled mysteries. When eccentric librarian Dory is found dead in the shop’s mystery section with an eerily pre-written obituary, Pen and Jack suspect murder rather than suicide. Their investigation leads them from an ancient cemetery to a wealthy Newport family, uncovering secrets and suspicious connections along the way. As a mysterious stranger makes Pen a life-changing offer, she and Jack must identify the killer before the murderer strikes again. First in a new series.
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