Mystery
March 12, 2026
 

Recent Releases
A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn
A Ghastly Catastrophe
by Deanna Raybourn

Veronica and Stoker investigate a series of blood-drained deaths in Victorian London that lead them to a nearly untraceable secret society obsessed with immortality. As they follow clues involving a Romany boy and enlist help from Lady Julia Brisbane and her husband, they uncover a sinister couple posing as supernatural leaders. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous the mystery becomes—until Veronica and Stoker realize they’ve become targets themselves.
Robert B. Parker's Big Shot by Christopher Farnsworth
Robert B. Parker's Big Shot
by Christopher Farnsworth

After arresting arrogant hedge fund manager Ramsey Devlin for drunk driving, Police Chief Jesse Stone becomes the target of Devlin’s revenge campaign using money and political influence. When Devlin suddenly disappears and blood is found in his mansion, Jesse becomes the prime suspect. Suspended from duty, he must solve the case to clear his name. 
I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig
I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home
by Fergus Craig

After leaving prison, reformed serial killer Carol moves into a luxury retirement home hoping for a quiet, crime-free life. But when a resident—an ex–police commissioner—dies and her past is exposed, the many former law-enforcement residents assume she’s guilty. To clear her name, Carol must solve the murder without reverting to her old habits.
Monster in the Moonlight by Annelise Ryan
Monster in the Moonlight
by Annelise Ryan

Do werewolves exist? That's the question skeptical cryptozoologist Morgan Carter has to answer in the latest entry in this USA Today bestselling mystery series. The discovery of a dead body along Bray Road in Wisconsin bring back memories of The Beast of Bray Road, a werewolf-like creature that is said to inhabit the area. The dead woman has been mutilated by some kind of large animal. The community is in an uproar because they are convinced that the legendary beast has returned. In an effort to prove them wrong, the police bring in cryptozoologist Morgan Carter, who soon finds that the mystery runs considerably deeper than whether or not one mythical predator is on the prowl.
Murder at an Irish Session by Carlene O'Connor
Murder at an Irish Session
by Carlene O'Connor

In Kilbane, Ireland, pregnant Garda Siobhán O’Sullivan organizes a music and matchmaking festival to help her brother and other musicians find love. But when the famous matchmaker hosting the event is suddenly murdered on stage, Siobhán and her husband Macdara must investigate the musicians and festival guests to catch the killer. 
Easter Egg Murder by Leslie Meier
Easter Egg Murder
by Leslie Meier

This cozy mystery collection features three Easter-themed murder stories: Lucy Stone investigates stolen decorative eggs and a suspicious death in Provence; restaurateur Hayley Powell probes the poisoning of a reporter at her restaurant; and in Arborville, friends Pamela and Bettina discover a cookbook author’s body after an Easter egg hunt and try to uncover the killer. 
Wreck Your Heart: A Mystery by Lori Rader-Day
Wreck Your Heart: A Mystery
by Lori Rader-Day

Country singer Dahlia Devine struggles to keep her career and life afloat in Chicago after her boyfriend disappears with their rent money. When the estranged mother she hasn’t seen in decades resurfaces—and then goes missing—Dahlia gets pulled into a family mystery. A nearby murder soon threatens her home, her future, and the truth about her past. 
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