Mystery
April 16, 2026
 

Recent Releases
The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle by C. L. Miller
The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle
by C. L. Miller

In the third Antique Hunter mystery, Freya and Aunt Carole head to the snowy Scottish Borders to find a missing colleague who vanished while investigating a remote castle. There, they uncover a murdered laird and a stolen silver collection, while police suspect their missing teammate is involved. As a blizzard traps them, Freya and her allies must unravel the truth and find their friend before time—and access to the outside world—runs out.
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line
by Elle Cosimano

In development to be a major TV series on Peacock. In this installment of the Finlay Donovan series, Finlay’s nanny and partner-in-crime, Vero, is accused of stealing sorority funds and faces trial while under house arrest in Maryland. With threatening messages and no solid alibi, Vero risks going to prison unless the real culprit is found. Determined to help, Finlay heads to Maryland to uncover the truth and clear her friend’s name before time runs out.
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief
by Benjamin Stevenson

Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson's bestselling series--perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.I've spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I've never been a hostage before.The doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, everyone is a suspect. The bank robber, the manager, the security guard, the kid, the film producer, the priest, the receptionist, the patient, the caregiver, me! Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money.Who is stealing what? Are they willing to kill for it? And can I solve the crime before the police kick down the door and rescue us?
Death at a Firefly Tea by Laura Childs
Death at a Firefly Tea
by Laura Childs

Tea shop owner Theodosia hosts a charming evening event that turns deadly when a guest is poisoned. Urged to investigate, she uncovers a web of suspects—including greedy developers, feuding family members, and secretive staff. As danger escalates with assaults and a kidnapping, Theodosia races to expose the killer, leading to a dramatic confrontation at a grand ball.
Ruby Falls by Gin Phillips
Ruby Falls
by Gin Phillips

Set during the Great Depression, this historical mystery follows Ada Smith, who secretly explores newly discovered underground caverns at Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, Tennessee. When a publicity stunt brings a small group into the caves, one of them is murdered, leaving five suspects trapped in total darkness. With limited light and no escape, Ada must identify the killer and lead everyone safely back to the surface before time runs out. Set against the true story of the discovery of Ruby Falls, the novel also draws on the memoirs of Katie Stabler, a female guide at Wind Caves in South Dakota.
The Crossroads by C. J. Box
The Crossroads
by C. J. Box

Game warden Joe Pickett fights for his life as his daughters try to uncover who shot him and left him for dead.  Marybeth Pickett gets the call she has always dreaded: her husband Joe is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. Joe was found in his pickup at Antler Creek Junction, a crossroads connecting three ranches. Each road leading to a dangerous family. Each family with a different bone to pick with the local game warden. Marybeth and the new sheriff assume that Joe was ambushed by one of the families, but they have no idea which one since Joe didn't say where he was going or why. With Joe unconscious and fighting for his life with Marybeth at his side, Sheridan, April, and Lucy split up and investigate each of families to uncover the truth of what happened to their father, before it's too late.
First Sign of Danger: A Haven's Rock Novel by Kelley Armstrong
First Sign of Danger: A Haven's Rock Novel
by Kelley Armstrong

In this Haven’s Rock mystery, Detective Casey Duncan and her husband Eric Dalton are adjusting to life with their baby in their hidden Yukon town when nearby hikers threaten their secrecy. After one of the hikers is found dead, Casey investigates to uncover who they were and why they were there. As suspicion falls on a nearby mining camp and others in the area, she must identify the danger before it exposes and endangers the entire community.
Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann
Three Bags Full
by Leonie Swann

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE (The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Galitzine, and Emma Thompson), this funny and surprising mystery stars a new breed of detectives you've got to read to baaaaa-lieve. Something is not right with George the shepherd. His sheep have gathered around him outside the cozy Irish village of Glennkill to assess the situation. George has cared for the sheep, reading them books every night, and now he lies pinned to the ground with a spade. His flock, far savvier about the workings of the human mind than your average sheep, sets out to find George's killer, led by Miss Maple, the smartest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world). Her team of investigators includes Othello, who was rescued from the Dublin Zoo; Mopple the Whale, who is always hungry and remembers everything; and Zora, an existential ewe--just to name a few. Together, the sheep discuss the crime late into the night, and their speculations vary wildly. Determined to unravel the mystery, they embark on furtive missions into the village, where they encounter a hoof-full of two-legged suspects. There's Ham, the terrifying butcher who smells of death; Rebecca, the secretive village newcomer; and Father Will, a sinister priest the sheep call God. With wit and heart, this clever international bestseller is a mystery to chew on--and savor.
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