Mystery
May 14, 2026
 

Recent Releases
A Disorganised Death by Simon Brett
A Disorganised Death
by Simon Brett

Professional declutterer Ellen Curtis is hired to clear out the home of a dead man after his daughter, Tamara Nicklin, reveals she’s really searching for his missing will. Although Ellen normally avoids house clearances, she becomes intrigued when she learns Tamara’s husband has secret plans for the property. As Ellen sorts through the clutter, she uncovers suspicious details that make her question whether the man’s death was truly an accident. Soon, she finds herself untangling family secrets, lies, and possible murder in order to uncover both the missing will and the truth behind the death.
Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers by Sarah Graves
Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers
by Sarah Graves

In this cozy mystery set in Eastport, bakery owners Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree and Ellie White investigate the murder of a woman found dead after a high school reunion masquerade ball. When former bully Terry Lawson becomes the prime suspect but claims no memory of the night, Jake takes in his young daughter and digs into long-buried grudges and secrets that may have sparked deadly revenge.
Cat on a Hot Tin Woof: A Chet & Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn
Cat on a Hot Tin Woof: A Chet & Bernie Mystery
by Spencer Quinn

In this mystery featuring dog narrator Chet and private investigator Bernie Little, the duo investigates the disappearance of Miss Kitty, a famous internet cat whose social media success supports her struggling owner, teenage influencer Bitty, and her mother. As they dig deeper, the case grows stranger, involving a pig witness, online fame, and a murder that may frame Bernie himself.
In the Spirit of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge
In the Spirit of French Murder
by Colleen Cambridge

In postwar Paris, expat Tabitha Knight becomes entangled in a deadly mystery after a medium warns that her grandfather and uncle—former members of a Resistance group called the Nine Bluets—are in danger. When members of the group begin turning up murdered, each marked with a missing bluet flower, Tabitha teams up with Inspecteur Merveille to uncover the killer before her loved ones become the next targets.
The Final Problem by Arturo Perez-Reverte
The Final Problem
by Arturo Perez-Reverte

Set on an isolated Greek island in 1960, this locked-room mystery follows washed-up actor Ormond Basil, famous for playing a Sherlock Holmes–style detective, as he investigates a suspicious death among stranded hotel guests. When more murders occur, each staged with clues inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Basil must become the real detective he once only pretended to be.
This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone by Catherine Mack
This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone
by Catherine Mack

Bestselling mystery writer Eleanor Dash heads to a murder mystery conference at a resort in the Bahamas hoping for a relaxing getaway, only to find a dead body in her hotel room. Surrounded by rival authors, complicated relationships, and plenty of suspects who know how to plan the perfect crime, Eleanor must uncover the killer before the weekend turns even deadlier.
Stakeouts and Strollers: A Mystery by Rob Phillips
Stakeouts and Strollers: A Mystery
by Rob Phillips

In this debut mystery, rookie private investigator and new father Charlie Shaw agrees to help a runaway teenager, Friday Finley, find her missing alcoholic father so she can avoid foster care after her mother’s death. What starts as a simple missing-person case soon turns dangerous, forcing Charlie to balance the investigation with protecting his own family while growing attached to Friday like a daughter of his own.
Eleanor and the South Beach Murders by Ellen Yardley
Eleanor and the South Beach Murders
by Ellen Yardley

Set in 1951 Miami, this historical mystery follows Kay Thompson, assistant to Eleanor Roosevelt, as she investigates a murder tied to singer Josephine Baker after Baker’s assistant is accused of killing a man found dead in her dressing room. As Kay digs deeper, she uncovers dangerous conspiracies, racism, and postwar secrets hidden beneath Miami’s glamorous surface.
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