Mystery
July 16, 2026
 

Recent Releases
The Brothers McKay: A Longmire Mystery by Craig Johnson
The Brothers McKay: A Longmire Mystery
by Craig Johnson

When the hated Pepper McKay is found murdered on his ranch, Sheriff Walt Longmire investigates the victim's four sons, each of whom has both a motive and an alibi. As Longmire uncovers old family grudges and buried secrets, a second murder deepens the mystery. A raging wildfire traps the sheriff in the canyon, turning the investigation into a deadly fight for survival.
Safari Murder Party by Rachel Moore
Safari Murder Party
by Rachel Moore

After her CEO dies and leaves the company to whoever survives a corporate retreat, ambitious employee Fletcher Spence is thrust into a deadly competition on a private safari island. Hunted by ruthless coworkers and surrounded by dangerous wildlife, she reluctantly teams up with the CEO's estranged son, Waylon, to stay alive. As the chaos escalates, Fletcher must navigate betrayal, ambition, and unexpected romance in a high-stakes fight for survival.
The Bookseller: A DS George Cross Mystery by Tim Sullivan
The Bookseller: A DS George Cross Mystery
by Tim Sullivan

When a bookseller is brutally murdered in his quiet Bristol shop, Detective Sergeant George Cross investigates a case filled with rare books, ambitious suspects, and carefully hidden motives. Struggling with personal distractions that challenge his usual focus, Cross must rely on others as he works to uncover the truth. His methodical pursuit of the facts will determine whether a clever killer can outsmart him.
Confessions of an Amateur Sleuth by Lynn Cahoon
Confessions of an Amateur Sleuth
by Lynn Cahoon

When a sharp-tongued food critic is murdered after dining at a Bainbridge Island restaurant, bookseller and amateur sleuth Meg Gates investigates the crime. With help from her boyfriend and friends at Island Books, she digs into the local culinary scene to uncover the killer. As she juggles crime-solving and her dream of becoming a writer, Meg races to crack the case before someone else becomes the next victim.
The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency by Michael Hogan
The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency
by Michael Hogan

Full of colorful characters, sly twists, and set in a charming seaside town, The Dogwalker's Detective Agency is an inventive murder mystery that will captivate cozy crime fans and dog lovers alike. When Charlie Boardman and his beloved Staffordshire bull terrier, Ruby, stumble across a corpse in the woods, the sleepy English coastal town of Framstone is rocked by the discovery that the local pub landlord has been murdered. Charlie and his fellow dogwalkers take it upon themselves to try and sniff out any clues that might help the local police with their investigation. But what begins as idle speculation and gossip quickly becomes something more sinister when Charlie starts receiving anonymous threats warning him off the case. Then, a second body washes up on the beach. With the help of his loyal Staffordshire terrier, can Charlie hunt down the killer before he becomes the next victim?
Whose Body in the Library: A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates
Whose Body in the Library: A Lighthouse Library Mystery
by Eva Gates

On her first day at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library, new librarian Nichelle Gilchrest discovers a murder victim who is shockingly identified as her father, long believed dead for nearly four decades. When her brother becomes a suspect, Nichelle investigates the victim's secret life and the people he deceived under a false identity. With guidance from librarian Lucy McNeil, she works to uncover the truth before the case turns even more dangerous.
Blunt Instrument by Amy Bloom
Blunt Instrument
by Amy Bloom

When an unpopular professor is murdered at Cromwell University with a bronze bust of Nathaniel Hawthorne, the campus is thrown into turmoil and nearly everyone in his department becomes a suspect. Former English professor turned private investigator Dell Chandler is hired to solve the case before police attract unwanted publicity. Drawing on her academic background, she uncovers rivalries, hidden motives, and long-standing tensions among the faculty. As the investigation deepens, Dell must also confront the personal failures that ended her own academic career.
Death on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ekstrom Courage
Death on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery
by Rachel Ekstrom Courage

The Golden Girls are invited to a mysterious island party celebrating a famous artist, where Blanche discovers the host is a former love who credits her as his lifelong muse. When the artist is found murdered after a storm cuts off the island, Blanche becomes the prime suspect. Trapped with the artist’s associates and rivals, the Girls must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. With their wit and teamwork, they investigate the glamorous gathering and try to return to their quiet nights of gin rummy and cheesecake.
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