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Wild Dark Shore
by Charlotte McConaghy

On a remote island near Antarctica, the Salt family's fragile existence is upended by the arrival of Rowan, a mysterious woman who washes ashore during a storm, forcing them to confront rising dangers and the hope of rebuilding trust amidst isolation and loss.
Hotel Ukraine: The Final Arkady Renko Novel
by Martin Cruz Smith

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine rages on, a legendary Moscow investigator battles worsening Parkinson's. All the while, he works to uncover a diplomat's murder tied to a paramilitary group and a deadly conspiracy that puts both him and his journalist partner in grave danger.
She Didn't See It Coming
by Shari Lapena

When a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late?
The Woman in Suite 11
by Ruth Ware

Journalist Lo Blacklock travels to a luxury Swiss hotel hoping to revive her career, but when a mysterious woman draws her into a dangerous chase across Europe, she must weigh ambition against survival in a world of wealth and shifting alliances
Badlands
by Douglas J. Preston

"In the New Mexico badlands, the skeleton of a woman is found and the case is assigned to FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. The victim walked into the desert, shedding clothes as she went, and died in agony of heatstroke and thirst. Two rare artifacts are found clutched in her bony hands—lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods. Is it suicide or... sacrifice?"
Fog and Fury: A Thriller
by Rachel Howzell Hall

Relocating to peaceful Haven, former LAPD cop Sonny Rush's search for a missing dog unravels dark secrets and murder, shattering the town's perfect image and threatening her own safety in the new novel from the author of The Last One.
El Dorado Drive
by Megan Abbott

In Megan Abbott’s latest noir-tinged thriller, three Detroit sisters entangle themselves in the Wheel, a secretive, women-led investment group promising financial salvation. As debts mount and loyalties fray, what began as a sisterhood of support spirals into manipulation, secrets, and escalating danger. A sharp, suspenseful exploration of desperation, power, and betrayal.
Proof
by Jon Cowan

Disgraced attorney Jake West becomes the prime suspect in his best friend’s murder. To clear his name, he takes over a high-stakes arson case tied to the crime -- uncovering explosive secrets that threaten powerful players and test his path to redemption. A gripping debut by an executive producer of Suits that's perfect for fans of Michael Connelly.
Everyone Is Lying to You
by Jo Piazza

Lifestyle influencer Rebecca disappears after a shocking murder at a high-profile influencer conference. Lizzie, her former best friend and a journalist struggling in her career, must unravel secrets behind Rebecca’s perfect online life to find her friend -- and the killer. Jo Piazza delivers a fast-paced, twisty thriller exploring social media’s dark underbelly.
The White Crow
by Michael Robotham

Philomena McCarthy, a principled London police officer and daughter of a notorious gangster, faces a harrowing case involving a murdered mother, a missing child, and a violent jewelry heist. Torn between family loyalty and justice, Phil navigates dangerous threats in this tense, character-driven crime novel.
 
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