Mystery
February 2026

Recent Releases
The Widow Hamilton: An Eliza Hamilton Mystery by Mollie Ann Cox
The Widow Hamilton: An Eliza Hamilton Mystery
by Mollie Ann Cox

One young woman is dead, another has vanished--both residents of a house where Eliza's friend, Alice, lives among other craftswomen struggling to survive. With no help from the constabulary because the young woman's body was found in a bad part of town-and was dressed as a man-Eliza vows to protect the women and uncover the truth. 
Death of a Groom by M. C. Beaton
Death of a Groom
by M. C. Beaton

A surprise influx of high-society visitors for a Valentine's Day wedding at Tommel Castle Hotel brings big problems for Sergeant Hamish Macbeth. Tensions between guests and villagers escalate until, shortly after the lavish wedding ceremony, a body is found in the hotel dining room. 
The Final Problem by Arturo Perez-Reverte
The Final Problem
by Arturo Perez-Reverte

In this locked-room mystery set in 1960, a washed-up actor puts his on-camera detective skills to the test when a suspicious death shatters the quiet peace for a group of strangers staying at an isolated Greek island resort. 
A Very Novel Murder by Ellie Alexander
A Very Novel Murder
by Ellie Alexander

Opening a detective agency above her beloved bookstore seems like the perfect business plan--until Annie Murray's first case involves a suspicious death right on her doorstep. June Munrow, an elderly resident of Annie's home town, is convinced that young Kelly Taylor's recent drowning wasn't the tragic accident everyone believes it to be. 
First Sign of Danger: A Haven's Rock Novel by Kelley Armstrong
First Sign of Danger: A Haven's Rock Novel
by Kelley Armstrong

First Sign of Danger follows Detective Casey Duncan as she investigates the murder of a hiker who strayed too close to their community, uncovering a threat linked to a nearby illegal mining operation and putting their entire town's existence at risk. 
Ruby Falls by Gin Phillips
Ruby Falls
by Gin Phillips

One body. Five suspects. Total darkness.A tense, claustrophobic historical mystery set almost entirely underground at the onset of the Great Depression about the discovery of a 150-foot waterfall in the middle of a mountain, the unthinkable crime that happens in its caves, and a woman who's never felt more alive. 
The Flack by Brad Parks
The Flack
by Brad Parks

Curt Hinton and Angel Reddish are like a Hollywood buddy flick come to life. Nothing bad can happen with Angel at his side--until Angel is murdered during a carjacking. Tasked with writing a press release about the crime, Curt quickly discovers the carjacking wasn't random--it was a targeted attack by professional killers.
Dirty Metal by Allison Lamothe
Dirty Metal
by Allison Lamothe

Set in gritty 1992 New York City, Dirty Metal follows tenacious tabloid reporter Parker Snow as she investigates a Russian mafia turf war in Brighton Beach and a series of murders, all while battling her own personal demons, including a pill habit.
A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle by Darci Hannah
A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle
by Darci Hannah

When chef Bridget Bunny MacBride got a role on the reality show Food & Spirits, she thought spirits meant cocktails. Instead, she's cooking up dinners meant to tempt the departed to appear. And to her surprise, she's discovered abilities to connect with the beyond--and crack murder cases.
The Jills by Karen Parkman
The Jills
by Karen Parkman

The Jills follows Buffalo Bills cheerleader, Virginia, who investigates the mysterious disappearance of her best friend and teammate, Jeanine, uncovering dark secrets about the cheerleading world and the city of Buffalo.
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