Mystery
April 2026

Recent Releases
Death Times Seven: A Daniel Pitt Novel by Anne Perry
Death Times Seven: A Daniel Pitt Novel
by Anne Perry
 
Junior attorney Daniel Pitt takes over his friend Toby Kitteridge’s case in London while Toby grieves a brutal attack on his parents, defending a man accused of murder despite evidence against him. As Daniel’s wife uncovers possible forensic misconduct and suspicion falls on Toby’s father, Daniel must fight to prove the innocence of both men.
Last One Out by Jane Harper
Last One Out
by Jane Harper

Carralon Ridge, a decaying village overtaken by a mining company, is nearly abandoned, and Ro returns years after her son Sam mysteriously disappeared there while documenting the town’s history. As she revisits the place on the anniversary of his disappearance, she begins to suspect that hidden secrets, and possibly foul play, were overlooked.
The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton by Jennifer N. Brown
The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton
by Jennifer N. Brown

Historian Alison Sage discovers a lost manuscript of 16th-century prophetess Elizabeth Barton, earning fame and an invitation to an exclusive research gathering at a remote English manor. When a murder occurs during the event, Alison must untangle secrets tied to her discovery, local legends, and the suspicious motives of those around her.
Agnes Sharp and the Wedding to Die for by Leonie Swann
Agnes Sharp and the Wedding to Die for
by Leonie Swann

The octogenarian housemates at Sunset Hall are busy preparing for the wedding of one of their own, the blind and blushing bride Bernadette. As the big day approaches, they must fend off a mysterious killjoy from the past.
A Crushing Walk in Cornwall by Nicholas George
A Crushing Walk in Cornwall
by Nicholas George

Retired detective Rick Chasen joins a walking tour along the Cornish coast, where rumors of sabotaged trails soon give way to real danger after a series of near-fatal incidents. As suspicion grows that a killer is among the group, Chase must rely on his instincts, and a perceptive young girl’s warnings, to uncover the truth before someone else dies.
The Dead Can't Make a Living by Ed Lin
The Dead Can't Make a Living
by Ed Lin

After discovering a corpse near his Taipei night market stand, Jing-nan becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the man’s death and its possible ties to a corrupt food processing company. Going undercover at the plant under pressure from his gangster uncle, he risks his life to expose dangerous conditions and a potential cover-up.
The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
The Ending Writes Itself
by Evelyn Clarke

Six struggling authors are invited to the private island of bestselling novelist Arthur Fletch, a recluse known for his plot twists. Upon arrival, they are told Fletch has died and left an unfinished manuscript. It's up to one of them to write the best ending in 72 hours, and whoever wins gets money and publicity. But then a real murder occurs.
The Girls Trip by Ally Condie
The Girls Trip
by Ally Condie

Three women—Hope, Ash, and Caro—who formed a close bond through an online book club decide to meet in person at a remote resort while each faces a personal crisis. As secrets begin to surface, their friendship is tested by the truths they’ve been hiding from one another.
Guilt by Keigo Higashino; translated by Giles Murray
Guilt
by Keigo Higashino; translated by Giles Murray

After a lawyer is killed, the police talk to a man named Tatsuro Kuraki, who quickly confesses to this murder and a decades-old one, too. Tokyo detective Godai arrests Kuraki, but doubts remain for him as well as the confessed killer's son and the victim's daughter, leading them to separately investigate.
If Books Could Kill by Karen Rose Smith
If Books Could Kill
by Karen Rose Smith

Jazzi Swanson, running a tea bar and bookshop in a quiet lakeside town, becomes entangled in a murder investigation after a librarian is killed and her valuable rare books go missing. As secrets about the victim’s past emerge and suspicion spreads through the community, Jazzi sets out to uncover whether the stolen books or something more led to the crime.
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