July 2025 list by Bonnie Bradford |
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The Busybody Book Club
by Freya Sampson
They can’t even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder? A dysfunctional book club must learn to pull together, solve a murder, and find Michael, a member who's gone missing.
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The Dark Maestro
by Brendan Slocumb
Curtis Wilson, a cello prodigy from D.C. who rose to classical music stardom, is forced into witness protection after his drug-dealer father turns informant. Butthe cartel remains untouchable, and Curtis and his family must use their wits and his musical gifts to fight for survival.
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A Dead Draw
by Robert Dugoni
A killer fueled by revenge.
A detective haunted by the past.
They are headed for a high-stakes showdown.
Tracy Crosswhite series.
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The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg
by Krista Davis
Domestic diva Sophie Winston investigates the suspicious death of a designer renovating a historic house, uncovering secrets about family, affairs, and the mysterious property. Domestic Diva Mystery series.
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Doggone Bones
by Carolyn Haines
When a local pet activist's dog is stolen, Sarah Booth and the Delaney Detective Agency race against time to find the thieves--shady breeders involved in illegal dogfighting. Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery series.
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FDR Drive
by James Comey
Returning as a federal prosecutor, Nora Carleton takes on a rising far-right extremist threat in New York City, building a high-stakes case while racing against time to prevent a deadly attack at the United Nations.
Nora Carleton series.
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Fever Beach
by Carl Hiaasen
Welcome to Fever Beach, where the sun blazes, the politics are unhinged, and the characters are as volatile as a summer storm.
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Marble Hall Murders
by Anthony Horowitz
Back in England, editor Susan Ryeland is working on a continuation novel in which writer Eliot Crace has concealed clues about his grandmother's death by poison. But when another murder follows, Susan becomes the number one suspect. Susan Ryeland series.
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My Father Always Finds Corpses
by Lee Hollis
You never forget your first corpse. For former child star Jarrod Jarvis, that discovery was twenty-plus years ago, and a lot has happened since he solved a string of real-life Hollywood murders. Now Jarrod lives in Palm Springs, and his adult daughter is visiting when a new murder occurs.
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No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding
by Catherine Mack
When a bestselling mystery author attends her best friend's star-studded wedding on stormy Catalina Island, a chilling death ruins the celebration. Vacation Mysteries series.
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Not They Who Soar
by Amanda Flower
Katharine Wright, sister of the flying Wright Brothers, attends the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis with best friend Margaret, and stumbles upon a woman who says “aeronautics competition” before dying, and Katharine is convinced she must investigate. Katharine Wright Mystery series.
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Parents Weekend
by Alex Finlay
Five families gather over dinner and cocktails for the opening festivities of Parents Weekend. As the parents stay out way past their bedtimes, their kids never show up to dinner. Rumors swirl and questions arise--what happened to The Five?
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Shot Through the Book
by Eva Gates
Caught between an intrusive fan club mourning the death of bestselling author Todd Harrison, squabbling authors fighting for prominence in his absence, and a politically ruthless widow, Lucy must roll up her sleeves and and catch the killer before the chapter closes on justice. Lighthouse Library Mystery series.
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The Silversmith's Puzzle
by Nev March
Captain Jim and Lady Diana return to India as they investigate a murder and clear her brother's good name, amidst colonial Bombay's complex hierarchy. Captain Jim and Lady Diana Mysteries series.
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Skin and Bones
by Paul Doiron
A collection of eight short stories in the bestselling Mike Bowditch series, including one brand new story. Mike Bowditch series.
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