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A Good Person
by Kirsten King
If Ottessa Moshfegh dabbled in murder. --Seattle Times An electric binge-of-a-debut about an antihero who seeks revenge on her ex-situationship with a hex, only for him to actually, literally die. Lillian and Henry have been enjoying each other's company, particularly in bed. Even though Lillian's best (and only) friend calls it a situationship, Lillian knows better. And she has a plan to lock Henry down. She'll be the best, most accommodating version of herself until he falls in love with her. But when Henry blindsides Lillian with a breakup instead of a love declaration, Lillian is left with no choice but to exact revenge with a hex. Lillian expects Henry to grovel and come crawling back to her. What she doesn't anticipate is becoming a prime suspect in his murder case when he's found dead. Desperate to control the narrative, clear her name, and assume her rightful place as Henry's mourning girlfriend, Lillian's pursuit of the truth will throw her into a dangerous tailspin, which may just upend her life for good.
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| Our Marriage Is Murder by Carol GoodmanAt a mystery conference in a haunted hotel in Italy, married writing duo Fred and Thea return to the location where they fell in love and plotted their first novel. No one knows they are secretly separated and that after 20 books and 20 years, each has plans to end their marriage and writing partnership at this event. But then very real murders occur that mimic the ones in their debut, so they reunite to investigate. For fans of: metafictional mystery novels; humorous vacation cozies. |
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| The Silent Appeal by Janice HallettFollowing The Appeal and The Christmas Appeal, the Fairway Players of Lower Lockwood are back! Tensions are high as they prepare to put on an Agatha Christie play, and that's before they find themselves embroiled in murder. Again. Later, intrepid young lawyers Femi and Charlotte dig into emails, text messages, and more to figure out what really happened and who's really guilty in this fun, intricately plotted epistolary whodunit. For fans of: Robert Thorogood's Marlow Murder Club novels. |
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Pomona Afton Can Totally Catch a Killer
by Bellamy Rose
In this witty and delightful follow-up to the glam and glorious (Kat Ailes, author of the Expectant Detectives Mysteries) Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder, Pom finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery that threatens her up-and-coming charity foundation and--worst of all--her romantic life. Pomona Afton knows how to throw a memorable party. After all, for her twenty-fifth birthday, she hosted a global extravaganza that included a masquerade ball in a Scottish castle, clubbing in Ibiza, and skinny dipping on a private island. So, throwing a gala for her fledgling nonprofit should be a breeze. Unfortunately, she has to navigate the high-stakes (and snobby) world of philanthropy, a beloved boyfriend who just can't seem to fit in, and of course, her dysfunctional family, all while planning a party that won't only affect the future of her charity, but her own future in society. But Pom is no quitter. She pushes forward and perseveres...until, right in the middle of her party, she discovers the body of one of her biggest donors. Suddenly all her hard work is going up in flames. If she's going to salvage her new life path, she must put on her (incredibly stylish) detective hat again and figure out who wants to bring her down. One more measly little murder mystery shouldn't be that hard, right?
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| Savvy Summers and the Po'boy Perils by Sandra Jackson-OpokuCafé owner Savvy Summers caters a lunch for a friend's business on Chicago's South Side, putting a soul food spin on Creole classics. But when someone poisons a po'boy, leading to a body in the conference room, Savvy and her trusty sous chef, Penny Lopés, investigate to find the killer and save the café's reputation. This fun 2nd in a cozy series includes recipes. For fans of: Abby Collette, Mia P. Manansala. |
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| How to Kill a Crime Writer by Sarah LotzAfter the unexpected death of her bestselling crime novelist mother, insecure Niamh moves into her mom's English country cottage. But things get weird when her mom's super-competent fictional heroine appears in the kitchen claiming her creator was murdered. Though no one else can see the woman, Niamh teams up with her to find the killer in this fair-play mystery that also explores grief. Try this next: Cherie Priest's Grave Reservations. |
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A Trade of Blood
by Robert Jackson Bennett
Detective Ana Dolabra must prove a condemned man's innocence and confront a terrifying magical technology in this fantasy-mystery from the author of The Tainted Cup, winner of the Hugo and World Fantasy awards. Wildly imaginative, sometimes pointed, often hair-raising, and very entertaining, a series that has been a hit with everyone I've recommended it to.--Laura Miller, Slate The heir to one of the Empire's most powerful families sits in jail, accused of murder. His hands are covered in the victim's blood, and he can neither deny his guilt nor explain his actions. But if the great detective Ana Dolabra cannot save him from the noose, the farming canton of Sapirdad will explode into war, threatening to plunge the whole Empire into starvation and chaos. As Ana investigates--her assistant Dinios Kol, as ever, acting as her eyes and ears--she fears her task is even more daunting than it seemed. For this murder is just the latest in a deeper, subtler web of death, woven by a mastermind with an ancient weapon at his disposal. With their customary skill, Ana and Din pursue their adversary through the canton's wild ranges, sprawling ranches, and reeking slaughterhouses. Yet even they are not prepared to learn the horrifying secret behind their opponent's powers.
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Monster in the Moonlight
by Annelise Ryan
Do werewolves exist? That's the question skeptical cryptozoologist Morgan Carter has to answer in the latest entry in this USA Today bestselling mystery series. The discovery of a dead body along Bray Road in Wisconsin bring back memories of The Beast of Bray Road, a werewolf-like creature that is said to inhabit the area. The dead woman has been mutilated by some kind of large animal. The community is in an uproar because they are convinced that the legendary beast has returned. In an effort to prove them wrong, the police bring in cryptozoologist Morgan Carter, who soon finds that the mystery runs considerably deeper than whether or not one mythical predator is on the prowl.
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| City of Promises by Victoria Thompson with Ellen ThompsonFrank and Sarah Malloy's besotted daughter plans to marry a dubious man she just met. Convinced he's a fraudster, they visit lawyer Gideon Bates, only to discover no legal recourse. But Gideon's wife, Elizabeth, who was raised by a confidence artist, develops a plan to con the con man. This "delightfully amusing" (Kirkus Reviews) 8th Counterfeit Lady novel also stars characters from the author's Gaslight mysteries. Author Victoria Thompson sadly died in 2024; this novel was completed by her daughter Ellen. |
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| The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies by Kate WestburyIn 1951 Oxford, England, Gin Bishop is a clever student with no plans to marry the well-to-do man her aristocratic father has selected, while Sidney Braithwaite, a veteran and former spy, studies Latin and Greek. At first, Gin and Sidney annoy each other, but when a kindly librarian is murdered, and they learn he had been tracking a Soviet agent, they team up to investigate in this "cracking good debut" (Kirkus Reviews). For fans of: Susan Elia MacNeal; Jess Armstrong's Ruby Vaughn mysteries. |
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