Lemont Public Library District: Future Fiction Favorites: August 2026

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Deceptions
by Jeffery Deaver

The New York Times bestselling author and master of suspense returns with a devious collection, featuring two never-before published stories in which fan favorites Colter Shaw, adapted for TV (CBS's Tracker, starring Justin Hartley), and Lincoln Rhyme are united by the layers of deception taking over New York City. No stranger to the cat-and-mouse chase, Jeffery Deaver brings his chops to Deceptions, where every story unearths trickery and the truths that lie buried deep under.

The Shadow Friends: A Thriller
by Tess Gerritsen

From New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen comes a harrowing and emotional thriller where ghosts of the Cold War return with a vengeance--and cannot be outrun. Forced to question every allegiance, the Martini Club must rely on the skills they tried to leave behind. Because in this game of revenge and deception, the past never dies--it just hides in the shadows.

When Lemons Give You Life
by Anna Johnston

From the author of the beloved feel-good debut The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife comes a heart-stirring novel about family, second chances, and the lengths we go for those we love. Six decades of life have given retired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow all the lemons he can handle, so he breaks into the nursing home kitchen to bake himself one last tart. It's supposed to be his final meal but the act of cooking stirs a dormant joy. Yet behind the apron is a lie so big it could destroy the one thing Griff has left to protect. But the truth has a way of boiling over, and Griff and his sister Lisa may discover a recipe for forgiveness.

God's Country
by William Kent Krueger

From the New York Times bestselling author of The River We Remember, a new mystery in the wildly popular Cork O'Connor series, God's Country is an action-packed thrill ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

That Night
by Gillian McAllister

NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX! From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an electrifying thriller about three siblings torn apart by the cover-up of a death while on a family vacation in Italy. With the incredible twists and turns and a unique look at family relationships that McAllister has become known for, That Night is the ultimate summer thriller that asks: what would you do to protect your family?

Big Little Truths
by Liane Moriarty

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES, THE RUNAWAY PHENOMENON THAT INSPIRED THE MEGAHIT HBO SERIES In this highly anticipated sequel, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women's lives, shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths with wit and compassion. Whether you've read Big Little Lies or not, this is the perfect novel for longtime fans and new readers alike.

Delusional: A Michael Bennett Thriller
by James Patterson

Detective Michael Bennett and army-sniper-turned-NYPD-officer Rob Trilling travel to Montana to investigate a case that crosses state borders and family lines. In New York City, a series of deadly bombs explodes. Across the river, a military base is burglarized for munitions. In Montana, violence and arson rock a small town outside of Bozeman. Are the incidents related?

The Unknown
by Riley Sager

Struggling actress Marin Keane lands a role in a major motion picture about the unsolved mystery of New Avalon, an island in Vermont. A century ago, it was a commune for spiritual mediums--until they all vanished. The only trace of them was five dresses hanging from the branches of an old oak tree. Some locals say they simply left. Others think they were murdered. But the prevailing opinion, thanks to a diary left behind by one of the vanished, is that a seance gone wrong conjured something supernatural that took them all one by one.

The Secrets We Hide: A North Falls Thriller
by Karin Slaughter

The next thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author. 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But when gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth...

The True Meaning of Love
by Danielle Steel

An uplifting new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers.