| The Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictDorothy L. Sayers, a cofounder of the Detection Club, wants to prove to the male members that the women writers are just as worthy. So in 1931, she teams up with Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy to solve a real murder. Read-alikes: Colleen Cambridge's Phyllida Bright mysteries; Nicola Upson's Josephine Tey mysteries; Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair. |
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The quiet librarian
by Allen Eskens
In Minnesota, quiet librarian Hana Babic, once known as Nura Divjak, must confront her violent past as the legendary warrior Night Mora when a detective informs her of her best friend's murder, forcing her to protect her grandson while unraveling a deadly mystery tied to her family's tragic history in war-torn Bosnia.
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Death of a smuggler
by M. C. Beaton
Hamish's hopes for a peaceful break are dashed when a murder, a missing man and a family feud disrupt his Highland village, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Death of a Spy.
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| Schooled in Murder by Victoria GilbertThis bookish series starter introduces Jen Dalton, the director of a Virginia university campus writing center and a mystery writer. Happening upon a body in the library, Jen teams up with a librarian, a cafeteria manager, and a psychologist to solve the case. Read-alikes: Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's mysteries; Miranda James' Cat in the Stacks novels. |
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| The Dark Hours by Amy JordanIn this gripping dual timeline debut, retired Garda detective Julia Harte is relieved to hear the serial killer she put away in 1994 has died. Then she learns that a copycat crime has occurred in Cork and she's needed on the disturbing case, forcing her to leave her rural home behind and face old demons. For other crime novels set in Ireland, try Tana French's Dublin Police Squad series or Dervla McTiernan's Cormac Reilly books. |
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| The Lost House by Melissa LarsenAgnes' grandfather left Iceland for California 40 years ago after villagers blamed him for killing his wife and child. With him dead and a podcaster wanting to explore the cold case, Agnes travels to her ancestral home hoping to clear his name and finds herself looking into a new death in this "haunting whodunit" (Kirkus Reviews). Read-alikes: Scandinavian crime novels by Camilla Läckberg or Ragnar Jónasson. |
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Untouchable
by Michael Lawson
Washington DC troubleshooter Joe DeMarco is tasked with investigating the execution of billionaire Brandon Cartwright, uncovering links to the President of the United States, while navigating the dangerous world of the rich and powerful amidst a web of deception and high-stakes politics.
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| Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando MurrinThough he's still mourning his husband's death, London chef Paul Delamare agrees to teach a culinary course for an injured friend. But after Paul finds his pal dead, he becomes the prime suspect and needs to clear his name. This amusing debut by a chef/food writer features a closed circle of suspects, recipes, and a bit more edge than some cozies. Read-alike: Jessa Maxwell's The Golden Spoon. |
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| Dead in the Frame by Stephen SpotswoodAfter the evidence points her way, famed detective Lillian Pentecost is arrested for murder in 1947 New York. While Lillian, who has multiple sclerosis and lots of enemies, tries to survive jail, her determined assistant, Willowjean "Will" Parker, searches for the real killer in this suspenseful 5th series entry. Read-alikes: Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mysteries; Lev AC Rosen's Evander Mills novels. |
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Wild dark shore
by Charlotte McConaghy
On a remote island near Antarctica, the Salt family's fragile existence is upended by the arrival of Rowan, a mysterious woman who washes ashore during a storm, forcing them to confront rising dangers and the hope of rebuilding trust amidst isolation and loss.
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