Saturday, October 3, 2026

This month’s best new mysteries

 
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This Month’s Best New Mysteries
 
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Book cover for Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Agatha Christie and Lucy Foley
A beloved sleuth returns in a whodunit from a Reese’s Book Club alum
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The first continuation novel to ever feature the iconic character, this nostalgic mystery is a must-read
  • In the Swiss Alps, a shocking murder disrupts a glittering winter holiday — and Miss Marple, with her all-seeing eye and shrewd mind, must find a killer among a motley assortment of guests
  • Garnering raves from Bonnie Garmus and Alex Michaelides, who calls it a “total triumph” and declares, “[Miss Marple] couldn’t be in better hands”
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Media mentions for Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Agatha Christie and Lucy Foley MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Witch Trial by Harriet Tyce
The Club author Ellery Lloyd says this is ‘a legal thriller unlike any you’ve ever read’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • What truly happened to Christian Shaw? When the young murder victim’s best friends stand trial, one juror finds his reality unraveling as he begins to question who — and what — he can trust
  • From the author of Blood Orange, who counts Lisa Jewell and Alex Michaelides among her fans
  • Calling this an “utter masterpiece,” Sophie Hannah promises “a perfect, bold ending that no one will see coming”
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Media mentions for Witch Trial by Harriet Tyce MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Housekeeping, The Times, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves
‘Everything Ann Cleeves writes is incredible’ (Richard Osman)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Under an oppressive heat wave, the discovery of a young woman’s body in the swimming pool of a luxurious Devon home sparks an investigation that implicates a powerful local family
  • “Whatever Cleeves comes up with next, I will be reading it. And so should you” (David Baldacci)
  • The creator of investigators such as Shetland detective Jimmy Perez and iconic Vera Stanhope returns with DI Matthew Venn, who Louise Penny praises as a “complex, daring, subtle character”
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Media mentions for The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves MEDIA MENTIONS: People, The Times, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for No Song for the Dead by Jussi Adler-Olsen, Line Holm, and Stine Bolther
A disturbing recording draws the Department Q team into a previously closed case
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The latest installment in the series that started with The Keeper of Lost Causes, which was named one of the 100 Best Thrillers of the Century by The New York Times’ readers
  • Carl Mørck has retired — so when he receives a strange message, he passes it along to his former team, now struggling with a new arrival harboring secrets of her own…
  • Race through this while you wait for season two of Netflix’s Dept. Q!
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Media mentions for No Song for the Dead by Jussi Adler-Olsen, Line Holm, and Stine Bolther MEDIA MENTIONS: The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Forbes, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman
‘It’s a pleasure spending time with Osman’s quirky detectives’ (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When a body is found at an Italian villa, a scrappy team of private detectives finds that a seemingly straightforward case involves more unsavory characters than expected…
  • Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club, which has been adapted into a Netflix movie
  • The latest installment of a fan-favorite series featuring “madcap fun” and “Osman’s trademark wit” (Shari Lapena)
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Media mentions for We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett
The ‘modern Agatha Christie’ (The Sunday Times) is back with a familiar cast!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When a murder derails the stage production of an amateur troupe of actors, two lawyers must comb through evidence to find out what happened
  • Told through emails, documents, and WhatsApp messages, this modern epistolary novel will put your own sleuthing skills to the test!
  • The New York Times Book Review calls it “deliciously twisted” and says, “The whole thing is enhanced by Hallett’s sly observational humor”
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Media mentions for The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Fury in Death by J. D. Robb
‘Readers will be on the edge of their seats’ (Library Journal)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “J. D. Robb’s In Death novels are can’t-miss pleasures” (Harlan Coben)
  • When a biotech executive meets his brutal end at home, Lieutenant Eve Dallas goes in search of a killer fueled by rage — and gets tangled in a web of secrets
  • One of the bestselling authors of all time keeps readers glued to the page
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Media mentions for Fury in Death by J. D. Robb MEDIA MENTIONS: Library Reads, Library Journal
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Spectacular Things
Spectacular Things
By Beck Dorey-Stein
This “unforgettable” Reese’s Book Club pick (People) “fires on all cylinders” (Publishers Weekly). Everyone in their small Maine town agrees that sisters Mia and Cricket, close-knit daughters of a young single parent, are bound for greatness. But as they grow up, they must contend with their mother’s secrets… “Epic” (Reese Witherspoon).
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The River Within
The River Within
By Karen Powell
In this “mesmerizing” novel (Kirkus Reviews), three young people discover their friend’s body in the river flowing through their small English village — sending ripple effects through their lives… “Consistently elegant and absorbing, The River Within is a supremely accomplished first work” (The Minnesota Star Tribune).
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The Last Gift
The Last Gift
By Abdulrazak Gurnah
From a Nobel Prize–winning author comes “a truly powerful novel” (Booklist) about Abbas, a former sailor whose family is transformed when he suffers a collapse and becomes unable to speak. “One to read at leisure and absorb at length… Gurnah is a master storyteller” (Financial Times).
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Death Be Not Proud
Death Be Not Proud
By John Gunther
In this “outstanding” classic (The Washington Post) with over 4,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, a New York Times bestselling author recounts the story of his son Johnny, who died from brain cancer at 17. “If courage is the antidote to pain and grief, the disease and the cure are both in this book” (The New York Times).
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The Ultimate Betrayal
The Ultimate Betrayal
By Kat Martin
Journalist Jessie is willing to risk her life to find her father’s killer — but can bodyguard Brandon, her brother’s best friend, keep her safe? This New York Times bestselling author is a “master of suspenseful romance… Martin doesn’t hold back on the page-turning thrills or steamy love scenes” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Vacancy in Room 10
The Vacancy in Room 10
By Seraphina Nova Glass
A “must-read” (Liv Constantine): After calling her with a shocking confession, Anna’s husband is found dead. And answers may lie in the run-down motel where he was staying… This gripping novel from an Edgar Award–nominated author “manages to maintain tension and intrigue through to the satisfying end” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Women of Chateau Lafayette
The Women of Chateau Lafayette
By Stephanie Dray
“A masterpiece” (Kate Quinn) from the New York Times bestselling author of My Dear Hamilton: The stories of three unforgettable women, each with a connection to a French castle, intertwine from the American Revolution to World War II. “Extraordinary in every aspect… An absolute must-read” (Kristina McMorris).
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Dear Debbie
Dear Debbie
By Freida McFadden
The author behind The Housemaid series delivers a “darkly funny” thriller (Publishers Weekly) with over 182,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! After losing her job and discovering her husband is keeping secrets, Debbie Mullen decides she’s done playing nice. It’s time to take her own advice — and deliver payback to everyone who’s wronged her.
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Winifred Peters Is Not Sorry for Her Loss
Winifred Peters Is Not Sorry for Her Loss
By Louise Jensen Duffy
After burying her husband of 40 years, Winifred receives a surprise inheritance. A chance encounter with a young woman fleeing her marriage leads them to Sydney — and a life-changing friendship! “Such warmth and humor. I cheered for Winifred over and over” (USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh).
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The French Vendetta
The French Vendetta
By Simon Michael
France, 1969: London barrister Charles Holborne is honeymooning in a rural French village, but beneath the vineyards, idyllic vistas, and charming town square, a dangerous tension is simmering. When Charles must defend a client whose life hangs in the balance, no one is safe from the past…
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Moving to Love
Moving to Love
By PJ Fiala
Veteran marine Jeremiah’s life revolves around his motorcycle shop and his sons. Meanwhile, Joci runs her own business while raising a child alone. When their worlds collide, the attraction is undeniable, but someone lurking in the shadows is determined to get Joci out of the picture…
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Detective Emilia Cruz: Six Complete Novels
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This box set includes all six books in a “thrilling series” (NPR)! Emilia Cruz is a barrier-breaking detective in Acapulco — and all her skills will be tested by a corrupt police force, dangerous drug smugglers, and more.
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