Monday, August 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 The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion by Alexander McCall Smith
Kirkus Reviews calls this delightful novel ‘catnip for readers’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
  • Isabel Dalhousie is back — and this time, the amateur sleuth must navigate a series of delicate situations in Edinburgh, including a family drama
  • The latest installment of a long-running series called “the literary equivalent of herbal tea and a cozy fire” (The New York Times)
  • “Isabel Dalhousie’s charm is undeniable” (The Sunday Times)
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Media mentions for The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion by Alexander McCall Smith MEDIA MENTION: Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Mortal Enemy Murder Club by Gloria Chao
Perfect for fans of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An unlikely trio of amateur sleuths reluctantly helps a podcaster who believes her life to be in danger
  • Featuring laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected friendships, this lively read will keep you turning pages
  • A new entry in a series Publishers Weekly calls a “breezy, bloodstained ode to female friendship”
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Media mentions for The Mortal Enemy Murder Club by Gloria Chao MEDIA MENTIONS: Parade, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa Perry
Curl up with this brand-new release that ‘bears all the hallmarks of a Richard Osman–style cozy’ (The Guardian)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In an idyllic coastal town, a body washes ashore — and psychotherapist Patricia Philipps must tap into her deep knowledge of the human heart to solve a murder
  • “I need a dozen sequels and a streaming series immediately” (Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of Killers of a Certain Age)
  • A warm British mystery featuring an amateur sleuth and her best friend turned investigative sidekick!
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Media mentions for Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa Perry MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Death Row Club by V.A. Vazquez
An exclusive club, a secret retreat — and murder…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An annual weekend getaway for the children of serial killers turns deadly when a mysterious, uninvited girl arrives — and vanishes by the next morning
  • Picking up raves from Ashley Winstead, ClĂ©mence Michallon, and Karin Slaughter, who calls it “compelling, provocative, and absorbing”
  • A unique twist on the locked-room whodunit “guaranteed to be the thriller everyone is talking about” (Sian Gilbert)
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Media mentions for The Death Row Club by V.A. Vazquez MEDIA MENTIONS: Parade, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan
Heed Publishers Weekly’s warning: ‘This will keep readers up all night’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A woman walks into a police station to report an assault — and then vanishes, leaving in her wake three packages that will tear apart the life of each recipient…
  • DS Judith Lee must draw on all her skills in this “riveting psychological thriller with a hugely satisfying mystery at its heart” (Evelyn Clarke)
  • Mad Mabel author Sally Hepworth raves, “I had at least three gasp-out-loud moments. And that ending!”
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Media mentions for Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Indie Darling by Lauren Nossett
A performer is attacked on stage — and the ambulance transporting her vanishes
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Forget Me Not author Stacy Willingham says, “Lauren Nossett has constructed a twisty mystery you won’t want to put down”
  • The disappearance of a magnetic singer in Nashville pulls PI Kelly Williams into a haunting case in this “propulsive, glittery” read (Lisa Unger)
  • “Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid should take note” (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Indie Darling by Lauren Nossett MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Killer Vibes by Jack Friday
‘Peter Key is my new favorite amateur sleuth’ (Elle Cosimano)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Everything you want in a great mystery” (Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle)
  • Peter’s only goal as a private investigator is to do as little work as possible, but an unexpected inheritance — and a mountain of debt — will put his uncle’s death in a whole new light…
  • A “masterfully plotted” series starter (May Cobb) that will give you plenty to look forward to
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Media mentions for Killer Vibes by Jack Friday MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for No Prisoners by Ellis Blake
A ‘high-wire act of crackling suspense’ (Blake Crouch)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The baffling disappearance of her devoted husband sends physicist Hannah Lyon on a desperate search for answers
  • Secrets from the past slowly unravel in this gripping novel with “a stunning conclusion” (Booklist)
  • “I couldn’t put it down, even when my pulse was hammering from the stress the characters were putting me through” (Meg Gardiner)
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Media mentions for No Prisoners by Ellis Blake MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By John Berendt
This record-breaking New York Times bestseller and modern classic explores the lush city of Savannah, Georgia — and the gunshots that rang out from its most storied mansions one misty morning. “Makes the reader want to book a bed-and-breakfast for an extended weekend at the scene of the crime” (The New York Times Book Review).
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Undone
Undone
By Karin Slaughter
A “high-octane” New York Times bestseller (Library Journal): Doctor Sara Linton and detective Will Trent are thrust into a desperate investigation after a young woman narrowly escapes the grasp of a serial killer. “A complicated spider web of secrets and tangles” (Los Angeles Times).
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The Education of an Idealist
The Education of an Idealist
By Samantha Power
A New York Times bestseller named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Time, The Economist, and many more: A Pulitzer Prize winner and former UN ambassador reflects on the defining moments of a life spent navigating conflicts around the globe in this “must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world” (Barack Obama).
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The Passions of Chelsea Kane
The Passions of Chelsea Kane
By Barbara Delinsky
From a New York Times bestselling author hailed as “a first-rate storyteller” (The Boston Globe): After her adoptive mother dies, Chelsea sets out to learn about her biological parents. Guided by a single clue, she discovers someone is determined to stop her from uncovering the dark secrets of the past…
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White Oleander
White Oleander
By Janet Fitch
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick that captivated a generation: When her mother commits an unthinkable act, Astrid is unmoored — and must fight for her own survival. “This is what you’re after when you’re browsing the shelves for something good to read” (Elizabeth Berg).
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Acceptable Losses
Acceptable Losses
By Irwin Shaw
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Lions: Literary agent Roger Damon begins to lose control of his high-powered life when he receives a threatening phone call from someone who claims to know his darkest secrets…
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Daggers Drawn
Daggers Drawn
By Collected Authors
Get ready to read late into the night with this page-turning collection of 19 award–winning crime stories from internationally bestselling authors such as Ian Rankin, Jeffery Deaver, Denise Mina, and more.
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Never Say Never
Never Say Never
By Danielle Steel
A 2025 New York Times bestseller from “the world’s most popular author” (Booklist): After a shocking confession from her husband of over two decades, Oona escapes to a gorgeous home in the French countryside — and makes a surprising connection with her neighbor.
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Full House
Full House
By Janet Evanovich
A New York Times bestseller hailed as a “fun, funny, and exhilarating romp” (RT Book Reviews): Single mother Billie is content with her life — but when wealthy businessman Nick barrels into it at the same time that she begins receiving threats from a mysterious intruder, everything changes…
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No Obvious Cause
No Obvious Cause
By Valerie Keogh
In this riveting Irish crime novel, Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West investigates a baffling string of violent crimes sweeping Dublin’s suburbs. When victims’ advocate Edel Johnson, whose husband’s murder he once investigated, becomes a target, Mike races to unravel the truth before it’s too late.
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The Last Postcard
The Last Postcard
By Laura Madeleine
After she’s accused of murder in 1920s Spain, Alejandra flees to Morocco to start a new life. Fifty years later, a struggling author discovers a postcard from a missing woman — and is pulled into her story of scandal and betrayal… A stunning dual-timeline novel and brand-new release!
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