Freyja, by Margret Ann Thors
The Icelandic setting is the big appeal in this author’s inaugural effort. Traumatized protagonist, trying to remember her past before tragedy can ruin her present.
Read MoreThe Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton, by Jennifer N. Brown
A history-mystery! Jennifer N. Brown takes a genuine mystery from the tumultuous period of Tudor England and Henry VIII, and spins a tale of mystery, murder, and suspense. Great to take along on vacation.
Read MoreThe Keeper, by Tana French
Third and final novel of the Cal Hooper trilogy, The Keeper is a gripping mystery, set in beautiful rural Ireland, with a very appealing protagonist. French is so much more than a mystery writer, although she is expert at that.
Read MoreJackson Brodie Novels, by Kate Atkinson
Best read in order for maximum enjoyment, the Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson is great fun, with the protagonist someone you will enjoy spending time with.
Read MoreAfter That, the Dark, the Fifth Cameron Winter Mystery by Andrew Klavan
The fifth in the Cameron Winter Mystery series, Winter finds love, and a past case finds him, threatening his newfound stability and peace. Well written, highly suspenseful with great plotting and propulsive action.
Read MoreDissolution, by Nicholas Binge
A science fiction, suspenseful novel about time travel, the purpose and meaning of memories, with a female, eighty-something protagonist. Great summer adventure reading.
Read MoreWild Dark Shore, by Charlotte McConaghy
Intriguing mystery set on a remote subantarctic island of great natural beauty. Highly recommended.
Read MoreJulie Chan Is Dead, by Liann Zhang
Good beginning, then takes a turn to an asinine ending. Forgettable, avoidable.
Read MoreBeautiful Ugly, by Alice Feeney
Another twisty Gordian knot of mystery from Alice Feeney. Just ignore the tiresome feminist banalities.
Read MoreThe Blue Hour, by Paula Hawkins
A twisted psychological thriller set in a wildly beautiful island, equal parts creative art, sex, and murder.
Read MoreA Woman Underground, by Andrew Klavan
The fourth book in the excellent Cameron Winter mystery series by Andrew Klavan.
Read MoreWe Solve Murders, by Richard Osman
Richard Osman returns with a new cast of amateur murder detectives. You will probably grow to love them as much as the Thursday Murder Club gang.
Read MoreConclave, by Robert Harris
Due to be released as a movie in November 2024, be sure to read this page-turning suspense novel now.
Read MoreBig Time, by Ben H. Winters
Part suspenseful action page turner, part speculation on the meaning of time in our lives, Winters delivers as both an entertaining and thoughtful writer.
Read MoreMurder Road, by Simone St. James
If you like ghosts with your serial murder, you will enjoy St James’s latest— set on a lonely stretch of road in backwoods Michigan.
Read MoreThe Hunter, by Tana French
The second book in a mystery series by French; enjoy the suspenseful story of an American making his home in rural Ireland, and the trouble that finds him here, despite his desire for a peaceful life.
Read MoreAnna O, by Matthew Blake
In the spirit of A.J. Flynn and Ruth Ware, you will enjoy this suspenseful mystery from Matthew Blake.
Read MoreThe Future, by Naomi Alderman
A dystopic, tech thriller that asks big questions about humanity, freedom, technology, and whether we can survive and thrive.
Read MoreBirnam Wood, by Eleanor Catton
Psychological thriller with more than a nod to Shakespeare. Good for book groups, as you’ll want to share with others.
Read MoreZero Days, by Ruth Ware
Ruth Ware dives into the world of information security and its dark side, affecting everyone who uses an app, phone, digital banking, which means everyone. Exciting, dangerous, and fast-paced, great suspenseful mystery.
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