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The Mist by Ragnar Jonasson; translated by Victoria Cribb What it is: the twisty, suspenseful final entry in the acclaimed Hidden Iceland trilogy starring Reykjavik Inspector Hulda Hermannsdottir. The series' inventive chronology follows Hulda's career from its end (depicted in the 1st book, The Darkness) to its early years, detailed here.
What it's about: Hulda is haunted by personal events that occurred in December 1987, but is back at work, perhaps too soon, in February 1988, investigating both a missing young woman, who'd been traveling the country, and the discovery of two bodies at a remote farmhouse where an older couple had taken in a stranger during a storm. | |
All We Buried by Elena Taylor What it is: For fans of Julia Keller and Sheena Kamal, All We Buried introduces Sheriff Elizabeth "Bet" Rivers in the debut title of the series. What it's about: When an unidentified victim is found in the lake near her family’s Washington State mountain community, interim sheriff Bet Rivers investigates a recurring nightmare from her childhood to uncover long-held secrets. Reviewers say: "Well-crafted...Taylor skillfully sets the scene, describing the distinctive local landscape [while] the introspective, conflicted Bet proves her mettle. Readers will look forward to her next outing."-- Publishers Weekly
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Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee 1922 India: In his 4th outing, Calcutta police detective Captain Sam Wyndham heads to an ashram to fight his opium addiction, but on his way, he thinks he sees a man he knew nearly 20 years ago in England, a killer he thought was dead. Then, a murder at the ashram leads Sgt. Surendranath "Surrender-not" Bannerjee to come help Sam investigate.
Don't miss: the flashbacks to 1905 England, which provide fascinating details about Sam's background.
For fans of: well-wrought locked-room mysteries, richly described historical stories, Barbara Cleverly's Detective Joe Sandilands mysteries, and Sujata Massey's Perveen Mistry novels. | |
Remain Silent by Susie Steiner What it's about: Juggling unexpected domestic disputes to achieve a work-life balance, a middle-aged mother of two and part-time employee of the Cambridgeshire cold cases department tackles the most dangerous assignment of her career in the hanging death of a Lithuanian immigrant. About the series: This is the third title in the Manon Bradshaw British mystery series. To start with the first book, check out Missing, Presumed and follow with Persons Unknown. Reviewers say: "Readers will be buoyed by the brilliance of Steiner's dark humor and the power of her narrative. Recommend this to fans of Kate Atkinson, Tana French, and, of course, Val McDermid." --Booklist
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The King's Evil by Andrew Taylor What it is: From the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the time of King Charles II. What it's about: The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic consequences. James Marwood, a traitor's son, is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known to Marwood - as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett. Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out. If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himself...
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Dead on the Vine by Elle Brooke White The setup: After she inherits her uncle's California farm, Charlotte Finn leaves Chicago and career disappointment to start over, with help from her two best friends from childhood, siblings Beau and Diane.
The problem: Not everyone is friendly, the farm's a money pit, and Charlotte finds a dead body on the property -- which means she needs to figure out how to make the farm profitable and solve a murder.
Don't miss: the clever baby pig named Horse and the ladybug named Mrs. Robinson. | | One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson What it's about: Attending the Edinburgh Arts Festival, restless former detective Jackson Brodie witnesses a road rage attack that draws him and other witnesses -- including a housewife and a crime novelist -- into danger.
For fans of: clever crime novels with intriguing, well-drawn characters.
Series alert: This is the 2nd Jackson Brodie novel; there's also a BBC television series, Case Histories, based on the books. | | Mumbo Gumbo Murder by Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran What happens: During Jazz Fest in New Orleans, scrapbooking store owner Carmela and her best friend, Ava, investigate the murder of their antiques shop owner friend -- but Carmela's cop boyfriend is not happy with their efforts nor that Carmela's ex has opened a store next to hers.
Read this next: If you enjoy this 16th Scrapbook mystery and want another romantic, cozy read that's centered around a musical event in Louisiana, try Ellen Byron's fun Fatal Cajun Festival. | | A Capitol Death by Lindsey Davis What happens: In 89 C.E. Rome, the city prepares to celebrate Emperor Domitian's military successes with a large festival, and a project manager falls to his death. Was it suicide or a political assassination? Private informer Flavia Albia tries to find out, uncovering unsettling truths about the victim and a disturbing number of suspects.
Series alert: This is the richly detailed, atmospheric 7th Flavia Albia mystery; the 8th entry, The Grove of the Caesars, comes out this month. Fans of the author's Marcus Didius Falco series will recognize Flavia as his captivating daughter. | | Spider Web by Earlene Fowler Starring: Benni Harper Ortiz, the director of a folk art museum in a California college town; Gabe Ortiz, Benni's husband, who's the chief of police of San Celinas and a Vietnam veteran.
What it's about: Set in 1998, Benni's planning a Memory Festival street fair, but it's all upended when a sniper injures local cops, causing Gabe's PTSD to resurface and Benni to investigate the incidents. Meanwhile, Benni's dad faces unwelcome matchmaking from family members.
Series alert: This 15th entry in a quilt-centric series will please cozy fans who enjoy a cast of quirky characters and small-town charm. | |
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