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Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense August 2023 |
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Crook Manifesto
by Colson Whitehead
What It's About: A furniture store owner and ex-grifter leaves the straight and narrow path when he needs Jackson 5 tickets for his daughter in 1971 Manhattan.
Reviewers Say: “Whitehead's flair for texture is as sharp as ever…Ray, May, Elizabeth and Pepper in particular are by turns exasperating and aspirational. Life gets thrown at them, and they throw themselves back in return. These are people you crave to catch up with.” (NPR)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book and an eAudiobook.
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The Last Russian Doll
by Kristen Loesch
What It's About: A haunting, epic novel about betrayal, revenge, and redemption follows three generations of Russian women, from the 1917 revolution to the last days of the Soviet Union, and the enduring love story at the center.
Reviewers Say: "A gorgeous saga, filled with mystery and Russian fairytales…a perfect tapestry of tragedy, romance, and survival…an absolutely mesmerizing read.” (Historical Novel Society)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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The Nightingale Affair
by Timothy Mason
What It's About: Twelve years after the death of the serial killer he believed was terrorizing Florence Nightingale and her nurses in Crimea in 1855, Inspector Charles Field discovers a victim with the killer's signature embroidered rose, and must figure out he's dealing with a copycat—or something far worse—before it's too late.
Reviewers Say: "The action alternates between past and present, each switch masterfully heightening the tension. Mason’s superb plotting and well-drawn lead bode well for future installments."(Publishers Weekly)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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Dead Fall
by Brad Thor
What It's About: America's top spy is sent to war-torn Ukraine after a Russian military unit comprised of violent, insane criminals conscripted from their worst prisons and mental asylums goes rogue.
Reviewers Say: "No one in the business does political thrillers quite like Thor...[Dead Fall] is an important, intensely brutal and exciting read that is not to be missed." (Book Reporter)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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The Fires
by Sigridur Hagalin Bjornsdottir
What It's About: When a series of volcanic eruptions threaten most of Iceland's population, volcanologist Anna Arnardóttir, caught between the safety of a nation and her feelings for her children, her lover and her past, embarks on a dangerous journey to saves the lives of the people she loves—and her soul.
Reviewers Say: “This fiercely wrought thriller from Björnsdóttir perfectly balances science and psychology…This explosive tale of adulterous passion is not just for Scandi noir fans.” (Publishers Weekly (Starred Review))
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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The Collector
by Daniel Silva
What It's About: Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.
Reviewers Say: "Over the course of 22 novels featuring Allon, Silva has vacillated between escapism and realpolitik. This installment is a near-perfect combination of both...Relevant and richly entertaining." (Kirkus Reviews)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book and an eAudiobook.
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None of This is True
by Lisa Jewell
What It's About: Popular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifying legacy that puts her life and her family's lives in mortal danger.
Reviewers Say: "With so many versions of events, the ending shatters, leaving readers to decide whose is the truth...[it's] hard to look away from." (Kirkus)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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Everyone Here is Lying
by Shari Lapena
What It's About: A father who had been having an affair that just ended badly discovers his difficult daughter unexpectedly home from school and loses his temper, ultimately discovering he's not the only one harboring secrets when she goes missing several hours later.
Reviewers Say: "The suspense here is real; Lapena does a great job of exposing layers of domestic dishonesty and betrayal one conversation at a time...[Everyone Here Is Lying] succeeds as a domestic thriller and procedural.” (Kirkus)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book and an eAudiobook.
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Lion & Lamb
by James Patterson
What It's About: Rival PIs, Veena Lion and Cooper Lamb work the same intense headline-making case involving an Eagles starting quarterback and his even more famous wife, a Grammy-winning singer, and together, knowing every secret in Philadelphia, prove how two wrongs can make a right.
Reviewers Say: "Patterson and Swierczynski keep the core mystery breezing along, populating it with endearing characters including Cooper’s two preternaturally clever kids and his Rhodesian ridgeback puppy...This is a fun ride." (Publishers Weekly)
In Our Collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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