Mystery
The rook : a novel
O'Malley, Daniel.
SCIENCE FICTION O'Malley, Daniel
Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
In this supernatural spy thriller, Myfanwy Thomas - a woman with amnesia - discovers she's a high-ranking member of a secret British organization called the Chequy, which is dedicated to protecting the world from supernatural threats. She must uncover a traitor within the Chequy who stole her memories, all while battling dangerous supernatural entities and navigating her own newly acquired, and potentially deadly, ability.
None shall sleep
Marney, Ellie, author.
YOUNG ADULT FICTION Marney Ellie
Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult
Eighteen-year-olds Emma Lewis and Travis Bell, recruited by the FBI to interview juvenile serial killers, must turn to a notorious teenage sociopath to help track down a new murderer.
(For those who miss "Hannibal") You probably thought I was going to suggest "Red Dragon" (the inspiration for the show), but instead I'm going to step outside the box. Ellie Marney's novel is basically the young adult version of "The Silence of the Lambs," but with a fresh take that still delivers on murder with a side of sophistication. If you loved "Hannibal's" blend of criminal profiling, characters with depth, and a sense of foreboding, this one absolutely deserves a spot on your TBR! -Madison C
The gone world
Sweterlitsch, Tom, author.
SCIENCE FICTION Sweterlitsch, Tom
Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Time-travel secret agent Shannon Moss visits future time periods for clues about a Navy SEAL astronaut's murdered family and the disappearance of his teenage daughter, a case that is complicated by the SEAL's and Shannon's own impact on the timeline.
(For those who miss "The OA") If "The OA" left you craving stories that bend time, blur reality, and explore the soul without offering easy answers, Tom Sweterlitsch's novel is your next must-read. With time travel and alternative realities, philosophical and psychological depth, and cosmic stakes, "The Gone World" delivers a mind-expanding thriller that captures all the elements that made "The OA" so unforgettable. -Madison C
The ladies of the secret circus
Sayers, Constance, author.
SCIENCE FICTION Sayers Constanc
Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Paris, 1925: To enter the Secret Circus is to enter a world of wonder--a world where women weave illusions of magnificent beasts, carousels take you back in time, and trapeze artists float across the sky. Bound to her family's circus, it's the only world Cecile Cabot knows until she meets a charismatic young painter and embarks on a passionate affair that could cost her everything. Virginia, 2004: Lara Barnes is on top of the world, but when her fiancé disappears on their wedding day every plan she has for the future comes crashing down. Desperate, Lara's search for answers unexpectedly lead to her great-grandmother's journals. Swept into a story of a dark circus and ill-fated love, secrets about Lara's family history come to light and reveal a curse that has been claiming payment from the women in her family for generations. A curse that might be tied to her fiancé's mysterious fate.
(For those who miss "Carnivàle") If you miss the eerie, magical brilliance of Carnivàle, Constance Sayers' novel, "The Ladies of the Circus" is a worthwhile substitute! Blending dark magic, buried family secrets, and a mysterious traveling circus, this story weaves a tale of love, loss, and legacy. Fans of the show will be sure to appreciate this novel's blend of supernatural intrigue and haunting atmosphere. -Madison C
These silent woods : a novel
Grant, Kimi Cunningham, author.
FICTION Grant Kimi
Mystery, Thriller
No electricity, no family, no connection to the outside world. For eight years, Cooper and his young daughter, Finch, have lived in isolation in a remote cabin in the northern Appalachian woods. And that's exactly the way Cooper wants it, because he's got a lot to hide. Finch has been raised on the books filling the cabin's shelves and the beautiful but brutal code of life in the wilderness. But she's starting to push back against their sheltered life. The only people who know they exist are Scotland, an overly friendly hermit with murky intentions, and Cooper's old friend, Jake, who visits each winter to bring them supplies. But this year, Jake doesn't show up, setting off an irreversible chain of events that reveals just how precarious their situation really is.
(Into the Woods I Go!) Are you hoping to mix some mystery with your forested getaway? Kimi Cunningham Grant's novel invites you into a secluded cabin deep in the woods, where the very silence hides secrets. Suspenseful and heartfelt, "These Silent Woods" is full of slow-building tension and an atmospheric setting that's perfect for those who love a little shadow in their sunshiny vacations. -Madison C
Summers at the Saint
Andrews, Mary Kay, 1954- author.
FICTION Andrews Mary
Mystery, Romance
Welcome to the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel, where traditions run deep and scandals run deeper. . . . Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as "the Saint." If you grew up coming here, you were "a Saint." If you came from the wrong side of the river, you were "an Ain't." Traci Eddings was one of those outsiders whose family wasn't rich enough or connected enough to vacation here. But she could work here. One fateful summer she did, and married the boss's son. Now, she's the widowed owner of the hotel, determined to see it return to its glory days, even as staff shortages and financial troubles threaten to ruin it. Enlisting a motley crew of recently hired summer help-including the daughter of her estranged best friend-Traci has one summer season to turn it around. But new information about a long-ago drowning at the hotel threatens to come to light, and the tragic death of one of their own brings Traci to the brink of despair. And it will take all the wits and guts she has to see wrongs put to right, to see guilty parties put in their place, and maybe even to find a new romance along the way.
(Waterside Escapes!) What's a luxurious escape without a smidge of mystery? Mary Kay Andrews' novel will whisk you away to a glamorous seaside resort full of secrets, scandals, and even a little summer romance. Balancing beach-read vibes with mysterious alibis, this book will transport you to sun-soaked days where anything can happen. -Madison C
Death on the Nile : a Hercule Poirot mystery
Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976.
MYSTERY Christie, Agatha
Mystery
Linnet Doyle is young, beautiful, and rich. She's the girl who has everything-including the man her best friend loves. Linnet and her new husband take a cruise on the Nile, where they meet the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot. It should be an idyllic trip, yet Poirot has a vague, uneasy feeling that something is dangerously amiss.
(Get away on a Cruise!) So, admittedly, a book with a title that includes the word "Death" doesn't exactly scream "fun, relaxing vacation." But this Agatha Christie classic will be sure to take any reader away on a fun, mystery-filled trip on the great Nile River. Who says you can't enjoy a vacation with a splash of murder? -Madison C
The case of the bizarre bouquets : an Enola Holmes mystery
Nancy. Springer
jFICTION Springer Nancy
Mystery, Kids
Fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes, disguised as a beautiful woman, finds clues in floral bouquets as she searches for the missing Dr. Watson, a companion of her famous older brother, Sherlock.--CIP.
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Enola Holmes and the elegant escapade
Nancy Springer
YOUNG ADULT FICTION Springer Nancy
Mystery
Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes's younger sister and self-declared finder of lost persons and things, is determined to find her friend, Lacy Cecily, a confused young Baronet's daughter on the run from her father's devious schemes.
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Enola Holmes and the black barouche
Nancy Springer
YOUNG ADULT FICTION Springer Nancy
Mystery
When professional typist Letitia Glover is desperate to learn more about the fate of her twin sister Flossie, Enola enlists the help of her brother Sherlock and her friend Tewky to investigate Flossie's husband, the sudden death of his first wife, and the mysterious appearance of a black barouche.
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(For those who miss "Inside Job") If you miss "Inside Job's" chaotic energy, satirical bite, and wild deep dive into conspiracy theories, Daniel O'Malley's novel will be sure to fill the void. With dark humor, a secret supernatural government agency, and just enough absurdity to make you question if anything is real, "The Rook" is will satisfy any "Inside Job" fan left adrift! -Madison C