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Amateur Sleuth

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Drop Dead Sisters is the perfect read for fans of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It and Dial A for Aunties and those who loved shows like Bad Sisters and Dead to Me. In the words of Mindy Kaling: “A mystery about three estranged sisters who accidentally kill someone? Yes, please.”

Author Amelia Diane Coombs had me laughing and gasping as I watched Remi, Eliana, and Maeve work together to hide evidence before the authorities or their loved ones discover what they’ve done. Unfortunately for them, there’s far more to this crime than meets the eye.

Drop Dead Sisters is first in a new series featuring the Finch sisters, and I can’t wait to see what they get up to next. This trio is truly unforgettable.

—Megha Parekh, Editor

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What elements of fate are at work when people escape death? You know the stories—if not for a last-minute detour, they would not be here to tell their tale. It’s creepy and a perfect jumping off point for this spine-chilling short story from New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill.

Martin Lorensen is alive and that makes Special Agent Duvall suspicious. How has this seemingly happy young man avoided certain death twice? While Martin has avoided catastrophes that aren’t usually linked together in an investigation, Duvall is convinced Martin knows more than he’s letting on. But will he believe the truth?

Joe Hill is a master of supernatural horror, with many of his novels and short stories adapted for movies and television. “Ushers” is a macabre twist on the burning question of fate that dares us to look for the shadows all around. You’ll want to keep the lights on for this trip to the dark side.

—Selena James, Editor

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When the days start to chill, I like to curl up with an immersive novel that transports me to another time and place. Historical novelist Gemma Liviero always does that for me! Her newest, An Age of Winters, takes us all the way back to 1625 Bavaria, beset with ice storms, plagues, famine, murders, witches, and missing children.

The Reverend Zacharias Engel is summoned from Rome to put an end to all the catastrophes that have rained down on the village. While the attentions of this mysterious investigator are vied for, the cure he brings might be a worse fate for all.

This is a dark, twisted tale of infanticide, betrayal, and witch hunting, with a supernatural undertone, against a backdrop of fear and suspicion. It is a page turner that will satisfy any reader wanting the perfect escape from their own impending winter.

—Danielle Marshall, Editor

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New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison has been dazzling readers for years and has outdone herself with her new book and protagonist Columbia Jones. Columbia is an author with a massive Taylor Swift–like following—and just as many secrets.

When she dies on the last night of her book tour, the questions abound—not just about the cause of death but about what it took for Columbia to reach the highest echelon of the literary world. Was it just talent, or is there more to the story? Of course there is.

A Very Bad Thing is a truly thrilling and intricate novel about identity, family, and what happens when long buried secrets are finally revealed.

—Liz Pearsons, Editor

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How far would you go to save your people from an ancient goddess’s unforgiving curse? Would you enter a life-and-death race in a rival city—where your odds of survival are zero and your murderer wins a prize? If it were me, I’d probably run for the hills. Lucky for Locris, the cursed nation in question, one of their princesses is a lot braver, or perhaps more brazen, than I.

Sacrificing everything for those she loves, Lia faces down certain death with a healthy dose of fear and an admirable amount of hope. She let me play out my hero fantasies from the safety of my couch, where I snuggled up in a blanket and devoured her witty banter, fiery spirit, and simmering attraction to a mysterious enemy sailor whose charm is irresistible.

Layered with delightful tension and shocking twists, A Tribute of Fire is a must-read for anyone who revels in the romance, cleverness, and brutal justice of Greek mythology. Find your own cozy spot and dive in! The goddess awaits your tribute.

—Megan Sakoi, Editor

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If three generations of Latina widows living reluctantly under the same roof doesn’t strike a little fear in your heart, then you’re braver than I am. That’s for sure. But author Annette Chavez Macias has woven an absolutely delightful multigenerational masterpiece that fans of the movie The Family Stone will surely devour. I, personally, read it in one sitting.

There’s something here for everyone, as we can all relate to how perfectly dysfunctional all families can be.

—Maria Gomez, Editor

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Tony Wirt’s Pike Island was inspired by a childhood visit to a small Minnesota island that was overgrown with vegetation—and just a single house. The house had all of the furnishings of a family—shoes by the front door, canned goods in the cupboard—but was completely deserted.

Our main character in Pike Island, politician Harry Leonard, visited a house much like that as a teenager, but he found a lot more than canned goods. On that dark summer evening, Harry’s curiosity led him into dangerous territory and proved that one night can change your whole life and secrets always have a way of working their way to the surface.

This is the kind of riveting story that required me to read with all the lights on—and heralds Tony Wirt as a rising star in the thriller world.

—Liz Pearsons, Editor

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The Naturalist Society is a novel that enchanted me, reminding me of both the beauty of the natural world and the magic of being truly seen and appreciated by another person.

Together, Beth and her husband, Harry, never quite fit into the boxes of 1880s New York society. Beth is gifted in a magical scientific art—a skill that Harry treasures and fosters in her, unlike many men of that time. They both harbor and respect each other’s secrets. When Harry unexpectedly dies, Beth loses more than just a life partner.

Soon after his death, Beth meets Brandon West and Anton Torrance, Harry’s colleagues from the Naturalist Society (and maybe something more). As she tries to conceal her magical talents from them, she’s confronted with a new kind of spark and connection, one she never could have expected. Could that spark help her find a way to keep her dreams alive? I hope this enchanting novel, the first in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Carrie Vaughn, will pull you under its spell, as it did me.

—Marilyn Brigham, Editor

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Teetering between dark comedy and moving drama, Grave Talk is a novel that made me laugh, cry, and make strange noises doing both at the same time.

Ben and Alice have been left adrift following the loss of their loved ones. Strangers to each other, it is through their annual, bittersweet, comic encounters at their loved ones’ graves (same place, same time, but with a twist) that they find light in the shadow of their grief. As friendship blooms, they are able to reflect on the progress of their sorrow and heartache. I was profoundly moved that at Ben’s and Alice’s lowest points, through their unexpected support of each other, there are buds of laughter, hope, and support that help them to cope with the hardest part of death: life.

This is an uplifting story of second chances and what can happen when you truly believe in yourself. Most importantly, Grave Talk is a heartwarming story of the celebration of life.

—Sammia Hamer, Editor