Another week, another stack of books for your reading pile. Happy reading, folks.
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Nicholas Meyer, Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell
(Mysterious Press)
“Nicholas Meyer’s stirring story of the turning point of World War I reveals the key roles played by Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson. Based on historical facts, it is thrilling, full of surprises, yet poignant in its portrayal of the aging partners. Please continue to dig up these lost accounts, Mr. Meyer!”
– Leslie S. Klinger
CM Ewan, The house search
(Main Central Station)
“I read this in one unplanned, whirlwind binge. The perfect read for one binge. A gripping, minimalist treat with tightly plotted content.”
–Catherine Steadman
Fiona Barton, Talking to strangers
(Berkley)
“Another fiendishly constructed crime novel from Fiona Barton that sheds light on the dirty underbelly of the dating scene. I predict a bestseller.”
–Penny Batchelor
Dawn Kurtagich, The madness
(Graydon House)
“Wildly feminist and fantastically sinister, Madness is Welsh Gothic literature at its most intoxicating. Dawn Kurtagich truly is the Queen of the Dark, and she beautifully revisits Bram Stoker’s Dracula to deliver a story that is clever, fresh and frightening in equal measure. This book envelops you like a ghost and doesn’t let go.”
–Josh Winning
Bea Fitzgerald, Then it got dark
(Sourcebooks)
“The various ways in which these contestants, most of whom identify as queer, get together or form relationships are mostly kept secret, but seem like real love on a reality show… Fitzgerald’s gripping ‘Whydunit’ will keep readers focused on the lights and drama of the reality show as they try to figure out what really happened when things turned deadly.”
–Library Journal
LJ Shepherd, The trials of Lila Dalton
(Poisoned pen pressure)
“LJ Shepherd is one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction. In The Trials of Lila Dalton she creates a psychological tour de force reminiscent of Dennis Lehane. Magnificent, ambitious and achingly atmospheric, it may be the cleverest novel I’ve read all year.”
–Kia Abdullah
Anna Downes, Red River Road
(Minotaur)
“This fast-paced thriller documents a true journey through hell and ultimately comes to a conclusion that is both terrifying and shocking, turning everything we have previously believed on its head.”
–First clue
Ann Cleeves, The Dark Women
(Minotaur)
“Haunting… Multiple narrators and a core cast of well-drawn characters add depth to the story and advance the series’ story arc. Cleeves’ fans will be thoroughly satisfied.”
–Publishers Weekly
Martin Edwards, The house on Graveyard Lane
(Press poisoned pen)
“If you haven’t read Martin Edwards’ books, you’re in for a treat. His books are wonderful, full of engaging characters, intelligent plots and great writing. I’m a huge fan!”
–Louise Penny
Candace Nola, Demons in my bloodstream
(Skull Press)
“Candace Nola has created a masterpiece of blood and splatter with her debut novel, Demons In My Bloodstream. The stories are brutal, the horror relentless. This is a nightmare that will stick to your skin long after you’ve read the blood-soaked pages of her book. You won’t forget these stories anytime soon, if ever.”
–Nuzo Onoh
