Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Mysteries ---------------------------------- Last One Out by Jane Harper An Australian ghost town provides the backdrop to this haunting novel - David Baldacci says, “Harper is peerless in creating an avalanche of suspense” - A set of footprints is the only clue about her son Sam’s last moments — and Ro suspects the crumbling community from which her child disappeared has more secrets to uncover… - The latest from a crime novelist with fans in Marian Keyes, Ann Cleeves, and Stephen King, who says, “I love Jane Harper’s Australia-based mysteries” Media Praise: The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7160?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/last-one-out-by-jane-harper?granted... A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz Jump right into a clever series ‘in peak form’ (<I>Publishers Weekly</I>) - A delightful, metafictional whodunit that’s perfect for fans of classic British mysteries - Hollywood has finally come knocking… but as the movie adaptation of Hawthorne and Horowitz’s first case begins to film, the star is murdered - Match wits against pugnacious former detective inspector Daniel Hawthorne — but the author will “keep you guessing until the very last page” (<i>Town & Country</i>) Media Praise: NPR, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7197?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-deadly-episode-by-anthony-horowit... The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke ‘In the running for the best mystery of 2026’ (Stephen King) - <I>The New York Times</i> is raving about this brilliantly crafted read: “Christie, Conan Doyle, Carr… Now, enter Clarke” - Six writers, a reclusive author, a secluded island — and murder: The ingredients are all here for lovers of classic Golden Age mysteries - A collaboration between two beloved longtime writers Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7198?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-ending-writes-itself-by-evelyn-... Death Times Seven by Anne Perry Jeffery Deaver is raving about this ‘towering achievement from a towering talent’ - The final novel by the late <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the <i>Charlotte and Thomas Pitt</i> and <i>William Monk</i> series - In 1913, lives hang in the balance as junior attorney Daniel Pitt seeks to prove two men’s innocence in separate crimes - “The more you read, the more you want to know, and you can’t stop. <i>Death Times Seven</i> is irresistible!” (Jane Smiley) Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7289?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/death-times-seven-by-anne-perry?gra... Clawed and Dangerous by Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown Something spookier than Halloween arrives in the small town of Crozet… - You’ll want to curl up right away with this latest installment in a beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling cozy series - When multiple townspeople are found dead, Harry and her furry sleuths must find the connection among the victims to unmask a killer in their midst - A rollicking mystery unfolds as Harry’s community prepares for a Halloween bash Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7194?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/clawed-and-dangerous-by-rita-mae-br... Too Close to Home by Seraphina Nova Glass The idyllic lives of three housewives turn upside down one fateful Labor Day weekend - “Fans of Liane Moriarty’s suburban thrillers will be delighted by Glass’s commitment to jaw-dropping twists” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review) - From the Edgar Award–nominated author of <I>On a Quiet Street</I> - Dark humor, wild twists, and domestic intrigue will keep the pages turning, and “each chapter leaves readers wanting more” (<i>Booklist</i>) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7199?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/too-close-to-home-by-seraphina-nova... Mrs. Shim Is a Killer by Kang Jiyoung ‘A spectacular final standoff’ (<I>The Guardian</I>) awaits in this Korean bestseller - In this darkly comic read, a middle-aged widow’s reply to a vague job posting leads to a surprising discovery of a new set of skills… - Featuring an unforgettable protagonist who accidentally becomes an assassin - <i>Publishers Weekly</I> calls this “sharp and satisfying” novel “a rich narrative stuffed with surprises” Media Praise: The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7290?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/mrs-shim-is-a-killer-by-kang-jiyoun... The Dead Can’t Make a Living by Ed Lin See why this brand-new release comes ‘highly recommended’ by Lee Child - Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>The Sympathizer</i>, is a fan of this series, calling it “smart” and “stylish” - The last thing food stand owner Jing-nan expects to come across one evening is a corpse — and his curiosity about the victim will send him on a high-stakes investigation through his community - Set in the vibrant city of Taipei, this novel features “cheeky humor and a team of investigators you’ll want to hang with” (<I>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7201?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-dead-can-t-make-a-living-by-ed-... The Monk by Tim Sullivan <I>The Irish Times</I> says this ‘absolute treat’ is perfect for fans of P. D. James - Hailed as “contemporary crime fiction at its finest” by <i>Publishers Weekly</I> - DS George Cross navigates an unexpected family reunion while investigating the strange murder case of a most unlikely victim - Stephen Fry is “in love with George Cross, a perfect detective for our time and for all time” Media Praise: The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7268?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-monk-by-tim-sullivan-2026-05-01... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-mysteries-books?gran... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Mysteries email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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