Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Mysteries ---------------------------------- The Crossroads by C. J. Box ‘I’ve got a cup of hot tea and a Joe Pickett novel, so who has it better than me?’ (Stephen King) - Game warden Pickett has just been shot at the crossroads of three different ranches. Now, his daughters set out to investigate each of the dangerous families named prime suspects… - Adapted by Paramount+ into a hit miniseries - Find out why Megan Miranda, author of Reese’s Book Club pick <I>The Last House Guest</i>, “devoured this book in a single, breathless sitting” Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6602?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-crossroads-by-c-j-box?granted_a... I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig A former serial killer’s fresh start goes awry in this laugh-out-loud read - Just after Carol moves in to her well-appointed retirement home, another resident drops dead — only this time, she really didn’t do it… - “Witty, fast-paced, and plenty surprising… It’s a delightfully twisted romp” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) - This unique novel combines a page-turning mystery with brilliant humor — a perfect pick for fans of Richard Osman Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6607?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/i-m-not-the-only-murderer-in-my-ret... It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica ‘Cancel your plans’ (Chris Whitaker) for this smash-hit <i>New York Times</i> bestseller - Already being adapted into a TV series! - Courtney’s idyllic vacation spirals out of control when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage — and her niece missing - Find out why Ruth Ware, Jeneva Rose, and Megan Miranda are all fans of Mary Kubica, whose “incredibly twisted” latest (Ashley Elston) won’t disappoint Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6693?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-s-not-her-by-mary-kubica?granted... The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera Ashley Winstead named this one of her favorite mysteries of the year - An intrepid taxi driver and a determined lawyer team up to solve a crime when Siri finds a passenger murdered in the back seat of her cab - Picking up praise from Reese’s Book Club alum Nina Simon and <I>Finlay Donovan</I> author Elle Cosimano, who calls it “an intriguing ride with plenty of surprising turns” - Tag along with the plucky cast as they scour Manhattan for a killer! Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6606?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-midnight-taxi-by-yosha-gunaseke... What Happened That Night by Nicci French A reunion among old friends ends with murder in this locked-room thriller - Just released after serving 30 years for the murder of his friend, Tyler maintains his innocence. Now, he unites those who were there that fateful night… - A “beguiling page-turner” (<I>Library Journal</I>) from the author of <i>Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?</I> - This British mystery is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware Media Praise: The Times, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6604?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/what-happened-that-night-by-nicci-f... Children of the Savage City by Elizabeth Heider The killing of a young au pair reveals the dark underbelly of an Italian city - Police liaison Nikki Serafino is the only person the witness will speak to — and the investigation will open her eyes to the web of intrigue that ensnares Naples - “The book’s back half is a high-stakes, blood-soaked sprint that demands a sequel” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - From the author of <I>May the Wolf Die</I>, named a <I>New York Times</I> Best Crime Novel of 2024 Media Praise: Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6608?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/children-of-the-savage-city-by-eliz... The Ghost Women by Jennifer Murphy An isolated academy is hit with a wave of ritualistic murders - <i>Library Journal</I> recommends this gripping work of Southern noir to fans of Leigh Bardugo and Alex Michaelides - Dark academia meets witchcraft as detective Lola works to solve a centuries-spanning mystery - With praise from <I>The Cloisters</I> author Katy Hays (“intoxicating”) and Caroline Leavitt (“sublime”) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6694?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-ghost-women-by-jennifer-murphy?... The Only One Who Knows by Lisa M. Matlin Alex Finlay predicts this will be ‘one of the summer’s top beach reads’ - Something terrible lies under the surface of a small fishing town on Australia’s southern coast… and a disgraced news reporter sent to cover the shark attacks will make a sinister discovery - “Visceral, haunting, and impossible to look away from” (Carter Wilson, author of <i>Tell Me What You Did</i>) - A well-developed protagonist and high-stakes suspense keep the pages turning Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6695?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-only-one-who-knows-by-lisa-m-ma... The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke A dangerous investigation sweeps the Louisiana bayou in this ‘absolute must-read’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author called “a master of atmosphere and memorable characterization” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) - When a dead woman is found on his property, Detective Dave Robicheaux is pulled into a web of corruption and violence - <i>Booklist</i> calls this latest installment “a work of art” in a series that’s “one slice of brilliance after another” Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6603?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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