Are you ready for summer reads? Deb Lewis from The Poisoned Pen has some suggestions for you. If the links don’t go directly to the books, check out the link to the Webstore, https://store.poisonedpen.com/.
The Jellyfish Problem By Tessa Lang
A dazzling debut by a writer to watch, this investigation of a missing person on an isolated island off the coast of Maine and a giant jellyfish named Clementine is surely the most entertaining way to start your summer that I can imagine. Like many popular books right now celebrating human connections (Richard Osman fans, I am looking at you) this one will not only deliver a satisfying mystery solved; it will also deliver a cast of characters to remember.
Missing In SoHo by Holly Stars
A missing photographer. A megalomaniacal millionaire. A drag queen hellbent on saving her club. The latest glittering mystery from the author of Murder in the Dressing Room…
138 Main by Gavin Bell
AN ADDRESS TO DIE FOR…
There’s a killer on the loose. And he’s targeting one specific address—138 Main Street. The problem? There are over 7,000 Main Streets in the USA. And the police and FBI have no clue which one will be next.
Nasty Little Secrets by Gabbie Hank
An infamous murder case is blown back open when a crime writer’s sister goes missing—and her bestselling book might be the key to finding her.
Some Sort of Justice by Peter Grainger
When Caroline Thorpe succeeded in casting doubt on the verdict of the inquest into her brother’s death, she could not have anticipated what would follow.
Freddie was Earl Thorpe of Burnham, and as the Kings Lake detectives, headed by DCI Cara Freeman, soon begin to realise, influential people have gone to considerable lengths to cover up a potential scandal surrounding the young man’s death.
The Body In The Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton
Quirky, British, cozy and featuring a witty sleuth Miss Marple would be proud of, this is a fast-reading follow-up to Kensington’s surprise hit, The Potting Shed Murder, and it is equally delightful. Daphne is as transplanted as a heroine can be: formerly from London, Black, middle-class, and outspoken, but her skills as a sleuth have won her the hard-earned respect of the generational locals. Follow Daphne as she untangles village secrets to solve the murder—a delightful way to spend a lazy summer afternoon.
A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.
Somebody Worth Killing by Jessica Payne
Meet Nadia Davis, a doting mom and loving wife who has a big secret: she’s actually an assassin. And she really needs a babysitter who shows up on time.
Valley of The Moms by Hannah Selinger
Stepford Wives meets Big Little Lies in this twisty thriller that uncovers the untruths, petty grievances, and local school politics underneath a seemingly quaint small town.