Top 25 July Fiction

by Joy Castro

Castro’s first mystery is fierce and intense, with both harrowing depictions of New Orleans after Katrina and psychological... Full review >

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by Chris Cleave

In weaker hands this would seem a bit contrived, but Cleave knows how to captivate with rich characters and nimble plotting. Full review >

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by Tana French

The novel rewards the reader’s patience: There are complications, deliberations and a riveting resolution. Full review >

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by James Treadwell

A book that should appeal to grown-up Potter-philes. Full review >

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by Daniel Suarez

A confident thriller that leaves us wondering not whether its fictional premise will one day become reality, but when. Full review >

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by Stephen L. Carter

A smart and engaging what-if that has the virtue of being plausible—and the added virtue of not having been written by Bill... Full review >

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by Gregory Hill

A story about a father and son who bond against the odds, with an ending as quirkily satisfying as the rest of the book. Full review >

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by Ben H. Winters

A promising kickoff to a planned trilogy. For Winters (Bedbugs, 2011, etc.), the beauty is in the details rather than the... Full review >

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by Tarquin Hall

Vish Puri’s third outing continues the tradition of Hall’s lively franchise. Full review >

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by Dianne Warren

The low-key narrative takes a while to build enough momentum to sustain reader interest, but once immersed in its leisurely... Full review >

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by Nancy Huston

Huston provides readers with more than a mere snapshot; her raw and sensual writing delivers the complete picture. Full review >

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by Andrew Gross

Fans of the genre will love this one. It’s a fast, fun read with crisp dialogue and a tight plot. If you’re a bedtime... Full review >

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by Pauls Toutonghi

Brilliantly imagined. Artfully written. Superbly entertaining. Full review >

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by Gigi Levangie Grazer

Darkly humorous look at grief, L.A.-style. Full review >

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by Kathy Leonard Czepiel

An excellent debut. Full review >

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