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22 Chilling New Crime Books

FICTION

RAZORBLADE TEARS

by S.A. Cosby

Violence and love go hand in hand in this tale of two rough men seeking vengeance for their murdered sons. Full review >

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FICTION

THE CAPTIVE

by Fiona King Foster

Packed with heart-stopping misadventures, this novel makes outdoor challenge–style outings look like a walk in the park. Full review >

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FICTION

THE THERAPIST

by B.A. Paris

This enthralling book is a mystery, a thriller, and an exploration of how trust—or the lack of it—can color relationships. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

SHIVER

by Allie Reynolds

This suspenseful debut thriller by a former freestyle snowboarder contains both style and substance. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE SECOND

by Carol Anderson

An urgent, novel interpretation of a foundational freedom that, the author makes clear, is a freedom only for some. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

BLOOD GUN MONEY

by Ioan Grillo

Vigorous on-the-ground reporting and a big-picture view combine to make this a jarring portrait of clear and present danger. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE OFFICER'S DAUGHTER

by Elle Johnson

A remarkable exploration of forgiveness by a veteran storyteller. Full review >

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NONFICTION

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE

by Ellen McGarrahan

An accomplished, unsettling look at a confounding crime and larger issues of memory, culpability, and punishment. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

THE HOLLY

by Julian Rubinstein

A true-crime tale vividly portrays a Denver hidden by picturesque vistas of its snow-capped mountains. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE CHICKENTOWN MYSTERY

by Albert Arrayás ; illustrated by Albert Arrayás ; translated by Carine Laforest

From Spain via Québec, an amusing, intriguing, enticing visual whodunit. Full review >

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