28 New Mysteries & Thrillers

by Mark de Castrique

Though its prose is merely serviceable and its characters stereotypical, this intricate thriller from de Castrique (The... Full review >

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by Peter Turnbull

Brisk and businesslike, Turnbull’s latest in the series proves a worthy addition to his reliable franchise. 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 Carole Nelson Douglas

Louie’s 23rd (Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta, 2011, etc.) brings together many of the characters beloved by loyal fans, along... Full review >

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by Janet Hubbard

First in a planned series inspired by the author’s many trips to France. The mystery is less complex than the heroine, who’s... Full review >

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by Martin Walker

Another delicious romp through a French menu garnished with politics. Full review >

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by Peter Tonkin

Although Tonkin forgoes his usual maritime action, he energetically describes the wielding of weapons and fists in another... Full review >

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by Patricia Hall

Hall’s second begins where her first leaves off, mixing straight-up procedural with a dose of local color. Full review >

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by Judy Clemens

Having Death as her tipster makes sleuthing easier for Casey (Flowers for Her Grave, 2011, etc.), whose latest adventure... Full review >

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by Timothy Hallinan

As usual (The Queen of Patpong, 2010, etc.), the real star of the show is the hero’s hometown. As Rafferty observes,... Full review >

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by Jon Loomis

Coffin's third (Mating Season, 2009, etc.) has a smart, easy feel, a large cast of likable characters and snappy dialogue. Full review >

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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 David Rosenfelt

The mob intrigue, as is customary with Rosenfelt (On Borrowed Time, 2011, etc.), is unconvincing, and, despite the title,... Full review >

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by Victoria Laurie

Laurie’s latest in the series (Vision Impossible, 2011, etc.) brings Abby back to her circle of friends. Fans will cheer her... Full review >

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by Ace Atkins

A valiant hero to root for, a vividly rendered small-town setting, lots of expertly managed violence: another crowd-pleaser... Full review >

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