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Best Indie Mysteries & Thrillers of 2018

  • FICTION

    A PILGRIMAGE TO DEATH

    AUG. 14, 2018

FICTION

A PILGRIMAGE TO DEATH

by J.J. Cagney

A wholly absorbing gumshoe tale elevated by an extraordinary detective. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE MOVING BLADE

    SEPT. 30, 2018

FICTION

THE MOVING BLADE

by Michael Pronko

A tight, rock-solid installment in a series that’s only getting better. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    GATE 76

    JUNE 1, 2018

FICTION

GATE 76

by Andrew Diamond

A consummate thriller with some of the best characterization you’ll see all year. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    FIRESTORM

    JULY 10, 2018

FICTION

FIRESTORM

by Rachel Grant

Another impeccably crafted installment that will satisfy fans. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE COMPLETE DIARIES OF YOUNG ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

    DEC. 12, 2017

FICTION

THE COMPLETE DIARIES OF YOUNG ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

by John Raffensperger & Richard Krevolin

An entertaining, rollicking addition to the Holmes-verse, combining real-world lore with over-the-top melodrama. Full review >

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