Summer of Reckoning

By Marion Brunet; translated by Katherine Gregor

Summer of Reckoning

This dark family drama offers few moments of redemption yet keeps readers engaged.

Miracle Creek

By Angie Kim

Miracle Creek

This clever, emotional courtroom drama pushes the boundaries of the whodunit genre.

Like Flies from Afar: A Novel

This thriller isn’t for the faint of heart (or stomach), but it might be the perfect read for quarantine.

The Big Lie: A Jack Swyteck Novel

Imagine if the outcome of an election hinged on nefarious dealings in Florida. Yes, imagine.

The Red Lotus: A Novel

By Chris Bohjalian

The Red Lotus: A Novel

This fresh take on American/Vietnamese relations boasts strong supporting characters but falls short as a literary thriller.

The Truants: A Novel

By Kate Weinberg

The Truants: A Novel

This beguiling homage to Dame Agatha Christie plays out in a proper British university.

Ghosts of the Missing: A Novel

An Upstate New York home turned writers' colony anchors this smart, atmospheric tale of loss.