City of Secrets: A Novel

A taut, literary spy story set in 1940s Jerusalem

The Oxford Inheritance: A Novel

An unusual mixed-genre tale of self-discovery and family secrets

Exposure: A Novel

By Helen Dunmore

Exposure: A Novel

A classic spy story with literary appeal

The Evening Spider: A Novel

This otherwise decent ghost story is undermined by too many murky details

The Advocate’s Daughter: A Thriller

A murder mystery unfolds amid the power and intrigue of Washington, DC

The Unfortunate Englishman: A Joe Wilderness Novel

A taut espionage tale set amid the grittiness and despair of Cold-War Berlin

The Ex: A Novel

By Alafair Burke

The Ex: A Novel

Can a savvy defense lawyer exonerate her former fiancé accused of murder?

The Poison Artist: A Novel

An otherwise enjoyable whodunit suffers from too many loose ends.