The Latinist: A Novel

This cerebral thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat — and make you want to pull out that old copy of Wheelock’s Latin.

The Maid: A Novel

By Nita Prose

The Maid: A Novel

This cozy whodunit is a joy from the first page to the last.

Her Name Is Knight

By Yasmin Angoe

Her Name Is Knight

A female assassin confronts her tortured past in this propulsive debut.

The Sicilian Method

By Andrea Camilleri; translated by Stephen Sartarelli

The Sicilian Method

Though published posthumously, this mostly charming installment isn’t the final in the long-running series.

The Archivist: A Novel

This overly long whodunit is a winner nonetheless.

I Am Not Who You Think I Am: A Novel

Flat characters and overused tropes hobble this teen thriller.

The Body Scout: A Novel

By Lincoln Michel

The Body Scout: A Novel

Despite its many wild parts, this sci-fi/murder mystery comes together in an utterly satisfying whole.

The Mother Next Door: A Novel

This fun, twisty thriller is just right for Halloween.