Lucky Day

By Chuck Tingle

Lucky Day

Statistics and climate catastrophe somehow add up to fun in this queer sci-fi/horror romp.

Please Don’t Lie: A Thriller

By Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt

Please Don’t Lie: A Thriller

This suspenseful, well-plotted tale hits all the expected notes.

A Case of Mice and Murder: The Trials of Gabriel Ward

Engaging characters populate this charming debut whodunit.

Mad as Birds

By M.C. Schmidt

Mad as Birds

A teen uncovers ghostly happenings at a shadowy former artists’ colony.

The English Masterpiece: A Novel

Who’s behind a fake Picasso on display at the Tate?

Nightshade

By Michael Connelly

Nightshade

This solid inaugural entry in a new series features a Bosch-worthy P.I.

The Impossible Thing: A Crime Novel

This oological thriller keeps readers at an unfortunate emotional remove.

Heartwood: A Novel

By Amity Gaige

Heartwood: A Novel

Powerful characters and propulsive adventure make this a page-turner you won’t want to end.