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Mystery & Thriller Books For Fans of Agatha Christie

Looking for a fun cozy mystery to immerse yourself in? What about a suspenseful mystery or thriller? No matter what genre of mystery or thriller book you savor, we've got the perfect new releases for you! Check out our favorites for fans of Agatha Christie.

State of Play (Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller Series Book 16)

by Thomas Scott

Release Date: December 19, 2022

State of Play, the stunning 16th Mystery Thriller in the ongoing Virgil Jones Series continues to leave readers breathless & begging for more. If you like crime fiction with thrills, chills, laugh-out-loud humor and characters you'll want to cheer for, you've found it. AND, FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME THE ENTIRE SERIES IS ON SALE! Grab your copies now!

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Gingerbread and Gunshots (Maple Lane Mysteries Book 7)

by C. A. Phipps

Release Date: December 19, 2022

What does a bride-to-be and a killer have in common? When the friend responsible for getting Maddie her first baking job comes to visit, she's bringing a mess of trouble to town. It's going to take all Maddie's skills, a legacy from her grandad, to solve the crime. Fortunately, she has her team of gal pals and a bossy cat on the case.

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My Darkest Prayer

by S. A. Cosby

Release Date: December 6, 2022

Whether it's working at his cousin's funeral home or tossing around the local riffraff at his favorite bar, Nathan Waymaker is a man who knows how to handle the bodies. When a beloved local minister is found dead, his parishioners ask Nathan to make sure the death isn’t swept under the rug. What starts out as an easy payday soon descends into a maze of mayhem filled with wannabe gangsters, vicious crime lords, porn stars, crooked police officers, and a particularly treacherous preacher and his mysterious wife.

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Her Husband’s Lies

by T.J. BREARTON

Release Date: December 15, 2022

A gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Gone. Husband in a coma. Two missing teenage girls. Who can she trust? Her Husband’s Lies is a twisty and utterly addictive thriller that will keep you turning pages. You won’t see the ending coming...!

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The Charity Shop Detective Agency

by Peter Boland

Release Date: December 13, 2022

Fiona, Sue and Daisy, three retired ladies who volunteer at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes, can’t believe their favourite customer is dead. Eighty-six-year-old Sarah Brown was found murdered in her hallway by her delivery man, a domino clutched in her hand — with a name scratched on it. When another person is found dead with a domino in their hand, and with the police making no progress, the ladies will need to help unmask a serial killer. Fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.

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No Choice but Murder

by Norman Russell

Release Date: December 18, 2022

Delivering twist after brilliant twist, this clever whodunnit will keep you guessing until the final page. It’s a dark and stormy night in the quaint English town of Oldminister when the battered body of local gallery owner Louis Gillette is discovered in his office. The office safe lies open and empty, it would appear to be a burglary gone tragically wrong. But all is not as it seems. Very soon, it comes to light that Gillette was murdered by poisoning. Someone then beat his unconscious body. Could both of these crimes have been committed by the same person? And more importantly, why?

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Interview with Kyle Waller, Author of Cretaceous Kings

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Cretaceous Kings?

Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated with animals, both prehistoric and modern. I grew up watching the “Walking With” series and my favorites were, “Walking with Dinosaurs”, “Walking with Beasts”, and “The Ballad of Big Al”. This catapulted my obsession with all things prehistoric. My obsession with animals started with the late, great, Steve Irwin, I never missed an episode of “The Crocodile Hunter” as a child. Documentaries such as, “The Life of Mammals”, Planet Earth”, and the “Future is Wild” also strengthened my love for animals.

As for this particular book my biggest inspiration for the story was a coalition of six lion brothers called the Mapogos from Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa. I saw a documentary about them in high school and was blown away by the story. These lions were particularly brutal and my teenage self, couldn’t help but imagine “How cool would it be if T-Rexes did shit like this?” lol. There is potential evidence of other tyrannosaur species like albertosaurus and daspletosaurus, being social so the idea wasn’t that far-fetched to me.

Years later during my senior year of college, I wrote the first chapter in one night, fueled by a spontaneous rush of creativity. Due to graduation and job worries I abandoned the project. However, in 2020 during the pandemic I regained my creative spark and finished the book in early 2022, finally publishing it in October of this year.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Cretaceous Kings, what would they be?

Leviathan: King’s Disease - Nas

Hannibal: Ambitionz az a Ridah - Tupac

Carnis: All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo

Mansur: Many Men - 50 Cent

I’m a big hip hop fan...

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I honestly don’t read much lol, when I do read it’s usually scientific articles I find on Google. So, I’d pick non-fiction as my favorite genre to read. My favorite genre to write is science fiction, so technically it differs. However, the articles I read directly influence my writing, seeing as how they are dinosaur/animal related most of the time. I do have a few books from childhood that I love such as “White Fang”, which was a big influence on how I wrote the animal interactions in my novel, and “Moby Dick”.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Sabertooth-Mauricio Anton (started but didn’t finish)

Raptor Red-Robert T. Bakker (started but didn’t finish again)

Jurassic Park-Michael Crichton ( I know, crazy, I’ve never read Jurassic Park. Seen all the movies though)

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

That’s a very hard question. If I had to choose it would be the last scene of the ninth chapter, where a giant t-rex emerges from the forest and scares the brothers off of a kill. I wanted to capture the beauty of the landscape along with the intimidating power of this monstrous tyrannosaur and it was quite fun to write.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I sometimes like to listen to lyrical rap music before writing. I get inspired by the clever wordplay and it helps me get through writers block, as I “freestyle” write my own wordplay, although it may not always be clever. Even if I do write something I deem to be horrible, at least I have an idea of where I want to take things and I can go back later and fix it. Jay-Z’s song “Lyrical Exercise” gets me pretty inspired to write.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Lately I have been really goal and dream orientated, so my philosophy would be never let anything stand between you and your dreams. I am starting an entertainment business “Rex God Entertainment” and my novel is the first step in that process. Not only will I continue to write novels, I also hope to release graphic novels, audiobooks, and eventually CGI dinosaur documentaries.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

The fight for survival is a tale as old as life on this planet. With everything going on now, times are pretty hard. Never give up, keep fighting.

Kyle Waller is the author of the new book Cretaceous Kings

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Interview with Thomas Scott, Author of State of Play

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller - Book 16?

My mortgage company. They are always a great source of inspiration. They send me these lovely little notes every single month asking for thousands of dollars. Apparently they plan on continuing this practice for the next twenty years or so, which means I still have quite a few books left to write.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller - Book 16, what would they be?

I can't think of any songs right now. Why, you ask? Because my wife provides daycare for our first grandchild, who just turned one year old. What that means is I've got songs going through my head all the live long day. Kid songs, like Wheels on the Bus, Patty Cake, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Old MacDonald Had A Farm...and on and on and on. Now, I'll be the first to admit that my wife has a lovely singing voice, but the lyrics to these songs just won't go away. Someone help me. Please...I'm begging ya.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

My favorite genre to read is Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, which is the same I write. I'm also a fan of Literary Fiction if done good. Whoops, I meant if done well.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Referencing one of the previous questions, lately it's books like: Goodnight Moon, Everyone Poops, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Cat In The Hat...stuff like that. I'm pretty sure I've single-handedly managed to give Amazon's suggestion algorithm an electronic aneurism.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

My answer to this question rarely varies (see, I'm starting to sound like Dr. Seuss) but there are two parts of a manuscript I love: The beginning, when there is nothing more than a blank canvas and the story can go in any direction, and the ending. All my stories are very character-driven, so it's fun to watch them lead me down the path. Even though I write pretty hard-core Crime Fiction, there is a lot of humor in my books, and that's always fun to play with. Humor also gives the reader a chance to catch their breath.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I'm not sure if this qualifies or not, but I can't seem to write unless I have a glass of orange juice on my desk at all times. I buy so much of the stuff I'm considering a purchase of an orange grove in Florida. No joke. My office could catch fire and you'd have trouble getting me away from my desk, but if my orange juice glass is empty, watch out. Grandpa is on the move!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Laugh every chance you get.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

To leave a positive review on Amazon. (Just kidding...or am I?)

I think the thing I'd like readers to remember is how they feel after finishing the story, then tell me about it. Or better yet, tell others how they felt by leaving a review...you know, the one I was just kidding about. (Or was I?)

Thomas Scott is the author of the new book State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller - Book 16

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Interview with Karen Kay, Author of She Captures My Heart

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write She Captures My Heart?

The Native American Medicine Man has always intrigued me because he was known to be able to heal people with natural remedies, as well as to help them become well by means of rhythm and song. Sometimes the medicine man was known to be able to see into the future and often he was aware of what was in the environment for many miles around him. The old Native American Scout also had this ability. There is a lot we don't today know about these gallant men and it intrigued me to be able to research this and write about it.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of She Captures My Heart, what would they be?

For the heroine, Amelia McIntosh, I would pick the song, "A LOVE SO BEAUTIFUL," by Roy Obison. I would pick this song because she brings beauty and love into the hero's life. For the hero, Gray Falcon, it would be "HEART TAKER," by John Trudell. This is a beautiful and romantic poem/song by John Trudell.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Romance, of course. But I also enjoy Fantasy, Paranormal, and Adventure. But with other genres, for me, it must have a romantic element. Also, I love reading Native American history for my stories. This research, as we call it, is truly the icing on the cake.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Mostly I have research books on my TBR list: AN INDIAN WINTER by James Willard Schultz; THE SUN GOD'S CHILDREN, by James Willard Schultz; IN THE GREAT APACHE FOREST, by James Willard Schultz; FOOLS CROW by Thomas E. Mails; BLACKFEET AND BUFFALO, by James Willard Schultz. There are others but, at present, these are what I have waiting for me.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

There's a scene in the book near the middle of it where the heroine "comes clean" with the hero and confesses not only what's in her heart, but the terrible problem she is facing and how she hopes it might affect him and her. I didn't really know what his reaction was going to be to this. At first he was a little angry with her, but then, when he began to tease her and to court her for real, his antics made me giggle a little

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Hmmm. I like to be warm when I write, especially I like warmth on my feet. Must have my coffee handy, also. And, when I am creatively writing (not editing), I love to have music playing in the background.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Another hmmm moment… I guess when it comes to writing, it might be "finish what I start." Also, it applies to other things, like housework…finish what I start. Sometimes not easy to do, but if I don't do it, my mind seems to get cluttered. So the motto, "Finish what I start," would work well, I think.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I think I might like for people to think about this: that people are people regardless of color. An Apache Medicine Man once said that we are all one race, the human race, and it comes in different colors. I think he was very wise.

Karen Kay is the author of the new book She Captures My Heart

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Interview with C. A. Phipps, Author of Gingerbread and Gunshots

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Gingerbread and Gunshots : A small town culinary cozy mystery.?

This is book 7 in the Maple Lane Mysteries and I had recently written the prequel about my bakers time living in Manhattan. The story of her friend coming to visit Maple Falls just came to me.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Gingerbread and Gunshots : A small town culinary cozy mystery., what would they be?

Definitely something from Agatha Christy! Theme from "Agatha Christie's Marple" - Dominik Scherrer

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love all sub genres of cozy mysteries.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Witch Swindled in Westerham by Dionne Lister is up next, but I have so many, I can only look at the next in line!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The epilogue! Spoiler alert - The sheriff has a secret that only Gran knows about.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I shift from room to room over the course of the day. A different position and outlook helps my mind and body reset. And I love writing in cafes - people watching is research, right?

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Love what you’re doing. (If you don’t how do you expect to be happy?)

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Maple Falls. Her characters and the sense of community.

C. A. Phipps is the author of the new book Gingerbread and Gunshots : A small town culinary cozy mystery.

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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | December 20

Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Thomas Scott, C.A. Phipps, Toni Anderson, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!

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New Romance Books to Read | December 20

Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Karen Kay, Virginia'dele Smith, Marie Force, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!

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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | December 20

Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, Marguerite Duras, Luke Dumas, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!

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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | December 20

Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Kyle Waller, Craig A. Falconer, Nathan Thompson, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from JD Mitchell, D.R. Perry, K.M. Shea, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!

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New Young Adult Books to Read | December 20

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Tracy Andreen, G. Bailey, David Sanchez-Ponton, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!