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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | November 16

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 Gia Pere, Diane Weiner, Caitlin Gola, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!

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Interview with Patricia Krisztina & Mihai Petean, Authors of The Feathers of Adam (Adam's Legacies Book 1)

If you were in an elevator with a stranger and had 1 minute or less to describe The Feathers of Adam before the doors opened, what description would you give?

Did you see the TV shows Hannibal and Euphoria? If you liked them, read The Feathers of Adam. It’s a disturbing, in-your-face dark book, with an intense focus on the characters’ inner lives.

What's your favorite scene from your new release, The Feathers of Adam?

Patricia: For me, it’s the scene where you find out who Adam is.

Mihai: My favorite scenes contain major spoilers, but the one I can describe without revealing too much is the one where Vallery discovers what the best-kept secret in the world is.

What's your favorite thing about writing? What's your least favorite thing about it?

Patricia: My two favorite things about writing are discovering new characters and the feeling of freedom that comes with writing. My least favorite is editing.

Mihai: My favorite thing about writing is that moment when the story flows like it’s writing itself and something surprising (even to you, who’s writing it) happens. My least favorite is also editing.

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

Patricia: I like to read everything that sparks interest in me, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. I read a lot of horror, thriller, philosophy, psychology, poetry, medical books. My favorite genre to write is a combination of what I like reading.

Mihai: My favorite genre to read is sci-fi, followed closely by horror and fantasy, and in my case, they’re the same as my favorite genres to write.

Which books would we be surprised to find on your shelves?

Patricia: “Quantum: Einstein, Bohr, and the Great Debate about the Nature of Reality” by Manjit Kumar

Mihai: “God Hates us All,” by Hank Moody (from Californication)

If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?

Patricia: New Zealand (somewhere remote), or North-Western Europe.

Mihai: Middle of the woods in a sturdy modern cabin with good internet.

What will your next adventure or writing project be?

We’re still working on finishing the second volume of Adam’s Legacies, “The Shadows of Adam,” but after that, we have a few potential projects in mind: a third book in the #REDACTED# Journals series, Mihai is thinking about continuing working on “Dayo,” a sci-fi book where the Leader of Humanity has decided to kill a percentage of the population of Earth after Nexus, Humanity’s AI advises her to do so, and Patricia is thinking about writing “Dhalia,” a book about a young woman who in her journey to understand God starts killing people.

Patricia Krisztina & Mihai Petean are the authors of the new book The Feathers of Adam.

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Interview with M.J. Polelle, Author of American Conspiracy

If you were in an elevator with a stranger and had 1 minute or less to describe American Conspiracy before the doors opened, what description would you give?

American Conspiracy is a kaleidoscopic inspection of complex characters struggling to find meaning against the backdrop of paralyzed politics and cracking social cohesion.

What's your favorite scene from your new release, American Conspiracy?

Chapter 43. Det. Jim Murphy of the Chicago PD confronts the corrupt Captain Jack Cronin, a man he thinks his godfather, but who turns out to be his father.

What's your favorite thing about writing? What's your least favorite thing about it?

My favorite thing is the joyful flow of writing down as fast as I can what a percolating imagination reveals before it escapes again in a game of hide and seek. The least favorite is the business of publication and promotion.

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

My favorite genre to read is the same as my favorite genre to write: mystery/thriller.

Which books would we be surprised to find on your shelves?

You would be surprised to find together on my shelves The Art of Living by Epictetus and How to Clean Practically Anything by Consumer Reports.

If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?

If had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of my life, it would Tuscany, Italy without a doubt.

What will your next adventure or writing project be?

My next adventure or writing project is blowing in the wind.

M.J. Polelle is the author of the new book American Conspiracy.

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New Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read | November 2021

Have you been searching for some exciting new sci-fi and fantasy reads? You’ll be able to explore fantastic new worlds with these amazing new releases from bestselling authors D'Artagnan Rey & Michael Anderle, C.C. Bolick, Susan L Markloff, F.E. Arliss, Christine Feehan, and Chris Tullbane. Happy reading!

Back From Hell (Revenant Files Book 1)

by D'Artagnan Rey & Michael Anderle

Release Date: September 29, 2021

“There is always something going down in New Orleans.” Ghosts aren’t a phenomenon anymore. They are as real as any living person. And many are just as scummy. Fortunately, there are unique bounty hunters like Johnny Despereaux to hunt them down. Johnny’s mentor and partner, Vic Kane, a literal ghost detective, joined forces after a strange occurrence in his youth. Are they joined at the hip? Will both die if one passes?

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Legacy of Power

by C.C. Bolick

Release Date: September 28, 2021

Charlie Conners never imagined her mother was from another planet, or that she’d inherit a powerful legacy. As she faces her mother’s death, she learns of a gift that will make her an expert marksman. Torn between two worlds, Charlie is stunned to learn her mother escaped a life of servitude to start fresh on Earth. After soldiers travel across the galaxy to bring her mom home, Charlie’s only choice is to run.

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The Rise of the Raidin

by Susan L Markloff

Release Date: November 1, 2021

Jen leads a double life. Mild-mannered, quiet, high schooler by day; dragon slayer and raw-energy-wielding-warrior (in training) by night. Everything was going swimmingly until one morning, when a dragon crashed through the clouds, heralding a small army to descend on her high school, making Jen realize that maybe there’s a whole lot more going on than she originally thought.

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The Osiris Stone (Shield Skin Book 2)

by F.E. Arliss

Release Date: June 12, 2021

Young witch Emery Harlow is on the isolated Isle of Eigg. Her first year of college in Scotland has been aborted by the Covid crisis and, as she begins to learn to use water magic, her most challenging natural element - she begins one of her greatest struggles. How will Emery deal with the difficulties of overcoming her aversion to water?

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Dark Tarot

by Christine Feehan

Release Date: November 9, 2021

Sandu Berdardi continues to exist only to protect his people. An ancient Carpathian, his entire long life has been dedicated to honor above all else. He knows his time has passed, especially since he has not been able to find his lifemate—the anchor to keep him sane in a world he no longer understands. But just as he truly starts to give up hope, a voice reaches out to him in the night and his world explodes into color.

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One Tin Soldier

by Chris Tullbane

Release Date: November 9, 2021

Every year, the best Academy third-years are offered internships with Free States Cape teams, while the rest join the Mission on a multi-month expedition to bring hope and supplies to the Badlands. This year is different though... and it's not just because Damian Banach, the Academy's only Crow, actually volunteered for the Mission.

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New Literary Fiction Book Recommendations | November 2021

Looking to add to your literary fiction list this November? Check out these new novels by indie bestselling authors Quinn Avery, Tavi Taylor Black, Pete KJ, Natalie K Martin, Melissa Payne, and David Biro. Enjoy your new literary fiction book recommendations!

In Her Father's Shadow

by Quinn Avery

Release Date: November 6, 2021

Sienna Rivers’s aspirations for a normal childhood came crashing down the night they discovered her father was a serial killer. Once her mother’s illusion of a perfect family is destroyed, Sienna is sent to live with the only other “family” she knows. After a lifetime of living with her mother’s perfection and rules, Sienna (now going by “Rowan”) struggles to find a new kind of normal in the tranquil seaside town of Blue Bay.

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Where Are We Tomorrow?

by Tavi Taylor Black

Release Date: May 31, 2021

Alex Evans, a thirty-six-year-old touring electrician, discovers through an accidental pregnancy and then the pain of miscarriage that she truly wants a family. But to attempt another pregnancy, she’ll have to change both her career and her relationship; her partner Connor, ten years her senior, isn’t prepared to become a father again.

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One Afternoon in April

by Pete KJ

Release Date: October 12, 2021

A black woman, an Asian man, and a white older woman collide on a hiking trail. Battle lines get drawn, alliances form and shift, and a comedic tug-of-war ensues between conflicting cultures and cravings. "I had an absolute blast with the book. 5 stars!" - Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite.

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All We Left Unsaid

by Natalie K Martin

Release Date: November 1, 2021

Sisters Jess and Ivy have always shared everything—childhood memories, a flat, a love of romcoms. As different as they are, together they’re the perfect balance, with Jess’s calm elegance complementing Ivy’s spirit and thirst for adventure. But there is one thing—one person—they can’t share: Ivy’s friend, Finn. And when Jess falls for him, the betrayal cuts deep, forming a chasm between the two sisters that widens with every passing day…

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The Night of Many Endings

by Melissa Payne

Release Date: October 19, 2021

Orphaned at a young age and witness to her brother’s decline into addiction, Nora Martinez has every excuse to question the fairness of life. Instead, the openhearted librarian in the small Colorado community of Silver Ridge sees only promise. She holds on to the hope that she’ll be reunited with her missing brother and does what she can at the town library. It’s her home away from home, but it’s also a sanctuary for others who, like her brother, could use a second chance.

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And the Bridge is Love

by David Biro

Release Date: October 12, 2021

Every week for twenty years, three friends meet in a leafy enclosure under the Verrazzano Bridge: Gertie, a feisty Norwegian divorcée and former athlete; Maria, a family-obsessed Italian American widow; and Corinna, a book-loving, hash-smoking eccentric. Together they sit and watch the sea as the ships—and the last years of their lives—sail by. On the eve of Gertie’s eightieth birthday, they realize that time is running out.

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Romance Reads You’ll Love | November 2021

In the mood for a new romance read this week? Check out our favorite new romance paranormal and romantic suspense books from bestselling authors Monica Murphy, Rina Kent, Ruth Cardello, Addie Woolridge, Farhad J. Dadyburjor, and Christi Caldwell. Enjoy your new romances!

The Senior (College Years Book 4)

by Monica Murphy

Release Date: November 4, 2021

When Eli makes me choose between him or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I surprise us both and don’t choose him. When I return from my European study abroad program, Eli is still angry. Looks like we’re at a standstill. Until a life-changing moment has us both reconsidering what we’re going to do with our lives. And if we’re going to end up… Together.

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Empire of Desire

by Rina Kent

Release Date: November 4, 2021

I kissed my father’s best friend and it kind of didn’t go well. Not only because he’s eighteen years older than me—but he also didn’t like it. Not one bit. In my defense, I didn’t mean to fall for him. It just happened. Nathaniel Weaver is the most attractive man I’ve ever seen with enough charisma to blind the sun. He’s bigger than the world, owns half of it, and conquered the other half. He was forbidden...

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He Said Never (The Lost Corisis Book 2)

by Ruth Cardello

Release Date: October 12, 2021

From New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello comes another burning Corisi romance about family crises, dark secrets, and unforeseen love. Riley doesn’t want her mom to know that she’s been seeing her newly discovered family, the Corisi clan. Riley’s biological father made her mother’s life hell, and even though he’s dead, her fear of anyone who shares his last name lives on.

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A Wanton for All Seasons

by Christi Caldwell

Release Date: November 2, 2021

Annalee Spencer and Wayland Smith were uninhibited young lovers until the Peterloo Massacre set them on two different paths. Raised to the title of Baron of Darlington in recognition of his courage, Wayland is now a model of propriety and heroism. As for Annalee, the trauma of that tragic day in Manchester is ever-present. To dull the pain, she lives only for pleasure.

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The Bounce Back

by Addie Woolridge

Release Date: October 26, 2021

Aspiring artist Neale Delacroix should be on top of the world. She’s landed a spot in an exclusive art program that’s sure to be her ticket to success, but then her best shot at stardom goes up in flames—literally. When her relationship follows suit, Neale finds herself a stone’s throw from rock bottom.

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The Other Man

by Farhad J. Dadyburjor

Release Date: October 12, 2021

Heir to his father’s Mumbai business empire, Ved Mehra has money, looks, and status. He is also living as a closeted gay man. Thirty-eight, lonely, still reeling from a breakup, and under pressure from his exasperated mother, Ved agrees to an arranged marriage. He regrettably now faces a doomed future with the perfectly lovely Disha Kapoor.

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Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | November 2021

Don’t miss out on these exciting new mystery, thriller, and suspense books that are perfect to add to your reading list this fall! Check out these new books by bestselling authors Willow Rose, M.J. Polelle, Patricia Krisztina & Mihai Petean, Lisa Gray, Lee Goldberg, and Claire McGowan. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense books!

So We Lie

by Willow Rose

Release Date: October 3, 2021

Fresh out of the national academy - mother of two - FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas is in over her head on her first assignment in multi-million-copy bestselling author Willow Rose’s breath-taking mystery. When the mother of two, Arlene Wood, crashes her car against a tree at four in the morning, the case seems pretty straightforward. But evidence found in the remains of the car soon raises the question of whether this was really an accident.

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American Conspiracy

by M.J. Polelle

Release Date: July 27, 2021

The presumed president-elect has been assassinated. The fate of the United States is at stake. And Detective Jim Murphy of the Chicago PD is to blame. Serving as extra security in a parade for the apparent presidential winner, he succumbs to a moment of distraction. That indelible lapse allows an assassin to take down the president-elect... *Amazon reviews are much appreciated!*

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The Feathers of Adam (Adam's Legacies Book 1)

by Patricia Krisztina & Mihai Petean

Release Date: October 20, 2021

A disturbing story about abandonment, friendship, betrayal, conspiracy, and mental illness, The Feathers of Adam puts you in the shoes of each character, allowing you to see the world from their perspective. After Vallery Valentine and Clara Sherman move from the suburbs of London to the chaos of New York City, their lives take a turn that will change everything forever.

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Lonely Hearts (Jessica Shaw Book 4)

by Lisa Gray

Release Date: November 9, 2021

She found love on Death Row with her prison pen pal. She’s been missing ever since. Can Jessica Shaw track her down? A missing persons case should be pretty straightforward for private investigator Jessica Shaw. After all, it’s what she does best. But this latest case proves to be anything but straightforward.

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Gated Prey (Eve Ronin Book 3)

by Lee Goldberg

Release Date: October 26, 2021

#1 New York Times bestselling author! Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detective Eve Ronin and her soon-to-retire partner, Duncan Pavone, are running a 24-7 sting in a guard-gated enclave of palatial homes in Calabasas. Their luxury McMansion is a honey trap, set to lure in the violent home invaders terrorizing the community. The trap works, leaving three intruders dead, a body count that nearly includes Eve and Duncan.

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I Know You

by Claire McGowan

Release Date: October 19, 2021

When Rachel stumbles upon a body in the woods, she knows what she has to do: run. Get away. Do not be found at the scene. Last time, she didn’t know, and she ended up accused of murder. But when this victim is identified as her boyfriend’s estranged wife, Rachel realizes she’s already the prime suspect.

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Interview with C.C. Bolick Author of Legacy of Power

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Legacy of Power?

Legacy of Power is a prequel to my Leftover Girl series. Set in 1990, It takes place 25 years before Leftover Girl and revolves around Charlie Conners, a teen who finds out her mother is an alien and she's inherited the power to shoot with precision. I always planned to write this story one day, but jumped into it head first after the death of someone close. Writing this story was a powerful way to work through the grief.

If you woke up in the world of Legacy of Power, what is the first thing you would do?

If I woke up and realized I was Charlie, I'd make sure I had my gun close by and call my sister to tell her how truly sorry I was. Might be tough, though, since cell phones aren't easy to come by in 1990.

What's your favorite genre to read?

Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? For reading, I'm torn between YA Sci-fi and Fantasy, plus I love historical romance and Pride and Prejudice retellings. For writing, YA Sci-fi and Paranormal are my favorites.

What fictional world would you most like to visit?

I take a break from writing to see the various Marvel and DC movies, and I have a ton of fantasy books I check in with when new releases drop, but I spend so much time living in my own world I have to say it feels most like home.

What book did you expect to hate, but ended up loving?

I recently read A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Based on the beginning, I thought I'd absolutely hate the main character and never finish the book. Got to give Ms. Maas credit since she changed my mind by the end.

What's your favorite thing about writing? What's your least favorite thing about it?

My favorite part about writing is the intense feeling of finally nailing the story I've seen in my head. My least favorite thing is the anxious feeling I get when I want to write too many stories at a time.

What scene in Legacy of Power was your favorite to write?

I don't know about favorites but I put a ton of emotion into this book. I don't always have good memories of growing up in the early nineties, but Charlie has so much on her plate and some things I couldn't help but revisit. When I started this story, the first scene was originally going to be (stop reading if you hate spoilers) the final one with her mom. I pictured those last few moments a few years back when I wrote the fifth Leftover Girl book, and the connection between mother and daughter has always had a special place in my heart. However, I realized I wanted more for her. I wanted to show the relationship with her mother and how this shaped the person Charlie becomes.

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

Write now. Fear later.

What will your next adventure or writing project be?

Currently, I'm working on a new series that continues my Leftover Girl Universe. This will be for readers who enjoyed The Fear Chronicle books and want to see what happens next. It will weave new storylines for characters from all of my books and finish threads I haven't been able to before. I'm also working on the second season of Legacy of Power which will be released in February!

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Interview with Quinn Avery, Author of In Her Father's Shadow

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write In Her Father's Shadow?

I’ve been obsessed with true crime for all of my adult life, mostly because Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested when I was in middle school, and I was fascinated by what he’d done. In fact, I entered into the legal field because of it. Anyway, I recently read A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming written by Kerri Rawson, BTK’s daughter, and I was drawn to her story as both an empath and an author. She didn’t realize her father was a killer until she was an adult, and it made me wonder what it would’ve been like had she been at a young and impressionable age. Accordingly, the concept for In Her Father’s Shadow was born.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of In Her Father's Shadow, what would they be?

I was so stoked to hear Halsey's new song, The Lighthouse, as it’s extremely fitting for this book—specifically for the heroine. As for her hero, I’m going to go with Jack Johnson’s Angel because 1) I totally adore Jack, and 2) the hero is both chill and romantic.

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

I would refuse to do it. Writing blurbs for my own books is hard enough.

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

I generally like to both read and write thrillers and romantic suspense. I love trying to piece things together to solve the mystery, and I’m a sucker for a good love story.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? Where did you write In Her Father's Shadow?

Most of In Her Father’s Shadow was written in my office on our farm, but some was written on the deck of our lake home and during several 12-hour car rides to visit our son in the Coast Guard, stationed in Michigan.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

Live for today. I live in a small farming community, and way too many people are dying of cancer at young ages. I try to make the best out of every day, and go on adventures as often as possible!

Quinn Avery is the author of the new book Where Are We Tomorrow?

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Interview with Tavi Taylor Black, Author of Where Are We Tomorrow?

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Where Are We Tomorrow?

I worked backstage on rock tours, theater shows, corporate events, you name it, for over twenty years. I didn't really want to write about touring, as I was tired of it, but eventually, the story came out. The book started as a contemplation of miscarriage, how we don't often talk openly about it. I actually went to a job interview the day after I had a miscarriage. Crazy. As I was writing, I realized the juxtaposition of this incredibly female experience inside a testosterone-heavy environment in the rock 'n' roll touring world was too good to pass up. I based many of the characters on women I had known on the road. Once I had those characters solidified, the story took off on its own. Each woman has her own story, her own trajectory--only parts of which made it into the final draft.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Where Are We Tomorrow, what would they be?

Alex, the head electrician, would have "Try" by Macy Gray
Lily, the personal assistant to the star: "Paper Bag" by Fiona Apple
Brooke, the production assistant: "Me Too" by Meghan Trainor
Kat, the guitar tech: "Bellbottoms" by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

A family drama that subtly draws you in, We Are the Brennans will keep you rooting for them to the end. Sunday, Denny, Kale, and the rest of this Irish Catholic crew made me long for a large family, dysfunction and all. Lange's clean prose carries the reader easily along to a satisfying (if somewhat predictable) finish. I didn't want to let this book go.

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

I mostly read and write literary fiction myself, but as my young daughter grows, I read with her. I feel lucky to have found amazing children's books that I would have missed otherwise. Currently, we are reading a lot of middle-grade novels. We have also written a middle-grade fantasy together, so that was a fun project. I'm working on a revision of that story now.

Do you have any quirky writing habits?

Well, I suppose this is a little strange. As I sit down to write in the morning, the first thing I have to do is download my bank statement. I like to balance the checkbook before I write. Yeah, I guess that's kind of weird.

Where did you write Where Are We Tomorrow?

I worked on this book for ten years, so it's been worked on everywhere: couch, tour bus, hotel room, lawn chair, hammock, coffee shop, and sure, bars too.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

From my mentor, A.J. Verdelle: "Clarity is non-negotiable."