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 Romona Simon, Brian J. Purcell, Karen Hamilton, Camilla Lackberg, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!
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 Carla Laureano, J.S. Scott, Jessica Hawkins, Marni Mann, Kylie Scott, Carrie Ann Ryan, Skye Warren, Nicole Snow, Meagan Brandy, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!
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 Judith Keim, C.J. Foster, Charlie Kaufman, Lynn Steger Strong, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!
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 Renee Ahdieh, P.C. Cast, Kalynn Bayron, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!
Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Michael Lechner, Kent Russell, Lacy Crawford, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
Science Fiction and Fantasy readers have a host of new options for their reading list right now thanks to some amazing new releases. Don't miss our recommendations from bestselling authors Thomas Zman, Jesse Nolan Bailey, Hammer Trollkin, S.A. Chakraborty, Alexander Freed, and Jeff Wheeler. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy novels!
The fifth book in the Neuphobes Series by Thomas Zman... After the world ends, Elijah is the only person that remains alive. As he wanders in desolation, he solemnly recounts his life story and is unhappy with what he sees. Soon he is discovered by alien twins, who are also sole survivors of a crashed UFO, one of many spreading death across the planet. The three become friends and Elijah quickly starts to learn of them. They already know everything about Elijah and why he was spared death.
The first book in A Disaster of Dokojin Series by Jesse Nolan Bailey... The Realms have split apart and the Stones of Elation have been hidden. Warnings of Dokojin start to drift among the tribes. The land and it's people have been corrupted. The chief of the Unified Tribes, The Sanchem, is the one to blame. Driven by this conviction, Annilasia and Delilee risk their lives to kidnap his wife. In her place, Delilee will pretend to be the chieftess and spy on the Sachem.
The first book in the Shockwave Series by Hammer Trollkin... The world was in crisis. There was pressure from within, pressure from without; civil wars and the clash of civilizations. Then the aliens invaded and everything changed... They had overwhelming technological superiority but we are practiced in the art of war. Humanity even has a few technological advantages of our own.
The third book in The Daevabad Trilogy by bestselling author S.A. Chakraborty... Daevabad has fallen. The city has been stripped of its magic after a brutal conquest. Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, need to repair their alliance and stabilize their warring people. But the bloodletting and loss of his beloved Nahri has unleashed demons of Dara's dark past.
The second book in the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron Series by Alexander Freed... The news of the New Republic's victory is still spreading through the galaxy. In its wake, the capital ships of the galactic government journey to the farthest stars. Their mission is to seek out and crush the remnants of imperial tyranny.
The second book in The Grave Kingdom Series by Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Jeff Wheeler... Bingmei did not choose to be a hero. She has no desire to cross the Death Wall to save the world. But she awakened Echion and it is her destiny to defy him. However, Echion the emperor of the Grave Kingdom and Dragon of the Night conspires to fulfill his own destiny... vanquish Bingmei.
On the lookout for some new books for your mystery and thriller library? Look no further than our recommendations for the must-read mystery and thriller novels of July! Check out the latest from bestselling authors Brian J. Purcell, Romona Simon, Jules Adrienn, Steven F. Freeman, B.A. Paris, and Anne Frasier. Happy reading!
Celia Connolly is a private investigator in Southern California that uses magic to investigate mysteries. When she is approached by a man about his son being locked away for a crime he didn't commit, Celia dives into the case. She soon discovers that this investigation intersects with the slaying of her former partner and it may be linked to a serial killer. The only way she'll uncover the truth is to use a new spell she created... Divination.
After a chance encounter at a café, university student Julia Strauss meets a captivating man. She finds herself instantly attracted to the handsome stranger and starts to pursue him obsessively. But she has no idea that behind the charm he has a secret agenda. Will Julia see past her infatuation before she becomes his next victim?
Detective Gabriel Emory has smarts, muscles, and survivalist skills. He also has the gorgeous detective Anita Wolfe flying with him to an all-expenses-paid island vacation. But soon they discover it is all a game organized by an escaped convict set to punish those who put him in prison. Gabriel must use his skills to survive a dangerous race through the wilderness. How can he save himself and Anita when the contest can only have one winner?
The ocean floor is shifting deep in the Atlantic. It has been changing in ways unseen for millions of years. The tectonic movement launches a pair of tsunamis on North America's East Coast. It kills thousands and floods Washington, D.C. A team of scientists fears that there will be another disaster. As they try and convince the skeptical authorities, the likelihood of a more powerful event grows.
The new novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Behind Closed Doors... It is Livia's 40th birthday and she is being thrown the party of a lifetime by her husband, Adam. He wanted to make up for the wedding they never had. Everyone she loves will be there... except her daughter Marnie, who is studying abroad. Livia is secretly glad she won't be there because she recently discovered a secret about her that if revealed, will shake the foundation of the family to its core.
The first book in the Inland Empire Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Anne Frasier... Convicted serial killer Benjamin Fisher has finally agreed to show San Bernardino detective Daniel Ellis to the isolate graves of his victims. There is just one catch: he will only do it if his estranged daughter, FBI profiler Reni Fisher, accompanies them. Despite a traumatic childhood, Reni can't decline because she still feels complicit in her father's crimes.
If you're a fan of contemporary romance books you've got to check out these latest releases for your reading list! Don't miss our recommendations from bestselling authors Bella Di Corte, Krissy Daniels, Willow Winters, B.B. Hamel, Lauren Blakely, Crystal Kaswell, and Susan Stoker. Enjoy!
The first book in the Gangsters of New York Series by Bella Di Corte... I knew three things about Capo Macchiavello: He was gorgeous, reclusive, and considered one of New York's most savage animals. He wants me to be his wife. It was meant to be a simple arrangement – you do for me, I do for you. There were no expectations... except I could never leave.
My relationship with Cole is anything but simple. It is frustrating, complicated, and can be downright ugly. This is because I fell for a man who couldn't love me back. I tried to avoid the dimpled prince of Seattle but life had other plans. As much as I tried to resist temptation, he burrowed his way into my heart. I had no idea how our fairytale would play out, but I knew for certain that fate has a twisted sense of humor and doesn't play fair.
I should have known I would be at the mercy of a monster. I was stolen and gifted to this dominating and brutal killer. Now I am trapped and held hostage to his will. I know what he is looking for. He can't hide the desire in his gaze. I can't deny the flicker of heat between us. As the days grow colder, I am finding it harder to resist.
The first book in The Guys Who Got Away Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely... None of this was supposed to happen. I didn't expect the video to go viral and I didn't expect anyone would know who Dear Sexy Ex was. I definitely didn't think he would find out. That was a bit of a miscalculation. Now I need money to find my new venture and Dear Sexy Ex needs me to save his business... by becoming his fake fiancée.
The first book in the Inked Love series by Crystal Kaswell... Dear Holden, I don't want to go to college a virgin. I want you to be my first and teach me everything. I know there are risks. I'm your best friend's sister and totally off-limits. But forbidden fruit is always the sweetest.
The seventh book in the Mountain Mercenaries Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Stoker... It has been ten years since Rex's wife, Raven, went missing from a Vegas casino. He has never lost hope and even formed the Mountain Mercenaries to help find her. Along with other missing wives, sisters, and children. Now Rex and his team are following a lead to Lima, Peru, where a rescue operation is greater than they imagined.
What can you tell us about your new release, Two Days to Die?
Two Days to Die is my take on what I call a ticking-clock plot. The story revolves around a high-stakes game set up by an escaped drug lord who’s seeking revenge against the people who put him in prison. The first person who crosses a remote island wilderness in two days lives. Everyone else dies along with their families. Add in a pack of wolves, competitors trying to outsmart one another, raging whitewater rivers, booby traps, ruthless killers, and, of course, a budding romance, and you have a thriller that’s built for speed. Two Days also pays homage to one of my favorite literary tropes—the unknown loner who strolls into a fight between good and evil. Whether it’s a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western or the latest Jack Reacher novel, I just love it when someone as nasty and mean as the bad guys walks onto the scene to even the odds. I think it’s some kind of primitive emotion that’s hard-wired into our brains. When a truly evil person is confronted by a good person who is looking forward to the fight, we just can’t look away.
What or who inspired you to become an author?
My love of reading is what turned me into an author. I’ve heard of authors who had mentors or parents or teachers who cultivated their literary aspirations, but I’m not convinced that a person would be successful if they were relying on someone else to motivate and shepherd their artistic journey. I believe that if you’d be satisfied to write for your entire life and never be published, then you’re prepared to follow the path of a writer. It’s hard. And being good enough to be published is a prize that is humbling and empowering.
What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?
I didn’t intend to do come up with such a diverse list but I think there’s something for everyone here:
Horror/Suspense - I was and will forever be astounded by The Ruins by Scott Smith. It is dread personified.
Young Adult - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is magic. The group of kids, the love they have for one another, and the tragedy of it all. Unbelievable.
Chick-Lit - Something Borrowed by Emily Giffen is captivating. It hooked me from the start. She captures how love has a mind of its own—even at the expense of things we hold precious, like friendship.
Thriller - Persuader by Lee Child is top of the heap. There’s something almost medieval about it. A lonely castle. A maiden in distress. A strong knight who must vanquish a dragon (well, not a dragon, but a man who may as well be one). It’s a simple thriller formula executed to the nth degree.
Sci-Fi - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton is a classic. This is a book that is probably the number one archetype for summer blockbuster—in literature and movies. It’s such an outlandish premise. Not only are dinosaurs being brought back to life, but they’re being used to populate an entertainment park. What!? Unbelievable fun, mind-bending science, and nonstop action. Who could want more?
Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask
I think Lee Child would be a fantastic guest. The talk show would be set at a bar. It would be called, “Great Minds Drink Alike.” We’d have our drinks and off we’d go. And with Lee, there’s only one question I’d need to get him to talk all night—“Tell me the difference between literary and genre fiction?” It’s a question that’s come up in many an MFA program and writers conference, but I think Lee would give a take on it that would make for great television.
What's your favorite thing about writing?
Being done with a manuscript. By done, I mean edited, cover art completed, ready-to-be-purchased done. Because up until that time, it’s always on my mind. It’s great to finally put something to bed.
What is a typical day like for you?
My day is little different than anyone else’s. I’m taking the dog out to poop. Cleaning the dishes. Making lunch out of questionable lunchmeat I found in the back of the fridge. All of this is wrapped around sessions of writing, outlining, and editing. I once heard a story that made me laugh that probably sums it up. An author bounds into the kitchen where her husband is cooking breakfast and says, “My magnum opus is nearly complete. It has all the elements of best-selling genre fiction. It’s written with a style that surpasses the world’s greatest literary giants. And it finally provides an answer to the meaning of life. I’m going into my office now to write the final scene!” The husband turns around, scoops an egg from the frying pan onto a plate on the table, and replies, “That’s great. Eat your eggs.” So that’s my answer. The day of a writer is like any other.
What scene from Two Days to Die was your favorite to write?
Favorite is a little different than what I’d call it. How about, “heart-pounding?” In Two Days to Die, there’s a scene where I had to confront a phobia of mine. As a writer, I have to enter the mind of a character and live the moment with him or her, so this particular scene made me very uncomfortable. I had to keep stopping and telling myself it wasn’t real, and then I would reset and dive back in. It was awful. I couldn’t breathe. I was sweating. My heart was skipping beats. But in the end, I finished it and I believe it will put the reader into a place where the world falls away and they’re living the story through my character, moment by moment. A scene like that is always my favorite because it creates a space where the reader is sharing my experience. As you’ll note, I didn’t describe the scene. I’ll leave that up to the reader to figure out. I’m sure it won’t be hard.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I don’t. If I had to make one up, I’d say, “Don’t get too high or too low. Just show up every day and keep moving forward.”
Jules Adrienn is the author of the new book Two Days to Die.
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What can you tell us about your new release, L.O.V.E.?
L.O.V.E. is a story about fate, integrity, and faithfulness. Natalie and Cole share an undeniable attraction. Unfortunately, they’re committed to other people. Hard as they try to resist temptation, life keeps bringing them together — through friends, family, and very extraordinary events. Their love story is a bumpy ride, for sure. I’ve never put two characters through so much turmoil to be together.
What or who inspired you to become an author?
I’ve always loved storytelling. My mom and my childhood best friend relentlessly encouraged me to write books. It wasn’t until after my children were in grade school that I wrote my first novel. I wasn’t sure what to do with my manuscript, so I reached out to an old high school classmate, Rebecca Zanetti, who had recently published. She encouraged me to join RWA and a local chapter, so I did. And the rest is history.
What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?
That’s an impossible question to answer. I read and fall in love with too many books.
Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask
I would ask J.R. Ward what she has against baby powder.
What's your favorite thing about writing?
I love, love, love all the different characters I get to become while writing. I get to escape into different worlds, and explore all the dark, dirty, quirky, beautiful personalities.
What is a typical day like for you?
Day job. Come home and write. Take care of household duties when I can. Read. Sleep. Repeat.
What scene from L.O.V.E. was your favorite to write?
Oh, Lordy. Tough question. I have a few. The one that stands out most, I suppose, is when Cole shows up drunk on Natalie’s doorstep. This scene is pivotal because Natalie has a tough choice to make. She can give in to temptation and get revenge on her childhood tormentor, or she can walk away and sacrifice her best friend and family and the city she loves so that Cole can move on and be happy with his fiancé.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Last year, my motto was “Fuck it.” This year? “Give it to God." All my burdens, and fears, even my joys and celebrations. I’m not strong enough to carry them most of the time, and thank goodness I don’t have to.
Krissy Daniels is the author of the new book L.O.V.E
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