Mysteries are the most popular genre of books on loan at most libraries. One reason is that there are so many subgenres, allowing for a wide range of reading tastes. From noir to cozy, thriller to historical, most readers can find a mystery that suits them.
The books reviewed here represent many of the subgenres. For me, it was all fun!
Kathryn Lasky, author of award-winning children’s and young adult books, is writing an adult mystery for the first time in 20 years. her amateur detective mystery, light on bone (Kathryn Lasky, Woodhall Press, 2022, 298 pp., $27.95) Georgia O’Keeffe lives in seclusion on a ghost ranch while she recovers from a nervous breakdown caused by her cheating husband, Alfred Stieglitz. It is featured that I am trying to
Enraptured by the lights found in the mountains of New Mexico, she wants nothing more than to paint. But when she discovers her dead body in the desert, she is drawn into a whirlwind of human interaction: no one knows who the man is, and a search for who killed him. lead to other malicious activity taking place. There are many plotlines and a developing romance between the Sheriff and Georgia that continues to keep readers engaged. Picturesque depictions of light and countryside will make you want to book a trip to New Mexico in no time.
A historical mystery has two hurdles to overcome. It’s about crafting a compelling mystery that fits a particular time period, and accurately recreating that period in many ways without boring the reader. William Martin is considered a master in this category and has won awards such as The New England Book of His Award. December 1941: World War II Thriller (William Martin, Forge, 2022, 296 pages, $27.99) is set shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Everyone is tense and the hunt for traitors and spies continues. Martin Browning is a chameleon, taking on many personas on a mission to assassinate President Franklin Roosevelt. Three of his characters are involved in an attempt to stop him. Frank is his FBI agent and Kevin is a Hollywood screenwriter working as an undercover agent spying on the Federal Republic of Germany in the Los Angeles area. Vivian is a dejected aspiring actress, and she agrees to act as Browning’s wife on a train from Los Angeles. TO WASHINGTON, DC His WWII thriller lives up to its name with its never-ending action and huge numbers.
Hawaii offers the setting of two stories that eventually merge. code breaker secret (Sara Ackerman, mirabooks, 2022, 384 pages, $16.99) introduces Isabel, a brilliant code-breaker who goes to Hawaii to end the death of her brother at Pearl Harbor on December 7th. Seeking revenge on the Japanese who took her brother’s life, she befriends her new missing roommate and falls in love with the pilot who killed her. She suspects her roommate’s boyfriend is a spy, but no one can convince her to believe her.
1965 continues with the opening of Lawrence Rockefeller’s splendid hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii. Lu is a young journalist covering the opening of a hotel. She meets a well-known photojournalist, and the two work together to solve a mystery when one of her guests goes missing. It’s incredibly funny how the two stories mesh together.
When it comes to spy novels, many people think of the work of James Bond. But the reality is much darker and gritty. Joseph Kanon is an award-winning master at creating the noir atmosphere of a spy’s life.of berlin exchange (Joseph Kanon, Scribner, 2022, 304 pages, $28) Martin, the American who spied for Russia in the race to develop the atomic bomb, is being exchanged for political prisoners after spending 10 years in prison . The world has changed in 1963, but the race to build bigger and more powerful bombs continues. Martin lives in East Germany, where his ex-wife and his son live, and is expected to spy on his fellow scientist. Deception, intrigue, and horror are evident, and the true life of a spy is revealed. I felt the tension of the building as the story progressed.
Don Winslow, shown in 2019, city of fireinspired by stories of Irish and Italians fighting for control of organized crime Iliad.
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I was able to hear Don Winslow speak at the Dallas Museum of Art and share his wisdom. He is charming, erudite and an excellent storyteller.before he sat down to write city on fire (Don Winslow, William Morrow, 2022, 371 pages, $28.99) Winslow researched the classic and decided to recreate Troy and Troy’s version. IliadIt’s a story of power and guilt. Dany represents Aeneas, the abandoned child of her mother Madeleine, and Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexuality and beauty. Winslow also believed he was losing touch with his “linguistic muscles”, which is why he became an actor again. In acting, things can turn on syllables and pauses. Winslow strives to apply that to his writings.
This is the story of the classic battle between the Irish and Italians for control of organized crime. It may be peaceful for a while, but war will surely break out again. This is the first book in the intended trilogy. The writing is an engaging mix of lyrical exposition and gritty dialogue.
Zig and Nora are back to their credit once again lightning rod (Brad Meltzer, William Morrow, 2022, 419 pages, $28.99). Zig has retired, but he has been recalled to prepare for burial of the deceased military personnel in the neighborhood. Nora should be at the funeral. The action begins at the funeral and doesn’t end until the unsolved cases are solved, new cases are solved, and some surprising facts are shared. Meltzer never disappoints with action-packed thrillers. He also has many interesting contacts and shares little-known facts with readers. I got it!
6:20 man
By David Baldacci, Grand Central Publishing, 2022, 420 pages, $29.
Travis is an ex-soldier with a haunted past who works for the financial business Rat Race as a personal ascetic. David Baldacci’s newest character, 6:20 man (Baldacci, Grand Central Publishing, 2022, 420 pages, $29) is sympathetic, insistent, tough, and I’d like to see you again, but this is billed as a stand-alone book. complex, leaving readers wondering at every twist. Several murders at Travis’ workplace involve him as both suspect and detective. This, coupled with a corrupt deal at the investment firm he works for, keeps the reader guessing constantly while the pages turn quickly. I wonder if
The Rise I Tell
By Julie Clark, Sourcebook/Landmark, 2022, 301 pages, $27.99.
Meg is the perfect con artist, specializing in lengthy scams that break and shame her prey. The Rise I Tell (Julie Clarke, Sourcebook/Landmark, 2022, 301 Pages, $27.99) is revealed in her notebook explaining all the steps she takes to be successful. Kat is a former novice journalist whose life and career have been damaged as a by-product of Meg’s shortcomings. Ten years after the incident, when the two connect, Kat is determined to punish Meg, who in turn is determined to destroy the man who destroyed her life. Layer by layer, the past unfolds and connects to the present. The story never rushes, but keeps the reader engaged. With every revelation, he becomes unsure of who the bad guy really is and sympathizes with the two main characters.
Temperance Brennan is back with his 21st novel. A forensic anthropologist receives a package containing an eyeball in front of her, sparking a series of horrifying discoveries that seem unrelated, but ultimately she comes to a startling conclusion. cold cold bones (Kathy Reichs, Scribner, 2022, 338 pages, $27.99) combines scientific elements with whodunnit mystery to create a compelling narrative.Tempe’s daughter, Katie, is also returning from serving in the Army to play her part in the case, and she’ll certainly miss the TV show skeletonSo it’s nice to touch the base with tempeh again. You know that science is accurate, even when it’s scary, and that stories are well told.
Six young people enter the prestigious Pelham College of Oxford University. The five knew each other before their arrival, and Hannah became April’s roommate. it girl (Ruth Ware, Scout Press, 2022, 420 pages, $28.99). April is the instigator of six acts, from stripping his poker to romance to acting in plays. When she is murdered, the group disintegrates and Hannah participates in the murderer’s conviction. Ten years later, the killer has died in prison, but Hannah is no longer sure if he was the killer. She seems to be hiding something from each of the six, which is revealed as the book progresses. Is one of them the killer?
Then the unsigned letter from prison begins Greenwich Park (Katherine Faulkner, Gallery Books, 2022, 374 pages, $27.99). The main characters are siblings and their spouses. After graduating from Cambridge University, the two live close to each other in the ideal Greenwich park. However, when a mysterious woman named Rachel appears in the childbirth class Helen attends, her idyllic life begins to crumble. Who is Rachel and how did she manage to fit into their lives?The intricate plot keeps her one guess at the last page.
Locked-room mysteries are making a comeback, and Gigi Pandian is considered one of the best authors in the subgenre.of underlock and skeleton key (Gigi Pandian, Minotaur Books, 2022, 339 pages, $26.99) She introduces the character for her new series debut. Tempest is a star magician who ran out of Las Vegas due to a tragic accident on stage. No one believes her, although she has no responsibility for her. Returning to her home to help her father in his construction business, she was found at the site where her body was found on a wall that had been there for decades. The mystery is that Tempest’s stage double is responsible for her downfall. How did the corpse get there and who is the killer? The setting is great and the story moves in fast clips.
Sometimes I need a quick and easy read with familiar characters, so I turn to a cozy book. Joanne Fluke is my cozy author of choice. Her main character, Hannah Swensen, runs a cookie and coffee shop, but she’s also an amateur detective who always catches murderers. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder (Joanne Fluke, Kensington Publishing, 2022, 290 pages, $27) finds Hannah helping a friend who runs a local inn. The town is buzzing with fishing competitions, and Hannah is in the thick of it. When a murder occurs, she can identify the culprit among many suspects. Fluke’s books are a favorite because they also contain many appetizing recipes.
For science-minded people, The Science of Murder: Agatha Christie’s Forensics (Carla Valentine, Sourcebook, 2022, 402 pages, $16.99) is a treat. Her books were written before the technology we have today, but she was a keen believer in available scientific knowledge and used it precisely in her books. The book ties specific books written by Christie to the techniques of fingerprints, trace evidence, forensic ballistics, documents and handwriting, impressions, weapons and wounds, blood splatters, autopsies, and toxicology. What a great excuse to go back and read the masters of the genre.
For these and more books, check out the Denton Public Libraries. Our local Barnes & Noble will be showcasing these and other books on the subject.
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