Fiction

Confront a Family’s Bloody Past in “To Kill a Ghost”

In J. Warren Weaver’s novel To Kill a Ghost, a tragic death threatens to expose family secrets buried for decades. The blood of a murdered man stains the steps of his front porch, and unless his grandson can find out who is behind the killing, the rest of the family…

Michael FerryApril 13, 2022

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Espionage Thriller Reminiscent of “The Bourne Identity” Traces WWII Shadows Across Europe

The Prague Connection pulls readers into historic bunkers and secret catacombs across Europe in search of hidden nuclear arms, before embarking on an action-packed journey that spans the globe. Author Will Steadman has penned an exciting spy novel reminiscent of The Bourne Identity, incorporating clandestine historical sites and exploring lesser-known…

Michael FerryMarch 14, 2022

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Vicious Vigilante Leaves a Bloody Trail on His Quest to Stop Human Trafficking

In his debut novel, A Dangerous Man (Olympia Publishers), author J.L. Engel spotlights the atrocity of human trafficking as victims are avenged by a skilled and murderous vigilante determined to exact justice. The man nicknamed Ghost is exactly what his name implies: invisible. Some also know him as the “ultimate…

K.L. RomoMarch 16, 2022

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Patriarch’s Abduction in Mexico Reveals Shadowy Double Life That Endangers His Family

In his newest thriller, Family Money (Thomas & Mercer), author Chad Zunker takes inspiration from his own family to spin a tale of domestic suspense, prompting the question, “How well do you really know the ones you love?” The Plot: Alex Mahan is a successful businessman, a husband and the father of two…

K.L. RomoMarch 16, 2022

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Wuxia Triumphs: A Journey of Death, Betrayal, Triumph, and Loss

“Fred Yu has created an extraordinary world that taps into ancient, powerful archetypes. The lucky reader will journey into unexpected terrain.”— Jay Stern, producer of Rush Hour and Horrible Bosses “The Orchid Farmer’s Sacrifice is a riveting experience, an intense page-turner full of plot twists and intrigue.”— Kary Oberbrunner, author…

Wyatt SemenukMarch 17, 2022

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True Crime and True Feminism Make “I Killed Sam” a Unanimous Success

Calling all feminist true-crime buffs! This novelized account of the true story of a battered woman and her lawyer should be next on your reading list. I Killed Sam by Robert A. Steadman (Mission Point Press) is a courtroom novel set in 1957 about the revolutionary defense of a battered…

Kelsey HallFebruary 24, 2022

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Latest Bruno Johnson Thriller Sets Him on the Trail of Kidnapped Child

Here’s what we learn in the first 10 pages of David Putnam’s The Sinister (Oceanview), the latest in his thriller series featuring ex-cop, ex-con Bruno Johnson: Johnson and his wife have been hiding out in a fancy Los Angeles hotel for about two months and have racked up a bill in…

BookTribFebruary 22, 2022

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Clearly We “Don’t Know Tough”, Because “Friday Night Lights” Was Never Like This

In Eli Cranor’s searing Southern Gothic Don’t Know Tough (Soho Crime), three people at the ends of their ropes form an uneasy alliance – until it all blows up. Trent Powers is the new coach of the high school football team in Denton, Arkansas, “a small town nestled in the…

Neil NyrenFebruary 25, 2022

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International Thriller Writers Names Finalists for 2022 Thriller Awards

The International Thriller Writers (ITW), an honorary society that represents thriller authors from around the world, has announced the finalists for its 2022 Thriller Awards. ITW will announce the winners at ThrillerFest XVII on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York City. The International Thriller…

BookTribFebruary 28, 2022

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ITW Spotlight: Murder Is This Artist’s Signature Fragrance

Base Notes (Thomas & Mercer) reads like a confession. Our murderer is the narrator, explaining not only the “howdunit” of the crime but also pleading for our understanding. Almost for our forgiveness. Vic Fowler, our hero(?), is a Nose. In the perfume world, a Nose is an individual who can…

Mindy CarlsonFebruary 9, 2022

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Jon Land Aces Margaret Truman’s Capital Crimes Series Yet Again With “Murder at the CDC”

Brimming with action and terrifying suspense, Murder at the CDC (Forge Books) takes a hard look at a divided nation and examines the consequences when rhetoric and lies spiral out of control. This 32nd installment of Margaret Truman’s Capital Crimes series is the second penned by veteran thriller author Jon…

James R. HannibalFebruary 15, 2022

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Community Built to Conceal and Protect Residents Endures Exposure and Corruption

In The Deepest of Secrets (Minotaur Books), the latest installment of Kelley Armstrong‘s Rockton series, we find detective Casey Duncan in the midst of a crisis: someone is revealing the pasts of Rockton’s residents. This is absolutely not allowed and threatens the entire community. No one is safe while this…

Lydia LefevreFebruary 15, 2022

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Adapting the Nile: Branagh Brings Us a Bold Retelling of a Christie Classic

After a long — and I do mean long — wait, during which the release date got pushed back several times, Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is finally in theaters! I don’t know about you, but I was counting the days. Admittedly, adapting a novel…

Amanda GardnerFebruary 18, 2022

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Philippines Folklore Takes Center Stage In Terrifying Paranormal Novel

Every culture in the world has some legend of a creature akin to a vampire. Some of those lesser-known myths are quite interesting to those who have a love of vampire mythology. For example, in Albania, there is the Shtriga, which is said to suck the blood of infants at…

Monique SnymanFebruary 23, 2022

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Jealousy and Revenge Are Motives for Murder in New Hamish Macbeth Mystery

"Veteran storyteller Beaton may be gone, but her beloved Highlands policeman lives on." —Kirkus Reviews —∞— In M.C. Beaton’s Death of a Green-Eyed Monster (Grand Central), Scottish Police Sergeant Hamish Macbeth does not have a jealous bone in his tall, muscular, fiery redheaded body. In his thirty-sixth adventure in the…

Jodé MillmanFebruary 23, 2022

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This Suspenseful Novella Asks What Really Inspires Our Fear of the Dark

“An exceptional suspense that shines in its prose and stylistic elements, a story that will keep the reader guessing at every twist and turn.” — Jane Riley for The Book Commentary People go to extraordinary lengths to avoid prolonged periods of physical darkness. We brighten the gloom with the highest…

Monique SnymanJanuary 28, 2022

Confront a Family’s Bloody Past in “To Kill a Ghost”

Espionage Thriller Reminiscent of “The Bourne Identity” Traces WWII Shadows Across Europe

Vicious Vigilante Leaves a Bloody Trail on His Quest to Stop Human Trafficking

Patriarch’s Abduction in Mexico Reveals Shadowy Double Life That Endangers His Family

Wuxia Triumphs: A Journey of Death, Betrayal, Triumph, and Loss

True Crime and True Feminism Make “I Killed Sam” a Unanimous Success

Latest Bruno Johnson Thriller Sets Him on the Trail of Kidnapped Child

Clearly We “Don’t Know Tough”, Because “Friday Night Lights” Was Never Like This

International Thriller Writers Names Finalists for 2022 Thriller Awards

ITW Spotlight: Murder Is This Artist’s Signature Fragrance

Jon Land Aces Margaret Truman’s Capital Crimes Series Yet Again With “Murder at the CDC”

Community Built to Conceal and Protect Residents Endures Exposure and Corruption

Adapting the Nile: Branagh Brings Us a Bold Retelling of a Christie Classic

Philippines Folklore Takes Center Stage In Terrifying Paranormal Novel

Jealousy and Revenge Are Motives for Murder in New Hamish Macbeth Mystery

This Suspenseful Novella Asks What Really Inspires Our Fear of the Dark

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