"It can't get much more excruciatingly suspenseful than a locked-room mystery set in a series of underground caverns." Starred review for RUBY FALLS by Gin Phillips⭐ One month till pub day! @ginphillips.bsky.social @ala-booklist.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4c2Hnaf

In the mood for a fun and twisty mystery? THE TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB has got you covered! Take a listen to this fun review: https://bit.ly/4a85dPn

"The whodunit at the novel’s heart crescendos with a solution that’s surprising, logical, and well clued . . . Contemporary crime fiction at its finest." STARRED review for Tim Sullivan's THE MONK⭐ @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4qNtlOl

Lovely piece by Val McDermid on finding inspiration and following her creative process❄️ @valmcdermid.bsky.social @crimereads.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4rgYQQC

Fiction, Spy Fiction. crimereads.com/5-spy-thrill...

"A deadly feud between literary forgers, a quest for revenge, a shocking betrayal . . . A remarkable novel and a must-read." Looking for a weekend read? Try THE FORGER'S REQUIEM! https://bit.ly/4jXAAkf.

"A riveting suspense thriller of a read from cover to cover." THE ENIGMA GIRL gets a rave review! Officially out in paperback🔍 https://bit.ly/4qFJYvm

A+ #BookReview: The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social @atlanticcrime.bsky.social @groveatlantic.bsky.social #DSGeorgeCross #mystery #thriller

"A perfect murder mystery arrangement: a small group of people contained in a dark and dangerous place, as tensions rise and secrets are revealed." Counting down the days till RUBY FALLS is released! @ginphillips.bsky.social https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/ruby-falls-100006506

"THE ASSET is a cerebral and simmering political-espionage thriller that’ll shock you with how dark and disturbing it progressively gets until the shocking finale." We love dark and disturbing around here👀 https://bit.ly/3LqxSqL

Thrilled that so many Atlantic Crime books made this Best of 2025 list! Check out all the books here: http://new.deadlypleasures.com/2026/01/05/hank-wagners-best-of-2025/

"Lucy Clarke unveils a haunting narrative about strength, suffering, and survival." Amazon Editors selected THE CASTAWAYS as one of the Best Books of January! https://amzn.to/45p1lIm?

"A quirky and captivating espionage thriller . . . Fans of Mick Herron’s Slough House series will appreciate this." Nothing like some exciting espionage👀 SPIES AND OTHER GODS comes out in April! @publisherswkly.bsky.social https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780802167675

"This is certainly a great start to 2026 for the psychological thriller genre, and Clarke has set the bar high for other authors." One week officially out and THE CASTAWAYS is already raking in the reviews: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-castaways-by-lucy-clarke

"A gripping, twist-filled thriller that exposes the corrupting influence of power and the ruthless lengths people will go to protect it." Shining review for Mike Lawson's THE ASSET, coming out 2/3! https://www.bestthrillerbooks.com/steve-thomas/the-asset-by-mike-lawson

"As always, Burke is a master of atmosphere and memorable characterization. This is a sure bet for series fans and newcomers alike." ⭐ starred review for THE HADACOL BOOGIE! https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780802166609

"SILENT BONES is so deviously plotted, with McDermid always in full command . . . an exhilarating read." SILENT BONES continues to get stellar reviews ☠️ @valmcdermid.bsky.social https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/silent-bones-a-karen-pirie-novel

RUBY FALLS gets a shout-out in this exciting list of new reads coming out this year! @ginphillips.bsky.social https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2025/12/bookshelf-5-southern-novels-we-cant-wait-to-read-in-2026/

Happy pub day to THE CASTAWAYS! 🏝️ “Deeply emotional and tense . . . It is, simply, pitch-perfect.”—Julie Clark, author of THE GHOST WRITER

Wonder where @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social got his inspiration for his DS George Cross series? Read this Q&A in @publisherswkly.bsky.social:

Don't miss watching @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social in conversation with @hankphillippiryan.bsky.social tomorrow (1/6) at 4pm! It will be livestreamed to A Might Blaze's Facebook Page and YouTube Channel (linked below): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Lh_YSTYwLcjv7-gxRprzQ

First batch of books in the new year woohoo!

Happy New Year! Wishing you a year filled with joy, laughter, and great thrillers🎆 🥂 📚

Another exceptional best books of the year list, with THE IMPOSSIBLE THING by Belinda Bauer included! https://thebuzzmagazines.com/articles/2025/12/best-books-2025-genre

We love seeing booksellers and librarians get the recognition they deserve! It makes it even more special when they enjoy our books, too😊 https://bit.ly/48RfMaf

WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS and THE IMPOSSIBLE THING are on another best thrillers of the year list!🎉 https://bit.ly/4apZAOn

"THE PREDICAMENT is an example of literary spy games of the highest order, and this series seems to get more and more intense with each new entry." Excellent review of William Boyd's THE PREDICAMENT: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-predicament-a-gabriel-dax-novel

LEO by Deon Meyer is one of @airmail.news's best mysteries of 2025! https://airmail.news/books/2025/12/air-mails-10-best-mystery-books-of-2025

"A perfect balance of mystery, humor, and literary ingenuity." THE FACT CHECKER by Austin Kelley makes @crimereads.bsky.social's list of the Best Debut Crime Novels this year! https://crimereads.com/the-best-debut-crime-novels-of-2025/

Happy Holidays! We're off to read as many crime books as we possibly can before the end of the year. We look forward to seeing you in 2026, refreshed and ready to jump right into a new year of amazing books.

"Boyd’s addictive storytelling is at its very best as he navigates a collision of chance, ambition and human frailty." If you want to give someone a book deemed worthy by a queen, try out William Boyd's THE PREDICAMENT! https://spectator.com/article/my-favourite-books-to-give-at-christmas/

Looking for a last-minute gift for a reader in your life? This list has some great options, especially Ken Jaworowski's WHAT ABOUT THE BODIES! https://www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/quick-picks-gift-guide-pt-2/article_1f03f731-2096-4134-9a06-0a9b8bf5d5ac.html

For a limited time, the ebook of DON'T FORGET ME, LITTLE BESSIE is $5.99 across all retailers! Head to Book Bub to get a copy now: https://bit.ly/4j0dUiE

"McDermid's various series and standalones have put her in the top tier of mystery writers. SILENT BONES continues her solid reputation." Check out the rest of this great review here: https://bit.ly/3XZBqTo

"A hyper-immersive novel that fearlessly explores the darkest, most primal corners of the human heart." RUBY FALLS gets another starred review, this time from Kirkus!💎 @ginphillips.bsky.social https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/gin-phillips/ruby-falls-2/

Gonna be another fantastic year for thrillers👀 @publisherswkly.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3MU3PaY

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING and THE PREDICAMENT are on the @nytimes.com list of Best Thrillers of 2025! https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/books/review/best-thrillers-2025.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

"A top-notch whodunit with a Holmesian sleuth and a knowing tang." Excellent starred review of THE POLITICIAN⭐ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tim-sullivan-3/the-politician/

What a year of books!

"Val McDermid has never failed to impress me with her work, nor have I felt disappointed by this series." In case you needed another reason to read SILENT BONES: https://bit.ly/3MGbZ6J

"Mr. Sullivan freshens the familiar with shrewd diversions and, above all, the phenomenon of a relentlessly logical investigator confronting a mystery rooted in love and loyalty." @wsj.com @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social https://on.wsj.com/3KHZ9Ev

Nice to see THE IMPOSSIBLE THING and THE WINTER WARRIORS get a shout-out in this list of best crime and thrillers of 2025! https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/dec/02/best-thrillers-2025-mick-herron-slow-horses-belinda-bauer-uketsu

So many amazing new releases this month (extra excited for SILENT BONES)! @crimereads.bsky.social https://crimereads.com/decembers-best-new-crime-novels-mysteries-and-thrillers-2025/

"[A] high-intensity debut thriller." Great summary and review of Tanya Scott's STILLWATER! https://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Reviews2025.html

Happy pub day, SILENT BONES! ☠️ Val McDermid's propulsive and twisty mystery is not to be missed!

So excited that Tim Sullivan's THE DENTIST made it on this great list of mysteries!🔎 https://wapo.st/48f72KQ

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for family, friends, and good thrillers📚 🧡 🦃

Less than one week away until SILENT BONES by @valmcdermid.bsky.social is out! https://www.bookpage.com/most-anticipated-books/most-anticipated-fall-mystery-suspense/

If you're looking for some mysteries to hit your 2025 reading goal, the Chicago Public Library has a great list (we highly recommend THE DENTIST and THE IMPOSSIBLE THING)! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/199702383/2892907567

Tim Sullivan’s third police procedural featuring neurodivergent detective sergeant George Cross is another winner. This series deserves a long run. @groveatlantic buff.ly/Oo1qZPD