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Murder, Secrets, and Twists: Our Must-Read Mystery Picks 

If you’re craving cozy nights with gripping mysteries, you’re in luck. This month’s mystery lineup offers everything from amateur teen sleuths to locked-room psychological terror, all the way to a retirement village turned crime-solving hub. Trust me, these books will make you forget Netflix even exists. 

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Complete Series”by Holly Jackson
Release Date: Available now
Perfect For: Fans of twisty teen thrillers and binge-worthy mysteries.

If you haven’t met Pip Fitz-Amobi yet, you’re in for a treat. Holly Jackson’s New York Times bestselling trilogy—now bundled in a handy paperback box set—follows Pip as she evolves from a curious high schooler to a seasoned true-crime podcaster. Across three books, Pip unravels dark town secrets, takes on a missing persons case, and even becomes the target of a terrifying stalker. Think Nancy Drew meets Serial, but way darker. The boxed set makes for the perfect gift—or an excuse to keep all three on your own bookshelf. Get it here

The Orphanage by the Lake by Daniel G. Miller 
Release Date: Out now 
Perfect For: Those who like their thrillers with a side of psychological unease. 
 
Hazel, a down-on-her-luck private investigator, gets the case of her career when a socialite hires her to locate a missing girl from a creepy lakeside orphanage. What starts as a straightforward job spirals into a labyrinth of sinister symbols, shadowy figures, and bloodstains that can’t be ignored. Miller keeps you guessing as Hazel discovers secrets not just about the orphanage but about her enigmatic client. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Hitchcock wrote about orphans, this might be it. Get it here
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 
Release Date: Available now 
Perfect For: Fans of domestic suspense and claustrophobic thrillers. 
 
When a down-on-her-luck woman takes a job as a housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family, she soon realizes their picture-perfect life is a façade hiding some serious dysfunction. The Winchester matriarch is controlling, her husband seems broken, and the housemaid’s attic room locks from the outside—a sure sign that things are about to get uncomfortably dark. With jaw-dropping twists and a tightly wound narrative, Freida McFadden’s thriller will leave you side-eyeing every employer you’ve ever had. Get it here
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 
Release Date: Already a hit; read it before Spielberg’s adaptation arrives. 
Perfect For: Cozy mystery fans who enjoy a good laugh. 
 
Picture this: four retirees in a sleepy English village form a club to solve cold cases. When a real murder lands in their lap, they find themselves matching wits with the local police—and doing a much better job at cracking the case. Richard Osman’s witty and heartwarming whodunit is both a clever mystery and a delightful character study. It’s no wonder Spielberg’s making it into a film. Get in on the hype before the movie crowds swoop in. Get it here
Closing Thoughts: Your Next Mystery Obsession Awaits 
 
This month, dive into the murder, lies, and secret lives these books explore. From small-town scandals to nail-biting psychological puzzles, these stories will keep your heart racing—and your detective hat firmly in place. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up a copy (or all four) and lose yourself in the thrills. 

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