Crais masterfully ratchets up the suspense as the duo uncover a horrifying conspiracy that flips their understanding of victims and villains. Fans of the series will relish Elvis’s sharp wit and Joe’s no-nonsense grit as they unravel a mystery steeped in secrets and shadows. With its twisty plot and explosive finale, The Big Empty“might just leave you wanting to dive back into the earlier books if you’re new to this dynamic duo. Get it here.
James Patterson, teaming up with Brian Sitts, delivers a modern twist on detective tropes in “Holmes Is Missing.” Brendan Holmes, the cerebral powerhouse of Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations, vanishes just as a high-stakes case of child abductions lands on the agency’s doorstep.
She’s Not Sorry: ICU Drama Meets Psychological Thriller
Mary Kubica spins another captivating web in She’s Not Sorry, a novel that will have readers questioning everyone’s motives. Meghan Michaels is just trying to survive the chaos of single motherhood and a demanding nursing job when Caitlin, a patient with a traumatic brain injury, lands in her ward. The story of Caitlin’s fall unravels into a mystery of its own—was it an accident, or was she pushed
Kubica expertly ratchets up the tension as Meghan digs deeper into Caitlin’s case, only to find herself caught in a spiral of suspicion and danger. The book’s sharp pacing and psychological depth will keep readers up late into the night, flipping pages and questioning every character’s role in the mystery. Get it here.
New Mysteries
And there you have it—four incredible mysteries to jumpstart your 2025 reading list. From cold cases to paranormal powers, this month’s releases promise to keep your mind spinning and your heart racing. Put on your thinking hat, real or metaphoric, and let yourself get lost in these stories.
Until next time, happy sleuthing.