a natural pick for fans of fast-paced political thrillers and action-packed espionage. For an interview with the author, visit https:// shorturl. at / kfmTC.
Her Last Breath( William Morrow) by Taylor Adams
What begins as a simple caving trip becomes a nightmare when Tess and her friend encounter a threatening stranger at the entrance to a cave system. Moments later, Tess finds herself trapped deep underground, forced to battle panic and the physical limits of survival. Even after she escapes, disturbing revelations about her friend’ s past suggest the attack may not have been random, a setup that will keep readers who enjoy intense survival thrillers turning pages.
I’ m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home( Berkley) by Fergus Craig
After decades in prison, Carol hopes to spend her golden years quietly in a luxury retirement community. But when a fellow resident dies suddenly and her secret past as a serial killer becomes known, suspicion immediately falls on her. Determined to prove she didn’ t do it this time, Carol must clear her name among a community packed with former law enforcement officers, a premise that will delight readers who appreciate dark humor mixed with clever mystery.
Nightmare on Nightmare Street( Blackstone) by R. L. Stine
When Joe and his family move into a house filled with creepy details— from strange noises in the walls to a sinister doll— his first night becomes the start of a disturbing mystery. At the same time, another boy, named Shawn, experiences bizarre events in what seems to be the very same house. As the strange occurrences multiply, the boys must unravel what is real and what may only exist in nightmares, making this an entertaining pick for younger readers or adults nostalgic for classic spooky storytelling.
World’ s Edge( Soho Press) by James Sallis
In a fractured near-future America where the nation has splintered into unstable territories, ordinary people
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