Be ready because we are about to embark on a journey from thrilling to adventurous as we delve into the new releases on shelves this week. From breath-taking mysteries to enthralling romances and anything else in between, there is something for everyone.

If you enjoy compelling mysteries, provocative dramas, or touching stories, you will not want to miss these eagerly awaited new titles. Immerse yourself in our unique journey as we explore the books that get our attention and discover your next highly recommended adventure.

Pay Dirt by Sara Paretsky

In the latest adventure featuring V.I. Warshawski, the renowned detective takes a break from her usual city life for a weekend of college basketball in Kansas. However, trouble soon finds her when her protégée Angela's roommate, Sabrina, goes missing. Despite facing hostility from the locals and landing in the FBI's sights, V.I. is determined to find Sabrina.

As she delves deeper, she uncovers a complex web of opioid distribution, historical land disputes, and violence that traces back to the Civil War. Racing against time, V.I. must navigate this dangerous game to ensure her survival.

Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina

Noemi Broussard seeks a new beginning with a caring boyfriend. She plans to leave her native reservation, inspired by her Uncle Louie's past. However, her hopes shatter with news of her boyfriend Roddy's alleged suicide. Doubting the official story, Noemi suspects foul play within their tribal lands.

With Uncle Louie's return after years and a mysterious past in tow, they embark on a quest for answers. Yet, as they uncover the truth, Noemi grapples with the unsettling idea that some secrets are best left undiscovered.

Crooked Seeds by Karen Jennings

In drought-stricken Cape Town, 2028, Deidre van Deventer's life takes a dark turn when police inform her of a criminal investigation at her family's reclaimed home. Unearthed remains hint at a grim past, suggesting her brother's involvement in a pro-apartheid group and bomb-making.

Overshadowed by her brother and shut off from her daughter, Deidre struggles to navigate a dangerous existence while coping with the disturbing history of her family. With the investigation growing in intensity, she has to face agonizing memories. She seeks self-purgation in a sociopolitically divided post-apartheid South Africa, building on themes of family, guilt, and emancipation. 

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You Know What You Did by K. T. Nguyen

Annie 'Anh Le' Shaw seemingly has it all - a successful career, a beautiful home, and a loving family. However, when her Vietnamese refugee mother dies suddenly, Annie's life spirals. Her dormant OCD resurfaces with ominous obsessions that seem to manifest. When a prominent art patron disappears, and Annie wakes up next to a dead body, she becomes the prime suspect.

Struggling with her fractured mind, Annie is determined to protect her daughter at any cost. The book is a gripping thriller delving into the refugee experience, maternal bonds, and legacy.

Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

Riverside Close, a serene community, is disrupted by the arrival of the Kentworthy family - loud, conspicuous, and out of place with their flashy lifestyle. As tensions rise among the neighbors, Giles Kentworthy is found dead with a crossbow bolt in his chest.

Detective Hawthorne is called in to unravel the mystery, but with everyone in the community a suspect, solving the murder becomes a complex challenge in this gripping whodunit tale. 

One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole

Kenetria Nash, living with dissociative identity disorder, gets a chance at redemption as the resident caretaker of a historic home on a secluded Hudson River island. Her newfound stability is shattered when a storm and a surprise visit from the home's trust members bring danger.

Amidst a murder mystery, Ken becomes the prime suspect, forcing her and her alter egos to unite and uncover secrets of Kavanaugh Island and their past to clear their names before it is too late. 

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