As the summer heat lingers, August delivers a fresh surge of excitement for fans of the thrilling mystery and detective genre. Get ready to be captivated by the pulse-pounding suspense and mind-bending twists that await in the most anticipated book releases of the month.
The twists and turns are unbelievable, and the suspense keeps you turning page after page.
Catherine Sterling thinks she knows her mother. Ruth Sterling is quiet, hardworking, and lives for her daughter. It’s always been just the two of them against the world. But now, Catherine is ready to spread her wings, move away from home, and begin a new career. And her mother will do anything to prevent that from happening. Ruth thinks she knows her daughter better than anyone, and the last thing she expects is for Catherine to rebel or question anything about her past. But when Ruth’s desperate quest to keep her daughter by her side begins to reveal cracks in her carefully constructed world, both mother and daughter begin a delicate, dangerous dance of deception.
The plot layers in this mystery will have you questioning everything.
Terence Bailey is about to be released from jail for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him of murdering six different women. As his release date approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Madison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Madison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped—or worse. Is Maddison’s disappearance connected to her visit to Bailey? And why was she visiting him in the first place?
This is a gripping thriller that will have the reader enthralled.
Sheila Nelson has a mundane life. While her days are monotonous, she’s only ever forgotten one of them. One can only wonder: Could this “missing” day have been just as ordinary as the rest of her routine life?
Sensual fantasies are often the result of sexual drought, as Sheila knows. But how can you explain dreams about locking up a scared, helpless girl in a damp, hidden basement? Why is Sheila able to see this girl’s terror so clearly, and how is it that she can feel the heavy weight of a razor in her hand? Is it just her overactive imagination at work, or is she retrieving lost fragments of her memory? What is Sheila hiding?
The riveting tale is full of unexpected twists, turns, and secrets.
Twenty years after a baby is kidnapped from a stroller, a woman is murdered in a nursing home. The two crimes are somehow linked, and the key to discovering the truth may lie in one girl. She was born into the wrong life, and she’s trying to make it right.
Edith may have been tricked into a nursing home, but at eighty-years-young, she’s planning her escape. Patience works there, cleaning up the residents’ messes and bonding with Edith, a kindred spirit. But Patience is lying to Edith about almost everything.
With every reason to distrust one another, the women must solve a mystery that involves three suspects, two murders, and one victim. If they can pull it off, they might just find out what happened to the stolen baby, the mother who was left behind, and the connections that bind them together.
This is a gripping book that you can’t put down.
Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alex Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman named Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. A few days later, Alex and Josie bump into each other again, this time outside the school Alex’s children attend. Josie has been listening to Alex’s podcasts and thinks she would be an interesting subject for her series. She shares with Alex that she is on the cusp of great changes in her life.
Alex finds Josie’s life to be strange and complicated. Yet she can’t resist the temptation to continue with the podcast. Slowly, she begins to realize that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it, Josie has infiltrated Alex’s life—and her home. But almost as quickly as she arrives, Josie disappears. Only then does Alex discover that Josie has left a terrible and terrifying legacy in her wake. Alex has become the subject of her own true crime podcast, with her and her family’s lives in grave danger. Who is Josie Fair? And what has she done?
These exciting mystery novels offer readers a chance to immerse themselves in intricately woven plots filled with gripping suspense and unexpected twists and turns. Each author brings their distinct voice and expertise, promising an unforgettable reading experience.
Whether you enjoy untangling complex mysteries, delving into the minds of intriguing characters, or experiencing heart-pounding suspense, these August releases have something for every fan of the genre. Prepare to be captivated by these thrilling narratives that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Make sure to mark your calendars and get ready to embark on these exciting literary journeys as these highly anticipated releases hit bookstores and online retailers in August. It’s time to indulge in the world of detective thrills and get ready for an unforgettable reading adventure!
So, grab your detective hat, sharpen your sleuthing skills, and dive into the most anticipated mystery novels of the month. Your next adventure awaits between the pages of these gripping books.
