The Scoop: The Other Black Girl meets Midsommar in this spine-chilling, propulsive psychological adult debut from highly acclaimed author Vincent Tirado, in which a married couple moves into a gated “community” that slowly creeps into a pervasive dread akin to the social horror of Jordan Peele and Lovecraft County—We Came to Welcome You cleverly uses the uncanny to illuminate the cultish, shocking nature of systemic racism. The Praise: "A sinister and compelling psychological chiller about the perils of assimilation in a community that doesn't want you. Difficult to read at times, but that's s ..read more

The Scoop: Mitch Rapp faces an Iranian foe bent on destabilizing the Middle East in the newest thriller from Vince Flynn’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, now written by the “worthy successor to Tom Clancy” (Publishers Weekly) Don Bentley. The Praise: “Author Bentley has successfully spun yarns in the Tom Clancy universe, and here he moves smoothly into Vince Flynn’s. Their writing styles and that of Kyle Mills are indistinguishable, as if they could slip into each other’s skins…Action junkies will gobble this up.” — – Kirkus Reviews ..read more

The Scoop: Magda Eklund is mourning the loss of her best friend, Sara. But in going through Sara’s old journal, Magda discovers her friend’s last directive: plans for a road trip they would take together in celebration of Magda’s upcoming seventieth birthday. So, with Sara’s urn in tow, Magda decides to hit the road, crossing the country and encountering a cast of memorable characters—including her sister, from whom she’s been keeping secrets. The Praise: “At once tender and hilarious, How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? is a beautifully written and moving novel of loss and new beginnin ..read more

The Scoop: Justine Bailen, better known as Jo, works for an all-female detective agency based in Tucson, Arizona. While staking out a cheating spouse, she learns that her long-estranged best friend from childhood, Rose, is missing, and that Rose’s mother wants to hire Jo to find her. This case is all kinds of wrong for Jo, but she has no choice but to head back to her hometown, an hour north and a world away from Tucson and accept the mission. The Praise: "A new mystery series and a can't-guess-the-killer-plot. What's not to love?" As always, we'll give you the inside scoop and take your quest ..read more

The Scoop: Navajo forensic photographer Rita Todacheene grapples with a fanatical serial killer—and the ghosts he leaves behind. A dual-voice cat-and-mouse thriller, told from the points of view of a killer who has created his own deadly religion and the only person who can stop him, an embattled young detective who sees the ghosts of his Native victims. The Praise: “Intense, gripping, moving, and so gorgeously written. I often stopped to reread certain passages purely for the elegance of her language, descriptions of scalded beauty. A stunner!”—Mona Susan Power, author of A Council of Dolls A ..read more

The Scoop: Billionaire Elliott Kantor is found dead in his sleep. When his son enlists Ashe Cayne to investigate, Ashe uncovers plenty of "activities" the billionaire participated in after hours, including a sex traffic ring. Ashe and readers will discover this is only the beginning, and as our hero dives deeper and deeper into Elliott's hidden world, this may be the end for the intrepid private eye, Ashe Cayne. We'll give you the inside scoop and take your questions live ..read more

The Scoop: A Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel...but look out! No Hitchcock film is complete without a body... "A clever, sinister fun-house ride." –People "Jaw-dropping." –Riley Sager "Hugely readable and tremendous fun." –Alex Michaelides As always, we'll give you the inside scoop and take your questions live ..read more

The Scoop: In this Southern gothic horror debut, a young Black woman abandons her life in 1960s Chicago for a position with a mysterious family in New Orleans, only to discover the dark truth: They’re under a curse, and they think she can break it. The Praise: “In this haunting and chilling story, an inglorious remnant of American history is handled so deftly that you won't believe it's Del Sandeen's first novel. It's hard to say which is more disturbing: the otherworldly goings-on in the Duchon mansion or the racism of the South in the 1960s.”—Alma Katsu, author of, "The Fervor." As always, w ..read more

The Scoop: In the wake of her husband's death, Julie, a former Olympian retreats to Canada for a fresh start, only to find out that the past will always catch up to her. The Praise: “This twisty tale of murder, secrets, and exceptional human grit had me flying through the pages!” —Robyn Harding, bestselling author of, "The Drowning Woman." As always, we'll give you the inside scoop and take your questions live! Can't make it live? Drop your Q below and we'll give you a special shoutout ..read more

The Scoop: Doing the right thing can be costly. And deadly. It’s a dark, drizzly night in Tunica. The parking lot of the Blue Note Casino, partly owned by the corrupt and powerful Jackson brothers, is nearly empty. Kevin and Melissa Hall, a young couple with dreams and a bright future, are headed home after long work shifts when they witness a cold-blooded murder. The killer is none other than Charles Alan Jackson. The Praise: “Terrific—truly sinister, scary and suspenseful. Lyle never lets you down.” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author ..read more