I have a confession to make: this blog post was originally supposed to be my βMost-Anticipatedβ summer books listβ¦but then life got really busy! Before I knew it, I looked up and it was July, and not only had a bunch of the books on the list already been published, but I realized that I had actually already read all of the books I wanted to include in this list anyway. So instead of making this a βmost-anticipatedβ list, Iβve culled my initial list a little bit and converted it into a βmust-readβ list, highlighting my picks for the best new crime fiction that Summer 2022 has to offer. In a way, I hope that this new format might actually be even more helpful for you; these arenβt just books Iβm anticipating, theyβre all books Iβve read and loved and highly recommend! From returning favorites to new-to-me voices, from twisty psychological thrillers to βbook within a bookβ-style stories and more, Summer 2022 has some absolutely incredible new crime fiction releases in store for us. Whether your idea of a perfect βbeach readβ is a page-turning domestic suspense novel or a dark, visceral horror story, Iβm betting (and hoping!) youβll be able to find it on this list. Without further ado, letβs dive on in to my picks for Summer 2022βs Must-Read Crime Books!
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CBTB'S MOST-ANTICIPATED SPRING 2022 CRIME BOOKS
Is it just me, or have the first few months of 2022 flown by?! I canβt believe itβs already Aprilβbut here we are, and itβs time to talk about the incredible crop of new crime fiction that Spring 2022 has in store for us!! 2022 is already shaping up to be an outstanding year for new crime fiction (then again, when is it not a great year for new crime books!), and in todayβs blog post, Iβm shining a spotlight on my most-anticipated new crime books publishing in April and May 2022! Whether youβre in the market for a new detective novel, a twisty psychological thriller, a spine-tingling supernatural suspense novel, or just about anything in between, youβll find it in this blog post. April and May 2022 will see the return of fan-favorite thriller writers including Sarah Pinborough, Tessa Wegert, and May Cobb, and they might just introduce you to some new-to-you voices, too! Iβve been lucky enough to read advance copies of many of the books on this list, and others are on my to-read list as soon as they publish. Itβs going to be an incredible spring for new crime fiction, and I hope youβll find a book (or two, or three!) to add to your to-read list in this blog post!
Read MoreBook Review: HER THREE LIVES by Cate Holahan
Cate Holahan is one of my personal must-read, hidden gem suspense writersβan author I can always count on to deliver unique, cleverly-plotted, deliciously entertaining suspense stories. Whether exploring the world of a writer whose new novel begins to blur the lines between fact and fiction in Lies She Told, or taking readers on a luxurious vacation to a summer house where a murder is about to occur in One Little Secret, the books of Cate Holahanβs that I have read have delivered wholly unique and highly entertaining reading experiences. The same can also be said of Cate Holahanβs newest psychological thriller HER THREE LIVES, which will be published this coming Tuesday. In HER THREE LIVES, Holahan weaves a domestic suspense tale of distrust and manipulation. When Jade and Gregβs home is subject to a home invasion, their house isnβt the only thing shattered. Trust between the couple quickly erodes, as both Jade and Greg begin to suspect that their partner may have had something to do with this violent attack. Whose suspicions are correct, and who is to blame? HER THREE LIVES tells a paranoia-inducing tale that will keep readers on their toes until the bookβs final pages. Pick this one up for an engrossing vacation (or staycation!) read this spring.
Read MoreCBTB's Most-Anticipated Spring & Summer 2021 Crime Books
Is it a little bit early to be talking about summer crime fiction releases? Maybeβ¦ though I donβt know about you, but I for one am already eagerly anticipating summer and all that it will bring with it! Itβs been a long year since the pandemic began, and I will take any and every excuse to look forward to the future - including looking forward to future crime fiction releases. In that spirit, rather than doing separate Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 Most-Anticipated lists, I decided to combine them both into one massive rundown of the upcoming crime fiction releases that Iβm most looking forward to in the coming months! Some of these books I have been fortunate enough to read already, others are waiting for me on my TBR pile, and others Iβve got on pre-order - but all of these books are on my wishlist as we look towards the months ahead. Whether youβre in the mood for light psychological suspense, gritty noir, creepy thrills, or anything in between, thereβs a little something on this list for everyone! Grab a cup of coffee and dig into my picks for Most-Anticipated Spring & Summer 2021 Crime Books. For ease of reference, and to help you plan your own summer TBR list, this list is organized by publication month and date.
Read More8 Recommended Bookish Mysteries & Suspense Novels
What could be better than a crime novel about books? For so many of us bookworms (myself included!), thereβs something especially fun about reading a book about books or authors. In todayβs blog post, Iβm rounding up 8 mystery and suspense novels that deal with exactly that! The books discussed here all relate to the world of books in one way or another. Some of them feature protagonists who are authors or aspiring writers, some have βbook within a bookβ style plots, and all of them will satisfy your desire to dig into some good old bookish intrigue. This is a category of crime novel I personally never tire of, and I hope this list will help you find a book or two that catches your eye, too! Happy reading!
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