Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden

Debbie lives with her husband, Cooper, and two teenage daughters, Lexi and Izzy, in suburban Massachusetts. When things start going wrong in her daughters' lives and she's fired from her job as an advice columnist at the local newspaper, she decides to exact revenge upon those who have wronged her family. Once Debbie starts down this road, she finds it hard to stop... A novel that's hard not to finish in one sitting.

The Hitch by Sara Levine

Rose is thrilled when her brother Victor and his wife Astrid let her take care of her six-year-old nephew Nathan while they go away to Mexico for a week. Rose can't wait to spend a lot of time with Nathan, since they usually only see each other for a few hours on Saturdays. However, soon after Victor and Astrid leave, Rose's dog Walter kills a corgi at a park and Nathan tells Rose that the corgi's spirit is now inside of him. This incident, of course, unsettles the quirky and judgmental Rose as she attempts to make things right, i.e. exorcise the dog. A novel, at times humorous, about love and familial obligations.

The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits

Twelve years ago, when he found out his wife Amy was having an affair, Tom vowed to leave her once their younger child went to college. That day has come, as Miri is leaving for Carnegie Mellon. After dropping Miri off in Pittsburgh, Tom heads west, visiting his brother in South Bend, an old girlfriend in Las Vegas, eventually arriving in California to see his son, Michael. However, a mysterious illness is dogging him as he reflects on the relationships and the choices he's made. A meditative novel of one man's life.

Too Old for This by Samantha Downing

Lottie, now in her 70's, has tried to put her violent past behind her, but when producer Plum Dixon knocks on Lottie's door wanting to interview her about some murders she was accused of many years ago, Lottie murders Plum and disposes of her body. The police know Plum was at Lottie's house and are asking if she knows what happened to Plum. Will Lottie be able to stay ahead of the authorities, keep the secret of all the people she's killed and live out her retirement in peace? Only time will tell...

Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

Abigail is hosting her annual New Year's Eve murder mystery party in combination with celebrating her brother Benjamin's birthday. Six of their friends are attending. However, during this year’s festivities, Benjamin will actually be murdered. Which of the guests is the killer? Fair Play plays with mystery conventions by having a famous fictional detective work on the case after the authorities deem Benjamin's death a suicide. Additionally, author Hegarty plays with places and times to turn the locked room mystery novel on its head. Perfect for fans of Janice Hallett's novels.

The Award by Matthew Pearl

Writer David Trent is thrilled when he and his partner, Bonnie, move into an apartment above the famous author Silas Hale in Cambridge, Massachusetts. However, Silas is not a nice person and takes great glee in putting other people down. When David's first novel wins a literary prize, Silas's attitude toward David changes. However, David finds that being the recipient of the award has its downside... A page turning satire in the style of Peter Swanson.

Nightshade by Michael Connelly

Detective Sergeant Stilwell is now in charge of the small police department on Catalina Island after clashing with a fellow homicide officer in Los Angeles. He is trying to put his past behind him and make Catalina home. When a woman with ties to the mainland is found dead in the harbor, Stilwell finds it hard not to get involved. In addition to that case, the beheading of a protected buffalo on the island has put Stilwell in the crosshairs of some locals. In this series opener, Connelly writes a story that will be pleasing to his fans.