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New Fiction November 2024

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Fantasy & Science Fiction

Breath of Oblivion by Maurice Broaddus

Breath of Oblivion by Maurice Broaddus

Follows members of the Muungano Empire—a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from Earth to Titan and beyond—as it faces renewed threats to its progress. Astra Black no. 2


The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

After discovering that her father’s disappearance is linked to a hidden realm of gods, fae, and monsters, Bristol Keats embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him, making a dangerous pact with the fae leader Tyghan, who harbors his own dark motives and connection to her past.


The Half King by Melissa Landers

The Half King by Melissa Landers

In a kingdom where noble houses are cursed for betraying a goddess, Cerise Solon, a giftless acolyte destined to serve as a Seer, navigates a court of deceit while King Kian Mortara faces a curse that will consume him on his twenty-first birthday unless Cerise's hidden secret can save him.


The Legacy of Arniston House by T. L. Huchu

The Legacy of Arniston House by T. L. Huchu

Ropa Moyo, a young magician who communicates with the dead, returns home from her job with the English Sorcerer Royal to find her grandmother murdered and herself the prime suspect, forcing her to unravel the dark secrets of a deadly cult determined to resurrect an ancient power.


The Mirror by Nora Roberts

The Mirror by Nora Roberts

After inheriting a Victorian mansion on Maine's coast, Sonya MacTavish is greeted by visions of an murder brides and an antique mirror, which she must step through, into the past, to unravel a generations-old curse. Lost Bride Trilogy no. 2


The Navigator's Children by Tad Williams

The Navigator's Children by Tad Williams

In the Advent season of 1962, Doctor Jack Troy and his daughter Ronnie, long isolated from their small Irish town of Faha, find their lives and their understanding of family and community transformed when a baby is unexpectedly left in their care.


Overcaptain by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

Overcaptain by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

At Lhaarat, Alyiakal is assigned as a deputy commander to a post that never had one, and the commander doesn't want one—and that's just the beginning of Alyiakal’s problems. Saga of Recluce no. 24


Red Sonja: Consumed by Gail Simone

Red Sonja: Consumed by Gail Simone

Red Sonja, a fierce and fearless barbarian from Hyrkania, is drawn back to her homeland by haunting rumors of subterranean horrors and mysterious voices, forcing her to confront the terrifying past she has always avoided.


The Road of Bones by Demi Winters

The Road of Bones by Demi Winters

Fleeing a death sentence from the Queen of Íseldur, Silla Nordvig joins the Bloodaxe Crew in a bid to survive the treacherous Road of Bones, where she must navigate dangers, win over the Crew’s brooding leader, and evade a relentless assassin while heading towards safety in Kopa. Ashen no. 1


The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson

The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson

As a dark magic awakens within her, Vaasa Kozár struggles against the political machinations of her ruthless brother and finds her arranged marriage to the equally ruthless Reid of Mireh growing into something greater, threatening to play havoc with the competing agendas that swirl around it.


Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley

Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley

Bound to servitude in the Fae realm, the fierce young human Kenna Heron must aid her mistress in completing six deadly trials, only to find herself embroiled in a plot against the sadistic faerie king, and drawn to the rebellion's charismatic leader. The Shards of Magic no. 1


The Songbird & the Heart of Stone: The Shadowborn Duet, Book One by Carissa Broadbent

The Songbird & the Heart of Stone: The Shadowborn Duet, Book One by Carissa Broadbent

After being transformed into a vampire and losing everything she held dear, Mische is saved from execution by Asar, the scarred prince of the House of Shadow, and tasked with resurrecting the god of death, while navigating trials, vengeful ghosts, and a dangerous bond with Asar that threatens her ultimate betrayal and redemption.

General Fiction

Amber Alert by Kiki Swinson

Amber Alert by Kiki Swinson

An explosive portrait of Dirty South revenge, triple-dealing, and crimes of passion as a suburban mom’s high-end criminal past comes back to haunt her, endangering her children—and propelling her into a high-stakes game she remembers all too well.


Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Café Funiculi Funicula's time-traveling magic continues as new patrons journey to the past, experiencing reunions, making amends and revisiting memories in the fifth novel of the series following Before We Say Goodbye.


Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans

Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans

The New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box returns with another quiet tale of parental love, the sacrifices they are willing to make for their children and the true meaning of Christmas.


The Magnificent Ruins by Nayantara Roy

The Magnificent Ruins by Nayantara Roy

A young Indian American book editor inherits her estranged family’s ancestral home—and their long-buried secrets.


Running Out of Air by Lilli Sutton

Running Out of Air by Lilli Sutton

Sisters Evelyn and Sophie, estranged after Evelyn's affair with Sophie's husband, must confront their tumultuous past while attempting to summit the unclimbed 8,000-meter peak Yama Parvat, where their survival depends on their ability to forgive and trust each other once more.


The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant

The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant

In 1913, Mina, a Jewish merchant's daughter, meets Bolsheviks in a Baltic Sea forest, prompting her and her brother Jossel to emigrate to England, where the Great War and subsequent events intertwine their lives with a wounded soldier's, leading to marriage, trade dynasties, and struggles with discrimination in Liverpool chronicled through family lore.


Time of the Child by Niall Williams

Time of the Child by Niall Williams

In the Advent season of 1962, Doctor Jack Troy and his daughter Ronnie, long isolated from their small Irish town of Faha, find their lives and their understanding of family and community transformed when a baby is unexpectedly left in their care.

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Historical

Christmas With the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

Christmas With the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

Queen Elizabeth II navigates her first Christmas broadcast in 1952, while old friends Olive, an aspiring BBC reporter, and Jack, a widowed chef, reunite at Sandringham, finding purpose and love amidst evolving traditions and hidden secrets.


Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth Delozier

Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth Delozier

In 1347 Provence, midwife Elea Blanchet becomes an apprentice to the Pope's physician and must navigate the complexities of her social status, a burgeoning career in medicine and the impending Black Death while facing accusations of witchcraft.


The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar

The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar

While rescuing wounded soldiers in the Pacific Theater, nurse Kate Campbell is injured and reassigned to England where she cares for injured soldiers, falls in love with a charming officer, and must confront a secret from her past that compels her to return to the dangers of the front lines.


The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri

The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri

Allina Gottlieb’s peaceful life in 1939 Germany shatters when she is forced to work as a nurse in Hochland Home, a facility for breeding Aryan children, where she conceals her Jewish identity and develops a risky relationship with Karl, an SS officer with his own hidden secrets.


A Truth Revealed by Tracie Peterson

A Truth Revealed by Tracie Peterson

Laura Evans returns home from boarding school, navigating the clash between her deep faith and her father's opposing beliefs. But her world shifts when she crosses paths with a devoted preacher, Wilson Porter. Heart of Cheyenne no. 3

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Literary

Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishøi

Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishøi

Ten-year-old Ronja and her sister Melissa take over their father's job at a Christmas tree stand in Oslo, facing challenges and dreaming of a better life as they try to support their struggling family.


The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Explores a familiar town where a Dream Reader interprets dreams, and shadows detach from their owners, weaving a love story, a quest, and an ode to books and libraries into a parable reflecting the complexities of post-pandemic life.


City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim

City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim

After a career-halting accident, prima ballerina Natalia Leonova returns to St. Petersburg to confront her past and to decide whether to rejoin the stage amidst the cutthroat world of Russian ballet.


Every Arc Bends Its Radian by Sergio De La Pava

Every Arc Bends Its Radian by Sergio De La Pava

From a PEN Award–winning author comes an existential detective novel about a private investigator who flees New York City for Colombia after a personal tragedy and finds himself entangled in a young woman’s strange disappearance—which may be connected to one of the world’s most ruthless criminal organizations.


Lazarus Man by Richard Price

Lazarus Man by Richard Price

The author of Clockers and a writer on The Wire presents a novel that takes place in an ever-changing Harlem.


Only Here, Only Now by Tom Newlands

Only Here, Only Now by Tom Newlands

In the hot summer of 1994 in Fife, teenage Cora Mowat struggles with her small-town life and uncertain future while dealing with her mother's new, enigmatic boyfriend, Gunner, a one-eyed shoplifter with hidden secrets, and seeking to escape her circumstances after a tragedy strikes.


Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers

Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers

In 1964 Croydon, art therapist Helen Hansford, involved in a secret affair with a married doctor, becomes intrigued by William Tapping, a mute artist discovered living in isolation with his deceased aunts; as she uncovers his past, her own life starts to unravel.


This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things by Naomi Wood

This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things by Naomi Wood

Illuminates the lives of malicious, subversive women through stories ranging from corporate therapy outbursts to rekindled relationships, revenge plots to wedding conflicts, exploring failed sisterhood, dubious parenting, and defiant behavior against societal expectations.

Mystery & Detective

All's Fair in Love and Treachery by Celeste Connally

All's Fair in Love and Treachery by Celeste Connally

In early 19th-century London Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in this new installment in a Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin. Lady Petra Investigates no. 2


The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White

The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White

At Castle Kinloch in the Scottish Highlands, literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley is found dead under strange circumstances, leading Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh to investigate three American novelists—each with their own motives and secrets—as he uncovers connections between Presley’s murder and the castle’s dark history.


Burn This Night by Alex Kenna

Burn This Night by Alex Kenna

A struggling PI must unravel two murders in a town full of dark secrets.


Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney

Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney

Finding a dead body is not normal, but then again Ava Bonney is not a normal teenager.


Deadly Crush by Maddie Day

Deadly Crush by Maddie Day

It’s the beginning of a new year, and for widowed single mom and recent L.A. transplant to California wine country, Cece Barton, that means green hillsides, flowing streams from winter rains, pruned vineyards—and a murder to solve. Cece Barton Mysteries no. 2


Death Takes the Lead by Rosemary Simpson

Death Takes the Lead by Rosemary Simpson

When a series of mysterious deaths plagues a new Scottish play, heiress and lawyer Prudence MacKenzie and her partner ex-Pinkerton Geoffrey Hunter are called in to perform an investigation at one of Broadway’s most stunning theatres. Gilded Age Mysteries no. 9


The Gardener's Plot by Deborah J. Benoit

The Gardener's Plot by Deborah J. Benoit

Takes readers to the heart of the Berkshires and introduces gardening expert and amateur sleuth Maggie Walker.


The Herringbone Harbor Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum

The Herringbone Harbor Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum

It’s beginning to feel a lot like tourist season in Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and beachside shopkeepers are getting ready for the annual wave of visitors; but even before the season starts, the heat is on to find a killer. Seaside Knitters no. 18


Misery Hates Company by Elizabeth Hobbs

Misery Hates Company by Elizabeth Hobbs

A young woman is invited to a mysterious relative’s estate and winds up entangled in a murder investigation.


Now or Never by Janet Evanovich

Now or Never by Janet Evanovich

With her personal life in turmoil, New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum navigates danger and intrigue in a high-stakes case that could change her life. Stephanie Plum no. 31


Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch

Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch

Pony, a rebellious horse determined to reunite with his long-lost owner Penny, escapes and embarks on a cross-country journey to clear her name after she is wrongfully accused of murder, using his keen understanding of human nature to seek out the true killer.


Robert B. Parker's Hot Property by Mike Lupica

Robert B. Parker's Hot Property by Mike Lupica

During a Boston snowstorm, private detective Spenser learns that his friend and lawyer Rita Fiore has been shot, prompting him to investigate her dangerous list of enemies and uncover dark secrets, all while striving to protect her and reveal the truth behind the attack. Spenser no.


Summit’s Edge by Sara Driscoll

Summit’s Edge by Sara Driscoll

FBI handler Meg Jennings and her K-9 partner, Hawk, vie to rescue plane crash survivors from a Colorado mountain—and contend with a hijacker determined to stop them.  FBI K-9 series no. 9


Those Opulent Days by Jacquie Pham

Those Opulent Days by Jacquie Pham

In 1928 Saigon, former childhood friends Duy, Phong, Minh, and Edmond, now influential businessmen, gather at a Dalat mansion for an evening that ends in murder; shifting perspectives reveal a web of terror, loyalty, and secrets, highlighting the impact of colonialism and economic disparity.


Time Will Tell by Rita Mae Brown

Time Will Tell by Rita Mae Brown

Amidst managing her busy fox hunting season and caring for her hounds, "Sister" Jane Arnold stumbles upon an expensive watch while helping to corral a neighbor's escaped cows, leading her into a murder investigation where she must connect the clues and confront a clever adversary before more blood is shed. Sister Jane no. 1


Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story by Craig Johnson

Tooth and Claw by Craig Johnson

In Alaska, Vietnam veterans Walt and Henry find work with an oil company, only to face a deadly polar bear and uncover a more dangerous threat from their co-workers, who are fiercely pursuing priceless treasure and will go to any lengths to obtain it. 


We Three Queens by Rhys Bowen

We Three Queens by Rhys Bowen

In late 1936 as King Edward faces a scandalous dilemma over his love for Wallis Simpson, he hides her with friends Georgie and Darcy at their estate, but the stakes are raised when a film star is murdered on set, forcing Georgie to solve the crime before it ignites a scandal. Royal Spyness Mysteries no. 18

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Romance

A Bloom in Winter by J. R. Ward

A Bloom in Winter by J. R. Ward

Another sexy, high-stakes holiday-spinoff installment that takes place in the world of the New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series no. 22.5


Frigid by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Frigid by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Despite unspoken feelings and a dangerous secret, lifelong best friends Sydney and Kyler must navigate their undeniable attraction while stranded at a posh ski resort in the new novel from the bestselling author of From Blood and Ash.


Reel by Kennedy Ryan

Reel by Kennedy Ryan

Neevah Saint, an understudy who unexpectedly lands a major role in a Harlem Renaissance biopic directed by renowned filmmaker Canon Holt, navigates newfound fame, forbidden attraction, and scandal, risking everything for her shot at stardom and love.

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Story Collections

The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin by Brian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman, and Maël Gourmelen

The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin by Brian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman, and Maël Gourmelen

It's Christmas Eve at Dunder Mifflin and Michael Scott is missing, leaving the office to be surprised by a Santa and his beet-loving elf who sneak in with absurd gifts, tacky decorations, and a holiday spirit that promises an unforgettable holiday.


Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman and Levi Pinfold, illus.

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman and Levi Pinfold, illus.

An award-winning illustrator brings Neil Gaiman’s rendition of the Norse gods and their world to life.

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Suspense & Thrillers

April Storm by Leila Meacham

April Storm by Leila Meacham

Katherine Walker, married to an accomplished doctor with bright and successful children, grapples with her perfect life unraveling in April, when she discovers someone might be targeting her and trying to kill her husband.


The Boundaries We Cross by Brad Parks

The Boundaries We Cross by Brad Parks

Charles Bliss, a teacher at an elite Connecticut boarding school, faces accusations of a romantic relationship with student Hayley Goodloe, daughter of a state senator, and must clear his name when she disappears under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind evidence suggesting his guilt.


Clive Cussler Desolation Code by Graham Brown

Clive Cussler Desolation Code by Graham Brown

While investigating a mass stranding of marine life, Austin and Zavala uncover a mystery involving stolen findings, cryptic messages and a battle against a brilliant machine plotting a global catastrophe in the twentieth book of the series following Condor's Fury.


The Collaborators by Michael Idov

The Collaborators by Michael Idov

A young intelligence officer and a troubled heiress stumble into a global conspiracy that pits Russia against the CIA.


Flint Kill Creek: Stories of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates

Flint Kill Creek: Stories of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates

An accomplished American writer offers a new collection of stories.


Hotel Lucky Seven by Kotaro Isaka

otel Lucky Seven by Kotaro Isaka

Bullet Train’s hapless underworld operative and his handler are back in a new novel from an internationally bestselling author.


The House of Cross: Meet the Hero of the New Prime Series Cross—the Greatest Detective of All Time by James Patterson

The House of Cross: Meet the Hero of the New Prime Series Cross—the Greatest Detective of All Time by James Patterson

In Washington, DC, as the president-elect prepares for her inauguration, Detective Alex Cross is thrust into a high-stakes investigation when multiple Supreme Court candidates are murdered; tasked with delving into the mind of a cunning killer, Cross must confront the most dangerous aspects of his work for the sake of his family, city, and nation.


I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker

I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker

A grieving young widow; the AI program that allows her to continue to "talk" to him; and a message she never expected: "I think I was murdered."


An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin

An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin

Charlie Webb is a third-rate lawyer who graduated from a third-rate law school and because he couldn’t get hired by any of the major law firms, has opened his own law firm, where he gets by handling cases for dubious associates from his youth and some court appointed cases.


Open Minded by Chloe Seager

Open Minded by Chloe Seager

Crying in a restaurant bathroom in the midst of her first date since her boyfriend of nine years proposed an open relationship, Holly meets Fliss, who is reluctantly exploring monogamy, and they form a close friendship as each educates the other on the finer points of their respective new lifestyles.


Out in the Cold by Steve Urszenyi

Out in the Cold by Steve Urszenyi

Special Agent Alex Martel is thrown back into a deadly world of deception when a series of attacks threaten to incite World War III. Special Agent Alexandra Martel no. 2


Raised by Wolves by James Patterson and Emily Raymond

Raised by Wolves by James Patterson and Emily Raymond

After ransacking a local grocery store, feral siblings Kai and Holo are taken in by a small-town police chief and his wife, but their mysterious past attracts dark forces to Kokanee Creek, threatening the town and challenging their adaptation to human society.


To Die For by David Baldacci

To Die For by David Baldacci

Ace operative Travis Devine comes face-to-face with his mysterious nemesis—the girl on the train—as he endeavors to escort twelve-year-old Betsy to visit her accused racketeer uncle at the behest of the FBI, uncovering a vast conspiracy along the way. 6:20 Man no. 3


A Very Bad Thing by J. T. Ellison

A Very Bad Thing by J. T. Ellison

An author at the pinnacle of her career's past threatens to destroy everything she has—and everyone she knows.

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Womens

The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman

The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman

'Iwa Young, a field biologist dedicated to protecting her rainforest home from a proposed Eco Resort, finds her focus tested when Dane Parsons, a big wave surfer, offers to help her cause, despite her rule against dating surfers. Their evolving relationship unfolds amidst thrilling surf adventures from Maui to Portugal.


Rosenfeld by Maya Kessler

Rosenfeld by Maya Kessler

Follows the white-hot relationship and the two intractable characters who emerge from it transformed.


Trial by Fire by Danielle Steel

Trial by Fire by Danielle Steel

Fifty-six-year-old CEO of a family perfume business, Dahlia de Beaumont faces unexpected consequences and personal challenges after aiding Napa Valley fire victims during a routine business trip to San Francisco, leading to profound changes in her life and relationships.