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10 Chilling New Crime Reads

FICTION

KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE

by Deanna Raybourn

A unique examination of womanhood as well as a compelling, complex mystery. Full review >

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FICTION

CONFIDENCE

by Denise Mina

Even for true-crime podcasters, the truth is tough to find in this brisk, entertaining thriller. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

TAKE NO NAMES

by Daniel Nieh

A cutting thriller with nonstop action and twisty consequences. Full review >

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NONFICTION

AMERICAN DEMON

by Daniel Stashower

A riveting and illuminating account of an iconic figure’s involvement in a notorious murder investigation. Full review >

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NONFICTION

A DEATH ON W STREET

by Andy Kroll

An exemplary investigation, exactly as the author describes it: “a true-crime story for the post-truth era.” Full review >

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NONFICTION

WHEN WOMEN KILL

by Alia Trabucco Zerán ; translated by Sophie Hughes

A formally inventive, lyrical, feminist analysis of Chile’s famous female murderers. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DON'T GO TO SLEEP

by Bryce Moore

A delightfully dark historical cat-and-mouse game blending the psychic and psychological. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE RESTLESS DARK

by Erica Waters

A satisfyingly twisty and refreshingly self-aware examination of human desires for self-knowledge and survival. Full review >

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