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Best Indie Mysteries & Thrillers of 2023

FICTION

MURDER IN THIRD POSITION

by Lori Robbins

A highly entertaining whodunit with a twisty plot and plenty of biting ballet intrigue. Full review >

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FICTION

MASTER, MINION

by Paul Podolsky

A potent, well-crafted thriller that’s a page-turner of the highest order. Full review >

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FICTION

FRIENDSHIP GAMES

by Mark de Socio Mark James

A profound and thought-provoking thriller examining humankind’s self-destructive tendencies. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

DARKNESS CALLS

by Michael Katz Krefeld ; translated by Ian Giles

Choice Nordic noir featuring a pressure-cooker scenario, gripping action, and nerve-wracking psychological tension. Full review >

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FICTION

COPY DESK MURDERS

by Newell Searle

A strong start to a new mystery series with a fine sense of place. Full review >

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