by Ben Brooks — A well-off family is ripped apart when the father has an epiphany and decides to give all his money away.
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Checking Out
by Meryem El Mehdati — Portrays the grim reality of young workers in dead-end jobs. Bleak yet engaging, it feels like a heartfelt chat with a friend.
The Dark Hours
by Amy Jordan — With an interesting protagonist (a former detective in her 60s), The Dark Hours is a solid, well written and engrossing police procedural.
Mrs Hudson and the Capricorn Incident
by Martin Davies — Historical crime fiction set in the Sherlock Holmes universe. Entertaining, well written with strong characters and good dialogue.
The Sirens
by Emilia Hart — Magical realism meets historical fiction in The Sirens. Two sets of sisters, women in distress and an ocean offering comfort and succour…
An Ethical Guide to Murder
by Jenny Morris — Intriguing speculative fiction: Thea can take life and give it to someone else. Who deserves extended life and who deserves to die sooner?
A Good Place to Hide a Body
by Laura Marshall — When you get a call about a dead body, how far will you go to protect your elderly parents?
Key Lime Sky
by Al Hess — A fun, quirky cozy alien invasion romp that also addresses themes of isolation, queer identity and “logical” family.
What A Way To Go
by Bella Mackie — Fun social satire featuring obnoxious rich people, murder, financial crime and true crime podcasting.