With a new year comes a new you and lots of new books to read. The upcoming year is expected to be filled with exciting new books, let begin with these five books to add to your to-read list.
The Murder Game by Tom Hindle
The Murder Game by Tom Hindle is a classic murder mystery with a 1920s twist. Set in a coastal town of Hamlet Wick, nine guests assemble for a New Year’s Eve party that is anything but ordinary. When one guest is found dead, the others are trapped with a killer in their midst. With no phone signal and no way out, the guests must solve the mystery on their own. The characters in The Murder Game are complex and layered, with their own secrets and motives.
The plot is intricate and full of twists and turns, making it a suspenseful and thrilling read. There are both past and present events that intertwine throughout the story, and the reader is taken on a journey to the ultimate resolution. Tom Hindle’s writing style is engaging and captivating, with vivid descriptions that draw the reader in. The Murder Game is sure to please fans of classic murder mysteries and Agatha Christie-style stories. It is an excellent read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
The Poison of Money by Joe Torrence
The Poison of Money by Joe Torrence is a riveting family drama that examines the far-reaching effects of money on society. Through the story of Joseph, a typical teenager living in Montreal, we are taken on an epic journey that spans decades and crosses continents. As his obsession with his great uncle, Johnny Torrio – once Al Capone’s boss – grows, Joseph discovers a dark family secret that leads him to uncover the truth about the Poison of Money.
Joe Torrence’s writing style is captivating, creating vivid scenes and characters that draw the reader in and make the story come alive. Through Joseph’s quest, we gain insight into the power of money and the consequences of greed.
We also learn about Johnny Torrio’s lifelong quest to reunite with his only blood sister, Marietta – Joseph’s grandmother. This story introduces Torrio’s sister to the world and is an eye-opening exploration of the human condition. The Poison of Money is an engaging, thought-provoking, and entertaining read that will stay with the reader long after the last page is read.
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati is a captivating retelling of the Greek myths from a feminist perspective. Casati breathes life into the title character, a multi-dimensional woman who is strong, determined, and resilient, despite the physical and emotional abuses she faces. She is consumed by vengeance, yet still finds the strength to be a loyal mother and lover.
Casati’s prose is vivid and engaging, and her characters leap off the page as Clytemnestra battles against a world of unspeakable cruelties delivered by men. Through her story, we get a glimpse into the heart of one of history’s most reviled women, and gain insight into the body politics of Ancient Greece. Clytemnestra is a powerful, thought-provoking read that will stay with the reader long after the last page is read. It is a must-read for fans of Madeline Miller’s Circe or Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne.
Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater
Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater is an immersive, dark and well-written novel. The book follows two booksellers, Roach and Laura, working in a fictional Walthamstow bookshop in the autumn of 2019. Roach is a grimy true crime fanatic, while Laura is the model employee; if she were a drink she’d be a rose chai latte. Despite Laura’s unwillingness to engage, Roach feels they have a connection and won’t stop pursuing the friendship.
Through alternating perspectives, Alice Slater sets the backdrop of the bookshop and drizzly London nights perfectly. As the drama develops, the mundane easily slides into more sinister territory. This thriller starts slow and keeps you hooked as it begins its creepy-af crescendo!
Give yourself time to get pulled in by this book, as once its got you, you won’t want to put it down. If you enjoyed the obsessive edge and intense female friendships in Calla Henkel’s Other People’s Clothes, or the wit and darkness of Eliza Clark’s Boy Parts, you’re sure to get on well with Death of a Bookseller.
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay
In this brilliant historical tale about power, gender, and class, a brave group of women downstairs launch a daring theft in retaliation against Mayfair society the night of London’s largest ball.
Mrs. King is not your typical maid. She was raised in a world of swindlers and criminals but has earned respect by running the most opulent house in Mayfair. The location is crammed with valuables and glitters as a display of wealth and power, yet hidden dangers are present.
When Mrs. King is abruptly fired from her job, she enlists a diverse group of women to help her exact retribution, including a black market queen looking to make amends.
An actress in search of a fantastic role. a tailor hoping for a better life. As well as Mrs. King’s predecessor, who harbored her own grudge.
Their scheme? They will steal the mansion of every item on the night of the eagerly awaited costume ball, which is expected to be the most illustrious of the year, right in front of the famous guests and their elusive heiress host. However, Mrs. King is more interested in the truth than she is in money. And she’ll take any chance to obtain it.
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