6 New Mysteries, Thrillers and SFF Books
by Severn House on 6 August 2024
It’s the height of summer, and if you’re looking for the perfect summer read we’ve got six recommendations for you! From creepy, suspenseful mysteries to epic sci-fi/fantasy mashups, these books make the perfect beach reads. All are out now in hardback and ebook.
The House on Cold Creek Lane
Liz Alterman
“A suspenseful, shocking book about grief, loss, obsession, and revenge that will grip readers from beginning to end”
–Booklist
An unflinching examination of motherhood and the dark side of domesticity set against a suburban backdrop that’s anything but blissful.
A Cold, Cold World
Elena Taylor
“Riveting”
–Library Journal starred review
A female sheriff tries to fill her late father’s boots and be the sheriff her small Washington State mountain town needs as a deadly snow storm engulfs the town, in this dark, twisty mystery.
The Seventh Spell
Davis Bunn
“With a swift-paced narrative, sympathetic characters, and themes of the abuses of dictatorship and a persecuted minority finding justice, this blend of sf and fantasy will appeal to a wide range of readers”
–Booklist
Young wizard Adrian Capstan’s travels to the red planet armed with seven ancient spells. But when he lands at the Mars spaceport, he discovers a scene of destruction. Revolt against Earth has led to a dangerous regime ruling the planet, and the wizards are under attack. As Adrian begins to unlock the spells, he is drawn into an epic fight for survival…
Hollow Bones
Erica Wright
“Creepy, suspenseful, and dark, this gothic thriller will appeal to fans of Guillermo del Toro, Sarah Perry, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia”
–Booklist
An eerie Appalachian town where a sinister, snake-handling preacher holds the local congregation in his grip. A fatal fire at the church. And three women whose fates intertwine…
Out of the Dark
Caro Ramsay
“Dark, unsettling, brutal, and tragic… A fine choice for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid”
–Booklist
In this thrilling hunt for a missing girl, DCI Christine Caplan must trace where love and control get out of hand, and question where power lies in any relationship. Meanwhile, the dark nights of Scotland conceal a terrifying game of cat and mouse…
Where is Anybody?
Simon R. Green
“Green is a master at his craft – read this book and you’ll see why”
–Booklist
Legendary master thief and conman Gideon Sable must pull off an impossible heist to save his partner’s life in this fast-paced supernatural thriller from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green.
