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Hatchet Girls by Joe R. Lansdale

When Hap and Leonard are called in on a strange request (subduing a meth-hopped hog) by a desperate young lady, they quickly learn this woman is part of a fringe group: The Hatchet Girls, who have pledged their allegiance to a crazed and grudge-bearing leader bent on bloody societal revenge.
Book cover of "Dark Humor" by Matt Goldman, featuring city buildings and a canal under a blue sky.

Dark Humor by Matt Goldman

Nils is determined to hunt down Sammy Sykes, the drug kingpin behind his wife’s death. When a visit to Sammy’s daughter in prison reveals a crucial lead, Nils resumes work as a PI and goes deep undercover. His quest for justice and revenge takes him from Minnesota to Europe, where survival—and his resolve—face the ultimate test.
Book cover with a pink motel, people by a pool, and the title "The Best Little Motel in Texas" by Lyla Lane.

The Best Little Motel in Texas by Lyla Lane

Cordelia’s great-aunt Penelope has passed away, naming Cordelia the sole heir to the Chickadee Motel, so she reluctantly heads back down to Sarsaparilla Falls, Texas. But upon her arrival, Cordelia discovers the Chickadee isn’t a motel—it’s a brothel, housing three women in their sixties known as the Chicks. Cordelia doesn’t want to be a hotel manager or a madam, but she can’t just sell the only home the Chicks have known—especially not after the local pastor is found poisoned in one of their beds.
Book cover for "The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club" with three women holding magnifying glasses to their faces.

The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao

In this laugh-out-loud murder mystery, three women dating the same man band together to get revenge, but when they discover his body, they’ll need to solve his murder before they go down for it.
Book cover of "Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping for a Dead Man" by Jesse Q. Sutanto, with an illustrated older woman.

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto

When a young woman searching for a missing friend leads Vera to the mysterious murder of influencer Xander Lin, she delves into his enigmatic life, untangling secrets and hidden identities to help her future daughter-in-law, Officer Selena Gray, solve the case.
Book cover of "A Zoom with a View" by Jess Cannon, showing a woman holding a camera with a city reflected in the lens.

A Zoom with a View by Jess Cannon

Leo’s small, quirky Texas hometown of Blue Oak feels suffocating after trying to make it big as an English professor in New York–especially due to her strained relationship with her overly hair-sprayed mother, Karina. But at least she’s able to work as a photographer for her godmother’s real estate business and reconnect with her best friend, Emily. But while at work, Leo makes a grisly discovery at one of her godmother’s properties: the dead body of rival real estate agent and social media influencer Chaz. When someone she loves is accused of the murder, Leo finds herself flung headfirst into a dangerous investigation, teaming up with an attractive local detective.

Book cover: "Sisters Before Misters" by Amelia Diane Coombs, featuring three girls peeking over a purple banner with the title.

Sisters Before Misters by Amelia Diane Coombs

A missing husband, a sister acting sus, and a tantalizing tangle of lies—well, there goes Remi’s plan for a chill Halloween.
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In Deadly Company by L.S. Stratton

A twisty, propulsive murder mystery featuring a young executive assistant who realizes the peril of “paying your dues” and being diligently attentive to her boss’s whims–and a thrilling and satirical takedown of corporate culture values.

Book cover for "The Alphabet Sleuths" with crime items like a gun, knife, and flashlight on a teal background.

The Alphabet Sleuths by Laura Jensen Walker

At sixty-nine years old, Claire Reynolds is changing things up. She’s volunteering. Learning to rollerblade. Rescued a shelter dog. And today, she’s killed a man. It wasn’t on her to-do list, but stuff happens. Besides, the man in question was strangling her good friend Daphne. Instead of calling the cops, retired officer Daphne’s insisted they call in the rest of their senior gal pals, roll up the body in a blanket, and toss it off a cliff. The dead man is a member of the local crime family, and if the police get involved it’s not just Daphne at risk, it’s them all.
A champagne glass with blood and the words "A Killer Wedding" by Joan O'Leary on a red background.

A Killer Wedding by Joan O’Leary

The Riptons are American royalty—wealthy, powerful, and bound by secrets. When they gather at a grand Irish castle for the society wedding of the year, as the ceremony unfolds something far more sinister lurks beneath the glamour. From the ambitious heirs and spurned lovers to the enigmatic staff and mysterious uninvited guest, everyone harbors secrets—and some are deadly.
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