Elle Cosimano grew up in the Washington, DC, suburbs, the daughter of a maximum security prison warden and an elementary school teacher who rode a Harley. She annually attends the Writers Police Academy at Guilford Technical Community College, Department of Public Safety, to conduct hands-on research for her books. Elle is the author of Nearly Gone and its upcoming sequel, Nearly Found. She lives with her husband and two sons in Mexico.
The Midnight Taxi (2026) Yosha Gunasekera "I adored this resilient, plucky taxi-driving sleuth and her fiercely loyal public defender. Yosha Gunasekera's debut whodunnit takes readers on an intriguing ride with plenty of surprising turns. Perfect for fans of Olivia Blacke and Mia P. Manansala."
Wreck Your Heart (2026) Lori Rader-Day "Lori Rader-Day's writing is phenomenal. Dahlia Devine has a voice so unique, clear, and strong, she'll break your heart. This book absolutely sings."
A Killer Wedding (2025) Joan O'Leary "Intricately plotted and deliciously immersive in its execution, no detail was overlooked in this stunning and impressive debut. I'm already eagerly awaiting Joan O'Leary's next book!"
All This Could Be Yours (2025) Hank Phillippi Ryan "All This Could Be Yours is a captivating and irresistible portrayal of the deals we make, the stories we tell ourselves, and what happens when the fine lines between fiction and reality blur under the searing pressure of fame, fans, family - and a secret sinister bargain. A propulsive page-turner with a hugely satisfying reveal."
Everyone is Lying to You (2025) Jo Piazza "Everyone is Lying to You had me questioning everything I thought I knew about social media and influencer culture. A tense, seductive thriller exploring the covetous desire to be someone else and the quiet, conflicting hunger we feel to be seen for exactly who we are. A riveting, eye-opening read."
Etiquette for Lovers and Killers (2025) Anna Fitzgerald Healy "Etiquette for Lovers and Killers is an alluring and impressive debut. Anna Fitzgerald Healy brings a powerful new voice to the genre, seamlessly marrying polished prose and razor-sharp wit with snappy banter and a crackling romance. I was completely swept away."
Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds (2025) Allison Brennan "The literary escape I didn't know I needed - a luxurious private resort, a steamy romance, and a captivating cast of sleuths and suspects, all perfectly blended into a tantalizing mystery. Be sure to pack this one in your beach bag. Allison Brennan has crafted the perfect summer read."
Jane and Dan at the End of the World (2025) Colleen Oakley "Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a triumph! Poignant, darkly funny, and mind-bendingly twisty at every turn. With each new chapter, I felt more invested in Jane and Dan, the fate of their marriage, and the outcome of their shocking predicament. I cheered for them all the way to the story's satisfying end."
It Had to Be You (2024) Eliza Jane Brazier "Seductively tense and scandalously hot! It Had To Be You swept me into a star-crossed, hopelessly romantic game of cat and mouse, and I loved every twisted minute of it."
The Faculty Lounge (2024) Jennifer Mathieu "The Faculty Lounge is painfully incisive and hilariously honest. Jennifer Mathieu takes readers behind the classroom doors, into the hearts and minds of a deeply relatable cast of public school educators who remain delightfully human and singularly courageous in the face of the superhuman expectations placed upon them. An exceptional read."
That Night in the Library (2024) Eva Jurczyk "This chilling locked room mystery grows more sinister by the page, culminating in a cut-throat final twist and reveal I never saw coming. That Night in the Library is as gripping as it is terrifying. Once you enter the library, there is no turning back."
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies (2024) (Vacation Mystery, book 1) Catherine Mack "Quick, captivating, and oh-so-much-fun! This delicious mystery is as spellbinding as Knives Out, featuring a spectacular sun-drenched setting and an utterly engaging cast who all possess a motive for murder."
How to Solve Your Own Murder (2024) (Castle Knoll Files, book 1) Kristen Perrin "How to Solve Your Own Murder is a masterclass in the art of mystery. Kristen Perrin crafts a beguiling puzzle from sharp prose, compelling characters, and an irresistibly intricate setup. One of the best and most satisfying mysteries I've ever read."
The Frame-Up (2024) Gwenda Bond "A clever art heist, a smoldering old flame, an irresistible found family tied together through magic . . . Gwenda Bond's The Frame-Up is a twisty, riveting, and fantastically original story."
Love, Naturally (2024) (Rock Bottom Love, book 1) Sophie Sullivan "I was immediately hooked on this heartwarming, sweet romance and the quaint town of Smile and its quirky, close-knit inhabitants! The Get Lost Lodge is the perfect place to lose yourself, find yourself, and fall in love in the process. #HotMountainMan and a perfect found family for the win!"
First Lie Wins (2024) Ashley Elston "First Lie Wins is the most suspenseful game of deception I've ever read... Ashley Elston peeled back layer upon layer of a carefully crafted plot, revealing a series of twists and reveals I never saw coming. Brilliant!"
Cutting Teeth (2023) Chandler Baker "As brutal in its honesty as it is in its deceptions, Cutting Teeth is a viciously sinuous whodunnit . . . an incisive and fearless exploration of motherhood and the self-inflicted wounds we hide up our sleeves as we each struggle to survive it."
Out of the Ashes (2023) Kara Thomas "A masterful, smart, slow-burning suspense. Out of the Ashes drew me in with its sinister secrets and wouldn't let me go until the very last page."
Killing Me (2023) (Amber Jamison, book 1) Michelle Gagnon "This twisty game of cat and mouse is as addictive as the Vegas Strip."
The Widowmaker (2022) (Black Harbor, book 2) Hannah Morrissey "The Widowmaker is impossible to put down and even harder to stop thinking about, with characters so fully formed, they walk right off the page, crawl inside you, and stick to your bones."
Malice House (2022) (Malice Compendium, book 1) Megan Shepherd "Utterly original and exquisitely terrifying, Malice House unfolds like a carefully crafted mystery. Every twist and reveal drew me deeper into its walls and the monsters within refused to let me go. Like a bone-chilling Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children for grown-ups."
Lute (2022) Jennifer Thorne "Lute is as alluring as it is terrifying. Thorne's prose is exquisite, her storytelling masterful, the setting a haunting character in itself. I wanted to savor every passage, but I was desperate to see who the island would claim next. I devoured this book."
This Vicious Grace (2022) (Last Finestra, book 1) Emily Thiede "A richly imagined world featuring a slow burn, sizzling romance and a conflict that crackles with magic."
Out of the Fire (2021) Andrea Contos "Andrea Contos takes readers on a triumphant and terrifying journey, from fear and solitude to solidarity and vengeance. A complex and captivating thriller that kept me guessing at every turn."
