Liz Lawson has been writing for most of her life in one way or another. She has her Masters in Communications with a Concentration in Rhetoric from Villanova University, and has written for a variety of publications including PASTE MAGAZINE. When she’s not writing, she works as a music supervisor for film & television.
Liz resides in Los Angeles, CA, where she lives with an adorable toddler, a fantastic husband, and two VERY bratty cats.
The Cloak and Dagger Club (2026) (Cloak and Dagger Club Mystery, book 1) Jackie McMahon "I was thrilled to have the chance to read Jackie McMahon's The Cloak and Dagger Club, a meticulously crafted fair-play mystery set against a richly drawn 1930s London that glitters off the page. With a charming, witty heroine, a second-chance romance as compelling as the whodunit itself, and a brilliant conceit inspired by the real-life Detection Club, this is a stunning debut and I'll be first in line for whatever McMahon writes next. Fans of Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell series will find plenty to love here."
What Happened to Those Girls (2026) Carlyn Greenwald "Readers be warned: once you flip open this book, you won't be able to put it down until you reach its final page. It's that good. With breakneck pacing and a jaw-dropping twist that will knock you off your feet, Greenwald's latest YA is an absolute thrill from start to finish."
This Is Where We Die (2025) Cindy R X He "From the very first page to the final twist, This Is Where We Die is an absolutely wild ride, a modern take on Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None like you've never read. He's sophomore effort is not one to be missed!"
The Rebel Girls of Rome (2025) Jordyn Taylor "A must-read for fans of Code Name Verity, Taylor's debut aptly blends mystery, romance, history, and complicated family dynamics into a compulsively readable story."
Difficult Girls (2025) Veronica Bane "Deeply heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of Jessica Goodman and Karen M. McManus!"
Shampoo Unicorn (2025) Sawyer Lovett "A powerful, gorgeous book about three teens, brought together after a horrific accident and the power of human connection. Shampoo Unicorn is an absolutely remarkable debut."
You Belong to Me (2025) Hayley Krischer "Tense, perfect pacing that builds to an explosive, murderous climax. I could not put this book down."
The Meadowbrook Murders (2025) Jessica Goodman "Readers beware: prepare for a sleepless night ahead. Once you start The Meadowbrook Murders, you're not going to want to put it down. Jessica Goodman's latest thriller is fantastic, with an opening that made me literally gasp out loud, a dark academia setting, and fully formed, sympathetic characters. I absolutely loved this book!"
The Debutantes (2024) Olivia Worley "Set against the glittery backdrop of the New Orleans Carnival season, Worley's The Debutantes is a compulsively readable thriller that kept me up far too late. Worley hooks readers in with her twisty, perfectly paced plot, then doesn't shy away from touching on heavy topics like privilege, class, and female friendship. A fantastic sophomore effort."
Girls Who Burn (2024) MK Pagano "A romantic, beautifully written mystery that is sure to keep you up all night reading, Girls Who Burn will hook you with its magnificent first page and not let you go until its final stunning twist. What's better than a mystery with a dash of enemies-to-lovers-romance? Literally nothing. I'm so excited to see what MK Pagano does next!"
Looking for Smoke (2024) K A Cobell "A breathtaking debut thriller filled with raw emotions, life-like characters, and a vivid setting that centers on the all-too-real epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. KA Cobell is a talent to watch, and I can't wait to see what she does next."
Not Like Other Girls (2024) Meredith Adamo "Powerful, brilliantly plotted, voicey, gripping, beautiful, heart-wrenching, hilarious. . . . Not Like Other Girls is a blistering indictment of the numerous ways our society fails young women, wrapped in a twisting, gripping mystery about a missing girl. Read this book."
The Someday Daughter (2024) Ellen O'Clover "A gorgeously written story about the complicated bond between mothers and daughters, THE SOMEDAY DAUGHTER is a moving portrayal of the myriad ways family can both break and mend us. Ellen O'Clover's writing is exceptional: empathetic, funny, heart-felt, and her ability to write love interests who I absolutely adore is unparalleled. Highly recommend!"
Skater Boy (2024) Anthony Nerada "Skater Boy is the beautifully written, poignant story of Wes, an angry, lonely boy struggling to find his place in the world. Anthony Nerada deftly handles Wes's character arc as he learns to love himself. An impressive debut."
The Rosewood Hunt (2023) MacKenzie Reed "Readers be warned: once you pick up Mackenzie Reed's debut, you won't want to put it down. The Rosewood Hunt is a fun, twisty, fast-paced mystery with just the right amount of angsty drama, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and Goonies."
How to Find a Missing Girl (2023) Victoria Wlosok "Fans of Good Girls Guide to Murder, rejoice: You are about to have a new favorite book... An absolute must-read."
All the Fighting Parts (2023) Hannah V Sawyerr "ncredibly moving, beautifully written, and oh-so powerful, All the Fighting Parts is a stunning debut novel-in-verse. Hannah V. Sawyerr is a talent to watch."
The Reunion (2023) Kit Frick "Fans of The White Lotus rejoice: Kit Frick's latest is a twisty tale of a family filled with long-held secrets set against the backdrop of a luxurious vacation resort. Once you start reading, you're not going to be able to put this one down."
We'll Never Tell (2023) Wendy Heard "Readers be forewarned: once you pick up Heard's latest, you won't be able to put it back down, so be sure to clear your schedule. We'll Never Tell is a fast-paced, thrilling murder mystery about friendship, family, and betrayal that twists and turns through parts of Los Angeles seldom seen by outsiders. I could not put it down."
Dark Room Etiquette (2022) Robin Roe "Robin Roe is not afraid of going there, of exposing the darkest, most painful underbelly of our humanity before gently bringing us through to the other side and showing there is reason for hope. DARK ROOM ETIQUETTE is a tense, raw, stunningly written tale of trauma, survival, and healing that should go on your TBR list immediately."
Never Coming Home (2022) Kate Williams "A fast-paced thrill ride sure to delight fans of Agatha Christie and Karen McManus alike, Never Coming Home will keep you up reading all night long."
Message Not Found (2022) Dante Medema "A beautifully written, compulsively readable tale of friendship and grief in its many forms, Message Not Found is a timely stunner. Medema is skilled at seeing into the heart of hard subjects, and tackling them with grace. A must-read."
Where Secrets Lie (2021) Eva V Gibson "A fast-paced, gorgeously written thriller that deftly explores class, privilege and intergenerational family secrets. A must-read for fans of Courtney Summers, Kara Thomas, and dark, twisty YA."
The Best Laid Plans (2020) Cameron Lund "A laugh-out-loud, sex-positive story about love, lust, and complicated female friendship. Keely's voice is spot-on and her trials and tribulations are funny and relatable to anyone who's ever been a senior in high school."
