April Mystery Roundup: Rare Books, Assassins, and Deadly Camping Trips
Gather round, mystery lovers! It’s no secret that we at the Barnes & Noble Book Blog relish tales of suspense that set our hearts racing and our eyes darting for the door. But look over your shoulder no more! Here, in no particular order, are the heart-pounding must-reads that were released this month.
Nevada Barr’s thrilling Anna Pigeon series, which follows the adventures of a park ranger who travels across the U.S. solving mysteries in various national parks, is a must-read for those who love their suspense set in the great outdoors, sprinkled with fascinating facts, and spiked with danger. Her latest in the series, Destroyer Angel, is a harrowing adventure, a white-knuckle read that pits Anna against a group of merciless thugs who kidnap her two friends and their daughters during an innocent camping vacation in the wilds of upstate Minnesota. You’ll be up all night with a flashlight hidden in your sleeping bag finishing this one. (Available April 1 in hardcover and NOOK.)
In Mary Higgins Clark’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Laurie Moran’s three-year-old child, Timmy, was the only witness to his father’s brutal murder five years ago, and it’s been impossible for either Laurie or her son to move on—particularly in light of the killer’s terrifying promise that they would be next. Drawn to murder mysteries, Laurie becomes the producer of a sensational true-crime television show—but as filming commences and they begin interviewing those related to the cold case, it becomes apparent that it may be growing dangerously warm, as old fears—and foes—resurface. Don’t you just hate when that happens? The serpentine twists and turns of Clark’s latest whodunit showcase the talents of a master who remains at the top of her game. (Available April 1 in hardcover and NOOK.)
Rare book lovers, prepare to feel indignant: Donna Leon’s delightful Commissario Brunetti series, set in beautiful Venice, continues with By Its Cover, which finds the beloved Brunetti hot on the trail of a criminal who has ruined several priceless rare books. Leon’s lush, descriptive prose will spirit you away to Italy, where in between sleuthing, unraveling an increasingly dangerous puzzle, and encountering unforgettable characters both old and new, you’ll be treated to a fascinating exploration of rare books and the people who love them (and the people who love them too much). (Available April 1 in hardcover and NOOK.)
Book three in the best-selling series featuring master assassin Will Robie, David Baldacci’s new thriller, The Target, sends Robie and his partner, Jessica Reel, on a harrowing mission to one of the most mysterious and dangerous places on the planet—North Korea. But first they must face the infamous Burner Box, the CIA’s most notorious training facility. This is a mission (and a brutal training regimen) that I, personally, would choose not to accept—but I guess that’s why I tend to leave the dangerous international assassinations to the pros. (Available April 22 in hardcover and NOOK.)
After an innocent outing turns deadly, a father and son struggle to conceal a terrible secret that could easily tear their family apart—such is the chilling premise of Lisa Scottoline’s new thriller, Keep Quiet. Seamlessly blending mystery, tough familial drama, and gripping suspense, Scottoline takes readers on a complex, hair-raising examination of the meaning—and limits—of parental loyalty. (Available April 8 in hardcover and NOOK.)
What mysteries are you digging into this month?