Roman Carruthers returns to his Virginia hometown after his father is badly injured and discovers his family is in deeper trouble than he expected: a brother owing dangerous money to criminals and a sister determined to uncover the mystery of their mother’s disappearance years earlier. Using his financial skills and ruthless determination, Roman must confront old secrets and new threats to protect his family before everything unravels.

A Flower Traveled in My Blood follows the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and one family’s search for a grandchild taken during Argentina’s 1976–1983 dictatorship. Centering on Rosa and her daughter Patricia—a pregnant activist who was disappeared—the book chronicles how the grandmothers investigate, confront officials, and help pioneer genetic tools to identify stolen children. It is a tightly reported, compassionate account of loss, resilience, and the fight to reclaim identity and justice.

Murderland investigates the surge of serial killings in the Pacific Northwest during the 1970s and 1980s, profiling figures such as Ted Bundy and other notorious perpetrators. The book examines how social forces and regional industrial pollution—notably smelter emissions—may have intersected with those crimes, offering a historical, spoiler-free look at violence in that landscape.

At a jazz‑age murder‑mystery themed New Year’s Eve party at a country house, a tight‑knit group of friends wake to a shocking incident that upends their relationships. Abigail, one of the hosts, must navigate grief and suspicion as an enquiring detective probes the household where everyone becomes a suspect. Part whodunnit, part character study, the novel blends a clue‑driven mystery with an intimate exploration of loss and loyalty.

John J. Lennon, who killed a man in Brooklyn in 2001, became a journalist while serving a 28-to-life sentence and wrote immersive profiles of four men who have killed. Interweaving his own story with the lives of others, Lennon traces the circumstances, backgrounds, and choices that led to violence and follows what happens to those convicted after the cell gate locks. The book examines our fascination with true crime and asks whether knowing a person’s full life story changes how we understand their crime.

In 1953 London, police uncover multiple bodies hidden at 10 Rillington Place, prompting a hunt for tenant Reg Christie and renewed questions about an earlier murder conviction. Kate Summerscale reconstructs the investigation, the lives of the victims, and the media frenzy that surrounded the case to examine how the killings and a possible miscarriage of justice unfolded.

The Zorg recounts the true story of an 1780 Dutch slave ship that, after coming under British command, embarked with hundreds of enslaved people aboard. When the vessel ran low on water, crew members resorted to a brutal decision that led to a high-profile legal case in England and exposed the violence of the transatlantic slave trade. The book reconstructs the voyage, the lives of those involved, and the episode’s role in galvanizing early abolitionist efforts.

Little Bosses Everywhere examines multilevel marketing in the United States, tracing its origins, how the recruitment-based business model works, and the social and economic effects on people who join. Bridget Read combines industry history, reporting on political and financial connections, and personal stories of individuals—workers, parents, and others—who were drawn into MLMs by promises of independence but often faced financial and emotional costs.

Girls Play Dead is a narrative nonfiction exploration of womanhood, trauma, and survival. Blending memoir, reporting, and cultural history, the book traces the author’s childhood and personal experiences alongside stories of women who respond to danger by freezing, joining cults, preparing bunkers, or taking desperate action. It examines how people become trapped by abuse and fear, and the psychological and social forces that shape — and sometimes free — their responses to violence.

The Killing Fields of East New York examines how decades of housing policy, predatory lending, and mortgage fraud transformed a once‑thriving Brooklyn neighborhood into a place of violence and abandonment. Framed by the 1991 murder of 17‑year‑old Julia Parker and the ensuing spike in killings, Stacy Horn traces the crisis back to post‑1960s housing programs and the ways banks, realtors, and corrupt officials exploited them. The book combines investigative journalism and true crime to show how white‑collar crimes helped produce the neighborhood’s collapse.

In a quiet Austin branch library, four librarians—Hazel, Jonathan, Astrid, and Sophie—each carry their own secrets and reasons for staying. When a sudden murder shatters the safety of their workplace, they must learn to trust one another and protect the library and themselves.

Jada Williams, a former Hollywood wardrobe designer now working for minimum wage at a mall, finds herself targeted by the Debt Police after losing her job. Refusing to be crushed by crushing student debt, she teams up with two fellow mall coworkers to pull off a bold plan to erase their loans and strike back at a predatory system. The story is a darkly comic, character-driven heist about debt, survival, and revenge.

Doctor Claudia O’Sheil, a renowned forensic scientist, is about to deliver a high-profile speech about evidence that helped secure a conviction in a notorious double-murder. New analysis suggests her testimony was flawed and an innocent man may be behind bars. As she faces the podium, Claudia must decide whether to expose the truth and risk her career, family security, and reputation, while revisiting the case to understand what really happened that night.

Born in Flames examines a 1970s wave of arson that devastated low-income neighborhoods, arguing many fires were set by landlords pursuing insurance payouts enabled by discriminatory “brownlining” practices. Spanning the Bronx to Britain and Brazil, the book traces the financial and policy forces behind the burnings and shows how residents organized to resist, helping spark the modern tenant movement for housing justice.

In a tale of suspense and intrigue, a series of mysterious murders unfolds within the opulent confines of a grand estate, where secrets lurk behind every marble pillar. As the body count rises, a determined detective delves into the lives of the eccentric residents and their hidden pasts, unraveling a web of deceit and betrayal. With each twist and turn, the detective must navigate a labyrinth of clues and red herrings to uncover the truth, all while racing against time to prevent the killer from striking again.

In a gripping tale of suspense and psychological intrigue, the story unfolds around a protagonist who finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets and deception. As they delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding them, they are forced to confront their own fears and the haunting truths that threaten to unravel their very existence. With each twist and turn, the narrative explores themes of identity, trust, and the dark corners of the human psyche, leading to a chilling climax that leaves readers questioning the boundaries between reality and illusion.

Set against the backdrop of India's elite society, this gripping thriller unravels the dark secrets and hidden motives within a powerful family. As the protagonist returns home to attend her father's funeral, she is thrust into a web of deceit, betrayal, and ambition. With the family's vast fortune at stake, tensions rise and loyalties are tested, revealing the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their inheritance. The narrative intricately weaves past and present, exploring themes of power, legacy, and the haunting shadows of unresolved pasts.

Set against the backdrop of a sun-soaked suburban neighborhood, the story delves into the intricate web of secrets and desires that bind a seemingly perfect community. As the facade of idyllic family life begins to crack, hidden tensions and long-buried truths surface, threatening to unravel the lives of its residents. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful grasp of suspense, the narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect their own. The tale is a gripping exploration of the dark undercurrents lurking beneath the surface of everyday life.

In a gripping tale of suspense and mystery, the story unfolds around a seemingly innocuous note that sets off a chain of events, unraveling secrets and hidden truths. As the protagonist delves deeper into the origins and implications of the note, they find themselves entangled in a web of deception and danger. With each revelation, the stakes rise, and the protagonist must navigate a world where trust is scarce and every decision could be their last. The narrative weaves together elements of intrigue and tension, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final, unexpected twist.

No More Tears is an investigative account tracing Gardiner Harris’s long-term reporting into Johnson & Johnson. Beginning with a chance conversation in 2004, the book examines decades of corporate decisions, safety concerns, marketing practices, and regulatory failures tied to consumer and prescription products—ranging from personal-care items to pain relievers and psychiatric medications—and how those actions affected public health.

In small-town Waterville, Maine, Babs Dionne—a proud Franco-American grandmother and ruthless crime matriarch—runs the local drug trade with help from her allies and oldest daughter. When a distant kingpin dispatches a mysterious enforcer known as “The Man” to probe slipping numbers, and Babs’s youngest daughter, Sis, disappears, the town is thrown into a tense, dangerous search for answers.

In 1986 San Francisco, MIT dropout Martin Hench drifts into the nascent personal-computer scene and becomes an early practitioner of forensic accounting. Hired to investigate a Silicon Valley firm, he instead joins a scrappy women-led startup and is pulled into a dangerous, high-stakes rivalry where new technology reshapes business — and crime. The book follows Marty as he navigates ambition, loyalty, and the brutal culture of early PC-era startups without revealing the outcome.

Robert Doughten Savile, nicknamed Doughty, is a delusional young man from Connecticut who drifts into early-’90s New York convinced that wealth and status are his birthright. He spins grandiose lies and cons his way into people’s lives while failing professionally and sliding into substance use and risky behavior. The novel is a darkly comic portrait of entitlement, manipulation, and the damage one person can inflict on others.

As the Thursday Murder Club helps with a wedding, their quiet year is interrupted when a guest turns up in danger. The friends face kidnapping, a murder, and a plot to steal an uncrackable code, and must race to piece together clues and stop the villain before it’s too late.

In the 1970s, volunteer counselor Martha “Marty” Goddard pushed hospitals and police to collect evidence and treat sexual-assault survivors with dignity, helping to develop the standardized “rape kit.” Journalist Pagan Kennedy follows Goddard’s story, examines how this forensic innovation changed investigations, and reflects on the wider history of forensic practice and her own responses to sexual assault.