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Hello mystery fans! If it’s Friday, the drill is I have all the click-worthy mystery related things to read and Kindle ebook deals for you. I also threw in a thriller adaptation if you’re looking for something to stream.
From Book Riot And Around The Internet
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An Introduction to Locked Room Mysteries
Liberty and Vanessa discuss new releases including Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn with Nicole Weisensee Egan and The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey on the latest All The Books!
8 Books to Read if You Love the SERIAL Podcast
The Mysterious Origins of Sherlock Holmes
Quiz: Which LGBTQ YA Thriller Should You Read Next?
Nusrah and Katie talk about books that will appeal to readers of true crime, podcasts and everything in between on the latest Read or Dead.
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Attention, Sleuthers ! Everything You Need to Know About Hallmark’s Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
C.J. Prince Wins Inaugural Sisters in Crime Pride Award
The John le Carré Scholarship: We are honoured to offer a scholarship in memory of the late John le Carré for one talented writer with low income to join our three-month Writing Your Novel course.
Stacey Abrams Asked, What Happens ‘While Justice Sleeps’? And a Legal Thriller Was Born
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Privat Eye Writers of America Shamus Award Nominees 2021
The CWA Dagger 2021 Shortlists have been announced
12 Haunting New Mystery and Thriller Books Coming Your Way in June
Canadian Giveaway: Win a Copy of THE OTHER BLACK GIRL by Zakiya Dalila Harris!
Giveaway: Win a Copy of THE THOUSAND CRIMES OF MING TSU by Tom Lin!
Watch Now
Those Who Wish Me Dead on HBO Max: If you’re looking for a thriller, here’s an adaptation of Michael Koryta’s novel Those Who Wish Me Dead, about a smoke jumper (Angelina Jolie) who is trying to protect a boy who witnessed his father’s murder and is being chased by two assassins (Nicholas Hoult and Aidan Gillen). Watch the very tense trailer here.
Kindle Deals
TWs can be found in review links.
Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March
If you’re looking for a great historical mystery with a lead who loves Sherlock, and a dash of romance, grab this one on sale for $2.99! (Review)
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
This was one of my favorite novels last year and it recently won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best novel. It’s an adult crime book that follows children looking into the disappearance of a friend, and moves from a coming-of-age feel to noir. You can pick it up on sale for $1.99! (Review)
The Stranger Diaries (Harbinder Kaur #1) by Elly Griffiths
I love this series and am a fan of Griffiths’ previous work too. If you love books within books and a nod to gothic works, you’ll want to pick this one up, especially with the current sale price of $2.99! (Review)
Browse all the books recommended in Unusual Suspects previous newsletters on this shelf. See upcoming 2021 releases. Check out this Unusual Suspects Pinterest board and get Tailored Book Recommendations!
Until next time, keep investigating! In the meantime, come talk books with me on Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, and Litsy–you can find me under Jamie Canavés.
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