Author: Riley Sager Book: HOME BEFORE DARK: A Novel Publishing: Dutton (June 30, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): One of . . . Huff Post’s “10 Of The Most Anticipated Book Releases Of June 2020” • Good Housekeeping’s “The 35 Best Books of 2020 to Add to Your Reading List” • Travel + Leisure’s “20 […]

Author: J. Todd Scott Book: LOST RIVER: A Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (June 23, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A blistering crime novel of the opioid epidemic–and its cops, villains, and victims–written by a twenty-five-year veteran of the DEA. Angel, Kentucky: Just another one of America’s forgotten places, where opportunities vanished long ago, and […]

Author: Kristan Higgins Book: ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW: A Novel Publishing: Berkley (June 9, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Sometimes you have to break a family to fix it. From New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins, a new novel examining a family at the breaking point in all its messy, difficult, wonderful complexity. […]

Author: Doug J. Swanson Book: CULT OF GLORY: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers Publishing: Viking (June 9, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Swanson has done a crucial public service by exposing the barbarous side of the Rangers.” —The New York Times Book Review A twenty-first century reckoning with the legendary Texas Rangers that […]

Author: Mike Maden Book: TOM CLANCY FIRING POINT (A Jack Ryan, Jr. Novel) Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (June 9, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Jack Ryan, Jr. is out to avenge the murder of an old friend, but the vein of evil he’s tapped into may run too deep for him to handle in the […]

Editor: Gordon “Uncle John” Javna Book: UNCLE JOHN’S TRUTH, TRIVIA, AND THE PURSUIT OF FACTINESS (Bathroom Reader No. 32) Publishing: Portable Press (September 3, 2019) Synopsis (from the Publisher): It’s all about the facts—and Uncle John is back with a ton of them! For the 32nd year, Uncle John and his loyal researchers have teamed […]

Author: David Pepper Book: THE VOTER FILE: A Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (June 2, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Pepper comes through again with this clever tale of how cyber sabotage of elections, coupled with highly concentrated ownership of traditional media operations, can undermine American democracy.”–President Bill Clinton A twisty, one-step-ahead-of-the-headlines political thriller featuring […]

Author: Ivy Pochoda Book: THESE WOMEN: A Novel Publishing: Ecco (May 19, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A Recommended Book From The New York Times Book Review * The Washington Post * Vogue * Entertainment Weekly * Marie Claire * Vulture * The Minneapolis Star-Tribune * LitHub * Crime Reads * PopSugar From the award-winning […]

Author: Stephen Rebello Book: DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!: Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved Bad Book and Movie of All Time Publishing: Penguin Books (June 2, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “A blissful treasure trove of gossipy insider details that Dolls fans will swiftly devour.” —Kirkus Reviews The unbelievable-but-true, inside story of Jacqueline […]

Author: Jeffery Deaver Book: THE GOODBYE MAN: A Colter Shaw Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (May 12, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling master of suspense, reward-seeker Colter Shaw infiltrates a sinister cult after learning that the only way to get somebody out . . . […]