Can't Wait For That....

[David]

Slightly different here but we all at times find ourselves knowing a new book is coming out that we want. You know one you can't wait for it to be out so you can buy it and read it.

Right then what books are you waiting for the publish date so you can get hold of them then.

[Icewineanne]

The Hunter Tana French
The 2nd book in the Cal Hooper series (who knew?!) out in March

[Icewineanne]

And....
Close to Death Anthony Horowitz
#5 in the Hawthorne series

#7 in Cara Hunter’s the DI Fawley series due out in November

The Queen of Poisons Robert Thorogood
#3 in the Marlow Murder Club series, it’s already out in the UK but doesn’t release over here until June 4th

[David]

I've just read Close To Death. very good read. one to get if you like that series.

[Icewineanne]

That’s a terrific series David. Glad you enjoyed the latest book 📚

[Pat]

by Rhys Dylan, a DCI Evan Warlow book #12, due out in April. I've pre-ordered my copy and will read it as soon as it appears on my Kindle. I like to read all of an author's work, especially a series.

[David]

Well there will always be a few during the year I suppose but the first one I can't wait to get is....

The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham


Due out in May/June this year and it is the second installment of his DC Miller books

"This is one case Miller won't want to open . . .

Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.

Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.

Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of."

[Pat]

David wrote: "Well there will always be a few during the year I suppose but the first one I can't wait to get is....

The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham


Due out in May/J..."

I enjoyed the first book and will be looking for this one as well, David. The plot certainly sounds like one to keep us reading. Thanks for letting me know when to expect it.

[Shell]

The first book I was waiting for this year came out last week. It was The Teacher by Tim Sullivan. I think we read the first in his George Cross series here a while ago. This one lived up to expectations and is one of my absolute favourite detective series. I'm also looking forward to the Tanna French and the final book in Jussi Adler-Olsen's Department Q series. Though I know these aren't set in the UK. So many books have already come out this year that it's hard to keep up.

[Pat]

ATTENTION, BILL: Knowing you like mysteries in school settings, I want to be sure you know about this series:
MAXWELL’S HOUSE a thrilling murder mystery with plenty of twists (Schoolmaster Murder Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition
by M.J. Trow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

[David]

We Solve Murders

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

A new series by Richard Osman which I'm hoping will be as good as his Thursday Murder Club ones.

Due Out 12th Sept 2024
Link to book on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46jrg39

Blurb...
"Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now.

Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . .

Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?"

[David]

Midnight and Blue by Ian Rankin.
Due out 10th October 2024

Blurb
"John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh's most deadly criminals behind bars. Now, he's joined them...

As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.

That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...

However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide.

With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.

But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?"

Link to Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XWxouK

I am a big Inspector Rebus fan and have read them all and always look forward to the next instalment although I suspect he can't go on to much longer.

[Thomas]

I read the new Richard Osman book and it was very good. A different feel than the other series but well worth reading. My daughter also read it and enjoyed it.

[David]

The new Logan McRae book by Stuart MacBride is out on May 22nd.

It is called "This House of Burning Bones"

blurb....
"The Granite City is ready to burn, and all it takes is a single spark . . .

In the heat of a blistering summer, Aberdeen’s police are struggling: half the force is off sick, leave has been cancelled, someone’s firebombed a hotel full of migrants, and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday.

With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae is forced to juggle cases and run a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions.

It doesn’t help that the Aberdeen Examiner has just been bought by Natasha Agapova, a tabloid media tycoon hell-bent on blaming local police for everything. And she’s more than happy to fan the flames.

But, as bad as everything seems, it’s all about to get much, much worse . . ."

Link to Book on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jTJkqQ.

Personally I really like MacBride's books so will no doubt get this one too.