If you’re like me, August is a bit overwhelming. The summer heat’s still stifling and the AC’s still cranked up high but the kids are going back to school. We’re caught between the world of carefree summer and the world of school-year routine. So any escape is welcome! Thanks to various publishers and Netgalley’s generosity, I got to read and review several new mystery releases that will be published in August 2019. Like historical mysteries? Psychological suspense? Romantic suspense? Or maybe an archaeologist-turned-sleuth?
You’ll find all that here.
A Conspiracy of Wolves by Candace Robb
Publication date: August 1. (That’s today! You have no excuse not to click over to Amazon and order this fabulous book.)
Genre: Historical mystery
14th century spy Owen Archer investigates a murder of a member of a prominent York family. Sympathetic characters, rich historical detail, and a great mystery. As I wrote in my review, it’s must-read historical fiction.
The Victim by Max Manning
Publication date: August 6.
Genre: Psychological suspense
During a violent attack, Gem must choose whether to fight or surrender to her attacker. The novel follows each scenario and the results (which are not what you’d expect!) in her life. Gripping plot and psychologically astute. You can read my review of The Victim here.
Here’s the link to its Amazon page.
The Third Mrs. Durst by Ann Aguirre
Publication date: August 8.
Genre: Psychological suspense
Poor but beautiful Marlena marries wealthy & powerful Michael Durst, only to learn that his first two wives have died tragically. Maybe he murdered them. Can she survive?
You can read my review here and look at the Amazon page here. It definitely wasn’t my type of book but others have enjoyed it.
Catacombs by Mary Anna Evans
Publication date: August 13, 2019
Genre: Amateur sleuth (with FBI agents, too)
Archaeologist Faye survives a bombing that might’ve targeted an indigenous arts conference. It reveals underground rooms & the bodies of 3 children. Compassionate, timely, & suspenseful.
Where There is Smoke by Elisabeth Rose
Publication date: August 20, 2019
Genre: Romantic suspense
An Australian veterinarian & an insecure heiress uncover a scam involving a valuable horse and some dangerous men. As they investigate, the danger increases from both man-made and natural disasters. My review is coming soon.
Check out the Amazon page to preorder. It’s also available on Escape Publishing’s website.
And a bonus novel. This historical time-travel romance released in late June 2019 but I recently read it. My review will be coming soon.
Beyond the Moon by Catherine Taylor
Published June 2019
Genre: historical time-travel romance
One note: I know a lot of bloggers are Amazon affiliates. I’m not. I won’t get anything if you click through from my site, and that’s okay. But definitely check out these books.