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Need a new mystery to read? September releases

Text reads, New September mystery releases. Background shows parts of book covers of What Happened That Night by Deanna Cameron; Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard; Neon Empire by Drew Minh; 29 Seconds by T. M. Logan, The Spotted Dog by Kerry Greenwood, Bomber's Moon by Archer Mayor, and Graveyard Bay by Thomas Kies.

If you’re in need of a new mystery to read, I’ve got seven new novels to suggest. Thanks to Netgalley and several fabulous publishers, I got a sneak peek at some great books coming out this month.

Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard

Psychological suspense

Publication Date: September 3, 2019

A rising Instagram star arrives at isolated Shanamore Cottages and never returns home. Her husband doesn’t report her disappearance until a week later, and a tabloid reporter takes up the story. Meanwhile, the Cottages’ manager is shocked by footage of a brutal murder, but should he tell the police what he’s seen and risk questions about the hidden camera?

Guaranteed to keep you reading . . . and rethink what you share on Instagram. (Here’s my review.)

29 Seconds by T. M. Logan

Psychological suspense

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

College professor Sarah is relentlessly harassed by her powerful colleague Hawthorne, who gives her an ultimatum: sleep with him or lose her job. Then another powerful man makes her a different offer: give him one name, and he’ll make that person disappear. Forever. Should she name Hawthorne?

Simultaneously suspenseful and thoughtful, the book dives into the issue of sexual harassment and wrestles with hard ethical choices. (Here’s my review.)

Graveyard Bay by Thomas Kies

Mystery/thriller

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

A twist-filled mystery about a hard-nosed, heavy-drinking crime reporter as she investigates a brutal murder and struggles to keep her job. Here is my review https://meredithrankin.com/graveyard-bay-thomas-kies/

The Spotted Dog by Kerry Greenwood

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

Cozy mystery

Australian baker Corinna Chapman investigates the disappearance of an ex-service dog & ends up with more mysteries to solve. Don’t read this on an empty stomach, though. After reading her food descriptions, you’ll want food! Comes with recipes! (Here’s my review.)

What Happened that Night by Deanna Cameron

Publication Date: September 17, 2019

YA mystery/thriller

Clara’s sister Emily has murdered their neighbor, a boy Clara has had a crush on since childhood. As their small town reels from shock, teenage Clara struggles with a secret. She knows why Emily killed Griffin. But can she handle telling the truth?

Read my review here.

Bomber’s Moon by Archer Mayor

Publication Date: September 24

Police procedural

Vermont cop Joe Gunther returns in the 30th (!) title in this series. This time, his investigation into the seemingly unrelated murders of a thief and a drug dealer is both helped and hampered by two women. One is a private investigator with a troubled upbringing. The other is his girlfriend’s daughter, a new investigative reporter for the local newspaper.

Here’s my review.

Neon Empire by Drew Minh

Publication Date: September 27, 2019

I haven’t had a chance to read this one yet. (Update: I have read this. It’s fabulous and wild. Here’s my review.)

But the blurb promises an intriguing book:

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