Indigo’s Most Anticipated Books of 2021
From the national and USA TODAY bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold comes a dark, thrilling novel about two sisters—one trapped in the clutches of a cult, the other in a web of her own lies.
From the national and USA TODAY bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold comes a dark, thrilling novel about two sisters—one trapped in the clutches of a cult, the other in a web of her own lies.
In what’s become a tradition here at CrimeReads, our editors partnered with MWA to organize a giant roundtable discussion between the Edgar nominees, and we received responses from over 30 authors, each with their own fascinating take on our beloved genre.
After a very, very long year, the Edgar Awards are once again upon us. 2021 marks the 75th year that Mystery Writers of America will celebrate the best crime and mystery writing, and while 2020 was an abysmal year by any other metric, it was a stellar year for great new books.
Publishers Weekly praised the novel, saying, “Propulsive pacing, a claustrophobic setting, and vividly sketched characters who are equal parts victim and villain conspire to create an anxious, unsettling narrative.”
The winners of these awards will be announced at the Opening Ceremonies at the New Orleans Bouchercon on August 26, 2021.
This is a dazzlingly dark revenge novel, a genuinely fresh and original take on the domestic psychological thriller genre; the disturbing story of an evilly twisted mother/daughter relationship.
Since 2009 the goal of the Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List has been to highlight outstanding fiction that is simply “a pleasure to read.” Each year, 25 outstanding fiction titles are selected by a nine member committee.
The 75th Annual Edgar® Awards will be celebrated on April 29, 2021.
Can we get a do-over please? We’ll admit that we missed A LOT of books that published in 2020 because, well, 2020. These books deserve some major love…from heartfelt memoirs to domestic thrillers…
What a night. We were joined by the legendary Lawrence Block on his 82nd birthday and release date of his new novel. Mr Block wasn’t the only great speaker tonight of course. Full author listing: Cath Staincliffe, Elizabeth Kay, Jenny Blackhurst, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Liz Nugent, Margaret Murphy, Mark Leggatt, MJ Arlidge, Ruth Ware, Stephanie Wrobel and, yes, Lawrence Block.
Three new authors, Stephanie Wrobel, Robin Morgan-Bentley and Will Shindler, discuss their debut titles, what drew them to crime, and what readers can expect from them in the future. Moderated by Amanda Jennings.
Revenge plots, family secrets, and mysterious neighbors—these are the year’s best psychological thrillers.
As the Gothic Revival continues, it’s time to take stock of the best, most anxious, and most atmospheric gothic fiction of 2020.
It’s compulsively readable — so much so that if you find a way to stretch this novel out for more than three days, your brain should be donated to science.
During this pandemic, many of us took comfort in books. According to several industry figures, reading was up at least 5 to 20 percent. And this was a stellar year for mysteries—stories that touched us, that captured who we are as a society and what our future might be.
Another bright side to 2020 was all the new authors making their entrance with these captivating debuts.
The wind might howl outside and the rain pelt down, temperatures may plummet and spring might feel like an eternity away, but there really is no better season than winter to take advantage of a comfy chair in a cosy corner and get lost in a chilling read.
Book clubs can be hit or miss. Assemble the ideal group and choose a page-turner and you’re set. Gather a disinterested crew and pick a total dud and you’ll regret ever having expressed interest.
How did you become a writer? I’m baffled by it myself. Around five or six, I began typing up stories and drawing illustrations for them. I can’t really remember what drew me to storytelling—reading and writing have just always been my favorite ways to spend my free time.
Rose Gold believed she was sick for 18 years before she discovered her mother had been lying. She testifies against her and her mother goes to prison, but what will happen when she is finally released? We’d be surprised if this edge-of-your-seat novel doesn’t become the next must-watch Netflix drama.