Six Suspects
Tuesday was a big day for popular fiction, with new titles releasing from several best-selling authors. From love stories and mysteries to murder at an Indian dinner party, there’s bound to be something you’ll enjoy on the New Release shelf this week. See below for reviews of three of the week’s most buzzed about titles.
SIX SUSPECTS by Vikas Swarup
The latest book from Vikas Swarup, whose novel Q&A was the basis for Slumdog Millionaire, is a whodunit, cultural critique, and comedy rolled into one. The New York Times describes the book as a “Bollywood version of the board game Clue with a strain of screwball comedy thrown in,” and calls it “gleeful, sneaky fun.” Definitely worth bringing to the beach.
“If Agatha Christie wrote a mystery about modern India, it might be something like this….Charming, atmospheric, and driven equally by character and plot.” Booklist (Starred Review)
BLACK HILLS by Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is back at what she does best, weaving a classic love story with a page-turning mystery. In Black Hills, childhood friends Cooper and Lil are reunited at the rustic ranch they frequented as children, but this time the South Dakota wilderness isn’t the only thing to watch out for. When strange things start to happen, Coop and Lil are reminded of the dead hiker they discovered as children, and they must protect each other from the same fate.
“This premier storyteller proves an ordinary love story can still win your heart, and even an inevitable confrontation may scare you silly.” – Publishers Weekly
THE DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL by Greg Iles
If you like your suspense without a side of romance (substituted with extra gore), check out the latest thriller from Greg Iles. The Devil’s Punchbowl tells the story of Penn Cage, an ex-attorney now serving as mayor in his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi. Penn wants to restore glory to the town that’s been corrupted by casinos and sudden cash flow, but what he discovers are bloodshed and corruption, complete with dog fights and alligators. Action and plot twists define the story, and Iles doesn’t shy away from gruesome violence. Though some of the scenes are hard to stomach, overall critics are calling the book riveting and well written.
“Iles brilliantly creates opportunities for his characters to demonstrate principle and courage, [...] making this much more than just an exciting read.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A strong stomach is useful.” – Patrick Anderson, Washington Post
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What a good site. Concise, to-the-point information, and user friendly. Also, I love to read about success and the ‘New Fiction For the Weekend’ piece as well as giving some good suggestions is a positive encouragement for those us just starting on a writing career to go onward and upward.
Chris Warren
Author and Freelance Writer
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