This month’s new book releases offer a variety of gripping tales, each with a unique twist that will keep you turning the pages.
From a wandering fortune teller who finds herself on a mission to search for a lost child, to a nurse risking everything to save children during World War II, and a mediocre lawyer whose small case spirals into a murder mystery, these books promise to captivate and intrigue.
Whether you’re in the mood for historical drama, thrilling mysteries, or psychological suspense, this selection of novels has something for every reader.
Dive into these exciting new titles and prepare for an unforgettable literary adventure.
THE TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES BY JULIE LEONG
Tao is a wandering fortune teller who only tells “small” fortunes such as the weather next week and when a cow will give birth to its offspring – things that hardly matter in the grand scheme of things. She steers away from telling “big” fortunes as they come with heavy consequences, a lesson that she had to learn the hard way.
Her supposedly small fortune snowballs into an unexpected adventure when she gets involved in a mission to search for a lost child. Along the way, she begins to bond with her newfound companions: a (semi) reformed thief, a former mercenary, a baker and a cat.
TO DIE FOR BY DAVID BALDACCI
Travis Devine is back in the third novel of the 6:20 Man series, now on a mission to aid the FBI in escorting 12-year-old orphan Betsy to meet her uncle. Her parents are said to have passed away from a drug overdose but Betsy insists otherwise and some things just don’t add up, pushing Travis to investigate what really happened. Various government agencies seem to be involved and Travis will have to confront the mysterious “girl on the train” who’s hunting him down.
THE SUNFLOWER HOUSE BY ADRIANA ALLEGRI
Set in Germany during World War II, Allina Strauss has just lost everything in life and is forced to work as a nurse at a state-run baby factory while hiding her identity to stay alive. There she witnesses inhumane treatment against children and decides to save not only herself but also the children in her care. She teams up with Karl, a high ranking officer who shares the same goal as her.
SHY CREATURES BY CLARE CHAMBERS
Mute, middle-aged man William Tapping is discovered and admitted to a psychiatric hospital, along with his elderly aunt who shortly passes away. With a beard that reaches all the way to his waist and unkempt hair that’s even longer, his disheveled appearance raises questions among the staff. None of the neighbours ever knew of his existence.
William’s talent in art catches the attention of art therapist Helen Hansford. As his story unfolds, Helen finds herself invested in his recovery.
THE ICE RETREAT BY RUTH KELLY
Hollie Jenson is a presenter of a documentary series which exposes the danger of extreme therapies. Her latest investigation is a wellness retreat at the top of the snowy mountains as she looks for a boy who’s gone missing after undergoing his treatment.
DARKLY BY MARISHA PESSL
Once renowned for its elaborate game designs which gained itself a cult following, the company Darkly is now on the verge of bankruptcy following the mysterious death of its creator Louisiana Veda. Her games are highly coveted among collectors, fetching up to millions of dollars at auctions. But before she passed away, she made one final game as part of her legacy – one that was never released to the public.
Arcadia Gannon along with six other youth from around the world are chosen for an internship with the company on a remote island, which quickly turns into dangerous game full of puzzles.
DEADLY ANIMALS BY MARIE TIERNEY
Fourteen-year-old Ava Bonney has an obsessive interest in the decomposition of dead animals. She studies the roadkill she finds around her home, treating them with great care as she deepens her understanding of nature and science.
When Ava stumbles upon a dead body of a missing boy, she quickly reports it to the police, imitating the voice of an older woman on the phone to hide her identity. Leading the investigation is Detective Seth Delahaye, who recognises Ava’s sharp insights and resourcefulness to track down the culprit.
AN INSIGNIFICANT CASE BY PHILLIP MARGOLIN
After failing to get employed by any of the major law firm he’s applied to, Charlie Webb opens his own law firm where he takes on cases from dubious acquaintances and court appointed cases. His latest client is Guido Sabatini, an eccentric artist who’s been arrested for breaking into a restaurant and stealing back a painting that he sold. Simply because he disagrees with the placement, hidden in an office away from the patrons.
Along with the painting, Guido took a flash drive from the safe to blackmail the restaurant’s owner. What begins as a minor theft turns into murder, and Charlie needs to clear Guido’s name. – Aqilah Rahman
