John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Steeped in sinister plots, apocalyptic threats, and political subterfuge, Drowning is the riveting first book in Dean Comyn’s Something in the Water series. When a priceless new technology and its creator go missing, a new British task force snaps into action to prevent what could be a devastating catastrophe. This thriller is timely and hard-hitting, combining well-researched procedural police elements with high-stakes anti-terror action. Dripping with attitude and brimming with tension, Comyn’s debut novel sets a promising stage for the series to come.

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Set in the idyllic Cascade foothills of the Pacific Northwest, All the Days After by Carrie Thorne is a sexy and thrilling kick off to her new modern romance series. Old heartbreaking habits are hard to shake for Asher, a directionless Navy Seal who just found his way home, and while his kid sister may prefer that he avoid her best friend Sophie, sparks are undeniable. With thoughtful narration and deep character development that is essential for a romance to sizzle, this believable love story is an unexpectedly strong read that also feels like a guilty pleasure.

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The Melancholy History of Mayfly by Mutch Katsonga is a dark meditation on life, justice, family and purpose, narrated by a man who has been sentenced to death, and given only a leather-bound book and a quill to share his final thoughts and confessions. As this articulate prisoner unravels his story, readers are forced to examine their own morality before casting any judgment on the narrator, making for an at-times harrowing but trenchant read. This unpredictable literary novel succeeds both as a work of social philosophy and a vividly conveyed work of contemporary fiction.

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Swirling subplots, stark writing and sexual tension are in high supply throughout Graveyard Shift at the Dead Letter Office by A.J. Henry. A myriad of richly formed characters and engaging story lines collide in this patiently written thriller. From bizarre religious sects, drug busts, and mysterious poisons to international conspiracies and an old flame that just won’t quit, this book packs a well-penned punch, as author Henry is equally comfortable writing about both sides of the law.

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