Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Paradise has its secrets. A teen girl flees online vitriol for a nanny gig on a glamorous Jamaican estate. But Blackbead House holds more than just tropical breezes—it holds an unsettling family history and a haunting presence that won’t stay buried.
BIA archaeologist Syd Walker must navigate stolen remains and a missing teen while clashing with a powerful “Founders Society.” This gripping mystery pulls back the curtain on the real-world MMIW crisis and the ongoing battle for Indigenous sovereignty and sacred land. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology and social justice.
Venture deep into the New Zealand bush…When a young girl emerges from the forest looking exactly like the protagonist’s younger self, Effie must return to the survivalist upbringing she fought to escape.
Get ready for a “heady” and serpentine mystery with the K Team! In Good Dog, Bad Cop, Corey Douglas and his K-9 partner Simon Garfunkel take on a cold case to clear a mentor’s name. This 4-star procedural is witty, complex, and skillfully woven. While the human characters take center stage, the canine hero Simon Garfunkel is the true star of this Paterson, NJ investigation. Perfect for fans of complex puzzles.
In The Scammer, Tiffany D. Jackson delivers a chilling look at psychological manipulation on a college campus. When an ex-convict brother moves into a freshman dorm at a D.C. HBCU, the “American Dream” turns into a web of secrets and missing persons. Sharp, suspenseful, and deeply relevant, this “New Adult” thriller explores the dangerous price of being a “good friend” and the resilience required to break free from a predator’s control.