The Liar’s Lullaby by Meg Gardiner

The Liar’s Lullaby by Meg Gardiner is the third book in the “Jo Beckett” thriller series. Publisher: Dutton, June 2010 Tasia McFarland is a washed-up country-pop singer desperate for the break that will get her topping the charts again. The tabloids...

Broken by Karin Slaughter

Broken by Karin Slaughter is the fourth book in the “Will Trent/Georgia” thriller series. Publisher: Delacorte Press, June 2010 When Special Agent Will Trent arrives in Grant County, he finds a police department determined to protect its own and far too...

Mama Gets Hitched by Deborah Sharp

Mama Gets Hitched by Deborah Sharp is the third book in the “Mace Bauer” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, July 2010 According to Mama, a Gone with the Wind-themed wedding—complete with Scarlett O’ Hara bridesmaid gowns and a ring-bearing...

Closet Confidential by Mary Jane Maffini

Closet Confidential by Mary Jane Maffini is the fourth book in the “Charlotte Adams” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), July 2010 Charlotte’s latest client is a real beaut. Lorelei Beauchamp is the image of the international...

The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames

The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames is the first book in the new “Cheese Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), July 2010 Welcome to the grand opening of Fromagerie Bessette. Or as it’s more commonly known by the residents...